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Celebrities rush to pay tribute to Adam Yauch

Music Gossip

4 May 2012

A number of celebrities have taken to twitter to pay tribute to Adam Yauch. The Beastie Boys co-founder - also known as MCA - passed away this morning (04.05.12) after battling cancer in his parotid gland and a lymph node since 2009, and Justin…

Tupac Shakur world tour 'makes sense'

Music Gossip

19 Apr 2012

It "makes sense" for Tupac Shakur to go on tour around the world - 16 years after his death. Holographic projection firm Musion, creators of the hologram of the deceased rapper which appeared on stage with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg at the Coachella…

Tupac Shakur to go on tour

Music Gossip

17 Apr 2012

Tupac Shakur is set to go on tour - 16 years after his death. The rapper - who was shot dead in a gang killing in 1996 - appeared on stage as a hologram to perform with Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre at the Coachella music festival on Sunday (15.04.12) and…

Tupac Skakur closes Coachella festival

Music Gossip

16 Apr 2012

Tupac Shakur helped close the Coachella festival last night (15.04.12) - 16 years after his death. The rapper - who was shot dead in a gang killing in 1996 - appeared on stage as a hologram to perform with Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre at the annual festival…

Snoop Dogg making reggae album

Music Gossip

29 Mar 2012

Snoop Dogg is making a reggae album. The 'Drop it Like it's Hot' rapper has been working with producer Diplo - who has previously produced tracks for Beyonce, M.I.A and Usher - and exploring a new musical direction. Diplo told MTV: "Snoop Dogg is…

Snoop Dogg appears on Willie Nelson album

Music Gossip

27 Mar 2012

Snoop Dogg appears on Willie Nelson's new album, 'Heroes'. The rapper teamed with the country singer for the track 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die', which also features Kris Kristofferson and Jamey Johnson. Although the pairing may seem…

Dizzee Rascal's US album

Music Gossip

9 Mar 2012

Dizzee Rascal's next album will be his most American yet. The British rapper is busy making his fifth studio record and wants it to have more of a US-feel, so is basing himself in Miami, Florida, and working with top American producers. He said…

Dizzee Replaces Snoop Dogg at Snowbombing festival

Music Gossip

31 Jan 2012

Dizzee Rascal has replaced Snoop Dogg on the bill for Austria's Snowbombing festival. 'Drop it Like it's Hot' rapper Snoop was due to appear at the annual music and snowboarding event in the Austrian town of Mayrhofen but has pulled out after…

Radiohead and Snoop Dogg headline Coachella

Music Gossip

10 Jan 2012

Radiohead, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre and The Black Keys will headline this year's Coachella festival. The annual event - which traditionally kicks off the festival season - will be held in the desert near Palm Springs, California, and for the first…

Snoop Dogg claims Dr. Dre's Detox is almost ready

Music Gossip

5 Oct 2011

Snoop Dogg claims Dr. Dre's 'Detox' album is "almost" ready for release. The rapper - who was discovered by the record producer in 1992, and is a close friend and collaborator - "feels good" about the imminent release of the long delayed album…

Snoop Dogg pays tribute to Tupac

Music Gossip

14 Sep 2011

Snoop Dogg and Run DMC have paid tribute to Tupac Shakur on the 15th anniversary of his death. 'Sweat' rapper Snoop and Reverend Run of the New York hip hop group both took to twitter to pay tribute to the rap star, who was shot dead in a gang…

Snoop Dogg for Celebrity Big Brother?

TV Gossip

24 May 2011

Snoop Dogg is being lined up to star in 'Celebrity Big Brother'. The 'Sweat' rapper has been approached alongside hip hop radio DJ Tim Westwood as potential housemates for the upcoming celebrity version of the show, which will be broadcast on Channel…

Snoop Dogg made Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' a hit

Music Gossip

2 Mar 2011

Snoop Dogg appeared on Katy Perry's 'California Gurls' because she is a "bad bitch". The 'Sensual Seduction' rapper worked with the risque pop star because he likes her attitude, and insists his input to the track - which became a number one single…

Tinie Tempah proud of Snoop duet

Music Gossip

13 Feb 2011

Tinie Tempah thinks his Glastonbury duet with Snoop Dogg was a "major British musical moment". The 22-year-old rapper - who was invited on stage by the legendary hip-hop star at last year's Glastonbury Festival to perform his number one hit 'Pass…

Snoop woking on Doggystyle sequel

Music Gossip

6 Sep 2010

Snoop Dogg is working on some "gangsta s**t" for his sequel to 1992 album 'Doggystyle'. The US rapper's debut album is considered a hip hop classic, and Snoop is currently laying down tracks for the sequel with producer Swizz Beats. Addressing…

Snoop Dogg's homage to Jackson

Music Gossip

31 Aug 2010

Snoop Dogg performed a tribute to Michael Jackson at a party in honour of the late singer this weekend. The 'Brooklyn Loves Michael Jackson' event was held in New York on Sunday (29.08.10) - which would have been the 'Thriller' singer's 52nd…

Snoop Dogg delivers a more intimate set at the Glasgow Academy

The rapper performed a series of newer and classic hits.

