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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.
@50cent, Twitter 50 Cent Admitted Into Hospital For Emergency Surgery
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With pictures of the rapper surrounded by stuffed animals in a hospital, 50 Cent has been admitted for an emergency surgery. Fiddy hit up Twitter to announce his remorse for going into the hospital, and did not mention the extent of his medical issues, but insiders have shared what exactly he's been admitted for.
Facebook: Leah Labelle Former ‘Idol’ Leah Labelle Releases Debut R&B Single ‘Sexify’ [VIDEO]
American Idol is known for getting record deals for some of the most well-known singers we know today, including Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson. But Leah Labelle, from Season 3, is out to break the charts!
Frederick M. Brown / Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images ‘The Voice’ Winner Jermaine Paul to Duet With Alicia Keys
Former Alicia Keys backup singer and ‘The Voice‘ victor Jermaine Paul is going back to his roots. The soulman is gearing up to record with Keys once more — but in a much different capacity. No longer a backup singer but now a star in his own right, Paul revealed that the pair will do a duet!
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.
RyanSeacrest.com Jaden Smith Premieres ‘Give It to ‘Em’ Video
It’s good to be Jaden Smith: His dad is the Fresh Prince, he’s the new Karate Kid, he’s BFF with Justin Bieber, he’s got an awesome lil’ sis — and he can rap, too! He dropped a new single, ‘Give It to ‘Em,’ on Ryan Seacrest‘s radio show.
YouTube 2012 Upfronts Presentation / Jason Kempin, Getty Images Jay-Z Putting Music Aside to Focus on Raising Blue Ivy
There are few things in this world that hip-hop superstar and business mogul Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter loves more than making music. Yet when it comes to his family, more specifically his four-month-old daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, the artist’s goal is to make her his first priority, which is why he’s taking a minor break and pushing music aside … only for a little bit.
Ian Gavan, Getty Images Beyonce Video Game Lawsuit Headed to Trial
Sounds like there’s going to be drama in Queen Bey’s kingdom. A video game company is suing Beyonce for $100 million, and a judge just agreed to let the case go to trial.
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NBC Usher Makes Fans ‘Scream’ + ‘Climax’ on ‘SNL’ [VIDEO]
Usher hit the stage of ‘Saturday Night Live’ on the second-to-last episode of the season last night (May 12). He was butter smooth, with his dance moves, his singing and his emoting. It was his third time taking the ‘SNL’ stage in his career, so at this point, he’s a vet!
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Chris Brown Set to Perform at 2012 Billboard Music Awards
Get ready, Team Breezy! Chris Brown has just been added to the superstar lineup set to perform at this year’s Billboard Music Awards.
Neilson Barnard, Getty Images Listen to Serena Williams’ Rap Demo
A mere two weeks after news broke that tennis player Serena Williams was trying her hands at a rap career, a sneak peek at what she sounds like has made its way online.
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