Rihanna Reveals Title of New Album: Loud

Rihanna already gave us her "Rockstar 101" best on last year's Rated R, so this time she's turning it up with a new CD whose title says it all. The singer revealed in a chat with fans over the weekend that her fifth studio effort will be called Loud.

It's due out on November 2 and is preceded by the single "Only Girl (In the World)," which premiered on Ryan Seacrest's radio show early Tuesday (September 7).

"I'm done recording the whole album," Rihanna revealed during the chat, which took place on the official fansite Rihanna Daily. "I made sure not to let you down with my music! You guys are always defending me, so now you've got some great songs to justify it. I didn't want to go backward and remake [2007's] Good Girl Gone Bad. I wanted the next step in the evolution of Rihanna, and it's perfect for us."

The singer said she's never been this excited about any album she's done, urging the members of her RihannaNavy to "get LOUD everybody, get crazy, get excited, cuz I'm pumped. I'm just gonna be ME, cuz that's what u guys love the most, and that's what makes me feel best.

Just being normal, normal for me is LOUD! Sassy, fun, flirty, energetic."

While Rihanna said she'll miss the Rated R era, she promised that one year after that dark, emotional effort, "nothing compares to the album I just made." She also teased some "surprise" collaborations on the disc, though she didn't reveal any names during the chat.

"Girl" is produced by Stargate, who also collaborated with Rihanna on such early hits as "Don't Stop the Music," "Hate That I Love You" and the R banger "Rude Boy."

Twitter Beef Update;- Soulja Boy Vs Fabolous Vs Miss Info

This Soulja Boy/Fabolous beef is getting hotter. Other people are getting dragged into it in the process.

During the last several hours as Soulja continues to send shots at Fab, Miss Info, DJ Drama and Wale have become a part of this Twitter spectacle.

I been showing love since I got in the game now it's f*ck these n*ggaz. I'm saying the truth from here on out. and this n*gga sucks. str8 up

I aint takin no mo sh*t. go spread the word. u f*ck boys want my name in yo mouth umma demolish yo a**. straight up. bow bow bow get ready

and you still a wack a** rapper boy I said it @myfabolouslife

you wack a** industry n*ggaz better startin showin respect with yo corny a** bars boy @myfabolouslife

you are the prime example of an "industry n*gga" @myfabolouslife know that boy. know that. with ur weak a** raps ok im done. lame a** n*gga

Miss Info sent out a tweet wondering is Soulja would get at 50 Cent for poking fun at him about the Kat Stacks situation.

She tweeted: "i cant wait for @Souljaboy to confront @50cent for making fun of his KatCoke-Gate too!....that's gonna happen, right?"

Soulja shot right back at her.

now go post that on stupid a** blog @Missinfo

DJ Drama wondered if it was really Soulja Boy sending out the tweets.

@DJDRAMA yea this me big bro, f*** that n**** fab. he think he can bully and talk s*** cuz im young umma show this n****. i'm read

Finally Fab started to answer back.

It's getting super ugly.

Taylor Swift Allegedly Upset That Kanye West Is Using Her Name To Promote His Album

Taylor Swift reportedly is not happy when learning that Kanye West keeps bringing up the MTV Video Music Awards incident which saw her standing in embarrassment while he rudely threw drunken rants on stage. She allegedly accused the rapper of using her name to promote his new music.

"Taylor is furious that Kanye keeps discussing the VMAs incident," a source said. "She's fed up of hearing about it and is disgusted that he has the cheek to use her name to promote his new album! Taylor has moved on from the incident and is hoping Kanye will - eventually - do the same."

Kanye West previously admitted to public that he was wrong for attacking Taylor Swift in front of live audience. "With new found humility ... who am I to run on stage? I would never ever again in a million years do that. Sorry to let you down," he wrote on Twitter.

Blaming the media for "getting between" him and Taylor, he insists he's actually not a bad person. He explained, "That moment I was only trying to do good but people don't always need my help. Beyonce [Knowles] didn't need that. MTV didn't need that and Taylor and her family friends and fans definitely didn't want or need that.

