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Mariah's single again. Mariah Carey and her billionaire fiancé James Packer have broken up. Many reports are saying that James is the one that broke up with Mariah. Apparently the last few weeks have been rough for the pair. Mariah is asking James to cough up $50 million dollars for making her cancel her tour and several verbal and physical threats towards her and her staff. There is a video circulating of James and Mariah walking and he tugs at her which many felt was a sign of possible physical abuse within the relationship. Wendy Williams called it! She said this union between James and Mariah likely wouldn't happen and she was right!  Drake and Taylor Swift are rumored to be dating! Say what now? Well that's the trending topic on Twitter and of course everyone is flabbergasted by that revelation if it is indeed true.  Remember Drake dissed Kid Cudi on one of his new songs? Well Kid Cudi has responded via his social media asking Drake to "say it to my fac...

An old pic.  As I type this, I was sitting here watching the BET Hip Hop Awards and I'm wondering if I really wanna watch the whole telecast. I think I would rather much be watching the ID channel which I've become obsessed with lately. And just that quick, I just turned the channel. Maybe I'll check back in later. Have you all listened to Solange's album yet? You should if you haven't and read my semi-review on it and check out what else I have to say! :) People are still talking about Kim K. getting robbed and forced at gunpoint. Twitter is on fire and have been pretty insensitive to the incident and rightfully so people lack compassion as they did back in the day. Karl Lagerfield, world renown designer spoke out and said something along the lines of if you flash all your riches on social media, you can't be surprised that you get robbed. Do you agree? I agree because Kim K. is very flashy and stuff unfortunately like this does happen. That's not to...

Amid rumors of infidelity in her marriage, its being reported that Monica is pregnant. The reports haven't been confirmed as of yet but we will have to wait and see just how true this is. If so, congrats to Monica and her family. Drake performed in Chicago last night and brought out Chicago's own Kanye West who took a dig at Taylor Swift. The outspoken rapper thanked his wife, Kim Kardashian for having Snapchat. If you recall Snapchat was where the phone call between Kanye and Taylor Swift was shown. And shocking news today involving Mary J. Blige! She is reportedly filing for divorce from her husband after 13 years of marriage. There had been reports of trouble in paradise in the past but this story is everywhere. Mary J.'s husband is also her manager. VH1 continues to make BET look like crap with yet another Black-themed show titled, "Hip Hop Squares". The show is take on the classic game show, "Hollywood Squares". The show is being executive produc...

Monica's husband, Shannon Brown is said to be caught in yet another cheating scandal. A woman claims that her and Brown share a 2 year old child. The woman has released pictures, text messages, etc. The proof is all there. You know what they say about athletes though, their known to cheat! More as this story unfolds. In the continuing saga that is The West's vs. Taylor Swift, The West's are exempt from a lawsuit. According to California law, it is not against the law the record a phone conversation unless it was said to be private. Taylor knew she was on speakerphone with Kanye cause producer Rick Rubin chimed in the conversation between Kanye and Taylor. I think its ridiculous that Taylor even considered filing a lawsuit. I personally think that is a bitch move in this type of situation. I think it only intensified her wishes to file a lawsuit because she got such a backlash on Twitter. Taylor Swift should be lucky John Mayer, Harry Styles, Calvin Harris, or the other 1...

The big news story today is the he said, she said story between Kanye West and Taylor Swift. If you recall, Kanye West shouted out Taylor Swift on his song, "Famous" which also features a controversial video. Taylor went on to say that she wasn't made aware that Kanye was name dropping her in the song but he denied her claims. Well low and behold Kim Kardashian West leaked out the video of Kanye on the phone with Taylor discussing the song's lyrics. So egg on Taylor's face! Twitter was literally on fire last night with multiple memes and overall reaction. Everyone including celebrities have chimed in including Selena Gomez(bitch!), Khloe Kardashian, and Zendaya Coleman! So whose side are you on The West's or Taylor? Taylor Swift's ex Calvin Harris has is now said to be dating Tinashe who just released her new song, "Superlove". Calvin checked Taylor a few days ago saying he wants no involvement with her any further and basically he doesn...

