Scott Shetler
Chris Brown’s Mom Reportedly Tells Him to ‘Grow Up’ Following Twitter Rant
Well, someone needed to say it. Chris Brown‘s mother, Joyce Hawkins, is upset at her son’s latest outburst following his Grammy win on Sunday, has reportedly told her son to “grow up.”
Cee Lo Green Announces New Solo + Goodie Mob Albums
Cee Lo Green announced this morning on Twitter that he has not one, but two new albums on the way: a solo effort, and one from his hip-hop crew Goodie Mob.
Aretha Franklin Will Perform at Whitney Houston’s Funeral
Aretha Franklin will be performing at Whitney Houston‘s invite-only funeral service on Feb. 18, Entertainment Tonight is reporting. Record label executive Clive Davis, who helped guide the careers of both singers as the president of Arista Records for a quarter-century, personally requested to have Franklin perform, and the Queen of Soul found it impossible to turn down the invitation.
Rihanna + Coldplay Combine Genres in Grammy Medley Performance
Rihanna and Coldplay combined dance and rock music on a medley performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards that included hits from each artist as well as their collaboration ‘Princess of China.’
Flo Rida Skydives, Drag Races in ‘Wild Ones’ Video
For Flo Rida, being one of the ‘Wild Ones‘ means skydiving, drag racing, driving an ATV and partying in the club. The rapper does all of the above in his latest video, which premiered online today.
K’naan Threatens Legal Action Against Mitt Romney For Using His Song
You’d think by now that politicians would know not to use popular songs on the campaign trail without first obtaining the artists’ consent, but it seems some presidential candidates just haven’t learned. Only a few days after Survivor sued Newt Gingrich for using ‘Eye of the Tiger’ without permission, rapper K’naan is threatening to go after Mitt Romney for playing his song ‘Wavin’ Flag.’
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Blue Ivy Gets Her Own Lullaby
An outfit called the Jingle Punks Hipster Orchestra has recorded a sweet lullaby for Blue Ivy Carter that creatively weaves together relaxing, instrumental string arrangements of several hit songs by the baby’s parents, Beyonce and Jay-Z.
Kelly Rowland Heads to Paris in ‘Keep It Between Us’ Video
Kelly Rowland heads to Paris for a steamy romance with actor Lance Gross in her new ‘Keep It Between Us’ video, which premiered today on her website.
Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Boarding Pass’ Featured in Bing Ad
‘Boarding Pass,’ a track from Wiz Khalifa‘s archives, is featured in a new Bing commercial that stars Bobby Brown — the freestyle skier, not the R&B singer.
Roseanne Barr Rips Jay-Z + Beyonce
Comedian/actress Roseanne Barr made news over the weekend when she unloaded on the first couple of R&B and hip-hop. What started out as a tweet in support of the late Etta James turned into an attack on Jay-Z, Beyonce, and their fans, whom Roseanne labeled “drooling mutants.”
Jennifer Hudson Family Murderer Headed to Trial in April
The man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson‘s mother, brother and nephew more than three years ago will finally go to trial in April. Over the objections of the defense, who said they’re still not ready, a judge set a date of April 9 for jury selection and April 23 for testimony to begin in the case.
Rihanna Holds Down No. 1 Spot on Billboard 100 for 10th Week
‘We Found Love,’ the longest-reigning No. 1 single of Rihanna‘s career, rules the Billboard Hot 100 for the second consecutive week and 10th week overall.