(AQ) Kanye West & Jay-Z are readying their collaborative album Watch The Throne for an August release. listen to the track Otis here.(FMQB) The digital release of Jay-Z and Kanye West's new collaboration album, Watch The Throne, has been confirmed for August 1, and the physical CD will be available four days later. more
(BBC) Katy Perry leads the way at this year's MTV Video Music Awards with nine nominations. Adele and Kanye West picked up seven nominations apiece. Other multiple nominees included Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Bruno Mars. more
(Billboard) "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller sued Fox claiming he should be paid a rich fee for the upcoming Simon Cowell competition show "The X Factor." more
(Billboard) Despite the departure of Krayzie Bone in April, all five members of legendary hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will come together for a final farewell performance in their hometown of Cleveland, Ohio more
(NME) Conrad Murray's lawyers call for jury isolation in Michael Jackson trial Judge also confirms he will review rehearsal footage leading up to late singer's death more
(FMQB) It has been a busy week on the album sales chart, as six new albums all earned Top 10 debuts. After his popularity as a coach on NBC's hit show The Voice, it's no surprise that Country singer Blake Shelton came out on top. more
