tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-247243992007-09-05T02:46:14.916-07:00Artists BlogzBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1158201784339450302006-09-13T19:37:00.001-07:002006-09-13T19:43:04.350-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />MTV recently announced the nominees for this year's Music <a href="http://www.blogtelevision.net/" title="BlogTelevision.net: Fresh Videos identified from millions of Blogs">Video</a> Awards which takes place on August 31st, 2006. True to form, hip-hop was well-represented with the likes of Kanye West,...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/257795.htm" title="T.I., Kanye, Common, Lead Hip-Hop Nominations At 2006 MTV Music Awards">T.I., Kanye, Common, Lead Hip-Hop Nominations At 2006 MTV Music Awards</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1158201783807667712006-09-13T19:37:00.000-07:002006-09-13T19:43:03.856-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Hip-hop is well represented at this year's MOBO Awards. The Black Eyed Peas will battle OutKast, Gnarls Barkley and others for the "Best Group" trophy, while Kanye West is up...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/257820.htm" title="List of Nominees for 2006 MOBO Awards">List of Nominees for 2006 MOBO Awards</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1157206883362065322006-09-02T07:15:00.001-07:002006-09-02T07:21:23.366-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Rhymefest was wrong. Chicago is finally becoming a hip-hop hot spot. Thanks to the success of Twista, Common, Do or Die, Kanye West, and 'Fest himself. Now add newcomer Psalm...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/257823.htm" title="Spotlight: Psalm One">Spotlight: Psalm One</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1157206882548677072006-09-02T07:15:00.000-07:002006-09-02T07:21:22.583-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Kanye West was interviewed by Hot 30 Countdown's host Lowie, but the hip-hop producer/emcee was not too pleased about certain 50 Cent-related questions. When West was asked how he felt...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/257803.htm" title="Kanye Hangs up on Radio Host, Avoids Beef with 50 Cent">Kanye Hangs up on Radio Host, Avoids Beef with 50 Cent</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1157122272255743662006-09-01T07:45:00.000-07:002006-09-01T07:51:12.426-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br /><img alt="101231__kanye_l" border="0" src="http://popwatch.ew.com/photos/uncategorized/101231__kanye_l.jpg" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; float: left;" title="101231__kanye_l"/> <br />Ahead of tonight's <a href="http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/#/ontv/vma/2006/"> MTV Video Music Awards</a> , Kanye West has spoiled the suspense and announced the best <a href="http://www.blogtelevision.net/" title="BlogTelevision.net: Fresh Videos identified from millions of Blogs">video</a> of the year: <a href="http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14591428/"> His</a> . And get this: It wasn?t even nominated! <br />It seems only fitting to herald a ceremony most noted for <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=1i7bVIdba8o"> dustups</a> and fashion <a href="http://www.ew.com/ew/report/0,6115,1490363_4_0_,00.html"> cataclysms</a> by opening the floor to controversy: Take up the Kanye challenge and tell us what?s the Best <a href="http://www.blogtelevision.net/" title="BlogTelevision.net: Fresh Videos identified from millions of Blogs">Video</a> Snubbed by the 2006 VMAs. Staff picks include: <br />Fiona Apple?s <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=krTE0AJkqj4"> ?Not About Love?</a> <br />Juvenile?s <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=z0UFaOGyhiw"> ?Get Ya Hustle On?</a> <br />Mates of <a href="http://idaho.travelbn.com/" title="Idaho Travel Blog -Things to do Places to see">State</a>?s <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=ERW1UfLalw4"> ?Fraud in the ?80s?</a> <br />Yeah Yeah Yeahs? <a href="http://www.umusic.ca/yeahyeahyeahs/index.php"> ?Gold Lion?</a> <br />And while they didn?t have the good sense to laud the inspired Cirque du Vrit choreography of OK Go, the VMA gods have at least deemed them worthy of a <a href="http://www.okgo.net/news.aspx"> live performance</a> : Yes, they?ll be doing the <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=92IWqopETfI"> treadmill dance</a> . Which, really, is reason enough for watching, right there. That, and to see if this Axl Rose/Vince Neil thing finally comes to a head. <br />addCredit("Kanye West: Evan Agostini/Getty Images")<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2006/08/the_vmas_best_s.html" title="The VMAs: Best Snubbed Video Category">The VMAs: Best Snubbed Video Category</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1150901347414029352006-06-21T07:45:00.000-07:002006-06-21T07:49:07.450-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Not that this is the first time anyone has noted the over-reliance on sexually inappropriate lyrics by today's rappers, but when Chuck D speaks, hip-hop listens. After all, he's largely...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/257722.htm" title="Chuck D Blasts Kanye West and 50 Cent">Chuck D Blasts Kanye West and 50 Cent</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1150035720507341142006-06-11T07:18:00.001-07:002006-06-11T07:22:00.516-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Rhymefest continues to dominate the chart, while two tracks make their debut this week. One of them is a brand new Kanye West-helmed song, the other is a poignant collaboration...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/257650.htm" title="Weekly Top 10 Rap Songs">Weekly Top 10 Rap Songs</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1150035720051391372006-06-11T07:18:00.000-07:002006-06-11T07:22:00.090-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Rhymefest is a well-rounded entertainer as songs like "Jesus Walks" (co-written with Kanye West), "Brand New" and "Dynomite" have proved. Though, I've never seen 'Fest live, I imagine that he...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/257713.htm" title="Summer Concert: Rhymefest Tour Schedule">Summer Concert: Rhymefest Tour Schedule</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1149689042640346152006-06-07T07:00:00.000-07:002006-06-07T07:04:02.680-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />A lawsuit has been filed against rapper Kanye West and his production company claiming breach of contract for not returning a Mercedes-Benz after its lease expired in January.<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/11/entertainment/main1609401.shtml?source=RSS&amp;attr=Entertainment_1609401" title="Kanye West Sued Over Car Deal">Kanye West Sued Over Car Deal</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1147963973092452462006-05-18T07:50:00.000-07:002006-05-18T07:52:53.136-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br /><img alt="Mariah Carey" class="alignright" height="241" src="http://static.flickr.com/47/131962543_967b495ae4_o.jpg" style="padding-left: 10px; padding-top: 4px" width="160"/> <br />According to the news, the celebrity Mariah Carey has signed a lucrative deal with Pepsi. The deal includes Mariah to write and produce 20 exclusive ringtones and also to appear in TV commercials to promote soft drink giant, Pepsi. Celebrities like Beyonce Knowles, Britney Spears, Kanye West and Gwen Stefani have previously fronted high-profile campaigns. <br />The celebrity Mariah Carey is thrilled with the contract and has also agreed to kick off her forthcoming summer tour with a special Pepsi Smash gig in Los Angeles.<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://www.thecelebrityblog.com/2006/04/mariah-carey-signs-for-pepsi/" title="Mariah Carey Signs For Pepsi">Mariah Carey Signs For Pepsi</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1147615726017911452006-05-14T07:06:00.000-07:002006-05-14T07:08:47.143-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />The Hip-Hop celebrity Kanye West is facing a lawsuit from his production company for not returning a Mercedes-Benz after its lease expired in January. It seems that even celebrities are having hard time making payments, as the Hip-Hop star Kanye West and his company Konman Entertainment Inc. failed to return a 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500, after [...]<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://www.thecelebrityblog.com/2006/05/hip-hop-star-kanye-west-sued-over-mercedes-benz-lease-deal/" title="Hip-Hop star Kanye West sued over Mercedes-Benz lease deal">Hip-Hop star Kanye West sued over Mercedes-Benz lease deal</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1147570119055912802006-05-13T18:26:00.001-07:002006-05-13T18:28:39.063-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Kanye West may have been too busy taking care of his "Late Registration" to realize he was missing <a href="http://car-racing.on-topic.net/" title="Car Racing Topics | Car Racing News, Glossary and More - Everything you need to know about Car Racing">car</a> payments.