Each year I think the honorees get better and better, and this year is no substitute.  Honoring those game changers from the 90’s should be one of the best shows this year. Now when you bring up the 90’s you have to mention Jermaine Dupre, Martin Lawrence, Master P and a few more.  They will […]

  There are a few factors involved in having a successful television show. You need a great script, excellent actors but more importantly, you need…

  *LL Cool J is Harvard’s 2014 Artist of the Year, and will be honored at the annual Cultural Rhythms Festival on Feb. 22. Harvard…

Hundreds gathered at the Sheraton Hotel in Manhattan to honor Cathy Hughes, a woman who has blazed a trail for Black media in America. The…

  *Mariah Carey and her plunging neckline hit the BET Honors stage over the weekend with a new song. Perched on a piano and clad…

  “12 Years a Slave” among the films with the most nominees, coming in with nine.   (CNN) — “Thor” star Chris Hemsworth joined Cheryl…

  *Wayne Brady is planning to hit the ground running next year as host of the 2014 BET Honors. The news was confirmed Wednesday by…

The great Ray Charles would’ve been 83 years old today. In honor of his legendary career and accomplishments, the US Postal Service has unveiled a ‘Ray Charles Forever’ stamp today. The limited-edition stamp is part of their ‘Music Icons Forever’ series and is available now. In conjunction with the stamp being released, a CD/DVD set […]

Chaka Khan will be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Monday, June 10 during its annual spring gala concert. So far, Patti LaBelle and Mary J. Blige are confirmed to give tributes to the iconic star. This year marks Khan’s 40th anniversary in the music business. “I […]