According to TMZ, DMX aka Earl Simmons was arrested yesterday in Arizona on five counts of probation violation. The troubled rapper allegedly violated the terms of his probation by using illegal drugs and is now being held without bond.

Fresh off her whirlwind awards season for her work on the big screen, "Precious" star Gabourey Sidibe is headed back to school. Gabourey has been tapped for a recurring role in Showtime's dark comedy series "The Big C," the cable network announced on Tuesday.

The actress previously guest starred in the seri… Continue

After two temporary reprieves, Lil Wayne was officially sentenced to a year behind bars in a New York courtroom yesterday after pleading guilty to weapons charges stemming from an incident in the Big Apple in 2007.

Following the sentencing, Wayne was handcuffed as he exited the courthouse en route to New York's… Continue

Comedienne/actress Mo'Nique won the best supporting actress Oscar on Sunday for her role as an abusive mother in 'Precious,' claiming her first Academy Award.

The actress had been considered the favorite to win, having racked up a slew of critics' choice, festival and guild awards for her role in the independe… Continue

It has been reported that R&B singer D'Angelo has been working on getting his music career back on track, but now it seems that's he's still working on his criminal record as well. According to the NY Post, the Grammy award winning R&B singer was arrested early Saturday morning in New York after al… Continue

According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, ATL rappers Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy camps were involved in a dispute in downtown Atlanta yesterday afternoon (March 4). Shots were fired today at around 4 p.m. at Walters Clothing store but no one was injured.

The altercation started when Wacka Flocka Flame… Continue

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