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Queen Latiah, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, and Uzo from "Orange Is The New Black" were winners last night at the SAG Awards. SAG stands for Screen Actors Guild. Elba won two awards last night while Latifah won for her portrayal of Bessie Smith in the HBO movie, "Bessie". Congratulations to all the winners! Take that Oscars! :) Elsewhere Meek Mill is still on social media poking fun at Drake. It seems like when we thought this beef was dead Meek keeps it going. With his recently released EP and series of old pictures of Drake, look for Drake to respond again. Drake just yesterday released the song "Summer Sixteen" or at least I think that's the name of it. Speaking of Meek, 50 Cent hit the club scene over the weekend complete with his G-Unit gang and had the crowd helping him dis Meek Mill. Wow! Expect all these beefs to drag on throughout the year. Following up on that Kanye beef, he did sort of apologize for involving the kids in it. Earlier this week K...

This was the first single and video for group; G-Unit comprised of 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo. At one time the rapper Game was affiliated with the group but fell out with 50 Cent. We all know that story right? Anyway Brandy guest stars in the video as the car dealer who lets 50 Cent test drive a car and goes on a wild ride. A few weeks ago me and some friends were talking about the movie 50 Cent played in and lost all the weight; "Things Fall Apart" which is now on DVD. The movie unfortunately didn't make the theaters.

After her deal with Roc-A-Fella never materialized; word is Lil' Kim is joining G-Unit or whatever is left of it. Maybe she can add some luster to the squad. Read more about it below: “I brought the queen, Lil’ Kim,” said Shawty Lo while introducing the notorious raptress as his surprise guest at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash 16 in Atlanta on Saturday (June 18). But the bigger surprise was what the Queen Bee said when she took the stage at Philips Arena after performing “It’s All About the Benjamins.” “If ya’ll don’t know, this my boy right here. G-Unit South, that’s where it’s at,” proclaimed Kim, revealing that the “Dey Know” rapper is now part of the G-Unit roster and she may be following suit. “And I’m family too, down with the G-Unit camp. We got surprises for ya’ll.” The Brooklyn diva, who was reportedly in talks to join Jay-Z’s Roc Nation at one point, has expressed her fondness for 50 Cent and has been in the studio working on music with him in the past. After her an...

Check out Jennifer Lopez as she arrives at her surprise birthday party. Apparently there was a huge showing of celebrities there to help Jennifer celebrate. Music Biz: Eminem Strikes Back At Mariah Carey? It began with ‘Bagpipes from Baghdad’. Mariah Carey isn’t the only celeb that Eminem took a shot at but she still was damn mad and so was her hubby, Nick Cannon. Eminem claimed to have been having sex with Mariah and demanded her back. Mariah wasn’t impressed and finally hit back with the song ‘Obsessed’ where it was her chance to get hers back at Eminem. And she did along with a video clip that had her in drag and looking suspiciously like she might be at least trying to look like Eminem. Now it’s Eminem who has the right of reply and according to some Mariah should be real worried. ‘No one does offensive like Eminem and I don’t wanna know what he might have in store for her lyrically or in the visual….it’s going to be a nasty surprise’ commented rapper 50 Cent who is part of rap gro...

I remember Game announcing his retirement only to be lured back into the game in typical rapper fashion. The rapper is currently working on his fourth album due to be released sometime soon. I figured I'd switch it up a little this time and profile someone other than a R&B singer. We all know The Game! He is perhaps best known for his beef with 50 Cent. Quite a way to be known right? Well check out the list of people who Game is often associated with. And you guessed it 50 Cent will be mentioned a few more times. 50 Cent Game's arch nemesis! These two have traded (rap) bars over the years. Currently the beef is in hibernation but it is often awaken. 50 Cent is currently grilling Rick Ross right now so Game is probably the least of his worries. Dr. Dre You couldn't listen to Game's first album, "The Documentary" or countless interviews without hearing the rapper mention his mentor. The two had a little falling out which I'm a little unclear about whethe...

Video: Queen Pen dissing Rocsi I must of missed this vid. I read that this was from last week but anywho. Female rapper Queen Pen responsible for hits such as "All My Love" and "Party Ain't A Party" sounds off on her beef with BET's Rocsi. Check it out! Wow! I'm surprised at how much beef Rocsi has accumulated within the industry. That is not a good look for her or BET for that matter. I remember how awkward it was when she had to interview G-Unit after they dogged her out. Audio: Keri Hilson feat Timbaland - Return The Favor I know I haven't posted any audio lately so here you all go. It is the newest leaked song from Keri Hilson. Check it out! I'm not really feeling this song. I know Keri has a huge following online but I'm still not quite sold on her. I will admit the fact that she is a bomb ass songwriter.

Video: Bow Wow Interview Nothing is off limits as Bow Wow speaks on a number of rumors and various celebs he's been affiliated with. Check it out! Video: Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo Speak Apparently these G-Unit comrades take the time to list all their adversaries and who's careers they've ended. Unfortunately they failed to mention that in the process, they ended their own careers. Check it out! Music News: Jazmine Sullivan will release her debut album, "Fearless" on September 16[or 23]. The album is lead by hit single, "Need U Bad" featuring Missy Elliott. I recently conducted a poll asking everyone who they preferred more, Sullivan or labelmate Jennifer Hudson. Below you can check out the tracklisting to her album: 1. Bust Your Windows 2. Dream Big 3. Need U Bad 4. Foolish Heart 5. Lions, Tigers, and Bears 6. After the Hurricane 7. Call Me Guilty 8. One Night Stand 9. Best of Me 10. Switch! 11. Fear 12. In Love With Another Man The "VH1 Hip Hop ...