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Producer Bangladesh Settles Dispute Over Lil Wayne Track
Hip-hop producer Bangladesh has settled a legal dispute with Lil Wayne over allegations of unpaid royalties.The beatmaker, real name Shondrae Crawford, filed a $500,000 (£312,500) lawsuit against the rapper and his bosses at Cash Money...
By WENN on 27 March 2012
Bruce Springsteen Just About Manages To Topple Adele Off Us Number One
Bruce Springsteen has managed to secure his tenth number one debut after his latest album, 'Wrecking Ball', hit the top spot in the US this week. Bruce Springsteen managed to knock Adele's '21' off.The album...
By Lew Irwin on 17 March 2012
Guetta Seeks Song Advice From Fans
French Dj David Guetta has asked fans for advice on his next single, because he can't decide whether to release his Akon collaboration or his project with Chris Brown and Lil Wayne.The producer is eyeing...
By WENN on 14 March 2012
Taylor Swift Named Music's Top Earner Of 2011
Taylor Swift was the world's highest earning music star on 2011, making $35.7 million. The 'Mine' hitmaker grossed $88 million in the US - which amounted to a personal fortune of $29.8 million - from...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 March 2012
Lil Wayne Helping To Build Skate Park
Lil Wayne is teaming up with bosses at beverage giant Mountain Dew to build a new skate park in his native Louisiana.The rapper will front a campaign with the company, which is owned by Pepsi,...
By WENN on 10 March 2012
Limp Bizkit To Release New Track With Lil Wayne Next Week
Rockers Limp Bizkit are wasting no time in making the most of their new deal with Cash Money Records - they're releasing a new single with the label's biggest act, Lil Wayne, next week (beg05Mar12).The...
By WENN on 02 March 2012
Lil Wayne Demands Judgment In Bahamas Suit
Lil Wayne is asking a court to make a judgment in his favour after he was sued by concert promoters over a missed gig in the Bahamas.Red City Entertainment bosses accused the rapper of passing...
By WENN on 26 February 2012
Limp Bizkit Sign To Birdman's Rap Label
Rockers Limp Bizkit have joined Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Drake by signing to hip-hop mogul Bryan 'BIRDMAN' WILLIAMS' Cash Money Records.The Rollin' hitmakers, fronted by Fred Durst, split from their longtime label Interscope in...
By WENN on 24 February 2012
Lil Wayne Shuts Down Engagement Reports
Rapper Lil Wayne has dismissed reports suggesting he proposed to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day (14Feb12), insisting a message posted on his Twitter.com account was misconstrued.The cryptic post on the star's social networking site appeared...
By World Entertainment News Network on 15 February 2012
Lil Wayne Gets Engaged
Lil Wayne has got engaged. The 'Lollipop' hitmaker popped the question to his girlfriend Dhea on Valentine's Day (14.02.12) and he took to his twitter account today (15.02.12) to confirm she accepted his proposal. He...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 February 2012
Jason Derulo Tops Facebook Love Playlist
Facebook has compiled two top ten lists of the songs people listen to when entering or breaking off a relationship. With Valentine's Day around the corner, the social networking giant worked with Spotify to see...
By Lew Irwin on 13 February 2012
Foo Fighters And Deadmau5 To Collaborate At Grammys
Foo Fighters and Deadmau5 will collaborate at the Grammy Awards.The rock group with be paired with the Canadian DJ to perform his remixed version of their track 'Rope' - which is nominated for a trophy...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 February 2012
Justin Bieber Recording With Timberlake Producer
Justin Bieber is recording with Justin Timberlake's producer. 'Baby' singer Bieber has long been a fan of the elder singer turned actor, and is currently working with Timbaland, who was behind the latter's biggest hits...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 February 2012
Justin Bieber Bonds With Lil Wayne At Skate Park
Justin Bieber enjoyed a break from recording on Tuesday night (31Jan12) to bond with rapper Lil Wayne at a skate park.The Baby hitmaker has working with superproducer Timbaland on his upcoming album and the pair...
By WENN on 02 February 2012
Williams Ready To Bet $5 Million On Super Bowl Game
Lil Wayne's rap mentor Bryan 'BABY' WILLIAMS is ready to gamble big on the Super Bowl next month (Feb12) - he's risking $5 million (£3.13 million) on the New England Patriots winning the title.The hip-hop...
