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Mary's 'Star' Shines Bright In The Bronx Night

As a native New Yorker, I'd just like the record to show that the World Champion New York Yankees were undefeated when they had soul superstars represent during their pre-game ceremonies. We all know how Jay-Z & Alicia Keys literally...

Harlem | 11/05/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Wayna's Tribute To Lady Day Is A Beautiful 'Heartache'

Wayna is definitely no stranger to the genres of Jazz and Blues. She's said many times that she owes her sound to the late, great Billie Holiday, a voice to whom she's regularly compared. It's no accident. The Grammy-nominated singer...

Harlem | 10/20/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Lalah Hathaway's Been 'Killing' It Lately

It's Friday, which means it's time to hit you with a Lalah Hathaway post. Donny's eldest daughter has been gracing us with her presence a lot lately, from the recent episodes of the LAH! & RAH! Show, to her appearance...

Harlem | 10/16/2009 at 4:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Dionne Bromfield Will Be Great, Or So Her God-'Mama Said'

How do you know you'll have every opportunity to be great? Well, if you're 13-year old Dionne Bromfield, you know because your godmother Amy Winehouse says so. Indeed, with the (literal) backing of Winehouse, young Bromfield took the stage on...

Harlem | 10/13/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Slim Thug Whittles Down Entourage. Video Ho's, Poseurs Panic.

The recession has hit us all. While you may be layering on the sweaters instead of turning on the heat as the temperatures drop, consider how depressing it must be to experience a 60% drop in video ho's and have...

ill Mami | 10/09/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Christopher Cross & Michael McDonald 'Ride' On Jimmy Fallon

I am rarely up late, as I am the mother of a precocious and nocturnal child. For this reason I was completely unaware of Jimmy Fallon's recent ode to Easy Listening a/k/a "yacht rock." For a lover of Soft Rock...

ill Mami | 10/07/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

In France, Whitney's One In A 'Million'

If you've been wondering what's been going on with Whitney Houston since her album dropped last month, don't fret. The diva is touring to promote her latest release, I Look To You, and wowing audiences worldwide with live performances. Recently,...

Harlem | 10/07/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

The Jay-Z & Oprah 'Rap'-Up

Just in case you missed yesterday's meeting of the minds when fellow moguls Oprah Winfrey and Jay-Z chopped it up on her syndicated talk show, there are three things you should take away from their chat: 1) Jay-Z smells good;...

Harlem | 09/25/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Murs Pontificates On The Lack Of Women In Hip-Hop

Hey rap fans, to what do you attribute the lack of female emcees? The predicament itself isn't new, nor is the sentiment that it's due in part to rampant misogyny. What is refreshing, however, is that this conundrum is being...

huny | 09/23/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Janet's Journey: The Making Of The MTV MJ Tribute

What was regrettably lost in all the Kanye West nonsense of just over a week ago is the stunning, touching, amazingly choreographed tribute to Michael Jackson put together by his sister Janet. The dancing was phenomenal, with an all-star roster...

Harlem | 09/22/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Ledisi Shows Up, Turns It 'Loose' On 'The Wendy Williams Show'

Speechless. That's how Ledisi left me after watching the clip below of her performance on The Wendy Williams Show. What's ironic is that it's Wendy that usually leaves me speechless, since I'm intensely scared of her. However, for Ledisi, and...

Harlem | 09/22/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (11) | Permalink

'I Want To Know What' Mariah's Old Hair Is Doing On Oprah

You know, this whole Oprah Fridays Live didn't grab me at first, but after this past week's performance by Mariah Carey, where she busted out her "Vision of Love" hairdo, I must say that now I'm all in. Because clearly,...

Harlem | 09/21/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Q-Tip Shows 'Late Night' Some 'Love'

Seems Jimmy Fallon is on a roll this week, and proving what I said yesterday about giving the Hip Hop nation great exposure. One night after welcoming Ghostface to perform on Late Night, Kamaal the Abstract, aka Q-Tip, was not...

Harlem | 09/17/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Alicia Keys Visits 'Today', Speaks On Lil Mama Incident

Watching Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb host the fourth hour of the Today Show is something I need to do more often. No, for real, they may be certifiably insane. All this time, when Saturday Night Live would do...

Harlem | 09/16/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Ghostface & Raheem On 'Late Night'? Oh, 'Baby'!

Not since the heyday of Arsenio Hall have hip-hop artists gotten this much exposure, with both Jimmys (Fallon and Kimmel) leading the way in providing access to late night, mainstream audiences. Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.has been especially generous, and...

Harlem | 09/16/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Nine Reasons To Watch Tonight's Jay-Z Benefit Concert on FUSE

Today is a really solemn day. So many of us are walking around with full hearts, remembering the events of eight years ago, when our world was changed in the most stunning of ways. Still, today, it's hard to process...

Harlem | 09/11/2009 at 4:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

TV One Catches Up With 'Kid' On 'Life After'

This weekend, TV One premieres Life After a new in-depth series in the tradition of UnSung, this time catching up with Christopher "Kid" Reid to find out what the former member of Kid N Play has been up to since...

