http://www.mail.com/people/4884-kanye-west.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/4884-kanye-west.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1764072-ap-music-writers-top-10-albums-year.html Mesfin Fekadu's picks: 1. Nas, "Life is Good": "I am a graphic classic song composer," Nas raps on the intro to his latest album. And he's right. You may disagree, but Nas is the best rapper alive, and with "Life is Good," he's got the year's top album, regardless of genre. On "Life," he's spitting rhymes about his ex-wife, Kelis — like the soulful "Bye B... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1764072-ap-music-writers-top-10-albums-year.html 2012-12-13T20:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1763348-911-concert-musicians-turn-sandy.html NEW YORK (AP) — Call the "12-12-12" benefit show "The Concert for New York City" 2.0. Eleven years after the benefit concert in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was held at Madison Square Garden, many of the same top musicians came together to raise money for those suffering from Superstorm Sandy, including Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, The Who, E... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1763348-911-concert-musicians-turn-sandy.html 2012-12-13T19:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1761310-music-comedy-strike-defiant-tone-sandy-concert.html NEW YORK (AP) — Musicians were so intent upon helping victims of Superstorm Sandy that they didn't seem to want their benefit concert in New York to end. The final notes of Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" closed the star-studded show at 1:19 a.m. Thursday, nearly six hours after Bruce Springsteen set a roaring tone with "Land of Hope and Dreams." In b... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1761310-music-comedy-strike-defiant-tone-sandy-concert.html 2012-12-13T07:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1761522-wiz-khalifa-readies-music-marriage-fatherhood.html ATLANTA (AP) — Rapper Wiz Khalifa says preparation for becoming a first-time father and husband has helped put him in a more mature musical state of mind. But that doesn't mean Khalifa will refrain from his weed-smoking, rock star-like ways. "I'm at a different point in my life," said Khalifa, whose sophomore album, "O.N.I.F.C.," debuted at No. 2 on Billb... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1761522-wiz-khalifa-readies-music-marriage-fatherhood.html 2012-12-12T16:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1759658-americans-finding-dozens-ways-to-mark-12-12-12.html A Michigan sixth-grader will put aside her nerves and get her ears pierced on her 12th birthday. Two law-enforcement officials will exchange wedding vows at 12:12 p.m. in Pittsburgh's federal courthouse. And gamblers can take advantage of promotions some casinos are using to lure in patrons who want to test their luck. With a once-a-century date arriving ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1759658-americans-finding-dozens-ways-to-mark-12-12-12.html 2012-12-12T00:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1752952-rolling-stones-rock-brooklyn-anniversary-gig.html NEW YORK (AP) — It sure didn't feel like a farewell. The Rolling Stones — average age 68-plus, if you're counting — were in rollicking form as they rocked the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for 2½ hours Saturday night, their first U.S. show on a mini-tour marking a mind-boggling 50 years as a rock band. And although every time the Stones ... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 08:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1752952-rolling-stones-rock-brooklyn-anniversary-gig.html 2012-12-09T08:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1751310-rolling-stones-to-sandy-benefit-concert.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Rolling Stones will join the artists already booked for next week's televised Superstorm Sandy benefit show in New York City, which producers said Friday would be the most widely available live concert ever. The Stones join a trio of 1960s British rock royalty on the bill, including Paul McCartney and the Who. Among the other artists s... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 19:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1751310-rolling-stones-to-sandy-benefit-concert.html 2012-12-07T19:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1747430-individuality-takes-center-stage-grammys.html Fun. helped break up the sound of dance and electronic music on Top 40 radio with its edgy pop-rock grooves. Frank Ocean made a bold statement in R&B — with an announcement about his sexuality and with his critically revered, multi-genre album, "channel ORANGE." And Mumford & Sons continued to bring its folk-rock swag and style to the Billboard charts with its sophomore albu... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:02:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1747430-individuality-takes-center-stage-grammys.html 2012-12-06T20:02:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1744998-grammys-spread-love-with-6-top-nominees.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Grammy Awards celebrated the diversity of music as six different artists tied for lead nominee — Kanye West, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons and fun. Auerbach received five nominations as a member of the Keys and also is up for producer of the year, earning a spot with the others at the top of... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1744998-grammys-spread-love-with-6-top-nominees.html 2012-12-06T04:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1740850-12-12-12-sandy-benefit-to-aired-34-outlets.html NEW YORK (AP) — The 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert will be broadcast across 34 U.S. and international television, radio and Internet across six continents. Producers said in a Monday news release the concert will be available to 1 billion people across six continents. Eric Clapton and Coldplay have been added to an already stellar lineup on Dec.... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1740850-12-12-12-sandy-benefit-to-aired-34-outlets.html 2012-12-03T21:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1738262-young-boardwalk-benefit.html NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Young said Sunday that he couldn't see performing in the area devastated by Superstorm Sandy without doing something to help people who were affected by it. Young and his longtime backing band, Crazy Horse, will hold a benefit concert for the American Red Cross' storm relief effort Thursday at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlanti... Sun, 02 Dec 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1738262-young-boardwalk-benefit.html 2012-12-02T18:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1729298-kim-kardashian-divorce-inches-toward-trial.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Kardashian's divorce attorney told a judge Wednesday that the reality star wants to move on with her life but is "handcuffed" to her estranged husband because the case is not yet ready for trial. Superior Court Judge Stephen Moloney told attorneys for Kardashian and NBA player Kris Humphries to return to court in mid-February to set... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1729298-kim-kardashian-divorce-inches-toward-trial.html 2012-11-28T19:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1726572-bon-jovi-grohl-to-sandy-benefit-concert.html NEW YORK (AP) — Jon Bon Jovi, Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder are adding to the star power at next month's Superstorm Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden. A news release says the three rock stars will join Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Roger Waters, Alicia Keys, The Who, Billy Joel and others on Dec. 12 to raise... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 17:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1726572-bon-jovi-grohl-to-sandy-benefit-concert.html 2012-11-27T17:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1702518-springsteen-mccartney-kanye-set-sandy.html NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and Kanye West will hit the stage at a Superstorm Sandy benefit concert next month at Madison Square Garden. MSG announced Thursday that Billy Joel, The Who, Alicia Keys and Jon Bon Jovi will also perform at the Dec. 12 show, dubbed "12-12-12." More performers will be announced at a lat... Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:12:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1702518-springsteen-mccartney-kanye-set-sandy.html 2012-11-15T14:12:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1674542-songs-offer-messages-hope-sandy-benefit.html NEW YORK (AP) — From "Livin' on a Prayer" to "The Living Proof," every song Friday at NBC's benefit concert for superstorm Sandy victims became a message song. New Jersey's Jon Bon Jovi gave extra meaning to "Who Says You Can't Go Home." Billy Joel worked in a reference to Staten Island, the decimated New York City borough. The hourlong event, hosted by M... Sat, 03 Nov 2012 02:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1674542-songs-offer-messages-hope-sandy-benefit.html 2012-11-03T02:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1661212-kim-kardashian-splash-nyc-bash.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Kardashian isn't worried about the behemoth storm expected to pummel the eastern U.S. with rain and wind this week. Dressed as a blond mermaid for her Halloween party Saturday night in New York, the star joked that her boyfriend, Kanye West — wearing a nautical-looking outfit — could "sail" her to safety if need be. ... Sun, 28 Oct 2012 05:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1661212-kim-kardashian-splash-nyc-bash.html 2012-10-28T05:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1615986-double-life-country-star-scotty-mccreery.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As it turns out, Scotty McCreery can have it all. The platinum-selling teen and former "American Idol" champ began his freshman year at North Carolina State University recently and he's managed to work out a schedule that allows him to balance his college education with his country music education. "I made a 98 ... Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1615986-double-life-country-star-scotty-mccreery.html 2012-10-08T16:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1597204-ga-police-break-up-scuffle-bet-hip-hop-awards.html ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta police officers broke up an altercation Saturday evening between two groups at the seventh annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, but no arrests were made. Police spokesman Carlos Campos said officers responded to the scuffle at around 7:30 p.m. in the backstage area of the awards show, held at a downtown civic center. Campos said there were no... Sun, 30 Sep 2012 00:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1597204-ga-police-break-up-scuffle-bet-hip-hop-awards.html 2012-09-30T00:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1562422-lady-gaga-live-tattoo-perfume-launch.html NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Gaga launched her debut perfume while being inside a giant-sized perfume bottle. The avant garde pop star was in a large bottle — a replica of her "Fame" fragrance — appearing in the transparent glass where attendees took photos and watched the singer get a tattoo on her neck. The entertainer entered the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum o... Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1562422-lady-gaga-live-tattoo-perfume-launch.html 2012-09-14T16:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1561232-bold-ny-fashion-week-turn-up-volume.html NEW YORK (AP) — The designers previewing spring collections at New York Fashion Week may not have had a single voice, but they all spoke loudly. "Bold" was the word that buzzed around the tents at Lincoln Center after eight days of previews came to an end on Thursday. Between saturated color, sexy cutouts, statement-making stripes and mixed-up prints, the... Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1561232-bold-ny-fashion-week-turn-up-volume.html 2012-09-13T23:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1558816-kanye-west-nominated-17-bet-hip-hop-awards.html ATLANTA (AP) — Kanye West hasn't released a solo album since 2010, but the rapper has kept relevant with another strong year. Now, BET is taking notice. West received the most nominations with 17 for the seventh annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which will air Oct. 9. The rapper has had a big year as a producer, performer and director. He also collaborated with ... Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:22:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1558816-kanye-west-nominated-17-bet-hip-hop-awards.html 2012-09-12T23:22:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1534986-jay-z-mimics-rocky-philly-america-fest.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jay-Z's entrance said it all: He bounced up and down on top of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, mimicking Rocky before he took the stage in front of nearly 50,000. His song "Made In America" played in the background. Jay-Z, like Rocky Balboa, has a rags-to-riches American dream story, and the 42-year-old entertainer — who g... Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1534986-jay-z-mimics-rocky-philly-america-fest.html 2012-09-03T01:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1512172-swift-to-perform-vmas-us-gymnasts-to.html NEW YORK (AP) — Six-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift will perform at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards next month. But she won't be the only gold winner in the room. The U.S. Women's Gymnastics team — known as the Fierce Five — will be presenters at the Sept. 6 show. Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber won the women... Wed, 22 Aug 2012 01:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1512172-swift-to-perform-vmas-us-gymnasts-to.html 2012-08-22T01:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1502964-kardashian-divorce-unlikely-to-final-this-year.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kim Kardashian's divorce has engulfed her family and network, literally. Attorneys for her estranged husband sought detailed records Wednesday about her reality shows and details of depositions with her mother and current boyfriend Kanye West to prove her 72-day marriage to NBA player Kris Humphries was a fraud. The ... Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1502964-kardashian-divorce-unlikely-to-final-this-year.html 2012-08-15T18:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1500690-spike-lee-revisits-jacksons-bad-toronto-fest.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Music is highlighting the Toronto International Film Festival with a Michael Jackson documentary from Spike Lee and a closing-night film featuring Vanessa Redgrave as a terminally ill choir singer. Organizers announced Tuesday that Redgrave's "Song for Marion" will close next month's Toronto festival, which runs Sept. 6 to 16 and is one... Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1500690-spike-lee-revisits-jacksons-bad-toronto-fest.html 2012-08-14T14:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1475574-lollapalooza-bringing-dance-focus-to-chicago.html CHICAGO (AP) — Get ready to dance, Lollapalooza fans. This year's three-day, sold-out mega-festival that starts Friday on Chicago's lakefront will have well-known headliners like The Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Black Keys, but it also will have a special focus on dance music. Two electronic heavyweights, Avicii and Justice, will play main stage shows th... Fri, 03 Aug 2012 08:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1475574-lollapalooza-bringing-dance-focus-to-chicago.html 2012-08-03T08:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1419568-spike-lee-works-michael-jackson-documentary.html NEW YORK (AP) — Spike Lee worked with Michael Jackson and considered him a friend, but the director says even he learned a lot combing through footage of the icon for a planned documentary about the singer's "Bad" album. Lee calls it a "treasure chest of findings." "We have footage in this documentary that no one's ever seen, stuff that Michael shot himse... Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1419568-spike-lee-works-michael-jackson-documentary.html 2012-07-10T15:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1410130-frank-ocean-lauded-revealing-same-sex-love.html NEW YORK (AP) — The music industry is showing support to R&B singer Frank Ocean after he revealed that his first love was a man. Ocean announced the news Wednesday on his blog. His record label's president, Joie Manda, showed support to the rising singer in a statement to The Associated Press on Thursday. "The courage he displayed in his beautiful and elo... Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1410130-frank-ocean-lauded-revealing-same-sex-love.html 2012-07-05T17:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1406908-chanel-armani-fly-high-couture-day-2.html PARIS (AP) — On day two of Paris' haute couture week, Giorgio Armani took fashion on a midnight romance, Stephane Rolland channeled Supergirl-style capes and Chanel got nostalgic for past vintage styles. It was certainly a diverse collection of creations from A-lines to dropped waists, palettes that were muted or bright, and styles spanning decades. But T... Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1406908-chanel-armani-fly-high-couture-day-2.html 2012-07-03T19:10:00Z