Microsoft Corp. is garnering criticism for a patent it filed for an “Avoid Ghetto” GPS app. The app, which links up with your GPS or Smartphone, immediately notifies you when you are nearing a neighborhood with high crime statistics. For example, if you are driving through a safe neighborhood (statistically speaking) of Brooklyn, N.Y., and […]
Jim Jones moms Mama Jones is going in on Olivia on Twitter. I’m not sure what started this twitter beef, but Mama Jones went hard at Olivia, calling her the “puff puff”pass for G-Unit and even took a low blow at Olivia’s singing career…Aren’t you a little too old Mama Jones for twitter beef??? Olivia […]
If you were curious to know what kind of gifts Beyonce and Jay-Z received for their new baby, Blue Ivy Carter, we might have an idea. According to the New York Post the baby girl has already received $1.5 million dollars worth of gifts. Like a solid-gold, handmade horse from Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka that […]
Some of music’s biggest voices are headed to New Orleans. Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, and Fantasia have been announced as performers for this year’s ESSENCE Music Festival. READ MORE
Common vs. Drake Inspired ‘You Canada Dry’ T-Shirt Well that didn’t take too long. Common slings a diss record at Drake on Monday, t-shirts inspired by one of its choice lines on Wednesday. “I’m taking too long with this amateur guy/You ain’t wettin’ nobody ni**a, you Canada Dry,” spit Com on his version of “Stay […]
Club owner and local legend Ray Barnett passed this week and we remember his legacy through the words and reflections of 97.9 The Box DJ Walter D. TheBoxHouston.com: How long have you known Ray Barnett? DJ Walter D: Wow, it’s been over 30 years. Ray was like a father and a great friend to me, […]
J. Cole amassed great momentum in 2011. His album posted respectable numbers and his fan base continues to grow. Another feather in his cap would be the lead single off his debut album, “Work Out,” has gone platinum. This milestone is coming a month after reaching gold certification. Jermaine Cole took to his Twitter page […]
Ludacris continues to build on his brand and unveiled Usain Bolt edition of his ‘Soul By Ludacris’ headphones at theInternational Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Earlier today we ran the story of 50 Cent speaking at CES about his line ofSMS Audio headphones, which is also the brand behind Ludacris’ Soul line. ‘Soul by Ludacris’ Headphones Unveiled Get More: […]
Move over Kim Kardashian, there is a more talented actor after your job! The queen Kardashian, who appeared in the sultry Skechers commercial during the Superbowl last year has been replaced by a cuddly dog. Though Kim has helped generate 1.6 Billion positive media impressions, Skechers’ seeks to establish themselves “as more than a lifestyle […]
Solange, Cassie, VV Brown and more ladies are featured in V magazine’s annual “Music Issue.” Named “Fearless Females” by the publication, the women discuss the recording process, sounds you’ll hear, and messages they want to deliver on their new albums. SOLANGE On her new album: There are a lot of songs about sex. It’s the […]
French Montana, the Moroccan-born, New York-raised rhyme slinger, believes he’s poised to make millions after signing a much hyped deal with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records. After a botched deal with Akon’s Konvict Music imprint and the legal troubles of running partner Max B, the self-proclaimed “Mac With Da Cheese” has unwavering confidence in […]
