L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Given the volume of music released already in 2013, a half-year update on the best so far is assuredly in order. After all, six months in and already Coachella broke records, Lil Wayne was nearly pronounced dead by the press, the Rolling Stones have ... more info

Starpulse — Rapper Snoop Dogg helped funnyman Will Ferrell and the cast of Old School unwind after a long day on set by lighting up and getting high with his comedy co-stars. The hip-hop legend made a cameo i... more info

411 Mania — It's in the vault... more info

CNN Showbiz — Eddie Murphy is making a return to music with a new reggae single featuring Snoop Lion. HLN's A.J. Hammer reports. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Better promotion of daytime events and an expanded lineup are among the ways that future BET Experience events could improve upon this year's inaugural event at L.A. Live.The inaugural BET Experience attracted thousands downtown to the L.A. Live comp... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Amid the long, meandering BET Awards telecast on Sunday night were a number of fantastic performances. The Charlie Wilson celebration, richly deserved, was not only a perfectly executed tribute but a stellar display in its own right. How could it not... more info

Consequence of Sound — One of the better arena showcases in recent memory. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The inaugural BET Experience has already seen enough action (Beyoncé! Snoop Dogg! Kendrick Lamar! Erykah Badu! The Roots!), but don’t forget what anchors the three-day festival: an awards show. more info

Prefix — Photo gallery of Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Miguel, & Schoolboy Q @ STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, ... Read the full article at http://www.prefixmag.com/photos/snoop-dogg-dr-dre-kendrick-lamar-j-cole-miguel-sch/ more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Navigating the J.W. Marriott hotel at any point during the second day of the inaugural BET Experience required quick wit – and a lot of patience. more info