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Nas Is Nice When He's 'Nasty'

Indianapolis is jumping with the Super Bowl in town this weekend and many television shows are on location doing remotes including Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, which has been broadcasting from Indy this week. Last night musical guest Nas brought...

Butta | 02/03/2012 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Robin Thicke Bares His 'Heart' On 'Late Night'

Robin Thicke has steadily been making the late-night television rounds to promote his recent album release, Love After War. After a hilarious appearance on E!'s Chelsea Lately last month where he clearly hit the sauce a little too hard before hitting...

Butta | 01/12/2012 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'You Already Knew' Black Star Would Rock 'Jimmy Fallon'

Though it's not even a week old yet, 2012 is already looking like a great year for music. So many anticipated projects are popping up all over the place, including the long awaited return of Black Star. Talib Kweli and...

D-Money | 01/05/2012 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Unsung' Begins Its Fifth Season Tonight On TV One

Yesterday as I was handling my business and trying to be productive on New Year's Day, I messed around and flipped channels to TV One, landed on an Unsung marathon, and that was all she wrote. My television was locked...

Butta | 01/02/2012 at 7:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Brighten Your 'Day' With A Little Yahzarah

This morning on Washington, DC's FOX 5 Morning News Yahzarah stopped through to chat about her upcoming Prince tribute tomorrow night at Blues Alley. Host Allison Seymour almost couldn't contain her excitement about having Yahzarah back again who was just...

Butta | 12/22/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Timbaland Shares TMI With E! In His 'Story'

Timbaland, along with his partner in crime Missy Elliott, turned the music world upside down when they first burst into the public consciousness in the late '90s, and his sounds dominated a great deal of the '00s. It was only...

D-Money | 12/22/2011 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' Belonged To Ledisi

Last night's VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul telecast went off with a few hitches and glitches, but overall the show was an enjoyable watch thanks to a handful of artists who showed up, showed out, and actually sounded good. Mary J....

Butta | 12/20/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Don't Miss 'VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul' Tonight On VH1 & Watch With SoulBounce On Twitter

The VH1 Divas franchise gets a much needed shot in the arm and infusion of soul on tonight's world premiere of VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul. Taped last night at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, word on the street...

Butta | 12/19/2011 at 6:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Should Olivia Keep At This Music Thing Or Just 'Walk Away'?

Don't judge me, but I've been keeping up with VH1's Love & Hip Hop religiously this season. Between that and the new kids on the block T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, my Monday nights are full of ratchet "reality." Love & Hip Hop is...

Butta | 12/08/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

The Roots & Bilal Take It To The 'Other Side' On 'Late Night'

If you haven't bought a copy of The Roots' latest album undun, WHY?! Seriously, it's easily a contender for album of the year status. Though I obviously don't see why I should have to convince you, I'll offer some proof...

D-Money | 12/07/2011 at 6:15 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Ooh Child,' Committed & Afro-Blue Teamed Up On 'The Sing-Off'

This last official episode of this season of The Sing-Off aired on Monday night with The Sing-Off Xmas special bringing good tidings of a cappella joy. The big draw for me to tune in was to see a supergroup comprised...

Butta | 12/07/2011 at 5:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Ready, Set, GRAMMY! Don't Miss The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Tonight!

Tis the season. No, not Christmastime, although it is that time of year as well. It's GRAMMY season, and SoulBounce is returning for the third straight year to cover the R&B/soul beat. We're excited to get invited back to the...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Kanye West & Jay-Z Bring 'Paris' To The Victoria's Secret Runway

By and far, the highlight of last night's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show telecast on CBS for me was Kanye West and Jay-Z performing their infectious single "N--gas In Paris." I know that sounds like reading Playboy for the interviews, but...

Butta | 11/30/2011 at 2:15 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Common Shares His 'Dreams' With The People of Haiti

If you guys were still in your post-Turkey Day coma, you probably missed everyone's favorite raptor (that's a rapper-turned-actor) Common on CNN's documentary special COMMON DREAMS: A CNN Freedom Project Documentary, that aired last night. If you'll recall, Common recently...

D-Money | 11/28/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Mary Mary To Join The Reality TV Ranks

Reality TV certainly continues to dominate the airwaves these days. It has become the norm to see people losing their minds over their upcoming weddings, searching for love, fighting with their friends and family, or simply doing nothing but act...

KitKat | 11/28/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Afro-Blue Are In 'The Sing-Off' Final Four, Fan Voting Begins Tonight

This season of NBC's The Sing-Off has been quite entertaining thanks to a handful of talented groups that, much like cream, have risen to the top of the heap and made it to the show's final four premiering tonight. One group in...

Butta | 11/21/2011 at 4:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Verses & Flow' Premieres Tonight On TV One

Tonight on TV One a new television show tailor made for the SoulBounce set will make its debut when Verses & Flow premieres at 11 pm EST/8 pm PST. Sponsored by Lexus, Verses & Flow combines soul music with spoken...

Butta | 11/10/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

'Rumour Has It' That 'Someone' At 'Glee' Likes Adele

Yes, as I've already established, I watch Glee. Point and laugh if you must, but I find it entertaining and when they get the musical numbers right, they are sheer perfection. Take, for example, an upcoming scene from next week's...

D-Money | 11/10/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Afro-Blue 'Need' To Win 'The Sing-Off'

There is some strong talent on this season of The Sing-Off, but none of the other groups come close to the making the magic that Afro-Blue make every single week. They are nothing short of amazing from one performance to...

Butta | 11/09/2011 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Afro-Blue Channel Janet Jackson On 'The Sing-Off'

The Sing-Off is getting down to the wire, with another group getting the ax last night leaving six to advance to next week. Thanks to some fancy footwork and their always-stellar vocal stylings, SoulBounce fave Afro-Blue survived the cut with...

Butta | 11/01/2011 at 5:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Don't Remain 'Unaware' Of Allen Stone After This 'Conan' Performance

Last night television audiences were introduced to unconventional soul singer Allen Stone on Conan O'Brien's late-night talk show. I call him unconventional not because of the way he sounds, which is on the mellow blue-eyed soul tip, but because he...

Butta | 10/27/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Afro-Blue Was 'Killing' The Competition On 'The Sing-Off'

Last night on The Sing-Off, Afro-Blue showed up, showed out, and showed why they are the most unique contestants in this year's competition not to mention the ones to beat. After last week's shocker that found them on the brink...

Butta | 10/25/2011 at 5:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

It's A Question Of 'Age' For Lianne La Havas

Lianne La Havas is undeniably one of the brightest stars on the UK music scene at the moment. Garnering praise from both the underground music blogs and mainstream media, earlier this week she achieved the musician's Holy Grail by appearing...

SoulUK | 10/21/2011 at 11:00 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Sesame Street' Encourages Children (And Adults) To 'Change The World'

I have my own awesome memories of growing up watching Sesame Street as a kid, from learning to count to being totally enamored with a certain yellow bird. However, as an adult now, I've found something extra special in rediscovering...

Peachy Kween | 10/19/2011 at 2:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Afro-Blue Made Us 'Wanna Dance' On 'The Sing-Off'

Last night The Sing-Off returned with the top 10 a cappella groups going head-to-head in two groups of five with the field narrowed down to eight advancing to next week at the end. Fans of Afro-Blue were both dancing in...

Butta | 10/18/2011 at 6:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Does Misha B's Talent Run 'Deep'?

Although I've yet to catch it on TV, it seems that the US version of The X Factor has been wowing audiences on both sides of the pond. However the UK version, now in it's eighth season, has so far...

SoulUK | 10/11/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Afro-Blue Are Two For Two On 'The Sing-Off'

Vocal troupe Afro-Blue solidified their place as our favorite contestants on this season of NBC's The Sing-Off earlier this week with two more stellar, just-crown-them-the-winners-already performances. The jazz group had to switch gears and come out of their comfort zone a tad when asked...

Butta | 10/06/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

'C'Mon' & Watch Bernhoft Put It Down On 'Ellen'

Yesterday afternoon while absentmindedly channel surfing, I happened to catch a commercial for Ellen and my ears were bitten by a soulful melody that ended way too quick when she went on to say who else was gonna be on...

Butta | 09/29/2011 at 7:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Little Dragon 'Shuffle' It Up On 'Later With Jools Holland'

If you haven't seen Little Dragon live, well, I take pity on your existence. That's because those of us in the know have had the experience of seeing the quirky Swedish band and know that they deliver one hell of...

D-Money | 09/22/2011 at 12:45 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Afro-Blue Is Our Favorite Color On 'The Sing-Off'

With the Real Basketball Housewives of Newlosatlantamiamijersey Shore and what not regularly on my television screen, I'm a little "reality" showed out right now, but I do love a good singing competition. No, I'm not talking about The X-Factor (I...

Butta | 09/20/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige Brings '25/8' To Life On 'Good Morning America'

While many of us were starting our Labor Day weekends off by either traveling early or sleeping in late last Friday, Mary J. Blige trotted back onto the Good Morning America stage to perform "25/8," her new single from My...

Butta | 09/06/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Alice Russell Goes 'Crazy' For 'Queens Of Pop'

We here at SoulBounce are still patiently awaiting a follow up to Alice Russell's 2008 album, Pot of Gold. While we wait, we're willing to take any bit the songstress will throw in the direction of our ears. In June...

D-Money | 08/02/2011 at 12:45 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Austin Brown Gives His 'All' On 'Lopez Tonight'

If there's one person that has a lot riding on his shoulders, it's Austin Brown. Don't let the common last name fool you, Austin is a descendant of musical royalty. The latest heir to the Jackson family throne, his mother...

D-Money | 08/01/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Has Tawiah Found The 'Secrets Of The Pop Song'?

UK TV isn't known for its focus on music-based programming. Besides Later ... With Jools Holland, music is somewhat relegated to chat shows and 10-minute artist features, so I was intrigued to watch BBC2's recent three-part documentary Secrets Of The...

SoulUK | 07/26/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

BET Puts On Its 'Sunday Best' For Another Season

After watching yet another ridiculously ratchet awe-inspiring edition of the BET Awards, I'm sure you're left wanting for more of the cable network's prestigious programming. Sarcasm aside, I'm actually being serious about BET's Sunday Best, one of the better music...

D-Money | 07/08/2011 at 12:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Missy Elliott Goes 'Behind The Music' With VH1

It's been six long years since we have heard anything from Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott. There has been talk of a new album, a single leaked here and there, but the elusive Block Party never saw the light of day. In...

SoulUK | 06/30/2011 at 11:30 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Jill Scott Takes Us Deeper In Centric's 'As Written'

I know it has been somewhat of a Jill Scott-OD round these parts of late, but we wouldn't have it any other way. At the time of writing it looks like Ms. Scott will gain her highest Billboard entry to...

SoulUK | 06/28/2011 at 11:30 AM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

There Won't Be 'No Half Steppin'' On Big Daddy Kane's 'Unsung'

The Unsung episode that I and other hip-hop heads have been waiting on premieres tonight when TVOne takes us behind the mic with Big Daddy Kane. Although he is one of the baddest rappers to ever spit, Kane has surprisingly...