Nicki Minaj's "The Pink Print" has been certified double Platinum! Future's "DS2" has been certified Gold and Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise" has been certified Platinum. According to RIAA, they have now implemented streaming audio along with album shipments and sales to the cumulative sales when it comes to certifications if that makes sense. You can go over to RIAA for more information. The new rules of course has some in an uproar but what else is new? So has anyone heard Kanye's new album? The album went to TIDAL last weekend after Kanye's bizarre performance on "SNL". Now I read that the album may not be for sale at all. I don't know what that's about but also there's more to the story regarding Kanye dissing Taylor Swift on the song "Famous". Apparently someone on the Grammy commite(sp) revealed that Taylor Swift heard "Famous" before it was released contrary to reports that says she hadn...

Kanye West made a much publicized appearance on "SNL" last night complete with a bevy of guests including Future, Young Thug, Chance the Rapper, Kelly Price, The-Dream, and Future who all happen to be on his new album, "The Life of Pablo". "TLOP" is now available exclusively on TIDAL and will be available elsewhere a week from now. And in the midst of Kanye's new album release are the stories about him dissing Taylor Swift which Kanye says was her idea and but Taylor's camp is dismissing the claim. Then there's a dig at Ray J where Kanye proclaims himself as "rich" and even informed Brandy that he mentioned Ray J on the new album. All this talk about the album, Kanye performed two songs, "Ultra High Beams" and "Highlights" if I'm not mistaken. In other music news, Lil' Kim is clapping back after years of claims she's lightened her skin. On social media, the famed rapper addressed that she only lighten...

I apologize for being away but as I've said before I've been pretty busy working. So bare with me because I may of forgotten what I reported in the last few days. But I did see the news that "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kandi Burruss-Tucker is expecting her first child with husband, Todd Tucker. Congratulations! I know Kandi and Todd have been working towards a child for awhile. And Meek Mill has since apologized after his words that Drake has a ghostwriter. Whether it was true or not, Meek received such a backlash for it that he apologized in front of his boo, Nicki Minaj at their concert. Speaking of apologies, Taylor Swift apologized to Nicki Minaj after taking Nicki's words about the VMAs too personally. It is nice to know that some of these artists can settle their differences and press on and make music. Speaking of music Chris Brown is hooking up, no pun intended with Rita Ora for a music collaboration. Chris recently went through more trouble oversea...

So last night it went down on Twitter! Before that, the 2015 Video Music Awards were announced and Nicki Minaj was just one of many nominees. Despite her multiple nominations, Nicki was upset her video for "Feelin' Myself" wasn't nominated. After that the rapper went into a tirade over how "white" artists can do what she does and be applauded for it and receive the awards in the end. Enter Taylor Swift. The pop singer who is nominated in the same category as Nicki sounded off  saying that Nicki is welcome on any stage she is on and made Nicki's feelings about the VMAS about her and all hell broke loose. Before you know fans from both artists were chiming in and things only escalated later that night. Nicki's new man, Meek Mill was feeling some type of way after it was revealed that Drake hadn't shown up for Meek Mill's homecoming concert. On top of that Meek feels Drake hasn't been supportive of him. But prior to us learning all this, Me...

BIG SURPRISE: So the big news of the day is that Drake has a released a new album/mixtape titled If You're Reading This Its Too Late. The project which has debuted on iTunes features a Tyga diss on the song 6 PM and Tyga has already responded labeling Drake a "bitch". Now I've only heard a few songs from the new project but I don't have a huge interest in it so I'll likely be skipping it. However I do like Drake's How About Now song! THIS JUST IN: The new Drake project is said to debut atop of next week's chart with 500,000 copies. In other music news, Keyshia Cole says that Prince has influenced her to go independent for her next album. Prince even promised Keyshia a duet. How do you think that will sound? A Prince and Keyshia duet? Hmm. Well as we see independent seems to be the way to go for most artists these days and I'm not mad at it. I'm also not mad at Diddy and Snoop Dogg who brought out a bevy of artists to perform at Madison Square ...

