Rapper 2 Chainz Signs With Def Jam

Georgia rapper 2 Chainz made his New York debut on Monday night with a raucous showcase at S.O.B.'s. The MC, one-half of rap duo Playaz Circle who was previously known as Tity Boi, tore into cuts like "Spend It," "Hard in the Kitchen" and "Supafreak" during a breathless set that barely lasted over half an hour.

The rapper confirmed to XXL that he was no longer signed to Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace imprint, but that he and Ludacris, who is also signed to Def Jam, were "still working" together.

Rihanna Hosting A Charity Concert 2/12 In L.A

Rihanna not only will be taking the stage with at the Grammy Awards on February 12, she'll also be hosting a charity event set to go down the same day.

The singer will perform at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, with all proceeds from the show going to the Children's Orthopaedic Center and an artist's program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Tickets for the charity show go on sale this week for $1000. (More information on ticket sales and the charities is available on its official Live Nation page.)

UFC Star Alistair Overeem Charged With Battery

UFC star Alistair Overeem has been charged with misdemeanor battery for attacking a woman in Las Vegas.

According to the Clark County District Attorney's Office, Overeem is accused of shoving and pushing a woman in the face at the Wynn Hotel in Vegas on January 2, just a few nights after he defeated Lesnar at the MGM Grand.

Overeem was not arrested but was issued a citation and has been ordered to appear in front of a judge in February.

Alistair's lawyer, David Chesnoff, released a statement saying, "There are two sides to this story and we intend on vigorously defending this. Alistair maintains his innocence."

If convicted, the fighter faces up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine

Paula Abdul Fired From 'X Factor'

Simon Cowell personally recruited Paula after she was fired from "American Idol."
Paula got the news from a lawyer connected with the show, and has yet to hear from Simon.
Ouch! was it because of the poor ratings?

Jennifer Lopez Covers "Inland Empire" Magazine

Jennifer Lopez is on the cover of "Inland Empire" magazine‘s February 2012 issue. Inside she talks about her desire to live a passionate life, judging on American idol and what the important women in her life have taught her

ON WHO HAS HELPED HER DURING HARD TIMES:
“It’s the women. Through ups and not so ups, that’s the one thing that got me through. My grandmother taught me to cook and not be afraid to serve and be humble and to go out looking nice because people like that and they respect you.”

ON FASHION AND HER KOHL’S CLOTHING LINE:
“I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some of the best designers who’ve ever lived. I can bring all that experience to this. I’m really, really a fan of glamour and old Hollywood and movie stars. I’ve always been a fan of fashion ever since I was a little girl, and Kohl’s has been a great partner in helping me execute this first collection and it’s been amazing.”

ON HER MOTHER INSPIRING HER WORK ETHIC:
“My mom always told me that if you work hard, you can achieve anything. And it’s true. It’s one of the truest things ever.”

The February issue is available for digital download on InlandEmpire.come

New Music Video: Busta Rhymes F/ Chris Brown "Why Stop Now?"

Check out the Hype Williams directed music video for Busta Rhymes‘ latest single, “Why Stop Now,” f/ Chris Brown off of his upcoming album, "E.L.E. 2: End of the World".

Singer Nicole Scherzinger Leaving 'X Factor'

'The  X Factor" has said goodbye to singer Nicole Scherzinger.

The former Pussycat Doll Singer and "Dancing With the Stars" champ has decided not to return to the show in order to focus on her music career.

Are you going to miss her?  

New Music Video: Olivia "Walk Away"

Check out Olivia's new video for her single "Walk Away"

Allen Iverson's Checks Being Garnished To Pay Back Debt

Allen Iverson was sued back in 2010 for not paying Aydin & Company Jewelers the $375,000 bill that he owes them.

A default judgement was issued in favor of the jewelry store allowing A&C to collect $859,896.46 for the bling, court costs, interest and attorneys fees.

Allen still didn't pay so earlier this month the judge signed off on an order which allows the store to recoup their loss directly from Iverson's Wells Fargo bank account.

Ouch!

Madonna To Open 10 Schools In Malawai

Nearly six years after it was created, Madonna's Raising Malawi charity is set to break ground on the construction of schools in the impoverished country, but they will be run by the local community, not the superstar's organization.

