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Howard University Surprised By Mary J. Blige's Acceptance

As proud as we all were to hear that Mary J. Blige was accepted to Howard University after earning her high school equivalency diploma, HU has issued a statement stating, "We encourage Ms. Blige to continue her studies and welcome...

ill Mami | 07/08/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Guess What, Believers Of Chris Brown's BET Awards Breakdown? You've Been Punk'd!

I'm not one to gloat, but, dammit, I love being right. Especially in an instance when people tell me how wrong I am. Such as earlier this week when I questioned the realness of Chris Brown's breakdown while attempting to...

Butta | 07/02/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Maxwell Cancels Summer Tour Dates. Are Jill & Erykah To Blame?

If you haven't had a chance to catch Maxwell on his current tour, there's a chance you may have to wait until next year to do so. That's because the sexy crooner just announced that he is postponing a portion...

Ivory | 06/17/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Has Navasha Daya Left Fertile Ground?

Fertile Ground is one of my top 10 groups of all time. From the instrumentation and production led by genius producer James Collins to the mesmerizing vocals of Navasha Daya, I became a fan in 1999 when a good friend...

Moon | 04/09/2010 at 1:45 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Roxanne Shanté Comes Clean, Public Delights In Schadenfreude

So Roxanne Shanté has admitted that she never did receive a Ph.D from Cornell University. No shocker there. But in a recent letter penned to Black Voices, the Hip Hop legend admits to being diagnosed with breast cancer and getting...

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

How NOT To Keep The Public Out of Your Business

It was dismaying to learn that Nas and Kelis, two artists we have an affinity for, were getting a divorce, especially with Kelis in the latter part of her pregnancy. We understand her anger and frustration because of the circumstances,...

nOvaMatic | 06/16/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Solange Quietly Dropped From Label While We Were Distracted By Kelly?

That's the buzz according to BV's Jawn Murray. When the news broke that Kelly Rowland parted ways with Columbia, Solange was being released from Geffen. (UPDATE: The label refutes BV story. Solange is still signed.) Now my sources tell me...

nOvaMatic | 04/08/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Kelly Rowland Forming Group With Ex-DCers?

On the heels of the announcement that Kelly Rowland will no longer be signed to Columbia as a solo artist comes a new rumor that she also plans to part ways with Destiny's Child. On her blog, Kelly recently wrote this...

nOvaMatic | 04/01/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Solange Knowles Is Responsible For The Entire '60s!

For anyone that's been sleeping under a rock for the past several months, Solange is an innovator. If not for her, so many R&B and Soul artists wouldn't be referencing the '60s in their sound and imagery. She recently took...

nOvaMatic | 03/16/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Etta James Got Jokes

And now we come crashing back to reality. For anyone that had visions of 71-year-old "Miss Peaches" whaling on Sasha Fierce, put it out of your mind. It was all a joke! Now where will we direct our self-righteous indignation?"I'm...

nOvaMatic | 02/05/2009 at 7:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Obama Inauguration To Be A Star-Studded (Pop) Event?

Remember last week when we asked who should perform at Barack Obama's inauguration and we (along with our commenters) kicked around names like Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Seal and Alicia Keys? Ha! The jokes on us if recent rumors are...

nOvaMatic | 11/26/2008 at 1:25 PM | Comments () | Permalink

CON-TRO-VER-SY!

OK! So, that Prince thing. Yup, we read all about it, and it's a hot, rancid mess. We aren't sure how to process this, mainly because, when you involve religion things get a little hairy. And, personally, I'd hate to...

nOvaMatic | 11/18/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Does This Mean They'll Do A Song Together?

You know what? I think I may actually go out and buy the December issue of Sister 2 Sister, because my girl Faith Evans is on the cover and she's talking about Lil' Kim. Only this time, she has nothing...

nOvaMatic | 11/13/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

112's Q Responds To Mike's Allegations

Since we helped spread the word of 112's Mike alleging the group split because of theft, it is only fair that we post Q. Parker's response. Recently a report surfaced that 112 had indeed broken up (news to us) and...

nOvaMatic | 11/01/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

It Ain't All 'Peaches & Cream' With One Former 112 Member

Michael Keith of 112 just went on record as saying the group broke up because another member took money that was intended for him and Slim. This is quite a surprise. Although nothing indicated the foursome would be reuniting for another album,...

nOvaMatic | 10/29/2008 at 4:05 PM | Comments () | Permalink

If This Fight Actually Ended Up Happening, It'd Be Really Hard to Choose Sides

Did you see that clip last week where one of TMZ's shameless "videographers" cornered living legend and unrepentant Soul Diva Aretha Franklin by asking her if she thought Beyoncé owed her an apology for that whole Tina Turner mess? It's...

nOvaMatic | 10/27/2008 at 10:45 AM | Comments () | Permalink

If Jimmy Jam Knows So Much About Janet's Condition...

