MTV.com News — 'He's rubbing his head, like he puling his rhymes outta his mind,' Ross recalls of Hov.By Shaheem Reid Rick Ross Photo: MTV News Rick Ross says it was a process — an extremely entertaining process — that led up to the night Jay-Z record... more info

Starpulse — Jay-Z has beaten his wife Beyonce to lead the nominees for honors at the 10th annual BET Awards. The rapper has landed five nods, while his wife joins Alicia Keys, Trey Songz and Melanie Fiona wi... more info

MTV.com News — Obama favorite will be joined by Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela.By Mawuse Ziegbe Beyoncé Photo: Getty Images Beyoncé will perform Wednesday night (May 19) at the White House State Dinner along with Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. The sta... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Jay-Z and Beyonce may be married, but they are about to be fierce competitors at the 2010 BET Awards. The married couple are competing in three categories in the anticipated awards show. They will go head-to-head for video of the y... more info

USA Today Music — Jay-Z leads with 5 BET Award nods, Beyonce, Keys, Melanie Fiona, Trey Songz follow with 4 each more info

MTV.com News — Bieber scores a surprise nod for Best New Artist.By Jayson Rodriguez Jay-Z Photo: Michael Buckner/ Getty Images After performing at the World Series, headlining a 9/11 benefit concert at Madison Square Garden and being named MTV News' Hotte... more info

VH1 News — Ludacris says his new video for "Sex Room" is inspired by the Las Vegas-set comedy "The Hangover"; the clip also features Trey Songz. more info

MTV.com News — 'We got two different versions, one just for the adults and one for the kids,' the MC says of upcoming clip with Trey Songz.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Matt Elias Ludacris at Wango Tango Photo: Angela Weiss/ Getty Images Ludacris... more info

MTV.com News — 'Everyone has to do their part,' singer said before show, which will provide aid to Haiti and to needy in Virginia.By Jayson Rodriguez Chris Brown performs at "Virginia Stand Up! A Call to Action" benefit for continued relief in Haiti Photo: MT... more info

VH1 News — Mary J. Blige talked to MTV News about her new "Hood Love" video with Trey Songz and helping young women get to college, which is her main focus. more info