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Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day, although there will be droves of drunk crowds swearing by that falsehood on Saturday (May 5). The date notes Mexico's determination and fearlessness against the French 150 years ago. These days, on the fifth of May, determined Americans fearlessly go against countless shots of tequila, bottles of beer and pitchers of margaritas all in the name of his

Everything Rick Ross does is a grand affair. Where other artists rely on publicists to send out a press release on their newest ventures, Ricky Rozay opted to hold a press conference in New York City Wednesday afternoon (May 2) to unveil some of his forthcoming efforts...

Alicia Keys celebrates her 31st birthday today (Jan. 25), and the New York City native has much to be excited about when she blows out the candles on her festive cake. Several days ago, the lauded R&B singer debuted a photo of herself in the studio, where she is recording her fifth studio album. Th...

Alicia Keys' husband Swizz Beatz is widely known as a producer, rapper and entrepreneur, but secret CEO of file sharing site Megaupload was never on his resume. Recently, the Bronx native was outed as a chief executive of the website, which allows its users to send and share large media files...

You could say Iman "Mateo" Jordan is a hopeless romantic. "I know it sounds cliché," the Ohio singer-songwriter-pianist tells The BoomBox with a hint of amusement in his voice. "But I have to describe my music as love. I think everyone can relate to that." Ind...

Up-and-coming singer Mateo, who dropped his 'Love & Stadiums' R&B mixtape earlier this year, has released a visual for his Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys-featured first single, 'Say It's So.' Taking an obvious cue from Big Sean's wardrobe, the Cincinnati-bred crooner rocks a hoodie and sleeveless denim jacket in the David "Dahveed" Telles-helmed video, wandering the streets of New Y

The key to being a good boss is delegating responsibility. On the brand new remix to 'I'ma Boss,' his breakout single, rapper Meek Mill does just that, letting T.I., Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Birdman do most of the heavy lifting...

Despite Swizz Beatz and wife Alicia Keys laughing off rumors that he was involved in a sexting scandal, the woman at the center of the drama has come forward, admitting her involvement with the married rapper-producer. According to Bossip...

Rocker Lenny Kravitz is preparing to release his long awaited ninth studio album 'Black and White America,' and he's enlisted some hip-hop help. Recorded in the Bahamas and Paris over the past two years, the 46-year-old multi-instrumentalist's experimental new album is likely his most ambitious to date, running the gamut from rock and blues to funk, dancehall and even hip-hop, with aid from two of

In a surprising turn, Swizz Beatz has been announced as the new head of Lotus' Creative Design department. Swizz, who is also currently Creative Director of Reebok, has received the official title of Vice President of Creative Design and Global Marketing for British automobile company Lotus...