Paris Hilton Crowned 'Worst Celebrity Role Model'........In Online Poll

Scandal-plagued socialite Paris Hilton has been voted the worst celebrity role model in a new online poll. Three summer drug arrests, in South Africa, France and Las Vegas, have dented the heiress' reputation - and prompted Internet users to flock to WENN.com and vote in their droves in a new rubbish role models survey.

Hilton landed a comprehensive 43 per cent of all votes, destroying the competition - which includes Lindsay Lohan, who has spent time behind bars and in rehab this summer. Lohan finished second with 23 per cent ahead of "Jersey Shore" reality TV star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi. Chris Brown came in fourth, followed by incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne.

Hilton was last week charged with suspicion of possession of cocaine in Las Vegas. She faces up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine if convicted. The socialite is scheduled to appear in court on October 27 for arraignment.

Shots Fired: DMX Says Plies Is One Of The Worst Rappers Out Today & His Song "Bruh Bruh"

DMX sat down with Young Dip TV recently and didn't bite his tounge when talking about who he feels is one of the worst rappers out today.

Dark Man X tipped his hat to T.I. as an artist he enjoys listening to, then took aim at Plies, specifically for his song "Bruh Bruh".

"I'm sure I don't even know who the worst is, but he [Plies] has to be one of the worst," X said. "Bruh Bruh...are you serious? That has to be one of the worst...like how do you even fix your mouth so say that or spell that? What a lot of people don't understand is that we as artists, are teachers. And if you're teaching people to spell like that and talk like that, then you're dumber than the people you're supposed to be teaching."

Soulja Boy Tells Fabolous He's Going To End His Career & Beat His A** "F*ck Lyrics, When I See U Umma Beat Yo Face In Boy

Soulja Boy went in this morning (September 7) on Fabolous via Twitter

Last week Fabolous dropped a freestyle on Funkmaster Flex's show, and dissed Soulja in the process with the line, "pretty boy swag, never coke my nose though."

Soulja heard and is not taking that diss lightly.

"THIS N*GGA FABOLOUS SAID PRETTY BOY SWAG NEVER COKE IN NOSE N*GGA U LAME AS F*CK LOL F*CK U N*GGA WEAK A** NY RAPPER U SUCK

FABOULOUS U LAME AS F*CK N*GGA LOL U MAKE ME LAUGH U WEAK A** NI*GGA"

"ITS OVER FOR YOU N*GGA @myfabolouslife

RIP @myfabolouslife

UMMA HANDLE YOU NEZT TIME I SEE YOU BOY 1 ON @myfabolouslife

SQUAD UP YOU WEAK A** N*GGA ITS OVER FOR YOU @myfabolouslife

F*CK LYRICS @myfabolouslife WHEN I SEE U UMMA BEAT YO FACE IN BOY"

"UMMA GIVE YO B*TCH A** THE BLUES N*GGA @myfabolouslife GET READY YOU LAME A** N*GGA CHIP TOOTH B*TCH I HOPE YOU READY N*GGA"

Damn, sounds like it's about to pop off.

**UPDATE**

For some reason Soulja Boy deleted the tweets. Too late though, because Fab already heard about them.

Chris Brown's "Deuces" Hits # 1 On Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Charts. Singer Thanks Fans For Helping Him Turn His Life Around

Chris Brown returns to the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for the first time since 2006, as "Deuces" jumps from No. 2 to No. 1 this week.

Hitting the top in just its ninth week on the list, it ties for the year's fastest climb to No. 1. In April, Monica's "Everything to Me" also raced to the penthouse in just nine weeks.

"Deuces" (featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall ) is Brown's third No. 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs after his debut single "Run It!" in 2005 and the following year's "Say Goodbye." The latter reigned for six weeks, while "Run It!" spent two frames at the top.

