Photos: Splash News
According to industry estimates: Erykah Badu and Janet Jackson are neck and neck for the #1 spot next week. Janet is expected to do 180k in sales while Erykah’s Amerykah is expected to push 160k - give or take 10k.
The amazing part of all this is Erykah contends for the top spot […]

Gucci has been named the #1 brand in the world, according to Nielsen research:
In the latest survey, one in five global consumers said they would choose to buy Gucci (over any other luxury brand) if money was no option, making the Italian fashion brand that was revived by Tom Ford in the 1990’s the most […]

Fonzi Thornton sits with Mary Ida Vandross at her son’s funeral on July 8, 2005
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:50:17
From: Kristi
To: sandra@sandrarose.com
Subject: Mrs. Mary Ida Vandross
Greeting Friends & Associates!
I received a phone call today with the news that Mrs. (Mary Ida) Vandross, mother of Luther Vandross, is in a coma. Mrs. Vandross’ is […]

According to a source close to Keyshia Cole’s camp, “Keyshia and Floyd Mayweather are not an item. They really don’t know each other that well. She was in Vegas on vacation and attended his b’day party. That’s all there was to it!
The media is just trying to make a big deal out of nothing.”

Last night I spoke with a friend who informed me that the president of the NAACP was on my site yesterday. She told me how outraged he was by some of the comments he read. For some time now - years, in fact - I have held the opinion that the intellectuals among […]

Rocko and Island Urban Records want you to design your very own MySpace page layout, showing yourself off, whether it be in your freshest outfit, hottest whip, or even just in an everyday situation doing something you love.
The best MySpace layout will win an iPod Touch preloaded with Rocko’s new album, Self-Made, as well as […]

According to Hits Daily Double, the industry estimates for 1st week sales of Janet Jackson’s new album were far too generous. She was expected to push 200-270k in 1st week sales, but one-day sales reports from major retailers puts that figure at 180k. If there’s any consolation, at least Janet will be #1 […]

Photos spotted on: MWZA.com

Rihanna enjoyed a spot of bowling while taking some down time prior to performing during the BRIT Awards in London last week. In case you’re wondering: the reason Rihanna is so loved the world over is because she is sweet and humble and doesn’t aloow her fame to go […]

Photo: Splash News
Remember how you used to cry and faint whenever you saw Mista performing on BET or in your town? Well, they’re back sort of. The group got together to watch former member Bobby Valentino perform during the R&B Live Presents Disturbin’ the Peace at Spotlight in New York last night. […]

Thanks to Tiny’s mom Diane Pope for sharing this video with my readers of her son Lil’ Redd of The Tams. Tiny’s dad Charles Pope is the original member of the famous Tams.

(Photos spotted on Drewreports.com)
Reports are circulating wildy around the Internets that Keyshia Cole has left Jeezy and run to the arms of boxer Floyd Mayweather. I just spoke to Jeezy last night, and he was in very good spirits. He didn’t sound like a man who let a great catch like Keyshia Cole […]

The full video for Mariah’s first single off her upcoming CD E=MC².