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<a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/lifetime-announces-keyshia-cole-this-is-my-story-to-premiere-june-24">Keyshia Cole</a>, <a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/k-michelle-releases-her-final-rb-album">K. Michelle</a>, Trey Songz and Jahiem are hitting the road for The Love Hard Tour. The 24-date run kicks off in Macon, Georgia on Feb. 22, 2024. After that stop, the four R&B vocalists will play in major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, St. Louis, Baltimore, Houston, Las Vegas and New Orleans. The tour will wrap up on April 14, 2024, in Southaven, Mississippi.https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=910392973779127&set=a.267375364747561Multi–platinum and Grammy Winner artist, Keyshia Cole shared that it's been 10 years since she last toured. "So excited to announce The Love Hard Tour with Trey Songz Jaheim and K. Michelle <img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t20/1.5/16/1faf6_1f3fe.png" alt="🫶🏾"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png" alt="❤️">Been 10 years since I’ve done a tour! I owe this to MYSELF! And my fans to put on the best show of my career… this has been a goal of mine FOREVER… THANK U TO EVERYONE INVOLVED, I APPRECIATE you ALL. See u guys SOON… <img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t23/1.5/16/2764_200d_1fa79.png" alt="❤️‍🩹"><img height="16" width="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t23/1.5/16/2764_200d_1fa79.png" alt="❤️‍🩹">" Fan presale begins Wednesday Dec 13 and general onsale begins Friday 12/15 10AM local time.

Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Jaheim & K.Michelle Announce 'The Love Hard Tour'

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<h3 id="h-grammy-nominated-singer-keyshia-cole-is-ready-to-tell-her-story">Grammy-nominated singer Keyshia Cole is ready to tell her story.</h3><a href="https://www.wbls.com/wbls-news/keyshia-coles-mother-frankie-has-reportedly-passed-away">Keyshia Cole</a> will executive produce and make her acting debut, playing herself, in a new Lifetime biopic, Keyshia Cole: This is My Story.The documentary will follow her early days in Oakland honing her musical talents to her rise to a multi-platinum selling recording artist and television personality. The biopic will also touch on her complicated yet warmhearted relationship with her mother Frankie Lons played by Debbi Morgan (All My Children).Premiering Saturday, June 24 as part of Lifetime’s celebration of Black Music Month, Keyshia Cole: This is My Story will feature a new song recorded by Cole titled "Forever is a Thing". https://www.instagram.com/p/CW-05cslNUu/Cole shared in a <a href="https://www.aenetworks.com/article/lifetime-announces-keyshia-cole-this-is-my-story-to-premiere-june-24">press release</a>, "This is a story of a daughter’s love for her mother and although my heart remains broken from her untimely passing I am honored to be sharing it with the world,” said Cole. She added, “playing the role of myself was a unique opportunity to re-live special moments in my life that also gave me the chance to process her loss in ways I did not expect. I miss her every day and even though she is not here, her presence was felt throughout this film. Mom, I love you."https://www.instagram.com/p/B8WA68WlZO9/Keyshia Cole: This is My Story is a story of childhood trauma, tragedy, complexity of love and overcoming obstacles to become the best version of oneself. The movie is dedicated in honor and memory of Frankie.

