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Famous as :

Rapper

Birth Name :

Christopher Brian Bridges

Birth Date :

September 11, 1977

Birth Place :

Champaign, Illinois, USA

Claim to fame :

Album "Back for the First Time" (2000)

Ludacris' Collaboration With T.I. in 'Wish You Would' Leaked

August 08, 2008 12:08:39

Turns out upcoming album, "". The recently house-jailed rapper contributes his vocal in the track called "Wish You Would" which has garnered a heavy spin since its leak.

The new track is not yet confirmed as a single but it's known that DJ Toomp was the producer. Meanwhile, the first single lifted from "Theater" has been outed earlier this month, titled "What Them Girls Like" and featuring as well as producer Sean Garrett who is now bridging himself to be a performing artist.

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T-Pain Glitters New Album With Big Rap Stars

August 02, 2008 10:08:50

Hip Hop hit maker has asked big stars, such as , , , and to join in his upcoming album "" as guest artists. The album is reported due for release in the fall this year via Jive music records.

According to Billboard.com, T-Pain has collaborated with Wayne in the first single entitled "Can't Believe It" which has been released in late July. Meanwhile Chris will appear with him in "Freeze" and Ludacris will be found rapping verses in the more slowed down single "Chopped & Screwed." In addition, Kanye will contribute his vocals in a playful song called "Therapy."

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Ludacris' Political Song Criticized by Barack Obama

July 31, 2008 03:07:11

' attempts on sending his political view trough his songs lyrics failed to impress after the latest news stated that the words on his new song are being protested by many because it's considered too offensive. The new song "Politics as Usual" that the rapper penned to support Barack Obama received lots of critics including from Obama himself.

The controversial side from the rapper's lyrics is the part when he offended other politicians and presidential candidates, John McCain and Hillary Clinton and also current president George Bush. The rapper called Hillary "irrelevant", said that John doesn't belong in "any chair unless he's paralyzed" and that Bush is "mentally handicapped".

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Ludacris to Drop a New Mixtape

July 15, 2008 01:07:51

After finishing his recent movies project, rapper is eager to get back into the music scene as soon as possible. Before preparing to drop his new album, "", the rapper will give his fans special treat with the release of his first ever mixtape "Gangsta Grillz: The Preview" collaborating with DJ Drama.

Confirming his return to the music world, Ludacris tells MTV, "I been gone, opening up a restaurant, doing a couple of movies here and there, just a little bit of everything. It's time to get back in the music game. It's been a long time, but we back on that ass." He then revealed about the new mixtape, saying, "Album number six is on the way. So with that said, we got the mixtape, 'The Preview' - the preview to the damn movie."

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Ludacris Goes Theatrical on New Album

May 02, 2008 02:05:50

Following the release of his new album "" has revealed more details about it. To the press the rapper claims that his upcoming studio album will be a theatrical one. "Expect the whole album theatrical," he said.

Although haven't decided the first track for the new album, Ludacris has already confirmed the time for the drop of his first single will be either in June or July. Adding to that, he also revealed the title for one of his new songs which will be "Let's Stay Together". The rapper is reportedly working and finishing his new album during the shoots of his new movie "". Before the upcoming album, previously Ludacris has already dropped "" to the market on September 26, 2006. The album was a successful one as it managed to peak at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Video Premiere: Llyod's 'How We Do It' Feat. Ludacris

April 30, 2008 09:04:19

The new music video for 's latest single "How We Do It (Around My Way)" has finally been premiered on April 28. The video which was shot in 2008 is made to accompany the radio release of his single in March 2008.

Before the single gets its official radio release, it was already leaked on the net in February 2008. The single, which is set to be the first single of his new album "", also features collaboration with .

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Ludacris Seeks Talented Songwriters for WeMix

February 18, 2008 11:02:48

has opened up a chance for public to get a share of limelight like him. The rapper launches a website that seeks talented songwriters who will be required to submit their homemade music to the site.

WeMix.com allow musicians to submit either original songs, riffs, beats, vocals or all of them. Those who join the community will be able to listen, collaborate with each other and vote which will be the "Track 1" or the so-called winner. "Track 1" creator will hit the studio with Ludacris and other "All-Stars" and has his or her creation put on the WeMix playlist.

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Ludacris Hit With Copyright Lawsuit for 'Get Back'

January 28, 2008 01:01:37

is hit a with a copyright infringement case after three producers claimed they own a track that was released in the rapper's 2004 album ''.

