Lil' Wayne

Lil’ Wayne has unveiled the video for “Drop The World,” which features veteran rapper Eminem. The video is directed by Chris Robinson, features both rappers engulfed in a street battle.

“Drop The World” is the latest single from Lil’ Wayne’s recently released rock-rap hybrid album, ‘Rebirth’.

The video’s release comes just hours before the rapper is due to be sentenced in New York for gun possession. In October 2009, the rapper plead guilty to criminal possession of a weapon. He admitted to illegally having a loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic gun on his tour bus in July 2007.

SIRIUS XM Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) today announced the availability of a free application for BlackBerry® smartphones, giving consumers access to over 120 channels of sports, talk, entertainment, news, comedy and commercial-free music on compatible models of the popular BlackBerry devices — the BlackBerry Storm(TM), Bold(TM), Tour(TM) and Curve(TM).

The free SIRIUS XM App for BlackBerry gives mobile consumers the freedom to listen to SIRIUS XM’s Premium Online content on the go on their BlackBerry smartphones over cellular and WiFi networks.

“SIRIUS XM makes it easy for BlackBerry users to discover entirely commercial-free music and enjoy audio entertainment they will not find anywhere else,” said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SIRIUS XM. “We are truly excited to launch the SIRIUS XM App for BlackBerry, giving millions of discerning mobile consumers the ability to take our superior Premium Online programming with them on the go.”

SIRIUS XM App for BlackBerry provides subscribers to SIRIUS or XM Premium Online who own compatible BlackBerry devices the ability to access exclusive sports talk and entertainment programming from SIRIUS XM’s satellite radio service. Exclusive programming includes MLB Home Plate, SIRIUS NFL Radio, NHL Home Ice, PGA TOUR, Mad Dog Radio with Chris Russo, CNN, Fox News Talk, NPR, The Foxxhole channel presented by Jamie Foxx, Blue Collar Comedy Radio, The Virus featuring Opie & Anthony, Playboy Radio, Rosie Radio, Oprah Radio, and Martha Stewart Living Radio.

SIRIUS and XM Premium Online subscribers can listen to commercial-free music featuring exclusive programming from SIRIUS XM’s satellite radio service, such as Bob Dylan’s Theme Time Radio Hour and Tom Petty’s Buried Treasure. Premium Online subscribers can also hear a broad array of 24/7 artist-branded music channels such as The Grateful Dead Channel, Eminem’s Shade 45, Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville, “Little Steven” Van Zandt’s Underground Garage and Outlaw Country channels, B.B. King’s Bluesville, Willie Nelson’s Willie’s Place, Elvis Radio, Siriusly Sinatra, and Metropolitan Opera Radio. In addition, Premium Online subscribers have access to more than 70 commercial-free music channels, such as, dance channel BPM, new country music channel The Highway, and indie rock channel SIRIUS XMU.

Also available to Premium Online subscribers are exclusive showcase channels that feature multiple plays of exclusive programming from SIRIUS XM’s satellite radio service, including such acclaimed shows as Rosie Radio, The Jamie Foxx Show, specials from Blue Collar Comedy and Raw Dog Comedy, selections from the Artist Confidential series, and selections from exclusive live SIRIUS XM music performances, including pop, rock, hip-hop, country, jazz, and more, available for the first time on compatible BlackBerry models.

Select programming, including MLB Play-by-Play, NFL Play-by-Play, SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, and Howard Stern, will not be available via the SIRIUS XM App for BlackBerry. Listeners will continue to be able to access that programming through the SIRIUS XM platforms where they are currently offered.

SIRIUS XM App for BlackBerry allows users to:

• Surf through over 120 channels of SIRIUS XM Premium Online programming
• on the go.
• Bookmark SIRIUS XM Internet channels for fast, easy access through a
• “Favorites” function.
• View the current channel plus what is playing on all other available
• channels via the “Lookaround” function.

SIRIUS XM App for BlackBerry is available as a free download by visiting www.siriusxm.com/blackberry on your computer or BlackBerry browser. After downloading the free App, users of compatible BlackBerry devices can register for a 7-day free trial to SIRIUS XM Premium Online on their smartphone.

At launch, the free App will be available on the following BlackBerry models:

• Storm(TM) 9530
• Storm2(TM) 9550
• Bold(TM) 9000
• Bold(TM) 9700
• Tour(TM) 9630
• Curve(TM) 8900
• Curve(TM) 8520
• Curve(TM) 8530

There is no additional charge for listening to SIRIUS XM’s Premium Online programming on a BlackBerry once a user becomes a SIRIUS XM Premium Online Internet subscriber or subscribes to the Company’s Premium Online service in conjunction with their satellite radio subscription.

For more information on SIRIUS XM, please visit www.siriusxm.com.

Brittany Murphy’s cause of death has been determined. According to TMZ.com, the actress died of an accidental death caused by “community acquired pneumonia,” iron deficiency anemia, and multiple drug intoxication.

