Snoop Dogg Remembers Nate Dogg with New Tattoo

Snoop Dogg kept the memory of his West Coast brother Nate Dogg alive by tatting a picture of his face on his left forearm along with the words “All Doggs Go to Heaven.” The new ink by famed tattoo artist Mister Cartoon was done late Friday and serves as a lasting tribute to his lifelong friend.

“We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb,” Snoop previously tweeted. “One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met. I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day.”

Chris Brown Parts Ways with Publicist

Chris Brown and his publicist are throwing up the deuces. Days after his “GMA” meltdown, the R&B singer and his press rep have parted ways.

Tammy Brook, president of FYI Public Relations, released a statement today announcing their mutual split. She was brought on to help promote Brown’s fourth album F.A.M.E., which is expected to debut at No. 1 next week.

“I am an entertainment/music publicist and was hired as a publicist, as they often are, to work specifically on his music publicity for the term up to the release of Chris Brown’s F.A.M.E. album, which was released on Tuesday, March 22, and is entering the Billboard and iTunes charts at number 1 this week,” she told TMZ.

Despite rumors of a fall out, Brook still stands behind her former client. “I love and support Chris and it has been an honor to be a part of this album and I look forward to the possibility of working with him again in the future.”

J. Cole to Open for Rihanna’s ‘LOUD’ Tour

The Roc will be in the building at Rihanna’s “LOUD” tour.   J. Cole has been added as an opening act for the singer’s upcoming North American trek.

The pop princess made the announcement on Twitter. “J.Cole will be joining me to hit the road in N.America and Canada this SUMMER #LOUDtour,” she tweeted to her 4.1 million followers.

Rihanna is managed by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Cole is signed to the label.  The North Carolina rapper released a remix to RiRi’s  hit “S&M” and shared his admiration for her in a previous interview, “I’m a Rihanna fan.  She’s really dope,” he said.  The Roc stars will hit the road, along with previously announced supporting act Cee Lo Green, starting June 4 in Baltimore, traveling to Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and more, before wrapping in late July.

NYPD Search Causes Juelz Santana to Miss Chris Brown Release Party

Juelz Santana missed a performance at Chris Brown’s record release party for his album F.A.M.E., after police stopped the rapper and searched him for guns and drugs.

The New Post reports that Juelz was supposed to hit the stage with Chris Brown on Tuesday (March 22nd), but he was stopped at the door by police.

While no one was arrested, Juelz was not allowed to enter the building during the search, which caused him to miss his entire performance with Chris Brown.

“Nobody got arrested. They were just giving him a hard time,” said Juelz’ lawyer Joe Wunstop told The New York Post. “By the time they finished searching, Juelz was upset — so it wouldn’t have made for a good show. He’s not part of the Bloods gang.”

Wunstop told The New York Post that police stopped Juelz because members of his entourage “might be affiliated — friend bring friends and he’s a really friendly dude.”

Nicki Minaj won’t be Judging ‘X Factor’ Gig

X does not mark the spot for Nicki Minaj. The Young Money rapper will not be appearing as a judge on Simon Cowell’s singing competition “The X Factor.”

Page Six previously reported that Cowell was in discussions with Minaj to join the judging panel on the show’s upcoming U.S. edition, along with former Island Def Jam CEO L.A. Reid.

Sources connected to Minaj tell TMZ that she won’t be taking on the gig, saying, “There’s nothing going on with [‘X Factor’].”

Cowell admitted to reporters that many of the names rumored to be in talks, including Jessica Simpson and Paula Abdul, were likely leaked from his own company to stir up buzz for the show, which premieres this fall on Fox.

Mariah Carey’s name was among those in the mix, but those reports have been denied. However, the she may play a role during live shows.

Chris Brown Celebrates Album Release with Waka Flocka, Lloyd, & Bow Wow

Chris Brown put all his worries aside and partied with his “Beautiful People” last night at his F.A.M.E album release at Webster Hall in New York City.  He celebrated his fourth LP with a packed crowd, performing “Deuces” with special guest Kevin McCall and “Ain’t Thinkin’ ‘Bout You” featuring Bow Wow. Waka Flocka Flame came out and supported with a rendition of his hit “No Hands,” while onlookers including Lloyd and YG showed Breezy some love.

