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Jermaine Dupri Addresses ‘Pacman’ Jones Video [Video]

Atlanta producer Jermaine Dupri has finally addressed the “Pacman” Jones footage which was released by ESPN last week, showing Dupri and Nelly partying with the NFL player the night he was allegedly involved in a highly publicized shooting.
The video depicts Jones and others “making it rain,” throwing thousands of dollar bills at dancers in a [...]

Janet Jackson, Dupri Call It Quits After Seven Years

Rumors that Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri have been on the rocks appear to be true according to Us Weekly.
The magazine reports that the duo has officially called it quits after a seven year public relationship.
“His friends are telling people it’s over,” says a source. “They have been moving in different directions for a while.”
News [...]

Three Stabbed Following Jeremih Performance, Young Jeezy Denies Involvement

R&B newcomer Jeremih’s performance at an Atlanta nightclub started out as an intimate affair but ended with three people being stabbed. The event, which took place early Thursday morning at Atlanta’s popular Luckie Lounge, featured performances and appearances by Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, Young Jeezy, and Estelle.
According to reports, at approximately 2:30 am a fight broke [...]

Usher Gone ‘Monster’ For Fall Album

Diamond-selling R&B superstar Usher is fast at work on his sixth studio album and it’s going to be something special.
According the ‘U’ man himself, the forthcoming album will be titled “Monster” !
Set for release this fall, Usher’s “Monster” follows his 2008 effort “Here I Stand” and world wide smash “Confessions (2004)”.
While specific songs and [...]

Usher Backtracks on Chris Brown Diss

A detailed, heartfelt apology has finally been issued in the Chris Brown-Rihanna incident. Just not from the person you may expect.
Usher is backtracking on an apparently egregious comment he made earlier this week about Brown, suggesting the “Run It” singer spend a little more time showing “a little bit of remorse” and a little less [...]

Jermaine Dupri Reportedly Leaves Island Records Urban Music Gig

As the country edges toward near-historic unemployment numbers, you can add one more name to the list of those looking for a new job: Jermaine Dupri. According to Variety, the producer/rapper has reportedly ended his brief tenure as the president of the Island Records Urban Music department.
Rumored for months, the split is said to have taken place on [...]

Jermaine:Janet Is Not Pregnant And We’re Together

Janet Jackson is pregnant. Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri are breaking up. The rumors go back and forth daily, much as in the same way as with Usher and wife Tameka.
Tired of the gossip, Jermaine sent a “message to all Janet fans” on his blog on Global14.com yesterday.
TO ALL THE JANET FANS,
AS YOU ALL KNOW [...]

Anet Jackson Parts Ways with Island Def Jam

After just 14 months on Island Def Jam, Janet Jackson announced Monday (September 22) her departure from the label. According to Jackson’s publicist, the label agreed to dissolve its relationship with the artist at her request.
After a long stint with Virgin, Jackson inked a deal with Island in July 2007 and released her label [...]

Jermaine Dupri’s Bash Interrupted By Gunfire

A celebrity-filled party hosted by Jermaine Dupri was interrupted by gunshots early Saturday morning.
Gunfire erupted at 3:30 AM at the party, held at Atlanta’s Club Dreams, DeKalb County police spokesman Marcus Hodge told WSBTV’s Action News.
The event kicked off Dupri’s So So Def Summerfest weekend, with guests reportedly including music stars Diddy, Usher and Nelly, [...]

Jermaine Dupri Teams with Proctor & Gamble to Launch Music Label

In a seemingly unlikely partnership, music producing big wig Jermaine Dupri has launched a new music label with pharmaceutical giant Procter & Gamble. Dupri - who has produced hits for Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, and longtime girlfriend Janet Jackson - joins a wave of celebrities partnering with consumer goods companies in efforts to revive languishing music [...]

Janet Jackson’s Baby Plans Catch Her By Surprise

Janet Jackson is so busy prepping for her upcoming Rock With U World Tour, she must have forgotten her plan to have a baby with longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri following said tour. Or maybe she was never clued in to the pregnancy plot?
“So, Jermaine…said that you guys may be ready for baby. Is that [...]