Harlem | 09/11/2009 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

MTV's Latest Ad Is For The 'Glove' Of MJ

Kudos to whomever came up with this latest ad from MTV, in which the once-in-a-while music channel promotes its tribute to Michael Jackson during this Sunday's Video Music Awards with a flattering nod to the King of Pop that involves...gloves....

Harlem | 09/10/2009 at 4:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Queen Latifah Is Right As 'Rain' On Late Night

The number one thing I love about Queen Latifah is that she seems to love to have fun. Like, she'd be the homegirl you'd call if you wanted to just kick it. Granted, she'd be the millionaire homegirl that could...

Harlem | 09/10/2009 at 2:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Wale Keeps On 'Rising' With TV Showcase

DC native and SoulBounce fave Olubowale Victor Folarin, better known as Wale, is getting his due on the national stage after recently taping a Rising Icons special for BET, airing this week. The rapper, of course, rose to prominence in...

Harlem | 09/02/2009 at 2:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Is Houston's Voice At Its 'Whit's' End?

Yes, we know. Whitney Houston's voice is shot. We surmised as much after listening to the tracks from her new album, I Look To You. However, it was never more evident and obvious than after this morning's performance on Good...

Harlem | 09/02/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (19) | Permalink

Oprah's New Theme Song Has A Black Eyed 'Feelin'' To It

So, as most of us already know, The Oprah Winfrey Show will be back in business this fall, premiering on September 14th, with first guest, Whitney Houston. All good, right? That alone creates enough buzz to carry the syndicated talker...

Harlem | 08/28/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

The Noisettes Will 'Never' Be Forgotten On The Wendy Williams Show

Well color me surprised. The Noisettes recently performed on my favorite daytime TV guilty pleasure--besides Maury--The Wendy Williams Show. Clearly the musical director of this show is on point since my favorite soft-core punk band performed their latest single "Never...

ill Mami | 08/13/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Diddy's A 'Starmaker'? Really?

So, the other night, as I was flipping channels, minding my own business, I came across MTV, where the show Making His Band was on. The music channel must've wanted me to turn the channel immediately, because, as if on...

Harlem | 08/06/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Get To Know Kandi, Again

If you didn't love Xscape back in the day, then we really can't be friends. They were everything! Via the magic of reality television, half of the group is back to being part of our regular pop culture diet. There's...

nOvaMatic | 07/30/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Ready To 'Bust Your Windows' With Glee?

After debuting its bright new show about a rag-tag high school glee club with penchant for musical theatrics earlier this year, Fox has released a clip from the premiere season of Glee that continues this September. In keeping with the...

Ro | 07/29/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

AT&T Has MJB 'Shedding Styles' In Latest Commercial

With all the celebrity drama going on these days, it's great to see some of our favorites continuing to make positive moves. Enter Mary J. Blige, looking oh so great in her new "Shedding Styles" AT&T commercial. I mean, sure...

Harlem | 07/27/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'One' More 'Michael Jackson Story' Worth Watching

This coming Sunday at 8pm, I'll be on my way to a karaoke spot on Long Island to participate in yet another tribute to Michael Jackson through song. And since you probably won't be able to join me, I do...

Harlem | 07/23/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'It All Started With...' The Jackson 5ive Cartoon

Back in the 1970s, I lived for Saturday mornings. Yup, even as a toddler, I can remember running to the great big television set in the living room whenever I heard the intro to the Jackson 5ive cartoon. The half-hour...

Harlem | 07/03/2009 at 12:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Spike Lee Remembers 'The Love, The Joy' That Michael Gave Us

How fitting is it to have Spike Lee, one of the foremost directors to tackle racial relations in this country, comment on Michael Jackson who was beloved by all people, yet had an interesting relationship with Blacks in this country...

ill Mami | 07/02/2009 at 7:25 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Live-Blogging The 2009 BET Awards!

BET is in an usual situation for this year's awards show. They cannot just resort to their usual three hours of tomfoolery just because they can. Nope. Not this year. The biggest, most influential entertainer of our time, Michael Jackson,...

Blue | 06/28/2009 at 7:45 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

'Unsung' Gives Shalamar A 'Second Time Around'

In a sea of faux celebrities on mindless reality shows (take your pick) and other assorted ridiculousness (i.e., most anything that comes of judge Lil C's mouth on So You Think You Can Dance), TV One's Unsung is the hottest...

Butta | 06/19/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Celebrate The Possibility Of An Emmy For Jill Scott

The affable, gorgeous and multi-talented Jill Scott is gearing up for Emmy season by, well, not giving the possibility of an nomination for her work as the protagonist in No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Precious. After getting her high hopes...

Ro | 06/19/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Eric Benét Hosts The New Season Of 'Lyric Cafe'

Eric Benét has already conquered music, he's dabbled in acting and now he can add television host to his resume when the fourth season of BETJ's Lyric Cafe hits the air later this year. Eric was in Washington, DC...

Butta | 06/16/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige Sits Down For A 'One on One'

Not to be confused with "The One." No, this Sunday at 9pm EST, SB fave Mary J. Blige sits down with TV One owner Cathy Hughes for an extended interview as part of the network's "TV One on One" series....

