Latifah Muhammad
Crooner Mateo Rocks L.A., Explains ‘Warped’ ‘Say It’s So’
With a handful of mixtapes under his belt, singer Mateo is anxious for fans to hear his forthcoming EP, 'Love & Stadiums 2,' due out by 2011's end. The Cleveland native previewed a few new tracks at The Roxy in Hollywood, Calif. Thursday night (Oct. 20...
Common Opens Up About Role in ‘Hell on Wheels’ TV Series
November is looking to be a big month for Common. Aside from the release of his ninth studio album, 'The Dreamer, The Believer,' and a spot in the animated film 'Happy Feet 2,' the Chicago native will debut his latest acting role on the AMC series 'Hell on Wheels...
Nicki Minaj Reveals New Halloween Costume Idea
Nicki Minaj is widely known both for her countless rhyming personalities and her eclectic style of dress. Never one to follow anything other than the beat of her own drum, the rapper reveals that while everyone else will be dressing in costumes for Halloween, she'd rather go the opposite route...
West Coast’s Kid Frost Suffers Stroke, Leaves Hospital
Veteran West Coast rapper Kid Frost was released from a Southern California hospital Thursday night (Oct. 13), after suffering a mild stroke. While in the hospital, doctors ran several tests on the 47-year-old, including an ultrasound and a neuro-MRI scan...
Harlem Rapper A$AP Rocky Signs Major Label Record Deal
After receiving a healthy amount of buzz, underground Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky has inked a record deal with Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records. The 23-year-old has gained popularity for his songs 'Purple Swag' and 'Peso,' both which have received a combined total of over 1 million views on YouTube...
Common Says Maya Angelou on New LP, ‘Blue Sky’ Is Relatable
Three years after the lukewarm success of his last album, 'Universal Mind Control,' rapper Common is ready to take his fans back to the basics. The Chicago MC, whose lyrical intrigue has long been based around his appreciation for spoken word poetry, chose to take listeners in a new, yet sonically familiar direction for his latest album, 'The Dreamer, The Believer...
Nicki Minaj, Pitbull Score American Music Award Nods
With a hugely successful year under her belt, rapper Nicki Minaj is looking to keep her winning streak going at this year's American Music Awards. The Young Money frontwoman snagged two AMA nods and also acted as mistress of ceremonies, announcing the nominees alongside fellow double nominee Pitbull in Los Angeles Tuesday morning (Oct...
15 Best Rihanna Videos
In an industry constantly itching for the next big thing, Rihanna not only keeps her head above water, she's re-invented herself and emerged as a both a certified hitmaker and trendsetter. Her first re-birth came by way of 2007's 'Good Girl Gone Bad,' an album that spawned so many hits, she released nearly every track off the project as s single...
Simon Cowell Denies Taking Shots At Beyonce, Lady Gaga
Simon Cowell has made a career off of his critiques, but when in regards to the recent rumors that he taken shots at both Beyonce and Lady Gaga, Cowell's crying foul.
The music exec turned reality-TV judge is denying reports that he called both Beyonce and Gaga "boring," when asked about their potential by British tabloid The Mirror...
Drake & Michael Jordan Lobby for Their Teams in ‘NBA 2K12′ Ad
With a lockout threatening the NBA season, the folks over at 2K Sports are looking to capitalize on the basketball void by tapping Drake and Michael Jordan to appear in their latest ad for the 'NBA 2K12' video game.
In the commercial, Drizzy, Jordan, and fans of the Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, and New York Knicks all make their case for their favorite teams...
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