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Top 10 Whitney Houston Songs

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:21:32 +0000

We Rank the Top 10 Whitney Houston Songs of All Time

Rihanna Fans Tweet Death Threats to Chris Brown's Girlfriend

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:56:49 +0000

Rihanna's Twitter feud with Chris Brown's girlfriend Karrueche Tran has gone to absurd levels, with fans now sending death threats to Tran on the social-networking website. According to TMZ, some of the violent tweets read, "I hope Rihanna beat the dog s--- outa yo a--," "Watch yo back" and "I will kill you."

10 Worst Music Tattoos Ever

Cristin Maher — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:20:46 +0000

In this list of the Top 10 Music Tattoo Fails, PopCrush counts down the absolute worst tattoos fans have inked on their bodies to honor their favorite pop stars. This list contains some of the most horrific, random and creepy tattoos pop fans have tatted on their skin. While some of these look like drunken [...]

Nicki Minaj Springs Onto Allure April Cover

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:10:38 +0000

Spring is in full bloom on the April 2012 cover of Allure, courtesy of pink lady Nicki Minaj.

The new queen of rap now "owns pink," according to hairstylist Terrence Davidson, who works with the 'Super Bass' singer on her wigs. She is a vision in a cotton candy beehive concoction, lavender lips, a pastel blue top and bright purple gloves. She looks like an Easter basket come to life. While many women avoid color and stick to safer, more neutral palettes, Minaj embraces the brighter side of life.

Jay-Z Performed Thrilling Show at SXSW Festival

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:08:09 +0000

Rapper Jay-Z brought Brooklyn to Austin, Texas with a thrilling concert at the SXSW festival. The hip-hop king headlined the American Express Sync Show on Monday (March 12) at the Austin City Limits Live venue, which was streamed online for millions of fans via YouTube.

Best Fan Base – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:28:04 +0000

Attention super fans! For our latest reader's poll, we want to know which artist has the absolute best fan base. Many pop performers have astoundingly loyal fans (some referred to as "Stans" a la the Eminem song of the same name), who provide a constant means of support and love for the singer themselves. So, out of the 12 most distinct fan bases we've narrowed it down to, which one do you think is the best in their unwavering adoration for a specific pop star?

Jay-Z and Kanye West Settle After Being Sued for 'Joy' Sample

Jeff Giles — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:59 +0000

Jay-Z and Kanye West's lives may include a certain number of problems, but the widely reported copyright infringement lawsuit regarding their use of an uncleared sample in the track 'The Joy' is no longer one of them: the duo has settled the case.

Tyga Covers Urban Ink Magazine with Rumored Girlfriend

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:50:58 +0000

Rapper Tyga is racking up magazine covers. The latest finds the Young Money artist on the cover of Urban Ink magazine along with rumored girlfriend, Blac Chyna. The lovely tatted-up couple are a perfect match for the magazine, which celebrates the art of tattooing and the celebs who proudly rock their ink.

The-Dream Praises Adele for Making Albums Cool Again

Sara D. Anderson — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:04:00 +0000

The-Dream is not just any other artist. The R&B King’s successful production and songwriting efforts could build an army to run the Top 40 charts. Now, he is putting the finishing touches on his fourth studio album, ‘Love IV,’ ready to hit shelves around Memorial weekend. So far, the falsetto crooner has released ‘ROC‘ on [...]

Nicki Minaj Breaks U.K. Record With 'Starships'

Jeff Giles — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:05:56 +0000

We told you last week that Nicki Minaj's 'Starships' was poised to make history, and now it's official: She's the highest-charting female rapper in U.K. history. Pop the champagne! Or whatever it is British people drink when they're celebrating.

Rihanna, Kanye West + More Perform At Brad Pitt's 'Make It Right' Charity Concert

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:44:43 +0000

Rihanna and Kanye West were among several big-name artists who came out to perform at Brad Pitt's Make It Right charity gala at the Hyatt Regency in the New Orleans on Saturday (March 10). A blonde RiRi bedazzled the crowd with her shimmering gown as she performed her club anthem 'We Found Love.'

Drake Sells His 'I'm On One' Miami Condos for $2.4 Million

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:40:49 +0000

Rapper Drake has finally sold his Miami condos that were on the market for $2.5 million. The side-by-side apartments were bought by Miami Heat b-baller Mario V. Chalmers for $2.4 million, almost $100,000 less than the original asking price.

Bobbi Kristina Reveals She Is Doing Okay on 'Oprah's Next Chapter'

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:56:34 +0000

Oprah Winfrey’s sit down with the late Whitney Houston‘s family aired on March 11 as a 90-minute ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’ special. It was the first time the immediate family spoke out since the singer’s untimely death exactly a month ago. There were some major revelations, such as the fact that Houston was found facedown and [...]

