Widow Says Fight For Justice Will Continue After $5.3 Million Settlement

Rosie de la Trinidad. Ashley Velez/Neon Tommy.

No amount of money will replace her husband, who was shot by police.

Backstage Creations Hosts 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards Gifting Suite

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

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Celebrities walked away from the NAACP Image awards with loads of goodies.

‘All Eyez on Me: The Writings of Tupac Shakur’ Exhibit Review

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

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Tupac gets a piece of the historical treatment he deserves at LA Live.

Legends Of Bad Boy Records At The Saban Theatre: Show Review

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

The Legends of Bad Boy Records took Los Angeles fans to church on Friday night.

Yelawolf’s ‘Slumerican Made Tour’ At The House Of Blues: Show Review

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Yelawolf and Travis Barker effortlessly rip the stage at the Hollywood House of Blues.

2014 Pioneer of African American Achievement Awards Gala Honors Cedric The Entertainer

Comments (0) | April Parker-Jones, Bremond-Bakewell Pioneer of African American Achievement Awards, Brian McKnight, Brotherhood Crusade, Cedric the Entertainer, Duane Martin, Entertainment News, Kyles Family Foundation, Los Angeles Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Mike Brown

Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

The Beverly Hilton Hotel was packed with stars but Cedric the Entertainer was the main event.

5 Cool Facts You Didn’t Know About “Beyond The Lights”

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Could Beyonce have played the role of Noni?

'Beyond The Lights' Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Is Not Afraid Of Saying 'No'

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Gina Prince-Bythewood knew what she wanted for her film and no major studio could get in her way.

Magic Johnson Talks Family, Staying Humble

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

We talked to the NBA legend at an event in his honor.

Carousel Of Hope Ball Honors Magic Johnson

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Hollywood stars gathered to raise money for the Barbara Davis Center For Diabetes.

Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates Dish On 'American Horror Story: Freak Show'

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

What's so freaky about this "Freak Show," anyway?

Special Needs Network's 9th Annual Evening Under The Stars

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Stars gather to raise money for autism.

Trey Songz Hits Hollywood With A Free Concert

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Trigga Trey gave his LA fans an intimate, sweaty, and sexy treat.

Romeo Santos At The Staples Center: Show Review

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Romeo Santos showed just why he's the King Of Bachata.

Sam Smith: ‘In The Lonely Hour’ Album Review

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Have a box of tissues on hand while listening to this musical masterpiece.

Jennifer Lopez: 'A.K.A.' Album Review

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Lookout for the latest songs of summer on J.Lo's new album.

Humble To Hollywood: Kenneth Humble Talks Production Dreams, Sacrifice And Faith

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

One musician's path in the business.

Jermaine Dupri Spills Details About Mariah Carey’s Next Album

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Can we also expect new projects from Usher and Bow Wow?

Top Music Artists Offer Valuable Advice At ASCAP Expo

Comments (0) | Akon, ASCAP, ASCAP Expo, James Fauntleroy, Jermaine Dupri, Justin Timberlake, Kind Robbins, Martin Johnson, Mike WiLL, MoZella, Music, Music, songwriting, songwriting advice, Steve Rifkind, wrecking ball

Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Akon is among the big names who spoke to young music hopefuls.

Top 10 Non-'Illmatic' Nas Songs

Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Celebrate 20 years of Nas with 10 of his best tracks. Did your favorites make the cut?

Schoolboy Q At Club Nokia: Show Review

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

ScHoolboy Q rocked the double-header Oxymoron Tour show in LA just hours after being hospitalized.

Q made sure that his fans had one "Hell Of A Night."

Five Cool Facts About 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Did Edward Snowden have an influence on the film?

Jade Alston: On Illness, Fashion, And Pursuing R&B Dreams

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

INTERVIEW: Get to know the rising singer-songwriter.

Top 5 Selena Songs

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Remember the Tejano Music Queen with her top five songs.

'Need For Speed' Actors' Performances Disappoint

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

At least the cars are cool, right?

Theater Review: 'Closely Related Keys' At The Lounge Theatre

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Diarra Kilpatrick and Yvonne Huff deliver tear-jerking performances to end the play.

A box of Kleenex may come in handy for this well-crafted and tear-jerking drama.

Top 10 Notorious B.I.G. Songs

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G.

VIDEO: Celebrate the life of Biggie Smalls with 10 of his best songs.

Pharrell Williams: 'G I R L' Album Review

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Pharrell's "G I R L" takes listeners back to groovier times.

It's all grooves and good times on Skateboard P's latest release.

Kid Cudi Surprises Fans With 'Satellite Flight' Album Release

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

The rapper-turned-actor hasn't forgotten about his music fans.

ScHoolboy Q: 'Oxymoron' Album Review

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Does Q's major label debut live up to its hype?

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Widow Says Fight For Justice Will Continue After $5.3 Million Settlement

Backstage Creations Hosts 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards Gifting Suite

‘All Eyez on Me: The Writings of Tupac Shakur’ Exhibit Review

Legends Of Bad Boy Records At The Saban Theatre: Show Review

Yelawolf’s ‘Slumerican Made Tour’ At The House Of Blues: Show Review

2014 Pioneer of African American Achievement Awards Gala Honors Cedric The Entertainer

5 Cool Facts You Didn’t Know About “Beyond The Lights”

'Beyond The Lights' Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Is Not Afraid Of Saying 'No'

Magic Johnson Talks Family, Staying Humble

Carousel Of Hope Ball Honors Magic Johnson

Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates Dish On 'American Horror Story: Freak Show'

Special Needs Network's 9th Annual Evening Under The Stars

Trey Songz Hits Hollywood With A Free Concert

Romeo Santos At The Staples Center: Show Review

Sam Smith: ‘In The Lonely Hour’ Album Review

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Top 10 Non-'Illmatic' Nas Songs

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