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Who's Number One?
December 07, 2007
R&B singer Alicia Keys is on a three week run with her song "No One" at the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles charts.
Chris Brown's "Kiss Kiss" featuring T-Pain rose one to No. 2, bumping down Timbaland's "Apologize" featuring OneRepublic. Flo Rida's "Low" featuring T-Pain is still at No. 4, and Colbie Caillat's "Bubbly" rose one to No. 5.
Also up a notch were Fergie's "Clumsy" at No. 6,...
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Jay-Z Hits No. 1 on Billboards 200
November 14, 2007
Jay-Z beat the Eagles and Britney Spears for the number one spot on The Billboard 200.
Jay-Z’s “American Gangster” (Def Jams) is his 10th album to hit the No. 1 spot. His album sold 425,000 copies in the United States alone. The rapper ties Elvis Presley in second place for the most No. 1 albums on the chart; only the Beatles have had more, with 19.
After being at the No. 1 spot, the Eagles moved...
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2007 VH1 Soul Vibe Awards
November 14, 2007
The VH1 Soul VIBE Awards Special is dedicated in celebrating excellence, innovation, and achievements in music, entertainment, and culture, will honor the industry's hottest talent as chosen by those who know best, the fans.
Tune in to VH1 Soul on November 14th at 9:00 PM and on VH1 November 19th at 10:00 PM to see the winners.
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You Can't Buy Jay-Z's Album Track-by-Track
November 08, 2007
Jay-Z has banned his new album “American Gangster” to be downloaded from iTunes because he feels like it’s a “work of art”.
He says in a statement, "As movies are not sold scene by scene, this collection will not be sold as individual singles." Carter joins the ranks of musicians like British rockers Radiohead who refuse to allow their songs to be downloaded as individual tracks.
If you wanna hear any tracks of Jay’s new album you...
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Chris Brown Album 'Exclusive' Is Finally Here
November 05, 2007
Its almost here… Chris Brown's album 'Exclusive' will be hitting stores tomorrow. This 18 year old star has transitioned from a teen star to an incredible R&B singer.
This CD is very different from his previous one because it shows his more mature side. His more “grown-up” sound has a lot to do with his collaborations with Kanye West, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Big Boi, Game, and will.i.am. It's packed with a bunch of...
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Denzel's Thoughts On Hip Hop Artists As Actors
October 30, 2007
Last night Denzel Washington came out for the "American Gangster" movie premiere.
Hollyscoop was on the red carpet and spoke to the Oscar winner about his thoughts on Hip Hop artists making cameos in films.
Denzel responded, “You come into acting from all areas. If you're good and you're trained then you deserve the opportunity…If you're GOOD! “
The American Ganster is when drug lord Frank Lucas ruled the streets in the 1970's. When asked what...
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Are You Ready To Crank That?
October 29, 2007
There once was the twist which dominated the dance floors, then the moonwalk and now the superman dance? Yes were taking about Soulja Boy whose moves just won him the Best Hip-Hop Dance at BET’s Hip Hop Awards.
This 16 year-old Atlanta-based rapper is burning up the charts with his new single and dance craze video for "Crank That (Soulja Boy)." The Video features Bow Wow and Omarion who do the signature dance.
"Crank That" is...
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