Butta | 06/27/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

The 2011 BET Awards: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

The BET Awards, without fail, offer up a distinct brand of buffoonery every summer that never ceases to entertain. They are the terrible crash you want to bypass completely but you couldn't take your eyes off of it even if...

NubianEmpress | 06/27/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Cee-Lo Shows 'The Voice' How Dapper He Is In 'Bright Lights Bigger City'

Much like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get with a Cee-Lo Green performance. You rarely see the same show twice (at least amongst his televised performances), which is what I love about the rotund rapscallion....

Butta | 06/23/2011 at 5:15 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Jill Scott Put On Quite A 'Show' With Anthony Hamilton For Jay Leno

My, my, my. Jill Scott put on her red dress, stepped into her f--k me pumps, and exuded confidence and sex appeal for days on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Friday night. She brought Anthony Hamilton with her to...

Butta | 06/20/2011 at 11:15 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Lauryn Hill Did Her 'Thing' On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'

Last month the always-polarizing Ms. Lauryn Hill performed "Could You Be Loved" and "Chances Are" as part of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon's Bob Marley tribute run. Opinions on her performances were varied, however the general consensus was that Lauryn...

SoulUK | 06/15/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

See Why The Spinners Were 'One Of A Kind' On The Next Episode of 'Unsung'

This new season of TVOne's Unsung is shaping up to be one of my favorite yet, especially with one of my favorite male groups up next to be profiled. The Spinners ruled the '70s with their sweet soul harmonies that...

Butta | 06/10/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Jill Scott Brings More 'Sun' Your Way This Month

With The Light of the Sun only two weeks away, Jill Scott is going full steam ahead with the album's promotion. First, you can catch Jill online as she continues her "Light of the Sundays" vignettes. This week's video reveals...

D-Money | 06/07/2011 at 12:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

'Let's Hear It For' Deniece Williams On The New Season Of 'Unsung'

My excitement for the new season of TVOne's Unsung can't be contained. Right on time for Black Music Month, fresh episodes start airing on the cable network on Monday, June 6th, and over the next six weeks we'll see the...

Butta | 06/03/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Maxwell Revives His Classics, Debuts New Look On 'VH1 Storytellers'

Summer may not get its' official start until June 21st, but for Maxwell fans the sun, temperatures, and blood pressures will rise on Friday, June 17th when his edition of VH1 Storytellers premieres on the cable network at 11 pm....

Butta | 05/31/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

Think You Have What It Takes To Be The New 'Master Of The Mix'?

As you read this, I'll probably be heading out to buy my first set of turntables. That's because Centric and Smirnoff are bringing back Master of the Mix for a second season. In preparation for the new season, they are...

D-Money | 05/25/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

SWV Coming To Reality TV

What do you do when you're a platinum selling R&B group not getting the shine you once had? Make a reality TV show, of course. As one of the most successful female groups of the '90s with a debut album...

Cmongoodlives | 05/24/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

It's Beyoncé's 'World.' Deal With It.

I'm sure that people must have thought I'd fallen and bumped my head when I proclaimed my love for Beyoncé's new single "Run The World (Girls)" a few weeks ago. I stood by my admiration of the track even in...

Butta | 05/23/2011 at 9:00 PM | Comments (20) | Permalink

Have A '3-Way' With Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg & Lady Gaga

The beautiful minds that brought us the holiday classic "D--k In A Box" returned with another uproariously funny SNL Digital Short this weekend on Saturday Night Live's 36th season finale. Host Justin Timberlake teamed back up with cast member Andy...

Butta | 05/23/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Is There Any 'Love' For Aretha Franklin's Return?

The Queen of Soul has returned with new music for us, her royal subjects. Aretha Franklin is back and making royal appearances promoting her limited-release CD, A Woman Falling Out of Love. This is her first album since a 2008...

NubianEmpress | 05/16/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

5 Things I Realized While Watching Lauryn Hill On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'

This past Wednesday, May 11th, marked the 30th anniversary of the death of Bob Marley. People have paid homage in various ways, and all week comedian Jimmy Fallon had artists come on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to perform during...

Butta | 05/13/2011 at 8:00 PM | Comments (19) | Permalink

Centric Turns Into R. Kelly Central This Weekend

If you've got a jones for R. Kelly, then BET's Centric is the place for you to be this weekend. The network, television home to the Soul Train Awards and some of BET's better program choices, will feature the "When...

D-Money | 05/13/2011 at 12:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Is There No 'Limit' To James Blake's Talents?

I was possibly a little over-critical when I reviewed James Blake's debut, self-titled LP earlier this year. The more I listen to it, the more I appreciate the little intricacies that I missed previously, and it's becoming a regular "go-to"...

SoulUK | 05/09/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Questlove Talks Being A Geek & Glitter On 'When I Was 17...'

On a recent episode of MTV's When I was 17..., Amir "Questlove" Thompson talked us through his days as a "band geek" (his own words), and told us the history of how getting his hands on a keyboard sampler and...

KitKat | 05/02/2011 at 4:30 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Jill Scott Takes Over 'The Mo'Nique Show,' Makes Us Fall Deeper In Love

Last night Jill Scott woke late-night television up when she held court for the entire hour on The Mo'Nique Show. If it's possible to fall deeper in love with Jill, then it happened to her fans last night when we...

Butta | 04/28/2011 at 7:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Oprah Hearts Hip Hop All Of A Sudden

Earlier this week, a sparkly Cee-Lo Green performed Oprah's theme song on her show. Given the fact that she has not established herself as a fan of hip hop by any means (unless it's Jay-Z), I'm just going to assume...

KitKat | 04/15/2011 at 2:45 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Prince Makes It Purple Rain On 'Lopez Tonight'

For Prince fans, last night was like Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, our birthdays, and winning the lottery all rolled into one when the man, the myth, the legend took over Lopez Tonight to kick off his string of performances...

Butta | 04/14/2011 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

'Black Dynamite' Gets Animated For Television

Everybody's favorite kung fu fighting, lady-loving action star is set to drop kick his way onto the small screen in the very near future. An animated version of Black Dynamite, the hilarious Blaxploitation spoof starring martial artist and actor Michael...

ChrisAlexander | 04/11/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments (22) | Permalink

Join Jimmy Fallon In 'Doing Lines' On 'Dance Avenue'

The comedy on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is either hit or miss most nights, but every once in a while Jimmy Fallon drops a bonafide gem such as he did last night with this Dance Avenue sketch. According to...

Butta | 04/06/2011 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Jennifer Hudson Gets Upstaged By 12-Year-Old Savannah Robinson

Yes, you read that headline right. I dare anyone to say differently after watching this video of Jennifer Hudson joining Savannah Robinson on the stage of Ellen Degeneres' talk show yesterday. Robinson is the latest signee to Ellen's fledgling record...

Butta | 03/31/2011 at 4:30 PM | Comments (16) | Permalink

Go Behind The Scenes Of Jamie Woon's 'Mirrorwriting'

The UK's Channel 4 profiled Jamie Woon as part of their ongoing 4Play series, and the 11+ minute mini-doc gives a real insight to the process behind making mirrorwriting, his influences, and the meaning behind some of the tracks. In...

SoulUK | 03/25/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Little Dragon Roared On 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' With 'Ritual Union'

Next to IKEA, my favorite import out of Sweden is Little Dragon. The fabulous foursome fronted by Yukimi Nagano has been busy touring, most recently making tongues wag during a string of gigs at SXSW. If you've seen Little Dragon...

Butta | 03/22/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Romeo Dougies On His 'Dancing With The Stars' Debut

Last night saw the return of ABC's hit show Dancing With the Stars for its twelfth season of competition between has-beens, never-weres, and a few legitimate stars. In the mix this year is not-so-lil Romeo who has matured into such...

Butta | 03/22/2011 at 3:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Marsha Ambrosius Wakes Us Up With 'Late Nights & Early Mornings'

I have to say that I enjoyed Marsha Ambrosius' Late Nights & Early Mornings much more than I thought I would. Between "Hope She Cheats On You (Blah Blah Blah)" and early album reviews from Team SoulBounce, my hopes weren't...

Butta | 03/15/2011 at 5:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Jessie J Shows Us Her 'Best' On 'Saturday Night Live'

British pop/soul star Jessie J showed up and showed all the way out this past weekend on Saturday Night Live. I knew that she could bring it from seeing her perform on other stages before, but I was ill-prepared for...

Butta | 03/14/2011 at 5:45 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Esperanza Spalding 'Really' Showed Out On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

With her win for Best New Artist at this year's GRAMMY Awards still fresh on everyone's minds, Esperanza Spalding graced the stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. The jazz darling with the killer afro chopped it up on Jimmy...

Butta | 03/01/2011 at 3:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Bell Biv Devoe Bring 'Poison' & 'Do Me' To Jimmy Fallon

Despite not especially loving Jimmy Fallon as a host of a late night talk show, I must say that he definitely brings it in the musical department. Aside from obviously having The Roots as the show's house band, Late Night...

ill Mami | 02/24/2011 at 2:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

The Black Eyed Peas Fail To Dazzle During Bedazzled Halftime Show

Face it. The Super Bowl Halftime show hasn't been the same since Justin Timberlake exposed Saint Damita Jo 's bejeweled, anointed breasticle back in 2004. Since then, with the exception of Prince's purple takeover in 2007, it has been a...

ChrisAlexander | 02/07/2011 at 2:15 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Go 'Way Black When' With TV One

TV One, home of our favorite television series UnSung, is getting a jump on Black History Month with the premiere of their new talk show, Way Black When, tonight at 10 pm EST. Starting with a three-week run, Way Black...

Butta | 01/31/2011 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Tune In To BET To See Eric Roberson Tonight & Darien Tomorrow

For me to string the words tune, in, to, and BET together in a sentence, you know that it must be a special occasion. Well, make that two special occasions, because this week two of our SoulBounce faves will make...

Butta | 01/31/2011 at 2:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

Eric Benét Makes Us 'Cry' Tears Of Joy On Wendy Williams

I have always been an Eric Benét fan even if in recent years I have sometimes found that too many of his slow jams sound alike to me. It was for that reason that I wasn't absolutely head-over-heels in love...

ill Mami | 01/31/2011 at 1:00 PM | Leave a Comment | Permalink

El DeBarge & Faith Evans Sing For 'You' On 'Lopez Tonight'

Because I am old(er) and have several responsibilities, I may have made a mental note to record Lopez Tonight since discovering that El DeBarge and Faith Evans would be performing their hit "Lay With You" last night, but I seemed...

ill Mami | 01/13/2011 at 3:45 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'Saturday Night Live' Presents The 'Worst Of Soul Train'

It seems as if Saturday Night Live has been trying to appeal to a broader audience with some of their skits and characters as of late. They aren't quite at their Eddie Murphy heyday, but with Keenan Thompson's jheri curl...

Butta | 01/10/2011 at 7:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

The GRAMMYS Tap Eminem To Show That 'Music Is Life Is Music'

GRAMMY season is well underway, and SoulBounce is looking forward to covering the R&B and soul beat at the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards. We'll be on location live from Los Angeles where it'll be going down next month, but music...

Butta | 01/06/2011 at 4:15 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Keri Hilson Cleans Up Her Act On David Letterman

Oh, Keri Hilson. She makes it so hard for me to like her. I loved her first album, In A Perfect World and all of her work with Britney Spears on Blackout when she was...ahem...on death watch and such. Her skill as...

