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Eminem’s ‘Phenomenal’ Leads ‘Southpaw’ Soundtrack [VIDEO]
Expect to hear new music from Eminem this summer. The Detroit rhymer will executive produce the soundtrack to the upcoming boxing film Southpaw, which hits theaters in July.
Janet Jackson Announces New Music and Tour [VIDEO]
Guess who’s back? After a very long hiatus, Janet Jackson has announced her return to the R&B industry. The iconic singer went on Twitter early Saturday morning (May 16) to celebrate her 49th birthday and to give fans a special gift.
Robin Thicke Grossed Out By His Dad Having Sex to His Music
Robin Thicke is embarrassed that his dad, Alan Thicke, plays his music whenever he and his wife are having sex. Yeah, we know, TMI.
Kanye West and Nicki Minaj to Perform at 2015 Billboard Music Awards
Rap superstars Kanye West and Nicki Minaj have been added to the star-studded performers’ list at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
‘American Idol’ Is Ending in 2016
After 15 seasons, 'American Idol' is coming to end. On Monday (May 11), Fox executives held a press conference to formally announce its final season.
Kanye West Performs ‘All Day’ at Chicago Bulls-Cleveland Cavaliers Game [VIDEO]
Rapper Kanye West gave an impromptu performance at the Chicago Bulls playoff game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on Sunday (May 10). It always good to see a rapper root for their hometown team.
Chris Brown’s Home Intruder Identified, Charged With Three Felonies
The home intruder who broke into Chris Brown’s residence last week has been identified and charged with three different felonies. The charges stem from her arrest last week for breaking and entering into the singer's home in Agoura Hills, Calif.
Wiz Khalifa Performs ‘See You Again’ & ‘We Dem Boyz’ On ‘SNL’
Rapper Wiz Khalifa was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. The Taylor Gang leader performed his No. 1 hit single, “See You Again” and his anthemic tune, “We Dem Boyz.”
Kanye West Changes Title of His New Album
Kanye West has been relatively quiet about his upcoming music project. But on Sunday (May 2), the rapper-producer jumped on his Twitter account to inform fans that he has changed the title of his upcoming album.
Floyd Mayweather Defeats Manny Pacquiao, Hip-Hop & R&B Community React
Boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeated Manny Pacquiao in a highly anticipated fight that took place on Saturday (May 2) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Several rappers and singers went on Twitter to give their thoughts on the fight.