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Alicia Keys Repairs Broken Relationship With Estranged Dad After Grandmother’s Death
Alicia Keys reportedly has reunited with her estranged father, Craig Cook, whom she has hasn't spoken to for many years. The R&B diva felt resentment towards him after he her left mother, Teresa, when she was only 2 years old.
Cee Lo Green Issues Statement Regarding Sexual Assault Case
Cee Lo Green has finally spoken out after some alarming stories that have surfaced in regards to a sexual-assault case against him. The Grammy-winning singer is accused of allegedly drugging a woman with ecstasy and then raping her while she was unconscious.
Hear a Snippet of Whitney Houston’s ‘Never Give Up’
Whitney Houston may be gone, but her legacy will continue to shine forever. A 30-second snippet of the late pop icon's song 'Never Give Up' recently surfaced online. The ballad will appear on the upcoming posthumous greatest-hits compilation 'I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston.'
Diddy Involved in a Serious Car Accident in Beverly Hills
Rap mogul Diddy is mending a few bruises after his car accident in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Wednesday (Oct. 24). The music executive's Cadillac Escalade crashed into another vehicle in front of the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Nicki Minaj Takes It Back to the Streets In ‘Come On a Cone’ Video
After glamming it up with Cassie in the wildly entertaining video for 'The Boys,' Nicki Minaj takes it back to the streets in the visual for 'Come On a Cone.'
Watch Kanye West Go After a Paparazzi
Kanye West's hatred for the paparazzi has been well-documented by the media. So when photos surfaced of Yeezy grabbing for a photographer's camera after said photog asked a rather rude question, we figured the outcome wouldn't turn out well.
Jay-Z Salutes Brooklyn With Beyonce in Final Show at the Barclays Center
After seven sold-out shows, Jay-Z concluded his run with one final concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Saturday (Oct. 6). The rap mogul saluted his hometown with 19,000 people in attendance, and he also shared it with 60,000 viewers who were watching live via YouTube.
Lil Wayne Breaks Elvis Presley’s All-Time Hot 100 Chart Record
It's official! Lil Wayne is the king of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The Young Money honcho broke Elvis Presley's long-standing record of having the most chart entries than any other male artist.
Nicki Minaj to Star In Her Own Reality Show on E! Network
Not only is Nicki Minaj ready to conquer 'American Idol,' she will also star in her own reality series. According to Perez Hilton, Her Minajesty will invite her Barbz into her world on the new show, which will air on the E! network.
Usher Is ‘Excited’ to Be a Mentor on ‘The Voice’
Usher will start a new job next season that will be tailor-made for him -- a coach on NBC's hit reality-competition series 'The Voice.' The R&B crooner and expectant mother Shakira will replace Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera, respectively, who won't be returning to the show next year.