Music

Rihanna Opens Up to Glamour Magazine about Chris Brown Incident

R&B singer Rihanna talks about being assaulted by former boyfriend and fellow R&B artist Chris Brown in an interview for the December issue of Glamour magazine.

Whitney Married to End Bisexual Rumors, Says Bobby

In his new tell-all book, Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But..., Bobby Brown claims that Whitney Houston wanted to marry him to end the media rumors that she was bisexual.

Chris Brown Releases New Video for “I Can Transform Ya”

R&B sensation Chris Brown released the video for “I Can Transform Ya” Monday morning. The crooner’s latest LP “Graffiti” will hit stores Dec 15 following his 19 city Fan Appreciation tour with The New Boyz, which kicks off Nov. 14.

Music Mix Mon.: Usher, Ryan Leslie, Raheem Davaughn and 50 Cent

Usher, Ryan Leslie, Raheem Davaughn and 50 Cent are all dropping singles to build up the buzz of their upcoming CD fall releases just in time for the holiday season.

Lady Gaga Announces “The Monster Ball” Tour with Rapper Kid Cudi

Lady Gaga announced her 22-date tour title “The Monster Ball,” calling it the first ever “pop electro opera,” on her website less than two weeks after the cancellation of her “Fame Kills” tour with Kanye West.

Rihanna Announces New Album Release Date on Twitter

In her first ever tweet, according to E!, Barbadian songstress Rihanna announced the release of her new album writing "The Wait is Ova. Nov 23 09” on her twitter page next to a new metallic “R” logo against a black background drop.

Michael Jackson Nominated for AMA’s Artist of the Year

Michael Jackson has received five nominations, including Artist of the year, for an 2009 American Music Award. Eminem, Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift were also nominated.

BET Kicks Off 4th Annual Hip-Hops Awards, Kanye West No-Show

BET held its 4th Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards with comedic host Mike Epps at the Atlanta Civic Center Saturday evening and the infamous speech hijacking, nine-time nominee, Kanye West was a no-show.

Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” Single Released Today

Michael Jackson’s new single, “This Is It,” was posted on the late pop star’s website at midnight this morning. The song features backup vocals from the singer’s brothers.

Buju Banton Concerts Getting Canceled then Rescheduled at Different Venues

LGBT advocacy groups across the nation have been spearheading public campaigns pressuring promoters to cancel Buju Banton’s concerts in the U.S. only to get the shows dropped by one promoter and picked up by another.

Usher Discusses Divorce with “Papers,” Stalls Actually Signing

Usher has reportedly been stalling his divorce from Tameka Foster by not signing the official documents, delaying the monetary settlement reached last month.

Soul Train Awards Return with Co-Hosts Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard after Year Hiatus

Soul Train Awards Return after Year Hiatus

Actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard will co-host the 2009 Soul Train Awards’ Show, premiering November 29th at 9pm simulcast on BET and BET NETWORK’s new channel CENTRIC (formally BET J).

Celebs Toni Braxton and Method Man Owe Money

After failing to pay on a $900,000 loan taken out with City National Bank, R&B singer Toni Braxton is being sued. Braxton took out the loan in November of 2007 and has failed to pay on the promissory not since April 2009.

P. Diddy Gay? Rumors Resurface with Book Release

Accusations of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs being gay have reignited with the release of former Bad Boy, Mark Curry’s tell-all novel Dancing with the Devil.

50 Cent Calls “Fame Kills” Tour the “Gay Tour”

Rapper 50 Cent appeared on New York City’s Hot 97 with host Angie Martinez Wednesday and referred to the “Fame Kills: Staring Kanye West and Lady Gaga” tour as the “Gay Tour.”