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Kid Cudi’s new album Indicud is not due until April 23, but he holds his fans over with a new song entitled “Immortal.” The G.O.O.D. Music MC sings and plays the guitar on the self-produced cut.
“I’m livin’ my life as if I got powers and tonight I feel immortal,” sings Cudder on the empowering track.
Indicud, which Cudi previously compared to Dr. Dre’s The Chronic 2001, is expected to feature collaborations with Kanye West, Pusha T, Jaden Smith, Kendrick Lamar, and more.
He will also lend his voice to Roberta’s love interest Devon on Fox’s animated series “The Cleveland Show,” airing Sunday, March 3.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/28/new-music-kid-cudi-immortal/
First she showed us how to do the “Harlem Shake,” and now Azealia Banks hits the dance floor with her cover of The Strokes’ “Barely Legal.” The Harlem diva reworks the band’s 2001 single with a U.K. garage twist, produced by Lindbergh Palace. She debuted the song earlier today on New Zealand radio.
She has also announced that “Yung Rapunxel,” the first single off her upcoming debut Broke With Expensive Taste, will hit iTunes on March 26.
“THE LABEL IS FINALLY GOING TO LET ME OUT OF MY CAGE! RAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH,” tweeted Banks.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/28/new-music-azealia-banks-barely-legal-the-strokes-cover/
Juicy J has appeared on recent remixes for Cher Lloyd and Eve, but his latest collaboration may be the strangest yet. The “Bandz” rapper links up with indie rock band Passion Pit on the remix to “Constant Conversations.”
Juicy spices up the mellow track with a sex-drenched verse, rapping about skinny dipping, ratchets, and Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace (“And her pu**y hit hard like Ron Artest”).
The original appears on Passion Pit’s 2012 album Gossamer.
Kevin Liles celebrated his 45th birthday with a star-studded party in New York City last night. The music industry executive was joined by his friends and family at The Rec Room. Trey Songz and Estelle toasted their manager, and even Jay-Z showed up to pay his respect to the birthday boy. He blew out the candles on his cake before sharing a kiss with his wife Erika.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/28/jay-z-and-trey-songz-celebrate-kevin-liles-birthday/
M.I.A. and Rita Ora brought their hits to the catwalk at the Etam Live Lingerie Show in Paris. The blonde Brit heat up the runway with her single “How We Do (Party)” and M.I.A. closed out the show with “Bad Girls” as models paraded in their bras and underwear. Other performers included Lily Allen, Lykke Li, and Selah Sue.
See them strut their stuff below.
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Solange brought her talents to “The Late Show with David Letterman” on Wednesday. Dressed in polka dots, the 26-year-old songstress was joined by her band and collaborator Devonté Hynes as she performed “Don’t Let Me Down,” her favorite track off her EP True.
“It really encompasses a few different elements for me that are really personal,” she told Rap-Up.com of the self-penned tune. “When I was writing the song, I was just thinking about a certain space in my relationship.”
Letterman liked the performance so much that he proposed that they tour together. “I’m down,” laughed Solange.
Catch her soulful set below.
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Tyler, the Creator is up to more trouble. During his visit to “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” Odd Future’s mischievous frontman crashed a photo between his OF groupmate Taco and Donald Trump. In the funny photobomb, he lifted his shirt and stuck out his tongue.
The real estate tycoon later saw the pic on Instagram and tweeted, “Guy in front asked for picture- said he was the biggest fan, never saw the guy in back.”
The next morning, a tired Tyler was a guest on “Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg Show with K Foxx.” He spoke about taking “selfies” with J.Lo, Jack White, and Big Sean at the Grammys and Frank Ocean’s performance, which received mixed reviews.
“I actually liked that version of ‘Forrest Gump’ better than the actual song that’s on the CD,” he said. “Everyone thinks I’m crazy, but that was my favorite Frank performance.”
Even Frank thought he was joking. “I told him, ‘Yo, that shit was tight.’ And he was like, ‘Oh, you’re being sarcastic, asshole.’ He told me he thought it could have been better and stuff.”
