One on One With Stic.man of Dead Prez

Artist discusses activity in Portland, activist work and upcoming music projects

2012-07-09

Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News

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

Frank Ocean Opens Up on Sexuality

Singer’s group, Odd Future, has been criticized for homophobic lyrics in the past

2012-07-05

Tomika Anderson Special to CNN

(CNN) -- R&B singer and hip-hop artist Frank Ocean is the latest celebrity to open up about his sexuality, revealing to fans in a post on his Tumblr that his first love was a man. Read the complete article

News Briefs


BET Awards 2012: Kimye Dons White, Whitney Houston Remembered

The live broadcast includined Jay-Z and Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, and Usher

2012-07-02

Tomika Anderson, Special to CNN

(CNN) -- A lot happened at the 2012 BET Awards on Sunday night: D'Angelo performed live on TV for the first time in years; the late Whitney Houston was remembered with a show-stopping performance; and Kanye West and Kim Kardashian did their best to keep the rumors swirling about their relationship. Read the complete article

Justices Toss Out Government Fines Over Janet Jackson Super Bowl Incident

Earlier ruling said the FCC imposed unfair punishment for isolated profanity and sexual content

2012-06-29

Bill Mears CNN Supreme Court Producer

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Supreme Court has tossed out government fines against CBS Inc. and its affiliates for airing the infamous shot of brief nudity involving singer Janet Jackson during the 2004 Super Bowl. Read the complete article

Chris Brown-Drake Fight Club Loses Liquor License

The club faces charges on 17 alcohol license violations

2012-06-27

Alan Duke CNN

(CNN) -- The Manhattan nightclub where singer Chris Brown and rapper Drake allegedly clashed has lost its liquor license because of violations cited by the New York State Liquor Authority. Read the complete article

Who’s Landing the Big Interviews After Oprah? It's -- Oprah

The open question is whether she can have the same cultural impact on a smaller stage

2012-06-25

David Bauder AP Television Writer

Faced with the potential failure of her money-pit cable network OWN, Winfrey is working the phones hard to secure big-name interviews for her show, ``Oprah's Next Chapter.'' Read the complete article

Trae Tha Truth Shot

Three killed, two wounded in shooting at Houston club

2012-06-20

Alan Duke CNN

(CNN) -- Three people were killed early Wednesday in a shooting at a Houston strip club that injured area rapper Trae Tha Truth. Read the complete article

Nathan Brannon Named Portland's Funniest Person 2012

More than 80 comics battled for title at the Helium Comedy Club June 8

2012-06-12

Of The Skanner News

Who is Portland's Funniest Person? After 88 funny folk battled for the title, just one emerged victorious Read the complete article

Calle 13 Talks Beginnings, New Growth

It has won more than 20 Grammy awards and moved beyond its reggaeton roots to include instruments and sounds from all over the region

2012-06-03

CNN Wire Staff

(CNN) -- All big ideas start small and Calle 13 -- a wildly popular, alternative urban band from Puerto Rico -- is no exception.

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Mary J. Blige Takes Steps to Get Foundation on Track

The singer’s charity is being sued for allegedly not paying a $250,000 bank loan

2012-05-31

Tomika Anderson Special to CNN

(CNN) -- First there was that controversial Burger King commercial she starred in for the chain's crispy chicken wrap (which, following criticism, was quickly snatched out of rotation), and now her charity is being sued for allegedly not paying a $250,000 bank loan. Read the complete article

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