Monica Sets Delivery Date for ‘New Life’

Monica has finalized a delivery date for next project. The singer will give birth to her seventh album this November.


The follow-up to 2010’s Grammy-nominated Still Standing is due November 8, Monica announced via Twitter. It will include production from Missy Elliott and Polow Da Don, among others.

“I talk about a lot of different subjects, whether it’s love, heartache, happiness, family,” said the R&B veteran, who recently wed L.A. Laker Shannon Brown. “The music will be a lot like Still Standing in the sense that it’s real and really about things that I’ve experienced, but it’s also from a very mature place.”

The lead single “Anything (To Find You)” sparked controversy after Lil’ Kim was suddenly removed by the Notorious B.I.G.’s mother Voletta Wallace on behalf of her son’s estate. Rick Ross can be heard on the radio version.

New Music: Boyz II Men f/ Charlie Wilson – ‘More Than You’ll Ever Know’

The Boyz are back! Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris return with “More Than You’ll Ever Know,” the first single from their 20th anniversary album Twenty, in stores October 25. Written and co-produced by Charlie Wilson, the nostalgic cut will make you long for the days of ’90s R&B.

“You’re still number one in my eyes and to this day, I still get butterflies/ Know that I love you more than you will ever know,” sings the trio on the lovers’ anthem. Twenty years later, the Boyz haven’t lost their touch.

Video: Wale f/ Jeremih & Rick Ross – ‘That Way’

Wale lives the life of a jet setter in the lavish video for “That Way,” his smooth collaboration with Jeremih and Rick Ross off the Maybach Music compilation Self Made, Vol. 1. The D.C. rapper gets flirty with a flight stewardess, Jeremih seduces his girl in a hotel room, and Rozay gets bossy with his lady in a red-lit room. Wale’s sophomore album Ambition drops November 1.

New Music With Download Link: The-Dream – ‘1977’ [Album]

Terius Nash, better known as The-Dream, makes good on his promise to deliver free music with his Internet album 1977, named after his year of birth. The 11-track download, which serves as a prequel to his fourth Def Jam release The Love, IV: Diary of a Madman, features appearances from Pharrell (“This Shit Real Ni**a”), Big Sean (“Ghetto”), and his Radio Killa Records signee Casha.

“This is not a mixtape!” he told his fans. Grab Terius’ generous gift below.


Download: Terius “The-Dream” Nash – 1977

1. “Wake Me When It’s Over”
2. “Used to Be”
3. “Long Gone”
4. “Ghetto” feat. Big Sean
5. “Wedding Crasher”
6. “Rolex” feat. Casha
7. “Silly” Introducing Casha
8. “1977 (Miss You Still)”
9. “Wish You Were Mine”
10. “This Shit Real Ni**a” feat. Pharrell
11. “Form of Flattery”

T.I. to Document Return in New VH1 Series

T.I. is wasting no time returning to work. Hours after being released from prison, VH1 has announced plans for a new show following the platinum rapper as he re-adjusts to life as a free man after his 10-month incarceration.


The half-hour, 10-episode series premieres December 5 at 10 p.m. Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the King of the South’s most private and personal moments as he is reunited with his wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and kids.

In addition to his career as a rapper, actor, and businessman, there will be candid moments of him as a father, husband, son, and friend. Cameras will follow Tip as he returns to the studio to record his next album, while abiding by a new set of restrictions stemming from his probation. Will the King be able to maintain his kingdom under a new set of laws?

“Viewers have always connected with T.I. and we are definitely thrilled to show the next chapter of this incredible artist’s riveting life with this new series,” said Jeff Olde, EVP, Original Programming and Production VH1. “T.I is such a multi-talented artist and actor, and though he has had some setbacks, there is no doubt he will use his considerable talents to get back on top of both the music and film business.”

T.I. was released to a halfway house on Wednesday (Aug. 31) after serving 10 months behind bars in an Arkansas federal prison.

Game Scores No. 1 Debut with ‘R.E.D. Album’

Game is painting the charts R.E.D. The Compton rapper’s latest album debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week.


The R.E.D. Album sold 98,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It marks the third album from Game to enter at No. 1 following 2005’s The Documentary and 2006’s Doctor’s Advocate (2008’s LAX landed at No. 2 with 239,000).

Game dethrones Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne from the top spot. The joint album from the hip-hop duo has moved 707,000 units in the three weeks since its release.

Game took to Twitter to celebrate the good news. “Im so fuckin happy right now I dont know what the fuck 2 do ! Thank yall again from the bottom of MY HEART ! Lamborghinis 4 EVERYBODY lol,” he wrote. “4 #1 rap albums !!! Seems like just yesterday I wanted to be a rapper now 4 albums later…… We here. Damn, life krazy sometimes.”

