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Kanye West Called Out for Antisemitism by the Anti-Defamation League
Kanye West may be in trouble again after making comments that didn’t sit well with the Anti-Defamation League. During his Nov. 26 interview with Power 105’s 'The Breakfast Club,' Yeezy tried to explain the politics of working with corporate America and it veered into why Obama is having problems establishing his policies at the White House.
Adidas Confirms Partnership with Kanye West
It’s official! Kanye West has signed a sneaker deal with Adidas to fulfill his dream of becoming the "Tupac of product."
Lil’ Kim Premieres New Single, ‘Hardcore 2K13′ Tracklist
Rapper Lil' Kim was supposed to drop her new mixtape, 'Hardcore 2K13,' on Black Friday, but she missed the deadline. However, the Queen Bee released a new single via Twitter called 'I Am Kimmy Blanco' to hold fans over.
Watch Lauryn Hill’s Post-Prison New York Performance [Video]
Guess who’s back! Lauryn Hill held her first post-prison show at New York’s Bowery Ballroom last Wednesday (Nov. 27). According to the New York Times, the ex-Fugee member performed mostly her classic songs and one new track.
Ashanti Teams Up With Rick Ross for ‘I Got It’
As Ashanti puts the finishing touches on her long-awaited album, 'BraveHeart,' she drops her new single, 'I Got It' featuring Rick Ross.
B.o.B Reunites With Chris Brown for ‘Throwback’
Rapper B.o.B is back and is set to release his third studio effort, 'Underground Luxury,' next month. For his latest single, 'Throwback,' the Atlanta native reunites with embattled singer Chris Brown. The duo first teamed up on 'Arena' from B.o.B's last LP, 'Strange Clouds.'
Beyonce Teams Up With Goodwill to Boost Employment
Do you need a job? Holler at Beyonce. The R&B queen is teaming up with Goodwill again -- she helped the company earlier this year to promote their Transform Lives for GOOD campaign. She'll continue to boost employment with the program.
Rihanna, Drake Make It Rain at Houston Strip Club
We know that Rihanna likes to go to strip clubs (peep her 'Pour It Up' video), but recently, the R&B superstar and ex-boyfriend Drake went to a gentlemen’s club Thursday night (Nov. 14) and made it rain -- heavily.
Ciara Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction at People’s Choice Awards Press Conference
Ciara almost revealed her goodies at a press conference for the People’s Choice Awards nominations on Tuesday (Nov. 5). The R&B diva had a near wardrobe malfunction with her very short miniskirt.
Jay Z Sued for Sampling 1960’s Funk Song
Clearly, this isn’t Jay Z’s best week ever. A day after reports surfaced that the rap mogul is being investigated by the baseball union for giving Yankees player Robinson Cano a pricey gift, he’s now being sued for allegedly sampling an old funk song without permission. When it rains, it pours.