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News Headlines Archives for May 2007
Saul Williams Gives a Friend a Lift
Williams headlines benefit for spoken word artist Shariff Simmons's recovery from armed robbery.... (read more)
Hip-Hop for President: Speak Your Mind on Election 2008
An important presidential election is coming up and VIBE wants to know what you think.... (read more)
Jermaine Dupri Signs "Aunt Jackie"
Harlem dance track maker Jason Fox next up on Dupri's Island Urban roster.... (read more)
Master P's "Got Next"
P hosts DC hip-hop summit.... (read more)
Fat Joe Sought As Shooting Witness
Rapper may have been present at murder of two men in Miami.... (read more)
Ryan Howard... Ping-Pong Champ?
Exclusive excerpts from our June 2007 interview with the Phils champ - only on vibe.com.... (read more)
Kobe Talks Shaq, Smack on LA Radio
Bryant tells talk show host, "I've got some serious trust issues."... (read more)
What is Yung Joc Doing in this Photo?
... And is that a pineapple skewer in the club?... (read more)
Quincy Jones "Too Busy" for Michael Jackson
Producer won't collaborate with MJ again: "We already did that."... (read more)
Lola Ogunnaike Named CNN Pop Culture Correspondent
VIBE contributor, NY Times reporter joins CNN's "American Morning."... (read more)
Can You Break into Ne-Yo's Carrington House?
"Because of You," singer/songwriter opens studio, stages contest for next artist on his label. ... (read more)
"Curtis" Pushed to September
Release of 50 Cent's next album postponed nearly three months.... (read more)
Timberlake Launches Record Label
Tennman Records joins Interscope with JT serving as CEO.... (read more)
Anika Noni Rose: Officially a Princess
Dreamgirl will voice first Disney film featuring a black heroine.... (read more)
Jordin Sparks: American Idol's Latest Princess
Youngest AI ever wins on "This is My Now,""Broken Wing," "Fighter."... (read more)
Troy Cle Steps into "Marvelous World" of Harlem
Author of "Black Harry Potter" takes his magic uptown today.... (read more)
TGT: Tyrese, Tank, Ginuwine Form Power Trio
Shirts Off Tour to follow album.... (read more)
Blue Lights Special: Eve, Foxy, Busta, Sly
DUI, DNA, Settlements and Steroids in this week's police blotter.... (read more)
Foxy Brown Signs Management Deal, Preps Street Album
Brown Fox also finishing up "Black Roses."... (read more)
Indecency Hearing in "Nipplegate" Scheduled for Sept
A Philly Court will hear arguments in Superbowl halftime gaffe this fall.... (read more)
Ciara Makes Feature Film Debut
Crunk princess stars with Patti LaBelle in film version of "Mama, I Want to Sing!"... (read more)
The Guest List
Wonder who's behind this operation? Check the contributors of the month, from VIBE's June issue and vibe.com.... (read more)
Three Amigos Land $100 Million Deal with Universal
Mexican directors score major partnership. ... (read more)
Master P: "I Wrote the Blueprint for this Generation"
P releases open letter in response to 50 Cent.... (read more)
Foxy to Face Florida Jury
Foxy Brown doesn't take a plea for battery charges in hair salon incident.... (read more)
Dr. Dre Spawns a Surgeon
Dre's son Curtis Young, aka Hood Surgeon, drops first record.... (read more)
Timbaland Throws it on the Mat
Producer premieres video on WWE's Monday Night Raw.... (read more)
NYPD Surveilled Jay-Z, Alicia Keys in '04
Documents unsealed in covert ops preceding Republican National Convention.... (read more)
Masta Killa Spares Animals
Wu-Tang god cuts PSA for PETA.... (read more)
Bo Diddley Suffers Stroke
The 78-year-old is in an ICU in Omaha.... (read more)
Univision Airs Miniseries Based on New J.Lo Album
Spanish-language station airs 30 new shows.... (read more)
Beyonce Leads BET Awards
Nominees announced today for BET's annual June 26 Awards show.... (read more)
Yolanda King, 1955-2007
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter passes at age 51.... (read more)
CW Cans "All of Us"
Sunday nights are suddenly a little less fun.... (read more)
Bad Brains Tours, Plays Show on a Yacht
Legendary punk band releases new album, tours.... (read more)
Jerry Falwell Dies
Right wing televangelist passes at 73.... (read more)
"Grey's Anatomy" Spinoff Announced
"Private Practice" stars Kate Walsh, Merrin Dungey, Taye Diggs, more.... (read more)
Rick Rubin Posted at Columbia Records
It's official: Rubin's got a new job.... (read more)
Salma Hayek Signs ABC Production Deal
Mexican star/producer parlays "Ugly Betty" into development deal.... (read more)
Prince Sells 140,000 Tickets in 20 Minutes
British fans crash ticket sales website in purchasing flurry.... (read more)
Game Arrested After Police Search
Rapper arrested on threat charges, released on $50,000 bail.... (read more)
David Banner Debuts Semi-Autobiographical Cartoon
"That Crook'd Sipp" begins Saturday night on the Cartoon Network.... (read more)
vLive: Amy Winehouse
UK singer live in NYC: For some, the persona usurps the pipes.... (read more)
Master P Reaches Limit
The rapper decides to curb cursing, negativity in his lyrics.... (read more)
R. Kelly Leaks Double Up Tracklist
"Sex Planet," "Freaky in the Club," "Real Talk" among selection. ... (read more)
Akon Firestorm Rages On
Verizon drops Akon in "lewd dance" incident; girl's brother speaks.... (read more)
Amerie and Coldplay, Together at Last?
