Rapper Nelly has scored a major legal victory after a federal judge ordered the attorney for former St. Lunatics member Ali Jones to pay $67,586 in legal fees stemming from a copyright lawsuit involving Nelly’s landmark debut album, Country Grammar. On May 28, U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero ruled that Nelly’s legal team should be…
A North Carolina teacher was tragically killed after a high-speed police chase ended in a deadly crash at an Atlanta gas station over Memorial Day weekend, according to reports. Authorities said 51-year-old Chatanna Patterson, a math and robotics teacher from North Carolina, was visiting family in Atlanta when the fatal incident occurred. Georgia State Patrol troopers…
Media personality and blogger Tasha K is reportedly taking a major step forward in expanding her media empire after securing a new partnership deal with Oceanic Tradewinds, the company known for its work in radio and television syndication. According to social media announcements and promotional posts shared this week, the partnership is expected to help…
Neo-soul legends Floetry, gospel icon Fred Hammond, and R&B favorite Joe are among the major artists set to perform exclusive NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts in Washington, D.C., as part of a special celebration honoring Black Music Month this June. The exciting collaboration between NPR Music and BET will spotlight a wonderful lineup of influential…
Legendary actor Keith David is finally getting his flowers! Keith David became emotional after being selected as part of the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026, calling the recognition “a wonderful birthday present next year.” The Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, and iconic voice talent will officially receive the 2,847th star on the Hollywood…
A Brooklyn community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of longtime youth baseball coach Jose Castro and his elderly mother, Maria Castro, who were killed in a devastating apartment fire in East Flatbush over Memorial Day weekend. The fire broke out early Saturday morning inside a mixed-use building on Nostrand Avenue near Beverly Road in Brooklyn. According to officials,…
Neo-soul and R&B fans, get ready! Musiq Soulchild is heading to City National Grove of Anaheim for a special live performance on Friday, May 29, 2026. The GRAMMY-nominated singer, born Taalib Johnson, will take the stage at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM. Tickets went on sale through Ticketmaster. With a career spanning…
Television judge and legal analyst Faith Jenkins and R&B singer Kenny Lattimore are celebrating the arrival of their second child together — a baby boy named Roman Robert Lattimore. The couple shared the joyful news over Memorial Day weekend in a heartfelt Instagram post featuring touching family moments with their newborn son. According to the announcement, both mother and baby…
The world of jazz is mourning the loss of legendary tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential musicians in jazz history. Rollins passed away Monday afternoon at his home in Woodstock, New York, at the age of 95, according to a statement released by his longtime publicist, Terri…
Hip-hop legend Bizzy Bone is preparing to tell one of the most painful and inspiring stories of his life through a new documentary centered on his childhood kidnapping, traumatic upbringing, and eventual rise to rap superstardom. According to , the project has reportedly been in development since 2016 and is being created for Netflix. The documentary will…
