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Sophia Del Carmen Teams Up W/ Pitbull For “No Te Quiero”

June 7, 2010

Sophia Del Carmen is poised to become the artist she has set herself out to be. Her new single “No Te Quiero” (Ft. Pitbull) is soon to be released. Check out the pictures of the behind the scenes of the video they recorded in Miami last week. Well have more Pics & Music in the next couple of days, Stay Tuned.

Props To: Digital Girl

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PITBULL CANCELS PHOENIX SHOW AS A PROTEST OF THE NEW IMMIGRATION LAW


May 18, 2010

Pitbull announced that he has canceled his May 31st show in Phoenix, Arizona in protest of the state’s controversial immigration law.  Shakira recently went to Phoenix to talk to legislators about the law and Cypress Hill canceled a show in Tucson last week.  Arizona’s controversial  legislation states that officials and agencies on the state and local levels can make “a reasonable attempt to determine the immigration status of a person” if they come into contact with someone they have “reasonable suspicion” to believe is an illegal alien.

PITBULL’S TWEET:  “I am canceling my concert in Phoenix on May 31. How is the country we enjoy and love bcuz of its human rights, freedom, opportunity and that has been built by immigrants, now start 2 deny them? It is contradicting 2 everything the USA stands 4.”

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JAY-Z’S NEW HEADPHONES WITH SKULLCANDY

May 18, 2010

Jay-Z certainly knows a lot about furthering his brand. We’ve just learned the mogul’s Roc Nation company is reportedly teaming with Skullcandy to create Jay’s own signature line of headphones. Unlike Dr Dre’s Beats By Dre headset collection, Hov’s debut Roc Nation Aviator line will use only “superior metals” with “premium materials previously only seen in the realm of high-fashion eyewear.” Jay said in a statement, “Our passion is creating amazing music… we’re offering the best way for people to experience the soundtrack of their lives.” The Roc Nation Aviator collection is available in black, brown, or white.  Visit SkullCandy.com to learn more.

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SHAKIRA ADDS MORE TOUR DATES

May 18, 2010

Shakira has added seven more tour dates to her North American tour.  The Colombian superstar added shows in Atlantic City, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Las Vegas, Sacramento and elsewhere. Shakira is offering fans an exclusive VIP package in select cities that includes one ticket within the first five rows of the stage, a meet & greet and photo with the singer, a t-shirt and more.  Check out Shakira.com for more and to see a list of all tour dates.

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WYCLEF TO PLAY AT THE LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS

April 23, 2010

Wylcef Jean is reportedly scheduled to perform at the 2010 Latin GRAMMY Awards.  The GRAMMY Award-winning Haitian artist will join previously confirmed performers and presenters including Marc Anthony, Cypress Hill, Pitbull, Nelly Furtado, Wisin y Yandel, Daddy Yankee and many more. Over 200-million people in 47 countries will be able to watch the event when it airs next Thursday on the Telemundo Network.

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VIDEO: JIM JONES TO TEACH BUSINESS COURSES TO KIDS?

April 23, 2010

Jim Jones recently revealed he will be teaching a course on entertainment business for New York City kids. Jones told sat down with Sirius radio host Angela Yee and said, “We finally got the teaching thing cleared with the Board of Ed so I should be teaching a curriculum once a week for 8 weeks before the school year is over.”  Some of the topics Jones will cover include promotions, publicity, marketing, management as well as legal matters

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SHAKIRA TO SING THEME FOR WORLD CUP

April 21, 2010

It’s official – Shakira will be singing the theme song for the 2010 World Cup.  The Columbian pop star will be teaming up with South African band Freshlyground for the tune “Time For Africa,” which of course, is where the soccer tournament is taking place.  According to the Associated Press, Shakira and the band will be performing it at the opening ceremony, and also right before the final game.

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JAY-Z FILES LAWSUIT ON BOSTON RED SOX PLAYER DAVID ORTIZ

April 21, 2010

According to MSNBC, Jay-Z and his 40/40 club business partner Juan Perez have recently filed a hefty lawsuit against Boston Red Sox player, David Ortiz. The mogul is seeking five-million dollars worth of damages from the first baseman for running a Web site and a Dominican Republic nightclub called Forty/Forty. Since this infringes upon Hov’s 40/40 trademark, the rapper is also demanding that Ortiz “forfeit” the use of the name.

According to court documents, “David Ortiz is fully aware of Plaintiff’s Manhattan 40/40 club, since he had been a patron there on several occasions before he opened his Infringing Forty/Forty club

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NOTORIOUS B.I.G WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT DROPPED 


April 21, 2010

We’ve just learned that a federal judge has reportedly dismissed the wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles over the death of rapper Notorious B.I.G. After the beloved emcee was gunned down in March of 1997, members of his family believed Suge Knight conspired on Big’s assassination and used the assistance of LAPD officers to do so. Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace, has fought hard to find out who killed her 24-year-old son, but it looks like her efforts were in vein.  The rapper’s family battled in court for “nearly eight years” and is now walking away with nothing.

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Pitbull’s New Tour Dates

April 21, 2010

The homie Pitbull aka Mr. 305 sets off a new tour.

Tour dates after the jump.

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