Jay-Z, Kanye West offer their services to Kasabian

May 9th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Rihanna has become the latest star caught in a nude photo scandal after salacious pictures allegedly featuring the singer were posted online. Rihanna's face can be clearly seen in shots that show the 'Umbrella' singer stripping for the camera, reported contactmusic.com The new photos that were posted on imagehaven.in have come just days after Rihanna made her first public appearance following an alleged fight with Chris Brown in Los Angeles on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February.

May 1st, 2009 LONDON - Kanye West has been voted the 'Best Dressed Rapper of all Time' in a new magazine poll. The fashionable hip-hop star, who recently launched his own sneaker designs with Nike and Louis Vuitton, won the title with 77 per cent of the votes, reports the Daily Star.

April 11th, 2009 LONDON - After being mocked by cult US cartoon show South Park, Kanye West has vowed to be a bit humbler. Touted to be the most arrogant hip-hop artist, West's change of heart comes as a surprise for many as he desired to be known as Martin 'Louis' The King Jr, earlier this year.

March 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - American rapper Kanye West is all set to star in a new short movie that will be directed by music video director Spike Jonze. The mini-movie will feature West's new 'See You In My Nightmares' single, reports Contactmusic.

March 30th, 2009 LONDON - Hip-hop stars Jay-Z and Kanye West want to work with the British group Kasabian. The group can also count Oasis, Brazilian footballer Kaka and Hollywood actress Rosario Dawson as fans.

March 26th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Kanye West has lashed out at people claiming that he dresses like a 'gay', insisting that it is just his creative mind that is responsible for his bizarre outfits. The 'Good Life' hitmaker, who will soon be launching his own jeans label, claims that he is immensely creative, and that is the reason why his dressing statement is likened to gay men.

March 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American rapper Kanye West has been charged with three misdemeanours in connection with a scuffle with the paparazzi at Los Angeles International Airport on September 11. Los Angeles City Attorney's office announced in a statement on March 18 that West, 31, had been charged with misdemeanour vandalism, battery and grand theft.

March 17th, 2009 LONDON - One-time op king Michael Jackson has roped in talented rockers like Black Eyed Peas' WILL.I.AM and Ne-Yo for his comeback track. The 'Heal The World' hitmaker, who will be belting out hits at his much anticipated London's O2 Arena concert in July, wants to be ready with some foot-tapping numbers Michael has headed back to the studio to record thrilling tunes with the help of WILL.I.AM and Ne-Yo, reports the Daily Star.

March 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Lindsay Lohan is all set to cover a track by none other than Britney Spears in her new album. According to sources, the actress-cum-singer is currently working on her third album, and is looking forward to reworking one of the pop star's biggest hits, reports the China Daily.

March 8th, 2009 LONDON - American pop star Madonna, who recently released her clothing line, has been named the worst dressed celebrity by the animal rights group PETA. 'When you see Madonna in fur, you realise why nobody has copied her style since 1984.

February 10th, 2009 LONDON - Pregnant singer M.I.A's fiance took his stopwatch to the Grammy awards to count her contractions. Contactmusic.com reports that M.I.A spoke with rappers Jay-Z, Kanye West and T.I.

January 23rd, 2009 LONDON - American rapper and Grammy award winner Kanye West has now turned into a designer as the hip-hop star has collaborated with fashion giant Louis Vuitton (LV) to come out with his collection. Out of the five styles he has created for the iconic brand, one of his shoe was showcased at the Paris Fashion Week here Thursday, reports people.com.

January 9th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper Kanye West has stirred controversy again by slamming fans for not appreciating his new album '808s and Heartbreak'. Thesun.co.uk reports that West claims his fans are ungrateful.

January 9th, 2009 LONDON - Rapper 50 Cent is slamming his contemporary Kanye West for going soft on his new album and even suggested that he is gay. According to mirror.co.uk, 50 Cent is upset that West sings mostly ballads in the new album and he parodied him in song.

December 30th, 2008 LONDON - Rapper Kanye West slammed reports that he chants 'spiritual songs' to exorcise his property. Ananaova.com reports that some reports claim West 'reckons his singing will improve if he gets rid of the demons'.