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Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas is releasing his fourth solo album titled #WillPower on April 23rd. The producer/rapper has decided to give fans an early listen to the entire project by streaming it on YouTube.

I think more artists should do this. It shows they have faith in their product.

 


"Fall Down" ft. Miley Cyrus

"Good Morning"

"Hello"

"This Is Love" ft. Eva Simmons

"#thatPower" ft. Justin Bieber

"Far Away From Home"

"Bang Bang"

"Let's Go" ft. Chris Brown

"Ghetto Ghetto" ft. Baby Kaely

"Gettin Dumb"

"Freshy" ft. Juicy J

"Geekin'"

"Great Times Are Coming"

"Love Bullets" ft Skylar Grey

"The World Is Crazy"

"Reach For the Stars"

"Scream & Shout" ft. Britney Spears

"Smile Mona Lisa"

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STAR talks JoJo Simmons denouncing street tension, The LA Lakers falling to pieces, NY radio station Hot 97 being desperate for ratings, The Afrika Bambaataa gay date rape rumor, the DMX and Iyanla Vanzant interview, Buc Wild trying to steal money from STAR and dropping the Funkmaster Flex bomb!!

Radio legend Troi Torain (STAR) always delivers hard-hitting objective truth. As a culture critic he is vicious, as a businessman he is relentless, as a luminary he is un-matched. 

Considered radio pioneers by many, Star & Buc Wild have set precedents on the urban landscape and were recently inducted into News One's "Top 20 Black Radio Jockeys Of All Time."

Star & Buc Wild made the national stage on MTV (1999) but it was their radio show on New York's Hot 97 (2000 - 2003) that secured their place in Hip-Hop history.


Star & Buc Wild's resume includes The Source magazine, MTV Networks, Hot 97, Power 104.1, Power 105.1, Pulse 87, Hip-Hop Weekly magazine, Vladtv, Thisis50, 100.3 The Beat and shot97.com and VH1 (Reality Television).

This clip is from their LIVE show (12noon -- 2pm) on http://shot97.com.

Media relations contact Sarah O'Neil — thehater1964@yahoo.com

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With Original Block Hustlerz CEO AR-AB having to do a bid, his Goonie Gang family is ready to pick up the slack until he's back home. Newz is one of the hottest young rappers coming out of Philly. He steps up to the plate with his latest music video for "They Don't Want It."

Follow Newz @Newz_215 on Twitter. Shot by @P_OBH call at 2154984414.

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50 Cent was a guest on Larry King Now. He talks with Larry about what inspired him to invest in Vitamin Water, dating, business role models, his first big break, getting shot, where he got his rap name from, why he started G-Unit Records, social media, his biological father, why the media doesn't who he is and more.

50 Cent Interview | Larry King Now | Ora TV

"I Want To Sell Water": 50 Cent Shares Inspiration Behind Vitamin Water | Larry King Now | Ora TV

"I Don't Have A Boss" 50 Cent Addresses Dating And Chelsea Handler | Larry King Now

Role Models, Life After Death and Other Questions from Social Media | Larry King Now

"No I Have No Interest In It": 50 Cent On Meeting His Biological Father | Larry King Now

**UPDATE**

Full interview below.

Full interview

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Via Washington Post

BOSTON — Two bombs exploded at the venerable Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people, sending hundreds of runners scrambling for cover and rattling nerves around the nation, authorities said.

The blasts occurred in rapid succession as thousands of people were still running. Video footage showed an explosion off to the side as runners were nearing the finish line, with some toppling over from the concussion. Smoke rose into the air, and photos of the scene showed a sidewalk slicked with blood.

The explosions, occurring on the Patriot’s Day holiday that commemorates the Revolutionary War battles of Lexington and Concord, were as shocking in their symbolism as in their force. The Boston Marathon is a highly prestigious race and is as much a symbol of Boston as Fenway Park.

 

Two federal law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the blasts were caused by explosive devices. The repercussions extended from Massachusetts to Washington, where President Obama was briefed by top officials, the White House increased security, and the Justice Department and FBI mobilized to fully investigate what had happened.

 

In a brief appearance at the White House shortly after 6 p.m., Obama expressed sympathy for the victims of the blasts and said all the necessary resources of the federal government would be assigned to assist Boston officials in determining the cause of the explosions.

 

“We still do not know who did this or why, and people shouldn’t jump to conclusions before we have all the facts,” Obama said. “But make no mistake — we will get to the bottom of this.”

