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Video: Janet Jackson – ‘Make Me’
Janet Jackson is back in black (and white) in the video for “Make Me,” the Darkchild-produced single from her greatest hits album Number Ones. Director Robert Hales keeps it simple while reinventing Miss Jackson’s signature moves ...
Video: Jennifer Lopez f/ Pitbull – ‘Fresh Out the Oven’
Jennifer Lopez introduces her alter-ego Lola in the red-hot video for “Fresh Out the Oven,” the buzz single from her new album love? Mr. 305 Pitbull turns up the heat in the Jonas Åkerlund-directed clip (Lady Gaga, Madonna).
Video: Keri Hilson – ‘I Like’
Keri Hilson goes global with “I Like.” The electro-pop song is featured on the soundtrack to the German film Zweiohrküken starring Til Schweiger.
Rihanna’s ‘Rated R’ CD Unwrapped
The wait is ova. Rap-Up.com has received a copy of Rihanna’s fourth album Rated R prior to its U.S. release on Monday. Check out some of the racy scans from the booklet photographed by Ellen von Unwerth, who Rihanna calls a ...
Video: Fabolous f/ Kobe – ‘Imma Do It’
Fabolous is America’s Most Wanted. Everybody and they mama call the feds on F-A-B-O in the Brendan Kyle Cochrane-directed video for “Imma Do It,” the latest single off Loso’s Way featuring singer Kobe.
Diddy’s 40th Birthday Bash
Sean “Diddy” Combs turned the big 4-0 with a black-tie celebration at the ritzy Plaza Hotel in New York City on Thursday (Nov. 19). The star-studded event drew the likes of Jay-Z, Bono, Young Jeezy, Nelly, Estelle, Cassie, Rick Ross, Lupe ...
Video: Toni Braxton f/ Trey Songz – ‘Yesterday’
Toni Braxton duets with Trey Songz in the video for “Yesterday,” the first single from her Atlantic Records debut, due in February. The Billie Woodruff-directed clip features cameos from L.A. Lakers Ron Artest and Shannon Brown as well as ...
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Jennifer Lopez Rehearses for AMAs
J.Lo leaps into action while rehearsing for the 2009 American Music Awards at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Thursday (Nov. 19). She will perform “Louboutins,” the first single from her new album love? at Sunday’s show.
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Drake Gets Grammy Love
He hasn’t even released his debut album yet, but Drake is already getting it in with the Grammys. Drizzy was in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday (Nov. 19) where he hosted a Conversation with Drake presented by the Nashville Chapter of The ...
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Lil Wayne & Young Money Albums Pushed Back
What would the fourth quarter be without another album pushback? The double offering from Lil Wayne and Young Money has been rescheduled once more.
Lil Wayne’s Rebirth and Young Money’s We Are Young Money albums are now scheduled for ...
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2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
It took supermodels in lingerie to bring Jay-Z and Dr. Dre together at the 2009 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show at The Armory in New York City on Thursday (Nov. 19). The Black Eyed Peas performed while Heidi Klum, Chanel Iman, and Selita Ebanks ...
New Music: Jennifer Lopez – ‘Louboutins’
Jennifer Lopez steps out in her new “Louboutins” on the first single from her sixth studio album love?, due early next year. The Tricky Stewart and Dream production was originally given to Brandy before she exited Epic Records. J to tha ...
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Janet Jackson Returns to A&M Records
Janet Jackson is returning home. The pop star has reportedly inked a new deal with A&M Records, the label to which she was first signed.
A source tells the New York Daily News that Interscope Geffen A&M quietly signed Jackson to a ...
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Tracklisting: Gucci Mane – ‘The State vs. Radric Davis’
Half the hip-hop industry, including Lil Wayne, Keyshia Cole, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, and Cam’ron, joins Gucci Mane on his new album The State vs. Radric Davis. Although he remains behind bars, Gucci will still release the project on DecemBURR ...
Mariah Carey Lights Up Christmas
Mariah Carey helped spread holiday cheer by turning on the Christmas lights at the Westfield Shopping Centre in London on Thursday (Nov. 19) where she was promoting her fragrance and Memoirs album. In true MC fashion, the occasion called for ...
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Beyoncé Unleashes Sasha Fierce on DVD
Beyoncé tends to walk a straight and narrow path, but she’s no nun. She’s way too sassy, her dancing is too sexy, and her neck cocks too hard for that. On the superstar’s new DVD, I Am… Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las ...
