Trent Fitzgerald
Tupac Shakur Resurrected at Coachella Music Festival 2012
Tupac Shakur has been dead for over 15 years, but at Sunday’s (April 15) Coachella Music Festival, the late rapper was resurrected for a rare concert appearance with fellow rappers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. The rap legend — in hologram form — was digitally recreated for Coachella, and it wowed thousands of concertgoers in attendance.
Beyonce Writes Heartfelt Letter to Michelle Obama
Undoubtedly, Beyonce loves being a mom to Blue Ivy. So it’s only right that she salutes fellow mom Michelle Obama for her exceptional job at juggling motherhood and managing duties at the White House.
Jay-Z’s Rocawear Clothing Line Teams Up With New York Yankees
The Roc is still in the building! Jay-Z‘s clothing line Rocawear has secured a sponsorship with the 27-time World Series Champions the New York Yankees. According to Roc 4 Life, the partnership will include having the Rocawear logo branded inside Yankee stadium during the 2012 season.
Plies Releases Tribute Video to Trayvon Martin
After 45 days of public outcry, George Zimmerman has been officially charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. While the 28-year-old Florida man was a in court today (April 12) being arraigned on charges, Miami rapper Plies dropped his tribute video for Trayvon Martin called ‘We Are Trayvon.’
Wiz Khalifa Announces New Single ‘Work Hard’ + Album Release Date
After dropping a hot mixtape ‘Taylor Allerdice,’ Wiz Khalifa is set to premiere his new single ‘Work Hard’ on 96.1 KISS on April 23. The song was produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco, the same team who bought us the infectious anthem ‘Black and Yellow.’
Nicki Minaj Hits No. 1 on Billboard 200 With ‘Roman Reloaded’
As expected, Nicki Minaj‘s latest album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ debuts atop of the Billboard 200 chart with 253,000 copies sold in its first week of release. This chart achievement marks the Young Money rapper’s second No. 1 album of her career.
Eminem, Warren G to Perform With Dr. Dre + Snoop Dogg at Coachella Music Festival
Grammy-winning rappers Eminem and Warren G will join Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg when they close out the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15. According to Rolling Stone, the news was revealed on Warren G’s official website.
Mary J. Blige Responds to Burger King Ad Controversy
After critics cried foul over Mary J. Blige‘s chicken wrap commercial for Burger King because it was too stereotypical, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has finally addressed the issue, claiming she never co-signed the “unfinished” ad to begin with.
Nicki Minaj Performs ‘Roman Reloaded’ Concert on BET’s 106 & Park
Nicki Minaj Invaded BET’s 106 & Park on Tuesday (April 3) and shut it down! The teen video program dedicated its entire show to the Young Money superstar who just released her second LP ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ (see review here). Dressed in an all-lavender outfit with black stiletto boots, a pink-haired Minaj chatted with Terrance J about her career, her fashion sense and her future goals
Jay-Z Shows His Hometown Roots in New Rocawear Commercial
When Jay-Z was a kid growing up in the Marcy Projects in Brooklyn, N.Y., all he dreamed about was getting out of the ‘hood and being successful. Well, he’s done that and more. In Rocawear’s first television commercial, the CEO of hip-hop reflects on his journey from the Brooklyn streets to the plush floors of corporate America.
Rihanna Says She Would Love to Play Whitney Houston in a Biopic
Since the untimely death of Whitney Houston, rumors have been circulating online that a biopic on the late singer was in the works. Although Houston’s mentor Clive Davis has vehemently denied that a movie was in development, it doesn’t hurt to dream. Rihanna has certainly thought about it.
Kelly Rowland Releases New Love Song ‘Need a Reason’
We haven’t heard anything new from Kelly Rowland since her reign last year on radio with ‘Motivation’ and ‘Lay It on Me.’ But a new track surfaced online featuring Rowland and up-and-coming rhyme-slingers Future and Bei Maejor. The song ‘Need a Reason’ will appear on the ‘Think Like a Man’ soundtrack, which hits stores on April 10.