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Teddy Riley Brings New Jack Swing to The Apollo

Teddy Riley Brings New Jack Swing to The Apollo

Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Harlem’s own Teddy Riley is one of the most prolific songwriters/producers in the history of popular music. As the creator of “New Jack Swing,” his accolades and accomplishments are endless. He introduced the world via his production and songwriting to Keith Sweat, Guy, Wreckx n Effect, […]

Neil deGrasse Tyson Facing Sexual Misconduct Charges

Neil deGrasse Tyson Facing Sexual Misconduct Charges

Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Over the weekend, noted astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has vehemently denied all accusations of sexual misconduct that have been levied against him by three different women. Cable networks Fox, National Geographic and the producers of his show “Cosmos” are currently investigating two allegations of sexual harassment […]

Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Usher, Pharrell Williams Headline The Global Citizen Festival Honoring Nelson Mandela

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Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Over the weekend, in Johannesburg, South Africa, The Global Citizens Festival was held. The theme of this year’s festival was to honor the life, work and legacy of freedom fighter Nelson Mandela on his 100th birthday. According to the website, The Global Citizen Awards seeks, Advertisement […]

Joe Budden Believes Many Current Rap Stars Will Not Be Around in 2020

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Words by: Kevin Keise Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rapper, on-air personality, and face of the antagonists of Hip-Hop’s new generation, Joe Budden, has a history of offending the fresh faces of today’s rap game. Whether it’s from his bold statements, like when he said Lil Yachty “ruining the culture” and “shouldn’t be accepted,” or his […]

Idris Elba Will Make His Return to BBC’s ‘Luther’

Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After three years, the BBC announced the return of its popular drama Luther starring Idris Elba. Luther has garnered rave reviews from audiences in the U.K. and in America. The show has built up a strong following since it first debuted on BBC One in 2010. Since […]

Desus and Mero Showtime Show Begins in February

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Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After months of anticipation, the Bronx comedic duo Desus and Mero finally have a date for their new late-night show on Showtime. The “Bodega Boys” are set to launch their weekly talk show on the cable network in February. The show will premiere at 11 p.m. ET/PT […]

Marc Lamont Hill Fired From CNN After U.N. Speech

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Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Temple University Professor Marc Lamont Hill was relieved of his duties as a contributor at CNN. He was removed because of his remarks about Israeli and Palestinian public policies during his U.N. speech. His remarks have caused controversy from conservatives and Pro-Israel groups alike.  Critics said […]

Malik Yusef Announces Tribute Tour for 10th Anniversary of ‘808s & Heartbreak’

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By: Leslie Monét Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It’s the ten year anniversary for 808s & Heartbreak and super-producer Malik Yusef, also known as DJ Good Music the Angel, announced plans to spearhead a U.S. tour to celebrate one of the most influential albums of the new millennium. The 15-city tribute tour is slated to […]

Rapper Big Freedia Files Lawsuit Against Former Choreographer

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Words by: Symone Daniels Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rapper Big Freedia filed a lawsuit against her former choreographer Wilberto Dejarnetti. The Washington Post reports the lawsuit contends that Dejarnetti says Freedia owes him $500 per month “to continue using” certain choreographed dances that he worked on. The suit also states that Dejarnetti claims he helped […]

Director Salim Akil Sued for Domestic Abuse and Breach of Contract

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Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Salim Akil, husband of Mara Brock Akil was behind many successful Black shows and films. But if he’s found guilty of the charges that were levied against him, he may find himself behind bars. Akil is not only being charged for domestic violence but also a breach of […]

Soledad O’Brien Accuses CNN of Giving ‘Racists’ Airtime to Score Higher Ratings

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Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Noted journalist, documentarian, and T.V anchor Soledad O’Brien, recently had some choice words for her former employer, CNN. O’Brien lit into the network on Sunday for using their platform to give airtime to “racists” and “white supremacists.” According to O’Brien, this is a ploy from CNN in an […]

Black Republican Mia Love Slams Trump in Concession Speech

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Words by: Rashad Grove Every once and while there will be a rare sighting of a Black Republican who serves in Congress. Even rarer, are Black Republicans who live in Utah. One Black Republican, Former Rep. Ludmya “Mia” Love, joins the chorus of those who have had enough of the 45th President’s shenanigans. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]

Kevin Durant Previews Unreleased Drake Songs via Instagram

Kevin Durant Opens Up About Being Black In America, Thanks Colin Kaepernick In The Process

Words by: Kevin Keise Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Drake told us at his show in Canada that he’d be working on new music as soon the Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour wrapped up. Well, the 54-show tour has concluded, and new music has arrived. Warriors two-time finals M.V.P, Kevin Durant already knows some […]

Michelle Obama, Meek Mill and More Celebrities Celebrate Giving Tuesday

Michelle Obama, Meek Mill and More Celebrities Celebrate Giving Tuesday

Words by: Kevin Keise Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Thanks to the variety of post-Thanksgiving discounts, holiday shopping has become a time of ultimately saving with the deals happening on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So in a giving effort, many well-known stars celebrated a new holiday that’s not so well-known. It’s called Giving Tuesday. […]

Jordan Peele Will Co-Write ‘Candyman’ Reboot

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Words by: Symone Daniels Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jordan Peele, who gave us the nerve-racking film Get Out, has been tapped to co-write a remake to the 90’s horror classic Candyman. To help him with this project, Peele enlisted Little Woods director, Nia DeCosta, to direct the film. MGM has partnered with Monkeypaw Productions’ […]

Quincy Jones Receives Honor at The Chinese Theatre

Quincy Jones Receives Honor at The Chinese Theatre

Words by: Rashad Grove Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The great Quincy Jones can now add another accolade to his enormous list of accomplishments. Today, the “Thriller” producer was honored today in Hollywood with the TCL Chinese Theatre handprint ceremony. It’s just the latest honor to arguably the most influential force in music, film, TV, […]

Ava DuVernay Secures an Estimated $100 Million Dollar Bag with Warner Bros. TV

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Words by: Rashad Grove  Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ava DuVernay has secured a major bag. The Queen Sugar director inked a multi-year deal with Warner Brothers Television. Although the terms were not disclosed, it’s being reported that the deal is worth over 100 million dollars. Describing the nature of the deal, Duvernay responded: Advertisement […]

Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé Top Forbes’ Highest Paid Women in Music of 2018

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Words By: Leslie Monet Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Superstars Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé have proven themselves the hardest-working-women of the year, according to Forbes’ Highest Paid Women In Music 2018 list revealed on this week. Katy secured the number one ranking grossing $83 million between June 1, 2017, to June 1, 2018. […]