<br />The Grammy-winning hip-hop star was sued Friday for allegedly not making thousands of dollars in lease payments on a 2003 Mercedes Benz G500 he obtained at a New Jersey dealership.<br />DaimerChrysler Financial Services, a private Delaware-based trust, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court accusing West and his company KonMan Entertainment of reneging on the lease deal, which required the rapper's <a href="http://idaho.travelbn.com/" title="Idaho Travel Blog -Things to do Places to see">camp</a> to pony up $1,295 a month for 39 months.<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,18992,00.html?rssceleb" title="Kanye West Sued">Kanye West Sued</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1147570118676846462006-05-13T18:26:00.000-07:002006-05-13T18:28:38.716-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Reports are surfacing that Kanye West is being sued for defaulting on $53,747 of lease payments on his 2003 Mercedes G500. Daimler Chrysler Financial Services filed the suit and it...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://gossip.about.com/b/a/257409.htm" title="Kanye West is Being Sued by Mercedes Benz">Kanye West is Being Sued by Mercedes Benz</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1147288840875323792006-05-10T12:18:00.002-07:002006-05-10T12:20:40.886-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Kanye West, Hawthorne Heights, AFI, A Tribe Called Quest and Yellowcard have all been tapped to appear at Seattle's 36th annual Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival, set for September 2-4. Tickets for the fest go on sale July 15.<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1528502/20060412/west_kanye.jhtml?headlines=true&amp;rsspartner=rssMozilla" title="For The Record: Quick News On Kanye West, Hawthorne Heights, Fred Durst, Korn, Dilated Peoples, ...">For The Record: Quick News On Kanye West, Hawthorne Heights, Fred Durst, Korn, Dilated Peoples, ...</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1147288840438461342006-05-10T12:18:00.001-07:002006-05-10T12:20:40.456-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Nearly two months after the deadline passed for Jackson to make good on $270 million worth of loans, the singer has completed a refinancing deal. Sources say Sony has the option to buy half of Jackson's stake in the Beatles catalog.<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1528676/20060413/jackson_michael.jhtml?headlines=true&amp;rsspartner=rssMozilla" title="For The Record: Quick News On Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Kanye West, Bijou Phillips, Jay ...">For The Record: Quick News On Michael Jackson, Paula Abdul, Kanye West, Bijou Phillips, Jay ...</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1147288839796081882006-05-10T12:18:00.000-07:002006-05-10T12:20:39.833-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />The late rapper's new mixtape, Big Proof and Iron Fist Records Presents ... Hand 2 Hand, features an abundance of Detroit talent. Meanwhile, Kanye West is releasing a slew of remixed tailor-made for the 'hood.<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/041706/?rsspartner=rssMozilla" title="Mixtape Monday: Proof Shines Light On Detroit; Kanye Fills Streets With Remixes">Mixtape Monday: Proof Shines Light On Detroit; Kanye Fills Streets With Remixes</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1145456646422422522006-04-19T07:22:00.000-07:002006-04-19T07:24:06.426-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p class="post_body"><br />The Temptations "Ball of Confusion," Beastie Boys "In A World Gone Mad" vs Andrew Loog Oldham Orchestra "The Last Time" Black Flag "Rise Above" vs Elgar "Pomp and Circumstances" Chi-Lites "Have You Seen Her," Beach Boys "Forever," Public Image Ltd.<br /></p><br /><dl><br /><dd><a href="http://www.bootie.tv/home/bb/2006/04/riaa-collection-recording-industries.html" title="RIAA Collection - Recording Industries Are Archaic">RIAA Collection - Recording Industries Are Archaic</a></dd><br /></dl><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1145339215009308292006-04-17T22:45:00.000-07:002006-04-17T22:46:55.046-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Reuters - Yahoo acquired playlist-sharing site <br />webjay.com in January. But it seems it may have bought itself a <br />problem. Webjay.org makes downloading the Beatles' music or <br />Kanye West's full-length video as easy as a keyword search and <br />a click of a mouse.