Plus, he discussed his upcoming album Wolf and the use of the N-word.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/27/tyler-the-creator-photobombs-donald-trump/
Big K.R.I.T. cooks up another southern banger on “Shine On,” the first single off his upcoming mixtape K.ing R.emembered I.n T.ime. The Mississippi spitter trades rhymes with Houston’s Bun B on the self-produced cut.
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CeeLo Green’s world turns upside down in the special effects video for “Only You,” a duet with Lauriana Mae off his upcoming album. In the Ethan Lader-directed clip, the Lady Killer and blonde songstress walk the streets of downtown L.A. as the buildings and objects around them start to warp.
“It’s about two people on different paths, hoping for the best, hoping that those paths lead to each other,” CeeLo told Rolling Stone of the Skylar Grey-penned song. “It’s like love lost or the acknowledgment of a love lost, but it’s still optimistic.”
He will kick off his “Loberace” residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas starting tonight.
Future has been in the studio working with divas including Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and Kelly Rowland, but there’s only one woman who stays on his mind. The “Karate Chop” rapper was spotted leaving Mastro’s Steakhouse in Beverly Hills with his girlfriend Ciara on Tuesday. The couple walked arm in arm to the valet after their dinner date.
“I feel like I look like a little girl 2night,” tweeted CiCi, who wore a fur shawl with her hair up in a bun.
Future has been showing lots of love to his leading lady, even wearing a hoodie that says “O.W.A” in honor of her upcoming album One Woman Army. “It’s a movement’ #OWA Fly$#!t0nly,” he tweeted.
Photo credit: Splash News / INF Photo / Instagram
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Lil Wayne is reevaluating his friendship with Pitbull following the Miami rapper’s diss record. The two took to Twitter to hash out their issues.
Mr. 305 released his remix to “Harlem Shake,” entitled “Welcome to Dade County,” on which he defends his hometown and rips Weezy for his disrespectful comments about the Miami Heat.
“Don’t shit where you eat,” Pitbull barks at the New Orleans native. “When we show love to those that get their city destroyed by a hurricane and then they come down here…”
Weezy heard Pit’s charged words and responded in a tweet. “Dam pit bull bro I thought u was kool,” he wrote.
Pitbull explained to him why he was upset. “@LilTunechi I am cool papo but imagine me shitting on anything new orleans which I was just there for super bowl the big easy I loved it,” he tweeted. “@LilTunechi the world shows me love and vice versa but miami is all I got no disrespect just the truth.”
The two previously collaborated on the remix to Pitbull’s “Dammit Man” off his 2005 album Money Is Still a Major Issue.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/27/lil-wayne-responds-to-pitbulls-diss-record/
Eve rises above adversity on her triumphant new single “Make It Out This Town” featuring Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship. The Philly raptress uplifts with her words of encouragement on the overcoming-the-odds anthem, which serves as the official first single from her first album in over a decade, Lip Lock.
“In this life only you can represent yourself/ Never let your circumstances hold you back/ You were born free/ Never got to feel trapped,” spits Eve, who debuted the empowering tune during the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ National Mentoring Month conference in Washington, D.C.
Eve recently shot a video for the song in New York. Due May 14, Lip Lock is set to feature appearances from Snoop Lion, Dawn Richard, Chrisette Michele, Pusha T, and Juicy J.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/27/new-music-eve-f-gabe-saporta-make-it-out-this-town/
Following his appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” Kendrick Lamar headlined not one, but two back-to-back concerts at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
During his second sold-out show of the night, Compton’s golden child was joined by his TDE family and a couple of New York’s own. A$AP Rocky emerged to spit his verse on “Fu**in’ Problems” and G-Unit’s 50 Cent and Tony Yayo hit the stage for “We Up.”
Check out the West Coast MC’s East Coast invasion.
After making a raucous debut with Odd Future in 2011, frontman Tyler, the Creator returned to “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” on Tuesday. Seated at the piano, he performed his jazzy tune “TreeHome” with Coco of Quadron before kicking her off stage to do his single “Domo23.” He brought out his OF bandmates Domo and Taco and jumped on a piano during his animated set, which also featured The Roots.
