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Elliott has only partnered with SWV, but maybe the Queens of R&B can get some new Missy in rotation.

Missy Elliott is ready to get in the studio with the Queens of R&B. During the press run for their upcoming tour, Xscape and SWV expressed interest in collaborating with Elliott on a new record.

As their voices overlapped while trying to answer the question about the groups syncing up musically, Kandi stated, "We've talked about it," before Tiny revealed, "We talked about doing something with Missy, but [she's] a little too busy."... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/missy-elliott-says-shes-open-to-a-collab-with-xscape-and-swv-its-never-too-late

By Jeff Wald

Updated  May 28, 2024 11:39pm CDT

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Timberwolves live to see another day after a 105-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday night at American Airlines Arena.

That's despite Karl-Anthony Towns fouling out, and Chris Finch getting a technical foul after Towns' fifth foul with 4:59 left in the third quarter. Towns finished with 25 points, shooting 4-of-5 from three-point range after going 3-for-22 in the first three games of the series.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/karl-anthony-towns-after-game-4-win-at-dallas-aint-no-time-to-have-any-doubts

Black musicians and their co-authors are stepping up to tell their versions of what really goes down when you're climbing the charts this year. We love a tipsy podcast interview that lasts the length of our cardio session and then some as much as the next person, but there is nothing like Black music memoirs. They fill you with energy in a way that no other medium can.

Why We Love Music Memoirs
Books like The Making of Mariah Carey, Let Love Have The Last Word, and The Beautiful Ones can provide the level of detail we crave about our favorite performers. ... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/black-music-memoirs-you-should-be-reading-this-summer

Celebrates her 80th birthday today. Nothing can be said that hasn't already been written about her, except perhaps to remind ourselves that she's had eleven number-one R&B singles & six number-one R&B albums. She's won seven Grammy Awards (four as a solo artist and three with the Pips) & is an inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Vocal Group Hall of Fame along with The Pips. Two of her songs ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "Midnight Train to Georgia") were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for "historical, artistic and significant" value.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/happy-birthday-to-one-of-the-truly-great-soul-artists-of-all-time-gladys-knight

Caius Chai marks Ayesha's final pregnancy, according to her.

Ayesha and Stephen Curry are officially a family a six.

Over Memorial Day weekend, the couple announced the arrival of their fourth child, a baby boy named Caius Chai. The Curry's also shared that he was born earlier this month on May 11.

"Our sweet baby boy decided to make an early arrival!!" the pair captioned a joint post of the newborn holding one of their fingers on Instagram. "He's doing great and we are finally settling in at home as a family of 6!... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/ayesha-and-steph-curry-welcome-their-fourth-child-a-baby-boy-hes-doing-great

Tyson was traveling from Miami at the time of the health scare.

Mike Tyson suffered a health scare while traveling on a flight to Los Angeles on Sunday evening (May 26). The former boxing champ required medical attention after becoming ill shortly before reaching his destination.

According to Tyson's reps, the Brooklyn native is currently recovering and expressed his gratitiude towards the paramedics who assisted him during his medical emergency. "Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great," the renowned pugilist turned media personality and entrepreneur's team told KTLA 5 News.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/mike-tyson-suffers-medical-emergency-during-flight-to-los-angeles

The discussion follows the reveal of rookie salaries in the WNBA.

Angel Reese has addressed the hoopla surrounding her shocking WNBA rookie salary.

While recently sitting with ESPN, the newly drafted Chicago Sky player explained that she plays basketball professionally for the "genuine love" she has for the sport, rather than the monetary compensation. Reese's starting salary is reported to be a total of $343,000 over four-years with the Sky, on top of endorsements that she has.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/angel-reese-says-she-plays-pro-basketball-for-the-love-of-the-sport-not-the-salary

by MSR News Online

Kids stay indoors more than ever these days. Yet, we know that nature, exercise, social interactions, and play are essential to their health and well-being. Here are some fun, safe, creative summer activity ideas to get them away from in front of the screen and outside to enjoy the sunshine.

Some fortunate parents have kids who are self-motivated to go outside on their own to explore, play, or practice a sport they love.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/outdoor-summer-activities-your-kids-will-love

Diddy, aka The Diddler's long-time nemesis, 50 Cent, continues to keep his foot on the neck of the Bad Boy CEO and is showing no signs of letting up.

The man who coined the phrase "can't stop, won't stop" definitely wished that 50 Cent would do the exact opposite.

Fresh off the disgusting video footage of Diddy physically assaulting his then ex-girlfriend Cassie, ultimately leading to a half-ass apology from the music mogul.

Now, TMZ Hip Hop is exclusively reporting the G-Unit general's trolling will also be profitable for him after selling his Diddy documentary to Netflix following a "bidding war."... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/50-cent-sells-diddy-documentary-to-netflix-following-bidding-war-xitter-salutes-his-commitment-to-being-petty

Diddy, real name Sean Combs, is already scrambling from a personal image standpoint based on the leak of the video showing Combs violently assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Amid the chatter surrounding those images, another accuser has filed a lawsuit alleging that Diddy sexually assaulted her in 2003.

As reported by CNN, Crystal McKinney, a winner of MTV's Model Mission series, was 22 at the time she met Diddy during a Men's Fashion Week dinner in 2003.... Read more

via: https://kmojfm.com/wp/2024/05/diddy-hit-with-new-lawsuit-alleging-2003-sexual-assault