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News Ice Cube Gives More Details On "I Am The West <p>Submitted by Shiva Suntoo - <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah April 15, 2010 309 Views
News Akon Issues Apology To Sri Lanka's Buddhist Community <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Akon has issued an apology in response to a series of protests in Sri Lanka inspired by one of his music videos. The Buddhist community in Sri Lanka protested his “Sexy Chick” video with pop singer David Guetta which depicts a pool party scene with girls dancing around a statue of Buddha.<br /> <br /> In His apology Akon said,<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah March 25, 2010 6.0K Views
News Kelly Rowland Readies Third Solo Album <p>Kelly Rowland is in the process of switching record labels from Columbia Records/ Music World Entertainment to rumored Universal Motown but that hasn't stopped her and producer Jim Jonsin who have been in the studio heavily working on her third solo album in which the title hasn't yet been released.<br /> <br /> "I've been working on her album with songwriter Rico Love, we've done four songs. She's doing a pop-house and R&B sound, like a mixture, it's really cool, some up-tempo stuff, some ballads, all around really nice - more like a Donna Summer sound."<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 22, 2010 417 Views
News Omarion Replacing Shane Sparks On "America's Best Dance Crew" <p>R&B singer Omarion will replace Shane Sparks as a judge on MTV's reality dance competition, America's Best Dance Crew.<br /> <br /> Omarion will be joining former *Nsync member J.C. Chavez and rapper Lil Mama for the fifth season of the hit show, and released a statement saying that he is excited to get a chance to work with the dancers.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 22, 2010 324 Views
News Beyonce Kills Off Sasha Fierce <p> During a recent interview with Allure Magazine, Beyonce announced plans to dead her alter persona, whom fans have come to know as Sasha Fierce.<br /> <br /> The R&B diva stated that it doesn't mean that fans won't see her perform in the energetic fashion that Fierce trademarked, but rather is a sign of her growth as an artist. Beyonce doesn't have to flip a switch anymore because the two personalities have become one. <br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 22, 2010 417 Views
News Soulja Boy Says New Album Almost Complete <p>Soulja Boy released a video yesterday (January 20) giving his fans an update on his upcoming third studio album, The DeAndre Way, and thanking them for supporting him throughout the past three years.<br /> <br /> According to Soulja Boy, the project is nearly complete and the first single will be hitting the radio soon. He also has plans to headline his own tour this year. <br /> By Rose Lilah January 22, 2010 389 Views
News Oprah Dedicates Hour to the Aftermath in Haiti <p>CHICAGO, IL — On Wednesday, January 20, The Oprah Winfrey Show dedicates a live hour to last week's catastrophic earthquake in Haiti. Joining forces with some of the biggest names in entertainment, the episode will highlight personal stories in order to more clearly put a human face on this incomprehensible tragedy and incredible suffering. One of Haiti's biggest champions, Grammy-winning singer Wyclef Jean, shares a firsthand account of what he found when he traveled back to his native land just days ago. By Rose Lilah January 20, 2010 308 Views
News Wyclef Jean calls for support <p>Wyclef Jean is taking the lead in asking for help for the millions of people affected by the massive earthquake that struck Haiti.<br /> <br /> According to his Twitter post, the singer, born on the island, went to Haiti yesterday morning.<br /> <br /> "I am on my way to the DR (Dominican Republic) to get to Haiti. Please urge your councilmen, governors, etc; we need a state of emergency for Haiti," he said.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 20, 2010 303 Views
News Linkin Park Lead Music For Relief Project To Benefit Haiti <p>As the world reaches out to assist Haiti with relief in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake, the music world is quickly mobilizing to find ways it can help. <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/linkin_park/artist.jhtml">Linkin Park</a>'s non-profit foundation, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.musicforrelief.org/" rel="noopener">Music for Relief</a>, has teamed up with the United Nations Foundation, Habitat for Humanity and the Dave Matthews Band's BAMA Works organization's Haitian relief effort for a project called <i>Download to Donate for Haiti.</i></p> By Rose Lilah January 20, 2010 320 Views
News Waka Flocka Flame Shot <p><span style="font-size: large;">A label rep says the Atlanta rapper will recover from Tuesday's shooting.</span></p> <p>Up-and-coming Atlanta MC Waka Flocka Flame was shot Tuesday (January 19) in his hometown, according to Fulton County Police.</p> <p>Flocka (real name: Juaquin Malphurs) suffered a gunshot wound to the arm as he was stopped at a carwash on National Highway. He was rushed to nearby Grady Hospital. A spokesperson for his record company said Flame will be fine.</p> By Rose Lilah January 20, 2010 750 Views
News Jay-Z & Beyonce Make Forbes' Highest-Earning Couples List <p>Hard work has certainly paid off for Beyonce and Jay-Z, who seem to have attracted the limelight with virtual ease this past year. According to <a href="http://www.forbes.com/2010/01/12/hollywoods-top-earning-couples-business-entertainment-star-couples.html"><em>Forbes</em></a>, the super couple earned the most money last year, raking in $122 million combined. In addition to the success of their respective <a href="http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10434/title.jay-z-beyonce-make-forbes-highest-earning-couples-list#" style="text-decoration: underline ! By Rose Lilah January 14, 2010 418 Views
News Gudda Gudda featured on MTV.com Mixtapes By Rose Lilah December 08, 2009 522 Views