NEW YORK (AP) — Jasmine Guy is back at make-believe school. For the third time. At 54, she has had a varied career as a dancer, writer and singer as well as actress. But she remains best-known for her stint as college student Whitley Gilbert on the “Cosby Show” spin-off “A Different World” (which aired … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Snoop Dogg said he initially felt misunderstood at the beginning of his rap career that ended up turning into a legendary one while accepting his “I Am Hip Hop” honor during a politically-charged BET Hip-Hop Awards show near Atlanta. Rapper Kendrick Lamar surprised attendees Saturday evening by introducing and handing Snoop the … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Toni Braxton will be honored at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta. Braxton will receive the BMI President’s Award on Thursday for her musical achievements. The private event salutes songwriters, producers and publishers of the past year’s top songs in the genres. Actor-comedian Chris Tucker will host the awards, which … Continue reading
An Editorial by Meleah Holmes On Oct. 10, the 20th anniversary of the Million Man March was held in Washington, D.C. at the National Mall. Thousands of African-Americans joined together to march and spread awareness about the injustice that blacks have faced…and still face in America. The Million Man March demands “Justice or Else!”: justice in … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Rappers Snoop Dogg and Birdman, Grammy-winning producer Jermaine Dupri, and entrepreneur Damon Dash are among the stars of a still-untitled BET reality series, the network announced Friday October 9th. The show, which is set to start shooting in Los Angeles in November for release in late 2016, will go inside … Continue reading
Nominees announced Tuesday in the top categories for the 10th annual BET Hip-Hop Awards: ___ Best Hip Hop Video Big Sean featuring Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $Ign – “Play No Games” Big Sean featuring Drake & Kanye West – “Blessings” Fetty Wap – “Trap Queen” Kendrick Lamar – “Alright” Nicki Minaj featuring Beyoncé – “Feeling … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Drake does it again. For the second straight year, the Canadian rappertops nominees for the BET Hip-Hop Awards. In a statement to The Associated Press, BET said Tuesday September 15th that Drake received 12 nominations for the 10th annual awards show. It airs Oct. 13. Drake’s chart-topping “If You’re Reading This … Continue reading
ATLANTA (AP) — Anthony Anderson can recall when he worried about scrounging up money to pay for the rest of his college tuition, food and housing while attending Howard University. Now the “Black-ish” star wants to help students avoid the same struggle. The actor-comedian and other celebrities, through their foundations, teamed up with the United … Continue reading
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