The L.A. County Coroner concludes on the subject of “How injury occurred” — “Drug intake.”

Murphy, 32, was found dead December 20 at her home in the Hollywood Hills, where she lived with her husband.

As previously reported, Monjack and Murphy’s mother Sharon have both said they believe she died of natural causes, and have denied that she suffered from an eating disorder or abused drugs.

More on this as it develops…

Source: TMZ.com

Brittany Murphy, the 32 year-old actress best known for energetic roles in “Clueless,” “8 Mile” and “Sin City,” died at 10:04 a.m. PT on Sunday (December 20) in Los Angeles, a spokesperson for Cedars Sinai Hospital confirmed to MTV News.

The spokesperson would not provide further details, but TMZ.com reported that the actress went into full cardiac arrest and could not be revived.

TMZ.com also reports that the LAPD has concluded its preliminary investigation into the death of Brittany Murphy and sources tell us detectives have determined there is no evidence of foul play or other criminality.

A rep for the actress said in a statement released Sunday: “In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy.”

The winners of the 2009 American Music Awards have been announced. Taylor Swift took home five awards, including Artist of the Year. The evening was dominated by a series of memorable performances from some of the biggest names in music at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

The show included performances from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Eminem, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, Shakira, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, Green Day and Adam Lambert.

Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist: Gloriana
Favorite Soundtrack: Twilight – Various
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist: Green Day
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Music Artist: Aventura
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Mary Mary
International Artist Award: Whitney Houston

Rap/Hip-Hop:
Favorite Male Artist: Jay-Z
Favorite Album: “The Blueprint 3″ – Jay-Z
Favorite Band/Duo/Group: Black Eyed Peas

Pop/Rock Music:
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favorite Album: “Number Ones” – Michael Jackson

Country Music:
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Male Artist: Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Album: “Fearless” – Taylor Swift

Soul/R ‘n’ B Music:
Favorite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist: Beyonce Knowles
Favorite Album: “Number Ones” – Michael Jackson

50 Cent’s fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct, will be released exclusively on the iTunes Store on November 9th at 12:00AM EST (midnight, Sunday night).

The album will be available exclusively on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) until its November 16 street date.

Selling more than 30 million albums worldwide, 50 Cent continues his phenomenal rise from street culture hero to pop culture icon.

About the album:
For the explosive Before I Self Destruct album, 50 Cent returned to working closely with Dr. Dre and Eminem as he did on Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, his first official album. With Dr. Dre and Eminem producing and guesting, Before I Self Destruct is darker and harder than 2007’s Curtis, as shown by the grimy single and video to “OK, You’re Right” (produced by Dr. Dre), which was released earlier this year. In early September, 50 released the hit single “Baby By Me” produced by Polow da Don (Fergie, T.I., Ludacris).

This November 50 Cent will be hitting the road to screen his latest film, Before I Self Destruct. Beginning on Tuesday Oct. 27th, fans can log on to www.movietickets.com/50 to download their tickets* to these exclusive screenings.

Date and Market
2-Nov – Boston
3-Nov – Philadelphia
4-Nov – DC
5-Nov – NYC
7-Nov – Atlanta
9-Nov – Chicago
10-Nov – San Francisco
11-Nov – Los Angeles
12-Nov – Houston
13-Nov – Dallas

About the Film:
Inspired by 50 Cent’s latest album of the same title, Before I Self Destruct is a gritty 90-minute film, written, directed and starring Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent). The film is a coming of age story about an inner city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize after his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.

About the album:
For the explosive Before I Self Destruct album, 50 Cent returned to working closely with Dr. Dre and Eminem as he did on Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, his first official album. With Dr. Dre and Eminem producing and guesting, Before I Self Destruct is darker and harder than 2007’s Curtis, as shown by the grimy single and video to “OK, You’re Right” (produced by Dr. Dre), which was released earlier this year. In early September, 50 released the hit single “Baby By Me” produced by Polow da Don (Fergie, T.I., Ludacris).

For a limited time, the album and movie package will also include a second DVD featuring “Two Turntables and a Microphone: The Life and Death of Jam Master Jay,” a documentary about 50 Cent’s late mentor and friend.

Before I Self Destruct continues 50 Cent’s phenomenal rise from street culture hero to pop culture icon. Both album and film will be released on Shady/Aftermath on November 23, 2009.

Logon to Yahoo! Movies for the debut of the new Before I Self Destruct trailer.

*Tickets will be downloadable while supplies last. No purchase necessary. One pass per person. Each pass admits two people. Admission is not guaranteed. This movie is rated R. Please visit www.movietickets.com/50 for additional screening details.

The party has started with the most anticipated music game of the year, as DJ Hero is now available at retail stores nationwide, Activision Publishing Inc. today announced. DJ Hero invites audiences of all kinds to the party, bringing living room legends to the main stage with the newest innovation in music gaming with an exclusive 93-mix track list, created by a host of legendary DJs uniquely blending almost every genre of music including hip hop, rock, pop, R&B and dance.

