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May 31, 2007 11:58 AM | R&B | Usher | Comments (0)

Usher can't take a joke! It seems the R&B super star is upset because radio jocks are making fun of him firing his mother and getting engaged to is fiancée, Tameka Foster, who they believe make him fire his mother. As a result, Usher has been calling around to the radio jocks asking them to stop making fun of his situation.

Fat Joe May Have Witnessed Double Murder

May 31, 2007 11:38 AM | Fat Joe | Rap | Comments (0)

Another rapper involved in a 187 (that's the police code for murder). Rapper Fat Joe (A.K.A. Jose Cartagena) may have witnessed a double murder during a brawl last Memorial Day. It seems two men were killed by gun fire outside of David's Cafe II in South Beach, Miami. Police want to talk to Fat Joe ASAP, although they have arrested a man the think is the shooter.

Ray J Sex Tape Coming Back to Haunt Him

May 31, 2007 11:21 AM | R&B | Ray J | Comments (1)

It seems Ray J's sex tape with ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian is coming back to haunt him. Hey buddy, there is a price you pay for everything you do. Apparently, Ray J was to play a role opposite gospel star Yolanda Adams, however, Yolanda is not feeling him because he's a porn star.

Left Eye's Last Moments Captured on Video

May 29, 2007 10:09 PM | Interesting Stuff | R&B | Comments (8)

I ran across this on the Internet and found it interesting so I decided to post it. It's a video of Left Eye's (A.K.A. Lisa Lopes) last moment on this earth. Left eye is the former member of the famous R&B group TLC. Left Eye who was killed in a car accident in Honduras on April 25, 2002.

Michael Jackson Stuff Going On Auction

May 29, 2007 12:24 PM | Michael Jackson | Pop | Comments (1)

What to own a piece of Michael Jackson or his famous siblings. Well now you can! That is if you have the money. Over 1,100 items will be auctioned this week at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. This is the largest auction of Jackson memorabilia with items including: a Bill Whitten-designed militaristic red coat with gold rope that belonged to Michael Jackson, a 1987 contract detailing his $30 million purchase of "Neverland" ranch and

Bobby Brown Has a New Woman

May 25, 2007 6:25 PM | Bobby Brown | R&B | Whitney Houston | Comments (0)

Bobby Brown has got a new woman in his life. I sure hope she has some money because Bobby is going to need it. Bobby's new woman is Alicia Etheridge. Boy talk about dating someone with baggage. Does she know what she’s getting into

Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank Forming Singing Group

May 24, 2007 11:50 AM | Ginuwine | R&B | Tyrese | Comments (0)

R&B singers Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank are forming a singing group called TGT. They are currently working on a studio alum and plan to find a 4th member via an American Idol type auditions. The trio will go on the road this fall with their "The Shirt's Off Tour!”

Scott Stapp Arrested for Assault

May 21, 2007 1:04 PM | Rock | Comments (0)

Well it isn't just rapper's getting arrested. Former Creed lead singer Scott Stapp was arrested at his home and charged with assault related to domestic violence. Reports didn't indicate who Stapp assaulted. According to police, no one was injured or taken to the hospital.

Master P Responds to 50 Cent Comments

May 21, 2007 12:21 PM | 50 Cent | Master P | Rap | Comments (5)

During a press conference in Hollywood to announce details of the BET Awards ’07, 50 Cent was asked about the bad words used in rap. One of the reporters mentioned to 50 Cent about Master P making the decision to sign positive rappers from now on who do not use the three aforementioned words in their lyrics.

Method Man Arrested for Marijuana Possession

May 21, 2007 12:10 PM | Method Man | Rap | Comments (0)

Here we go again. Another rapper arrested for having weed. Man these guys never learn. Method Man (A.K.A. Clifford Smith) has been arrested for weed possession. He was stopped by Five-O (that's police for Hawaii Five O) for a minor traffic violation and the cops found marijuana during searching his vehicle. Rappers are not the smartest bunch of people on the planet are they?

Madonna Releases Song "Hey You" for "Live Earth"

May 18, 2007 1:03 PM | Madonna | Pop | Comments (1)

Madonna has released a new digital song for "Live Earth" concerts, which she will be performing at. "Hey You" is available on MSN.com. The first million downloads are free, and Microsoft is pledging to donate 25 cents per download to the Alliance for Climate Protection.

T-Pain Single "Buy U A Dranks" Shoots to No. 1

May 18, 2007 12:48 PM | R&B | T-Pain | Comments (3)

“Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin)" by Singer T-Pain has his first No. 1 hit. This is the first single from his upcoming album “Epiphany,” scheduled to be releaed June 5 from Konvict Music/Jive. The single, featuring a rap from Yung Joc, climbs 3-1 on the Billboard Hot 100, unseating the two-week reign of Maroon 5’s “Makes Me Wonder,” which slips to No. 2.

NYPD Spied on African American Recording Artists

May 18, 2007 12:27 PM | Interesting Stuff | R&B | Rap | Comments (0)

The NYPD is watching you! It seems the infamous NYPD was spying on a few African American recording artists in the month prior to the 2004 Republican National Convention. According to documents made public yesterday, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jay-Z, LL Cool J and Alicia Keys were all monitored by police in the months before the 2004 RNC.

