HOT STORY: The Black Eyed Peas Are Finished

Recording Their Next Album!

After a 3 year-long hiatus, hip-hop / pop group, The Black Eyed Peas are finally aiming for their comeback! This week the group which includes members like Willi.iAm and Fergie, finished recording their fifth album ''The E.N.D.'' in London! But don't worry, they are not breaking up! ''The E.N.D.'' stands for ''The Energy Never Dies''. The group is currently deciding about joining back with A&M Records, which is pressuring the album release very quickly. Hopefully, some songs start leaking in the near future!

Source: Perez Hilton

HOT STORY: Aubrey O'Day and D. Woods Kicked Out of Danity Kane!

Making the Band's pop girl group, Danity Kane has been in the spotlight this last month with many rumors swirling about the 5 music making girls. And now the biggest news to drop, is the most shocking. Sources are claiming that right before a Baby Phat Fashion Show, Diddy held an exclusive meeting with the girls. The meeting was then turned into a screaming match when Aubrey O'Day went about about member Dawn Richard branching off into a solo record. After more drama Diddy told Aubrey that she was out of the group. He then went off on D. Woods saying that he heard she was unhappy as well, and that she was out also! It has been mentioned that this footage may be appearing on the Making the Band 4.3 finale this Tuesday on MTV! Hope it's not true!

EDIT: It appears that the group's debut album, ''Danity Kane'' has been removed off of iTunes. Maybe this is a hint?

Source: Young, Black & Fabulous!

HOT STORY: Some Details on Upcoming Music Videos!

These next couple of months, some very big music videos are set to premiere! And before they premiere, lots of important information has been released. Some videos and some details simultaneously announced include T.I. and Rihanna filming their video for "Livin' Your Life" the first week of October. Also it has been confirmed by Melody Thornton of The Pussycat Dolls, that the group will be filming a video already for their third single "I Hate This Part". The video is supposed to be very dirty and set in the desert. PCD will also be premiering the video for their second single "Whatcha Think About That" sometime soon aswell. Britney Spears is currently filming her video for her single "Womanizer" as I type this and the video will be featuring her will black hair! In addition, Lady GaGa and Katy Perry will be premiering the videos for there singles "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" and "Hot N' Cold" very soon! And lastly, it has been confirmed that Madonna will NOT be shooting a video for her 3rd single, "Miles Away"! We can be expecting most these videos to premiere from the end of this month to early November!

HOT STORY: Natasha Bedingfield Is Engaged!

British pop singer, Natasha Bedingfield, 26, is ready to walk down the aisle! Reports are saying she just got engaged to her boyfriend Matthew Robinson. "It just happened," she told People Magazine on the red carpet at a Calvin Klein 40th anniversary party. "But I am so excited. It happened in New York. And I want to share it with the world." Bedingfield didn't have too many more details to share. "We haven't thought about a date," she said. "We're just celebrating."

It's been a whirlwind week in New York for the singer. Bedingfield performed at the Fashion Rocks event and recently teamed with Mariah Carey and Beyonce on the song "Just Stand Up," which they benefits breast cancer foundations. How coincidental is this. I just bought her album, ''Pocketful of Sunshine'' yesterday. LMAO! I wish her and her future hubby all the best!

HOT STORY: All of the Official Performers for the 2008 VMA's Announced!

With the 25th annual VMA's this Sunday it is about time that all of the performers were finally announced. This year is going to be huge, and with many, many surprises. The show will end with a performance by Kanye West who swore last year he would never return again. Also set to sing are T.I. and Rihanna together with their song "Livin' Your Life". Christina Aguilera will then make her long-awaited comeback with her 1999 single "Genie in a Bottle" as well as her brand new single. Plus, expect a performances by Pink and by Katy Perry who will be singing Madonna's hit "Like a Virgin". This show is going to be huge! Oh, and did we mention Britney Spears is going to open the show? She will be a singing her new song "Underground". Check out the clip of her rehearsing below. You can watch all this craziness Sunday at 9 P.M. on MTV!

HOT STORY: Why Robin Thicke Isn't On the Cover of Vibe Magazine!

