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OCEAN DRIVE: Frank Ocean has revealed that his new album, "Boys Don't Cry" will be released this July. It's been nearly 3 years since Frank released his Def Jam Records debut. I'm ready for a new Frank Ocean album are you? JAIL BIRDS: Do you recall when Keyshia Cole said she was going to jail for 30 days? Well it looks like she won't be going to jail after all since her DUI case was thrown out. And The Game is being sued by the police that he punched. Game claims he punched the police only after the police threatened to take a gun out of his bag and shoot him. As we know Game is about that life and he will fight anyone anywhere. There are plenty videos online of game fighting other rappers, fans, and just overall rude assholes. MOVIE TIME: Miguel is said to be starring in a romantic drama directed by John Legend! For some reason this doesn't surprise me. Somewhere along the lines Frank Ocean should be cast as well if you get my drift and I think you do. :...

DMX is the subject of the premiere episode of the new season of Iyanla: Fix My Life airing April 13 on the OWN Network. Check it out!

DMX was asked how he felt about fellow emcees Rick Ross & Drake and to hear what he had to say; watch the video above!

What does Rick Ross, Whitney Houston, and DMX all have in common besides the obvious? They all have been subject to stories involving their behavior or "incidents" that have taken place on planes. After reading about Rick Ross' seizure on a plane; I was compelled to lament on a few other incidents that have taken place aboard a plane. It just so happens that these "incident" have involved celebrities. Really only three stories come to mind and here they are: Rick Ross I was just on twitter when #PrayforRickRoss was one of the Trending Topics. When I clicked on the link; there were stories circulating from twitter users and bloggers about Rick Ross. Turns out the famed rapper had a seizure on a plane. This happens to be his second seizure. I wasn't aware that he had one before. Did I miss something? While I'm not sure what causes seizures; I hear Rick Ross is currently hospitalized and was unconscious; last I read. Hopefully whatever his situation is; it ...

Some things never change. Read up on DMX and his latest arrest! DMX was arrested last night in Arizona for driving 102 mph in a 65 mph zone. The rapper, who has been arrested several times over the past few years, was also pinched for driving on a suspended for driving on a suspended license. According to TMZ, Dark Man X was booked for "speeding, reckless driving and the suspended license." He has since been released on bond. X was recently released from prison after serving eight months of a 12-month bid for violating parole by using drugs. He has been arrested in Arizona at least a half-dozen times.

Even though T.I. has yet to get out of jail himself; DMX(who recently got out of jail) wants to collaborate. DMX is hoping to get back in the studio and record a new album and hopefully keep himself out of trouble. I remember DMX came back on while I was in high school and everyone was crazy about him at the time. It's funny how times have changed. Rihanna will release "Cheers" as the final single from her album; "Loud" before she embarks on releasing a re-release of the album. I mean I still don't see why she plans to re-release the album though. She might as well just do a new one in my opinion. Lloyd's "Dedication To My Ex(Miss That)" is the newest single from his recently released album; "King Of Hearts". The song features Lil' Wayne & Andre 3000. I hear the song just went to radio. I thought the song was rather corny upon listening and I really didn't care for his album. I was expecting a lot more from it.

I remember I was a freshman in high school when this came; if I'm not mistaken and everyone was crazy about DMX . Its funny how times have changed and how downhill DMX has gone in recent years due to his personal troubles. ---------------- Now playing: Musiq Soulchild - Anything (Feat Swizz Beatz ) via FoxyTunes

Ciara lights up when she talks about her new album, "Basic Instinct" in stores and online now. Music Biz: DMX Arrested...Again! The Maricopa County Superior Court revoked the rap star’s probation from 2009, stemming from a conviction on fraud charges, identity theft, assault and a variety of other misdemeanor charges. DMX, born Earl Simmons , will be sent back to prison for a full year, after he was arrested on November 18th by officers who arrested the rapper for failing to check in with probation officers and abusing prescription drugs without a prescription. DMX tested positive for cocaine and oxycontin and admitted to using drinking alcohol, another violating of the terms of his probation. DMX will spend his time in Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s infamous Tent City jail, where inmates are forced to wear pink, stripped jail suits. ---------------- Now playing: Evelyn King - Kisses Don't Lie via FoxyTunes

