Not too long ago, Chris Brown legally became a convicted felon and was told to stay at least 50 yards away from Rihanna, 10 yards if at the same event. But according to a mutual friend, both Chris and Rihanna think the clause is pointless and impractical.

“They think it’s unnecessary and ridiculous. After [the proceeding], Ri and Chris talked on the phone for almost an hour and really worked at becoming friends. They’re solid now,” the mutual friend said.

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The wait is over. After months of speculation, Canadian rapper Drake has officially signed to Lil’ Wayne’s independent label Young Money. According to MTV, his signing is between Young Money and Cash Money Records and his debut album Thank Me Later will be distributed by Universal Republic.

“Today is a definitely a comfortable day for me, having my team now that’s been in place for a couple of years. It’s just a great day,” Drake told MTV News recently in New York. “It’s something new, but it feels familiar.”

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Letoya Luckett’s label recently released the official cover for the R&B singer’s upcoming album, Lady Love.

She looks very pretty on the cover but it’s a bit too simple. If the background was all white instead of  the gray being dominant it might have made her pop a bit more. Not to mention it does look like one of the Sasha Fierce promo pictures.

Anyway, be on the look out for Letoya’s new album, which is set to drop August 25th.

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And another one bites the dust… Due to the recession, VIBE Magazine has been forced to shut down. The urban-music magazine was founded in 1993 by Quincy Jones and had a great amount of success during that decade. But under its new owner, the Wicks Group, the magazine has fallen and has lost many of its readers. In February, Vibe’s circulation went down, salaries were cut, and employees were no longer working five-day workweeks.

Christina Milian and The Dream were set to cover the next issue of the magazine, which according to Rap Radar unfortunately will not be hitting newsstands. Follow the break to read a statement from CCO/Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith.

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Actor, producer, writer AND director Tyler Perry recently called in to Q100’s “The Bert Show” in Atlanta to discuss his thoughts on Michael Jackson’s death and to criticize the media for bringing up Jackson’s child molestation charges instead of honoring his work.

“These are human beings, they’re human beings,” Perry said. “I wouldn’t wish the level of fame he achieved on my worst enemy. I am so disgusted, that, with every great thing that’s being said about him, there’s a million negative things being said. Why can’t it just be about his legacy rather than the tarnished part of what he was acquitted for? It bothers me that this is the focus.”

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While the whole world was hit hard by the King of Pop’s death, 12 of his biggest fans were hit the hardest. Apparently, they took the whole “I love MJ to death” thing a bit too far…

According to Gary Taylor, founder of an online MJ fanclub, many of them could not cope with the sudden passing of Michael Jackson and ended their own lives.

“I know there has been an increase (in deaths), I now believe the figure is 12. It is a serious situation that these people are going through but Michael Jackson would never want this. He would want them to live.”

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Former Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams has updated her Twitter to announce that she will start recording her fourth solo album soon!

Starting new albummmm soon! Going for my last sound from UNEXPECTED but of course doper!!! That’s all I know and am abl 2 share!

Signed under Columbia, Michelle released her third solo album Unexpected last year only to have it flop on the US charts. The lead single “We Break the Dawn” reached #1 on the Hot Dance Airplay charts.

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As predicted, stories have started to pop up from everywhere about Michael Jackson, his fortune, his kids, and his music. Follow the cut below to get the latest news on MJ – from his will to the disturbing news about his kids.

Let’s start with the good news first.

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Rihanna stopped to take a picture with a couple of her fans Monday (Jun 29) as she made her rounds in New York City. The paps also caught her and singer/songwriter/producer Santigold as they left lunch at a restaurant in Manhattan. Continue reading for the pics.

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Mariah Carey is going hard at Eminem in her new “Obsessed” music video, which is being directed by Brett Ratner. Here she can be seen on the set of the video in New York City Monday (Jun 29) as she filmed scenes at the Plaza Hotel dressed as the Detroit rapper in both a bellhop uniform and a gray hoodie. Continue reading for more pics!

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