Archive for May, 2012

Beyonce’ To Lend Voice To New, Animated Film “Epic”

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

Beyoncé has tried her hand at drama, comedy, and musicals, and now she’s set to star in her first animated feature. The singer-actress will lend her voice to the 3D CG-animated film Epic. (more...)

Justin Bieber: Fans Injured in Norway (Video)

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

Oslo's mayor has launched an investigation into yesterday's near-catastrophicJustin Bieber concert in Norway -- after 49 teenage girls were injured in the fandemonium ... and 14 were taken by ambulance for emergency care. (more...)

Rihanna Goes Topless For Esquire (Photos + Video)

Thursday, May 31st, 2012

The pages of Esquire just got hotter thanks to Rihanna. The Barbadian beauty bares her body for the U.K. magazine’s July issue. (more...)

Jay-Z, Kanye West’s “No Church” Video Sparks Revolution

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012

After taking a shot at M.I.A.’s “Bad Girls” video, he is back with another one: “No Church In The Wild.” However, don’t expect to see Jay or Ye throughout. With those two on tour overseas, the controversial director took a different approach to accompany the song’s visuals.

Let’s just say Romain Gavras never disappoints…

Chris Brown Releases “Fortune” Tracklist

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

Chris Brown is spreading the wealth on his fifth album Fortune. Due July 3 in standard and deluxe editions, the follow-up to 2011’s F.A.M.E. features the singles “Turn Up the Music,” “Sweet Love,” “Till I Die,” and “Don’t Wake Me Up,” with appearances from Nas, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, and his CBE signees Kevin McCall and Se7en. (more...)

Justin Bieber Wanted For Questioning After Scuffle

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

Justin Bieber is wanted for questioning by Los Angeles County Sheriff's investigators after a photographer complained of being roughed up by the pop star at a shopping center. (more...)

M.I.A. Added to the Roc Nation Team

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

M.I.A. has always been a rock star, but now it’s official. The “Paper Planes” rapper has inked a management deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. (more...)

Justin Bieber Makes “Believe” World Tour Announcement on Ellen (Video + Dates Inside)

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Justin Bieber makes an appearance onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show to make a big announcement on an episode airing Wednesday (May 23). (more...)

BET Awards 2012 Nominations Announced

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

The nominees for the 2012 BET Awards were unveiled Tuesday and leading the way with seven nominations is Kanye West. Beyonce followed with six nominations, while her husband Jay-Z received five noms. (more...)

Ray J Hospitalized After Vegas Trip

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

When Ray J attended the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday night, he reportedly had a tense run-in with Whitney Houston's family. The following morning, he was hospitalized for exhaustion. (more...)

Pharrell Announces i am OTHER, New Creative Venture (Video)

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Pharrell officially pulls back the curtain on i am OTHER, described as a “cultural movement dedicated to Thinkers, Innovators, and Outcasts.” The creative venture consists of the hip-hop mogul’s longtime projects including music production, apparel lines Billionaire Boys Club and ICECREAM, record label, and a premium YouTube channel featuring original programming. (more...)

Justin Bieber on Quitting Music: “Enough is enough, I don’t want to do this anymore….”

Monday, May 21st, 2012

Justin Bieber’s fairytale story of superstardom is one nearly all aspiring artists would envy, but being the most famous 18-year-old in the country -- and, quite possibly, the world -- has its drawbacks. (more...)