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UK NEWS: 2011 BRIT AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Yeah it’s that time again….. Check out nominees below via Punchbowl Blog British Male Solo Artist Mark Ronson Sony Music Paul Weller Universal Music Plan B Warner Music Robert Plant Universal Music Tinie Tempah EMI Music British Female Solo Artist Cheryl Cole Universal Music Ellie Goulding Universal Music Laura Marling EMI Music Paloma Faith Sony Music Rumer Warner Music British Breakthrough Act Ellie Goulding Universal Music Mumford & Sons Universal Music Rumer Warner Music Tinie Tempah EMI Music The XX XL Beggars []

UK NEWS: MAN WHO ATTACKED RAPPER PROFESSOR GREEN JAILED EIGHT YEARS FOR STABBING

Via The Daily Mail A nightclub reveller who stabbed a rap star in the neck with a broken bottle was jailed for eight years today. Anthony Jones, 26, savagely attacked chart-topper Professor Green in the trendy Cargo nightclub in Shoreditch, east London. Professor Green – real name Stephen Manderson – fled the venue drenched in blood and clutching a 15cm wound next on his neck – where he has a distinctive tattoo of the word ‘lucky.’ Masters business student Jones, who has []

LIGHT SKIN VERSES DARK SKIN EVENT CANCELLED

Last week I posted news about the Light Skin Verses Dark Skin party that is set to take place in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on the 21 January. Well today Media Quicky reports that the “most anticipated party of the year” has now been CANCELLED. According to the website the backlash was so fierce that the club and the promoters decided that it would be best to cancel. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! That’s the power of the Internet folks! [Thanks Yinka]

NEW VH1 “REALITY” SHOW ‘LOVE & HIP HOP’ COMING SOON

Yes folks! More lazy television coming our way. Mashonda (the former wife of producer Swizz Beatz) will appear in the new VH1 reality series, Love & Hip Hop, alongside rapper Jim Jones’ girlfriend Chrissy Lampkin and Fabolous’ girlfriend, who are two women waiting for their boyfriends to settle down. And recording artists Olivia (remember her?) and Somaya Reece showcase the sacrifices they have made to pursue their careers. Love & Hip Hop will premiere on the 21 March. …………………………………………………….. I bet Fabolous []

V MAGAZINE SHOOT – NICKI MINAJ

Earlier this week I posted the front cover of V Magazine featuring the greatest female rapper of all time Nicki Minaj…………. Now check out one of the photo’s taken at the shoot which in featured inside the magazine. Click HERE to view other photographs. Doesn’t she look beautiful?

VIDEO: 90S GIRL GROUP XSCAPE BEFORE JERMAINE DUPRI, HIT RECORDS, DRAMA AND T.I.

While lurking over at The Lala Report I came across old footage of hit 90s R&B girl group Xscape performing on the brilliant BET show Teen Summit (sadly no longer with us).  Judging by the fashion and hairstyles I’m guessing that this was filmed in either 1990 or 1991. Check out Kandi Burruss, LaTocha Scott, Tamika Scott, and Tameka “Tiny” Cottle-Harris before they hit the big time, and before rapper T.I turned Tiny fool.

DOCTOR WILL FACE MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE OVER MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH

A judge ruled yesterday that Dr Conrad Murray will face a criminal trial for involuntary manslaughter, over the death of Michael Jackson. Judge Michael Pastor said today there is sufficient evidence to warrant a case against Dr Conrad Murray following this week’s preliminary hearing. Click HERE to read more… ………………………………………………………… So Mr “I did nutting wrong…” will finally stand trial. Good! It’s about time. Michael’s family and fans need answers and closure. Rest In Peace MJ.

NEW MUSIC: KANYE WEST AND JAY-Z – H.A.M

Check out the new track from Kanye West and Jay-Z called H.A.M, taken from their fourthcoming joint album Watch The Throne. The production – The producer must be a fan of horror films. The Omen in particular. Jay-Z and Kanye – Lyrically… just all over the place. Or click HERE to listen. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss? [thanks MisssN]

UK NEWS: 50 CENT SIGNS X-FACTOR REJECT GAMU NHENGU

I didn’t believe this news when I first came across it but Sumit over at The Hip Hop Chronicle UK assures me it’s true. 50 Cent has signed former X-Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu to his G-Note label. The rapper formed the label in late 2010 for Pop, Dance and R&B artists, and in a statement released today the label revealed that they have renamed Gamu ‘Miss Gamucharai’. “Miss Gamuchirai has been signed to 50 Cent’s new record label, G-Note! G-Note will focus on []