VH1 has confirmed that a new reality show titled Love & Hip Hop has casted Vibe.com’s very own Mashonda Tifere. The singer and songwriter will be joined by Jim Jones‘ girlfriend Christine “Chrissy” Lampkin, Fabolous‘ girlfriend Emily Bustamente, former “First Lady of G-Unit” Olivia, and Latin music artist Somaya Reece.
The series will follow the women as they balance personal relationships and making it in the entertainment industry. Cameras will show Emily and Chrissy trying to lock their men down while Olivia and Somaya give viewers a look at what upcoming artists forgo to get ahead in the music game.
Megan Thee Stallion was granted a restraining order against her label 1501 Certified Entertainment.
According to Billboard, Thee Stallion, née Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, was granted a restraining order against 1501 ENT and distributor 300 Entertainment.
The “Savage” artist claimed that 1501 “unlawfully” made plans to “block or interfere with” Pete “exploiting, licensing, or publishing her music” in advertising for the upcoming American Music Awards. The order was filed in Harris County District Court in Texas and stated that the rapper supplied “evidence” that the record label has and continues to sabotage her, attempting to “irreparably harm” her music career.
The days of Nick Cannon being fruitful and multiplying may be coming to an end. The father of eight has revealed that he is considering a vasectomy.
According to E! News, the former talk show host shared with Justin Sylvester and Loni Love, “I already went and got my vasectomy consultation. I ain’t looking to populate the Earth completely, but I’m definitely looking forward to taking care and loving all the children that I currently have.
The German skincare brand has found itself in the middle of another controversy amid their “White Is Purity” advertisement, which was shared to Nivea‘s Middle East Facebook page. The image’s caption reads, “Keep it clean, keep it bright. Don’t let anything ruin it.” The accompanying photo features the back of a woman’s head with long dark hair sitting in a bright room with a white blouse on, per CNN.
Come on #Nivea.
Late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. would have turned 50-years-old on Saturday (May 21) and his hometown is set to recognize him throughout the weekend. According to Variety, on Friday, the Empire State Building will host a ceremony in partnership with Bad Boy, Atlantic, and Rhino Records. Biggie’s mother (Voletta Wallace), his children (CJ and Tyanna Wallace), Lil’ Cease, and Lil Kim are set to be in attendance among other close friends, collaborators, and Hip-Hop figures.