While Thrifty Jay-Z Shakes His Head, Big Spender Kanye Goes for it

*Kanye West and his industry buddy, Jay-Z have been butting heads lately when it comes to their coming live shows.…

Yankees bench Jorge Posada, likely for good

By Ian Casselberry…

Chante Moore and Kenny Lattimore Go Their Separate Ways

*It’s true. Chante Moore and husband Kenny Lattimore are getting a divorce after nine years of marriage. It was a surprising announcement she made via Facebook.

Wanting to avoid rumors and mix-ups, the singer wanted…

‘B-Ball Wives’ Drama (Video): Eric Williams Throws Drink in Jen’s Face!

*“Basketball Wives” is everything you want in a reality-drama show.

As the season wraps up and the finale episode is just around the corner, the anticipation is definitely killing fans. But here’s a little insight. You ain’t seen drama until you’ve seen the finale.

Earlier this week,…

Belafonte: Hollywood ‘will Never Yield to the Needs of People of Color’

*Harry Belafonte, who spoke out against President Obama a few days ago,  kept it real again recently when he said Hollywood is not an industry friendly to the…

Jurnee and Solange to Star in ‘Blondie’ – the Florence Ballard Story

Jurnee Smollet and Solange Knowles

*Last year there were talks about a project recounting the life of singer Florence…

Outkast’s Big Boy Busted for Drug Possession in Miami

*One half of hip hop duo Outkast has got some legal problems on this hands today.

Antwan Patton a/k/a Big Boy faces several drug charges after Miami police arrested him Sunday, according to booking information posted on the Miami-Dade jail website.

Patton, 36, was…

Lil Wayne Car Accident Rumor Surfaces Online via Facebook

The Nightmare Continues (Video): ‘Somebody Help Me 2′ (Starring Marques Houston) Comes to DVD

*After debuting as one of BET Network’s highest rated films in 2010, “Somebody Help Me 2? Starring Marques Houston (as…

Martin Lawrence Reportedly Mulls Return to Television

*TV Guide is reporting that Martin Lawrence is in negotiations with CBS for a deal that would have the actor and comedian star in and executive-produce his own series for the network.

Lawrence started his TV run on the Fox…

Forest Whitaker in New ‘Voodoo’ Horror Flick with Sanaa Lathan

*Forest Whitaker is showing off his flexibility again in a new film with Anthony Mackie, Mike Epps, and Sanaa Lathan. Called “Vipaka,” the psychological “voodoo” horror flick will be directed by Philippe…

Forest Whitaker in New ‘Voodoo’ Horror Flick with Sanaa Lathan

*Forest Whitaker is showing off his flexibility again in a new film with Anthony Mackie, Mike Epps, and Sanaa Lathan. Called “Vipaka,” the psychological “voodoo” horror flick will be directed by Philippe…

Magic Johnson Buys into WBLS’s Owner & Says he Quit NBA too Soon

*The magic man, Ervin “Magic” Johnson is reportedly moving towards a controlling interest in broadcaster Inner City Broadcasting Corp. According to TheDeal.com, Inner City’s debt will be sold to Magic Johnson Enterprises and Yucaipa Companies, who partnered…

Lil Wayne Flips Bey’s ‘Single Ladies’; Drake Covers ‘Say My Name’

*People are still filming their own versions of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” – the latest being Lil Wayne.

The rapper’s take appears in a clip that hit the Web today (Aug 4). Holding a camera, he rhymes: “This is…

Lawsuits Hover Over Aug. 29 Premiere of ‘Basketball Wives: L.A.’

(L-R) Gloria Govan, Jackie Christie and Kimsha Artest…

Bi-Racial Spiderman Debuts Today

 

*It’s time to change things up, said Marvel comic makers.

On Tuesday, a bi-racial Spiderman was revealed, but he’s not replacing Peter Parker. Nope, his story takes place in a parallel universe.

The Black…

Jay-Z Acquires Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club Clothing Line

*Jay Z is expanding his business empire with the purchase of a clothing collection co-owned by superproducer Pharrell Williams.

The rap mogul has obtained the licensing to manufacture and distribute the Billionaire Boys Club label via his Rocawear brand, according…

NFL Star-Turned-Actor Bubba Smith Found Dead

*Former NFL defensive star Bubba Smith, who found a successful second career as an actor, has died in Los Angeles at age 66, reports the Associated Press.

Los Angeles County coroner’s spokesman Ed Winter says Smith was found dead Wednesday at his Baldwin…

NBA Lockout: League Files Federal Lawsuit Against Players Association

By DAVE CAMPBELL   08/ 2/11 03:37 PM ET   …

Ex-OWN CEO Christina Norman Headed to Black Voices

*Christina Norman has a new job.

The executive who served as CEO of OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network for just two years, before being removed in May due to the network’s poor ratings performance, has been hired…