Best Drake Song – Readers Poll

Cristin Maher — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:44:10 +0000

Drake might only has two studio albums to his name, but the Young Money rapper has provided fans with an amazing batch of songs with these two releases. Riding high of the release of his 2011 album 'Take Care,' this singer/rapper continues to dominate the airwaves with his distinctive sound and impossibly infectious singles. So, PopCrush readers, out of the 12 official singles he's released, which Drake song is your favorite?

Jay-Z + Kanye West's 'Otis' Maybach Sold for $60,000 at Auction

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:49 +0000

Going! Going! Gone! The chopped-up Maybach vehicle that was used in Jay-Z and Kanye West's video for 'Otis' was sold for $60,000 at auction last week, reports Enstarz. The 2004 Maybach 57 was expected to fetch around $100,000-$150,000 from its original purchase price of $350,000.

Chris Brown Is Hot and Horny In New Song 'F— the City Up'

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:28:14 +0000

After releasing his confessional track 'How I Feel' the other day, Chris Brown dropped another free song early Sunday morning (March 10) for his beloved Team Breezy supporters.

Bobbi Kristina Brown Wants to Change Her Name, Wants No Relationship With Bobby Brown

Jessica Sager — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:20:48 +0000

Bobbi Kristina Brown has had an understandably difficult time dealing with the shocking and untimely death of her mother, Whitney Houston. Following Houston's passing last month, Bobby Brown reportedly attempted to reach out to his daughter, but Bobbi Kristina and Houston's family were said to be pushing him away.

Now, Bobbi Kristina is taking her alienation of her father to another level: She wants to change her name to just "Kristina Houston."

Is Bobbi Kristina Romantically Involved With Whitney Houston's Adopted Son?

Jessica Sager — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:40:39 +0000

Whoa! Hollywood Life is reporting that Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, is in a relationship with her unofficial "adopted" brother, Nicholas Gordon. Say what?!

Lil Wayne Partners with Mountain Dew For DEWeezy Ad Campaign

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:46:05 +0000

Get ready to Dew it up with Lil Wayne. The Young Money leader has secured a partnership with soda company Mountain Dew to kick off a new campaign called DEWeezy. The sponsorship will launch next week at the 2012 South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, reports Billboard.

Cee Lo Green Crowned 'Beauty of the Week' in Jet Magazine

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:15:20 +0000

Hey ladies! Check out the new and improved Cee Lo Green inside the pages of this week's JET magazine. The 'Voice' judge is showing off his bulging pecs and toned abs for the publication's "Beauty of the Week" spread.

However, we must tell you that it's a fake photo. Thanks to photographer Derek Blanks and the magic o

Chris Brown Acknowledges Rihanna Assault in New Song 'How I Feel'

Jessica Sager — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 15:09:06 +0000

Chris Brown has been notoriously evasive of discussing his 2009 assault on then-girlfriend (and rumored current hookup) Rihanna. Breezy's changing all that on his new album, 'Fortune,' specifically on 'How I Feel.'

Wiz Khalifa Won the High Times Stoner of the Year Award

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 14:27:41 +0000

It's not a Grammy but it will do. Wiz Khalifa was presented with the Stoner of the Year Award from pro-cannabis magazine High Times. Apparently, this honor goes to the best person who was mostly stoned within the past year. Undoubtedly, Wizzy wins that title hands down.

Former L.A.P.D. Detective Claims to Know Who Killed Notorious B.I.G.

Trent Fitzgerald — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 02:15:39 +0000

It’s been 15 years since the Notorious B.I.G. was slain in a drive-by shooting on March 9, 1997 in Los Angeles. While his homicide remains unsolved, there has been plenty of speculations as to who may have wanted to murder the late rapper. Complex was able to talk with retired L.A.P.D. detective Greg Kading who [...]

Kanye West Flies Kim Kardashian to Paris

Scott Shetler — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:33:31 +0000

Are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West an item? That's the latest buzz, after Kim appeared at the rapper's show during Paris Fashion Week wearing clothes from his new collection, including the $6,000 Giueseppi Zanotti crochet stilettos West recently unveiled.

Wiz Khalifa Shares 'Taylor Allderdice' Mixtape Artwork

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:11:34 +0000

The wait is almost over! Wiz Khalifa has unveiled the cover art of his latest mixtape 'Taylor Allderdice,' which is due to hit the Internet on March 13. The title refers to his former high school in Pittsburgh, Pa. The newly-engaged rapper is dressed to the nines on the vintage-looking cover.