KANYE SETS FIRM RELEASE DATE FOR NEW CD: Artist makes announcement during surprise appearance at T.I. show.
*Kanye West has announced that his upcoming Def Jam album, "808s and Heartbreak," has an official release date of Nov. 25.

Kanye West To Play Glastonbury?
Chicago Hip Hop star wanted for Festival next year...

Kanye West Credits Late Mother With Return To Video Music Awards
Hip-hop star Kanye West returned to the Mtv Video Music Awards this year (08) as a gift to his late mother Donda, after previously vowing to boycott the event.... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_212177410.shtml"><b>More</b>

Kanye West credits late mother with return to video music awards
Hip-hop star Kanye West returned to the MTV Video Music Awards this year as a gift to his late mother Donda, after previously vowing to boycott the event. The hitmaker insisted he would snub the MTV prizegiving after the poor treatment he claimed he received at the 2007 event. But West admits his mother - who died last November at age 58 from plastic surgery complications - inspired him to reconsider. He says: "A lot of things changed and, you know, with my mom passing... one of her goals was, she rea

No I.D. & Kanye To Helm Next Common Album
No I.D. took time to chime in about Common (Sense’s )Demo Tape, and also mention that he and Kanye West will be producing Common’s album coming in 2009. Although Universal Mind Control hasn’t even dropped yet, this adds much anticipation to Common’s future project as G.O.O.D. Music will be in full effect again. Kanye West & No I.D. were recently working on Jay-Z’s next and last Def Jam release, Blueprint 3, and although Kanye was mostly unavailable, due to the tour, to pro

Beyonce Heads to Bermuda For Bikini Time
Beyonce Knowles took the stage at the Bermuda Music Festival last night before slipping into a bikini and grabbing a fruity drink on the beach today. While Jay-Z is back in New York talking about starting a family with his wife, Beyonce is busy writing to her fans about her upcoming arrival – her new album. She wrote: I have worked on this album for close to one year. I have taken the time so I can create my sound. Something that says who I am at this stage in my life. I have poured my heart and soul i

Kanye West Credits Late Mother With Return To VMAs
Hip-hop star Kanye West returned to the MTV Video Music Awards this year as a gift to his late mother Donda, after previously vowing to boycott the event. The hitmaker insisted he would snub the MTV awards show after the poor treatment he claimed he received at the 2007 event. But West admits his mother— who died last November at age 58 from plastic surgery complications— inspired him to reconsider. He says, "A lot of things changed and, you know, with my mom passing... one of her goals wa

Solange to sample brother-in-law Jay-Z
Solange Knowles is using her brother-in-law JAY-Z's music as the basis for a new mixtape venture she'll release for free.

What do Usher, Kelly Rowland, Mishca Barton, Ne-Yo and Solange Knowles have in common?
Not just Paris Fashion week, but the Marlies Dekkers Pret-a-Porter Summer 2009 collection.   And if you don’t know who Marlies Dekkers is, she is the innovative designer behind the line ‘Undressed’ and these are her words: “Women who exude power are also sexy. They do not necessarily have to be the head of a multinational; there is also power in the little things.” She is known for her controversy and a pusher of boundaries, empowering women everywhere, Dekkers has spent years makin

Teen Social Network To Get Label-Supported Streaming
A major record label has struck a new social networking deal — with a teen-targeting twist. Universal Music Group (UMG) is partnering with teen-friendly site Kiwibox to create a new streaming service, the two companies will announce this morning. The deal will make thousands of UMG artist videos available for free on Kiwibox.com. The media will be ad-supported, with artists getting a share of the revenue. (The specific percentages are not being released.) Current UMG artists include Jay-Z, The Ki

Michelle Williams moves to disco on her new solo CD 'Unexpected'
Outside of Destiny's Child, Michelle Williams is best known for gospel tunes, but the 28-year-old takes on a new sound with her third solo CD, "Unexpected." The singer topped the gospel charts with her solo debut, 2002's "Heart to Yours," and saw similar success with 2004's "Do You Know." But with "Unexpected," Williams successfully breaks out of her comfort zone, singing mainly European-pop flavoured, sweet sounding dance jams. Producer Rico Love (Usher, Natasha Bedingfield) assists on the catchy

Usher wants to keep things hot.
Usher was spotted at the Marlies Dekkers runway show at Paris Fashion Week in France over the weekend, where he confessed he was seeking inspiration for his own spicy garments. The singer says, “I’m launching a lingerie line for men and women.” He insists “comfort and intimacy” will be key in his new line. The first samples will be featured in his new video Trading Places. Related Post Naomi Campbell promises money to homeless shelter. Rachel Bil

Kanye West: Love Lockdown (Music Video)
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kanye west - love lockdown
good evening! earlier today Kanye West debuted his brand new video when he stopped by Ellen DeGeneres ' daytime talk show (i was a bit surprised with his choice for the premiere) the track love lockdown (watch the video below and buy it on itunes ) is the first single off his upcoming new album...Full Article @ popbytes Comment Share Email Post Your Comment say somethin

Kanye Wests requests privacy from paparazzi
Kanye West is refusing to apologise to the paparazzi in Los Angeles over a scuffle last month - instead requesting they leave him alone.The Stronger hitmaker landed at the city's LAX airport on Friday from Hawaii, where he was putting the finishing touches to his upcoming album 808s & Heartbreak.But the hip-hop star restrained himself from repeating his actions at LAX last month, when he reportedly attacked a photographer and smashed his equipment to the ground during a struggle. Comment on this Art

Kanye West “Love Lockdown” Video
I’ve said before I don’t really watch videos because if you have seen one you have seen them all, but I will actually watch a Kanye video since each one is so different from his last. The simple white look in the video is inspired by American Psycho…which was one of the strangest movies I have ever seen, minus the part where Christian Bale moonwalks with an axe.  Check below. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Video: Kanye West Faces Felony Vandalism For Breaking Camera