Rudolph Isley, founding member of The Isley Brothers, dies at 84

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 L-R: O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley/GAB Archive/Redferns Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 84. Rudolph’s daughter Elaine confirmed the news to People, revealing he “died peacefully in his sleep” with

Ja Rule and Doug E. Fresh honored with Pencil of Promise humanitarian awards

Cassidy Sparrow/Getty Images Ja Rule, Doug E. Fresh and Doug’s partner Dr. Olajide Williams were honored at Pencil of Promise’s 15th annual gala for their social change and health literacy efforts. The hip-hop stars attended the special ceremony, held at New York’s Ziegfeld Ballroom earlier this week. Ja

Teyana Taylor and Diddy unveil “Closer to God” video

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Amy Sussman/Getty Images for MRC After first joining Diddy to lay vocals on “Closer to God,” Teyana Taylor linked with the super producer for the official music video.  Taylor aka “Spike Tey” is the star, director and producer of the new visual, which