... then can we get some reunion action? I mean, soon would probably be a bad idea (I need babygirl to wait about five years before disappointing you cynics again) but if the friendship is intact, then the professional relationship...

nOvaMatic | 10/23/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments () | Permalink

We Had No Idea Big Boi & Killer Mike Hated Each Other

When we consider beefs in Hip Hop, they usually run along the lines of LL vs. Canibus, Jay-Z vs. Nas, or Ice-T vs. Soulja Boy (the only beef that matters in that the two of them cancel each other out)....

nOvaMatic | 08/04/2008 at 4:27 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Oh God in Heaven, Let This Not Have Merit

Not for nothing, but we take the CRS project quite seriously around these parts. It's not only the most anticipated Hip Hop team-up in the history of man, but it's also likely to be the most organic. So when we...

nOvaMatic | 06/11/2008 at 11:36 AM | Comments () | Permalink

And Now, the Inevitable Apology

Back when I decided I'd no longer post Amy Winehouse items that had nothing to do with her music, I didn't have the foresight to include racist nursery rhymes. So here we are, in the aftermath of yet another episode...

nOvaMatic | 06/11/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Usher Terrorized Bobby Brown By Stealing His Moves, Choking Him Out

Do you see a little Bobby Brown in Usher? Because I don't. Sure, there are those unmistakable shared elements of wanton lust and boiling sweat on stage, but it always seemed slightly more sleazy and drunk uncle-ish when imparted by...

nOvaMatic | 06/04/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

D'Angelo Has Been Spotted!

Earlier in the week, the good folks over at the ever-entertaining OKP message boards shared a tidbit of information that got folks all excited: D'Angelo was spotted at the Erykah Badu concert in Richmond, VA on Sunday night. Wow....

Butta | 05/22/2008 at 1:35 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Kanye Vs. Lupe? With Any Luck This is True

Not that we want anything to endanger the execution of the oft-mythologized CRS project, but this is too juicy not to post. According to HamptonRoads, Kanye got into it with Lupe Fiasco over a verse for the "Everyone Nose" remix,...

nOvaMatic | 05/13/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

No Kidding: Ray's Family Feels 'Disrespected' by Manager

It seems none of our soul legends can ever afford to rest in peace. On the heels of a GQ blog detailing the travails of Godfather of Soul James Brown comes news that music legend Ray Charles' longtime manager,...

Harlem | 04/22/2008 at 12:35 PM | Permalink

Kanye West Tour Was Glowing...Or Not

Kanye West's "Glow In The Dark Tour which kicked off in Seattle this past Wednesday was either a bright spot in your week or not depending on who you ask. According to Rolling Stone, Kanye's 90-minute set was "stellar,"...

ill Mami | 04/18/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments () | Permalink

The Life and Times of Faith Evans

Rumors are circulating blog-wide about a forthcoming Faith Evans autobiography of her tenure at Bad Boy Records as well as her personal and professional relationships with The Notorious B.I.G. and Sean Combs. KEEP THE FAITH is Faith Evan's first person account...

nOvaMatic | 04/15/2008 at 12:07 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Atlantic Records Wants Estelle To Upgrade Herself?

Word is that Atlantic Records isn't happy with Estelle's look and wants her to upgrade her appearance to appeal to US audiences. Apparently the label brass requested that she get her teeth fixed and ditch her short hairstyle for something...