New Music: Diddy-Dirty Money – ‘Angels’ + ‘Love Come Down’ Remixes
This is the remix. Diddy-Dirty Money’s new Last Train to Paris singles get the remix treatment courtesy of Rick Ross (“Angels”) and Jim Jones, Fabolous, and Red Café (“Love Come Down”).
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New Music: Timbaland f/ Justin Timberlake – ‘Crazy Girl’
Timberlake and Timbaland have hit a surplus. The dynamic duo’s leftover collaboration “Crazy Girl” did not make the standard tracklisting for Shock Value II, but their loss is our gain.
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Leona Lewis Gushes Over Lil Wayne
Leona Lewis was caught by surprise when she unexpectedly received a call from Lil Wayne asking her to perform with him at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. She reflects back on the memory and her lasting impressions of the Cash Money bad boy.
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Video: 50 Cent Is a ‘Twilight’ Fan
50 Cent admits to Jimmy Kimmel that he is a fan of the popular Twilight series and even attended the premiere for the latest film The Twilight Saga: New Moon. When asked if he is pro-vampire or pro-werewolf, Fiddy responded, “I’m ...
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Drake and Wale Honored at GQ ‘Men of the Year’ Party
“The gangster persona is finally dead,” declares GQ. The magazine honored “Gangsta Killers of the Year” Drake, Wale, and Kid Cudi at their “Men of the Year” party at the Chateau Marmont in Hollywood on Wednesday ...
2009 mtvU Woodie Awards
There were no frat parties or kegs, but college favorites Asher Roth (pictured with girlfriend Anna Brothman), Kid Sister, Janelle Monáe, and 88-Keys still crashed the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday (Nov. ...
Video: Janet Jackson ‘Make Me’ Preview + ABC Interview
Here’s a sneak peek of Janet Jackson’s new video for “Make Me” directed by Robert Hales. The Darkchild production can be found on her greatest hits package Number Ones, in stores now. Watch clips from her interview with ABC ...
Video: Shakira Performs ‘Santa Baby’
Who needs presents under the tree when you’ve got Shakira? The sexy Colombian heated up Rockefeller Plaza by performing “Santa Baby” for NBC’s 12th Annual “Christmas in Rockefeller Center,” airing December 2. The ...
50 Cent Has a Lap Full of Babies
50 Cent is tapping into a whole new audience. The “Baby By Me” rapper played babysitter to a few toddlers while shooting a promo for his Romplr remixable iPhone application with vitaminwater in New York last month. Fif’s new album ...
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New Music: Consequence – ‘Whatever U Want (G.O.O.D. Music Remix)’
Consequence keeps it in the family on the G.O.O.D. Music remix to “Whatever U Want” featuring Kanye West, Common, Kid Cudi, Big Sean, and John Legend. Look for the Queens-bred MC’s sophomore album Cons TV next year.
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Eminem Orders Another Dose of ‘Relapse’
Eminem is having another Relapse and the doctor knows just the cure. Interscope Records is fixing up a re-release of the rapper’s sixth studio album.
Relapse: Refill will feature the original tracks from Relapse plus seven new songs, and ...
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Gucci Mane Taps Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson for New Album
Despite his recent incarceration, Gucci Mane is still proceeding with plans to release his new album The State vs. Radric Davis on December 8.
The album, his first on Asylum/Warner Bros. Records, includes the hit single “Spotlight” ...
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Mary J. Blige Renames New Album
With little over a month to go, Mary J. Blige is making one last change to her album title.
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul’s ninth studio effort will now go by the name Stronger With Each Tear, Rap-Up.com has exclusively learned. It was previously ...
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Video: Alicia Keys Debuts ‘Empire State of Mind (Part 2)’
Alicia Keys premiered “Empire State of Mind (Part 2)” during a performance for iHeartRadio. The sequel to her collaboration with Jay-Z features a mellowed beat and new lyrics. It will appear on her fourth album The Element of Freedom ...
On Set of Young Money’s ‘BedRock’ Video
Young Money had a pajama party while shooting the video for “BedRock,” the new single from the We Are Young Money compilation, due December 15. Weezy kept company in Burberry PJs, Drake put on a robe, and Nicki Minaj was sexy in lingerie ...
Timbaland & Nelly Furtado to Reunite at American Music Awards
The 2009 American Music Awards keep getting bigger and better. Timbaland and Nelly Furtado are the latest performers to be added to Sunday’s all-star lineup.
The duo will hit the AMA stage, along with the super-producer’s new artist ...
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Wale Spills Details on Solange’s New Music & Their Relationship
Wale has remained coy about his relationship with Solange, but the D.C. rapper is clearing up the rumors once and for all. Plus, he shares exclusive info about his close friend’s “genre-changing” new album, her first since parting ...
