ContactMusic — The Wire actress Felicia Pearson has pleaded not guilty to conspiring to sell heroin. The star, who played drug dealer and assassin Snoop in the hit TV series, was arrested along with 37 other suspects during a raid by police in Baltimore, Marylan... more info

Guardian Music — From his own TV talent show aimed at finding the 'hottest hood artists' to a chain of Snoopermarkets, the US rapper is stepping up his plans for world dominationThe rapper Snoop Dogg has announced he wants to produce an X Factor-style television prog... more info

Guardian Music — Neil Strauss is in his element meeting the stars of LA's sleazy netherworld, but there are poignant encounters with the less famous tooFans of the antics of tattooed rock pigs will know Neil Strauss as the credited ghost-writer of autobiographies of ... more info

Guardian Music — Dropped in 2008, back by dope demand in 2011: the Black & Yellow star talks tattoos, tapes, and skinning up with SnoopWith the strong scent of cannabis radiating from his lanky presence and Kanye West's ex, the model Amber Rose, on his heavily tattoo... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle —   a2a_linkname="Snoop Dogg And Pilot Perform Gangbang Rookie (Live)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/05/13/snoop-dogg-and-pilot-perform-gangbang-rookie-live/"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1; more info

Nialler9 — Michael Bolton is now cool forever. The Lonely Island’s comedy album Turtleneck & Chain features Santigold, Snoop, Beck, Akon, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Justin Timberlake. Truthfully, this is the best thing on it. more info

Guardian Music — This 19-year-old rapper wants to appeal to hip-hop heads and Sex Pistols fans. And no, he's not a member of Odd FutureHometown: Pittsburgh.The lineup: Malcolm McCormick (vocals, beats).The background: It's not all about Tyler, the Creator when it com... more info

ContactMusic — Charlie Sheen's 'Winning' single has officially been released on iTunes. Charlie Sheen's debut single features two verses from the American rapper Snoop Dogg as well as guitar by Korn star Rob Patterson, reports the Los Angeles Times. 'Winning'... more info

Guardian Music — A new low for pop? A showcase for Sheen's drum programming skillz? Or an SEO masterclass? We'll let you be the judge ...Warning: contains offensive languageHere's what Charlie Sheen had to say about his collaboration with Snoop Dogg: "Well, the genes... more info

NME - The Daily Download — The AV Club (The Onion's music and arts wing) have been running an excellent series of band sessions recently. They've come up with a load of tracks, from Guitar Hero classic 'Mother' by Danzig to mammoth snare fest 'She Drives Me Crazy' via Gary Num... more info