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Trouble in Paradise Based on various social media posts, one of Hip-Hop's premiere couples, Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill may be on the outs. Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill have both released cryptic and subliminal posts that seem to take shots at one another. Meek Mill has since deleted his Instagram page before posting a picture of Chanel sandals. Nicki Minaj also posted a picture of a pair of Chanel sandals with Beyoncé song lyrics as her caption. Some feel this may simply be a publicity stunt to drum attention for Nicki's upcoming project. What do you think? Did you all see the posts?  Remember the report that had alleged that Ne-Yo would perform at the upcoming presidential inauguration? Well Ne-Yo has come out and said that the report is untrue. Another singer known for performing at inaugurations, the legendary; Aretha Franklin commented on whether she'd perform if asked and her response was "We'll see." I would call that an interesting response. Then ag...

Azealia Banks is obviously still feeling salty for being left off of Rihanna's new album but shit happens. Anyway Azealia called out Rihanna saying her new video for her single, "Work" is a retread of Beyoncé's "Baby Boy" video. Azealia later deleted the tweet but leave it up to Azealia to kick up dust and start shit. Meanwhile Azealia finally released her new single, "The Big Big Beat" to rave reviews of course. So have you seen the "Work" video and does it remind you of "Baby Boy" or nah? "Work" is also the #1 single on Billboard Hot 100 this week giving Rihanna her 14th #1 single on that chart. Over the weekend on social media Bow Wow posted a picture of a woman rubbing his head which was later identified as Keyshia Cole. Keyshia Cole has yet to comment on the photo. But what an odd pairing if this is true. But then again Keyshia Cole's taste in men varies from Young Jeezy to Daniel "Boobie" Gibson(h...

So Ne-Yo's girlfriend, Crystal has confirmed that she is indeed pregnant and posted the ultrasound to prove it. This was basically news a few weeks ago and everybody went in on Ne-Yo after making his ex-wife get her tubes tied. In other news, Mary J. Blige and Tamar Braxton are going on tour. Safaree, Nicki Minaj's ex has hooked up(pun intended) with K. Michelle. The two have collaborated for K.'s third album. He thanked the singer on social media and took a stab at Nicki by insinuating he ghostwrote her lyrics, a rumor that has been going on for quite awhile. If you recall K. Michelle had beef with Nicki Minaj because she stole her song with Meek Mill, which was title track for her album; "Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?". And Lil' Wayne and Christina Milian have reportedly broken up but did they ever really admit they were together. In the midst of their breakup, the two have released a collaboration titled "Do It". To be honest I'm surprised Chri...

"OSCAR" THE GROUCH: So I was wondering how come so many musicians have Oscar parties? I'm assuming its because maybe their nominated for Best Original Song or something? I say this because Ne-Yo recently had an Oscar party and I think Madonna did too or in the past she has. Anyway I caught up on some much talked about interviews with Amber Rose and Kanye West who both appeared on The Breakfast Club days apart. Kanye was asked what the thought about Amber calling his wife "Fake" and Kanye replied that he had "to take 30 showers" after Amber to be with Kim and that was all he said. It was like he knew not to say too much because he didn't want to make the situation any worse and of course Amber replied on Twitter saying Kim "let Ray J nut on her", referring to the now infamous sextape. Personally what do you all think about this whole mess? I guess its interesting but after awhile things like this get old. And we all await the next epic ba...

MUSIC BITS: Rihanna has been named creative director of Puma. Fabulous and his girlfriend Emily B. are expecting their second child. Jazmine Sullivan will release her new album Reality Show on January 13. And if that's not enough new music for you Ne-Yo will relese his new album Non-fiction on January 27. Nicki Minaj says she is not dating Meek Mill but the rumor mills say otherwise. What do you think? I did see a headline of Nicki saying she never had to sleep with any man in the industry. But that doesn't mean she's hasn't had offers to. Speaking of Nicki Minaj, Lil' Kim's baby daddy Mr. Papers was being messy on Instagram by posting a picture of Nicki Minaj clad in a bikini which is likely for her 2015 calendar. The posting of the picture was an obvious dis to his baby mother for obvious reasons. I wonder why he put up that other than body appreciation. Maybe Lil' Kim won't let him see his child? Well until next time folks!