All of the schools should be built by June 2013. Raising Malawi is providing $300,000 to the non-governmental organization buildOn to develop the schools. They'll serve about 1,000 boys and girls in the southern African nation.

"This remains a very big priority in my life and I am excited that with the help of buildOn we can maintain our ongoing commitment to move forward efficiently," Madonna said in a statement provided to The Associated Press.

"I have learned a great deal over the last few years and feel so much more confident that we can reach out goals to educate children in Malawi, especially young girls, in a much more efficient and practical way," she said. Madonna has adopted two children from Malawi.

Neilson praised Madonna for sticking with her plan to build schools for Malawi's children despite several setbacks for the star, who is the director of the new movie "W.E.," out next week, and is this year's Super Bowl performer. Madonna brought in Global Philanthropy to work with Raising Malawi more than a year ago and removed the involvement of the Kabbalah Centre. She has practiced Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism.

Amber Rose Got A Face Tattoo

Do you like it?

Actress Keisha Knight Pullium To Join "Real Housewives Of Atlanta"

So it is being rumored by Mediatakeout that former "Cosby" show actress Keisha Knight Pullium is set to star on the hit Bravo reality show.

Keisha currently lives in Atlanta and is currently starring on the hit TV series "House Of Payne".

Really though Rudy Huxtable hanging out with that those two linebackers and Sheree and them?

Rapper Machine Gun Kelly Arrested

Rapper Machine Gun Kelly was arrested and went to jail after he was busted by police in Florida for misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

His real name, Richard Baker was arrested at 4:12 AM and released a few hours later after posting $100 bond.

Kelly tweeted about the arrest, saying, "Just spent my entire night in a fucking Florida jail...shit escaladed way to quick last night, it always does with us though."

He is currently touring and played the State Theatre in St. Petersburg last night. His next tour date is in Los Angeles on February 8th.

Kim Kardashian Called The Police

Kim Kardashian called police to her home in Beverly Hills when a stranger showed up at her gate with luggage saying he intended to stay at Kim's home TMZ learned.The man showed up, buzzed the intercom at her security gate and said Kim had flown him into town to stay with her and that he was supposed to be working on her reality show.

Kim got freaked out and a member of her security detail alerted police.

It's unclear at this point if the man was booked for a crime, story still developing

Rapper Cory Gunz Arrested

Looks like Cory is walking in the footsteps of his label President Lil Wayne

MTV News spoke with veteran Bronx rapper Peter Gunz, who confirmed that his son Cory Gunz was in custody, after being arrested with a loaded firearm. The 24-year-old rapper was handcuffed around 2p.m. on Saturday in his hometown, Bronx, New York.

Gunz was unable to disclose full details on the incident just yet, but he explained the events leading up to his son’s arrest. “I spoke to the arresting officer, and so far, what I’m hearing from him is that they got a phone call at the station saying they should ‘look out,’

“What I will say is that the officer that arrested Cory, actually happened to be a cool dude,” Gunz continued. “After arresting Cory, sitting down with him and talking, he felt bad about the situation.”

Gunz junior was brought to the 43rd Precinct in the Bronx on Saturday, but officials there say he has since been transported to Central Booking, on E. 161st Street in the Bronx.

While this is Cory Gunz’s first brush with the law, his father is still worried about the potential fallout from a firearm charge. “At the end of the day, there’s a reason for everything, but at the same time, in New York, it’s mandatory jail time,” he said. “To go to a precinct and see your son, your junior, in handcuffs, it’s heartbreaking. Anytime you see your child in jail, in the cell, in handcuffs, it’s very hard. He’s walked down some of the same paths that I walked down, but you never want to see your kids go through what you went through.

“This is Cory’s first offense, but sometimes they like to make an example out of rappers and people with any kind of celebrity to them.”

Free Cory !!!

Jennifer Lopez Vs. Randy Jackson & Steven Tyler

Major blow up at "American Idol" judging panel Thursday night and Jennifer Lopez became visibly frustrated after getting outvoted several times.

Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson kept turning down contestants she felt were worthy of moving onto Hollywood. "You're joking right?" Jennifer asked Steven after he told Cheyenne James she doesn't have "it."

When Randy also said no, J.Lo exclaimed "You guys are crazy!"

Her breaking point came when the two male judges gave a golden ticket to Linda Williams, and attractive girl with an average voice. "Baby, you can sing," Steven gushed. "I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone," Jennifer responded in disbelief. Afterwards, she said she was so angry with them she going to have an anxiety attack.

