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Rihanna's Cousin Shot To Death On Day After Christmas

(Radio.com) Pop star Rihanna is reacting to the shooting death of her cousin, Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, who was reportedly killed in Barbados on the day after Christmas (via USA Today).

"RIP cousin� can't believe it was just last night that I held you in my arms!," Rihanna shared on Instagram alongside a photo of her posing with Allyne. "Never thought that would be the last time I felt the warmth in your body!!!

"Every day we are happy to have you in our lives," Allyne posted on what's alleged to be his Instagram account last year for Rihanna's birthday. "Happy Birthday cousin, we really love you. Your presence in my life is a source of joy and happiness. To my favorite cousin, may all your dreams and wishes come true." See his post and Rihanna's here.

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Cardi B Reveals Why She Almost Quit Rap

(Radio.com) Several years ago, Cardi B was best known as a regular cast member on the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop--but her rap ambitions remained unfulfilled.

As Cardi wrote verses, cut tracks and tried to score collaborations, she encountered some major setbacks. In a new Instagram live video, Cardi tells a story about the time a bigger artist cut her from a song because she was "too small," making her consider leaving the hip-hop game altogether.

"I did a verse to somebody's song," Cardi said. "And other artists were on the song as well. I was so excited because I felt like my verse was so poppin'. Then, the artist told me that I couldn't be on the song anymore because one of the artists that was on the song felt like I was too small and they were too big for me to be on the same song with them."

Cardi turned to trusted business associates for a pep talk. "I was just fresh off Love & Hip-Hop and everything, and that s� broke my heart," Cardi said. "I felt so bad, because, like � couldn't really cheer me up. You know I was with my publicist, Patience, and I was with my managers and it almost teared me up so bad, I was like, 'I don't wanna do this s� anymore. I'm just gonna f� with this TV s�.' But my manager and my publicists, they was like, 'F� it. You just gotta keep on going.' And I did, and I did, and I did, and I'm here."

The rest is history: Shortly after, Cardi scored a number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with "Bodak Yellow" and now ranks among rap's most sought-after MCs. Watch Cardi recount her experience here.

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Migos Release 'Stir Fry' Video For NBA All-Star Game

(Radio.com) Migos has arrived to get basketball fans fired up for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. The rap trio revealed a new promo video for the upcoming East-West showdown featuring their Pharrell Williams-produced track, "Stir Fry."

The clip intersperses images of the group performing in a packed nightclub with live-action clips of NBA stars including LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and James Harden.

NBA All-Star Weekend is set to take place February 16-18 in Los Angeles, with the game slated for the 18th. Watch the video here.

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Liam Payne Shares Baby Picture In New Year Countdown

(Radio.com) Former One Direction star Liam Payne is in a reflective mood. With the new year approaching, the pop star is sharing a countdown featuring memories of 2017. First up for him, the birth of his son Bear on March 26th.

"2017 has been a crazy year!," Payne wrote on Twitter. "I'm gonna post a memory every day this week. First has to be my baby boy Bear! Holding him for the first time is a memory I will never forget and watching him grow up is just amazing to see."

The photo is an adorable POV show of Payne looking down at Bear's tiny feet in between his own, with father and son wearing matching sneakers. See the post here.

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Jason Mraz Sings With Patients and Staff At Children's Hospital

(Radio.com) There's nothing like seeing the joy and thankfulness on a child's face during the holidays. Singer Jason Mraz recently gave a musical memory to a former patient and resident at New York's Blythedale Children's Hospital when he sang his hit "I'm Yours" with musician and student Jonas Urena.

Urena was a patient and resident at Blythedale Children's Hospital from late August 2015 until Christmas Eve 2015 after being diagnosed with a rare syndrome called Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). When he was starting his senior year of high school, Urena continued to go to Blythedale High School � Mt. Pleasant until April of 2016 as a day hospital out-patient.

