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Hey guys! I'll tell you now, this is a lengthier post so I'm warning you now. So yesterday Nicki Minaj appeared on "Ellen" and she brought up Nicki's rumored new boo, Nas. While Nicki played somewhat coy, she did admit to having "sleepovers" with Nas. She also says that she's "celibate" but may make an exception for Nas. I bet she will in fact I think any woman(or man) that is celibate will make an exception for Nas. I still can't get over how people keep saying that "SHether" has been removed from iTunes(Apple Music) when I periodically check and I see it there. Nas is collecting those coins. I'm guessing Nicki doesn't feel a ways about that considering she's just rubbing in the fact that's she's "dating" Nas. Remy's not worried though. She's been married for several years. Speaking of female rappers, Iggy Azalea will release her new album, "Digital Distortion" on June 30. I w...

Remy Ma has a new song out with Fat Joe and French Montana and Fat Joe's son. The song is called "Cookin" and its from their upcoming album due very soon. I've heard a snippet of the song and its very much in the vein of "All The Way Up" so if you like that, you'll like this. And Eminem has been in the news a lot lately for someone who doesn't have a record out. First it revealed that he plans to come out and dis Drake and now another story has surfaced that Suge Knight wanted Eminem dead! A former bodyguard has recently spoken out saying that there was an incident at the Source Awards in 2001 which led to Suge wanting Em dead. Suge Knight is a big bully! I can't believe this man. Apparently they are looking for a new host to replace Tamar Braxton on "The Real". In the running is Mel B. of the Spice Girls, Ashanti, Monica, and Eve(I believe she is the fourth name I read). I do know Ashanti already spends a lot of time in L.A. which ma...

Eve is headed on tour with her former collaborated Gwen Stefani. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen(sp) just had a baby! Congrats! R.I.P. to actress Doris Roberts who played on "Everybody Loves Raymond". Rihanna's "Work" featuring Drake is #1 on the Hot 100 for the 9th week. Beyoncé's short film is to be released this week on HBO April 23 9 P.M. EST and her accompanying album is said to be locked in for release this month, no one knows the date though except Beyoncé and her team. K. Michelle's music has been banned by some radio stations after her spat with Angela Yee on "The Breakfast Club". I watched the said interview and K. Michelle was really way out of line if you ask me. I feel she was just turning up for the cameras. She criticized Angela Yee for bringing up a story brought to her by rapper Uncle Murda who alleges K. Michelle has a stinky vagina! K. Michelle thought it was in poor taste for Angela Yee to bring it up. K. Michelle's mai...

Azealia Banks and Erykah Badu have ended their feud over Twitter. Thank goodness! I thought it was a rather stupid feud anyway. I don't even remember how it started. Speaking of female rappers, Eve says she is working on new music after being inspired while filming her new movie, "Barbershop 3". Are we looking forward to new music from E V E. I am! Ciara was caught throwing shade at ex Future when she wouldn't announce his name while presenting the Billboard Music Award nominations. But ain't your baby named Future? What's the difference? It's funny though because I would of done something like that too. I'm petty! I remember BET did that to Mariah Carey when they wanted her to read J-LO's name on the teleprompter but she wouldn't. Haha! I hear they offering Rob and Blac Chyna money for a reality show. If this couple couldn't get anymore thirstier? Personally I feel like once Rob loses the weight, he's gonna dump poor Blac Chyna who n...

SONGZ IN A MINOR: While gay rumors certainly didn't hinder his career in the past, Trey Songz lives up to his title of Mr. Steal Ya Girl and his title was recently questioned by labelmate Meek Mill. Meek posted on his Twitter that he has to ask a potential date if she's slept with Trey Songz insinuating Trey gets around. Trey responded knocking the notion and again sending a little shade a day or so later by saying that no one is "dry snitching". I believe that was a dig at Meek but what do I know? Something that I do know is that Mariah Carey has signed to Epic Records. This puts Mariah back under the Sony wing where her career began and flourished in the 90s. L.A. Reid is responsible for taking Mariah under his wing. Reid most famously worked with Mariah on her The Emancipation of Mimi album back in 2005. Wow! TEOM is actually 10 years old this year. My how time flies. Mariah's first project will be a re release of her #1's album which will feature some new...

Eve stops by Chelsea Lately to talk about her new label situation, how she met her boyfriend, and why she has been outta the game for so long. Check it out! Eve's album Lip Lock is available now and to date the album has sold approximately 18,000 copies. 18,000 copies is good for an indie artist and someone who has their own label. I'm sure people will still frown upon these numbers being that its someone as established as Eve. 

While promoting her new album Lip Lock overseas Eve does a freestyle reminding everyone that she hasn't lost it. What do you think?

Eve opens up about her new album Lip Lock , her love life, DMX, and more. Check it out!

Eve is wasting no time pushing out videos and singles from her newest album Lip Lock in stores and online May 14. Lip Lock features appearances from Dawn Richard, Juicy J, Pusha T, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, and more.

