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Jury Selection for Michael Jackson’s Wrongful Death Trial Begins in Los Angeles
Jury selection in the Michael Jackson wrongful-death trial begins today (April 2) in Los Angeles. The case stems from the late singer's mother, Katherine Jackson, who is suing the concert promoter AEG Live for negligence.
Beyonce Announces New Destiny’s Child Single, Greatest Hits Album
For those of you hankering to hear some new music from Destiny's Child you are in luck. Beyonce just announced on her Facebook page that a new song titled 'Nuclear' will appear on the group's greatest hits compilation 'Love Songs.'
Chris Brown Talks Rihanna + Tattoos, Debuts New Song ‘Nobody’s Perfect’
Chris Brown breaks his silence and talked candidly to Los Angeles radio personality Big Boy about his relationship with Rihanna and his penchant for tattoos. The singer also debuted his new single called 'Nobody's Perfect.'
Lil Wayne Reportedly Had a Second Seizure on Airplane
Are we having déjà vu or is TMZ pulling our leg? According to the gossip website, Lil Wayne reportedly suffered another in-flight medical scare on an airplane. Apparently, the rapper boarded a flight from Texas to Los Angeles when he suddenly began to have seizure-like convulsions.
Nelly Left ‘Baffled’ Following Texas Tour Bus Raid
Nelly says he is still "baffled" over his surprise tour bus raid that occurred a few weeks ago. On Oct. 11, authorities in Sierra Blanca, Texas pulled over his vehicle and found over 10 pounds of marijuana, multiple bags of heroin and a loaded .45 caliber handgun.
Lil Wayne Croons ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ at Giants-Cardinals NLCS
Lil Wayne made a surprise appearance at the St Louis Cardinals Vs. San Francisco Giants game on Sunday, Oct. 21, to entertain baseball fans during the seventh-inning stretch. Weezy didn't rap (thank God), but he did perform a rendition of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game.'
Nicki Minaj Takes It Back to the Streets In ‘Come On a Cone’ Video
After glamming it up with Cassie in the wildly entertaining video for 'The Boys,' Nicki Minaj takes it back to the streets in the visual for 'Come On a Cone.'
Cee Lo Green Releases Early Christmas Ditty ‘Run Rudolph Run’
What do you get when you mix Saint Nick with some gorgeous females elves? A rocking holiday visualizer from Cee Lo Green! To get everyone in the Christmas spirit, the Grammy-winning crooner released his ditty, 'Run Rudolph Run.'
Alicia Keys + Beyonce Share Baby Stories With Each Other
Alicia Keys and Beyonce have a lot more in common than just being R&B queens, they are proud mothers of their kids -- 2-year-old Egypt and 9-month-old Blue Ivy, respectively. The piano diva revealed to Capital FM that her and Bey often share baby stories together.
Nicki Minaj to Star In Her Own Reality Show on E! Network
Not only is Nicki Minaj ready to conquer 'American Idol,' she will also star in her own reality series. According to Perez Hilton, Her Minajesty will invite her Barbz into her world on the new show, which will air on the E! network.