“IM SORRY FOR THE SHITTY PERFORMANCE YALL. HAHAHA,” tweeted Tyler.
His new album Wolf is due April 2 and he will kick off a nationwide tour on March 12.
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From the mean streets of Compton to the bright lights of New York City, the West Coast’s new king Kendrick Lamar descended upon the Big Apple on Tuesday.
First, he paid a visit to the Ed Sullivan Theater for “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Backed by his TDE band, K-Dot performed his newest single “Poetic Justice” off his acclaimed debut good kid, m.A.A.d city. He later headlined a sold-out show at Roseland Ballroom, bringing out hometown guests 50 Cent and A$AP Rocky.
See the good kid take over the Empire City.
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Class is in session. J. Cole went before a room of students at Harvard University on Tuesday to speak as part of a discourse on hip-hop called “The Next Move: A Conversation with J. Cole.”
The Roc Nation rapper took the podium and shared his early influences, which included Kool Moe Dee, Bobby Brown, and Michael Jackson. His stepfather later introduced him to Tupac and other West Coast artists. He also shared his dreams of going to the NBA and the moment he realized that he had a future in rap, which he credits his mother for supporting early on.
An excited Cole was still riding off the high following his lecture. “Harvard, that was ill,” tweeted Cole, adding, “Lemme stop being cool, THAT SHIT WAS AMAZING. Thanks.”
Wale puts in overtime in the video for “No Days Off,” a cut off his 2011 album Ambition. The Maybach Music rapper stays on his grind, performing in a different city every night in the black-and-white clip, which is comprised of footage from the road.
Wale’s third LP The Album About Nothing is due this summer featuring an appearance from Jerry Seinfeld.
Kelly Rowland has a new album on the way, but first she’s taking it back with an old-school classic. The sexy siren duets with Michael Bolton on a cover of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell’s 1960s hit. Their soulful remake appears on Bolton’s Motown tribute album Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Tribute Hitsville, available now.
Future is racking up his résumé. Following his collaborations with Rihanna, Kelly Rowland, and Ciara, the Freebandz Gang rapper was in the studio with Jennifer Lopez last night. In addition to penning hits for the pop superstar, he will have production credits and will be featured on her upcoming album.
“Back on the block!! Guess what’s coming… @1future #studiolife #10,” tweeted J.Lo, while Future added, “We Got 1 jlo.”
Future is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after artists in the industry, and has recently been in the studio with Monica, Shakira, and Usher.
The Atlanta rapper is also busy recording his sophomore album Future Hendrix. The lead single, “Karate Chop” featuring Lil Wayne, enters at No. 39 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart this week.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/26/future-hits-the-studio-with-jennifer-lopez/
Rihanna has obtained a restraining order against a man who tried to break into her house last week.
Steveland Barrow was arrested last Thursday after entering the home of Rihanna’s neighbor in the Pacific Palisades. According to TMZ, Barrow mistakenly took the home for Rihanna’s. He claimed that he was invited in and allegedly stole property and slept in the bed he thought was Rihanna’s.
Following the scary incident, Rihanna is taking measures to protect herself. The judge issued a temporary restraining order, prohibiting Barrow from coming within 100 yards of the pop star.
According to Rihanna’s lawyer, Barrow has been released from custody, but his whereabouts are currently unknown.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/26/rihanna-obtains-restraining-order-against-home-intruder/
Pitbull and Azealia Banks are among those who have already remixed Baauer’s chart-topping sensation “Harlem Shake.” But it was only a matter of time before Harlem’s own Jim Jones recorded his remix. The Dipset member hits the club and gets laid, while repping for his hometown. “If it say Harlem on it, then we on it,” he raps.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/26/new-music-jim-jones-harlem-shake-remix/
Jay Sean keeps the romance alive on “Where You Are,” the first single off his upcoming fourth album Neon. The charming Cash Money crooner doesn’t want to spend a moment apart from his lady, singing her praises on the breezy guitar-driven tune.