This week, soul-pop singer Robin Thicke speaks in the new issue of Billboard Magazine about many things, like his upcoming album, and why he wasn't allowed to be on the cover of Vibe Magazine. He said in another interview with Vibe, he asked why he couldn't get the cover. Their response: they don’t have white artists on the cover; that the only white artist they’ve had on the cover was Eminem. Thicke replied with, "I guess if that’s what it is, it is what it is. And I respect that because I live in a house with a black woman."

Thicke didn't make it a big issue, but now fans and many others are lashing out to Vibe Magazine calling them "rasict" among many other things. As a subscriber of this magazine, I'm starting to have some second thoughts. Robin issued a final statement saying "You can’t always expect people to be as color-blind or open-minded as you want. What you can do is keep giving your heart and soul". His album, ''Something Else'' will be in stores later this year!

HOT STORY: American Idol Gets a Fourth Judge!

Next January, American Idol will return back to TV for its incredible eighth season! But this year, there are going to be a few changes to the show. With auditions about to begin in a matter of days, Ryan Seacrest has released word that American Idol will be getting another judge to join Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson. She is award winning songwriter and producer Kara DioGuardi.

Kara has done may work for many previous Idols including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. She also has worked with the hit makers Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, Gwen Stefani, among many others. Reactions so far have been mixed, and Paula released a statement saying she doesn't know how the audience will be accepting her. American Idol resumes in January 2009 on FOX.

HOT STORY: The Greatest Collaboration of the Century!

What would it be like if 15 of the biggest-selling female singers collaborated on a song together. Well the world will find out on September 2nd. That's the day when Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Ashanti, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Mary J. Blige, Fergie, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Melissa Etheridge, and Miley Cyrus drop their new single called "Just Stand Up".

All proceeds of this single are set to be donated to the research of cancer. The song will be performed live at the Stand Up to Cancer television special, set to air September 5th on ABC, NBC, and CBS. This song is going to be just amazing, and M&M ~ Music Mania will have it for you when it leaks!

HOT STORY: Britney's Exclusive Interview With OK Magazine!

Britney Spears, has been literally all over the place these last 2 years, shaving her head, performing horribly at the MTV VMA's, recording her album ''Blackout'', going through legal troubles, and so much more. After finally getting her life back into the shape it was before she met ex, Kevin Federline, Britney has sat down for an exclusive interview with OK Magazine. This was her first interview in years, and she dishes us all the dirt on her life and sons. She really sounds like an amazing mom and I'm really proud of her for that. Take a peek at a snippet of the interview below...

"Do you sing to the boys?
I do. I actually wrote a song for my new album about them called "My Baby". It's a real beautiful song.

Do the boys sing?
Yes. I'll start, and they'll join in.

Have you taught them to swim?
They both jump in the water. Well, [Jayden James] almost jumps in. [Sean] Preston will jump in, and then JJ thinks he can but then he jumps to me and screams, 'mommy, mommy, mommy,' the whole time.

Do the boys share a room here?

They have separate rooms upstairs by my room.

Are the boys getting into how they look?
[Sean] Preston is. He wants his shirt and shoes. He'll tell me what he wants to wear.

What are you doing for their birthdays?
I want to have a traditional party, a joint party for both of them. I have some friends with kids who I am going to invite. There will probably be about 15 or 20 of us. There is going to be homemade ice cream. Probably my dad will make that. We'll have the jumpers and bouncers.

How do you feel about your boys getting into the entertainment business?
If they want to do it, and if they are talented enough, I would support them. But they'd have to express an interest on their own.

Would you like to see them pursue it?
I'd rather not, but I'd love them unconditionally if they wanted to. I'd just as soon they have a more normal childhood.

Do you cook a lot?
I do. Usually, the maid and I will cook together.

What's your house specialty?
I love rice and baked chicken. We'll cook that together, and the kids love my spaghetti. I think for some reason they like my spaghetti better than what they have at their dad's house.

What's special about Mom's spaghetti?
I think it's my sauce. I make it with love, and I make it from scratch."

VIEW THE MAGAZINE COVER HERE!
+ FIND MORE OF THE ARTICLE HERE!

HOT STORY: Nelly Is the New Body of Sean John Underwear!

Southern rapper Nelly has a lot in store for him this summer. He is going to release his album ''Brass Knuckles'' in September, he's been invited to dozens of Atlanta parties, and now, he has been named the official spokes model of Diddy's Sean John underwear line. The photo shoot was done in Los Angeles, and has all the media buzzing! Only one picture has been released so far, with more expected as we reach closer to the fall season.

