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Jay-Z Reportedly Signs Roc Nation's First Rock Group

November 16, 2009 10:20 AM

Jay-Z has reportedly signed rock-oriented group The Ting Tings to his Roc Nation company which would represent the rapper's first non-urban group on the company's artist roster.

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UPDATE: Lil Kim Responds To UK Promoters, "[I] Never Received Any Money From Them"

November 13, 2009 10:20 AM

Less than 24 hours after reports surfaced alleging  Lil Kim of stiffing United Kingdom club promoters for $20,000, the Queen B has responded saying she never received money from them.

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Eminem's "Relapse" No. 1 Album Of The Year, Sales To Hit 630K In First Week

May 26, 2009 3:31 PM

After landing at No. 1 in the UK with his fifth consecutive album, Eminem is on track to top all U.S. sales charts as Relapse will reportedly become the highest-selling debut of the year with estimated 630,000 sold copies in its first week.


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LL Cool J & Common "Sidekick" For Nationwide Tour

April 14, 2009 10:45 AM

LL Cool J, Common, Estelle and more have been announced to headline the nationwide Grammy Celebration Concert tour this spring.

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Lil Wayne & Kid Cudi Unite For One-Night Only Show

March 31, 2009 9:23 AM

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne has been chosen to perform in London this summer for a one-night only performance that will also feature Kid Cudi.

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MF Doom Explains Imposter Scandal, "Everything We Do Is Villain Style"

March 25, 2009 4:10 PM

Eccentric rapper MF Doom recently discussed his motivation behind performances where fans were greeted by an imposter disguised as Doom at various shows in summer 2007.


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Amy Winehouse Shut Out Of U.S. Festival, Assault Charges Cause Conflict

March 9, 2009 9:42 AM

Amy Winehouse's upcoming performance at next month's annual Coachella festival has reportedly been called off due to her recent assault charges.

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Amy Winehouse Gets Slapped W/ Assault Charges

March 6, 2009 1:30 PM

Grammy-winning singer Amy Winehouse has been charged with assault for a physical altercation that took place last fall.

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Rihanna/Jay-Z Alleged Affair Out in The Open, Kanye Hearts Beyonce, Whitney Denies Reunion W/Bobby, Amy Winehouse's Hubby Drops Dime

December 3, 2008 10:21 AM

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Hot off the press this week Rihanna's a good girl with a bad publicist, Kanye hails Queen Bey, Whitney publicly denies reconciling with Bobby and Wino's hubby IS the new Bobby Brown.

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Donnell Rawlings & Angela Yee To Anchor Online Hip-Hop Awards Show [Video]

December 2, 2008 12:50 PM

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Donnell Rawlings of "Chappelle's Show" fame and radio personality Angela Yee are set to host the 2008 Online Hip-Hop Awards (OHHAs).

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Amy Winehouse's Hubby Takes Blame For Singer's Addiction, "I Dragged Amy Into [Drugs]"

December 1, 2008 10:08 AM

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After a year of hospitalizations and health issues surrounding Grammy award winning singer Amy Winehouse, her husband Blake Fielder-Civil has stepped forward to take blame for her drug addiction.

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Internet Rap Beef Turns Deadly, Lands Teen In Jail

December 1, 2008 9:42 AM

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An up-and-coming teenage rapper from England has been sentenced to nearly five years behind bars after pleading guilty to killing a young man earlier this year.

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Amy Winehouse Back In The Hospital

November 25, 2008 11:35 AM

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Grammy winning singer Amy Winehouse has checked-in to England's London Clinic due to an allergic reaction to medication.

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Nas, Ghostface & Others Auction Off Memorabilia In Honor Of Phife & J Dilla

November 21, 2008 11:03 AM

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Nas, Ghostface Killah, De La Soul, Redman and Method Man are among the many rap heavyweights participating in Rock The Bell's charity auction, starting next month.

 

 

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Urban Music Awards Shut Down Due To Stabbing, 3 Men Injured

November 17, 2008 11:16 AM

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Nearly 48 hours since the United Kingdom's sixth annual Urban Music Awards was abruptly shut down after a man was stabbed, audience members have come forward to speak on the night's tragedy.

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Kanye West Arrested In UK For Paparazzi Abuse, Set Free After Investigation

November 14, 2008 11:07 AM

 

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Hip-Hop superstar Kanye West was arrested earlier today (November 14) and shortly after released for allegedly assaulting another photographer. 

 

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John Legend "Evolves" Into The Top 5, T.I. Goes Platinum, Jon B Fails To Break Into The Top 100

November 6, 2008 6:00 AM

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In this week's Sales Wrap, T.I. becomes platinum certified, John Legend debuts at the top of his class landing at No. 4 and Jon B gets off to a rocky start with his opening week numbers.

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Ludacris' "RocknRolla" Fails To Rock Box Office

November 3, 2008 9:42 AM

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Guy Ritchie's highly-anticipated action thriller RocknRolla failed to generate blockbuster sales over the weekend debuting at No. 11.

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Amy Winehouse Drug Suppliers Plead Guilty, Singer In The Clear

October 31, 2008 1:17 PM

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An English couple have pleaded guilty today (October 31) to selling multiple types of drugs to platinum-selling singer Amy Winehouse.

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Amy Winehouse Checks In For Lung Tests

October 27, 2008 12:24 PM

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R&B star Amy Winehouse was hospitalized for chest and lung tests at England's London Clinic over the weekend.

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Lil' Wayne & Cash Money Sign UK Singer Jay Sean

October 16, 2008 6:29 PM

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Last night, British R&B artist Jay Sean announced that he had inked a deal with Cash Money Records, the label home of Lil' Wayne.

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Breaking News: Busta Denied Entry Into the UK

September 25, 2008 12:39 PM

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Immigration officials have detained hip-hop superstar Busta Rhymes after denying him access into Great Britain this morning.

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Update: Amy Winehouse Diagnosed With Tuberculosis

June 22, 2008 7:00 PM

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As Amy Winehouse remains hospitalized, the embattled singer's condition may have taken a turn for the worse, as it's being reported that the 24-year-old has a case of tuberculosis.

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