Trent Fitzgerald
Nicki Minaj’s ‘Starships’ to Break U.K. Record
Nicki Minaj is known for breaking records here in the United States. Now she’s poised to break records overseas with her much-maligned single, ‘Starships,’ according to the Source.
A Posthumous Aaliyah Album In the Works, Listen to ‘Steady Ground’
Aaliyah may be gone, but she certainly has not been forgotten. It’s been 11 years since her untimely death, but now there’s news that a posthumous album is in the works featuring unreleased material from the late songbird.
Tyga Tweets Homophobic Slurs at Gossip Website
Young Money rapper Tyga went ballistic on his Twitter account recently and tweeted some homophobic remarks in regard to an item that was posted on gossip website MediaTakeOut. According to the Urban Daily, the website posted a story alluding that Tyga is gay after he and his friend, Chris Brown, were purportedly caught in a compromising position.
Whitney Houston Posthumously Makes History on Billboard 200 Chart
Even after death, Whitney Houston is still making history on the Billboard 200. This week, the late pop icon posthumously became the first female artist to simultaneously place three albums in the Top 10 album chart. This marks the first time in almost 44 years that an act has accomplished this amazing feat.
Rick Ross Not Implicated in Miami Murder
Following reports that a dead body was found at a home that was owned by Rick Ross, police have confirmed that the rapper is not a suspect in the case. A Miami detective told MTV News on Wednesday (Feb. 29) that Ross is not a suspect, nor is he being sought for questioning.
Jay-Z Introduces His New Artist Rita Ora
Besides managing superstars and saving the planet, Jay-Z is also launching new careers. The hip-hop dad recently introduced radio audiences to his new artist on the Roc Nation label, Rita Ora. The London-born singer debuted her first official single, ‘Party and Bulls—’ on New York’s Z100 radio last week.
Kanye West Riffs About Failed Booty Call in ‘Say You Will’ Concert Video
Kanye West is known for his impromptu rants during his concerts. Who can forget his tirade when a guy threw his business card on stage? Or when he chastised the media for making him look like Hitler? His latest YouTube moment comes by way of him discussing a failed booty call. Isn’t he so enlightening?
Musical Based on Whitney Houston’s Film ‘The Bodyguard’ to Bow in London
A musical play based on Whitney Houston‘s 1992 film ‘The Bodyguard’ is currently in the works, reports The Guardian. Producers from the Adelphia Theatre in London are developing the stage production about a blossoming relationship between a popular singer Rachel Marron and her bodyguard (played by Kevin Costner in the film).
Whitney Houston’s New Jersey Home Up for Sale
Whitney Houston‘s Mendham, N.J. home is up for sale and the realtor is getting some flack for how he’s selling the house. According to Carproperty.com‘s typo-riddled ad, listing agent Robert Cross promotes the house as the place that “brought down this incredible musical diva over a 15 year cycle.” Wow! Really?
Lil Kim Disses Nicki Minaj on ‘Watch What Happens Live’
Lil Kim was able to bob and weave several questions about Nicki Minaj during her appearance on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live‘ show Wednesday night (Feb. 15). However, she couldn’t hold back completely and threw a couple of zingers at the Young Money rapstress.
Drake Launches Club Paradise Tour in Miami
While most people were out celebrating Valentine’s Day, Drake shared his love with thousands of fans at the Bank United Center as he launched his Club Paradise Tour in Miami. Romance was certainly in the air at Tuesday night’s show, with the ladies waiting patiently for rap heartthrob Drizzy.
Bobby Brown Denies Being Banned from Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Bobby Brown has denied reports that Whitney Houston‘s family are prohibiting him from attending her funeral, which will take place at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, N.J., on Saturday (Feb. 18). TMZ reported that Brown was banned from the service but a source told ABC News that it was not true.