ChrisAlexander | 01/06/2011 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Black Thought & The Roots Make 'The Christmas Song' Sound Oh So Sweet

I'm used to Black Thought ripping the mic to shreds as one of the illest rappers in the game right now. But color me shocked and awed when he opened his mouth last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon...

Butta | 12/22/2010 at 8:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Boyz II Men Are Committed To Sticking Around

Nothing last forever in the music business. Lauryn Hill's reign, Whitney's voice, and Sandra "Pepa" Denton's original nose are all things of the past. Many icons of my childhood are now grandparents, searching for new success in an age where...

ChrisAlexander | 12/22/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

SOUL-POLL: Who Do You Think Should Win 'Master Of The Mix'?

And then there were two. Tonight on the season finale of Master of the Mix, the DJ competition comes to an end with only two DJs left standing: DJ Scratch and Vikter Duplaix. Airing this evening on Centric starting at...

Butta | 12/22/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Maxwell Wants You To 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' & A 'Silent Night'

Last Friday night TNT aired Christmas in Washington, and I was tuned in to see Maxwell in a rare television performance as he sang to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and an audience of millions on the Christmas...

Butta | 12/20/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Committed Has Us Tuning In To 'The Sing-Off'

Last Monday night after hearing my tweeps rant and rave in my timeline about some of the performances on The Sing-Off, the a cappella group singing competition series, I decided to tear myself away from a rerun of the Ratchet...

Butta | 12/13/2010 at 7:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

'A Very BET Christmas' Was Very Good

Veteran vocalists and rising stars united last night for A Very BET Christmas, mixing a lot of old with a little new. Without a teardrop tattoo or gold grill in sight, viewers were treated to stripped-down interpretations of holiday classics...

ChrisAlexander | 12/13/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Prince Surprises 'The View,' Proves Mythical Status

This morning on The View was a special one. His Royal Badness aka Prince made a surprise visit. The kind of visit that is only slightly rivaled by Oprah giving away free vehicles and doodads on her annual show that...

ill Mami | 12/09/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Can R. Kelly Redeem Himself With This 'Love'?

I know, I know. It's R. Kelly on SoulBounce. Yes, I am going to be writing something favorable about him, so if this bothers you, you can choose to move on right about now. That being said, R. Kelly's past...

ill Mami | 12/08/2010 at 1:45 PM | Comments (18) | Permalink

Is Diddy-Dirty Money's 'Last Train' Worth Diddly?

Going against Rule #432 in the Life-Ruining Moguls Handbook--giving music away...for free--Sean "Diddy" Combs released a mixtape over the weekend in anticipation of his new album. Last Dollar Van to Bed Stuy Last Train to Paris Prelude gives fans a...

ChrisAlexander | 12/06/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Who Do You Predict Will Get GRAMMY Nominations?

In a matter of hours, we will know all of the nominees for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards. Tonight the GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live--Countdown to Music's Biggest Night special airs on CBS at 10 pm EST hosted by hip-hop's Dorian...

Butta | 12/01/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Cee-Lo Shines 'Bright' On 'Good Morning America'

Delivering yet another solid performance, Cee-Lo Green blessed Good Morning America with a rocked- out showing of his latest single, "Bright Lights, Bigger City." Though the performance was not televised, the rotund soul man effortlessly killed with the help of...

ChrisAlexander | 11/16/2010 at 4:15 PM | Permalink

Cee-Lo Green & Janelle Monáe 'Lay It Down' For Fuse TV

Thankfully lightening didn't strike when two of the music scene's most innovative artists--Cee-Lo Green and Janelle Monáe--sat down for an episode of Lay It Down, scheduled to air on Fuse TV tomorrow night. Cee-Lo hosts the weekly show where he...

Moon | 11/16/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Jessie J Is Worth More Than This 'Price Tag'

In 2010, a singer being discovered via YouTube is commonplace. On the free website, anyone hoping to be the next Lumidee can showcase raw talent and connect with viewers worldwide from the comfort of their bedrooms. While the outcome isn't...

ChrisAlexander | 11/15/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Jill Scott, Kelly Price, Marsha Ambrosius & Ledisi Shine On Nina Simone Classic

Earlier this year, I saw a video of Lizz Wright, Nina Simone's daughter Simone and the incomparable jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves singing a tribute to the legend by covering her classic "Four Women." I was convinced that their version was...

Moon | 11/08/2010 at 11:00 AM | Comments (21) | Permalink

Willow Smith Whipped It Good On Ellen Degeneres

The offspring of The Fresh Prince, Will Smith and the richest elf on television, Jada Pinkett-Smith, have arrived. While your kids are kicking cans in the street, Jaden Smith is starring in movies and Willow Smith is promoting her debut...

ChrisAlexander | 11/04/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'UnSung' Unwraps Miki Howard

It's a wrap for the current season of UnSung, and parting will be such sweet sorrow after tonight's episode about soul siren Miki Howard airs. TV One has truly outdone themselves with this season, and I have a feeling that...

Butta | 11/01/2010 at 2:15 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Cee-Lo To 'Lay It Down' With Lil Jon Tonight On Fuse TV

Frankly, I'm convinced that there is nothing Cee-Lo can't do. He is an entertainment dynamo. With his new gig on Fuse TV as host of the show Lay It Down, which debuted last week, proves yet another miracle in Cee-Lo's bag...

Moon | 10/27/2010 at 4:00 PM | Permalink

Angela Winbush To Get 'Real' On 'UnSung'

It's hard to believe that the current season of TV One's UnSung is nearing an end. I seriously will be suffering from Pookie-like withdrawal after the final episodes of the season air over the next two weeks. The first of...

Butta | 10/20/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

John Legend Gets A Chance To 'Shine' On Leno

In yet another performance in support of his well-received collaborative album with The Roots, Wake Up!, John Legend stopped by The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to perform the only original song from the set, "Shine." The album features reinterpretations of '60s and '70s...

ChrisAlexander | 10/20/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

We 'Love' How 'Sesame Street' Whips It

By now you've probably already seen the frenetic video for Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair." If not, then just peep the blog entry preceding this one. While you schedule your chiropractor visit after mimicking little Miss Smith, enjoy this mash-up of Willow's...

Butta | 10/18/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

The Foreign Exchange Want To 'Thank You For Listening'

If you're anything like me, then you were anxiously awaiting The Foreign Exchange's third album, Authenticity, which finally dropped this past Tuesday. Since copping it, it quickly joined the rotation of other FE gems, Connected and Leave It All Behind....

Ivory | 10/14/2010 at 7:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Which DJ Will Ultimately Be 'Master Of The Mix'?

Billed as "8 Episodes. 7 DJs. 1 Master." Master Of The Mix is a new reality show pitting some of the world's best DJs against each other that will soon be airing on Centric. Featuring DJ Mars, DJ Rap, DJ...

ill Mami | 10/13/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

There's No Slowing Janelle Monáe's 'Faster' Down

Androids get sick, too. Just ask Janelle Monáe who performed on last night's Later With Jools Holland even though she was under the weather with a sore throat. Bless her little weirdo heart, because you can hear that her voice...

Butta | 10/06/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Ne-Yo Gives Us 'A Million' Reasons To Watch 'Dancing With The Stars'

I've been keeping up with the new season of Dancing With the Stars, and I have to say that the results shows have been way better than the competition shows that precede them. Not that I don't enjoy seeing Brandy,...

Butta | 10/06/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Musical Youth To 'Pass The Dutchie' Pon The Next Episode Of 'UnSung'

I don't know about y'all, but the past few Monday nights have found me glued to my television set watching new episodes of TV One's UnSung. The subjects for the current season have been fascinating and their stories heartbreaking. The...

Butta | 09/30/2010 at 6:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake Give A Hip-Hop History Lesson

I must say that Jimmy Fallon has proven himself to be the most adept late night talk show host when it comes to music, but with The Roots as your backing band, one really has no excuse. I've always loved...

ill Mami | 09/30/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Jamiroquai Previews 'Rock Dust Light Star' On 'Later With Jools Holland'

The Jamiroquai machine is officially kicking into high gear as the group preps for the November 1st release of their seventh studio album, Rock Dust Light Star. Since revealing the release date of the new album, Jay Kay and cohorts...

Ivory | 09/30/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Janelle Monáe Tips On Her 'Tightrope' On 'Dancing With The Stars'

The most exciting moment on last night's results episode of Dancing With the Stars wasn't the nail-biting final moments before we learned the fate of contestants Michael Bolton versus The Situation. Those two weak links had nothing on the star...

Butta | 09/29/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Experience A Heatwave On The Next Episode Of 'UnSung'

TV One has seriously raised the bar with this new season of UnSung. The Teddy Pendergrass and Tammi Terrell episodes have been some of the best television I've watched all year, and if I were a betting woman I'd put...

Butta | 09/22/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

'UnSung' Unearths A Gem From Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye

TV One's UnSung is off to a glorious start. This past Monday the new season kicked off with a very revealing look at Teddy Pendergrass and on September 20th the must-see-TV continues with an episode dedicated to songbird Tammi Terrell....

Butta | 09/16/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

K-Ci & JoJo Will 'Come Clean' On Reality TV

In reality TV news that could either make you giddy with anticipation or overcome with dread, former Jodeci frontmen K-Ci & JoJo are set to star in their own TV One reality show, K-Ci & JoJo: Come Clean. The program...

Ivory | 09/16/2010 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

'UnSung' To Unleash A New Season Of Untold Soul Stories With Teddy Pendergrass

It begs repeating that TV One's UnSung is one of the best programs on television right now. With every announcement of a new season comes the assurance that excellent, well-produced programming about artists who I actually care about is on...

Butta | 09/03/2010 at 5:15 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

BET To Examine Women In Hip-Hop In 'My Mic Sounds Nice' Doc

Typically I would be the last person to tell folks to tune into BET given their track record of questionable programming, but the channel is making a concerted effort to do better and tonight they premiere My Mic Sounds Nice: A...

Butta | 08/30/2010 at 6:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

John Legend & The Roots Perform For The 'Universe'

I can't tell the last time that I watched a beauty pageant in its entirety, but last night's Miss Universe competition had me riveted to my television screen for two reasons. The first was to cheer on Miss Jamaica, the...

Butta | 08/24/2010 at 5:30 PM | Permalink

Janelle Monáe Shows Will Ferrell A Little 'Love'

When I heard that Janelle Monáe was going to perform on ESPN's 10th Annual ESPY Awards show I was hyped to see what the pint-sized powerhouse was going to do his time around. Her "Tightrope" has been making the rounds,...

