The White House is working with ticketing companies to ensure that the total cost of tickets is revealed early in the purchase. President Joe Biden addressed the “junk fees” at a roundtable Thursday afternoon as he was joined by reps from Live Nation, SeatGeak, TickPick, and several others to address …

The third suspect responsible for the death of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay has officially been charged with his murder. On Tuesday, the federal court in the Eastern District of New York charged Jay Bryant, 49, with the murder of the hip-hop legend, whose birth name is Jason “Jay” Mizell. In …

Jalen Hurts, the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, chose to enhance his already remarkable year by successfully gaining a master’s degree. According to a social media post by university vice president David Surratt, Hurts obtained his master’s degree in human relations from Oklahoma on Friday. Originally hailing from Houston, Hurts …

Ticketmaster has long been at the center of criticism for its handling of high-profile concerts, and now, the company is facing a lawsuit for its discretion.  Canada-based law firm LPC Avocat Inc. is taking action against the company after the latest fallout over the Drake and 21 Savage “It’s All …

After fans tried to get tickets for Taylor Swift’s tour using Ticketmaster and were deceived, the Senate has been watching the ticket sales platform, especially now for Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” world tour. Ticketmaster could possibly be on the road to redemption if the entertainment company keeps the Beyhive happy. On Wednesday, …

French Montana recently sat down with Math Hoffa for My Expert Opinion, praising 50 Cents’ masterful use of beef to create a buzz. “50 was picking on n*ggas to pick on n*ggas,” French explained. “At one point, he was the biggest genius in the music industry. He would just pick on you and drop a …

The stepfather of the late rapper Tupac Shakur has been released from prison after nearly four decades behind bars. Mutulu Shakur was granted parole on November 10th following an October 12th hearing. The U.S. Parole Commission ruled that due to Mutulu’s deteriorating health, he no longer posed a threat to …

Naomi Campbell is finally sharing some of her tips and tricks on navigating the modeling industry with other aspiring models. The 52-year-old supermodel recently sat down with Business of Fashion, where she announced that she’s hosting a modeling masterclass. According to the publication, Campbell’s class will “focus on basics like …

R. Kelly and his team are now blaming the release of his surprise album, “I Admit It,” on thieves who stole his masters. Last week, the world was shocked when the new Kelly project hit streaming platforms. The title of the album seemed to allude that the disgraced singer was …

The Taylor Swift concert ticket scandal has attracted so much backlash that Congress is now holding a special hearing to address the Ticketmaster fallout. On Tuesday, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mike Lee announced that the U.S. Senate antitrust panel would have a meeting to examine evidence and the lack of …

The leader of a Black militia group who was arrested during the 2020 Breonna Taylor protests in Louisville has been sentenced to seven years and two months in prison after being found guilty of assaulting and brandishing a firearm toward state and federal officers. John Johnson, also known as Grandmaster Jay, …

The Oxford College of Emory University has launched a brand new course following the success of Tyler Perry’s career. As of this fall, 14 freshmen students will get to register for “In the Language of Folk and Kin: The Legacy of Folklore, the Griot and Community in the Artistic Praxis …

Mike Tyson ripped into Hulu on Twitter and Instagram Saturday over the streamer’s upcoming series detailing his personal and professional life. The former undisputed heavyweight champion accused the company of stealing his life story.  “Don’t let Hulu fool you,” Tyson wrote on Instagram. “I don’t support their story about my …

TikTok and Ticketmaster are coming together to provide a new way for people to search for, find and purchase tickets to events. Clothes, apparel, content; what more can you purchase through social media platforms these days? Well, tickets, eventually. In a new partnership, TikTok and Ticketmaster are coming together to …

Legendary singer Anita Baker is back and better than ever after securing her masters, crediting Chance The Rapper with helping her conquer such a huge feat. During her Las Vegas concert at the Venetian Theater on Sunday, May 29th, the “Body & Soul” vocalist took a break from singing to …

Mastercard and Visa recently announced that they are suspending their operations in Russia due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Mastercard said moving forward, its network will no longer support cards issued by Russian banks. It also said any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or …

The Associated Press reported that the man charged with the murder of “Run DMC” member Jam Master Jay shot a music video in front of the rapper’s mural. On Tuesday, prosecutors in Brooklyn, N.Y., filed documents showing a video of Karl Jordan Jr. rapping “Silver Spoon,” proving that he was a threat to the community. The …

Irv Gotti is slamming his protege Ashanti for re-recording her albums, claiming that she is taking money out of his pockets in the process. Back in September, Ashanti revealed to Tamron Hall that she was re-recording all of her old hits as an independent artist. During Tuesday’s interview with Angie …

Ashanti appeared on “The Tamron Hall Show” yesterday. She revealed that she recently obtained the masters to her 2002 debut album, “Ashanti,” and is planning to rerecord the chart-topping album for an independent rerelease. Ashanti shared the happy news on the show explaining, “It’s so surreal. I have an amazing …

Joyner Lucas has a lot to say. After coming at Karen Civil over $60,000 he claims she scammed him for, he’s setting his sights on music executive Steve Stoute.  In a series of tweets, the rapper claims that Stoute and his company UnitedMasters recently raised $50 million from Apple to …