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Worst R&B Jobs: Chaka Khan’s Stylist, Ne-Yo’s Hat Selector, Raz-B & More
Upon first thought, assisting a top R&B act with their needs sounds like an exciting job. It probably comes with tons of memorable perks such as free shows, free music and access to a behind-the-scenes, daily look at the life of an artist everyone wants to get close to.
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Nas Delivers Grand Slam at MLB Fan Cave, Fan Shares Story of MC’s Impact
Even with a sudden downpour brought by thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon (July 18) in New York City, Nas' faithful fans awaited the rapper's arrival for his performance at the MLB Fan Cave in NoHo Manhattan, as part of the company's 2012 concert series...
Usher, ‘Hands of Stone': Singer Opens Up About Role as Sugar Ray Leonard
Next year, singer Usher will put on the gloves and make the boxing ring his stage as he plays the role of Sugar Ray Leonard in "Hands of Stone," a biopic about legendary Panamanian boxer Roberto Duran. The R&B crooner opens up about his part in the film, which stars Robert De Niro and Gael Garcia Bernal.
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Usher Clears Up Rumors About ‘What Happened to You’ and Ex-Wife Tameka Foster
Usher has some things he wants to clear up.
In a recent conversation with The BoomBox, the singer revealed that his song, "What Happened to U," featured on his latest album, Looking 4 Myself, is not about his ex-wife and mother of his two children, Tameka Fostor, like some critics had thought...
Usher Reveals Missing Swedish House Mafia Song, Refutes ‘R&B Is Dead,’ Talks New Album
Usher is fearless. Since coming on the scene almost two decades ago, the singer has successfully switched up his style. He's embraced R&B with "Confessions Part II" and "Burn," gone the pop route with "OMG" and "DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love" and even dabbled with hip-hop on "Yeah!" a...
Whitney Houston Tribute, BET Awards 2012: Monica, Brandy, Cissy Houston & Chaka Khan Perform
There was not a dry eye in the room for the Whitney Houston tribute at the 2012 BET Awards Sunday night (July 1). Mariah Carey graced the stage in a glittering silver gown, prefacing the performance with special memories of her friendship with the late legend...
D’Angelo, BET Awards 2012: Crooner Makes Televised Return, Performs ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’
D'Angelo made his highly-anticipated return to television Sunday night (July 1) at the 2012 BET Awards, where he received a warm welcome. The crooner, who made his first TV appearance in more than a decade, opened with a hit track from his heyday, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)...
Nicki Minaj, BET Awards 2012: Rapper Performs ‘Champion’ and ‘Beez in the Trap’
Nicki Minaj's BET Awards performance Sunday night (July 1) opened with a live orchestra as she moved into her reflective track "Champion," off her sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.
After the first verse, the Queens MC switched up the laid-back performance and took the energy to the next level with her rap hit "Beez in The Trap...
Big Sean, BET Awards 2012: Rapper Takes Home Best New Artist
After opening the BET Awards show Sunday night (July 1) with his G.O.O.D. Music brethren, Big Sean took home the Best New Artist award, beating out A$AP Rocky, Meek Mill, Diggy Simmons and Future.
The rapper thanked his fans, mother and grandmother during his acceptance speech -- he admitted the actual paper he wrote his notes on said his mom forgot to bring with her -- but also gave a huge shout
Kanye West Joins G.O.O.D. Music Family to Perform ‘Mercy’ at 2012 BET Awards
The G.O.O.D. Music camp opened the 2012 BET Awards Sunday night (July 1) with their summer banger "Mercy." Big Sean entered the stage on top of a giant all-white Lamborghini and was of course joined by the good company of Pusha T and 2 Chainz...