(CNN) -- The Jackson family's ongoing public feud already feels like a reality show minus the editing, but now one of the Jackson siblings is about to star in the real deal. Read the complete article
(CNN) -- In hopes of raising its game off the court as well as on it, 2K Sports has announced a partnership with hip-hop impresario and part-NBA owner Jay-Z, who is the executive producer of the upcoming "NBA 2K13" video game. Read the complete article
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Katherine Jackson's lawyer met with her Thursday evening for the first time since her Arizona trip that led to her losing custody of Michael Jackson's children. Read the complete article
CHICAGO (CNN) -- Attorneys for William Balfour will argue Tuesday about why the man convicted of killing three of Jennifer Hudson's family members should receive a new trial, court officials said. Read the complete article
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Security camera video obtained by CNN shows the tension between Jackson family members amid a very public dispute over the whereabouts of Katherine Jackson. Read the complete article
In an effort to promote activism against the NYPD’s controversial “Stop and Frisk” policy, rapper Jasiri X has released a new video titled the “#10 Frisk Commandments”. Read the complete article
Dr. Monica R. Miller’s first book, Religion and Hip Hop, will hit bookstores August 1. She talked to The Skanner News July 17. Read the complete article
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Janet Jackson and four of her siblings sent a scathing letter to the men who control Michael Jackson's estate, accusing them of fraud and of abusing their mother. Read the complete article
(CNN) -- Bob Marley, the late reggae star known for messages of peace and understanding as well as a song about shooting a sheriff, is the latest cultural icon to have a species names after him, according to a news release from the National Science Foundation. Read the complete article
Following his lecture and workout with the campers, The Skanner caught up with Stic.man to discuss Dead Prez’s activity in Portland, activist work and upcoming music projects. Read the complete article