Harlem | 06/12/2009 at 5:15 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Melba Moore: Unbowed & 'Unsung'

Raise your hand if you knew anything about Melba Moore outside of her stints on Broadway and her late '70s hit, "You Stepped Into My Life"? Yeah, me neither. Well, I guess we're all in for an education this Sunday...

Harlem | 06/12/2009 at 4:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Dont Miss Boyz II Men On A&E's 'Private Sessions'

Synchronize your DVR's, everyone! This Sunday morning Boyz II Men will be the next guests to appear on A&E's Private Sessions. After almost 20 years, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris are still in the game, recording, touring, and...

Butta | 06/11/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Did He Rock It On 'Late Night'? Mos Def!

We told you earlier this week that the new Mos Def album, The Ecstatic, was the business. Hopefully you've already gone out and copped it. If not, and you should somehow need a bit more convincing as to its hotness...

Harlem | 06/10/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

En Vogue Gets 'Private' With A&E

Raise your hand if, like us, you missed En Vogue on A&E's Private Sessions Sunday morning? Now slap yourself with said hand because it looks like we all missed quite an exciting and intriguing hour of television. The Funky Divas...

Butta | 06/09/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Never 'Unsung': Minnie Riperton On TV One

Heads up, bouncers! Cable network TV One has added Minnie Riperton to its roster of artists on Unsung, a behind-the-scenes music documentary series that returns for its second season this Sunday. Forgive me for not having seen any of Unsung's...

ill Mami | 06/03/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Jazmine Sullivan Give Us a 'Kiss From A Rose'

Apparently Jazmine Sullivan can do no wrong. I mean, sure, she's a little clumsy. But that only matters if you completely ignore her phenomenal voice. During a recent performance on French TV show Taratata, Jazzy covered Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" in spectacular fashion. Her husky,...

Ro | 05/26/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

New LeBron & Kobe Commercial The Definition of 'Cool'

One of the major highlights of the NBA playoff season so far, besides the actual basketball, has been the LeBron James/Kobe Bryant puppet commercials put together by Nike. And while the whole series may scream conspiracy (what if the two...

Harlem | 05/25/2009 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

James Ingram Reflects On Working With Michael Jackson

Biggups to ?uestlove for the heads up via Twitter that James Ingram will be a guest on tonight's episode of Tavis Smiley on PBS. Until the show airs later (check your local listings), this snippet of James chopping it up...

Butta | 04/09/2009 at 6:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Teena Marie's 'Eye Is On The Sparrow'

There are certain rules during singing competitions. Number One is usually, "You can't boo the Lord." So some competitions don't allow gospel songs, just so they won't seem too harsh if the singer is awful less than good. That's how...

Harlem | 04/09/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Theophilus London & Dante Offer You A Slice & Some Beats

Theophilus London has been on my one-to-watch list of late. His collaboration with Jesse Boykins III peaked my interest and his lack of twice weekly mixtapes puts him low on my "Annoying Artists" meter. And now, thanks to Dante's Fried Chicken, a...

ill Mami | 04/09/2009 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

En Vogue Is Officially Back As 'One' This Month

I often shake my head as to why '90s mega group En Vogue broke up (even though they deny it). They were called the best female R&B group of all time, and with good reason. Think about it. The ladies...

Harlem | 04/07/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

The 'Danger' Of Taking Mos Def Out Of Context

Mos Def's appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher last week was a thoroughly enjoyable event. As someone who is a fan of the show, I found Mos' comments about President Barack Obama, Osama Bin Laden, and the unlikely event...

ill Mami | 04/02/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Natalie Cole Pleas For New Kidney On CNN, Offers Roll In

Last night Natalie Cole appeared on CNN's Larry King Live to discuss her diagnosis with Hepatitis C, struggle with renal failure and urgent need for a kidney transplant. Cole shared with Larry King that her disease was caused by years...

Butta | 04/01/2009 at 6:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

If You 'Married A Baller,' Why Are You On 'Survivor'?

When I first heard that Tamara "Taj" Johnson-George was cast on Survivor, now in its 18th season, I was pretty excited because in my mind that meant that this would have been the first celebrity edition of reality competition,...

Butta | 03/25/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Lip-Sync For Your Life!

If you're a fan of RuPaul's Drag Race, then the title of this post will be quite familiar to you. But if you have yet to see the extravaganza eleganza on LOGO for yourself, then you have truly been missing...

Butta | 03/23/2009 at 1:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Public Enemy & The Roots Bring It On Jimmy Fallon

Before entering into any discussion about the video below, please understand that Flavor Fav is 50 years old. That makes Public Enemy and Fav cohort Chuck D older than you may wish to admit to yourself. Now that you are...

ill Mami | 03/18/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Sheila E. Rides 'Glorious Train' To Country Victory

Sheila E. has gone from "Glamorous Life" to "Glorious Train" right before our eyes. Well, maybe not literally in front of our eyes, since most of us probably didn't see the artist who formerly worked with Prince won the Season...

Harlem | 03/10/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Esperanza Spalding Covers Stevie Wonder, Leaves Listeners 'Overjoyed'

As ubiquitous as Stevie Wonder's music seems to be, it's often very hard to cover a song of his and do it justice. Especially without copying his performance verbatim. So what a pleasant surprise it was when Esperanza Spalding began...

