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• Opinion

Rap's materialism poisons young minds

Rappers waving wads of cash send kids down the wrong path.

• Baltimore City Paper

Poet and MC Martina Lynch empowers women, looks up to Tupac, collaborates with Young Moose

• Entertainment

How did Kevin Hart get to be everywhere, all the time?

The comedian performs two stand-up shows at Royal Farm Arena on Saturday

• Baltimore City Paper

@Who_Is_U may be the funniest thing on Instagram

• TV

Towson University grad Brandon Broady hosting new BET series

The Silver Spring native who graduated from Towson University in 2008 with degrees in acting and electronic media and film, is the ringmaster for "The Xperiment," a daily comedic varietyshow premiering 5 p.m. March 2 on BET.

By Jordan Bartel

Feb 25, 2015

• TV

JHU alum's book 'The Book of Negroes' is coming to BET as miniseries

"The Book of Negroes," based on Hopkins alum Lawrence Hill's novel of the same name, will air on BET in February.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Feb 6, 2015

• Media Industry

Md. native makes a splash as celebrity blogger Necole Bitchie

If you keep up with pop culture, Hollywood's glitterati and, particularly, the "black" blogosphere, you've probably heard of celebrity blogger "Necole Bitchie."

• Opinion

A free and open Internet for all [Commentary]

The more important the Internet becomes, the more critical it is that this digital public square be open to all.

• Opinion

JET makes its digital debut [Commentary]

JET magazine, the pocket-sized source of news about blacks since 1951, has bowed to the ages and gone digital with a new app. But its debut digital issue this month makes clear that JET is no longer the magazine for anyone who claims to be at least middle-aged.

• Media Industry

Twitter commenters respond to Walmart ad for watermelon during BET Awards

On Sunday night, Walmart aired a commercial promoting watermelon during the BET Awards, one of the most popular TV programs among African-American households.

• Opinion

City's cable-access relaunches with HGTV-style fare, increased budget

CharmTV will feature Baltimore restaurants, neighborhoods

• Politics

Out-of-state groups pump money into attorney general's race

Out-of-state groups are pumping last-minute cash into the Maryland attorney general's race, fueling a barrage of campaign ads including $240,000 in TV commercials purchased by a Florida-based fund that won't reveal its donors.

• Food & Drink

Brandy headlines Baltimore's African American Festival

R&B singer Brandy talks new music, motherhood, in advance of Baltimore's African American Festival.

• Baltimore City Paper

Yo! Baltimore Raps

• Baltimore City Paper

Tipping Point

• Baltimore City Paper

Baltimore Music in The Wire: An Episode Guide

• Baltimore City Paper

Ten Years Ago in City Paper: Nov. 8, 2000

• Baltimore City Paper

Darkroom Productions Keeps the Good News Coming

• Baltimore City Paper

The Making the Right Moves Entertainment Conference Makes a Few Wrong Moves

• Baltimore City Paper

American Gangster's "Little Melvin" Williams and the Baltimore Hustle

• Black Entertainment Television (tv network)

McDaniel penalizes fraternity, sorority for 'CMT vs. BET' party

McDaniel College has put Phi Delta Theta fraternity and Phi Sigma Sigma sorority, accused of throwing a "CMT vs. BET"-themed house party in January, on "deferred suspension," the college announced Tuesday.

• Maryland

Two McDaniel Greek organizations disciplined for 'CMT vs. BET' party

• Television Industry

Broadstripe cable subscribers could lose Viacom-owned networks

Nearly 17,000 Broadstripe cable TV subscribers could temporarily lose channels such MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, VH1 and BET if the Anne Arundel County cable provider and Viacom fail to reach an agreement by Tuesday.

• Black Entertainment Television (tv network)

McDaniel fraternity, sorority under investigation for 'CMT versus BET' party

A fraternity and a sorority chapter at McDaniel College are under investigation after being accused of holding a party with a "CMT versus BET" theme.

