Kanye & Jay-Z announce European Watch The Throne dates

Europe, as many of us already expected, is getting its fair share of Jay-Z and Kanye West’s famed ‘Watch The Throne’ tour this May/June following the massive success in the United States and Canada.
Starting off in the UK at London’s O2 Arena, the tour will embark through Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Belgium, Germany, and Ireland, with more dates expected to be announced. Check out the initial listings below and hit up your local ticket outlet for information on purchasing tickets, UK fans can visit See Tickets now.

Katy Perry ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection’ to Drop March 27

Time to indulge in a sweet treat. Katy Perry is issuing the special edition of her double platinum and No. 1 hit yielding second album ‘Teenage Dream.’ It’s called ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection’ and it’s due to land in stores on March 27. The initial run will include a limited edition, lenticular cover. That means it’ll look 3D.

What’s so special and confectionary about ‘The Complete Confection?’ Well, it’ll feature all 12 tracks from the original, six of which were No. 1 hits on Billboard’s pop chart. Perry set records by churning out No. 1 hit after No. 1 with the album. It all started with ‘California Gurls’ and continued with the title track, crackled with ‘Firework,’ went out of this world with ‘E.T.,’ and celebrated the ’80s with ‘T.G.I.F. (Last Friday Night.)’ The most recent numero uno is ‘The One That Got Away.’ Half of the album’s tracks were chart toppers. Impressive!

But there’s also new stuff. There’s three brand new songs as well as versions of ‘E.T’ featuring Kanye West, ‘Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)’ featuring Missy Elliott, and a moving acoustic version of current single ‘The One That Got Away,’ produced by Jon Brion. None of these alternative versions have ever been available on a physical CD until now. A seven-minute Tommie Sunshine megamix featuring all six of the No. 1 hits.

“This is the complete story of ‘Teenage Dream,’” Perry said in a statement. “It was an incredible honor to tie the King of Pop’s Billboard Hot 100 record, but I’m moving forward and had a few things left to get off my chest. So this is the complete special edition of my album for my fans.”

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Music Video: Kanye West & Jay-Z - "Ni**as in Paris"

2012 BRIT Nominations

Music Video: Pitbull feat. Sensato - "Latinos In Paris"

New Jay-Z, Kanye, and The Throne albums set for 2012?

Jay-Z reveals to MTV that Ye and him might be releasing solo albums, followed by another Watch The Throne album, all in 2012.

"It depends on how this thing finishes up," Jay said in reference to his and Kanye’s current Watch the Throne Tour. "We," I say ‘we’ because I’m in Throne mode -- we’re in a great place creatively. You might see a Jay, then Kanye and a Throne album next year. You know, we’re really in a great place creatively. We really found our zone."

People's Choice Awards - Music Nominees

New Music: Chris Brown feat. T-Pain - "Niggas in Paris"

Justin Bieber Enlists Drake, Kanye West for New Album ‘Believe’

Justin Bieber’s love for hip-hop is extending to his next album. The teen sensation has called on two of hip-hop’s biggest stars for Believe, the follow-up to his 2010 album My World 2.0.

In an interview with Capital FM, Bieber announced that Kanye West and Drake are among the contributors to the album, due in early 2012. “I’m working with a lot of cool people. I’m working with Kanye. Drake is gonna work on the album with me and a lot of different artists,” he said.

Kanye expressed interest after collaborating with the pop star on the Raekwon-assisted remix to “Runaway Love,” while Drake has remained close with his fellow Canadian, who remixed his song “Trust Issues.”

Usher’s protégé has also been in the studio with hitmakers including Bangladesh, Kevin Cossom, and Danja. “What I’m creating for him I think is definitely a more mature sound. That’s where he’s headed now,” Danja previously told Rap-Up.com.

On November 1, Bieber will drop his Christmas album Under the Mistletoe featuring Mariah Carey, Usher, Busta Rhymes, Boyz II Men, and Chris Brown, who penned the sexy “Christmas Eve.”

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Music Video: Beyonce feat. J. Cole & Kanye West - "Party"

G.O.O.D. Music to release collaborative album

2011 American Music Awards Nominations (Full List)

MTV EMA Nominations 2011

Lady Gaga leads this year's MTV EMA nominations with six nods

The 'You and I' singer is trailed by Katy Perry and Adele, with all three due to go head to head in the 'Best Song' category.

Bruno Mars, Jennifer Lopez and Coldplay are among a host of other artists up for awards.

The MTV Europe Music Awards will take place at Belfast's Odyssey Arena on November 6. It will be broadcast live on MTV from 9pm.

The full list of nominees are as follows:

2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations

It’s safe to say Lil Wayne is having the best week ever. After news broke yesterday (September 6) that his latest album, Tha Carter IV, racked up close to one million in sales in its first week, it was announced this afternoon that Wayne has also earned the most nominations at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards.

Weezy picked up a grand total of 19 nods, in such categories as Lyricist of the Year, MVP of the Year, Best Live Performer and Song of the Year.

Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa both tied for second place with nine nominations a piece, while Rick Ross has the chance of winning eight trophies. Busta Rhymes is close behind with six noms. [See the full list of nominations below]

For the third year in a row, Mike Epps will be hosting the event, set to go down on October 1 at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta.

The show will air on BET, nine days later, on October 11 at 8 p.m. EST.

"Watch The Throne" inspires Drake

Drake says Jay-Z and Kanye West's collaborative album has made him want to work 'ten times harder'.

'Kanye: The Musical' will come alive in Australia

2011 VMA Winners

Best Video with a Message
Eminem (featuring Rihanna) — "Love the Way You Lie"
WINNER: Lady Gaga — "Born This Way"
Katy Perry — "Firework"
Pink — "Fuckin' Perfect"
Rise Against — "Make It Stop (September's Children)"
Taylor Swift — "Mean"

New Music: Trey Songz - "Trigga in Africa"

Big Sean Talks Drake Comparisons, ‘Watch the Throne’ Tour, & New Mixtape

During his first trip across the pond, Big Sean caught up with BBC Radio 1’s Tim Westwood before his sold-out show in London. He discussed Drake’s punchline flow, the possibility of joining the Watch the Throne tour, his new mixtape, and his first time having sex.

Music Video: The Throne (Kanye West/Jay-Z) - "Otis"