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Grammy Awards sparks ire of music exec

This year's Grammy Awards pissed off just about everyone minus Esperanza Spalding, but while the industry tweeted their disappointment, top seed industry veteran Steve...
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Janet Jackson releases self-acceptance memoir

In an interview with HLN’s Richelle Carey, Janet Jackson gets personal, talking about her memories of her late brother Michael, her relationship with their...
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‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ releases first photo

These last few weeks of movie news have been big ones for comic book fans. The highly anticipated "X-Men: First Class" trailer debuted on...
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Jennifer Hudson may star in Aretha Franklin biopic

Aretha Franklin has finally abandoned her champagne wishes and Hollywood dreams of having Halle Berry portray her in the upcoming biopic on her life....
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Charlize Theron cast in ‘Alien’ prequel

Without knowing much about it at all, Prometheus is already one of the most exciting films on the horizon in 2012. What was once...
Miss Zimbabwe pageant, an uncomfortable political event

Miss Zimbabwe pageant, an uncomfortable political event

The prestigious Miss Tourism Zimbabwe beauty pageant was on Sunday morning (February 13) hijacked by the military and Zanu PF officials who scrambled to...
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No Blacks nominated for 2010 Academy Awards

Crammed into this year’s field of 10 best picture Oscar nominees are British aristocrats, Volvo-driving Los Angeles lesbians, a flock of swans, a gaggle...
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Grammy Awards surprises with Arcade Fire win

The 53rd Grammy Awards telecast was all about the grandeur, with enormous production numbers crowded with as many pop stars as the presenters could...
Femi Kuti: “Real music lets you deal with the reality of life”

Femi Kuti: “Real music lets you deal with the reality of life”

Nigerian superstar Femi Kuti is that rare son of a legend who’s been able to carve out a stellar career of his very own....
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Britney Spears drops ‘Femme Fatale’ March 29

Britney Spears announced on Tuesday (February 8) that she'll premiere her "Hold It Against Me" video on Thursday, February 17, on MTV. The much-anticipated...
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‘Inception,’ ‘Black Swan’ win Directors Guild Awards

Period film The Kings Speech, fantasy feature Inception and contemporary pic Black Swan divvied up the top film awards at the Art Directors Guild's...
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Green Bay Packers claim fourth Super Bowl title

When Packers general manager Ted Thompson made the controversial decision in 2008 to move past the Brett Favre era in favor of the unproven...
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Rappers and their preference for light-skinned women

Links to articles on Lil Wayne’s and Kanye West’s preferences for light-skin women throughout their lyrics. Earlier this week, we featured two stories from...
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Oscar-nominated Aronofsky directing ‘Wolverine’

Perhaps the most surprising thing about Hugh Jackman's conversation Monday with the Los Angeles Times regarding "The Wolverine." is the mere fact that the...
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‘Superman’ casts British actor Henry Cavill

It took Henry Cavill far longer than expected to complete his journey from Krypton to Earth. Years after the British actor first circled the...
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Natalie Portman, ‘The Fighter’ rule SAG

The 17th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were handed out Sunday night (January 30), and awards-season favorites The King's Speech and The Fighter continued...
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Doctor begins Michael Jackson death trial

Dr. Conrad Murray invoked his right to a speedy trial on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of Michael Jackson, requiring the case...
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Anticipation builds for Oscar nominations

British actor Colin Firth is expected to receive an Oscar nod later when the nominees for this year's Academy Awards are announced. His film, historical...
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Digital sales peak in shrinking music market

After another year of plunging music sales, record company executives are starting to contemplate the unthinkable: The digital music business, held out as the...
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Kanye West slates two albums for 2011

Kanye West has a busy 2011 ahead. The superstar MC tweeted about a slew of forthcoming releases on Sunday (January 23), and revealed that not...
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Experts list the 10 most anticipated albums of 2011

The month of January has been totally dead when it comes to new urban music releases, making it impossible for us to bring you...
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Halle Berry rejects Aretha Franklin biopic

Halle Berry said she will not be playing Aretha Franklin in a biopic, despite the iconic singer’s request. Berry dismissed the rumors while speaking...
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‘Social Network’ dominates Golden Globes

What can be the silliness of the Golden Globes matched up with the seriousness of the critics on Sunday night as The Social Network...
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Top 5 2010 celebrity ups and downs

2010 was a year juicy tabloid year. To be brutally frank, the downs -- and dirty -- proved more entertaining than the ups. After...
The Do Cambuá: Angola’s new doggy-style dance

The Do Cambuá: Angola’s new doggy-style dance

The year 2011 will be represented by a cat in the Chinese horoscope. In Angola it is already, without the slightest doubt, the year...
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John Lennon suit auctioned for $46,000

The white two-piece suit John Lennon wore on the cover of the Beatles' "Abbey Road" album has been sold at auction in Connecticut for...
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Lady Gaga announces 2011 album

The clock struck midnight and brought good news for Lady Gaga fans. As promised, the pop superstar tweeted a big announcement with regard to her...
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Janet Jackson launches int’l tour from Singapore

By fans' requests, on February 7, 2011 Janet Jackson's will kick-off her Number Ones, Up Close and Personal Tour at the Singapore Indoor Stadium...
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Lauryn Hill reveals winter tour dates

Rapper/R&B star Lauryn Hill is heading out on a Winter tour starting next, playing a series of mid-sized venues possibly for the last time...
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Disney World hosts Chilean miners

The Walt Disney Company has given a well-deserved holiday gift to the Chilean miners and their families. The workers, who spent almost 70 days...