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‘Pop Champagne’ Rapper Jim Jones Admits Beatdown of Ne-Yo Friend

Hermann for News
Rapper Jim Jones (real name Joseph Jones) pleaded guilty to a minor assault charge Monday and was sentenced to time served.

Harlem rapper Jim Jones pleaded guilty to a minor assault charge Monday for beating up a pal of R&B star Ne-Yo in a luxury Louis Vuitton store on Fifth Ave.
The “Pop Champagne” [...]

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Ne Yo Extends Gentleman With Macy’s Alfani Red

“Year of the Gentleman” Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Ne-Yo has forged an endorsement agreement with Macy’s Alfani Red!
A private line dedicated to contemporary style, Macy’s Alfani Red follows recent agreements with Eva Mendes and Usher.
Talking up the line at New York’s Metropolitan Pavilion Tuesday, Ne-Yo stood next to promotional images shot by Walter Chin in [...]

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Ne-Yo Falls Ill, Bursts Into Tears During Performance [Video]

Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Ne-Yo shocked fans last night when he began to cry while on stage during a concert in Manchester, UK. Apparently, the crooner had been onstage for about an hour and just completed his rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘Off the Wall,’ before calling it quits due to illness.
The seemingly confused crowd cheered — [...]

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BET Awards 2009 Performances [Videos]

Just a few performances I was able to find from the awards show. These videos all pay homage to Michael Jackson in some way. All live performances can be found here.

Ne-Yo “Lady In My Life” (Michael Jackson Tribute)

Keri Hilson - “Turnin’ Me On, Knock You Down” (Michael Jackson Tribute)

Jay Z - “D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune) [...]

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Whitney Houston Ready For ‘Showtime,’ Records Swizz Beatz Track

Iconic voice Whitney Houston has gone “Showtime” — the popular word associated with club-banging producer Swizz Beatz !
Known widely for pumping out hits like Eve’s “Tambourine” and his own single “Money In The Bank,” Swizz Beatz admitted to hitting the studio with Whitney Houston recently.
“Just wrapped up with Whitney Houston, first single’s a smash,” Swizz [...]

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Lil Jon Ft. Swizz Beatz & Snoop Dogg - I Do [+ MORE]‏

Lil Jon ft. Swizz Beatz & Snoop Dogg - I Do

MORE AUDIOS

- Shawty Lo ft. Mya - About My B.I.

- Busta Rhymes ft. E-40 - Exclusive Ownership

- Ne-Yo - To Be Continue

- Yung Joc ft. Akon - Down Low

- Young Buck ft. Glasses Malone - My Zone

- Day26 - Truth Is A Lie

- [...]

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Jim Jones To Face Judge Over Ne Yo Related Altercation

Hip Hop recording star turned executive Jim Jones will reportedly face the music next month on charges related to an alleged altercation with R&B singer Ne-Yo’s entourage.
Jones, currently promoting his new album “Pray IV Reign,” has been ordered to appear in court April 21 on charges stemming from an alleged fight with Ne-Yo manager Jayvon [...]

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Ne-Yo’s Controversial Skin Color Comment

 
Once again our skin color is back in the news - this time courtesy of Ne-Yo, who said, “All the prettiest kids is light skin-ded anyway, normally,” during an interview that is feverishly making its rounds through the blogosphere.
The comment is made at the 7:00 mark when Jenny Boom Boom and Big Regg, deejays on [...]

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Complete List of Nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

It will be a big night for hip-hop, with Lil Wayne leading the pack heading into the 51st Annual Grammy Awards with eight nominations, including Album of the Year for Tha Carter III. Coldplay is right up there with seven nods, while Jay-Z, Kanye West and Ne-Yo each scored six.
The Grammys will be handed out [...]

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Q&A: Despite Hits, Ne-Yo Feels Under-appreciated

Ne-Yo knows that people appreciate his music.
After all, his first two albums have gone platinum and the singer-songwriter has also helped pen some of the biggest songs of other artists’ careers, including Beyonce’s Grammy-nominated “Irreplaceable” and Rihanna’s recent smash, “Take A Bow.”
Still, Ne-Yo (born Shaffer Smith) still feels that he hasn’t gotten the acclaim [...]

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Ne-Yo Pockets Cash for R. Kelly Concert Flap

Because of some backstage machinations, Ne-Yo is a little bit richer.

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Ne-Yo went to court in December, [...]

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Ne-Yo Arrested in a Hurry

When Ne-Yo gets going, it’s the sky—and apparently not the speed—that’s the limit.   The 28-year-old hip-hop star was arrested early Tuesday in Atlanta after Cobb County police clocked his Range Rover going more than 100 mph. 
Police spokeswoman Cassie Reece said Ne-Yo, whose real name is Shaffer Smith, was booked on charges of reckless driving and [...]

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2007 Essence Music Awards Pics

Ne-Yo

Bow Wow & Chris Brown

Solange & Daniel

Mario

Hill Harper & Tyler Perry
A Hot Mess

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