Bizzy Bone Assaulted and Robbed in LA; Culprit Arrested

The Los Angeles police department is claiming to have indentified Bone Thugs-n-Harmony member Bizzy Bone as the victim of a brutal beating and robbery last Monday (January 5).           Authorities allege that Bizzy Bone, real name Byron McCane, was returning from a restaurant to his Universal Hilton hotel room when he was accosted by several […]

Kraftwerk Co-Founder Leaves Group

Florian Schneider, founding member of the seminal group Kraftwerk, has confirmed his departure from the band.   On their official website, Kraftwerk verified the news and acknowledged Schneider’s invaluable contributions to their sound.   “Florian Schneider leaves Kraftswerk after a 40 year partnership with Ralf Hutter,” the group stated in a prepared statement. “This partnership […]

Queen Pen Appeals for Tougher Domestic Violence Laws

Grammy winner and domestic violence survivor Queen Pen will host a press conference/rally on Friday January 16 to advocate tougher domestic violence legislation in New York.   Last year, the state’s Criminal Justice division released statistics supporting evidence that 55% of female homicides are due to a domestic issue.   Last January Queen Pen, born […]

Timbaland Denies 1st Quarter Shock Value 2 Release

Timbaland has confirmed that while there will be a follow-up to the platinum 2007 album Shock Value, fans should not expect the super producer’s third studio offering anytime soon.   In recent weeks, tracklistings and alleged song collaborations have littered the internet, prompting Timbaland to clarify the anticipated album’s current status.   “Man, I’m so […]