KANYE WEST DEBUTS LV SNEAKERS

Kanye West debuted his new Louis Vuitton sneakers (available in 4 different colors) during the Paris Fashion Week on Thursday in France.


Mr. West describes his collaboration with the luxury fashion brand as “what dreams are made of.”
Kanye West and designer Marc Jacobs pose for a photo backstage at the Louis Vuitton fashion show.

LIL WAYNE TOPS GRAMMY NODS


Lil Wayne was the most rewarded by the Recording Academy on Wednesday, receiving eight Grammy nominations including album of the year for "Tha Carter III." His CD was the only record this year to sell 1 million copies in its first week. Following close behind with album of the year contention, singer-songwriter Ne-Yo's "Year of the Gentleman" who got six nominations. Singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan, who has drawn comparisons to Lauryn Hill with her hit "I Need You Bad," had a breakthrough night, with five nominations. Other multiple nominees included Jay-Z and Kanye West, who had six nominations each. T.I., Lupe Fiasco, and Jennifer Hudson garnered four each. The Grammy Awards are scheduled for live broadcast on CBS on Feb 8.





LIL WAYNE GETS MAD & KANYE GETS FADED

The infamous MAD magazine takes a stab at Lil Wayne by transforming their mascot, Alfred E. Neuman, into the rapping syrup sipper.

Kanye West covers the 10th Anniversary issue of FADER magazine. As his new album release approaches, Kanye has been all over the press talking about his mother and loneliness, to finding the right girl, plus being the voice of a generation.

R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo lands the cover of the November issue of JEZEBEL magazine. Plus, take a look at Ne-Yo takeing a crack at a comedy skit on the latest episode of MAD tv.

SUGE KNIGHT SUES KANYE WEST OVER EARRING

Hip-hop’s most notorious figure, Marion “Suge” Knight, is suing hip-hop’s reigning rapper, Kanye West, over a 15-carat, $135,000 diamond stud earring that was stolen from him three years ago.
According to the lawsuit filed on September 12 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles, Suge blames Kanye for allowing someone to smuggle a gun past security at West’s pre-MTV VMA party in Miami back in 2005, where an unknown person shot Suge in his upper right leg, shattering a bone and stealing his earring.
The Death Row Records co-founder, who recently filed for bankruptcy, requests that the earring either be returned or replaced because he has been
deprived of the use and enjoyment of the earring.”


KANYE'S A CHARACTER

Peep Kanye's latest joint... The video was inspired by the movie "American Pop" and directed by Hype Williams. New album 808s & Heartbreak out on November 25th.


MR. WEST AT HIS BEST


Peep these quirky new promo shots for Kanye West's forthcoming '808's & Heartbreak' (due November 25th).

kanYeLive.com recently held a contest to design an unofficial cover for Kanye West’s upcoming album “808s & Heartbreak”. Check out E3's favorite fan created covers for 808s and heartbreak.

KANYE GETS EMOTIONAL

Kanye says that his new album, 808's and Heartbreak, is about emotional nakedness, and most of the songs are about his breakup with one specific woman. "Coldest Winter" is the latest track to be released from the Chi-town rapper. "Coldest Winter" is dedicated in memory of his late mother, Donda West. 808's and Heartbreak has been slated for a December release, in order for it avoid collision with Jay-Z's The Blueprint 3, for which Kanye serves as producer. Take a minute tolisten to the track below.

NOW SEE THIS: KANYE WEST

The video for Kanye West's much talked about new single 'Love Lockdown' off his upcoming album '808s & Heartbreak' premiered on Ellen today. The video is different and artistic, which also defines the Chi-Town rapper. Peep the video below and share your thoughts with E3 after the jump. Kanye's new album 808s & Heartbreaks will drop in stores November 25th.

NOW THIS IS FRESH!

Kanye West = Creativity at its best! Kanye West goes Kermit the Frog on us with his Olympics-themed video for “Champion” starring himself as a puppet. All we can say is Hillarious, but peep the video for yourself and you be the judge:

NOW SEE THIS: N.E.R.D. & BUN B

Check out the video from N.E.R.D.’sEveryone Nose Remix” featuring Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Pusha T. The video was shot on a green screen by director Hype Williams.

The video for "You're Everything" is the second single off Bun B’s II Trill featuring Rick Ross, David Banner, and 8Ball & MJG. Peep the video below.

NOW SEE THIS: RIHANNA, YOUNG JEEZY, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN & TAIO CRUZ

Rihanna is back with his brand new and hot video for the last single off her 3rd album Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded, the song is titled "Disturbia" check it out:



The video for Young Jeezy new single "Put On" feature rapper Kanye West dropped today. This is the first single off Jeezy new album The Recession in stores August 19th. Peep the video below:


The third video from Raheem DeVaughn premiered today. "Text Messages" is the 3rd single off his album Love Behind The Melody. Check the video after the jump:


Taio Cruz premiered the video for his 5th single "She's Like A Star". This hot song from the UK singer is off his debut album Departure, in stores now. Enjoy the video:

E3 SNAPSHOTS


Gabrielle Union poses at the launch of the Mare 2009 swim collection at the Gansevoort South.


