MTV.com News — Singer joins Eminem, Jay-Z, Adam Lambert, many others on show, which airs November 22.By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna Photo: Scott Gries/ Getty Images Rihanna will be performing at the at this year's American Music Awards, joining previously annou... more info

MTV.com News — Previously announced performers include Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Black Eye Peas, Adam Lambert.By Gil Kaufman Eminem Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images Eminem and Lady Gaga have been added to the performer lineup for the Americ... more info

Topix — The driver of a vehicle involved in an Ohio gun battle that killed a member of the rapper T.I.'s entourage during a wild highway chase has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges. more info

VH1 News — T.I. talked to Ludacris from prison about Lil Wayne's and Lil Boosie's legal trouble and also sent a message to Chicago after 16-year-old Derrion Albert's murder. more info

VH1 News — Accomplice in T.I. friend Philant Johnson's death pleads guilty to manslaughter. Padron Thomas testified against his brother in exchange for lesser charges. more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Maino tells Mixtape Daily he's the 'most consistent new artist from New York.'By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/ Getty Images There's a lot of big mixtape news this week, including our full report Friday on Lil Wayne's... more info

MTV.com News — Tip also sends a message to Chicago after 16-year-old Derrion Albert's murder, Luda tweets.By Shaheem Reid T.I. Photo: Moses Robinson/ Getty Images T.I. is still keeping an eye on things while serving his year-and-a-day prison sentence for... more info

MTV.com News — Padron Thomas testified against his brother in exchange for lesser charges.By Jayson Rodriguez Philant Johnson and T.I. in 2004 Photo: Ray Tamarra/Getty Images An Ohio man pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges as an accomplice i... more info

AllHipHop — The stars were in attendance as tonight BET aired its annual Hip-Hop awards show from Atlanta.   Jay-Z took home the first award of the night for MVP of the Year, beating out Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Drake, and T.I. The Brooklyn mogul kicked off the... more info

MTV.com News — Jay-Z and Ice Cube win big, but the performers steal the show.By Shaheem Reid Mike Epps and Jim Jones Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images As big as it gets: Jay-Z won the BET Hip-Hop Awards' MVP of the Year trophy, beating Lil Wayne, Drake, T.... more info