The Man Called the N-Word in the ICandy Video Speaks Out

Posted by - October 6, 2016

Ricky Peterson was at work as a nursing assistant at Penn when he first heard about the video. That video. “I received it via text message from a friend, and I immediately went to the break room,” Peterson says. “I watched it five times before it hit me that Darryl was in fact saying my name.

#YouGoodMan: On Kid Cudi, Black Men, & Mental Health

Posted by - October 6, 2016

“I am not at peace,” Scott Mescudi, widely known as Kid Cudi, shared on Facebook. “I haven’t been since you’ve known me.” The 32-year-old recording artist and actor’s been open about his mental health throughout his career. Citing depression and suicidal urges, Mescudi revealed he made the decision to check himself into rehab. “My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as

Drake Postpones Shows in Toronto, Philadelphia & Newark Due to Ankle Injury

Posted by - October 6, 2016

Drake is hitting pause on his Summer Sixteen tour. The Toronto rapper announced that he will be postponing several shows in Toronto, Philadelphia and one concert in Newark due to an ankle injury. “We are over 50 shows in and I have done everything to power through my recent ankle injury and leave it all out there on

‘Empire’ Cast Endorses Hillary Clinton for President in New Video: Watch

Posted by - October 6, 2016

The cast and creators of Empire are putting their support behind Hillary Clinton in the upcoming presidential election, voicing their endorsements in a new video. The show’s stars Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, Trai Byers, Grace Byers, Gabourey Sidibe, Tasha Smith and show creator Lee Daniels star in the minute-long video, running through their reasons for

KELLY OSBOURNE SETTLES DEFAMATION LAWSUIT WITH MICHELLE PUGH

Posted by - October 5, 2016

Ozzy Osbourne’s alleged mistress – stylist Michelle Pugh – has settled a defamation lawsuit against Kelly Osbourne privately. Legal action was filed by Pugh in August, accusing Osbourne’s daughter of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and public disclosure of private facts, after she tweeted the hairstylist’s phone number and accused her of “elder abuse”.

DAMIAN MARLEY IS TRANSFORMING A PRISON INTO A CANNABIS GROW SPACE

Posted by - October 5, 2016

As more people around the country gradually begin to accept marijuana as a plant rather than a drug, more plans surrounding this growing business continue to emerge. In a recent interview with Billboard,  Damian Marley explained his plans to help expand the business in a way that would benefit all parties involved. Marley, in partnership

Hearts of Gold to Hold 20th Annual Charity Fundraising Gala, “All That Glitters,” Supporting NYC’s Homeless Families

Posted by - October 5, 2016

On Thursday, October 27, 2016, Hearts of Gold will host its 20th annual charity fundraising gala at Capitale, 130 Bowery in New York City. The event will be held from 6:00-10:30 p.m., followed by an after-party. The organization “reimagines the future of homeless mothers and their children, together” – a critical mission as homelessness in New York City has reached record levels. “Hearts of

SOULJA BOY QUITS “LOVE & HIP HOP” BECAUSE IT’S “TOO RATCHET”

Posted by - October 5, 2016

The 26-year-old rapper says that the show, which also features Safaree, Ray J and Lil Fizz, is “too ratchet” and “his brand is too big” for the reality show. Soulja Boy ✔ @souljaboy I’ve decided to quit Love and hip hop. I feel my brand is too big for the show now. It’s too ratchet.

SO, JAY Z NABBED A MOVIE & TV DEAL TODAY

Posted by - October 3, 2016

According to Deadline, JAY Z recently inked a two-year television and film deal with film studio — and kind of a big deal — The Weinstein Company. The first-look aims to generate movies as well as both scripted and unscripted (read: reality programming) TV shows. Jay has flirted with film and television before, and not