The follow-up to 2009’s All or Nothing is due May 21. “The album is the best piece of work I’ve done to date, without a doubt in the last 10 years,” he told Rap-Up TV. “This album is a mixture of R&B, of pop, of some rock influence as well, of hip-hop influence. It’s just all of the great genres that I love and I grew up on in one. The songwriting and production on this album is superb. It really took us a long time to get it right, but I’m so proud of it.”
Fantasia pulls back the curtain on the tracklisting for her fourth album Side Effects of You. The “American Idol” champ crafts 13 tracks with the help of producer Harmony. Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott both appear on “Without Me” and Bad Boy MC King Los guests on the opening number “Make Me Feel.”
The deluxe edition, available exclusively at Target, includes two bonus tracks, “Haunted” and “Kiss Bang Boom.”
The new music will feature a “rock-soul” sound and some of Fantasia’s own writing. “It’s my baby ’cause I finally got to write,” the 28-year-old songstress told Steve Harvey. “I just wanted so bad to do something like that and I thank the record company, RCA, for allowing me to finally be able to do that on this album.”
See the tracklisting before the album arrives on April 16.
Side Effects of You Tracklisting
1. “Make Me Feel” featuring King Los
2. “Ain’t All Bad”
3. “If I Was a Bird”
4. “Girl Talk (Interlude)”
5. “Without Me” featuring Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott
6. “Side Effects of You”
7. “Get It Right”
8. “So Much to Prove”
9. “Change Your Mind”
10. “Lighthouse”
11. “Lose to Win”
12. “End of Me”
13. “In Deep”
14. “Haunted” (Target Exclusive)
15. “Kiss Bang Boom” (Target Exclusive)
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French Montana gave us a preview of his “Freaks” video last week. Now Nicki Minaj unleashes another teaser with her own behind-the-scenes footage.
All eyes are on the blonde bombshell as she struts down a hall rocking gold star-shaped pasties over her nipples in the enticing clip. She shows off her curvaceous body and takes charge as she shoots scenes in a dark warehouse, sharing laughs with her Bad Boy co-star and right-hand man Safaree.
Watch the bootylicious Barb get bossy on set.
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Skylar Grey is putting the finishing touches on her debut Don’t Look Down with help from one of the biggest names in music, Eminem. In addition to appearing on the first single “C’mon Let Me Ride,” the Detroit rapper is executive producing the project.
“He showed a lot of interest and support for my project,” the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter told Rap-Up TV at the MySpace ChapStick Sessions concert. “It kinda happened naturally where he became executive producer of the album.”
The hip-hop superstar has taken a hands-on approach. “I’ve actually been really lucky to have a lot of time with Marshall, giving me advice and feedback on all the songs, helping me pick the songs for the album,” she said. “I think he’s been pretty involved.”
Skylar shows a more playful side on her single “C’mon Let Me Ride,” but it’s not indicative of the rest of the album. “Most of the other songs are a little bit more serious. Sometimes when I’m being serious, I think it’s funny too.”
In addition to writing her own material, she has penned CeeLo Green’s new single “Only You.” “As I started writing more soulful stuff, I realized that it comes really naturally to me, so I hope to do more of it.”
Don’t Look Down is due this spring on KIDinaKORNER/Interscope featuring production from Alex Da Kid and J.R. Rotem.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/26/rap-up-tv-skylar-grey-gets-hands-on-with-eminem-on-debut-album/
T.I. is feeling the need for speed. Days before the Daytona 500, the King of the South got behind the wheel of a NASCAR race car with the Richard Petty Driving Experience. After watching an instructional video and training with the pros, he put on his racing suit and helmet and hit the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
“I’m about to do something that I always wanted to do, drive fast and not get a ticket,” said Tip, who hit speeds of up to 150 mph.
“It takes real nerves of steel. I respect what ya’ll do,” said the Atlanta rapper, who pondered a return visit.
Watch him put the pedal to the metal.
