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Hit & Run: Ring the changes

Published December 1, 2008, 4:19 pm, Independent

When Barack Obama took to the stage on election night, he was careful to court the dog lovers of the world by telling them he'd be buying his daughters a puppy. What he neglected to mention was the gift that he'd be giving his wife, Michelle. How, you might well have wondered, does a President-elect reward his first lady for putting up with two years of non-stop campaigning, and at least ...

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Against all odds, Rugged Man comes out on top

Published December 1, 2008, 3:45 pm, Boston Herald

A decade ago, despite being considered one of underground hip-hop's most prodigious talents, the safe money said R.A. the Rugged Man would never eat the proverbial lunch...

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This week's reviews: Akon set free, Weiland rhythms and more

Published December 1, 2008, 3:37 pm, USA Today

Since we jumped the gun by a week or so on Britney Spears (although for completists, that review, slightly modified formatically, is reprised here), Akon's new one takes the spotlight. Capsules for your consumption: Akon offers a "synth-drenched, Euro-dance...

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This may signal the arrival of the 'Day and Age’ of Killers

Published December 1, 2008, 3:01 pm, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

The Killers Day & Age **** Three albums in, this Las Vegas quartet seems to have finally reconciled its glossy nightclub tendencies with white-hot yearning to succeed Bruce Springsteen as the rock poet laureate of America. While 2004’s Hot Fuss was a stylish, successful fusion of electronica-stippled arena-rock, the follow-up Sam’s Town was fitfully great, an instance of a talented band ...

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Jermaine Dupri Honored W/ Bill of Rights Award

Published December 1, 2008, 2:19 pm, SOHH.com

Mega producer Jermaine "JD" Dupri will be honored with the prestigious 2008 Bill of Rights Award next week in California. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

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The New West: Diz Gibran

Published December 1, 2008, 2:02 pm, Vibe Magazine

The New West: Diz Gibran Meet the L.A. rapper who grew up around skateboards and gangsters

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BET Shines Spotlight on AIDS, HIV

Published December 1, 2008, 1:23 pm, MultiChannel News

BET Monday will dedicate a full episode of its music countdown show 106 & Park at 6 p.m. ET to examining the growing HIV and AIDS epidemic in the African American community, part of the network’s programming schedule for World AIDS Day.

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"ONE IN A MILLION" Part One

Published December 1, 2008, 1:02 pm, Vibe Magazine

"ONE IN A MILLION" Part One Read the exclusive extended version of the oral history on one of R&B’s greatest songwriters: STATIC/MAJOR. From VIBE’s December issue.

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Mickie James' Post-WWE Future?, SD!'s Future, Cena Theme Song Lawsuit

Published December 1, 2008, 11:44 am, Wrestling News

Four-time WWE Women's champion Mickie James tells WWE.com that she is looking forward to expand her professional career beyond World Wrestling Entertainment.

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WWE News: Cena-Themesong Lawsuit, WWE Music CD Track Listing & More

Published December 1, 2008, 11:20 am, Lords of Pain

-- World Wrestling Entertainment has been granted an extension in responding to the lawsuit brought against them, John Cena and several other entities regarding the sampling in Cena's theme song.

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