Lifetime Announces 'Keyshia Cole: This is My Story', Set to Premiere June 24

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Keyshia Cole has decided to remove her son from Donda Academy.The singer revealed via Twitter why she doesn’t want her son Daniel Gibson Jr., 12, to attend Kanye’s unaccredited school. A Twitter user tagged Keyshia in a Tweet, raising questions about why any parent would want to send their child to Donda Academy. The message said:“Donda Academy shut down, and I have to ask, what kind of parent sends a kid to an uncredited religious indoctrination center where you have to sign an NDA to enroll? For $15K/year? Who listens to Ye speak and goes, ‘I’ll trust this man with my child.’”KC responded and said, “I took my DJ out of Donda. Sadly after ye said he was back to shoot the school up, that scared me a bit.” She also spoke on the alleged NDA and said she didn’t have to sign one. Keyshia wrote on Twitter, “And there was no NDA signed . Idk who may have but that wasn’t brought up to us.”Kanye said he’d “shoot up the school up” during a back and fourth with rapper Boosie. Boosie criticized Kanye for his white lives matter shirt and recent behavior. Kanye responded to Boosie and said:“COME SMACK ME OR COME SHOOT ME IM THE ONE THAT GOT BULLIED BY THE ENTIRE BLACK CELEBRITY COMMUNITY NOW IM BACK TO SHOOT THE SCHOOL UP.” Boosie responded:“TALKING ABOUT U BACK TO SHOOT THE SCHOOL UP N U GOT A SCHOOL IS NOT THE RIGHT WORDS #startthinkingbeforeyoutalk I DONT WANT NO SMOKE @kanyewest JUST COULDNT LET U DO THAT OUR RACE‼️HIS LOVEONES REALLY NEED TO GET @kanyewest HELP ‼️THIS THE “GET OUT” movie N REAL LIFE SMHWHEW. Share your thoughts with us.<a href="https://thejasminebrand.com/2022/11/04/keyshia-cole-withdrew-her-son-from-kanye-wests-donda-academy-following-the-rappers-antisemetic-remarks-after-ye-said-he-was-back-to-shoot-the-school-up-that-scared-me/">Via</a>

Keyshia Cole Removed Her Son From Donda Academy: ‘After Ye Said He Was Back To Shoot The School Up That Scared Me’

R&B Princess Ashanti will be honored in a significant way.Next month, the singer will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CbtQa67uckV/?utm_medium=copy_link">Madame Noire</a> reported Ashanti would be presented with the 2,718th star. Ashanti talked about the special moment via Instagram. The "Happy" singer wrote, “Speechless. Humbled. Honored. Grateful. Thank you guys sooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! April 7th!!!!!!!!!!!!.”Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CbtQa67uckV/?utm_medium=copy_link Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez said, "Ashanti is an award-winning singer, author, actress and executive producer. She has proven her talent in many different Hollywood industries and is an example for young girls who want to be in the 'biz.'"<a href="https://amp.www.complex.com/music/ashanti-to-be-honored-with-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame">Complex</a> points out that on April 7, Ashanti's dedication ceremony will occur at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard starting at 11:30 a.m. local time. It will also be live-streamed <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://walkoffame.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.In 2002, <a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/ashanti-tests-positive-for-covid-19-verzuz-against-keyshia-cole-in-flux/">Ashanti</a> dropped her self-titled album, and when she gets honored, it'll be the album's 20th anniversary.Congratulations Queen! We LOVE to see it!

Ashanti Will Receive A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Keyshia Cole is revealing what really happened between her and her former friend, Eve.During her episode of TV One’s Uncensored, Cole stated that their friendship ended after she was trying to defend Eve. She explained that they were out when she saw a random woman clutch Eve’s purse. “I turned around and slapped the girl. Eve was really pissed off about that and we stopped hanging out. I just slapped someone for you, what the f*** is this?”, Cole said. She continued, “But it taught me a lot. I should have left that to security. Somebody gets paid for that, you know what I mean?” She went on to say that her upbringing in Oakland, California didn’t allow her to tolerate disrespect. Keyshia Cole hasn’t disclosed where their relationship stands today. What would you have done if you were in this situation?

Keyshia Cole Talks About The Incident That Ended Her Friendship With Eve

Keyshia Cole is turning a new leaf in 2022. The singer has revealed that she will be going celibate in the new year. She made the shocking announcement on her Twitter account and said, “I’m tackling celibacy this entire next year.” Cole was met with the support of many of her fans with one of them responding, “I remember when you first came into the industry, you were focused, men were not in your view like that at all.” Keyshia would respond, “How u think I wrote all them songs boo? Them ninjas were there. Just a** holes and full of s***, like they are now.” See the entire thread below. https://twitter.com/theshaderoom/status/1472978595366817793?s=21Keyshia Cole’s decision to give up sex isn’t the only choice that she made. She has also quit drinking once her mother, Frankie Lons, passed away in July. What are your thoughts on this?

