You can’t silence the Internet. After premiering her video for “Rude Boy,” Rihanna came under attack by outspoken viewers who immediately drew comparisons to M.I.A.’s “Boyz” clip. Director Melina Matsoukas has responded to the criticism. The woman behind RiRi’s “Rude Boy” and “Hard” videos was disappointed to hear the backlash to her latest work, which [...]

I Love Nicki Minaj Music & her StYle…..[My Advice for Nicki] Nicki needs to understand at this stage in her career is the value of being 100 percent comfortable in her skin and her skill set. Don’t try to be a role model to women, because women change their minds about role models. And don’t [...]

With her critically-acclaimed album Soldier of Love sitting at No. 1 for a second straight week and her hilarious sketch with Wanda Sykes, Sade is back and better than ever. Just check out these two new promo photos. Does she ever age?

Ciara was spotted at LAX airport earlier this week rocking a “Give Back” Sweater. According to her twitter, she was in route to shoot for French Vogue. Vogue has stepped up in an effort to diversify and launched a Vogue Black website for African Americans. Meanwhile, Ciara recently sat down with Essence and spilled the [...]

Drake exploded onto the music scene faster than a speeding bullet, and while some are still catching on, Birdman says he always knew the Canadian rapper-singer was destined for greatness. The Cash Money CEO saw something in Drake early on when asking him to join the Young Money family. “He got that swagger and you [...]

Eve continues to experiment with a new sound, hitting a Los Angeles recording booth on Wednesday (Feb. 24) to lay down a track with MSTRKRFT for Lip Lock, her first album since parting ways with Interscope Geffen A&M Records. The rapper-turned-actress promises the long-delayed set will be out this year. “In the studio with [Eve] [...]

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are spending every moment of downtime they have together. The jet-setting couple shared a laugh courtside at the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday (Feb. 24). Jay played the venue the night before on his “BP3” tour with Young Jeezy and [...]

Erykah Badu can testify to the power of Twitter. With only hours left to turn in her new album, the micro-blogging service played a pivotal role in helping her get a sample cleared by Paul McCartney. The neo-soul singer put out a call on Twitter asking her followers if they had any connections to the [...]

According to MTV, Lil Wayne is denying he has a fifth child on the way by Young Money artist Shanell: In a statement the Lollipop star said: “Let me clear up this rumor, man: Shanell is not pregnant from me.” Speaking to MTV News US Shanell- who is signed to Wayne’s Young Money label- said: [...]

Monica and Keyshia Cole already gave us a peek into their friendship with their collaboration “Trust.” But the bond between the two singers is deeper than what’s on the record. The BFFs have both turned their lives around and experienced the ups and downs of fame. “We wanted to live a different life and be [...]