Kelly Mahan

Melanie Fiona ‘The MF Life:’ Singer Wants Thom Yorke, Talks Relationship With Drake
"Hi everyone. I'm Melanie Fiona," the Canadian singer announced while joyfully accepting the first of two trophies at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards earlier this year. Melanie felt the need for introduction but fans and producers know the chart-topper behind songs like 'It Kills Me' well...
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Nina Sky ‘Day Dreaming’ Video: Twins Show Good & Bad of a Relationship
Nicole and Natalie Albino, the identical twin duo known as Nina Sky, debut the official video for 'Day Dreaming,' the first single off their sophomore album, 'Nicole & Natalie,' due in July.
Adam Sauermilch directs the video, taking viewers through the fights of one relationship and the love story of another. Th...

Usher ‘Climax': Diplo Produces ‘Baby-Making’ Song — Listen
Usher has a knack for making fans "wanna leave the one their with" for his falsetto pipes and studly moves. 'Climax,' his latest track produced by Diplo and written by Redd Stylez and Ariel Rechtshaid, is no exception. The R&B crooner released the track via Twitter on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14...

Nicki Minaj Vibe Cover: Rapper Appears in Orange Wig & Royal Crown
As Nicki Minaj proved Sunday night (Feb. 12), with her stupefying Grammy performance -- a high-flying, religious-themed fantasia that included an exorcism and offended some Catholics -- the rapper is beyond kowtowing to critics. She says as much in the February/March issue of VIBE magazine, the cover of which The BoomBox is pleased to officially premiere Tuesday (Feb...

Lil Wayne ‘Mirror’ Video: MC Crucifies Himself as Bruno Mars Watches
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Lil Wayne turns inward in the video premiere of 'Mirror' featuring Bruno Mars. The visual opens with a tour of Weezy's tattoos, highlighting pieces like 'Fear God' on his eyelids and 'Life's a Gamble' on his shoulder...

Big Boi, Mumford & Sons & DJ Quik Experience ‘The Crown Life’ — Video
Big Boi brings his supporters on a behind-the-scenes trip during his Northern European tour in partnership with Crown Royal Black Whiskey. The 12-minute short film includes a moment when "tragedy strikes" -- all bags are lost -- and includes a guest appearance from Mumford & Sons and DJ Quik as he performs at Glastonbury and the Hove festival in Norway.
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50 Cent: Floyd Mayweather’s Son Gets Tattoos With MC?
Between Rihanna's "thug life" tribute to Tupac Shakur, Chris Brown's elbow shrine for his new girlfriend and a Drake fan's impulsive forehead stamp, it seems that the year of controversial tattoos is carrying over into 2012. 50 Cent is the latest artist making headlines after tweeting a questionable image of boxer Floyd Mayweather's 13-year-old son, Koraun, with full arm tattoos of his n

Queen Latifah: ‘Joyful Noise’ Role Brings Her Closer to God
Queen Latifah and country singer Dolly Parton join forces on Jan. 13, for 'Joyful Noise,' a film chronicling the journey of an underdog gospel choir from Georgia trying to win big at the National Joyful Noise Competition in Los Angeles. The rapper-turned-actress plays Vi Rose, a conservative Christian raising two kids on her own, while Dolly, the wealthy widow of the former choir director, pushes

Two-Year-Old Rapper Khaliyl Iloyi Is a YouTube Star — Video
Two year old Khaliyl Iloyi is an internet sensation, stunning YouTube viewers with his gift for gab, rhythm and flow. The rapping toddler spits, "gaga goo goo gon gada," in perfect time with fellow U.K. wordsmith Alim Kamara, all while donning a stylish pajama onesie...

Drake, Snoop Dogg, YG, Nipsey Hussle Rap on ‘Motto’ Remix
Drake's 'Take Care' bonus track 'Motto,' a hyphy-inspired song featuring his Young Money boss Lil Wayne, has been given the remix treatment. West Coast rappers Snoop Dogg, YG and Nipsey Hussle lend their vocals to the track to give the song some legitimacy...