BoomBox Staff
Sharon Jones Diagnosed With Cancer
Singer Sharon Jones has to put a halt on artistic endeavors for the moment as she has been diagnosed with cancer.
The frontwoman of the Dap-Kings revealed the news on the group's website. As a result of her stage 1 bile duct cancer diagnosis, she must delay working on "Give the People What They Want," her sixth album with the group, which was scheduled for an Aug...
J. Cole Delivers TLC-Assisted Song ‘Crooked Smile’
J. Cole's sophomore album, "Born Sinner," is one of the most anticipated album releases of this summer. Before the effort arrives later this month, the North Carolina rapper releases a new track from the effort, which features the lauded R&B stars of TLC.
T...
Summer Jam 2013 Welcomes Kendrick Lamar, French Montana, Lil’ Kim & More to the Stage
Hot 97's Summer Jam 2013 took place on a blazing hot day in East Rutherford, N.J., at the MetLife Stadium Sunday (June 2), with each new performance increasing the temperature tenfold.
Before the main stage show commenced, rap acts like Bodega Bamz, Troy Ave, Action Bronson, Smoke DZA, A$AP Ferg, Vinny Chase and Joey Bada$$ graced the festival stage outside...
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s First Child Is a Girl
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian will be loading up on the dresses and all things pink once their first child arrives. The high-profile couple are expecting a baby girl.
Kardashian revealed the news in the season premiere of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which aired Sunday night (June 2) on E...
Wale Teases ‘Bad’ Remix Featuring Rapping Rihanna
Wale is currently prepping the release of his forthcoming third project, "The Gifted," which features songs like "LoveHate Thing" and "Bad." For the latter track, the D.C. rapper is offering a special surprise for fans in the form of a remix...
Kelly Rowland and The-Dream Bring Lights Out Tour to New York City
Kelly Rowland and The-Dream proved to be compatible tourmates for the Lights Out tour on Thursday night (May 30) at Best Buy Theater in New York City, with each singer showcasing a stellar performance and even joining each other onstage.
The former Destiny's Child star took the stage, singing through past hits from her girl group days like "Jumpin'" and "Cater 2 U...
Tamar Braxton Embraces Summer in ‘The One’ Video
Tamar Braxton is celebrating summer early in the new visual for her feel-good anthem, "The One."
The mom-to-be covered her baby bump in a set of overall shorts while singing under the sun on a boardwalk, as she waits for her man. "You know very well, who you are/ You're the only one, you've got my heart/ You've had a few, boy, one too many/ But I'm the only one to wake you up,"
Jay-Z and Roc Nation Sports Welcome Skylar Diggins With Warm Reception
Jay-Z is filling up his Roc Nation Sports roster with some impressive talent and Skylar Diggins is no different. The Notre Dame women's basketball star celebrated her signing with the rapper's sports management agency during a reception at the 40/40 Club Thursday (May 30)...
Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Confirm Exits From ‘American Idol’
The judges table for next season's 'American Idol' will see new faces as Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj have announced their departure from the reality singing competition.
The news of both entertainers' confirmed exit from 'Idol' did not leave fans very shocked considering rumors have spread over the last few weeks...
Big Boi Has Leg Surgery, Reschedules Dates on Shoes for Running Tour
Big Boi's recent leg injury has caused him to put a stop to his Shoes for Running tour.
The rapper must reschedule several dates on the performance trek as a result of tearing the patella in his left knee during a May 26 show in Chillicothe, Ill...