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Ne-Yo Laments T.I.’s ‘Poor Decision-Making’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:00:42 +0000

R&B singer Ne-Yo has urged T.I. to ditch his entourage and clean up his act following the rapper's latest arrest for alleged drug possession. The Whatever You Like hitmaker, real name Clifford Har...

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Brooks & Dunn Take Final Bow At Nashville Fundraiser

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:30:38 +0000

Country icons Brooks & Dunn ended their onstage partnership after 19 years on Thursday night by performing the song that shot them to fame at a charity concert in Nashville, Tennessee. Kix Brooks ...

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Mariah Carey Berates Nick Cannon

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:00:08 +0000

Mariah Carey berated her husband Nick Cannon online after he tweeted fans the wrong title of her upcoming Christmas album. The superstar is preparing a disc of holiday classics, which will includ...

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T.I. ‘Ordered To Atlanta’ After Drug Possession Arrest

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:30:21 +0000

Rapper T.I. has been summoned back to Atlanta, Georgia by his probation officer following his Wednesday arrest on suspicion of drug possession, according to reports. The 29-year-old rapper and hi...

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Snoop Dogg To Re-Team With Katy Perry

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:30:04 +0000

Rapper Snoop Dogg is eager to reunite with Katy Perry in the studio, and has lined up the singer to appear on his next album. The I Kissed A Girl hit-maker teamed up with Snoop on her internation...

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Snoop Dogg To Re-Team With Katy Perry

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:30:04 +0000

Chris Brown’s New Hit

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:00:39 +0000

Singer Chris Brown is fighting fit again - he's topped the U.S. charts for the first time since his attack on Rihanna wrecked his reputation. The Kiss Kiss hit-maker was sentenced to community ...

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Ke$ha Defends Her Wild Image

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:30:12 +0000

Ke$ha is proud of her wild pop persona - insisting she is the female version of Van Halen hell raiser David Lee Roth. The 23 year old hit the charts last year with TiK ToK, a track about her har...

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Katy Perry Steals Pillows From Hotels Even Though They’re Gross

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:37:28 +0000

Katy Perry likes a comforting souvenir from every city she stays in - she steals the pillows from her hotel suite. The hitmaker is currently on a global trek promoting her new album, "Teenage Dre...

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Minister Thinks T.I. May Have Been Arrested Because He’s Black

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:32:44 +0000

The minister who married T.I. and Tameka Cottle last month has spoken out in the wake of their drug arrest, suggesting it may have been racially motivated. The couple has been released on bail af...

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T.I. And Wife Released From Jail

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:00:16 +0000

Rapper T.I. and his wife have been released from jail following their Wednesday arrest on suspicion of drug possession. The 29-year-old rapper and his wife, former Xscape singer Tameka Cottle, we...

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Chris Brown To Hit The Road With Tyga

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:34:33 +0000

Chris Brown has lined-up a new tour mate after talks broke down with R&B superstar Usher - he's set to hit the road with rapper Tyga. Record producer Bryan Michael Cox - who has created hits for ...

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Tony Blair: ‘Bono Has World Leader Potential’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:30:11 +0000

Former British prime minister Tony Blair is convinced Irish rocker Bono could be running the world if he hadn't shunned politics for a career in rock music. The U2 frontman has spent years wading...

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Eddie Vedder Preoccupied By West Memphis Three Case

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:00:50 +0000

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder fears his personal life is suffering as he fights on behalf of three men he believes have been falsely accused of murder - because he spends so much time working on ...

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Soulja Boy’s New Memoir Details His Rise To Fame

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:46:58 +0000

Rapper Soulja Boy will release his first memoir before he turns 21 in a bid to teach fans how to become teenage millionaires. The "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" hitmaker has put pen to paper for the a...

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Guns N’ Roses Pelted With Bottles On Dublin Stage

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:42:17 +0000

Guns N' Roses stormed off stage at a concert in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday after angry fans pelted the band with bottles for turning up more than an hour late. The rockers were greeted with a ...

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T.I. And Wife Arrested For Drug Possession

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:34:24 +0000

Rapper T.I. and his wife were arrested in Los Angeles on Wednesday night on suspicion of possessing marijuana. The pair's car was pulled over by cops in West Hollywood and officers became suspici...

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Jared Leto With Blond Spiky Hair – Hot Or Not?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:50:09 +0000

Yesterday, 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto biked around New York City with a grocery bag full of food from Olive's in Soho. What do you think of his dyed locks? We wouldn't kick him out of b...

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Should These Bands Or Artist Be Considered For The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:31:34 +0000

Not all musicians can be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, it brings to mind some music acts worthy of consideration in the future. Let us know which yet to be named bands or...

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Snoop Dogg To Fight Cyber Crime

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:37:18 +0000

Snoop Dogg is joining the war on cyber crime - he's signed up to front a campaign to crack down on internet fraud. The rapper is teaming up with anti-virus company Norton to launch a promotional...

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Justin Bieber Looks Healthy & Ready To Rock

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30:59 +0000

Justin Bieber looked healthy while leaving his hotel in New York City on Tuesday. The pop star, who canceled a show at the New York State Fair due to an illness, smiled and waved the day before ...

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Lady Gaga Offends Edmonton, Canada

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:08:35 +0000

Lady Gaga has infuriated officials in Edmonton, Canada after she posted a picture of a crudely defaced city slogan on the internet. The pop superstar took to her Twitter.com page to share a photo...

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‘American Idol’ Reject Files $100 Million Lawsuit

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:07:07 +0000

The "American Idol" reject who stormed the stage during the competition's live TV finale in May has withdrawn a $300 million lawsuit against show producers - only to refile papers, in which he asks...

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Justin Bieber Duets With Miley Cyrus At NYC Gig

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:51:12 +0000

Justin Bieber delighted fans in New York City on Tuesday night by taking to the stage with Miley Cyrus, Usher, Boyz II Men and Ludacris. The teenager put a bout of illness behind him to play a co...

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Jordin Sparks Recovering From Nasty Fall On Stage

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:43:03 +0000

Singer Jordin Sparks' Broadway dreams have come to a temporary halt after the "American Idol" winner injured her hip in a fall onstage at the weekend. Sparks made her Broadway debut in "In The He...

