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Frank Ocean European Tour Sidelined by Vocal Problems

Keith GirardAugust 13, 2012

Frank Ocean has been forced to curtail his European tour, including a much anticipated paring with British band Coldplay, because of unspecified vocal problems. Ocean worked as a songwriter for such artists as Brandy, Justin Bieber and John Legend before launching his own career in 2010....

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Rita Ora, UK's Hot Sex Bomb, About to Hit U.S. (video!)

Keith GirardJuly 30, 2012

Rita Ora is fast becoming the next big import in the new British Invasion. She has an even more exotic background than Rihanna and her hip-hop style recalls old school rappers like Missy Elliott, with looks rivaling her Barbadian colleague. Ora, 21, debuted in Las Vegas last night hosting Stereo Saturdays at Lavo Nightclub in the ritzy Palazzo Hotel-Resort Casino. It’s part of a whirlwind tour leading up to the release of her first album....

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Rihanna Joins Kayne West, Jay-Z on London Stage (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 21, 2012

While ex-beater Chris Brown wowed crowds at the Billboard Awards, Rihanna was half a world away, rocking out with Kanye West and Jay-Z on stage in London. The 24-year-old singer was in rare company at the sold out show....

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Beyonce Marks Sexy, Erotic Return in DT Magazine (photos)

Keith GirardFebruary 17, 2012

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have another mouth to feed with the arrival of baby Blue Ivy Carter, and both are back at work. Beyonce appears in a new spread in the February issue of Spain's DT magazine, and the duo are reportedly mapping out new albums. Lady Bey is already hard at working shedding her pregnancy pounds, and both she and Jay-Z are reportedly anxious to get back in the studio and crank out some new tunes....

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Jay-Z, Kanye Blast 'N—-s in Paris' in Kaleidoscopic Video (watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 9, 2012

Jay-Z and Kanye West reprised their hit “N—-s in Paris,” from their Watch the Throne tour with a video made up of concert footage. It’s so loaded with kaleidoscopic effects and strobe lights it carries an epilepsy warning....

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Beyonce, Jay-Z Welcome Baby Girl! Check out Her Name!

Keith GirardJanuary 8, 2012

Beyoncé has given birth. No tabloid rumor this time. BFF Gywneth Paltrow confirmed that Bea and husband Jay-Z, have a new baby girl....

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Kayne West Joins Face Dive Club in Stage Fall (watch!)

Keith GirardAugust 12, 2011

Kanye West, who likes to portray himself as Mr. Sophisticated (he’s a genius don’t ya know) took a pratfall on stage during a concert in Bergen, Norway, and it was no act....

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Dayme Pushes the Limits With Genre-Bending Music

Keith GirardJune 26, 2011

Every so often, a new artist surprises in almost every way. Dayme is one of those artists. The New York singer/songwriter is about to release her first album Fusion Sundae, on her own Imperfect Records imprint....

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Willow Smith 21st Century Girl Video: Age Appropriate? (Watch)

Keith GirardMarch 7, 2011

Willow Smith has released her video for "The '21st Century Girl," if just to prove she's no novelty act. Her first song, "Whip My Hair," debuted last fall. But really are the lyrics of her new tune age-appropriate for a 10-year-old? (more…)...

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Move Over Dad, Willow Smith Debuts Song (Hear It)

Keith GirardSeptember 10, 2010

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 9-year-old daughter, Willow Smith, is making her debut as a recording artist. So, call her the Fresh Princess....

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Nicki Minaj Ready to Step Up as Queen of Rap (video)

Keith GirardAugust 19, 2010

Nicki Minaj, the in-your-face, highly animated sex kitten and protege of rap prince Lil Wayne, has not only emerged as hip-hop's leading female, she's outdoing her male rivals, too....

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Katy Perry Sauces Up Cali Gurls on MTV Movie Awards (watch)

Keith GirardJune 7, 2010

Katy Perry performed her new new single “California Gurls” live at the MTV Movie Awards Sunday (June 5). It’s her sexiest single yet and featured bikini-topped dancers....

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Jay-Z Shows He's Still Got It in New Young Forever Video

Keith GirardDecember 22, 2009

Jay-Z , aka Shawn Carter, is spending most of his time playing music mogul, but he still as some tunes to share, even at 40. He just released his latest video “Young Forever,” and it’s decidedly more upbeat than his earlier work. Is that a sign of ad...

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Alicia Keys Tackles Depression With Fourth Album

Keith GirardDecember 2, 2009

Songstress Alicia Keys says she almost quit the music industry when her grandmother passed away in 2006, but channeled her emotions instead to create a “new sound” for her latest LP The Element of Freedom....

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Rihanna Rocks in First Live Show Since Attack

Keith GirardNovember 17, 2009

Rihanna continues to mount her comeback following he assault in February at the hands of ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. She made her return to live performance in London last night (Nov. 16). It was her first full concert since she the attack. (more&he...

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