Stevie Wonder Explains Frank Ocean Comment

Statement saying, ‘some people who think they're gay, they're confused,’ has drawn criticism

2012-09-04

Marquee Blog Editors and Jane Caffrey CNN

(CNN) -- This must be the holiday weekend for further explanations, because, like Seal before him, Stevie Wonder is also taking a moment to clarify remarks he's made in the press, with his being about hot topic Frank Ocean. Read the complete article

Remembering the King of Pop on His Birthday

Today would’ve been Michael Jackson’s 54th birthday

2012-08-29

Breeanna Hare CNN

(CNN) -- In honor of what would've been Michael Jackson's 54th birthday, the hometown of the late pop icon is throwing a four-day long celebration. Read the complete article

News Briefs


Will.i.am Premieres Song -- From Mars

Song features a 40-piece orchestra set to a futuristic beat

2012-08-29

Faith Karimi CNN

(CNN) -- Rapper will.i.am can boast of an accomplishment that is out of this world: His latest single premiered from Mars, making it the first song to debut on another planet. Read the complete article

Luck One Drops Video for "Get Your Money"

Critical Mass album will drop late fall 2012

2012-08-27

By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News

Luck OneLuck One has just released the video for his latest single, "Get Your Money." The summertime anthem is the first single to be released from his album in production, Critical Mass. The Skanner News spoke to Luck One during the last week of Ramadan in Director's Park in downtown Portland. Read the complete article

Video: LL Cool J Broke Burglary Suspect's Nose, Jaw, Ribs

Burglar faces 38 years to life in prison for third strike

2012-08-23

Alan Duke CNN

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- A man charged with breaking into LL Cool J's home Wednesday morning faces a long prison sentence if convicted because of his previous convictions, the prosecutor's spokeswoman said Thursday. Read the complete article

Alicia Keys Talks New Album, 'Girl on Fire'

Artist says album represents her in a new way

2012-08-23

Breeanna Hare CNN

(CNN) -- You're not alone if, upon hearing the title for Alicia Keys' new album, you assumed the singer must have been spending sleepless nights devouring Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" trilogy. Read the complete article

Nicki Minaj, Maybe 'Idol' Judge, Reveals New Fragrance

Hip-hop star’s new scent is expected to arrive in September

2012-08-21

Breeanna Hare CNN

(CNN) -- While "American Idol" fans are still waiting to see what will become of those Nick Jonas rumors, on Monday came yet another name to add to the "potential new 'Idol' judge" list: Nicki Minaj. Read the complete article

Bobby Brown Enters Rehab

Singer agreed to enter program after pleading no contest to driving while intoxicated

2012-08-16

Alan Duke CNN

LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Singer Bobby Brown checked into a "confidential rehabilitation center" last week for treatment "relating to alcohol use," his spokesman said Thursday. Read the complete article

Beyonce, Jay-Z World's Highest-Paid Star Couple

Superstar couple earned a combined $78 million between May 2011 and May 2012

2012-08-13

Marquee Blog Editors

(CNN) -- Beyonce might want to do a remix to "Run the World" and amend "Girls" to "Beyonce and Jay-Z." Read the complete article

Cool Nutz Signs to Suburban Noize Records; Releases New Single

Portland veteran MC signs with leading indie label

2012-08-06

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

Terrance Scott, known to many by his stage name Cool Nutz, has been the preeminent ambassador for Portland hip-hop since the 90s. His work with high profile artists such as E-40 and Bosko has given fans outside of the region a glimpse of what the Portland music scene has to offer. Read the complete article