EMI Record Label Group Now Taken Over By Citi Group…
The famed EMI Music Group, which includes labels such as Virgin, Capitol, Priority, Blue Note and others, has been acquired by banking giant Citigroup. According to Billboard.com, the deal took place as a debt-for-equity agreement, reducing the struggling music conglomerate's debt by a reported 65%. |
Rihanna Pokes Fun At Media In ‘S&M’ Video.
Pop stars have a history of tackling their tabloid headlines in music videos and now Rihanna is having some fun with the media in her "S&M" music video. It's a colorful romp through the singer's sexed-up public persona, complete with an appearance by Perez Hilton and plenty of stereotypical-looking reporter types. |
The RZA Speaks On Game Lawsuit.
Much has been made of recent reports that RZA filed a lawsuit against west coast emcee The Game.
In an exclusive interview, Game confirmed that the Wu-Tang head honcho did indeed send a cease-and-desist to Game over the song "Heartbreaker," which appeared on Game's latest mixtape, Purp & Patron.
Now, the RZA has taken to two forums to give his side of the story. First, the legendary producer took to Twitter:
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Why T-Pain Blames Drake for ‘RevolveR’ Hold-Up…
Earlier today, T-Pain took to Twitter to explain to his fans the reason for the hold up on his long-awaited fourth solo album RevolveR. According to the rappa-ternt-sanga, the only thing keeping him from releasing his album is a verse from Young Money superstar Drake. He also said that his collaboration with Drizzy will be the album's first single.
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[off-topic]Halle Berry Backs Out Of ‘New Year’s Eve’ Due To Custody Battle.
Early Monday (January 31), it was announced that Halle Berry had dropped out of the upcoming "Valentine's Day" sequel "New Year's Eve" and would be replaced by Katherine Heigl. Hours later, Berry's rep told People magazine that the Oscar winner's departure is due to Berry's upcoming custody battle with model ex Gabriel Aubry over their 2-year-old daughter, Nahla.
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Game Reveals Title And Concept Of DJ Premier Collaboration.
Last week, Compton, California emcee Game revealed to Complex.com that he and DJ Premier were able to secure a collaboration for this year's R.E.D. album. Speaking with HipHopDX last week, Game was asked to describe one of the three final tracks that the Gang Starr producer crafted with the Black Wall Street rapper. "The name of the song [DJ] Premier did is called 'Born In The Trap,'" revealed Game to DX. "I'ma say that it's an east coast beat from an east coast producer, a west coast artist rhymin' on it, and it's about the south. So get that. That shit is crazy, man."
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50 Cent Called Ciara A Bitch on Twitter -A Weekend Twitter Feud.
Ciara and 50 Cent exchanged barbs via Twitter over the weekend after formerly being romantically linked. Rumors of the pair dating began in 2006, when they both appeared scantily clad in Ciara’s “Can’t Leave Him Alone” video. In December of 2010, the singer told talk show host Wendy Williams she was not romantically linked to 50.
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Dr. Dre Relaunches Website, Used As A Platform To Preview Music.
Hip Hop superstar Dr. Dre is a lot of things, but he's never been a heavy Internet presence. The Compton, California producer/rapper and founder of Aftermath Entertainment is not known for tweeting, facebooking or doing many online interviews, but the icon's DrDre.com website has been relaunched this week...
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Rihanna ‘Brought It’ In ‘Battleship,’ Josh Pence Says.
Our inner-10-year-olds have been excited for the film version of the game Battleship since it was announced last year. That childhood excitement veered into genuine adult interest, however, when the highly attractive cast was announced.
The easy-on-the-eyes lineup includes Alexander Skarsgård, Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Rihanna and unseen "Social Network" actor Josh Pence (his body plays the other Winklevoss twin, while his face was superimposed with that of Armie Hammer's), to name a few.
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Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim Feud Is ‘Harmless,’ 50 Cent Says.
Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj's war of words has died down considerably in the new year, following months of fiery sniping in interviews and songs.
Queen Bee collaborator 50 Cent ("Magic Stick"), not one to shy away from differences with others, downplayed the rift between the feuding female MCs. In an interview on Shade 45's "G-Unit Saturdays," he spoke via phone about the beef with DJ Whoo Kid.
"When I look at them actually competing, I don't see anything," 50 said. "I think it's harmless. It adds an interesting story and other interests to them, 'cause Kim is the original, I believe, and Nicki is the right now."...
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