 

A White House official called the explosions an “act of terror,” saying authorities have much to learn about who was behind it.

 

 

“Any event with multiple explosive devices — as this appears to be — is clearly an act of terror, and will be approached as an act of terror,” the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “However, we don’t yet know who carried out this attack, and a thorough investigation will have to determine whether it was planned and carried out by a terrorist group, foreign or domestic.”

 

In addition to the two confirmed deaths, police said more than 20 people were injured. Other media reports placed the injury toll as more than 100 people.

 

Initial reports of another explosion at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston turned out to be an unrelated fire. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick urged people to “stay out of crowds” as they made their way home.

 

A CNN producer who was at the race said the first large explosion was followed about 10 seconds later by another blast. He said he saw at least five or six people who appeared to be injured.

 

Emergency personnel rushed to the area, and the street was quickly sealed off.

 

“I saw it go off and smoke billowed up. Everyone just stopped and hunched down,” said Pam Ledtke, 51, from Indianapolis, who was about 75 yards from the finish line when the explosions went off. “They didn’t know what to do,” Ledtke said.

 

“All of a sudden, people were screaming,” Ledtke added.

 

 


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2013 XXL Freshman Class member Logic is celebrating his new deal with Def Jam Records. The news comes as the Baltimore, Maryland emcee prepares to release a project titled Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever.

According to HipHopDX. Logic's major label debut will be overseen by Def Jam Vice President and super producer No I.D.

"I'm excited to take this next step in my career," said Logic in a press statement. "It's incredible for Def Jam [Records] and Visionary Music Group to work together and the opportunity to collaborate with a living legend like No I.D. is priceless. I'm very humbled to be apart of the most iconic hip hop label of all time."

No I.D. is excited to have Logic on the team.

"Logic has a great future ahead and we are happy to have him at Def Jam. He has the talent to be a great artist and make a strong presence in our industry," said No I.D.

Check out out Logic's new XXL Freshman freestyle below.

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Ciara's fifth studio album is now self titled. Originally set to be called One Woman Army, the Atlanta singer made the switch recently and also revealed the project's tracklist and features.

The 10-track project only has two features. Nicki Minaj and Future will lend their vocal talents. Expect the album to be released on July 8th via Epic Records.

Tracklist:

1. I’m Out (Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2. Sophomore

3. Body Party

4. Keep On Lookin’

5. Read My Lips

6. Where You Go (Feat. Future)

7. Super Turnt Up

8. DUI

9. Livin’ It Up

10. Overdose

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The Boston Marathon was rocked today by two bombs. At least 2 people are dead and 23 are hurt with what is being described as gruesome injuries. It's highly possible the injury toll will rise as police try to contain a chaotic scene.

27,000 runners took part in the race. The explosions occurred near the finish line.

Jackie Bruno, a reporter for New England Cable News reported on Twitter that she was close to the blast and saw many injured.

“We saw two big puffs. I thought maybe it was fireworks. Then it went off again. And then all of a sudden we heard people crying and running away. It was a huge horde of people just running away,” he said. “We just got away from the scene and away from tall buildings. I’m scared and emotional. I’m wondering if there are people who I was volunteering with who were still there and got hurt," said witness Serghino Rene according to NBC.

"There are people who are really, really bloody," Laura McLean, a runner from Toronto, told the Associated Press. "They were pulling them into the medical tent."

The AP is reporting that two more bombs were found and were being disabled.

We'll keep you updated as more news comes in from the scene.

CNN news coverage

ESPN news coverage.

More CNN coverage

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Wall Street Journal coverage

**UPDATE**

The Boston Globe is reporting that at least 125 people were injured in today's bombing in addition to the 2 previously reported deaths at the Boston Marathon. No arrests have been made although police continue to question people.

“We’re questioning many people, but there is no one in custody at this point,” Boston Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis said.

The bombs exploded at 2:50 p.m. eastern time. It happened on Patriots Day, which is a state holiday in Massachusetts that celebrates the beginning of the American Revolution.

President Obama has vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

“We still do not know who did this or why. And people shouldn’t jump to conclusions before we have all the facts,” Obama said today. “But make no mistake, we will get to the bottom of this. Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice.”

More video and photos of today's horrific attack can be seen below.