Who do you side with?

MTV's "Teen Mom" Star Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison

"Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood has struck a plea deal after her drug arrest last month  requiring her to serve a 5-year prison sentence.

As part of the deal, Amber pled guilty to one count of possession of a controlled substance and one count of probation violation.

The entire case will be dismissed if Portwood successfully graduates from the Madison County Drug Court program but if she screws up she'll be tossed in jail immediately, no questions asked.

A hearing is set for February 6th when the judge will decide whether to approve the deal.

New Music Video: Carl Thomas F/ Snoop Dogg "Dont Kiss Me"

Carl Thomas f/ Snoop Dogg "Don't Kiss Me" Produced by Rico Love taken from the R&B singer’s new album "Conquer". The video was directed by Erik White.

New Music Video: Kaleena "Black Matte Truck"

Kalenna Harper is back with more hard hitting material such as “Black Matte Truck.”

The track will be featured on Kalenna’s first digital album, "Chamber of Diaries" The album features Wayne Wonder, Crystal Nicole, Maino, Rodney Jerkins, French Montana and more. You can expect to hear more from Kalenna with the release this February

'Mob Wives' Renee Graziano Rushed To The Hospital

"Mob Wives" star Renee Graziano was rushed to a NYC hospital today just hours after feds busted her father and several other Bonanno crime family members.

Renee had a panic attack, collapsed, and had trouble breathing when she got news that her dad, Anthony "TG" Graziano, had been aarrested n early morning raid.

A "Mob Wives" rep confirms Renee was admitted to the emergency room and is still getting treatment right now.

Further upsetting for Renee  the fact her ex-husband played a role in her father's arrest. Hector Pagan, who's appeared on the VH-1 show, has reportedly turned rat for the DEA.

Jennifer Williams Files Police Report "Basketball Wives"

During a taping of VH1 hit reality show "Basketball Wives" all chaos broke loose between Evelyn Lozada's assistant and Jennifer Williams.

And now it's all detailed in a police report obtained by TMZ.
The women were all in a VIP suite at the Gulf Stream Race Track in Hallandale, F. Nia Crooks who is Evelyn's assistant called out Jennifer and a fight started.

The two got face to face and Nia pushed Jennifer in the face to get her away. In the police report, Williams described it as being "intentional struck by Crooks with an open hand to the left side of her face."

Williams told police security from the production company then stepped in to intervene. Security also grabbed Lozada to keep her from jumping in after Williams.

In the report, the officer states he saw no injuries on Williams and told her she could file a misdemeanor complaint with the state attorney’s office if she wanted to pursue the matter further.

The police report also states Williams believes the entire incident was captured on video.

"So You Think You Can Dance" Choreographer Gets 10yrs In Jail For Rape

So You Think You Can Dance" choreographer Alex Da Silva has just been sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a former dance student and assaulting another.

Da Silva was arrested back in 2009 and charged with multiple felonies stemming from allegations he raped and sexually assaulted four women all former dance students between the ages of 20 and 26.

Da Silva was only convicted of one count of rape and one count of assault with intent to commit rape.

The jury deadlocked on the remaining charges, which were subsequently dismissed.

Da Silva who appeared on Seasons 1-4 of  the show, was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life.

Diddy's Grammy After Party $50,000 Per Ticket

Do you want to party with Diddy at the Playboy Mansion, his Grammy after party costs $50,000 to get in.

The cheapest ticket is a slightly more affordable $1,500 and they go up from there depending on what services you may require at the black tie affair.

$50,000 gets you 2 cabanas, VIP admission for 20 people, buffet dinner, open bar, free bottle service and 15 dedicated female promotional models.

The party's proceeds will go to benefit the Angelwish Foundation for children afflicted by HIV/AIDS.

Jennifer Williams Goes In On Evelyn Lozada "Basketball Wives"

In a recent interview Jennifer tells her side of the story:

"Let me tell you what she’s mad over ‘cause this always comes up. She hates the fact that I’m really good friends with NeNe, and she hates the fact that me and Mashonda are good friends. I feel like it’s all coming from a place of hurt, and she’s turning it into anger.

