Trent Fitzgerald
Jay-Z, Rihanna, Rita Ora + More Rock London’s Hackney Weekend 2012
The Roc was in the building as Jay-Z headlined Radio 1′s Hackney Weekend 2012 in London on Saturday (June 23). The hip-hop king was joined by his Throne partner Kanye West during his show-stopping performance.
Cee Lo Green Warned Against Bringing Cockatoo to ‘The Voice’ Set
Cee Lo Green has a new lady in his life! The Grammy-winning singer has replaced his ivoried cat Purrfect on ‘The Voice‘ for an exotic bird. Ladies and gentlemen, meet “Lady,” a pink-colored Moluccan cockatoo who has been hired to be Green’s new, uh, ladylove.
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music Compilation ‘Cruel Summer’ Due In Stores Aug. 7
Rappers, get ready to tuck your whole summer in. Kanye West has penciled in Aug. 7 for the release of his G.O.O.D. Music compilation ‘Cruel Summer,’ according to Rolling Stone. Pusha T revealed the release date during an interview with Hot 97 personality Funkmaster Flex.
Jay-Z + Alicia Key’s Song ‘Empire State of Mind’ Featured in New York Ad Campaign
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ Grammy-winning song ‘Empire State of Mind’ was an anthemic love letter to their beloved city of New York. Now the two New Yorkers have teamed up to help lure businesses to the Big Apple with their piano-driven anthem.
Meek Mill Embarking on Dreamchasers Summer Tour
Meek Mill, the hotshot rapper on Rick Ross‘ Maybach Music Group label, is back on his grind after being caught in the middle of the Chris Brown and Drake nightclub brawl. The Philly spitfire has announced dates for his upcoming Dreamchasers tour.
Tony Parker Suing New York Club W.i.P. for Negligence During Chris Brown-Drake Brawl
NBA star Tony Parker has filed a lawsuit against New York club W.i.P. and its owners for $20 million after suffering a scratched retina during a brawl last week allegedly involving Chris Brown and Drake. It’s the first official lawsuit — of soon-to-be many — that has been filed regarding the violent champagne bottle-throwing fight that has injured several people.
Beyonce Reportedly Buys Jay-Z a Luxury Plane for Father’s Day
We all know that Jay-Z has crazy bank, but it look as if Beyonce can make it rain, as well. The R&B mom reportedly shelled out nearly $40 million on a Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet for Hov as a gift for Father’s Day.
According to Perez Hilton, the songbird gave Jay-Z a luxury plane to salute him for being a wonderful father to their daughter Blue Ivy. Awww…
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Chris Brown Believes That Hip-Hop Is Dead
Chris Brown has the rap forums abuzz over remarks he made about hip-hop in an interview with Fuse TV (spotted at Complex). The R&B crooner believes that hip-hop is dying off as a brand (or genre) because of its lack of marketability and profitability.
Timbaland Recruits Ne-Yo for ‘Hands in the Air’ Track
It’s time to step it up! Veteran hitmaker Timbaland has partnered with Ne-Yo for a dance track that should heat things up this summer. Their new song ‘Hands in the Air,’ will appear on the upcoming soundtrack for the new dance movie ‘Step Up Revolution.’
Usher’s ‘Looking 4 Myself’ Debuts At No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
Usher is back on top! The R&B crooner nabbed his fourth No. 1 album with ‘Looking 4 Myself.’ The collection premiered atop of the latest Billboard 200 chart with 128,000 copies moved in its first week of release. The album also is No. 1 in 9 other countries including the UK, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands.
Azealia Banks is a Sexy But Deadly Cowgirl in ‘Licorice’ Video
Azealia Banks takes it back to the wild, wild west in the new video for her latest song ‘Licorice’ from her ’1991′ EP. The Harlem spitfire is a sexy cowgirl but unlike the phonetically-spelled song, there’s nothing sweet about her — she’s got a six-shooter and she knows how to use it.
Chris Brown ‘Calypso’ Snippet Leaks Online
Chris Brown is still delivering the hits like a mailman delivers letters. The R&B crooner recently dropped a preview of ‘Calypso,’ a song that will be available on June 19 via iTunes, but will not appear on his upcoming album ‘Fortune.’