Lupe Fiasco gets in on the Twilight phenomenon by contributing a bonus cut to the vampire film’s soundtrack, in stores today. It’s the Chicago MC’s first commercial release that he wrote and produced himself.

“The song basically deals with the chaotic love story that takes place between the characters,” explains Lupe. “It’s more on the rock side of my musical catalog and comes straight from my die hard fanhood of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Anthony Keidis, one of my FAVORITE RAPPERS.”

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A well-heeled Ciara kicked it with David Beckham at the adidas Originals by Originals launch party celebrating the collaboration between the soccer star and streetwear designer James Bond in Los Angeles on Wednesday (Sept. 30). CiCi is featured in an upcoming adidas commercial with Snoop Dogg, Lupe Fiasco, Adrienne Bailon, Ryan Leslie, and more.

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Rihanna or bust. The sexy singer, clad in a sheer black top, white button-down shirt, leggings, and dark shades, spent her Saturday night at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in New York City. Sources at Def Jam tell us that the label is pushing for the release of her new album by the end of the year.

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Lupe Fiasco introduces his third album Lasers (Love Always Shines Every time Remember 2 Smile) with the tagline, “We are not losers. We are lasers.”

The first offering, “Shining Down” featuring Matthew Santos, will be available on iTunes this Tuesday.

Watch the album trailer below.

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Lupe Fiasco creates magic again with Matthew Santos on “Shining Down,” a new track that may appear on his next album Lasers. A low quality rip has been making its way around the ’net, but now you can experience it in CDQ.

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While Beyoncé was on “Letterman,” a bespectacled Justin Timberlake stopped by “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to promote his new MTV show “The Phone.” While there, he discussed his fear of Lupe Fiasco “eating his ass” on Mount Kilimanjaro. Umm, you’ll have to watch to see what he meant.

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Mr. and Mrs. Carter enjoyed a leisurely day of shopping in the Big Apple on Saturday afternoon. Beyoncé was seen rocking a pair of $3,000 Louis Vuitton sandals. Click here for B’s recently announced “I Am…” U.S. tour dates.

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Teen sensations the Jonas Brothers are going hip-hop. Well, not quite… But the brothers have revealed their wish list of hip-hop collaborators.

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