Sure, Akon has a new album coming out this year. But thanks to Lady Gaga, he doesn't really need it — financially at least."She's pretty much retired me," the singer said of Gaga, who is signed to his KonLive imprint at Interscope Records. "She was definitely a blessing. She came at the right moment. I'm glad I believed in her, boy. That goes to show you, if you believe in something strong enough, it will pay off."
Gaga, one of last year's top-selling artists, was… Continue
Beyond smooth, that’s about the best way I can describe this album. Who knows where she decides to go with the next single. Personally, “In Another Time” has been getting constant spins. It’s pretty hard to go wrong on this album.
3. Jahiem – Another Round – 115,020
I knew he had the single with Jadakiss, but I never expected him to put up these numbers. Considering the times and the… Continue
Cops have arrested a British TV presenter for murder following his shocking on-air confession to smothering an AIDS-stricken lover.
Veteran TV and radio host Ray Gosling made the admission on a BBC show dedicated to end-of-life issues that was broadcast Monday night.
"Nottinghamshire Police has this morning arrested a 70-year-old Nottingham man on suspicion of murder following comments on the BBC's 'Inside Out'… Continue
Marc Jacobs head honcho Robert Duffy has caused quite a stir since developing a recent addiction - to Twitter, that is.
Duffy (who has amassed 6,700 followers on the social networking site) has spilled the beans the past week about almost everything relating to Marc's highly anticipated show Monday, including pictures of some of the collection and the set, and specific instances of "model drama."
If Jay-Z had his way, there would be no current remake of "We Are The World," which has been repurposed to raise relief funds for Haiti.
"I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: 'We Are the World,' I love it, and I understand the point and think it's great. But I think 'We Are the World' is like (Michael Jackson's) 'Thriller.' I don't ever wanna see it touched," Jay-Z told MTVNews.com Saturday night at the "2 Kings"… Continue
Tila Tequila believes something is horribly wrong with the unborn child she claims is growing inside her belly -- and now she's threatening to kill herself if she miscarries.
It all started around 8:00 AM when Tila posted the following message on her Twitter page: "I just woke up in the middle of the night cuz im having these intense sharp pains in my belly."
Several minutes later, Tila added, "Something is definitely wrong. The… Continue
ALBERT LEA, Minn. -- Nothing says "I love you" like a half-mile wide heart made out of manure.
A southern Minnesota man created the Valentine's Day gift for his wife of 37 years in their farm field about 12 miles southwest of Albert Lea. Bruce Andersland told the Alberta Lea Tribune that he started the project with his tractor and manure spreader Wednesday and finished Thursday.
His wife, Beth, said it's the biggest and most… Continue
A biology professor went on a bloody rampage after being denied tenure Friday, gunning down three colleagues and wounding three others during a faculty meeting, police said.
"I heard three shots and screaming," said Melanie Gates, an engineering student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
A Harvard University-trained neuroscientist, Amy Bishop, was charged with one count of capital murder, which means she could face the… Continue
In 2008, names like Saigon, Lil Boosie and Plies made the cut, while last year, B.o.B, Charles Hamilton, Wale and Asher Roth graced the cover. Other members of the '09 class were Kid Cudi, Ace Hood, Curren$y, Blu, Mickey Factz and Cory Gunz.
XXL Editor in Chief Vanessa Satten said the editorial staff started deciding the 2010 class two months ago. Besides their own research, they also took recommendations from the magazine's editors at large… Continue
A rookie housing cop was busted Thursday for having sex with his pre-teen relative for more than four years, officials said.
Mackenson Jacques, 29, a cop with the Police Service Area 3 in Brooklyn, started raping the girl in 2005 when she was only 10. The alleged sexual predator, who abused the girl on 12 separate occasions, last raped her in May, sources said.
He was charged with sexual conduct against a child, second-degree rape… Continue
Evander Holyfield’s wife has filed for a protective order after an alleged incident of domestic violence last week.
Candi Holyfield claims that Evander hit her in the face during a February 1 dispute in their Georgia home, according to RadarOnline.com. Court documents state that the couple started scrapping around 4:45 a.m. when she complained that the house was too cold for her and their children.
Beyonce Knowles has a new half-brother -- if you believe Alexsandra Wright.
Wright -- who filed a paternity suit against Mathew Knowles back in October -- gave birth last Thursday to a baby boy. The name ... Nixon. Priceless.
Wright -- who once appeared on "Scrubs" -- claims she had a relationship with Knowles that lasted 18 months. And, sources say, Wright claims she and Mathew picked out the baby name together. We're guessing they… Continue
This picture taken on February 2, 2010 in Nice, southeastern France, shows a President Barack Obama carnival character. The 126th Nice's Carnival, which will run from February 12 until February 28, 2010 on the French Riviera, will celebrate the 'King of the Blue Planet.'
We hear the crooner has had his latest CD, which was supposed to be released Sunday, pushed back until March 30.
Why the delay? A source at the "Confessions" singer's record company says Jive Records refused to put Usher's album out until he signs with a new management firm.
Apparently the crooner and his mother -- and former manager-- Jonetta Patton are officially on the outs and… Continue