Daily entertainment news covering Chuck D en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/08/01/celebrity_birthdays_august_95 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 130406@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/05/chuck_d_leads_search_for_young_female_ra Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:34:05 EST Entertainment News 109938@http://www.starpulse.com/news Public Enemy rapper Chuck D fears the hip-hop scene is dying because there's a lack of good female rappers. The performer-turned-label boss insists the industry needs new talent, and promises to spend 2009

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/06/slick_rick_among_honorees_at_vh1_hip_hop Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:46:01 EST Entertainment News 100078@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) - Even though he's considered one of rap's all-time greats, when Slick Rick is asked about his most significant accomplishment, he doesn't mention having a platinum-selling record, classic hits like "Children's Story" or even his most recent accolade - getting saluted as a pioneer at the "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/01/celebrity_birthdays_august_63 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 86830@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973), film director Sam Mendes (1965),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/05/20/chuck_d_fears_he_has_forgotten_public_en Tue, 20 May 2008 12:04:24 EST Entertainment News 87931@http://www.starpulse.com/news Public Enemy star Chuck D is nervous about reuniting with his bandmates - because he fears he has forgotten the lyrics to their hit tracks.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/08/spike_lee_kanye_west_aamp_will_smith_up_ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:03:44 EST Entertainment News 67086@http://www.starpulse.com/news Spike Lee, Kanye West and Will Smith are among the stars nominated for the first-ever award ceremony in memory of slain hip-hop star Jam Master Jay.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/01/celebrity_birthdays_august_33 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 46714@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James (1978), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973), film director Sam Mendes (1965), rapper Coolio (1963), Public Enemy rapper Chuck D (1960), Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott (1959), musician Robert Cray (1953), Grateful Dead guitarist/singer Jerry Garcia (1942; d. 1995), actor/comedian Dom DeLuise (1933), Moby Dick author Herman Melville (1819; d. 1889), and explorer William Clark (1770; d. 1838).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/30/chuck_d_gets_generous_with_new_album Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:19:14 EST Entertainment News 53656@http://www.starpulse.com/news Public Enemy star Chuck D has been handing out advance copies of the group's latest album - for free. The generous rapper/producer thrilled New York fans near Union Square on Thursday with How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul? nearly two weeks before its official release.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/10/chuck_d_approves_public_enemy_electronic Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:33:58 EST Entertainment News 50839@http://www.starpulse.com/news Public Enemy star Chuck D has given his personal approval to a new compilation of dance remixes of the group's most popular hits, because he's proud to introduce rap classics to a whole new generation.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/25/soul_stars_celebrate_50_years_of_stax Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:06:06 EST Entertainment News 48763@http://www.starpulse.com/news Isaac Hayes, Mavis Staples and Booker T. & The MG's were among the soul stars who reunited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of record label Stax on Friday. The 50 Years Of Stax concert was hosted by American Idol judge Randy Jackson and Public Enemy star Chuck D. at the Orpheum in Memphis, Tennessee, where Stax Records was based.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/22/yeah_boyeee_comedy_central_to_roast_flav Tue, 22 May 2007 09:49:57 EST Entertainment News 43643@http://www.starpulse.com/news Comedy Central is spicing up this year's Roast with lots of "flava." Rapper and lova Flavor Flav may love NYC but LA is where all the haters will be! The time is ticking on Flavor Flav and his golden smile when he takes the throne as Comedy Central's newest Roastee.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/24/check_out_17_year_old_raamp_b_newcomer_l Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:00:00 EST Entertainment News 31672@http://www.starpulse.com/news Many fail to realize that one of the beauties of Hip Hop and the key essence of its survival is the fact that it is an envelope pushing culture which constantly evolves. It is driven, inspired, and motivated by the youth who keep it fresh and energized. Hip Hop has shown that every great artist has made his/her mark and added to the chain of growth by creating a unique niche and following.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/31/new_cd_reviews_october_31_2006_the_who_l Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:02:52 EST Entertainment News 20147@http://www.starpulse.com/news New releases this week include albums from legends The Who, a Cash Money collaboration featuring Birdman and Lil' Wayne, the debuts from pint-sized UK rapper Lady Sovereign and American Idol winner Kellie Pickler, plus many more. Keep reading for reviews & info on this week's new CDs...

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/20/chuck_d_calls_on_labels_to_reassess_mobi Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:02:32 EST Entertainment News 16437@http://www.starpulse.com/news Public Enemy star Chuck D yesterday encouraged the music industry to reconsider its approach to mobile phone content during a speech at a London conference. The rapper, whose own company Chuck D Mobile allows unsigned acts to send their music directly to phone users, told executives they must rethink their strategies as labels no longer control the recording process.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/08/01/celebrity_birthdays_august_1 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 11532@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James (1978), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973), film director Sam Mendes (1965), rapper Coolio (1963), Public Enemy rapper Chuck D (1960), Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott (1959), musician Robert Cray (1953), Grateful Dead guitarist/singer Jerry Garcia (1942; d. 1995), actor/comedian Dom DeLuise (1933), Moby Dick author Herman Melville (1819; d. 1889), and explorer William Clark (1770; d. 1838).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/11/former_public_enemy_frontman_chuck_d_bla Sun, 11 Jun 2006 09:30:47 EST Entertainment News 8059@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rap icon Chuck D has blasted the genre's current stars for giving out too much sexual information on their records. The Public Enemy frontman, who is now an outspoken Air America DJ, calls rappers like 50 Cent, Ludacris and Kanye West "lazy" for not taking care with explicit lyrics.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/04/27/rapper_chuck_d_launches_his_own_cellular Thu, 27 Apr 2006 08:38:25 EST Entertainment News 6187@http://www.starpulse.com/news Public Enemy frontman Chuck D has launched his own brand of mobile phone content including ringtones, music clips and videos. The rapper's company - Chuck D Mobile - aims to make it easier for music fans to access tracks, while providing artists with a way of expanding their audiences.

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