Eminem to Release New Album, Willow Smith Turns Down ‘Annie,’ Everyone Afterparties at Prince’s Crib & More

Eminem's manager has revealed that 2013 will see Em's first solo release in three years. Paul Rosenberg confirmed that Em is currently recording, and his new album will be released "post-Memorial Day at some point, but we're not exactly sure when." [Rap-Up]

Apparently Willow Smith turned down a starring role in the new Broadway adaptation of Annie to "just be 12." That's ill ... if it's true. [AllHipHop]

Ever wonder what cool music dudes do to afterparty? Karaoke at Prince's crib. "After awards shows, we normally go to Prince's house for a jam session and get down!" Anthony Hamilton tells Billboard. "You can't play around -- it's the hardest karaoke ever. He even has a machine that displays the lyrics! It's always a good time." Damn, life's so much realer when you're friends with Prince. [Billboard]

A State Department official has admitted to accepting bribes from dancehall artist Mavado, including luxury watches, free admission to nightclubs and backstage passes. Wonder what he gave in return? [Billboard]

With his solo debut around the corner, Pusha T has announced that, if he and his brother reunite for a new Clipse album, the record will be entitled As God As My Witness, a title which sounds like it was misheard. [RapFix]

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