Rapper / Minister Mase Rumored to Be Gay

May 14, 2007 9:18 PM | Mase | Rap | Comments (9)

Mase may be gay! There is a rumor in the ATL, that's Atlanta, that Mase (A.K.A. Mason Durrell Betha, 28 years old) got in a car accident while picking up a transvestite. Apparently, the person that was involved in the car accident called into a local radio station to tell of the incident.

Prince First 7 British Concerts Sold Out In Minutes

May 14, 2007 7:37 PM | Pop | Prince | R&B | Comments (0)

Prince is large! Within minutes of tickets going on sale for the first seven of Prince 21 scheduled shows, they were all sold out. Now that's what I call living large. Your music is so good that tickets to your concert are out sold within minutes. Very few entertainers can do that.

Taboo of Black Eye Peas Arrested for Drug Possession

May 14, 2007 7:25 PM | Black Eyed Peas | Rap | Comments (0)

I guess to be an entertainer, especially a rapper, you have to smoke weed. Maybe smoking weed, make you rap better. Another rapper has been busted for possession of marijuana. Taboo (A.k.a. Jaime Luis Gomez) of the Black Eyed Peas was charged with possession of marijuana while driving. Why can't these guys learn to hide their weed.

The Game Arrested After House Search

May 14, 2007 7:15 PM | Game | Rap | Comments (0)

Man you can just look at Game (A.K.A. Jayceon Taylor) and now he's bad news. With the tattooed tear drop from his left eye, he looks like a jail house convict. The Game scares the hell out of me. He'd play a great gangster in the movies! Last Friday, the LAPD arrested Game after a three-hour search of his 5,000-square-foot Glendale home in connection with an incident that took place in February.

Bobby Suing Ex-wife for Custody & Money

May 14, 2007 7:01 PM | Bobby Brown | R&B | Whitney Houston | Comments (0)

Damn, poor Bobby Brown. All that money! All that fame! And now he's dead broke and suing his famous ex-wife Whitney Houston for custody of their 14 year old daughter. Where the hell are all his rich famous friends (like the former New Edition members) to help him out? What the hell happened?

Smashing Pumpkins Has Two New Members

May 10, 2007 6:03 PM | Rock | Comments (0)

The Smashing Pumpkins has two new members. Seems like original guitarist James Iha and bassist D'arcy Wretzky will not be joining the band for their comeback reunion. However, Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlain remain from the original band.

Cee-Lo Launching Record Label for New Artists

May 10, 2007 5:48 PM | Cee-Lo | R&B | Rap | Comments (31)

My man Cee-Lo Green (A.K.A. Thomas DeCarlo Callaway) is about to launch his own label under Atlantic Records. Cell-Lo is the former member of rap group Goodie Mob who recently became an international superstar as one half of Gnarls Barkley. The label named, "Radiculture" was created to find new artists.

What's Going On With R. Kelly's Case

May 7, 2007 6:01 PM | R&B | R. Kelly | Comments (4)

What the hell is going on with 40 year old R. Kelly's (A.K.A. Robert Sylvester) child pornography case? Kelly has been putting out hits and videos as if nothing has been going for the past several years. Since the incident Kelly has had several hits and awards but no trail. Is it still on? Did the government forget about it?

Usher Mom Get's the Ax As Her Son's Manager

May 7, 2007 5:32 PM | R&B | Usher | Comments (0)

Usher Mom is out! Recently, engaged Usher fired or ended his professional relationship with is mother as his manager. It's never good to make your mom, your manager, in my opinion. However, she served her purpose when Usher was a youngster in steering him the right way. Now that he's grown up, it's time for Usher to leave the next.

Verizon Drops Akon For Simulated Sex Act During Concert

May 7, 2007 5:14 PM | Akon | R&B | Rap | Comments (1)

One bad decision can cost you a lot of money. Verizon Wireless V Cast has dropped Akon in their commercials as a result of his simulated sex act onstage (see pics & video) with a 14 year old girl. In a statement released by Verizon, "This week the partnership ended. We have music services on our cell phone service and we were promoting him as one of the artists.

Boy George Arrested Again

May 1, 2007 7:00 PM | Interesting Stuff | Pop | Comments (0)

Ok, it's not a rapper getting in trouble this time. It's Boy George! The English pop star is in trouble again. My man Boy George was arrested on suspicion of assault and wrongful imprisonment last Saturday morning after one of his male acquaintance filed a complaint against him. According to Auden Carlsen, 28, Boy George invited him to pose for some erotic photographs.

Gunfire and Young Buck's After Party

May 1, 2007 6:39 PM | Rap | Young Buck | Comments (1)

Here we go again. Another G-Unit member connected with gun fire. Last Saturday gunfire erupted at an after party for rapper Young Buck. As a result, 9 men were arrested for the shootout. Young Buck finished performing at Club Paradise and announced an after party at Hilton Garden Inn.

Ray J & Kim Kardashian Get Paid Big Money Their Sex Tape

May 1, 2007 6:11 PM | R&B | Ray J | Comments (37)

Ray J (A.K.A. William Ray Norwood Jr. also A.K.A. Brandy’s Little Brother) and Kim Kardashian in my opinion conspired to release their porno video to make a ton load of money. According to Us Magazine, Kim Kardashian will get close to $5 million from Vivid to settle the lawsuit she had against them. t’s reported that Ray J got $1 million.