First Boston marathon explosion caught on tape

Raw: Boston Explosion Caught on Video

Police: 'Multiple Casaulties' at Boston Marathon

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2 Chainz links up with Lil Wayne to shoot an official video for their collaboration, "Yuck." The song is off of Tity Boi's latest album, Based on a T.R.U. Story. Directed by Alex Nazari.

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Miley Cyrus has been hanging out with hip hop producer and rappers quite a bit as of late. She even did a song with Snoop Lion and released a twerking video. Outspoken Power 105.1 radio personality Charlamagne Tha God can't figure out what's up with the former Disney star.

"Miley Cyrus wanna be a n*gga so bad," Charlamagne told Vlad TV. "Miley Cyrus swear she ratchet pussy. I don't even understand that sh*t. I need to figure out what drug she's on. I know it's probably so many of Billy Ray Cyrus' friends texting him, making jokes like 'is Miley Cyrus breaking your achy breaky heart yet?' I don't see why she wanna be ratchet pussy so bad."

Charlamagne also goes in on Justin Bieber.

"When you're Miley Cyrus or you're Justin Bieber do you understand the great space that you're in? You're in mainstream America," Charlamagne continues. "You go to the clubs you don't have to worry about getting shot. You go to the clubs you don't have to worry about motherfuckers asking you fo drops, trying to jump you. Why you wanna be on this n*gga side so bad?"

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G-Unit's First Lady Precious Paris drops off a nice surprise. She teams with R&B singer of the rise Twanée to deliver an ill female's perspective of Fred The Godson's "Monique's Room."

Check out "I Don't Give A Fucc AKA Paris' Room." up top.

Follow @PRECIOUSPARIS @MissTwanee

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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis were musical guests last night at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards. The duo hyped up the crowd with a performance of "Can't Hold Us" off of their latest album, Thrift Shop.

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Talib Kweli is preparing to release his sixth solo album titled Prisoner Of Conscious on May 7th. The 15-track project features Miguel, Curren$y, Kendrick Lamar, Busta Rhymes, Nelly, Marsha Ambrosius and more.

Check out the tracklist below.

1. Intro
2. Human Mic
3. Turnt Up
4. Come Here (feat. Miguel)
5. High Life (feat. Rubix and Bajah)
6. Ready Set Go (feat. Melanie Fiona)
7. Hold It Now
8. Push Thru (feat. Curren$y, Kendrick Lamar and Glen “Grey” Reynolds)
9. Hamster Wheel
10. Delicate Flowers
11. Rocketships (feat. Busta Rhymes)
12. Before He Walked (feat. Nelly and Abby Dobson)
13. Upper Echelon
14. Favela Love (feat. Seu Jorge)
15. Only Gets Better (feat. Marsha Ambrosius)

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The 2013 MTV Movie Awards were held Sunday night at the Sony Pictures Studio Lot in Culver City, California. Snoop Dogg and Ke$ha took the opportunity to puff on a blunt while presenting an award. Not sure about Ke$ha, but we know Snoop has his California medical marijuana license.

Check out more pics of the pair getting lit up and the full list of winners from last night's event below.

Movie of the Year


Django Unchained
Silver Linings Playbook
Ted
The Avengers — WINNER
The Dark Knight Rises

Best Female Performance
Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables
Mila Kunis, Ted
Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook – WINNER
Emma Watson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Rebel Wilson, Pitch Perfect

Best Male Performance
Ben Affleck, Argo
Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook – WINNER
Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln
Jamie Foxx, Django Unchained
Channing Tatum, Magic Mike

Breakthrough Performance
Ezra Miller, The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Eddie Redmayne, Les Misérables
Suraj Sharma, Life of Pi
Quvenzhané Wallis, Beasts of the Southern Wild
Rebel Wilson, Pitch Perfect – WINNER

Best Shirtless Performance
Christian Bale, The Dark Knight Rises
Daniel Craig, Skyfall
Taylor Lautner, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 – WINNER
Seth MacFarlane as Ted, Ted
Channing Tatum, Magic Mike

Best Fight
Jamie Foxx vs. Candieland Henchmen, Django Unchained
Daniel Craig vs. Ola Rapace, Skyfall
Mark Wahlberg vs. Seth MacFarlane as Ted, Ted
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson and Jeremy Renner vs. Tom Hiddleston, The Avengers  – WINNER
Christian Bale vs. Tom Hardy, The Dark Knight Rises

