Trent Fitzgerald
Nicki Minaj Films Adidas Commercial With Jeremy Scott
After going Pop with Pepsi, it looks like Nicki Minaj is kicking it with Adidas. The ‘Starships’ rapper has inked another endorsement deal with the sneaker giant and shot a commercial for it in Brooklyn, N.Y. Nicki went on her Twitter to show off a picture of her in a colorful outfit that she was wearing for the Adidas spot.
Rihanna Looking Seeking Unknown Producers for Next Album
Rihanna has worked with some of the best producers in the music industry including The-Dream, Hit-Boy, Dr. Luke, Stargate and Calvin Harris. But for her next album, the pop siren is going to take a different approach when crafting the sound for the project.
Lil Wayne’s Entourage Accused of Pummeling a Photographer
It looks as if Lil Wayne can’t skateboard in public without being bothered. According to a police report obtained by TMZ, the rapper got into a heated argument with a photographer last week in Miami and Weezy’s friends allegedly intervened with their fists.
Taxpayers Upset Over Paying Security Bill for Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Taxpayers in Newark, N.J. are not too happy to learn that they will have to pay the bill for extra security that was provided for Whitney Houston‘s funeral last February. According to CBS 2, the city racked up $187,000 in police overtime during the pop icon’s funeral service.
Who’s That Girl? Drake Spotted Partying With U.K. Singer
It looks like Drake is on to the next one. The ‘Take Care’ singer was spotted partying it up and kissing on a gorgeous female. DJ Funkmaster Flex’s website In Flex We Trust posted a few pictures of Drizzy hitting the club with U.K. singer Ny (not “NY”) and the pair was mighty cozy.
Kid Reviews Kanye West’s ‘Theraflu’ Song in Hilarious Video
Kanye West‘s new track ‘Theraflu’ has generated thousands of responses, including those from the Theraflu makers, PETA and us. But no one is more enthusiastic about the song than Maxim Bady from the U.K., who joyously reviews it in his YouTube video. “That song is awesome,” he says. “I love the song in 10,000 different ways.”
Tyler, the Creator Gets Trucked Over on MTV’s ‘Punk’d’
Tyler, the Creator is known to be a prankster, but he was on the receiving end of an insane prank on Thursday’s (April 5) episode of MTV’s ‘Punk’d.’ The guys behind the practical joke were none other than ‘Jackass’ nutsos Bam Magera and Wee-Man — so you know they were going to punk the hell out of the Odd Future leader.
Mary J. Blige Responds to Burger King Ad Controversy
After critics cried foul over Mary J. Blige‘s chicken wrap commercial for Burger King because it was too stereotypical, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has finally addressed the issue, claiming she never co-signed the “unfinished” ad to begin with.
Chris Brown Nabs His First U.K. No. 1 Single
It’s official! Chris Brown is atop the U.K. singles chart for the first time in his career. The R&B crooner’s bouncy club jam ‘Turn Up the Music’ reached the apex this week, according to Official Charts Company. The song dethroned Katy Perry‘s reign with her single ‘Part of Me,’ which slipped from No. 1 to No. 4.
Chris Brown Set to Nab His First No. 1 Single in the U.K.
Chris Brown is poised to achieve his first No. 1 single in the U.K., according to Official Charts Company. His dance track, ‘Turn Up the Music,’ is charging up the tally and could bump Katy Perry off her perch with her single, ‘Part of Me,’ on Sunday.
Nicki Minaj Entertains Japan on Promotional Tour
As the April 3 release of Nicki Minaj‘s second album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ is approaching, the 29-year-old rap queen recently went on a promo tour overseas in support of the project. The Harajuku Barbie entertained her Barbz in Japan with a performance of her hit songs.
Pitbull Gets Groovy on New Single ‘Back in Time’
International rapper Pitbull just released ‘Back in Time,’ his theme song to the upcoming ‘Men in Black 3,’ which hits theaters in 3D on May 25. The bouncy track is destined to have the clubs bumping this summer.