First Look: Jamie Foxx and Quvenzhane Wallis In 'Annie'

Jamie Foxx, Quvenzhané Wallis and Cameron Diaz star in the soon to be released remake of "Annie." Slated to arrive in theaters this Christmas, with musical production from Jay Z, "Annie" stars Foxx as Benjamin Stacks, a wealthy mayoral candidate hoping to improve his chances of a win with Annie (Wallis) by his side...

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First Look: Andre 3000 In Jimi Hendrix Biopic 'All Is By My Side

We have a first look at Andre "3000" Benjamin (Outkast) as Jimi Hendrix in the biopic "All Is By My Side." Directed by John Ridley (12 Years A Slave), the pic is due to premiere as SXSW this month and will cover a portion of Hendrix's life. It's unclear if the film will make it to theaters later this year due to a series of issues, including Hendrix's estate. As widely reported, the family did not approve the use of his original songs in the...

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Beyonce's 'Partition' Soars on R&B, Rhythmic Charts

Driver lift the partition please. Is Beyonce's "Partition" going to be her next big hit? According to Billboard, the thumping, bass heavy, and salacious track is soaring on the R&B and Rhythmic charts. Following "Drunk In Love," which earned a seventh week atop the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart Thursday, "Partition" flew to no.17 on the same chart and has been deemed the week's Greatest Gainer. Joining "Drunk In Love," which is at no.1...

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John Legend Lands 5th Week Atop Urban AC, Kelly Price Single 'Most Added'

John Legend's compelling single, "All of Me," has reached its fifth week atop the Urban AC (Adult Contemporary) chart. Taken from his latest album, "Love In The Future," "All of Me" grew within the last charting week, seeing an increase in plays at radio. Reaching an audience of 11.667 million, the song had the most plays at Urban AC radio, but was nearly eclipsed by Pharrell's growing single "Happy." Reaching an audience of 12.453 million,...

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Ashanti Talks Irv Gotti, Nelly and New Album: 'I'm Very Vulnerable and Sincere'

Ashanti is back with new music and she's not holding back when it comes to discussing the truth about her relationships with Irv Gotti and Nelly. Sitting down with The Breakfast Club this week, the former Murder Inc princess said she was nothing but loyal to Irv Gotti. "For Irv to say I wasn’t loyal, wasn’t true at all. After 2008, we didn’t speak for 6-7 years. We had a conversation at Hip Hop Honors and we agreed to disagree on a lot and...

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Prince Takes Over 'The Arsenio Hall Show

Prince is an elusive, private man, but when he shows up, he shows out in a huge way! Last night (March 5), “The Arsenio Hall” show welcomed Prince to take over most of the full-hour air time. Along with multiple performances and a rare interview, audience members got a rare chance to witness Prince tear up the stage and candid chit-chat with Arsenio; he even answered direct questions from the audience. The hour started with an explosive performance...

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Pharrell's 'Happy' Retains No. 1 For Second Week With 413k Sold

Pharrell Williams' hit single, "Happy," is the number one charting single in the U.S. for a second week. According to Billboard, the single has not only retained the top position on the coveted Billboard 200. It has sold over 400,000 copies within the last week. "Happy" maintains its Hot 100 command with gains in all three of the charts metrics (sales, airplay and streaming), while sales continues to make up the majority (53%) of its chart...

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VH1 Slates K. Michelle Reality Series For Late Summer, Fall Debut

It's official. K. Michelle's journey through music, relationships and overall life will be chronicled on VH1 later this year. "It looks as if “Love & Hip Hop” star K.Michelle finally has everything she’s ever wanted. Success, fame, a hit album – but is it all it’s cracked up to be? VH1 will follow K. as she learns to balance life, relationships, and bona fide superstardom with the help of a dynamic group of friends. It may appear like she...

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Pharrell and Ashanti Albums Projected For Solid Debuts on R&B Charts

Pharrell Williams and Ashanti will join Rick Ross in having top debuts on the R&B/Hip Hop charts next week. Riding high on the hit single "Happy," Pharrell's new album, "G I R L," is projected to debut within the top five. Sales are projected to be between 85-95,000 copies. Ashanti's awaited effort "Braveheart" will also debut on the charts next week. Featuring the single "I Got It" the album is projected to move 18-21,000 copies by week's...

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