Trent Fitzgerald
First Lady Michelle Obama Praises Elle Varner
Everybody loves Elle Varner including First Lady Michelle Obama. The R&B songbird received a shout out from FLOTUS at the Democratic National Convention Monday night (Sept. 3).
Rihanna Breaks Her Toe, Posts Injury on Twitter
Ouch! Rihanna lost her footing and broke a toe while vacationing in France.
Frank Ocean Comes Out in Open Letter Posted on Tumblr
After much speculation, R&B singer Frank Ocean came out of the closet on his blog early Wednesday morning (July 4), revealing a love affair that he had with a man four years ago. Apparently, his former flame was the inspiration for some of the love songs that appears on his upcoming album ‘Channel Orange.’...
Rick Ross + Usher Are Touchy-Feely in ‘Touch ‘N U’ Video
After Rick Ross appeared in his video for ‘Lemme See,’ R&B crooner Usher returns the favor and joins Rozay for his ‘Touch ‘N U’ clip. The rap ballad will appear on Ross’ upcoming LP ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ (due out July 31).
Jay-Z Facing Plagiarism Lawsuit Over ‘Decoded’ Book
Hip-hop king Jay-Z has been slapped with a lawsuit by a man who claims that sections of the Throne rapper’s 2010 book ‘Decoded’ were in some way stolen from him, reports AllHipHop.com.
Usher Performing With Digital Dancers for American Express’ Livestream Series
Usher has teamed up with American Express, VEVO and YouTube to present ‘American Express Unstaged,’ a live online streaming concert on June 11 at 4PM EST. The show will take place at the Hammersmith Apollo in London and is directed by Hamish Hamilton.
Michael Jackson Estate to Release ‘Bad’ 25th Anniversary Deluxe Album
Michael Jackson‘s 1987 album ‘Bad’ will be re-released as a three-CD, one DVD deluxe set called ‘Bad 25′ in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary. This unique collector’s item boasts a bountiful of goodies that should satisfy the biggest Jacko fan.
Jay-Z + Kanye West to Host $600,000 Lavish Party in London
When Jay-Z and Kanye West do it big, they do it really big. According to the Evening Standard, the ‘Watch the Throne’ duo will host a posh shindig in London on Friday to celebrate their joint five-night concert residency at the O2 Arena.
Jay-Z Launches Facebook Game App
We know that Jay-Z doesn’t play games when it comes to his business. That’s why he’s among the wealthiest rap moguls in hip-hop. But if you ever wondered how Jay flips his business deals — there’s an app for that.
Michael Jackson Surgical Mask Auctioning for Over $20,000
If you’re interested in obtaining some Michael Jackson memorabilia then check this out. A black surgical mask that was allegedly worn by the late pop singer is up for auction, reports TMZ. So far, the bidding has exceeded $20,000 for this one-of-a-kind item.
Nicki Minaj Wants to Collaborate With Adele
Outside of her Young Money family, Nicki Minaj has worked with some of the biggest names in music including David Guetta, Rick Ross and Madonna. However, there’s one major superstar that Harajuku Barbie would love to collaborate with — pop songbird Adele.
How the Tupac Shakur Hologram Worked at Coachella
As we previously reported, the virtual Tupac Shakur that performed at the Coachella Music Festival on Sunday (April 15) was a 2-D image and not a hologram, which is in 3-D. Not that it made Tupac’s resurrection any less spectacular. In fact, it was clearly one of the most amazing performances at the three-day festival...