Why do you care who I’m friends with? Like, that’s ridiculous. I live in New York. You live in Miami. I don’t care who you hang out with. I’m kinda over it because I just feel like I’m at a point at my life where I’m trying to get rid of negative energy,” she said. “To me, I feel like it’s something so minuscule. It’s not like I slept with Chad. It’s not something irreparable. It’s something stupid that you’re mad over. If you really are mad because I have other friends, I think that’s completely ridiculous.

I don’t say anything to her, and she doesn’t say anything to me. I think it’s always unfortunate when you have so much history with a person for so long and then something stupid happens.

I don’t pick my friends based on if they’re on a TV show or what they do, if they’re a celebrity. NeNe and I have something in common, and the same with Mashonda. It’s a real friendship. We don’t have to tweet each other every day. It’s genuine. We really do have a friendship outside of TV and all this."

 Who else is waiting for Evelyn's response????

Madonna Will Not Pull A Janet Jackson For Super Bowl

Madonna has also been selected as a major act for the championship game. She will be performing with Nicki Minaj, M.i.A and Cee-lo Green.

In a recent interview with NY 1, the pop singer was asked about her plans for the show, whether she has any risky or accidental surprises. In her response, the singer brought up Janet Jackson and her 2005 wardrobe malfunction:

“I have not mainstreamed and I’m not planning anything naughty. I’m planning something super entertaining. Yep, yep! You don’t have to show nipples to be interesting or/and it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re cutting edge if you do, right?”

She's not throwing shade at Janet Jackson, she's just keeping it real!

Slaughterhouse Sets Album Release Date & Tour Dates

After signing to Eminem's Shady Records, hip-hop supergroup Slaughterhouse has set a release date for its full-length label debut. "welcome to: OUR HOUSE," starring MCs Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and Royce da 5'9", will arrive May 15.

The quartet has also announced the details of a 43-date tour that precedes the album release.

 Here are the dates for Slaughterhouse's spring tour:

March 8: Dallas, TX (Trees/Southside)
March 9: Houston, TX (Warehouse/House of Blues)
March 10: Austin, TX (Beauty Ballroom)
March 11: San Antonio, TX (White Rabbit)
March 16: Myrtle Beach, SC (House of Blues)
March 17: Orlando, FL (Beachem Theater)
March 18: Miami, FL (Revolution)
March 22: Atlanta, Ga. (Masquerade)
March 23: Nashville, TN (The Cannery)
March 24: Charlotte, NC (The Fillmore)
March 25: Baltimore, MD (SoundStage)
March 26: Boston, MA (Wilbur Theatre)
March 27: Philadelphia, PA (Trocadero Theatre)
March 28: Washington D.C. (9:30 Club)
March 29: New York, NY (Best Buy Theater)
March 31: Bowling Green, KY (Lava Lounge (West KY Univ))
April 1: Chicago, IL (Metro)
April 2: Detroit, MI (Royal Oak Music Theatre)
April 5: Tempe, AZ (The Clubhouse)
April 6: Los Angeles, CA (Music Box)
April 7: San Francisco, CA (The Regency Ballroom)
April 8: Las Vegas, NV (Hard Rock Cafe)
April 9: Santa Ana, CA (The Galaxy)
April 10: San Diego, CA (Porters Pub/4th and B)
April 11: Santa Barbara, CA (Velvet Jones)
April 14: Seattle, WA (Showbox at the Market)
April 16: Salt Lake City, UT (Harry O's)
April 17: Albuquerque, NM (Sunshine Theatre)
April 18: Denver, CO (Cervantes/Bluebird)
April 19: Boulder, CO (Fox Theatre)
April 20: TBD
April 21: Lawrence, KS (Granada)
April 22: Minneapolis, MN (Epic)
April 24: Milwaukee, WI (Rave)
April 25: Kalamazoo, WI (Kalamazoo Theatre)
April 26: Indianapolis, IN (The Vogue)
April 27: TBD
April 28: Cleveland, OH (House of Blues/Grogshop)
April 29: Toledo, OH (Omni)
April 30: Louisville, KY (Headliners)
May 1: New Haven, CT (Toad's Place)
May 2: Providence, RI (Lupos)
May 3: Boston, MA (Wilbur Theater)

Rihanna To Star In & Produce Fashion Compeition Show

Rihanna has found a unique way of getting some new stage outfits.

The musical superstar from Barbados will be hunting for undiscovered design talent in Britain on a new TV show, in which she will star and executive produce.

