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Def Jam Biopic In The Works
Executives at Universal are working on an as-yet-untitled movie based on Simmons' 2002 tome, Life and Def: Sex, Drugs, Money, + God, according to Deadline.com. Reports suggest Fruitvale Station star Michael B....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 September 2015
Dr Dre Named Hip-hop's Highest Earner
Dr. Dre has been named hip-hop's highest earner.The rap mogul may still not have released his long-awaited 'Detox' album but he made an estimated $110 million last year, largely thanks to his Beats by Dr....
By Bang Showbiz on 06 September 2012
Chris Lighty's Funeral To Be Held Today
Chris Lighty's funeral will take place in New York today (05.09.12).The hop executive - who managed a number of stars throughout his career including 50 Cent, P.Diddy, Ja Rule and Mariah Carey - was found...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2012
50 Cent's Longtime Manager Chris Lighty Found Dead
50 Cent's longtime manager Chris Lighty has died aged 44. The hip-hop executive - who managed a number of stars throughout his career including P.Diddy, Ja Rule and Mariah Carey - was found dead at...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 August 2012
Justin Bieber Signs Up For Us X Factor Mentor Role
Justin Bieber has signed up to be a mentor on US 'X Factor'. The 'Never Say Never' hitmaker is assisting L.A. Reid at the Judges' Houses stage of the competition, where he is helping him...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 August 2012
Kanye West Readying Sixth Album
Kanye West will bring out his sixth solo album ''right after'' G.O.O.D. Music's 'Cruel Summer' is released.The 'Stronger' hitmaker is likely to release the record before the end of the year, with the target being...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 July 2012
Justin Bieber Track Written About A Gay Love Affair
One of Justin Bieber's album tracks was written about a gay love affair. The 18-year-old pop star recorded 'Bigger' for his first album 'My World' without knowing it was about two men breaking up.However, songwriter...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 July 2012
Kanye West Signs Q-tip
Kanye West has signed legendary rapper Q-Tip to his record label. Barry Weiss, chairman and CEO of Universal Republic and Island Def Jam, the parent company for Kanye's G.O.O.D label revealed yesterday (11.04.12) that they...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 April 2012
Slipknot Singer Blasts Rick Rubin
Slipknot's Corey Taylor has blasted "overrated" and "overpaid" producer Rick Rubin. The group worked with Rick on their 2004 album 'Vol 3: (The Subliminal Verses)', but despite his being widely regarded as one of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 24 November 2011
Simon Cowell Wants American Judges On X Factor
Simon Cowell believes it is important to have American judges on the US 'X Factor'. The music mogul - who is launching his pop star search competition in the states this year - admitted he...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 March 2011
Hanson Happy To Be Playing After 14 Years
Hanson can't believe they are still making music 14 years after releasing their first single. The Oklahoma-based brothers - Issac, Taylor and Zac Hanson - shot to fame with their debut song 'MMMbop' in 1997...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 February 2011
Jennifer Lopez Gets 12m For Idol
Jennifer Lopez has reportedly agreed a $12 million deal to be a judge on 'American Idol'.The singer-and-actress has been in negotiations with show bosses about joining the panel following the departures of Simon Cowell, Ellen...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 September 2010
Jennifer Lopez Dropped
Jennifer Lopez has reportedly split with her record company. The US singer is said to have parted ways with label Epic after the underperformance of her single 'Louboutins' last year - which failed to make...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 February 2010
Jay-z Pumps Up President
Jay-Z has revealed US President Barack Obama exercises to his music.The '99 Problems' rapper has revealed the political leader is a big hip-hop fan and uses his expletive-riddled tracks to inspire him during his work-outs.Jay-Z...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 February 2010
Simmons Encourages Rappers To Take Up Yoga
Rap mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has plans to promote positivity in the realm of hip-hop - by encouraging rappers to take up yoga. The DEF JAM co-founder is currently preparing to release RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS...
By World Entertainment News Network on 21 March 2005
Jay-z Associate Deemed A Fugitive
An associate of rapper JAY-Z who allegedly pepper-sprayed singer R KELLY is a fugitive from justice, after missing a December (04) court date on the misdemeanour charges. TYRAN 'TY TY' SMITH reportedly maced Kelly...
By WENN on 18 March 2005
Simmons' Cribs Show Becomes 9/11 Tribute
Hip-hop mogul RUSSELL SIMMONS has agreed to let MTV bosses show off his old dream home on their CRIBS programme - as a tribute to those who lost their lives in 9/11. Simmons and...
By WENN on 10 December 2003
Joe Budden Facing Throat Surgery
Rapper JOE BUDDEN has received bad news on the eve of his debut album release - his voice is at risk. Budden, who is scheduled to release his self-titled album on 10 June (03),...
By WENN on 21 May 2003
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