Last week, Jada Pinkett Smith posted a plea on her Facebook and Twitter pages, asking for the media to respect the privacy of young stars. Jada claimed that social media attention has morphed into disrespectful bullying. “Are we bullying our young artists? … How can we ask for our young stars to have a high level of responsibility if we are... Read more
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Jada Pinkett’s Plea for Privacy: Hypocritical?
March 22 | Posted by Julia CoxTags: Jada letter privacy, Jada Pinkett letter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Willow Smith
Rihanna 777 Tour Gets Fox Documentary
March 19 | Posted by Julia CoxTags: Rihanna, Rihanna 777, Rihanna Chris Brown, Rihanna documentary, Rihanna journalists
Rihanna’s infamous 777 promotional tour from last year will be given a closer look in a new Fox documentary. Last year, Rihanna famously crammed 256 fans and journalists aboard a Boeing 777 and let them follow her around the globe as she performed 7 shows in 7 days. The tour stops included Mexico City, Toronto, Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, London and New... Read more
Beyonce Tells Critics to ‘Bow Down Bitches’ in New Single
March 18 | Posted by Julia CoxTags: Beyonce, Beyonce "Bow Down/I Been On", Beyonce Bow Down, Beyonce Jay-Z, Beyonce New Music, Bow Down/I Been On
The music world received an unexpected St. Patty’s day surprise, as Beyonce posted a new song on her website last night, titled “Bow Down/I Been On.” The song adopts a gritty, brash attitude that is certainly a departure from more saccharine R&B-pop numbers. On the track, Beyonce addresses a recent criticism that her Mrs. Carter Show world tour is anti-feminist. Queen B... Read more
Drake, Chris Brown and Nightclub Attempt to Evade Tony Parker Lawsuit
March 18 | Posted by Monique DavisTags: Chris Brown, Drake, Drake and Chris Brown fight, Drake And Chris Brown Lawsuit, Eva Longoria's ex, Rihanna, Tony Parker
Chris Brown is being sued by Drake. Drake is being sued by Chris Brown. Tony Parker is suing the nightclub where Drake and Chris fought last year. And, both entertainers are being sued by Entertainment Enterprises; the parent company of one the hottest Manhattan clubs, W.I.P. Give it a minute to let all the lawsuits sink in. The W.I.P. was the site... Read more
Rihanna Resumes Tour After Illness
March 17 | Posted by Julia CoxTags: Chris Brown, Rihanna, Rihanna cancels tour dates, Rihanna Instragram, Rihanna resumes tour
Last night, Rihanna resumed her “Diamonds” world tour after a bout with laryngitis. The singer excitedly tweeted before her show in Philadelphia: “One of my favorite cities in America #PHILLYnation #DiamondsWorldTour WE BACK!!!!” Earlier this week, Rihanna was forced to cancel shows in Boston and Baltimore after coming down with a fever and sore throat. A source reported to Hollywood Life... Read more
Ne-Yo Confirms Leaked Beyonce tracklist
March 11 | Posted by Julia CoxTags: Beyonce, Beyonce leaked tracklist, Beyonce Mrs. Carter, Beyonce Ne-Yo
Over the weekend, the alleged track list for Beyonce’s new album leaked online. The singer’s camp remained mum on the authenticity of the leak, but luckily Ne-Yo did not. The rapper/singer commented on the leak in an interview with the UK’s Digital Spy, basically confirming the list. “I saw that Beyonce’s tracklisting just leaked and I’ve got a couple of joints... Read more
Michael Winans Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison Following Ponzi Scheme
February 28 | Posted by Julia CoxTags: Aniston wedding, black bachelorette, Chris Brown, Jennifer Aniston, Kristin Bell, Kristin Bell baby bump, Michael Winans sentenced, Pop Culture, Rachel McAdams split, Rihanna, Rihanna Chris Brown SVU, Solange, Tina Fey
Winans Sentenced Michael Winans, member of the legendary gospel family, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for an $8 million financial scam. Winans had been using the church pulpit to sell Saudi Arabian oil bonds that turned out to be fake. “I want to apologize to everyone. … These were decisions that were negligent and irresponsible,” said Winans, 30. Winans... Read more
Chris Brown Finally Decides Three’s a Crowd – Publicly Claims Rihanna
February 26 | Posted by Monique DavisTags: Chris Brown, Chris Brown And Karrueche Tran, Chris Brown and Rihanna, Karrueche Tran, Rihanna, Rihanna And Karrueche Tran, Rihanna birthday
Well, it’s official: Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together according to Brown. In another big revelation…water is wet. During an interview at the Elton John after-party following the Oscars, Brown told the New York Post, “We are really happy. We are back together. She is the most beautiful girl in the world. But I’m sad she couldn’t be here tonight;... Read more
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