Daily entertainment news covering Swizz Beatz en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/10/27/rihanna_s_russian_roulette_drama_chris_b Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:04:03 EST Entertainment News 142375@http://www.starpulse.com/news Weekly Music News: Def Jam's decision to keep the world in the dark regarding singer Rihanna's single "Russian Roulette" may have back fired; an explanation about this in a minute.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/10/27/chris_brown_to_release_new_cd_on_dec_15 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:45:22 EST Entertainment News 142357@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Brown has announced the release of his first CD since his February altercation with then-girlfriend Rihanna.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/08/25/michael_jackson_remixes_get_digital_rele_27 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:30:40 EST Entertainment News 135288@http://www.starpulse.com/news Universal Motown Records will release "Michael Jackson: The Remix Suite I" on Tuesday, August 25. It is the first batch of music to be unveiled from Universal Motown's innovative five-part

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/08/05/slideshow_the_hottest_hip_hop_couples Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:10:32 EST Entertainment News 132726@http://www.starpulse.com/news Forget about actors hooking up; Hip Hop couples are the new thang. Check out our picks for the hottest Hip Hop hookups on the scene.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/08/maino_s_eagerly_awaited_debut_album_if_t Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:30:00 EST Entertainment News 112946@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hustle Hard Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Maino debuted this week on iTunes Top 10 with his new single, "All The Above (Feat. T-Pain)." The track - which is featured on the Brooklyn-based

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/19/50_cent_is_top_earning_hip_hop_star_ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:14:40 EST Entertainment News 95993@http://www.starpulse.com/news 50 Cent has topped the annual list of the biggest earning hip-hop stars for 2008.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/07/25/t_i_s_paper_trail_drops_in_stores_and_on_9 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:49:50 EST Entertainment News 93741@http://www.starpulse.com/news Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has unveiled further details of his much-anticipated new album, Paper Trail. The multiple Grammy Award-winning superstar will release the follow-up to 2007's

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/19/swizz_beatz_denies_alicia_keys_was_invol Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:00:00 EST Entertainment News 90558@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz has dismissed rumors an affair with Alicia Keys put an end to his four-year marriage, blaming the media for creating unnecessary "drama."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/18/swizz_beatz_to_produce_michael_jackson_s Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:30:00 EST Entertainment News 90355@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hip-hop producer Swizz Beatz has fueled rumours that Michael Jackson is planning a live return - after revealing he has been in talks to work on a tour by the pop superstar. The "Thriller" hitmaker has already enlisted the talents

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/04/28/estelle_discusses_her_album_shine_americ Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:17 EST Entertainment News 85515@http://www.starpulse.com/news UK sensation Estelle has been dubbed John Legend's protégé. She's been compared to Lauryn Hill and has collaborated with a number of great artists (Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Wyclef Jean, Will.i.am, Mark Ronson and Cee-lo & Jack Splash) to come up with an amazing album called "Shine," which drops in the states tomorrow.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/14/big_birthday_for_bow_wow_ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:42:16 EST Entertainment News 81116@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rapper Bow Wow plans to celebrate his 21st birthday in style this weekend by hosting a party in Las Vegas. The hitmaker - real name Shad Moss - will take over Jet Nightclub at the Mirage Hotel & Casino on Saturday.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/16/sean_kingston_was_rejected_by_top_produc Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:41:37 EST Entertainment News 68250@http://www.starpulse.com/news Singer Sean Kingston almost quit the music industry after his idols Timbaland and Pharrell rejected his early recordings. The 17-year-old - whose debut single Beautiful Girls was certified platinum in July 2007 - was finally given a break when Britney Spears' reported ex-boyfriend J.R. Rotem agreed to sign him to his label Beluga Heights.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/29/high_school_musical_2_still_at_top_of_ch Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:42:57 EST Entertainment News 57974@http://www.starpulse.com/news TV movie soundtrack High School Musical 2 continues to dominate the albums chart in America after scoring a second week at number one with a highly impressive 367,000 further sales. The album became the second highest debut of the year last week, when it stormed to the top.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/23/kanye_and_50_cent_unite Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:55:27 EST Entertainment News 57109@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rap rivals Kanye West and 50 Cent joined some of the biggest names in hip-hop for a supergig in New York City on Wednesday night. The two rappers have been trading insults since they realized their new albums would be released on the same next month.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/20/music_review_producer_swizz_beatz_makes_ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:07:40 EST Entertainment News 56527@http://www.starpulse.com/news Swizz Beatz ''One Man Band Man'' (Universal Motown) After creating many hits for others (including DMX, Eve and Beyonce), production whiz Swizz Beatz has grabbed the mike as well as the beatmaking duties for his second solo disc, ''One Man Band Man.''

