Eminem, Apple download lawsuit settledOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - The music publisher of Eminem has finally settled a lawsuit with Apple over the digital downloading rights of the rapper's songs. Eight Mile and another plaintiff, Martin Affiliated LLC, had been seeking millions of dollars, alleging copyright violations on 93 songs, including Eminem's biggest hit Lose Yourself.
Nobel for literature to be announced Oct 8October 2nd, 2009 STOCKHOLM - The 2009 winner of the Nobel Literature Prize will be announced October 8, the Swedish Academy confirmed Friday. The announcement next Thursday will be a first by new permanent secretary Peter Englund, who earlier this year succeeded Horace Engdahl.
Beyonce, Lady Gaga lead nominations for MTV video awardsAugust 4th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - MTV announced Tuesday the nominees for its 2009 Video Music Awards with singers Beyonce and Lady Gaga leading the field with nine nominations each. Britney Spears continued her comeback trail with seven nominations, ahead of Kanye West, Eminem and Coldplay with four each, Green Day with three and Jay-Z with two.
Eminem threatens to leak nude pics of Mariah CareyAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Eminem is apparently so determined to prove he once dated Mariah Carey that he has threatened to release intimate photos of the singer if she continues to deny they had a relationship. Earlier this year, the 'Stan' singer had hinted that he had slept with her in his track 'Bagpipes From Baghdad'.
Eminem threatens Mariah Carey with nude snapsAugust 1st, 2009 LONDON - Through his latest song, rapper Eminem is threatening singer-actress Mariah Carey that he will leak her nude snaps if she continues to deny that they ever had a relationship. Carey had poked fun at Eminem in her video "Obsessed" in which she said he was "delusional" for hinting they had slept together in his track "Bagpipes from Baghdad".
Singer Eminem lands movie roleJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Eminem is making a return to Hollywood after seven years with the comedy Funny People. Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, won critical acclaim for his role in the autobiographical movie 8 Mile in 2002, but put his acting career on hold to focus on music, reports contactmusic.com.
Eminem worried about workouts' addictionJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Eminem fears he is addicted to exercise after struggling to curb his vigorous daily workout routine. The We Made You, star who has previously battled drug addiction, is worried he has obsessive compulsive disorder after attempts to cut down on his fitness regime saw him determinedly make it tougher and tougher for himself every day, reported contactmusic.com
"I'm actually at the point where I think I've got a little obsessive/compulsive about it (excercise).
Eminem confirms Bruno barebum stunt was stagedJune 5th, 2009 LONDON - Eminem has confirmed that Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno barebum stunt at the weekend's MTV Movie Awards was staged. The rapper said that the stunt in which he had a close encounter with Cohen's butt cheeks had been rehearsed.
Eminem's hotel room robbed while Cohen was straddling him live on TVJune 4th, 2009 LONDON - Just when American rapper Eminem thought things could not get any worse, his hotel room was robbed while he was being straddled live on TV by comic Sacha Baron Cohen. As 37-year-old Cohen's gay character Bruno, suspended by wires and wearing a thong, dropped on Eminem, 36, at the MTV Movie Awards, thieves were making off with goods worth tens of thousands of pounds.
Eminem retains top place in UK albums chartJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Eminem has topped the UK albums chart for the second time in a row with his latest album 'Relapse'. Last week, 'Relapse' became the fastest seller of the year until now, reports The BBC.
Nick Cannon has no grudges against EminemMay 25th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Nick Cannon has admitted that he holds no grudges against Eminem, who made fun of his marriage to pop-diva Mariah Carey in a song. Eminem a.k.a Marshall Mathers III, sparked a feud with Cannon after referring to his relationship with Carey in the track 'Bagpipes From Baghdad'.
Eminem wishes Carey good luck after bitching Cannon as 'Punk' and 'Pr**k'. May 20th, 2009 LONDON - American rapper Eminem has admitted that his derogatory new track mentioning Mariah Carey was a little harsh, and that even though it has sparked a war of words with Nick Cannon, he only wishes the couple "the best". The singer, real name Marshall Mathers III, sparked the feud with Cannon after he referred to his brief relationship with Carey in 'Bagpipes From Baghdad'.
Eminem warned against disastrous crash dietMay 17th, 2009 LONDON - Eminem has been cautioned against serious harm if he continues to crash diet during his taxing 70-date European tour. The nine-time Grammy-winning rapper, who had bloated after feasting on fried chicken, fries and burgers, was said to have dropped more than three stones in a desperate bid to get back to his Slim Shady form.
Eminem blames mother for his 'drug addiction' in new trackMay 9th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Eminem has blamed his mother Debbie Mathers for his drug addiction in his new track. Eminem's latest album 'Relapse', which has leaked online just 11 days before its official release, has already raised multifarious eyebrows with its track 'My Mom', reports The Sun.
Eminem stars in new comic book from MarvelMay 7th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Eminem has got himself a part in a new comic book by Marvel. Eminem, 36, has teamed up with the comic book company for a new illustrated adventure to promote his sixth studio album Relapse, reports the Sun.