Ludacris Inks First Ever TV Deal, Producing ‘Halls of Fame’

Ludacris has inked a development deal with MTV’s teen-oriented nighttime network The N to executive-produce and star in the new series, Halls of Fame. The drama program revolves around 21-year-old singing sensation Starla and her sister Taylor, a 15- year-old aspiring fashion designer. The girls attend the Philadelphia High School of Performing Arts. As transplants […]

Dionne Warwick Taps Rap, R&B Singers For New Album

Legendary singer Dionne Warwick is planning a new contemporary album titled My Friends & Me. The diverse album will feature guest appearance by Da Brat, Mya, Kelis, Cyndi Lauper, Debra Cox, Reba McEntire, Gladys Knight, Angie Stone, Chante’ Moore and others. The Grammy-winning singer’s 45th anniversary was produced by her youngest son, Damon Elliot. “I’m […]

City of Philadelphia Moving Towards Ban On Blunts

Council members in Philadelphia are close to outlawing the smoking of blunts in the city. Last Thursday (Oct. 26), the council’s Committee on Licenses and Inspections unanimously approved a bill that would make the sale of “loosies” and other drug paraphernalia, including cigarette wrapping papers, illegal. The Philadelphia Metro reports that sales of cigars in […]

Prodigy, The Alchemist Arrested In New York On Gun Charge

Mobb Deep’s Albert "Prodigy" Johnson and super-producer Alan "The Alchemist" Maman were arrested yesterday (Oct. 26) in New York for gun possession, after police stopped their bulletproof Chevy Suburban for making an illegal U-turn. According to the New York Post, Prodigy was driving the $120,000 customized bulletproof SUV on West 30th Street around 2:15 am, […]

Fat Man Scoop Creates New Relationship Podcast With Wife Shanda

DJ Fatman Scoop has announced the launch of his new podcast, mobile, TV and radio show, Man And Wife, featuring himself and his wife Shanda. Scoop, born Isaac Freeman III, has partnered with Vidavee, the creators of the “Quick Time” format, to produce the innovative show, designed to give viewers/listeners an “interactive and insightful role […]