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Singer Kanye West performs during the last concert on the main stage of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California

Jay-Z & Kanye album on top for second week

In a week that saw other worldwide rulers being run out of their palaces, it was pretty clear that Jay-Z and Kanye West would be keeping their jointly held throne. And, sure enough, the rappers' collaborative album dominated the Billboard/SoundScan album chart for a second week, even with a 59 percent decline in sales.
Jay-Z and Kanye West

Jay-Z, Kanye West, Swollen Egos Disappoint in 'Watch the Throne'

According to most critics, the album has its impressive moments. In spite of their large egos, Jay-Z and Kanye West are talented artists and bring great tracks to the table. But considering the hype surrounding their names, the album falls short. The rappers almost make it seem they are god-like themselves in the nearly blasphemous and impious track "No Church in the Wild."
Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga 'You and I', Unleashes 'Weirdest Representation' in Leaked Video [VIDEO&PHOTOS]

The so-called Mother Monster was not set to unveil her latest video for "You and I" until Thursday. However, Lady Gaga's video was leaked and is trending at over 25,000 views so far. The busy video features many sides to Gaga. We see Yuri, her mermaid alter ego, Jo Calderone, her Italian persona, and an unnamed version of Gaga who plays piano in a cornfield."You must love all + every part of me, as must I, for this complex + incomprehensible force to be true," she tweeted.
At Issue: Cigarette Labels

Four Cigarette Makers Sue FDA Over New, Graphic Labels

Four big cigarette makers are suing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, seeking to void as unconstitutional new graphic labels and advertising that warn consumers about the risks of smoking and induce them to quit.
Eminem

Jay-Z, Not The King of Hip Hop According to Rolling Stone...Who Is?

"Watch the Throne" artist, Jay-Z, was crowned the Hip Hop Cash King by Forbes for 2011. He earned $37 million offer the past year. It is the fourth time in five years that he has taken the number one position on the list. However, in a recent ranking by Rolling Stone, our man Jigga, is not on top.
Beyonce

'4 Intimate Nights with Beyonce' Sells Out in Less than One Minute

Beyonce's "4 Intimate Nights with Beyonce" show sold out in just 22 seconds after going on sale Wednesday. Columbia Records tweeted, "It's official @Beyonce's 4th & final show at Roseland Ballroom is SOLD OUT! That's a total of 4 sold out shows next week!" This is Beyonce's first show in the concert series, and will open at New York City's Roseland Ballroom on August 14, 16, 18, and 19.

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