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NEW YORK — A representative for Usher says the singer's wife, Tameka Raymond, is recovering from surgery in Brazil.

Chicago native recording artist Ben One is ready to go big time. After 14 years of singing and performing with his brothers in the group, Strong, Ben One is set to bring his self-entitled album to listeners this spring.

PHOENIX—Rapper DMX was sentenced to 90 days in jail Friday for convictions on theft, drug-possession and animal-cruelty charges.

Film director, actor and entrepreneur Spike Lee continues to “do the right thing” by entertaining his fans, even if it’s behind the scenes.

Flint, Mich. native, E. Lynn Harris, is one of the many authors who proved that self-publishing can lead to success. In 1991, he published his first book, Invisible Life, and has gone on to release eleven New York Times bestsellers, including his memoir W

The stars were out Jan. 18, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to help kick off the official inauguration celebration for then-President-elect Barack Obama.

Friday, Notorious B.I.G. fans worldwide got to celebrate the life and death of one of the most influential hip hop lyricists of all time with the release of “Notorious.” Christopher “Biggie Smalls/Notorious B.I.G.”

WASHINGTON - “The Greatest” saluted the nation’s first black president at an inaugural soiree.

NEW YORK- Naomi Campbell has ended her legal tussle with a former maid who accused the supermodel of hitting her and calling her names.

WASHINGTON - Poet Elizabeth Alexander has invoked small moments and great sacrifices that have led to President Barack Obama's inauguration day.