The surviving victim of Marion “Suge” Knight’s alleged hit-and-run testified Monday that he was “trying to forget the whole incident,” adding that he’s not a snitch. Cle “Bone” Sloan also admitted that he punched Knight through the window of his truck before the incident, but denied that he had a gun in his possession at […]
Percy Sledge, the soul singer behind the iconic hit “When A Man Loves A Woman,” died early Tuesday morning at the age of 73. Sledge passed away in Louisiana in hospice care after a lengthy battle with cancer, according to his longtime manager. “He was one of my first acts, he was a terrific person and you […]
We’re rooting for NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders to get his own show. Topic? How to be an epic, cool, and equally embarrassing dad. Those aren’t usually adjectives that go together, but that’s the only way we can describe this Twitter conversation between Sanders and his son, Deion Sanders Jr., about doughnuts. “Hood doughnuts,” whatever those […]
Decades after his tragic death, Marvin Gaye‘s presence is strongly felt throughout all forms of music. Much like James Brown and Gil Scott Heron, his work has helped shaped music as we know it. From the early days of Nas and Kanye West, to rappers like Wale, Gaye’s influence is just as strong as ever. As we […]
According to Billboard.com, a Grace Jones documentary is finally in the works. One of the most talked about women of the ’70s and ’80s is being honored with a project backed by BBC Films, the site writes. The documentary, Grace Jones — The Musical Of My Life, will be directed by Sophie Fiennes and co-financed by BFI Film […]
Lauryn Hill is considered a legend in hip-hop culture to many, and it looks like the Library of Congress agrees. According to Yahoo! Music, the “Ready…
R&B Singer and songwriter Kenya stopped by the “NewsOne Now” studios to share her musical journey and talk about her latest single “Be Here.” Kenya went from a depressed therapist to becoming a neo-soul sensation. In her prior life as a licensed physical therapist, she felt “there was a part of me missing.” “I was just feeling very restless and […]
There’s no doubt that Michael Jackson was an innovator and an icon but his legendary status didn’t come without many scandals. Take a look back at some of Michael’s most controversial moments. Visit TheUrbanDaily.com for the complete list of MJ drama and controversy.
While today (August 29) would have marked his 56th birthday, NewsOne fondly remembers Michael Jackson as a peerless superstar that has influenced some of music’s biggest current stars. Check out our list of 10 facts that casual fans may not have known about the notoriously private Michael Jackson. Take a look at NewsOne.com’s full rundown of the “10 […]
Bobby Womack, a colorful and highly influential R&B singer-songwriter who influenced artists from the Rolling Stones to Damon Albarn, has died. He was 70. Womack’s publicist Sonya Kolowrat said Friday that the singer had died, but she could provide no other details. Womack was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago and overcame addiction and […]
Rapper turned actor Brian “Astro” Bradley joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now to discuss his new sci-fi movie Earth to Echo. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One.
