Music News
By: Tenesha Hardie
DMX Arrested
DMX was apprehended in Miami yesterday after police tracked down the troubled rapper and arrested him at producer Scott Storch’s house. The arrest comes one day after a US$5,000 reward was offered for tips leading to his capture. DMX was wanted for animal abuse, drug possession and defrauding a local clinic of US$7,500 in services. What is this… like, the hundredth arrest this year?
Sources :Much Music News
Pharrel Being Environmentally Friendly
Pharrell Williams is putting the environment first in his ventures. Skateboard P has entered a partnership with Bionic Yarn, a company that produces and fabrics out of recycled plastic bottles. In this new role Pharrell is both owner investor and spokesperson.
Jennifer Hudson is Getting Back to Work
The singer will begin filming a music video less than two months after her mother, brother and nephew were murdered. "If It Isn't Love" is a single off of her debut album which was nominated for 4 Grammy awards last week.
Last week,Chicago police charged Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law for the murder. William Balfour faces three charges of first-degree murder and one charge of home invasion. He has remained in custody since the singer's mother and brother were found shot on October 24. Her nephew's body was discovered three days later. Balfour is the only suspect in the case, though his lawyer maintains his innocence.
Source: www.muchmusic.com
New this Week
Britney Spears' new album Circus is even bigger than expected! The pop princess' comeback album has hit number one. Brit's album took the top spot on the Soundscan charts and is expected to have sold over 500,000 copies in its first week. Meanwhile, the title track off the album is currently the best selling digital song.Akon's new album freedom will be released on December the second it features the hit single 'Right Now'.
Source: Much Music News