But he better savor the moment while it lasts. His “Red Nation” collaborator Lil Wayne is set to blow away the competition when Tha Carter IV arrives on the charts next week. Sales are estimated in 850,000-900,000 range.

T.I. Released From Prison Today, One Month Early

The King is back. T.I. has been released from a prison in Arkansas after serving 10 months behind bars.


Chris Burke, spokesman for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, tells TMZ that the rapper left Forrest City Correctional Facility at 7:29 a.m. local time on Wednesday (Aug. 31) and is “in transit” to serve the remainder of his time in a halfway facility.

“Feels great to be back where I belong…Back in the arms of those who need me the most,” tweeted Tip. “The storm is over & da sun back out. IT’S OUR TIME TO SHINE SHAWTY!!!!! Welcome to the beginning of our Happy Ending!!!!”

He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance in September 2010, which violated terms of his probation stemming from a federal gun conviction back in 2009. He checked into prison on November 1 and was originally scheduled to be released in late September.

His friends celebrated his homecoming on Twitter. “Welcome Home @tip sending u & my girl @TinyMajorMama my loveU both let your love 4 each other lead the way. Im so happy your together again,” wrote fellow ATLien Monica.

In a recent letter to his fans, he vowed to start anew upon his release. “When I touch down, I’m going all the way back to square one, like I’m fresh in the game and never sold a record. Back on some I’M SERIOUS, TRAP MUZIK shit,” he wrote

Lil Wayne May Sell More Than 700,000 Units of 'Tha Carter IV'

Following his energetic guitar-smashing VMA performance on Sunday night (Aug. 28), experts are predicting that Lil Wayne will likely land the second-highest selling album of the year with 'Tha Carter IV,' which was released at 12AM following the awards ceremony.

The highly anticipated follow-up to Wayne's infamous 'Tha Carter III,' which sold 1.01 million copies in its first week back in 2008, is projected to sell between 700,000 and 850,000 copies by week's end, almost doubling Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'Watch the Throne,' which sold 436,000 in its first week, and putting it at a close second only to Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way,' which sold 1.11 million.

'Tha Carter IV' will easily topple 'Watch the Throne' from it's No. 1 perch on Billboard's 200 next week as well, making it Weezy's third No. 1 album.

The Young Money leader's last two 2010 efforts performed much less successfully -- 'Rebirth' debuted at No. 2 with 176,000 copies sold in the first week back in February, and 'I Am Not a Human Being' hit No. 1, with 110,000 copies sold in September.

Lil Wayne's 9th album 'Tha Carter IV' is in stores now.

Drake Talks ‘Take Care,’ Joint Album with Rick Ross, & ‘Watch the Throne’

Now that Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV is finally in stores, Young Money is looking to continue its winning streak with Drake’s sophomore album Take Care, due October 24. The Canadian rapper-singer spoke at length with Entertainment Weekly about the follow-up to his debut Thank Me Later, a deluxe birthday edition of the album, working with the legendary Stevie Wonder, how Watch the Throne made him push harder, and a potential collaborative album with Rick Ross. Check out some highlights below.


• On the deluxe edition of Take Care: “So what I’m doing is there will be a Take Care physical edition in stores that’ll hopefully have 15 to 17 songs on it. Then I know a lot of people do deluxe editions. But since October 24 [his birthday] is a special day for me, I got, like, a Take Care birthday edition that I’m going to put on iTunes that will have extra songs. I really want to encourage people to be excited about the album releasing.”
• On why he’s taking his time with this album: “I remember when artists used to take, like, four years to make an album. Usher used to disappear for three years. It took Justin Timberlake a really long time to craft Justified. Even Beyoncé’s albums are spanned three years apart. You’ve got to live, man. And now we’ve sort of birthed and encouraged this generation of instant gratification.”
• On how Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch the Throne inspired him: “With Jay and with Watch the Throne, I’m so glad that it came out. As artists, we all need extra motivation. And I feel like in these last 30 days, that album is going to make me go 10 times harder from just, you know, hearing all the bars and all the sounds.”
• On a potential joint project with Rick Ross: “One of the people of the people I enjoy rapping with most in this business is Rozay [Rick Ross]. Me and him have talked about potentially doing something after our albums comes out. I just love making songs with him. Every time we make a song it just seems to be something I love listening to after the fact when I’m in my car.”
• On his Stevie Wonder collaboration: “I had a song that’s very powerful, it’s called ‘Doing It Wrong,’ and Stevie boosted it to another level. 40 produced it, but Stevie has a solo on it that he plays. It’s a great piece of music.”
• On why Take Care will have less features compared to his debut: “It was my first album. It was a bit rushed. And I think I found solitude in having features from people I love. It was a heavy feature album. And this album is the complete opposite.”
• On which leaked tracks will make the final cut: “‘Headlines’ and ‘Marvin’s Room’ are on the album. But ‘Dreams Money Can Buy’ and ‘Trust Issues,’ those joints are on that birthday edition. That birthday edition might be a stupid amount of songs. I’m just forewarning everybody. [Laughs] I want to service people a lot of music to get you through fall, winter, spring, and into the next summer. I want this music to last.”
Read the full interview on EW.com.

