Rapper Pimp C died as a result of a pre-existing condition of sleep apnea, combined with elevated amounts of prescription codeine in his blood. His death has been ruled accidental, according spokesperson Ed Winter of the L.A. County Coroner's office.


R&B singer Brandy Norwood's mother filed a lawsuit Monday against Kim Kardashian accusing her of running up more than $120,000 credit card charges without Brandy's permission. The suit, which also names Kardashian's siblings Khloe, Kourtney and Robert Jr., alleges they ran up the charges while Kim worked as Brandy's stylist in 2006 and 2007. It seeks the return of Brandy's money plus 10 percent interest. Kim Kardashian denied the allegations, claiming she and her siblings had Brandy's permission to make the purchases. "We have her signature on all items," Kardashian says. In the lawsuit, Brandy's mother, Sonja Norwood, who is also her manager, alleges Kim Kardashian had only been authorized in 2004 to make one purchase on Brandy's American Express card in Kim's then-capacity as a stylist. But later, Kardashian made unauthorized purchases and passed on Brandy's card number to her siblings, who also then made unauthorized purchases, including for items in two Kardashian family-owned clothing stores, Dash and Smooch, for a total of $120,636.


Jailed quarterback Michael Vick can keep all but $3.75 million of the nearly $20 million in bonus money he received from the Atlanta Falcons following a ruling Monday by a federal judge. The Falcons sought to recover the bonuses after Vick pleaded guilty to federal charges in a dogfighting operation. The bonuses were paid from 2004-07.

Monica is “Still Standing” on her new empowerment anthem featuring Ludacris and produced by Bryan-Michael Cox. The process of recording her fifth studio album Lessons Learned was documented on her Atlanta reality show, “The Single: Monica.”

Sharing the spotlight with her now 6-year-old daughter Sy’rai, Brandy has teamed up with footwear retailer Skechers for the ‘Nothing Compares to Family’ ad campaign. Slated to run through 2009, the campaign features some of today's popular celebrity families while also benefitting family-related charities selected by the celebrities. "It's great to be part of Skechers' campaign, which promotes and benefits families and children," says Brandy who will be featured in numerous editorial ads through 2009. Brandy is set to release her fifth studio album later this year, and will support The Norwood Foundation, which provides cultural enrichment to at risk youth.

Brandy's long awaited comeback video for her new single 'Right Here (Departed)' premiered this week. The video features cameos from brother Ray-J (who appears in most of Brandy’s videos), friend/long time contributor, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and Tia Mowry’s husband Corey Hardrict. Brandy's new album Human comes out November 11th.

This song "What Have U Done For Me" is coming from rapper Riff Raff's Official Myspace. Apparently this is his song and Brandy is just collabing for him. In case you didn't know Brandy is currently working on her 5th studio album, the follow up to "Afrodisiac", expected to hit stores on early 2008.

Brandy - "What Have U Done For Me"

Check out the album cover for Brandy’s comeback album, Human, which drops on November 11th. This is Brandy’s newest project since 2004’s Afrodisiac and her first release with her new label, Epic Records. On the album, Brandy is working with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, who produced her lead single, “Right Here (Departed),” as well as The Clutch, Keri Hilson and a host of others.

Nearly two years after a fatal car accident, R&B singer Brandy says she barely got through the ordeal. “It was a tough situation to go through. I can’t really talk about it in any great detail because of legal matters but it was just something that I don’t like to think about often” the “Right Here (Departed)” singer told Ryan Seacrest Monday. “I prayed a lot and I had great people around me to help me up and lift my spirits and I got through it. I don’t even think that I’m all the way over it.” Getting in the studio to record “Human,” her forthcoming album, due in December, Brandy says certain songs were inspired or linked to the pain and emotional rollercoaster following the accident and subsequent legal issues. “Right Here (Departed)” ended up being a song that was specifically related to friends and family who stuck by her side. “A lot of people can related to that song because everyone needs someone to be there for them.”
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Her is a new song from Brandy. It's not known whether this song will make her new album, but what is known is that the track was produced by Brian Michael Cox.

Check out a stunningly beautiful Brandy on the set of her brand new single 'Long Distance'. The Chris Robinson directed clip will be premiering soon. The R&B songstress continues her comeback with her latest LP 'Human' set to hit stores on December 9th.

Gabrielle Union and Sanaa Lathan at Club Karu and Y in Miami on Saturday night after hitting up the Victoria Secret show.

R&B singer Ashanti shot on Thursday (February 7th) the music video for her new single "The Way That I Love U" in L.A with director Kevin Bray, who has worked in other videos for artists like Brandy, Jennifer Lopez and Whitney Houston. Check out Ms. Ashanti after shooting a scene. Her new album entitled "The Declaration" hits stores in the Spring.

Mary J. Blige feat. Lil Wayne & Precise - Just Fine (Remix)
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Charli Baltimore - Lose It (Scott Storch Prod.)
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Asia Cruise - Boyfriend
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Brandy and Ray J - Another Day In Paradise (Stargate Prod.)
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Sammie - My Own Way (B. Cox Prod.)
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Gnarls Barkley - Run
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