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Here’s an unlikely duo for rap beef: Common and Drake. A guy once known for wearing crocheted pants versus America’s most successful emo-rapper. And yet, somehow against the odds, Common has pinned Drake in his cross-hairs as a fortuitous enemy to hip-hop at-large, taking shots at the Canadian rapper for his rapping style. Unfortunately for […]

In a move that’s totally unsurprising, Drake’s Cash Money boss Bryan “Baby” Williams (aka Birdman) is riding with his soldier, Young Money’s Drake. In an interview with radio personality Big Boy, he addressed the rap beef Drizzy and veteran rapper Common have gotten into in the last few weeks. Though he isn’t a fan of […]

In spite of countless delays, Estelle’s third album has a solid release date. The British singer has announced her third effort, All of Me, will hit shelves on February 28, 2012. In conjunction with the release date announcement, Estelle delivered the album’s artwork to her fans. All of Me features the singles “Break My Heart” […]

After suffering since the Holidays from mild kidney failure, Nick Cannon was released from L.A.’s Cedars-Sinai over the weekend.  And he’s back home with Dem Babies and wife Mariah. Nick has recovered from his illness…with much help from his doting wife Mariah.  After getting a shape-up and tons of hugs and kisses, he was released […]

Just when you thought the trend of members a rapper’s entourage making their own music was over, Scaff Breezy throws his bars into the ring. Nicki Minaj’s boyfriend hype man raps about his stacking paper and not graduating on “Count It Up.” The beat sounds like something Nicki Minaj would practice on. Scaff Breezy’s verses […]

The war of words between Drake and Common went to a new level when “Stay Schemin’” by Rick Ross was released. Drizzy’s response to Com on the original re-opened their beef that officially started with Common’s “Sweet.” Days after “Stay Schemin'” was released, Com fired back at Drake by releasing a verse on the same […]

Let the gifts start pouring in for Jay Z & Beyonce’s new baby girl Blue Ivy. Oprah sent over a “trunk” of children’s books to baby Blue. It was a fitting choice of present for the woman who became the savior of the book industry, and who started her own school. Moreover, Oprah has a […]

On “The Game,” Wendy Raquel Robinson’s character may have trouble when it comes to men, but that’s not the case for the actress in real life.

Colombian officials had a change of heart and have now released 15-year-old Jakadrien Lorece Turner, the Dallas teenager who was mistakenly deported to the country after she ran away from home in November 2010.

Amber Rose’s attempts to build a buzz for her new single, “Fame,” have been futile. In spite of nobody really caring about Rose singing, she and Wiz Khalifa released their joint track this morning. The track is quite vapid and lacks substance. Did you expect anything different? “Fame” is reminiscent of Cassie’s off-key whispering with […]

The next time you hit up Walgreens, don’t be shocked if you see a vibrator in aisle 9. I know right! LOL! Screaming O products will soon hit the shelves at major retail stores such as Walgreens, and other retail websites. Screaming O, originally started strictly online and in adult stores in 2005. Now it’s […]

Orlando Magic superstar Dwight Howard is reportedly engaged to his girlfriend Christine Vest, according toMediaTakeout.com.* Vest was seen in a picture on this past New Year’s Eve with a glimmering rock of an engagement ring. She also allegedly commissioned a painting where she’s depicted with a wedding dress on and flowers. What makes this even […]