Spike Lee Gets an Honorary Degree from AFI

*Spike Lee was one of three film notables given honorary degrees at the AFI Conservatory’s commencement ceremonies for its 2011 graduating class on Wednesday.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lee was honored with a Doctorate of Fine Arts by AFI…

Fat Joe Loses 80 Pounds, Credits Oprah Winfrey

Fat Joe, on Feb. 17, 2011, arriving at Univision's Premio Lo Nuestro a La Musica Latina Awards at AmericanAirlines Arena…

Kim Kardashian Threatens to Sue NFL Player Over Affair Claims

Bret Lockett

*Kim Kardashian has reportedly sent NFL player Bret Lockett a letter…

 

*Tisha Campbell gave up a little too much info in an interview with the ladies of CBS’ “…

 

*Some are questioning Beyonce’s new direction with things, wondering if she’s attempting to transform her image. From…

Chris Brown Covers Source; Calls Career a ‘Blessing and a Curse’

 

*Chris Brown graces the cover of the new Source magazine, and discusses within its pages a number of issues – including his musical reemergence after the brutal beating of Rihanna…

Candlelight Vigil Set for Elmer ‘Geronimo’ Pratt in LA’s Leimert Park

Elmer "Geronimo" Pratt, flanked by his lawyer Johnnie Cochran Jr.,…

Ice-T Signs Two-Year Deal to Stay on ‘Law & Order: SVU’

*Ice-T has announced that he will remain on NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU” through 2013, reports TV Guide.

“I’ve just locked in my new SVU deal,” the rapper-actor tweeted Friday. “So I’ll officially be back for the next 2 years…

Video: Karrine Steffans Now Says ‘Video Vixen’ Book Was ‘Fabricated’

 

*Currently promoting her newest book “Satisfaction,” Karrine Steffans is suddenly claiming that the stories of her sexual encounters with famous athletes and entertainers detailed in her…

 

*Citing an unnamed source, the web site…

Att. Gen. Eric Holder Demands ‘The Wire’ Writers Make New Episodes

US Attorney General Eric Holder

*It’s a little scary when government officials seem to have a type of power…

 

*The Golden State Warriors announced last night that Mark Jackson would be their new head coach, but CSN Bay Area is reporting that the former NBA player was not the…

Fab Five Freddy Graffiti Pieces on Display in New York

 

*Pioneering rapper and graffiti artist Fab Five Freddy is launching an exhibition of his artwork in New York.

The original host of Yo! MTV Raps” has put a number of his personal canvas pieces…

50 Cent’s Life Captured in a Comic Book

 

*50 Cent has been very active lately with movies and production projects all over the place. His latest development is his comic book.

His story from growing up with nothing to becoming a star has…

Jennifer Hudson Signs Deal for Weight Loss Memoir

Jennifer Hudson at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala celebrating "Alexander McQueen:…

Director Antoine Fuqua Courted for Eminem Film ‘Southpaw’

 

*Eminem ‘s first movie since “8 Mile” has set it sights on director Antoine Fuqua.

“Southpaw,” a boxing film set up at DreamWorks with the rapper attached to star, has been in search of a…

Jay-Z’s NYC 40/40 Club Closed This Summer for Renovations

*Jay Z has shut down his 40/40 sports club in Manhattan for the summer to give the venue an extreme makeover.

Doors closed on 1 June and will re-launch in September with a…

Kanye Releases His Inner ‘Monster’? (Video)