Ro | 03/02/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Jill Scott's New Series Comes To HBO This Month

Exactly a year after it was announced that Jill Scott would be coming to HBO with her new series, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, said series is finally coming to the cable network later this month. Fans of...

Butta | 03/02/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

ICYMI: Oprah Puts the Spotlight on Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson's performance of the National Anthem was the only reason Oprah Winfrey even bothered with this year's Super Bowl, and who can blame her? Hudson's reemergence has been on full steam ever since, punctuated by her recent Grammy win....

nOvaMatic | 03/02/2009 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Tune In To Jennifer Hudson On 'Oprah' Today

Fresh from appearances (and wins!) at the Grammy and NAACP Image Awards, Jennifer Hudson is headed to Oprah today to chat it up with Auntie O on her syndicated talk show. This will be Jennifer's first time on Oprah's couch...

Butta | 02/27/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Stevie Wonder Celebrated At The White House In Grand Fashion

Last night PBS broadcast the In Performance at the White House celebration of Stevie Wonder in what was a star-studded, historic event. It was star-studded because amongst the Washington dignitaries in attendance were the likes of SoulBounce faves India.Arie, Mary...

Butta | 02/27/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Kanye West Has A Story To Tell On VH1

If you been tuned into VH1 this week to watch For the Love of Ray J, don't act like I'm the only one, then you've probably seen commercials for the Saturday night premiere of Kanye West's episode of Storytellers. Ye...

Butta | 02/25/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Syleena Johnson Sings 'Maury Povich' For Maury Povich

If you watch daytime television, then you know all about Maury Povich and his talk show. Maury isn't quite the three-ring circus that The Jerry Springer Show is, but it has its fair share of ignorance on the regular. Whether...

Butta | 02/18/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Remember The Good Old Days With 'Soul!'

Ladies and gentlemen, the mother lode has been released. I am literally tearing myself away from watching Al Green's hour-long performance on Soul!, a PBS production that ran from 1967-1973 on New York's WNET featuring some of the most prominent...

ill Mami | 02/10/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Live Blogging the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

This year's Grammy Awards have come and gone and so has another live blog. We did it a little different this time around and "tweeted" the night's festivities on Twitter with the live feed appearing in this spot during...

Butta | 02/08/2009 at 11:30 PM | Comments (96) | Permalink

Jennifer Hudson Sings The National Anthem, Takes Our Collective Breath Away

It's too easy to compare the stellar Star Spangled Banner performance Jennifer Hudson gave at the Super Bowl to the iconic one given by Whitney Houston all those years ago. Maybe it's even a little dismissive of the impact of...

Ro | 02/02/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (16) | Permalink

Be a Part of India.Arie's VH1 Soul Special

With less than two weeks away from the release of India.Arie's new album, Testimony: Vol. 2 Love & Politics, promotion for the project is kicking into high gear. We're still waiting for a new video for one or both...

Butta | 01/29/2009 at 3:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'The Electric Company' To Get Shock Of Hip Hop Energy

Twenty-eight years after its premiere on PBS as part of the Childrens' Television Workshop, the beloved The Electric Company will be receiving a makeover of sorts. In an effort to remain contemporary, TEC will have elements of Hip Hop infused...

ill Mami | 01/13/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Still Hungry For Eric Benét?

If you're anything like me then the title of this post is a total trick question, because there is no such thing as too much Eric Benét when you have an insatiable appetite for good music. If you were lucky...

Butta | 12/18/2008 at 2:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

The Roots' Pre-Debut on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

I was always told to not say anything if I didn't have anything nice to say. That being said, I'm not completely sold on Jimmy Fallon's ability to host an entire 90 minute show on his own. Once he takes...

ill Mami | 12/10/2008 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

John Legend is The Latest Victim of Yuletide Nutmeg Psychosis

Ahh...the holiday season. Can't you feel that crispness in the air? Unless you're in Southern California and looking for shade, that is. John Legend is set to guest on the upcoming A Colbert Christmas special, all decked out as a...

ill Mami | 11/20/2008 at 5:20 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

This Thanksgiving Weekend, PBS Stands for Philly-Based Soul

Clearly, it's all about Philly Soul these days. Fresh on the heels of this premiere, PBS announced that during this Thanksgiving weekend, their stations will be rocking out with Philly's finest as part of a special, appropriately named Love Train:...

Harlem | 11/13/2008 at 12:10 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

VH1 Soul's 'Soul Cities' Goes Deep

We've no doubt seen countless episodes of television dedicated to the artists that we all know and love for their soul. Which is great, and satisfying. Tonight, however, the script gets flipped a bit as television instead focuses its cameras...

Harlem | 11/11/2008 at 4:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

BET's 'Family' Shows Lack True Value

We are all painfully aware that the American Black family comes in many different shapes, sizes and circumstances. Throughout the years, television has given us many images of "the way it is" in our communities, from Good Times to The...

Harlem | 11/11/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Ne-Yo Flirts With News Reporting. Literally.

Admit it. Just like the rest of us, you've been caught up in the current season of Saturday Night Live with its politically-charged skits and dead-on impersonations. And with most television markets pitting the venerable variety show against the "other"...

Harlem | 11/03/2008 at 2:40 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

From the Comfort of the SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging The BET Hip Hop Awards 2008

7:59 If the above image of crappers T-Pain and Soulja Boy is any indication of what's ahead on this year's BET Hip Hop Awards, then pray for me, y'all. No amount of Jamaican rum is going to make up...

Butta | 10/23/2008 at 10:00 PM | Comments (19) | Permalink

Barack Obama Appears on '106th & Park', Devil Laughs Heartily

So... You gotta hand it to Sen. Barack Obama. When this man says "change," dammit he means CHANGE. It is because of him that the audience and hosts of BET's 106th & Park didn't make me want to cringe in...

nOvaMatic | 10/21/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Behold: The Mostly Awful 'American Music Award' Nominees!

The American Music Awards have earned the distinction of being the most useless, vile, and insipid awards ceremony ever and the worst thing Dick Clark has ever brought upon us. Seriously, at least Grammy has the decency to be shady. AMA is...

nOvaMatic | 10/14/2008 at 3:09 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

The Reality of Why Keith's Ex Was Sweating Him

Turns out there is a limit to how much exposure New Jack survivor Keith Sweat wants and needs ... for his family, that is. Less than a month ago, we put you on to the fact that Keith is busy...

Harlem | 10/09/2008 at 2:40 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

From the Comfort of the SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging the 2008 VH1 Hip Hop Honors

9:57 I'm sitting here with my door knockers on and hat to the back waiting for this year's Hip Hop Honors to come on.9:58 Congratulations to both Suzanne and Mike for winning I Want to Work for...

Butta | 10/06/2008 at 11:59 PM | Comments (27) | Permalink

VH1's 2008 Hip Hop Honors Is In the Can, Live-Blog Monday Night Is In the Plan

While most of us were glued to our television screens last night watching the Joe Biden/Blinking Barbie debate, it was going down in New York City at the taping of VH1's 2008 Hip Hop Honors. Although we won't get to...

Butta | 10/03/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Beyoncé Unveiled As Etta James 'At Last'

On last night's telecast of Fashion Rocks we were finally got to see Beyoncé live as Etta James. Yes, we've gotten fleeting glimpses of Bey in all her short blonde wig and thick black eyebrowed glory on the set of...

Butta | 09/10/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (17) | Permalink

From the Comfort of the SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards

8:00 Welcome to the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards Live-Blog. C'mon and join me in my misery.8:04 The 2008 VMA Opening Act is so far, so dry.8:04 Oh look, there's T.I. Is that velvet?8:05 Sway is in a helicopter high...

Butta | 09/07/2008 at 11:18 PM | Comments (51) | Permalink

Tune In TONIGHT! SoulBounce to Live-Blog the 2008 MTV VMA's

Against my better judgment, I, Butta, have made an 11th hour decision to live-blog the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. This will be my first time live-blogging any fare from MTV for SoulBounce, because, in all honesty, they cater to...

Butta | 09/07/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

J*DaVeY Performing Live on Ellen

Last night, while doing my daily net surfing, I came across this YouTube video of J*DaVeY performing the track "Dollar or More" on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Being an avid watcher of the show (dont judge me!), I knew it...

Harlem | 09/02/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Wyclef Uses Venus Williams as Muse for New Music

Wyclef Jean and Venus Williams got a thang going on. Actually, a few thangs. First, they are set to appear together on the fourth season of Iconoclasts on the Sundance channel this November. (There is also one featuring Alicia...

Ro | 08/25/2008 at 10:40 AM | Permalink

Progressive Music Blacklisted on 'The Black List'?

On August 25th HBO will air The Black List, Vol. 1, ostensibly the first in a series of documentary films featuring segments of interviews with noteworthy African Americans. The film (part of a larger project including a touring photography exhibition...

Ro | 08/18/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

LL Cool J Ages Like a Fine Wine in MTV Commercials

When I'm alone in my room, sometimes I stare at the wall and in the back of my mind I wonder whether or not LL Cool J will still be finer than frog's hair in oh say another 30-40 years....

Butta | 08/05/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Maxwell Shocks, Awes and Delights at BET Awards

Last night was extremely trying on a sista. A glutton for punishment, I agreed to live-blog the BET Awards '08 knowing full well that I would have to subject myself to random acts of ignorance and my people behaving--and...

Butta | 06/25/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (28) | Permalink

From The Comfort Of The SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging The BET Awards '08

Are you ready to rumble? Once again, it's on with the SoulBounce BET Awards '08 live-blog. Sit back, relax and join in on the clowning in the comments section. 7:59 I should warn y'all that I've been watching BET...

Butta | 06/24/2008 at 11:15 PM | Comments (160) | Permalink

Join In On The Fun: BET Awards Live-Blog TONIGHT!

It's been a while since I've done one of these live-blogs, so what better way to jump back in the game than with a play-by-play of all of the tomfoolery that only the BET Awards '08 can provide! Yes, yes,...

