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Rihanna is enjoying her life these days.  The singer appears on the new cover of “Seventeen” magazine, and tells the publication that she’s doing a great job of managing her time in the spotlight.  She remarks, quote, “There’s a balance in my life that wasn’t there before.  It’s a really different peace, a different energy.”  […]

Eminem’s new single is making a big splash on the Hot 100 chart.  Billboard.com is reporting that ‘Em’s Rihanna collaboration “Love The Way You Lie” debuts at number two on this week’s list.  The track is number one on the Digital Songs chart, moving 338-thousand downloads.  “Love The Way You Lie” is the second single […]

The Black Eyed Peas are teaming up with one of Hollywood’s biggest directors to give fans a three-dimensional concert experience.  The group’s frontman, will.i.am, recently caught up with MTV News and revealed that they are working on a three-D concert movie with James Cameron.  He states, quote, “Right now, we are planning our three-D tour […]

A family emergency is forcing hip-hop star Drake to cancel his upcoming dates overseas.  On Thursday it was announced that “Drizzy” will be postponing the European leg of his “Away From Home Tour” to tend to his ailing mother.  The rapper’s mom reportedly suffers from an arthritic condition and an illness that affects her whole […]

It just wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without colorful fireworks lighting up the sky.  Even so, the last thing anyone wants when celebrating America’s independence is an injury involving fireworks or smaller items like sparklers for at-home use.  The National Council on Fireworks Safety says using common sense is one of the best ways […]

The 234th birthday of the United States of America this year is being observed today.  From coast to coast, skies will be filled with spectacular firework displays, parades and marching bands will be rolled out on Main Street USA and outdoor barbecues will sizzle with mouth-watering food to celebrate the birth of the nation.  The […]

We have a new friendly neighborhood Spider-Man — and he’s British. Columbia Pictures confirms that Andrew Garfield, 26, has nabbed the highly sought-after role of Peter Parker after a worldwide search. Garfield, while largely unknown in the states, is one of the U.K.’s most highly regarded up-and-comers. He appeared in Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus […]

There is incomprehensible, and there is inexplicable, and then there is “The Last Airbender,” M. Night Shyamalan’s adaptation of the popular Nickelodeon cartoon “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Not to be confused with James Cameron’s tale of tree-hugging blue people, this saga revolves around (I think) a war-torn future world waiting for a messiah to unite […]

Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em is back with his new single “Pretty Boy Swag.”  The emcee says the track represents the life he’s living, noting that he’s always on the forefront of trends in today’s music.     “Pretty Boy Swag” is the first single off Soulja Boy’s upcoming album, “Dre.”  The record will also feature appearances […]

T.I. is spending his summer months preparing his seventh studio album, “King Uncaged.”  “Tip” isn’t eager to reveal too many details about the record, but says he still has to hit the studio with a few more big names before the album is finished. “King Uncaged” will be T.I.’s first album since he was released […]

Rihanna’s upcoming “Last Girl On Earth” has yet to kick off, but problems already appeary appear to be mounting.  Concert promoter Live Nation has announced that the trek’s opening date at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington on July 2nd has been cancelled.  Live Nation says “production changes” are to blame for the cancellation.  […]

Women have made an impressive showing in Forbes’ magazine’s 2010 Celebrity power list.  Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has climbed back to the number one spot, earning an estimated 315-million dollars over the past 12 months.  Winfrey reclaimed the top spot from 2009 winner Angelina Jolie, who dropped to 18th in the latest ranking.  R&B […]