“Professor Marcyliena Morgan teaches a class at the Hip Hop Archive and Research Institute at Harvard University on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. The Nasir Jones Hip Hop Fellowship is a new addition to the archive.” Renowned scholar and cultural historian Marcyliena Morgan, founder of Harvard University’s Hip Hop Archive and Research Institute, has passed away…
Making Halloween Safer and More Fun with Tech For little ghosts, witches, KPop Demon Hunters, and superheroes, Halloween is thrilling. But it’s also busy for parents trying to keep track of trick-or-treaters, hand out candy, and watch over their homes. Luckily, tech can help. If your kids have Apple or Google devices, use Find My…
Taylor Swift Sparks Rumors of Shade Toward Kayla Nicole with Gift to Teyana Taylor Taylor Swift may have subtly sent a message to Travis Kelce’s ex, Kayla Nicole, after gifting a copy of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, to Teyana Taylor. The thoughtful present, which included a handwritten note from Swift, quickly…
The worlds of luxury and artistry came together in New York City on October 15th, 2025, as Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and Lalique unveiled the exclusive 505 Edition Branson Cognac at a private launch event held at the sophisticated Lalique Townhouse in Manhattan. The evening exuded elegance and star power, with Lalique’s Executive Chairman and…
Biz Markie’s unapologetically wacky and seemingly out-of-this-world 1989 hit “Just A Friend” was a true pop phenomenon! The Long Island-based MC, DJ, and beatboxing jokester delivered a love song that was laughably out of tune at times. Yet, the infectious chorus—“Youuu got what I neeed!”—broke through all expectations to become one of the most unlikely…
Months after their highly publicized engagement, Eric Murphy and Jasmin Lawrence quietly tied the knot, Eddie Murphy announced on Thursday’s (May 29) episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show. “Actually, they got married, like, two weeks ago,” Murphy shared with his Dreamgirls co-star. “They went off… Everyone was planning a big wedding, but they decided they…
Todd Bridges Reflects on Rick James’ Role in His 1980s Intervention Enlisting Eddie Murphy’s help Diff’rent Strokes star Todd Bridges recently looked back on a notable moment from the 1980s when Eddie Murphy enlisted Rick James to help stage an intervention for his drug problem. While appearing on The Patrick LabyorSheaux podcast, Bridges explained that…
Trump’s reportedly been “entertaining” the idea for months. Following Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution — and his subsequent conviction on the prostitution charge — there is speculation that he might avoid sentencing altogether, if President Donald Trump has his way. According to Deadline, Trump is “seriously considering”…
As the new millennium approached, U.K.-born singer Craig David had no idea that he would soon dominate the worlds of R&B and pop. At just 16 years old, this gifted and ambitious songwriter crafted a series of tracks that would eventually become chart-topping hits on the Billboard Hot 100—laying the groundwork for a career marked…
Tamika Powell/Facebook Brooklyn Woman Fatally Shot During Argument at Barbecue Tamika Powell, 36, was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Wednesday, June 25, following an argument at a local barbecue. According to authorities, Powell was discovered lying unconscious with a gunshot wound to the head near Carlton and Pacific Avenues in Prospect Heights around 10:20…