Keyshia Cole Announces New Celibacy Journey For 2022

Singer Chico DeBarge is in trouble with the law.As reported on <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2021/11/14/chico-debarge-arrested-meth-drugs-motorhome-impounded/">TMZ</a>, DeBarge was arrested for drug possession. Police got a call on Nov. 6 about a man causing a disturbance inside a motorhome. The man was Chico DeBarge, and when authorities arrived, they saw his RV had an expired registration of over six months. Cops impounded his RV and allegedly found methamphetamine in it. DeBarge was arrested and booked for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was later released and will have to appear in court. The publication <a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/keyshia-cole-opens-up-about-the-passing-of-her-mother-frankie-lons/">points out</a> DeBarge had been struggling with addiction for years. He was arrested in 2007, 2019, and earlier this year for drug possession. Hopefully, DeBarge can get the resources he needs to turn his life around. We wish him the best. Take a look back at his song, “Listen To Your Man,” ft. Joe.https://youtu.be/r0wSLP5u3SE

R&B Singer Chico DeBarge Arrested For Drug Possession

Prayers up for Keyshia Cole and her family.Keyshia let fans know that her adoptive father, Leon Cole, passed away after a fan sends her condolences. “I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father!![broken heart emoji] I’m praying for you and your family during this difficult time!!”Keyshia replied to the tweet, “thank you” with the prayer hand emoji- confirming her father’s passing. According to <a href="https://people.com/music/keyshia-coles-adoptive-father-leon-cole-dies-from-covid-complications/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reports</a>, Keyshia’s adoptive mother, Dr. Yvonne Cole confirmed the news via Facebook.She writes, “with a heart of sadness and sincere condolences, we solicit your prayers for Dr. Yvonne Cole and the Cole family in the passing of Mr. Leon Cole, Jr.”“You are welcome to leave your prayers and any heart warming [sic] messages as they deal with the passing of Mr. Leon Cole Jr, due to COVID 19 complications. We appreciate the support for our family from around the world,” the post said.Keyshia writes via Instagram, He’s the entire reason my last name is COLE, The only father I knew, he did such a great job here on earth!!!!! He made sure (Even tho he wasn’t my biological father) to keep a stable foundation and roof over all of our heads during our upbringing!!!! Working for @rideact for over 30 yearsMy child hood was filled with 40L and 52L rides along side my father!!! I loved having a bus pass until I was 18 years old. He was a very wise man. Taught me and my siblings that knowledge is power!! He was very dedicated to learning and sharing his strong thoughts and opinions on the Bible and religion, andHis loving passion for Yahweh Elohim.."Read the full post below.https://www.instagram.com/p/CWWFdJ3PkXi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

RIP: Keyshia Cole Reveals Her Adoptive Father Passed Away From COVID-19 Complications

Keyshia Cole has finally opened up about the passing of her mother, Frankie. It was recently reported that Frankie passed away on July 19th on what would have been her 61st birthday from an alleged drug overdose. Keyshia’s sister and other relatives posted their memories and condolences to her. Keyshia also went on to post her favorite memories about her mother. In the post, the caption read, “This is so hard man. Can’t really even find the words. SMH. I honestly don’t even know how to feel. You can never prepare for something like this… EVER!! But you will be missed.”See the rest of the post below.https://www.instagram.com/p/CRpjnUyFZWD/?utm_medium=copy_linkWe will keep Keyshia Cole and her family in our thoughts and prayers.

Keyshia Cole Opens Up About The Passing Of Her Mother, Frankie Lons

Frankie Lons, Keyshia Cole's mother, unfortunately, passed away.Keyshia Cole's niece Zayya Henderson shared the sad news on her social media page. She writes:“D*** grandma Frankie the call I just got on your birthday. I was just Finna come see you this week I just talked to you happy birthday beautiful and rest in heaven”Elite Noel also shared a few words."Worse pain ever .... To see my mama in a body bag on her birthday! My heart so f&^kin BROKE.Today would have been her 61st birthday. Rest in Heaven, Frankie.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Padcu809MdI&feature=emb_title

