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Chris Brown Channels Michael Jackson
Chris Brown busted out a few of his “homie, friend, and loved one” Michael Jackson’s moves, performing “Beat It” at the 13th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala on Friday (Nov. 20). He is donating a portion of the proceeds from his “Fan Appreciation” tour to ...
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Eminem’s AMA Performance Revealed
Spoiler alert: If you don’t want to know what Eminem will be performing at tomorrow’s American Music Awards, read no further. Rap-Up.com has learned that Slim Shady will tear up the stage on Sunday with “Crack a Bottle” and “Forever.” Don’t be surprised ...
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New Music: Jason Derulo – ‘In My Head’
Jason Derulo aims to follow up the success of his chart-topping single “Whatcha Say” with “In My Head,” a pop-rock jam produced by his label head J.R. Rotem. The second single will appear on the newcomer’s 2010 debut album. Download: Jason Derulo – “In ...
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Video: Janet Jackson – ‘Make Me’
Janet Jackson is back in black (and white) in the video for “Make Me,” the Darkchild-produced single from her greatest hits album Number Ones. Director Robert Hales keeps it simple while reinventing Miss Jackson’s signature moves and fashion for 2010.
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Video: Jennifer Lopez f/ Pitbull – ‘Fresh Out the Oven’
Jennifer Lopez introduces her alter-ego Lola in the red-hot video for “Fresh Out the Oven,” the buzz single from her new album love? Mr. 305 Pitbull turns up the heat in the Jonas Åkerlund-directed clip (Lady Gaga, Madonna).
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Video: Keri Hilson – ‘I Like’
Keri Hilson goes global with “I Like.” The electro-pop song is featured on the soundtrack to the German film Zweiohrküken starring Til Schweiger.
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Rihanna’s ‘Rated R’ CD Unwrapped
Rihanna’s ‘Rated R’ CD Unwrapped
rap-up.com — The wait is ova. Rap-Up.com has received a copy of Rihanna’s fourth album Rated R prior to its U.S. release on Monday. Check out some of the racy scans from the booklet photographed by Ellen von Unwerth, who Rihanna calls a “badazz” ... Rihanna’s ‘Rated R’ CD Unwrapped
Video: Fabolous f/ Kobe – ‘Imma Do It’
Fabolous is America’s Most Wanted. Everybody and they mama call the feds on F-A-B-O in the Brendan Kyle Cochrane-directed video for “Imma Do It,” the latest single off Loso’s Way featuring singer Kobe.
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Diddy’s 40th Birthday Bash
Sean “Diddy” Combs turned the big 4-0 with a black-tie celebration at the ritzy Plaza Hotel in New York City on Thursday (Nov. 19). The star-studded event drew the likes of Jay-Z, Bono, Young Jeezy, Nelly, Estelle, Cassie, Rick Ross, Lupe Fiasco, Martha Stewart, and Kim Kardashian. ...
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Video: Toni Braxton f/ Trey Songz – ‘Yesterday’
Toni Braxton duets with Trey Songz in the video for “Yesterday,” the first single from her Atlantic Records debut, due in February. The Billie Woodruff-directed clip features cameos from L.A. Lakers Ron Artest and Shannon Brown as well as Brooke Hogan. Toni will present the award for ...
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Jennifer Lopez Rehearses for AMAs
J.Lo leaps into action while rehearsing for the 2009 American Music Awards at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Thursday (Nov. 19). She will perform “Louboutins,” the first single from her new album love? at Sunday’s show.
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Drake Gets Grammy Love
He hasn’t even released his debut album yet, but Drake is already getting it in with the Grammys. Drizzy was in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday (Nov. 19) where he hosted a Conversation with Drake presented by the Nashville Chapter of The Recording Academy at Ocean Way Studio.
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Lil Wayne & Young Money Albums Pushed Back
Lil Wayne & Young Money Albums Pushed Back
rap-up.com — What would the fourth quarter be without another album pushback? The double offering from Lil Wayne and Young Money has been rescheduled once more. Lil Wayne’s Rebirth and Young Money’s We Are Young Money albums are now scheduled for ... Lil Wayne & Young Money Albums Pushed Back
2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
It took supermodels in lingerie to bring Jay-Z and Dr. Dre together at the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at The Armory in New York City on Thursday (Nov. 19). The Black Eyed Peas performed while Heidi Klum, Chanel Iman, and Selita Ebanks strutted down the runway. Stars including ...
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New Music: Jennifer Lopez – ‘Louboutins’
Jennifer Lopez steps out in her new “Louboutins” on the first single from her sixth studio album love?, due early next year. The Tricky Stewart and Dream production was originally given to Brandy before she exited Epic Records. J to tha L-O will debut the song live at Sunday’s ...
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Janet Jackson Returns to A&M Records
Janet Jackson is returning home. The pop star has reportedly inked a new deal with A&M Records, the label to which she was first signed. A source tells the New York Daily News that Interscope Geffen A&M quietly signed Jackson to a recording contract in October. She was also seen at a ...
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Tracklisting: Gucci Mane – ‘The State vs. Radric Davis’
Half the hip-hop industry, including Lil Wayne, Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, and Cam’ron, joins Gucci Mane on his new album The State vs. Radric Davis. Although he remains behind bars, Gucci will still release the project on DecemBURR 8. Tracklisting below per Asylum/Warner Bros. ...
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Mariah Carey Lights Up Christmas
Mariah Carey helped spread holiday cheer by turning on the Christmas lights at the Westfield Shopping Centre in London on Thursday (Nov. 19) where she was promoting her fragrance and Memoirs album. In true MC fashion, the occasion called for butterfly-shaped confetti. Listen to a new dance remix ...
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Beyoncé Unleashes Sasha Fierce on DVD
Beyoncé tends to walk a straight and narrow path, but she’s no nun. She’s way too sassy, her dancing is too sexy, and her neck cocks too hard for that. On the superstar’s new DVD, I Am… Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas, out Monday, audiences experience a ...
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New Music: Diddy-Dirty Money – ‘Angels’ + ‘Love Come Down’ Remixes
This is the remix. Diddy-Dirty Money’s new Last Train to Paris singles get the remix treatment courtesy of Rick Ross (“Angels”) and Jim Jones, Fabolous, and Red Café (“Love Come Down”). Download: “Angels (Remix)” | “Love Come Down (Remix)”
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