Watch A Sneak Peek Of Nicki Minaj's 'Starships' Video

Posted 4/26/12 5:47 pm EST by in Music News

Nicki Minaj's latest video "Starships," is set to debut on MTV at 7:56p.m. on Thursday. Check out a sneak peek above. Read More...

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Kim Kardashian Wraps Up Date At Kanye West’s Apartment

Posted 4/26/12 5:20 pm EST by in Music News

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By Miranda Johnson

Seems like these two are becoming connected at the hip. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were spotted once again; this time the duo was captured heading into Kanye’s Soho apartment to end the night’s festivities. Kim was dressed in suede platform Louboutin pumps and a flared pale pink quilted skirt, while Yeezy rocked neon yellow sneakers. Read More...

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Whitney Houston's 'Sparkle' Film Generates Buzz With Cee Lo Trailer

Posted 4/26/12 5:00 pm EST by in Music News

By Kate Callahan

CinemaCon attendees got a sneak peek of Whitney Houston in the upcoming film, "Sparkle," and had positive reviews of her work. The film is a remake of the 1976 movie, and Houston plays the mother of three girls who form a singing group. The movie follows the girls as they deal with the challenges that come with their fame and success, including drug addiction. Read More...

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Brian McKnight Officially Re-Releasing Sexual Anthem

Posted 4/26/12 4:43 pm EST by in Music News

By Carter Maness

Adult-contemporary R&B crooner Brian McKnight has had quite the week after he pivoted from his usual family-friendly style to a more adult-oriented approach. Teasing a new "adult mixtape," McKnight posted a racy preview of a song called "If You're Ready To Learn," and fans quickly honed-in on the lyric, "Let me show you how your p---y works."  Of course, much Twitter backlash ensued and McKnight finally explained that he made the song after going stir-crazy due to a bum ankle.

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Rihanna And Jay-Z Headlining 2012 Olympics Festival

Posted 4/26/12 4:24 pm EST by in Music News

By Miranda Johnson

BBC's Radio 1 has confirmed that Rihanna and Jay-Z will indeed be the two headlining acts in the expanding music lineup tied to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The two are set to hit the stage during the BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend 2012, which will take place before the Games, from June 23 through the 24.  Jay will hit the stage the first night of the festival (June 23) with Rihanna performing the following night (June 24).  Read More...

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J Dilla's Record Collection For Sale At Detroit-Area Store

Posted 4/26/12 4:04 pm EST by in Music News

By Carter Maness

From innovators like The Bomb Squad and DJ Premier to modern Internet miners, hip-hop producers have long turned sampling old records into an art, yet J Dilla, real name James Yancey, was perhaps the biggest master of all. And now, The Detroit News is reporting that a store called UHF in Royal Oak, MI is selling a collection of 7,000-8,000 records believed to be part of Dilla's storied record collection.  Read More...

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Big K.R.I.T. Unveils Live From The Underground Cover Art

Posted 4/26/12 3:11 pm EST by in Music News

Big K.R.I.T.'s debut album Live From The Underground is due via Def Jam this year, and after dropping his recent 4eva Na Day EP, the Mississippi rapper/producer has unveiled the cover art for his upcoming studio project.  Read More...

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B.o.B Collaborates With Nicki Minaj On 'Out Of My Mind'

Posted 4/26/12 2:50 pm EST by in Music News

By Andrés Marín

A few days away from dropping his Strange Clouds LP, B.o.B. turns the knob even higher by releasing his collaboration with Nicki Minaj. “Out of My Mind” is perfectly titled for its insanity and high energy schizophrenia.  Read More...

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Mac Miller And Wiz Khalifa Have Playful Feud On 'RapFix'

Posted 4/26/12 1:00 pm EST by in Music News

By Rob Markman with reporting by Sway Calloway

Fans of Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller have long been calling for a collaboration between the two Pittsburgh rappers, who also share a label home at Rostrum Records, but this might never happens since they don't get along. Well, actually they get along just fine, but during Wednesday's episode of 'RapFix Live,' they wanted to pretend otherwise.  Read More...

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TLC Plotting Reunion Tour With Left Eye Hologram?

Posted 4/26/12 12:19 pm EST by in Music News

By Kate Callahan

Later this year, 90s girl group TLC will be reuniting for a U.S. concert tour featuring band members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, and possibly a projection of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes? According to TMZ, group reps say TLC is currently in the planning stages of a 2012 reunion tour in the states that incorporates deceased former member Left Eye into the show.  Read More...

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