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Chris Robinson Bashes Taylor Swift, Says She’s ‘Horrible’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:39:39 +0000

Grumpy rocker Chris Robinson has become the latest star to attack country sweetheart Taylor Swift - almost a year after Kanye West ruined her big night at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards by protest...

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Miranda Lambert & Lady Antebellum Score Six CMA Award Nominations

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:00:20 +0000

Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum have emerged as early contenders for the 2010 CMA Awards, landing six nods a piece in the first wave of nominations. Lambert scored an impressive five nominati...

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Adam Lambert Praises Freddie Mercury, Says Music Today Lacks Flamboyant Male Showmanship

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:21:10 +0000

Adam Lambert gave praise and tribute to late singer Freddie Mercury in an interview with NPR's Morning Edition. In the interview, Lambert suggests that male music acts of today are lacking in showm...

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Kanye West & Justin Bieber Collaborate After Twitter Exchange

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:00:18 +0000

Rapper Kanye West has followed through on his promise to work with Justin Bieber - teaming up with Raekwon to remix one of the teenager's songs. The pair struck up a friendship on Twitter.com ear...

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Hometown Critics Hard On ‘American Idol’ Champ Lee DeWyze

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:19:25 +0000

Chicago native and "American Idol" champ Lee DeWyze received chilly reviews from the Windy City's music critics last weekend.

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Slash Files For Divorce

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:20 +0000

Guitar legend Slash has filed for divorce from his wife of almost nine years. According to Los Angeles County Superior Court documents, obtained by TMZ.com, the rocker, real name Saul Hudson, and...

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Usher Has ‘No Plans’ To Tour With Chris Brown

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:00:54 +0000

A spokesperson for Usher has shot down reports the singer is planning a joint concert tour with R&B singer Chris Brown, hinting talks have broken down between the pair. Record producer Bryan Mich...

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Cee Lo Defends His Expletive-Laden Song

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:00:52 +0000

Rapper Cee Lo has hit back at critics of his new expletive-laden song about a money-hungry ex, defending the controversial track as a work of art. The Crazy hit-maker is under fire for dropping t...

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Joe Perry Says Aerosmith’s Future Is ‘Up In The Air’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:00:15 +0000

Aerosmith rocker Joe Perry fears the band will be over once its current tour comes to an end - insisting their future together is completely "up in the air." Perry recently confirmed his bandmate...

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Slash Honored In L.A.

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:30:09 +0000

Former Guns N' Roses rocker Slash has credited his early years in Los Angeles with inspiring his music career - insisting he felt overwhelmed to have been honored by his adopted hometown at the Sun...

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Watch Taylor Swift’s ‘Mine’ Video

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:00:58 +0000

Over the weekend Taylor Swift released her latest music video, "Mine," in Kennebunkport, Maine, where she shot it last month. In a CMT TV special, the country music darling talked about the music ...

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Thousands Celebrate Michael Jackson’s Birthday

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:03:29 +0000

Thousands of Michael Jackson fans gathered across the U.S. on Sunday to celebrate what would have been the King of Pop's 52nd birthday. Devoted Jackson fans proved they have not forgotten about t...

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Rihanna Scorches Her ‘Fivehead’ With Curling Iron

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:00:28 +0000

Rihanna is laughing through the pain after burning her face with a curling iron - blaming the painful singe on her large forehead. The Umbrella hit-maker was styling her new bright red hairdo whe...

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Mystery Sickness Forced Justin Bieber To Cancel Concert

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Justin Bieber was forced to postpone a planned concert in New York on Sunday night due to a mystery illness. The hitmaker was scheduled to perform at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, but the ...

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Jonas Brothers Kick Off The 2010 US Open

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:35:29 +0000

A hectic touring schedule didn’t stop the Jonas Brothers from making an appearance at Arthur Ashe Kids Day in Flushing, New York on August 28th. It’s the third time that the superstar siblings have...

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Fantasia Barrino Returns To The Stage

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:10:47 +0000

Fantasia Barrino returned to the stage on Friday night three weeks after her failed suicide attempt. The former American Idol star survived a drug overdose earlier this month and later shocked fa...

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Yoko Ono Planning Tribute Gig For John Lennon

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:00:57 +0000

Yoko Ono is planning a special tribute gig in Iceland to mark what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday in October.

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Ben Moody Opens Up About Evanescence Departure

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:00:03 +0000

Former Evanescence star Ben Moody has opened up about his reasons for leaving the band in 2003 - revealing his relationship with singer Amy Lee became "an all-out war" and he tried to force her to ...

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John Lennon’s Toilet Sells For $14,000

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:00:26 +0000

A toilet which once belonged to late Beatles legend John Lennon has sold for over $14,000 at an auction on Saturday. The blue and white porcelain bowl was once installed at Tittenhurst Park, Lenno...

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Rihanna Takes Control Of Her Twitter Account

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:00:35 +0000

Rihanna has succumbed to the celebrity Twitter trend - she's taken over control of an account set up by her record bosses on the social networking website. The hitmaker already had an account reg...

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Fans Slept On NYC Streets To Hear Katy Perry Sing

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:00:44 +0000

Katy Perry shut down New York City's Rockefeller Center on Friday, performing for hundreds of fans who had slept on the streets since Wednesday to hear her sing. The pop star played a free concer...

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Lil Wayne To Release ‘The Carter IV’ On Day Of Jail Release

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 22:00:28 +0000

Lil Wayne will give fans another reason to celebrate when he leaves prison on November 5 - he's planning to release the follow-up to his hit album "Tha Carter III" on the same day. The hitmaker, ...

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Concert Promoters Sue Mos Def

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:41:07 +0000

Hip-hop star Mos Def is facing a lawsuit from concert promoters who allege he cancelled a show just 24 hours before his scheduled slot. The rapper was due to perform at the Kool Haus in Toronto, ...

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Meditation Fails To Resolve Kanye West & Suge Knight Battle

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:36:59 +0000

A mediation session aimed at resolving a lengthy legal battle between Kanye West and Marion "Suge" Knight has failed - neither side could reach an agreement in the ongoing case. The "Stronger" hi...

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T.I. Would ‘Rather Be Acting Full Time At 40 Than Rapping’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:22:49 +0000

Rapper T.I. is deadly serious about becoming a movie star because he wants to be more famous as a Hollywood player than a hip-hop hitmaker. The "Live Your Life" hitmaker admits he's yet to make m...