2ND CHANCE: Tinashe known for her hit 2 On is already at work on her sophomore album. Tinashe released her debut album Aquarius back in October. And why is she working on a new album so soon? My guess is because no one bought the first one. I'm not sure. What do you think? BLACK POWER: In much better news D' Angelo fans the wait may just be over as the reclusive singer is said to release a new album Black Messiah on December 15. A physical copy of the album has landed in stores in Brooklyn as have posters advertising the new album. D' Angelo's manager promised a new album this year and I'm guessing he was right on the money. Black Messiah is the first album from D' Angelo in 14 years. MUSIC BITS: Rihanna is not pregnant! Chris Brown and Karrueche are back together. Jay Z and Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake attended Taylor Swift's 25th birthday. Speaking of Taylor Swift, Aretha Franklin sang Happy Birthday to her at Billboard's Women In Music luncheon...

And I'm sure it is one that will make the ladies go crazy. The new single is titled; "Change Positions" and it will be released June 22. Of course you can YouTube the song and hear it now; so ladies what are you waiting for? You know you want to hear it! Kanye Wests' newest single; "Power" recently hit the net and has caused quite the stir. In the song he disses "Saturday Night Live" for mocking him. We all know why right? The MTV VMAS! Kanye's upcoming album; "Good Ass Job" was widely reported to be released this month. That seemed a bit far fetched. Now I have read that the actual release date for the album will be in September. Make sure you all look out for that. Should be interesting! The-Dream is releasing his new album; "Love King" on June 29. The album features the title track as well as "Make Up Bag" featuring T.I. The tracklisting to the album has just been released and you will see T.I. makes quite a few...

Hello all! Beyonce sued! SWV back together? Mary J. Blige speaks out! It's all here. Check it out below! Beyonce Sued! Pop diva Beyonce Knowles and teen clothing giant Abercrombie & Fitch are going to war over who is fiercer. In a federal suit, the Ohio-based chain of popular mall stores sued Knowles, saying they already own the name of her upcoming scent. The grammy-winning singer announced this week that she had teamed up with fragrance maker Coty, which launched the celebrity scent craze in 2002 when Jennifer Lopez' Glow racked up $100 million in sales in one year. Knowles' perfume, named after her onstage alter ego, Sasha Fierce, is supposed to launch next spring. Her line of clothing, also called Sasha Fierce, just debuted in department stores. The superstar singer described her new scent as "an alluring and sophisticated fragrance; one that's refelective of my inner power." Abercrombie said the whole thing stinks. Beyonce is always getting sued for s...

In addition to speaking on her new album, 'Amazin' due early next year, Trina discussed her love for fashion and even gave a little performance for her song, "That's My Attitude". Check it out! Music Biz: Kanye West Issues Apology For Taylor Swift Meltdown! I'M SOOOOO SORRY TO TAYLOR SWIFT AND HER FANS AND HER MOM. I SPOKE TO HER MOTHER RIGHT AFTER AND SHE SAID THE SAME THING MY MOTHER WOULD'VE SAID. SHE IS VERY TALENTED! I LIKE THE LYRICS ABOUT BEING A CHEERLEADER AND SHE'S IN THE BLEACHERS! ........................ I'M IN THE WRONG FOR GOING ON STAGE AND TAKING AWAY FROM HER MOMENT!................. BEYONCE'S VIDEO WAS THE BEST OF THIS DECADE!!!! I'M SORRY TO MY FANS IF I LET YOU GUYS DOWN!!!! I'M SORRY TO MY FRIENDS AT MTV. I WILL APOLOGIZE TO TAYLOR 2MRW. WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD!!!! EVERYBODY WANNA BOOOOO ME BUT I'M A FAN OF REAL POP CULTURE!!! NO DISRESPECT BUT WE WATCHIN' THE SHOW AT THE CRIB RIGHT NOW CAUSE ... WELL YOU...