Do you all remember this song? This was one of the singles from Aaliyah's "Romeo Must Die" movie. DMX and Aaliyah definitely had a little chemistry in here to me. I remember I had the soundtrack to "Romeo" but I eventually gave it away. ---------------- Now playing: Nicki Minaj - MassiveAttack [Dirty] via FoxyTunes

Drake Plans Label Debut! While there are as many as three major labels battling it out to sign Drake, the Toronto-born MC signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money label is close to signing a deal with Universal Motown, a source close to the negotiations confirms.Sources say three majors are in possibly "one of the biggest bidding wars ever" in hopes of signing Drake, including Universal Motown and Atlantic Records. The presence of Warner Music Group's CEO Lyor Cohen and COO Julie Greenwald at Drake's recent New York show further intensified the speculation that WMG was making a serious play. I just don't get what the fuss is concerning Drake but whatever. It is glad to see that Lil' Wayne might actually release albums from Drake and Nicki Minaj, maybe because they actually have a buzz as opposed to artists like Currency, another Lil' Wayne signee. Omarion Signs New Record Deal! After speculation arose late last week, Omarion took to his Twitter page to con...

---------------- Now playing: Ne-Yo Ft. Jamie Foxx & Fabolous - She Got Her Own (Miss Independent Remix) via FoxyTunes Music Biz: Yung Joc Sues Diddy, Record Label! Yung Joc is going after the infamous career-ending Diddy and Bad Boy Records. He might be the only one in the history of Bad Boy to actually take Diddy to court over money and his music. The multi-platinum rap star alleges that Block Ent/Bad Boy hasn’t offered any label support since 2007. Yung Joc went on to make shocking claims about the inner dealings of Block Ent. According to Joc, he’s paid for his own public relations, claims to not be receiving his advance money for his projects, alleges that Block has used advances for other projects, and even makes shocking claims regarding his former management company 9196. Well, well this is pretty surprising. I think this is just as surprising as Yung Joc making last year's list of Forbes Top Selling rappers. T.I. Headed To Jail! T.I. will be coming to Arkansas by May 2...

I've been on an Ashanti kick lately. I say that because if you pay attention to the little signatures at the top and bottom depending on the post, you will see what I'm listening to and the last three posts have been Ashanti songs. I like Ashanti so what can I say. Anyway... Onto tonight's music feed..I will say that Toni Braxton's latest lawsuit inspired this post(you can check that out a few posts down). I decided to examine artists who are usually the subject of a lawsuit. It doesn't matter what kind but most of the time its usually music related. The following list of artists occasionally get caught up in a musical(law) suit from time to time. I don't go too in to detail of the lawsuits here but I touch basis on a few so check out the list below! Toni Braxton - Ever since her bankruptcy and falling out with LaFace, Toni Braxton has virtually had some type of lawsuit she's encountered since she burst onto the scene in 1992. Toni's latest lawsuit invo...

I won't stop with the 'six degrees of' posts huh? Nope I won't. We all know Jadakiss. He is the Yonkers, New York born rapper known for his distinctive rap flow and voice. He is one third of the rap trio The Lox. He was formerly signed to Bad Boy and had a bitter falling out with the label and Diddy(just like every other artist). He has graced numerous albums, mix tapes, and singles over the years. Now signed to Def Jam/Rocafella Records, Jadakiss recently unleashed his new album, "The Last Kiss" and it is led by the singles, "By Your Side" featuring Ne-Yo and "Can't Stop Me" which is one of my favorite songs right now. I don't get into many rappers but Jadakiss is one rapper I really like. I like his flow and his style and the things he says among other things. Check out the list of celebs that are often associated or has been linked to Jadakiss! The Lox - Jadakiss got his start with The Lox and as a group they made two albums for...

There is never a shortage of new music as far as Ne-Yo is concerned. There is always a new song leaking from this singer/songwriter. Check out his newest leaked track! Audio: Ne-Yo - Waiting Former American Idol winner Ruben Studdard returns with his upcoming Sony debut album. Check out Ruben's first single produced by Stargate and written by Ne-Yo. If Ruben is fishing for a hit with this new song, you don't usually go wrong with this coveted trio! Audio: Ruben Studdard - Together You can't get any hotter than The-Dream from a production standpoint(Single Ladies...anyone)and now an artist. His new single, "Rockin That Thang" is #3 on the R&B charts and his new album, "Love vs Money" will be in stores March 10. Check out The-Dream as takes viewers behind the scene of his album photoshoot. Video: The-Dream - Album Photoshoot Deborah Cox Gives Birth To Baby Girl! DEBORAH COX, has given birth to her third child today. The 3-time JUNO Award winner and her...

