by Maurice Bobb

Leave it to Kanye West to find the most innovative way to premiere his new music video, “New Slaves,” which is likely the first single from his long-awaited follow-up LP to 2010’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Instead of opting for YouTube or MTV for his big reveal, the enigmatic rapper/producer projected the visuals for his latest track on the sides of buildings in 66 locations around the globe. Read More...

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By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis brought thrift shop swag to the Hangout Music Festival today. The chart-topping duo's set was high-energy, electrifying the crowd at the burgeoning concert series taking place on the beaches of Alabama. The bill boasts Kendrick Lamar and a slew of multi-genre heavyweights like Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Imagine Dragons. Read More...

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By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Beyonce is pregnant... or so reports E! The entertainment channel shared today that "multiple sources" have confirmed exclusively to them that Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z are expecting their second child. Read More...

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21st Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party - Red Carpet

By Georgette Pierre

What a way to celebrate your butt-day, er birthday? As a gift to herself, Karreuche Tran, Chris Brown’s ex, Instagrammed a throwback photo of Brown’s face resting on her naked butt according to E! News. Read More...

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Guess Mac Miller knows something we don't. A couple weeks back Kanye West sent out one of his usual mysterious tweets, simply writing, "June Eighteen," and while most people assumed that it was likely the release date for a new single, or maybe even the release date for his anticipated sixth solo album--Mac Miller had a different idea. Read More...

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Remember that time Kanye West walked into a "Wrong Way" sign and got really pissed about it? Not really at the sign, but at the paparazzi who were trying to get photos of him and Kim Kardashian before, during and after the incident? Well, he probably still despises them, but at least he has a sense of humor about the whole incident. At least that's the way it seems after watching the new promo clips for "SNL." Read More...

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The Weeknd gifted fans with two new tracks on Thursday night, combining "Kiss Land" and "John Carpenter" in one upload, although the songs are very different in scope. While "Kiss Land" finds him crooning about his sexual escapades, "John Carpenter" gives us a little insight on the life he's been leading since his rise to fame.

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It's been five years in the making, but Rick Ross and Birdman are finally ready to drop their joint album The H: The Lost Album, Volume 1. And it'll be available for free download. Read More...

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"PUNK: Chaos To Couture" Costume Institute Gala

By Henna Kathiya

Rita Ora  looked stunning in red when she stepped out in London with boyfriend Calvin Harris last night (May 16). The couple attended the Igor Novello Awards where Calvin took home the award for Songwriter of the Year. Guess All of that Rob Kardashian drama is in the past? Read More...

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It's almost here. French Montana's Bad Boy debut Excuse My French drops on May 21. In the meantime, we have a new bonus cut from the album called "40" featuring Fabolous and Trey Songz. Stream via HHNM.

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