Rest in Peace to our Queen, Whitney Elizabeth Houston 

(August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012). We will always LOVE YOU!!!

Jay-Z and Kanye West, the audacious rap duo that ushered in the recent “luxury rap” movement with their Watch The Throne album, will finally add another visual to their critically acclaimed masterpiece. 

Etta James, 73, the powerful rhythm-and-blues singer whose more than five-decade career spawned such enduring hits as "At Last" and "Tell Mama," making her a profound influence on younger generations of female vocalists, died Friday. Ms. James, who suffered complications from leukemia, according to her manager, had been beset with a variety of health problems. We will miss you!!!

Jeremy Piven's new band BAD DECISIONS rocked out at the

Vibiana (Gypsy05) during Fashion Week in LA!

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Oakland's original Bay Boss Richie Rich working in a studio session! #friendsinhighplaces

The first release under the new partnership will be the 2012 debut album from South African singer/songwriter Nikki Williams.

Island Def Jam is partnering with producer Breyon Prescott to launch the latter's Chameleon Entertainment. Prescott, whose A&R and producer credits include projects withJamie Foxx, Angie Stone, Brandy and Kanye West, will also serve as exclusive A&R consultant for Def Jam Recordings.

Prescott will report to Barry Weiss, chairman/CEO of Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Motown. "Breyon is an experienced, smart and effective talent magnet, song maven and creative force," Weiss said in a statement. "I look forward to working closely with him in this effort."

The first release under the Chameleon Entertainment/Island Records partnership will be the 2012 debut album from singer and songwriter Nikki Williams. The 22-year-old South African wrote "Fly Away" for the movie Country Strong, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw. She also co-wrote "Like My Mother Does," performed by 2011 American Idol finalistLaura Alaina.