Video: Beyonce - The Way We Were Live Kennedy Center Honors Barbra Streisand! Audio: Bobby Valentino - Hands On Me Newly leaked track. New album, "The Rebirth" due early 2009. Out of all the songs leaked from Bobby V in the last few months, this sounds the most decent in my opinion. Prior to that I wasn't too flattered with what I heard. A lot of the songs sounded like they were recorded years ago and theyprobably were. Audio: J. Holiday - Fall Newly leaked track. New album due in stores early 2009. Music Biz: DMX Arrested! Embattled rapper DMX faces at least 90 days in jail after pleading guilty on Tuesday to drug, theft and animal cruelty charges, Arizona prosecutors said.The rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons, pleaded to three felony charges and one misdemeanor count in Maricopa County Superior Court under a deal to settle three criminal cases against him. He also agreed not to own any animals or posses firearms.Simmons, 38, is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 30...

Keyshia Cole has chosen "You Complete Me" as the second single from her upcoming album, "A Different Me". I recently heard the song on the radio late one night. Unlike her first single, "Playa Cardz Right" feat 2Pac, this song is actually an original one. I don't know how I feel about this upcoming album. The samples I heard on Amazon didn't do the album any justice. I will really have to give the album a full listen to decide if I like it or not. Audio: Shawty Lo feat Lil' Kim - Get Money First single from Shawty Lo's new album coming soon. Video: The Game feat Ne-Yo - Camera Phone Music Biz: D'Angelo Not A Bad Boy! Despite rumors suggesting a signing with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy Records, R&B crooner D’Angelo is remaining at his current record label AllHipHop.com has confirmed.“While both gentlemen hold one another in the highest regard, the stories circulating in the press are totally false,” according to D'Angelo's ma...

They are some of rap's biggest stars! They also happen to be some of rap's most targeted and troubled stars. We can assume because of their star power, they are an unfair target. We can also assume that celebrities do what they want and get away with damn near everything. Unfortunately rap stars can't escape jail as there has been an alarming rate of arrests in the last few months. I take a look at some of rap's troubled stars and why exactly are they so troubled. It is a subject that has been on my mind lately which influenced this post. Snoop Dogg He is the King of Cool. No one is my book is cooler than Snoop. He has been very successful over the last 15 years. The last few years of Snoop's career has been dogged by numerous arrests and run-ins with the law. It just doesn't add up. How can the King of Cool always come under such scrutiny? Is it because he is rich and famous? Does Snoop still possess a lot of the bad boy qualities he exhibited nearly15 years ag...

Video: Shontelle - T-Shirt Here is the debut video from MotownUniversal's newest artist. Shontelle hails from Barbados just like another famous singer; Rihanna! Video: Toni Braxton on Dancing With The Stars Mrs. Toni Braxton is not letting her health get her down as she stars on one of reality TV's hottest shows. I'm glad to see Toni doing her thing. I never watched "DWTS" but in the meantime I guess this is a good thing for her to do. I'm waiting on a new album. Music News: DMX Hospitalized! Rapper DMX was admitted to an Aventura, Fla., hospital yesterday (Sept. 22), according to his laywer Bradford Cohen, a day before he was scheduled to appear in an Arizona court. While Bradford wouldn't confirm media reports alleging his admittance was due to "fear of stroke," he did say, "It was serious enough at the time but ultimately he should be OK.""It was serious enough for him to be brought and taken into a treatment facility. He spent ...

Video: Janet Jackson Disciplines Fan I have been seeing this video on a few message boards. The response has been pretty negative. It is no surprise though that Jan usually pulls a fan from the audience anyway. I guess a lot of people feel the act was not tastefully done. Then again I think people just find reasons to hate on Jan. Audio: Jennifer Hudson feat Ludacris - Pocketbook Here is JHud's 2nd single off her upcoming album, "Jennifer Hudson". The song is alright. I almost feel like this isn't the type of songs Jen should do then again it kinda fits her. Music News: DMX in jail again! Read below to find out why! DMX is back in jail in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona after being extradited yesterday from Miami. X pleaded guilty in a Miami courtroom two weeks ago on charges of marijuana and cocaine possession. He was sentenced to time served and fined $483. But a warrant was issued for him in Phoenix because he missed a court date there. He’ll have to $25,000 ba...