Mercury News, California — Also: Paul Giamatti becomes a wrestling coach in 'Win Win'; 'Black Swan' comes out on DVD; Britney Spears, Snoop Dogg have new CDs. more info

ContactMusic — Snoop Dogg has come under fire for promoting an alcoholic energy drink from campaigners who allege the brand will promote underage boozing. The rapper is the face of Blast by Colt 45 and he has filmed a promotion video to boost... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Snoop Dogg has announced that he has set-up a trust fund for Nate Dogg's children, following the West Coast singer's death last week.As we previously reported, the Regulate hitmaker passed away on... more info

Gigwise — Following the rappers death... more info

Guardian Music — The hip-hop star will be disappointed to learn his new single has not been chosen for Will and Kate's nuptials in AprilFinally, sad news for those artistes who were hoping to provide the musical entertainment at the forthcoming royal wedding. For wee... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper Snoop Dogg has appealed to friends and fans of his late cousin Nate Dogg to donate to a special trust fund set up in the tragic star's memory. The Regulate hitmaker, 41, died last week (15Mar11) of stroke complications and... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rapper Snoop Dogg is promoting a new, caffeine-laced alcoholic drink that has triggered calls for its ban even before it goes on sale next month. more info

Topix — Snoop Dogg, who is ESPN's artist of the month for March, is serving as host of an ESPN Tournament Challenge group that you can join to see if your bracket-picking skills match up with the rap icon. more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — Two Snoop Dogg posts in one day, that’s certainly unlike this blog, right? Fuck it, this is a blog for music I like, and Snoop Dogg has got my attention right now with two solid new songs. I shared “Eyez Closed” with you earlier today. Now I go... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — This new Snoop Dogg song “Eyez Closed” definitely has a Kanye vibe to it. Makes sense since an earlier version with just him and John Legend leaked in January. ‘Ye and John Legend are pretty great on this track, creating a big three that we can... more info