Entertainment, Nation, Politics

A petition has been created to highlight Thomas' contributions in the museum.

27 people were killed, and 184 injured, after an overnight fire broke out during a rock concert in a Romanian nightclub. Officials say fireworks were used in the show and the death toll could rise based on the severity of injuries. [Reuters] A New Jersey man was arrested on Thursday for impersonating a police officer, […]

Cross Post Now, Entertainment, Nation

Usher may be the reigning King of R&B, but, right now, we’re pretty sure he’s feeling like the King of the World.” The soulful singer spent October 14, his 37th birthday, recording a taping of PBS’ concert series “In Performance at the White House. He and his bride Grace were chatting with President Barack Obama […]

Usher teams up with Nas and rising singer/songwriter Bibi Bourelly to raise awareness about social injustice and police brutality.

President Obama was able to mobilize youth voters of color in unprecedented numbers through hip-hop and other venues. Can the 2016 presidential candidates do the same?

In support of Netflix’s What Happened?…Miss Simone documentary, RCA rounded up various artists to put together a tribute album to the late great jazz singer…

NewsOne’s Top 5 takes a quick look at the stories trending on NewsOne.com that you are talking about. Amari Brown: 7-Year-Old Chicago Boy Shot, Killed Watching 4th Of July Fireworks [VIDEO] Serena Williams Defeats Older Sister Venus In Historic Wimbledon Matchup Here’s Where African-Americans Stand In New Orleans 10 Years After Hurricane Katrina Usher Pledges Allegiance […]

Usher made a bold statement with his attire at the Essence Music Festival this weekend. Not widely known for his political opinions, the singer appeared in New Orleans on Independence Day with a shirt that crossed out “July Fourth” and highlighted Juneteenth instead. In addition to his dismissal of the holiday, he questioned the current […]

  Nadji Jeter (pictured), who appeared in the film “Grown Ups” and in its sequel, “Grown Ups 2” was allegedly arrested on Saturday night for driving under the influence of weed, according to TMZ. A Burbank police report states that the 18-year-old was driving erratically, weaving in and out of traffic when he was spotted by officers. […]

Biz/Media, Cross Post Now, Entertainment

Music executive L.A. Reid sat down with NewsOne’s Smokey Fontaine to chat about his successful career, discovering Usher and if hard work trumps talent. As the C.E.O. of Epic Records (and once La Face), L.A. has launched the careers of some of your favorite acts like TLC. He has a unique ear for talent, and the […]