Butta | 04/11/2008 at 11:45 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Whitney Encroaches Upon Bobby's Paper

Sadly, the saga of the Houston-Browns didn't end with divorce. Probably in response to Bobby's claims that she pointed him in the direction of the good stuff, Whitney's not signing off on the DVD release of Being Bobby Brown, of which...

nOvaMatic | 04/11/2008 at 11:27 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Prince's Band Performs India's 'Brown Skin' at Exclusive Party

The easiest way to tell how basic you are in this world is never being invited to a Prince party. According to Dr. Funkenberry, Prince threw a private concert/party for no more than 100 guests over the weekend. Counted among...

nOvaMatic | 04/08/2008 at 11:19 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Imaginary Catfight in My Head: Leona vs. Mariah

"They've been comparing people to me for longer than I can remember. I'm just like, 'Whatever.' If they're the new me can they come and do my interviews for me or get in the studio and write one of...

nOvaMatic | 04/03/2008 at 12:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

But Who is Bobby Going to Blame for the Drugs He's On at This Moment?

I think we're going to have to start a new category called "Side-Eye Alert!!!" or "The Crack Files", anything to accomodate the jankery spilling from the mouths of entertainers these days. A New York Post item titled "'Whitney Drove Me...

nOvaMatic | 04/03/2008 at 11:47 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Take the Money, Aretha

PETA's gangsta swag knows no bounds. When last we visited their beef with Aretha Franklin, they'd sent her a plaintive and slightly insulting letter informing her she was a "court jester" rather than a queen for her love of the fur....

nOvaMatic | 03/28/2008 at 11:28 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Jackson Brothers Broke Because of Michael?

By now, many of you have probably read that Janet, amazingly, is the only Jackson with any financial dexterity (and a job) these days. If not, we're here to serve: "Stiffed by their superstar brother Michael and plagued by decades of bad...

nOvaMatic | 03/24/2008 at 1:06 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Would You Loan This Man $100 Million?

It's too early for April's Fools jokes. If Jay-Z wants to start his own label to put out more bad music, then more power to him. But if he's asking other labels to invest $100m into it, then he's on...

nOvaMatic | 03/20/2008 at 11:02 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Fashion Bomb

Can a brother get in? Fashion-obsessed Kanye West, who once deemed these entertaining Balenciaga "Closed Front Cage Sandals With Ankle Pads" as "the illest", was denied entry to a recent Balenciaga show. The Balenciaga folks say Kanye never made the...

nOvaMatic | 02/29/2008 at 10:49 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Cheri Dennis To Start Recording New Album Soon

The numbers won't even be available until next week to determine how many units she does or doesn't move, but word is that Cheri Dennis is already planning to start recording her new album soon--as in next month. That's right,...

Butta | 02/27/2008 at 1:00 PM | Permalink

Keep Holding Your Breath For That New Teedra Moses Album

News is spreading today that TVT Records is preparing to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. This means that artists such as Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins and Pitbull will soon be without a label home. Pity. However, despite...

Butta | 02/19/2008 at 2:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Erykah Badu to Be the Face of Tom Ford's New Fragrance

According to Vogue, Erykah Badu is hooking up with Tom Ford as the face of his as-yet-unnamed new fragrance. The information was probably leaked to the fashion mag by Ford himself, but there are no accompanying details. At this point,...

nOvaMatic | 02/19/2008 at 1:44 PM | Comments () | Permalink

So Why Did India Arie Boycott Grammy?

When India Arie was presenting the award for Outstanding Drama at the 39th NAACP Image Awards, she pointedly said that she boycotted the Grammys with no supplementing details. As it turns out, she stayed home because she "feels the awards...

nOvaMatic | 02/19/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Sex, Love and Police Brutality

Heartfelt apologies if we're a little too gossipy today, but people keep getting into sh*t.Sweet, innocent, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Tank was arrested this morning in New Orleans after leaving a party at the House of Blues. While on his way...

nOvaMatic | 02/18/2008 at 3:52 PM | Comments () | Permalink

PETA Calls Aretha a 'Court Jester' for Wearing Her Enemies

Looks like PETA finally got around to realizing Aretha Franklin loves wearing her some furs. (Seriously, do these people have a Kill Bill deathlist?) They recently sent THE QUEEN a not-so private letter that goes like this: Music lovers may...

nOvaMatic | 02/18/2008 at 11:20 AM | Permalink

'Be Healthy' at the Dead Prez Riot!