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Lucky Fans To Star In Justin Bieber’s Upcoming Film

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:00:35 +0000

Justin Bieber is making fans' dreams come true by offering his most loyal followers the chance to feature in his upcoming film. The teenage pop singer is set to star in his own 3D movie memoir, w...

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Eminem & Elton John Top Surprising Duets List

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:35:22 +0000

Eminem's bizarre 2001 Grammy Awards collaboration with Elton John has topped a new list of the Most Surprising Duets in musical history. The odd couple beat Aerosmith and Run D.M.C., who teamed u...

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Eminem & Elton John Top Surprising Duets List

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:35:22 +0000

Judge Praises Chris Brown In Progress Report Hearing

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:21:41 +0000

Chris Brown has received praise from a Los Angeles judge for doing a "great job" following the terms of his probation stemming from his brutal attack on ex-girlfriend Rihanna. The R&B star was ba...

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Judge Praises Chris Brown In Progress Report Hearing

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:21:41 +0000

Wyclef Jean Blasts Haitian Officials In New Song

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:08 +0000

Wyclef Jean has returned to music following his failed bid to run for president of Haiti - to blast officials for rejecting his campaign for office in a new song. The Haitian-born hip-hop star has...

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Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley To Co-Host CMAs – Again!

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:30:31 +0000

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley are clear favorites among Country Music Association (CMA) bosses - the pair will host the ceremony for the third time in a row this year. Underwood and Paisley jo...

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Jennifer Lopez To Duet With Kanye West?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:30:18 +0000

Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez is calling on Kanye West to write her a hit song - because she is desperate to work with the rapper. The star has faced a handful of setbacks while attempting to re...

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Human Rights Activists Arrested At U2 Concert

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:00:59 +0000

A U2 concert in Russia on Wednesday was marred by arrests after five human rights activists were detained for handing out leaflets before the show kicked off. The Amnesty International campaigne...

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Katy Perry Hands Out Pillows To Waiting Fans

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:00:14 +0000

Katy Perry is showing off her generous side by donating free pillows and blankets to fans who have been camping out to see her perform in New York City. The pop star is due to play a free concert...

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Julio Iglesias Marries In Spain

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:42:26 +0000

Veteran singer Julio Iglesias has married his longtime girlfriend in an intimate ceremony in his native Spain, according to reports. The 66-year-old star is said to have wed his partner of 20 yea...

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Gaga Not So Lady Like On The Cover Of Vogue

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:50:15 +0000

Hit maker and fashionista Lady Gaga can be seen showing her masculine side on next month's Vogue Homme Japan. They are running a 5 cover issue of her under the alias "Jo Calderone" complete with ...

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Fantasia Barrino Upset About Her Father’s Rape Reaction

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:00:05 +0000

Singer Fantasia Barrino's father has stunned the star's fans by going public with his thoughts about his daughter's teen rape ordeal. The Baby Mama singer was assaulted in her school auditorium ...

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Soulja Boy Slams Cocaine Fiend Rumors

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:30:10 +0000

Rapper Soulja Boy has taken to Twitter.com to dismiss an alleged girlfriend's reports he's a cocaine fiend. Self-proclaimed hip-hop groupie Kat Stacks filmed herself wandering around an apartment...

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Poplopedia: Katy Perry Is A Teenage Dream At ‘Live On Letterman’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:44:52 +0000

Neatly placed were ice cream cones, wrapped small candies, lollipops, peppermint, a sundae and cotton candy. Next to those mouthwatering goodies stood band members dressed in all-white “Ice Cream M...

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Stevie Nicks: ‘The Internet Has Destroyed Rock’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:30:47 +0000

Stevie Nicks is convinced the internet has "destroyed" rock 'n' roll because young bands are no longer given the chance to develop if they don't achieve instant success. The Fleetwood Mac singer ...

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Chris Brown: ‘Jackson Tribute Was The Ultimate Apology’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:30:18 +0000

Disgraced R&B star Chris Brown has spoken out about his emotional Michael Jackson tribute at the recent BET Awards, insisting the performance was his "ultimate apology" for letting fans down by att...

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Missy Elliott Pays Tribute To Aaliyah

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:47:39 +0000

Missy Elliott has paid tribute to her late friend Aaliyah on the ninth anniversary of the R&B star's death. The Try Again hit-maker was killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas on August 25th 2001 ...

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Taylor Swift Unfazed By Internet Song Leak

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:29:54 +0000

Country star Taylor Swift refused to be upset after her new single leaked online earlier this month - because the song became an instant hit. The singer was forced to rush the release of Mine, th...

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Billy Joel To Get The ‘Glee’ Treatment

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:17:52 +0000

Billy Joel has given the producers of TV hit Glee permission to pick through his back catalogue for an upcoming episode of the show dedicated to the music of the Piano Man. The rocker reveals he ...

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Susan Boyle To Perform For The Pope

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:00:39 +0000

Spinster-turned-superstar Susan Boyle is thrilled to have been chosen to perform for the Pope when he visits her native Scotland next month. Boyle, who shot to fame last year as a contestant on B...

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Britney Spears To Duet With Lady Gaga?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:32:53 +0000

Britney Spears has joined the growing list of stars vying for a duet with Lady Gaga, insisting she'd love to record with the outrageous pop star. Gaga launched her music career writing pop tracks...

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Police Called Over Samantha Ronson’s ‘Inappropriate’ Music

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:46:32 +0000

A charity party planner has leaped to the defense of DJ Samantha Ronson after police were called to shut down a recent benefit, amid complaints she was playing loud and "inappropriate" music. Ron...

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Enrique Iglesias’ Thighs Are Horribly Scarred

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:09:24 +0000

Singer Enrique Iglesias has hideous scars on his thighs after he was scalded in a bath as a child. The hitmaker suffered painful burns after the horrific accident when he mistakenly sat in a tub ...

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Justin Bieber To Perform With Jaden Smith

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:13:59 +0000

Justin Bieber is lining up a special treat for fans at his New York City show next week - he's reportedly planning an on-stage collaboration with his pal Jaden Smith. The "Baby" hitmaker teamed u...