Butta | 07/15/2010 at 3:45 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Big Boi & The Roots Get Down On That 'Shutterbugg'

If you were to call me on the phone, I would drop whatever I was doing and twerk it like I knew what to do with it. Why? Because not only is Big Boi's "Shutterbugg" my new ringtone, but I...

ill Mami | 07/14/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Silk Lets Out Their Inner 'Freak' & We're Mildly Uncomfortable

The last time I saw Silk perform "Freak Me" was on an unseasonably cool New Orleans night at my alma mater, Xavier University, during our Spring Fest concert. They were--no lie--pouring drugstore-bought gallons of water on themselves and I was...

ill Mami | 07/08/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Janelle Monáe Brings The Technicolor In This Coke Ad

When Janelle Monáe was rhyming about wishing that people would stop asking her to change her clothes, she was definitely talking about me. I know that her black-and-white color palette is her signature currently, just like Erykah's headwraps made those less...

ill Mami | 07/07/2010 at 1:15 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Chris Brown's BET Awards Michael Jackson Tribute: Genuine Or GTFOH?

The talk of last night's BET Awards wasn't the highly-anticipated Prince tribute, El DeBarge's surprise return to the stage, or even the fact that the ceremony was honestly one of BET's best to date. No, the moment in the show...

Butta | 06/28/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (80) | Permalink

We're Still Rollin With Kid 'N Play

There's no need to lament about the "good old days" of hip hop with so many old school acts dusting off their mics and getting back in the game. Kid 'n Play are the latest to join the trend with...

Butta | 06/24/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

CNN Documentary To Examine Michael Jackson's 'Final Days'

On the first anniversary of Michael Jackson's death and as we kick off our summer-long celebration of him, numerous television outlets will be honoring his legacy on Friday, June 25th (and all weekend in some cases) with special programming dedicated...

Butta | 06/24/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Prince To Reign On The BET Awards

Prince fans have a good reason to tune in to the BET Awards this year. That's because the show, which marks its 10th anniversary this year, will present the Purple One with the Lifetime Achievement Award. With the award, Prince...

Ivory | 06/17/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Cee-Lo Rocks Out 'Forever'

You can keep your vampires and werewolves. You can also keep Jay Leno since I roll with Team Coco. When Cee-Lo appeared on the Tonight Show the other night, however, I didn't tune in but I did make sure to...

ill Mami | 06/16/2010 at 11:15 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

These 'TV Themes' Made Us Flip

This is going to sound condescending and a bit conceited, but I really am not one who just listens to straight beats. In years past, yes. This year? No. Lately the new beats I have been exposed to have sounded...

ill Mami | 06/07/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Janet Jackson Serves It Up On 'American Idol'

I weaned myself off of American Idol early this season once I saw the shallow talent pool that made it into the top 12. So even though last night's episode was also Simon Cowell's last, I refused to watch the...

Butta | 05/27/2010 at 12:15 PM | Comments (16) | Permalink

Janelle Monáe Shows Ellen How To Dance Up On Them Haters

I don't know about anyone else, but I become more and more enamored with Janelle Monáe with each passing day, with each listen of The ArchAndroid and definitely each time I see her step on the scene on my television...

Butta | 05/26/2010 at 3:00 PM | Comments (22) | Permalink

Here We Go Again, BET

It's been almost a year since that offensively awful 2009 BET Awards telecast that was so terrible you couldn't turn away--like one of those accidents out of the movie Final Destination. I learned how to Twitter while watching that show....

Moon | 05/21/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Janelle Monáe Tips On Letterman's 'Tightrope'

There is a time in an artist's career when they go from being super to superstar, and after seeing Janelle Monáe on last night's episode of the Late Show with David Letterman, let's just say that she transformed before our...

Butta | 05/19/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (23) | Permalink

Will Michael Lynche Be The Next Ruben Studdard On 'Idol'?

I can be honest and say that I have watched barely three episodes of this season's American Idol. While the show irritated me early on in its newness when the race came down to Tamyra Gray and Kelly Clarkson and...

Moon | 05/05/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

MTV Jams Brings Viewers To Philly, Plans Twitter Takeover

MTV Jams is taking viewers on a trip to Philadelphia by hosting "Philly Day" on Sunday, May 2nd. During the all-day celebration of all things Philly, viewers will be treated to hip hop and R&B music videos by Philly-bred artists...

Ivory | 04/30/2010 at 6:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Maxwell's 'Tears' Bring Us Joy

If you missed last night's Dancing With the Stars, then you missed one helluva performance by Maxwell. He sang his face off on a practically perfect live version of "Fistful of Tears," his current hit single. Not only did he...

Butta | 04/21/2010 at 11:45 AM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Brandy Is Getting Bran'Nu On Us

The alter ego fad is contagious it seems. And, while Beyoncé's Sasha Fierce popularized the idea that sweet Southern belles can transform into wanton, gyrating vixens on stage, Brandy Norwood is set to show us that girl-next-door types can also...

Moon | 04/19/2010 at 2:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

'The Boondocks' Third Season Is 'Riding' Dirty

The third season of The Boondocks cannot come quick enough, especially with all these teaser videos that have been popping up on the net for our viewing pleasure. The latest has me giggling like a piglet with the return of...

Butta | 04/15/2010 at 5:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

'Glee' Stays In 'Vogue'

Oh how I missed you, Glee. I didn't fully realize the void in my life when you left me for a four month "break." I understand that sometimes people need time away from each other to truly cherish the time...

Butta | 04/14/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Sade Is Still The 'Sweetest'

Full disclosure: Sade was the first artist who I saw in concert who sounded better live than on record. This was back in the mid-'90s during the Love Deluxe tour, and I was shocked and awed then and 15 years...

Butta | 04/14/2010 at 11:00 AM | Permalink

Who Should 'UnSung' Sing About Next?

TV One's UnSung is well into its third season, and I must say that this is one of my favorite shows on TV One. I enjoyed the Rose Royce episode very much. (Was I alone in thinking at some point...

Moon | 04/13/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (55) | Permalink

Sade Takes Her 'Babyfather' On 'The Tonight Show'

The second single from Sade's triumphant return, Soldier of Love, is "Babyfather," and the British chanteuse is back stateside for another round of television appearances to promote her latest. Last night she graced the stage of The Tonight Show with...

Butta | 04/13/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Maxwell To Bring History-Making 'Tears' To 'Stars'

I am not ashamed to admit (though I probably should be) that I have begun to watch the show Dancing with the Stars this season. The comedy that has ensued thus far--between the gracelessness of poor Kate Gosselin to the...

Moon | 04/09/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Check Out This Boondocks 'Exhibit' Before It Gets Pulled Down

The Boondocks' third season is upon us as evidenced by this trailer over on creator Aaron McGruder's "unofficial official blog" for the animated series. This is basically nothing more than another excuse to listen to one of my new favorite...

ill Mami | 04/06/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Wanda Sykes Cracks Erykah Badu And Us Up

If you do not watch The Wanda Sykes Show every Saturday night on FOX, then you are truly missing out on your weekly dose of pure comedy with a little commentary to round it out. Next to Lopez Tonight, it...

Butta | 04/05/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Mos Def Channels Randy Watson On 'Yo Gabba Gabba!'

I feel as though I've taken some acid that I didn't ask for after watching this video from Yo Gabba Gabba! guest starring Mos Def. I have learned that in the bright and shiny world navigated by DJ Lance et...

ill Mami | 04/01/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Don't Forget The Lyrics: Erykah Badu On 'The Wendy Williams Show' Edition

I fought this long and hard, but I have to admit that The Wendy Williams Show is my guilty pleasure. Wendy is so over-the-top, catty and campy that it's oddly endearing. Plus she has been booking some of my favorite...

Butta | 03/25/2010 at 7:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Jill Scott's Bad Side Made Its Debut On 'Law & Order: SVU'

NBC's police drama Law & Order: SVU had a soul injection last night when Jill Scott starred as a key figure in the episode's hour-long mystery. Jill, in all of her ageless loveliness, played the abusive caretaker of her disabled...

Moon | 03/25/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Jeffrey Osbourne's 'Wings Of Love' Satisfy Without Patronizing

As a faithful and loyal viewer of The Soup, I was happy that I felt not a twinge of misplaced "post-racial"-concealed racism when Jeffrey Osbourne participated in a bit about his faux restaurant chain "Wings Of Love." Yes, this song was...

ill Mami | 03/10/2010 at 12:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Lenny Kravitz Got Jokes, Another Movie On The Way

If you stuck around after that marathon Oscars telecast and your local evening news on Sunday night, then you may have seen the Jimmy Kimmel Live post-Oscar special. I happened to miss it, but thanks to the magic of YouTube...

Butta | 03/09/2010 at 2:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Get A Little 'Closer' To Corinne Bailey Rae

It's good to see Corinne Bailey Rae still making the rounds to promote her sophomore set, The Sea, which dropped in January. It's even more better to see and hear her performing the song "Closer," which is my personal favorite...

Butta | 03/09/2010 at 11:30 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Movie Soundtracks Worth Doing A 'Kanye' For

Whether you were watching the Oscars last night to witness Mo'Nique win for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie Precious or you wanted to turn on the famously boring awards show to lull you sleep, you may...

Moon | 03/08/2010 at 5:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

El DeBarge Is Back!

Quiet as kept, El DeBarge was granted an early release from prison last year and was recently interviewed by Brian McKnight for his self-titled talk show. El is looking great, much better than many men his age and really can--ahem--still...

ill Mami | 03/04/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (53) | Permalink

Get A 'Window Seat' Next To Erykah Badu & Jimmy Fallon

Yesterday us night owls got a serious treat when Erykah Badu performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in her first of a slew upcoming television appearances to promote the March 30th release of New Amerykah Part Two: Return...

Butta | 03/04/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

T-Pain's Unleashes His Inner 'Freak'

We know that T-Pain is damn near a swear word around these parts, but I am intrigued about his new musical, Freaknik, set to debut on March 7th on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. Freaknik certainly brings back some fond memories--sleeping...

ill Mami | 03/01/2010 at 1:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige Turns It Out On 'The Late Show'

Last night if you were on Twitter, the only warning you received that Mary J. Blige was about to throw down on David Letterman's The Late Show stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City was this rather subdued...

ill Mami | 02/17/2010 at 4:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Not You, Too, Toni Braxton

Well, it seems as if television networks are handing out reality shows to our beloved R&B and Soul stars of the '90s like beads at Mardi Gras. Joining Bobby Brown, Monica and so many before her is Toni Braxton, whose...

Butta | 02/15/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

The Good News And The Bad News About Faith Evans' Return

As the title of this entry suggests, there's good and bad news when it comes to Faith Evans' impending return to the scene. On the one hand, we have finally gotten confirmation that Faith is coming back with new music...

Butta | 02/09/2010 at 4:00 PM | Comments (20) | Permalink

N'dambi Sits On Mo'Nique's Couch Tonight

N'dambi describes her CD she released last fall, Pink Elephant, as "short stories written to music." This former Badu background singer has attracted fans en masse with this CD, which has propelled N'dambi on a world tour and onto...

Moon | 01/27/2010 at 1:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

PBS Honors Fela's Legacy As The 'Black President'

If you unfortunately found yourself like me and was too tired from the daily grind to tune into PBS' special on Fela Kuti "Black President" from their Sound Tracks: Music Without Borders series this past Monday, then you're in luck....

ill Mami | 01/27/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Tyrese Does Teddy Pendergrass Right On Late Night TV

I have two recent distinct memories of Tyrese Gibson. One was at party on my birthday, which we coincidentally share, that involved a baby white tiger and a little person who jumped out of a cake. But I won't bore...

ill Mami | 01/25/2010 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Rihanna Redeems Herself With This 'Song'

Here at SoulBounce, we reserve the right to behave like les enfants terribles we have every right to be. If you haven't noticed, around here, we love Soul music and we hold those people who hold it in their hands...

ill Mami | 01/22/2010 at 12:30 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Sam Cooke: A Soar Subject

To say that Sam Cooke died at the height of his career would be a gross understatement. Gunned down at 33 inside the Hacienda Motel in Los Angeles on December 11, 1964, in what was determined to be a justifiable...

