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Mario Announces Nicki Minaj Collaboration, 'Somebody Else'

Posted May 17th 2013 8:00PM by BoomBox Staff
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R&B crooner Mario has been relatively quiet on the music front for some time but fans are in for a treat. The Baltimore native will debut his new single, the Nicki Minaj-assisted "Somebody Else" next week.

He hopes the Polow Da Don-produced track "breathes new life into R&B." Mario wrote a handwritten note on his official website, which detailed the direction he's taking his life in at the moment.
"Nothing can explain the excitement in my heart at this point & time in my life," he wrote. "I have changed so much as a man, artist, & creator, and I realize more and more everyday that it's not about me. It's about me doing what GOD wants me to do; change the world with my GIFT."

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Fat Joe Loves the Dough in 'Ballin'' Video With Wiz Khalifa, Teyana Taylor

Posted May 17th 2013 6:15PM by BoomBox Staff
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Cash rules everything around Fat Joe, Wiz Khalifa and Teyana Taylor in the video for the money-loving anthem "Ballin'."

Directed by Eif Rivera, the clip features Joe donning his finest suit, hopping out of a private plane, strolling around a mansion and showing off his pricey watch.

Wiz takes the driver's seat in a polished car that looks like it cost a whole lot of dough and Teyana Taylor looks fashion fresh in an ivory pantsuit and later, cool and crushing it in a Chicago Bulls jersey.

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Beyonce Pregnant With Second Child

Posted May 17th 2013 5:00PM by BoomBox Staff
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Looks like Blue Ivy will be having a sibling sooner than we thought.

Beyonce is apparently pregnant with her second child, a source tells E! News.

Rumors have been swirling for the past few weeks about the singer's pregnancy. No official word has come from her camp but recent photos showing a protruding belly -- out of character for the usually slim and trim star --- and a show cancellation in Antwerp, Belgium -- doctors ordered her to rest due to "dehydration and exhaustion" -- further fueled the talk that she was indeed expecting a new bundle of joy.

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Kanye West Flaunts His Bruised Head in 'SNL' Finale Promo

Posted May 17th 2013 4:00PM by BoomBox Staff
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Kanye West seems to be a good sport about his recent run-in with a metal pole – caught on camera by the paparazzi – by sporting a band-aid on his head during a promo video for his appearance on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, which serves as the show's season finale.

The G.O.O.D. Music leader chills alongside host Ben Affleck and cast member Fred Armisen in the clip, which finds the three engaging in some hilarious conversation.

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Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Inseparable' With 'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover

Posted May 17th 2013 12:30PM by BoomBox Staff
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"American Idol" crowned another winner last night during the Season 12 finale, with Candice Glover taking home the title. She proved why the votes were in her favor as she performed alongside another "Idol" star, Jennifer Hudson.

The ladies were both dressed in black but they shined bright as they showcased their stellar vocals for a rendition of Natalie Cole's "Inseparable."

"It's so wonderful to know you'll always be around me," Glover sang before Hudson surprised the audience by stepping onstage. "Ladies and gentlemen, the amazing Jennifer Hudson," Glover exclaimed when the soulful songstress belted out her lyrics.

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The-Dream Sings of Sexual Desires in 'IV Play' Video

Posted May 16th 2013 7:00PM by BoomBox Staff
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"I can give a f--- about the foreplay/ I want it now/ I'm talking straight sex/ Stop f---in' around," The-Dream coos in the video for 'IV Play,' the title track off his forthcoming album. Obviously the R&B crooner has some naughty thoughts on his mind.

In the clip, the chart-topping singer-songwriter puts on his priciest wares (a luxurious black fur coat) and surrounds himself with some sexy ladies showing off their moves in barely-there attire. He emerges from a helicopter as the video commences and finds himself on top of a concrete structure, all while singing of sexual desires in his signature tone.

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Diddy Adds Himself to 'Downton Abbey' Cast in Silly Spoof

Posted May 16th 2013 6:00PM by BoomBox Staff
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Did you know Diddy's favorite TV show is "Downton Abbey"?

The hip-hop mogul is an avid fan of the British period drama. So much so that he weaseled his way into a role on the show, sort of.

On Wednesday (May 14), Diddy took to Twitter to spill the beans on his new "role" as a cast member. "Another shot of me in action from the set of Downton Abbey-cant wait to share the preview tonight!... http://instagram.com/p/ZWeT78plyp/," he wrote.

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