The Pensylvania producers - Damon Mayfield, Markus Vick and Anthony Turner - filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia, claiming that the rapper and his label Disturbing Tha Peace had used the song they sent without acknowledging them.

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Rapper Ludacris Turned Restaurateur

January 22, 2008 02:01:06

Is a Grammy-Award winning rapper and actor as well, is now turning restaurateur, making his first foray into the restaurant business.

The rap star, who was first rose to fame for his 2000 album "", is teaming up with San Francisco Bay area restaurateur Chris Yeo, who already owns four California based restaurants, to open three restaurants in Atlanta.

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Chingy Shot 'Gimme Dat' Video With Ludacris, Behind the Scene

January 18, 2008 10:01:19

sat next to his once-rival to talk about their latest project, a collaboration called 'Gimme Dat'. The single, which is the second from Chingy's Disturbing Tha Peace release '', is featuring Ludacris and . All three of them have just shot the video in Los Angeles.

"We figured we'd move forward and reunite," Chingy said. "We need more unity." The rapper left DTP in 2004 due to a dispute with Ludacris, the CEO in charge at that time, over royalties. Chingy then moved to Capitol Records and released two more records '' and '' before rubbing off with the new label as well.

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Video Premiere: Ludacris' 'Down in Da Durty' feat. Bun B, Rick Ross

December 14, 2007 04:12:37

has just premiered a video for 'Down in Da Durty', a song that will appear in a new Disturbing Tha Peace, the rapper's label, compilation.

The song is featuring Bun B of and , and produced by DJ Clinton Sparks who also made a cameo in the clip.

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Leaked: Usher's New Track Featuring Ludacris

November 12, 2007 10:11:06

A track from has leaked, allegedly one of those which will be included in his highly-anticipated album. 'Dat Girl Right There' is a mid-tempo song featuring rapper and is produced by Grammy-winning producer Rich Harrison.

Harrison reportedly will produce five other tracks in the album which is tentatively titled 'Regret'. Other known producers in the fifth studio album include , , , Polow Da Don and .

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Incarcerated Rapper T.I. on the Cover of Complex Magazine's November Issue

October 24, 2007 03:10:51

Imprisoned rapper graced the cover of Complex magazine for its November 2007 issue, inside of which he discusses such matters, as nowadays hip hop, 's manager Chaka Zulu with whom he had an altercation, and on how the street has changed.

Being asked on how can he say he doesn't fit in nowadays rap, T.I. explained "When I saw Tupac talking that "Thug Life" shit, getting locked up for shooting police, and getting shot and living, that's when I was like, Damn, them niggas is really about that shit. Now you're just let down. This ain't this guy that he was on this record. And nobody seems to have a problem with it. It's a lot of fake shit in it. I like to consider myself an intelligent person, and this shit is not something of intelligence anymore. It's getting real young and stupid, and that ain't me."

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Jamie Foxx Promised a 40 Themed Worldwide Party to Mark 40th Birthday

October 05, 2007 12:10:05

is mad about 40. The actor who's going to turn 40 December 13th later this year has revealed he is planning to hold a worldwide party with everything being themed '40'.

Revealed on the planned birthday party, Foxx told on her on Wednesday's show, he and actor-rapper pal , who turned 30 on September 11th, "going to go all over the globe. We're coming door to [your] door. We're going to get a bus. I'm coming to you."

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New Couple Alert, Gabrielle Union and Ludacris

September 20, 2007 11:09:16

and are dating.

The actress and rapper are said to have been dating for the last two months, with a friend of Union claimed the new romance is her first serious fling following her separation from NFL player husband Chris Howard in November 2005.

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George Clooney and Cameron Diaz Are L.A.'s Hottest Singletons

August 27, 2007 10:08:23

and are among the people included in Forbes.com list of America's Most Eligible Bachelors, named the most eligible singletons in Los Angeles.

As for Clooney's choosing, Forbes wrote, "George is not only a heartthrob but an Academy Award and Golden Globe winner, and when not in Los Angeles, he is sometimes found at his luxury home at Lake Como, Italy."

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Ludacris Dropping Third DTP Compilation

July 10, 2007 02:07:45

and his Disturbing Tha Peace (DTP) family will release the third compilation album on August 28. "Strength in Numbers" presents 12 brand new tracks that will span collaboration from the label's artists such as Ludacris himself, , and .