Harlem | 01/11/2010 at 3:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Flash Shows He's Still The 'Grand Master' Of His Craft

Clearly, it's DJ Friday here at SoulBounce. On the heels of the hot midday mix by Darien Victor Birks is a reminder of why he and other DJs got in the game in the first place. Fresh from overseas, pioneer...

Harlem | 12/18/2009 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Alicia's In A Different 'State Of Mind' During 'Colbert' Visit

We've spent a lot of time talking about Alicia Keys lately and her impact on music. I remember one of our readers saying that they really enjoyed Alicia more during interviews than they did when she sings. At times, I...

Harlem | 12/16/2009 at 3:45 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Jennifer Hudson Takes Us 'Home For Christmas'

The only thing I love just a bit more than music is a success story. And when the two are combined, especially in the case of Jennifer Hudson, it moves me. No, for real. Throw in the holidays, and I'm...

Harlem | 12/16/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Maxwell's MJ Tribute Gives A Classic New 'Life'

As much as we may want to give others their props, 2009, without a doubt, has been the year of Maxwell. The man has been everywhere, from international tours to multiple appearances on network television (CBS, CNN, etc.) to almost...

Harlem | 12/03/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (15) | Permalink

SoulBounce Live-Tweets From Tonight's Grammy Nomination Festivities

Tonight I will be in the house at the Grammy nominations concert repping hard for SoulBounce, and I'm taking you with me as I live-tweet all of the festivities right here. Join me as I take you from the nominations...

ill Mami | 12/02/2009 at 8:30 PM | Permalink

Black Star Brings 'History' To Late Night

We all love a reunion. Especially when it's someone or something we've missed in our lives. Wednesday night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Black Star, which features Brooklyn homies Mos Def and Talib Kweli, reunited to perform their latest...

Harlem | 11/27/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige Brings Order To The AMAs

Last night's American Music Awards telecast was a circus. Between J-Lo falling down during what was supposed to be her triumphant return to the stage and Lady Gaga's fiery piano and Rihanna's flashing lights shoulder pads, the ladies were running...

Harlem | 11/23/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Janet's Back 'In The Spotlight,' Speaks Out On MJ's Death

Tomorrow night, Janet Jackson sits down with Robin Roberts at her Malibu home for her first public interview since brother Michael Jackson's death. The session, called In The Spotlight, was taped a month ago and portions have started to leak...

Harlem | 11/17/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Mary's 'Star' Shines Bright In The Bronx Night

As a native New Yorker, I'd just like the record to show that the World Champion New York Yankees were undefeated when they had soul superstars represent during their pre-game ceremonies. We all know how Jay-Z & Alicia Keys literally...

Harlem | 11/05/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Wayna's Tribute To Lady Day Is A Beautiful 'Heartache'

Wayna is definitely no stranger to the genres of Jazz and Blues. She's said many times that she owes her sound to the late, great Billie Holiday, a voice to whom she's regularly compared. It's no accident. The Grammy-nominated singer...

Harlem | 10/20/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Lalah Hathaway's Been 'Killing' It Lately

It's Friday, which means it's time to hit you with a Lalah Hathaway post. Donny's eldest daughter has been gracing us with her presence a lot lately, from the recent episodes of the LAH! & RAH! Show, to her appearance...

Harlem | 10/16/2009 at 4:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Dionne Bromfield Will Be Great, Or So Her God-'Mama Said'

How do you know you'll have every opportunity to be great? Well, if you're 13-year old Dionne Bromfield, you know because your godmother Amy Winehouse says so. Indeed, with the (literal) backing of Winehouse, young Bromfield took the stage on...

Harlem | 10/13/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Slim Thug Whittles Down Entourage. Video Ho's, Poseurs Panic.

The recession has hit us all. While you may be layering on the sweaters instead of turning on the heat as the temperatures drop, consider how depressing it must be to experience a 60% drop in video ho's and have...

ill Mami | 10/09/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Christopher Cross & Michael McDonald 'Ride' On Jimmy Fallon

I am rarely up late, as I am the mother of a precocious and nocturnal child. For this reason I was completely unaware of Jimmy Fallon's recent ode to Easy Listening a/k/a "yacht rock." For a lover of Soft Rock...

ill Mami | 10/07/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

In France, Whitney's One In A 'Million'

If you've been wondering what's been going on with Whitney Houston since her album dropped last month, don't fret. The diva is touring to promote her latest release, I Look To You, and wowing audiences worldwide with live performances. Recently,...

Harlem | 10/07/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

The Jay-Z & Oprah 'Rap'-Up

Just in case you missed yesterday's meeting of the minds when fellow moguls Oprah Winfrey and Jay-Z chopped it up on her syndicated talk show, there are three things you should take away from their chat: 1) Jay-Z smells good;...

Harlem | 09/25/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Murs Pontificates On The Lack Of Women In Hip-Hop

Hey rap fans, to what do you attribute the lack of female emcees? The predicament itself isn't new, nor is the sentiment that it's due in part to rampant misogyny. What is refreshing, however, is that this conundrum is being...

huny | 09/23/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Janet's Journey: The Making Of The MTV MJ Tribute

What was regrettably lost in all the Kanye West nonsense of just over a week ago is the stunning, touching, amazingly choreographed tribute to Michael Jackson put together by his sister Janet. The dancing was phenomenal, with an all-star roster...

Harlem | 09/22/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Ledisi Shows Up, Turns It 'Loose' On 'The Wendy Williams Show'

Speechless. That's how Ledisi left me after watching the clip below of her performance on The Wendy Williams Show. What's ironic is that it's Wendy that usually leaves me speechless, since I'm intensely scared of her. However, for Ledisi, and...

Harlem | 09/22/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (11) | Permalink

'I Want To Know What' Mariah's Old Hair Is Doing On Oprah

You know, this whole Oprah Fridays Live didn't grab me at first, but after this past week's performance by Mariah Carey, where she busted out her "Vision of Love" hairdo, I must say that now I'm all in. Because clearly,...

Harlem | 09/21/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

Q-Tip Shows 'Late Night' Some 'Love'

Seems Jimmy Fallon is on a roll this week, and proving what I said yesterday about giving the Hip Hop nation great exposure. One night after welcoming Ghostface to perform on Late Night, Kamaal the Abstract, aka Q-Tip, was not...

Harlem | 09/17/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Alicia Keys Visits 'Today', Speaks On Lil Mama Incident

Watching Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb host the fourth hour of the Today Show is something I need to do more often. No, for real, they may be certifiably insane. All this time, when Saturday Night Live would do...

Harlem | 09/16/2009 at 5:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Ghostface & Raheem On 'Late Night'? Oh, 'Baby'!

Not since the heyday of Arsenio Hall have hip-hop artists gotten this much exposure, with both Jimmys (Fallon and Kimmel) leading the way in providing access to late night, mainstream audiences. Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.has been especially generous, and...

Harlem | 09/16/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

MTV Might Just Save This 'West' For Last

This was just a bad weekend for Black people. From Kid Cudi's skinny jeans during Friday night's benefit concert at the Garden to Serena Williams' profanity-laced offer to become the linesjudge's ear, nose and throat doctor to Evander Holyfield's embarrassing...

Harlem | 09/14/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (17) | Permalink

Nine Reasons To Watch Tonight's Jay-Z Benefit Concert on FUSE

Today is a really solemn day. So many of us are walking around with full hearts, remembering the events of eight years ago, when our world was changed in the most stunning of ways. Still, today, it's hard to process...

Harlem | 09/11/2009 at 4:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

TV One Catches Up With 'Kid' On 'Life After'

This weekend, TV One premieres Life After a new in-depth series in the tradition of UnSung, this time catching up with Christopher "Kid" Reid to find out what the former member of Kid N Play has been up to since...

Harlem | 09/11/2009 at 11:30 AM | Permalink

MTV's Latest Ad Is For The 'Glove' Of MJ

Kudos to whomever came up with this latest ad from MTV, in which the once-in-a-while music channel promotes its tribute to Michael Jackson during this Sunday's Video Music Awards with a flattering nod to the King of Pop that involves...gloves....

Harlem | 09/10/2009 at 4:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Queen Latifah Is Right As 'Rain' On Late Night

The number one thing I love about Queen Latifah is that she seems to love to have fun. Like, she'd be the homegirl you'd call if you wanted to just kick it. Granted, she'd be the millionaire homegirl that could...

Harlem | 09/10/2009 at 2:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Wale Keeps On 'Rising' With TV Showcase

DC native and SoulBounce fave Olubowale Victor Folarin, better known as Wale, is getting his due on the national stage after recently taping a Rising Icons special for BET, airing this week. The rapper, of course, rose to prominence in...

Harlem | 09/02/2009 at 2:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Is Houston's Voice At Its 'Whit's' End?

Yes, we know. Whitney Houston's voice is shot. We surmised as much after listening to the tracks from her new album, I Look To You. However, it was never more evident and obvious than after this morning's performance on Good...

Harlem | 09/02/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (19) | Permalink

Oprah's New Theme Song Has A Black Eyed 'Feelin'' To It

So, as most of us already know, The Oprah Winfrey Show will be back in business this fall, premiering on September 14th, with first guest, Whitney Houston. All good, right? That alone creates enough buzz to carry the syndicated talker...

Harlem | 08/28/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

The Noisettes Will 'Never' Be Forgotten On The Wendy Williams Show

Well color me surprised. The Noisettes recently performed on my favorite daytime TV guilty pleasure--besides Maury--The Wendy Williams Show. Clearly the musical director of this show is on point since my favorite soft-core punk band performed their latest single "Never...

ill Mami | 08/13/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Diddy's A 'Starmaker'? Really?

So, the other night, as I was flipping channels, minding my own business, I came across MTV, where the show Making His Band was on. The music channel must've wanted me to turn the channel immediately, because, as if on...

Harlem | 08/06/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

Get To Know Kandi, Again

If you didn't love Xscape back in the day, then we really can't be friends. They were everything! Via the magic of reality television, half of the group is back to being part of our regular pop culture diet. There's...

nOvaMatic | 07/30/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Ready To 'Bust Your Windows' With Glee?

After debuting its bright new show about a rag-tag high school glee club with penchant for musical theatrics earlier this year, Fox has released a clip from the premiere season of Glee that continues this September. In keeping with the...

Ro | 07/29/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

AT&T Has MJB 'Shedding Styles' In Latest Commercial

With all the celebrity drama going on these days, it's great to see some of our favorites continuing to make positive moves. Enter Mary J. Blige, looking oh so great in her new "Shedding Styles" AT&T commercial. I mean, sure...

Harlem | 07/27/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'One' More 'Michael Jackson Story' Worth Watching

This coming Sunday at 8pm, I'll be on my way to a karaoke spot on Long Island to participate in yet another tribute to Michael Jackson through song. And since you probably won't be able to join me, I do...

