Bad Boy CEO Diddy has confirmed his move to Interscope Records after a five-year run at Warner Music Group imprint Atlantic Records and said he is ready to begin signing new artists.
Continue reading Diddy Confirms Interscope Records Power Move, "We Want To Build Something Very Special" [Video].
With music sales continuing to decline, the remaining six Virgin Megastores in the nation will all be going out of business this summer.
Continue reading All US Virgin Megastores To Shut Down By Summer.
Grammy-winning singer Ne-Yo has revealed a recent conversation he had with Rihanna and says he still would like to speak with Chris Brown before he makes a judgement about the infamous domestic dispute that took place.
Continue reading Ne-Yo Has Message For Chris Brown, "That's Not Something Excusable Bruh".
This week Young Jeezy producer, Shawty Redd, nabbed a Grammy nomination for Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction." SOHH caught up with the Atlanta-based beatmaker to talk about his recent nomination and his upcoming solo album.
Continue reading Shawty Redd Reacts To Grammy Nod, Speaks On Upcoming Solo Album.
Grammy winning rappers Ludacris and Big Boi have joined forces to host the upcoming "Urban Ball" in Washington, DC next month.
Continue reading Ludacris, Big Boi To Host Upcoming Urban Ball For Obama.
After the success of Dr. Dre's first line of customized headphones, the mega producer and Interscope labelhead Jimmy Iovine are preparing the release of "Beats by Dr. Dre Tour" beginning this month.
Continue reading Dr. Dre Releases New Line Of Cheaper, Portable Headphones.
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about Kanye West trading shots with Stephen Colbert, Jim Jones saying some super "ugly" things about Jay-Z, hip-hop celebrating Pimp C's life a year after his death, The Game laying down the law on "The Parker Report" and T.I. chopping it up with Howard Stern.
Continue reading Kanye Trumped By Colbert, Jim Jones Doesn't Think "Jay-Z Is That Handsome," T.I. Thinks He Could Be The Next Jigga, & The Pimp C Award Goes To... .
Hip-Hop superstar Kanye West has reportedly announced plans to step aside from music and focus on exploring fashion as a possible intern.
Continue reading Kanye West Takes A Break From Music To Intern For Fashion Designer.
Mega rap star Lil' Wayne leads the upcoming 51st annual Grammy Awards ceremony with a total of eight nominations.
Continue reading Lil' Wayne Leads Grammy Noms, Jay-Z, Kanye & Ne-Yo Trail Behind.
Taking a shot at R&B with his new album 808s and Heartbreak, mega rap star Kanye West has locked in No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 with over 450,100 copies sold in his opening week.
Continue reading Kanye Debuts At Number 1, Ludacris Breaks 200K, E-40 Balls Out W/30K In First Week Sales .
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.
Continue reading Rihanna/Jay-Z Alleged Affair Out in The Open, Kanye Hearts Beyonce, Whitney Denies Reunion W/Bobby, Amy Winehouse's Hubby Drops Dime.
R&B superstar Chris Brown has been recognized with Music Choice's "Most Demanded" award after locking in 43 million views in a one year time span.
Continue reading Chris Brown Named 2008's Most Demanded Video Mega Star, Lil' Wayne Falls In Second.
Donnell Rawlings of "Chappelle's Show" fame and radio personality Angela Yee are set to host the 2008 Online Hip-Hop Awards (OHHAs).
Continue reading Donnell Rawlings & Angela Yee To Anchor Online Hip-Hop Awards Show [Video].
Rap stars Ludacris and Soulja Boy Tell Em have teamed up with AT&T to provide fans a free concert after this weekend's Southeastern Conference (SEC) football championship game in Georgia.
Continue reading Ludacris & Soulja Boy Kick-Off Free SEC Concert.
Mega movie retailer Blockbuster Inc. has partnered with Live Nation to begin selling concert tickets at several of their locations.
Continue reading Blockbuster To Sell Concert Tix.
Mega producer Jermaine "JD" Dupri will be honored with the prestigious 2008 Bill of Rights Award next week in California.
Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Honored W/ Bill of Rights Award.
While reports are still early, mega rap star Kanye West's 808s and Heartbreak is expected to outsell Ludacris' Theater of the Mind by close to 300,000 units.
Continue reading Kanye Projected To Sell 500K In First Week Sales.
Continue reading Beyonce's "Fierce" Alter Ego Rules The Charts, 112's Slim Goes For Self, Ace Hood Creeps Out The Gutta.
Despite her new album I Am...Sasha Fierce leaking weeks before its release, Beyonce has landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 with over 483,200 sold in her opening week.
