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Vanilla Ice to Play Pantomime Captain Hook in U.K.'s 'Peter Pan'

Continuing his impressive run of oddball overseas appearances, former rapper Vanilla Ice has revealed that he will remain in the United Kingdom to play Captain Hook in a holiday season, pantomime performance of the classic play 'Peter Pan.' ...Read More »

Ice Cube to Endorse Coors Light Beer

It seems like tons of rappers are tying themselves to alcohol brands as of late, with Snoop Dogg promoting Colt 45's new Blast beverage and Pitbull teaming with Voli vodka. ...Read More »

Pitbull Signs on to Promote Voli Vodka

Pitbull is following in the footsteps of Diddy and Ludacris by jumping into the liquor business. ...Read More »

Raekwon Will 'Tell the Truth' in Forthcoming Autobiography

With hip-hop memoirs becoming big business, Wu-Tang Clan rapper Raekwon has thrown his hat into the ring and announced that he's working on his autobiography. ...Read More »

Jay-Z May Score Four Million Dollars Off Ace of Spades

Jay-Z famously denounced Cristal champagne after its owner blasted the hip-hop community for lessening his product’s value. ...Read More »

Russell Simmons to Fight Childhood Obesity With Dr. Oz

Russell Simmons is continuing his streak of good deeds this week by partnering with television personality Dr. Oz for an event to help fight childhood obesity. ...Read More »

Fab 5 Freddy Artwork Shines on Walls of Las Vegas Hotel

Hip-hop historian, OG graffiti artist and industry veteran Fab 5 Freddy is getting some recognition in the art world for his mixed media pieces. ...Read More »

Wiz Khalifa Shades Fly Off Shelves, New Song Hits the 'Net

Redferns / Getty Images Wiz Khalifa has earned himself another hit -- this time, in the ...Read More »

Beyonce Featured in Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move!' Video

In support of First Lady Michelle Obama's initiative to combat childhood obesity, singer Beyonce has been announced as the featured performer on an instructional dance/exercise video. ...Read More »

Kanye West Applies to Prestigious UK Fashion School

Francois G. Durand, WireImage It looks like 'College Dropout' rapper Kanye West is making ...Read More »

The Dream Announces Cigar-Sized Speaker Line

Though he threatened retirement after his 2010 album 'Love King,' Grammy-winning singer/producer The-Dream is back with a new album and a line of high-end speakers. ...Read More »

Rihanna Poses Nude for Nivea Ad Campaign

Nivea cosmetics has recruited Rihanna to be the face of their latest promotional campaign. ...Read More »

Chris Brown Unveils 3 of His Own Painting Masterpieces

Chris Brown is branching out from music to art, and he's taking it very seriously. ...Read More »

Swizz Beatz Helps NYU Students Turn Their Music Into Profit

Having recently been extended the honor of being New York University's first Producer-in-Residence back in November, Swizz Beatz intends to do more than just instruct his students, he plans to help them launch careers while still in school. ...Read More »

Diddy Signs Acting Contract With Hollywood's Top Agency

In a tweet on Tuesday, Diddy revealed that his personal dream was to "star in a movie in the next 20 months" and have everyone come see it. Well, that dream is now way closer to reality. ...Read More »

Rhymefest Will Face Off for Chicago Alderman in Runoff

Rhymefest, born Che Smith, received 20 percent of the vote yesterday in his run for alderman of Chicago's 20th Ward, giving him enough leverage to face off with incumbent Aldo. Willie Cochran in an April runoff. ...Read More »

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