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Beyonce to Release New Music Before Super Bowl XLVII
Before Beyonce conquers the Super Bowl stage in February, expect to hear some brand new music from the R&B mama. The songbird's longtime collaborator The-Dream told Billboard that she plans to release a couple of new tracks before her Super Bowl XLVII halftime concert in New Orleans on Feb. 3.
Big Sean Hopes to Collaborate with Eminem on ‘Hall of Fame’ Album
Big Sean, who plans to release his second album 'Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player' in 2013, teases that he has some great features on the upcoming LP. However, the 'Finally Famous' rapper is still trying get fellow Detroit spitfire Eminem for his project...
Did Chris Brown Reveal His Album Title on Instagram?
Although Chris Brown deleted his Twitter account after his scatological feud with comedian Jenny Johnson, he's posting a bevy of photos on his Instagram page. In one post, he might have revealed the title of his next album.
T.I. Brings Blaxploitation Look to ‘Trouble Man’ Cover Art + Posts Track Listing
Rapper T.I. is taking fans back to the Blaxploitation Era with his cover art of his upcoming album 'Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head.' The Atlanta rhyme-spitter is looking very mack-ish while holding a gun his hand.
Does Frank Ocean Have a New Beau?
Is Frank Ocean boo'd up with a handsome model? The gossip blogs are in a frenzy with reports that the singer's new lover/boyfriend/BFF is model Willy Cartier. The rumors started when Ocean recently shared photos on Instagram of two hanging out in Los Angeles together.
Chris Brown Signs Modeling Deal with Wilhelmina Agency
It looks like Chris Brown wants to expand his presence into the fashion world. According to Women's Wear Daily, the R&B crooner has signed with the management division of the Wilhelmina modeling agency.
Pitbull Is Muy Caliente on the Cover of Rolling Stone Magazine
Latin superstar Pitbull graces the "secondary" cover of Rolling Stone magazine's Nov. 22 issue, which features Daniel Craig (as James Bond) on its main cover. Honestly, we think Mr. 305 is way more suave than 007, but we digress.
Cee Lo Green Reportedly Had An Ongoing Relationship With Sexual Assault Accuser
New information has surfaced in the sexual battery case against Cee Lo Green. According to StarCrush (via TMZ), the 'Voice' judge and his accuser reportedly had an ongoing relationship for almost a year.
A$AP Rocky to Join Rihanna On Her Diamonds World Tour 2013
Rihanna has added some extra swag to her Diamonds World Tour with the recent addition of suave rapper A$AP Rocky. The Harlemite will join the Bajan songbird on the North American leg of the trek in 2013.
Listen to Whitney Houston’s ‘Never Give Up’
Whitney Houston continues to inspire people long after her untimely death on her new single, 'Never Give Up.' The uplifting tune, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, will appear on the greatest-hits collection, 'I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.'
Nicki Minaj Unveils ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up’ Track Listing
While Nicki Minaj is titillating her U.K. Barbz on her overseas tour, the Young Money starlet unveiled the track listing for her 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded -- The Re-Up' album, which hits stores on Nov. 19.
Lil Wayne A No-Show at His Copyright Infringement Case
Lil Wayne was a no-show in court on Monday (Oct. 29) for his infringement case against producer Quincy Jones III (QDIII) due to his medical scares this past week.