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Soul Train creator and former host Don Cornelius has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Los Angeles police. He was 75. Officers arrived at his home at about 4:00 a.m. local time and found his body, and no foul play is suspected.
Cornelius stopped hosting Soul Train in 1993, and it went off the air in 2006. –Andrew Richter
Chris Brown will be performing Sunday’s Grammy Awards.This comes three years after his assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna, which took place the night of the same event.But this time around he may have redemption — in addition to his performance, his album F.A.M.E. is up for three Grammys, including Best R&B Album.
Rihanna will also perform some cuts from her album Loud, which is up for four Grammys.
The Grammys air live from L.A. on Sunday night at 8:00 p.m. ET on CBS. –Rahim Wright
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Recording Artist Jus Smith
at
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(115 Broadway NY, NY 10006)
February 18th, 10pm – 2am
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It looks like the rap battle between Drake and Common might be over, because Drizzy says he won’t respond to Com’s latest diss track. He tells NahRight.com, “It’s not a hip-hop moment, it’s a ploy for attention around the release of an album. More than anything, it was just disappointing, ’cause what kid isn’t a fan of what Common has done for genre.” –Rahim Wright
2 Chainz has confirmed that he’s left Ludacris’s Disturbing the Peace family and signed a solo deal with Def Jam. But there’s no beef between him and Luda. 2 Chainz tells XXL, “I’m still working with him. He has an album coming out this year, as well.” The name of his next album will be T.R.U. 2: T.R.U. 2 My Realigion. –Rahim Wright
If you were a fan Kanye West’s short-film Runaway, you’re in for a treat, because he’s reportedly shooting another concept project, this one set in the Middle East.According to the New York Observer, ‘Ye has sent staff to the Persian Gulf to scout locations and figure out the legalities of a possible shoot next month.
The aim and plot of the story are still under wraps, but one source says, “Kanye is looking to bridge the cultural divide and break misconceptions.” –Rahim Wright
Justin Bieber has revealed that he’s been in the lab with Lil’ Wayne working on his upcoming album, Believe. The Bieb Tweeted on Wednesday, “Good time in the studio last night. [My] big brother came through — and when I say big brother, I mean Lil’ Wayne. Believe it.”
Justin then followed the Tweet with a few photos of the two hanging out at a skate park. –Rahim Wright
Source: Billboard
Mixtape Release/ B-Day Event for Recording Artist Jus Smith at Trinity Place Lounge NYC
You are Cordially Invited
to
The Mixtape Release/ B-day Event
for
Recording Artist Jus Smith
at
Trinity Place Lounge NYC
(115 Broadway NY, NY 10006)
February 18th, 10pm - 2am
*Free all night with RSVP*
RSVP at rsvpjsmith@gmail.com
Music by DJ Juss
Dresscode: Fashionable
*Special Guests attending*
Join Recording Artist Jus Smith and ...
Brittney J, will be opening for Babyface at the Love & Laughter show Feb 11th in St. Louis
Feb 11th concert
PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 16, 2012 -
Come celebrate romance this Valentines day at the "Love and Laughter Concert" at the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. She will be featured on the Moscatto Music Mix Cd being ...
Cee-lo Green: What Happens In Vegas…
Cee-Lo Green stars in a new “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas” TV spot that has just started airing. The ad shows Cee-Lo being hounded by paparazzi in L.A. and then — in what director Roderick Fenske calls “the ...
