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Wiz Khalifa Talks About Balancing His Career + Life in Complex Magazine Interview
Wiz Khalifa is the latest cover star for the October/November issue of Complex magazine. As the Pittsburgh rapper gets ready to drop his long-awaited second effort 'O.N.I.F.C,' he's been walking a tightrope between appeasing his record label, Atlantic, and his die-hard fans.
Watch Kanye West Rap With His Late Mom Donda
It's no secret that Kanye West adores his late mother Dr. Donda West. He has dedicated songs to her ('Hey Mama') and has launched a design company in honor of her called DONDA Foundation. The strength of their mother-and-son bond recently surfaced in a dated video on YouTube.
Brandy Reveals ‘Two Eleven’ Cover Art + Track Listing
R&B songbird Brandy is ready to drop her new album 'Two Eleven,' which is scheduled to hit retailers on Oct. 16. The Grammy-winning artist unveiled the LP's artwork and track listing today (Sept. 12).
Frank Ocean to Perform With John Mayer on SNL
When Frank Ocean graces the stage on the season premiere of 'Saturday Night Live' this Saturday (Sept. 15), he will have special guest with him -- singer-guitarist John Mayer. The Odd Future crooner announced the news on his Twitter feed today (Sept. 11). "SNL this weekend. Me and the bro John Mayer," he wrote.
Rita Ora Shoots Video for ‘Shine Ya Light’ in Her Homeland of Kosovo
Rita Ora returned to her roots and filmed the music video for 'Shine Ya Light' in her homeland of Kosovo. The song, which is Beyonce's favorite tune at the moment, is from the pop newbie's new album 'ORA.'
President Obama Addresses Nicki Minaj’s Mitt Romney Lyric
Rapper Nicki Minaj sparked an unnecessary controversy over her Mitt Romney line, "I'm a Republican voting for Mitt Romney, you lazy b----es is f---ing up the economy," on Lil Wayne's 'Mercy (Freestyle).' President Obama called in to Orlando station Power 95.3 on Monday (Sept. 10) to weigh in on Nicki’s lyrics.
A$AP Rocky Grabs Rihanna’s Booty During 2012 MTV VMA Performance
There are always surprises at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, but one of the most talked-about moments at the show happened during Rihanna's kick-off performance of the remix of 'Cockiness (I Love It)' with A$AP Rocky.