Washington Post Reports: The radio ads said D.L. Hughley was going to appear at D.C.’s Zanzibar nightclub last Friday. That was news to Hughley’s promoter. Indeed, when the promoter, Tracy Wiggs, checked with the star himself — actually in town for a night of stand-up comedy at the Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro — it turned out he didn’t even know about it, says... 

The staffer fired by the Republican National Committee for approving a $2,000 meal at a risque club has been identified. The young lady’s name is Allison Meyers, the director of the RNC’s Young Eagles program for young donors, was fired over the scandal, according to RNC sources. The committee announced late Monday that it had let go of a staffer who was responsible for approving a $2,000... 

A gunman sprayed bullets from a moving vehicle into a crowd in the nation’s capital, police said Wednesday. Three suspects have been arrested in the drive-by shooting Tuesday that injured five others, but investigators said the motive wasn’t clear. Six men and three women were hit by the gunfire around 7:30 p.m. in the southeastern part of the city, said D.C. Police Department spokesman... 

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David Mills – writer of “The Wire,” “Homicide: Life on the Street” and HBO’s upcoming New Orleans-set drama “Treme”— has died, according to HBO. He was 48. Vanity Fair’s VF Daily column is reporting that Mills died Tuesday night of a brain aneurysm. His passing comes on the heels of that of New Orleans musician and “Treme’ star Bernard “Bunchy” Johnson, who died of a heart... 

  *The Web site Ace Showbiz is reporting that Jennifer Lopez has confirmed she is signed to Island Def Jam, with an official announcement to follow in the coming days. The singer and actress, who recently parted ways with her longtime label Epic, reportedly confirmed the deal during junket interviews for her upcoming film “The Back-Up Plan.” Details of the finalized deal are still unclear, as... 

Al Sharpton visited the “The O’Reilly Factor” on Fox News to debate the racist actions of some Tea Party protesters with host Bill O’Reilly. The men went back and forth at length about the spitting incident involving Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver. Looking at video of the incident, O’Reilly said to Sharpton: “Are you sure he spitted or it was just spittle? …There is a difference between intentional... 

*Pharrell Williams has launched the new Web site Kidult.com, an online destination for youngsters that bills itself as a “reliable news source that speaks directly to teenagers.” The site (http://www.kidult.com/) features edited and user-generated content that encompasses current events, politics, science, the environment, technology, health, sports, gaming, fashion and entertainment. Already... 

Apparently a battle appears to be on between Howard Stern and Jamie Foxx. Howard Stern’s comments about Jamie Foxx’s “The Notorious Precious” set off a hilarious, obscene group beatdown on Foxx’s radio show.  Jamie and his crew also had plenty of comments for Robin Quivers covering everything from her ways to her admission that she used to get her freak on with food. The attack on Howard... 

by Sharks Apparently singer Kelis doesn’t feel like she has to pay for her weave. According to TMZ, the quirky singer received the hair extensions at an upscale salon in Santa Monica, CA last May, but for whatever reason opted not to pay the $5,000.00 bill. The hairstylist was forced to take Kelis to court over the situation, but Nas’ former angel pulled a no-show at the trial, which took... 

by Allen Starbury Cartoonist Aaron McGruder announced the return of his popular The Boondocks series last month, with a return date of May 2nd. Until then, fans can get a taste of whats to come via McGruder’s newly launched official, unofficial website, BoondocksBootleg.com. The site will feature never-before-seen video clips, screen shots, and other behind-the-scenes tid-bits on the upcoming... 

The word “Negro” may no longer appear on a US census after this year, thanks to a woman who took offense to the term and voiced her opinion directly to the Census Bureau Director on live television. The whole thing went down on C-SPAN Friday. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves was a guest on “Washington Journal” when a caller challenged the use of the dated term “Negro” to describe Americans... 

Chris Brown has reportedly encountered resistance from club venues in hosting his planned 21st birthday party on May 5. The New York Post is reporting that Brown has been shopping the event to hotspots in New York, Miami and Las Vegas, but promoters have been reluctant to book the singer because, “They don’t want to mess up their relationship, or their potential relationship, with Rihanna,”... 

”ER” veteran Eriq La Salle has signed on for the last two episodes of Fox’s action series “24,” which concludes its 8-year run at the end of this season. According to Entertainment Weekly, the actor-director will portray a charming UN Secretary General. According to EW’s Michael Ausiello, Fox had attached the following advisory to the casting call for the secretary general role before... 

Mariah Carey received a shiny new set of wheels for her 40th birthday from hubby Nick Cannon. The singer turned the landmark age on Saturday, March 27, and took to her Twitter page to express how delighted she was with her gifts from Cannon, who she married in 2008. She tweeted: “Thank u everyone for the anniversary wishes! Today is a ’smash hit wonder’ I’m having SO much fun & you guys... 

Wow, that Jill Scott is a busy bee and living life to the fullest. She is excited about raising her new son and is staying busy with work. The woman is doing so much with a new album coming out soon, a dynamic role in Tyler Perry’s movie “Why Did I Get Married too,” doing her ‘thang’ with her HBO series, The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, and finding out what it means to be a mom. She... 

A grassroots movement is garnering support from hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons in Brooklyn and Queens. The New York Daily News reports the Peace Keepers Movement is campaigning to stop violence and crime through the presence of positive men in neighborhoods. “For me, this is significant because I grew up here. Not too far from here, I sold drugs. I’ve had to change, and I’ve had leaders show... 

On Easter Sunday, April 4 at 8 p.m., BET’s gospel singing competition “Sunday Best” premieres its third season with returning host Kirk Franklin and a shakeup in the judging panel. Joining returning siblings Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary Mary will be new judges Pastor Donnie McClurkin and Yolanda Adams, both replacing Bebe Winans, BET announced Monday. On the season premiere, McClurkin and... 

*The American Red Cross today announced LL Cool J as one of eight new members to its National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of famous supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need. Other new members include actor Penn Badgley, Giselle Blondet, Josh Duhamel, Wynonna Judd,... 

By Portia Watson Erykah Badu could spend up to a year in jail for nudity. Shooting her video “Window Seat,” Badu removes her clothing and is then shot by an unseen gunman, while naked, in the same spot former President Kennedy was shot in 1963. According to Dallas Police Department Badu should have obtained a permit. They would have had to tell what type of filming was going to take place and... 

The New York Daily News claims trouble is brewing behind the scenes of Jada Pinkett Smith’s TNT drama “HawthoRNe” and it’s all due to her husband/executive producer Will Smith, who is reportedly refusing to cooperate with the rest of the production team. “He is not currently shooting a movie, so he’s been a constant on the set in recent weeks,” a source told the paper’s Gatecrasher... 

Usher’s album, “Raymond VS Raymond” is in stores tomorrow. Check out this interview with Good Morning America, where Usher opens up about his divorce, disagreements with his mom and his music and much more. “Raymond VS Raymond” IN STORES TOMORROW!! TMOTTMedia Network: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Message Board  Read More →

The Rap-Up reports: It’s official. The most anticipated hip-hop album of the year finally has a release date. Drake’s debut Thank Me Later will arrive on May 25, Rap-Up.com has learned. The Canadian singer-rapper has been in the studio with a who’s who list of collaborators including Jay-Z (“Light Up”), Kanye West, The-Dream (“Shut It Down”), Sean Garrett, and Boi-1da, who produced...