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From The New York Times – Eddie Murphy is dropping out as the host of the Oscars telecast, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said Wednesday, less than 24 hours after the show’s producer Brett Ratner stepped aside amid a storm of criticism over his use of an anti-gay slur over the weekend.

The hasty departures represented an embarrassing collapse of the Academy’s plans for the Oscar presentation and left it with just over three months

In Case You Missed It! Wale on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Performing Lotus Flower Bomb!

Future was not too happy with Drake not being involved in the “Tony Montana” video shoot.
In an interview with The Source Magazine, Future said that he told Drake from the beginning if hopped on the track, make sure he’d be down for the movie.

However, when Drake gave the excuse of working on his album and being too busy for the video shoot, Future said it felt like “a slap in the

For all my fans of the movie American Pie! The orginal cast is getting back togther for this 4th installment called “American Reunion” check out the Trailer!

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So I’m a big comic book fan, i picked this up yesterday, you will love it if you are a fan like me
The ultimate origin story from Marvel Comics’ comic-book universe, the World War II-era drama returns to its classic roots with this story of straight american heroics. Even his name exudes an America that time forgot: Steve Rogers (played by Chris Evans). Director Joe Johnston has surrounded Evans with

G-Dep Refuses Guilty Plea In Fatal Shooting Case

Rapper G-Dep is pleading not guilty to the fatal 1993 shooting of John Henkel even though he confessed to the charge two years ago.
The top count of murder in the second degree carries a max sentence of 25 years to life and that is the only plea the DA’s office is offering if Dep pleads guilty.

The 36-year-old rapper’s attorney Anthony Ricco feels like the

T.I. fans should expect to hear new music from “The King Of The South” very soon.

According to DJ Drama, who spoke about Tip’s new music during an interview with DJ Clue of Power 105.1, T.I. is planning to release a new single, and the first song since his release from prison, next week.

Read More: http://hiphopwired.com/2011/09/23/dj-drama-says-new-t-i-single-coming-next-week/

Usher is on the verge of facing a song theft dispute over allegations of stealing material for his Hot 100 No. 1, “Burn,” from a songwriter named Ernest Lee Straughter.

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It’s been confirmed! Ne-Yo & his girlfriend Monyetta are expecting their second baby together.

If that’s not enough, they’re also engaged! After all the recent rumors of her being pregnant for the second time, our friends at YBF got the confirmation for us.

Monyetta’s rep has confirmed to US Weekly today that the couple, who are parents to a ten-month-old baby girl Madilyn, just announced they are already expecting baby number two.

Despite the

Toni Braxton was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall Of Fame this weekend at the 33rd annual ceremony at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. Toni posed for a photo with Usher who was attending the award ceremony. He presented the Chairman’s Award to vocal coach Jan Smith.

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Check out the new Unofficial video from Odd Future’s Frank Ocean.

Kanye West and Jay Z – No Church In The Wild (music video) from High5Collective on Vimeo.

Finally Its Here, the final Saga to the Twlight Series, Breaking Dawn PT 1 will hit theaters November 18, 2011, Checking out the Intensed Trailer

Kelly Rowland is gearing up to release her latest music video “Lay It On Me” featuring Big Sean. RapUp takes you on set with Kelly and Big Sean for an exclusive behind the scenes first look. Kelly flirts with hip hop’s newest star and an elephant named Suzie?

Check out the footage below.

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DJ Drama reworks Run DMC’s “Peter Piper” in his new song “Never See You Again” featuring Talia Coles & Wale. Check it out…

Estelle has switched it up on her new single “Thank You.” It’s completely different from “Break My Heart” featuring Rick Ross, but that’s not a bad thing.