Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson found himself in the hot seat on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live. When Andy Cohen asked Questlove if he had ever not been credited for his contribution to an album, he said Prince hadn’t credited him on Prince’s One Night Only album. Apparently, Thompson sat in on drums for a song and […]

Nicki Minaj is dominating the world right now! The Pink Friday superstar is set to perform with Prince at the Versace for H&M launch on November 8th in NYC! “I am so pleased to share with so many the excitement of this collaboration with H&M,” said Donatella Versace. “To have my friend, the great, the […]

You sent them in and we got’em. Check out which of our listeners are featured in this week’s My Mini Concert. You can hear the My Mini Concert M – F at 11 a.m. on My927Charlotte. Wanna host your own mini concert? Send us an email to flyty@radio-one.com with your artist suggestions, including four of […]

Check out who is featured by viewing our Mini Concert Playlist below. You can hear the My Mini Concert M – F at 11 a.m. on My927Charlotte. Wanna host your own mini concert? Send us an email to flyty@radio-one.com with your artist suggestions, including four of the artists’ songs you would like to hear during […]

What’s in a name? To many artists, that’s a loaded question. Most will say it’s not the name that matters and it’s the product is paramount. Others consider the name to be the most important. They reason people are attracted to the product because of the name associated. In some cases, the changing of a […]

There’s nothing more beautiful than when a woman is cloaked in the pregnancy glow. When you’re the baddest female in the music game, your cup of attractiveness runneth over. Alicia Keys performed a tribute to Prince at the 2010 BET Awards. While she sang, many Beyonce stans felt King B could put on a better […]

Kanye West joined the legendary Prince on stage in Sweden. Prince allowed Kanye to rock out with him and the The New Power Generation at the way out west festival this past weekend. Several great artist has joined Prince on stage on his recent tour stops. Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Chaka Khan, and Mary J. […]

While driving home the other day from dropping the kids off at school, I threw on my iPod to enjoy a much-needed break from the radio and the 20 questions from the kids. I turned to my “Love Songs” playlist, which is packed with nearly 200 classic love songs from “Adore” by Prince to “Heaven […]

I was arguing with my new school listeners and some are saying that R. Kelly is a better writer, producer and singer than Prince! What are your thoughts? Who is better? I’m going with Prince a living legend, Kellz maybe great but he aint no Prince! Leave your comment on the subject below and check […]

VIA Mojo Cincy It has truly been a whirlwind of a weekend as maestro, mastermind and reigning “purple one,” Prince kicked off his string of live performances on the west coast. Hot off the press, we’re sitting here just as jealous as can be (and rightfully so) of the entertainment news that he’s planning to […]

Joan Smalls is featured in W magazine’s July 2011 “Music Issue.” Inside, she emulates Michael Jackson, Tupac and Prince before allowing herself to step back into a dress to channel Diana Ross. Titled “The Hit Parade,” the spread aims to revive original style icons. Beyonce covers the issue; see her photo shoot here: Beyonce Dons […]

Last week we brought you Then & Now: 1990s Music Icons and this week we have the 1980s up next! Take a look back at all the reason why you loved (or maybe hated) the 1980s in our then & now gallery of celebrities from the decade. You’ll see Whitney Houston before the drama, LL […]