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Fantasia Barrino Says Troubled Love Life Didn’t Lead To Suicide Attempt (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:07:13 +0000

Fantasia Barrino fought back tears during a TV interview on Tuesday as she recalled her recent suicide attempt, and blamed intense public scrutiny for driving her into a deep depression. The form...

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Is Beyonce A Copycat?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:59:11 +0000

Beyonce has been accused of copying the design for a pair of leggings that feature in her fashion brand's latest collection. The singer caused a stir when she was recently pictured topless in a s...

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George Michael Pleads Guilty To DUI, Drug Possession (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:12:43 +0000

Singer George Michael was banned from the roads on Tuesday after he admitted DUI and drug possession. The former Wham! star was arrested last month after crashing his Range Rover into a photograp...

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Dolly Parton To Make Big-Screen Return Opposite Queen Latifah

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:56:05 +0000

Queen of country Dolly Parton is teaming up with Queen Latifah on the big screen - the pair will try to save a gospel choir from closure in new musical "Joyful Noise." The 64-year-old singer will...

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Bid On John Lennon’s Toilet

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:38:11 +0000

A lavatory from the home of late Beatles legend John Lennon is to go on sale at an auction of Fab Four memorabilia later this month. The porcelain toilet bowl was installed at Tittenhurst Park, L...

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Taylor Momsen Wears Stripper Heels, Insists She Wasn’t Insulting Rihanna

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:47:47 +0000

17-year-old Taylor Momsen teetered out of the Radio One Maida Vale Studios on skyscraper gun stilettoes after performing live with her band, The Pretty Reckless in London. The face of Madonna and...

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Fantasia Barrino Says Suicide Attempt Was A Way Out

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:35:13 +0000

R&B singer Fantasia Barrino has denied speculation her suicide attempt was a cry for help, insisting: "I wanted out." The "American Idol" star was hospitalized for a drug overdose earlier this mo...

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Lil Wayne Sues Agency Over Tour Profits

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:32:39 +0000

Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne has fired off a lawsuit against his former booking agents, accusing them of holding back $375,000 in tour profits. The hitmaker and his company Young Money Touring I...

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Janice Dickinson Says ‘Idiot’ Lady Gaga Should Be Spanked For Drug Comments

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:11:55 +0000

Former model-turned-reality TV queen Janice Dickinson has slammed Lady Gaga for flippant comments the pop star made about drugs in a recent Vanity Fair article. Dickinson was outraged when the "P...

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Andy Grammer’s ‘Keep Your Head Up’ Music Video With Rainn Wilson

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:30:22 +0000

"The Office" star Rainn Wilson will appear in Andy Grammer's newest music video for "Keep Your Head Up," which showcases an amazing technology that has never been used before and has potential to b...

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DJ Sues Brandy

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:00:22 +0000

R&B star Brandy is facing a new legal wrangle - a DJ is suing her for allegedly pulling out of a deal to write and record a song with him. Marc Mysterio claims he paid Brandy $10,000 a month ago,...

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Ke$ha Bangs A Drum In Underwear & Fishnets

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:11:42 +0000

Ke$ha performed at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Aug. 19 and rocked out in red underwear, leopard print gloves, and fishnet stockings.

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Billy Corgan Finds Love With The Veronicas Star

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:42:29 +0000

Smashing Pumpkins star Billy Corgan appears to have gone public about his romance with The Veronicas star Jessica Origliasso in a series of affectionate tweets. The rocker sparked rumors he had a...

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Joe Francis To Sue ‘Pirahna 3D’ Producers Over Dismembered Member Scene?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:15:21 +0000

Soft-porn king Joe Francis is waging a war of words with Jerry O'Connell after the actor hinted his character in new disaster movie Piranha 3D is loosely based on the Girls Gone Wild filmmaker. O...

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Heart Still Angry Over Sarah Palin Scandal

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:30:56 +0000

Heart sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson are still fuming over their public spat with Sarah Palin - they were forced to improve their security arrangements after receiving death threats. The Alone hit-...

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Drake Planning A Lil Wayne Homecoming Concert

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:30:19 +0000

Drake is already making plans for the day Lil Wayne is released from prison - he wants to host a homecoming concert in his mentor's honor. The rap newcomer was devastated when his hero was jailed...

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Madonna Hates Her ‘Material Girl’ Nickname

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:01:01 +0000

Madonna is urging fans to stop referring to her as the Material Girl - because she "hates" the "materialistic" undertones of her famous nickname. The pop superstar is often called by the title o...

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Aerosmith Rep: ‘Steven Tyler Stage Shove Was Not Deliberate’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:00:49 +0000

A representative for Aerosmith has vehemently denied reports Joe Perry deliberately shoved his bandmate Steven Tyler off stage during a concert in Canada - insisting the mishap was an accident. V...

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Kanye West And Taylor Swift Together Again At VMAs?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:57:11 +0000

Following up on a story we broke yesterday where Chelsea Handler announced she is hosting this year's MTV VMA's, the New York Post said Chelsea talked to mega DJ Ryan Seacrest regarding her upcomin...

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Justin Bieber Fans Targeted By Online Scam

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:36:20 +0000

"Internet experts" are warning young Justin Bieber fans to be extra vigilant after web fraudsters set up a scam enticing the singer's devotees with the lure of free gig tickets. The Baby hit-make...

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Lady Gaga Poised To Be Twitter God; Justin Bieber Not Far Behind

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:48:15 +0000

Britney Spears looks set to lose her Queen of Pop crown to Lady Gaga by the end of the week, if Twitter statistics are to be believed. According to Famecount.com, Gaga recorded 5,635,460 follower...

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Adam Lambert Enjoys ‘Tongue Diving’ With His Fans

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:39:31 +0000

Pop star Adam Lambert shocks fans with sloppy kisses at concerts.

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Lady Gaga Finds Her Hollywood Dream Home

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:05:25 +0000

Lady Gaga has moved into a sprawling $5 million mansion in Hollywood. The Paparazzi singer, who once boasted of her love for hotel rooms and insisted she'd never settle down, has found the perfe...

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Concert Review: Lady Gaga A Big Hit In Portland, Oregon

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:33:20 +0000

Walking into the Rose Garden almost everyone is dressed in costume, spiked heels, and wigs. They are in Gaga Mode.

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Ne-Yo: ‘I Feel Naked Without One’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:00:48 +0000

R&B singer Ne-Yo is planning to capitalize on his trademark hat obsession by developing his own line of trendy headgear. The So Sick hit-maker is rarely seen in public without his trademark trilb...