GBS caused Urena to become paralyzed in the arms and legs. Unable to walk, change his own clothes, brush his own teeth, bathe, eat, or take care of basic necessities, Urena was devastated because, as he told 1010 WINS, "music is my life and I play, sing, and write music a lot."

"Blythedale means everything to me. I'll always consider it a second home. I felt so welcomed by all of the doctors, nurses, and therapists. They were so nice and helpful on my road to recovery."

"I was able to gain most of my strength and confidence back because of Blythedale, Urena explained. "And I'm forever grateful." Read more here.

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Katy Perry Explains Taylor Swift Feud History 2017 In Review

Katy Perry Explains Taylor Swift Feud History was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Katy Perry's new single "Swish Swish" reignited speculation about her longstanding feud with Taylor Swift and Perry is not even being cagey about their "Bad Blood" anymore.

On the Late Late Show, Perry appeared in a Carpool Karaoke segment where James Corden asked her flatly: "There's Taylor beef. When are we gonna clear that beef up?" 'Well, there is. No, for sure--and that's true," Perry admitted. "There's a situation. Honestly, it's like, she started it and it's time for her to finish it."

Perry also confirmed the origin of the story that's played out on Twitter for years--a 2012 argument over backup dancers, a tour, and thinly veiled tweets. Perry insists her decisions at the time were strictly business. 'It's about backing dancers. It's so crazy!" said Perry. 'OK, so there are three backing dancers that went on tour with her tour, right? And they asked me before they went on tour if they could go, and I was like, 'Yeah, of course. I'm not on a record cycle and get the work, and she's great and all that. But I will be on a record cycle in about a year, so be sure to put a 30-day contingency in your contract so you can get out if you want to join me when I say I'm going back on.'"

Given the choice to rejoin Team Katy, Perry says the dancers were thrilled to jump ship. "So that year came up, right?" she continued. 'And I texted all of them--because I'm very close with them--and I said, 'Look, just FYI: I'm about to start, I want to put the word out there.' And they said, 'All right, we're going to talk to management about it.' And they did. And they got fired. And I tried to talk to [Swift] about it, and she wouldn't speak to me."

The drama played out in a famous Taylor Swift Rolling Stone profile and Perry's iconic "Regina George in sheep's clothing" tweets. Swift wrote "Bad Blood," which was widely interpreted as a Katy Perry diss--which Katy confirmed to Corden. Read more here.

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Meek Mill Sued Over Fatal Shootings Following Concert 2017 In Review

Meek Mill Sued Over Fatal Shootings Following Concert was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) In December, two people were fatally gunned down in the parking lot following a Meek Mill show in Wallingford, Connecticut and two others were injured.

The family of one of the victims (Travis Ward) has filed a lawsuit against Mill and the Oakdale Theatre for failing to adequately secure the premises. The suit cites previous violence at Meek Mill shows as evidence that additional security was necessary to prevent injury and loss of life.

Nathan Mitchell, who was injured in the shooting, is also a party to the legal action. The suit cites Mill's graphic lyrics as evidence that standard crowd control practices were not enough. Read more here.

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Harry Styles Ambiguous About His Sexual Orientation 2017 In Review

Harry Styles Ambiguous About His Sexual Orientation was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Harry Styles released his debut, self-titled solo album May 12. In a recent interview with The Sun, the former One Direction star opened up about his lifestyle and the new album, yet remained ambiguous about his own sexual orientation.

The "Sign of the Times" singer told the interviewer artists like Miley Cyrus, who came out as pansexual in 2016, are inspirational for people in such a creative, progressive field.

"People doing stuff, like, that is great," Styles said. "It's weird for me -- everyone should just be who they want to be. It's tough to justify somebody having to answer to someone else about stuff like that."

When asked about his own sexuality, Styles explained has never felt the need to identify himself, remarking, "I don't feel like it's something I've ever felt like I have to explain about myself." Read more here.

