Soul Train Founder Don Cornelius Arrested for Domestic Violence

Don Cornelius, former long-time host of Soul Train, was arrested late Friday (October 17) night on suspicion of domestic violence.   According to early reports, Los Angeles police were called to Cornelius’ Hollywood Hills home after someone reported a loud domestic dispute.   The 72-year-old executive producer was taken into custody and subsequently booked for […]

T.I. and Lil Wayne to Helm Star-Studded BET Awards After-Party

Atlanta’s hosting of third annual BET Awards will only be the beginning of the evening‘s festivities, as Lil Wayne and T.I. have confirmed appearances for the show’s official after-party.   The party will be located at DreamzATL, one of Atlanta’s fastest growing premier nightclubs. With 14,000 square feet of lavish loveseats, contemporary art, and fashionable […]

Cash Money CEO’s Go On Trial For Drugs; Birdman Targeted in $275,000 Lawsuit

Cash Money Records’ CEOs Bryan “Baby” Williams and Ronald “Slim” will go on trial today (October 17) on drug possession charges, after police found a pound of marijuana in the RV they were traveling in.   Police in Kingsport, Tennessee stopped the brothers’ vehicle, after the driver allegedly attempted a lane change that almost forced a tractor […]

Farrakhan, Nas, Diddy to Mark 13th Anniversary of Million Man March

Starting today (October 16) Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is marking the 13th anniversary of the historic Million Man March with a series of community outreach events.The first initiative has Minister Farrakhan speaking extensively with inmates of Chicago’s Cook County jail. His remarks there will focus on challenging the incarcerated men to take the […]

Colin Powell Raps At African Festival

Former secretary of state Colin Powell is the latest politician to get the urge to emcee, as the respected Washington veteran performed an impromptu freestyle this week at London’s Africa Rising Festival.   The festival, which has become a popular showcase for African music and culture, paired Powell with African rapper Olu Maintain, originator of […]