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Yearly Archives: 2017

Tamar Braxton sat down with Big Tigger at V-103 to discuss new music, the upcoming BET awards and performance, her issues with Toya Wright, and more. Braxton addressed the back and forth with Wright that erupted on Instagram after a post from Tiny Harris to Braxton’s son Logan on his birthday. […]

Tamar Braxton Speaks On Tiny, Toya Wright & Paperback Toya ...

June 19, 2017 in Entertainment / Social tagged Entertainment / Instagram / Shade / T.I. / Tamar / Tamar Braxton / Tiny / Toya Wright by William Carter

“My goal is to provide kids with the kind of tools and learning they deserve,” Dr. Dre said in a statement after donating $10 Million to help build a performing arts center at the new Compton High School in his hometown. “The performing arts center will be a place for young people […]

Dr. Dre Donates $10 Million To Compton High School Arts ...

June 18, 2017 in Uncategorized by William Carter

Entertainment Weekly, Us Weekly and People magazine have all reported the news, but no official announcement from Beyoncé or Jay-Z themselves. The date of birth and gender of the babies are not yet publicly known. Not too long ago, on twitter, Beyoncé’s dad posted a happy birthday message on twitter (seen […]

Mathew Knowles Confirms Beyoncé Gave Birth to The Twins: “They’re ...

June 18, 2017 in Social tagged Beyoncé / Jay-Z / Twins by William Carter

Four scholars have been announced as recipients for Beyoncé’s formation scholarship. The announcement was made through her website on Thursday, June 15th, 2017 after all finalists were selected by committees from the eligible colleges and universities. “The Formation Scholars award encourages and supports young women who are bold, creative, conscious, confident and unafraid to […]

Beyoncé Announces Formation Scholarship Winners

June 16, 2017 in Education / Social tagged Beyoncé / Formation / Lemonade by William Carter

Trina, The Baddest, teamed up with R&B Superstar (and one of her best friends), K. Michelle for their new single. “If It Ain’t Me.” A song that samples a legendary diva, Ms. Patti Labelle. The two music geniuses teamed up, sampled a legend, and made it their own. The two sampled […]

#NewMusic Trina – If It Ain’t Me (Feat. K. Michelle)

June 16, 2017 in #NewMusic tagged Hip-Hop / If It Ain't Me / K. Michelle / Patti Labelle / R&B / Rap / Trina by William Carter

IT’S HERE!!!! The long awaited song with the Rihanna vocals is in. DJ Khaled premiered his latest song, and video, for “Wild Thoughts,” which features Rihanna and Bryson Tiller. Khaled aint have to do this to us! The song is fire!! Once you hear it, you’ll hear the sample from one […]

#NewMusic – DJ Khaled – Wild Thoughts (Feat. Rihanna & ...

June 16, 2017 in #NewMusic tagged Bryson Tiller / Carlos Santana / Dj Khaled / Rihanna / Wild Thoughts by William Carter

According to a “well-placed source” from Yahoo! Sports reporter Kevin Iole, the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight will take place Aug. 26 in Las Vegas, the date approved by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for an event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. McGregor himself confirmed. The Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday […]

“The Fight Is On,” Floyd Mayweather .Vs. Conor McGregor Fight ...

June 14, 2017 in Entertainment tagged Connor McGregor / Floyd Mayweather / MMA / UFC by William Carter

Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., a Democratic congressman from Illinois, has introduced a bill named for Donald Trump’s infamous “covfefe” tweet, with the goal of ensuring presidential social media posts are archived. U.S. Rep. Quigley introduced the Communications Over Various Feeds Electronically for Engagement or COVFEFE act Monday, June 12th, 2017. It would […]

New Covfefe Bill Introduced To Keep Trump From Deleting Tweets

June 14, 2017 in Politics / Social tagged Covfefe / Donald Trump / Trump by William Carter

NASA announced its first class of astronaut candidates since 2013 on Wednesday, June 7th, 2017. The twelve candidates from various backgrounds with different fields of study met rigorous requirements and made it to the top of 18,300 applicants. Among them is one black woman: Jessica Watkins. Watkins, who at the age […]

Welcome Jessica Watkins, The Only African-American In The Latest NASA ...

June 13, 2017 in Education / Social tagged Black Girl Magic / Hidden Figures / Jessica Watkins / NASA / Science by William Carter

Tammy Rivera is stepping out into the music world on her own with her new single, “All These Kisses,” produced by Rico Love. “I know you’re tired baby/ But I know what drives you crazy/ I”ll take it slow baby/ I know you miss these kisses…/Lay Down & Let Me […]

#NewMusic Tammy Rivera – All These Kisses

June 12, 2017 in #NewMusic tagged Atlanta / Baltimore / love & Hip Hop / Music / R&B / Tammy Rivera by William Carter

Katy Perry sat down with Deray for his podcast “Pod Save The People,” which hasn’t officially appeared on iTunes yet, but videos have emerged. Thanks to twitter user @lil_skyscraper_, we have video of the conversation where Perry openly discussed the cultural issue. “I’ve made several mistakes, even in the “This […]

Deray Interviews Katy Perry, Acknowledges Her Part In Cultural Appropriation

June 11, 2017 in Social tagged Culture / Deray / Katy Perry by William Carter

Just hours after dropping “While We’re Young,” Jhené Aiko releases the video, reminiscing on Adam Sandler’s “50 First Dates.” Directed by Jay Ahn, Aiko plays the role of a beautiful woman with short-term memory loss. Here are some of the lyrics. [Verse 1] Baby while we’re young I think we should do […]

#NewMusic Jhené Aiko – While We’re Young

June 10, 2017 in #NewMusic tagged #NewMusic / Jhené Aiko / R&B / While We're Young by William Carter

2 Chainz previewed a new track that may re-ignite the rap battle between Remy Ma and Nicki Minaj. The song is titled “Realize,” and was debuted during his “Pretty Girls Like Trap Music” listening party. In the song, you can hear Minaj call out Remy’s husband Papoose, accusing him of writing the […]

Nicki Minaj Takes More Shots, “Papoose Wrote The Ether Record, ...

June 9, 2017 in Entertainment / Music tagged 2 Chainz / Nicki Minaj / Papoose / Remy Ma by William Carter

Aretha Franklin Sheds Tears During Detroit Street Naming Ceremony outside of Detroit City Music Hall for the Performing Arts. Franklin, the undisputed queen of soul, was tearful and thankful for the accomplishment, starting at the corner of Brush Street. Friday she’ll kick off Detroit Music Weekend by performing at a tribute show in her […]

Aretha Franklin Sheds Tears During Detroit Street Naming Ceremony

June 9, 2017 in Entertainment / Social tagged Aretha Franklin / Aretha Franklin Way / Detroit / Music / Music Hall by William Carter