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Lil Twist has been criticized for his friendship with Justin Bieber. But the Young Money rapper-turned-TMZ star is making no apologies for his bad boy ways with the release of “Contact,” the new single off his upcoming mixtape Wake Up. Lil Wayne’s 20-year-old protégé lives the high life, proudly sharing his love for weed and women on The Audibles production. Fall under his influence.
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is on a mission to rid the world of evil. The rapper-turned-actor stars in Zero Dark Fiddy, Jimmy Kimmel’s parody of the Oscar-nominated film Zero Dark Thirty.
50 dons army fatigues as he leads the hunt to find the al Qaeda leader (played by “SNL’s” Fred Armisen) in a storage locker in Van Nuys. He uses his gunchucks and sets the record straight on the pronunciation of his name.
“It’s 50, the number after 49,” says a frustrated Curtis.
Check the trailer for his comical crusade, arriving “In Da Club” this summer.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/26/50-cent-hunts-osama-bin-laden-in-jimmy-kimmel-live-skit/
Alicia Keys kicks off season 3 of “Oprah’s Master Class.” The 14-time Grammy winner, who has been everywhere from the Inaugural Ball to the NBA All-Star Game in the past month, opens up about her passion for singing, her marriage to Swizz Beatz (“I’ve never met a person like him—ever”), motherhood, and her journey from Hell’s Kitchen to the top.
“Literally I was running from pimps and prostitutes to boom—I was on the ‘Oprah’ show!” said Alicia.
Check out a sneak peek and tune in to the full episode on Sunday, March 3, at 10/9c on OWN.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/25/first-look-alicia-keys-on-oprahs-master-class/
Machine Gun Kelly is bringing the noise to a city near you. The “Wild Boy” has announced dates for his “Lace Up” tour.
The 17-date U.S. trek gets underway on February 28 in Boston, playing shows in Philadelphia, Dallas, and Tampa before wrapping on March 30 in Memphis.
In the hilarious promo video, the Bad Boy rapper takes to the streets to single-handedly promote his tour, holding up a cardboard sign that says “Come to my show” as cars drive by and fans stop to take photos.
MGK is gearing up for the release of his mixtape Black Flag, which features appearances from Pusha T and Meek Mill.
Tickets are on sale now. See an itinerary below.
“Lace Up” Tour Dates
February 28 – Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre
March 1 – Albany, NY – Washington Avenue Armory
March 2 – Brockport, NY – SUNY Brockport
March 4 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Altar Bar
March 5 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
March 6 – Toledo, OH – Headliners
March 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Theater of Living Arts
March 8 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
March 9 – Dallas, TX – Zouk Nightclub
March 10 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
March 14 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
March 15 – Indianapolis, IN – Old National Centre
March 16 – Greenville, PA – Thiel College
March 21 – Athens, GA – The Manor
March 22 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen
March 23 – Tampa, FL – Amphitheatre Event Facility
March 30 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
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Pitbull is proud to be from Miami. Mr. 305 reps for his hometown on “Welcome to Dade County,” on which he rhymes over Baauer’s “Harlem Shake” beat. He defends the Miami Heat following the disparaging comments Lil Wayne made against Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh during NBA All-Star Weekend.
“You got money, yeah/ Yeah, that’s sweet/ But we all know Slim and Baby really eat/ You talk Miami if you talking Heat/ Moral of the story, don’t shit where you eat,” raps Pit.
He takes a thinly-veiled shot at Weezy, who is from New Orleans. “I bleed Miami 305 Dade County/ So when we show love to those that get their city destroyed by a hurricane and then they come down here…” he says before rhyming in Spanish.
Hear Pitbull tear up the track.
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Wiz Khalifa, Mike Posner, and Machine Gun Kelly aren’t the only ones flexing their rap skills on the remix to Drake’s “Started From the Bottom.” Karmin’s Amy Heidemann steps to the mic to give the fellas a run for their money.
The fierce femcee busts some boastful bars about landing the cover of Rolling Stone, performing on “SNL” before releasing an album, and getting “pimp slapped by Paul McCartney.”