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Twenty One Pilots' Frontman Falls Off Piano During Show 2017 In Review

Twenty One Pilots' Frontman Falls Off Piano During Show was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Twenty One Pilots are well known for their energetic live show but sometimes, even a well-planned concert can include some mishaps. At a recent set during the 2017 Hangout Festival, Twenty One Pilots' frontman Tyler Joseph fell from the top of a piano.

A clip uploaded to YouTube of the spill left the singer explaining to the crowd one of his favorite past times in the aftermath of his fall. "When I go home, I sit on the computer with my father and we YouTube 'Twenty One Pilots falling,'" Joseph joked. After the tumble, Joseph got right back up and kept performing, which surprised some people.

"HE WIPED OUT AND STILL FINISHED THE LINE WHAT A CHAMP," one fan writes on Twitter. "(don't worry about the fall he was fine he laughed it off)." Read more here.

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Carrie Underwood Does Surprise Duets With Luke Bryan 2017 In Review

Carrie Underwood Does Surprise Duets With Luke Bryan was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Country stars Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood surprised fans on Bryan's Huntin', Fishin' And Lovin' Every Day Tour in early May at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena with two unexpected duets.

Bryan brought out Underwood to join him for a performance of "Play It Again" and Randy Travis' 1987 hit "I Told You So" during Saturday (May 6) night's show.

Underwood came out wearing a Nashville Predators shirt with her husband Mike Fisher's number on it. She gave Bryan a Predators hat to sport on stage to support the team going to the 2017 Western Conference Finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Underwood took to social media afterward express her excitement about the duets, writing, "Thanks @lukebryan for having me at the show last night and for showing the @predsnhl some � �️! #fangfingers #Smashville #PlayItAgain #PredsPride" Check out the post here.

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Miley Cyrus Addresses Hip-Hop Comments Controversy 2017 In Review

Miley Cyrus Addresses Hip-Hop Comments Controversy was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Miley Cyrus sounded off about hip-hop trends that leave her feeling uninspired in her latest Billboard cover story. She took issue with lyrics that revolve around sentiments like 'Lamborghini, got my Rolex, got a girl on my c-" and praised Kendrick Lamar lyrics like, "'Show me somethin' natural like ass with some stretch marks."

"I can't listen to [the former] anymore. That's what pushed me out of the hip-hop scene a little," she said. On social media, rap fans went ballistic about her "dismissive" remarks. Miley responded to the uproar with an Instagram post that clarified her stance.

"So, to be clear I respect ALL artists who speak their truth and appreciate ALL genres of music (country, pop, alternative �. but in this particular interview I was asked about rap)," she wrote.

The "Wrecking Ball" singer made clear that the genre itself isn't a turn-off for her, just certain elements of its popular identity. She noted that there's rap for every rap fan, including fans who aren't into materialistic bombast.

"I have always and will continue to love and celebrate hip hop as I've collaborated with some of the very best! At this point in my life I am expanding personally/musically and gravitating more towards uplifting, conscious rap!"

Miley says the shift is part of her own evolution as an artist. "As I get older I understand the effect music has on the world & Seeing where we are today I feel the younger generation needs to hear positive powerful lyrics! I am proud to be an artist without borders and thankful for the opportunity to explore so many different styles/ sounds!"

Read Miley's full post here.

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Katy Perry Confirmed As Judge For 'American Idol' Reboot 2017 In Review

Katy Perry Confirmed As Judge For 'American Idol' Reboot was a top 17 story of May 2017: Katy Perry has confirmed she will be joining the reboot of the singing competition show "American Idol" as a judge when the show returns next year on ABC.

The pop star broke the news to fans with the following statement, "I am honored and thrilled to be the first judge bringing back the American Idol tradition of making dreams come true for incredible talents with authentic personalities and real stories.

"I'm always listening to new music, and love discovering diamonds in the rough - from mentoring young artists on my label, or highlighting new artists on my tours, I want to bring it back to the music."

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ASAP Rocky Robbed Of $1.5 Million In Jewelry 2017 In Review

ASAP Rocky Robbed Of $1.5 Million In Jewelry was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Three robbers stole $1.5 million in jewelry and other items from A$AP Rocky's Beverly Grove home on Wednesday night (May 17), according to CBS Los Angeles.

Officer Liliana Preciado of the Los Angeles Police Department's Media Relations Division said a woman who was staying at the residence was outside when one of the individuals pulled out a gun, held it to her head, and forced her back into the home.

The burglars took the jewelry and tried to steal a safe, but left it on the sidewalk outside. The woman does not own the home, but was home alone and was not injured during the invasion. Read more here.

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Chris Stapleton Does Duet With Peyton Manning 2017 In Review

Chris Stapleton Does Duet With Peyton Manning was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) NFL icon Peyton Manning might have retired from the Denver Broncos, but it looks like he might have a possible second career on the horizon--singing, judging by new video fooate.

Chris Stapleton was performing at the Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver last Tuesday night (May 23), when he invited Manning up on stage to join him for his song "Whiskey Red."

This wasn't the former football star's first duet, as he sang a rendition of "Rocky Top" last year with Lee Brice in Nashville, Tennessee. A fan captured the duet on social media and posted the video with the caption, "Ladies and gentlemen, the Sheriff is back in town. " Check out the video here.

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Willie Nelson Pokes Fun At Death Hoaxes With 'Still Not Dead' Video 2017 In Review

Willie Nelson Pokes Fun At Death Hoaxes With 'Still Not Dead' Video was a top 17 story of May 2017: Country music legend Willie Nelson had some fun with internet hoaxes that have declared his early demise with his brand new single and music video "Still Not Dead".

"Well I woke up still not dead again today. The internet said I had passed away. But if I died, I wasn't dead to stay," Nelson sings in the opening lines of the new single 'Still Not Dead."

In the video, Nelson wakes up from a deep slumber, puts on his "smoke weed everyday" Christmas sweater (apparently, a gift from Snoop Dogg) and surfs the internet to see that he has once again been reported dead.

The track is featured on Nelson's new album "God's Problem Child," which hit stores on Friday (April 28). Watch the hilarious video here.

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Drake Congratulates Kendrick Lamar On Outselling 'More Life' 2017 In Review

Drake Congratulates Kendrick Lamar On Outselling 'More Life' was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Drake holds no ill will toward Kendrick Lamar and his latest album release, DAMN. Recent figures surfaced that Lamar's record outsold Drake's More Life in its first week.

According to the numbers, Lamar sold 603,000 copies, with 353,000 being traditional sales. Drake sold an equally impressive 505,000, falling short of Lamar's numbers by 100,000.

Instead of igniting a new rap rivalry, Drake liked the social media post highlighting the numbers and commented, "Amazing to see our music moving!!!"

It seems that Drake, as the world's most-streamed artist on Spotify, has nothing but love for Lamar's latest success. Check out the post here.

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Kodak Black Sentenced To Almost A Year In Jail 2017 In Review

Kodak Black Sentenced To Almost A Year In Jail was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) The 19-year-old rapper Kodak Black was found guilty of violating the terms of his parole April 26 and has been sentenced to 364 days in a Broward County Jail, according to The Sun Sentinel.

"Depending on the outcome of this case, it can be the beginning of my career or the end of my career," Kodak Black read from a prepared statement in a Florida courtroom Thursday (May 4).

However, if he completes a life skills course in jail, he will receive credit for time served and be out in a month. The Painting Pictures rapper has been in jail since Feb. 28 when he was arrested during a court appearance for violating five counts of violating his parole. Read more here.

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Zayn Malik Faced Fan Backlash Over Charity Request 2017 In Review

Zayn Malik Faced Fan Backlash Over Charity Request was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Zayn Malik has been hit with a backlash from some fans after he asked for donations to aid his mother's best friend who is battling cancer. On April 28th, the former One Direction member posted a call to action on Twitter with a link to a GoFundMe page.