Sky Living HD announced Thursday it has commissioned media company Twenty Twenty to make the series and say Rihanna will be working mainly behind the scenes.

Hosting duties will go to another pop name, Nicola Roberts from the U.K. group Girls Aloud. Together they will challenge fashion newcomers to create stage gear for musicians and celebrities with the final task to dress Rihanna for her July 8 performance at the Wireless music festival in London's Hyde Park.

Rapper Rocko Considering Signing To EPIC

With the recent release of his DJ Scream-hosted mixtape, Gift of Gab, which features the clubbanger “Squares Out Your Circle,” Rocko tells BET.com that he’s ready to wear his artist cap one more time.

“Personally I like being a CEO better,” Rocko admits. “I like being behind the scenes, I never really wanted to be in front of the camera but it's a job and it pays me well so I've got to capitalize off it. God blessed me with the gift of gab to be able to write rhymes and deliver them. He blessed me with a stage presence, so I've got to capitalize off all my talents.”

Rocko worked out a deal to join the newly revamped Epic Records. The agreement between A1 Recordings and Epic opened the door for Rocko to do business with his former Def Jam boss L.A. Reid, who now serves as Chairman and CEO of Epic Records. Naturally, the idea that Rocko would reunite with Reid as a solo artist on Epic comes to mind, but it’s something the ATLien is still contemplating.

"I'm not sure you know. We've been talking about it; they want me to come over to Epic,” he says of the conversations with the label. “I'm independent right now with my project and I'm really loving my independence, but if I do decide to do a deal it may be at Epic, it may be in that Sony building somewhere."

Though his label situation remains unsettled, the big picture goal is to release new material that’ll pave the way for his sophomore offering, One on One. With that in mind, Rocko is making a conscious effort to step his game up on the artist end to match his drive as an exec.

 While fans wait for One on One, which is scheduled for release later this year, they can check out Rocko’s more well-rounded approach on Gift of Gab. The brash rapper/producer promises that the mixtape will be an earnest example of what’s to come.
“I'm sincere about what I say and how I say it,” he boasts. “That’s the only way I'm going to go in the booth...when I'm being sincere.”

New Music Album: Lil Wayne "I Am Not A Human Being 2"

Young Money plans to take over 2012. From Tyga's "Careless World: Rise of the Last King" (Feb. 21) to Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," (April 3) more than half of the chart-stopping crew have projects underway.

First up is Lil Wayne's "I Am Not a Human Being 2,"

Weezy has also been laying down tracks for his collaborative album with Juelz Santana, "I Can't Feel My Face," and "Like Father, Like Son," with Baby. The projects won't show face, though, till both bless their fans with their solo projects.

"Wayne wants to do the 'I Am Not a Human Being 2' and I want to do my solo album too 'Bigger Than Life', so we'll probably do that 'Like Father, Like Son' later on," Birdman says.

"Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills" Star Admits To Being An Alcoholic

Kim Richards confirmed she checked into a rehabilitation center to treat a drinking problem, confessing: "I'm an alcoholic".
 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star entered a facility last month to seek help for an undisclosed issue, rumored to be an alcohol problem.

Richards, who has constantly dismissed suggestions she's an alcoholic, left the center earlier this month, and she's revealed the reason she sought professional assistance.

She told Bravo's Andy Cohen, "I'm an alcoholic."

New Mixtape: Maino 'I Am Who I Am: The Album Before The Album"

Prior to the release of his second studio album, The Day After Tomorrow, Maino brings you a brand new 22 track mixtape entitled I Am Who I Am: The Album Before The Album. The Brooklyn MC enlists the talents of T.I., Meek Mill, Jim Jones, DJ Khaled, Lloyd Banks, Wale, and more.

