Anderson .Paak scores first top 10 album on the Billlboard 200 with 'Ventura'

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for CoachellaAnderson .Paak‘s journey to Ventura has earned him his first top 10 album on the Billboard 200. The 11-track effort debuted at number four on the chart with 55,000 units sold in its first week, Billboardreports. Ventura is .Paak’s
Chris Brown confirms co-headlining tour with Nicki Minaj

ABC/Randy HolmesFollowing a report last week, Chris Brown has now confirmed that he’ll be hitting the road with Nicki Minaj — even sooner than fans had anticipated. Initially, when news broke of the joint tour, it was reported that the Virginia
“What if he didn't do it?” Jussie Smollett's brother pens op-ed in actor's defense

ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaJussie Smollett‘s eldest brother Jojo is speaking out in defense of his brother, who’s kept mum ever since the charges that he lied to police about a hate crime attack were dropped last month. In a lengthy op-ed on BET titled
Homecoming Weekend: Beyonce hosts private event at Coachella to celebrate release of new album

Courtesy of Parkwood EntertainmentBeyonce‘s new live album Homecoming is the gift that keeps on giving. Following the release of the album and the accompanying Netflix documentary, we’re now learning that Bey managed to find time to host a private
Prince's memoir “The Beautiful Ones” due this fall

Courtesy Random HouseThere have been plenty of books written about Prince, but now we’ll get to read his story in his own words. October 29 brings the publication of The Beautiful Ones, a memoir that Random House
Queen Naija's “Karma” and “Medicine” have officially gone platinum

Monica Morgan/Getty Images Queen Naija can now add platinum plaques to her growing list of impressive accolades. The YouTube sensation’s breakout hits “Karma” and “Medicine” have officially been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, with one