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Nicki Minaj to star in The Other Woman

26 Apr 2013

Film gossip

Nicki Minaj has been cast in 'The Other Woman'. The 'Pound the Alarm' rapper is in final negotiations to make her big screen debut alongside Cameron Diaz in the revenge comedy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Minaj, who previously lent her…

Nicki Minaj praises 'gentleman' Lil Wayne

3 Apr 2013

Music gossip

Lil Wayne "refused to touch" Nicki Minaj in her new music video. The pair share an intimate moment in the clip for 'High School' - in which the 'American Idol' judge portrays a drug baron's girlfriend who plots to steal Wayne's characters jewels…

Nicki Minaj tops Beyonce in New Year's Eve fees

17 Dec 2012

Music gossip

Nicki Minaj is reportedly being paid $5 million to host a New Year's Eve party. The 'Starships' rapper has reportedly commanded $1 million more than R&B superstar Beyonce to host a party in Las Vegas at PURE nightclub, part of Caesars Palace hotel…

Nicki Minaj: Stores to blame over album sales slump

26 Nov 2012

Music gossip

Nicki Minaj blames US stores for her album's poor sales. The 'Starships' hitmaker brought out 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up' - a box set reissue of her second record, 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded' - earlier this month but it has failed to…

One Direction voted EMA's Best UK/Ireland Act

15 Oct 2012

Music gossip

One Direction have been named the Best UK/Ireland Act for the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs). The 'Live While We're Young' hitmakers have been voted the public's favourite British act for the forthcoming awards and will now compete against other…

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Cher Lloyd wants Nicki Minaj duet

11 Oct 2012

Music Gossip

Cher Lloyd wants to duet with Nicki Minaj. The 'Want U Back' singer admires the "guts" of the 'Starships' hitmaker and loves her no-nonsense attitude. She said: "I've always said from day one that the person I'd love to collaborate with would be…

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna lead AMA nominations

9 Oct 2012

Music Gossip

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna lead the nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards (AMAs). The two singers are each in the running for four awards, with Drake, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, One Direction and Usher following narrowly behind with three nods…

Alicia Keys to perform at MTV Crashes Manchester

11 Sep 2012

Music Gossip

Alicia Keys will debut songs from 'Girl On Fire' at MTV Crashes Manchester this month. The 'Fallin' singer will make a special appearance at Manchester Cathedral on September 24, and fans will see the first UK performances of songs from her latest…

Lil Wayne laughed at Drake and Chris Brown fight

24 Aug 2012

Music Gossip

Lil Wayne found Drake and Chris Brown's club brawl "funny." The 'Lollipop' hitmaker laughed when he heard about the incident between the two rivals - who have both had relationships with Rihanna - back in June. He said: "Honestly, I laughed at…

Leona Lewis to rap like Nicki Minaj?

1 Aug 2012

Music Gossip

Leona Lewis is planning to rival Nicki Minaj with her rap skills on her new album. The 'Collide' singer - famed for her ballads - is putting the finishing touches to third record, 'Glassheart', and promised fans they will hear a different side to…

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Kasabian close T in the Park festival

9 Jul 2012

Music Gossip

Kasabian closed Scotland's T in the Park festival last night (08.07.12). The 'Velociraptor!' band brought the three-day event in Balado, Kinross-shire, to a finish playing hits including 'Underdog', 'Fire' and 'Days Are Forgotten' to a muddy but…

Rihanna plays first show since grandmother's funeral

9 Jul 2012

Music Gossip

Rihanna gave her first live performance since her grandmother's death last night (08.07.12). The 'You Da One' singer took to the stage at the Barclaycard Wireless Festival at London's Hyde Park and gave a standout performance just two days after…

Beyonce Knowles and Chris Brown triumph at BET Awards

2 Jul 2012

Music Gossip

Beyonce Knowles and Chris Brown won top honours at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards last night (01.07.12). 'Love on Top' singer Beyonce was named Best Female R&B artist, while Chris took home the parallel award for Best Male. Jay-Z and…

Justin Bieber likes Nicki's rear

2 Jul 2012

Music Gossip

Justin Bieber likes Nicki Minaj's butt. The 'Boyfriend' singer - who is dating fellow teen star Selena Gomez - finds himself attracted to girl's bottoms, and can't help but have a soft spot for rapper Nicki, who is famed for her large derriere.