Harlem | 07/23/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

'It All Started With...' The Jackson 5ive Cartoon

Back in the 1970s, I lived for Saturday mornings. Yup, even as a toddler, I can remember running to the great big television set in the living room whenever I heard the intro to the Jackson 5ive cartoon. The half-hour...

Harlem | 07/03/2009 at 12:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Spike Lee Remembers 'The Love, The Joy' That Michael Gave Us

How fitting is it to have Spike Lee, one of the foremost directors to tackle racial relations in this country, comment on Michael Jackson who was beloved by all people, yet had an interesting relationship with Blacks in this country...

ill Mami | 07/02/2009 at 7:25 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Live-Blogging The 2009 BET Awards!

BET is in an usual situation for this year's awards show. They cannot just resort to their usual three hours of tomfoolery just because they can. Nope. Not this year. The biggest, most influential entertainer of our time, Michael Jackson,...

Blue | 06/28/2009 at 7:45 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

'Unsung' Gives Shalamar A 'Second Time Around'

In a sea of faux celebrities on mindless reality shows (take your pick) and other assorted ridiculousness (i.e., most anything that comes of judge Lil C's mouth on So You Think You Can Dance), TV One's Unsung is the hottest...

Butta | 06/19/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Celebrate The Possibility Of An Emmy For Jill Scott

The affable, gorgeous and multi-talented Jill Scott is gearing up for Emmy season by, well, not giving the possibility of an nomination for her work as the protagonist in No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, Precious. After getting her high hopes...

Ro | 06/19/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Eric Benét Hosts The New Season Of 'Lyric Cafe'

Eric Benét has already conquered music, he's dabbled in acting and now he can add television host to his resume when the fourth season of BETJ's Lyric Cafe hits the air later this year. Eric was in Washington, DC...

Butta | 06/16/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige Sits Down For A 'One on One'

Not to be confused with "The One." No, this Sunday at 9pm EST, SB fave Mary J. Blige sits down with TV One owner Cathy Hughes for an extended interview as part of the network's "TV One on One" series....

Harlem | 06/12/2009 at 5:15 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Melba Moore: Unbowed & 'Unsung'

Raise your hand if you knew anything about Melba Moore outside of her stints on Broadway and her late '70s hit, "You Stepped Into My Life"? Yeah, me neither. Well, I guess we're all in for an education this Sunday...

Harlem | 06/12/2009 at 4:15 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Dont Miss Boyz II Men On A&E's 'Private Sessions'

Synchronize your DVR's, everyone! This Sunday morning Boyz II Men will be the next guests to appear on A&E's Private Sessions. After almost 20 years, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris are still in the game, recording, touring, and...

Butta | 06/11/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Did He Rock It On 'Late Night'? Mos Def!

We told you earlier this week that the new Mos Def album, The Ecstatic, was the business. Hopefully you've already gone out and copped it. If not, and you should somehow need a bit more convincing as to its hotness...

Harlem | 06/10/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

En Vogue Gets 'Private' With A&E

Raise your hand if, like us, you missed En Vogue on A&E's Private Sessions Sunday morning? Now slap yourself with said hand because it looks like we all missed quite an exciting and intriguing hour of television. The Funky Divas...

Butta | 06/09/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Never 'Unsung': Minnie Riperton On TV One

Heads up, bouncers! Cable network TV One has added Minnie Riperton to its roster of artists on Unsung, a behind-the-scenes music documentary series that returns for its second season this Sunday. Forgive me for not having seen any of Unsung's...

ill Mami | 06/03/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Jazmine Sullivan Give Us a 'Kiss From A Rose'

Apparently Jazmine Sullivan can do no wrong. I mean, sure, she's a little clumsy. But that only matters if you completely ignore her phenomenal voice. During a recent performance on French TV show Taratata, Jazzy covered Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" in spectacular fashion. Her husky,...

Ro | 05/26/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

New LeBron & Kobe Commercial The Definition of 'Cool'

One of the major highlights of the NBA playoff season so far, besides the actual basketball, has been the LeBron James/Kobe Bryant puppet commercials put together by Nike. And while the whole series may scream conspiracy (what if the two...

Harlem | 05/25/2009 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

James Ingram Reflects On Working With Michael Jackson

Biggups to ?uestlove for the heads up via Twitter that James Ingram will be a guest on tonight's episode of Tavis Smiley on PBS. Until the show airs later (check your local listings), this snippet of James chopping it up...

Butta | 04/09/2009 at 6:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Teena Marie's 'Eye Is On The Sparrow'

There are certain rules during singing competitions. Number One is usually, "You can't boo the Lord." So some competitions don't allow gospel songs, just so they won't seem too harsh if the singer is awful less than good. That's how...

Harlem | 04/09/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Theophilus London & Dante Offer You A Slice & Some Beats

Theophilus London has been on my one-to-watch list of late. His collaboration with Jesse Boykins III peaked my interest and his lack of twice weekly mixtapes puts him low on my "Annoying Artists" meter. And now, thanks to Dante's Fried Chicken, a...

ill Mami | 04/09/2009 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

En Vogue Is Officially Back As 'One' This Month

I often shake my head as to why '90s mega group En Vogue broke up (even though they deny it). They were called the best female R&B group of all time, and with good reason. Think about it. The ladies...

Harlem | 04/07/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (11) | Permalink

The 'Danger' Of Taking Mos Def Out Of Context

Mos Def's appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher last week was a thoroughly enjoyable event. As someone who is a fan of the show, I found Mos' comments about President Barack Obama, Osama Bin Laden, and the unlikely event...

ill Mami | 04/02/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Natalie Cole Pleas For New Kidney On CNN, Offers Roll In

Last night Natalie Cole appeared on CNN's Larry King Live to discuss her diagnosis with Hepatitis C, struggle with renal failure and urgent need for a kidney transplant. Cole shared with Larry King that her disease was caused by years...

Butta | 04/01/2009 at 6:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

If You 'Married A Baller,' Why Are You On 'Survivor'?

When I first heard that Tamara "Taj" Johnson-George was cast on Survivor, now in its 18th season, I was pretty excited because in my mind that meant that this would have been the first celebrity edition of reality competition,...

Butta | 03/25/2009 at 4:00 PM | Comments (9) | Permalink

Lip-Sync For Your Life!

If you're a fan of RuPaul's Drag Race, then the title of this post will be quite familiar to you. But if you have yet to see the extravaganza eleganza on LOGO for yourself, then you have truly been missing...

Butta | 03/23/2009 at 1:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Public Enemy & The Roots Bring It On Jimmy Fallon

Before entering into any discussion about the video below, please understand that Flavor Fav is 50 years old. That makes Public Enemy and Fav cohort Chuck D older than you may wish to admit to yourself. Now that you are...

ill Mami | 03/18/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Sheila E. Rides 'Glorious Train' To Country Victory

Sheila E. has gone from "Glamorous Life" to "Glorious Train" right before our eyes. Well, maybe not literally in front of our eyes, since most of us probably didn't see the artist who formerly worked with Prince won the Season...

Harlem | 03/10/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Esperanza Spalding Covers Stevie Wonder, Leaves Listeners 'Overjoyed'

As ubiquitous as Stevie Wonder's music seems to be, it's often very hard to cover a song of his and do it justice. Especially without copying his performance verbatim. So what a pleasant surprise it was when Esperanza Spalding began...

Ro | 03/02/2009 at 2:00 PM | Comments (13) | Permalink

Jill Scott's New Series Comes To HBO This Month

Exactly a year after it was announced that Jill Scott would be coming to HBO with her new series, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, said series is finally coming to the cable network later this month. Fans of...

Butta | 03/02/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

ICYMI: Oprah Puts the Spotlight on Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson's performance of the National Anthem was the only reason Oprah Winfrey even bothered with this year's Super Bowl, and who can blame her? Hudson's reemergence has been on full steam ever since, punctuated by her recent Grammy win....

nOvaMatic | 03/02/2009 at 11:30 AM | Permalink

Tune In To Jennifer Hudson On 'Oprah' Today

Fresh from appearances (and wins!) at the Grammy and NAACP Image Awards, Jennifer Hudson is headed to Oprah today to chat it up with Auntie O on her syndicated talk show. This will be Jennifer's first time on Oprah's couch...

Butta | 02/27/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Stevie Wonder Celebrated At The White House In Grand Fashion

Last night PBS broadcast the In Performance at the White House celebration of Stevie Wonder in what was a star-studded, historic event. It was star-studded because amongst the Washington dignitaries in attendance were the likes of SoulBounce faves India.Arie, Mary...

Butta | 02/27/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Kanye West Has A Story To Tell On VH1

If you been tuned into VH1 this week to watch For the Love of Ray J, don't act like I'm the only one, then you've probably seen commercials for the Saturday night premiere of Kanye West's episode of Storytellers. Ye...

Butta | 02/25/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Syleena Johnson Sings 'Maury Povich' For Maury Povich

If you watch daytime television, then you know all about Maury Povich and his talk show. Maury isn't quite the three-ring circus that The Jerry Springer Show is, but it has its fair share of ignorance on the regular. Whether...

Butta | 02/18/2009 at 3:00 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Remember The Good Old Days With 'Soul!'

Ladies and gentlemen, the mother lode has been released. I am literally tearing myself away from watching Al Green's hour-long performance on Soul!, a PBS production that ran from 1967-1973 on New York's WNET featuring some of the most prominent...

ill Mami | 02/10/2009 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Live Blogging the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

This year's Grammy Awards have come and gone and so has another live blog. We did it a little different this time around and "tweeted" the night's festivities on Twitter with the live feed appearing in this spot during...

Butta | 02/08/2009 at 11:30 PM | Comments (96) | Permalink

Jennifer Hudson Sings The National Anthem, Takes Our Collective Breath Away

It's too easy to compare the stellar Star Spangled Banner performance Jennifer Hudson gave at the Super Bowl to the iconic one given by Whitney Houston all those years ago. Maybe it's even a little dismissive of the impact of...

Ro | 02/02/2009 at 11:00 AM | Comments (16) | Permalink

Be a Part of India.Arie's VH1 Soul Special

With less than two weeks away from the release of India.Arie's new album, Testimony: Vol. 2 Love & Politics, promotion for the project is kicking into high gear. We're still waiting for a new video for one or both...

Butta | 01/29/2009 at 3:30 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

'The Electric Company' To Get Shock Of Hip Hop Energy

Twenty-eight years after its premiere on PBS as part of the Childrens' Television Workshop, the beloved The Electric Company will be receiving a makeover of sorts. In an effort to remain contemporary, TEC will have elements of Hip Hop infused...

ill Mami | 01/13/2009 at 1:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Still Hungry For Eric Benét?

If you're anything like me then the title of this post is a total trick question, because there is no such thing as too much Eric Benét when you have an insatiable appetite for good music. If you were lucky...