Hello all! I hope all is well. I have a report on Rihanna's mysterious illness, Eve is talking a third single release, and Ashanti reveals a new music video is on the way. Catch up on all the news below! I had been reading and seeing on different websites concerning Rihanna's mysterious illness. A few days ago I read a blind item about a popular celebrity who was hospitalized. It spoke of a rumored drug overdose and sad to say I immediately thought of Rihanna. I had also read about the cancellation of some recent tour dates. Low and behold I end up seeing more stories and pictures of Rihanna leaving the hospital in Beverly Hills. Some are speculating that Rihanna may be pregnant. Could be? Personally I think it has something to do with drugs. I mean Rihanna has made it no secret that she dabbles with drug use. With popular rappers like Rick Ross and Lil' Wayne in and out of the hospital for various reasons Rihanna might wanna slow down. Of course this all speculation and no...

Make It Out This Town is the first official single and video from Eve's long awaited album Lip Lock in stores and online May 14.

Make It Out This Town is the first official single from Eve's upcoming album Lip Lock due May 14 online and in stores.

Some music news for you all! French Montana will release his new album Excuse My French on May 21. The album's new single Freaks features Nicki Minaj. The song was recently released online. Eve says we can expect a collaboration between her and Dawn Richard on her upcoming album Lip Lock due May 14. The album also features a collaboration with Snoop Dogg. Speaking of Snoop Dogg the rapper recently linked up with Azealia Banks for a possible collaboration.

Here's some music news for you all! Marsha Ambrosius will release her new album Friends & Lovers on March 12. The album contains the first single Cold War. Eve is back with new album Lip Lock due May 14. The album features the first single She Bad Bad. The album's second single Make It Outta This Town will be released shortly. In a recent interview Eve revealed that Chrisette Michelle, Azealia Banks(possibly), Snoop Dogg, and Jeremih are some of the guests on Lip Lock.

It's been a long time coming but Eve is finally ready to release her new album Lip Lock on May 14. Check out what Eve has to say about her new album and what fans can expect! Following an eleven-year recording hiatus, rapper-actress Eve has announced that her fourth studio album will be released this spring. "You can officially expect 'Lip Lock' on May 14," she promises in a new interview. While she originally started work on the follow up to 2002's "Eve-Olution" in 2007, Eve scrapped the project due to issues with her then-label, Interscope, and started over from scratch. "It's not the same record," she tells Billboard. "I just kept the same name. It took a minute to get out of the situation that I was in back then. That's what took so long." Eve says that "Lip Lock" will be released on her own independent label, the recently formed FTR Music, or From the Ribs Music. The album will be distributed th...

After several false starts, Eve is finally ready to make her return to music. The Philly raptress has announced an official release date for her first album in over a decade, Lip Lock. Eve’s fourth album will arrive on May 14 featuring appearances from Snoop Dogg, Pusha T, Juicy J, and Chrisette Michele, with production from Claude Kelly, Swizz Beatz, and more. “Lip Lock is the album I’ve always wanted to make and it represents me coming back into the game—lyrically locking it down. But I also like the title because it can be a play on words,” said Eve. She will release the remix to the first single “She Bad Bad” today featuring Pusha T and Juicy J. Last night during the Big Brothers Big Sisters event in Washington, D.C., the pit bull in a skirt debuted her new single, “Make It Out This Town.” Lip Lock marks Eve’s first album since leaving Interscope Records. Her last album, 2002’s Eve-Olution, peaked at No. 6 and spawned the hit single “Gangsta Lovin’” featuring Alicia ...

One of the many albums I'm looking forward to this year is Eve's Lip Lock. Hey! I can't believe it myself. If you would of asked me this a year ago; I would of said something totally opposite. I've never been the biggest Eve fan but I'm loving her new single She Bad Bad and its accompanying video. Speaking of She Bad Bad; Eve plans to release a remix to the song featuring Pusha T & Juicy J. To top it off Eve will premiere her new single next week Make It Out Of This Town. Are you all looking forward to Eve's new album? Well while you let that question marinate in your mind; Shawty Lo's new reality TV show; All My Babies Mama's won't see the light of day! Say what? Well that is word according to various reports. Oxygen(the network the show was supposed to appear on) is said to make a formal announcement any day now regarding the cancellation of the show. 38,000 online votes were said to play a part in Oxygen's cancellation of the show. The o...

Eve finally unveils the video for her new single She Bad Bad. It's the first single and video from her upcoming album Lip Lock due in April.  Lip Lock will be released through Eve's own label Blondie Rockwell Inc. Go Eve!

I see myself possibly adding on to this list as more releases become announced. The upcoming albums below are just a few that I'm looking forward to in the new year. Trina - Untitled Not much is known about Trina's upcoming album except that Rick Ross had a hand in creating it. Rumor is that Trina is signed to Maybach Music Group but it hasn't been publicly announced. Trina recently released her mixtape Back 2 Business in December and it was executive produced by French Montana who is affiliated with Maybach Music as well. Tamar Braxton - Untitled I wouldn't of told you a year ago that I would be looking forward to any music from Tamar Braxton. I do find her slightly annoying even though some of her catchphrases I use on occasion. She did however win me over with her new single Love & War which shot to #1 on iTunes. A few songs have leaked online from Tamar during an album listening session. From what I've heard so far the album sounds to be pretty promising. As...

Eve previews the video to her new single She Bad Bad from her upcoming album Lip Lock due in April 2013.