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Justin Timberlake Heading To Sin City With Christina Aguilera

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:00:25 +0000

Justin Timberlake is heading to Las Vegas with his former Mickey Mouse Club co-star Christina Aguilera for a special charity concert. The SexyBack singer is hosting Justin Timberlake and Friends...

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Courtney Love Begs Her Daughter To Come Home

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:30:55 +0000

Heartbroken Courtney Love was forced to go online to wish her daughter Frances Bean a happy 18th birthday - because a restraining order has banned her from seeing the teenager. The Hole singer's...

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Eminem To Host Rap Contest In Detroit

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:00:38 +0000

Eminem is set to return to his hometown of Detroit, Michigan to host a rap contest in the style of the famous hip-hop battle in his semi-autobiographical movie 8 Mile. The Stan hit-maker has sign...

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Chelsea Handler Hosting VMAs

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:57:11 +0000

Yesterday, Chelsea Handler announced she will be hosting this years MTV VMA's on her E! show 'Chelsea Lately'. During the show she said, “Everyone knows that when you think of rap music and hip-hop...

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Bret Michaels Sues Over Postponed Concert

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:30:30 +0000

Bret Michaels is taking legal action against a gig promoter over allegations the rocker turned up to perform in New York only to be told the concert had been canceled without his knowledge. The P...

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Justin Bieber Wants A Soccer Lesson From David Beckham

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:00:05 +0000

Justin Bieber has offered to perform a free concert for David Beckham's family in return for a soccer lesson from the sports star. The teenage singer is desperate to learn a few tricks from the L...

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Kat Von D Plans Singing Career

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:59:32 +0000

Tattooist to the stars Kat Von D is launching a career as a rocker. The heavily-tattooed artist, who until recently was dating Motley Crue star Nikki Sixx, admits she has been taking voice lesson...

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Will Smith Named Top Rapping Actor

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:28:29 +0000

Will Smith has hammered the competition in a poll to find the best rapper-turned-actor. The I Am Legend star, who enjoyed rap success with hits like Summertime and movie themes Wild Wild West and...

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Shawty Lo Calls Off Engagement

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:30:18 +0000

Rapper Shawty Lo has called off his engagement to his longtime girlfriend one month after proposing marriage. The Foolish hit-maker, real name Carlos Walker, asked his girlfriend of 10 years, Ecr...

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Joe Perry Knocks Steven Tyler Offstage

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:30:07 +0000

Aerosmith's future has been called into question once again after Joe Perry was caught on camera bumping Steven Tyler offstage during a concert in Toronto, Canada on Tuesday night. Video footage ...

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Kings Of Leon Turn Down ‘Glee’ And ‘Ugly Betty’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:30:32 +0000

Rockers Kings Of Leon turned down guest appearances in Ugly Betty and Glee over fears they would be accused of "selling out". TV bosses behind Ugly Betty once approached the group and asked them ...

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Sex Pistols Launch Fragrance

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:28:23 +0000

Legendary rockers the Sex Pistols have bottled the scent of the punk era by launching the band's first fragrance. The group has teamed up with French beauty brand Etat Libre D'Orange to create a...

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Method Man Taking Legal Action Against Festival ‘Attackers’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:30:46 +0000

Rapper Method Man is taking legal action after he was allegedly hit in the face with a beer can while performing onstage at a music festival in Illinois. The How High hit-maker was left bloodied...

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Jay-Z Is The Richest Hip Hop Star In The World

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:04:51 +0000

Jay-Z has topped a new hip-hop rich list, almost doubling Sean "Diddy" Combs' fortune in the process. The rapper and entrepreneur reigns supreme at the top of Forbes magazine's latest Hip-Hop Cas...

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Fantasia Barrino’s Song About Another Woman’s Man Is ‘Leaked’ Online

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:53:46 +0000

Singer Fantasia Barrino's troubles continue to pile up - a new tune has been leaked to the internet just a week after the former "American Idol" winner was hospitalized following an overdose. It'...

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John Mellencamp: ‘The Internet Is Dangerous’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:51:33 +0000

John Mellencamp is convinced the internet has "destroyed" the music business, branding the web the "most dangerous thing invented since the atomic bomb." The veteran rocker is adamant the rise i...

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David Bowie Dismisses Lady Gaga Collaboration Rumors As ‘A Hoax’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:46:53 +0000

David Bowie has taken to his website to deny reports he's planning a collaboration with Lady Gaga. The reclusive rocker states the rumors linking him to the pop star's new album are "untrue and a...

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Courtney Love Settles Nirvana Lawsuit

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:41:30 +0000

Courtney Love has settled a $1 million lawsuit over profits from her late husband Kurt Cobain's Nirvana catalog. Bosses at management firm London & Co. sued Love in 2008, claiming she had failed ...

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Great White Singer Hospitalized For Horrific Bowel Problem

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:37:36 +0000

Great White frontman Jack Russell has been hospitalized in Los Angeles after suffering a perforated bowel. The rocker is recovering from major surgery after doctors discovered a hole in the bowel...

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Chris Brown & Usher To Hit The Road Together?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:30:27 +0000

Chris Brown is hitting the road with Usher for a collaborative tour, according to their producer pal Bryan Michael Cox. The Grammy-winning songwriter and record producer - who has created hits f...

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Ted Nugent Fined For Illegal Deer Baiting

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:16:22 +0000

Rocker Ted Nugent has been fined $1,750 after pleading no contest to illegally baiting deer on his hunting reality TV show. The Cat Scratch Fever singer, a fanatical hunter, was seen using a deer...

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Tila Tequila Was Warned About Potential Stage Attack

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:30:44 +0000

Tila Tequila was warned by the Insane Clown Posse about the possibility of an attack during her set at a music festival in Illinois last week - but brushed off the concerns and pressed ahead with t...

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Erykah Badu Fined $500 For Her Video Striptease

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:00:49 +0000

Soul star Erykah Badu has been handed six months probation and fined $500 after she was convicted on a charge of disorderly conduct for stripping in public during a controversial video shoot. The...

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AC/DC Exhibition To Open Down Under

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Australian rockers AC/DC are set to be honored in their hometown of Sydney with a new exhibition documenting their rise to fame. The show will trace the band from its formation in 1973 by brother...

