Starpulse — R&B star Brandy is relaunching her career as a rapper under the moniker Bran' Nu. The hitmaker has built up her career as a singer, earning three Grammy nominations for her vocal talents.[...] Read more! more info

MTV.com News — Super-producer says his audience is 'women who watch 'Desperate Housewives.' 'By Shaheem Reid Timbaland Photo: MTV News Timbaland told MTV News that if he makes another Shock Value LP, he'll give it away. "If this album does as semi-well ... more info

AllHipHop — R&B singer Brandy recently launched her new career as a rapper on Timbaland’s new album Shock Value 2.   Brandy created the new rap alias Bran’ Nu and rhymes under the alias on the track “Meet in The Middle,” which is take... more info

VH1 News — Brandy thanks Timbaland for endorsing her new rap career. "He really gave me a shot to be different and be versatile," she said of Tim, who renamed her Bran' Nu. more info

MTV.com News — 'Me and Dre both think he's a crazy artist,' Tim tells Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid Timbaland Photo: Interscope The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Several months ago during Miami Week, we introduced you to a cat named Billy Blue, who... more info

MTV.com News — 'He really gave me a shot to be different and be versatile,' she says of Tim, who renamed her Bran' Nu.By Shaheem Reid Brandy Photo: MTV News Timbaland said he wants the next Brandy album to be half singing, half rapping. The super-produce... more info

Sky News — An internet entrepreneur has paid almost £23,000 to a Parisian restaurant for a bottle of 219-year-old brandy. more info

Dlisted — I know you're just going to label Brandy Westberry of Jacksonville, FL as some dumb hillbilly, but this fine lady is all kinds of smart. First of all, she knows not to waste her government check on stupid things like shampoo. Second of all, ... more info

MTV.com News — Super-producer's new album features guest spots from everyone from Katy Perry to Miley Cyrus to Daughtry.By Shaheem Reid Timbaland Photo: Lester Cohen/ WireImage Timbaland is back for another round of mayhem with his new album, Shock Value... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Chris Brown tourmates Audio Push lead Mixtape Daily through their Soundcheck. By Shaheem Reid Audio Push Photo: Interscope The New Boyz have bust the door wide open, haven't they? The jerk movement is in full swing, with the Boyz, fe... more info