Topic: Kanye West

Kanye West edges out Adele, Bruno Mars for most Grammy nominations (video)

Kanye West got seven Grammy nominations, Adele six, Bruno Mars six, and the Foo Fighters also received six nominations. How many Grammy Awards will Kanye West take home in February?
12/01/2011 09:07 am

Leadership: At Cheezburger Network, users take the lead

Or, how grammatically challenged cats pull in a seven-figure income.
11/29/2011 04:38 pm

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 09/19

The New Economy On Facebook, Twitter, influence can become profit

Companies are beginning to harness social media's new ROI – return on influence – by making it personal on their Facebook, Twitter sites.
09/14/2011 12:06 pm

In Pictures MTV Video Music Awards 2011

The Voice eliminates eight singers this week

The Voice, on NBC, eliminated four contestants Tuesday. Another four are scheduled to depart in a special results show on The Voice Wednesday.
06/22/2011 10:23 am

Global News Blog Takashi Murakami brings summer solstice to the Google doodle

Takashi Murakami has become a global superstar since founding the Hiropon Factory collective of young artists in Japan.
06/21/2011 02:11 pm

Culture Cafe Kanye West challenge on 'America's Best Dance Crew' inspires the competitors

The Kanye West challenge on 'America's Best Dance Crew' challenges the competitors to dance to a medley of West's songs.
05/31/2011 03:18 pm

American Idol shrinks to six: Who went home?

American Idol says goodbye to Stefano Langone – at last. With five weeks left in American Idol, who is your favorite to win?
04/22/2011 09:33 am

Charlie Sheen on Twitter: How much more damage can he do?

The idea of the outspoken and off-kilter Charlie Sheen going onto Twitter suggests a public-relations apocalypse. But some media experts say it's a perfect match.
03/03/2011 07:26 pm

Top Picks: Tips for going green, Coachella, and BAFTA

An online guide to green living, the Coachella music festival, British academy awards, a documentary on Eliot Spitzer, and more recommendations.
02/07/2011 03:28 pm

Donald Marron Why I love Twitter. Economist speaks out.

Twitter is a great clipping service, says this economist.
01/17/2011 11:00 am

Director Tyler Perry receives 19 NAACP Image Award nominations

Tyler Perry has been nominated for a whopping 19 NAACP Image Awards for his work on "For Colored Girls," "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?" and others.
01/13/2011 11:57 pm

TV Blog Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010 a holiday tradition

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010 is billed as a star-studded affair, with Santa Claus making his initial appearance of the holiday season.
11/24/2010 11:04 am

Matt Lauer upsets Kanye West, 'Today' appearance cancelled

Matt Lauer: West became upset when during the interview "Today" showed a tape of when he interrupted Taylor Swift at last year's MTV Music Awards. The incident that prompted a tremendous backlash against West.
11/12/2010 01:13 pm

In Pictures Bush's most interesting decision points

Bush 'not telling truth' in 'Decision Points' memoir, says German ex-chancellor

George W. Bush's 'Decision Points' memoir is attracting global scrutiny. Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder disputes that he initially offered support for the invasion of Iraq.
11/08/2010 02:55 pm

Chapter & Verse 'Decision Points': 8 most interesting revelations

What you should know about 'Decision Points.'
11/08/2010 01:17 pm

Top Picks: 'Toy Story' soundtrack, Lollapalooza, singing for Congo, and more recommendations

Randy Newman's 'Toy Story Favorites' on CD, Chicago's Grant Park music festival, raising awareness of violence in the Congo through music, and more top picks.
07/22/2010 02:37 pm

Rapping math teacher, LaMar Queen, makes algebra cool with a hip-hop beat

Rapping math teacher LaMar Queen uses rhyme to help students memorize seemingly complicated algebra and in the process improve their grades.
06/18/2010 02:20 pm

Unruly mob causes New York City outdoor concert to be canceled

An unruly mob of concertgoers throwing bottles caused an outdoor concert by the groups Hanson and Drake to be canceled in New York on Tuesday.
06/16/2010 10:52 am

Gallery iTunes top 25 most downloaded songs

We are the world 2010: New stars remake 80s anthem to help Haiti

Lady Gaga, Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z and dozens of other top music artists are rerecording the 1985 'We Are the World' hit single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie in an effort to raise money to help Haiti after the Jan. 12 earthquake.
02/02/2010 09:34 am

Opinion Move over Kanye West, Taylor Swift and the Millennial generation are taking over music

The 2010 Grammys will probably show that Taylor Swift and her generation are making over American music as triumphantly as they did politics with the election of President Obama.
01/29/2010 11:39 am

Global News Blog Haiti earthquake: Is the term 'looting' racist? Past Kanye West comments fuel debate

Old comments by rapper Kanye West about Hurricane Katrina are being dredged up in a debate on how race plays into the coverage of natural disasters, including the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti last week.
01/19/2010 04:33 pm