Celebrity Archives

Diesel Only The Brave Event Recap (pics & video)

Earlier this week, Diesel, in association with MTV2 put together an event titled “Only The Brave: The Ultimate MC Challenge.” The event was hosted by Common and was dedicated to…

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Ne-yo performs at Def Jam exec’s Birthday Bash (video)

Def Jam executive Shawn “Pecas” Costner celebrated his 40th Birthday in NYC. A slightly tipsy, Ne-yo was on hand to celebrate with him and perform a couple of his hits.…

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“Champagne Life” for Def Jam Executive’s Birthday Bash (w/ video)

It was champagne life last Thursday night at Shawn “Pecas” Costner’s 40th birthday party hosted by Hot 97’s Angie Martinez. The Vice President of Def Jam Promotions and renowned music…

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First Look at Avant’s 6th Album, The Letter

Urban Entertainment reporters and bloggers gathered into Universal Records last week to preview the 6th album by R & B crooner and ‘love guru’, Avant. The album, his first on…

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Nolcha Fashion Week re-cap

Nolcha Fashion Week was a collaboration of amazing designers who brought originality and spunk to the runway. Nolcha Fashion week began September 13th with designers such as Segreto London, Narciss,…

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Common – His Voice, His Dream, His Way

While talking to Common, I can see the reason why he has gained the recognition and respect in the Hip-Hop and entertainment game from jump street. From his greeting of…

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Sylvia Simmons – Growing Her Brand & Creating Her Lane

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with emerging author, Sylvia L. Simmons. A product of the Washington D.C. public school system and retired Public Affairs specialist, Simmons has had plenty…

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Kareem “Kay” Woods – In The Boss’ Chair

It is always inspiring to hear a tale of family togetherness, especially when the family is in the entertainment industry and even more so when that very same family has…

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16 year-old Phenom, A.O.N.

A.O.N. was born Hence Opoku in Ghana October 10, 1993. He later moved to New York when he was 2 and he now resides in Chicago, IL. A.O.N. is…

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Memphis’ Own J. Ferb

Track one off of Yo Gotti’s Cocaine Musik 4 is titled “Both Sides.” His cousin, J. Ferb, grew up in Memphis among both the books, and baking soda, and is…

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