Trent Fitzgerald
Kid Reviews Kanye West’s ‘Theraflu’ Song in Hilarious Video
Kanye West‘s new track ‘Theraflu’ has generated thousands of responses, including those from the Theraflu makers, PETA and us. But no one is more enthusiastic about the song than Maxim Bady from the U.K., who joyously reviews it in his YouTube video. “That song is awesome,” he says. “I love the song in 10,000 different ways.”
Tyler, the Creator Gets Trucked Over on MTV’s ‘Punk’d’
Tyler, the Creator is known to be a prankster, but he was on the receiving end of an insane prank on Thursday’s (April 5) episode of MTV’s ‘Punk’d.’ The guys behind the practical joke were none other than ‘Jackass’ nutsos Bam Magera and Wee-Man — so you know they were going to punk the hell out of the Odd Future leader.
Kanye West Releases New ‘Theraflu’ Track With DJ Khaled
As we wait for Kanye West to release his new single ‘Mercy’ from his G.O.O.D. Music album, DJ Funkmaster Flex on Wednesday dropped ‘Theraflu,’ a Kanye-assisted track slated for DJ Khaled‘s album ‘Kiss the Ring.’ Produced by trackmaster Hit-Boy, ‘Ye takes aim at his ex Kim Kardashian and gives props to Amber Rose’s fiance Wiz Khalifa.
Mary J. Blige Responds to Burger King Ad Controversy
After critics cried foul over Mary J. Blige‘s chicken wrap commercial for Burger King because it was too stereotypical, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has finally addressed the issue, claiming she never co-signed the “unfinished” ad to begin with.
Nicki Minaj Performs ‘Roman Reloaded’ Concert on BET’s 106 & Park
Nicki Minaj Invaded BET’s 106 & Park on Tuesday (April 3) and shut it down! The teen video program dedicated its entire show to the Young Money superstar who just released her second LP ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ (see review here). Dressed in an all-lavender outfit with black stiletto boots, a pink-haired Minaj chatted with Terrance J about her career, her fashion sense and her future goals
Chris Brown Nabs His First U.K. No. 1 Single
It’s official! Chris Brown is atop the U.K. singles chart for the first time in his career. The R&B crooner’s bouncy club jam ‘Turn Up the Music’ reached the apex this week, according to Official Charts Company. The song dethroned Katy Perry‘s reign with her single ‘Part of Me,’ which slipped from No. 1 to No. 4.
Rihanna Says She Would Love to Play Whitney Houston in a Biopic
Since the untimely death of Whitney Houston, rumors have been circulating online that a biopic on the late singer was in the works. Although Houston’s mentor Clive Davis has vehemently denied that a movie was in development, it doesn’t hurt to dream. Rihanna has certainly thought about it.
Kelly Rowland Releases New Love Song ‘Need a Reason’
We haven’t heard anything new from Kelly Rowland since her reign last year on radio with ‘Motivation’ and ‘Lay It on Me.’ But a new track surfaced online featuring Rowland and up-and-coming rhyme-slingers Future and Bei Maejor. The song ‘Need a Reason’ will appear on the ‘Think Like a Man’ soundtrack, which hits stores on April 10.
Drake Talks Possible Aaliyah Collaboration
After impersonating Lil Wayne and flipping the bird to his ex, Drake also talked about his appreciation for Aaliyah with London radio personality Tim Westwood. It’s no secret that Drizzy admires the late songbird who passed away at the age of 22. So much so that he has a tattoo of Aaliyah’s face on his back.
Kanye West Donda Media Website Is a Hoax
Kanye West has been mysteriously quiet as of late, so when a new website appeared on Whodat.biz using West’s Donda Media brand name the Internet went into a tizzy. Unfortunately, it was all fake.
Drake Imitates Lil Wayne + Busts a Freestyle
Some say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Well, we would like to know what Lil Wayne thinks of Drake‘s vocal imitation of him. The Toronto rapper did a dead-on impersonation of the Young Money boss for London radio personality Tim Westwood and it was all captured on video.
Nicki Minaj Entertains Japan on Promotional Tour
As the April 3 release of Nicki Minaj‘s second album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ is approaching, the 29-year-old rap queen recently went on a promo tour overseas in support of the project. The Harajuku Barbie entertained her Barbz in Japan with a performance of her hit songs.