Butta | 12/18/2008 at 2:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

The Roots' Pre-Debut on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

I was always told to not say anything if I didn't have anything nice to say. That being said, I'm not completely sold on Jimmy Fallon's ability to host an entire 90 minute show on his own. Once he takes...

ill Mami | 12/10/2008 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

John Legend is The Latest Victim of Yuletide Nutmeg Psychosis

Ahh...the holiday season. Can't you feel that crispness in the air? Unless you're in Southern California and looking for shade, that is. John Legend is set to guest on the upcoming A Colbert Christmas special, all decked out as a...

ill Mami | 11/20/2008 at 5:20 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

This Thanksgiving Weekend, PBS Stands for Philly-Based Soul

Clearly, it's all about Philly Soul these days. Fresh on the heels of this premiere, PBS announced that during this Thanksgiving weekend, their stations will be rocking out with Philly's finest as part of a special, appropriately named Love Train:...

Harlem | 11/13/2008 at 12:10 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

VH1 Soul's 'Soul Cities' Goes Deep

We've no doubt seen countless episodes of television dedicated to the artists that we all know and love for their soul. Which is great, and satisfying. Tonight, however, the script gets flipped a bit as television instead focuses its cameras...

Harlem | 11/11/2008 at 4:45 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

BET's 'Family' Shows Lack True Value

We are all painfully aware that the American Black family comes in many different shapes, sizes and circumstances. Throughout the years, television has given us many images of "the way it is" in our communities, from Good Times to The...

Harlem | 11/11/2008 at 1:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Ne-Yo Flirts With News Reporting. Literally.

Admit it. Just like the rest of us, you've been caught up in the current season of Saturday Night Live with its politically-charged skits and dead-on impersonations. And with most television markets pitting the venerable variety show against the "other"...

Harlem | 11/03/2008 at 2:40 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

From the Comfort of the SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging The BET Hip Hop Awards 2008

7:59 If the above image of crappers T-Pain and Soulja Boy is any indication of what's ahead on this year's BET Hip Hop Awards, then pray for me, y'all. No amount of Jamaican rum is going to make up...

Butta | 10/23/2008 at 10:00 PM | Comments (19) | Permalink

Barack Obama Appears on '106th & Park', Devil Laughs Heartily

So... You gotta hand it to Sen. Barack Obama. When this man says "change," dammit he means CHANGE. It is because of him that the audience and hosts of BET's 106th & Park didn't make me want to cringe in...

nOvaMatic | 10/21/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Behold: The Mostly Awful 'American Music Award' Nominees!

The American Music Awards have earned the distinction of being the most useless, vile, and insipid awards ceremony ever and the worst thing Dick Clark has ever brought upon us. Seriously, at least Grammy has the decency to be shady. AMA is...

nOvaMatic | 10/14/2008 at 3:09 PM | Comments (10) | Permalink

The Reality of Why Keith's Ex Was Sweating Him

Turns out there is a limit to how much exposure New Jack survivor Keith Sweat wants and needs ... for his family, that is. Less than a month ago, we put you on to the fact that Keith is busy...

Harlem | 10/09/2008 at 2:40 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

From the Comfort of the SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging the 2008 VH1 Hip Hop Honors

9:57 I'm sitting here with my door knockers on and hat to the back waiting for this year's Hip Hop Honors to come on.9:58 Congratulations to both Suzanne and Mike for winning I Want to Work for...

Butta | 10/06/2008 at 11:59 PM | Comments (27) | Permalink

VH1's 2008 Hip Hop Honors Is In the Can, Live-Blog Monday Night Is In the Plan

While most of us were glued to our television screens last night watching the Joe Biden/Blinking Barbie debate, it was going down in New York City at the taping of VH1's 2008 Hip Hop Honors. Although we won't get to...

Butta | 10/03/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Beyoncé Unveiled As Etta James 'At Last'

On last night's telecast of Fashion Rocks we were finally got to see Beyoncé live as Etta James. Yes, we've gotten fleeting glimpses of Bey in all her short blonde wig and thick black eyebrowed glory on the set of...

Butta | 09/10/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (17) | Permalink

From the Comfort of the SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards

8:00 Welcome to the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards Live-Blog. C'mon and join me in my misery.8:04 The 2008 VMA Opening Act is so far, so dry.8:04 Oh look, there's T.I. Is that velvet?8:05 Sway is in a helicopter high...

Butta | 09/07/2008 at 11:18 PM | Comments (51) | Permalink

Tune In TONIGHT! SoulBounce to Live-Blog the 2008 MTV VMA's

Against my better judgment, I, Butta, have made an 11th hour decision to live-blog the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. This will be my first time live-blogging any fare from MTV for SoulBounce, because, in all honesty, they cater to...

Butta | 09/07/2008 at 4:00 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

J*DaVeY Performing Live on Ellen

Last night, while doing my daily net surfing, I came across this YouTube video of J*DaVeY performing the track "Dollar or More" on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Being an avid watcher of the show (dont judge me!), I knew it...

Harlem | 09/02/2008 at 11:30 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Wyclef Uses Venus Williams as Muse for New Music

Wyclef Jean and Venus Williams got a thang going on. Actually, a few thangs. First, they are set to appear together on the fourth season of Iconoclasts on the Sundance channel this November. (There is also one featuring Alicia...

Ro | 08/25/2008 at 10:40 AM | Permalink

Progressive Music Blacklisted on 'The Black List'?

On August 25th HBO will air The Black List, Vol. 1, ostensibly the first in a series of documentary films featuring segments of interviews with noteworthy African Americans. The film (part of a larger project including a touring photography exhibition...

Ro | 08/18/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

LL Cool J Ages Like a Fine Wine in MTV Commercials

When I'm alone in my room, sometimes I stare at the wall and in the back of my mind I wonder whether or not LL Cool J will still be finer than frog's hair in oh say another 30-40 years....

Butta | 08/05/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Maxwell Shocks, Awes and Delights at BET Awards

Last night was extremely trying on a sista. A glutton for punishment, I agreed to live-blog the BET Awards '08 knowing full well that I would have to subject myself to random acts of ignorance and my people behaving--and...

Butta | 06/25/2008 at 5:00 PM | Comments (28) | Permalink

From The Comfort Of The SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging The BET Awards '08

Are you ready to rumble? Once again, it's on with the SoulBounce BET Awards '08 live-blog. Sit back, relax and join in on the clowning in the comments section. 7:59 I should warn y'all that I've been watching BET...

Butta | 06/24/2008 at 11:15 PM | Comments (160) | Permalink

Join In On The Fun: BET Awards Live-Blog TONIGHT!

It's been a while since I've done one of these live-blogs, so what better way to jump back in the game than with a play-by-play of all of the tomfoolery that only the BET Awards '08 can provide! Yes, yes,...

Butta | 06/24/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Experience Jill Scott's 'Real Thing' On TV One

If I've said it once, I'll say it a thousand times: Do yourself a favor and go see Jill Scott in concert. Those who've had the pleasure of seeing the woman in action can attest that her live show is...

Butta | 06/19/2008 at 2:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Ne-Yo Serenades AMC's Angie

As we alerted you a little while back, Ne-Yo taped scenes for All My Children as the singer Jesse hired for his re-wedding to Angie. The writers tried a clever device to make his appearance seem a bit more organic,...

nOvaMatic | 05/23/2008 at 12:40 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Same Knight, Different Pips

How ironic was it that one day after we featured "Midnight Train to Georgia" on our countdown, the folks over at American Idol air a "remix" of the exact video we used, featuring Gladys Knight's new "Pips." Lawd. The clip...

Harlem | 05/22/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Simon 'Son of Satan' Cowell Actually Loves Fantasia

Last week, Fantastic Burrito Fantasia Barrino did a bunch of indecipherable incantations and called upon some malevolent spirits on the American Idol stage. As many have noted, the ever pleasant and genteel Simon Cowell looked upon this spectacle with not...

nOvaMatic | 05/22/2008 at 11:15 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Oprah Is 'Down' With Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige and her new wig were all the rage on The Oprah Winfrey Show this past Friday. She was the special musical guest on "Oprah's Top Picks for the Summer" telecast. (Think "Oprah's Favorite Things" with a twist...

Butta | 05/19/2008 at 10:30 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

An Open Letter to the Artist Formerly Known For Starring in Broadway's 'The Color Purple'

Dear Fantasia,Let me start this by saying how much I love you. Seriously. People have called me Stan-tasia behind my back at times. Yours was the only season I ever voted for any contestant on the current travesty formerly known...

Harlem | 05/15/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (20) | Permalink

Omarion, Michael Jackson Called And He Wants His Act Back

Last night on Dancing With the Stars the elimination round of the reality competition was rudely interrupted by Omarion performing a Michael Jackson Thriller tribute. I will say that the first part of the tribute showcasing the dancers only was...

Butta | 05/14/2008 at 3:30 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Did You Catch Tina Turner and Cher on 'Oprah'?

Drag queens nationwide lost their sh** last week when legends Tina Turner and Cher joined Oprah from beyond the grave for a rare television performance and interview at Casar's Palace. All jokes aside, the two of them look fabulous. Tina...

nOvaMatic | 05/12/2008 at 11:19 AM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Snoop Dogg on 'One Life to Lizzle'

ABC has really been pulling out all the stops to regain viewership for it's daytime serials. One person they haven't lost is me, especially where One Life to Live is concerned. But since this isn't a soap opera site, I...

nOvaMatic | 05/09/2008 at 2:10 PM | Permalink

Alicia Keys Was Smoking On 'Letterman' Last Night

Alicia Keys has been coming out of her sexy bag in a major way lately. Last night she appeared on Late Night with David Letterman to sing her new single "Teenage Love Affair" and she looked and sounded phenomenal. She...

Butta | 04/30/2008 at 2:04 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Ne-Yo Meets Angie and Jesse

In the recent past One Life To Live has featured performances by Timbaland, Erykah Badu and Mary J. Blige (Snoop Dogg forthcoming). Not to be outdone, All My Children has recruited Ne-Yo to appear at Angie and Jesse's second wedding...

nOvaMatic | 04/25/2008 at 11:01 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Gnarls Barkley Made 'Saturday Night' A Lot More Live

Saturday night I was out and about giving my couch a much-needed break from my behind, and I totally forgot to set the DVR to record Saturday Night Live with special musical guests Gnarls Barkley. Who knew I coulda stayed...

Butta | 04/14/2008 at 2:42 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Lil Kim Added To Cast Of 'Nip/Tuck'

After stellar performances in the hit movies Juwanna Mann, Nora's Hair Salon and Gang of Roses, Lil Kim's impressive acting resume will get even longer with her addition to the cast of the controversial F/X series Nip/Tuck. The pint-sized rapper...

Butta | 04/01/2008 at 3:00 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

Stay Up For the 'Late Show' Featuring Mary and Jay

Tour mates Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z will take a quick break from their sold-out concerts this Friday to appear together on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman. Not only will their joint appearance mark the first time they've...

Harlem | 04/01/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

More 'Reality' Shows From Pseudo-Celebrities To Not Admit You're Watching

The writers strike has been hard on all of us. And now that it's over, I don't know what's worse: the many unemployed writers or the cheapness of the networks who refuse to utilize the creative talents of the ones...

ill Mami | 03/26/2008 at 2:00 PM | Permalink

Badu Does Ellen On Friday

Hurry home and set your Betamax machines to record Erykah Badu on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this Friday. Badu will be singing her daytime television friendly hit "Honey," and she may even chop it up with the wacky host. Until...

