US first lady Michelle Obama showed off her vocal chops at the South by Southwest Music Festival, but drew disappointed sighs when she told the crowd she has no plans to run for president.

With Nicki Minaj playing at the 3Arena tonight, Ed Power selects the ten most important women in recent rap history

Katy is reportedly unhappy that Russell chose to "involve himself" on the biggest night of her career.

Nicki Minaj was convinced she was "about to die" recently.

Little Mix cried when they first heard their collaboration with Missy Elliott.

As acts of “mischievousness” go it was a very costly one. Last November Sally Bercow, wife of Commons Speaker John, logged on to social media site Twitter.

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A hip-hop mogul who managed Sean “Diddy” Combs, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey has been found dead in his New York City apartment in an apparent suicide, police said.

MUSIC NEWS: Irish twin sister duo Heathers are probably best known for their ‘Remember When’ tune from the Discover Ireland ads.

A hip-hop mogul who managed Sean “Diddy” Combs, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey has been found dead in his New York City apartment in an apparent suicide, police said.

Drake assures the new Aaliyah project is "about her and her fans."

'X Factor' judge Tulisa Contostavlos’s remarks about behaviour backstage were partially to blame for Misha Bryan’s exit from the show, the former contestant has said.

Missy Elliott has secretly been battling Graves' disease.

Pop star Natasha Bedingfield is desperate to work with Sean 'Diddy' Combs - as she loves collaborating with a wide range of artists.

Pop star Janet Jackson was shocked by the technological advances she saw during a trip to the supermarket because she hadn't been to a grocery store in years.

Pop star Britney Spears is back in Las Vegas to work on her upcoming album in a recording studio at the Palms Casino Resort.

Madonna was lampooned on stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards as she failed to take a single prize – despite being nominated for three titles.

QUEEN of Pop Madonna was snubbed by music fans as she failed to take a single prize at the MTV Europe Music Awards last night — despite being nominated for three titles.

Queen of Pop Madonna was snubbed by music fans as she failed to take a single prize at the MTV Europe Music Awards tonight – despite being nominated for three titles.

The Sugababes have scored more hit singles than any other all-female act in the last six years in the UK, new research has revealed.

Eminem made a surprise appearance at the Black Entertainment (BET) Awards this week to show his support for good friend Busta Rhymes.

Actor-singer Jamie Foxx, R&B songbird Mary J Blige, crooner Chris Brown and rapper T.I. topped their performances at the BET Awards early today by taking home trophies.

Jamie Foxx, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes and Mary J Blige are leading the nominations at this year's Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards.

R&B star Mariah Carey, rapper Kanye West and soul singer John Legend lead the nominations for next year's Grammy Awards, picking up eight nods each.

The American Music Awards spread things around, with country star Tim McGraw, alternative rockers Green Day, soul stars Destiny’s Child and hip-hop chart toppers Black Eyed Peas each winning two awards.

Mariah Carey continued her journey along the comeback trail today, heading into the 33rd annual American Music Awards with a leading four nominations, including two for her chart-topping album The Emancipation Of Mimi.

British bands Coldplay and Gorillaz look set to be the big winners at the MTV Europe Music Awards after securing five nominations each for the annual music event.

Michael Jackson’s publicist says eight performers so far have agreed to join a song to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims.

Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child, Alicia Keys and Missy Elliott were the big winners at the 2005 Lady of Soul Awards, but because none of the performers attended the ceremony, Aretha Franklin stole the show.

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Rock was resplendent at the MTV Video Music Awards today, as the veteran punk group Green Day took home seven moonmen and newcomers The Killers and Fall Out Boy won one each.

Lemar leads the way at this year’s Mobo Awards with five nominations.

Rapper Missy Elliott wants to help Michael Jackson kick start his flagging music career, by giving him a post trial makeover.

Hip-hop star Missy Elliott cites her mother's independence following her divorce as the reason she is single.

Hip-hop star Missy Elliott will rap about her traumatic childhood on her new album Cookbook.

R&B newcomer John Legend joined established stars Alicia Keys and the soon-to-disband Destiny's Child as winners at the BET Awards.

British soul sensation Joss Stone's stint as the face of Gap is set to be short-lived - R&B star John Legend has already been named as her successor.

Mel B will go up against Geri Halliwell when she releases her new single.

New hip-hop sensation Akon has scored a chart double by topping both the UK album and singles chart.

High street chain Gap confirmed today it was in discussions with Joss Stone about the British soul sensation becoming the next face of its advertising campaign.

Hip-hop star Missy Elliott is locked in a trademark battle over her Respect Me line of clothing - with the Queen of Denmark.

Pop superstar Madonna is to eclipse Simon Cowell as the nastiest person on television when she appears on Missy Elliott's forthcoming talent show on American TV.

Mssy Elliott's mother has been telling her daughter off for her fixation on purchasing cars.