Use of Malcolm X photo causes outrage
NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj has apologized for using a famous photo of Malcolm X with a rifle in his hands and juxtaposing it …
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Macklemore says Lamar ‘robbed’ at Grammy Awardas
LOS ANGELES — Everyone felt sorry for Kendrick Lamar after the dazzling young rapper was shut out at the Grammy Awards – even Macklemore, the …
Review: Don’t ditch Pandora yet for iTunes Radio
LOS ANGELES — Now that iTunes Radio has shipped to millions of iPhone and iPad owners, does that mean you should delete Pandora? Not so …
John Legend on music, wedding, Kanye, Syria
LOS ANGELES — John Legend has one more thing to do before launching his fall tour: get married.The 34-year-old R&B singer is engaged to 27-year-old …
Lil Wayne, Rick Ross mishaps spark debate
NEW YORK – Since it began, rap has found ways to offend. Whether for political content, sexual imagery, misogyny, violence or coarse humor, rappers have …
Shirley Caesar recruits newbie artists for new album
LOS ANGELES — Shirley Caesar used to refuse to infuse contemporary styles with her traditional gospel sound, but now the 11-time Grammy winner and pastor …
Rambunctious best musical ‘Memphis’ turning up the dial
MIAMI – From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tenn., a hot new Broadway musical bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs …
Snoop Dogg on criticism, religion, reggae CD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Snoop Lion won’t fire back at critics who say his backing of the Rastafari movement is simply another gimmick from one …
Exclusive: Brown did service at his old daycare
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ A review of Chris Brown’s community service records shows the R&B singer spent a third of his time cleaning, painting and …
NYPD: Hip-hop mogul Lighty found dead in apartment
NEW YORK — A hip-hop mogul who managed Sean “Diddy” Combs, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey was found dead in his New York City apartment …