Keyshia Cole's Mother, Frankie, Has Reportedly Passed Away

Sending love and light to Scottie Pippen and his family. The NBA legend shared the <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-news-scottie-pippens-oldest-son-antron-dies-at-33-190315073.html">heartbreaking news</a> that his eldest son, Antron, passed away at 33 years old. Scottie revealed the information online and said his son had <a href="https://www.wbls.com/uncategorized/tonight-keyshia-cole-verzuz-ashanti-watch-when-they-both-stopped-by-wbls/">chronic asthma</a>. On Twitter, Scottie penned a few words about his son. He said,“I’m heartbroken to share that yesterday; I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron. The two of us shared a love for basketball, and we had countless conversations about the game.”https://twitter.com/scottiepippen/status/1384183458885357576?s=21In another Tweet, he asked fans for prayers. “A kind heart and beautiful soul gone way too soon.” Take a look:https://twitter.com/scottiepippen/status/1384184046998016012?s=21In another <a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/black-in-business-meet-cynthia-cynt-marshall-the-first-black-women-ceo-in-the-nba/">message</a>, Scottie talked more about his son’s health condition. He said if his son didn’t have chronic asthma, he could have made it to the NBA. Antron played ball in college. He was a guard at Texas A&M International University and signed with the Upstate Heat in the World Basketball Association in 2013.Yahoo notes, Scottie Pippen has had eight children. One of his <a class="link rapid-noclick-resp" href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1995-06-17-9506170117-story.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" data-ylk="slk:twin daughters died nine days" data-rapid_p="26" data-v9y="1">twin daughters died nine days</a> after being born in 1994.https://twitter.com/scottiepippen/status/1384183617555865611?s=21The official cause of death wasn't revealed. We'll keep you updated!

Scottie Pippen Makes A Statement Amid The Passing Of His Eldest Son

A lucky man is putting a smile on Keyshia Cole’s face as of lately. The “<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/keyshia-cole-shows-off-her-new-boo/">Love</a>” singer has been showing off a new boon on her social media. Most of her posts hint that she found a new love, but she didn’t give fans many details. Keyshia shared images to her Instagram Story, posting a few cryptic relationship memes. One post said, “when you find someone that matches your energy,” with a fire emoji. Another was an image of KC holding hands with a man. She didn’t reveal his face, but she put heart-face emojis. Take a look:<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-67505" src="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1311/2021/04/12180719/IMG_4957-173x300.jpg" alt="Keyshia Cole" width="173" height="300" /><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-67506" src="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1311/2021/04/12180753/IMG_4955-165x300.jpg" alt="KC IG Story" width="165" height="300" />The former reality star and her ex, Niko Khalè, called the <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/keyshia-cole-and-her-boyfriend-niko-khale-have-reportedly-broken-up/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">relationship</a> off last summer. It’s not clear why, but they're seemingly on good terms. Earlier this year, during <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/keyshia-coles-ex-niko-hale-says-hes-not-responsible-for-kcs-mood-during-verzuz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Verzuz,</a> Niko said he wasn’t responsible for her mood that night. They welcomed their son into the world in 2019. Keyshia is working on her eighth studio album, reportedly titled Album 8. She told fans last month she’s <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/keyshia-cole-explains-why-shes-retiring-from-music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">retiring</a> from music to focus more on her children. She still plans on performing her old jams. Check out her latest single, “I Don’t Wanna Be In Love.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igI0DvGwY0k

Keyshia Cole Found A New Love & Is Showing Him Off!

