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Nicki Minaj Films Video for ‘Pound the Alarm’ in Her Homeland of Trinidad
While everyone was celebrating Independence Day (July 4), Nicki Minaj was in her homeland of Trinidad celebrating with the locals on her video shoot for ‘Pound the Alarm.’ As requested by her Barbz in an online voting poll, the Young Money rapstress is going ahead with the dance-pop single, much to the chagrin of Peter Rosenberg, we suspect.
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Chris Brown Said ‘He Would’ Fight Drake for $1 Million
It’s looks like Chris Brown is ready to go Round 2 with Drake — this time without the champagne bottles. The R&B crooner told gossip blog Rumor Fix that he would fight the Canadian rapper in a celebrity bout.
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Frank Ocean Comes Out in Open Letter Posted on Tumblr
After much speculation, R&B singer Frank Ocean came out of the closet on his blog early Wednesday morning (July 4), revealing a love affair that he had with a man four years ago. Apparently, his former
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Frank Ocean Allegedly Reveals He’s Bisexual on New Album
Although there hasn’t been an official confirmation from Frank Ocean, TV and radio personality Max has alluded on her blog that the Odd Future singer opens up about his bisexuality on his new album ‘Channel Orange.’ The journalist had a chance to hear the 17-song collection during a listening session in the U.K., and according to her, some of the lyrics might surprise some people.
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Kanye West + Pusha T Trade Verses on ‘New God Flow’
After kicking off the 2012 BET Awards Sunday night, Kanye West and Pusha T dropped their new single ‘New God Flow,’ which features Yeezy’s verse that he rapped a cappella at the awards show. The song is expected to appear on the G.O.O.D. Music compilation, ‘Cruel Summer’ (due Aug. 7).
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Beyonce Nabs Best Female R&B Artist Trophy at the 2012 BET Awards
Although she didn’t perform, Beyonce took home a star trophy for Best Female R&B Artist at the 2012 BET Awards on Sunday (July 1) in Los Angeles.
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Chris Brown Wins Best Male R&B Artist at the 2012 BET Awards
Chris Brown nabbed Best Male R&B Artist at the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (July 1). Actress Meagan Good presented the trophy to the R&B crooner who was waiting backstage.
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G.O.O.D. Music Kicks Off 2012 BET Awards With ‘Mercy’
The G.O.O.D. Music family kicked off the BET Awards 2012 with a driving performance of their latest single, ‘Mercy’ from their upcoming compilation album ‘Cruel Summer.’ Dressed in all-white outfits, rappers Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz rocked the mic behind a replica of Lamborghini Murcielago and amid a showering of laser beams.
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Usher Performs ‘Climax’ at the BET Awards 2012
Usher gave a subdued yet effective performance of his ubiquitous ballad ‘Climax’ at the BET Awards 2012. The song became Usher’s 12th No. 1 hit of his career and, undoubtedly, is one of the biggest songs of the year.
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Big Sean Drops Unreleased Song ‘Hundred Dollar Bill Skyscraper’ Featuring Mac Miller
Rapper Big Sean has been relatively quiet as of late, but it looks like things are about to heat up just in time for summer. On Thursday night (June 28), the Detroit rapper unveiled via his Twitter page an unreleased track featuring Pittsburgh, Pa.’s rap wunderkind Mac Miller.