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/06/ugk_releases_star_studded_26_song_double_7 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:37:26 EST Entertainment News 54722@http://www.starpulse.com/news New York, NY Jive recording artists UGK, universally regarded as the true voices of the south by hip-hop royalty Jay-Z, OutKast, and hip-hop luminaries, release their highly anticipated seventh album UGK (Underground Kingz) on August 7.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/25/camden_n_j_police_say_anti_snitching_pro Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:18:04 EST Entertainment News 53090@http://www.starpulse.com/news CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) - The city's police department has called for Swizz Beatz to renounce anti-snitching sentiments or it will drop sponsorship of a ''Peace on the Streets'' rally.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/26/dr_dre_too_busy_to_produce_eve_s_new_alb Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:28:48 EST Entertainment News 48936@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre has reneged on a promise to help rapper Eve produce her latest album, citing a hectic schedule. Eve - real name Eve Jihan Jeffers - was promised Dre's input on her fourth album Here I Am, but fellow rapper Swizz Beatz was forced to stand in instead when the rapper/producer proved too busy.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/18/eve_s_new_cd_here_i_am_hits_stores_augus_7 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:56:51 EST Entertainment News 47645@http://www.starpulse.com/news Ever since Eve broke on the scene in 1999 she's had a knack for making stardom look easy. Grammy Award winner. Check. Starring in blockbuster films. Check. Achieving elite status as a fashion icon. Check. The "blonde bombshell" is a triple threat entertainer in the truest sense of the term.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/06/r_kelly_s_double_up_is_the_1_selling_alb Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:41:59 EST Entertainment News 45760@http://www.starpulse.com/news R. Kelly's Double Up debuts this week as the #1 selling album on both Billboard's Top 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop album charts. The #1 debut of "Double Up" marks the highest first-week sales of the year for any R&B solo artist.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/30/swizz_beatz_recovering_from_meningitis Wed, 30 May 2007 10:56:40 EST Entertainment News 44683@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rapper Swizz Beatz is recovering at home after a bout of meningitis. The star was taken to hospital after collapsing following a strenuous session in the studio, working for four days straight. He thought he was suffering from exhaustion - and was shocked to discover he had meningitis.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/23/check_out_eve_s_new_single_tambourine_ne_7 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:37:12 EST Entertainment News 39209@http://www.starpulse.com/news Eve is making a comeback and she's the only female rapper left in the game. Here I Am is the album, coming August 7th with production from Timbaland, Scott Storch, Swizz Beatz, Cool & Dre, Pharrell and Sean Paul.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/12/blazing_new_single_from_def_jam_artist_f Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:29:37 EST Entertainment News 37976@http://www.starpulse.com/news Def Jam Recordings artist Fabolous has teamed up with two of the hottest names in music on the new single being released to radio this week. "Make Me Better" - featuring Ne-Yo (who is set to release his sophomore set on May 1) and produced by red-hot Timbaland - is the follow-up to the street and club smash "Diamonds" featuring Young Jeezy.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/08/bone_thugs_n_harmony_s_new_album_full_of Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:33:18 EST Entertainment News 33163@http://www.starpulse.com/news Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will release their long-awaited Interscope/Full Surface debut, "Strength and Loyalty," on April 17, 2007. "I Tried," a track that features Akon is the album's lead single. Mariah Carey rejoins Bone on the melodic "Little Love," the album's second single produced by Jermaine Dupri.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/24/check_out_17_year_old_raamp_b_newcomer_l Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:00:00 EST Entertainment News 31672@http://www.starpulse.com/news Many fail to realize that one of the beauties of Hip Hop and the key essence of its survival is the fact that it is an envelope pushing culture which constantly evolves. It is driven, inspired, and motivated by the youth who keep it fresh and energized. Hip Hop has shown that every great artist has made his/her mark and added to the chain of growth by creating a unique niche and following.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/05/swizz_beatz_recorded_new_single_while_dr Mon, 05 Feb 2007 23:00:00 EST Entertainment News 28256@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hip-hop hitmaker Swizz Beatz has his drunken birthday celebrations to thank for his catchy new tune It's Me B-----s - he recorded it during celebrations in the studio. The rapper/producer, who penned Ring The Alarm for Beyonce Knowles, admits he was struggling to find a single to release

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/12/04/ugk_s_long_waited_new_album_pushed_back__27 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 12:16:26 EST Entertainment News 22923@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jive recording artist UGK’s seventh album has been pushed back to February 27, 2007. The double set U.G.K. Underground Kingz was originally scheduled to drop on December 19, 2006.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/15/ugk_drops_long_awaited_new_album_on_dece_1 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:52:24 EST Entertainment News 21556@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jive recording artist UGK returns after a long hiatus with their long awaited seventh album "U.G.K. Underground Kingz." Group members Bun B and Pimp C return with a double album that features twenty new tracks.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/29/ugk_drops_long_awaited_new_album_on_dece Sun, 29 Oct 2006 09:30:00 EST Entertainment News 19712@http://www.starpulse.com/news Jive recording artist UGK returns after a long hiatus with their long awaited seventh album "U.G.K. Underground Kingz." Group members Bun B and Pimp C return with a double album that features twenty new tracks.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/25/jojo_breaks_records_with_too_little_too_ Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:05:04 EST Entertainment News 16810@http://www.starpulse.com/news Teen phenomenon JoJo hit uncharted territory this week, making music history with her new song "Too Little Too Late," the debut single from her sophomore album The High Road, which hits stores on October 17. The sizzling song soared from #66 to #3 on Billboard Magazine's Hot 100 Singles chart, making it the first song to make the biggest leap in the entire history of the chart.

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