Butta | 06/24/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Experience Jill Scott's 'Real Thing' On TV One

If I've said it once, I'll say it a thousand times: Do yourself a favor and go see Jill Scott in concert. Those who've had the pleasure of seeing the woman in action can attest that her live show is...

Butta | 06/19/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Ne-Yo Serenades AMC's Angie

As we alerted you a little while back, Ne-Yo taped scenes for All My Children as the singer Jesse hired for his re-wedding to Angie. The writers tried a clever device to make his appearance seem a bit more organic,...

nOvaMatic | 05/23/2008 at 12:40 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Same Knight, Different Pips

How ironic was it that one day after we featured "Midnight Train to Georgia" on our countdown, the folks over at American Idol air a "remix" of the exact video we used, featuring Gladys Knight's new "Pips." Lawd. The clip...

Harlem | 05/22/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Simon 'Son of Satan' Cowell Actually Loves Fantasia

Last week, Fantastic Burrito Fantasia Barrino did a bunch of indecipherable incantations and called upon some malevolent spirits on the American Idol stage. As many have noted, the ever pleasant and genteel Simon Cowell looked upon this spectacle with not...

nOvaMatic | 05/22/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Oprah Is 'Down' With Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige and her new wig were all the rage on The Oprah Winfrey Show this past Friday. She was the special musical guest on "Oprah's Top Picks for the Summer" telecast. (Think "Oprah's Favorite Things" with a twist...

Butta | 05/19/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

An Open Letter to the Artist Formerly Known For Starring in Broadway's 'The Color Purple'

Dear Fantasia,Let me start this by saying how much I love you. Seriously. People have called me Stan-tasia behind my back at times. Yours was the only season I ever voted for any contestant on the current travesty formerly known...

Harlem | 05/15/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (20) | Permalink

Omarion, Michael Jackson Called And He Wants His Act Back

Last night on Dancing With the Stars the elimination round of the reality competition was rudely interrupted by Omarion performing a Michael Jackson Thriller tribute. I will say that the first part of the tribute showcasing the dancers only was...

Butta | 05/14/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Did You Catch Tina Turner and Cher on 'Oprah'?

Drag queens nationwide lost their sh** last week when legends Tina Turner and Cher joined Oprah from beyond the grave for a rare television performance and interview at Casar's Palace. All jokes aside, the two of them look fabulous. Tina...

nOvaMatic | 05/12/2008 at 11:19 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Snoop Dogg on 'One Life to Lizzle'

ABC has really been pulling out all the stops to regain viewership for it's daytime serials. One person they haven't lost is me, especially where One Life to Live is concerned. But since this isn't a soap opera site, I...

nOvaMatic | 05/09/2008 at 2:10 PM | Permalink

Alicia Keys Was Smoking On 'Letterman' Last Night

Alicia Keys has been coming out of her sexy bag in a major way lately. Last night she appeared on Late Night with David Letterman to sing her new single "Teenage Love Affair" and she looked and sounded phenomenal. She...

Butta | 04/30/2008 at 2:04 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Ne-Yo Meets Angie and Jesse

In the recent past One Life To Live has featured performances by Timbaland, Erykah Badu and Mary J. Blige (Snoop Dogg forthcoming). Not to be outdone, All My Children has recruited Ne-Yo to appear at Angie and Jesse's second wedding...

nOvaMatic | 04/25/2008 at 11:01 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Gnarls Barkley Made 'Saturday Night' A Lot More Live

Saturday night I was out and about giving my couch a much-needed break from my behind, and I totally forgot to set the DVR to record Saturday Night Live with special musical guests Gnarls Barkley. Who knew I coulda stayed...

Butta | 04/14/2008 at 2:42 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Lil Kim Added To Cast Of 'Nip/Tuck'

After stellar performances in the hit movies Juwanna Mann, Nora's Hair Salon and Gang of Roses, Lil Kim's impressive acting resume will get even longer with her addition to the cast of the controversial F/X series Nip/Tuck. The pint-sized rapper...

Butta | 04/01/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Stay Up For the 'Late Show' Featuring Mary and Jay

Tour mates Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z will take a quick break from their sold-out concerts this Friday to appear together on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman. Not only will their joint appearance mark the first time they've...

Harlem | 04/01/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

More 'Reality' Shows From Pseudo-Celebrities To Not Admit You're Watching

The writers strike has been hard on all of us. And now that it's over, I don't know what's worse: the many unemployed writers or the cheapness of the networks who refuse to utilize the creative talents of the ones...

ill Mami | 03/26/2008 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Badu Does Ellen On Friday

Hurry home and set your Betamax machines to record Erykah Badu on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this Friday. Badu will be singing her daytime television friendly hit "Honey," and she may even chop it up with the wacky host. Until...

Butta | 03/19/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Leona Lewis Gets The Oprah Seal Of Approval

Yesterday afternoon Leona Lewis made her US television debut on the holy grail of daytime TV, The Oprah Winfrey Show. Auntie O had Simon Cowell on and he brought the X-Factor star out to sing her hit song "Bleeding Love."...

