SOB’s Presents ‘The New Bronx Kings’ Showcase Tomorrow

The Bronx will be heavily represented tomorrow at the legendary SOB’s when the Nu-Hop concert series present “The New Bronx Kings” showcase. The show will be hosted by Puma from VH1′s Black Ink Crew. The show will feature the talents of Jarrod James, Willis Brook, Slugga, Youn G Cutta, Euro League, Oun-P, Al-Doe and MMG’s ...

New Music From The-Dream & Kelly Rowland: “Where Have You Been”

  The-Dream preps us for his new album coming May 28th.   The-Dream has been dropping a lot of teasers for his upcoming album 5th studio album, IV Play (due out May 28th). The new track, “Where Have You Been” was produced by The Dream himself & was co-produced by Da Internz. Soothing vocals & a nice beat ...

Watch: Action Bronson’s “Strictly For My Jeeps” Video

Bam Bam releases the visuals for Strictly For My Jeeps. The Queens native kicks it with Riff Raff in Astoria, cruises in all black Jeep, and has plenty of fun with another interesting co-star. Action is one of the most consistent rappers in the game, always rearranging your perception and taking the not so conventional ...

10 Leg Drops That Probably Inspired Miguel’s Performance At The Billboard Awards

Miguel caught worldwide attention last night with his infamous leg drop at the Billboard Music Awards. Shortly after the incident, social media was flooded with funny ass memes of Miguel doing the leg drop from the top turnbuckle of a wrestling ring. Social media goers even went as far as to compare the R&B singers ...

Nicki Minaj: Breaking The Boundaries

Nicki Minaj’s domination of the Hip Hop arena has established her as a living legend. Last night proved to be a rock star night for The Source’s 2012 Woman of the Year, Nicki Minaj and her barbz as she took home the Billboard Awards for Best Rap Album (Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded), Best Rap Artist ...

Did Michelle Obama Send a Message to Jay-Z?

(The Root) -- Celebrity commencement addresses usually follow a pretty predictable formula: a few jokes and a few words of wisdom, delivered by someone successful, rich or famous (often all of the above) in hopes of inspiring a new class of graduates to become equally successful (or rich, or famous) someday. Rarely do such speeches make news. But first lady Michelle Obama's recent commencement address did.

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Wole Soyinka: Push for Nobel Prize for Achebe Is 'Obscene'

Some in the literary world are pushing for the late Chinua Achebe to be awarded a posthumous Nobel Prize for literature, and fellow Nigerian author Wole Soyinka has had enough, The Guardian reports. He says the calls have "gone beyond 'sickening' " and become "obscene and irreverent."

To be clear, it's not that Soyinka -- himself a 1986 Nobel laureate who can nominate future candidates -- doesn't think Achebe is worth honoring. Rather, as he puts it, "You know damned well that the Nobel Committee doesn't engage in such tradition."

In other words, a posthumous conferment isn't going to happen, and an obsession with wishing that it would does a disservice to the late author. Soyinka didn't mince any words explaining why:

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Justin Fairfax Gets Wash. Post Endorsement for Va. Attorney General

Justin Fairfax, a former federal prosecutor who's seeking the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general, has earned the endorsement of the Washington Post in his race against Mark R. Herring.

The 34-year-old Fairfax, a Washington, D.C., native and graduate of Duke University and Columbia Law School, is one to watch. Here's why the Post is backing him:

The two Democrats running for their party's nomination for attorney general, in a June 11 primary, are intent on steering away from the politically charged causes that Mr. Cuccinelli has championed. Both men -- Justin Fairfax , a former federal prosecutor, and Mark R. Herring, a state senator representing Loudoun and Fairfax counties -- are capable lawyers who would make top-notch attorneys general.

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Quote of the Day: Oprah Winfrey

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South African Whites Question Their Future

In South Africa, apartheid has been over for two decades. So it's really no surprise that being white in the country feels different now from the way it did under the forced system of harsh, institutionalized racial segregation that curtailed the rights of black residents in favor or the ruling Afrikaaner population.

As the BBC's John Simpson acknowledges in a piece today, the legacy of apartheid means that white South Africans still have a disproportionate influence on the economy, politics and media and have far more wealth than their black counterparts. But Simpson, seemingly somewhat nostalgic for "the old days" when "the apartheid system looked after whites and did very little for anyone else," wonders whether they -- especially the working-class among them -- have a future in the country.

Look below the surface and you will find poverty and a sense of growing vulnerability.

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Take A Tour Of Michael Jackson’s Estate This Sunday On ’60 Minutes’

On 60 Minutes this Sunday, fans will get an insider's look at Michael Jackson’s estate.

VIDEO: Miguel Drop-Kicks Fan During Performance

If you haven't seen this video yet, you will want to see it again and again.

Miguel Lands On Fan, Bieber Booed, Swift Wins Big At Billboard Music Awards

Chris Brown mimicked some fighting moves while Miguel actually (kind of) used some during the 2013 iteration of the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night.

Kanye West Premieres ‘New Slaves’, ‘Black Skinhead’ On ‘SNL’

A day after debuting new song “New Slaves” on the sides of 66 buildings in major cities around the world, Kanye West took the Saturday Night Live stage to showcase the song, as well as […]

Report: Beyonce And Jay-Z Expecting Second Child

Beyonce and Jay-Z are expecting their second child, according to an E! Online report. The entertainment network claims that “multiple sources exclusively confirm[ed]” the story earlier. All sources in the story are unnamed. A pregnancy might explain the singer’s […]

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'Teen Mom' Jenelle Evans -- Arrest Warrant Issued

Make it stop ... "Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans is officially a wanted woman AGAIN ... after blowing off a court date today in North Carolina.The 21-year-old MTV reality star was supposed to appear for a hearing in her cyberstalking case, but…

L.A. Lakers Devin Ebanks -- SMASHED By Oblivious Driver in Nightclub Accident

Lakers forward Devin Ebanks got banged hard outside an L.A. nightclub ... when another car reversed into the luxury ride he had JUST gotten into -- and TMZ got video of the LOUD collision.Ebanks walked out of Greystone Manor last night, hopped into…

TMZ Live: Beyonce Attacks Fans Over Pregnancy Report

Beyonce responds to the report she's knocked up again by blasting the "low lifes" who talk about her! Should B's fans be offended? Hell yeah, they should!! And why did Mrs. Carter try to take back the insult?Plus, Lindsey Vonn took Tiger Woods'…

Paris Hilton's BF -- SHOVES FEMALE FAN at Cannes Film Festival

Paris Hilton's boyfriend lost his composure and aggressively pushed a female fan who got too close to the heiress in Cannes on Friday ... not once, but TWO TIMES, and it was all caught on tape. The scene was utter mayhem -- Paris and River Viiperi…

'Parenthood' Producer Brian Grazer -- Fatass, Racist Man-Nanny Corrupted My Kids

Legendary producer Brian Grazer wants to strip his ex-wife of sole nanny-hiring powers -- claiming the last "manny" she hired was a fat slob and a racist whose attitudes have rubbed off on the kids.Grazer -- who divorced his wife Gigi back in 2009…