There’s rumbling that L.A. Reid and The Dream are no longer at Def Jam in a executive capacity. According to Gyant, L.A. Reid and The Dream have been fired by media conglomerate Vin Vendi for poor sales figures. In all honesty, there’s been word about ousting L.A. for a while. If the story is true it must be said that Reid did make a effective signings during his tenure. Let me Read More ...
Birdman has given Nicki Minaj the highest praise calling her a special talent. Since her verse on Kanye’s “Monster” track, Nicki’s name has been on everyone’s lips. She performed at the MTV VMAs and even performed with Jay-Z and Kanye at Yankee Stadium. In a recent interview with Rap-Up Baby said, “Nicki’s special. Nicki’s music is Nicki, you heard me? She do her thing, is very creative and it’s her. She’s representing Read More ...
A few days ago, what appeared to be a brand new Rihanna video had leaked online. It was promptly taken down. But now Rihanna has come out to say that the video was in fact for a commericial and will not appear on her album. “Who’s that Chick, is an online music video/commercial that we shot for Doritos and it got leaked. I don’t want u to get confused. doritos Read More ...
Jay-Z and Coldplay have apparently landed a multi-million dollar deal to perform a New Year’s Eve gig. According to DrewReports, Jay-Z and Coldplay have been booked by party planner Colin Cowie for the opening of Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. A source said, “Organizers have spent millions securing the acts. The word is that Beyoncé is now looking for a Vegas New Year’s gig so she will be in town with Jay.”
Mary J. Blige has shared the exact sentiments of all of those who attented the Jay-Z and Eminem “Home From Home” concert series. The Rap heavyweights closed out two shows at Yankee Stadium last week and have left fans wanting more, including Blige who believes a collaboration album between Jay and Em would be historic. Speaking to MTV, she said, “I think Jay-Z and Eminem doing an album together is very very Read More ...
Ja Rule has revealed that he is developing a Hip Hop sitcom. Speaking to Allhiphop, the rapper said he has two reality TV projects in the works, one featuring new artists signed to his record label and another that focuses on his home life. But he’s also working on a sitcom, “I am doing a sitcom, a real written sitcom, so that not reality, we are doing the TV thing and we Read More ...
I was a little surprised when I read this but Bruno Mars has apparently been arrested on a drug charge in Las Vegas. Mars was set to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe but he was confronted by security after they found him in a bathroom with drugs. The police authorities did not disclose what narcotics were found. It’s really sad because things were going so well for the guy.
Q-Tip has revealed that he is working on some production for Beyonce and Mary J. Blige, with the possibility of producing tracks for Jay-Z. Kaamal The Abstract took to his twitter account to announce the news saying, “working on mary, beyonce joints.. me kanye zoning in on jay next week… hey producers.. I’M BAAACK!” Good to hear Q-Tip back, need that vibe that was demostrated on the recent Consequence track. Toya
Jay-Z and Beyonce have officially entered the Guinness Book Of Records after earning the title for the year’s biggest “Power Couple”. Jay and Bey earnt a record-breaking $122 million through June 2009. Michael Jackson also made the book of records after being the year’s “Most Searched-For Male” after fans took to the internet following his death in 2009. There’s a tribute page to the late pop star in the new book, Read More ...
