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Janet Jackson Undergoing Tests for Possible Throat Cancer
According to reports, the reason why Janet Jackson canceled her Unbreakable tour is because doctors found a tumor on her vocal cords and it has to be taken care of immediately.
Are Drake and Amber Rose Dating? [VIDEO]
It’s 2016 and Drake is still winning. According to reports, Drizzy and Amber Rose spent the weekend ringing in the New Year together. Apparently, the pair had a “private dinner” in Miami on Friday (Jan. 1).
The Game Must Pay Up for Punching an Off-Duty Cop in the Face
A judge has ordered the Game to pay up for sucker punching a cop during a pick-up basketball game last March.
Fabolous & Chris Brown Channel ‘House Party’ In ‘She’s Wildin” Video
Although Fabolous pushed back his mixtape, 'The Young OG Project 2,' the Brooklyn rhymer delivered a great video for his latest single, “She’s Wildin’” featuring Chris Brown. The song is actually from Fabo’s 2014 mixtape, 'The Young OG Project.'
50 Cent Slaps Rick Ross With $2 Million Lawsuit Over ‘In da Club’ Sample
If you think that 50 Cent is done with trolling his arch nemesis Rick Ross, think again. The G-Unit leader slapped Rozay with a lawsuit just days before Christmas.
DJ Khaled Doles Out Words of Wisdom in New Advice Generator
If you are bored with your life, check out DJ Khaled's advice generator to learn the "Keys to Success."
Nelly Escapes Jail Time After Felony Drug Possession Charge Dropped
Nelly escaped jail time after a judge dropped a felony drug charge against him stemming from his April arrest in Tennessee.
Nicki Minaj Posts $100,000 Bail for Brother Accused of Raping Teen
Nicki Minaj bailed out her brother, Jelani Maraj, who has been charged with allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl.
20 Best R&B Albums of 2015
The R&B game this year was filled with breakthrough efforts, trap-soul introductions, vintage soul debuts and classic albums from your favorite artists. So we compiled a list of the Best R&B Albums of 2015.
Adele Sells 3.3 Million Copies of ’25,’ Breaks First-Week Sales Record
The power of Adele is in full effect. The British songbird’s comeback effort, '25,' sold an impressive 3.3 million copies in its first week of release to become the first album in Nielsen history to sell more than 3 million copies in a week.
Ice-T and Coco Welcome Daughter Chanel Nicole [PHOTO]
Congratulations are in order for Ice-T and his wife, Coco. The couple welcomed a beautiful baby girl on Saturday morning (Nov. 28).
J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar Release a Pair of ‘Black Friday’ Freestyles
Chart-topping rappers J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar gifted fans with a real treat on Black Friday (Nov. 27). The two rhymers a pair of freestyle tracks in which they spit hot bars over each other’s beats.