November 2007mZeus.com News

Alicia Keys is on top of the world! Her new album and single has topped Billboard with No. 1 spots on multiple charts. One day after her album "As I Am" entered The Billboard 200 in the top position. The single, "No One," took control of Billboard's Hot 100 chart with a rise from No. 2 last week. The track also sold 210,000 downloads, an 88% increase from last week, and remains No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for a sixth week.

Kanye West Successfully Performes "Hey Mama"

November 26, 2007 12:31 PM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (0)

Kanye West successfully performed "Hey Mama" in his Glow in the Dark tour, this time in London's O2 Arena (See Video). During a previous concert in Paris Kanye tried to perform "Hey Mama" but broke into tears and couldn't finish the song. Kanye attended funeral services for his mother Donda West last week in Oklahoma. He has however decided to continue to perform before eager crowds in Europe as part of his Glow in the Dark tour.

Sean Paul Launches Latest Video - Watch Them Roll

November 21, 2007 12:10 PM | Dancehall | Sean Paul | Comments (2)

The latest Sean Paul selection to bubble up on the Jamaican scene is “Watch Them Roll” a high-energy dancefloor banger in the tradition of “Get Busy.” A home-made YouTube clip of the song had already clocked 100,000 views by the time Sean Paul’s actual video was uploaded. (See Video)

Kanye Breaks Down in Tears at Concert in Paris

November 19, 2007 12:01 PM | Kanye West | Comments (1)

Kanye West has surprisingly returned to Europe to complete his concert obligations starting in Paris last Saturday night just a week after his mother's death. During the concert, when Kanye tried to perform "Hey Mama", he broke into tears and couldn't finish the song (see video).

Jay-Z Ties Elvis Presley in No. 1 Albums

November 16, 2007 12:36 AM | Jay Z | Comments (1)

Jay-Z, A.K.A. Jigga, A.K.A., Shawn Carter is the man! According to Nielsen SoundScan Jay-Z's new album titled "American Gangster" has sold 425,000 units in the U.S. last week becoming his 10th No. 1 album on The Billboard 200 chart. The official "American Gangster" soundtrack game in at No. 36 this week with 21,000 units sold. Jay-Z has tied Elvis Presley in second place for the most No. 1 albums on the chart.

Kanye West's Mother Has Died

November 11, 2007 6:21 PM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (2)

Kanye West's mother, Dr. Donda West, has died in Los Angeles. The cause of her death at this time in unknown. Last May, Dr. Donda West published the book "Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Star". Kanye and are mom had a very strong bond and were often seen together at parties and award shows.

Judge Rules on Expert Witness in R. Kelly Court Case

November 8, 2007 12:51 PM | R&B | R. Kelly | Comments (0)

Chicago Circuit Court Judge Vincent Gaughan ruled last Friday in the R. Kelly case that prosecutors won't be allowed to have an expert testify that child victims of sexual abuse sometimes deny the abuse ever happened. The doctor was to testify that underage victims of pornography often respond to the trauma by delaying a cry for help.

Keyshia Cole Reality Show Premieres On Top

November 5, 2007 11:20 AM | Keyshia Cole | R&B | Comments (8)

People love drama. As a matter-a-fact people love reality shows. This time it's Keyshia Coles' reality show that is back on top. "Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is" made history at BET (Black Entertainment Television) as the number 1 original series to premiere. The first episode drew 1.49 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Da Brat Arrested for Aggravated Assault

November 5, 2007 10:56 AM | Da Brat | Rap | Comments (0)

Another female rapper is in hot water with the law! This time it's Da Brad (A.K.A. Shawntae Harris) who got arrested last Thursday for smashing a bottle over the head of a waitress at Jermaine Dupri's Atlanta-area nightclub. What is up with that? The 33 rapper was charged with aggravated assault which happened about 1:20 AM last Thursday.