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Marilyn Manson And Evan Rachel Wood Call Off Their Engagement?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:35:27 +0000

Shock rocker Marilyn Manson has split from his on/off girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood once again after calling off their engagement, according to a report. The on/off couple originally dated in 2006 ...

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Lil Wayne Reaches Out To Lindsay Lohan

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:00:45 +0000

Lil Wayne has reached out to Lindsay Lohan from behind bars, insisting he's "glad" her prison ordeal is "over". The rapper is currently serving time at New York's Rikers Island jail on weapons po...

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Pink Floyd Albums Taken Offline

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:00:55 +0000

Some of Pink Floyd's most famous albums have disappeared from the internet after a distribution deal with their record label ran out. The band's works, including The Wall, Animals, Wish You Were ...

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Method Man Injured At Same Festival As Tila Tequila

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:09:08 +0000

Tila Tequila isn't the only star nursing injuries from a music festival in Illinois over the weekend - Method Man is sporting cuts on his face after he was allegedly hit by a beer can onstage. Th...

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Fantasia Barrino Thanks Her Fans For Their Support

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:31:52 +0000

R&B singer Fantasia Barrino has spoken out for the first time since her drug overdose, thanking fans for supporting her through a "challenging time." The American Idol star was hospitalized for an...

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Justin Bieber’s Twitter Revenge On Hacker

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:30:21 +0000

Justin Bieber has exacted revenge on a Michigan teenager who allegedly hacked into his Twitter.com account - by publishing the youngster's phone number on the social networking website. Detroit,...

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Will Young Named Top Gay Role Model

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:01:44 +0000

British pop star Will Young is the top role model for gay youngsters in Britain, according to a new survey. The singer 'came out' shortly after he won U.K. reality contest Pop Idol in 2002 and vo...

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Katy Perry’s Notorious Alias

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:30:51 +0000

Katy Perry has given away the alias she uses to protect her privacy while she travels the world - the singer uses the name of a reformed junkie prostitute from cult TV show Strangers With Candy. ...

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Tila Tequila To File Suit Against Festival ‘Attackers’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:44:11 +0000

Tila Tequila is taking legal action after she was allegedly hit with beer bottles and fire crackers while performing onstage at a music festival in Illinois. The 28 year old, real name Tila Nguye...

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Kanye West To Collaborate With Justin Bieber?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:15:40 +0000

Rapper Kanye West has sparked rumors of a collaboration with teen sensation Justin Bieber after the pair struck up a bizarre friendship on Twitter.com. The pair began sending messages to each oth...

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Tila Tequila ‘Attacked’ At Festival

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:00:04 +0000

Tila Tequila has called in police after she was allegedly hit with beer bottles and "fire crackers" while onstage at a music festival in Illinois. The reality TV star has released pictures of her ...

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Katy Perry: ‘I Don’t Drink As Much As I Used To’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:30:10 +0000

Katy Perry is convinced her fiancé Russell Brand has been a good influence on her lifestyle - because the former wild-man's sobriety has guided her "in a more positive direction." The British com...

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Steven Tyler Still Waiting For Official ‘Idol’ Offer

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:00:41 +0000

Rock icon Steven Tyler has no idea whether he will be joining the judging panel on American Idol - because TV executives have yet to present him with an official contract. The Aerosmith frontman ...

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Lil Wayne Sued Again By Former Manager

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:27:41 +0000

Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne is facing a new legal woe - his former manager is suing him for fraud and breach of contract after he allegedly failed to pay for her services. Melissa Philipian was...

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Kiss & Slash Are Big Nominees At Classic Rock Awards

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:00:22 +0000

Rage Against The Machine, Kiss, AC/DC and Slash are leading the nominations for the Classic Rock Roll Of Honor awards, with two nods each. Rock legends Kiss and former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash...

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Justin Bieber Tops Bizarre Concert Cancellation Poll

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:30:15 +0000

Teen sensation Justin Bieber has received an unlikely honor - he has topped a list of the most bizarre concert cancellations. The Baby hit-maker's show in Sydney, Australia in April was axed by p...

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Ke$ha Has ‘Definitely Learned A Lot’ From Rihanna On Tour

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:15:17 +0000

Ke$ha's tour with Rihanna has been an educational experience - the Tik Tok newcomer credits the R&B star with helping her learn how to cope with "terrifying" arena gigs. The duo embarked on their...

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Katy Perry Prefers Gay Bars, Loves Lady Gaga & Is Comfortable Getting Naked

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:02:25 +0000

Katy Perry recently opened up in an interview with The Advocate and talked about Lady Gaga, going to gay bars, and marriage equality.

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Ohio Town Renames Itself In Honor Of Dee Snider

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:43:03 +0000

A town in Ohio is changing its name for a day in honor of Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider. Cridersville in Ohio will pay tribute to the heavy metal star on August 21st by becoming Snidersvil...

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DMX Freed From Jail Again

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:33:03 +0000

Rapper DMX has walked out of jail after serving time in connection to a reckless driving conviction eight years ago. DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was released in Los Angeles on Thursday after com...

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‘CSI’ Producers Want ‘Phenomenon’ Justin Bieber To Film Second Episode

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:26:42 +0000

"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" producers have asked teen pop sensation Justin Bieber to film another episode of the hit TV show. It was announced last month the 16 year old would make a cameo o...

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Rob Zombie: ‘Albums Are Dead’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:00:27 +0000

Rocker-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie has predicted the death of the CD album, insisting music fans will soon stop paying for music altogether. The former White Zombie frontman insists the album fo...

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Mark Wahlberg: ‘My Daughter Has This Obsession With Justin Bieber’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:00:33 +0000

Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg has issued a public plea to Justin Bieber to get in touch - after the teen star snubbed his request to phone his young daughter. The rapper-turned-actor has been des...

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Mark Wahlberg: ‘My Daughter Has This Obsession With Justin Bieber’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:00:33 +0000

Beyonce’s Topless Photoshoot

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:56:23 +0000

Beyonce is set to shock her young fans after posing topless and covered in fake tattoos for a racy new photoshoot. The former Destiny's Child singer is seen in several shots for her fashion bran...

