November 2011 Blog Posts (245)

A reality TV star filed suit against a rapper in New York Monday over a catchphrase -- seeking to protect his right to yell “YUUUP!”

Dave “The Mogul” Hester of “Storage Wars” says he got a “cease and desist” letter from rapper Trey Songz’ lawyer demanding that Hester stop uttering the word during the show’s auctions of seized goods.

Songz -- real name Tremaine…

Jim Jones finally puts a ring on it. Just in time for the premiere of VH1′s series “Love & Hip Hop” season 2. The cast wrapped up the taping of season 2 in Miami a few weeks back. Jim Jones used this time to finally propose to his long-time girlfriend Chrissy Lampkin, who’s been dating rapper Jim Jones for seven years. As some may know “Mama Jones” despised this union…

A clip from Nicki Minaj's verse on Britney Spears' "Til The World Ends" has been released.

In it we see the Young Money Barbie rapping by herself amidst smoke.

The crazy faces are back, check out Nicki Minaj's "Til The World Ends"

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Rhythm-and-blues diva Patti LaBelle was accused Monday of screaming obscenities at a toddler and throwing a punch at the child's mother outside a Manhattan apartment house.

Kevin and Roseanna Monk made the allegations about LaBelle's encounter with their daughter Genevieve in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan Supreme Court.

The Monks' lawyer, Sam Davis, said…

The flame has gone out. LL Cool J reflects on what used to be on the emotional “No More,” produced by hitmaking duo Rico Love and Jim Jonsin. The hip-hop trailblazer recalls pastimes with his girl on the rock-tinged mid-tempo, while Ne-Yo senses them drifting apart. “It’s like you don’t know me and I don’t know you no more,” he sings on the…

Ace Hood bodies the remix to his latest single “Body 2 Body” featuring Chris Brown, with appearances from Rick Ross, Wale, and DJ Khaled. Rozay spoils his “Tamar Braxton” with Birkin bags and Bentley coupes, Wale gets deep on his passionate verse, and Breezy reprises the seductive hook.

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Rap legend Erick Sermon remains in a Long Island hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.

The rapper, known for his production work and as half of EPMD, is recovering and is expected to be released later this week.

Both PMD, Sermon’s rap partner, and DJ Scratch, the group’s DJ, have confirmed that he’s recovering…

Beyonce’s father is wasting no time trying to find his new big act after being dropped by his daughter. Mathew Knowles‘ Music World Entertainment and Music World Music recently announced that the company is partnering with MTV for a new reality series called, “Breaking From Above,” which features a hot all-girl group, “From Above” (pictured) — is a group of girls that will…

Kat Von D claims Jesse James cheated on her with 19 women during their "toxic relationship" ... this according to a rambling confessional she just posted to her Facebook page.

Kat never mentions specifically if that's why their relationship ended, but she does say she deserves a big fat, "I told you so," from everyone: "You all were more right than you'll ever…

Jay-Z is in a GQ state of mind.

The Brooklyn-born rapper graces the magazine’s December cover for its annual “Men of the Year” issue, on newsstands Nov. 22.

In the issue, the 41-year-old reveals that it was wife Beyoncé’s decision to announce she was pregnant at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

“It was actually Bey who wanted to (announce) it,” he…

Rappers Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa have announced they will hit the road together this December during “The High School Tour.”

The nationwide, six date outing will kick off December 5 at smaller venues, starting in New York, at Terminal 5.

“The High School Tour” will support the pair’s upcoming album and film titled “Mac and Devin Go To High…

Non-Dutch residents will be banned from cannabis-selling coffee shops in southern Netherlands from January 1 to spare locals from the nuisance of drug tourism, the justice ministry said Tuesday.

The centre-right government of Prime Minister Mark Rutte has since September 2010 been weighing a "cannabis card", reserved for nationals and obligatory when visiting one of…

A Massachusetts mom claims she was duped by a sick perv posing as a fashion photographer when she forced her 10-year-old daughter to pose nude over an Internet live chat.

Ann Lussier, 41, of Attleboro was hoping to win a $20,000 mommy-daughter modeling contract when she forced her pre-teen daughter to pose in a bikini - and then completely disrobe - for a man watching…

Kanye performed in Brazil last night as part of the SWU Music & Arts Festival. During his performance of “All Of The Lights”, he brought out Fergie to recite her lyrics. If memory serves correct, this was for the first time. Afterward, he performed “Stronger”.

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The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul stormed through the Bay Area to kick off her series of four intimate concerts last night at Oakland’s Fox Theater. Taking the stage in a skin-tight bodysuit, Mary J. Blige blessed her fans by delivering her seminal album My Life in its entirety and debuting new material off its sequel My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act I),…

Juan Manuel Marquez had fought two close matches with Manny Pacquiao, but for seven years he’s lived in his shadow as Pacquiao ascended to stardom and wealth.

Marquez stepped out from that oversized shadow by pounding Pacquiao over the course of 12 rounds on Saturday night, but was denied a victory when he was robbed of a decision by judges who…

Wiz Khalifa is hard at work on the follow up to his

debut, Rolling Papers, which has produced two platinum singles.

Wiz’ new release will be titled O.N.I.F.C, the rapper told fans during a uStream session.

Wiz will also drop a mixtape titled “Taylor Allderdice,” which refers to Wiz’ hometown high school in Pittsburgh, prior to the release of his second…

Singer Erykah Badu is featured inside of the November issue of GQ magazine where she discusses her upcoming album and how actor/comedian Steve Harvey had a role in her singing career. Check inside for excerpts from her interview in GQ.

Erykah on her new album: “I’m recording an album right now, with [experimental music producer] Flying Lotus. I’m touring. But things…

YMCMB represented a roster that included Lil Wayne, who was nominated for Artist of the Year and Classic Album for Tha Carter IV, Tyga, and Lil Twist.

Rick Ross and DJ Khaled also walked across the street to pay the award show a visit.

After performances from Twist and Tyga, Weezy hit the stage with Birdman in an oversized yellow ski hat, giraffe-print pants,…