April 26, 2021
The 93rd Oscars for 2021
In a brief acceptance speech on Instagram Monday following his Best Actor win for The Father at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards Sunday night, Anthony Hopkins thanked the Academy, and paid tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, whom most thought would…
April 20, 2021
DMX’s “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem,” “Party Up (In Here)” and “X Gon’ Give It to Ya” return to Billboard charts
After several of late rapper DMX's albums reappeared on the Billboard 200 after news of his passing broke, three of his songs have now returned to another chart -- the Hot 100. The Grammy-winner's "Ruff Ryders' Anthem," which he recorded in 1998,…
April 20, 2021
Lionel Richie releases deluxe 25th anniversary digital reissue of his 1996 album, Louder than Words
An expanded digital reissue of Lionel Richie's 1996 studio album Louder than Words has just been released in honor of the record's 25th anniversary. Originally released on April 16, 1996, Louder than Words was Richie's fourth solo studio effort, and…
April 19, 2021
Former Bad Boy rapper Black Rob dies at 52
Former Bad Boy artist Black Rob, who is known for his 2000 hit single “Whoa!”, has passed away. He was 52, according to the New York Times. The exact cause of death is unknown. The news was reported by former Bad Boy singer and producer Mario Winans…
April 16, 2021
All for You: Janet Jackson’s blockbuster 2001 album turns 20
April 16 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Janet Jackson’s blockbuster seventh studio album, All for You. In honor of the milestone, here are five fascinating facts about the album. 5. Janet made All for You after divorcing René Elizondo…
April 12, 2021
Bruno Mars hits number one with new musical project, Silk Sonic
Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have walked through the door to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with their debut single. The two men, recording as Silk Sonic, have scored their first number-one hit with "Leave the Door Open," the first release from…
April 9, 2021
Legendary rapper and Ruff Ryder alum DMX dies at age 50
DMX has died at age 50 after suffering a heart attack. His family, who was by his side when he passed, confirmed the news in a statement. The rapper, born Earl Simmons, had been hospitalized in White Plains, New York in "grave condition," his…
April 8, 2021
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence celebrate the 26th anniversary of Bad Boys
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence transformed into their Detective Mike Lowry and Marcus Burnett characters to celebrate the 26th anniversary of their classic film, Bad Boys. In a video shared on Instagram Wednesday, 52-year-old Will dons his signature…
April 7, 2021
Kim Kardashian West joins billionaires’ club
US reality TV star Kim Kardashian West has joined the elite club of the super-rich (in case anyone had any doubts) by achieving billionaire status. Her net worth reached $1bn (£720m) thanks to her cosmetics and clothing interests as well as income…
April 6, 2021
Hundreds of fans gather for prayer vigil honoring DMX
Hundreds of supporters of multiplatinum rapper DMX gathered outside the hospital, where his lawyer says he remains in grave condition, to hold a prayer vigil Monday night. The vigil was spearheaded by the Ruff Ryders to the Rescue Foundation…