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Shakira: ‘I Feel Such Freedom On Stage’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:30:25 +0000

Singer Shakira wants to get up close and personal with her fans on her next trek - she's embarking on an "interactive tour" this winter. The Hips Don't Lie hit-maker is making plans for her Tour...

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Sum 41 Cancel Vans Warped Tour Dates

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:30:54 +0000

Rockers Sum 41 have pulled out of the Vans Warped Tour to allow injured frontman Deryck Whibley to recover after he was attacked in a bar brawl. Whibley was hospitalized after three men reported...

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Lil’ Kim Is The New Face Of Three-O Purple Vodka

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:11:40 +0000

Rapper Lil' Kim has teamed up with vodka company Three Olives to launch a new grape-flavored liquor. The "Lady Marmalade" hitmaker, who has nicknamed herself Queen Bee, has been unveiled as the f...

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Justin Bieber Donates Concert Money To Flood Victims

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:33:59 +0000

Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has raised more than $30,000 to help those affected by the floods in Nashville, Tennessee. The 16 year old performed at the city's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday ...

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Kanye West Spent Last 3 Years In ‘Delusional’ State Feeling Like Luke Skywalker

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:31:43 +0000

Rapper Kanye West has only recently come to terms with the death of his beloved mother after spending the last three years in a "delusional" state. The hip-hop star was left devastated when Dr. D...

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Fantasia Barrino Leaves The Hospital

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:28:13 +0000

Singer Fantasia Barrino has been discharged from the hospital after receiving treatment for a drug overdose. The American Idol winner checked into Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville in North Car...

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Mariah Carey Wants To Be An ‘American Idol’ Judge

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:36:32 +0000

Mariah Carey "would love" to join the judging panel on "American Idol," if only TV producers could film the hit reality show around her already busy schedule, according to the superstar's husband N...

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Nelly Lands Job As Radio DJ

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:30:53 +0000

Rapper Nelly is taking over the airwaves in his native St. Louis, Missouri - he's landed a job as a DJ of own radio show. The Hot In Here hit-maker has joined the line-up at Hot 104.1 FM as a tem...

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Fake Drake Manager Sued

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:30:05 +0000

A man accused of impersonating rapper Drake's manager is facing a lawsuit from a U.S. concert promoter. Bosses at Eagles Entertainment claim Milwaukee, Wisconsin native Joey Turner booked a ficti...

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Anastacia Proud To Show Off Her ‘Survival’ Scar

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:59:18 +0000

Pop star Anastacia was too embarrassed to show off her scar from surgery for Crohn's disease until she turned 30, when she realized the mark was a sign of her survival. The I'm Outta Love singer ...

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Alanis Morissette: ‘I’m Pregnant’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:12:25 +0000

Singer Alanis Morissette is expecting her first child with new husband MC Souleye. The hitmaker, who was previously engaged to actor Ryan Reynolds, married the rapper in May after just seven mont...

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Boy George Slams Lady Gaga’s ‘Occasional’ Coke Use

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:34:50 +0000

Boy George fears Lady Gaga may be struggling with her "occasional" drug habit, after the star confessed she uses cocaine a "couple of times a year." The Poker Face hit-maker recently opened up ab...

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Rep: Fantasia Barrino Is ‘Heartbroken,’ In Stable Condition Following Overdose

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:28:10 +0000

Singer Fantasia Barrino overdosed on medications after feeling "heartbroken" and "overwhelmed" by reports accusing her of having an affair with a married man, according to her representative. The...

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Fantasia Barrino Overdoses (Video)

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:48:37 +0000

Singer Fantasia Barrino has been admitted to a North Carolina hospital after suffering a drug overdose.

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Michael Buble Wearing An Engagement Ring

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:00:08 +0000

Singer Michael Buble is honoring his Argentinean fiancée Luisana Lopilato's heritage - by following tradition and wearing an engagement ring. The Home hit-maker proposed to the actress/singer las...

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T.I. Feels ‘Uncomfortable’ Without A Gun

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:30:19 +0000

Rapper T.I. prefers to spend his time off with his family instead of in the clubs - because he doesn't feel safe without a gun. The Live Your Life hit-maker, real name Clifford Harris, Jr., recen...

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M.I.A. Faces Pay Cut Over Stage Invasion

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:30:07 +0000

M.I.A. could miss out on her pay check for performing at a British music festival after she breached her contract by inviting fans onstage, according to a U.K. report. The hip-hop star - real nam...

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In Case You Missed It: Teen Choice Awards Red Carpet Video, Photos, Winners

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:36:46 +0000

Vampires dominated The Teen Choice Awards on Monday night, as the "Twilight" franchise scooped up 12 surf-board shaped trophies and TV drama "The Vampire Dairies" took home seven. "Twilight" acto...

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The Doors – ‘When You’re Strange’ A Must Have DVD For Fans

Mixmaster Throwdown — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:28:51 +0000

The Doors: “When You’re Strange” Eagle Rock Ent. A documentary about the Doors is nothing new. One made with the full cooperation of the three surviving original members - Ray Manzarek, John Densmo...

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Behemoth Singer Hospitalized With A Mystery Illness

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:00:33 +0000

Polish heavy metal rockers Behemoth have cancelled the band's European and American tours after singer/guitarist Adam 'Nergal' Darski was hospitalized with a mystery illness. The rocker was admit...

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Alan Jackson To Receive Top ASCAP Honor

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:30:34 +0000

Country music star Alan Jackson is set to be honored with the prestigious Founders Award at the ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) Country Music Awards next month. The ...

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Ozzy Osbourne’s Warning Against Toupees

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:41:04 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne has warned balding men not to invest in wigs - confessing he was once so unimpressed with a man's toupee he ripped it off and mopped up his drink with it. The former Black Sabbath r...

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Phil Collins: ‘I Was Cocky And Annoying, I’m Sorry’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:00:42 +0000

Phil Collins struggles to watch footage of Genesis onstage at the height of their 1980s success - because he was so "annoying". The rocker reveals he recently started work on an archive of all h...

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Katy Perry Says Russell Brand Was ‘Ready For A Change’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:16:48 +0000

Katy Perry is adamant she hasn't "tamed" her fiancé Russell Brand - insisting the former womanizer was "ready for a change". The I Kissed A Girl singer is due to exchange vows with the British fu...