Elephant Man Headed to Trial for Energy Theft

Popular dancehall artist Elephant Man has been ordered to stand trial in November, after being charged with energy theft.

The 'Pon De River' singer, also known as the "Energy God," appeared in a Kingston, Jamaica court this morning, where his trial date was set for Nov. 30.

Elephant Man was arrested at his home in St. Andrew Parish back on Jun. 2, when police and a team from the Jamaica Public Service Company, the sole distributor of Jamaica's electricity, carried out an operation to inspect local light meters in his apartment complex, and found his meter to contain an illegal connection.

Upon closer inspection, police claim that they discovered several appliances in the reggae performer's apartment, which were connected to the illegal connection. Upon the findings, Elephant Man was arrested him. According to the Jamaica Observer, the singer has pleaded not guilty to the charge of "abstracting electricity."

Elephant Man began as a member of Scare Dem Crew, before launching a successful career as a solo artist. He signed with Bad Boy in 2007, and released an album, 'Let's Get Physical,' which featured Diddy, Busta Rhymes and Wyclef Jean.

The Outlawz Say They Smoked Tupac Shakur's Ashes

Tupac Shakur's rap group the Outlawz have confirmed the long-standing rumors that they smoked the late MC's ashes at a memorial service in Las Vegas in 1996. Young Noble and E.D.I. told Vlad TV, "We twisted some of that great granddaddy California kush and mixed the big homie with it" and smoked the ceremonial blunt.

"Yes, it's definitely true," Noble claims. "We ... had a little memorial for him with his mom and his family. We had hit the beach, threw [in] a lot of s--- he liked at the beach. Some weed, some chicken wings, he loved orange soda... Pac loved that kind of s---, so we were giving him our own farewell."

E.D.I. adds in that they were following 2Pac's last wish verbatim. "If you listen to Black Jesus, he said, 'Last wishes, n----s smoke my ashes.' That was a request that he had. Now, how serious he was about it? We took it serious."

2Pac formed the Outlawz, who were featured on his 'All Eyez on Me' album, shortly after his release from prison in 1995, the year before the legend was shot multiple times in Las Vegas and succumbed to the injuries days later. The crew's most recent revelation comes closely timed to the upcoming 15th anniversary of 2Pac's death. Even closer is the timing of the Outlawz' new album release date, which falls exactly on Sept. 13, the day of the West Coast rapper's passing.

Watch the Outlawz Discuss Smoking Tupac's Ashes

 

Diddy Creates an Arty Photography Book of Butts

Looks like Diddy's adding an extra cred to his hyphenated career and it's a cheeky one. The rapper-producer-actor-designer is now a publisher too, with a new project dedicated to a very particular aspect of the feminine physique, NY Post reports. The music mogul teams up with Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine to create an entire photo book in honor of superb posteriors.

The coffee table book will feature snaps from noted fashion and celebrity photographer Raphael Mazzucco who, among many high level assignments, has created saucy spreads for Victoria's Secret. The book is dubbed simply 'Culo,' which means "buttocks" but sounds so much classier in Italian.

Backside aficionados get ready: the book drops in November.

Nicki Minaj, J. Cole Comment on Beyonce, Jay-Z Baby News

Now that Beyonce is going to be a mom, there's no doubt that her life is going to change but the singer can rest assured that she has lots of people in her corner.

The 29-year-old was the talk of the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night (Aug. 28), where she happily displayed her baby bump both on the red carpet and during her performance. In light of her new journey into motherhood some of her musical associates couldn't hide their elation.

Young Money's leading lady is already calling first dibs on one of the coveted titles to receive after a child is born. "My baby Beyonce! I will be the godmother," Nicki Minaj cheerfully tells The BoomBox.

Rapper J. Cole, who is set to release his debut album, 'Cole World: Teh Sideline Story' on Sept. 27, via Jay-Z's Roc Nation label, was equally excited about the news. "[It's] incredible," Cole shares with The BoomBox. The North Carolina native also predicts that if the baby is a girl, she will be named Brooklyn Carter, which Jay rapped in the track, 'Hello Brooklyn' off his 'American Gangster' album.

"I feel like the whole world feels like we having a baby. How wild is that? You can't help but smile, it's incredible. It's crazy. The way they told the world was so gangsta and it's so not even their style, which made it even better. They're so not flashy with their news but I feel like it's cool that they shared that with the world. They knew that it was important news for the world, to us, the fans."

Beyonce and Jay tied the knot in a secret ceremony in 2009. This will be the first child for both.

