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The Notorious B.I.G.’s MTV Interviews: A Look Back
Thirteen years after B.I.G.’s death, we look back on his life as hip-hop’s brightest star. Notorious B.I.G. Photo: MTV News Tuesday (March 9) is a day not to mourn, but to celebrate the life and legacy of one of music’s most gifted artists: the Notorious B.I.G. His voice, his flow,...
Biggie’s Best: Debating The Brooklyn MC’s Finest, 13 Years Later
More than a decade after the Notorious B.I.G.’s death, our Mixtape Daily team is still hashing it out. By Shaheem Reid and Rahman Dukes Notorious B.I.G. Photo: Getty Images Legacy Salute: Biggie’s Best, Part 1 Tuesday (March 9) marks the 13th anniversary of the death of the Notorious B.I.G....
Gorillaz Plastic Beach Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know
Here’s a little of what you can expect from the latest offering from Damon Albarn and crew. By James Montgomery Gorillaz Photo: EMI Music / Jamie Hewlett Much like Lazarus, Superman and, uh, Sayid from “Lost,” Gorillaz are back from the dead with their first new album in nearly five...
‘American Idol’ Top Eight Women: What They Need To Do
Paige Miles and Didi Benami need to step it up, while Crystal Bowersox and Lilly Scott should keep doing their thing. By Gil Kaufman Crystal Bowersox on “American Idol” last week Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images This is the week we’ve all been waiting for. Following Tuesday and...
Simon Cowell Endorses Crystal Bowersox On ‘Leno’
‘American Idol’ judge brings his fiancée onstage during lengthy ‘Tonight Show’ interview. By Kyle Anderson Simon Cowell appears on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” Photo: NBC Simon Cowell paid a visit to NBC on Monday night’s edition of “The Tonight...
Notorious B.I.G. And Tupac’s Famous Freestyle Remembered By Mister Cee
DJ looks back on ‘one of the illest live hip-hop performances of all time.’ By Shaheem Reid Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Photo: MTV News One of the greatest freestyles in hip-hop history took place at, of all places, a Patti LaBelle concert. The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur came onstage...
Semi Precious Weapons: ‘We Owe Our Lives To Lady Gaga’
‘We’ve been playing shows with Gaga since 2006,’ frontman Justin Tranter says. By Matt Harper Semi Precious Weapons’ Justin Tranter in the music video for “Semi Precious Weapons” Photo: Razor & Tie Music Lady Gaga may be busy prepping the release of her eagerly...
Nicole Richie Tells Ellen She’s ‘Not Sure’ About Wedding Details
‘It’s a big deal,’ Richie says of her upcoming nuptials to Joel Madden. By Jocelyn Vena Nicole Richie Photo: NBC Joel Madden recently told us that when it comes to planning his wedding with Nicole Richie, the couple are taking their time . Richie chatted with Ellen DeGeneres on her...
‘American Idol’ Judge Kara DioGuardi Talks Replacing Simon Cowell
‘It’s not an easy job,’ she says of judging the televised talent show. By Ryan J. Downey Kara DioGuardi Photo: Frederick M. Read more:  ‘American Idol’ Judge Kara DioGuardi Talks Replacing Simon Cowell
‘Will & Grace’ Actor Sean Hayes Opens Up About His Sexuality
‘I was never in, as they say,’ he tells The Advocate. By Kelley L. Carter Sean Hayes Photo: Kevin Parry/ Getty Images Sean Hayes, who famously played the over-the-top sidekick on NBC’s “Will & Grace,” told — well, strongly hinted to, at least — The Advocate...

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