Leona Lewis ‘Echo’ Album Release Party
Leona Lewis received a warm welcome in Hollywood where she hosted the release party for her sophomore album Echo at Hyde Lounge on Tuesday (Nov. 17). Justin Timberlake, Ciara, David Beckham, OneRepublic, Eve, and more celebrated with the multi-octave ...
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Video: Alicia Keys & Leona Lewis Perform on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Alicia Keys and Leona Lewis shared performing duties on Tuesday’s “Dancing with the Stars” semi-finals results show. Alicia performed her second single “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart,” while her labelmate Leona sang ...
Video: 50 Cent Guests on ‘Tonight Show’
50 Cent ended “The Tonight Show’s” drought of hip-hop guests when he appeared on Tuesday’s episode of the Conan O’Brien-hosted program. A Burberry-clad Curtis spoke about his relationship with Bette Midler, befriending a ...
First Listen: Chris Brown ‘Graffiti’ Snippets
Listen to 30-second snippets from Chris Brown’s third album Graffiti in advance of its December 8 release. It features guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Game, Plies, Tank, and more. Tracklisting below.
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Tracklisting: Young Money – ‘We Are Young Money’
Young Money puts its money where its mouth is when hip-hop’s first family releases the We Are Young Money compilation on December 15. Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Mack Maine, Gudda Gudda, Tyga, Jae Millz, Shanell, Lil Chuckee, and Lil Twist ...
Video: Beyoncé Goes Crowd Surfing
We already knew Beyoncé could fly, but we never thought we’d see her crowd surf. Sasha Fierce did just that, leaping into the audience while performing “Halo” at London’s O2 Arena on Monday (Nov. 16). Thanks to Josh Hurt for ...
New Music: Kevin Cossom – ‘Hook vs. Bridge’
You may not be familiar with Kevin Cossom, but you already know his work. The singer-songwriter has penned hits for Keri Hilson (“Knock You Down”) and Young Jeezy and R. Kelly (“Go Getta”) and can be heard on Rick Ross’ ...
Video: Robin Thicke – ‘Sex Therapy’
The doctor is in. Robin Thicke gives his patients “Sex Therapy” in his most provocative video yet. The Polow Da Don production is the first single from his fourth album of the same name, available December 15 in two versions.
Drake Reveals Wish List of Collaborators
When you’ve worked with Eminem, Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige, who else is left? Drake tells Rap-Up.com which three artists he would most like to collaborate with.
Drizzy desires to connect with a certain “Smooth Operator” for his ...
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Review Roundup: Leona Lewis – ‘Echo’
Leona Lewis sets her sights on conquering the U.S. market once more with her sophomore album Echo, soaring into stores today. Did the British songbird’s follow-up to last year’s Spirit fly with critics? Find out below.
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Video: Wyclef Jean & Cyndi Lauper Perform on ‘Letterman’
Cyndi Lauper on a DJ Drama mixtape? Now that’s a first. The ’80s icon mixed it up with Wyclef Jean on Monday’s “Late Show with David Letterman,” performing their collaboration “Slumdog Millionaire” from ...
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Video: Behind the Scenes of Janet Jackson’s ‘Make Me’ Video
Janet reminds us why she’s a Jackson in the dance-heavy, behind-the-scenes clip for “Make Me,” the new single off her greatest hits package Number Ones, in stores tomorrow.
In her interview with Robin Roberts airing Wednesday on ABC, ...
Video: Beyoncé f/ Lady Gaga – ‘Video Phone (Extended Remix)’
Beyoncé is sure to gain a new legion of haters after they watch the oh-so-sexy video for “Video Phone (Extended Remix)” featuring a less done up Lady Gaga. Director Hype Williams spoon-feeds an eye candy overload that is sure to induce a ...
Rihanna Gets Her Swag Back in London
Although it was not raining in London, Rihanna still reigned supreme during her concert presented by Nokia at the O2 Academy, Brixton on Monday (Nov. 16). She performed new material from her fourth album Rated R live for the first time, surprising ...
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Sneak Peek: Timbaland f/ SoShy – ‘Morning After Dark’
Timbaland builds anticipation for the sequel to his 2007 blockbuster Shock Value with the Twilight-inspired trailer for the first single “Morning After Dark,” co-starring his artist SoShy. The saga continues…
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Video: Shakira f/ Lil Wayne – ‘Give It Up to Me’
Shakira teams up with Lil Wayne in the sizzling new video for “Give It Up to Me,” the second single from the U.S. release of She Wolf, in stores on Super Monday. The clip was directed by Sophie Muller.