Kreayshawn Vents Frustrations: ‘This Game Is Fake as Hell!’

Kreayshawn is quickly learning how cruel the spotlight can be. Following the MTV Video Music Awards, the “Gucci Gucci” rapper’s Twitter account was hacked and underage nude photos of her were leaked online. It appears to be taking a tough toll on her, as she reveals to her fans via Tumblr.


“All I wanted to do is create and have a good time,” the Bay Area artist wrote in a blog entry entitled “I Am Mad.” “But, this is quickly forming into something I never would have signed up for from being accused of being racist to getting my pre-teen nudes leaked everywhere.”

Despite a lucrative deal with Columbia Records and nomination for Best New Artist at the VMAs, she still contemplates whether she is cut out for this industry. “I feel like this shit ain’t my cup of tea,” she vented. “Someone else want my job right about now? Im just gotta sip lean and disappear. THIS GAME IS FAKE AS ALL HELL!”

To add to her troubles, she was confronted by Rick Ross’ crew at Sunday’s awards after her controversial freestyle on Cosmic Kev’s “Come Up Show,” but she maintains that her lyrics (“You tryin’ to play me like a boss? You faker than Rick Ross”) were not a diss at the Teflon Don. “I’ve never, ever intentionally dissed anybody my whole career, and I don’t do that personally with friends either,” she told MTV News earlier

Kreayshawn, Rick Ross Clash at 2011 MTV VMAs -- Watch

Had cooler heads not prevailed, a backstage brawl involving two hip-hop entourages -- one belonging to Rick Ross, the other Kreayshawn -- might have been the big story at this year's VMAs, held Sunday (Aug. 28) in L.A. Instead, the two camps only exchanged words, stopping short of physical violence.

While Kreayshawn recently told MTV that she has no beef with Ross, the 'Gucci Gucci' rapper has dissed the Maybach Music Group founder at least twice, insinuating he's "fake" in a televised freestyle and insulting his weight in a video posted last week on Ustream.

"Oh my god -- VMA wildness," the female MC said during Sunday night's altercation, as Ross' posse appeared to be led away by security. "Nobody likes Kreayshawn, but it's OK. We all have fun. We all have fun out here. Things are getting a little too serious, though. We had some jokes."

Kreayshawn may find the whole thing funny, but in the video below, Ross doesn't appear to be laughing.

Watch As Rick Ross' Camp Has Words With Kreayshawn's at the VMAs

 

No I.D. Named Def Jam Executive VP

For years, producer No I.D. has been the man behind the boards. But now, he’s taking his talents to the boardroom as an Executive Vice President at Def Jam.

“I’m (now) executive VP of Def Jam. I’m going to keep on doing what I’m doing and take it to another level.Def Jam is a cultural staple. It’s not just a label, it’s part of the culture that I came up in and that I’ve been involved with for 20 years. It’s very important that the next generation of executives grab it by the horns and keep it on track as it grows.”

D’Banj Brings Out Kanye West In London

Following Kanye’s VMA performance, he crossed the pond and joined his latest G.O.O.D. Music signee, D’Banj yesterday by performing “All Of The Lights” at Hammersmith Apollo in London.

Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé’s Roseland Ballroom Shows [Part 2]

Beyoncé’s pregnancy may have dashed any immediate plans for a 4 world tour, but we can still dream. B shows us what could have been with more behind-the-scenes footage from her “4 Intimate Night with Beyoncé” concerts at Roseland Ballroom in New York. In Part 2 of the footage, the singer is shown calling the shots and rehearsing with her band, leading up to the sold-out shows. We also meet some of her diehard fans, some of who stood outside in the rain for over 24 hours to see her. Now that’s dedication!

Review Roundup: Lil Wayne – ‘Tha Carter IV’

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DMX Post Jail Freestyle

Hours after DMX’s arrest last week, the folks over at XXL caught X in the lab spitting this verse while working on his next album.

Game Releases Digital Book

Thank God for Photoshop. Fresh off the release of his new album, Game and journalist Soren Baker digitally released, The Making of Game’s The R.E.D. Album chronicling the creation of the rapper’s fourth album. According to the book’s description.

The Making of Game’s The R.E.D. Album features the multi-platinum rapper revealing the behind-the-scenes stories of the making of this fourth major label album. The Compton rapper delivers exclusive anecdotes about his work with Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Drake, and others while making The R.E.D. Album
This is Game’s first book.

It’s now available on Amazon and will be released on iTunes and in bookstores soon. The R.E.D. Album available now.

T.I. Will Be Uncaged August 31

Once again, the countdown begins. MTV has learned that T.I. will be released from prison tomorrow, but will report immediately to a halfway house to wrap up the remainder of his sentence. The Kang was initially going to be released September 29.

Although his drug charges were dropped, T.I. returned to the Forrest City Correctional Facility in AR on November 1 for violating his probation. We’ll definitely be reading all about it soon, patna.

