Stampede At Top Model Auditions

March 15, 2009 – Three people were arrested and six others were hurt on Saturday after bedlam broke out while contestants were waiting to audition for “America’s Next Top Model” in Manhattan.
Officials said the chaos Saturday afternoon, involving hundreds of people outside the Park Central New York hotel, was prompted by smoke coming from [...]

Congrats Erykah Badu & Jay Electronica

They welcomed a baby girl today at 1:50pm. Awwwwws.

More History Making: First African American To Lead Republican Party

CNN reports “The Republican National Committee has elected former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele the first black Republican National Committee chairman. Steele was the most moderate candidate in the field and was considered an outsider because he’s not an RNC member. He beat back four challengers, including incumbent Mike Duncan, who was forced to withdraw [...]

Koch has a new name…

Koch Records will now be known as E1 Music Group.
“We are looking at the best year in our history,” E1 General Manager Music Alan Grunblatt stated via press release. “We are just changing our name to E1 and will continue to change the game.” E1 also states that its executive staff positions will remain in [...]

Hot 107.9 Griff Moves to New Zealand

I wish him luck.. but that is far as hell!!!!

Perhaps there is something to be said about all the layoffs in the industry… only the strong and the WISE survive… Congrats to former Hot/Radio One host Griff on his new gig…
Auckland, NZ – Atlanta-based comedian “GRIFF” is taking his unforgettable voice to the international airways [...]

Live Stream Of Inauguration

This is HISTORY… make no excuses, you need to see this LIVE. If you are at work… I Got U

Chris Hicks Replaces Shakir Stewart at Def Jam…

Chris Hicks, a former executive at Atlantic Records and Warner Chappell Music, has been named executive vice president at Def Jam Records, a source has confirmed to MTV News.
The appointment was first reported Thursday morning (January 15) by the New York Daily News.
Hicks will be replacing his friend, the late Shakir Stewart, who himself was [...]

Run DMC To Be Inducted To Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame

I thought they was already inducted before…

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has released the names of its latest class of inductees, which includes only the second Hip-Hop group to be selected in the organization’s 24-year history.
Run-DMC will be honored this year alongside performers Jeff Beck, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Metallica, and [...]

Ex BART Officer Arrested On Murder Warrant

This had to happen… too many people saw what went down and there was NO WAY they could attempt to justify this guys actions.

By Maria LaGanga- Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
A former transit police officer, allegedly seen on a videotape killing an unarmed man at a Bay Area subway station, was arrested in Nevada [...]

Nas and Kelis Expecting…

Congrats to the homie Nas! Kelis and Nas are expecting their first child- according to reports. US Weekly says that Kelis is around 3 months pregnant and already has a visible bump. A source said: “It’s all they are talking about… She is carrying hip-hop royalty! They are so excited.” Although there [...]

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