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Tyrese continues to flex his acting chops and leave his music career lingering in the shadows; with good reason I imagine. Next up for the star is possibly starring in a biopic for the late singer Teddy Pendergrass. Apparently Tyrese had the late star's blessing shortly before passing away last year. Tyrese wants acclaimed director, Lee Daniels(Monster's Ball, Precious) to direct. Should be interesting if and when it does happen. Now all we have to do is find someone to play Aretha Franklin! There was a story that Bow Wow had been dropped from Cash Money but apparently the story is untrue. I had even typed up a story on it but I hadn't posted it yet(cause it wasn't ready) but just know the story is not true if you've heard it elsewhere. Shyne will be releasing his new album, "Gangland" on May 17 on Def Jam Records. It is the rapper's first album in seven years. ---------------- Now playing: Nicki Minaj - save me via FoxyTunes

50 Cent is clearly up to his old tricks again as he gets at nemesis Shyne. Only 50!

As announced previously Young Jeezy will release his new album, "TM103" this September. The album's first single, "Jizzle" features Lil' Jon. ---------------- Now playing: 23-Nicki Minaj-Beam Me Up Scotty via FoxyTunes

I don't think its the biggest surprise anymore when we read that someone famous has been arrested. I think the surprise or curiosity comes from what crime has been committed. The whole speeding and possession charges on a celebrity are certainly nothing new. Jaheim is just the latest artist in a long line of artists to get arrested for the aforementioned charges. Read below for more news on Jaheim's arrest, Jennifer Hudson's new album, and Shyne's new single! R&B singer Jaheim has been arrested on speeding and possession charges in New Jersey. According to local sources, the singer, government name Jaheim Hoagland, was pulled over March 28 for allegedly traveling 65 mph in a 35 mph zone and was then charged with possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle. Hillsborough Police reported that they could smell a strong odor of raw marijuana emanating from his vehicle which he later gave consent to have searched after yelling at officers. "During the search, H...

It is somewhat odd for Birdman to be speaking on this now since it was many years ago when R. Kelly and Birdman planned a collaboration album. Of course it fell through due to R. Kelly hooking up with Jay-Z; no pun intended. Anyway though some stars don't reveal things like this to years down the road. And it always makes for an interesting story. Read below for more info on that as well as Mariah Carey's latest deal with Target(the store) and Shyne's new label deal. Producer and part-time rapper Brian " Birdman " Williams is known for making hits for Lil Wayne and other members of his Cash Money arsenal but the New Orleans native sites working with singer R. Kelly as his biggest musical mistake. In an interview with Ozone Magazine, Birdman didn't mince words when it came to a failed collaborative effort with the R&B crooner "Probably the worst investment I did was f----- with R. Kelly," he said. "That was a waste of my time. I could...

I do remember seeing that Jay-Z was going to premiere the video for his newest single, 'On To The Next' on New Years Eve or New Years Day. Either way here it is; check it out! Music Biz: Shyne Working On New Album! Recently-freed rapper SHYNE has recruited producer SCOTT STORCH to help him make his first new music in more than a decade. Shyne walked free from prison in October (09) after serving eight years of a 10-year sentence for his part in a 1999 shooting in New York. He was subsequently deported to his native Belize but he's now back in the studio working on new tracks with Storch, who has faced his own financial and legal troubles. Storch tells AllHipHop.com, "Shyne's my man. I've been talking to him and I was talking to him all through his prison sentence. He's always remained a loyal person to me. "We became friends after he was already in (jail) and I found out he was a fan and he's just a hell of a cool guy. I'm looking forward to do...

The recently released Shyne has held a press conference. The rapper talks about his name change and plenty more. Check it out!

After his sudden departure from Young Money, Omarion switched gears or should I say rappers with single, "I Get It In" replacing Lil' Wayne for Gucci Mane. Lil' Wayne did a similar thing by replacing Omarion with Lloyd. Funny stuff right? Anyway you can check out a 30 second preview of Omarion's new video! Music Biz: Preview Amerie's New Album! Click here to listen! Upon first listen I wasn't really feeling it but that's just my opinion. Some of you all may like it. Kanye West Part Of A Death Hoax! Kanye West associate Amber Rose has cleared up rumors which began Wednesday (October 21) morning claiming the award-winning producer had mysteriously died. Writing via Twitter, Rose lashed out against the gossip and also began a trending topic called LongLiveYeezy. "This RIPKanyeWest topic is not funny and its NOT TRUE! He has people like myself and his family that love him very much," she wrote Wednesday morning. "Its in extreme poor taste t...