New Video: Pusha T x Kevin Cossom “Feeling Myself”

Pusha T spends money like a rich White girl for his new video featuring Kevin Cossom. The record will appear on Pusha’s Fear of God 2: Let Us Pray EP dropping September 27th.

RICK ROSS MTV VMA WEEKEND

If you weren’t celebrating out in LA, Dre Films takes us along with Rozay’s weekend from partying with Drizzy and Khaled at the pre-VMA party Super Club to Tunechi’s VMA-after party.

New Music: The-Dream – ‘Wake Me When It’s Over’

The-Dream bites the bullet on the sorrowfully seductive “Wake Me When It’s Over,” the first offering from his Internet album 1977, available as a free download on Wednesday.

The Radio Killa tells of a failed relationship where he was made out to be the bad guy. “Life on the Internet/ I look like a devil/ But you wearing the red dress, holding the shovel,” he sings.

The 11-track LP, which will be released under his real name Terius Nash, serves as a gift to his fans before the release of his fourth album The Love, IV: Diary of a Madman.

Beyoncé Sets Twitter Record With Pregnancy Announcement

Everyone was atwitter over Beyoncé’s pregnancy reveal at the MTV Video Music Awards. The surprise announcement was a social media phenomenon and helped Twitter break a new record.


According to Twitter, the news of a little one for Mr. and Mrs. Carter set a new record on the microblogging service: 8,868 tweets per second. The previous record took place when the U.S. women’s soccer team took on Japan in July, registering 7,196 tweets per second.

Not only did B deliver a Twitter blockbuster, but her public reveal also helped MTV achieve ratings gold. The 28th annual show was the most watched VMAs in the network’s history, with a record 12.4 million total viewers and 8.5 million of those 12-to-34 years old, according to AdAge.

Beyoncé performed “Love on Top” during the broadcast, rubbing her baby bump as a smiling Jay-Z looked on.

Behind the Video: Nas – ‘Nasty’

Nas caused a scene when he returned to his old stomping grounds of Queens, New York, to shoot a video for “Nasty,” the first single off his upcoming album Life Is Good. The local residents came out in droves to catch a glimpse of the hometown hero. He teamed up with director Jason Goldwatch to shoot scenes on the block, in the Queensbridge projects where he grew up, and in the back of a Rolls-Royce. “A lot of people can’t come back here, but that’s one that can,” said his childhood friend Snacks.

Kelly Rowland on Beyoncé: ‘She’ll Be an Incredible Mother’

When Beyoncé announced her pregnancy, it came as a surprise to most, but not Kelly Rowland. The “Motivation” singer said that her BFF told her about the big news before sharing it with the world.


“I have known for quite a while, and she’s happy, and Jay is happy, and that’s all that counts,” Rowland told PEOPLE following the VMAs.

She has no doubts that the 29-year-old singer will make a great mother. “I think she’ll be an incredible mother, because she’s always been motherly. I think that she takes after so many traits from her mother. And I just think it’s going to be so natural for her. It’s natural for her now!”

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have already started talking about baby names, but Kelly wasn’t about to offer any hints.
After it was revealed to the public, B’s fellow DC member Michelle Williams also expressed her happiness. “OVERJOYED!” she tweeted.

Celebrities React to Beyoncé’s Pregnancy

In case you didn’t hear the news, hip-hop’s first couple is having their first child. Moments after Beyoncé made her big announcement at the MTV Video Music Awards, her peers took to Twitter to offer congratulatory messages to Mr. and Mrs. Carter. B’s sister Solange shed tears of joy, Pink shared some motherly advice for the mom-to-be, and Katy Perry offered to babysit the unborn child. Share in the celebratory tweets.


Solange: One.And.Only. I could not possibly be more proud. Tears in my eyes. No one deserves it more. That doesn’t happen by accident. That doesn’t happen by chance. That doesn’t happen by gimmicks.

Katy Perry: Also…@Beyonce me & @rustyrockets are avail to baby sit anytime! We’z real responsible…ish :P #HIPHOPBABY

Pink: What an adorable way to announce a baby:) congratulations beyonce and jay z! Get your sleep now.

Chris Brown: Congrats on the baby B and Jay

Chrisette Michele: Beyonce is preggers. That’s like the coolest thing I ever heard. Bey-Jay they should name him or her. BJ Carter :) I should b the godmommy

JoJo: OMG OMG OMG Beyonce is pregnant!!!! She looks stunning!!!!!

Dawn Richard: Yes Beyonce… #glowing gonna be a talented child.. God bless them both!

Keyshia Cole: That is soo wonderful. So happy for her.