22 Jul 2010

What is this, rap week in Scotland? A few days before Eminem and Jay-Z landed at T in the Park, another superstar of the genre played what must count as an intimate set by his standards here. Even those other icons would have trouble outdoing Snoop…

Snoop Dogg's impossible shoes

Music Gossip

13 Jul 2010

Snoop Dogg thinks it will be very difficult for other artists to follow in his footsteps. The iconic hip hop star - who was discovered by rap mogul Dr Dre in 1992 - believes other rappers should aim to be the best they can possibly be nut doesn't…

Snoop Dogg begs for Corrie cameo

TV Gossip

9 Jul 2010

Snoop Dogg has begged 'Coronation Street' bosses to let him appear in the show. The legendary rapper - who is a huge fan of the ITV1 soap and has watched it for 11 years - has revealed his agent has already approached bosses on the show, because he…

Snoop Dogg's huge wish

Music Gossip

29 Jun 2010

Snoop Dogg attempted to hire a country for his new music video. The 'Drop It Like It's Hot' star is believed to have wanted a large outdoor area to film his next release and asked authorities in Liechtenstein if he could film there. A property…

Snoop Dogg confirmed for Glastonbury

Music Gossip

16 Apr 2010

The line-up for this year's Glastonbury has been announced with controversial rapper Snoop Dogg one of the big acts. The star will join confirmed headliners U2, Muse and Stevie Wonder on the Pyramid Stage at the world famous music festival, which…

Cypress Hill - Rise Up

15 Apr 2010

(Priority) Seriously. Although this is Snoop’s record label, even the Doggfather takes a break from the chronic sometimes. Despite (uninspired) contributions from Tom Morello and Daron Malakian, this is a one-note affair, too addicted to weed to let…

Snoop Dogg's success struggle

Celebrity Gossip

9 Dec 2009

Snoop Dogg thinks he has the hardest job in the world. The 'Drop It Like It's Hot' hitmaker - whose real name is Cordazar Calvin Broadus - insists that juggling fame with leading a regular life is not as easy as it looks and he wants his fans to…

Snoop Dogg ambitious for awards

Celebrity Gossip

5 Dec 2009

Snoop Dogg wants to win more awards. The 'Gangsta Luv' rapper has been nominated for several Grammys but has never won and is tired of coming second best. He said: "My peers respect me but the industry don't. Not that I really base my career on…

Snoop Dogg wants to be blood sucker

Celebrity Gossip

22 Oct 2009

Snoop Dogg wants to be a vampire. The 'Gangsta Luv' rapper is a huge fan of 'True Blood' and is keen to land a role on the hit US TV horror series. He said: "I love that show. I wish I could be on it. I'd be a hell of a vampire, don't you…

Johnny Cash - Johnny Cash Remixed

25 Jun 2009

(EAR Music) ‘My father made his stead by defying the expected and accepted way of things,’ says John Carter Cash on the liner notes to this ambitous project exec produced by Cash, Beyoncé’s old man Matthew Knowles and Snoop Dogg. And while the idea…

Snoop Dogg's Madonna help

Celebrity Gossip

19 Jan 2009

Snoop Dogg has begged Sir Paul McCartney and Madonna to help him get into the UK. The rap star - who has also called on soccer ace David Beckham to back his cause - wants his A-list friends to write to UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown to insist he is…

Snoop Dogg's entourage arrested

Celebrity Gossip

1 Aug 2008

Snoop Dogg's tour bus was stopped by police yesterday afternoon (31.07.08), and two of the singer's entourage were arrested for marijuana possession. The 'Drop It Like It's Hot' singer was in the bus when officers in Dallas decided to stop the…

Snoop Dogg's Beyonce baby order

Celebrity Gossip

9 Jun 2008

Snoop Dogg has ordered Beyonce Knowles to "start making babies". The rapper - who has three children with wife Shantay Taylor Broadus - told the former Destiny's Child singer to speed up her family plans with new husband Jay-Z. Snoop said: "I told…

Snoop Dogg's Beckham light

Celebrity Gossip

15 Apr 2008

Snoop Dogg says David Beckham helped "enlighten" his three children. The 'Sensual Seduction' singer asked David to teach his children Corde, Cordell and Cori how to play soccer, and revealed the experience worked out very well. He said: "David and…

Snoop Dogg's political vow

Celebrity Gossip

5 Apr 2008

Snoop Dogg won't let his political views influence his records. The 'Sensual Seduction' singer has strong opinions about former US President Bill Clinton and presidential candidate Barack Obama, but doesn't want them to play a big part in his…

MTV awards role for Snoop Dogg

31 Aug 2007

Snoop Dogg will take to the stage to host this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony. Speaking to MTV about his upcoming presenting role in Germany, the US rapper promised a top show with typical fervour: “I’ve called up the homeys from East to…

P Diddy Glasgow gig to go ahead

26 Mar 2007

Snoop Dogg has had his UK visa application rejected so is unlikely to go ahead with his Glasgow gig this Friday.