Steven J. Horowitz
Aretha Franklin Vows Never to Retire From Music
Aretha Franklin won't be quitting the music business anytime soon. After battling an undisclosed illness earlier this year and later shedding 85 pounds, the Queen of Soul has revealed that she's got music on her mind in anticipation of the release of her latest album, 'Aretha: A Woman Falling Out of Love,' in stores today...
Pharrell Williams Skirts Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
Pharrell Williams has had a longstanding career in the fashion industry, working with the textile company Return Textiles, known for recycling bottles and turning them into clothes. But according to Skateboard P, he has never been eco-friendly and still doesn't try to be conscious of the environment...
Beyonce Failed Video Game Leads to Lawsuit
Beyonce has been accused of being a Grinch. The international superstar is under fire for being "morally reprehensible" for the firing of 70 people a week before Christmas last year.
According to TMZ, the 'Run the World (Girls)' singer struck a deal with a company called Gate Five to produce a interactive dance video game titled 'Starpower: Beyonce...
Consequence Hints at G.O.O.D. Music Expose on New Mixtape
Rapper Consequence is stirring up trouble. The former G.O.O.D. Music signee recently shook the foundation after firing shots at Pusha T for stealing lines from one of his songs, and now, he's seeding his venom even further.
The Queens native has released a video titled 'The World is Watching' in anticipation of his upcoming mixtape, 'Movies on Demand 3,' dropping in May...
Drake Joins the Cast of ‘Ice Age 4′
Drake is back on the mic but this time he won't be delivering his signature brand of rap. The Toronto native has joined the voice cast of the upcoming 'Ice Age: Continental Drift,' due in theaters in 2012, alongside new cast members including Jennifer Lopez, Jeremy Renner, Wanda Sykes, Keke Palmer and Aziz Ansari...
RZA Joins Cast of Showtime’s ‘Californication’
RZA is ready to hit the small screen. The Wu-Tang Clan mastermind has been cast as a major recurring role on the hit Showtime series 'Californication,' with plans for the Rzarector to appear in the upcoming fifth season of the comedy.
The eccentric musician, whose real name is Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, will play a character named Apocalypse...
Eminem Goes Diamond With ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’
More than a month after his 2002 album 'The Eminem Show' was certified diamond, the Detroit rapper has achieved the same milestone with another release. Slim Shady's third studio album 'The Marshall Mathers LP' -- released eleven years -- has gone diamond, with the album shipping more than 10 million units...
Warren G Releases Full Nate Dogg Dedication Track
Warren G is paying the ultimate tribute to his fallen friend Nate Dogg. The West Coast rapper has released the finished recording of a touching track dedicated to the G-Funk pioneer titled 'This is Dedicated to You' featuring LaToiya Williams...
Ice-T and Wife Coco to Star in E! Reality Series
Rapper-turned-actor Ice-T and his voluptuous wife Coco are headed back toward the spotlight. The happy couple will star in an upcoming reality show for E! dubbed 'Ice Loves Coco,' with plans for the series to debut on the celebrity network in June...
N.O.R.E. Takes Over Easter With Free EP
N.O.R.E. dropped off an extra egg yesterday (April 24) in rap fans' baskets. The Queens rhymer released his highly anticipated 'N.O.R.E.aster' EP for free via 57th Ave., treating listeners to 13 new tracks from the rugged spitter.
The FreEP, executive produced by Hazardis Soundz and DJ EFN, touts guest appearances from longtime collaborator Pharrell, Juvenile, Curren$y, Ace Hood, Styles P, Prodigy