Is There a Possible ‘Watch the Throne Part II” in the Works??

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Is a Watch the Throne sequel in the works? Jay-Z revealed that a follow-up to his history-making album with Kanye West could come as soon as next year.

When asked if we’ll see a solo album from him in 2012, Jay told MTV News, “Yeah, it depends on how this thing finishes up. We’re in a great place creatively. You might see a Jay, then Kanye, and a Throne album next year. We really found our zone.”

In the meantime, he and Kanye are still promoting WTT with a nationwide tour, which wraps in Vancouver on December 18. The album has received three Grammy nominations and landed among many critics best of the year lists.

 

Jay-Z to Play Carnegie Hall for Charity

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Jay-Z has performed at New York landmarks including Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden, and now he’s headed to Carnegie Hall. The hip-hop superstar has announced two concerts at the legendary venue to raise money for charity.

Billed as one of his most intimate performances in years, the shows will take place at Carnegie’s Stern Auditorium on February 6 at 8:00 p.m and February 7 at 9:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, raising dollars to help boost on-time graduation rates in underserved New York City schools and put college within reach for low-income students across the five boroughs.

“It’s every artist’s dream to play a venue as legendary as Carnegie Hall,” stated Jay-Z. “The fact that I can use the arts and my talent to benefit the education of the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, and great thinkers makes for a legendary night. I’m proud to be a part of the continuing work of United Way of New York City and expanding the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.”

Private ticket packages will go on sale December 12. Additionally, a limited number of single tickets will be offered to the public starting January 30 at 11:00 a.m.

Are People Still Checkin’ For You?? Sneak Peek: Cassie – ‘King of Hearts’

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Cassie is back with her long-awaited clip for her upcoming single, “King of Hearts.”  Cassie hasn’t been on the scene for some years now, she had  the hit single “Me and You,” back in 2006 which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at # 3.  After a performance on BET’s 106 and Park, her hot flame begin to dim, as she was criticized for her vocals, or lack there of, and was just seen as another pretty face who secured a record deal.  Now fast forward 2011, can Cassie really make an impact with the likes of Rihanna dominating pop and urban radio.  Is her bark still bigger than her bite, or can she ignite interest back into her career.

Former Cash Money Rapper BG Pleads Guilty To Gun Charges; Facing 40 Years in Prison

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Former Cash Money artist BG pleaded guilty yesterday to gun and witness tampering charges and could face up to 40 years in prison.

During a random traffic stop in November of 2009, three guns owned by BG were found in a stolen car. The weapons discovered were three loaded shotguns with two extended magazine clips.

Along with B.G., 27-year-old Jerod Fedison and 17-year-old Demounde Pollard were also charged in the case. All Hip-Hop reports:

Police claim that BG and Fedison, who are both convicted felons, pressured Pollard into taking the gun charges, due to his clean criminal record.

In May, BG was arrested for his role in persuading Pollard to claim ownership of the guns, hence the witness tampering charge.

Fedison recently pleaded guilty to gun and witness tampering charges and was sentenced to a 20-year term.

Pollard reportedly cooperated with authorities and received an 30 month sentence.

BG — who used to rap alongside Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Birdman and Mannie Fresh as a part of the Cash Money Millionaires back in the from the mid 90′s to the early 2000′s — will be due back in court and sentenced on March 14th.

 

Remember the West Coast Rap Group ‘Tha Dogg Pound’?

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Original Dogg Pound members Daz and Kurupt are back in the studio working on a new album that will be executive produced by both Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.  The pair are on the road with Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa, who are touring in support of their upcoming movie “Mac and Devin Go To High School.”

Daz and Kurupt revealed that they are working on a new album titled Alumni, which will be overseen by both Dre and Snoop.  “It’s Daz and Kurupt getting that DPGC together. Big Snoop is overseeing it, Dre’s overseeing,” Kurupt told the Associated Press  at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia. “We just got off a road trip for beats with Dr. Drem who is still working on Detox.”    While most of Tha Dogg Pound’s albums were independently released, Daz said Alumni will be a major release backed by both Dr. Dre  and Snoop’s respective machines.  According to Daz, Alumni will feature a combination of production between himself and Dr. Dre.

Huge Ratings for VH1’s ‘T.I. & Tiny’ Premiere

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VH1 hit the ratings jackpot with the premiere of two back-to-back episodes of its new reality series “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.”

The docu-series averaged 2.8 million total viewers for the 9 p.m. airing and a 1.9 rating among adults 18-49 on Monday evening. Combined with the 11 p.m. encore, the premiere episode lured a total of 4.3 million viewers.

The second episode was an even bigger draw, improving upon its debut to attract 3.1 million viewers at 9:30 p.m. and a 2.0 rating in adults 18-49. With the 11:30 p.m. encore, the second episode drew more than 4.5 million viewers.

“T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle” powered VH1 as the top-ranked cable network (excluding sports) among the adults 18-49 and women 18-49 demos. To compare, VH1′s “Basketball Wives” closed out its third season in August luring 2.6 million viewers after starting off its first season averaging more than 1 million viewers.

“T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle” traces T.I.’s family life, including his reunion with his wife Tameka (aka Tiny) and children after serving time in prison on a weapons charge, and his attempt at returning to the top professionally.

 

VH1 to Air TV Movie Based on Multi-Platinum Group TLC

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Building off the success of the scripted movie “Single Ladies” and its follow-up hit series, VH1 is getting into the TV movie business with a series of scripted bio-pics featuring musicians and pop culture icons. The dramatic story behind the legendary ‘90s R&B/hip-hop/pop trio TLC will be featured in the first TV movie for VH1 in this series. The two surviving members of the group, Chilli and Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, have signed on as consultants and executive producers for the movie. Acclaimed screenwriter Kate Lanier (“What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “Beauty Shop”) has signed on to pen the bio-pic.

Updated: Astro Hasn’t Signed Any Deals Yet…

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Today, Astro from X-Factor USA who was voted off last week, made an appearance on the Wendy Williams show earlier today and discussed an array of things from Simon questioning his arrogance, to whether or not he had gotten an offer from Jay-Z’s RocNation.   He confirmed that although there has been much speculation about deals being presented to him, he has not signed any paper work or had any meetings.  Astro, is currently being managed by his mother and step-dad.  He’ll be picked up by a MAJOR label, but I’m sure he still has contract obligations to fill for X-Factor.