Last month, Billboard reported that there was no official word from Jive, Brown's record label, as to when his fourth studio album will be released. The singer has tweeted that his next set may arrive in 2011 or sooner, possibly preceded by a mixtape. Brown's last album, 2009's "Graffiti," has sold 319,000, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Brown has been on a roll lately. In addition to his first No. 1 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in nearly four years, he's also co-starring in the film "Takers," which was the highest grossing film at the U.S. and Canada box office last weekend (Aug. 27-29). It earned $20.5 million in its opening three days. "Takers" is Brown's first foray into film since the November 2007 holiday release "This Christmas."

This week, Brown tweeted a missive to his followers regarding his current successes: "Life has turned around for me. I couldn't be more happier. Thanks to the fans."

Tracklisting For Ice Cube's "I Am The West" Revealed

UPDATE: "I Am The West" features a Sir Jinx/Ice Cube reunion, as well as production from Bangladesh and Cube's son, OMG.

Due on September 28, Ice Cube's I Am The West will be the ninth studio solo album from the N.W.A. lyricist. Released on Cube's own Lench Mob Recordings imprint, the controversially titled album is believed to contain 16 tracks, with appearances from longtime collaborator WC, and San Diego, California's Jayo Felony. Additionally, Young Maylay will appear, who's previously worked with Blaq Poet, MC Eiht and DJ Premier.

I Am The West is said to assert Cube and his peers' place in west coast history, which has been commonly forgotten by artists and media frequently using the term "new west." The album features a song, "No Country For Old Men," sharing its name with an editorial written on HipHopDX about Cube's self-affirmation. The album is the rapper-turned-actor's first since 2008's Raw Footage. (August 31)

UPDATE:

The updated tracklisting for I Am The West is as follows:

1. Soul On Ice [Prod. by Tha Bizness]
2. Life In California (feat. Jayo Felony & WC) [Prod. by Sir Jinx]
3. She Couldn't Make It On Her Own (feat. OMG & Doughboy) [Prod. by Bangladesh]
4. Urbanian [Prod. by Track Bully]
5. Y'all Know How I Am (feat. OMG, Doughboy, WC & Maylay) [Prod. by Willy Will]
6. Too West Coast (feat. WC & Maylay) [Prod. by Hallway Productions]
7. I Rep That West [Prod. by Jigg]
8. Drink The Kool-Aid [Prod. by Brandon Alexander]
9. No Country For Young Men [Prod. by Doughboy & Rocko]
10. It Is What It Is [Prod. by DJ Montay]
11. Hood Robbin' [Prod. by T. Mix]
12. Your Money Or Your Life [Prod. by T. Mix]
13. Nothing Like L.A. [Prod. by The Fliptones]
14. All Day, Every Day [Prod. by Hallway Productions]
15. Fat Cat [Prod. by Jigg]

Corrections Officer Under Fire For Giving Lil Wayne Special Treatment While Incarcerated

A guard on Rikers Island could face disciplinary action for allegedly giving superstar rapper Lil Wayne preferential treatment in the prison.

An investigation has been launched over the alleged actions of Captain Latanya Brown, who is accused of spending extra time with Lil Wayne.

Additionally, the New York Post reports that Captain Brown allegedly allowed the rapper to stay in his cell, while other inmates were ordered out of their bunks and into the recreation yard.

The prison has a zero tolerance policy when it comes to showing favoritism towards any inmate.

In April, just one month after the rapper started his year-long sentence for attempted criminal possession of a weapon, a guard at the complex was fired for allegedly spying on Lil Wayne.

Amelia Negron was fired for glimpsing at Lil Wayne, although she denied the charges, claiming her union boss forced her to make a confession.

This is not the first time a rapper has caused controversy on Rikers Island.

In June of 2009, it was revealed that Foxy Brown allegedly received preferential treatment during her 9-month stay on Rikers Island in 2006.

The rapper held a photo shoot and allegedly received unlimited phone/TV use, makeup, luxury clothing and outside meals.

In October of 2009, Correction Chief Peter Curcio and a Rabbi named Leib Glanz resigned over the scandal, after the Brown reports, in addition to allegations that Rabbi Glanz arranged a lavish bar mitzvah for an inmates son.

Pimpin 101: Pictures of Chris Brown Leaving Club In Miami With A Trunk Full Of Women!