Revolutionary vegetarians dead prez incited a riot in Washington State at Evergreen College when they broke into their rousing "F*ck the Police". According to KIRO 7 (who referred to the act in this article as "Dead Presidents"), a fight broke...

nOvaMatic | 02/15/2008 at 3:02 PM | Permalink

Matthew Knowles is Trying to Get Smurfed

When it comes to that little soundbyte Aretha Franklin gave regarding Beyonce introducing Tina Turner as "The Queen" at the Grammys, I largely stayed out of it. Mainly because Aretha Franklin looks like she likes to throw shoes and I'm...

nOvaMatic | 02/14/2008 at 11:45 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Lenny Kravitz Hospitalized

Lord take me now! Lenny Kravitz was rushed to the hospital with severe bronchitis stemming from the flu. According to a spokesperson "Due to extreme dehydration and fatigue, doctors were unable to control it with outpatient treatment and advised the...

nOvaMatic | 02/12/2008 at 1:44 PM | Permalink

When An Actor's Fed Up

Have you ever thought about what would happen if black actors got fed up with rappers taking all their screen roles? Ever think about what would happen if, feeling helpless and more importantly, out of work, those actors decided...

Harlem | 02/07/2008 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

Lauryn Hill Gives Birth To Fifth Child?

I don't know whether to file this one in the W or L column, but word is that Lauryn Hill has given birth to yet another child with Rohan Marley. If you're keeping track, this alleged baby is number...

Butta | 02/05/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Jay-Z / Mary J. Blige Album in the Works?

AHH rumors: "I know how true this is, but the source is pretty good! I heard that Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z might be in talks to do an album. Basically, this is a concept album in the same spirit...

nOvaMatic | 01/31/2008 at 1:15 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Cheri Dennis Can't Seem to Catch a Break

After yesterday's EXPLOSIVE revelation that Janelle Monae is signing to Bad Boy Records (something that's actually been floating around since November, maybe), word comes that Cheri Dennis' face is tight about this fiasco! Not because she's worried Janelle's artistic integrity...

nOvaMatic | 01/30/2008 at 12:10 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Lenny Kravitz is SO Having Sex!

You have to wonder what's really going on in the world when someone like Lenny Kravitz says he's been celibate for three years. Although he's about three feet tall, there's no questioning the raw sexuality he oozes visually and aurally....

nOvaMatic | 01/23/2008 at 11:20 AM | Comments () | Permalink

And Ya Don't Stop...Aging?

Well, according to Monday's New York Daily News, some of the industry's biggest R&B and hip-hop stars--including SoulBounce fave Mary J. Blige--are allegedly guilty of ordering peformance-enhancing drugs, including steroids and human growth hormone. The drugs are supposedly en vogue...

Harlem | 01/14/2008 at 3:29 PM | Comments () | Permalink

Jill Scott Is My She-Ro

Word around town is that Jill Scott stepped out to the BET Honors in Washington, DC this past weekend with a new man: certified hottie Lamman Rucker. You may recall that Jill and Lamman starred as love interests in...

Butta | 01/14/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Well Damn, Tina!

As noted in today's Morning Soul, Tina Turner has finally responded to the news of Ike Turner's passing, in a manner."Tina is aware that Ike passed away earlier today. She has not had any contact with him in 35 years....

nOvaMatic | 12/13/2007 at 10:00 AM | Comments () | Permalink

Dupri Doesn't Want Janet to Associate with Brother Michael?

As a Janet Jackson fan, I've always regarded her relationship with Jermaine Dupri with a little side-eye, especially after her last album. The idea of a legend like her deferring to him not only in the relationship but musically...

nOvaMatic | 12/03/2007 at 1:39 PM | Permalink

The Reports Are In: Whitney's Comeback Show Was Good and/or Bad

So we were real excited and everything to learn that the diva Whitney Houston was having this great big comeback concert in KUALA LUMPUR. We really weren't sure what to expect, mainly because, we aren't in Malaysia. But if we...

nOvaMatic | 12/03/2007 at 10:51 AM | Permalink

Erykah Badu Isn't Fighting Jill Scott Anytime Soon

The OkayPlayer boards are always a little more fun when Erykah Badu actively participates and a recent Q&A thread was no different. Questions ranged from her fashion choices, to Jay Electronica, to who she'd rather fight between Lauryn Hill, Alicia...

nOvaMatic | 11/21/2007 at 4:38 PM | Comments () | Permalink

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