MTV.com News — 'It took me a good minute to get here, it really did,' the pop star tells Essence in August cover story.By Mawuse Ziegbe Janet Jackson on the August 2010 cover of "Essence" Photo: Essence Communications To her fans, Janet Jackson would app... more info

ET Online — Eminem, T.I. and Big Boi joined forces to celebrate the work of Dr. Dre, Janelle Monáe and other top artists at ASCAP's 23rd annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards last weekend at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Among the stars receiving top honors rela... more info

MTV.com News — Drake, T.I., Nicki Minaj chat on the red carpet before main show.By Hillary Crosley N.E.R.D. at the 2010 BET Awards Photo: Frederick M. Brown/ Getty Images Before the 10th annual BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night (June 27), N.E.R.D ... more info

MTV.com News — 'He changed the face of music and he changed my life,' Eminem says.By Kelly Marino Dr. Dre Photo: MTV News It's been over a decade since his last solo album, but when Dr. Dre was honored with ASCAP's Founders Award Friday night, it was a re... more info

VH1 News — Which Michael Jackson songs get the party started? Jermaine Dupri, DJ Drama and more DJs weigh in. "Michael Jackson's music can absolutely crush a party!" Q-Tip told MTV News. more info

MTV.com News — 'Michael Jackson's music can absolutely crush a party!' Q-Tip tells MTV News.By Shaheem Reid Michael Jackson Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Friday (June 25) marks the one-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death. Fans across the globe are... more info

MTV.co.uk News — 44-year-old singer Janet Jackson, who ended her seven-year relationship with hip-hop producer Jermaine Dupri last year, has reportedly been given a plethora of expensive gifts by 35-year-old... more info

VH1 Blog — Tonight’s VH1 Hip Hop Honors (9/8c) is all about The Dirty South, honoring hip-hop heavyweights  Timbaland, Master P, 2 Live Crew, Luther “Luke” Campbell, Jermaine Dupri, Organized Noize and J. Prince — not to mention dozens of performers an... more info

VH1 Blog — The 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors, airing tonight at 9/8C, is going to have a Southern twist as it honors the Dirty South with each performance. From Luther “Luke” Campbell to Jermaine Dupri to Gucci Mane, tonight’s show will be packed with awesome c... more info

MTV.com News — Drake, Rick Ross, Diddy, Gucci Mane among rappers performing tributes on the show.By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images "VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South" promises fans energetic performances by some of rap's all-time g... more info