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Eminem 'Speechless' Over Kendrick Lamar's New Album
Eminem has been left "speechless" after listening to Kendrick Lamar's new album.The rapper's latest record 'Mr. Morale The Big Steppers' was released last week and he's already won high praise from fellow hip-hop...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 May 2022
Jewell Caples Dead At 53
Jewell Caples has died.The singer - who was once known as Death Row Records' 'First Lady' - passed away around 5am on Friday (06.05.22) at the age of 53, the record label's former head of...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 08 May 2022
Snoop Dogg Explains Decision To Pull Death Row Catalogue From Streaming Platforms
Snoop Dogg has removed the Death Row catalogue from streaming platforms because they "don't pay".The 50-year-old hip hop legend bought Death Row Records - which was founded by Suge Knight, Dr. Dre and Michael 'Harry...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 April 2022
Snoop Dogg Buys Death Row Records
Snoop Dogg is now the new owner of Death Row Records.The hip-hop legend shot to fame after appearing on Dr. Dre's acclaimed 1992 'The Chronic', released on the legendary record label, and was signed himself...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2022
Mary J. Blige Says Her New Album Will 'Blow Everybody’S Mind'
Mary J. Blige says her new album will "blow everybody’s mind".The 50-year-old star has been working on her 14th studio album, and she admitted it has been inspired by her "darkest moments", which ultimately led...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 November 2021
Damon Albarn Regrets Missing David Bowie Collaboration
Damon Albarn "regrets" not making an album with the late David Bowie.The Blur frontman was "summonsed" to see the 'Heroes' hitmaker - who died of cancer in 2016 - to discuss the possibility of joining...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 August 2021
Warner Bros Acquires Marvin Gaye Biopic What's Going On
Warner Bros. has acquired Marvin Gaye biopic 'What's Going On'. Allen Hughes will direct the film - which is expected to have a budget of more than $80 million - about the legendary soul singer,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 June 2021
Dr Dre 'New Album In The Works With Eminem Set To Feature'
Dr. Dre is working on a new album, which is to feature Eminem. That's according to rapper Page Kennedy, who appears to have let slip that the 55-year-old star is making new music and he...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 November 2020
Nicole Young Can't Have 1.5 Million To Pay Security From Ex Dr Dre
A court has rejected Dr Dre's estranged wife's request that the producer pay her $1.5 million to cover the cost of personal security.Nicole Young had launched a bid to have the music mogul pay her...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 October 2020
Dr Dre's Wife Nicole Young 'Seeking Nearly $2m A Month In Temporary Spousal Support'
Dr Dre's estranged wife Nicole Young is seeking more than $1.9 million a month in temporary spousal support. Nicole filed paperwork to end her marriage to the rapper - whose real name is Andre Romelle...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 September 2020
Dr. Dre Responds To Wife's Divorce Filing And Reveals Prenup
Dr. Dre has responded to his wife's divorce petition, revealing they have a prenuptial agreement in place.Nicole Young, 50, filed paperwork to end her marriage to the rapper - whose real name is Andre Romelle...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 July 2020
Dr. Dre's Wife Files For Divorce
Dr. Dre's wife Nicole Young has filed for divorce.The 50-year-old beauty filed paperwork to end her marriage to the 'Still D.R.E.' hitmaker - whose real name is Andre Romelle Young - on Monday (29.06.20) after...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 June 2020
Dr. Dre Wants To Inspire Kids To Change The World
Dr. Dre hopes to inspire kids who can change the world.The 55-year-old rap star and his business partner Jimmy Iovine are the founders of the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy - which aims...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 May 2020
Dr. Dre Loses Beats Headphones Lawsuit To Former Business Partner
Dr. Dre and fellow music mogul Jimmy Iovine have been ordered to pay $25.2 million to one of their former business partners after losing a lawsuit regarding their headphone company, Beats By Dre.A man named...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2018
Dr. Dre Loses Trademark Lawsuit Against Gynaecologist With Similar Name
He may be one of the wealthiest hip-hop stars in the world, but Dr. Dre has lost a court case regarding a trademark dispute with a gynaecologist who has a similar name.The case was lodged...
