Kanye West declares himself ‘the new King of Pop’

October 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Lady Gaga and Kanye West fans have been left disappointed because the two stars who were to hit the road together for a joint tour will no longer be performing the gigs. According to reports, the announcement made by Live Nation offered no reason for the "Fame Kills" tour's cancellation, reports Us magazine.

September 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - While talk on rapper Kanye West's rude behaviour at the VMA's is still making rounds, it has been revealed that country pop singer Taylor Swift is no longer bothered by it. West, 32, had jumped up on the stage as 19-year-old Swift was giving her acceptance speech, and declared that Beyonce should have been the winner of the best female video.

September 17th, 2009 Kanye West gets 9 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominationsATLANTA — Kanye West might still be under fire for his controversial act on MTV, but the ranting rapper could be looking at plenty of praise from BET next month. West has received nine nominations for the fourth annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which will be televised Oct.

September 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kanye West and Lady Gaga are set to tour together this winter. West and Lady Gaga will undertake the Fame Kills tour together, reports Contactmusic.

September 14th, 2009 LONDON - Kanye West has apologized for jumping onto the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards while Taylor Swift was giving her acceptance speech. The Telegraph quoted West as writing on his blog: "I'M SOOOOO SORRY TO TAYLOR SWIFT AND HER FANS AND HER MOM.

August 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rapper Kanye West is upset with reports claiming that he's the new King of pop after Michael Jackson's death. The Stronger hitmaker has taken to his blog stating that he's saddened by the fake comments that have been made online on his behalf.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Kanye West wants Wimbledon champion Serena Williams to be his tennis coach. Thesun.co.uk reports that West met Serena at the after-show party for his London's Wireless festival recently.

July 7th, 2009 LONDON - Kanye West has reportedly asked Wimbledon champion Serena Williams to be his tennis coach. The rapper met the iconic player at the after-show party in Paramount club following London's Wireless festival, the Sun reports.

June 20th, 2009 LONDON - Kanye West has apparently rekindled his romance with American model Amber Rose. The couple had reportedly ended their relationship few weeks back over claims that Amber had cheated on Kanye with fellow rapper Cassidy.

June 12th, 2009 Kanye West treats 3,000 students to private showCHICAGO — Hip-hop artist Kanye West returned to his hometown Thursday amid thunderous applause and 3,000 teenagers chanting his name during a private concert for Chicago public school students who improved their grades and attendance. The event was put on by The Kanye West Foundation, a nonprofit working to decrease dropout rates and improve literacy.

June 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON J - Rap star Kanye West is going on a joint US tour with the new pop sensation Lady GaGa. Known for his egocentric nature, the "Stronger" singer is ready to mend his ways after being made fun of in a satirical cartoon series called Southpark, reports Contactmusic.

June 1st, 2009 LONDON - Pop singer Pink has lashed out at Kanye West over his love for fur. "Kanye West is the person p***ing me off right now," the Sun quoted her as saying.

May 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hip-hop superstar Kanye West is so unlucky in love that he's planning to write a book on bad dating. West, who refuses to confirm reports of split with model Amber Rose, admits he's a hopeless romantic and ends up making the wrong moves every time he falls in love, reports Contactmusic.

May 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American rapper Kanye West has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor vandalism, battery and grand theft charges in the paparazzi scuffle case that took place at Los Angeles International Airport on September 11. West, 31, was not present in court on May 15, and was represented by his lawyer, Blair Berk, reports People magazine.

May 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Singer Kanye West has laughed off rumours that he was involved in an intimate tryst with pop-diva Madonna. The rumours began circulating when Amber Rose posted the pictures of Madonna pinching her on her personal Twitter page.