DMX arrested for drugs and animal cruelty (Reuters)
Fri, 09 May 2008
Reuters - Rap star DMX was arrested on Friday on suspicion of drug possession and animal cruelty after two searches of his home allegedly turned up weapons, drugs, dog carcasses and abused pit bulls.
Mary J. Blige starts foundation to help women with careers (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008

Mary J. Blige, who grew up in Yonkers, N.Y., listens to a question as she announced the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, at Roosevelt High School in Yonkers, N.Y. Friday, May 9, 2008. The organization was founded by Blige to inspire women from all walks of life to reach their individual potential through scholarships, grants, and programs that foster strong self-esteem, career development, and personal growth(AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)AP - The queen of hip-hop soul is establishing a foundation to help women develop careers and gain self-confidence.


DMX arrested on drug, animal cruelty charges (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008
AP - Authorities say DMX has been arrested on drug and animal-cruelty charges in Phoenix following an overnight raid on the rapper's house.
Raven-Symone comes of age with new CD (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008

Singer/actress Raven-Symone poses for a portrait in Burbank, Calif. on Monday, April 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)AP - Even though Raven-Symone can now add movie producer to her long list of accomplishments, some people still perceive her as just a little girl.


Jury selection begins in R. Kelly child pornography case (AP)
Fri, 09 May 2008

Singer R. Kelly leaves after the first day of jury selection in his child pornography trial at the Cook County Criminal Courthouse in Chicago, Friday, May 9, 2008. Jury selection began Friday in the child pornography trial of Grammy-winning artist R. Kelly who is accused of having sex with a girl as young as 13 on videotape. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)AP - Jury selection began Friday in R. Kelly's long-delayed child pornography trial.


Latin rocker Juanes projects political voice in U.S. (Reuters)
Fri, 09 May 2008

Colombian singer Juanes poses for a photograph at the Standard Hotel in Los Angeles, May 6, 2008. (Hector Mata/Reuters)Reuters - Eight years ago, Colombian rocker Juanes was an immigrant seeking opportunities in Los Angeles before he found a music producer who gave him his big break.