Daily entertainment news covering Jim Jones en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/10/05/jim_jones_pleads_guilty_to_assault Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:06:45 EST Entertainment News 139930@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) - Rapper Jim Jones has pleaded guilty to assault in a scuffle with a friend of Ne-Yo's as the R&B crooner looked on at a Louis Vuitton store in New York City.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/04/23/jim_jones_assault_trial_set_for_june_1 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:32:04 EST Entertainment News 119679@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rapper Jim Jones will stand trial this June in relation to charges of assault stemming from a December brawl with Ne-Yo's manager. The Diplomats crew member is facing a count of misdemeanor

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/05/jim_jones_pleads_not_guilty_to_assault_c Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:24:59 EST Entertainment News 109871@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper Jim Jones has pleaded not guilty to beating a friend of hip-hop star Ne-Yo at an upscale New York City store.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/06/jim_jones_charged_with_misdemeanor_assau Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:44:13 EST Entertainment News 107292@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rapper Jim Jones has been handed a misdemeanor assault charge after he turned himself in to New York authorities to face questioning over an alleged brawl with members of singer Ne-Yo's entourage on Christmas Eve.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/14/gym_class_heroes_announce_north_american Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:30:00 EST Entertainment News 95624@http://www.starpulse.com/news Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes have announced details of their upcoming co-headline tour with The Roots.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/07/04/gym_class_heroes_roll_out_the_quilt_sept_9 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:00 EST Entertainment News 91540@http://www.starpulse.com/news Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes has announced the upcoming release of their eagerly anticipated third album, "The Quilt." The collection which follows 2006's RIAA gold-certified breakthrough,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/04/17/pitbull_releases_video_for_the_anthem_fe Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EST Entertainment News 84570@http://www.starpulse.com/news Much like his canine namesake, it's not very safe to corner Cuban-American MC Pitbull. Since debuting in 2002 alongside Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz's Kings of Crunk album to last year's star turn with Trick Daddy and Rick Ross on DJ Khaled's ode to Miami's Dade County, "Born N Raised,"

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/27/music_review_yung_joc_s_hustlenomics_is_ Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:55:02 EST Entertainment News 57513@http://www.starpulse.com/news Yung Joc, ''Hustlenomics'' (Bad Boy South): When Atlanta rapper Yung Joc emerged from under P. Diddy's wing last year, he came across like a more affable Young Jeezy.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/02/lil_wayne_tops_hot_mcs_poll Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:13:33 EST Entertainment News 54107@http://www.starpulse.com/news Lil' Wayne has topped a controversial new list of the Hottest MCs in hip-hop. The New Orleans, Louisiana native beat T.I., The Game and Outkast's colorful Andre 3000 to claim the crown in the studious MTV poll.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/01/david_banner_readies_greatest_story_ever Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 54003@http://www.starpulse.com/news Mississippi hip hop icon David Banner is putting the finishing touches on his much anticipated new SRC/Universal Motown album, Greatest Story Ever Told, preparing it for a fall release. The first single from the charismatic star's fifth studio album, "Speaker," features a select trinity of superstar talent Akon, Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/30/check_out_papoose_s_latest_bang_it_out_f Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:00:00 EST Entertainment News 53680@http://www.starpulse.com/news Born and raised in the notorious Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, Papoose took his first jabs at being a rapper at the young age of 11. Given the name by his grandmother meaning "Indian baby", whom he resembled as a child, Papoose is the true definition of a real MC.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/20/50_cent_plans_to_silence_cam_ron_feud_wi Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:14:44 EST Entertainment News 52475@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hip-hop star 50 Cent has vowed to silence his ongoing feud with Cam'Ron by selling more records than his rap rival could ever dream of. 50 and Cam'ron have been embroiled in a feud since their on-air clash on New York radio station Hot 97 in February. A week later, 50 Cent released Funeral Music - a track aimed at Cam'ron - online, who responded with Curtis - named in reference to 50's real name, Curtis Jackson.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/19/clipse_lil_wayne_is_no_legend Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:13:18 EST Entertainment News 52357@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hip-hop duo Clipse has blasted rapper Lil' Wayne for proclaiming he is the "greatest rapper alive", insisting he has only risen to fame by copying other people's styles. The Wamp Wamp hit makers claim Lil' Wayne's boasting of his lyrical skills are laughable because he is constantly trying to imitate his peers Jay-Z and Jim Jones.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/02/yung_berg_to_appetize_listeners_with_ep_ Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:13:59 EST Entertainment News 49688@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Almost Famous (The Sexy Lady EP), in stores July 24th, is a special treat for all you who can't wait until August for Yung Berg's debut LP, Look What You Made Me. The 6 song EP includes special features from Twista, Rich Boy and Jim Jones.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/29/snoop_dogg_and_lil_wayne_team_up_for_blo Fri, 29 Jun 2007 22:00:00 EST Entertainment News 49513@http://www.starpulse.com/news Snoop Dogg and Lil' Wayne are two of the premiere names in hip hop today, so its no wonder they teamed up with the number 1 Hip Hop Documentary series "Blockstar" as they give an inside look into their lives as block stars.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/19/stack_bundles_suspect_found_dead Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:52:02 EST Entertainment News 47847@http://www.starpulse.com/news Stack Bundles has been shot dead in New York on the same day the slain Dipset star was buried. Stack Bundles - real name Rayquon Elliot - was shot and killed outside his home in the city last week. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon afterwards from two gunshot wounds.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/19/rappers_speak_out_at_stack_bundles_funer Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:59:16 EST Entertainment News 47780@http://www.starpulse.com/news Stars from the hip-hop world have spoken out about the death of Stack Bundles - and believe his murder was caused by 'jealousy in the hood'. The Byrd Gang member - real name Rayquon Elliot - was shot and killed outside his home in New York last week. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died soon afterwards from his two gunshot wounds.