“I didn’t rap last year, learned it as a fluke/ Check it, all the other labels tried it too/ Signed a couple copycats copying my hairdo,” rhymes Amy. “Stop all the comparing me, no Nicki Minajery/ Let me out the cage so I can fizz ’cause all of feminity is looking for a rapper queen/ Banking on Azealia and Iggy/ Pretty damn amazing what you do to be a star.”
The duo is readying its full-length album for release this year on Epic Records. Check Amy’s flashy flow below.
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Janet Jackson is officially off the market. The pop icon secretly wed Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana in a private ceremony last year.
Amidst rumors that they were planning a wedding for this year, the couple announced their surprise nuptials in a joint statement to “Entertainment Tonight” on Monday.
“The rumors regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true. Last year we were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony,” said the newlyweds, who were recently spotted at Milan Fashion Week.
The couple also released a black-and-white portrait of themselves shot by famed photographed Marco Glaviano.
They donated money to charity in lieu of exchanging gifts. “Our wedding gifts to one another were contributions to our respective favorite children’s charities,” said the two, who asked that the public respect their privacy.
“We would appreciate that our privacy is respected and that we are allowed this time for celebration and joy. With love, Wissam and Janet.”
This is Janet’s third marriage. She was previously married to R&B singer James DeBarge in 1984, but it was annulled the next year. The private superstar also secretly wed her producer René Elizondo, Jr. in 1991.
via Rap-Up.com http://www.rap-up.com/2013/02/25/janet-jackson-secretly-weds-wissam-al-mana/
The morning after hosting the Oscars pre-show, Kelly Rowland serves up a behind-the-scenes clip from the fun and flirty video for “Kisses Down Low.” The Destiny’s Child diva poses as a pinup girl as she rocks in a swing against a green screen and models a curly blonde wig and hot pants.
“I’m so excited about this video. The theme is fun and flirty and pinup,” said Kelly of the Colin Tilley-directed clip. “The makeup is poppin’, the hair is poppin’, the styling is so cool, but it feels just really flirty. I wanted to bring that out of the song instead of making it as racy.”
The bedroom banger, produced by Mike WiLL Made It and written by Rock City, will appear on her upcoming fourth album Talk a Good Game. “As soon as we heard it, it just came together really easy,” she explained of the collaboration.
Step into Kelly’s playful world.
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Following the Brit Awards and “Wetten, dass..?” Justin Timberlake let loose during his appearance on Britain’s “Jonathan Ross Show.” The “Suit & Tie” singer kicked back on the couch and reminisced about his days in the Mickey Mouse Club with Ryan Gosling and praised his collaborator Jay-Z.
“He’s an anomaly. I mean that in a very positive way,” said Justin of his “Legends of the Summer” tourmate.
The pop superstar also played three holes of miniature golf and toasted with shots of his 901 Tequila.
“To the last ‘Jonathan Ross Show’ ever,” he joked before downing the liquor.
Can we get an encore? After taking shots at the Grammys and Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z’s single “Suit & Tie” during his first London show, Kanye West had some more venting to do.
During his second night at Hammersmith Apollo, the father-to-be screamed his way through “Touch the Sky” for nearly a minute before throwing the mic into the audience. It bounced off the stage and hit a fan in the arm. He was reportedly upset with some elements of the production and sound.
Watch Yeezy’s latest tantrum below.
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Elton John brought out the biggest names in movies and music at his 21st annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party in West Hollywood on Oscar Sunday. A blonde Nicki Minaj arrived on the arm of Estée Lauder president John Demsey, and caught up with her pals Chris Brown, Chelsea Handler, Kim Kardashian, and fellow “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson.
“Hanging w/ my @MACcosmetics crew @ejaforg. If you support #VIVAGLAM then you support amazing causes like this one. Time to pick up #NICKI2,” tweeted Nicki, who wore her MAC lavender lipstick.
Chris Brown suited up in a cheetah-print blazer as he laughed with Sir Elton and chatted with Bono, Jim Carrey, Steven Tyler, and the Kardashian sisters.
Fresh off her Brit Awards win, Emeli Sandé entertained the star-studded crowd and was introduced to Miley Cyrus.
Check out pics of the party people below.
Photo credit: Getty Images
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