July 21, 2017
Justin Bieber banned from performing in China
Sad, sad news for Justin Bieber fans in China hoping Justin’s Purpose tour would make a stop there. They’ll have to be content with streaming and CDs -- the government’s banned him from performing in their country. A message posted to the Beijing…
July 21, 2017
Ryan Seacrest officially signs on as host of ABC’s “American Idol” reboot
Seacrest...in! Kelly Ripa made the news official Thursday morning on Live with Kelly and Ryan: Ryan Seacrest is the new host of ABC's reboot of American Idol. "I'm happy to confirm, I can confirm with absolute confirmation, that Ryan Seacrest is…
July 21, 2017
Rihanna & Harry Styles invade your multiplex this weekend
Music fans are in for a treat this weekend: two pop superstars are featured in new movies arriving in theaters. Rihanna stars in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, a sci-fi epic from director Luc [Luke] Besson based on a popular comic book…
July 21, 2017
Quincy Jones testifies in lawsuit against Michael Jackson estate
Quincy Jones took the stand Thursday in Los Angeles in his lawsuit against the Michael Jackson estate, and he made it clear straight away that he’s not taking legal action against the King of Pop. "I'm not suing Michael," Jones said as he looked at…
July 19, 2017
FIVE DIGICEL CUSTOMERS TO SEE BRUNO MARS LIVE IN CONCERT IN CHICAGO
Digicel has announced that five lucky customers will get a chance to jet off on a VIP experience to see Bruno Mars live in concert during his 24K Magic World Tour at the United Centre in Chicago on Saturday 19th August 2017 – thanks to its d’Music…
July 17, 2017
Despacito” Scores 10th week at #1, Ed Sheeran ties Top 5 record
There's no stopping "Despacito." The Luis Fonsi/Daddy Yankee/Justin Bieber collabo has just hit its 10th week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It's just the 35th song ever to rack up at least 10 weeks at the top in the entire history of the chart,…
July 14, 2017
Tyler Perry inks major film and television deal with Viacom
Tyler Perry has just signed a major wide ranging content deal with Viacom. According to Variety, Perry has confirmed a first-look deal with Paramount Pictures which will also allow him to produce TV shows for BET and other Viacom networks. The film…
July 14, 2017
DMX posts $500,000 bail following Thursday arrest, released from jail
DMX has been released from jail after posting $500,000 bail. The rapper, born Earl Simmons, surrendered to law enforcement agents Thursday on tax evasion charges and was subsequently arrested. As previously reported, Simmons faces federal charges…
July 13, 2017
Westworld, Saturday Night Live lead 69th Emmy Awards nominations
The major nominations for the 69th annual Emmy Awards were announced this morning by Shemar Moore and Anna Chlumsky. HBO's Westworld and NBC's Saturday Night Live lead the nominees, with 22 nods each. The Netflix series Stranger Things and FX's…
July 13, 2017
2 Live Crew co-founder Christopher Wong Won dead at 53
2 Live Crew co-founder Christopher Wong Won --famously known as Fresh Kid Ice -- has died, according to a tweet from former group member Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell. "My Condolence goes out to the family Chris Wong Wong Fresh Kid Ice of the 2 Live…