Chris Brown celebrated his recent return to the top of the charts by hosting the 400 Club at Lux on Friday, September 3, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Breezy had his pick of the litter looks like, as he packs the ladies in his SUV as he left the club. Several didn't mind riding in the trunk!

Katy Perry Knocks Eminem From Billboard #1, Fantasia Comes 2nd

After an impressive week of album sales, Katy Perry's latest album “Teenage Dream” has hit the number spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

Putting an end to Eminem's record-setting run, the “California Gurls” singer sold 192,000 copies of her second official major label album.

Coming in at number is Fantasia’s “Back to Me” with sales of 117,000, pushing Eminem’s “Recovery” down to number three, its lowest spot yet. Usher’s mini-album “Versus” is sitting in the number four position with 46,000

50 Cent Gives Up Twitter To Work On Album;-The Return of the Heartless Monster.

50 Cent's Twitter followers are going to have to find other ways to amuse themselves this weekend. The MC says he's giving up tweeting to pen his next effort, The Return of the Heartless Monster.

"Ok ladies and [gentlemen] I'm writing my new album. I will not be on twitter again till Sept 6," Fif wrote Wednesday (September 1). "This album will be a classic," added the MC, who announced the album title on Twitter.

50 has been putting in work on his new material. Swizz Beatz recently told MTV News that he has been in the studio with the G-Unit boss, after 50 reportedly shelved much of the dance-music-friendly sound he originally envisioned for his upcoming music.

While the arrival of Kanye West and his multifaceted musings on the micro-blogging website has sparked major fanfare from fans and the media, 50's missives have ramped up in both frequency and ridiculousness over the past few weeks. Some days, Fif has been introspective and candid, sharing the inner-workings of his subconscious with followers.

"Just woke up I had a dream I put stars On my head like baby [of Cash Money]. then I was at church they told me take my hat off I said I just wanta pray lol," 50 typed Sunday. "That'$ crazy why wa$ baby on my mind. oh I wa$ looking at old xxl magazine$ la$t night. anyway$hout out to baby I know that [hurt]."

Other times, the Queens MC has added his voice to the public discourse about the state of the economy, and even doled out advice to our increasingly embattled president.

"Obamas ratings are down cause he didn't include pimpin and hoein in stimulus package. Good hoes would boost male moral and fix the recession," 50 asserted Saturday. The "Baby by Me" rapper later added, "Sh-- I should run america. first thing I'd do is cut my taxes then tell yal chill the f--- out ima get to the rest of the problems. You know me and george bush was born on the same day july6. Speaking of birthdays everybody on twitter should send me just 1 dollar cool?"

The Before I Self Destruct rapper has even mused about his tough childhood. "My aunt sylvia didnt like me growin up cause she was the baby till I came," 50 also wrote Saturday. "We had roaches so she put roach spray in a bowl and kill my dog."

Of course, it wouldn't be 50's Twitter page if he didn't take a swipe at the competition. "I just looked at kanye page what the f--- kind a spaced out tweets are those," the MC typed earlier in the day. "F--- that I aint never looking at that sh-- again."

Although 50 has built an empire on his super-tough persona, the MC has conceded that his words may be a wee bit harsh for his Twitter fans. "Look man I'm sorry I've been cursing," 50 said. "But f--- that sh-- I gotta express myself, b****."

Snoop Dogg Announces He's Dropping A Sequel To A Classic With His New Album 'Doggystyle 2: The Doggumentary'.

Snoop Dogg is setting the bar high for his next album.

The Doggfather announced that his next cd will be a sequel to the 1993 classic 'Doggystyle', and producer Swizz Beatz is already giving him "sounds" for the project.

"I'm in the studio with Swizzle, and he just laced my boots up on my new record," Snoop said while sitting next to Swizz. "Motherf*cker gave me some gangsta sh*t, some crip sh*t, some R&B sh*t, some hip hop sh*t, some hard sh*t, some mean sh*t. And the name of the album is ,Doggystyle 2: The Doggumentary', be on the look out for it."

Snoop was holding a cd, he said contained 18 new tracks he and Swizz had just knocked out.

