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Label Source Says Lauryn Hill “On Hiatus,” Rohan Marley Says “She’s Always Working"

Label Source Says Lauryn Hill “On Hiatus,” Rohan Marley Says “She’s Always Working” Lauryn Hill has been a mystery in the years following the release of her debut album, Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. People magazine reports on the troubled singer in their new issue, currently on stands featuring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie on the cover. “She writes music in the bathroom, on toilet paper, on the wall,” said Rohan Marley, the father of Hill’s five children. “She writes it […]

todayAugust 5, 2008 13

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Diddy Says Media Attention Has Put A Damper On His Love Life

Diddy is also a mainstay in tabloids over rumored relationships, but the hip-hop mogul doesn't like it. In fact, he claims all the media attention surrounding his person life puts a damper on love life. The 38-year-old hip-hop mogul has been linked to everyone from Cameron Diaz to Sienna Miller in the rumor mills. It's because of the speculation over his relationship status that has made it hard for him to find love, says Diddy. He recently told Britain's Glamour […]

todayAugust 5, 2008 9

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Jay-Z Joins Nas On Stage At Rock The Bells

In an epic homecoming for New York emcees, Rock The Bells New York at Jones Beach Amphitheater proved to be unforgettable. After early sets from the bills, the evening gave way to the New York tradition of special guests. Mos Def was joined by Talib Kweli for a series of Black Star songs including "Definition," "Respiration" and "Brown Skin Lady." The Rawkus Records alumni made their cipher complete with Pharoahe Monch joining former label-mates on stage for a boisterous performance […]

todayAugust 4, 2008 16

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Negril cops charge Mavado

Ace deejay David 'Mavado' Brooks is to appear in the Savanna-la-Mar Resident Magistrate's Court in Westmoreland following an incident at the Jungle nightclub in Negril yesterday morning. The deejay was served with several summonses charging him with, among other things, assault occasioning bodily harm and using indecent language. Police tell THE STAR that about 4:25 a.m., the deejay and a man got into a disagreement at the nightclub located on the popular Norman Manley Boulevard. During the dispute, the police […]

todayAugust 4, 2008 13

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I-Octane gives thanks to Jah for putting him on a Different Page

Jah Jah put I on a different page, chants up-and-coming singer, I-Octane, whose repertoire has consistently featured roots and culture lyrics. And the single Different Page has made such an impact on the dancehall, that it has taken it to the number one slot on the Jamaica Countdown Top 20 Singles Chart. The singer, who did quite well on Dancehall Night at the recent Reggae Sumfest festival, could hardly contain his joy about the fact. "I thought Different Page was […]

todayAugust 4, 2008 19

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Jermaine Dupri's Celeb-Filled Party Ends With Gun Shots

A star-studded event hosted by Jermaine Dupri in Atlanta ended with thousands of patrons fleeing after a gun was discharged early Saturday morning (August 2). According to reports, gunshots rang out at around 3:30 a.m. at the Dreams night club for an event that kicked off Dupri's So So Def Summerfest weekend, with celebrities such as Diddy, Usher, Nelly, actresses Gabrielle Union and Regina King, and actor Larenz Tate, all in attendance. DeKalb County Police spokesman Marcus Hodge tells local […]

todayAugust 3, 2008 18

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Cam'ron Sells Juelz Santana's Contract To Def Jam

Juelz Santana’s relationship with his longtime boss has finally come to an end as Cam'ron reportedly sold the young Halem rapper's contract to Def Jam Recordings. According to hip-hop radio personality Miss Info, Cam recently broke the news to her at Funkmaster Flex's Car Show last month. “Cam said, ‘Oh, by the way, I gotta talk to you about something else too,’” Info reported. “I sold Juelz’s contract to Def Jam for two million dollars.” Rather than reporting the alleged […]

todayAugust 2, 2008 42

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Ludacris Among Georgia Hall Of Fame Inductees

Ludacris is among several inductees in this year's Georgia Music Hall of Fame ceremony. Joining the Grammy-winning rapper are Widespread Panic, deejay Hamp Sawin, guitar makers Fred and Dina Gretsch, R&B singer/radio personality Keith Sweat, and late Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Dottie Rambo. The awards is in its 30th year, an will be held September 20, according to AccessAtlanta.com. The show will be hosted by Monica Pearson and Leslie Fram. Ludacris joins an extremely prestigious group in the Georgia Music Hall of […]

todayJuly 30, 2008 15

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Lil Wayne Slapped With Lawsuit Over Rolling Stones Song

Lil Wayne has reportedly been sued by a musical publishing company for using a Rolling Stones song without permission. According to Reuters, Abkco Music Inc. claims that Lil Wayne sampled Rolling Stones' song "Play With Fire" without permission and used it on his song “Play With Fire” which is featured on Tha Carter III. Abkco owns the rights to the "Play With Fire". They claim Lil Wayne’s version of “Play With Fire” uses "explicit, sexist and offensive language" and causes […]

todayJuly 25, 2008 39

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Diddy Reveals Masterplan For TV

Building on his already lucrative portfolio of reality show brands, mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has announced the launch of his new VH1 show, I Want to Work for Diddy. The first hour long episode is set to premier August 4 at 9:00 pm and will follow 13 aspiring assistants as they struggle through a myriad of emotional, mental, and physical challenges, for the opportunity to work directly under Diddy. The applicant’s work will be narrowed down by a panel of […]

todayJuly 25, 2008 14

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