Butta | 03/19/2008 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Leona Lewis Gets The Oprah Seal Of Approval

Yesterday afternoon Leona Lewis made her US television debut on the holy grail of daytime TV, The Oprah Winfrey Show. Auntie O had Simon Cowell on and he brought the X-Factor star out to sing her hit song "Bleeding Love."...

Butta | 03/18/2008 at 4:15 PM | Comments (7) | Permalink

Mariah Blowed On Saturday Night Live

Mariah Carey graced disgraced the stage of Saturday Night Live this past weekend in what can only be described as a master class in what not to do. After all of the chatter about Mariah replacing Janet Jackson (!)...

Butta | 03/17/2008 at 5:59 PM | Comments (30) | Permalink

Alicia Keys Gets 'Fresh' With MTV

Alicia Keys has become quite the thespian lately. She's been seen on the big screen as an assassin in Smokin' Aces, playing the bestie in The Nanny Diaries, and is currently filming The Secret Life of Bees alongside Queen Latifah...

Butta | 03/13/2008 at 10:45 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

It's Not TV...It's JILLY TV

Congrats are in order for SoulBounce fave Jill Scott, whose project, The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, has been picked up by pay-TV behemoth HBO. The network that gave us some of television's most acclaimed series, including The Sopranos, The...

Harlem | 03/11/2008 at 12:30 PM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Mary J. Blige Got A Story To Tell On VH1 Tonight

This is another DVR/VCR/Betamax alert! In the event that you won't be tuning into Diddy channeling his inner thespian in A Raisin In the Sun, Mary J. Blige will be performing in the latest Storytellers concert on VH1 tonight. MJB...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 1:40 PM | Permalink

Janet Jackson Got Jokes

After dissing Janet Jackson in recent years post-Nipplegate, MTV has turned the corner and welcomed her back in a major way. Not only is her video 'Feedback" in regular rotation, but she is currently the artist of the week and...

Butta | 02/25/2008 at 11:20 AM | Comments (6) | Permalink

Live-Blogging the 39th NAACP Image Awards

Welcome one and all to the 39th NAACP Image Awards live-blog. It's been a while since our last live-blog so sit back and enjoy. And here's to my cable not going out this time around. 8:00 Who is this little...

Butta | 02/14/2008 at 10:00 PM | Comments (27) | Permalink

Jill Scott Hangs Out With the Devil

Do you care What Perez Sez About Divas? The crass blogging phenom that fancies himself a tastemaker (as of last year) now has a series of specials on VH-1, God bless him. The special airing 2/19 is all about the...

nOvaMatic | 02/14/2008 at 11:02 AM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Chrisette Michele Got Game On 'Girlfriends'

Chrisette Michele may or may not get some face time on the Grammy Award telecast this Sunday night, but in the event that we don't get to see her accepting a well-deserved award on the show, don't despair because she'll...

Butta | 02/05/2008 at 2:55 PM | Comments (5) | Permalink

Mos Def Narrates 'Prince Among Slaves,' Premiering Tonight on PBS

Get your DVR's ready, people. As part of their Black History Month programming, tonight PBS will premiere the epic documentary Prince Among Slaves, narrated by Mos Def. Prince Among Slaves tells the harrowing true story of Abdul Rahman Ibrahima...

Butta | 02/04/2008 at 3:25 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Salt-N-Pepa's Hair, Er, Here (Again)!

If you're a Salt-N-Pepa fan like I am, you had to wonder what in the "spinderella" VH1 did to The Salt-N-Pepa Show, which went on an abrupt "hiatus" this past December after only seven episodes. (Meanwhile, we've seen Scott...

Harlem | 02/04/2008 at 12:05 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Chrisette Michele And Fefe Dobson Songs Featured In Commercials

Imagine my surprise when I was watching television the other day and a commercial came on for Nivea lotion, and I heard Chrisette Michele's distinctive voice coming through the TV speakers. Sure enough, her song "Love Is You" from...

Butta | 02/01/2008 at 4:35 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Queen Latifah Wins A Golden Globe

Too bad for Queen Latifah that the year that she wins a Golden Globe that the glitzy awards ceremony was scrapped due to the ongoing writer's strike and replaced with an anticlimactic news conference. We didn't get a chance...

Butta | 01/14/2008 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Back In Blaque

Just the other day I posted the video for "808" by the group Blaque as the daily throwback in Morning Soul. A friend had brought them to mind after he lamented over the demise of the TLC-esque girl group. I...

Butta | 12/12/2007 at 1:30 PM | Permalink

Boyz II Men Do 'The View'

This morning Boyz II Men brought a little testosterone to the stage of the female gab-fest, The View. The trio sang a medley of covers of "It's the Same Old Song" and "Reach Out I'll Be There" from their recent...

Butta | 12/10/2007 at 6:42 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Respecting The Legacy of 'The Stax Records Story'

I sat down to watch Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story with a plate of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and cornbread sitting in front of me. With one had on the remote and the other on a...

Butta | 12/10/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Watch Wyclef On VH1 Soul's 'Soulstage' Tonight

Wyclef Jean's new CD, Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant, was released today, and tonight you can find him on VH1 Soul in the second installment on their Soulstage series. During the half-hour special Wyclef will sing some new...

Butta | 12/04/2007 at 6:15 PM | Permalink

Mary Talks Growth & Pain on Tavis

Mary J. Blige recently sat down with Tavis Smiley to talk about her forthcoming Growing Pains release. Props to Tavis for pointing out that Mary is one of the few that's been able to survive in the game for over...

nOvaMatic | 11/30/2007 at 3:21 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Alicia's Pain = Platinum

Here's a clip of Alicia Keys on the Tyra Banks Show talking about the borderline depression she endured over her hiatus. She eventually sought sanity in Egypt, singing at the top of pyramids! For reals, ya'll. (We totally love how...

nOvaMatic | 11/29/2007 at 12:31 PM | Permalink

Fuse Takes A Closer Look At Some Classic Hip-Hop Videos

Cable network Fuse has a new series, Videos That Rocked the World, that features groundbreaking videos and the people, stories, and drama behind them. The show premiered on Monday and will run until December 7th, and three of the...

Butta | 11/28/2007 at 8:05 PM | Permalink

Franklin Bridge Gets Cut From 'The Next Great American Band'

Despite being the early favorite with judges and fans alike, Franklin Bridge did not make it through to the next round on the "reality competition" The Next Great American Band as jaws around the country collectively dropped in disbelief...

Butta | 11/19/2007 at 3:50 PM | Permalink

Take It To The Franklin Bridge

Pat yourselves on the back, Team Franklin Bridge. Our boys made it through another round on The Next Great American Band last week. Check out Franklin Bridge putting it down on Billy Joel's "Big Shot" including some sweet guitar work...

Butta | 11/16/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Did You Catch Erykah Badu on 'Girlfriends' Last Night?

If not, here's a clip. Hat-tip to Sandra Rose. Joan was really geeking out, wasn't she? Remind me not to bring her anywhere....

nOvaMatic | 11/13/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Tamia Shares Her Love Story With Oprah Tomorrow

SoulBounce favorite Tamia and her husband Grant Hill will be on Oprah tomorrow, November 14th. The show will be about great love stories and these two lovebirds will be on to discuss the biggest test of their love. All together...

Butta | 11/13/2007 at 12:00 PM | Comments (4) | Permalink

Ladies Love Franklin Bridge

We're back at it again, Team Franklin Bridge! But before I go any further in this week's Franklin Bridge post, let's watch their performance on last week's The Next Great American Band, shall we? Did y'all hear what lead singer...

Butta | 11/09/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink

Erykah is About to 'Vibrate' on Girlfriends

No, that's not Tony Childs come to reconcile with Joan (I mean, where would those two begin?), it's the lovely Miss Erykah Badu who's guesting on Girlfriends next Monday. The name of the episode is "Snap Back" and the...

nOvaMatic | 11/09/2007 at 10:30 AM | Permalink

VH1 Soul VIBE Awards Winners Announced

The VH1 Soul VIBE Award winners have been announced over a week before the show is scheduled to air. Talk about anti-climactic. When we first heard that VH1 Soul and VIBE were joining forces to put this year's awards special...

SoulBounce | 11/08/2007 at 5:00 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Gather 'Round

Who can forget Jay-Z's The Blueprint, Volume 1? And who can forget the equally memorable 2003 VH1 Storytellers episode showcasing Jay-Z, his many hits, and The Roots (with Jaguar Wright on vocals) as his backing band? Well, if you loved...

ill Mami | 11/06/2007 at 3:00 PM | Comments (1) | Permalink

Rock On With Franklin Bridge Tonight

Attention Team Franklin Bridge! It's that time again to plant yourselves in front of your televisions and watch Franklin Bridge rock out on The Next Great American Band tonight. We've been shaking our pom-poms for the fellas for the past...

Butta | 11/02/2007 at 3:00 PM | Permalink

Did You Catch Musiq Soulchild on 'The Game' Last Night?

I, like you, probs, was expecting either a heartfelt serenade or full-on performance. Sadly, all we got was Musiq Soulchild "rehearsing" behind the scenes by his lonesome. As in most sitcoms that feature a guest appearance by a popular artist,...

nOvaMatic | 10/30/2007 at 11:00 AM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Vote Or Die For Franklin Bridge Tonight

Ha! Did we get your attention? OK, maybe this footage of The Next Great American Band contestants Franklin Bridge performing earlier this year at a concert in NYC will: Whew! Was that as good for y'all as it was for...

Butta | 10/26/2007 at 3:59 PM | Comments (3) | Permalink

Bounce-Worthy: Check Out Franklin Bridge On 'American Band' Tonight

[Photo: IOpEnMiNdS Photography]Franklin Bridge is a five-man band out of Philly and Jersey that isn't a household name yet, but after tonight that's all about to change. The group will be appearing this evening on the season premiere of the...

Butta | 10/19/2007 at 5:50 PM | Comments (8) | Permalink

From The Comfort Of The SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging The BET Hip Hop Awards 2007

7:59 Dr. Cornel West's face says it all. Welcome to the BET Hip Hop Awards 2007 live-blog. I'm scared already at what awaits. Pray for me, y'all.7:59 Aw damn! Did I miss the pre-show? Pity.8:00 I'm dead at the parental...

Butta | 10/17/2007 at 10:00 PM | Comments (12) | Permalink

From The Comfort Of The SoulBounce Couch: Live-Blogging The 2007 VH1 Hip Hop Honors

9:58 Welcome to the first SoulBounce live blog! I cannot wait for this year's Hip Hop Honors to come on but...9:59 Whose idea was it to have Hip Hop Honors premiere after I Love New York 2? That person needs...

Butta | 10/08/2007 at 11:59 PM | Comments (24) | Permalink

'New Jack Swing' Weekend is Coming

[Photo: Flow Clothing]Hot on the heels of Butta's Morning Soul comes news that the ever-reliable VH1-Soul is unleashing a celebration of New Jack Swing this coming weekend in conjunction with the Hip-Hop Honors. What an excellent reason to stay home...

nOvaMatic | 10/03/2007 at 7:12 PM | Comments (2) | Permalink