Trent Fitzgerald
Nicki Minaj Gets Peeved at TSA Agents
Nicki Minaj was having a difficult time traveling in the U.K. this past weekend. Apparently the Young Money rapstress was excessively groped by airport security at a check point. Whew! Being a Harajuku Barbie is no fun.
Usher’s Family Friend Under Investigation After Stepson Jet Ski Accident
A friend of Usher‘s family is under investigation for his involvement in the jet-ski accident which has left Usher’s 11-year-old stepson, Kyle Glover, brain dead. MTV News was able to obtain the incident report from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and police have identified Jeffrey S. Hubbard as the person riding the jet ski.
Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars + More To Appear on ‘The Cleveland Show’ This Fall
Hip-hop/pop dignitaries Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, Questlove and will.i.am and will invade the small town of Stoolbend, Va., next fall on ‘The Cleveland Show.’ The group will appear on an episode titled ‘Menace II Secret Society,’ in which the five celebrities are supposedly part of the secretive “rap illuminati.”
Tina Fey Raps on Donald Glover’s Mixtape ‘Royalty’
Tina Fey is known for her comedy skills but on Donald Glover’s song ‘Real Estate,’ the 42-year-old writer tries her hand at spitting a few bars. For those of you who may not know, before Glover starred in his TV show ‘Community,’ he was a comedy writer for Fey’s hit series ’30 Rock...
Amy Winehouse Resurrected on Nas’ ‘Cherry Wine’ Single
On Nas‘ upcoming album ‘Life Is Good,’ the New York rapper pays homage to his late friend Amy Winehouse on the Salaam Remi-produced ‘Cherry Wine.’ It’s no secret that Nas and Winehouse admired each other, in fact, the pair share the same born day (Sept. 14).
Kelly Rowland, ‘Ice’ Feat. Lil Wayne – Song Review
If you are looking for the perfect cool down then check out Kelly Rowland‘s new tune called ‘Ice.’ The song reunites her with Lil Wayne who helped turn ‘Motivation’ into a chart-topping smash in 2011. Can lightening strike twice for K.Row?
Kanye West + Pusha T Trade Verses on ‘New God Flow’
After kicking off the 2012 BET Awards Sunday night, Kanye West and Pusha T dropped their new single ‘New God Flow,’ which features Yeezy’s verse that he rapped a cappella at the awards show. The song is expected to appear on the G.O.O.D. Music compilation, ‘Cruel Summer’ (due Aug. 7).
Chris Brown, ‘Fortune’ – Album Review
After months of delays, Chris Brown has finally released his fifth studio album ‘Fortune.’ The collection is another feather in the singer’s cap of a successful comeback year that includes winning a golden gramophone at the 2012 Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album (‘F.A.M.E.’). If all goes well, he could repeat with ‘Fortune’ at the 2013 ceremony in February.
Big Sean Drops Unreleased Song ‘Hundred Dollar Bill Skyscraper’ Featuring Mac Miller
Rapper Big Sean has been relatively quiet as of late, but it looks like things are about to heat up just in time for summer. On Thursday night (June 28), the Detroit rapper unveiled via his Twitter page an unreleased track featuring Pittsburgh, Pa.’s rap wunderkind Mac Miller.
Nicki Minaj Holds No Grudges Against Hot 97 After Summer Jam 2012 Fiasco
The Summer Jam 2012 fiasco is well behind us now, but Nicki Minaj shed a few words on the June incident with U.K. radio personality Tim Westwood. Although it was an unfortunate situation that left thousands of Barbz disappointed, Minaj holds no grudges against the New York radio station.
Lauryn Hill Faces Three Years in Prison on Tax-Evasion Charges
Lauryn Hill pleaded guilty to tax-evasion charges in federal court today (June 29). The charges stem from the ex-Fugees member owing $1.8 million in back taxes. The veteran rapper could face up to three years in prison and $75,000 in fines for her misdeed.
50 Cent Involved in Car Accident
50 Cent was hospitalized in New York early Tuesday morning (June 26) after suffering injuries in a car accident involving his SUV and a Mack truck , according to his website Thisis50.com.