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Estelle Leads Urban Music Awards with Five Nods

British singer/rapper Estelle has scooped five top nominations for the U.K.'s Urban Music Awards, including nods for Best R&B Act and Best Collaboration for her hit single "American Boy." The star teamed up with rap superstar Kanye West for the chart smash, and the song catapulted her into the spotlight earlier this year. And her efforts have won her recognition for Best Crossover Chart Act, Most Inspiring Act, and Best Album for Shine. But Estelle will face competition from "Bleeding […]

todaySeptember 19, 2008 24

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Jay-Z Makes Big Bucks on Las Vegas Bar

Rap mogul Jay-Z has laughed off reports he sold his Las Vegas nightclub because it was losing money - boasting about the huge profit he made on the venture. The star completed a sale of the venue to the Palazzo Hotel & Casino, where it was located. It comes just weeks after reports suggested the hotspot was struggling to attract enough clubgoers. Jay-Z refuses to reveal exactly how much money he has made on the sale, but it's rumored to […]

todaySeptember 19, 2008 48

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No longer with Atlantic, Kevin Lyttle releases new album

Soca artiste Kevin Lyttle, who ended his association with Atlantic Records a few years ago, recently released an album under his very own label Tarakon Records. The album, which is only available in Japan at present, is entitled Fyah. "The new album was done for my label Tarakon Records and it is being distributed in Japan by Universal Japan. I'm getting more into the business aspect of the music industry and I am not really looking for recording deals. I […]

todaySeptember 19, 2008 20

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Nate Dogg suffers Second Stoke

Recently, reports arose that Hip Hop legend Nate Dogg suffered a second stroke in less than a year. Now, TMZ.com is reporting that the singer known for being rappers' go to hook man is in stable condition. Reportedly, Nate Dogg is using an assisted breathing tube. The tube is apparently not essential, but makes breathing easier. Fortunately for the West Coast native, he did not suffer any brain damage, contrary to other reports. It is unclear at the moment whether […]

todaySeptember 17, 2008 20

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G-Unit Clothing Returns

Earlier this year in February, G-Unit clothing parted ways with Mark Ecko’s Mark Ecko Enterprises, a move that decidedly had people scratching their heads despite its successful capital gains. With the split, it was reported that 50 Cent also walked away with full ownership rights. After speculation as to where G-Unit clothing would find its new home, 50 Cent has finally made his decision; back with Mark Ecko Enterprises. The re-launch of G-Unit clothing comes at an opportune time for […]

todaySeptember 17, 2008 21

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D'Angel shoots 'Stronger' video

Dancehall artiste Michelle 'D'Angel' Downer is getting ready to awe music lovers with her latest video for her 'Stronger' single. The song is a testament to all the struggles she has faced, as an artiste and as a person, and how she has risen above it all to become a stronger woman. "I wanted to do this video to showcase me, D'Angel. I've never done a song or video of this nature. I had to do it. It's a reflection […]

todaySeptember 17, 2008 29

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Cops Secure Kartel's Mom

Following rumours that Vybz Kartel's mother and sister were killed on the weekend, the police have advised the artiste's mother to be more vigilant. Karl Angell, director of communication for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), said he could not give the details of what security measures she was advised to take or why the police were concerned, but confirmed that they have urged her to be careful. "We advised her to pay a lot more attention to her security," he […]

todaySeptember 15, 2008 19

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Juelz Shoots Back At Cam'ron; Bad Business To Blame For Split

Weeks after it was first announced that Juelz Santana has been released from his obligations to Diplomats Records, the rapper is speaking candidly about the details behind the split. During an interview with AllHipHop.com, Juelz revisited the situation, revealing that the details were not as Diplomat Records’ CEO Cam’ron had previously made them seem. “I vowed not to say nothing bad about Cam ‘cause I felt like he did a lot for me,” Juelz Santana told AllHipHop.com. “But as far […]

todaySeptember 15, 2008 16

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Vybz Kartel was released from the Horizon Remand Centre

Popular deejay Vybz Kartel was released from the Horizon Remand Centre on Friday (September 12) after being in custody since Wednesday. The deejay, whose real name is Adidjah Palmer, was released some time after 5:30 p.m. at 14 Kirk Avenue in Havendale, St Andrew, the same place he was picked up by police on Wednesday. Police also raided the artiste's home on Hacienda Way in Norbrook, St Andrew. Eight other persons, including DJ Karim and a policeman who is reportedly […]

todaySeptember 14, 2008 45

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Ciara sues Vibe Magazine

Vibe's controversial October cover is back in the news. According to recent reports, Ciara has accused the magazine of airbrushing the cover to make her appear nude. Despite an interview earlier this week in which the singer seems to admire the cover in all its glory, sources say the singer is ready to take Vibe to court. Alledging that Vibe airbrushed all garments that the "Go Girl" singer had on during the photoshoot, sources say the magazine did so in […]

todaySeptember 12, 2008 26

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