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M.I.A. in Legal Battle Concerning Her Son

Kat Lee — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:33:32 +0000

There never seems to be a dull moment in the life of M.I.A. She is currently embroiled in some legal trouble after threatening to take her son Ikhyd out of the U.S. and back to London. According to the New York Post, the ‘Bad Girls’ artist threatened her ex-boyfriend Benjamin Bronfman that she was taking [...]

Lily Allen, Rita Ora, M.I.A. Perform at Etam Lingerie Fashion Show in Paris

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:06:13 +0000

Lily Allen – is anyone calling her Lily Rose Cooper? — returned to performing and in an unusual ‘fashion,’ literally. The singer, who had retired from music and just birthed her second daughter, Marnie, hit the stage at a raunchy lingerie fashion show in Paris (Feb. 26). Other performers at the Etam show were Rita Ora, [...]

One Direction, Lana Del Rey, Frank Ocean + M.I.A. Nab U.K. Music Video Awards

Jessica Sager — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 23:52:58 +0000

Congrats to One Direction, Lana Del Rey and Frank Ocean! Each was honored with a U.K. Music Video Award. The awards ceremony took place in London on Nov. 8, and each artist took home a different trophy. Del Rey snagged the Best International Pop Video award for ‘Born to Die.’ The stunning starlet will likely [...]

Best Female Rapper – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:18:50 +0000

While rap may have started out as a mostly male-dominated genre, the ladies who have been successful in the rap game over the years are just as good at spitting hard and fast rhymes as their guy counterparts. But out of newer rhymestresses like Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. and legendary names like Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill, who gets your vote for the best female rapper?

M.I.A. Collaborates With Madonna + William Orbit on 'Baby'

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:11:53 +0000

M.I.A. has teamed up with Madonna and William Orbit on a new song called ‘Baby,’ which leaked online on Monday (July 9). A demo version of the tune was posted on SoundCloud, presenting a sexy side of the British artist, who sings: “Baby / it’s hard to find / a dude that can get the [...]

M.I.A. Grabs Missy Elliott + Azealia Banks for 'Bad Girls' (N.A.R.S. Remix)

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:30:55 +0000

Rapper M.I.A. has been dropping a slew of remixes this past week for her latest single 'Bad Girls,' which will all appear on her 'Bad Girls -- The Remixes' EP (due out on July 3). M.I.A.'s newest remix was crafted by Danja's production company N.A.R.S. and it features Missy Elliott and Azealia Banks -- two ladies who know how to spit lyrical hot fire.

Madonna Says M.I.A. Middle Finger Gesture at 2012 Super Bowl Was 'Irrelevant'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:09:57 +0000

Madonna said she was more nervous about her 2012 Super Bowl halftime performance last week (Feb. 5) than any other in her career -- and understandably so, since she had to adhere to the NFL's rules, knew she was stepping into the Holy Grail of American sports and that she is a perfectionist who likes to practice. She likened it to winning a war and surviving, so it was an important performance for her. So it's no shock that M.I.A. did not maker Madge happy after flipping the middle finger during her part.

Madonna Reportedly Pissed Over M.I.A Finger Gesture During 2012 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:58:00 +0000

Madonna has remained mum about rapper M.I.A. flipping the bird during the Super Bowl halftime show, save for a terse comment via her publicist, who said "It was not rehearsed or planned. No comment from Madonna."

While Madge may not be issuing a public statement about the matter, we wouldn't be surprised if she is fuming over the incident, since she promised a clean, nipple-free show and it was her show, not M.I.A.'s. The 'Bad Girls' singer stole Madge's thunder a little -- we know Madonna doesn't take too kindly to that!

Kanye West + M.I.A.'s Outrageous Demands Revealed in Tour Riders

Jessica Sager — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:08:28 +0000

While some stars have relatively simple demands in their riders (see Nicki Minaj and Adele), others are pretty high maintenance. Joining the diva ranks? Kanye West and M.I.A.

M.I.A's Super Bowl 2012 Finger Incident Addressed by NBC and NFL

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:55:56 +0000

NBC and the NFL have issued separate, curt apologies over the fact that pop star M.I.A. gave the finger to the camera during her solo rap part, which was part of Madonna's Super Bowl 2012 halftime performance.

M.I.A., who is rather anti-mainstream and rebellious, flipped off the camera and it was caught on tape and on camera. It was the only drama/hiccup/controversy during Madonna's tame, but entertaining set.

M.I.A. Gives the Finger to the Camera During Madonna Halftime Show at 2012 Super Bowl XLVI

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:51:44 +0000

Madonna kept her promise to offer a clean show during her Super Bowl XLVI halftime performance. It was not oversexed or even PG-13 rated, which could have been expected, since Madge has been known to demonstrate a flair for the erotic throughout her career. However, one of her cohorts, rapper M.I.A., who appears on Madge’s [...]