A bikini-clad Rosario Dawson waves while hosing herself down on Italy's Ischia island.

Pharrell Williams’ protégé Teyana Taylor struts her stuff down the runway for Diesel’s premiere of their swim wear collection during Miami Fashion Week.


Jay-Z and Kanye West are spotted heading to Ithaca bar and restaurant after J's gig at the M.E.N. in Manchester, UK.


Kelly Rowland poses at T4 on the Beach in UK.

E3 NEW BITES

TYRA BANKS IMMORTALIZED
Supermodel turned daytime talkshow host Tyra Banks has received her very own wax figure in Washington, D.C at Madame Tussauds. Tyra's wax figure can seen in the museum's Glamour Room.


KANYE WEST COLLABORATES WITH LOUIS VUITTON
The self-titled 'Louis Vuitton Don' Kanye West has teamed up with the fashion house to produce his own line - for both men and women. Check out the report via NME:
The rapper showed up at the Vuitton show in Paris’ Jardins de Bagatelle on Friday (June 27) and told wwd.com ”I’m here for Louis” before revealing that he is working with the fashion giant on designed a men’s shoe line.West, who was dressed entirely in his own clothing designs, also told the fashion site that he is working on a women’s wear collection which will debut this fall.


MTV TO AIR JAIME FOXX’S REALITY SHOW
On July 15th, MTV will air “From G’s to Gents,” a new show produced by Jamie Foxx, which takes 15 young G’s from across the country with great potential under their rough exterior and polishes them up. Hosted by Fonzworth Bentley (known for his umbrella holding days as Diddy’s personal assistant), the men will be schooled on how to lose the front, focus their passion, and market themselves. Taking lessons in everything from style and grace, etiquette, chivalry, and business skills, the men will see that with the right tools every G has the ability to find respect, realize their self-worth, and graduate from G to true Gentleman.

FLASHING LIGHTS... TAKE 3

Another version for Kanye's "Flashing Lights" music video has hit the net. Check it out below and let E3 know what you think.

FLASHING LIGHTS ALTERNATE VIDEO

This is one of the other videos that Kanye West made for Flashing Lights but he didn’t release and now the video has leaked onto the net.

E3 SNAPSHOTS

Beyonce was spotted leaving an appointment in Midtown, NYC.

Ludacris held his 5th Annual Ludacris Foundation Dinner and Casino Night at The Foundry at Puritan Mill in Atlanta on Wednesday. Ciara, Magic Johnson, Cee-Lo, and rocker Tommy Lee were in attendance.


Ludacris was honored by his alma matter, Banneker High School, which named its gymnasium after him.


Kanye West performed a futuristic set at the Casio G-Shock 25th Anniversary Celebration at Guastavino’s in NYC on Wednesday night.
Singers Monica and her BFF Keyshia Cole went out for a ladies night on the town at Luckie Food Lounge last night.

NOT A GOOD LOOK

We ain't sayin' they gold diggas, but they ain't messin with no broke n*gg@!
Is this how Kanye gets down over a break up...? Say It Ain't So.
Photos: Perezhilton

IT'S OFFICIALLY OVER

Alexis Phifer talked to People.com about her recent break-up with Rapper Kanye West.

It’s always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends,” Phifer tells PEOPLE. “I wish him the best in his future and all of his endeavors. He’s one of the most talented people I’ve ever met.” Phifer was spotted on the red carpet sans her engagement ring at an “Evenings in Vogue” event on Thursday night in New York, where her clothing line, Ghita, was featured. According to the friend, Phifer and West, both 30, had been spending less time together in the last few weeks as the Grammy-winning star prepared for his nationwide “Glow in the Dark” tour. “I haven’t seen [Alexis] around at all the last few times I’ve seen him recently,” the friend added.

SPOTTED OUT & ABOUT


Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted courtside at the Houston Rockets game this past Friday.

Kanye West was spotted waiting for his limo at Los Angeles International Airport.
Rihanna and her cute dog Oliver were spotted out and about in Los Angeles.

Keenan Ivory Wayans was spotted out and about with girlfriend Brittany Daniels in Malibu.

Diddy and Gnarls Barkley both attended the SNL afterparty last night in NYC.

Tracey Edmonds was spotted leaving the Villa Lounge nightclub in West Hollywood last night. Vanessa attended an event at the Lincoln Center recently.
Kerry Washington is in New Orleans this weekend for the Vagina Monologue conference and festivities.
Eddie Murphy had his birthday party last night at The Bank nightclub in Vegas.

NOW SEE THIS: USHER

Here is Usher’s new video for his single, “Love In This Club,” produced by Polow Da Don. The video features Keri Hilson and also cameo appearances from Kanye West and Diddy. Usher’s new album, Here I Stand will drop June 24th.