Continue reading Beyonce Debuts At No. 1, Sells Over 480K In First Week Sales.
Atlantic Records has become the first major record label to surpass CD sales by their overwhelming digital sales.
Continue reading Atlantic Records Makes History, Digital Sales Surpass Physical Sales.
Platinum-selling singer Akon has teamed with MySpace to give fans the chance to see him perform live in New York City for free next week.
Continue reading Akon Performs Free Show For MySpace Top 8.
Interscope head Jimmy Iovine has come forward to explain the delay of Dr. Dre's highly anticipated, upcoming album.
Continue reading Jimmy Iovine Explains "Detox" Delay, "I Lost Dr. Dre To Eminem".
Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Chris Brown walked away with trophies at the fifth annual American Music Awards last night (November 23) in California.
Continue reading Chris Brown Wins Big At The AMAs, Kanye Dedicates Award To Lil' Wayne [Video].
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about Jim Jones taking credit for 15 years of hip-hop fashion, while mocking Jay-Z, Kanye West calling out hip-hop for being childish, Dame Dash losing more than his money, 50 Cent's new XXL cover and Ludacris burying the hatchet with Oprah.
Continue reading Jim Jones Blames Dipset's Demise On Cam'ron's Ego, Kanye Equates Hip-Hop To High School, 50 Cent Strikes A Pose, Damon Dash "Bugging Out?".
R&B superstars Alicia Keys and John Legend have been chosen to perform at "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" set to air next week.
Continue reading Alicia Keys & John Legend Tapped To Perform At CNN "Heroes" Tribute.
Hip-Hop superstar 50 Cent has been tagged to star in the upcoming UK film, Dead Man Running , which will be directed by the same man responsible for the highly successful video game, Grand Theft Auto 2.
Continue reading 50 Cent To Star In New British Gangster Flick.
Beyonce Knowles' new album, I Am... Sasha Fierce, is on track to debut at number one on the albums sales chart next week.
Continue reading New Beyonce CD "Flying Off The Shelf," Projected To Debut At No. 1.
After making a strong radio buzz with a handful of smash singles, T-Pain's new album Thr33 Ringz landed at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200, with over 167,700 copies sold in its first week.
Continue reading T-Pains Rings In 167K In First Week Sales Numbers.
Making the move from hit radio personality to on-screen host with her upcoming BET television special, "The Angie Martinez Show," SOHH caught up with the "Voice of New York" to find out what the program will offer.
Continue reading Jay-Z Talks Beyonce Marriage On Debut Angie Martinez BET Special [Video].
Continue reading Update: Circuit City Short Circuits, Closes 150 More Branches.
During a recent press conference that SOHH took part in, 50 Cent took time out to address why his new album was pushed back to 2009 and fired back at Donald Trump for dissing his MTV reality competition, "The Money and The Power."
Continue reading 50 Cent Defends Album Push Back, "'Get Up' Is Actually Performing Better At Radio Than 'I Get Money'".
Continue reading Lil' Wayne Is A MAD Man, Kanye "Pops" Off At The Mouth, 50 Cent Trumped By The Donald, Dame Dash - A "Chronic" Liar.
Continue reading Jim Jones Ditches Katt Williams For Mike Epps, Delivers "Real Hard Christmas Music" For The Holiday Season.
Continue reading Diddy Makes Guest Appearance On CSI .
Continue reading 50 Cent, Beyonce & Mariah Carey To Rock "TRL" One Last Time.
Continue reading Live Nation Ready To Compete W/ iTunes.
Continue reading OHHA "Artist to Watch" Noms Speak On Why They Should Win.
Continue reading MTV Re-Ups "Dances From Tha Hood" Series W/ 80s Twist.
R&B superstar Beyonce has begun early talks of hitting the big screen as iconic heroine beauty, Wonder Woman.
Continue reading Beyonce Bids For Wonder Woman Role.
Continue reading Circuit City Files For Bankruptcy.
Continue reading The Nominees For Blogger Of the Year State Their Claim.
Continue reading Wendy Williams' Co-Host Says Shock Jock Was Targeted, "I Feel Like There Was A Red Dot On The Show".
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about Lupe Fiasco raining on Barack Obama's party, The Game's love/hate relationship with Jay-Z, Kanye West one upping 50 Cent again and Ludacris setting the stage for a SoundScan battle with the Louis Vuitton Don.
Continue reading Lupe Still Talkin' Ish About Obama, The Game "Dont Like Cocky Rappers" Like Jay-Z, Kanye Gets Animated On 50 Cent, Ludacris Prepares For "Heartbreak".