Keri Hilson: She’s doing it with child!! If that aint empowering I dunno what IS :)

Trina: Beyonce… Yesssssssss!!!! tears of joy #faints

The-Dream: weeeewwww I FINALLY GET TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS TO BEYONCE AND SEAN CARTER. BLESS YOU BOTH! HEART OUT TO B ……. THAT MY GIRL MANNNNN

Angie Beyince, cousin: We couldn’t be more excited ! The sweet anticipation of the new arrival!

Kim Kardashian: I’m sooo happy for Beyonce & Jay Z!!!! Be’s preggo!!! Congrats!

Busta Rhymes: @Beyonce definately smashed the Vma’s!!! Congrats 2 u and @S_C_ on ur new baby…God Bless…

What You Didn’t See at the 2011 VMAs

Lil Wayne chalking it up with Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga’s male alter-ego Jo Calderone flirting with Britney Spears and the cast of “Jersey Shore,” and Justin Bieber photo bombing Katy Perry and her husband Russell Brand. These were just a few of the moments you didn’t see on TV at Sunday’s VMAs.

Check out these candid shots, plus Kanye posing with a pink-haired Katy after their win for Best Collaboration, Beyoncé meeting 85-year-old actress Cloris Leachman, and Nicki Minaj and Tyler, the Creator celebrating their first Moonmen.

Beyoncé and Cloris Leachman

Jay-Z

Britney Spears and Lady Gaga

Adele and Justin Bieber

Katy Perry and Kanye West

Lady Gaga and Katy Perry

Lady Gaga and Snooki

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett

Nicki Minaj

Lil Wayne and Justin Bieber

Russell Brand, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry

Tracklisting: J. Cole – ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’

Amidst all the VMA madness, J. Cole revealed the tracklisting for his Roc Nation debut Cole World: The Sideline Story as part of his “Any Given Sunday” series. Due September 27, the 18-track album features appearances from Missy Elliott (“Nobody’s Perfect”), Drake (“In the Morning”), Trey Songz (“Can’t Be Friends”), and his mentor Jay-Z, who came through at the last minute with a verse on “Mr. Nice Watch.” Fans will recognize his popular mixtape cuts “Lights Please” and “In the Morning,” while his first single “Work Out” is included as a bonus track. Peep the starting lineup.


J. Cole – Cole World: The Sideline Story

1. “Intro”
2. “Dollar and a Dream III”
3. “Can’t Get Enough” feat. Trey Songz
4. “Lights Please”
5. “Interlude”
6. “Mr. Nice Watch” feat. Jay-Z
7. “Cole World”
8. “In the Morning” feat. Drake
9. “Lost Ones”
10. “Nobody’s Perfect” feat. Missy Elliott
11. “Never Told” (prod. by No I.D.)
12. “Rise and Shine”
13. “God’s Gift”
14. “Breakdown”
15. “Cheer Up”

Bonus
16. “Nothing Lasts Forever”
17. “Work Out”
18. “Daddy’s Little Girl”

Lil Wayne Closes the 2011 VMAs [Video]

Lil Wayne closed the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards by rocking out. The rapper, who is releasing his new album Tha Carter IV at midnight, gave a sensitive rendition of “How to Love” before stripping off his shirt and cranking up the energy with “John.” He slapped skin with DJ Khaled and Rick Ross before strapping on an electric guitar and smashing it in defiance.

Nicki Minaj Performs ‘Super Bass’ with Taylor Swift [Video]

Following her appearance at the VMAs, Nicki Minaj hopped across the street to L.A.’s Staples Center to make a surprise appearance at Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now” concert. The rap diva rose from the under the stage to perform her hit “Super Bass” with the country crooner, who helped popularize it with her viral video.
“Taylor started this ‘Super Bass’ frenzy and I want to thank her from the bottom of my heart. I love you, Taylor,” said a blonde Nicki before the two embraced and walked offstage.

Bruno Mars Pays Tribute to Amy Winehouse at VMAs [Video]

Bruno Mars honored the late Amy Winehouse during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, performing her cover of The Zutons’ “Valerie.” After a heartfelt introduction from Tony Bennett that featured studio footage from their collaboration “Body & Soul,” the “Grenade” singer took the stage dressed in a turquoise jacket and his signature Pompadour, running through the soulful cut in remembrance of the soul songstress.

Tyler, the Creator Wins Best New Artist at the VMAs [Video]

Odd Future frontman Tyler, the Creator didn't pull out any hysterics or wild antics during his acceptance speech, opting instead to keep the drama to a minimum as he collected his Moonman for Best New Artist.

The 'Yonkers' rapper walked onstage with his crew, after his mother showed her enthusiasm by jumping in the air and yelling out congratulations to her son. Tyler beat out Foster the People with 'Pumped Up Kicks,' Wiz Khalifa for 'Black and Yellow,' Big Sean featuring Chris Brown in 'My Last' and Kreayshawn for 'Gucci Gucci,' snagging one of the most coveted nods of the night.

