Topic: Sean Combs

For a 2012 Obama win, hip-hop stars must 'Barack the vote' like they did in 2008

Rap and hip-hop artists have turned down the volume on their once-boisterous efforts to rally their fans – a key part of President Obama’s base – to support him in 2012. To see Obama take office for a second term, the hip-hop community needs to return to the momentum it built in 2008.

Magic Johnson, basketball legend, is now a Dodgers owner

Los Angeles Dodgers will be bought by a group of owners that includes NBA legend Magic Johnson for a staggering $2 billion. The Los Angeles Dodgers sale is the most expensive in professional sports history.

American Idol Top 10 wrestle with Billy Joel and Tommy Hilfiger (+video)

American Idol: The songbook of Billy Joel brought some great performances. But Tommy Hilfiger's debut as Idol image consultant was a bit rocky.  

'Diddy' as TV mogul? Why new network could face steep challenges.

'Diddy,' a.k.a. Sean Combs, will head one of four new minority-owned networks on Comcast. But with the TV landscape changing, 'Diddy' will have to do something special to stand out. 

Magic Johnson, Sean Combs set to launch new cable TV channels

Magic Johnson and Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs are both preparing to air a new cable television channel on Comcast. Magic Johnson already has a hand in the entertainment field as a movie theater owner.

American Idol says goodbye to one finalist, but where was Casey Abrams?

American Idol dreams ended on Thursday night for Ashthon Jones, while fan-favorite Casey Abrams was MIA.

Now that Egypt's Mubarak is out, could Gabon's Bongo be next?

The revolutionary protests in Tunisia and Egypt weren't supposed to spread south to sub-Saharan Africa. But Gabonese protesters are aiming to oust President Ali Bongo.

Jay-Z is the highest-earning hip-hop artist. Can you name anyone else in the Top 20?

Forbes Magazine published the top-earning hip-hop stars in The Cash Kings of 2010.

As 'American Idol' swaps hosts, will audiences stay loyal?

'American Idol' returns just one original judge next season. The search for replacements has media watchers wondering if the show can survive.

Is Wyclef Jean eligible to run for president of Haiti?

Wyclef Jean is rumored to be running for president of Haiti. The Haiti Constitution gives six clear requirements for becoming president, however, and Wyclef may not meet them all.

LeBron James to release his own line of headphones

LeBron James has his name on a new line of headphones. LeBron James has teamed up with Monster Cable Products for headphone line.

Did Sarkozy's son use palace pull to get music grant?

President Nicolas Sarkozy, after dealing with charges of nepotism involving his son Jean, is now in a flap over accusations his adviser helped his hip hop producer son Pierre.

No haters allowed: Britain's new 'least wanted' list includes Michael Savage and Fred Phelps

The radio talk show host and hate-mongering Kansas preacher – along with other assorted extremists – are no longer welcome in England.

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Super Bowl halftime becomes a full-time venture

Entertainment will soon include everything from SpongeBob, to the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, to an ‘Iron Chef America’ smackdown between Rachel Ray and Martha Stewart.

This is a Hollywood Inauguration - Oprah gets bigger cheer than Colin Powell

For thousands of Americans, there was only one place to be

Inauguration Day was a lens through which many interpreted their own stories.

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Hip-shaking blues from Taj Mahal, a documentary tribute to Pete Seeger, karaoke-style singalong to 'Mamma Mia!' and more.

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A Scottish songbird's debut, a Katrina survivor's bluesy tribute, a documentary celebrating black talent in America, and more.

They cooked up recipes for charity

As women's groups published cookbooks to raise funds for causes and those in need, they also empowered themselves.