Top 20 Songs Of The Week

TOP 20 SONGS OF THE WEEK

1. Drake f/ Rihanna "Take Care" U1
2. Wale f/ Miguel "Lotus Flower Bomb" DOWN1
3. Rihanna "You Da One" UP1
4. Will-I-Am f/ Jennifer Lopez "The Hardest Ever" UP2
5. Robin Thicke "Love After War" UP2
6. Wake Flocka f/ Drake "Round Of Applause" UP2
7. Young Jeezy f/ T.I "F.A.M.E." UP2
8. Bruno Mars "It will rain" DOWN5
9. Drake f/ Tyga, Lil Wayne "The motto" UP1
10. Drake f/ Nicki Minaj "Make me proud" DOWN5
11. Pitbull f/ Chris Brown "International Love" UP1
12. Ashanti f/ Busta Rhymes "The woman you love" UP1
13. Adele "Set fire to the rain" UP2
14. The Game, Lil Wayne, Tyler The Creater "Goblins Vs Monsters" SAME
15. B.o.B f/ Andre 3000 "Play the guitar" UP1
16. Jay-z, Kanye West, T.I "Niggas In Paris" DOWN5
17. Tyga "Rack City" UP3
18. Young Jeezy f/ Jay-z , Andre 3000 "I do" UP1
19. Teairra Mari "U Did That" DEBUT
20. Snoop Dogg f/ Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars "Young , Wild & Free" DEBUT

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith Developing DJ Talent Show

He’s got American Idol and X-Factor, so it’s only right that Simon Cowell would next try and make a popular reality competition shows by adding DJs in the mix.



The famous media mogul is in negotiations with Hollywood power couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith to produce a talent search show to find the world’s next star DJ. According to the Hollywoord Reporter

"DJ’s are the new rock stars, it feels like the right time to make this show,” Cowell said in a statement announcing the news.


This should be interesting

Whitney Houston Spent Her $100 Million Dollar Fortune

Whitney Houston’s representatives claim she is ”not completely flat broke” claiming she was just paid to do a new movie. Whitney Houston has spent her $100 million. The troubled star’s representative told CNN rumours her fortune is “gone” and she is “flat broke” are not all the way true. She just made a movie with Jordin Sparks ‘Sparkle’. “People get paid to make movies. She’s not broke.”

A source said: “Whitney’s fortune is gone. Music industry heavy hitters are supporting her and her label is fronting her cash against her next album, but no one knows when that will be released … She might be homeless if not for people saving her. She is broke as a joke.” Let's see how long the couple million she got for "Sparkle" will last.

DMX Rushed To The Hospital

DMX was on a plane throwing up all the way from Miami to Charlotte, and then rushed straight to the hospital after landing.

According to DMX, he had some "bad shrimp" in Miami.

DMX spent about four hours in the emergency room getting treated for food poisoning, and then headed home.

MTV's "Teen Mom 2" Star Suffers Miscarriage

Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer has suffered a miscarriage.

"She was having bad cramps for the past two weeks, and then she miscarried," an insider told OK! magazine

She has 2-year-old twins named Aleeah and Ali with ex-husband Corey Simms.

Leah's fiance Jeremy Calvert told the magazine the miscarriage has made for "a devastating experience.
"All I can do is support Leah and take things day by day," Calvert said. "It's hard, but we will get through it.”

French Montana On Why He Rejected Kanye West

French Montana is proud to call himself a Bad Boy, but he was this close to signing with another powerhouse label. 

He revealed that he almost inked with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music roster. “I met up with him one time and then I met up with him again,” French said of Kanye. “There were things that I was used to ’cause I was already moving. I’m like a money train.”

One thing that French certainly wasn't "used to" was the fact that Yeezy is infamously hard to get in touch with. “Kanye doesn’t have a phone. If you need to get in contact with Kanye, you have to email him,” Montana explained. “You can’t tell me how to do that. I don’t know how to use an email, so I guess me and you is never gonna talk, and I’ma put my career in your hands?”

No word yet if French has since taken some computer classes, but he did say that he doesn't hold any grudges toward Mr. West. “He’s definitely talented, and I felt like if I went there, we would have definitely made history.”

Instead of joining John Legend, Big Sean, Pusha T and others on Kanye's team, French signed with Diddy's Bad Boy, and he's tapped Rick Ross as a mentor as well. "When I met up with Puff, everything he promised me came through," French said. "And Rozay was definitely there for me too.”

French Montana is currently busy readying his major label debut, which will be executive produced by Diddy and Rawse, but you can check him out now on his hit single "Shot Caller" and Rick Ross and Drake's "Stay Schemin'." 

Singer Ne-Yo Leaves DefJam Joins Motown

Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo is moving from Def Jam to Motown Records, the company told Billboard.biz exclusively today. In addition, the Grammy Award-winning artist will bring his Compound Entertainment imprint to the venerable label and take on a creative role at Motown as senior VP of A&R.

