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Woman Sues MAC After Claiming Herpes Came From Rihanna Lipstick
A 28-year-old woman from Harlem, N.Y., claims she contracted herpes after using a Rihanna-endorsed lipstick at a MAC pop-up shop earlier this month.
Starkeema Greenidge filed a lawsuit against MAC, in which she alleges that a MAC representative used RiRi Woo on her lips, which, in turn, caused her to subsequently contract the virus because a new lipstick tube wasn't used...
Fabolous Taps 2 Chainz for ‘When I Feel Like It’
Fabolous attempts to make a summer anthem with his new track, "When I Feel It," which features his Def Jam colleague 2 Chainz.
The follow-up to his Chris Brown-assisted "Ready" finds the Brooklyn rapper rhyming about giving time to people, places and things at his leisure...
Snoop Lion Debuts ‘Ashtrays and Heartbreaks’ Video With Miley Cyrus
Snoop Lion and Miley Cyrus join forces for the visual for "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks," a Major Lazer and Ariel Rechtshaid-produced song featured on the rapper-turned-reggae crooner's recently released "Reincarnated" album.
In the PR Brown-directed video, Snoop looks back and reminisces on the memories he has of lost loved ones and better times...
Miguel Performs ‘Adorn’ on ‘Later… With Jools Holland’
Following Miguel's headline-grabbing performance at the Billboard Music Awards last week -- who can forget his unintentional drop kick on a fan -- the singer headed across the pond to make his U.K. TV debut on BBC Two's "Later... with Jools Holland...
Fantasia Talks Suicide Attempt, Children’s Motivation and ‘Side Effects’
Fantasia's life has been filled with triumphs and tribulations, much of which she expresses on her fourth studio album, "Side Effects of You." In an interview with TheDrop.fm about her new project, the "American Idol" alumn also discusses some of her past troubles and current inspirations...
Nicki Minaj Names Lil’ Kim Among Favorite Female Emcees
Nicki Minaj may have beef with veteran rhymer Lil' Kim but that doesn't take away from the influence she has on her. During her sitdown at Hot 97 earlier this week, the Young Money artist revealed the names of the female rappers she admired on the come-up...
French Montana’s ‘Excuse My French’ Makes Top 5 Billboard Debut
French Montana can pat himself on the back for a job well done with the top 5 Billboard 200 chart debut of his first album, "Excuse My French."
The Bronx native's LP totaled 56,000 in its first week out. That number earns him a No. 4 position on the chart...
Chief Keef Arrested for Speeding
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Chief Keef was arrested earlier this week for speeding in Chicago. His trouble with the law comes just seven days after his prior arrest for marijuana possession in Atlanta.
TMZ reports that the Chi-town rapper was driving a 2011 BMW X6 M on Winnetka Rd...
Andre 3000’s Mother Found Dead
On Monday, Andre 3000 celebrated his 38th birthday. However, the moment was not a joyous occasion because his mother unexpectedly passed away on the same day.
His mother, Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, was reportedly found dead in her Atlanta home...
Chris Brown Won’t Take Blame for Hit and Run
Chris Brown may have been involved in a fender bender last week but he's not dodging the issue.
The "Turn Up the Music" crooner reportedly rear-ended a Mercedes while driving in Los Angeles and refused to offer up his driver's license information when requested by the other driver...