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Ne-Yo ‘Can’t Commit’ To One Woman

Mixmaster Throwdown — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:02:00 +0000

Ne-Yo has no plans to settle down despite expecting his first child later this year, insisting he "can't commit" to just one woman. The So Sick singer, real name Shaffer Chimere Smith, is set to ...

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Wyclef Jean Accepts Assassination ‘Possibility’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 23:00:05 +0000

Wyclef Jean fears the "possibility" of his assassination in Haiti's slums as he campaigns to become president of his native country. The former Fugees star recently announced his launch for offic...

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Bono Returns To The Stage

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:00:23 +0000

U2 rocker Bono made a triumphant return to the stage in Turin, Italy on Friday, three months after he was forced to undergo emergency back surgery. The Irish band had to postpone the North Americ...

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New Van Halen Album And Tour Due In 2011

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:00:22 +0000

Rockers Van Halen are back in the studio with original frontman David Lee Roth and will release their first studio album in more than two decades next year. The group completed its reunion tour wi...

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Faith Hill To Perform Free Hurricane Katrina Show

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:00:22 +0000

Faith Hill is to play a free concert in New Orleans, Louisiana later this month to mark the fifth anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster which devastated the region in 2005. The massive st...

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Pras Not Supporting Wyclef Jean’s Haiti Presidential Bid

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:00:11 +0000

Wyclef Jean's former Fugees co-star Pras is refusing to support the rapper's bid to become the next Haitian president - he has sided with the opposition instead. On Thursday, Jean confirmed plans...

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Will.i.am Lands BMI Award

Mixmaster Throwdown — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:30:34 +0000

Black Eyed Peas star Will.i.am is to be honored for his contributions to music and his humanitarian work by performance rights organization BMI. The hip-hop star will receive BMI's President's ...

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Mark Salling Releasing A Rock Album

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:00:59 +0000

Actor Mark Salling is following in the musical footsteps of his Glee co-star Matthew Morrison by releasing his own album.

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Bret Michaels Fuming Over Postponed Show

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:00:07 +0000

Rocker Bret Michaels was left fuming on Thursday when he arrived at a venue in New York only to find his show there had been postponed without his knowledge. The Poison star and his crew arrived ...

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Wyclef Jean Wants Haitians To Speak English

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:00:56 +0000

Wyclef Jean has pledged to boost the teaching of English in Haiti if he wins his bid for the presidency - because "years" of rule by French-speaking politicians has not benefited the country.

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Ozzy Osbourne Hires Son To Direct Video

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne is giving his son Jack a career boost by hiring him to direct his next music video.

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Salt-N-Pepa Star Laments Risqué Shows

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:00:35 +0000

Salt-N-Pepa star Cheryl Wray regrets her risqué antics at the height of her fame - because she's now a born-again Christian mom.

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Robbie Williams To Wed On Saturday?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:00:47 +0000

Robbie Williams is set to wed his girlfriend Ayda Field on Saturday, according to a new report. The Angels hit-maker has been dating the actress since 2007 and proposed to her over the Christmas pe...

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Ne-Yo Bullied Over His Thinning Hair

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:00:48 +0000

Ne-Yo's obsession with hats stems from his childhood - the R&B singer was bullied at school for his thinning hair.

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Seth MacFarlane To Release Debut Album

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:42:37 +0000

Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane is preparing to release an album after signing a record deal.

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Twitter Ruining Kenny Chesney’s Dates?

Mixmaster Throwdown — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:26:02 +0000

Kenny Chesney is wary of dating again because he fears his romantic encounters will be broadcast on Twitter.com.

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Obie Trice Owes More Than $298,000 In Taxes

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:15:11 +0000

Rapper Obie Trice is the latest star in trouble with tax officers after allegedly failing to pay more than $298,000. Authorities at the Internal Revenue Service filed a $298,051 lien against the ...

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Yes, Katy Perry Farts

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:24:05 +0000

Katy Perry insists she is not the "flatulence factory" her fiance Russell Brand recently joked about. She explained, "I've farted a lot in my life, but never once in front of Russell." Russell ...

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Jerry Garcia’s Estate Refuses To Release Songs For Movie

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:00:29 +0000

A movie based on the life of Grateful Dead star Jerry Garcia has been thrown into jeopardy after the late rocker's estate refused producers permission to feature the rocker's music. The guitarist...

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Mark Wahlberg Would Duet With Justin Bieber

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:16:28 +0000

Mark Wahlberg would only consider returning to his rap roots if he was asked to collaborate with Justin Bieber because his young daughter is a big fan of the teen star. The actor began his career...

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Taylor Swift Rushes Single Release After Online Leak

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:30:54 +0000

Taylor Swift has been forced to rush the release of her new single after the track leaked online. The country star was due to release Mine, the first song from her upcoming third album Speak Now...

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Katy Perry’s Porn Name

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:48:19 +0000

Sexy pop star Katy Perry would name herself Peaches Mountain if she was a porn star - a combination of the name of her first dog and the street on which she first lived.

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Enrique Iglesias ‘Completes Naked Waterski Stunt In Secret’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:43:38 +0000

Enrique Iglesias proved he is a man of his word when he stripped off to waterski naked - to satisfy a World Cup bet. The Spanish-born pop superstar promised to bare his bottom for a nude night s...

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Ke$ha Wants Ex-Managers’ Lawsuit Dismissed

Mixmaster Throwdown — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:35:00 +0000

Ke$ha is hitting back at her former managers' allegations she owes them money after failing to honor a commission deal, insisting she fired the representatives in 2008. Bosses at DAS Communicati...

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Phil Collins Wanted A Serial Killer Role

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:30:26 +0000

Phil Collins has a burning ambition to play a serial killer on the big screen - but his only chance to fulfill his dream was scuppered by his wife. The former Genesis rocker has enjoyed several ...

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Bob Marley Recordings Destroyed By Fire

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:00:33 +0000

A stash of reggae legend Bob Marley's master recordings and personal belongings has been destroyed by a fire in Aburi, Ghana. The tapes were being stored at the solar-powered studio established b...

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Joe Perry: ‘I Found Out On The Internet Like The Rest Of The World’

Mixmaster Throwdown — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:30:41 +0000

Steven Tyler's plans to join American Idol have infuriated his Aerosmith band mates - guitarist Joe Perry has criticized the singer for keeping the news from the rest of the group. There are curr...

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