In that role, Ne-Yo will serve as a producer and mentor to the label's artists and also discover and sign new talent. 

"His track record of success at Def Jam will always be a benchmark," says Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Motown chairman/CEO Barry Weiss in a statement announcing the news. "But this move to Motown will provide new and inspiring challenges for Ne-Yo as both an artist and a key member of the new senior management team that is taking form at the label in 2012."

Ne-Yo added, "I'm honored that I¹ve been given such a prestigious title and trusted with such responsibility; terrified because I know that playing this role in the fashion of one of my career role models, Mr. Smokey Robinson -- these are big shoes to fill. But trust, I can handle it."

New Music: Torica "These Shoes"

TORICA, BRYAN MICHAEL COX's GO-TO WRITER IS STEPPING OUT OF THE BOOTH & INTO THE SPOTLIGHT WITH HER NEW SINGLE "THESE SHOES", 2012's BREAKUP ANTHEM OFF HER FORTHCOMING EP RELEASE, "A BEAUTIFUL MESS".

"THESE SHOES" TELLS A STORY OF A WOMAN WHO'S CHEATING MAN A LEAD HER TO THE NEAREST MALL WHERE SHE SILENCES HER PAIN WITH A SHOE SHOPPING SPREE AT HER MAN'S EXPENSE TO COVER THE COST OF HER HEARTACHE!

LADIES WHO'VE BEEN HEARTBROKEN & LOVE SHOES WILL DEFINITELY LOVE THIS HIT!

***** STARS

DOWNLOAD NOW ON ITUNES

www.soundcloud.com/Torica-Music and http://www.imabeautifulmess.com/ (coming soon)

The artist that brought you 'Sick of Being Lonely' for Field Mob (Geffen/DTP)

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Penned All I Know- Monica Still Standing LP (http://www.monica.com/)
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Penned My Man & My Music Ciara
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Co-penned & featured on Grown Woman Lovin
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Actress Demi Moore Rushed To Hospital

Demi Moore was rushed to the hospital last night over her having a substance abuse.Paramedics responded to Demi's L.A. home and after assessing her for a half hour, she was transported to a local hospital.

She is being placed in a facility to "seek further professional assistance." 

Demi's rep told TMZ, "Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health.  She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends."

Get better Demi, Ashton isn't worth it

Evelyn Lozada Strips Down For "Maxim" Magazine

DMX To Release Two Albums Of Unreleased Music

Fans have been waiting a long time for a new DMX album, but his "Undisputed" album might not be exactly what they were hoping for.

According to Hip Hop DX, the Dark Man X will release two new albums this year the only catch is they'll be mostly compilations of music that has been made over the past few years.

Seven Arts Entertaiment Inc. recently purchased David Michery's music assets, which included some of DMX's music. Under the agreement, X's upcoming album Undisputed will be released in the second quarter of 2012 through Fontana Distribution, a division of Universal Music Group. That LP will then be followed by another project that will consist of more previously unreleased material.

Diddy To Launch His Own Music TV Network

Diddy is planning to launch a music-themed cable network called Revolt and is aiming to launch the network before the end of the year on December 12, 2012, reports Broadcast & Cable.

The channel is being described as a music and music news outlet with an urban demographic. A source said Time Warner Cable (TWC) will also be involved in Revolt distribution, which the source noted would mean around 18 million households, between Comcast and TWC.

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Andre 3000 The Chef?

Andre 3000 is a man of many talents  rapper, fashion designer and actor, among others so it's no surprise he has a few kitchen tricks up his sleeves.

The MC offered a kale recipe to Bon Appetit, including an explanation of why he'd turned to the vegetable:

"Being that I'm from the South, I've eaten collards, mustard and turnip greens all my life," he scribbled on a napkin for the magazine. "I was introduced to kale a few years ago and fell in love with the way you can instantly stir fry or pan fry it."

"Kale is also nutritious, and by not boiling it to death like classic Southern greens, most of that nutrition stays intact," he wrote.

For the recipe, visit Bon Appetit.

Rihanna Most Viewed Female On YouTube

YouTube has a new queen. Rihanna knocked Lady Gaga out of the #1 slot.

The "We Found Love" singer hit 2,068,076,591 views over the weekend.

She's right behind Justin B his videos have earned over 2.2 billion views.

Congrats Ri