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Featured Artist: Lil Wayne
The charismatic Southern rapper Lil Wayne began his industry ascendance as one of the Hot Boys, a short-lived all-star group on Cash Money Records. After establishing himself as a successful solo artist, he grew to become a critical favorite, known for his confident boasts, entertainting underground mixtapes, and prolific output. Born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., on September 27, 1982, in New Orleans, LA, Lil Wayne grew up in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans' 17th Ward. There, he...
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AC/DC Debuts At No. 1 With 784,000
Updating a story first posted here last night, AC/DC earns its first Billboard 200-topping debut with "Black Ice," blasting onto the chart with the second-biggest sales frame this year. The Columbia...
October 29, 2008
Beyonce Upstages Jay-Z, Wayne At Radio Show
Lil Wayne, Jay-Z and Ne-Yo brought major star power to Power 105's Powerhouse concert last night (Oct. 29) at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., but it was a surprise appearance by Beyonce that...
October 29, 2008
Lil Wayne Re-Releasing 'Tha Carter III?'
Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" is handily the best-selling album of 2008, but the rapper has plans to make it even bigger. The set will be re-released with all brand new songs, Wayne told MTV, although...
October 20, 2008
Britney Fends Off Red-Hot T.I. Atop Hot 100
As reported yesterday, Britney Spears sets a new record on the Billboard Hot 100 with a 96-1 jump for "Womanizer." But T.I. is still nipping at her heels, as "Whatever You Like" holds at No. 2 as the...
October 16, 2008
New Albums From Big Artists
Nas, Weezer, Lil Wayne and Amy Winehouse are among the major artists currently working on new albums. Which one are you most looking forward to?
October 10, 2008
Lil Wayne Already Recording 'Tha Carter IV'
His latest album, "Tha Carter III," has only been out since May, but Lil Wayne is already recording its follow-up. According to his blog on ESPN.com, the rapper is in the studio working on "Tha Carter...
October 03, 2008
T.I.'s 'Like' Still Cruising Atop Hot 100
T.I. remains in control of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts for a fifth and second week respectively with "Whatever You Like." In addition, two other songs from his...
October 02, 2008
Lil Wayne Re-Ups With Cash Money
Lil Wayne has re-signed his contract with Cash Money Records for an undisclosed number of albums. The rapper has recorded for the Universal-distributed label since he was a teenager.
September 16, 2008
Jonas Bros. Score Third-Best Debut Week Of '08
The Jonas Brothers score their first No. 1 album on The Billboard 200 this week with "A Little Bit Longer." The Hollywood effort bows with 525,000 copies, the third biggest sales frame this year...
August 20, 2008
Katy Perry Remains In Control Of Hot 100
For a seventh week, Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Challenges loom from Chris Brown's "Forever," which inches up 3-2, and Rihanna's "Disturbia," which climbs 4-3...
August 07, 2008
Katy Perry Starts Sixth Week Atop Hot 100
Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" begins a sixth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, with digital sales of 151,000 copies keeping the song of the summer ahead of Rihanna's "Take a Bow" at No. 2 and...
July 31, 2008
Britney, Mariah, Usher, Lil Wayne Earn MTV VMA Nods
MTV has announced the nominees for best female and best male video for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, with Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Usher and Lil Wayne all receiving nods.
July 28, 2008
Katy Perry Starts Fourth Week Atop Hot 100
Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" is further cementing itself as one of the biggest songs of the summer, entering a fourth week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The next closest challengers remain...
July 17, 2008
Lil Wayne
After a late night in an Atlanta recording studio, the croak in Lil Wayne's voice is especially noticeable. A little more than two weeks ago, the self-proclaimed and highly co-signed "best rapper...
June 18, 2008
Lil Wayne, T-Pain Mull Collaborative Album
His new Cash Money/Universal album "Tha Carter III" is only a week old, but rapper Lil Wayne is already in talks about a collaborative project with T-Pain.
June 18, 2008
Lil Wayne Continues Hot 100 Dominance
With his new album "Tha Carter III" poised to debut next week at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, Lil Wayne begins a fifth week atop the Hot 100 with "Lollipop" featuring Static Major. Five songs from "Tha...
June 12, 2008
Chart Beat: 'In The Heights,' Carrie Underwood, Regina Belle
Fred discusses "In the Heights," Carrie Underwood, Regina Belle and more!
June 12, 2008
Worth The Wait
Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" has been one of the most anticipated albums in hip-hop since last year, but only this week is it finally seeing the light of day via Cash Money/Universal.
June 08, 2008
Lil Wayne Won't Sue Over Mixtape, Leaks
Though Lil Wayne has of late railed against the mixtape community for bootlegging his music, the head of his label, Cash Money's Ron "Slim" Williams, says no legal action is forthcoming against DJ...
June 06, 2008
Hip-Hop Theater
Are you more likely to go to the theater knowing these singers and MCs are starring?
May 31, 2008
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Burke, Take That Reign Again On U.K. Charts
As Alexandra Burke's "Hallelujah" (Syco Music/Sony BMG) started a third week as the U.K.'s No. 1 single yesterday (Jan. 4) and Take That's "The Circus" (Polydor) a fifth atop the album chart, top newcomer status went to much-feted electronica star Lady GaGa. Her U.S. hit "Just Dance" (Polydor) featuring Colby O'Donis, took its U.K. bow at No. 3.
China Targets Big Web Sites In Internet Crackdown
China has launched a crackdown on websites as the country enters a politically sensitive year, with officials accusing search engines including Baidu and Google of spreading pornography and vulgarity.
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