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Erykah Badu Unveils Cover Art & Track List for ‘But You Caint Use My Phone’
In a couple of days, Erykah Badu will release her highly anticipated mixtape, But You Caint Use My Phone. On Wednesday (Nov. 25), the R&B icon unveiled the artwork and track list to her project.
Adele Delivers Brilliant Renditions of ‘Hello’ & ‘When We Were Young’ on ‘SNL’
As Adele’s new album, '25,' is set to break a first-week sales record, the British songbird appeared on 'Saturday Night Live' as the musical guest over the weekend. During her visit, she delivered heart-warming renditions of “Hello” and “When We Were Young.”
Patti LaBelle Gets Dragged on Twitter for Taking Credit for Sweet Potato Pie Success [VIDEO]
Patti LaBelle is taking credit for her pies selling out at Walmart despite many attributing it to James Wright's hilarious viral video.
Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooter Gets Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
The man who shot up Lil Wayne’s tour bus after an Atlanta show in April has pleaded guilty to the shooting.
Adele Releases Full Version of ‘When We Were Young’
We are a few days away from the world being blessed with Adele’s third album, '25.' The British songbird’s “Hello” has certainly given us the feels and her second single, “When We Were Young,” will do the same -- if not more.
Patti LaBelle’s Sweet Potato Pie Is Causing Hysteria on Social Media [PHOTOS]
Patti LaBelle is known for her sweet soul music, but it’s her sweet potato pie that has fans going bonkers on social media.
Big Sean and Travi$ Scott Appear in Justin Bieber’s ‘Purpose: The Movement’ Videos
Rappers Big Sean and Travi$ Scott help usher in the release of Justin Bieber’s new album 'Purpose' by appearing in the pop crooner's short film series called 'Purpose: The Movement.'
Frank Ocean Calls Out Donald Trump After Paris Attacks
Frank Ocean called out Donald Trump for an insensitive tweet in the wake of the Paris attacks.
2 Chainz Accused of Attempting to Kill Woman Suing Him
2 Chainz's recent legal drama comes straight out of a scene from 'Goodfellas.' The rapper is being accused of putting a hit out on a woman suing him.
Kanye West’s Haircuts Are Ridiculously Expensive
Kanye West stays fresh to impress at all times -- even if it costs a ridiculous amount of money. The mercurial rapper reportedly spends $500 every time he goes to get a haircut from his barber. No, that’s not a typo.
Two Stabbed at RZA’s Home in New Jersey
Police are currently investigating a double stabbing that occurred at the RZA’s house in Millstone, N.J., early Saturday morning (Nov. 7). It’s unclear if the Wu-Tang Clan founder was home at the time of the incident.
Jay Z’s Unreleased Freestyle From 1999 Is Gold
Listen to Jay Z spit a crazy freestyle, which was recorded back in 1999, for London radio DJ Tim Westwood.