Category: Music

Motown Record’s Maxine Powell – Dead At The Age of 98

Maxine Powell, who was responsible for developing the charm, grace and style of Motown Records’ artists during the Detroit label’s 1960s heyday, died Monday at age 98. Motown Historical Museum CEO Allen Rawls said Powell died of natural causes at a hospital in Southfield, Mich. She didn’t sing or write songs, but those associated with… Continue reading Motown Record’s Maxine Powell – Dead At The Age of 98

Twerking And Fire Don’t Mix – Don’t Believe Me? Ask Her… – Video

Apparently, this girl did not read Miley Cyrus’  Twerking for Dummies handbook. If she had, she would have realized that there are rules to this thing. Rule #1 –  Do not next to candles. Rule #2 – If you Twerk next to candles, you may get burn Rule #3 – If you get burn, drop,… Continue reading Twerking And Fire Don’t Mix – Don’t Believe Me? Ask Her… – Video

Eddie Murphy Releases a Reggae Single with Snoop Lion

Eddie Murphy took to Twitter, hus only tweet to introduce his brand new reggae singke, Red Light. The single features Snoop Lion. Close your eyes as this song plays and I’m sure you’ll think it’s Bob Marley. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/107859217″ params=”” width=” 100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /]

Miley Cyrus’ VMA Performance a Must See… Maybe

Everyone was talking about the NSYN reunion at yesterday’s VMAs in New York. Seems the anticipation for some folks was palpable, as my phone rang constantly with OMG texts and I can’t wait Facebook messages. I personally did not watch the VMAs. I couldn’t find a reason to, so needless to say, I missed the… Continue reading Miley Cyrus’ VMA Performance a Must See… Maybe

Will Justin Timberlake Reunite With N’Sync For Sunday’s MTV VMAs?

The list of unanswered questions for Sunday’s MTV VMAs is growing. Will Lady Gaga’s Jeff Koons’ references be lost amid the nudity? How many dancers can Miley Cryus get to twerk at once? How will Kanye West attempt to offend someone? Here’s one to add to the list: Will Justin Timberlake reunite with the boy band that made him… Continue reading Will Justin Timberlake Reunite With N’Sync For Sunday’s MTV VMAs?

Toni Braxton and Babyface – “Hurt You” | New Music

’90s R&B figurehead Toni Braxton is ending her musical hiatus with the release of a collaborative album, Love, Marriage And Divorce, on 3rd December with fellow genre-pioneer Babyface and as a taster of the relationship-themed record to come, one of the album cuts, “Hurt You”, has hit the net.

Robin Thicke Files Lawsuit Against Marvin Gaye’s Estate

A lawsuit was filed Thursday in California federal court by Ribin Thicke, Pharrell Williams and Clifford Harris against Marvin Gaye’s family and the owner of some of Gaye’s compositions, Bridgeport Music. The purpose of the suit is to protect Thicke’s Summer hit Blurred Lines. At issue are complaints about similarities between “Blurred Lines” and at… Continue reading Robin Thicke Files Lawsuit Against Marvin Gaye’s Estate

Jazz Icon George Duke Dies at 67

He pioneered the funk and R&B genres during his career of more than four decades.   Jazz musician George Duke died Monday in Los Angeles at age 67. A pioneer in the funk and R&B genres, he had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to his label Concord Music Group, which confirmed his death. “The… Continue reading Jazz Icon George Duke Dies at 67

DJ Khaleb Proposes To Nicki Minaj – Nicki Minaj Files Restraining Order

Was it a stunt? The internationally known DJ Khaleb used the far reaching powers of MTV to make an offer to Nicki Minaj he hoped she wouldn’t refuse – a proposal! Khaleb explains in the video posted below that he used this venue to make his proposal because he wanted her fans to know and… Continue reading DJ Khaleb Proposes To Nicki Minaj – Nicki Minaj Files Restraining Order