I was out and about with my friend when we heard news of Kanye West acting a damn fool(as always). This is crazy! Kanye interrupts Taylor Swift's win with an outburst saying Beyonce should of win the award instead of Taylor. Sad to say as entertaining as this is it is also sad and it is the stuff that Kanye is notorious for.

It seems as if Beyonce has won every award imaginable but fear not there are still dozens of awards Beyonce has not received and Billboard's Woman of the Year is the latest. Whitney Houston's latest dilemma and TLC's return are all mentioned below. Check it out! Beyonce Receives Billboard Honor! Billboard announced today (Aug. 25) that Beyoncé will be accepting its Woman Of The Year Award at the 2009 Billboard Women In Music Event, taking place on Oct. 2 in New York City. The honor, given to a female recording artist that has inspired the music business with her success, leadership and new ideas, will be awarded to the singer for her accomplishments over the past 12 months. In the last year, Beyoncé kicked off her world tour "I Am..." in support of her third solo album "I Am...Sasha Fierce," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in November and features the hit singles "If I Were A Boy," "Single Ladies," "Halo," ...

LeToya performs "Not Anymore", "Regret" and whatever else I'm not sure I only caught a little of this video. I simply do not have the time to watch every little video I encounter. If it catches my interest enough then I will watch it in its full duration. If not, then I'll pass and cut it off and post it! Music Biz: Timbaland wants... The super-producer is eyeing a collaboration with Taylor Swift. “I think the main person I want to get is Taylor Swift,” he told RadarOnline.com. “I love her voice. I just think me and her can do something amazing.” Timbo reached out to the country singer, but was unsuccessful in his attempt. “Her people said that she was busy. She wanted to do it, but you know, there’s all these people you gotta go through and her people said she was busy… but I’ll make it happen.” Fans can expect a fusion of hip-hop and country if and when the unlikely pair come together. “It would have a country swing, but just a little bit of me. I know how...

Video: Mya - Paradise Check out Mya's new video! This new album will only be released overseas. Something tells me though American audiences will here it very soon. As we know Mya hasn't had much luck here. Her last album, "Liberation" was shelved after two lackluster singles. Now Mya has signed to Manhattan Records and will release her new album on December 2. Audio: J Holiday - Sing 2 U Here is another newly leaked track from the Capitol Records recording artist. This is an okay song. I haven't been feeling too many of J's latest leaked tracks. Audio: Ne-Yo - All Day Long Here is another newly leaked track from the new Babyface. I'm assuming that all these recently leaked tracks are leftovers from "Year Of The Gentleman" or an upcoming album in the works. I say this because Ne-Yo does release an album just about every damn year. Music Biz: The Grammy's Nominations Go Live! "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! - Countdown To Music'...

It's the case of the same album titles, different artists. J Records recording artist Jazmine Sullivan released her debut album, "Fearless" back in September. Now country star Taylor Swift will release an album titled, "Fearless" on November 11. Coincidence? Probably not. Def Jam's Chrisette Michele released her album, "I Am" last year to critical acclaim. A month ago it was announced that Beyonce's new album was titled, "I Am". Of course the title caused outrage among critcs and naysayers. Once again Beyonce was being labeled a copycat. After the smoke cleared from that injustice, it was revealed the album was a double album. The second part of the album was to feature music by Beyonce's alter ego, Sasha Fierce hence the updated album title, "I Am..Sasha Fierce". I think this was done to cool some of the heat that was generated from the controversy. Audio: T-Pain feat Justin Timberlake - Can't Believe It Remix Music...