Best Kiss
Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx, Django Unchained
Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman, Moonrise Kingdom
Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, Silver Linings Playbook -- WINNER
Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg, Ted
Emma Watson and Logan Lerman, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Best WTF Moment
Jamie Foxx and Samuel L. Jackson, “Candieland Gets Smoked” in Django Unchained – WINNER
Denzel Washington – “Final Descent” in Flight
Anna Camp – “Hack-Appella” in Pitch Perfect
Javier Bardem – “Oops… There Goes His Face” in Skyfall
Seth MacFarlane as Ted – “Ted Gets Saucy” in Ted

Best Villain
Javier Bardem, Skyfall
Leonardo DiCaprio, Django Unchained
Marion Cotillard, The Dark Knight Rises
Tom Hardy, The Dark Knight Rises
Tom Hiddleston, The Avengers – WINNER

Best Musical Moment
Anne Hathaway, Les Misérables
Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash and Adam Rodriguez, Magic Mike
Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Alexis Knapp, Ester Dean and Hana Mae Lee, Pitch Perfect – WINNER
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook
Emma Watson, Logan Lerman and Ezra Miller, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Best Hero
Martin Freeman, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey — WINNER
Robert Downey Jr., The Avengers
Kristen Stewart, Snow White and the Huntsman
Christian Bale, The Dark Knight Rises
Mark Ruffalo, The Avengers
Anne Hathaway, The Dark Knight Rises

The Trailblazer Award
Emma Watson

The Generation Award
Jamie Foxx

The Comedic Genius Award
Will Ferrell

Pics from Daily Mail, Complex and EW.

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Lloyd Banks, rap's undisputed Punch Line King stopped at Addiction Nightclub in Waterbury, CT on April 13th for a show. The G-Unit emcee performed "Fly Like the Wind," "Shock the World," "When the Chips Are Down," "I'm So Fly" and "I Don't Deserve You."

Banks has two mixtapes dropping this year, Cold Corner 3 and F.N.O (Failure’s No Option) with DJ Drama.

He made a major announcement during the show when he revealed that he had scrapped one of them and started over from scratch.

"To be honest with you I scrapped the last tape and did it all the way over," he told the crowd. "I'm my own worst critic I'd rather you all hear this sh*t at 100%."

Banks didn't reveal which tape he revamped, but Failure's No Option is due out first, which would make it the obvious choice.

Big shout to Bernadette Giacomazzo for the footage and heads up.

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50 Cent has been quiet during the whole Rick Ross date rape lyrics controversy. However, last night he couldn't resist throwing a jab at Rozay for losing his endorsement deal with the sportswear giant, Reebok.

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Kevin Hart is lucky to have escaped serious injury this morning after he almost slammed into a gas tanker truck while traveling at 90 MPH.

The California Highway Patrol spotted the comedian speeding on the 101 Freeway at around 4:30 AM PT. Police say he was driving erratically and "almost collided with a gas tanker truck." according to TMZ.

After being pulled over, Hart reportedly showed "objective signs of intoxication" and was "unable to perform field sobriety tests."

He was taken to a local police station where he was booked for misdemeanor DUI. He is currently being held on $5000 bond.

**UPDATE**

Kevin was just released from jail. He talked to TMZ while on his way out and admitted on camera that he was drunk this morning. He also said he was charged with resisting arrest because he objected to the cop putting a handcuff on his wrist before he had the chance to take off his watch.

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STAR talks about people being on the run and snitching, The NY Knicks winning streak coming to an end, setting Hip-Hop vet Bobbito Garcia straight, DJ Aliaz blacking out on a caller and female battle rap now having a player hater on the inside.

Radio legend Troi Torain (STAR) always delivers hard-hitting objective truth. As a culture critic he is vicious, as a businessman he is relentless, as a luminary he is un-matched.

Considered radio pioneers by many, Star & Buc Wild have set precedents on the urban landscape and were recently inducted into News One's "Top 20 Black Radio Jockeys Of All Time."

Star & Buc Wild made the national stage on MTV (1999) but it was their radio show on New York's Hot 97 (2000 - 2003) that secured their place in Hip-Hop history.

Star & Buc Wild's resume includes The Source magazine, MTV Networks, Hot 97, Power 104.1, Power 105.1, Pulse 87, Hip-Hop Weekly magazine, Vladtv, Thisis50, 100.3 The Beat and shot97.com and VH1 (Reality Television).

This clip is from their LIVE show (12noon -- 2pm) on http://shot97.com.

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