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DMX Arrested For Speeding, Reckless Driving
May 08, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
DMX was arrested after speed-enforcement cameras captured him in his bright yellow 1966 Chevrolet going 114 mph on a suburban Phoenix freeway. » Full Story
New York Showcase The Eclectic Ride Returns
May 08, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
After a one year hiatus, R&B showcase The Eclectic Ride returned Tuesday (May 6) with singers Bilal and Emily King as hosts. » Full Story
'Tonight Show' Announces Concert Series Lineup
May 08, 2008 - Rock and Pop
Dwight Yoakam, Usher, Sheryl Crow and Al Green will play the Mercedes-Benz Summer Concert series, the annual outdoor concert series that airs on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on NBC. » Full Story
My Morning Jacket Reveal Headlining Tour
May 08, 2008 - Touring
My Morning Jacket will follow up its performance at Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tenn., with a headlining run, beginning June 20 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. » Full Story
R. Kelly Pornography Trial Set To Begin In Chicago
May 07, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
It seemed for a while as if R. Kelly's day in court might never come. But after six years of repeated delays, jury selection is set to begin Friday in the singer's trial on child pornography charges. » Full Story
Yung Joc Swagg Team Imprint Signs To Jive Records
May 07, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Rapper Yung Joc has inked a one-off deal with Jive Records for his Swagg Team imprint. » Full Story
T.I.'s 'Paper Trail' Set For Earlier Release
May 07, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
The release date for rapper T.I.'s "Paper Trail" (Atlantic) has been moved to August 12. The album was originally scheduled for September. » Full Story
Madonna Leads Busy Billboard 200
May 07, 2008 - Retail
It's a busy week at the top of the The Billboard 200, with Madonna's "Hard Candy" leading the action at No. 1. » Full Story
Blige To Launch Charity Aimed At Inspiring Women
May 06, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute, COO of Translation Brand Consultation and Brand Imaging, will announce a new charity aimed at inspiring women from all walks of life to reach their individual potential. » Full Story
Common Signs On For 'Terminator'
May 06, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Rapper Common has been tapped to star in the upcoming fourth installment of the 'Terminator' series, "Terminator Salvation: The Future Begins." » Full Story
R&B Youngster Nash Signs With The Firm, CAA
May 05, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Eleven-year-old Jamia Simone Nash, a 2003 winner of the McDonald’s National Talent Search, became the youngest African-American to perform at the Academy Awards this year when she sang the Oscar-nominated theme song from the film "August Rush" with the Impact Repertory Theater of Harlem. » Full Story
New Orleans Sings Praise As Neville Brothers Reunite
May 05, 2008 - Jazz | RB Hip-Hop | Touring
The Neville Brothers, who traditionally help close out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, returned to the big stage Sunday for the first time since Hurricane Katrina flooded and wrecked their homes, along with 80 percent of the city. » Full Story
Lil Wayne To Star In 'Patriots'
May 02, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Lil Wayne will star in the Weinstein Co.'s sports film "Patriots" alongside Forest Whitaker and Bow Wow. » Full Story
Diddy Announces Himself In Hollywood
May 02, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
When the one-man, publicity-generating whirlwind that is Diddy met the well-oiled hype machine of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, sparks were bound to fly. » Full Story
Tina Turner Plots First Tour in Eight Years
May 02, 2008 - Touring | RB Hip-Hop
Tina Turner will indeed embark on her first tour in eight years this fall, beginning Oct. 1 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. The arena tour will be promoted by AEG Live, sources confirm. » Full Story
Sources: LN Clinches Jay-Z Deal
May 02, 2008 - Touring | RB Hip-Hop
Live Nation closed the Jay-Z 360-degree deal Wednesday night, sources say. » Full Story
R&B Briefs: Mayfield, Winans
May 01, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
In honor of the 50th anniversary of his career, R&B legend Curtis Mayfield will be inducted posthumously into Hollywood’s RockWalk on May 20. » Full Story
R&B Foundation Sets Stage For 20th Pioneer Awards
April 30, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Chaka Khan, Bill Withers, Kool & the Gang and the Funk Brothers are among the legendary acts who will be honored at the Rhythm & Blues Foundation’s 20th anniversary Pioneer Awards. » Full Story
Rich Soil Entertainment Readies Debut Album Release
April 30, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
In the midst of NBA championship fever, Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom is also gearing up for the first release on his indie label, Rich Soil Entertainment. » Full Story
Soulja Boy Preps 'Crank Dat' Follow-Up
April 30, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Taking a page from his 2007 “Crank Dat” success, Soulja Boy is hoping to garner similar notoriety with his sophomore album, "iSouljaBoy," slated for a fall release on Interscope. » Full Story
!K7 Strikes Gold Dust With Urban Label
April 30, 2008 - Global | RB Hip-Hop | Indies
Berlin-based indie !K7 Records has added a fifth label to its group, with the urban-oriented Gold Dust Media. » Full Story
Common Previews 'Invincible' New Album
April 30, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
A special eight-song preview last night reveals that Common's upcoming eighth album, "Invincible Summer," is shaping up to be an electro-tinged departure from the MC's previous lyric-driven albums. » Full Story
Mya Breaks Foot, Postpones Broadway Debut
April 29, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Mya, who was to have made her Broadway debut next month as Velma Kelly in "Chicago," has broken her left foot and will postpone her engagement in the show, producer Barry Weissler announced Tuesday. » Full Story
Keys Producer Recording With Randolph, Hamilton, Beyonce
April 28, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop
Kerry “Krucial” Brothers, best known for his longtime collaboration with Alicia Keys, is expanding his reach. » Full Story
DeVaughn, Michele Plan 'Art Of Love' Outing
April 28, 2008 - RB Hip-Hop | Touring
Raheem DeVaughn and Chrisette Michele are hitting the road for their "Art of Love" tour beginning May 22. » Full Story
 


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