Two singles have been pulled out to roam U.S radios this week. "Duffle Bag Boy" by Playaz Circle feat Lil Wayne hits air July 23 and will be followed by second single "Celebrity Chick" that boast collaboration among Ludacris, Chingy, Steph Jones, and Small World.

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Early Music Winners of 2007 BET Awards

June 27, 2007 10:06:02

Early winners of BET Awards have been revealed as the show goes on. On the music category, frontrunner triumphed at the event with her first trophy of the night.

Beyonce scored one for Video of the Year through "Irreplaceable". The winning beat her own duet video with in "Beautiful Liar" and others by , and Gnarls Barkley.

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Five Ready to "RocknRolla"

June 26, 2007 11:06:02

Going pretty fast in recruiting talents for the flick's cast, filmmakers of "" have delightfully submitted well-known names of , Idris Elba, , , and rapper as the early lineup of the list.

A caper movie, the project is set in motion when a Russian mobster orchestrates a crooked land deal and millions of dollars are thrown up for grabs, with all of London's criminal underworld players wanting in on the action. Butler is said to play One Two, a street-smart mobster who has learned to play both sides of the fence while Elba will be his partner Mumbles.

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Chicago Church Attacks 10 Rappers' Lyrics

June 21, 2007 04:06:43

, , and his G-Unit members are included in the list of rappers with 'inappropriate' language. A Chicago based church set up 10 billboards across the city saying that the rappers' lyrics "demean women and perpetuate violence."

"If we are going to end the violence and the disrespect of women, we must fight every form of negativity, including the music industry," Rev. Michael Pfleger said in reference to the campaign.

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Trio Kicking the "Ball"

June 15, 2007 01:06:37

Set to strive together as one team, , , and Emilie De Ravin of "Lost" fame have all come onboard to star in ensemble drama "", an indie production coming from Night and Day Pictures.

Based on Matt de la Pena's novel of the same name, the project centers on a teen basketball prodigy, played by newcomer Grayson Boucher, who struggles to deal with life on the streets. Also starring are Rosanna Arquette, , Steve Harris, Evan Parke, Harold Perrineau, James Pickens Jr., Dania Ramirez, Matthew St. Patrick, Cress Williams, Mykelti Williamson, and Robert Wisdom.

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Matthew McConaughey Named One of People Magazine's "Hottest Bachelors"

June 14, 2007 11:06:02

He's been considered by many as a beach hunk, judging from his heavy exercise which resulted in his muscled body. The ladies' man, moreover, also is highly credited for his acting career, and thus it is not surprising then to have his name, , listed as one of People magazine's 2007 "Hottest Bachelors".

Also grace the annual list is fellow actor at 2nd spot and who lands at No. 3. Next on the list is Latin Ballroom dance champion, choreographer, and instructor Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who is famous for appearing on three seasons of the American version of the television series "Dancing with the Stars" at No. 4, just one place ahead of rapper who is ranked 5th.

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T.I. Slams Ludacris for Recent Grammy Winning

June 12, 2007 03:06:54

made another nasty remarks on long time rival regarding recent Grammy winning. The Atlanta-born rapper thinks that his "" album should have stood up as the winner of Best Rap Album instead of Ludacris' "".

In a released statement T.I. said, "I had the album of the year whether I won a Grammy for it or not. I think numbers show that. I think that if you go out to anybody on the streets and ask them, they'll tell you. I think that it's a no-brainer. You ask him (Ludacris), he'll probably tell you the same thing. Come on, man, who in hip-hop doesn't know that? If you a supporter of hip-hop, who doesn't know that King is the only platinum album that dropped last year... that was platinum by the time the new-year's bell rung? At 12:01, January 1, 2007, who had the hottest album of the year? I think it's unanimous."

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Rapper Ludacris to Make "Simpsons" Cameo

May 21, 2007 08:05:55

, a rapper and actor as well, is about to invade the small screen. He will make a guest appearance on the animated TV show, "The Simpsons."

The star reportedly will appear on the popular show's 400th episode, playing a character named Luda Crest, a tube of toothpaste that raps.

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Rapper Ludacris to Help Produce a New Reality Show

May 03, 2007 09:05:24

Already becomes a household name in the music industry, is now jumping into reality show bandwagon, helps to produce a new one.