Singer <a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/k-michelle-says-it-hurts-making-music-without-r-kelly/">R. Kelly</a> was somehow present during the recent <a href="https://www.wbls.com/uncategorized/tonight-keyshia-cole-verzuz-ashanti-watch-when-they-both-stopped-by-wbls/">Verzuz</a> battle Sunday night with The <a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/steve-harvey-to-host-verzuz-between-earth-wind-fire-and-the-isley-brothers/">Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire</a>.<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-67413" src="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/1311/2021/04/06122939/VnRFo9n8vKoXXPwM.jpeg" alt="Verzuz" width="826" height="702" />Ron and Ernie Isley played two of their hits “Contagious” and “Busted” written and or produced by R. Kelly and fans took to social media with mixed reactions. Many asked:Can you separate the art from the artist, especially in this instance when the art in question was created for another artist?Some fans expressed how “it was not a good look” and some might agree especially with everything that transpired with R. Kelly recently.https://www.instagram.com/p/CNS7m2yHVWr/Kelly is in prison awaiting trial on federal and state criminal charges. These charges include abuse of a minor, sexual trafficking, sexual assault, racketeering, obstruction of justice, and more.See fans reactions below:https://twitter.com/MUTETHEMNOTHIM/status/1379450589218795528?s=20https://twitter.com/msbreyonce24/status/1378882192793817088?s=20https://twitter.com/larryinstafford/status/1378926511038853125?s=20https://twitter.com/Nicely_sHaped/status/1378920061923176451?s=20https://twitter.com/Edwardboutique/status/1378913846874755081?s=20https://twitter.com/peepthisgal/status/1378904869269037056?s=20

Verzuz Fans Had Mixed Feelings About The Isley Brothers Playing R. Kelly Songs

Just in time for <a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/ashanti-tests-positive-for-covid-19-verzuz-against-keyshia-cole-in-flux/">women’s history month</a>!Singers <a href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/k-michelle-says-it-hurts-making-music-without-r-kelly/">Keyshia Cole</a> and K. Michelle are putting an end to their feud. During a conversation on a new social media app called Clubhouse, the two decided to come together and make amends.https://twitter.com/RapUp/status/1365719429816885249K. Michelle shared the news on Twitter:“So last night on clubhouse was a great moment for the culture. Me and <a href="https://twitter.com/KeyshiaCole">@KeyshiaCole </a>squashed any little misunderstandings we had like adults and sang songs together all night.”She adds:“Y’all might even see a joint EP. “I’m just all about positivity and making great music with some great people”We love to see it! Are you here for a <a href="https://www.wbls.com/uncategorized/tonight-keyshia-cole-verzuz-ashanti-watch-when-they-both-stopped-by-wbls/">Keyshia Cole</a> and K. Michelle collaboration?

K. Michelle and Keyshia Cole Squashes Beef, Possible Collab in the Works

<h4>VERZUZ LIVE NOW:</h4><a href="https://www.facebook.com/watchparty/700442444167195/?entry_source=FEED">WATCH HERE</a> <h4>It's finally going down TONIGHT! Well, hopefully. </h4><h4>Keyshia Cole will go toe to toe with Ashanti, as they battle it out, song for song, whale for whale, on the next episode of <a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.instagram.com/verzuztv/">Verzuz</a>, an online series created by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. We'll also be streaming it live right here!</h4><hr />[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ96whAIcgM/[/embed]<hr /><h4>The soundclash of the two R&B princesses has already been postponed twice.</h4><h4>Their first meet-up was scheduled to happen in December, but then <a style="color: #ff0000;" href="https://www.wbls.com/news/entertainment/ashanti-tests-positive-for-covid-19-verzuz-against-keyshia-cole-in-flux/">Ashanti became stricken with COVID-19</a> and the date was changed to a few weeks later. </h4><h4>In a statement to her fans, the "Rain On Me" singer wrote, “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19. I’m ok and not in any pain." Ashanti went on to explain that she was still "down" to sing, but things didn't end up working out that way. See her full statement below.</h4><hr />https://www.instagram.com/p/CItyLdnDHG-/?utm_source=ig_embed<hr /><h4>When that day came, the Verzuz team decided to delay the highly-anticipated event, once again, to make sure that all pandemic precautions were properly set in place.</h4><h4>So, as we get ready to see the 00's diva matchup, that we've been so patiently waiting for, take a look below at when both R&B songstresses stopped by the WBLS Studios.</h4><hr /><h4 class="title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer">Ashanti Explains Why She Walked Away From 7 Major Record Deals + How Not To Get Got:</h4>[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnoL_428ffc&t=91s[/embed]<hr /><h4 class="title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer">​Keyshia Cole Shares True Feelings About Fans Accepting Her Music, Love & Hip Hop + MORE:</h4>[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWUOv5fTTUs[/embed]