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Monthly Archives: September 2017

Congratulations to Cardi B on this feat! According to Chart Data on twitter, “Bodak Yellow” is now the first solo female rap record to reach number 1 on the billboard Hot 100 since Lauryn Hill in 1998 with “Too Top (That Thing).” Moving from number 78 to number 1, knocking out […]

It’s Official, Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” is the First Solo ...

September 25, 2017 in Entertainment tagged Bodak Yellow / Cardi B by William Carter

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Tamar Braxton revealed that she is seriously retiring from singing/performing in order to protect her marriage with husband Vincent Herbert. Now, rumors have circulated for years that their marriage was in trouble, and undoubtably, the stress from Braxton having to have major surgery, to being […]

Tamar Braxton Says She’s Retiring From Music to Protect Her ...

September 24, 2017 in Entertainment tagged Bluebird of Happiness / Tamar / Tamar Braxton by William Carter

In an interview with BBC Radio 1 on Friday, Jay-Z shared that he found the Trump presidency to be “a joke,” but remains hopeful looking to the future in that fact that black people are resillant. “I believe that everything that happens in life is for your greatest good,” he said. […]

Jay-Z Calls Trump’s Presidency A Joke; “With All Disrespect”

September 23, 2017 in Entertainment tagged BBC Radio / Donald Trump / Jay-Z by William Carter

After taking a break, and giving birth to her son Cameron last year; Melanie Fiona has returned with a Jazz/Blues track that everyone and anyone can relate you. In true Fiona fashion, the vocals, pain, and lyrics all come together over such a simple track, and that makes it impactful and […]

#NewMusic, Melanie Fiona – Remember U

September 22, 2017 in #NewMusic / Entertainment tagged #NewMusic / Blues / Jazz / Melanie Fiona / Music / R&B / Remember U / Soul by William Carter

Tamar Braxton’s “Bluebird of Happiness” is dropping next Friday, September 29th, 2017, and Braxton has finally released the highly anticipated song, “Blind.” It’s something about Braxton sampling songs and making it her own, and different; it’s a lost art form. The pain and heartache in Braxton’s vocals is undeniable, which makes […]

#NewMusic, Tamar Braxton – Blind

September 22, 2017 in #NewMusic / Entertainment tagged #NewMusic / Bluebird of Happiness / Classic / Etta James / R&B / Soul / Tamar Braxton by William Carter

Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” was the highest streaming song last week, and the video is now Vevo Certified, being watched over 100 Million times. “Bodak Yellow” was the most-streamed song in the U.S. with 40.8 million domestic streams in the tracking week ending Sept. 14, according to Nielsen Music. “Bodak Yellow” […]

Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” is Vevo Certified

September 21, 2017 in Entertainment tagged Bodak Yellow / Cardi B by William Carter

During a recent conversation with BBC Radio 1Xtra, fast-rising R&B star Sza said that when she met the legendary emcee and music mogul, he mirrored the insecurities she sings about on her debut album, “Ctrl.” “JAY-Z was the first person to tell me that he thought I was a fluke, to my […]

Sza Said Jay-Z Called Her A Fluke To Her Face, ...

September 21, 2017 in Entertainment tagged CTRL / Entertainment / Jay-Z / Music / R&B / SZA by William Carter

Xscape While Xscape just announced that they are going on the Great Escape Tour tour in November, they will also premiere their “Still Kickin It” show on November 5 at 9/8c. “Xscape was huge in the ’90s, but the sh** hit the fan,” Kandi Burruss teases about the event that led to […]

Xscape Addresses Jermaine Dupri Problems & More In Trailer for ...

September 20, 2017 in Entertainment tagged Still Kickin It / The Great Escape Tour / Xscape by William Carter

Watch the First #RHOA Season 10 Trailer below.

Watch the First #RHOA Season 10 Trailer

September 19, 2017 in Entertainment tagged Real Housewives Of Atlanta / RHOA by William Carter

It’s official, R&B group Xscape is going on tour for the fans, for R&B, the culture. Xscape is coming back like they never left, giving us 90’s flow, vibes, and vocals. The group reconciled last year due to protecting themselves, their image, and their brand, but have reunited to give us […]

Xscape Announces “The Great Xscape Tour,” Featuring Tamar Braxton & ...

September 19, 2017 in Entertainment / Music tagged Monica / Music / R&B / Soul / Tamar Braxton / Xscape by William Carter

Lesson for everyone, be careful what you post. Ariana Grande has allegedly fired a backup dancer for using the n-word on social media. In an Instagram story, Grande’s former dancer, Lady Cultura, gave a shout-out to reggaeton artist Ozuna and chose to use the N-word in her post. Her face […]

Ariana Grande Allegedly Fires Dancer for Using the N-Word

September 18, 2017 in Entertainment tagged Ariana Grande / N-word by William Carter

After delivering the heart breaking song, My Man,” Tamar Braxton gives us another song called “Pick Me Up,” from her upcoming album. Braxton’s upcoming “Bluebird of Happiness” is said by Braxton herself, to be her best work and “final” album, but I and fans around doubt it, including her friend and […]

#NewMusic, Tamar Braxton – Pick Me Up

September 16, 2017 in Entertainment tagged #NewMusic / Bluebird of Happiness / Evelyn Champagne King / Love Come Down / R&B / Tamar Braxton by William Carter

Teairra Mari has returned to music with her new single, “Bad,” and seems to just being going simply by Teairra. The lyrics are a direct correlation with what we’ve seen on Love and Hip Hop, and most recently, her decision to go to rehab for alcohol. “Got me at my lowest/ […]

#NewMusic, Teairra Mari – “Bad”

September 16, 2017 in #NewMusic / Entertainment tagged #NewMusic / Bad / Love And Hip Hop Hollywood / Teairra Mari by William Carter

Despite their rumored feud, Naomi Campbell still supports the very inclusive new line by Rihanna, Fenty Beauty. When asked how she felt about Fenty Beauty, Campbell said: “It’s 2017, so for all those who are doing it, congratulations,” said Campbell in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK. “The world is moving so […]

Naomi Campbell Praises Fenty Beauty: “It’s About Time”

September 15, 2017 in Entertainment / Fashion tagged Fashion / Fenty Beauty / Makeup / Naomi Campbell / Rihanna by William Carter

Gucci Mane teamed up with The Weeknd for his latest single for his upcoming album, “Curve.” “If I lived over here, I’d prolly have one hundred wives (damn!)/Walkin’ in the club and they like, “Gucci just arrived” (Gucci!)/I ordered up a dub and then I threw it in the sky/I told […]

#NewMusic, Gucci Mane – Curve (Feat. The Weeknd)

September 14, 2017 in #NewMusic / Entertainment tagged Gucci Mane / Hip-Hop / Music / Rap / The Weeknd by William Carter