Rappers Jay-Z and Eminem performed live on stage together at the launch of Activision’s “DJ Hero” video game at the Wiltern Theater Monday (June 1) night in Los Angeles. DJ Hero, a spin-off of the popular Guitar Hero franchise, is set to be released in October 2009. Hit up the official website for more information on it and continue reading for lots of photos from Monday’s launch event, in which celebs like Kim Kardashian, Taraji P. Henson, Tyrese and others attended.

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BEYONCE’S NEXT ALBUM MIGHT BE HER LAST » Word on the sidewalk, street, highway, bridge, and everything in between, is that Beyonce plans to hang it up after she releases this next album. Now, if you’ve been following Beyonce, you’ll know that over the past decade of her music career, she’s stated several times that she plans on retiring before she turns 30. But she’s also said that she’d be taking a few breaks in between that time, but we all know that didn’t happen.

But her cousin Angelica Knowles (not to be confused with her coustin/stylist Angela Beyince) has spilled the beans to the media. According to Angelica, Beyonce plans to spend her days scouting talent for Jay-Z’s upcoming label, The Carter Music Group. She’ll also see that as the perfect time to make some babies and cause 9 months of ruckus online. Y’all know how it is when it comes to Jayonce!

I just don’t see Beyonce retiring any time soon. Sure she’s had several albums with Destiny’s Child, but she’s only done 2 albums so far, and 1 is currently in the making. I don’t see her calling it quits with just 3 solo albums under her belt. Besides, she loves what she does way too much!

We’ll definitely keep you updated on this rumor! CONTINUE READING

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Usher and Tameka Foster, along with Tameka’s kids, pictured above enjoying some “family time” at the Kids’ Choice Awards. I know I might catch some flack for this but real talk, Tameka looks like she’s at the show with her three sons! Anyway, the 2008 Kids’ Choice Awards went down Saturday night in L.A. and you know all of the adult stars brought their kids to Nickelodeon’s annual awards ceremony. Every year around this time, the KCA’s honors the year’s biggest television, movie and music acts, as voted by kids who watch Nickelodeon.

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Here is what’s said to be Ashlee Simpson’s Bittersweet World (Geffen) album cover, accordingly to a resourceful Ashlee Simpson fan-site. The album cover can also be seen placed upon Simpson’s label site. At first, I thought it was fan-made, but I sort of get the concept of the album artwork coinciding with the album’s title. I was just expecting something a little more darker, or raunchy … ?

‘Boys’ is a confirmed track to appear on Ashlee Simpson’s forthcoming album Bittersweet World (Geffen)TBR April 15th. The song was produced by produced by Chad Hugo and Kenna. I love this song, but not becos of Ashlee, I heard it before … it must be a sample of a song, the question is, which one? Urgh!

Ashlee Simpson – Boys – page link

Usher ft. Young Jeezy – ‘Love In This Club (Radio Edit)’ – page link – I really love this song! Hell, I’ve loved all of the recent material I’ve heard so far from Usher, even the sonic-hit ‘Dat Girl Right There’ with Ludacris. Though I think ‘LITC’ was a more better single choice. And I guess the rumors about Usher releasing his album in 2009 are FALSE, according to MTV News, we all can expect a video to be shot soon. So hopefully we can also expect a Spring 2008 release on Usher’s new LP.

Nicole Scherzinger – ‘Happily Never After’ – page link - Irony. This is said to be Nicole Scherzinger’s 4th single from her yet-to-be-release album Her Name Is Nicole (Interscope). It seems as though Scherzinger’s people are ‘grasping at straws hits’ now, and I don’t blame them, seeing how subpar all of her previous singles have done on the charts, as opposed to Scherzinger’s moderate success with the PCD. Well, I suppose I’ll add my commentary on the song now . . . I find it kind of blah, or boring, the lyrics and production are definitely on point (courtesy of Ne-Yo) but it’s lacking something to me.

Ashlee Simpson ft. Tom Higgens – ‘Little Miss Obsessive’ – page link – This is said to be Ashlee Simpson’s second single from the album Bittersweet Word (Geffen) set to be released mid-Spring 2008. ‘Little Miss Obsessive’ features Plain White Tees’ Tom Higgens. The single, much less with ‘Outta My Head’, has more of the mid-tempo pop rock sound Simpson is most famous for. I like ‘Outta Myy Head’, it’s catchy, but so not her sound. Though she did say it was a ‘fun’ little song that was ‘personal’. Me no likey. I want that ‘Little Miss Obsessive’ Ashlee Simpson: pop rock.

Karina Pasian – Slow Motion – page link – I have seriously underestimated this young lady, named Karina Pasian, bb! I am loving all the material I’ve heard so far from her. I heard she been rolling with Def Jam for a minute which is questionable. I think Pasian has a lot of talent and charisma to offer! I hope to be hearing more from her in the future is all I’m saying . . .

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Here are some photos from the Pre-Grammy Cocktail Party hosted by the legendary Clive Davis. The party was held at the Beverly HIlton Hotel last night in California. The guest list included the likes of Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Lil Mama, and more. Check out the rest of the photos after the cut. CONTINUE READING

Above is some smoking hot new pictures of Ashlee Simpson in promotion for her forthcoming album Bittersweet World (Geffen) in stores during the first quarter.

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So, Ashlee Simpson premiered her new song, “Outta My Head,” produced by Timbaland on AOL Music recently (click the link below to here it). I really don’t know about this as a first single, I wasn’t feelin’ it, it might grow on me, though. I really wish she would’ve just released “I Get Away with It” becos that song’s wicked to me but only time will tell – I may like “Outta My Head” more once I hear the actual full to the song (which will be available for download exclusively on iTunes December 11).

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