April Watts

Nine Marylanders top Forbes Magazine’s billionaire list including Kevin Plank, Chairman and CEO of Under Armor; Steve Bisciotti, owner of the Baltimore Ravens, and Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington Washington Football Team.  Get the full list here. Connect with April Watts  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter    

CHARLIE PRIDE (77), VANESSA WILLIAMS (52), QUEEN LATIFAH (45), DANE COOK (42), ADAM LEVINE (36) WE REMEMBER GROVER CLEVELAND AND WILSON PICKETT Connect with April Watts  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter  

  Art is truly imitating life for Jussie Smollett.  The actor that plays “Jamal Lyon” on Fox’s new hit series Empire, has just inked a deal with Columbia Records.  Jussie has the looks, the charm and certainly the voice to be a superstar.  I await his upcoming album with baited breath. Read Jussie’s big reveal […]

(Wearing a suede 2-pice by Wanda Grace at the 2014 Soul Train Awards) Lifestyled With April Watts was invited to hang out in Las Vegas for 4 amazing nights and 3 fantastic days as media for the 2014 Soul Train Awards.  I didn’t do too much sinning in Sin City (this time) but, I did have a complete and total blast. […]

I had the opportunity to attend and cover the 2014 Soul Train Awards held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Centric did a phenomenal job with the production, including a vibrant and star studded red carpet.  Some of the best in Soul and R&B came out to celebrate black music.  I have no tangible […]

In honor of Throwback Thursday (#TBT), we are going back about a month to the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference 2014 that was held in the Nation’s Capital.  April Watts talked with Pastor Jamal Bryant about economic empowerment and how blacks can move beyond conversation to actual implementation.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  The rich and famous are not unscathed by this problem.  Here are 15 celebrities that were victims of domestic abuse. If you, or someone you know, are being abused, contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline. Follow  @aprilwattslive on Facebook  Instagram & Twitter

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Men are not always the administers of domestic abuse.  Much more than talked about, men find themselves on the receiving end of domestic violence.  Here are some famous male victims that may surprise you. If you or someone you know is being abused contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline. […]

Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps was busted for driving under the influence, early this morning, in Baltimore.  According to reports, Phelps was going 84 in a 45 miles per hour zone.  This is his second DUI; the first was when he was 19.  Phelps has also been photographed smoking marijuana. Follow  @aprilwattslive on Facebook  Instagram & Twitter

When asked her opinion of the Beyonce’ brand of feminism, legendary singer/songwriter/political activist, Annie Lennox threw a little shade in Queen Bey’s direction.  After praising Beyonce as an artist and performer, Annie referred to her as “feminist lite.”  Lennox went on to critique pop stars for “taking the word [feminism] hostage and using it to promote […]

Sports commentator and former NFL baller, Chris Carter, got emotional over the Adrian Peterson child abuse case.  His co-hosts sat speechless as he went on an emotional tirade.  Keyshawn Johnson‘s face is priceless. Watch the clip below. Follow  @aprilwattslive on Facebook  Instagram & Twitter

Musiq Soulchild is on to the next…identity that is.  The former Philly soulster has changed his name and his sound.  The Husel, as he now calls himself, is an auto tune rapper.  He says he is no longer marketable as Musiq and this new movement is inspired by how people have to hustle day to […]