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Kelly Clarkson caused a bit of a stir at the Grammys while accepting the award for Best Pop Vocal Album. While seemingly inebriated, the singer praised artists in attendance while lightheartedly dissing Miguel.

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If raw, unfiltered rap is what you seek, then look no further. Hip-Hop fans receive just that on a street track titled “Confessions Of A Cash Register” by perhaps the most unlikely candidate in Mac Miller. The Pittsburgh Rapper is joined by Prodigy of the legendary M-O-B-B on a record that’s sounds like the theme song for a […]

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No matter what you may personally think of the struggle falsetto kingpin Future, the guy is winning. Lil Wayne adds a verse to the Atlanta rapper/crooner’s “Karate Chop”; the original can be found on his FBG: The Movie mixtape. 

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Well, this was unexpected. While most of the east coast was fast asleep, J.Cole dropped a brand new five track mixtape/free EP called Truly Yours. 

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Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z are taking their “Suit & Tie” show on the road. During the 55th annual Grammy Awards, Timberlake hinted that he and Hova will be going on tour. 

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The search for former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner in California has taken a grisly turn; this after police fired on three innocent persons and injuring two women in city of Torrance. The trigger-happy actions of cops in the large manhunt have inspired residents to fashion signs warning police not to shoot them as well according to a report from Gawker.

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Mary J. Blige was the special honoree at the Vibe magazine Impact Awards in Los Angeles Friday (Feb. 8). Blige was singled out for her longstanding music career as well as relationship with the publication, of which she has been on the cover of 10 times.

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Two men have been charged in the shooting death of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton. According to reports, the Chicago teen was a victim of mistaken identity.  

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For the fifth year in a row, Ne-Yo and his Compound Entertainment imprint added to the pre-Grammy activities with his annual “Midnight Brunch,” Saturday (Feb. 9). French Montana, Meek Mill, and Diddy were just a few of the big names that hit up STK and Bagatelle restaurants in West Hollywood, Calif. Miley Cyrus also made […]

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Music and entertainment’s elite gather annually to commend and celebrate the previous year’s greatest musical works on the grand stage known as the Grammys. But the show has become much more than just a musical celebration over the years. It’s the antics from the melting pot of artists, side stories, prior beefs, horrible outfits and […]

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Three Georgia teens have been charged in the death of a 14-year-old boy to jack his sneakers. The suspects range from ages 15 to 18 and stand accused of gunning down Paul Sampleton, last December. The youngster was found by his father, bound and gagged in their family home, and all because of an extensive […]

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Air Jordan 3’s with a Nike Swoosh logo on the side? That’s what you’ll see if you pay attention to ‘Gotta Be The Shoes,’ a special ESPN’s SportsCenter put together to honor the 50th birthday of Michael Jordan, and his signature sneakers.