MTV.com News — 'I started off DJing for the high school prom, then I started DJing the college parties, then I started DJing the clubs,' he says.By MTV News staff Swizz Beatz's yearbook photo Long before he started producing tracks for Jay-Z, Chris Brown a... more info

MTV.com News — The Trill O.G.'s hometown album release party set included UGK classics and a Pimp C tribute.By Cynithia Allen Bun B (file) Photo: MTV News HOUSTON — The Trill Bun B put on a memorable show for his fellow Houstonians on the heels of the r... more info

Guardian Music — From playing with Sonny Rollins to hanging out backstage wit Beyoncé and Jay-Z, even the biggest stars have moments when they have to pinch themselves to check they're not dreaming. We asked luminaries from the worlds of pop, rock, folk, jazz and cl... more info

Guardian Music — Pop singer, 25, reveals she is expecting baby with boyfriend Sam CooperLily Allen and her boyfriend Sam Cooper are expecting their first child, it was revealed today.A recent scan revealed the pop singer, 25, was three months' pregnant, she told The ... more info

Guardian Music — This 25-year-old MC is clearly going to be massive but it remains to be seen if he is the true saviour of Real Hip-HopHometown: North Carolina.The lineup: Jermaine Cole (vocals).The background: We didn't really agree with the NME journalist who, foll... more info

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411 Mania — From Jay Z to the Rolling Stones and U2 to Sinatra, the President of the United States of America has some great tastes in music. In this episode of The Savage Animal, Mikey MiGo presents his playlist to help President Obama celebrate his 49th Birthd... more info

MTV.com News — For clues, MTV News takes a close look at spate of clips for 'Ye's previous first singles, from College Dropout to 808s & Heartbreak. By Steven Roberts Kanye West Photo: VH1 Despite his newfound penchant for social media, Kanye West has kep... more info

MTV.com News — 'I thought it would take, at worst case, a couple of years,' he tells Vibe for his cover story with Eminem.By Hillary Crosley Eminem and Dr. Dre on the cover of Vibe Photo: Vibe While Eminem talked about death and Brittany Murphy in his int... more info

MTV.com News — From Gaga's record 13 nods to the six first-time nominees, we take a closer look at the 2010 nominations.By Gil Kaufman Lady Gaga Photo: Derek Storm/ Splash News For an artist who has quickly made a habit of smashing records, Lady Gaga impr... more info