2014 Tony Awards: Audra McDonald Makes History
Last night at the 68th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, legendary performer Audra McDonald made history, by winning her...
Trumpeter Roy Hargrove: “If You Take Care of the Music, It Will Take Care...
Roy Hargrove can effortlessly stretch jazz music’s boundaries at any given moment. Beginning with the release of his debut effort, Diamond...
BET’s Hip-Hop Documentary ‘The Message’ Debuts Tonight at 10 p.m.
BET's highly anticipated four-part documentary on Hip-Hop, 'The Message' debuts tonight at 10 p.m. (EST). Narrated by rapper Joe Budden (LHHNY),...
Poor Righteous Teachers: DJ Father Shaheed Dies
NJ.com is reporting that DJ Father Shaheed, a member of the Trenton hip-hop trio Poor Righteous Teachers (PRT) born Scott Phillips, has...
Lalah Hathaway on Sisterhood, Donny and the Future of Soul Music
Lalah Hathaway is blessed to have both strong musical genes and a one-of-a-kind loyal following. The sultry tenor and eldest daughter...
VIDEO: Solange Attacks Jay-Z in Elevator? Beyonce Looks On
It seems all is not necessarily well in the Knowles-Carter clan. TMZ is reporting that Solange Knowles attacked Sean 'Jay-Z' Carter...
Southern Rap Icon Mannie Fresh on NOLA Music Scene: ‘It’s Gumbo’
In the late 1990s when mainstream hip hop culture was becoming more commercially viable and making a coastal migration below the...
Maurice Hines: Tap Dance Legend Talks Manzari Bros. & ‘Tappin’ Thru Life’
After more than 60 years in show business, Maurice Hines sets the standard for performers that are as equally passionate about...
EXCLUSIVE: Broadway Legend George C. Wolfe: “You Just Have to Make the Work Good”
George C. Wolfe is one of American theatre’s most celebrated figures. The double Tony Award-winning African American director, playwright and producer...
Kanye West and Common Join Urban League to Create 20,000 Youth Jobs
Writing for Colorlines.com, Jamilah King is reporting that iconic rappers Kanye West and Common are teaming up with the Chicago Urban...