Diddy said on Monday, "I have known Nelly for many years and I really admire his work. To me, Nelly is the quintessential definition of the Sean John man. He has the attitude, the swagger, and most of all the physique that our customers can both aspire and relate to. And let’s be honest, all of the ladies out there are going to be thanking us for this campaign. The images are so strong; they speak for themselves. We are truly excited to welcome Nelly into the Sean John family." I can't wait to see what else is gonna come out of this. All credit goes to Concrete Loop.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL HQ PROMO PICTURE!

HOT STORY: Pharrell Is Gonna Be a Daddy!

Pharrell Williams is about to become a father. The lead singer of the rock / hip-hop group N.E.R.D. and the Neptunes producer has a baby on the way with a model he met with his friends in Miami earlier this year. The New York Post is reporting the identified mommy as "very pregnant and travels with him. She hangs out with the backstage crew when he performs." Pharrell has supposedly been very quiet about the pregnancy and will not release any details.

I personally never thought Pharrell would be daddy. I mean he is just to feminine and if he has a son, oh god help that boy! Lol, but in the end I wish him and his secret girlfriend the best! Hopefully more information will be emerging soon!

HOT STORY: Britney's New Songs Bash Her Family
& Justin Timberlake?!

Most recently Britney Spears has been trying to get her life back in shape, but now her family is forcing her to get back into the recording studio and start work on her new album. But just because she is back recording, it doesn't mean she's happy about it! Britney is supposedly very pissed at her parents, and she is expressing some anger toward them in some of her new songs.

She is singing very openly about her beef with her mom, and she is not hiding anything. The diss track is called "ATM" and insiders are reporting it contains the following lyrics: "Hey Mama, I know it's my cash you seek... You know they treat me like an ATM, but y'all know that I'm too good for 'em."

Also, she is supposedly working on a song about her ex, Justin Timberlake. In the track called "Already Bad" she hints that JT wasn't her first love or the person she, you know, lost it to. Here are some it's lyrics: "I know you thought you were the first, but I had already quenched my thirst, I was already bad."

Her new album is expected to drop right in time for the holidays, sometime in mid-December. Sources also tell us the songs will be very uptempo and similar to her previous album ''Blackout''. I hope these tracks leak soon, and I hope her all the best of luck with his new project and her drama filled life.

HOT STORY: Jennifer Lopez Says Adios To Her Restaurant!

Now that J.Lo is busy mothering four-month-old twins and getting her pre-babies body back, the bride of Marc Anthony has shut down her Pasadena, CA restaurant Madre’s, TMZ.com reports. The Latin restaurant had been open for more than 6 years, an as of July 1st, it held a sign saying it would be closed until further notice.

Madre’s was not just a Latin eatery where the chef whipped up yummy empanadas, but a kitchen where a whole lot of scandal was also cooking. During the opening of the restaurant in 2002, Jennifer was still married to backup dancer Cris Judd, and was ''meeting with'' future ex-fiance, Ben Affleck. J.Lo and Ben were spotted chatting over ceviche at the restaurant, and a mere two months later, J.Lo and Cris were rumored to be splitting.

No wonder she is saying “hasta la vista” to this drama den. But who knows? Maybe she's just planning to convert the place into an Italian joint. After all, she wouldn't even have to change the name. LMFAO. We wish you all the best with you new family Jenny!

HOT STORY: Diddy Denied From His Own Party!

Oops! This past weekend Diddy was almost left out of the party he was hosting in the Hamptons. The reason, because the club was already packed with over 1,000 people ready to get freaky with the rapper! “They were blocking Diddy’s grand entrance,” said a spy who was lurking outside the Hamptons nightclub. “He and his entourage arrived with a three-car fleet of SUVs and were forced to turn around. He couldn’t even make it close to the front door.”

But never fear! The rapper eventually let go of his grand entrance and snuck in through the back (How gangsta can he get?). Once inside the club, the music was turned off for 15 minutes while the VIP section was cleared for His Royal Diddyness. Only the best for our American royalty! :)

HOT STORY: More Amy Winehouse Drama + Kanye West Speaks Out!

