DJ Khaled, after failing his attempted diet decided to hit the studios, says sources. The Cash Money/Def Jam South star recently said on his twitter he is ready to unleash a new LP. DJ Khaled recently spoke with to us about his upcoming debut album on Cash Money RecordsWe the Best Forever. The producer and DJ said that he has brought in a few of his Cash Money compatriots for his fifth LP, most notably Young Money stars Drake and Nicki Minaj. Khaled also revealed that G.O.O.D. Music head honcho Kanye West will make an appearance on the album. (more…)
Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose hook up in the pages of FADER magazine. In the candid photos, hip-hop’s newest couple is seen cuddling on a couch while Wiz lights up a joint on set of a music video shoot in Los Angeles. “He’s pretty down to earth,” explains photographer Ross Mantle, who caught the two canoodling. “I don’t know if he’s going to get a head about him later on, but he has a bit of a young ego. I think to be in the position he’s in you have to have something like that to begin with.” (more…)
Nicki Minaj has claimed that she is “done” with collaborations… unless Britney Spears gives her a call. The Moment 4 Life rapper, who has appeared on tracks by the likes of Kanye West, Usher and Rihanna, has confessed that she will not be doing any more features for other artists in the foreseeable future. – Yay for her! I think it is Nicki Minaj‘s time to shine now, she built up her profile nicely through the collaboration route she just needs to work on putting together a winning tour and start working on that second album (more…)
Jay Sean has made an impassioned plea to Rihanna, begging her for a duet. “Rihanna would be amazing, because we’re in a very similar lane – it’s that pop/dance/ R&B thing,” he explained, adding that the Barbadian star was his favourite female artist in the world. As for their ideal track to duet on, Jay cheekily said: “It’d have to be a raunchy song and we’d have to act it out.” (yawn! get over yourself!) The Do You Remember star’s new album, Freeze Time, features collaborations with Lil Wayne and Mary J. Blige, and Jay said he was happy to let them take the lead in the studio. (more…)
The biggest names in showbiz and sports collided at Jay-Z and LeBron James’ 5th Annual Two Kings Dinner and After-Party presented by Bing in Los Angeles this week. The most exclusive event of NBA All-Star Weekend attracted Rihanna, Drake, Dwyane Wade, Melanie Fiona, J. Cole, Young Jeezy, and a non-photographed Beyoncé and Kanye West, who dined at upscale eatery Craft as DJs D-Nice and Mick Boogie provided the evening’s soundtrack. (more…)
With the Minaj and Kim beef at it’s peak, The Young Money crew - Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne were a triple threat at IMP Entertainment and Steve Marlton Worldwide’s All-Star Event at Siren Studios in Hollywood on Saturday night. Drizzy showed his wild side with a cheetah-print shirt underneath his tan blazer, while Nicki accessorized with a Barbie chain and Weezy puffed a cigar. Christina Milian, Flo Rida, and Yung Berg also lived it up at one of the countless events in L.A. over NBA All-Star Weekend. (more…)
Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group has found a place to park. After meeting with various labels, the Miami rapper has signed a deal to bring his roster of talent to Warner Bros. Records. “Its official!!!!!! @maybachmusicgrp has partnered with Warner Bros!!!!!!!!!!!s/o Lyor Cohen..Tod..Joey I.e..dallas..and mybrother GucciPucci,” tweeted the Bawse in the early hours of Saturday. “Deal of the CENTURY!!!!!!!!!!!!! #MMG #WB.” (more…)
The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards have nabbed some dynamic duos. The latest batch of performers added to this year’s lineup include the pairing of Drake and Rihanna, as well as Cee LoGreen and Gwyneth Paltrow teaming up with some special friends. (more…)
Rapper Kanye West on the front of VMAN’s February issue. The cover was shot by legendary designer and photographer Karl Largerfeld. Kanye West recently spoke on twitter about the videos “H.A.M“ featuring Jay Z and “All Of The Lights” featuring Rihanna scheduled to be released later this month. This is yet to be confirmed. (more…)
Pop mannequin Rihanna unleashes her latest array of colourful distractions in the video for her latest single “S&M“. The club destined cut serves as the 3rd release to be lifted from the aspiring singer’s 5th studio album “Loud“. Released in November, the Platinum certified LP looks set to outperform her past efforts (even though it consists of mainly filler) In any case, check out the Melina directed video above.
