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Rapper Meek Mill has scored his first American Number One album, with his second effort Dreams Worth More Than Money entering at the top of the Billboard 200 in its first week with sales of nearly a quarter of a million over all platforms.

The Philadelphia-born star, real name Robert Rahmeek Williams, sold 246,000 copies of his sophomore effort in the week ending July 5th including 215,000 traditional album sales (i.e. excluding stream and track equivalents). His first album, 2012’s Dreams and Nightmares, peaked at Number 2 as a new entry, and three years later he’s gone one better.

Rapper Meek Mill is celebrating his first Number 1 album with 'Dreams Worth More Than Money'

Continue reading: Rapper Meek Mill Celebrates First Billboard Chart Topping Album

George Watsky’s 30ft stage dive was pretty inexcusable, but it probably felt fine at the time. But there are very few things that feel fine at the time that are actually alright, like swearing, ducking ordering a dessert and buying a scarf.

A 30ft stage dive – again – is not cool. He didn’t really hurt himself; he suffered a few bad bruises, a cut or two and some damaged pride, but it was the girl with the broken arm leaving the worst off, while another man was hospitalised.

“It was stupid and wildly irresponsible, plain and simple,” said Watsky. “I have no excuse for my actions, and the only way I can explain my mindset is that it was a huge overreach in the heat of the moment.”

Continue reading: Turns Out A 30ft Stage Dive Was A Bad Idea, Rapper George Watsky Says Sorry

It appears as though there’s some tender beef cooking between Future and Drake. The former is apparently suing the Canadian rapper for kicking him off the 39-gig tour they were supposed to perform together, alongside Miguel.

Drake booted Future from the tour because of his disparaging comments about his new album, Never Was The Same. Associate editor Erika Ramirez published a story on Billboard including quotes from Future, which she also posted on her Twitter feed.

“Not only is future’s #honest album interesting, so are his thoughts on Drake’s #NWTS album,” Ramirez wrote. She then went on to quote Future: “‘Drake made an album that is full of hits but it doesn’t grab you. They’re not possessive; they don’t make you feel the way I do’ — Future.”

Continue reading: Is Future Suing Drake For $1.5m After Being Kicked From His Tour?

Miguel has been arrested in Los Angeles for driving under the influence. The incident occurred early yesterday (Thursday 15th August) morning at approximately 2.15am.

Miguel at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in L.A.

Miguel, whose full name is Miguel Jontel Pimental, was pulled over by the California Highway Police at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Mindaneo Way. Police spokeswoman Corina Munoz provided the details of Miguel's arrest to L.A. Now.

Continue reading: Miguel Arrested In L.A. For DUI: Court Appearance Set For September

Mariah Carey is currently in a New York City hospital, where she has been since Sunday (July 7) suffering from a shoulder injury. The diva was shooting her next music video in the Big Apple when the accident took place and was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital late that night to receive treatment. Her rep says she's doing fine.

Who knows how she'll be able to perform her rigorous on-stage routine this Saturday

Carey was shooting her part for the video for a remixed version of her song '#Beautiful' with rapper Young Jeezy, who performed his version of the song with Mariah and original '#Beautiful' guest Miguel at the BET Music Awards. Unfortunately, the video shoot - which was being directed by her husband Nick Cannon - had to be put on ice following the unspecified injury to the singer's shoulder. On Monday (July 8), a rep for the singer revealed the "doctors reset her shoulder" and that "she is fine."

Continue reading: Mariah Carey Taken To Hospital With Shoulder Injury

Mariah Carey and Miguel delivered a soulful live performance of their hit track '#Beautiful', in a beautiful adornment to Macy's explosive Independence Day celebrations, with a three-piece choir and a live band.

Mariah Carey Performs 'America the Beautiful' On July 4th.

Young children waved US flags and the crowd whooped patriotically as fan-clobbering crooner Miguel softly sang, "When you dance like that, your jeans so tight// Oh, you're killing me, baby do it again." Writhing on a haystack whilst looking every inch the wholesome country girl, Mariah's eyes met Miguel's as she answered in kind: "I like when you run red lights//Don't stop 'til you thrill me, oh how you thrill me."

Continue reading: Mariah & Miguel Bring #Beautiful To Macy's On July Fourth

The Bet Awards were held on Sunday (30th June) in L.A. The Awards first held in 2001 are to celebrate minorities in the entertainment business. Winners this year were: Charlie Wilson, Nicki Minaj, Gabrielle Douglas and Drake.

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Jamie Foxx recieved the Award for Best Actor.

The BET categories include Best R&B/Pop artist; Hip-Hop artist; sportsman and sportswoman; music video; viewer's choice; movie; gospel and international act.

Continue reading: BET Awards 2013: Drake, Kendrick Lemar And Gabrielle Douglas Receive Two Awards [Pictures]

There'll soon be a rap/R&B mixed with contemporary R&B chemistry being mixed up on the road later this year, as Canada's Drake will be heading on tour with Miguel for a forty one city run through North America. The two will hit the road this fall, making the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon their first stop on September 25 (full list after the story). Drake announced his plans to go on the extensive tour of North America on Monday (June 17), unveiling the cheeky 'Would You Like a Tour?' banner name and detailing each of the 40+ stops, as well as telling fans of the extra treat on offer when the two stop by Las Vegas, as rapper Future will also be making an appearance.

Drake is running the tour in tandem with the release of Nothing, his upcoming album that has already spawned the tracks 'Started From the Bottom,' '5AM in Toronto' and 'Girls Love Beyoncé.' Before he get on the road though, Drizzy has to work on his stage work first and the fourth annual OVO Fest in his native Toronto should provide the perfect platform for that. The head of OVO will be bringing acts such as Frank Ocean, James Blake and a host of 'special guests' for the two day festival at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre on August 4-5.

Full list of tour dates:

Continue reading: Drake And Miguel Are Packing Up Their Suitcases And Going On Tour Together

Miguel has potentially landed himself in an awful lot of trouble after it emerged he was ordered not to jump over the crowd during his performance at The Billboard Music Awards because producers deemed it too dangerous. Of course, the Latin star defied the order and lunged into the crowd, leg dropping a female fan who subsequently smashed her head against the stage.

Sources connected to the production of the annual awards show tell TMZ.com that Miguel approached producers before rehearsals and asked if he could try the jump. Producers shot down the idea, telling Miguel it was simply too dangerous.

Once show time came around, the singer ignored the order and attempted the jump, botching it completely and seriously injuring a fan. Now, the victim's lawyer says she may have suffered a brain injury as a result with a lawsuit expected to land on Miguel's doorstep in the near future.

Continue reading: Miguel Has A Problem. Singer Told NOT To Jump At Billboard Music Awards