Okay, I never thought THIS would happen, but TV talk show host, Wendy Williams, is going to be starring on Broadway in the musical…

Although previous reports claim that Chicago rapper Common was about to lose his home in Chi-town, Common’s reps hit the media IMMEDIATELY to set the record straight. His reps claim that Common and Bank Of America actually have an ‘agreement’  or ‘understanding’ where the two entities have decided to sell the home TOGETHER in August…..um, […]

Dre’s #breakfastbite.. Chicago to issue tickets for possessing 15 grams of weed or less. Should Baltimore do the same? Toiya Best‏@ThickDiva428 @DreJohnson1 @92qjamsbmore they need to issue tickets for possessing it period and fine them heavy for it!! “@hurt123Balt: @DreJohnson1 @92qjamsbmore tickets instead of possible jail time? should clear up some space in jails and […]

Jennifer Hudson’s family murder trial began today in Chicago. In 2008, Jennifer’s mother, brother, and nephew was murdered in their Chicago home. William Balfour is accused of their murder. The case opened with a bang, as prosecutors called on Jennifer Hudson first to testify in the trial. With her voice trembling and cracking, Jennifer testified […]

President Obama reiterates for the second time in three years that Kanye West is a jackass. Although the President thinks Ye is talented and is also from Chicago, he was quick to express his feelings about the rapper. Here’s an excerpt from the new May issue of The Atlantic: “Although I like Kanye,” Obama continues, […]

It has been 3 years since Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother, and nephew was allegedly killed by William Balfour. The trial is set to begin on April 23rd and could be a month-long process. It has been reported that Jennifer Hudson could be there every day of the trial, and though it may be good for […]

21-year-old Andre Curry from Chicago was charged with aggravated domestic battery, after he posted a photo of his one-year-old daughter bound in duct tape on Facebook The Facebook photo went viral (below) and shows the girl with blue tape over her mouth; her wrists and ankles are also bound with tape. The message along with […]

While in Kanye West's hometown of Chicago, 'Ye took the opportunity to show Jay-Z some of his city. They hit Kanye's childhood home, and he reflects on his early inclination towards art.

R. Kelly should have thought TWICE before he decided to be the grand marshall in a children’s ‘back-to-school’ parade in Chicago. Parents in the audience showed their disgust and addressed everything from his child porn issues to his illiteracy! Read the full story HERE

Cue Marilyn Monroe! Better yet, cue Jennifer Hudson! Barack Obama hits the half century mark today. Jennifer Hudson led the crowd in singing Happy Birthday to “Mr. President” at a fundraising event in Chicago last night.

Former G.O.O.D Music MC Consequence borrows Kanye West’s “My Way Home” instrumental from 2005′s Late Registration and appears to be sending a subliminal message to his old label exec. The song samples the late Gil Scott-Heron’s “Home Is Where The Hatred Is.”  (spotted @Nahright) Cons aired his grievances with Kanye West and his cousin Q-Tip […]

Rapper Che “Rhymefest” Smith was defeated in his run for alderman of Chicago’s 20th ward. Rhymefest got 46% of the votes, but ultimately lost to incumbent Willie Cochran.