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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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Nicki Minaj Set to Make an Exit From 'American Idol'

Posted May 16th 2013 5:00PM by BoomBox Staff
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Looks like Nicki Minaj's stint as a judge on "American Idol" will be short-lived.

The wig-wearing emcee is set to make an exit from the singing competition after Season 12 ends tonight, according to Us Weekly.

A source reveals that Minaj is comfortable with the decision to leave. "It's safe to say she isn't coming back to 'Idol,'" the insider tells Us. Apparently the rapper has her hands full with her new album, performances and endorsement deals. "She's okay with it. She had a great time but was only going to do one season anyway."

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Beyonce Close to Tears While Thanking Fans at Belgium Show

Posted May 16th 2013 3:00PM by BoomBox Staff
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Witnessing Beyonce cry is an emotional act that plenty of her fans have yet to witness. However, during last night's Mrs. Carter Show World tour stop in Antwerp, Belgium, she showed signs of letting the tears spill freely while thanking fans for their support after she canceled another show in the city earlier in the week.

Dressed in an ivory leotard decorated in jewels and flowing fabric, Beyonce grabbed the mic to express her gratitude to her supporters. "I feel so good to be on this stage," the 31-year-old stated. "I have the best fans in the world."

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Kanye West Surprises With New Songs, Delivers Another Rant at Adult Swim Upfront Party

Posted May 16th 2013 12:00PM by BoomBox Staff
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Whenever Kanye West graces the stage, a rant is sure to follow. Case in point: last night's Adult Swim Upfront party at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The G.O.O.D. Music head honcho performed new material from his forthcoming material and took aim at the pesky paparazzi – remember when they caught him bashing his head into a metal sign last week?

Ye debuted a new track called 'Awesome,' complete with Auto-Tune. On the song, he delivers line about the woman he holds near and dear. "I'd rather do nothing with you than something new with somebody new," he sang, drenched in hues of blue and red lights.

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A$AP Ferg Welcomes A$AP Rocky, French Montana & More for 'Work' Remix Video

Posted May 15th 2013 6:30PM by BoomBox Staff
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A$AP Ferg actually embraced the term "remix" when he crafted the new version of his track "Work" featuring A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James and ScHoolboy Q – there's fresh, new verses to be heard. In the song's accompanying video, he heads West to L.A. and brings it back home to his East Coast, Harlem roots.

"I gotta close the window before I record because New York don't know how to be quiet," he states before the song commences. The visual finds Ferg in a L.A. warehouse and in Harlem's Rucker Park, surrounded by an entourage of rowdy dudes.

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Kelly Rowland Airs Out Her 'Dirty Laundry'

Posted May 15th 2013 5:30PM by BoomBox Staff
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Kelly Rowland reveals some shocking things that she has never told the press in her new song, 'Dirty Laundry,' set to appear on her forthcoming album, "Talk a Good Game."

The former Destiny's Child member is honest and unabashed on the track, which was produced by The-Dream. She holds nothing back when singing about her career downfalls – pursuing a solo career while she watched Beyonce flourish -- and relationship turmoil -- she was involved with a verbally and physically abusive man.

"Let's do this dirty laundry/ When you soaked them tears for years it never airs out/ When you make pain look this good it never wears out," Rowland belts out on the chorus.