By WENN on 24 January 2012
Lil Wayne's Tour Rider Reveals Private Jet Demand
Lil Wayne demands a private jet, a police escort from the airport and a five-star hotel suite as part of his tour rider, according to documents leaked online.The Lollipop star's backstage requests have been revealed...
By WENN on 17 January 2012
Lil Wayne To Release Prison Memoir
Lil Wayne is set to release a prison memoir. The 'Lollipop' hitmaker is expected to share his "internal monologue" of transcribed entries from journals he wrote while in prison for eight months at New York's...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 January 2012
Lil Wayne Launching Fashion Collection For Skaters
Hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne is branching out into the fashion industry with a clothing line inspired by his love of skateboarding.The Lollipop hitmaker has been working on Trukfit, a unique collection featuring bold graphics and...
By WENN on 13 December 2011
Kanye West Leads Grammy Nominations
Kanye West leads the Grammy Awards 2012 nominations with seven nods.The rapper's single 'All of the Lights' is up for Song Of The Year, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and Best Rap Song, while his track 'Otis'...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 December 2011
Model Lauren London Shoots Down The-dream Baby Reports
Lil Wayne's ex-girlfriend Lauren London has dismissed reports she's pregnant with The-dream's child.The model/actress, who has a two-year-old son named Lennox with Wayne, was rumoured to have enjoyed a fling with producer/singer The-Dream and fallen...
By WENN on 28 November 2011
Lil Wayne Pulls Out Of Australia Concerts
Lil Wayne has axed a trio of shows in Australia at the last minute due to a "scheduling conflict".The Lollipop hitmaker was due to play a concert in Perth on Friday (25Nov11) before performing in...
By WENN on 25 November 2011
Taylor Swift Beats Adele To 'Artist Of The Year'
Taylor Swift ruled the roost at the American Music Awards on Sunday 20 November, 2011, scooping three gongs including the evening's biggest prize, Artist of the Year. In a particularly strong category, the singer songwriter...
By WENN on 21 November 2011
Lil Wayne Gives Out Free Turkeys
Rap superstar Lil Wayne returned to his hometown in Louisiana on Friday (18Nov11) to hand out free meals to needy families.The Lollipop hitmaker joined Cash Money Records bosses Birdman and Ronald 'Slim' Williams in New...
By WENN on 21 November 2011
Lil Wayne And Fat Joe To Coach Celebrity Basketball Tournament
Rappers Lil Wayne and Fat Joe are set to become sports coaches for a day as part of basketball star Dwight Howard's charity tournament this weekend (13Nov11).The pair will coach professional Nba players such as...
By WENN on 10 November 2011
Jason Derulo's Song For Cher
Jason Derulo has written a song for Cher. The 'It Girl' hitmaker - who has toured with Lady Gaga and penned tunes for stars including P. Diddy, Danity Kane, Donnie Klang, Sean Kingston, Cassie and...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 November 2011
Lil Wayne 'Not Satisfied' With Nicki Minaj's Releases So Far
Rap superstar Lil Wayne is pushing his protegee Nicki Minaj to take her music to the next level because he's "not satisfied with anything she's done".The Lollipop hitmaker signed Minaj to his Young Money Entertainment...
By WENN on 28 October 2011
Lil Wayne: 'I Plan To Retire At 35'
Lil Wayne has stunned the rap world by announcing plans to retire in six years time.The Lollipop star, 29, is keen to walk away from hitmaking when he turns 35 so he can spend more...
By WENN on 25 October 2011
Lil Wayne Claims, "I Wish I Was Back On Drugs"
Lil Wayne graces the cover of GQ's upcoming 'Music Issue' and speaks candidly about his time on drugs and his biological father. The Young Money star released his latest album Tha Carter IV in August,...
By WENN on 20 October 2011
Lil Wayne Wishes He Wasn't Sober
Rap superstar Lil Wayne "cannot wait" until he completes his probation period because he is itching to indulge in his penchant for drugs.The Lollipop hitmaker completed an eight month prison stint for gun possession last...
By WENN on 19 October 2011
Adele Leads American Music Awards Nominations
Adele leads the nominations for the 2011 American Music Awards with four nods. The 'Someone Like You' hitmaker - who recently was forced to cancel her American tour due to illness - will compete in...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 October 2011
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