• TV

Your (non-Seacrest) TV options for NYE

Your (non-Seacrest) TV options for New Year's Eve

• High School sports

Meade football players give back at Our Daily Bread in Baltimore

Junior varsity player NaQuan Wilds helped plan group outing to aid homeless in the city

• Baltimore City Paper

Collage artist Mirlande Jean-Gilles uses her art to cope with tragedy

• Arts and Culture

Will same-sex marriage photos prompt people to ask, 'So, which one is the woman?'

As more gay and lesbian couples prepare for their engagement photos, I recommend searching websites that feature other same-sex couples¿ engagement and wedding photo galleries.

• Food & Drink

With Baltimore Club and charity work, DJ AngelBaby helps city get pumped

After recently releasing her first mixtape, the 92Q DJ is about to launch a motivational tour in city schools

• Baltimore City Paper

Von Vargas' new album pays tribute to an iconic Baltimore landmark

• Opinion

Final Obama-Romney debate draws 59.2 million viewers

An estimated 59.2 million people tuned in to watch the third and final debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney on Monday, Oct. 22.

• Opinion

Brian Sher's determined journey from the William Morris mailroom to 'Boss'

Gilman grad Brian Sher now moves in world of 'Entourage,' Michael Vick, Kelsey Grammer and T.I.

• TV

Q&A: Baltimore's Quinten White in 'Sparkle' Singing Challenge

Q&A: Baltimore's Quinten White in 'Sparkle' Singing Challenge

• Opinion

Why Viacom will win in its fight with DirecTV: Jon Stewart, SpongeBob and original content

Bottom line: Jon Stewart, Snooki and SpongeBob will ultimately determine winner here -- and that will be Viacom because it owns original content.

• Features

Could Stacy Keibler be next host of 'The X Factor'?

Rumor has it Stacy Keibler is among the names being tossed around to become the new host of 'The X Factor'

• Food & Drink

Mindless Behavior, a boy band for the digital age

Singer talks about touring with Justin Bieber, what he wants in his #1 Girl.

• Maryland

Mitch Edelman: Hole-digging stepped up for election

• Baltimore City Paper

Amen Dunes, Islands, Antonio Harper, Teddy Douglas, Buckwheat Zydeco

• Food & Drink

Estelle overcomes -- and thanks -- heartbreak

R&B singer/rapper discusses heartbreak, working with Chris Brown and Whitney Houston's death.

• Opinion

Whitney Houston funeral - Millions go to church with media on Saturday

• Entertainment

Best week ever: Baltimore events, music, movies and more

A rundown of what's going on the week of 2/13-2/19.

• Maryland

Feb. 9-15: Green Violinist, Whodunnit For Hire, Kevin Hart and Motor Trend car show

• Food & Drink

Remembering Don Cornelius: 'Soul Train' was beloved in Baltimore; 92Q holds 'soul train line' in tribute

The TV show's influence spanned generations

• Opinion

African-American focused 'Find Our Missing' aims to fill the void left by mainstream media

We look at the disparity in media coverage based on race through the prism of "Find Our Missing," a new series produced in Maryland

• High School sports

Meet the Recruit: Terps running back commitment Albert Reid

Meet the Recruit: Terps running back commitment Albert Reid

• Food & Drink

After 20 years, Dru Hill fights on

In 20 years, Baltimore R&B veterans have seen plenty of ups and downs

By Wesley Case

Jan 18, 2012

• Sports

Media roundup: Who's picking the Ravens?

• Television Industry

Best week ever: Baltimore events, music, movies and more

Plan your week with our rundown of what's going on in Baltimore 1/9-11/15

• Arts and Culture

Best week ever: Baltimore events, music, TV and more

A slew of New Year's Eve parties/festivities and lots more

• Food & Drink

Kirk Franklin, a 'Christian moderate' with swag

The contemporary gospel singer talks about his transformation, fear and swag