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/03/daddy_yankee_sets_release_of_his_first_s_5 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:04:40 EST Entertainment News 36507@http://www.starpulse.com/news Daddy Yankee's first studio album since 2004's groundbreaking Barrio Fino promises to pour more gasolina on the fire that is reggaeton. The Cartel: The Big Boss, to be released June 5, continues to expand reggaeton's power and reach by featuring such diverse guest artists as Fergie, Jim Jones, Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls, Akon, and Will.i.am from Black Eyed Peas.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/28/new_ruling_gives_independent_music_a_cha Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:00:00 EST Entertainment News 35783@http://www.starpulse.com/news Radio listeners weary of hearing the same songs over and over may have something to cheer about: Several weeks ago, broadcasters agreed to anti-payola settlements that could shake up music playlists at some of the nations largest radio chains.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/14/fascinating_facts_19 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST Entertainment News 33724@http://www.starpulse.com/news Gambling website Bodog.com are offering betting fans the chance to win $350 if celebrity amputee Heather Mills' prosthetic leg falls off during her upcoming stint on US TV show Dancing With The Stars. Gamblers have to bet $100 to take part.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/24/rich_boy_to_release_debut_album_march_13 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:00:00 EST Entertainment News 31614@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rich Boy, the first hip-hop artist from Mobile, Alabama to sign a major-label record deal, will release his self-titled debut album on Interscope Records on March 13. "Throw Some D's," the first single from the LP, is a worldwide hit, having topped the Billboard singles charts and music video playlists on BET and MTV2.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/16/now_that_s_what_i_call_music_23_tops_bil Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:58:23 EST Entertainment News 21626@http://www.starpulse.com/news America's 23rd installment of hits compilation "Now That's What I Call Music" has stormed to the top of the Billboard charts in its first week on release. The album, which features hits by Fergie and Justin Timberlake, is the Now franchise's 10th chart topper in the United States. The compilation sold 337,000 copies.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/06/new_cd_reviews_november_7_2006_keith_urb Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:58:47 EST Entertainment News 20681@http://www.starpulse.com/news CD releases this week include new albums from Eric Clapton & J.J. Cale, Keith Urban, Josh Groban and Sugarland; a previously unreleased Frank Zappa album; box sets from Frank Sinatra and The Bee Gees; and much more. Continue reading for reviews, info and tracklistings...

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/03/a_listers_to_perform_at_bet_hip_hop_awar Fri, 03 Nov 2006 13:39:05 EST Entertainment News 20532@http://www.starpulse.com/news BET announced today that Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, T.I. & Young Dro, The Game, Lil Wayne & Baby are set to perform at the 2006 "BET Hip-Hop Awards." The all-star roster of participants also includes multi-faceted entertainment mogul Diddy, top nominees Lupe Fiasco and Rick Ross, hip-hop diva Remy Ma, Jim Jones, Rhymefest, Sway, Papoose, DJ Scratch, DJ Drama, Saigon and Styles P.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/02/dmx_performance_spawns_mini_riot Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:02:48 EST Entertainment News 17427@http://www.starpulse.com/news A show by troubled rapper DMX sparked a mini riot at New York's Back To School Jam this weekend after a technical failure left him silent. The hip-hop star, real name Earl Simmons, was performing at the Nassau Coliseum to welcome kids back to school, but his set was plagued by sound problems that saw his microphone completely cut out.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/25/concertgoer_dies_at_jim_jones_show Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:14:11 EST Entertainment News 16824@http://www.starpulse.com/news A concert by Dipset rapper Jim Jones ended in tragedy last night when one person died and three were injured in a shootout shortly after the Virginia gig ended. Witnesses saw multiple shots being fired during the incident, which took place around 2 a.m. local time at the Miami Restaurant And Lounge in Virginia Beach.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/10/26/notorious_big_duets_album_boasts_amazing Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:59:00 EST Entertainment News 245@http://www.starpulse.com/news Bad Boy Records has announced the superstar line-up for the most eagerly anticipated album in hip-hop history, "The Notorious BIG Duets: The Final Chapter." Over two years in the making, the 22-track collection is slated for release Dec. 20, 2005. The album features rhymes recorded by B.I.G. throughout his career, melded with newly recorded performances by some of contemporary music's greatest vocalists and MCs. Dozens of superstars have come together to perform with and pay homage to the legendary rapper on this unprecedented, history-making release. In addition, "The Final Chapter" incorporates posthumous appearances by 2Pac, Bob Marley, and Big Pun.

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