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The New York Times Explains Why Beyoncé Didn’t Make Its ‘Greatest Songwriters’ List: ‘She’s A Curator, Executive Producer, Performer’

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The New York Times Explains Why Beyoncé Didn’t Make Its ‘Greatest Songwriters’ List: ‘She’s A Curator, Executive Producer, Performer’

Critics at The New York Times are explaining exactly why Beyoncé did not make the publication’s list of “The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters.” The viral list first hit the net on April 27.  RELATED: Tearful Keri Hilson Recalls Regrettable Beyoncé Diss Track, Alleges Male Execs Forced Her And Threatened Career, Wishes She Lost Label … Read more

Salt-N-Pepa Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, DJ Spinderella Becomes First Female DJ Ever Inducted; Group Calls Out Universal Music Group Amid Fight For Masters

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Salt-N-Pepa Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, DJ Spinderella Becomes First Female DJ Ever Inducted; Group Calls Out Universal Music Group Amid Fight For Masters

Congratulations! Legendary Hip-Hop girl group Salt-N-Pepa were inducted into the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night (November 8) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with DJ Spinderella making history as well. RELATED: Missy Elliott & Salt-N-Pepa To Receive Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Missy Elliott led the tribute to … Read more

Eve Recalls Janet Jackson ‘Saving Her Life’ After Being Drugged And ‘Hysterical’ At 2007 VMAs Afterparty

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Eve Recalls Janet Jackson ‘Saving Her Life’ After Being Drugged And ‘Hysterical’ At 2007 VMAs Afterparty

In her new memoir ‘Who’s That Girl?,’ Eve is opening up about a time when Janet Jackson “saved her life” after she realized she was drugged and “hysterical” at a 2007 MTV VMAs afterparty. RELATED: Eve Reveals She Suffered An Ectopic Pregnancy While Filming Her 2006 Sitcom: ‘For Years, I Never Grieved Losing My First Baby’ … Read more

Missy Elliott’s “The Rain(Super Duper Fly)” Becomes First Hip-Hop Song Sent to Space

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Missy Elliot's "The Rain" is the first hip-hop son to be sent into deep space

Missy Elliot has made history! Her hit “The Rain(Super Duper Fly)” became the first hip-hop song sent to deep space. RELATED STORIES: The Black Music Collective Honors Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott, Sylvia Rhone, and Lil Wayne During Grammy Week NASA’s Deep Space Network released a press release stating that the song’s lyrics were transmitted from … Read more

Major! Missy Elliott Set To Be Honored With Street Named After Her In Virginia

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Congratulations to Missy Elliott, who has been announced to receive her very own street named after her in her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia. According to reports, the Portsmouth City Council unanimously approved the name change from McLean Street to Missy Elliott Boulevard, honoring and recognizing the “Lose Control” rapper in their entertainment district, which also … Read more

Missy Elliott & Salt-N-Pepa To Receive Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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Missy Elliott & Salt-N-Pepa To Receive Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Missy Elliott & Salt-N-Pepa To Receive Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame The wait is over! Missy Elliott and Salt-N-Pepa are finally set to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021. On Thursday (June 18), the legendary Grammy Award-winning Rap group, plus the five-time Grammy Award-winning rapper, songwriter and producer were named alongside … Read more