Mark Metcalfe, Getty Images Kanye West Unveils ‘Cruel Summer’ Film + Album
Kanye West revealed on Friday (May 18) the title of his highly-anticipated G.O.O.D. Music compilation album. The collection is titled ‘Cruel Summer’ and it boasts contributions from labelmates Big Sean, Pusha T, Q-Tip, Kid Cudi and newly-signed member Teyana Taylor.
NeilsonBarnard, Getty Images / NBA Jay-Z Talks Nets ‘Classic’ Logo [VIDEO]
When the Brooklyn Nets unveiled in April their black-and-white logo, which was approved by part owner Jay-Z, it drew a wide range of reactions. Particularly, from New York Post sports columnist Phil Mushnick who felt Jay was “urbanizing” the basketball team.
Mike Coppola / Brendon Thorne, Getty Images Russell Simmons on Rihanna Backlash: Get Off Her Jock
Russell Simmons has come to the defense of Rihanna after a couple of artists threw subliminal shots at her for her alleged promiscuity. Chris Brown released a speculative diss track against RiRi, which found him accusing one of exes of sleeping around. And Drake may have thrown the singer under the bus on ‘No Lie,’ his song with 2 Chainz.
Michael Buckner / Fernando Leon / Larry Busacca, Getty Images Jordin Sparks + John Legend to Perform Tribute to Whitney Houston at 2012 Billboard Music Awards
Whitney Houston will be saluted posthumously with the Billboard Millennium Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. Along with the honor, chart-topping artists Jordin Sparks and John Legend will perform songs in memory the late pop icon who passed away in February.
Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina and sister-in-law and former manager Pat Houston will be on hand to accept the award for Nippy.
Jason Kempin, Getty Images Jay-Z to Host + Curate ‘Made in America’ Festival in Philadelphia
Jay-Z is showing some brotherly love to the city of Philadelphia with a two-day music extravaganza on Labor Day Weekend. The rap mogul announced today (May 14) that he is hosting and curating ‘Budweiser Made in America‘ concerts at Ben Franklin Parkway in Fairmount Park on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2.
uknowbigsean.com Big Sean to Become Principal for a Day at Lincoln High School
Good attendance brings G.O.O.D. Music for a Detroit-area high school. Rapper Big Sean will return to his hometown and visit Lincoln High School on Monday (May 14) to serve as their “Principal for the Day.” The school won the “Get Schooled” contest for increasing their attendance record by nearly 9 percent during the school year.
Funny or Die Kim Kardashian’s Ex-Husband Kris Humphries Throws Shots At Kanye West in Skit
Every since Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries filed for divorce after 72 days of marriage, they have been scrutinized heavily by the media. But Humphries probably got the ultimate put-down when Kanye West mentioned him in his rhyme on ‘Way Too Cold.’
Andrew H. Walker / Dimitrios Kambouris(2), Getty Images Beyonce Pens Mama’s Day Letter to Her Mother
Beyonce is most likely spending her first Mother’s Day with her mom, Tina Knowles, plus new daughter Blue Ivy and her sister Solange, who’s a mother herself. The R&B queen penned a heartfelt letter to her mom, which can be read on her official website.
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Hulton Archive, Getty Images Jimi Hendrix Movie Starring Andre 3000 Will Be Made Without the Estate’s Input
After Jimi Hendrix estate denied reports that a biopic about the late guitarist is in production, it seems that a movie is in the works … just not with the estate’s involvement.
Instagram Chris Brown, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa Film ‘Till I Die’ Video
Despite rescheduling the release of his upcoming album ‘Fortune,’ Chris Brown is still on his grind. The R&B mack jumped in the director’s chair again and helmed the video for his latest single, ‘Till I Die.’ Fellow artists Wiz Khalifa and Big Sean, who appeared on the track, stopped by to make cameos
Michael Buckner / Doug Pensinger, Getty Images Lil Wayne Inspired by Kobe Bryant
Since the beginning of the NBA Playoffs, Lil Wayne has been attending the home games of his favorite basketball team the Los Angeles Lakers. Weezy, who’s a huge sports fan, told the Los Angeles Times that Lakers star Kobe Bryant inspires him to be the best in music and his in life.
Larry Busacca, Getty Images ‘VH1 Divas’ To Honor Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston will be saluted at this year’s ‘VH1 Divas’ special, according to Billboard. The tribute show is scheduled to be taped in December in Los Angeles. Houston’s former musical director Rickey Minor will executive produced the event.
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