MTV.com News — Midyear figures show sales are down 11 percent over same period last year.By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ Getty Images Thanks to Eminem, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Lady Antebellum, record sales for the first half of 2010 weren't... more info

MTV.com News — An extension of Raymond v. Raymond, album features eight new songs.By Mawuse Ziegbe Usher Photo: Mike Coppola/FilmMagic R&B megastar Usher will release an extension of his latest hit album, Raymond v. Raymond, on August 24. The album, entit... more info

MTV.com News — MTV News previews hotly anticipated July 20 LP, which finds Miami MC in rare form with lineup including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Diddy and more.By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross Photo: Getty Images Rick Ross is in the moment. He's reflective and he's pla... more info

MTV.com News — 'The Swizzy and Nicki collaboration, there's kinda no words for it,' he tells MTV News.By Shaheem Reid Swizz Beatz Photo: MTV News NEW ORLEANS — Nicki Minaj is the kind of artist Swizz Beatz loves to work with. The Young Money leading lad... more info

VH1 News — Rick Ross tweets about Erykah Badu directing his video for "Maybach Music 3." T.I. and Jadakiss are also slated to appear in the video. more info

MTV.com News — 'Whether I'm on the road touring or on the bus ... just putting ideas down,' the Atlanta MC tells MTV News.By Jayson Rodriguez Big Boi Photo: MTV News Big Boi finally delivered his long-awaited solo album, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of... more info

MTV.com News — Along with Badu's vocals, T.I. and Jadakiss are also featured on the track.By Mawuse Ziegbe Rick Ross Photo: Akshay Bhansali Rick Ross has enlisted Erykah Badu to helm the upcoming video for his song, "Maybach Music 3," he announced on his ... more info

MTV.com News — 'Anytime we in the studio, it's just musical genius,' the producer says of working with his fiancée.By Shaheem Reid Swizz Beatz Photo: MTV News It's business as usual for Swizz Beatz. He's been in the studio with a who's who of hip-hop and... more info

MTV.com News — Long-awaited album, featuring T.I., Gucci Mane, YelaWolf and others, due out this week.By Jayson Rodriguez Big Boi Photo: MTV News Big Boi is a staunch defender of the Outkast legacy, but the slick Atlanta MC is also quick to clarify his ow... more info

MTV.com News — Singer whips crowd into frenzy with classics like 'Real Love,' 'I'm Going Down,' as Alicia Keys stumbles during near-flawless show.By Shaheem Reid Mary J. Blige performs at the 2010 Essence Music Festival Photo: Taylor Hill/ FilmMagic The 1... more info