Month: August 2012

Lil Wayne Speaks On His Sneaker Line With Supra

Lil Wayne might not be the best at skateboarding but he already has a skateboarding clothing brand and sneaker line.


Kanye West In Talks To Judge On “American Idol”

First Nicki, now Yeezy? Apparently “American Idol” producers are looking to fill another spot on their judging roster and they’re looking at Kanye to fill that role. The two parties are in talks but ‘Ye hasn’t committed to it yet. Does anyone think this is a good fit? Sure, Kanye has an ear for music…


Trey Songz Returns To Breakfast Club

Trey woke up early once again with Power 105 to discuss his new album, role in the upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ne-Yo‘s comments, making peace with R. Kelly, reality TV and more.


NICKI MINAJ UNVEILS ‘PINK FRIDAY’ FRAGRANCE

Nicki Minaj is expanding her portfolio with her first fragrance. After much anticipation, the platinum rap diva has unveiled the title and bottle design. “Pink Friday” borrows its name from her 2010 debut album. The bottle features a bust of the “Starships” rapper wearing a pink wig and “Nicki Minaj” chain. She has teamed up with Give Back…


Imagine Dragons – Night Visions – September 4 (preview and tracklisting)

Below is the track listing for our debut album “Night Visions” and details on some of the many places you can get the album. We can’t wait to share this music with you… 1. Radioactive 2. Tiptoe 3. It’s Time 4. Demons 5. On Top of the World 6. Hear Me 7. Amsterdam 8. Every…


Music Educator Profile: Berklee Professor of Guitar Rick Peckham

In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org – Rick Peckham, Assistant Chair of the Guitar department at Berklee College of Music, introduces himself and his work as a musician, and discusses the online guitar classes offered at berkleemusic.com. In particular, he assesses what makes teaching online a different experience for both teacher and student, notes some teaching…


Melissa Victor Gets VP Stripes at Island Def Jam

Melissa Victor, Justin Bieber’s longtime press representative, has been promoted to vice president, media and artist relations at Island Def Jam Music Group. Department head and EVP Laura Swanson made the announcement, praising Victor, who also counts Ludacris, The Wanted and Q-Tip on her roster, for her “imaginative and creative approach to campaigns” and “untiring…


Universal-EMI Merger Approved By Canadian Regulators

Universal Music Group’s proposed acquisition of EMI’s recorded music division has passed another hurdle, albeit not the European Commission or FTC approval that the companies are so actively seeking. Today, the Canadian Competition Bureau signed off on the sale, following in the footsteps of Japan and New Zealand‘s regulatory committees who both approved the deal…


Eve Gives Props to Nicki Minaj, Azealia Banks

Fresh off reuniting with DMX at Rock the Bells, Eve caught up with Fuse to discuss the resurgence in female hip-hop. She once again vocalized her support for her fellow femcees Azealia Banks and Diamond. “I like Azealia Banks,” said Eve of the “212” rapper. “Some of her lyrics are real cute. Plus, she’s in…


Karen Civil Interviews Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa sat with Karen Civil to weigh in on the backlash he received from his O.N.F.I.C. cover, the delay of his Curren$y-collabo mixtape, Live In Concert, and his upcoming remix for “Work Hard, Play Hard”.