Robin Roberts Invites Chris Brown Back to ‘Good Morning America’

Chris Brown may have lost his cool after Robin Roberts pressed him on his domestic dispute with Rihanna, but his off-air outburst came as a surprise to her. According to the “Good Morning America” host, Breezy pre-approved questions regarding the incident and shocked Roberts when he tore up his dressing room following their televised interview.

During today’s “GMA” broadcast, Roberts explained that it is the show’s policy to discuss topics with an interviewee in advance. “Anytime we have a guest here on the program, we let them know ahead of time the subject matter, the topics that we’re going to discuss and even right before the interview, I said that to Chris and I was shocked like everybody else was,” she revealed.

She thought Brown was joking when he tried to redirect the interview to discuss his new album F.A.M.E. “You saw me laughing during the interview because when he was doing that, I thought he was joking about some things because of the easy relationship that we have,” she explained.

Despite the headline-making episode and barrage of angry comments from Breezy fans, she’s ready to have him back on the show. “I’m glad that we’ve extended an invitation. We’d love to have him back and he’s seriously considering that,” she added. “We wish him the absolute best and and again we’ve extended the invitation to him and I sure hope that he takes us up on it, because I’d love to have another chat with him.”

After deflecting her on-air questions on Tuesday’s program, Brown performed his hit “Yeah 3X” without any sign of irritation. Once the cameras stopped rolling, he allegedly flew into a rage and trashed his dressing room, removing his shirt and exiting the station in a fury.

The show’s hair and makeup staff said they called security after hearing loud noises coming from his dressing room. A cooler was reportedly thrown and a window was smashed.

YOUNG BUCK OWES OVER $11 MILLION

Rapper Young Buck faces claims that, according to reports, have reached $11.5 million; $10 million of which come from his former label, G-Unit. G-Unit Records has filed a $10 million claim against former artist Young Buck in the event that he breaches his contract with the label. Additionally, 50 Cent has filed a $171,000 claim against Young Buck for a loan he gave his former artist back in 2005.

Robin Mitchell Joyce, Buck’s attorney, blames 50’s G-Unit imprint and the deal they gave Buck for causing some of his financial woes.

“One of the biggest problems with Buck’s situation is not only that it’s so complex, but also that he didn’t understand it,” Joyce told The Tennessean. “The money went in and the money went out and Buck’s universe of knowledge about his financial state is a balance on an ATM receipt. … Buck never knew at one point, at several points, that he was a millionaire.”

Young Buck also faces 10 years in prison after a March 7th arrest on federal gun charges.

ONLINE CASTING CALL FOR UPCOMING ‘TUPAC’ FILM

Morgan Creek Productions and Skee.TV/Karmaloop.TV are excited to announce the online casting call for the highly anticipated motion pictureTupac,” based on the life of the legendary icon Tupac Shakur, directed by Antoine Fuqua.

The casting call began on Friday, March 18 and allows individuals who exemplify Tupac to upload their video audition to www.InSearchOfTupac.com. Fans and entrants are encouraged to check the website often, as important announcements and additional opportunities will be unveiled during the course of the month-long audition.

“We are excited to partner with Morgan Creek on this innovative casting call,” said Scott “DJ Skee” Keeney, founder of Skee.TV. “This audition process is a great example of utilizing today’s ever-evolving technology to reach fans and actors around the world to pay homage to a hip-hop legend.”

“Tupac” chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip hop artist and actor, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records, where he was steeped in the East Coast /West Coast rap war. “Tupac” will be directed by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “Tears of the Sun,” “Brooklyn’s Finest”). The film will be produced by James G. Robinson, David Robinson and LT Hutton, and executive produced by Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. The screenplay was written by Stephen J. Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson and Steve Bagatourian. Universal Pictures distributes in the United States and co-distributes with Morgan Creek International overseas.

“We’re looking for someone with the right mix of raw charm and charisma for the role,” says producer David Robinson. “At this point, we’re more concerned about finding someone with the ability to give their entire heart into the performance than just looks and personality.”

Over the course of the campaign, www.InSearchOfTupac.com will feature rare video footage and exclusive interviews from Tupac Shakur’s life as seen on the official website www.2pac.com.