Butta | 03/18/2008 at 4:15 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Mariah Blowed On Saturday Night Live

Mariah Carey graced disgraced the stage of Saturday Night Live this past weekend in what can only be described as a master class in what not to do. After all of the chatter about Mariah replacing Janet Jackson (!)...

Butta | 03/17/2008 at 5:59 PM | Comments (30) | Permalink

Alicia Keys Gets 'Fresh' With MTV

Alicia Keys has become quite the thespian lately. She's been seen on the big screen as an assassin in Smokin' Aces, playing the bestie in The Nanny Diaries, and is currently filming The Secret Life of Bees alongside Queen Latifah...

Butta | 03/13/2008 at 10:45 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

It's Not TV...It's JILLY TV

Congrats are in order for SoulBounce fave Jill Scott, whose project, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, has been picked up by pay-TV behemoth HBO. The network that gave us some of television's most acclaimed series, including The Sopranos, The...

Harlem | 03/11/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige Got A Story To Tell On VH1 Tonight

This is another DVR/VCR/Betamax alert! In the event that you won't be tuning into Diddy channeling his inner thespian in A Raisin In the Sun, Mary J. Blige will be performing in the latest Storytellers concert on VH1 tonight. MJB...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 1:40 PM | Permalink

Janet Jackson Got Jokes

After dissing Janet Jackson in recent years post-Nipplegate, MTV has turned the corner and welcomed her back in a major way. Not only is her video 'Feedback" in regular rotation, but she is currently the artist of the week and...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 11:20 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Live-Blogging the 39th NAACP Image Awards

Welcome one and all to the 39th NAACP Image Awards live-blog. It's been a while since our last live-blog so sit back and enjoy. And here's to my cable not going out this time around. 8:00 Who is this little...

Butta | 02/14/2008 at 10:00 PM | Comments (27) | Permalink

Jill Scott Hangs Out With the Devil

Do you care What Perez Sez About Divas? The crass blogging phenom that fancies himself a tastemaker (as of last year) now has a series of specials on VH-1, God bless him. The special airing 2/19 is all about the...

nOvaMatic | 02/14/2008 at 11:02 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Chrisette Michele Got Game On 'Girlfriends'

Chrisette Michele may or may not get some face time on the Grammy Award telecast this Sunday night, but in the event that we don't get to see her accepting a well-deserved award on the show, don't despair because she'll...

Butta | 02/05/2008 at 2:55 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Mos Def Narrates 'Prince Among Slaves,' Premiering Tonight on PBS

Get your DVR's ready, people. As part of their Black History Month programming, tonight PBS will premiere the epic documentary Prince Among Slaves, narrated by Mos Def. Prince Among Slaves tells the harrowing true story of Abdul Rahman Ibrahima...

Butta | 02/04/2008 at 3:25 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Salt-N-Pepa's Hair, Er, Here (Again)!

If you're a Salt-N-Pepa fan like I am, you had to wonder what in the "spinderella" VH1 did to The Salt-N-Pepa Show, which went on an abrupt "hiatus" this past December after only seven episodes. (Meanwhile, we've seen Scott...

Harlem | 02/04/2008 at 12:05 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Chrisette Michele And Fefe Dobson Songs Featured In Commercials

Imagine my surprise when I was watching television the other day and a commercial came on for Nivea lotion, and I heard Chrisette Michele's distinctive voice coming through the TV speakers. Sure enough, her song "Love Is You" from...

Butta | 02/01/2008 at 4:35 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Queen Latifah Wins A Golden Globe

Too bad for Queen Latifah that the year that she wins a Golden Globe that the glitzy awards ceremony was scrapped due to the ongoing writer's strike and replaced with an anticlimactic news conference. We didn't get a chance...

Butta | 01/14/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Back In Blaque

Just the other day I posted the video for "808" by the group Blaque as the daily throwback in Morning Soul. A friend had brought them to mind after he lamented over the demise of the TLC-esque girl group. I...

Butta | 12/12/2007 at 1:30 PM | Permalink

Boyz II Men Do 'The View'

This morning Boyz II Men brought a little testosterone to the stage of the female gab-fest, The View. The trio sang a medley of covers of "It's the Same Old Song" and "Reach Out I'll Be There" from their recent...

Butta | 12/10/2007 at 6:42 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Respecting The Legacy of 'The Stax Records Story'

I sat down to watch Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story with a plate of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and cornbread sitting in front of me. With one had on the remote and the other on a...

Butta | 12/10/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Watch Wyclef On VH1 Soul's 'Soulstage' Tonight

Wyclef Jean's new CD, Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant, was released today, and tonight you can find him on VH1 Soul in the second installment on their Soulstage series. During the half-hour special Wyclef will sing some new...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 6:15 PM | Permalink

Mary Talks Growth & Pain on Tavis

Mary J. Blige recently sat down with Tavis Smiley to talk about her forthcoming Growing Pains release. Props to Tavis for pointing out that Mary is one of the few that's been able to survive in the game for over...

nOvaMatic | 11/30/2007 at 3:21 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Alicia's Pain = Platinum

Here's a clip of Alicia Keys on the Tyra Banks Show talking about the borderline depression she endured over her hiatus. She eventually sought sanity in Egypt, singing at the top of pyramids! For reals, ya'll. (We totally love how...

nOvaMatic | 11/29/2007 at 12:31 PM | Permalink

Fuse Takes A Closer Look At Some Classic Hip-Hop Videos

Cable network Fuse has a new series, Videos That Rocked the World, that features groundbreaking videos and the people, stories, and drama behind them. The show premiered on Monday and will run until December 7th, and three of the...