Though he said he didn't write an acceptance speech, the controversial California MC shared his excitement for attending the show, as he couldn't believe he was actually there. He left the stage with some motivating words, telling young fans that they could someday stand in his position if they follow their dreams.

Adele Performs at the VMAs [Video]

Adele turned the lights down low at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, performing cuts from her three-times platinum release 21. Accompanied by only a pianist, the British songstress excluded her chart-topping single “Rolling in the Deep” and gave a soulful rendition of “Someone Like You,” passionately delivery the tune over the sparse instrumentation.

Beyoncé Spreads ‘Love’ with VMA Performance [Video]

Beyoncé showed off her baby bump during a rendition of “Love on Top,” a cut off her latest album 4. The mom-to-be flaunted her pregnant belly at the end of the performance, showing no signs of wear as she ripped through the ’80s throwback in a glittery purple jacket, white tuxedo shirt, and dress pants. After she climbed the octaves, B unbuttoned her shiny top and clutched her tummy while the camera cut to the proud father-in-waiting, who was cheered on by Kanye West and Lady Gaga. Watch Beyoncé and Jay-Z share the good news with the world.

MTV VMAs 2011 Winners -- Complete List

Who run the world? Girls! Adele and Katy Perry dominated the 2011 VMAs, picking up a collective seven Moonmen, including Video Of The Year. Perry beat out Beastie Boys and Bruno Mars, among others, to snag the Video of the Year award for her extravagant "Firework" video. The singer also grabbed awards for Best Collaboration and Best Special Effects for "E.T.," her collaboration with Kanye West.
Adele's sophomore album 21 continued her conquest of everything. While lead single "Rolling in the Deep" lost for Video of the Year, it grabbed Moonmen for Best Editing, Best Direction, Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography. Check out the complete winner's list below!

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VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
1. Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"
2. Tyler, The Creator - "Yonkers"
3. Katy Perry - "Firework" -- WINNER
4. Beastie Boys - "Make Some Noise"
5. Bruno Mars - "Grenade"

BEST NEW ARTIST:
1. Foster the People - "Pumped Up Kicks"
2. Wiz Khalifa - "Black and Yellow"
3. Tyler, The Creator - "Yonkers" -- WINNER
4. Big Sean featuring Chris Brown - "My Last"
5. Kreayshawn - "Gucci Gucci"

BEST HIP-HOP VIDEO:
1. Wayne featuring Cory Gunz - "6'7"
2. Kanye West featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi - "All Of The Lights"
3. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes - "Look at Me Now"
4. Lupe Fiasco - "The Show Goes On"
5. Nicki Minaj - "Super Bass" -- WINNER

BEST MALE VIDEO:
1. Cee Lo Green - "F*** You"
2. Eminem featuring Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"
3. Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
4. Kanye West Featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi - "All Of The Lights"
5. Justin Bieber - "U Smile" -- WINNER

BEST FEMALE VIDEO:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
2. Katy Perry - "Firework"
3. Beyoncé - "Run The World (Girls)"
4. Nicki Minaj - "Super Bass"
5. Lady Gaga - "Born This Way" -- WINNER

BEST POP VIDEO:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
2. Bruno Mars - "Grenade"
3. Britney Spears - "Till The World Ends" -- WINNER
4. Katy Perry - "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)"
5. Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer & Afrojack - "Give Me Everything"

BEST ROCK VIDEO:
1. The Black Keys - "Howlin For You"
2. Foo Fighters - "Walk" -- WINNER
3. Foster the People - "Pumped Up Kicks"
4. Mumford & Sons - "The Cave"
5. Cage The Elephant - "Shake Me Down"

BEST COLLABORATION:
1. Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Nayer & Afrojack - "Give Me Everything"
2. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes - "Look At Me Now"
3. Kanye West Featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi - "All Of The Lights"
4. Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West - "E.T." -- WINNER
5. Nicki Minaj featuring Drake - "Moment 4 Life"

BEST ART DIRECTION:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep" -- WINNER
2. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West - "E.T."
3. Lady Gaga - "Judas"
4. Kanye West featuring Dwele - "Power"
5. Death Cab For Cutie - "You Are A Tourist"

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY:
1. Beyoncé - "Run The World (Girls)" -- WINNER
2. Britney Spears - "Till The World Ends"
3. Lady Gaga - "Judas"
4. Bruno Mars - "The Lazy Song"
5. LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett & Goon - "Rock Party Rock Anthem"

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep" -- WINNER
2. 30 Seconds To Mars - "Hurricane"
3. Eminem featuring Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"
4. Katy Perry - "Teenage Dream"
5. Beyoncé - "Run The World (Girls)"

BEST DIRECTION:
1. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep"
2. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West - "E.T."
3. Eminem featuring Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"
4. 30 Seconds To Mars - "Hurricane"
5. Beastie Boys - "Make Some Noise" -- WINNER

