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MTV has announced Rick Ross as the number one emcee on its Hottest MCs list.   Ricky Rozay, whose 2011 consisted of the release of his Maybach Music Group compilation Self Made Vol. 1, edged …

Rumors have been swirling around that questioned Erick Sermon’s sexuality for years, which he officially denied during a recent interview with Vlad TV. During the conversation, he dismissed the rumors and said that he is not gay, …

This season, “Basketball Wives” continues to explore the drama, intrigue, and delicate relationships found among a unique cross section of women bound by one fact: each has been married to, the fiancé of, or in …

Whitney Houston was laid to her final resting place on Sunday, at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, NJ. Houston was laid to rest next to her father, John Russell Houston, who died in 2003. The burial was a …

Moments after Whitney Houston’s funeral  began, her ex-husband, Bobby Brown, was spotting  abruptly leaving the service with his son Landon Brown. So, why did the New Edition singer exit the church just 20  minutes after …

(LATime) It bears noting up top the odd juxtaposition of watching Whitney Houston’s funeral on television stations called E! Entertainment and Black Entertainment Television, as though the loss of a singular voice is indeed an …

Those who are wishing to pay their last respects to legendary singer Whitney Houston will be able to see her final descent live on Saturday.   Houston’s publicist, Kristen Foster, announced Wednesday  that The Associated Press …

This past weekend in Jacksonville, FL, Miami’s own DJ Smokey Bear won the Mixtape DJ of The Year. Smokey was presented the award at Bigga Rankin presents Duval Diamond Awards 2012. The event was hosted by …

A member of popular Atlanta hip-hop group Travis Porter was arrested earlier yesterday, after he was allegedly caught trying to bring a gun through an airport.   MTVNews.com reports that Harold “Strap” Duncan, was taken …

Recently, Lil’ Kim added fuel to her feud with Nicki Minaj while on Bravo TV’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. During a show segment called “Plead the Fifth,” where the guest can only …

Bobby Brown is about to make a money grab by leeching onto his daughter, the sole heir to Whitney Houston’s fortune — at least that’s what Whitney’s mom and other family members believe.   Family …

A few months back rumors were swirling that Lil Wayne had gotten into an “unofficial” marriage with his new girl, an Italian cocktail waitress named DHEA. MTO  is confirming she is pregnant and that Weezy is making his unofficial …

Being in the public eye while dealing with the  death of a famous family member, Janet Jackson gave some public advice to Bobbi Kristina, daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.   In a recent …

Nicki Minaj can now add Vibe Magazine to the growing list of publications she’s already covered this year. The Queens native serves as the cover artist for Vibe’s February/March issue which will hit newsstands on …

Brooklyn, New York native Ra Diggs has been charged with three murders, including one that he bragged about on Twitter. According to NYDN, the aspiring rapper was indicted today for the slayings, which are connected …

Check out the interview of Ray J speaking about Whitney Houston and Kim Kardashian and her cheating ways.  

Countless people, ranging from fans to celebrities, have expressed their grief over the passing of diva Whitney Houston. Among the scores of individuals influenced by Houston was Beyonce, who issued the following statement via her …

With the death of ex-wife Whitney Houston, and his daughter Bobbi Kristina in the hospital, sources close to Bobby Brown sayhe is on his way to Los Angeles be with his daughter and skipping a concert to do so. According …

In the wake of the death of Whitney Houston, family members fear that her daughter, 18-year-old Bobbi Kristina Brown, might be suicidal and are considering getting her help … TMZ has learned. Bobbi Kristina was taken to …

Breaking news has been buzzing all over the media and the internet that the pop soulstress Whitney Houston has passed away. She reigned as pop music’s queen until erratic drug use took a toll on …

(NYPost) Here she is! The world got a first look at Beyonce’s baby, Blue Ivy, tonight  after the star singer posted photos of the adorable infant on her Tumblr  account. The stunning singer is seen …

The ongoing legal battle of copyright infringement between Maybach Music founder Rick Ross and former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross has reached a new height.   Back in 2010, Freeway Ricky filed a $10 million …

If you want to try and market that Blue Ivy energy drink, you better do it fast, because Beyonce and Jay-Z are taking steps to trademark their daughters name. According to the L.A. Times, the …

The ‘Bad Girls’ rapper. M.I.A. has requested: “Three female extras for each show, she has also asked for the girls to have “stage presence and groove to the music on stage for the full duration …

Authorities from the Los Angeles Coroner’s office ruled the death of Don Cornelius, host and creator of musical variety show Soul Train, a suicide on Tuesday. Cornelius was found in his Sherman Oaks home in …

Defense attorneys for William Balfour, the man accused of killing three of Jennifer Hudson’s relatives, would like to question the singer/actress, reports The Chicago Sun Times. Via Essence: Amy Thompson, Balfour’s attorney wants to have …

Deion Sanders’ aunt Laura Jones just gave a SHOCKING blow-by-blow to her violent altercation with Pilar inside Deion’s Texas mansion Monday — admitting she grabbed Pilar’s hair … and beat the holy hell out of …

The family of Bob Marley has announced the first ever authorized documentary on the singer will be in theaters this April. Magnolia Pictures has teamed with VH1 to obtain the United States rights to Academy …

WANTED:  Assistant to rapper Flo Rida must be willing to work 65 hours a week, answer phones, organize mail, etc and pays $3.08 per hour this according to a new lawsuit. Just kidding….. A woman …

Biggie’s legacy is being remembered in the latest issue of XXL magazine, which also shows photos of his children, T’yanna and CJ, along with never-before-seen photos of B.I.G. MediaTakeOut were the first blog to obtain …

During last night’s (February 5) Super Bowl halftime show, singer M.I.A. gave a middle finger gesture and delivered an uncensored verse to Madonna’s “Give Me All Your Luvin’, which she and Nicki Minaj are both featured …

Kanye West vs. 2 Chainz. Yelawolf vs. Nicki Minaj. It’s that time of year again when MTV pits some of the hottest rappers against each other as part of their Hottest MC’s In The Game VII series. Earlier today the …

Pink Friday princess Nicki Minaj released her own version of a ‘Marilyn Monroe’ tribute song (a week after rap newcomer Brianna Perry did the same thing) with a track entitled…you guessed it…Marilyn Monroe! Brianna Perry …

The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 21-17 to win Super Bowl XLVI Sunday night in Indianapolis.  Wow, what a game. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning threw a touchdown to Ahmad Bradshaw, …

Last year, Drake released probably one of the most covered songs in America with “Marvin’s Room.” Remakes can be heard by artists such as Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and the one and only Justin Bieber. But before any beat drops, …

Pop star Rihanna has once again given us something to rave about.Well ok’ its only a simple color of  hair change, but we love everything RiRi does.What do you think about her new hairstyle?

Don’t expect to catch Nicki Minaj’s latest music video “Stupid H*e” on BET — because the network is REFUSING to air it. We spoke with a rep for BET who wouldn’t specify exactly why the …

Don Cornelius — who famously created “Soul Train” was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning … and law enforcement sources tell us it appears he committed suicide. Cops discovered the body …

24: How was your trip to Africa? City: Africa was everything I imagined and more! Minus the long flight lol I/we loved it. The people over there were so welcoming and kind to us we …

Rapper Pitbull will receive top honors at the 19th Annual BMI Awards, which takes place this March, in Las Vegas. BMI president Del Bryant and VP Delia Orjuela will bestow the rapper with the BMI …