Nicki Minaj and Pooch Hall look to have been the right hosts for BET's 2010 edition of Rip The Runway.
According to recently released ratings, the annual staple pulled in a record number of viewers when it premiered Monday night, March 15.
Garnering a total of 2 million viewers, this year's 'Rip The Runway' became the no.1 fashion-themed telecast on cable and the most watched show in ...Read
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While Drake has been in a ton of music videos, the Grammy nominee believes the forthcoming video for "Over" will be a true introduction -- partly because he got his hands 'dirty' working with Anthony Mandler on the clip.
"I've shot a lot of videos before, but this is my first attempt to establish myself as Drake the artist," Drake says of the video, which was shot with Mandler (Rihanna, J ...Read
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Now that his first single since serving time on weapons charges is out, T.I.'s label has come forth with a release date for his highly anticipated album !
Led by the single "I'm Back," the as-yet-untitled comeback effort is officially lined up for an August 24th release date, reports Atlantic Records.
While the title and direction of the effort is unclear, the album is expected to be ...Read
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After a number of delays, Lil Wayne is set to begin his expected jail term Monday.
As previously reported, the "Lollipop" rapper is slated to be sentenced to a year behind bars after he pleaded guilty in October to attempted criminal possession of a weapon.
Initially pushed back from Feb. 9 so he could have dental related surgery, the Grammy winner's sentencing was postponed again ...Read
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The 'King' is on the comeback trail. According to his record label, T.I. will release his first single since serving time on weapons charges next week.
Due to premiere on his official website Monday, March 8, sources say the new single is aptly titled 'I'm Back'.
His label, shortly after setting up a Twitter page, teased the premiere Wednesday with a picture of the single's artw ...Read
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Lil Wayne is either lucky or crafty when it comes to staying out of jail. The rapper was set to appear in court Tuesday but, according to New York based authorities his court date and a room in the courthouse went up in smoke.
Sources say the "Got Money" star could end up in court today, Wednesday, March 3, for sentencing on weapons charges but, are unable to confirm whether or not the co ...Read
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J-Kwon, the St. Louis based rapper best known for the hit single "Tipsy," is reportedly missing.
According to his label, Gracie Productions, the star has been missing for more than a month.
"J-Kwon is a big part of the Gracie family, and we are obviously increasingly worried and want to make sure he is ok," Gracie Productions CEO/President Tony Bucher said in a statement Tuesday ...Read
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Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne is leaving fans for an expected stint behind bars this week.
The rapper is expected to begin his New York City jail term Tuesday after pleading guilty to weapon possession charges. As previously reported, those charges stem from a 2007 incident in which he admitted to having a loaded gun on his tour bus.
Akon continues to raise the bar, after working with Lady Gaga, by signing Southern California rapper Ya Boy.
With a resume that includes opening for artists such as Jay-Z, Sean Kingston, and Taylor Swift and over 45 million Myspace views, Ya Boy has become the latest entertainer to sign with Akon's Kon-Live.
"Ya Boy is one of the hardest workers today…He’s an amazing artist tha ...Read
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Grammy Award winning rapper T.I. is gearing up for a busy summer.
Making his first appearance with fiancée Tameka "Tiny" Cottle in support of her Alzheimer's research fundraiser "For the Love of Our Fathers" at Atlanta's Opera venue, T.I. told press "I am very well, very happy to be seen". ...Read
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