The R&B singer is dying to work with Chris Martin.... (read more)
NY City Council Honors Mom Carter
Jay-Z's mother honored for outstanding contributions to the community.... (read more)
Akon Apologizes for Grinding Incident
The R&B force apologized for freaking an underage girl in Trinidad.... (read more)
Men At Large Want to Slim Down
R&B duo challenges African American men to lose 2 million lbs. ... (read more)
P. Diddy Added to P. Di Tribute
Mogul joins Kanye West, Elton John, more in Princess Di memorial.... (read more)
Kool Herc Joins Harlem Rapathon
24-Hour Rapathon sets records, benefits hip-hop culture center.... (read more)
Sean Kingston, DJ Khaled Host New Mixtape
Young chatter and man of many monikers hook up for summer jams - download here.... (read more)
Warner Music Cuts Jobs; Def Jam Rumored to Follow
Two major music companies allegedly in flux.... (read more)
Stream R.Kelly's "Rise Up"
The R's Virginia Tech tribute is purchasable May 15. Listen here, now.... (read more)
Busta Rhymes Rejects Plea Deal
Next court date July 10.... (read more)
Usher Shows His Momager the Door
R&B superstar fires his mom from her position as his manager.... (read more)
Hot Dollar Rides the Subway
The rapper and Def Jam PR dudes hand out dollars on the NYC train.... (read more)
Mavis Staples Tours for New Album
The legendary singer supports her new album, We'll Never Turn Back.... (read more)
NAACP to Investment Companies: Stop Funding Sudan
Coalition launches effort to stop investment in country to save Darfur. ... (read more)
Sharpton Marches Against Majors
A rally held Thursday protests derogatory rap lyrics.... (read more)
Brandy Sued by Accident Victim's Husband
Marquane Hdidou files suit for undisclosed sum.... (read more)
C-Murder Makes First Hometown Appearance Since Coming Home
The rapper's first-ever book signing this Saturday in New Orleans.... (read more)
Obama Under Secret Service Protection
Secret Service protecting Illinois senator.... (read more)
Twista to Bush: Your Veto is "Bogus"
Chi-town's finest blogs about Bush's Iraq bill veto.... (read more)
VIBE Sports Smackdown
Our commentators discuss a study that says NBA fouls are race-based.... (read more)
Busta Rhymes Arrested for DWI
Less than a week before his trial for assault, Busta is arrested again.... (read more)
VIBE in the News: Netherlands Edition
Catch VIBE on Channel 10 May 13. ... (read more)
It's Chapter 11 for "The Source"
Bankruptcy filings come in the wake of ownership troubles.... (read more)
Kells Pens Track for VA Tech
Proceeds from R. Kelly's "Rise Up" go to Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.... (read more)
Rev. Al Sharpton "Marching for Decency"
Reverend leading rally against rap lyrics and record labels in NYC.... (read more)
From the Blogs
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Speak Easy
I have to say I'm very excited to see what the good folks at Black Entertainment Television have in store for us with this year's BET Awards. With the (read more) -
RapidShare
7:51: We are coming to you live from an upper middle class neighborhood in South Brooklyn, ready to report on this momentous night. 106 & Park's pre-s (read more) -
Invite Only
Sunday, June 7th--SUMMER JAM. After Jay-Z's "D.O.A" song dropped on Hot 97 on Saturday I became a bit more excited about my attendance. Great weathe (read more) -
RapidShare
Jay-Z: "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" (Produced by No I.D. & Kanye West) from the forthcoming Blueprint 3 (Props to LowKey) It's hot, but it's bad (read more)
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