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Azealia Banks is set to release her new single sometime today. The single is entitled, "The Big Big Beat". She describes the song as a "Detroit House Style Vibe" with "Diana Ross teas". It is the first single to be released from her "Slay Z" mixtape. While we await on that, just yesterday I was talking about Beyoncé and how she was performing at the Super Bowl. Well low and behold Queen Bey dropped a video to the song "Formation" exclusively on TIDAL but of course it made its way to other outlets. The song is reportedly the song Bey will perform during the halftime show. Of course the video sent shockwaves through social media and rumors of her new album being released have reached a fever pitch. In other music news, K. Michelle finally met up with her estranged ex-boyfriend Memphitz aka Mickey Wright. Memphitz is responsible for giving K. her first record deal and they later had a relationship that turned violent. Several accusations...

Any news is good news. Greetings everyone! The Supreme Diva herself, Ms. Diana Ross will be paying for putting together the wedding of her son Evan Ross, who is marrying his girlfriend Ashlee Simpson, sister of Jessica Simpson. If you recall Ashlee Simpson was previously married. Hmm it makes me wonder will Joe Simpson(the estranged father of the Simpson sisters) attend the wedding with his new boytoy in tow. Yes! You read that right! If you didn't know Joe Simpson is gay and has been sporting around his much younger boytoy. And if that's not enough Ms. Ross will embark on a nationwide tour at age 69. They don't call her the Supreme Diva for nothing! Speaking of weddings, here are some weddings to look forward to this year: Kanye West & Kim Kardashian - The controversial couple currently have everyone talking due to them gracing the cover of Vogue magazine. People will be talking even more when the two tie the knot this Summer. Ciara & Future - The famed ...

Any news is good news. Greetings everyone on this Friday afternoon! I was just reading what I consider to be a pretty funny story regarding singer Anita Baker. We all know Anita for her late 80s hits such as Sweet Love . Anyway there is a warrant out for her arrest and the singer is reportedly on the run. It turns out that Anita failed to show up for a court hearing where she is being sued. Apparently a company did some work for the singer in her home and the singer allegedly has failed to pay up in the sum of $15,000 dollars. Ouch! Let's hope Anita doesn't stay hidden away too long. We'd hate to see one of our favorite songbirds in the slammer but it has happened. Below are some other divas who have had run-ins with the law. Check it out!  Diana Ross The famed Motown singer was arrested after being stopped for DWI or DUI(can't remember which one) in Arizona after a trip to Blockbuster Video. The footage of the arrest was plastered all over the media outlets whe...

Don't mess with these R&B/Hip Hop divas as they have all been known to attack. This is only half the list. Foxy Brown She has had quite a few famous run ins with law which she has become notorious for. Over the years Foxy Brown has allegedly mooned her neighbor, attacked the same neighbor with a BlackBerry a la Naomi Campbell style, and fought with a nail technician. Of course Foxy would proclaim her innocence but its things like this that has gave Foxy Brown a nasty rep. Foxy has been pretty quiet as of late which is a good and bad thing. It's nice to know she is not beating people up but then again she's been really quiet on the music front. Where's your music ma? Jacki-O She may be best known for her alleged fight with Foxy Brown in a Miami studio. Though details of the bout are sketchy depending on who you ask; some type of altercation definitely occurred. I don't understand why someone would go before the camera and claim to have "put feet on her...

Whitney Houston is definitely on fire. The buzz for her new album has reached a fever pitch. The album's first single, "Million Dollar Bill" leaked out today and the reaction to the song has been overwhelmingly great! The title track, "I Look To You" has also made an impact already in the top 20 of the R&B charts. My only gripe with the new album is that its only 11 songs and I've(and most of us) have heard a lot of the songs already. Check out the promo pic for Whitney and the new single below! Music Biz: Ludacris, Shawnna Plan Duet Album! Before Ludacris wages war on the charts with his next solo album Ludaversal, he’s going to battle with his female counterpart Shawnna. Despite previous efforts, no male and female rappers have recorded an entire album together. “I know that Jay-Z and Foxy [Brown] might have talked about doing it before and maybe Nas and somebody else,” he explains. “But there’s never really been an album with a male rapper and a femal...

---------------- Now playing: www.MzHipHop.com - Mike Jones - Next To You (Prod. By J.R. Rotem) ( 2oo8 ) [ www.MzHipHop.com ] via FoxyTunes One of internet's and rap's biggest sensations is Queens, NY rapstress Nicki Minaj. Nicki recently released her third mixtape, "Beam Me Up Scotty". Signed to Lil' Wayne's Young Money/Universal Records, Nicki Minaj is diligently working on her debut album. BET.com Presents: One On One With LowKey & Nicki Minaj from LowKey on Vimeo . Music Biz: Ashanti Does "The Wiz"! Ashanti knows a thing or two about visiting Oz. Not only has she played Dorothy in the Muppets version of "The Wizard of Oz," but she also played the Wicked Witch of the West for a charity production of "Wicked." So this summer, when she reprises her role as Dorothy in the NY City Center Encores! Summer Stars production of "The Wiz," a role made famous by Diana Ross in the 1978 movie version, the singer will spend a...

Hello all! Oh wow...it's been quite a day! We have gotten such a substantial amount of rain that a lot of the city streets have been flooded. So on my way home from work tonight I had to take several different routes. Oh I was ready to pull the little hair I have on my head out. I couldn't wait to get home! Now that I'm here it is time for yet another 'six degrees' series. This time I profile none other than Beyonce! You can't get any hotter than Beyonce! She began as the front woman for the group, Destiny's Child. Years down the road she embarked on a successful solo career that rivals Diana Ross. There is nothing that this one woman empire can't and won't do. She is perhaps one of the most ambitious stars in the world. With all her accolades and accomplishments you can see why. Jay-Z - Beyonce's husband; plays a very big part in Bey's career. Over the years the two have collaborated together on numerous projects most notably on Beyonce...

Audio: Jadakiss - Can't Stop Me Newly leaked track! Samples Diana Ross' "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". This song will more than likely appear on Jada's "The Last Kiss" album which I'm still in the little in the dark about. More than likely the album will be released in the coming months. Look out for it! Video: Faith Evans, DJ Cassidy at "Notorious" Premier Party Faith plays host for the evening's festivities. Video: Joe Budden Interview The controversial rapper talks new album, Def Jam, Fabolous, and Hip-Hop beefs!