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Arsenio Hall Performs ‘Country Grammar’ After Losing Bet to Nelly
Well, a bet is a bet. Last week, Arsenio Hall made a wager with Nelly on his late night show. If the Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals (Nelly's hometown team) in the NCLS, Nelly would have to return to the show to perform 'Country Grammar.' If the Cardinals win, Hall would have to perform the same song while wearing a Cardinals jersey.
Chilli Says Usher Was Her First ‘Real Love,’ Details Relationship
There's been plenty of great albums inspired by broken relationships: a good portion of Eminem's 'Marshall Mathers LP,' Marvin Gaye's 'Here, My Dear' and Nas' 'Life Is Good.' For a while, Usher's diamond-selling 'Confessions' was thought to belong in that line of projects. TLC's Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas says that's not the case.
Justin Bieber Stays in R&B Mode With ‘Hold Tight’
Justin Bieber is still keeping his Music Mondays going with the R&B-centered ode 'Hold Tight,' the third installment of the series.
Kanye West Cancels Vancouver Show on Yeezus Tour
The two biggest tours of the fall have already run into issues despite the fact they've just begun. Drake had to postpone a Would You Like a Tour? stop in Philadelphia due to technical issues on Saturday (Oct. 19) and now Kanye West has faced a Yeezus tour dilemma.
Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter V’ on the Way, YMCMB Executive Teases New Music
Lil Wayne released 'I Am Not a Human Being II' and 'Dedication 5' within months of each other to mixed reviews, but he's still working on new material. It looks like more music from him may be coming soon according to YMCMB Senior Vice President of Promotion Mel Smith.
Chief Keef Jailed For Missed Child Support Payments, Tests Positive for Marijuana
Chief Keef announced on Instagram that he's giving himself up to serve his second jail term this year.
His latest stint behind bars results from blowing off a child support hearing on Sept. 5. Chief Keef was supposed to explain why he didn't pay approximated $20,000 in child support, according to TMZ...
Kanye West Explains Paparazzi Attack at LAX [Video]
There's a few adjectives to describe Kanye West's relationship with the paparazzi. None of them are positive. Paparazzi approached him again today, but this time, the rapper was actually receptive to them. He even explained why he attacked a paparazzo last summer in footage captured by TMZ.
Jay Z Buys 100 Copies of Nipsey Hussle’s $100 Album
Nipsey Hussle piqued interest (and attracted some buyers) when he announced he was selling copies of his 'Crenshaw' album for $100. Although it was available for free around the web, the West Coast rapper Hussle was still able to make $100,000 in a day from 'Crenshaw' sales. $10,000 of that profit came from Jay Z.
Eminem Gets Rebellious in ‘Survival’ Video
Before the hype for 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2' began, Eminem released 'Survival' in promotion for the upcoming 'Call of Duty: Ghosts.' He returns to the rock rap track with a new visual.
Paris Hilton Parties in ‘Good Time’ Video with Lil Wayne
As promised, Paris Hilton gives her debut single an accompanying video. The 'Good Time' visual features a pool party with a solid number of attendees. The exact occasion isn't really clear, but apparently that doesn't matter since Hilton is an attendee.
Mase Takes Issue With Diddy Over DJ Khaled’s ‘I Feel Like Pac/I Feel Like Biggie’
The backlash to Drake's 'Wu-Tang Forever' showed us once again that some names are sacred in hip-hop. Two other names that easily fall under this category are Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. So that's two hip-hop mores DJ Khaled, Diddy, T.I., Meek Mill, Rick Ross and Swizz Beatz broke when ‘I Feel Like Pac/I Feel Like Biggie’ dropped. Former Bad Boy artist Mase was none too pleased.
Paris Hilton Aims for a ‘Good Time’ with Lil Wayne
Paris Hilton signed on to Cash Money Records in May, but hasn't released any material and didn't even get a feature verse on this summer's 'Rich Gang' -- a Young Money/Cash Money compilation album. She finally gets her chance to shine with 'Good Time,' the first song from her forthcoming LP.
Danny Brown, ‘Old’ – Album Review
Danny Brown's breakout album 'XXX' and the now-streaming 'Old' are both split into two halves. While the former started with drug-fueled absurdity before segueing into introspection, 'Old' flips the formula. The first half isn't just introspection though; Brown therapeutically reveals the harsh details of coming up in Detroit before getting wild on the project's second half.
Kendrick Lamar Aims for Drake in BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher [Video]
The BET Hip Hop Awards are just around the corner, and there's been a few details released about the famous cyphers: the lineup and reports of Kendrick Lamar performing another outstanding verse.
Chris Brown Finally Reveals ‘X’ Release Date
Chris Brown has been curiously quiet recently, withholding any new information about his upcoming sixth studio album, 'X.' Any hype has been dying down with the slew of big fall releases currently dropping, although the singer recently ending his beef with Drake may be for publicity. That's admittedly up for debate. What is no longer up for debate, however, is the release date for Brown's new LP,
Listen to Miley Cyrus’ ‘Bangerz’ Album Now
To recap Miley Cyrus' activities over the past month or so, we had that infamous MTV Video Music Awards performance with Robin Thicke, her nude scenes in that 'Wrecking Ball' video, the iHeart Radio Music Festival performance where she cried while singing that song and finally the so-ridiculous-it-might-be-true rumors of her getting pregnant with Juicy J's child. It's news for us, but for Cyrus it
Migos Indulge in Obscene Levels of Opulence in ‘Versace’ Video
As expected, Migos stunt without even a hint of cares for the world in the music video for 'Versace,' in which they flaunt their gold, party in a mansion and wear a lot -- a whole lot -- of Versace. The trio prosper in this decadent clip without Drake.
Paris Hilton Teases ‘Good Time’ Video with Lil Wayne [VIDEO]
A lot of people didn't know just exactly what Paris Hilton's purpose was when she signed to Cash Money Records earlier this year. Her only notable contribution was her appearance in Rich Gang's 'Tapout' video. Even Limp Bizkit got a feature on the 'Rich Gang' album while Hilton's vocals were left out. It wasn't looking too good for the hotel empire heiress. Until now.
10 Not-So-Cool Justin Timberlake Moments
Justin Timberlake's 'The 20/20 Experience' sold almost 1 million copies in its first week of release. His prior album -- 'Future Sex/Love Sounds' -- is considered one of the decade's greatest albums. The singer has also won two Emmys for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series...
Mack Maine Turns Himself in to Face Sexual Battery Charges
Young Money president Mack Maine found himself in serious legal trouble when he got hit with two felony charges of sexual battery. Today, he's facing the consequences.