L.A. Times - Entertainment — It's been a winding path for "Straight Outta Compton," Universal's biopic about the groundbreaking gangsta-rap group N.W.A., but the film has taken a significant step forward by casting its three leading men, according to the Hollywood Reporter. more info

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NME — Ice Cube will be played by his own son in 'Straight Outta Compton' more info

NME — 'Where's the indie in that?' says Harry Koisser of the Dr Dre and Black Sabbath referencing 'AM' more info

NME — Lamar's third album is set for release this autumn more info

NME — The hip-hop star recently sold his Beats companies to the technology company more info

Stereogum — USA Today reports that Trent Reznor has stepped down from his position as Chief Creative Officer for Beats Music. He had been working with the company since at least October 2012. It’s unclear whether his leaving was a direct response to the compan... more info

Stereogum — Apple purchasing Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine’s Beats empire has reportedly been in the works since earlier this month, and Dre’s dopey video with Tyrese all but confirmed it. Now it’s officially official: USA Today reports that Apple has purchased... more info

NME — Jimmy Iovine will leave Interscope to work with Apple alongside Dr Dre more info

TMZ — ON TODAY'S SHOW Jay Z & Solange Finally Address Their Elevator Brawl A Huge Rapper Goes After an Alleged Racist Hollywood Hotspot Why is Gwyneth Still Living with Chris Martin? Dr. Dre is LOADED ... so Why is His Son Flying Coach!? SKYPE US… more info