R&B/pop singer Rihanna has been subpoenaed to testify in the assault case against fellow vocalist Chris Brown.   According to Rihanna’s lawyer Donald Etra, his client was served in person on Tuesday (June 9) in Los Angeles with the order to appear in Superior Court for Brown’s hearing on June 22.   “Rihanna was served […]

Two Block Entertainment producers have filed a joint lawsuit against the Atlanta-based label, citing the breach of several contracts and a failure to pay royalties on the label’s part.   The suit was filed in Atlanta by Dee Jay Dana, born Dana Ramey, and Flawda Water, born Lester Purnell, on Tuesday.   The pair claim […]

After 5 years as a mainstay on Irv Gotti’s The Inc., R&B singer Lloyd has declared his time with the former powerhouse label has “run its course.”   Although he released his third LP in August 2008, the young crooner feels his career has become stagnant in the wake of The Inc’s separation from parent […]

Fans of Royce da 5’9” will get more than an earful of new music as the Detroit lyricist gears up to unleash a slew of material for eager listeners.   Royce’s first release will be the digital only EP The Revival.   The offering will include songs from the rapper’s upcoming album Street Hop as […]

Harlem rapper and now convicted murderer Max B has released an official statement regarding his guilty verdict.   Yesterday (June 9) a jury found Max, real name Charly Wingate, guilty on 9 of 11 counts of felony murder and conspiracy charges in the death of David Taylor.   The 29-year old was killed execution style […]

50 Cent will be the latest celebrity jumping into the fragrance business, via a new partnership with Lighthouse Beauty. The rapper’s first scent is named “Power by 50 Cent” and will be sold exclusively via a partnership with department store chain Macy’s.   Queen Latifah, Wyclef, Aretha Franklin and TLC will headline the Mandela Day […]