Actress Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe is getting rave reviews for her portrayal as Claireece Precious Jones in Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire. But before the 26-year-old newcomer was cast, another unlikely actress was thought of for the role.
Kid Cudi can’t stop thinking about his “boo” Shakira’s hips on the remix to “Did It Again.” The Neptunes production, which features a different beat from the original version, is off the U.S. release of She Wolf (Nov. 23). Lil Wayne, Timbaland, and Pitbull also make guest appearances.
After celebrating at the Yankees victory parade, Jay-Z shared a laugh with No. 13 Alex Rodriguez at the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on Friday (Nov. 6). John Legend was also seen cozying up courtside with his girlfriend, model Christine Teigen.
Rihanna goes topless, shielding herself with only a strategically placed arm on the cover art for “Wait Your Turn.” Check out that deadly “R” logo bracelet on her right arm. If looks could kill…
“I deserve a Grammy, an Oscar, and an Emmy,” proclaims Dwayne Carter Jr. in the trailer for The Carter. The documentary inside the life of hip-hop’s biggest rock star, better known as Lil Wayne, is available November 17.
Alicia Keys has the gift and the curse in the video for her second single “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart” off December 15th’s The Element of Freedom. She compares the character she plays to Will Smith’s Hancock and X-Men’s Rogue.
“I have the blessing of having this ability to bring things back to life or to heal something when it’s sick,” Keys explains to Billboard. “As much of a blessing as that is, it’s also my curse because I can’t physically touch anyone that I love.”
We’ve heard Chris Brown’s side of the story. Now Rihanna breaks her silence to ABC News’ Diane Sawyer in her first interview since being assaulted by her former boyfriend in February. Watch the revealing interview in full below.
Robin Thicke is slapping booty, chasing women with Rick Ross in Miami, and now rubbing shoulders with Jay-Z (“Meiplé (Me I Play)”) and Nicki Minaj (“Shakin’ It for Daddy”) on two new songs off his December 15th album Sex Therapy. We don’t know what’s gotten into him, but we like it.
While Rihanna was telling her side of the story to Diane Sawyer, Chris Brown sat down with MTV News’ Sway Calloway on Friday (Nov. 6) and opened up about his ex-girlfriend, domestic violence, and how he is trying to move forward.