Alongside Chaka Zulu of Disturbing Tha Peace recording company and Jeff Dixon, the threesome are teaming up with DuBose Entertainment to produce a new reality show that will focus on the process of creating and maintaining a new music label.

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Stars Sponsoring National Online Celebrity Charitable Auction

April 09, 2007 08:04:45

is one among the many other recording artists lend their support, sponsoring a national online celebrity charitable auction, which will support various homeless, HIV/AIDS and abuse organizations.

The rapper is joining the likes of , , , Dr. Phil, , and Kimora Lee Simmons among others, all of whom are the participants in the auction.

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Exclusive Interview with Paula DeAnda, a Look at Her Career and More Personal Sides

April 03, 2007 04:04:48

A Mexican-American pop singer, striving into the galaxy of superstardom at quite a young age. Credited herself as a perfect example of how dreams can come true, the recording artist reveals nothing but all to AceShowbiz, all about her singing career, favorite actress and even the man of her dream.

On her becoming a singer, Paula claims it feels great to have her dream comes true. It means a lot for her that people begin to recognize her wholly, as an individual not by name only. Dealing with the media spotlight, she simply considers it as a consequence of her celebrity status and tries to act wise with it.

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Growing Performer List in Essence Music Festival

March 27, 2007 11:03:23

Another music festival is heading to New Orleans and it brings could-not-be-missed artists along. Essence Music Festival to be held on July 5-7 at Louisiana Superdome will feature different artists to headline each day.

A string of performers such as , , , and Maze has been announced before to headline the festival. Now the string is pulled longer with the addition of , , , , , Johnny Gill, and comedian Steve Harvey. More artists are still to be announced next week in the complete lineup news.

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DJ Khaled to Release His Second Attempt Album

March 26, 2007 10:03:40

Radio personality has set the release date for album "". The sophomore album will hit the stores by June 12 via Terror Squad/KOCH Records.

Khaled as usual involves many of his artist friends in the making of this record. In the first single "We Takin' Over" alone, there are , , , , and the rapper Baby to back it. Other musicians lending their hands for this album include , , , , , , , , and .

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R. Kelly's Star Studded New Album

March 10, 2007 10:03:38

Within a short time, 's new album "" will be out on May 29. It would be his thirteenth studio album and is pretty much star studded.

The first single released is "I'm a Flirt (Remix)" featuring and . Many people are wondering why who has the same track in his album "The Price of Fame" (2006) is not featured in the video. It turns out that Bow Wow's version is a bonus track and its promotion to radios is prohibited. R. Kelly is actually the one who has the song's rights even though in billboard it is listed as 'Bow Wow or R. Kelly (featuring T.I. & T-Pain)'.

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Top 10 in Hot 100 for March 9, 2007 Leg of Chart

March 09, 2007 11:03:18

The Billboard 100 chart topper this week is pretty much a still episode from last week. ' "This Is Why I'm Hot" is still holding on for the top position while 's "Don't Matter" is entailing behind at #2.

Flip-flopping at no 3 and 4 is 's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon and 's "What Goes Around…Comes Around". Timberlake is shoved down to #4 this week and his last position at #3 is replaced by Stefani.

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Billboard 100 Top 10 List for March 1, 2007

March 02, 2007 10:03:39

On Thursday, March 1, New York rapper has topped Billboard 100 with the song "This Is Why I'm Hot" after leaping as great as 31 positions straight ahead to no.1. The leap is recorded as the third biggest in the chart's history as well as scoring the first #1 single for its label, the Capitol Records. The song has also created quite a stir in numerous radio stations with a total spins up to 1000 per week and absorbed a growing 59 million listeners.

With the sudden shoot up, he knocked out 's single "What Goes Around...Comes Around" out of its seat and put it in the third place. Meanwhile the song "Don't Matter" by is trailing behind MIMS at no. 2 before tying his spot at no. 5 a week before. The third topper last week with "Say It Right" slides down to no. 6 this week while ' "Runaway Love" featuring falls a little bit steeper at no. 9.

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The Father of Rapper Ludacris Died at Age 52

February 27, 2007 11:02:07

The celebration turned into grief for when his father dead Sunday Feb 25th, just two weeks after his Grammy victory. Wayne Brian Bridges died Sunday morning in an Atlanta hospital after a long illness, the rapper's publicist Barry Florence said.

