Sandra Rose Reports – It sure took long enough: the White House has finally condemned the fatal beating of 16-year-old honor student Derrion Albert last week. As you know, Barack Obama is flying to Copenhagen tomorrow where he will join Oprah, Michelle Obama and a delegation from Chicago in a bid to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics to Chicago, as if that city doesn’t have enough problems. White... 

Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri have decided to rekindle their romance just months after calling it quits. Rumors of a split started when Jermaine was noticeably absent from Michael Jackson’s memorial service back in July. Then one month later Janet confirmed the split to Harper’s Bazaar. She confirmed that they had split but added that she hadn’t been on a date since. “I’ve... 

Residents of Georgia, including its many celebrities, are coming together to raise money to aid those affected by the devastating floods in metro Atlanta and surrounding counties. On Thursday (Oct. 1), Jermaine Dupri and Nelly will host the “Atlanta Stand-Up” bowling event to help raise funds for families that lost everything when consistent rain storms caused major flooding and mudslides.  Read More →

by Sharks A presumed closed lawsuit against legendary producer Dr. Dre has just been reopened. The 2002 case charged Dre with improperly videotaping city employees at the Detroit stop of his “Up in Smoke” tour in July 2000. The tour also featured Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Xzibit. The employees in question, mayoral spokesman Greg Bowens, police spokeswoman Paula Bridges and then-commander... 

The New York Governor cites trailblazing as the key to becoming a hot MC.  Read More →

Tracy Morgan of “30 Rock” has followed his former William Morris Endeavor agent to United Talent Agency and will remain repped by the agent in all areas, according to Variety. The one-time “Saturday Night Live” regular signed with UTA after his agent, Kevin Volchok, moved to the agency from WME. Volchok and UTA board member Tracey Jacobs will head a team of reps for Morgan,... 

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick told a sparse crowd at Covenant Baptist Church in S.W. DC, that he regrets his decisions that led to prison time for running a dogfighting ring”  Read More →

“Alright, so let’s talk about this Jay shit Somedays I wish that I ain’t never say shit And Diddy said, ain’t no excuse for what I did But I felt like he was knocking the same shit that feeds my kids I do music cause I need it to make my world spin So when you down it, it’s like you dissin’ my girlfriend And Jay one of the only niggas I hear bringin’ it So I didn’t think that... 

Is it me? or is this a great example of poor promotion and jacked up management? Well, little do we know, Mariah Carey’s Album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel along with her Fragrance Forever hit stores yesterday. Usually when Ms. MiMi has a project about to hit retail, her single radio spins are through the roof; however, it did not happen that way this time around. Yesterday, she visited the... 

By Tim Boswell Warner Music Group and YouTube came to an agreement Tuesday (September 29), reaching a deal which will allow music videos from the label’s artists back on the popular video sharing website. Terms of the deal were not disclosed at press time, but reports indicate that WMG would receive the majority of the ad revenue generated from the clips on... 

The following is a list of current available information regarding diverse opportunities in the entertainment industry. Cosby Writing Fellowship: http://www.CosbyProgram.com Established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby in 1993, at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. The fifteen-week intensive workshop was designed with a two-fold purpose: To assist writers in the completion of a film or television script... 

by Sharks Last week it was reported that a settlement had been reached between Wu-Tang rapper Ghostface and producer RZA regarding unpaid publishing royalties for their early collaborations. Today, RZA responded to the reports, claiming that while there is no bad blood between any Wu members, things were far from “settled” and that he plans on appealing. “I’m not appealing because... 

LisaRaye’s publicist has denied rampant reports across the black blogosphere that the actress is dating Rev. Al Sharpton. The rumors started flying after the two were photographed holding hands at various events over the past several days. Gossip site Media Take Out on Tuesday said they were spotted looking “cozy” at Roland Martin’s Congressional Black Caucus party in Washington... 

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Rappers Ludacris and T.I. have each donated $10,000 to help the victims of flooding in their hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The city was hit by freak weather conditions last week (begs21Sep09), leaving 10 people dead and devastating more than 400 homes. The storms caused an estimated $61 million in damages – and the two hip-hop stars have been moved to lend financial support. The Ludacris Foundation... 

by Justin Moyer When George Washington University music professor Kip Lornell teamed up with former Experience Unlimited (EU) manager Charles C. Stephenson to introduce academia to D.C.’s primary musical export in 2001’s The Beat, go-go blasted through boomboxes held by guys selling mixtapes out of cars near the intersection of East Capitol St. and Benning Road NE more often than it was heard on... 

In what can only be described as an ususal story, Wayne describes an incident that took place after a show in Jacksonville,Fl that resulted in him being shot at on his tour bus. It wasnt any old beef or rivals however, this the work of some over-eager female fans that were not happy about being turned away from showing their favorite rapper a little extra gratitude.  Read More →

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith will co-host the 16th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert on Dec. 11 in Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, whose Peace Prize is given annually to the person or group whose work best promotes global peace, has also announced that Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith and Donna Summer will be among the featured performers at the concert. More names will be added in the coming... 

As we know, 50 Cent was rushed to the hospital yesterday. He released a video a few hours after.. Stay tuned to Thisis50 as the story develops..  Read More →

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, announced today that multi-talented, actor/comedian/artist/producer Nick Cannon, former Nickelodeon and MTV Networks star, returns to the Nickelodeon family as Chairman and development consultant for TeenNick, it was announced on September 25th by Cyma Zarghami, President, Nickelodeon /MTVN Kids and Family Group. The network’s groundbreaking... 

by Nadeska Alexis After a video documenting the brutal street beating and murder of a high school student on Chicago’s Southside sent shock waves across the nation last week Thursday, reactions from horrified citizens and celebrities have continued to flood the web. Police say that 16-year-old Derrion Albert was caught in the middle of a dispute between two warring factions just four blocks from... 

Based on the following letter circulated by Mike Chanko, promoter of the DMV Southern Takeover event at the 930 Club this past Saturday, the no shows of Bun B, Wale and Tabi Bonney was caused due to Wale’s bad mouthing (Twittering) of the show: “Ok, here it is. A lot of people are wondering what is going on and what had happen to Bun B.  I was asked to be on a few shows to discuss the...