Madonna, 'Give Me All Your Luvin" Feat. Nicki Minaj + M.I.A. – Song Review

Cristin Maher — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:58:18 +0000

“L-U-V, Madonna! Y-O-U, you wanna?!” Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. are chanting cheerleaders throughout most of Madonna’s new dance-pop song ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’.’ So, do we really love Madge’s new single? ‘Give Me All Your Luvin” kicks off with a drum roll and the aforementioned cheerleader backup cries from Minaj and M.I.A. We feel [...]

Madonna, Nicki Minaj + M.I.A. Rock Pom Poms in 'Give Me All Your Luvin" Video

Jessica Sager — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:13:46 +0000

Madonna's highly anticipated video for 'Give Me All Your Luvin',' her collaboration with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., is both a twisted look at the high school fantasy and a blatant promotion for her Super Bowl performance. The clip opens with text: "Fans can make you famous, a contract can make you rich, the press can make you a superstar, but only luv can make you a player."

Madonna Hangs With Cheerleaders Nicki Minaj + M.I.A. in 'Give Me All Your Luvin" Video Preview

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:24:09 +0000

Madonna previewed about a minute of the video for her brand-new single 'Give Me All Your Luvin'' during 'American Idol' tonight (Feb. 2.) The whole shebang drops tomorrow (Feb. 3) via her YouTube channel, but this blink-and-you'll-miss it clip set the stage and gave us an idea of what to expect. It involves dancing and football -- there's lots of both.

Listen to Madonna's 'Give Me All Your Luvin" iTunes Preview Feat. M.I.A., Nicki Minaj

Amanda Hensel — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:37:13 +0000

What's radder than Madonna? Well, Madonna with Barbie Nicki Minaj and tough girl M.I.A. at her side, of course. Madge's new single 'Give Me All Your Luvin'' hasn't hit the web in full yet, but you can get an earful of the song right now!

M.I.A., 'Bad Girls' – Song Review

Scott Shetler — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:34:30 +0000

M.I.A. sings the praises of 'Bad Girls' in her latest song, which is expected to appear on her fourth album, due later this summer. Madonna's new BFF confidently declares, "Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well" on the song, which officially drops tomorrow, Jan. 31.

Madonna + M.I.A. Dance Like Cheerleaders in 'MDNA' Teaser

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:03:53 +0000

Time to catch ‘MDNA’ fever. A new teaser from Madonna‘s next album has been released and it’s about 40 seconds of fun. Seriously. Madonna let her hair down and danced with M.I.A. as they recorded a few months ago. Here’s the scene: It’s New York City, November 2011. Madge, M.I.A. and producer Martin Solveig are [...]

Watch Madonna Direct M.I.A. in Studio

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:02:08 +0000

Madonna is taking her role as a director seriously. We're not just talking about 'W.E.,' the period piece romance she just lensed. In her chat with ABC, she shared a clip from the studio, where she laid down vocals with often controversial rapper M.I.A. for a track called 'Birthday Song.'

Listen to Madonna + M.I.A. Shower Nicki Minaj With 'Happy Birthday' Love

Jessica Sager — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:00:27 +0000

Sounds like Nicki Minaj had a really happy birthday. The queen of Young Money was serenaded by fellow rapper/singer M.I.A. and pop icon Madonna on the set of their video for 'Give Me All of Your Love.'

M.I.A. Solidifies Madonna, Nicki Minaj Collaboration

Jessica Sager — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:44:18 +0000

In a somewhat incomprehensible tweet, Sri Lankan spitter M.I.A. confirmed a collaboration with Nicki Minaj and the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. M.I.A. wrote, “summond to NYC by bitchesses > MADONNA and @NICKIMINAJ > cofffffiiiiiiieeeeeeeeee it iz a good day to get me tho trustttt b—-es” on Nov. 26. The track is rumored to be [...]

New Madonna Track 'Give Me All Your Love' Features Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.

Scott Shetler — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:14:13 +0000

Madonna‘s new song seems to embrace girl power. The track, ‘Give Me All Your Love,’ features two of the most creative female artists in music, Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. Just Jared has the details on the new Madge tune, which was produced by Martin Solveig, creator of the hit song ‘Hello’ with Dragonette. JJ doesn’t [...]

M.I.A. Releases Amy Winehouse Tribute Song, '27′

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:36:30 +0000

In response to Amy Winehouse's untimely death, M.I.A. released an unfinished demo called '27.' The elegiac song is in tribute to the fallen musicians who died at the young age of 27. Apparently, the Sri Lankan musician recorded this track before she released her mixtape 'Vicki Leekx' back in December 2010. "R.I.P A.M.Y," she tweeted on her Twitter page with a link to the song.