5 Things: T in the Park anthems

25 Jun 2012

Five songs that'll get the crowd moving, featuring The Stone Roses, Major Lazer and Nicki Minaj

1 The Stone Roses – ‘Elephant Stone’ Reni may have left the band by T time, but if not, this drum intro will be killer. 2 Major Lazer – ‘Pon De Floor’ Prepare yourself for some vulgar and enthusiastic ‘daggering’ (see instructional video at…

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Lil Wayne demands artist respect

19 Jun 2012

Music Gossip

Lil Wayne thinks none of the artists on his record label should be disrespected. The 29-year-old rapper recently pulled Nicki Minaj - who is on his Young Money label - out of the Summer Jam Concert in the US when radio DJ Peter Rosenberg slated her…

David Guetta had to convince Sia not to retire

7 Jun 2012

Music Gossip

David Guetta had to convince Sia not to retire from singing so she could record 'Titanium'. Australian singer Sia was ready to give up recording new songs, but the super-producer - who has been behind hits for Black Eyed Peas, Jessie J and Nicki…

Summer Festivals 2012: Ones to watch

25 May 2012

A selection of industry experts and List writers choose their musical highlights for this summer

Lanterns on the Lake Chosen by Jonny Ensall, Editor, The List What does that name bring to mind? Boats on the water? A night to remember? An ethereal choir of knitting together a sense of the magical past and the optimistic future? You’re spot on with…

Kanye West leads BET Awards

23 May 2012

Music Gossip

Kanye West leads nominations at the BET Awards with seven. The 'Stronger' rapper's Watch the Throne project with Jay-Z dominated nominations, earning nods in the Best Group, Collaboration, and Viewer's Choice categories, while its videos to 'N****s…

Nicki Minaj can't tone down

7 May 2012

Music Gossip

Nicki Minaj worries she always has to be outlandish. The 'Starships' singer is known for her eccentric outfits and outspoken attitude and thinks she now always has to be like that because it will disappoint people if she relaxes. She said: "So…

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Nicki Minaj: 'Starships video is saucy'

25 Apr 2012

Music Gossip

Nicki Minaj's video for her new single 'Starships' might be "too saucy for TV". The eccentric rapper and singer has revealed there has been a slight delay in getting it out because she wanted to do a re-edit, but claims the final result may be more…

Wretch 32 joins V Festival line-up

24 Apr 2012

Music Gossip

Wretch 32, The Feeling, Stooshe and Beverley Knight have been added to the line-up of the Virgin Media V Festival. The acts join a host of stars including The Killers, Stone Roses and Noel Gallagher who will perform at the festival in August, and…

Madonna - MDNA

18 Apr 20123 stars

Album with producers Benny Benassi, Martin Solveig and William Orbit

Kudos to 53-year-old Auntie Madge not for delivering a classic album, but for having the sheer brass she-balls to turn out a record that’s as clubby, sexy and designed for the dancefloor after midnight as any she’s produced. A nod and a wink to naughty…

Nicki Minaj brings New York to standstill

8 Apr 2012

Music Gossip

Nicki Minaj brought Times Square in New York to a standstill this weekend. The 'Super Bass' rapper's performance saw 30,000 people descend on the US landmark - one of the world's busiest pedestrian intersections - on Friday night (06.04.12)…

Madonna emotional over return to music

23 Mar 2012

Music Gossip

Madonna "almost cried" when she returned to the recording studio. The 53-year-old singer took a break from her music career to direct 'W.E.' and although she enjoyed working on the film, she loved going back to the "simplicity" of songwriting for her…