Posted 2/3/12 8:23 pm EST by MTV News in Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
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By Nadeska Alexis
Shade 45's "Sway in the Morning" talk show broadcasted from Indianapolis on Thursday (February 2) as part of NFL's Radio Row at Super Bowl XLVI. Sway Calloway and co-host Devi Dev got a visit from the legendary Parliament funk master George Clinton, plus Ciara and Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow. Read More...
Posted 2/3/12 5:42 pm EST by MTV News in Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
By Uptin Saiidi (@uptin)
K'Naan will no longer be taking legal action against Mitt Romney's campaign since they have agreed to stop playing his song, "Wavin' Flag" during political events. A spokesman for the campaign told CBS News that although the song has been used throughout the campaign's regular blanket license, they'll stop playing it out of respect for K'Naan's wishes. Read More...
Posted 1/31/12 4:00 pm EST by MTV News in Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
By Sarah Brotherton
“What the f--- you talking about, Kobe Bryant?!” In the most recent installment of Nike’s Kobe System commercials, the ‘attack fast’ and ‘attack strong’ mantra still ensues in all of its hilarity. The three most recent commercials address “Domination,” “Beastion,” and “Success at Success,” leaving no room for lack of motivation from Bryant’s audience of superstars. By far, the funniest spot to date lies in level six where Kobe addresses “Beastion,” with some help from Kanye West. Read More...
Posted 1/27/12 10:12 am EST by MTV News in Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
By Rob Markman
Everyone involved in the creation of "Red Tails" will tell you that it was no easy feat to get the movie into theaters, but now that struggle is being rewarded. The film debuted at #2 in the box offices and Ne-Yo believes that all of the hard work paid off. "I feel like we definitely did what we set out to do, which was make sure these incredible men, the Tuskegee Airmen, got the recognition that they deserved for the incredible things that they did for this country," Ne-Yo told MTV News of the George Lucas-produced film on Wednesday. Read More...
Posted 1/26/12 2:05 pm EST by MTV News in Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
By Rob Markman
50 Cent raked in $500, 000 when the New York Giants beat the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game last week, and now he's ready to up the stakes. The G-Unit CEO has challenged Birdman to a $1 million bet (on a Giants win) after the Cash Money CEO pledged to bet $5 million on the Patriots during Super Bowl XLVI. Read More...
Posted 1/25/12 2:35 pm EST by MTV News in Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
By Tamara Palmer
As the second season of VH1’s "Love & Hip Hop" came to a close, viewers were left with more questions than answers. Somaya Reece is headed back to Los Angeles, but it’s unclear whether the move is really to lead a Los Angeles-based spinoff, or if there will be a Miami season with ‘Love and Hip Hop 2’ guest stars Teairra Mari and Erica Mena (Kimbella's enemy) instead. Olivia has turned down a major label deal with EMI, and while she seems confident that she can weather the storm as an independent artist, her manager Rich Dollaz is still not so sure. Read More...
Posted 1/20/12 12:40 pm EST by MTV News in Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
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By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
President Barack Obama pulled out some unexpected singing chops during a fundraiser at the Apollo Theater in New York City on Thursday night (January 19). The President belted out a line of Rev. Al Green's soul staple "Let's Stay Together"--Rev. Al Green was also in the audience--and joked about not being ushered off stage by the notorious Apollo Theater Sandman. "Don't worry Rev I cannot sing like you, but I just wanted to show my appreciation", the President said lightheartedly. Can a sing-off against Mitt Romney be that far off? Read More...
Posted 1/18/12 5:45 am EST by MTV News in Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
Following the hour-long season premiere of “The Game” on BET last Tuesday, we were left with an overdosed supermodel sent back to rehab, a drunken ex-athlete eloping in Mexico, the KO of an ex-boyfriend...and many, many Kanye West "Lost In The World" auto-tune samples. The drama continued in episode two. While the season premiere might’ve hit us in the heart, this episode hit one particular character in the pockets. Read More...
Posted 1/17/12 3:34 pm EST by MTV News in Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
By Nadeska Alexis
Kobe Bryant’s new ad series for Nike is nothing short of entertaining. The Lakers star player enlists some of the biggest names across music and sports to promote his new sneakers, including Kanye West, Serena Williams, Aziz Ansari, United States Men's National Team soccer player Landon Donovan and even billionaire Richard Branson. Read More...
Posted 1/16/12 10:47 pm EST by MTV News in Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
(Yandy Smith on Jim Jones, Chrissy, Mama Jones)
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
After two explosive bouts--between Chrissy Lampkin and Yandy Smith, and Erica Mena and Kimbella Vanderhee--in Episode 8 drama was heavy in the air for Monday night's 9th installment of "Love & Hip Hop 2." Read More...
