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Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother died of fatal gunshot wounds Friday (October 24), police have confirmed to MTV News. A Chicago police representative said the singer's mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson, and older brother, Jason, were killed. Donerson was 57 years old; Jason was 29. Officers received a call shortly before 3 p.m. Friday, the representative said, and upon arriving at the residence, 7019 South Yale Avenue, found the two victims. The incident has been declared a double homicide; police emphasized […]

Just like the "Seinfeld" episode where George wanted everyone to call him "T-Bone," Beyonce Knowles would like to be known by a bold new name. The R&B singer has christened herself "Sasha Fierce" for her new double album, "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," due in U.S. stores on November 18, and has released a lengthy justification for the comical moniker. "I have someone else that takes over when it's time for me to work and when I'm on stage, this […]

Beyonce's third solo album will be titled "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," revealing an alter-ego persona which the artist says allows her to "take more risks." The double-disc set is due Nov. 18 via Music World/Columbia. "Beyonce was adamant -- and she has complete creative control -- about dividing her songs," her father, Music World CEO Mathew Knowles, says. "She felt she couldn't mix the songs together. She's in a much different space now than she was one year ago. […]

The management team of popular dancehall artiste Mavado says it is planning to sue the promoters of the Monster Energy Truckfest day and night event, held last Sunday at Richmond Estate, in Priory, St Ann. The decision came hours after a breached contract, between Mavado's management team and organisers for the event. A report in yesterday's STAR, quoted one of the event's organisers as saying there was a breakdown in communication between himself and a police corporal, at the gate. […]

Hip-Hop superstar Ludacris recently teamed up with major retailer Best Buy to honor a select group of employees by throwing a private, profanity-free, show in Miami, Florida. According to the Miami Herald, the ATLien rapper gave the company's outstanding workers from across the country a special 45-minute performance at the Fillmore Miami Beach last Friday (October 17). Admitting that the event was also to promote his upcoming album Theater of the Mind, Luda justified his intention of targeting retail workers […]

Eminem has teamed up with Nike's Jordan brand in the past to bring exclusive limited-edition sneakers, as the Air Jordan is Eminem's favorite sneaker. For the release of his new book "The Way I Am" , Eminem teamed up with Jordan again to bring an exclusive "The Way I Am" Air Jordan 2. The shoe is features lyrics from Eminem's songs on the anckle collar and toe trim. There are only 313 (detroit area code) pairs available to purchase at […]

Dancehall's 'gangster crooner', David 'Mavado' Brooks joined the luminary ranks of Sean Paul and Shaggy after beating the self-crowned 'King of the Dancehall', Beenie Man, and others in the 'Best Reggae' category at the Mobo (Music Of Black Origin) Awards at the Wembley Arena, United Kingdom, on Wednesday. Other nominees in the category at this year's MOBO Awards were Busy Signal, who recently released his album Loaded; Etana and Tarrus Riley best known for their soulful reggae hits. A subdued […]

Ne-Yo is still Ne-Yo. He's not Game, he's not 50 Cent — he doesn't want a battle record on his stat sheet. On Wednesday, the singer insisted there will be no back-and-forth with Yung Berg. In case you're just tuning in, Ne-Yo appeared on the L.A. morning radio show "Big Boy's Neighborhood" a few days ago, and Big asked him what person he would want to slap with three fingers. Ne-Yo said Yung Berg, for not being creative and for […]