"Thats how we used to do it back in the day," says Swizz. "We used to be about the sound, not the single. Right now we're constructing sounds for the album."

When I think of 'Doggystyle', I remember nothing but hardcore West Coast tracks. It's going to be interesting to hear what Swizz, traditionally known for a more East Coast influenced sound has come up with.

Twitter Beef;- Rick Ross/Maybach Music Vs Slim Thug

SLIM THUG AND RICKY ROSS HEATS UP
SOOOOOOOOOOO...you all know that Slim Thug was inquiring about what Rick Ross meant when he said, "She dated Slim Thug/ Now she f**k with me/ She finally made it to the biggest boss, luckily" on the song "King Boss." Well, the G'z took it to Twitter and went back and forth. See below...Rick Ross and his homey Torcch went at Slim in varying degrees. You probably should read these from bottom up.

Slim Thug said:

Rick Ross said:

Torcch of Triple C's said:

Latest Twitter War - Ja Rule Responds to 50 Cent's tweets...(beef continue...)

Ja Rule responds...

50:
Man were the f*** is jah rule anybody seen that n**** lol
AND
Man I hit that n**** jah with the death blow. His own family don't wanta see him on holidaysLol
RESPOND:
Ruleyork
Lmao @50cent is P****!!! So y'all can stop tweeting him... I'm everywhere u n****s r never there lol...

Soulja Boy ft Kat Stacks "Pretty Good Crack" (Pretty Boy Swag Parody) (Video) *LMAO*

Video After The Jump

Right about now, Soulja Boy is wishing he never heard the name Kat Stacks.

You kind of had to know a parody or two would be coming after Kat came out with the video in Soulja's hotel room, claiming he had a cocaine habit. And @KingBach killed it with this one.

Soulja's hit, "Pretty Boy Swag" will never sound the same after seeing this, lmao.

Kim Kardashian Admits She Would Be Open To Dating Justin Bieber If He Was Of Legal Age "He Has This Swag To Him" [Video]

Bill O'Reilly recently went in on Kim Kardashian for her "gross" pictures for Elle magazine with 16 year old pop star Justin Bieber.

Kim's not exactly making doing herself any favors with comments she made on Lopez regarding the controversy. She doesn't see anything wrong with the pics, and even admitted there could be more to her relationship with Bieber if he was legally old enough.

"if he was of legal age, you just have to meet him, he definitely has this swag to him," she told the talk show host.

SMH, that doesn't sound right at all.

Twitter War Between The Game & Kat Stacks

Twitter seems to be the breeding grounds for beef these days. Artists such as Joe Budden, Fabolous, Juelz Santana and B. Pumper are not above getting involved in these e-feuds, and have had some of the most notable ones. Today, super w****, Kat Stacks, and rapper, The Game, have jumped on that bandwagon.

50 Cent Is Going In On Everybody On Twitter! Kat Stacks, Necole B*tchie Fat Joe, Nobody Is Safe. Check Out The Hilarious Tweets Inside

Shots Fired;-Fabolous Is Clowning B. Pumper On Twitter "Those Brown Dots On Montana Fishburne A** Wasn't Pimples. It's Rust Drippin From Brian Pumper

If you follow Funeral Fab on Twitter, you should know by now that he's always going at somebody. Today his target is the "Porno N*gga" B.Pumper.

Fabolous goes in on the man's jewelry with some pretty funny lines.

"I jus got word Brian Pumper sayin I'm scared of him too.. "You know u done f***** right" *Cop from Menace 2 Society voice*.

#BrianPumperJewels are the same jewels they used 4 the hamsters in those Scion commercials.

Those brown dots on Montana Fishburne ass wasn't pimples.. It's RUST drippin from #BrianPumperJewels while he hit it from the back!

Yo #BrianPumperJewels disqualifies him from being a REAL N****!!"

I doubt Fab is being serious, just throwing some jabs out there. You never know though, B. Pumper might end up battling two of New York's best rappers in Fab and Juelz Santana.

A porno star vs two of New York's best rappers.......sounds crazy don't it?