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The entertainment world has been completely shaken by the announcement of BET’s 2011 award nominations. The major issue–Trina not being included in the BEST FEMALE RAP category while random chicks like Cymphonique and Lola Monroe were! Celebs have voiced their opinion and some have even argued about it (Keyshia Cole and Lil’ Kim). While Nicki […]

The BET award nominations have caused an uproar in the urban entertainment community! Keyshia Cole and Lil’ Kim were once friends, or at least we thought so! Keyshia made it very clear on Twitter that they aren’t. Keyshia tweeted “N while we’re addressing everything, Lil Kim and I a r not “friends” I take that […]

The trailer for ABC’s new television-version of “Charlie’s Angels” has hit the net and, staying true to form, it features three beautiful women kicking butt, cracking codes, going undercover, shooting guns, and saving people. Annie Ilonzeh, soap opera actress (of “General Hospital” fame), plays Kate, a “dedicated detective turned dirty cop.” Will you be watching? […]

Theft of human hair extensions and wigs is on the rise. Some robberies have ended in death, while others have perplexed cops completely: it seems thieves would rather walk out with hair than cash. According to the New York Times, “during the past two months alone, robbers in quest of human hair have killed a […]

T-Pain has expressed interest in pop singer Ke$ha. The two were spotted cuddled up last weekend at Wango Tango in Los Angeles. The auto-tune king later tweeted “I’m not saying @keshasuxx and i had sex or anything I’m just sayin I love that ‘fuck everybody else’ attitude. She dresses how she wants she performs the […]

As Oprah’s Farewell show nears, anticipation heightens as to what she will be giving away and all the celebs that will stop by and/or perform. Beyonce tightened her weave, for a head shaking performance of her new single “Run The World, Girls” on the final taping of the extravaganza which took place in front of […]

Oprah’s final episodes will be a 3-part extravaganza featuring cameos from so many celebrities, we’ve lost count. Yesterday, she taped two of the last three episodes in front of 20,000 fans in Chicago’s United Center as part of her “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular” send-off. Beyonce opened with a performance of “Run The World (Girls).” […]

At a recent benefit for earthquake victims in Japan, fictitious rap group Monkey Gang opened for veteran Brooklyn rap group, Smif and Wessun. The group performed after hip hop legends such as Large Professor, Sadat X of Brand Nubian and Q-Tip from a Tribe Called Quest. Smif And Wessun’s new album, Monumental, a collaboration with […]

Rihanna’s “Man Down” video is coming soon and director Anthony Mandler, who she’s worked with for the majority of her career, has nothing but good things to say about it. It looks like the duo will be shifting gears from their just-released “California King Bed” clip. “We’ve done 16 videos together; they’re not all tough. […]

Brandy, Ray J and their parents have launched the Norwood Talent Agency Corportion. The firm aims to represent individuals across various entertainment platforms, according to That Grape Juice. We’re feeling a little ambivalent about this. How can you represent talent if you can barely find someone to appropriately represent you? After all, we’ve been waiting […]

Tonight BET announced the nominees for their annual Awards show being hosted by comedian Kevin Hart on June 26, 2011. While most stars like Marsha Ambrosius expressed gratitude for their nominations, some of those left out were just as quick to express their anger. In a very curt message from her Twitter page (@TrinaRockstarr) rapper […]

Young Chris takes LL Cool J’s 1995 hit “Hey Lover” featuring Boyz II Men and puts his own spin on it. The once Roc-A-Fella Records MC is now signed with Rico Love’s Division 1 label. He is set to drop his “L.I.F.E” (Ladies Is Free Everywhere) mixtape May 24th. Take a listen to the audio […]