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Eminem to Release New Album, Willow Smith Turns Down 'Annie,' Everyone Afterparties at Prince's Crib & More

Posted Feb 8th 2013 6:50PM by Theo Bark
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Eminem's manager has revealed that 2013 will see Em's first solo release in three years. Paul Rosenberg confirmed that Em is currently recording, and his new album will be released "post-Memorial Day at some point, but we're not exactly sure when." [Rap-Up]

Apparently Willow Smith turned down a starring role in the new Broadway adaptation of Annie to "just be 12." That's ill ... if it's true. [AllHipHop]

Ever wonder what cool music dudes do to afterparty? Karaoke at Prince's crib. "After awards shows, we normally go to Prince's house for a jam session and get down!" Anthony Hamilton tells Billboard. "You can't play around -- it's the hardest karaoke ever. He even has a machine that displays the lyrics! It's always a good time." Damn, life's so much realer when you're friends with Prince. [Billboard]

A State Department official has admitted to accepting bribes from dancehall artist Mavado, including luxury watches, free admission to nightclubs and backstage passes. Wonder what he gave in return? [Billboard]

With his solo debut around the corner, Pusha T has announced that, if he and his brother reunite for a new Clipse album, the record will be entitled As God As My Witness, a title which sounds like it was misheard. [RapFix]

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