Rihanna And Chris Brown Battle For Woodie Award
Former lovers Rihanna and Chris Brown are set to go head to head in an inaugural dance music prize at the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards.
The two superstars, who parted ways in 2009, were both nominated in the new Electronic Dance Music category for the MTV University music prize-giving award.
Rihanna’s No.1 hit “We Found Love” featuring Calvin Harris will go up against Brown and Benny B...
Kendrick Lamar Collaborator Alori Joh Dead at 25
Rising California singer Alori Joh, known for her collaborations with bubbling Hip Hop stars Kendrick Lamar, SchoolBoy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, passed at the young age of 25.
Singersroom initially featured Joh's talents with the release of "Happy
...
Adele Talks Swearing With 60 Minutes
Adele is still recovering from her throat surgery but she can still hold a note. The 23-year-old British singer graced 60 Minutes with an Acappella of her huge record "Rolling In The Deep," in an interview set to air Sunday (February 12th) on CBS.
There were no complications for the diva as she had laser surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to ameliorate recurrent bleeding ...
Kandi Burruss Takes Luxury Pleasure Line to Hard Rock
Kandi Burruss continues to expand her empire, partnering with Hard Rock Hotel Chicago to create an intimate hotel room package of products from her luxury pleasure line, Bedroom Kandi. The Kandi Koated Nights Room Package was said to be designed specifically for those interested in pampering themselves or to spice up their hotel stay with their partner.
The package includes room ...
Chris Brown Denied Lift of Probation, Plus Grammy Update
Despite what his
attorney describes as "making great strides," Chris Brown will remain
on probation.
Mark Geragos, his attorney, attempted to have his five-year probation sentence
lifted
early Thursday, claiming Brown has been on such good behavior he should be
allowed
to move forward without supervision.
Superior Court Judge George Lomeli disagree...
Tank fights For Love With Savior, Kicks Off Couple's Retreat Tour
If no one else is fighting for love in music today, Tank is. According to the "Next Breath" singer, people don't fight to preserve relationships today. Taking that into consideration with his forthcoming album, "Savior," Tank hopes to show men being in love and taking care of your woman is an obligation not an opti...
Boyz II Men Kicks Off Lengthy U.S. Tour
Veteran R&B group Boyz II Men is celebrating 20 years in music with the launch of their extensive North American tour, which also supports their latest album ‘Twenty.’
Kicking off tonight (Feb. 9) at New York's Carnegie Hall, the 37-city trek will make stops at various casinos, theaters and arenas across the country before wrapping Aug. 10 in Ventura, CA.
The Philadelphia...
Lawyers Seek Jennifer Hudson Testimony in Balfour Murder Trial
Defense lawyers for
William Balfour, the man charged with murdering Jennifer
Hudson's mother, brother and nephew in 2008, want her to provide testimony.
According to local reports, defense attorney Amy Thompson made a request to
speak
with Hudson in Cook County Tuesday, hoping to discuss a text message she
exchanged with her mother the day she was fatally shot.
Caribbean Official Wants Rihanna, Other Acts to Share Wealth
It is no secret that
Rihanna has become a chart-topping and as of late record-breaking
artist. With both hit singles and albums, she and a number of acts from the
Caribbean
have broken into not only the U.S. but a worldwide audience. For that reason,
Caribbean officials say policies need to change and artists like her need to
give back.
"Put plainly, the government of...
Ledisi Pays Tribute to Diana Ross
Come Saturday,
believe it or not, Diana Ross will receive her first ever Grammy Award.
Despite receiving a number of nominations over the years, the
"Supreme" diva has
never held the coveted golden gramophone. Paying tribute to Ross this week,
Ledisi put into
words exactly why Ross is an "icon."
"Ms. Ross is, of course, the ultimate supreme diva, but she extends far
beyond tha...
Novel Preps Heavy Dosage of 'Red Wine & Ambien'
Novel, known behind the scenes in the music business for his songwriting contributions with Leona Lewis (Whatever It Takes), Joss Stone (Music) and David Guetta (Hero), is preparing to release of his own project.
In March 2012, Novel will deliver a solo album entitled 'Red Wine & Ambien,' which is a follow-up to his 2011 mixtape 'Grant Me Serenity.'
The first single released f...
Keith Sweat Announces 2012 Tour Dates and 2nd Single
R&B singer Keith Sweat is preparing to hit the road in support of his latest album ‘Til The Morning’ throughout the year 2012. After releasing his 11th studio album back in November 2011, the soulful crooner has announced his second single for the project, alongside 30+ tour dates across the nation.
To follow-up his first sultry single “Make You Say Ooh,” which peaked at #8 on the Urb...
Jill Scott Confirmed to Perform at NAACP Image Awards
Leading NAACP Image
Award nominee Jill Scott is set to perform during this year's
celebration of accomplishments made by people of color in fields of television,
music,
literature, and film.
As previously reported, Scott is nominated for four awards including
Outstanding Song,
Female Artist and Music Video. She also shares the Outstanding Album ("The
Light of
the S...
Kelly Rowland Talks 'Good Man,' British Accent
Kelly Rowland is a
happy woman, not only because of her Grammy nomination for
"Motivation" but because she's got a man in her life.
Visiting Chelsea Lately earlier this week, Rowland talked briefly about the man
in her life and how "good" he is.
"I've got a good man girl," said Rowland.
Moving along, Kelly Rowland is happy to be back in the United...
Robin Thicke, Melanie Fiona Earn Juno Award Nominations
Nominations are in for this year's Juno Awards. Honoring the best of music in Canada
and abroad, the 2012 Juno Awards will take place this April in Ottawa.
Robin Thicke, Melanie Fiona, JRDN, Jully Black and Karl Wolfe were all nominated in
the R&B/Soul Recording of the Year category Tuesday.
Thicke for his collaboration with Lil Wayne on "Pretty Lil Heart" and Fiona...



































