Music

SAN FRANCISCO—Rapper 2 Chainz, whose real name is Tauheed Epps, was robbed at gun point in downtown San Francisco on Sunday, June 9.  The rapper who was walking alongside several members of his entourage was approached by three individuals, one who possessed a handgun. According to reports, Epps had his cell phone and wallet stolen during the incident. The rapper...

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Wednesday night, actor and singer Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ vehicle was swarmed by police officers at gunpoint. According to officials, there had been a report that there were firearms inside of P. Diddy’s luxury Maybach. Diddy had been dropped off at SoHo house in West Hollywood by his bodyguard moments before the police blocked the vehicle from...

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—The graffiti art that Chris Brown has drawn on the outside of his Hollywood Hills home is causing quite a stir with his neighbors. Brown has drawn monster-like figures on the outside of his home and after several complaints from neighbors, the singer has been cited and ordered to take down the drawings. The neighbors allegedly complained that children...

LOS ANGELES—The children of 70s rock musician, David Pryor, have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against rapper Kanye West on the basis that he used parts of their father’s song, “Bumpin’ Bus Stop,” in his 2005 hit song “Gold Digger.” Pryor, who died in 2006, recorded and released the song with his band, Thunder and Lightening, in 1974. His children, Lorenzo...

HOLLYWOOD—Well its looks like 2013 will be a stellar year in music.  Pop singer Justin Timberlake has already made his return to music; Lady Gaga is also expected to make a triumphant return.  Also throwing her hat into the ring is triple threat Beyonce who delighted fans with new music this week. Queen B unleashed two new singles for fans,...

LOS ANGELES—On Sunday, February 10 the Recording Academy celebrated a remarkable year in music as the 55th Annual Grammy Awards which were held at theStaplesCenterinLos Angeles.  There was no clear act that was a frontrunner this year compared to Adele’s reign last year as Frank Ocean, Mumford & Sons and Fun. all came into the ceremony with six nominations...

WEST HOLLYWOOD—Singer Frank Ocean has decided not to press charges against fellow singer Chris Brown after the two were involved in a scuffle over a parking spot at the Westlake Recording Studio on Sunday, January 27. Ocean released a statement on his Tumblr account on Saturday, February 2, stating the following: “As a child I thought if someone jumped me...

SANTA MONICA—Musician/actor Justin Timberlake is having a good start to 2013.  The singer released the single “Suit & Tie” feat. Jay-Z a few weeks ago; it's his first single in several years that achieved stellar results on the charts. The Recording Academy announced on Wednesday, January 30 that Justin will be performing at the 55thAnnual Grammy Awards on Sunday,...

BEVERLY HILLS—Two powerhouse vocalists have been announced as performers for the 85th Annual Academy Awards.  Norah Jones who rose to critical claim with her 2002 debut album “Come Away With Me” earned the singer five Grammy Awards including Record, Song and Album of the Year.   She will perform the song “Everybody Needs a Best Friend” from the comedy “Ted”...

NEW ORLEANS, LA—When it comes to football, no one ever talks about the musical performances, but  Super Bowl XLVII was one full of vocal talent.  First up was Grammy and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson who sang alongside the Sandy Hook Choir “America The Beautiful.” It was indeed an emotional moment that I am sure didn’t leave a try eye in...