Continue reading Lil' Wayne, 50 Cent & Nas Bid Farewell To "Rap City" .
Continue reading Wendy Williams Show Shake Up, Co-Host & Production Staff Fired.
Continue reading 50 Cent Heavily Involved In MTV Reality Show, Promises One Contestant .
Continue reading John Legend "Evolves" Into The Top 5, T.I. Goes Platinum, Jon B Fails To Break Into The Top 100.
Continue reading Snoop Dogg Re-Ups W/ E!, Preps Season Two Of "Father Hood" .
Continue reading Kelis Caught On Tape W/ Another Man?, New Winehouse Tunes "Sensational," Keri Hilson Debut Pushed To '09, Chilli "Too Spicy" For VH1.
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While details are still developing, it has been confirmed that former Motown president/CEO Jheryl Busby passed away today (November 4) in his Malibu, California home.
Continue reading Update: Former Motown Head, Jheryl Busby, Dead At 59.
Continue reading The Game Adds Kevin Connolly To His Entourage, Actor Pegged To Direct Rapper's New Vid.
Continue reading Ice Cube Signs On For NBC Cop Comedy.
Continue reading Diddy & Soulja Boy's Competition In The Online Hip-Hop Awards Sound Off.
Continue reading Hot 97's "Check The Rhyme" Concert W/ 50 Cent & T-Pain Called Off.
Hot off the press this week Beyonce warns Solange about industry woes, T-Pain gives Diddy a hand, Aretha covers Mariah and Fergie gets a fatty.
Continue reading Beyonce Didn't Want Solange To Be A Singer, Diddy Follows In T-Pain's Footsteps, Aretha Franklin Upgrades Mariah Carey.
Continue reading Lil' Wayne Says No To Metal Detectors, Rep Confirms.
Continue reading Jadakiss Kisses Album Title Goodbye .
Continue reading Wu-Tang Form Like Voltron For Reunion Tour.
Continue reading Jim Jones, Busta Rhymes & Bow Wow Set To Rock "Stay In School" Concert.
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about Jim Jones "playing" himself, Karrine "Superhead" Steffens threatening to expose Ray Benzino, Young Buck boasting about his next album's sales, Nelly revealing plans for a super group with Pharell, T-Pain and Akon, and the BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Continue reading BET Hip Hop Awards Recap, Jim Jones Comes To Broadway, Nelly Is A Knucklehead, Young Buck Gets Delusional, Superhead Exposes Benzino.
Continue reading Jim Jones "Crashes" W/ Brooke Shields & Dennis Hopper, Plans NYC Theatrical Debut.
Continue reading Soulja Boy, Bun B & Diddy React To Online Hip Hop Awards Nods .
Continue reading Mos Def, Rihanna Star In Iceberg Slim Adaptation, Ice-T Working On "Pimp" Doc.
Continue reading Diddy "Diversifies His Portfolio," Buys Enyce .
Continue reading Ludacris Censors Himself During Concert For Best Buy Employees.
Continue reading Newcomers The Knux "Ain't Worried About Making Money," Speak On Turning Down Offer To Sign W/ Eminem.
Continue reading Lil' Wayne & Soulja Boy Top Online Hip-Hop Award Noms.
Continue reading Kanye West & Alicia Keys To Headline The AMAs.
Continue reading Lil' Wayne Wins Big At The BET Hip-Hop Awards.
Continue reading Ludacris' "Max Payne" Beats Out Alicia Keys' "Secret Life Of Bees" In Box Office Battle.
Continue reading Eminem "Relapses," 50 Cent Hustles MTV, Yung Berg Slaps Back At Ne-Yo, Suge Knight Back To His Old Tricks?.
Continue reading Rick Ross Hawks Collectibles Online.
Continue reading 50 Cent, Kanye West & Beyonce Join Forces, Perform For Vets .
Continue reading 50 Cent & Rihanna Lend Support To Justin Timberlake Benefit Show.
Continue reading Obama Ads Featured In Video Games .
Continue reading Alicia Keys Leads 2008 AMA Noms, Faces Off Against Lil' Wayne & Chirs Brown For Artist Of The Year.
Continue reading Bush Passes Strict Anti-Piracy Law.
Continue reading Kanye West Vs. Lil' Wayne, Rappers Cast Their Vote For The OHHA "Artist Of The Year".
Continue reading BET's American Gangster Returns For Third Season, Tupac's Stepfather Profiled .
Continue reading Common Clicks W/ Microsoft, Sets November Release Date.
