Rihanna would rather deal with paparazzi than screaming fans

New York, July 5: Even though most celebrities find the paparazzi annoying, Barbadian singer Rihanna has admitted that she will choose them any day, over screaming fans.

Lose Con... - Missy Elliott / Ci...

No female rap artist paralleled the success of Missy Elliott, neither during her reign nor before, and none was more deserving.

Take A Bow - Rihanna

Summer's sexiest siren, Rihanna delivers the heat with her live Stripped performance featuring hot hits such as "Umbrella," "Shut Up And Drive," "SOS," and a Bob Marley cover.

Halle Berry named 'sexiest black woman alive' by TV One

There's actually a list called 'The 16 Sexiest Women Alive.' And 'TV One Access' will be counting down the names on the list.

Move Ya Body - Nina Sky / Jabba

Identical twins Natalie and Nicole Albino came up with the name Nina Sky by combining the first two letters of their first names for "Nina" and tacked "Sky" on the end to represent their shared aspirations.

2008 Essence Music Festival begins Friday

From her rebuilt but not yet fully furnished home, Irma Thomas anchors her faith in the rebirth of New Orleans to the return of the Essence Music Festival.

Music News: Solange's Top Selling Single / More Ciara Album News / Danity Kane Shoots Second Video

Singer/songwriter Solange enjoys her #1 spots Billboard's "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales" chart and the "Hot Dance Singles Sales" chart for her first single, "I Decided" from her forthcoming sophomore album, ...

Should Blacks Rally Against R. Kelly Verdict?

Yesterday, a poster named "Margaret" responded to an unrelated Rhythm &Views blog item asking why blacks have given R. Kelly a pass on the child pornography case.

R&B icon feels humbled by success

What motivates me is the excitement of creating great music. June 30, 2008 Alicia Keys Some say she s a female Stevie Wonder or an equal to Aretha Franklin.

Brown Skin - India.arie

One of a handful of neo-classic soul artists to emerge following the late-'90s success of artists like D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill, Atlanta's India.Arie stood poised at the beginning of 2001 to make a major ...

Made To Love Ya - Gerald Levert

A contemporary soul singer whose smooth yet robust vocals brought energy and emotion to even his most serene recordings, Gerald LeVert grew up in the shadows of his father, Eddie LeVert, Sr., of the O'Jays. As ...

New Kids on the Block & New Edition Record Together

Just when you thought the New Kids on the Block reunion couldn't get any sweeter, word comes that the guys are recording a song with another favorite boy band: New Edition.

Brown takes R&B crown at BET Awards

Chris Brown, left, won the first award at Tuesday's BET Awards: best male R&B artist.

Earth, Wind & Fire at Amphitheater tonight

Earth, Wind & Fire performs tonight at The Amphitheater at Clark County. Earth, Wind & Fire is performing at The Amphitheater at Clark County tonight, presenting such 1970s and '80s classics as "Shining Star," ...

Fire destroys former recording studio in Va. Beach

Virginia Beach firefighters headed back to the scene of a fire at a former recording studio used by Grammy-award winning producer Teddy Riley.

Khan not up to her material

One would expect great things from a concert by a legend like Chaka Khan, whose hits include lyrics loaded with beautiful arrogance: "I'm Every Woman." "Do You Love What You Feel." "Tell Me Something Good ." ...

Rhythm-and-blues singer Fantasia

Today is Monday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2008. There are 184 days left in the year.

Baby Don't... - Fabolous Ft. T-p...

Check out a blazin' summer version of Fabolous' #1 jam, "Make Me Better" , along with four other hit performances and an interview, in this live Stripped debut!... Fabolous - Play All Biography Fabolous scored ...

No One - Alicia Keys

Watch an exclusive intimate performance of Alicia Keys as she sings classics like "Fallin" and her new single, "No One," live right here.

Ne-Yo's Closer dominates charts

American R&B artist Ne-Yo has knocked Coldplay off the top of the singles charts with Closer.