"We are overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of love, condolences and support from family members, friends, fans and the many well wishers," Ludacris' family said in a statement released Monday Feb 26th. "We thank you for your prayers and hope you will understand our need for privacy during this sorrowful time."

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The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Holdovers

February 23, 2007 09:02:03

The Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart sees the victory of as the Jive Records recording artist scores his third No. 1 hit from his latest album "". The single, titled "What Goes Around … " bounces from No. 8 to the 1st spot in its 11th week on the Hot 100.

Follows in the footsteps of his two other hits "My Love" and "Sexyback", the video for "What Goes Around …" was recently released on iTunes, and during the first four days on iTunes, fans purchased and downloaded the video in excess of over 50,000 downloads and broke all records.

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Weekend Billboard Hot 100 in the Week Ended Thursday Feb 15, 2007

February 16, 2007 04:02:55

It's over for . The R&B recording artist is no longer No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as 's "Say It Right" rises one to reign the top spot, thus marks her second No. 1 single following "Promiscuous," which reached the top six months ago. Beyonce's "Irreplaceable", meanwhile, slips one to the 2nd spot.

's "The Sweet Escape" featuring is at No.3, just one place ahead of 's "This Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race" which slips one from last week position to No. 4. Elsewhere on the Hot 100, ' "Runaway Love" featuring , going up one to No. 5.

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Weekend Singles Chart of February 3-10, 2007

February 06, 2007 01:02:25

Just like the title of her song, really is "Irreplaceable". The R&B singer has the single debuted at the very top spot of the Billboard Hot 100, marking its ninth week to score the top position of the US singles chart. Following close at the 2nd spot is 's "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race".

Next is 's "Say It Right" which remains firm at the 3rd spot, just one place ahead of 's "It's Not Over" which jumps two places from last week position to No. 4. Rounding out the Top 5 in the meantime is 's "I Wanna Love You" featuring .

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Headliners for This Year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Are Here

January 26, 2007 02:01:44

The likes of , and are among the headliners for this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The threesome will join other performers, including Irma Thomas, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint just to name a few.

The festival, spanning two weekends in April and May, will feature hundreds of the city's most beloved musicians and a host of national headliners at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, a horse-racing track that flooded and was seriously damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

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Additional Grammy Awards Performers

January 19, 2007 01:01:05

, , and are the latest names confirmed to play at the forthcoming 49th Grammy Awards.

The trio will join numbers of previously announced performers, including , , , , , and just to name a few.

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The Best Dressed Men of 2006 According to Access Hollywood

December 18, 2006 10:12:55

In a new poll to find Hollywood's most elegant man, US news show Access Hollywood finds out that it is who deserves the title.

The actor has been named the Best Dressed Man of 2006, beating who comes 2nd and who is at 3rd.

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Top 10 Singles on the Billboard Hot 100

December 01, 2006 01:12:04

R&B star is still dominating the US singles charts, having his track "I Wanna Love You" featuring scores the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week in a row. Aside, his other single titled "Smack That" unfortunately slips one to No. 3, trading place with ' "Irreplaceable" which is at 2nd this week.

Former chart-topper, 's "My Life", holds steady at No. 4, while 's "How To Save a Life" climbs three to No. 5. 's "Lips of an Angel" is still at No. 6 and 's "Wind It Up" bounces into the top ten at No. 7. ' "Money Maker" drops to No. 8 on the Hot 100, while 's "Chasing Cars," stays at No. 9. rounds out the top tier on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Fergalicious," at No. 10.

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The Top 10 Singles in the United States

November 25, 2006 01:11:39

R&B artist scores a new record. The singer from Senegal has his first No. 1 hit on the Hot 100 this week as his single "I Wanna Love You" featuring bounces 16 places from last week position, to directly become the No. 1 track on the chart. His other song, "Smack That" featuring , holds at No. 2 on the chart as well.

On top of all, Akon's latest effort "" opened at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 for the week ended Nov 22nd, selling 284,000 copies in its first week of release. With such record on the single charts, it is safe to say we can expect Akon's LP will climb up to number one next week. On the Hot 100, ' "Irreplaceable" climbs one to No. 3, followed after by 's "My Love" at No. 4.