'This is my Mum's best friend," he wrote. 'Please help in any way possible." The GoFundMe page explains that the money will go towards life-saving cancer treatment for a woman named Ayesha Daniels.

The page is asking to raise �120,000 (approximately $154,900). Now, some of Malik's fans are lashing out at the singer, asking why he can't donate the money himself.

"You're the one with millions. YOU help," wrote one fan. Read the other comments here.

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Nick Cannon's Childhood Friend Killed In Mass Shooting was a top 17 story of May 20172017 In Review

Nick Cannon's Childhood Friend Killed In Mass Shooting was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Nick Cannon's childhood friend, Monique Clark, was killed in a mass shooting in La Jolla last Sunday (April 30th). The shooter, Peter Selis, took aim at a random group of people because he was distraught over a recent breakup.

Clark was the only fatality. Seven others were injured, reports the San Diego Tribune. The mother of three had only been at the party for 20 minutes before she was shot.

Cannon posted a childhood photo with the victim and shared his pain, 'My heart hurts with great sadness tonight, I just learned that the one life lost in the senseless and tragic mass shooting in San Diego was my childhood friend, who was more like family, Miss Monique Clark. Such a beautiful spirit with an infectious smile."

He went on, saying he had 'nothing but wonderful memories of" Clark who he called an 'angel." 'Tears can't express the pain and shock," he continued. 'A mother of three, a sister, a daughter, a cousin, a friend and a Queen' Rest in Paradise." Read more here.

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The Game Sues Viacom For $20 Million Over Accuser 2017 In Review

The Game Sues Viacom For $20 Million Over Accuser was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) The Game is suing Viacom for $20 million. The rapper says the company's negligence failed to protect him from Priscilla Rainey, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Rainy accused Game of sexual assault after appearing on his VH1 reality show She Got Game. A jury found the rapper guilty and ordered him to pay $7.1 million.

In a new filing, The Game claims Viacom (VH1's parent company) knew about Rainey's checked past, but still allowed her to participate in the program.

"Defendants clearly had knowledge of Rainey's violent and extensive arrest history, yet they chose ratings over protecting the Plaintiff and others," states the complaint. Read more here.

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Man Arrested After Posing As Adele's Manager 2017 In Review

Man Arrested After Posing As Adele's Manager was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) A Hollywood, Florida man was arrested after posing as Adele's manager. The suspect, Justin Jackson, was once convicted of posing as Madonna's manager.

Jackson allegedly attempted to score tickets to see Kendrick Lamar at Miami's Rolling Loud hip-hop festival this weekend by emailing Lamar's manager as Adele's manager, Jonathan Dickens.

According to the Miami Herald, Lamar's record label suspected the email was fraudulent and contacted the police, who then set up a sting to catch Jackson. As they tried to enter the concert, Jackson and his wife were arrested for grand theft and identity theft charges. Read more here.

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Michael Jackson Estate Condemns TV Projects 2017 In Review

Michael Jackson Estate Condemns TV Projects was a top 17 story of May 2017: (Radio.com) Michael Jackson's estate has released a statement emphasizing that it did not sanction upcoming Netflix or Lifetime TV projects based on the life of the singer.

The estate added that they have several projects in development, that 'respect, honor and celebrate Michael's life and legacy." Earlier this month, Lifetime TV revealed a trailer for their film, Michael Jackson: Searching For Neverland, which is based on the book, Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson In His Final Days, written by the singer's bodyguards, Bill Whitefield and Javon Beard. Jackson impersonator Navi is slated to star as the late pop idol.

Also, Netflix is reportedly closing a deal for a script on the life of the singer -- from the perspective of his pet monkey, Bubbles. The Jackson estate statement implied that it would pursue litigation if the projects go forward since the films seek to exploit the artist's legacy and make unauthorized use of Jackson's music, images, videos and other official movies. Read the full statement from the Michael Jackson Estate here.

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