By Ed Biggs in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 10 May 2018
Jay Z Named World's Richest Rapper By Forbes
Jay Z has ended Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ reign at the top of the Forbes list of hip-hop’s highest earners, mostly thanks to cognac and champagne.The magazine reported on Thursday (March 1st) that the 48 year...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 02 March 2018
Eminem And Dr Dre Have Worked On Unheard Tracks
Eminem revealed he and Dr. Dre have worked on some unheard new material that didn't make the cut for 'Revival'.The 'Love The Way You Lie' hitmaker's long time collaborator wasn't as involved with making the...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 18 December 2017
Kendrick Lamar Thought Dr Dre Phone Call Was Prank
Kendrick Lamar thought he was being pranked when Dr. Dre called him for the first time.The 'Loyalty' hitmaker couldn't believe it when he spoke to the legendary rapper and thought it was all a joke,...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 13 December 2017
Suge Knight Claims Dr. Dre Twice Hired A Hitman To Kill Him
The imprisoned former hip-hop mogul Suge Knight has sensationally alleged that Dr. Dre of hiring a hitman to execute him on two separate occasions.In court papers obtained by TMZ on Monday (October 24th), Marion “Suge”...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 25 October 2016
Dr Dre Will Not Face Any Charges After D.a. Rejects 'Gun' Case
Legendary hip-hop pioneer Dr Dre will not face any charges over allegations made by a motorist earlier this week who claimed he pulled a gun during a dispute over a car blocking his driveway, after...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 July 2016
Dr Dre Briefly Handcuffed Outside Malibu Home After Man Alleges He Pointed A Gun
Hip-hop royalty Dr Dre was briefly arrested at his Malibu home yesterday after he was accused of pointing a gun at a man whose vehicle was blocking his driveway, before being released shortly afterwards with...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 July 2016
Album Of The Day: 'Straight Outta Compton' By N.w.a.
In the wake of the first reunion of the surviving members of N.W.A. in more than 25 years at Coachella, it's time to reflect on an album that prominently changed the face of rap forever....
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 25 April 2016
Dr Dre, Kendrick Lamar, The Game: Ice Cube Pulls Out All The Stops For Coachella 2016
Ice Cube said he had some tricks up his sleeve for Coachella 2016, but no-one was expecting all this. The rapper managed to reunite with all surviving NWA members, including Dr Dre, on stage at...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 25 April 2016
Gene Simmons Hits Back At N.w.a. Over Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Speech
Kiss member Gene Simmons has responded to N.W.A., after he was called out by the rap group during their induction speech at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The beef between the bassist and...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 11 April 2016
N.w.a Are Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Use Speech To Call Out Gene Simmons
The remaining members of group N.W.A. became the newest additions to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday night, after being inducted by rapper Kendrick Lamar. The group used their speech to thank...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2016
R&b Star Leon Haywood Dies
The soul star passed away in his sleep at his home in Los Angeles, his godson Darnell 'OG Suicide' Price told the Associated Press. Haywood was perhaps most famous for his 1975 single I Want'a...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 07 April 2016
'Straight Outta Compton' Used Different Trailers For Different Races On Facebook
N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton used a unique marketing tactic to promote the movie on Facebook, creating different trailers for different races. Speaking at South by Southwest, Universal’s EVP of digital marketing, Doug Neil, and...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 March 2016
Dr Dre Reportedly Set To Star In Apple's First Television Show
Dr Dre is reportedly set to star in his own semi-autobiographical series made by Apple. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Apple is developing its first original television show, which will star the rap mogul, with...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 13 February 2016
N.w.a To Reunite For This Year's Coachella Festival
N.W.A. are set to reunite at this year’s Coachella festival, according to former member Ice Cube. The rapper is listed as performing at the festival as a solo artist, but has said he’s going to...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 18 January 2016
Dr Dre Sued By Former Manager Over 'Straight Outta Compton' Portrayal
Dr Dre, Ice Cube and several producers of Straight Outta Compton are being sued by former N.W.A. manager Jerry Heller over his portrayal in the music biopic. Heller is played by Paul Giamatti in the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2015
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