Featuring electrifying gameplay that incorporates the fundamentals of DJing in a fun and accessible format, and booming tracks from Rihanna to The Killers; Marvin Gaye to Daft Punk; Queen to the Black Eyed Peas, DJ Hero provides consumers an opportunity to interact and listen to music unlike ever before. Heightening the euphoric experience, the DJ Hero Renegade Edition delivers exclusive special edition hardware and a limited edition CD collaboration between two cultural icons – JAY-Z, the most successful solo recording artist of all time and hip hop legend, EMINEM – introducing unreleased material from EMINEM and JAY-Z’s first ever “best of” compilation.

The game has already received global accolades:

“DJ Hero is an impressive piece of work…” with “…infectiously inventive mash-ups.” – Entertainment Weekly

“One of the best games I’ve played this year” with “the best soundtrack for any music game, ever” and “You’re going to want to have DJ Hero on hand for your next party.” – 9/10 – IGN.com Editors’ Choice Award. – IGN.com

“The best music game of the year and a leap forward for the genre.” – 92/100 – GamesMaster Magazine

“DJ Hero allows a player to get lost in a DJ universe, creating a genuine experience,” said JAY-Z. “It’s a perfect way to expose hip hop as all encompassing of every musical genre and how the DJ combines everything to make great music.”

“I think that the cool thing about DJ Hero is that the music is actually part of the gameplay,” said EMINEM. “You get a chance to experience what it’s like to be a DJ and scratch up different songs of mine in really great mixes.”

“When artists with the global appeal and cultural significance like JAY-Z and EMINEM come together you know it’s something groundbreaking,” said Dan Rosensweig, President and CEO of Guitar Hero. “DJ Hero pushes the boundaries of music and gaming with original music mixes and innovative game play that put the power of the DJ and the artistry of hip hop music into the hands of consumers around the world.”

Expanding upon the revolutionary easy to pick up/challenging to master gameplay mechanics developed and refined in Guitar Hero®, DJ Hero delivers an all-new interactive music experience that allows players to start the party and not only experience, but to hear music in an all-new way. Featuring mixes created by DJ AM, Cut Chemist, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, J. Period, DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip and more, spinning over 100 individual songs, highlighted in 93 unique never-before-released mixes that blend genres of music, including hip-hop, pop, rock and dance, DJ Hero delivers the most diverse and international collection of music ever assembled in a music game by incorporating anthems from legendary artists. Created exclusively for DJ Hero, the turntable controller immerses fans into the DJ culture and a sea of music as they utilize and master various DJ techniques including scratching, crossfading and sampling, while leaving room for creative expression with a variety of effects and player chosen samples and scratches, transforming a face in the crowd into the life of the party.

The DJ Hero Renegade Edition includes a copy of the game, a premium Renegade turntable controller, hardshell turntable carrying case that converts to a performance-ready DJ stand, and an exclusive JAY-Z and EMINEM 2-CD pack featuring “best of” and new, unreleased material.

Available now, DJ Hero was developed by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems and the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo. The game is rated “T” (Teen – Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB.

For more information about DJ Hero, please visit djhero.com, facebook.com/djhero and twitter.com/djhero.

While out promoting his new ‘Beats by Dr. Dre/HP notebook’ project, the legendary Dr. Dre reached out to Jay-Z to record guest vocals on his long-awaited new album ‘Detox’.

‘Detox’, which was originally slated to drop in 2004, already has a cast of rap’s biggest names attached . Stars such as T.I., Lil’ Wayne and Nas are reportedly appearing on the project.

Dr. Dre told MTV News said this of a possible appearance by Jay-Z:

“Well, actually, Jay-Z’s just been in the studio doing some writing,” Dr Dre said. “Hopefully I’ll get him to perform on the record. Jay, come holler.”

Dr. Dre confirmed earlier this month that ‘Detox’ won’t be released until at least 2010.

When asked what was causing the holdup of the album during a recent interview, Dr. Dre cited, “motivation, other things getting in the way.”

Dr Dre has revealed to ABC News that his long-awaited new album, Detox, won’t be released until at least 2010. The album was originally due in 2004, but has been hit by persistent delays.

The highly anticipated album was most recently scheduled to be released in the Fall of 2009.

In an interview to promote his line of Monster headphones, the reporter casually asked Dre what upcoming projects he had. “Only my album that I’ve been working on for the last 10 years, that’s it, Detox record. Hopefully, I’ll get it done at the end of this year, and we can hear it next year.” he laughed.

Asked what was causing the holdup of the album, Dre admitted, “motivation, other things getting in the way.” The album is the follow-up to Dr Dre’s critically acclaimed ‘2001′, which was released in 1999.

Source: ABC News