Nia Beckwith
Winnie Mandela Protests Biopic Starring Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson may be excited about her upcoming title role as Winnie Mandela in the biopic 'Winnie,' but the former wife of South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela isn't.
According to the Johannesburg's Star Newspaper, a letter from Mandela's attorneys states the noted South African figure is "extremely concerned" to hear about the film and says she was never approached for
Tyrese Talks Upcoming Role in Teddy Pendergrass Biopic
Tyrese recently stopped by the late night talk show 'Lopez Tonight' to promote his role in the new movie 'Legion.' During the visit the actor spoke of his relationship with R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass, who passed away on Jan. 14 at the age of 59. No...
Dru Hill Reunites for New Album and Reality Show
The last time R&B group Dru Hill reunited it didn't go so well. Recall the infamous YouTube clip where all four members were doing an interview at a Baltimore radio station? Woody announced that he was leaving the group to dedicate himself to his gospel ministry, which resulted in Sisqo storming out and a fight breaking out between Woody and Nokio. Ei...
Flavor Flav Involved in Car Accident
Rapper and VH1 reality TV star Flavor Flav was involved in a two-car accident late Wednesday evening (Jan. 20). According to TMZ, the Public Enemy member, whose real name is William Jonathan Drayton, Jr., was driving in Las Vegas when his Cadillac Escalade collided with another vehicle...
Mystikal Released From Prison?
The Net is currently buzzing about whether or not rapper Mystikal has been released from jail. After pleading guilty to sexual battery and extortion for an incident that occurred in 2002 with his hairstylist, the New Orleans rapper, born Michael L...
Method Man to Teach at New York’s Learning Annex
Method Man's career has been very prosperous over the last two decades. He's been successful as a hip-hop solo artist, a member of Wu-Tang Clan and as an actor starring in host of TV shows and movies. Now that Meth has mastered his many crafts, it looks like he's willing to share the secrets to his success...
Usher Robbed of More Than $1 Million in Jewelry and Electronics
News surfaces today that Usher may not have had the best Christmas ever. According to reports, the R&B singer claims he was robbed right before the holiday when someone broke into his car outside an Atlanta shopping mall.
The incident occurred on Dec. 14...
Timbaland Took Break From Music Because of Jay-Z
Contrary to popular belief, Timbaland wants everyone to know that his relationship with Jay-Z is all good. When three songs that he produced for Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint 3' leaked last year there was speculation that their relationship was in jeopardy, but according to Tim there's no beef between him and Jay-Z...
Diddy Compares Rick Ross to Notorious B.I.G.
Diddy has said some remarkable things over the years, but his recent praise of Rick Ross' rhyming skills might raise some eyebrows in the world of hip-hop. During an interview with Spliff TV on the video set for Dirty Money's 'Angels (Remix),' the Bad Boy CEO said that Ross' contribution to the track is comparable to the late Notorious B...
Snoop Dogg Returns to ABC’s ‘One Life to Live’
It looks like Snoop Dogg may have made a lasting impression on the folks over at ABC. The iconic rapper and budding actor guest-starred on the network's daytime soap opera 'One Life to Live' in 2008 and recently requested a second appearance...