Topix — Beyonce will perform at the BET Awards. Show organizers say the pop star will attend the ceremony, as will her husband, Jay-Z. The two join a performance lineup that includes Kanye West, Maxwell, Young Jeezy, Ne-Yo and Soulja Boy . more info
Unreality Music —
A message to Keri Hilson: collaborations with big name rap and R&B stars don't work. Ask Estelle, whose career still hasn't recovered from the massive success of American Boy. Ask Nicole Scherzinger, who received a lukewarm reception to her solo wor... more info
Live Daily — VH1 will honor the achievements of hip-hop label Def Jam Records for its sixth annual "Hip Hop Honors" celebration this October. The homage to the 25-year-old record label will air Oct. 13 from the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Howard Gilman Opera Hous... more info
The Newsroom — With many 2008 No. 1s and showings on 10 Billboard year-end charts, Ne-Yo talks about overcoming drama to bring his songs to the top, at Z100's Jingle Ball 2008. more info
The Late Greats — This song has it all – a bossa nova beginning, the f-bomb, wonderful vocal harmonies, a sweet My Morning Jacket-like coda and what sounds like an accordion. Mouthful Of Bees hail from Minneapolis, which f-ing rocks! Listen: Mouthful Of Bees â... more info
Guardian Music — Green Day pretend to urinate on the red carpet, Beastie Boys play for only three seconds, and Usher and Ne-Yo get the biggest cheer. And those were the high points of the evening ...Let's face it, people who are fans of MTV probably don't like music ... more info
A quick look at the writing and production credits for 's latest reveals his obvious desire to connect with an audience too young to remember mid-'80s hits like 'Dancing on the Ceiling' and 'Hello.' Akon, Ne-Yo, Stargate, 'Tricky' Stewart and the-Dre... more info
The Mirror — R& B star Ne-Yo gets so worked up about nothing. First he refused to remove his shoes for a bash on a yacht earlier in the week (a big no-no here in Cannes), then he didn't take too kindly to a guestlist knockback. more info