Big Apple Music Scene — On New Year's Eve, when she could have stayed in and ordered Chinese, a still pregnant Beyonce took one for her fans and went out to dinner, giving us hard evidence she's yet to give birth. Yes, little Tiana May Carter was no more than a tabloid fan... more info

Bridging The Atlantic — Turns out I was listening to a lot of hip hop this past year. 2011 saw some big name releases as well as many smaller names starting to move into the spotlight. Bon Iver and The Weeknd, I'm looking at you.Artists include Jay-Z and Kanye West, The Wee... more info

Detroit Free Press — Figures are in millions 1. U2, $156 2. Taylor Swift, $97.7 3. Kenny Chesney, $84.6 4. Lady Gaga, $63.7 5. Bon Jovi, $57.1 6. Elton John, $51.8 7. Sade, $48.6 8. Kanye West and Jay Z, $48.3 9. Lil Wayne, $44.4 10. Celine Dion, $41.2 more info

ContactMusic — Its been an incredible year in the world of showbiz with the usual headline-grabbing antics scandal sleaze celebrity births star weddings and bitter break-ups Here WENN takes a look back at the first six months of 2011 JanuaryThe new year... more info

Big Apple Music Scene — There's been so much controversy surrounding Beyonce's pregnancy I forgot there would eventually be a little Carter to welcome. And now it seems she's arrived. Maybe. Reports began popping up on Wednesday that Beyonce had gone into labor, and now th... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Headline writers around the globe have been keeping their fingers crossed for Beyoncé and rapper hubby Jay-Z to have a "Baby Boy", but it seems they may be disappointed.Word on... more info

ContactMusic — Hip-hop star Jay Z has avoided legal action over allegations he failed to pay employee insurance for his domestic staff after officials agreed the case stemmed from a misunderstanding The rapper was accused by representatives at the Workers Compensat... more info

Pop Justice — In 'political popstar gone wrong' news, Kelly Clarkson has caused a bit of a hoo-ha on Twitter after professing her love and support for Republican Candidate Ron Paul. (Hollywood Reporter) (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kelly-clarkson-ron-pau... more info

411 Mania — Is Kanye West and Jay-Z's Watch the Throne the best album of the year? Does Eminem take home the award for best artist? What's the best song of the year? 411's Tony Acero takes a look at the best in hip-hop in 2011! more info

411 Mania — $18,000 in fines... more info