Beyonce Wants, and Gets, Her MTV
Associated artist: Beyoncé
Source: Zap2It

"Beyonce and the MTV Video Music Awards go together, particularly when she's unveiling a new album." FULL STORY

posted August 30, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The idea of this theme mixtape is as original as they come by
Associated artist: Gorillaz
Source: Rap Reviews

"There IS some chemistry between the people of the backpack and the people of the thug, but I doubt it is enough to get them to cross town to do some mixing." FULL STORY

posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Beyonce Trapped by PETA
Associated artist: Beyoncé
Source: HipHopDX

"Members of the animal rights group PETA trapped Beyoncé Knowles earlier last week by posing as fans who won an eBay auction for dinner with the star, then bombarding her with questions about animal cruelty, and her use of fur on the red carpet, as well as her new House of Dereon clothing line." FULL STORY

posted June 23, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Beyoncé's Girl-Powered Tour
Associated artist: Beyoncé
Source: E! Online

"Beyoncé's got herself some bootylicious backup." FULL STORY

posted June 23, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Buzz on Beyonce's 2nd Solo Album
Associated artist: Beyoncé
Source: Billboard

"When it came time to begin work on her second solo album, Beyoncé didn't even tell her manager, who also happens to be her father, that she'd booked studio time. As previously reported, the album, dubbed "B-Day," is due Sept. 5 via Sony Urban/Columbia. First single "Deja Vu" features Jay-Z..." FULL STORY

posted June 19, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM EMI Settles Payola Case
Associated artist: Gorillaz
Source: MTV

"EMI North America agreed Thursday to pay $3.75 million to settle a pay-for-play investigation by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer probing radio air time traded to benefit artists including Gorillaz, Coldplay and Beenie Man, The New York Times reports..." FULL STORY

posted June 16, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Kicking Up Dirt on Beyonce
Associated artist: Beyoncé
Source: HipHopDX

"Of course the good rumor around the industry is Hova’s supposed wedding plans with Beyonce. That would more or less explain the sudden and obvious weight loss. I know we hear they’re getting married every week, but this one has been too detailed to be just a rumor (or maybe I wish they would get married)." FULL STORY

posted June 16, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Artists Honored For Ringtone Sales
Associated artist: Beyoncé
Source: MTV

"Black Eyed Peas, Beyoncé, AC/DC, Chamillionaire, T-Pain, Cyndi Lauper and D4L are among the artists who were honored with the Recording Industry Association of America's inaugural Master Ringtone Sales Awards..." FULL STORY

posted June 16, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Female Talent Auditions for Upcoming Beyonce Tour
Associated artist: Beyoncé
Source: Billboard

"Beyonce will on Monday (June 12)launch a nationwide search for an all-female band to accompany her on an upcoming tour in support of her 2nd solo effort, "B'Day." The Destiny's Child frontwoman will choose finalists after they complete a round of auditions judged by her creative team." FULL STORY

posted June 8, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Beyoncé Looking For New Band
Associated artist: Beyoncé
Source: MTV

"Beyoncé may have given up her girls in Destiny's Child, but she wants new ones to back her up — with instruments in hand. The singer is searching for an all-female band to tour in support of her second solo album, "B'Day," so she's holding open auditions for keyboard players, bassists, guitarists, horn players, percussionists, and drummers around the country on Monday." FULL STORY

posted June 8, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM