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Dr. Dre finally premiered the first video from Detox, “Kush” featuring Snoop Dogg. “It’s a fun song, it’s hot and people seem to be loving it,” Dr. Dre said of Kush. “And that’s an exciting thing because I know if people are loving this song they’re going to really get into the record because this […]

Looks like DMX may spend his birthday in the slammer. He was denied bond yesterday in court. Locked up for probation violation X heads back to court 2 days before his birthday.Maybe he’ll be home in time for Christmas.

R&B crooner Lloyd stopped by Theurbandaily offices last week (look for that interview) and he talked about his new single with 50 Cent.

The concert that was featured on Nicki Minaj MTV Documentary cost Trinidad more than $800,000 and officials are now in hot water. nicki, who is of Trinidadian descent, was paid a large portion of the $825,000 spent— $382,000, $60,000 of which was spent on hotel expenses.Additionally $15,000 was spent for advertising, $75,000 on the venue, […]

Jay Z recently spoke with Charlie Rose on his book decoded and how he avoided a prison sentence as well as how he felt the day his father left.Check out the video…

In 1995, Michael Jackson shattered a record when his single “You Are Not Alone” debuted at number one.

It looks like Soulja Boy’s luck with music has run out. Although the infectious “Pretty Boy Swag” was a hit and certified club banger it didn’t translate into record sales.

To generate a national conversation on the plight of Black men and boys, the Twenty-First Century Foundation (21CF) has partnered with actor–director Mario Van Peebles and producer Karen Williams to create BRING YOUR A GAME — a groundbreaking documentary film that, in Van Peebles’ words, “sheds light on the resilience and influence of Black males.” […]

President Barack Obama is set to sign the bill authorizing payment of $4.6 billion to settle claims that arose in class-action lawsuits.The White House said the president would sign the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 and make remarks at the ceremony next week, but offered no further details. The House passed the bill on Tuesday. […]

Sony’s posthumous Michael Jackson release, Michael, hits stores next week, and the first video from the project, “Hold My Hand,” premiered this week.

Via: Cnet.com Microsoft has released a list of the most popular overall searches on Bing for 2010… This year Kim Kardashian, Sandra Bullock and Tiger Woods topped the list.  That’s a big difference between  2009 when Twitter, swine flu and cash for clunkers grabbed some of the top spots… Michael Jackson was 2009’s overall top […]

A few weeks ago TheUrbanDaily.com and Jive Records gave one lucky winner a chance to see R. Kelly perform on the Jimmy Fallon show in NYC. Tamica Johnson Pope won an all-expense paid trip to NYC for the weekend and had a great time! Check out our video interview with her and visit her BP […]