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The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Charts Nov 16th

November 18, 2006 01:11:05

is doing pretty good in resurrecting her singing career in the world's music industry. The pop singer has his two singles, namely "My Love" and "Sexy Back", reign the Billboard Hot 100 Singles charts for the week ended Thursday November 16th.

The track "My Love" featuring is on the very top spot of the charts, marking its third week on the same position. Meanwhile, "Sexy Back" falls three from last week's position to No. 10. Come second on the charts is 's "Smack That", followed after by 's "Fergalicious" at the 3rd spot. , meanwhile, bounces four places to No. 4 with her single "Irreplaceable". Finishing the Top 5 is rock band 's "Lips of An Angel".

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The 2006 Billboard Music Awards Performers

November 15, 2006 09:11:38

The award season is near, and coming on its way is the 2006 Billboard Music Awards. While a host for the event has yet been announced, it has been confirmed that the likes of , , and will perform at the awards, which will air live on Fox on December 4.

Previously announced performers including , , and . Others set to make appearances at the Las Vegas awards show are , , , , , , and the cast of "High School Musical".

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NBC's Special "SNL" with Christina Aguilera, Alec Baldwin, and Ludacris

November 08, 2006 11:11:59

One of Hollywood's pop icons, has been tapped for a special NBC's "Saturday Night Live".

Making her fourth appearance on the show, the songbird will perform from her acclaimed "" record.

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US Top 10 Albums of Oct 18th, 2006

October 19, 2006 10:10:59

Veteran singer leads the pack in the US pop album chart Wednesday Oct 18th, with his latest effort "" sold 184,304 copies in the week ended October 15. The set, which is Stewart's first rock release in eight years, is the star's fourth No. 1 album in his entire music career.

With Stewart taking the very top position on the album chart, last week's champ goth-pop band 's "" slips to 2nd position with another 164,000 copies. Rapper ' second set, "," bows at No. 3 taking in 143,000 units. 's "" is No. 4 on the Top 200 and No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart with 121,000 units.

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Weekend U.S. Pop Album Charts of October 8, 2006

October 12, 2006 11:10:31

It's no longer on the top spot of the US pop album charts. , in fact, is the one leads the pack in busy album release week, jumps straight in at number one in the Billboard 200 with their new album "" sold 447,000 copies during the week ended October 8th.

Aside from the attainment, "The Open Door" also is claimed as the 700th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 since the magazine started its weekly chart 50 years ago. The set, what's more, also marks the rock band's first No. 1 on the Billboard 200. ' second album "" comes next at No. 2, sold 315,000 copies.

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Ludacris Gets Merry with "Fred Claus"

October 06, 2006 10:10:13

Returning to the big screen, has given his agreement to have a starring role in Christmas comedy "", a production of Warner Bros. Pictures. The rapper will portray an angry elf troubled by the sudden presence of the title character, played by , as he comes to North Pole to assist his brother, Santa Claus.

Also presenting , , John Michael Higgins, and in the cast, the project is scheduled to begin filming next Monday, October 9 in London with David Dobkin at helm. Meanwhile script is written by Dan Fogelman and Jessie Nelson who will also serve as producer along with Dobkin.

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US Album Chart-Toppers for the Week Ended Oct 4th

October 05, 2006 12:10:18

This time around has to nod his head to fellow musician, , whose latest effort "" ends his two-week reign at the top of the US album charts. The rapper's set, which is his fifth, is a new entry at the charts, sold 309,000 copies for the week ended Sunday October 1st. With such attainment, "Release Therapy" obviously leads Luda to score his third No. 1 album, after that of his 2003 "" and 2004 "".

's "", which is also another new entry, debuts at No. 2 with 296,000 copies, followed after that by 's "" at No. 3 sold 202,000 copies, and 's "" opens at No.4, taking in 149,000 units. Former chart-topper Justin's "", in the meantime, falls to No. 5 sold another 147,000 copies.

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Rapper Ludacris to Deliver "Release Therapy"

September 02, 2006 02:09:39

A new album will come out from the hands of . The rapper has set a September 26 date to release his fifth solo album, titled "", the follow-up to 2004's "" which has sold 2 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Prior to this, a single from the record entitled "Money Maker" featuring has already arrived at U.S. radio outlets on July 17.

Revealing that he envisions the LP as giving listeners "their temporary fix or release for the day", the rapper also reassures that the witty, animated style and bouncy, Southern-fried tracks that took him to the forefront of the "Dirty South" hip-hop movement can still be found in the album. "Release" itself has been confirmed to contain 15 tracks and features renowned music artists like , , , and apart from Williams.