Continue reading EMI Launches Digital Service.
Lil' Wayne, The Game, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Common, T-Pain and more will be hitting the stage at BET's 3rd Annual Hip Hop Awards later this month.
Continue reading Lil' Wayne, The Game & Young Jeezy To Perform At The BET Hip Hop Awards.
YouTube has agreed to form a business relationship with mega-retailers iTunes and Amazon, turning the video sharing site into an e-commerce company.
Continue reading YouTube Partners W/ iTunes & Amazon.
Paying homage to one of music's most iconic performers of all time, Diddy offers an ode to the lifestyle of Frank Sinatra in his latest CIROC Vodka commercial.
Continue reading Diddy Channels Sinatra In New Ad Campaign, Reacts To Prez Debate.
Regaining hip-hop's position at No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 charts this week is T.I.'s Paper Trail, which has officially been certified gold selling over 568,300 copies after only seven days in stores.
Continue reading T.I. Sells 568K In First Week, J.Hud & Robin Thicke Trail Behind.
Continue reading Hip-Hop Preserved At Cornell University.
Making an effort to develop his own business skills outside of the grip of friend and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek hit up SOHH to talk about his independent label, Get Low Records, and Hov's plans for the Roc Nation imprint.
Continue reading Memphis Bleek Says "Jay-Z's Moving Everything Off Of Def Jam".
After being released from Atlantic Records resulting in the loss of his official first album, Brooklyn rapper
Continue reading Saigon Preps Comeback Album, "Even Though The First One Has Never Come Out".
Hip-Hop superstar T.I.'s Paper Trail is currently set to reach No. 1 on Billboard's Top 200 charts this week with over 357,000 albums already sold from last Tuesday till last Friday (October 3).
Continue reading Update: T.I. Trails No One, Set To Debut on Top Of The Charts.
Kanye West's plans to executive produce a black version of the Muppets with fellow Chicago rapper Rhymefest were recently revealed. SOHH caught up with Fest to get the details on the upcoming Comedy Central show called "Allligator Boots."
Continue reading Rhymefest Talks Kanye Puppet Show, "It's Kinda Like '30 Rock' Meets 'Saturday Night Live'".
SOHH has learned that long time hip-hop fan and well known actor, Michael Rapaport (Zebrahead, Higher Learning) has teamed up with Nas to produce a documentary film about renowned rap group, A Tribe Called Quest. In this exclusive, Rapaport and Tribe member Q-Tip discuss the upcoming project.
Continue reading Nas & Michael Rapaport Team Up For A Tribe Called Quest Doc.
Famed Hip-Hop band The Roots, alterna-rap/rock group the Gym Class Heroes and critically acclaimed British songstrees Estelle have all joined forces for a North American tour.
Continue reading The Roots Link W/ Gym Class Heroes & Estelle For Nat'l Tour.
After Apple recently threatened to shut down their popular online digital seller iTunes yesterday, the Copyright Royalty Board has ruled against raising the fee from 9 cents per song for recorded music.
Continue reading UPDATE: ITunes Stays In Business After Fee Hike Denied .
A decision ruling on whether or not to raise the fee for recorded music has tempted Apple to threaten the shutdown of their popular online digital seller iTunes today.
Continue reading iTunes Threatens To Close Shop.
Record labels are approaching another financially weak year, as a minimum of 200 million albums in the last quarter is now required in order to break even with last year's low total.
Continue reading Kanye West & 50 Cent Expected To Save Ailing Music Industry.
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The Pussycat Dolls, Jazmine Sullivan and Joe all debuted in the top 10 this week on the Billboard Top 200.
Continue reading Jazmine Sullivan, The Pussycat Dolls & Joe Debut On The Charts.
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Just a day after the release of his highly anticipated sixth studio album, T.I.'s Paper Trail is already causing waves around the country.
Continue reading T.I.'s New Disc Flies Off Shelves, Projected to Sell Over 467K.
R&B hitmaker Akon has added UK rap star Sway to his Kon Live label roster.
Continue reading Akon Signs British Rapper Sway .
Rihanna, Usher, Chris Brown, Akon and others will lead the recording industry's first major move away from the traditional CD format with to the introduction of slotMusic next month.
Continue reading Record Labels Adopt New Technology to Sell Albums in Sagging Market.
Friends and family members of Travis Barker and DJ AM have come forward to inform fans that both men are progressing in their recoveries. The pair sustained second and third degree burns during a plane crash that left four others dead over the weekend.
Continue reading Travis Barker and DJ AM Slowly Recovering.
