Patti LaBelle‘s discography is one of the most legendary pieces of work by any artist. It’s only right to honor her while she’s alive, with her hometown of Philadelphia making the first move. On Tuesday afternoon, Patti LaBelle had a street named after her, with a stretch of Broad Street being renamed “Patti LaBelle Way.”…
The Philadelphia City Council has unanimously voted to permanently ban R. Kelly after Councilwoman Helen Gym revealed the decision on Twitter last week. “Today our resolution honoring the #MuteRKelly movement passed in @PHLCouncil,” Gym said. “Philly stands with survivors.” Gym goes on to mention that the city rejects a system that silences black women and…
Queen Latifah will be honored with the Marian Anderson Award, which is given in Philadelphia to “critically acclaimed artists who have impacted society in a positive way.” Mayor Jim Kenney announced that Latifah would be the latest recipient. Latifah has been nominated for an Oscar for her role in 2002′s Chicago, and Grammy for her…
Former Roc-A-Fella Records and current Roc Nation signee, Freeway, was diagnosed with kidney failure almost three years ago. He updated his fans on his condition via Instagram from Baltimore’s John Hopkins Hospital. They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something…
Bill Cosby has been found guilty of three counts of aggravated indecent assault by a Philadelphia jury. against Andrea Constand. It was revealed that he indeed drugged and sexually assaulted her at his home in a Philadelphia suburb in 2004. Five women who accused him of drugging and assaulting them were allowed to testify as…
After spending nearly five months in jail after a controversial sentence for violating probation, Meek Mill has been released from prison and made sure the first thing he did was go to a Philadelphia 76ers’ basketball game on Tuesday evening. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered an immediate release for the Philly rapper earlier in the…