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50 Cent And Floyd Mayweather Compare Stacks Of Cash In Online Video
Diddy, director F. Gary Gray and Rick Ross ex Tia Kemp also pop up in the clip, which was shot at the boxing champ's Vegas home.By Shaheem Reid 50 Cent, Gary Gray and Floyd Mayweather Photo: Thisis50.com 50 Cent has been in full promo mode the past few weeks, pushing his albu …
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'Fringe' Star Anna Torv Teases Leonard Nimoy's Return
'I keep thinking, is there another William Bell?' actress muses about show's mysterious plotline.By Jocelyn Vena Anna Torn Photo: MTV News On the season finale of "Fringe" last spring, fans were surprised to find out that the actor behind the elusive Dr. William Bell was none …
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Rihanna Says She Still Likes Chris Brown's Music
Though she told Atlanta radio station she's 'over' Brown, singer says she still thinks of him.By Gil Kaufman Rihanna Photo: Joe Kohen/WireImage Despite all that's gone on between them, Rihanna told a radio interviewer on Thursday (November 19) that she still misses ex-boyfrie …
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Britney Spears' Style Is 'So Real,' Christian Siriano Says
'Project Runway' winner marvels at how 'it's never about the clothes' for Britney.By Jocelyn Vena Christian Siriano Photo: MTV News Britney Spears has made a career out of crawling around onstage and dancing through her videos in barely there outfits. But when it comes to rea …
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Jay-Z Scores His First #1 Hit With 'Empire State Of Mind'
Hov has been featured on chart-toppers in the past, but this is the first time a song from his album hit #1.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Jim McIsaac/ Getty Images When Jay-Z performed at the Yankees' World Series victory parade, it definitely seemed like "Empire State of Mind …
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Gucci Mane State Vs. Radric Davis Track List Reveals A-List Guests
Usher, Lil Wayne, Birdman, Rick Ross, Keyshia Cole and others are featured on December 8 album.By Shaheem Reid Gucci Mane's <i>The State vs. Radric Davis</i> Photo: Atlantic Records While Gucci Mane serves his 12-month sentence for violating parole, his latest pro …
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Drake, Kid Cudi, Wale Named 'Gangsta Killers Of The Year' By GQ
The magazine praises the MCs for their wit and focus on 'real life' in Men of the Year issue.By Steven Roberts Drake Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images As we predicted back in January, Wale, Kid Cudi and Drake have had a huge impact on hip-hop this year. They've not only built …
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Vampire Weekend's 'Cousins' Video: Right On Track
Just-premiered clip matches the song's loosey-goosey feel.By James Montgomery Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig in the "Cousins" video Photo: XL Last summer, Vampire Weekend premiered the video for "Oxford Comma," a sharp, single-take kind of thing, very much indebted to the film …
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Adam Lambert, Kris Allen Reveal What Makes Them Sexy
'It's the hair, man,' Allen joked on the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood red carpet.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Larry Carroll Kris Allen and Adam Lambert Photo: MTV News In addition to such faces as Johnny Depp, Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal and Robert Pattinson, People magaz …
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Robert Pattinson 'Confirms' All The Rumors About Him On 'Today' Show
'I actually come up with these rumors myself,' 'New Moon' star jokes.By Jocelyn Vena Robert Pattinson appears on the "Today" show on Thursday Photo: NBC Everywhere Robert Pattinson goes, it seems if he's not talking about his abs or how much the Twilighters love him, then he' …
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Janet Jackson Opens Up About Michael, Jermaine Dupri In Robin Roberts Interview
Singer talks to ABC News about her recent breakup, family tragedy and her father's influence on her career.By Gil Kaufman Janet Jackson performs onstage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards Photo: Jeff Kravitz/ FilmMagic Janet Jackson is known almost as much for her private …
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Black Eyed Peas Manager's Assault Charges In Perez Hilton Case Dropped
Liborio Molina issues formal apology to the blogger for Toronto incident.By Gil Kaufman Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am, Fergie, and Taboo Photo: Tim Mosenfelder/ Getty Images Charges against Black Eyed Peas manager Liborio Molina have been dropped by Canadian prosecutors in a cas …
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50 Cent Says He Feels The Same Pressure As Britney Spears
'They begin to resent you,' Fif says of the pressure the public puts on its favorite stars.By Shaheem Reid 50 Cent Photo: MTV News 50 Cent says Before I Self Destruct is no different from his other three solo LPs; he feels like his back is against the wall every time he relea …
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Britney Spears Declared Her Independence With 'I'm Not A Girl' Video
'The wind started picking up a lot and almost dropped me over,' Brit recalls of cliffhanging clip.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Matt Elias Britney Spears in "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" Photo: Jive Records Britney Spears had been grappling with her budding adulthood …
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Lil Wayne Inspires Kidd Kidd To Make It Big
New Orleans newcomer reveals to Mixtape Daily that he was originally on Drake's 'Forever.'By Steven Roberts, with additional reporting by Shaheem Reid and Rahman Dukes Kidd Kidd Photo: Dream Big Fire Starter: Kidd Kidd We're going to keep flying through the green light this …
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Kings Of Leon, Death Cab For Cutie, Matt And Kim Rule mtvU Woodie Awards
Matt and Kim's energy-filled performance sets the tone for the show, which airs December 4 at 10 p.m. on MTV, MTV2 and mtvU.By Kyle Anderson Kings of Leon (file) Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images NEW YORK The spirit and energy of the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards the madcap …
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Death Cab For Cutie Bring mtvU Woodie Awards To The 'Equinox'
Elder statesmen perform their 'New Moon' soundtrack song at the show, which airs December 4 at 10 p.m. on MTV, MTV2 and mtvU.By Kyle Anderson Death Cab for Cutie at the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images NEW YORK The Woodie Awards, mtvU's annual celebr …
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Death Cab For Cutie, Kings Of Leon, Matt And Kim Rule mtvU Woodie Awards
Matt and Kim's energy-filled performance sets the tone for the show, which airs December 4 at 10 p.m. on MTV, MTV2 and mtvU.By Kyle Anderson Death Cab for Cutie at the 2009 mtvU Woodie Awards Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images NEW YORK The spirit and energy of the 2009 mtvU W …
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Beanie Sigel Spits Anti-Jay-Z Rhymes In Online Video
Clip, shot in a home studio, was posted on 50 Cent's Web site.By Shaheem Reid Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z in 2005 Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images On the day it was announced that Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind" would be his first #1 single, Beanie Sigel tried to make sure Hova wasn …
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Bangz MC Ella Ann Won't Be Slowed Down By Shooting
'The whole world just stopped,' Bangz's Sabi says of the day her partner was hit by a stray bullet.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Matt Elias Bangz's Ella Ann Photo: VNR/ Asylum/ Warner Bros. Korttney Elliott was working to live out her dream of becoming a perfo …