<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060412/music_nm/webjay_dc" title="Webjay creates new copyright woes for Yahoo (Reuters)">Webjay creates new copyright woes for Yahoo <br />(Reuters)</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1144851950813274662006-04-12T07:24:00.001-07:002006-04-12T07:25:50.823-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />We have a brand new #1 song this week! <br />A few tracks said goodbye to the Top 10, notably Kanye West's former chart-topper, "Touch The Sky." Check out this week's...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/257631.htm" title="Weekly Top 10 Rap/Hip-Hop Songs">Weekly Top 10 Rap/Hip-Hop Songs</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1144851950489499882006-04-12T07:24:00.000-07:002006-04-12T07:25:50.553-07:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div class="post_body"><br />Kanye West, AFI, A Tribe Called Quest, Yellow Card, Hawthorne Heights and Atmosphere are among the lineup of diverse acts performing at the 36th annual Bumbershoot music and arts festival Sept. 2-4 at Seattle Center.<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/pop/266395_bumber11ww.html?source=rss" title="Bumbershoot acts announced">Bumbershoot acts announced</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1143705449486847272006-03-29T23:56:00.000-08:002006-03-29T23:57:29.500-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br /><div class="post_body"><br />A post attributed to Evanescence singer Amy Lee on the band's official message board said that she and guitarist Terry Balsamo were in the studio finishing mixes on the group's upcoming album. "The stuff sounds so good," the message read.<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1527143/20060328/evanescence.jhtml?headlines=true&amp;rsspartner=rssMozilla" title="For The Record: Quick News On Evanescence, Simon Cowell, Kanye West, Mary J. ...">For The Record: Quick News On Evanescence, Simon Cowell, Kanye West, Mary J. ...</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1143636932636299742006-03-29T04:54:00.002-08:002006-03-29T04:55:32.650-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br /><div class="post_body"><br />Hip-hop has been synonymous with "unlikely recognition" lately. Kanye West's impressive outing at the Brit Awards was only a preliminary of this year's unconventional rap accolades. Memphis-based southern rap collective Three-6-Mafia stunned the world by winning an Oscar for their...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/252863.htm" title="Three-6-Mafia Makes History at The Oscars">Three-6-Mafia Makes History at The Oscars</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1143636932349477262006-03-29T04:54:00.001-08:002006-03-29T04:55:32.353-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br /><div class="post_body"><br />Traditionally, the Brit Awards have never been a hip-hop affair. Against all odds, the self-proclaimed hip-hop savior Kanye West took one home for the genre this year. West, who had walked away with three gramophones at the 2006 Grammy's in...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/252862.htm" title="Kanye West Wins Brit Award">Kanye West Wins Brit Award</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1143636931969738962006-03-29T04:54:00.000-08:002006-03-29T04:55:31.993-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br /><div class="post_body"><br />Last week, Kanye West knocked out the iron man of rap, Ghostface, from the #1 position (of course, the result could be easily reversed in an actual physical battle between Mr. Egomaniac and Tony Starks). Will West's "Touch The Sky"...<br /></div><br /><ul class="read_more_link"><br /><li><a href="http://rap.about.com/b/a/252866.htm" title="About Rap Weekly Top 10 Songs">About Rap Weekly Top 10 Songs</a></li><br /></ul><br /></div>Artists Blogztag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24724399.post-1143566856873048392006-03-28T09:26:00.000-08:002006-03-28T09:27:36.886-08:00<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br /> <div class="post_body"><br /> In Kanye West's breakout hit "Gold Digger," the singer shouts, "We want pre-nup!" and apparently, Heather Locklear's future ex-husband has been listening to the album. Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora wants the pre-nuptial agreement that he signed back in 1995...<br /> </div><br /> <br /><br /> <ul class="read_more_link"><br /> <li><a href="http://gossip.about.com/b/a/254932.htm" title="Richie Sambora Agrees with Kanye West">Richie Sambora Agrees with Kanye West</a></li><br /> </ul><br /> </div>Artists Blogz