What a great weekend for Winehouse wackiness. Amy performed at both Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday celebration and at another United Kingdom music festival, and thankfully she was up to her regular insanity! During the music festival Amy got physical with a fan in the audience, flailing wildly and whacking the guy before a few beefy security dudes stepped in (Video below). Unfazed, Amy then improvised some lines in her song “Some Unholy War”, adding in “I’m not opening for a c*nt like Kanye.”

Kanye then took to his blog to tell the world that he doesn’t give a sh*t what Amy Winehouse thinks of him. Do these two thrive off of the drama or what? If Blake Fielder-Civil (Amy's husband) gets locked up for good they should seriously think about getting together. It’d be the hottest mess ever! Hope this all gets settled soon!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT KANYE'S BLOG!

HOT STORY: Janet Jackson Gets Her Own Reality Show!

After her very successful album ''Discipline'', was released last February, Janet Jackson has been all over the place. As if singing and occasional acting isn't enough, Janet is now set to star in an upcoming reality show for MTV! The show, which has already begun casting, follows Janet as she trains and mentors aspiring singers and dancers. The show will be shot as she prepares for her upcoming world tour.

The show will aim for finding the next pop / r&b superstar from local youth foundations, church foundations, or anything of that nature. Also, the show will be taped out on the streets, not in a studio. The winning prize has not been selected yet, but it may have something to do with Jackson's tour.

The one thing I wish is that this untitled project doesn't turn out to be some stupid flop, and I hope that the drama level will stay at an all time low. Lol, well good luck Janet, and more importantly, good luck to all of you contestants!

HOT STORY: Lil' Wayne Debuts With 1 Million Copies Sold!

With the highest weekly sales figure since 2005, Lil' Wayne crashes in at number 1 on the Billboard 200 with ''Tha Carter III''. The rapper sold just over 1 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan, the first time the six-figure threshold was crossed since 50 Cent's ''The Massacre'' back in March 2005.

Sales for ''Tha Carter III'', Lil Wayne's first number 1 on the Billboard 200, were helped along by several of the rapper's new singles, including the hit "Lollipop" featuring Static Major. His previous biggest sales week was a 238,000-unit start for ''Tha Carter II'' in 2005, which entered The Billboard 200 at number 2. Plies' ''Definition of Real'' sold 215,000 to debut at number 2, the same position his 2007 album ''The Real Testament'' achieved. His current hit "Bust It Baby" featuring Ne-Yo is working its way up the Hot 100, sitting at #12 this week.

Congrats to Weezy, he really deserved it. It has been a while for this return, and I could tell he will be enjoying him self these next couple of days.

READ THE REST OF THE STORY @ BILLBOARD.COM!

HOT STORY: R. Kelly Found Not Guilty!

After 6 years of waiting for the case to go to trial, and so many twists and turns in the case, R. Kelly was found not guilty today for recording him having sex with an underage 14 year-old girl. If he was charged he could of spent 4 years in jail and be registered as a sex offender in Illinois.

Charges began way back in '02, but the trial finally started last month after many delays and continued on for 4 weeks. Helping the jurors in their decision was a mole on his back that prosecutors claimed was proof that Kelly was indeed the man in the video who participated in the three-way with another woman and the minor in various sex acts. The alleged victim, now 23, did not testify against Kelly and neither did her parents.

R. Kelly will be returning to the music scene later this year and she has already started out with his first single "Hair Braider". It has been off to a rocky start, but hopefully his next singles can be better. I wish him all the best, and I hope he never does something stupid like this again.

READ THE FULL STORY @ E NEWS!

HOT STORY: Is Mariah Cheating on Nick (With T.I.)?

Today, MediaTakeOut.com is reporting that that is huge affair happening on the set of Mariah Carey and T.I.'s music video for her track "I'll Be Lovin' You Long Time" off the album ''E=MC²''. According to members of the crew, the entire set is gossiping about a secret hookup between MC and the rapper.

The video is currently being shot on location is Hawaii and a memeber of the crew supposedly said the pair snuck off the set and were gone for 2 hours! They supposedly held up production and returned back the 2 were giggling and smiling at each other. The insider also said there was a lot of chemistry between them, and it was very ovbious.

Both Mariah and T.I. (Real name: Clifford Harris) are in relationship. Mariah recently wed actor Nick Cannon and he is engaged to singer Tameka Cottle. I personally hope they are not doing anything becuase it would be very sad for Nick and Tameka. Let's all pray Mariah will not be lovin' T.I. long time! :)