September 2008 - A Look Back

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Hello all! Usually I would of posted this already. I got a little behind since there has been such an overflow of news already for the month of October. I take a look back every month at music's most talked about stories and headlines. Take a look at the list. It may be some stories you might of missed. Check it out!


Marriage/Splittsville/Divorce:
Jennifer Hudson engaged to David "Punk" of "I Love New York 2"

Pregnancy/Birth:
Usher and wife Tameka Foster expecting baby #2.
Babyface becomes father for 3rd time.

Hospitalized/Sick/Death/Accident:
Nate Dogg suffers second stroke.
Songwriter/producer Norman Whitfield dies; responsible for many Motown hits.
Natalie Cole hospitalized for complications from new medication.
DMX admitted to hospital; reason unknown
Janet Jackson hospitalized.


Feud/Fights:
Fat Joe vs Daddy Yankee
3 6 Mafia concert leaves 30 people arrested and/or injured.
Akon punches woman at a concert after she groped him; stands trail for fan tossing as well.
Shawty Lo & T.I. dead beef.
Ciara blames Vibe magazine for airbrushing her Vibe cover.

Miscellaneous Headlines:
2Pac tops Blender Magazines list of the most overrated artists, places, trends,etc.
Robin Thicke calls out Vibe magazine for being racist; mag wouldn't put white singer on cover
Mariah Carey fires manager Benny Medina over possibly reuniting with Jennifer Lopez.
Ciara bares all on the October issue of Vibe magazine.
Akon denies tossing fan from stage; claims the incident was misinterpreted.
Janet Jackson embarks on first tour in 7 years; positive reviews and controversy abound
Rihanna denies being broke; former manager claimed singer was broke
Janet Jackson leaves Island Def Jam Records.
Mariah Carey denies being pregnant!
Clay Aiken reveals that he is gay!

Lawsuits/Arrests:
The Game hit with assault charges after punching his cousin at a funeral.
Kanye West arrested for battery and vandalism; airport melee causes Kanye to flip out.
T.I. sued by baby mother for more financial support.
DMX arrested again for missing court again.
Kelis acquitted on resisting arrest and disorderly conduct; singer arrested in March 2007
Mariah Carey tries to block tell-all book from former producer, Damion Young.
Jermaine Dupri sued for $250K for defamation; woman claims her phone conversation was used without permission on a song
Gucci Mane back in jail after violating probation.
Webbie arrested after eluding cops in car chase, car crash
Jay-Z sued for copyright infringement.

Of course I can't cover or remember every single headline but this is definitely the majority. And when I have some an overflow of names in one single post, I can't tag them. Usually I would though.

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