Originally posted by TMZ Staff (Courtesy Nicki Fertile) Brian Oxman tells TMZ he is filing a wrongful death lawsuit today against Dr. Conrad Murray for unspecified damages in connection with the death of Michael Jackson. The lawsuit does not name AEG, though Oxman has alleged the company that produced “This...
By Lorrie Irby Jackson – Reporter After twenty years, six studio albums, multiple hit singles and years of touring around the world, some bands are ready to kick back, count up the royalties and call it a day. But that’s not exactly the case for Mint Condition. Not only is...
By Lorrie Irby Jackson – Reporter If you’re under the impression that Barack Obama’s election is proof of a post-racial and equal America, Mario Van Peebles has news for you. The more things change, the more they seem to stay the same, and in his searing, insightful documentary, Fair Game,...
Friends and colleagues were blowing me up this morning asking me if I had seen Erykah Badu’s Window Seat video shot in Dealey Plaza. I now see what all the fuss was about. You will to when you watch Ms. Badu giving us a different view of Downtown Dallas.
I heard Mary J. Blige’s latest song on the way in to the office this morning and of course I was hooked instantly. I knew that Angel would have the goods on her site and she’s got the single “I Am” up for your listening pleasure. Listen to “I Am”...
Is Ludacris the leader we’ve been looking for? Chris Bridges a.k.a Ludacris is offering a refreshing image for an art form that has seemed to lose its way over the last decade. This past weekend he made the circuit, promoting his foundation and asking for a new look at philanthropic...
A few months back a friend of mine sent me a text to ask if I was listening to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. He said they were talking about some bill making its way through Congress that might cause black radio to go out of business. I tuned in...
(Thanks in advance for your help Fam…Shawn P.) Dallas South News has launched a campaign to gain 100 new members before the end of the day on Friday. As most of you know, our mission is to utilize technology, social media, and journalistic principles to empower and inform underserved communities. ...
This is a message that was sent to friends from Andreas Hale, former Executive Editor of Music of BET.com. I am posting this message with his permission. Hat tip to Paul Porter of www.IndustryEars.com. To friends, colleagues and those that should know, As of today (September 8, 2009) I am...
BY GENMA HOLMES After watching the coverage of Michael Jackson, I noticed many similarities and differences between the AEG and BET televised events. Both are companies that are in the business of staging concerts, television productions and are part of larger conglomerates. BET targets African-American between the ages 18-34 as...
