Nicki Minaj Added To Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve Special [Breaking News]

 

Nicki Minaj Femme Fatale Tour June 25, 2011 By Brianna Hager

Nicki Minaj has joined the star studded line up partying their way into the new year at Dick Clark’s annual Times Square bash.  Find out who else is performing.

Ice Cube Joins FX Series ‘Eye for an Eye’ [Breaking News]

Rapper Ice Cube performs at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. The Ottawa Bluesfest is ranked as one of the most successful music events in North America. Patrick Doyle/Ottawa BluesFest/The Canadian Press Images.

Ice Cube recently signed on to the FX series Eye for an Eye for his first series role.  The Friday actor will play the role of a veteran paramedic who after years of attending to violent scenes takes matters into his own hands with a taste for revenge.

Harvard Foundation Will Present Lionel Richie With Humanitarian Award

Lionel Richie @ S.E.C.C Glasgow 8th April 2009 By Vhari Lannigan

According to the Harvard Gazette, the Harvard Foundation presented Lionel Richie with the Peter J. Gomes Humanitarian Award today (Dec. 5). The singer was recognized for co-writing the 1985 charity single “We Are the World,” as well as its 2010 re-recording that benefit Haiti, and for his involvement with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Beyonce Talks To Katie Couric About Music & Motherhood [Video]

Beyonce talks to Katie Couric

Beyoncé sat down with Katie Couric to talk about music and motherhood at the Roseland Ballroom where she filmed her concert DVD Live at Roseland: Elements of 4.  The glowing Beyonce discussed with Katie Couric all things baby, the crazy rumors surrounding her pregnancy, and the delayed shooting of Clint Eastwood’s A Star Is Born.  She also took Couric on a tour of her company’s The Parkwood Group’s production studio where she edited her video footage for her DVD Live at Roseland: Elements of 4.  Watch the full interview.

M.I.A., Nicki Minaj, & Madonna Team Up For ‘Give Me All Your Love’ Track

M.I.A. By rzrxtion (pronounced resurrection)

M.I.A confirmed rumors on Twitter that she would be collaborating with Madonna and Nicki Minaj on the track ‘Give Me All Your Love.’  The feature could act as a come back for M.I.A. who has been missing in action for most of 2011. 

Georgetown University Course Examines Jay-Z’s Lyrics [Breaking News, Video]

Jay-Z, Hovefestivalen 08. Følg Hovefestivalen på NRK P3. Foto: Kim Erlandsen, NRK P3

Have you ever wanted to know what a hip-hop legend’s lyrics really meant?  A sociology of hip hop course at Georgetown University decodes Jay-Z‘s rhymes to learn about race, gender and economic inequality.   Professor and author Michael Eric Dyson teaches the course at Georgetown University and is sometimes criticized for his controversial views on social inequality.  The course is not your everyday listening party.  There are readings, midterms, and a final exam. The lectures focus on the come up of an impoverished man from the projects who became a hip hop icon and business mogul.  Although Sean “Jay-Z” Carter is the perfect example of “rags to riches.”

Should it be studied at a higher learning institution?  Watch a video on the topic by the Associated Press.

Vh1 Helps Hip-Hop/R&B Group TLC Go Hollywood In Biopic

The Vh1 network announced earlier this week that they will produce a scripted TV movie about TLC .  The biopic will be the first of a series of music biopics.

Nicki Minaj To Have Her Own Barbie Doll [Breaking News]

Nicki Minaj Barbie doll

Nicki Minaj is hooking up with Mattel to create her very own, Barbie doll.  The Nicki Minaj Barbie doll is set to rock pink hair, tall go-go boots and a fluffy tutu skirt. Find out how to get your hands on the Young Money emcee‘s toy mini-me.

Mattel will make a one-of-a-kind Nicki Minaj Barbie doll to be auctioned off at CharityBuzz.com. The Barbie will be displayed at Divine Design’s five-day event and gala at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Bids start at $1,000 and will be received through Dec. 19th.  All proceeds from the sale will benefit Project Angel Food.  Project Angel Food is a nonprofit that provides meals for women, men, and children affected by HIV/AIDS.

Mattell spokesperson Stefani Yocky told Billboard, “Barbie is obviously a pop culture icon. She’s been in the spotlight for over 50 years, and strikes that chord with girls of all ages in terms of being representative of the times. And Nicki is a big part of pop culture and also huge within the fashion industry, as well as a big Barbie fan.”

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Brandy Joins The Cast of BET’s ‘The Game’

Actress and R&B singer Brandy will make her debut on the fifth season of BET’s The Game.  The “Moesha” actress’ character is still under wraps, but more guest stars have been named.

Watch The Preview of T.I. & Tiny’s ‘Family Hustle’ Vh1 Reality Show

Vh1 recently debuted the trailer to T.I. & Tiny’s upcoming reality show Family Hustle.  The series premieres next Monday, December 5th at 9PM eastern.  Catch up with T.I., Tiny, and the rest of the brood in this preview.