Obama Pissed at GOP and Boehner: ‘Where’s the Leadership?’

*In an unusual display of emotion, President Obama angrily responded to House SpeakerJohn A. Boehner’s abrupt withdrawal from talks on a debt ceiling…

Photo: Man Allegedly Beaten Bloody by NFL’s Cedric Benson

Clavens Charles

*TMZ has the photo of Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson’s alleged beating victim – his now…

Rohan Marley Dumps Pregnant Lauryn Hill for Young Brazilian Model

*It’s been rumored that Lauryn Hill, 36, is now single after Rohan Marley allegedly dumped her for a Brazilian supermodel, Isabeli Fontana (pictured below), who is 28.

Marley, 39, and the singer have been together since 1996, although their…

Samuel L. Jackson Joins Effort to Produce Live Action ‘Afro Samurai’

*Samuel L. Jackson, The Indomina Group and Gonzo Studios are teaming to produce a live action film based on the popular “Afro Samurai” animated series.

The story follows the life of Afro Samurai, who witnessed his father being killed by the hands of a gunslinger named Justice while he was a child. As an adult,…

Kobe’s Cold Turkey Move: He Might be Playing there in October

*Los Angeles Laker all-star guard Kobe Bryant is in talks with Turkish basketball club Besiktasabout possibly playing overseas during the NBA lockout.

“It is a fact that Kobe…

Jay-Z, Kanye West: "Otis

  by Drew Millard

How old is Jay-Z at this point? Like, Wikipedia says he's only 41, but hefeels older, especially when you see him hanging out with Bill Gates and telling Waka Flocka to get off his lawn. Oh wait, that's just from a dream…

Summer’s Eve Commercial is Racist? (Video)

Black GOP Member Rips DNC Chairwoman with E-mail

Allen West (R-Fl.)

*Congress seems to be on edge lately with all that is at stake if the budget isn’t worked out and the payment made before the country defaults on its massive loan.

But, in the middle of such an important measure,…

Big Sean Treats Every Success Like It’s His Last

Big Sean poses in the press room at the BET Awards '11 held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los…

Sorry Andre 3000, No Jimi Hendrix Biopic for You

*Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Andre 3000, but you will not be playing the role of legendary rock star Jimi Hendrix in a biopic. According to reports, the deceased guitarist’s estate shot the whole thing down.

Although the film project was just a rumor to begin with, his estate has confirmed more documentary footage…

R. Kelly Released from the Hospital Following Tonsil Surgery

*A rep for R. Kelly says the R&B star is out of the hospital following throat surgery earlier this week.

Spokesman Allan Mayer said today that the 44-year-old singer left Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and is recuperating at home.

Mayer says it still isn’t clear when the Chicago-native might be well…

Pharrell Williams Dream: Qream Is New Women’s Beverage

Article written by: M Dee Dubroff

Due to hit shelves later this month, a new drink named Qream is the creation of Hip-Hop producer, Pharrell Williams. In partnership with Diageo, one of the world’s largest liquor maker, Pharrell is the latest Hip-Hop artist to turn entrepreneur via the liquor business. [Read about …

Nicki Minaj E! Special

Article written by: Andre Sanchez

Posted on: July 19, 2011

On July 13th, one of the hottest stars in Hip Hop had a special moment on television; her life story told for the first time. From her humble beginnings in Trinidad to a budding actor to her decision to pursue a rap career, Nicki Minaj has always hustled to find where she belongs in this world. She eventually found a home with Lil…

Fox News Owner Shuts Down 168-Year Old Paper in London Amidst Scandal

Owner of News Corp., Rupert Murdoch, British Prime Minister David Cameron, and News for the World Editor, Rebekah Brooks…

Cong. Black Caucus Rejects Obama-backed ‘Gang of Six’ Debt Plan

Congressional Black Caucus Chair U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) (C) speaks as (L-R) U.S. Rep. Michael Honda (D-CA), U.S. Rep. Charles Gonzalez (D-TX), U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Ca), U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard…

Robert N. Taylor: Michele Bachmann Once Again Distorts the History of Slavery

Michele…

Judge Calls Out Keyshia Cole as Illiterate

*Singer Keyshia Cole didn’t exactly make a good impression with a judge in New Jersey, reports TMZ.

Cole was in front of the judge because she was being sued by a promoter who paid her $15,000 up front in 2006 for an appearance, but didn’t bother to show up.

The judge called Cole’s testimony…

Mean Spirited Breakfast Club Morning Show Crew Makes Lil Mama Cry

*Lil Mama has been publically and privately criticized since her debut. At a appearance on a morning radio show, the artist was brought to tears after insults about her face and her lack of relevance and talent, she burst into tears.

“I’m not here to encourage anybody to support…

Roc Nation’s J. Cole Has a ‘Sideline Story’ to Tell

*J. Cole is trying to bring storytelling back to hip hop with his debut “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” his first official release for Jay-Z’s Roc Nation.

“The album sounds incredible. I feel like it’s gonna pave the way,” the 26-year-old told us at the recent BET Awards.

The streets have…

Trey Songz Lands Lead Role in Big Screen Horror Flick

*As if there weren’t enough singers and rappers turned actors, Trey Songz is joining the bunch.

The saucy singer will be playing one of the lead roles in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre…