Trent Fitzgerald

Since the announcement that a posthumous Aaliyah album was in the works, the project has been mired in controversy. Recently, the late songbird’s label, Blackground Records, went on Twitter and posted the cover art of the album, which has everyone in a tizzy.

After uniting 1 billion people together in a show of humanity, Beyonce is ready to take on the fashion world. The R&B queen has unveiled her new Fall/Winter 2012 House of Deréon ad campaign starring herself. Ms. B is looking fierce and fabulous in the photographs, which were shot by fashion photographer Jean-Baptise Mondino.

Snoop Dogg flipped his alter ego from Snoop Lion to anchorman Nemo Hoes so he can entertain his good friend Paris Hilton on an episode of the GGN News Network. ‘The Drop It Like It’s Hot’ rapper interviewed Hilton about her business ventures and forced her to drink beer for the first time. Say what?

This past weekend Kanye West played a selection of tracks from his G.O.O.D. Music compilation ‘Cruel Summer’ for New York clubgoers. One of the songs that got the most attention had the refrain “My perfect b—-.” Well, Yeezy finally cleared up what the song is about on his Twitter page.

Snoop Dogg‘s transformation into reggae artist Snoop Lion might have raised a few eyebrows especially after hearing “La La La,” but apparently he is for real. Producer Diplo, who is overseeing the music on Snoop Lion’s reggae album ‘Reincarnation,’ is amazed at the veteran rhyme-slinger’s metamorphosis.

Those Barbz who were sadly disappointed when Nicki Minaj abruptly backed out of performing at Hot 97′s Summer Jam concert in June can now get a chance to see her … for free! The ‘Starships’ rapper will perform a complimentary show on Aug. 14 at a secret location in New York.

Rita Ora has already made a big splash in the United States with ‘R.I.P.’ and ‘How We Do (Party),’ and she’s now prepping to her release another song before her debut album ‘ORA’ hits stores. During an interview with Cleveland’s 96.5 KISS FM, the 21-year-old pop princess revealed that her next U.S. single will be called ‘Radioactive.’

In Wiz Khalifa‘s video for ‘Bed Rest Freestyle,’ the Pittsburg rapper reflects on his life and career while smoking a doobie in his hotel room. Apparently, smoking marijuana helps a person think sometimes.

Jay-Z and his former Roc-A-Fella Records executives are being sued by a New York designer who claims that he is owed royalties for creating the label’s iconic logo, reports New York Daily News.

After making his triumphant return to music at the 2012 BET Awards, D’Angelo will take his act on the road this summer. The mercurial R&B crooner has partnered with Mary J. Blige for the Liberation Tour.

Fans finally got a chance to see how Kanye West and Kim Kardashian‘s relationship evolved on a recent episode of ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians.’ Apparently, one of the things the couple have in common is their love for cars.

As expected, Chris Brown‘s fifth album ‘Fortune’ premiered at No. 1 on the latest Billboard 200 album chart. The collection moved 134,000 copies in its first week release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.