BEST EDITING:
1. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West - "E.T."
2. 30 Seconds To Mars - "Hurricane"
3. Adele - "Rolling In The Deep" -- WINNER
4. Manchester Orchestra - "Simple Math"
5. Kanye West Featuring Rihanna and Kid Cudi - "All Of The Lights"

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS:
1. Katy Perry featuring Kanye West - "E.T." -- WINNER
2. Linkin Park - "Waiting For The End"
3. Manchester Orchestra - "Simple Math"
4. Kanye West featuring Dwele - "Power"
5. Chromeo - "Don't Turn The Lights On"

BEST VIDEO WITH A MESSAGE:
1. Pink - "F****** Perfect"
2. Lady Gaga - "Born This Way" -- WINNER
3. Katy Perry - "Firework"
4. Eminem featuring Rihanna - "Love The Way You Lie"
5. Rise Against - "Make It Stop (September's Children)"
6. Taylor Swift - "Mean"

Chris Brown Performs at the VMAs [Video]

Chris Brown pumped up the volume with this high-powered medley of his hits during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. With his brief retrospective of MTV hits, Breezy kicked off with his club smash “Yeah 3X,” cutting his performance with a dance breakdown to Wu-Tang Clan’s “Protect Ya Neck.” After rocking out to Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the singer, clad in a white suit, took flight while he belted out “Beautiful People,” entertaining an ebullient Kanye West who applauded while standing next to Jay-Z.

Pitbull and Ne-Yo Perform at VMAs [Video]

Pitbull, Ne-Yo, and Afrojack turned the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards into a bumping club with their performance of “Give Me Everything” off Pit’s latest album Planet Pit. The team hit the stage with a gang of backup dancers, giving a tightly-stitched rendition of their hit as a web of green lasers shot out behind them. Pit, dressed in a white suit jacket and light red pants, joined a fedora-clad Ne-Yo to sing the tune, while Nayer added a female touch to the banger.

Jay-Z, Kanye Give Surprise Performance at 2011 MTV VMAs

Recently revealed new-daddy-to-be Jay-Z and his 'Watch the Throne' collab partner Kanye West give a surprise performance at the 2011 MTV VMAs!

The hip-hop kings gave a high-energy performance of their 'Watch the Throne' lead single 'Otis' in front of a huge American flag.

Rocking casual, almost too-cool-to-care street clothes, Jay and Kanye set the stage on fire, while sparklers were set ablaze behind them.

Lady Gaga may have been a hard opening act to follow, but we're sure everyone will be talking about this momentous and unexpected surprise addition to the VMA performance line-up tomorrow!

Watch Kanye West and Jay-Z's 'Otis' at the 2011 VMAs

 

 

 

Lady Gaga Opens the 2011 VMAs [Video]

Jo Calderone took Lady Gaga’s shine to open the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. The eccentric pop star, dressed as her male alter-ego, suited up as her trash-talking counterpart to perform her new single “You and I,” addressing the crowd that included a befuddled Justin Bieber and Adele.

“What’s with the hair? At first it was sexy but I’m just confused. She said I’m just like the last one. I’m not like the last one!” said Jo of Gaga. “How am I supposed to shine? I think I’d be OK with this if I felt like she was really being herself with me.”

He exacted revenge by singing the country-tinged tune, joining backup dancers to hit her cues and gracing the piano. To cap her role-playing performance, she popped a beer and accompanied a big-haired electric guitarist.

Watch her rock the stage with Queen guitarist Brian May.

Nicki Minaj, Rihanna Debut 'Fly' Video at 2011 MTV VMAs -- Watch

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After taking the red carpet at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Nicki Minaj, dressed in an avant-garde get-up: a metallic pink dress -- channeling Madonna's famed pointy bra -- paired with an ice cream necklace, multi-colored surgical mask and a stuffed animal hanging from her waist, showcased a clip of her Rihanna-assisted 'Fly' video.

In the black-and-white four-minute clip, Nicki Minaj steps out of an expensive ride into a world of destruction that looks like a UFO crashed and burn. "I came to win, to fight, to conquer, to thrive/ I came to win, to survive, to prosper, to rise/ To fly," Rihanna coos as a black wig-wearing Minaj walks around the rubble, dressed in a pink ensemble.

Rihanna joins her rhyme sister, donning sleek, long red locks and a black fringed outfit. The Young Money MC raps alongside the pop star: "Cry my eyes out for days upon days/ Such a heavy burden placed upon me/ But when you go hard your nay's become yay's/ Yankee Stadium with Jay's and Kanye's."

The Bajan beauty and the Queens lyricist change wardrobes once again before the visuals conclude. RiRi in a leather bodysuit and Minaj in blonde, leopard-spotted tresses.

Watch Nicki Minaj's 'Fly' Featuring Rihanna