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Eminem, Mary J. to Pay Tribute to Def Jam Records

Eminem was never a part of Def Jam Records, but the rapper is going to be part of the celebration when the legendary label is honored by VH1.
Eminem will join Mary J. Blige, DMX, Public Enemy, Kid Rock, the Roots and more when the label is feted at the network’s sixth annual Hip Hop Honors.
Def [...]

Raw Video: Fans Around World Remember Jackson

Fans of the late pop star Michael Jackson gathered around the world to pay tribute to their idol and watch the artist’s memorial on television screens live from Los Angeles, California. (July 7)

Raw Video: Mariah Carey Pays Tribute to Jackson

Singer Mariah Carey performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, paying tribute to Michael Jackson. (July 7)

Drake Addresses BET Awards Debacle, Performance

“Every Girl” singer/artist Drake has just become the first person to come forward and speak of Sunday’s controversial performance with Lil Wayne at the BET Awards 09′.
The performance, put together prior to the shocking death and subsequent tribute to Michael Jackson, became a subject of much scrutiny — mainly aimed at BET earlier [...]

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) [...]

Stars to Honor Michael Jackson At BET Awards

The BET Awards are undergoing “a total overhaul” as the show is retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson, the network said Friday. The telecast is being lengthened, performers are being added to the lineup and additional guests are expected to attend, said Debra L. Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive of Black Entertainment Television.
“We’re adding [...]

The Official Michael Jackson Tribute Mixtape

THE OFFICIAL MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE MIXTAPE
100% MIXED BY DJ NO PHRILLZ

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR STREAM THIS MIXTAPE FOR FREE
TRACK LIST:
1.  DJ NoPhrillz OfficialStreetRadio.com Intro
2.  Billie Jean
3.  Rock With You
4.  Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough
5.  Shake Your Body Down (To The Ground)
6.  Off The Wall
7.  Thriller
8.  P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
9.  Working Day and Night
10. [...]

Natalie Cole ‘Comfortable’ After Successful Kidney Transplant

Natalie Cole is “resting comfortable” after a successful kidney transplant earlier this week.
Cole, known widely for hits like “Unforgettable,” had been receiving dialysis treatment three times a week since September.
According to her publicist, Cole will postpone a planned summer tour which was set to kick off June 5 and run through November.
The daughter of [...]

Ne-Yo And Queen Latifah to Sing…Barbra Streisand?

You might not think  Ne-Yo and Barbra Streisand have many fans in common.
But just wait until next month when Streisand is honored at the Kennedy Center Honors gala.
I’ve just got word that Ne-Yo will be one of the performers paying tribute to the legendary diva. Yes, the 26-year-old R&B crooner will be singing a Streisand tune, [...]

Jennifer Hudson Starts Foundation For Families Of Murder Victims

A week since the tragic loss of her family, Jennifer Hudson has created the Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims which will aim to benefit relatives of murder victims.

According to People, the Hudson family will go forward with the project to help provide assistance to people with the most vital needs in addition to [...]