Akon is best known for his unwavering contributions to music. Now, the singer/songwriter is pushing the envelope with a huge philanthropic initiative that has been granted $1 billion in funding. Aliaune...

There's a new reality television series on the scene. Its goal is to show who's boss when it comes to the hair business in Atlanta. The show, "Cutting It: In The ATL," focuses on the lives of five...

Proceeds from Prince's "Rally 4 Peace" concert will help the youth and the City of Baltimore. via press release... Proceeds from Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL’s May 10 RALLY 4 PEACE concert at Royal Farms...

The entrepreneurial spirit may be taking a hit these days. Studies show members of the Millennial generation appear less interested than previous generations in starting their own businesses, preferring...

The 14th Annual ABC Talent Search is underway. The search for new acting talent starts today June 1 and runs through June 14. To take part in ABC Discovers: Digital Talent Competion, you must be 18 years of...

Actress Taraji P. Henson woke up with a huge grin on her face this morning. The 44-year-old actress took home the award for Best Actress in a Drama Series at last night's Critics Choice TV Awards for her...

Iverson isn't the only one capturing his life on film. Former NBA star Kenny Anderson is currently in production of "Mr. Chibbs," a documentary about his career and personal struggles. The point guard...

The New Orleans Pelicans have named Alvin Gentry their next Head Coach. Gentry and the Pelicans agreed to a four-year deal. Gentry is currently one of the Assistant Coaches on the Golden State Warriors....

Automobile enthusiasts celebrated the grand opening of Cole Muscle Cars Atlanta on last Thursday, May 21, 2015. The new facility is the brainchild of owners, Nicole Lyons (NHRA race car driver) and Jonathan R....

The Chicago Bulls fired Head Coach Tom Thibodeau after five seasons. Thibodeau led the Bulls to the playoffs in all five seasons and made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2011. The Bulls were defeated by...

Love Don’t Live Here Women convicted of torture…. Zakia Medkour, age 43 of France, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for torturing her boyfriend Maxime Gaget, age 37. The couple meet online in...

Tamar Braxton is getting her hustle on. "Braxton Family Values" has begun its season 4 continuation. "The Real" talk show has been renewed along with "Tamar & Vince". Now, the mother of one is gearing up...

This infographic was sent to us showing the 10 Most Extreme Jobs in the World. But, after looking at the list, most of these jobs are more than extreme. They are crazy! For instance, a SMOKE JUMPER....

In an effort to raise awareness and funds for the LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, Fred Williams, Head Coach of the WNBA team Tulsa Shock and Wife Mrs. Bo Talley-Williams, CEO of Blaq Pearl Entertainment, along...

Spending habits of celebrities never cease to amaze us. However, to spend an estimated $5 million on Ralph Lauren gear seems a bit outrageous. Young Dro recently sat down with DJ Smallz to discuss his...

The IRS website is not hacker-proof as many Americans would like to believe. On Tuesday, the agency announced that over 100,000 taxpayers were victims of a identity theft through their "Get Transcript"...

A$AP Rocky dropped his At.Long.Last.A$AP album a week early. For the fans who want to take a listen before buying, Spotify is now streaming the project. The new album features Lil Wayne, Rod Stewart, UGK,...

Evelyn Lozada appeared on "Iyanla: Fix My Life" and has now finessed her way into her own show on the OWN Network.  Big ups to Evelyn!  The former "Basketball Wives" star will now be the center of...

"Only in New York City do we have the largest H&M store in the world," said John Legend. "I'm so honored to be a part of this special celebration for the brand and my city." Singer-songwriter, John...

Kanye West used his proceeds from his Fondation Louis Vuitton concert series to give back. In early March, Kanye West performed a series of exclusive concerts at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. The...

While Chris Brown is whining over Tyson Beckford's association with Karrueche, his child's mother is plotting on a come up. According to TMZ, Nia Guzman claims that the $2,500 a month in child support...

The days of traveling in heels or business casual wear are long gone. Nowadays, people love to travel in comfort. If you frequent the airport, you'll see everything from flip flops to short shorts. We admit,...

One of the hottest singles burning up the streets is "Make Sum Shake."  This hustler's anthem is featured on Cool Amerika's No Taxes 2 project, which is co-signed by Bigga Rankin, DJ Scream, SJ Holiday,...

Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry and Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James headline the All-NBA First Team as the only unanimous decisions. James Harden of the Houston Rockets, Anthony Davis of the New...

Teacher Accused of Bullying Student Middle school student stands for her rights…. Fatima Smart of Monadnock Regional Middle School was forced to leave the classroom when she refused to recite the...

P. Diddy and Drake has reportedly squash their beef, which stemmed from an incident outside of LIV Nightclub in Miami. According to TMZ, the pair met up recently in West Hollywood to "talk it out" and figure...

WOW! 16-year old Thessalonika Arzu-Embry has an IQ of 199 and will complete her master's degree this summer. Based on her IQ, she's smarter than legendary physicist, Albert Einstein. Thessalonika is a...

Ariana Grande calls her, her "favorite writer."  She's also penned songs for Nas and Chrisette Michelle to name a few. Well, now the singer/songwriter is preparing to release her forthcoming EP,...

A recent online survey hosted by Upromise by Sallie Mae suggests that teens and their parents are more concerned about how college will be paid for. Instead of concentrating on making good grades in school...

Isn't too late for a "no fighting" rule on “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta”? Apparently, the violence has become too much for VH1 and Monami Entertainment. According to TMZ, the production team has forced...