Butta | 11/28/2007 at 8:05 PM | Permalink

Franklin Bridge Gets Cut From 'The Next Great American Band'

Despite being the early favorite with judges and fans alike, Franklin Bridge did not make it through to the next round on the "reality competition" The Next Great American Band as jaws around the country collectively dropped in disbelief...

Butta | 11/19/2007 at 3:50 PM | Permalink

Take It To The Franklin Bridge

Pat yourselves on the back, Team Franklin Bridge. Our boys made it through another round on The Next Great American Band last week. Check out Franklin Bridge putting it down on Billy Joel's "Big Shot" including some sweet guitar work...

Butta | 11/16/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Did You Catch Erykah Badu on 'Girlfriends' Last Night?

If not, here's a clip. Hat-tip to Sandra Rose. Joan was really geeking out, wasn't she? Remind me not to bring her anywhere....

nOvaMatic | 11/13/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Tamia Shares Her Love Story With Oprah Tomorrow

SoulBounce favorite Tamia and her husband Grant Hill will be on Oprah tomorrow, November 14th. The show will be about great love stories and these two lovebirds will be on to discuss the biggest test of their love. All together...

Butta | 11/13/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Ladies Love Franklin Bridge

We're back at it again, Team Franklin Bridge! But before I go any further in this week's Franklin Bridge post, let's watch their performance on last week's The Next Great American Band, shall we? Did y'all hear what lead singer...

Butta | 11/09/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Erykah is About to 'Vibrate' on Girlfriends

No, that's not Tony Childs come to reconcile with Joan (I mean, where would those two begin?), it's the lovely Miss Erykah Badu who's guesting on Girlfriends next Monday. The name of the episode is "Snap Back" and the...

nOvaMatic | 11/09/2007 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

VH1 Soul VIBE Awards Winners Announced

The VH1 Soul VIBE Award winners have been announced over a week before the show is scheduled to air. Talk about anti-climactic. When we first heard that VH1 Soul and VIBE were joining forces to put this year's awards special...

Soul Bounce | 11/08/2007 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Gather 'Round

Who can forget Jay-Z's The Blueprint, Volume 1? And who can forget the equally memorable 2003 VH1 Storytellers episode showcasing Jay-Z, his many hits, and The Roots (with Jaguar Wright on vocals) as his backing band? Well, if you loved...

ill Mami | 11/06/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Rock On With Franklin Bridge Tonight

Attention Team Franklin Bridge! It's that time again to plant yourselves in front of your televisions and watch Franklin Bridge rock out on The Next Great American Band tonight. We've been shaking our pom-poms for the fellas for the past...

Butta | 11/02/2007 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

Did You Catch Musiq Soulchild on 'The Game' Last Night?

I, like you, probs, was expecting either a heartfelt serenade or full-on performance. Sadly, all we got was Musiq Soulchild "rehearsing" behind the scenes by his lonesome. As in most sitcoms that feature a guest appearance by a popular artist,...

nOvaMatic | 10/30/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Vote Or Die For Franklin Bridge Tonight

Ha! Did we get your attention? OK, maybe this footage of The Next Great American Band contestants Franklin Bridge performing earlier this year at a concert in NYC will: Whew! Was that as good for y'all as it was for...

Butta | 10/26/2007 at 3:59 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy: Check Out Franklin Bridge On 'American Band' Tonight

[Photo: IOpEnMiNdS Photography]Franklin Bridge is a five-man band out of Philly and Jersey that isn't a household name yet, but after tonight that's all about to change. The group will be appearing this evening on the season premiere of the...

Butta | 10/19/2007 at 5:50 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

From The Comfort Of The SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging The BET Hip Hop Awards 2007

7:59 Dr. Cornel West's face says it all. Welcome to the BET Hip Hop Awards 2007 live-blog. I'm scared already at what awaits. Pray for me, y'all.7:59 Aw damn! Did I miss the pre-show? Pity.8:00 I'm dead at the parental...

Butta | 10/17/2007 at 10:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

From The Comfort Of The SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging The 2007 VH1 Hip Hop Honors

9:58 Welcome to the first SoulBounce live blog! I cannot wait for this year's Hip Hop Honors to come on but...9:59 Whose idea was it to have Hip Hop Honors premiere after I Love New York 2? That person needs...

Butta | 10/08/2007 at 11:59 PM | Comments (24) | Permalink

'New Jack Swing' Weekend is Coming

[Photo: Flow Clothing]Hot on the heels of Butta's Morning Soul comes news that the ever-reliable VH1-Soul is unleashing a celebration of New Jack Swing this coming weekend in conjunction with the Hip-Hop Honors. What an excellent reason to stay home...

nOvaMatic | 10/03/2007 at 7:12 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink