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TLC’s Kickstarter Campaign Receives $5,000 Boost From Katy Perry
TLC’s Kickstarter campaign to fund their final album is off to a great start. Pop siren Katy Perry has donated a sizable amount of money to their project.
Usher, Pharrell, Common to Perform, LL Cool J to Host at 2015 Grammy Awards
After winning the Golden Globe for Best Original Song for ‘Glory’, from the MLK movie ‘Selma,’ Common and John Legend will perform the tune at the 2015 Grammy Awards. Also hitting the stage is Usher and Pharrell Williams.
Vote Now in 2015 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards
New year, new polls! We need your help to decide the winners for our 2015 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards. The annual event allows you, our loyal readers, to vote for the best artists, songs, albums, mixtapes and even album covers that arrived in 2014.
R&B Album of the Year – 2015 The Boombox Fan Choice Awards
These 1o nominees are competing in the R&B Album of the Year category for The Boombox Fan Choice Awards, but only one can be given the distinct honor.
The Weeknd Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer in Las Vegas
R&B crooner the Weeknd had a not-so great weekend. The Toronto native was arrested on Saturday (Jan. 10) for allegedly punching a police officer in Las Vegas.
T.I. to Open Restaurant in Atlanta
Rapper T.I. can add restaurateur to his impressive resume as he plans to open up a restaurant in Atlanta.
Nicki Minaj Appears on New Madonna Song ‘Bitch I’m Madonna’
After 13 unmastered recordings from her upcoming album, ‘Rebel Heart,’ leaked online earlier this week, Madonna decided to release six finished songs from the project. One of those songs features Nicki Minaj called ‘I’m Madonna Bitch.’
Jeremih Arrested for Disorderly Conduct After Missing Flight
Jeremih had a stressful travel day. The R&B singer was reportedly arrested at Newark airport while trying to catch a flight on Friday (Dec. 12).
Wu-Tang Clan Sends Urgent Message in ‘A Better Tomorrow’ Video
The Wu-Tang Clan has dropped a powerful video for 'A Better Tomorrow,' their socially conscious track from their latest album of the same name. The clip is especially timely given the nationwide protests following the non-indictments of police officers in the Mike Brown and Eric Garner cases.
Beyonce and Blue Ivy Are Ready to Celebrate Christmas [PHOTO]
Although families across the nation are currently enjoying their Thanksgiving festivities, it looks like Beyonce and Blue Ivy are ready for the next big holiday coming up -- Christmas.
Jordin Sparks Remixes Drake’s Song ‘How About Now’
Earlier this year, Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo broke up after several years of courtship. Not much known why the two went their separate ways, but the R&B songbird addresses the split with her remix of Drake's ballad, 'How About Now.'
Mystikal Jams With Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars on ‘SNL’ [VIDEO]
Papa's got a brand new bag in the form of Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars. The dynamic duo brought the funk to 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend and introduced Mystikal during an energetic set of 'Feel Right.'