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Jack Black Will Host the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards

August 11, 2006 10:08:37

MTV announced Thursday August 10th that they will have to host its annual MTV Video Music Awards. MTV president Christina Norman called Black the "perfect mix of comedy, rock, irreverence and star power." That may become one reason why they choose him.

"Prepare yourself for a rip-snortin' humdinger," Black said in a statement, adding, "I am Jables, hear me roar."

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Fergie to Release Solo Project in September

August 11, 2006 09:08:46

hit hard the music industry with her solo career. The ' frontwoman is done working on her solo album, "", and has just announced plan to have the set for a September 19th release date. The album's first single, "London Bridge," in the meantime also climbs to the top of the Billboard charts, such achievement that becomes an obvious evidence of Fergie's real singing talent.

Back the to the album, "The Dutchess", it will be released via fellow Pea 's music label named Will.I.Am Music Group.

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Hear the "LoveSounds" Justin Timberlake About to Bring on the Road

August 09, 2006 03:08:21

His highly anticipated album "," has yet hit the stores. Though so, seems quite exiting with the project that he has planned a brief run on the US club circuit this month.

The trek, dubbed the "SexyBack ClubTour", will be kicked off August 10 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA, and is currently scheduled to hit seven cities, including an August 26 finale in Boston.

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Kanye West & Ludacris Win Copyright Trial

June 02, 2006 03:06:52

A New York jury ruled Thursday June 1st, 2006 that and did not violate another group's copyright when they recorded their 2003 hit single "Stand Up," which was later featured on Ludacris' "Chicken & Beer" album.

Thus, the two top-selling rappers are both cleared from a copyright infringement accusation brought by New Jersey foursome I.O.F., stands for It's Only Family, and production company BMS Entertainment/Heat Music LLC. "I hope the plaintiffs enjoyed their 15 minutes of fame," Ludacris said after the verdict was announced. "This whole experience is proof to me of why I will always fight for what I believe in."

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"Amazon Fishbowl With Bill Maher" to Debut

June 01, 2006 01:06:41

His new live weekly show, "Amazon Fishbowl With ," debuts Thursday night on Amazon.com. Guests include the , Chris "" Bridges and author Dean Koontz.

The show, which Maher called the "top-shelf television-style programming", will appear Thursdays through August 17. Each 30-minute episode will feature interviews and performances with artists whose wares are available for sale on the Web site.

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Ludacris to Guest Star on "Law & Order: SVU"

March 24, 2006 10:03:13

After generated strong buzz for his performances in the Oscar-winning "" and "", rapper-actor is now turning to TV. He, reportedly, is about to guest star on NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," episode "Venom" (Tuesday, March 28th at 10 PM ET/PT).

There in the series he is set to play rapper-actor Ice T's nephew. "When I was approached to work on SVU and read the script, there was no way that I could turn down this amazing opportunity," Ludacris said. "The character was so rich and the storyline so complex, that I knew it was something I had to do."

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Carey Won Four Vibe Awards

November 14, 2005 12:11:00

2005 really is a golden year for as her comeback album "The Emancipation of Mimi" has scored very well at the chart and spawned several hits, which for sure lead her to grab more awards. Approvingly, she was a big winner at the third annual VIBE Awards held Saturday, gloriously bringing four awards all at once.

During the event, to air Tuesday on UPN, Carey won Artist of the Year, R&B Voice of the Year, Best R&B Song for "We Belong Together" and Album of the Year for her comeback hit, "The Emancipation of Mimi." Meanwhile, music group The Diplomats was named Best Group. Rapper , to add, won the Street Anthem award for "U Don't Know Me."

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Ciara Dominates Vibe Awards Nominations

October 11, 2005 01:10:41

Her entourage would obviously cheer her as leads this year Vibe Awards, taking in five nominations all at once, which among others include Artist of the Year. Ups for the same category is , , and , who each have four nominations.

Elsewhere, nominees for Album of the Year are "Get Lifted" by Legend, "Late Registration" by West, "The Documentary" by , "The Emancipation of Mimi" by Mariah Carey and "The Naked Truth" by , who won't be able to attend the ceremony as she is serving a 366-day sentence at a federal detention center in Philadelphia.

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