Photo: Jay-Z And Drake In The Studio

Hov and Drake are set to collaborate once more.  Last night famed A&R Lenny S. erased any shadow of a doubt that Jay-Z and Drake would once again trade bars on the same track. The long-time Jigga associate put up a pic on his Instagram of Jay and Drizzy together in the studio with the ...

Skylar Diggins Got What From Jay-Z?

The perks of being signed to Roc Nation Sports Though she is now in the WNBA Skylar Diggins still had to graduate college. After her graduation from Notre Dame Diggins was surprised with a gift from Jay-Z, a brand new Mercedes Benz. I guess graduation presents are better when they’re coming from Jay-Z. I got ...

Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lopez unveils NUVOtv’s Latest Programming

This week, NUVOtv’s newly appointed Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lopez unveiled the English-language Latino network’s programming slate at this year’s Upfront Presentation in New York City. The singer, actress and entrepreneur’s creative stamp is evident from a biography special to a reality show, which follows her dancers on tour. Below are a list of original shows and specials, which will air ...

SourceTV Exclusive: Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins Talks Reality Show, Working On Mariah Carey’s New Album and More!

This week, The Source Magazine sat down with super producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and his wife actress/singer Joy Enriquez at the NUVOtv Upfront at Edison Ballroom in New York City. The couple were promoting their new reality show on the network “Rodney’s Joy,” which focuses on their family, Rodney’s work as a songwriter/producer and Joy’s ...

Action Bronson Confirms A June Release For His “Saaab Stories” Project With Harry Fraud

Action Bronson goes to Twitter to announce that his project with Harry Fraud entitled Saaab Stories will be dropping early June this year, no mater what happens! and the The Flushing MC has guaranteed the release by 10000000%. The Young Rick Pitino has already released a record from the mixtape called “Strictly 4 The Jeeps,” ...

I'm Creole. Why Do I Have South Asian DNA?

(The Root) -- Genealogical DNA testing can yield very surprising results, as The Root's deputy editor just found out.

"My mother, who is Creole from Louisiana and identifies as black, had her DNA tested recently. The test results came back as positive for a region in India. She was very shocked and confused, because she had never heard of Indian ancestors and can't trace any to Asia on her family tree. Is this a false positive?" --Lauren Williams

Probably not. Several reasons could explain why DNA results for a female Creole from Louisiana would show traces of ancestry from a region in India.

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Watch This: President Obama Delivers Morehouse Commencement Address

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Black Pastors to Star in Reality TV Show

Black America Web's Michael H. Cottman asks in an insightful piece about an impending Oxygen Network reality show about black pastors: Should they sanctify the foolishness of reality TV?

Would you really want your pastor – and your congregation – to star in a reality television show?

I'm not knocking the six black pastors who have signed on for a new reality show on Oxygen called "Pastors of L.A." — a detailed look at the lives of men of God in Los Angeles.

But I do question why the pastors chose to participate in the show. Are they truly hoping to use the program to minister to those who need spiritual guidance? Or are they simply using the high-profile media platform to rake in more cash and bask in the spotlight of a national television audience?

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Woman Gets Job via Instagram

(The Root) -- Our daily tasks involve social media more and more. Watching television, breaking up with our old mates, finding new ones -- we've found ways to incorporate our online interactions in ways we never would have dreamed before. Samantha Bankey recently added "getting a job" to that list, having recently been offered a position at a company via Instagram.

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Obama Alleged Scandals: The Public Should Yawn

Earl Ofari Hutchinson argues in a piece at EURweb that the four alleged scandals faced by the administration don't pass the smell test for a public flogging of the president because there is no clear cut evidence that he had any knowledge or hand in the missteps.

*The mostly media driven scandal talk involving President Obama has so far stirred barely a yawn among the public. There are good reasons.

The four alleged scandals, Benghazi, the IRS, the AP leaks, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius supposed shakedown of corporations to help implement the health care act don't come close to passing the smell test for a public fogging of the president. There is absolutely no clear cut evidence or testimony that Obama had any knowledge of or hand in the missteps. And the comparison to Watergate, or Nixon, is a joke and an insult.

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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 […]

Candice Glover Crowned New ‘American Idol’ As Finale Ratings Hit All-Time Low

The first all-female AI finale in nine years crowned a winner, Candice Glover, but the Season 12 finale still didn't rack up the numbers.

Win Tickets to Special Screening of ‘Fast & Furious 6′

Listen to WPGC 95.5 to win tickets to a special advanced screening of “Fast & The Furious 6″ on Tuesday, May 21 at the Regal Majestic in Silver Spring. The latest fast-paced, action-packed film stars […]

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French Montana is out with a new album, and WPGC 95.5 wants you to have a free copy.

VIDEO: Introducing Nikki Williams

WPGC 95.5 got a special visit and a special treat from Island Def Jam's new artist, Nikki Williams.Watch her amazing performance...

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Kelly Rowland & Paulina Rubio Signing on for 'The X Factor'

"The X Factor" is upping the sexy factor -- TMZ has learned Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are signing on to be judges for next season. Sources connected to FOX tell TMZ the pair are in final negotiations to join the show ... with only…

Kardashian Diary Lawsuit -- Ex-Stepmom Claims Suit Is B.S.

Ellen Pearson -- the woman who was married to Robert Kardashian when he died -- claims the Kardashian kids don't have a leg to stand on in their lawsuit against her for selling portions of their father's diary to the tabloids ... TMZ has…

Robin Thicke -- Sure, I'll Hang With You On Prom Night

Robin Thicke wasn't really dressed for it, but ... a bunch of high schoolers let him stand in for a photo anyway ... ON PROM NIGHT!It went down last Saturday ... the 20 or so students from Eagle Rock High in northeast L.A. were waiting for a party…

Lisa Vanderpump's Hubby -- PULLED OVER ... Can We Blame the Valet??

Lisa Vanderpump's hubby Ken escaped the long arm of the law this week -- when he was pulled over by a cop in West Hollywood ... for something that probably WASN'T EVEN HIS FAULT!!!Here's the deal -- sources tell us an eagle-eyed cop spotted Ken's…

Chris Brown -- Death Threats Made Against Singer, LAPD Investigating

The Los Angeles Police Department is currently investigating death threats made against Chris Brown ... TMZ has learned. According to our sources, multiple threats were called in to the office of Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos. We're told the caller…