Kanye West & Kris Jenner show the first photo of baby North West on TV and Twitter.


Finally, the photo we've all been waiting for has been revealed! It's been over two months since Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's first-born, North West, was welcomed into the world. Since then, parody photos and morph-a-babies have been made while the world has waited with much anticipation.

The rapper recently sat down to have an exclusive chin-wag with his sort of mother-in-law, Kris Jenner, in the series finale of her FOX show.

Kendrick Lemar leads the way with 14 nominations for this year's BET Hip Hop Awards.



That time has come again! With October almost upon us, BET have released the nominations for their 2013 Hip Hop Awards. This year the show will be hosted by the one and only Snoop Dogg - or whatever he calls himself these days - and will be filmed at the Civic Center in Atlanta, Georgia on September 28. It will then air in the US October 15, which means we'll be getting it in the UK a couple of days later on October 18.

Speaking on his job as host Snoop stated:

I'm excited to be hosting this year's 'BET Hip Hop Awards 2013'. We're going to have fun this year and I will make it a show to remember, ya dig?! I'll be giving a ton of surprises, showcasing my exclusive GGN News clips and bringing all my nieces and nephews to the stage for an exciting night of hip-hop.

The good kid and the self-professed 'King of New York', Kendrick Lamar, leads the way with 14 nominations - basically every category he could possibly be nominated for! While Drake follows with 13 nods and J. Cole close behind with 10.

Kay Doggz drops the video for his “Serious Times” EP track 'My Girl', featuring Shuqi.



Following his last video, ‘They Know', featuring Vamp,  upcoming UK rapper Kay Doggz unleashes a another video from the vaults of his most recent EP, Serious Times.

Featuring Shuqi, the video for the rap duet is directed and shot by the guys at UrbanFlash, and shows a phone conversation between the two.

Drake pushes back "Nothing Was The Same" and reveals its official artwork.



Drake's third studio album, is definitely one of the most anticipated Hip-Hop albums of the year. With his growing success why wouldn't it be? Taking to his website OVOSound.com, the rapper has finally unveiled the cover art for his forthcoming LP, Nothing Was The Same.

Janelle Monáe teams up with Miguel for her latest collaboration, 'PrimeTime'.



After unveiling the tracklisting for her sophomore album last week, Janelle Monáe continues to release new music. Following 'Q.U.E.E.N' - her smash collaboration with the one and only Erykah Badu, the energetic songstress unleashes her collaboration with contemporary R&B superstar Miguel.

Estelle teams up with Jeremih on brand new track 'Be In Love’, taken from her upcoming EP.



Following her up-beat track, 'Call These Boys'; taken from Love Jones EP - one of her three instalments of her Love & Happiness EP series - home-grown songstress Estelle returns with some more new music.

Entitled 'Be In Love' the track features R&B crooner Jeremih and is taken from her upcoming Waiting To Exhale EP.

Omarion drops his new single, 'Know You Better', featuring Pusha T and Fabolous.



R&B crooner Omarion teams up with his Maybach family member Pusha T and Fabolous for his new single 'Know You Better'.

Straight in with a verse from Pusha, the track is the of the days gone by when Omarion dropped his debut solo album. Loso wraps the track up with a slick verse full of questions;

Are you single? Are you dating? Is it kinda complicated?/ Did you hear that time is money, are you being compensated?/ Did you f**k first night and spend the next day contemplating?

The version dropped below is considered to be 'dirty' but I like it! No crude or drug related lyrics are involved, just cool sensual vibes - the kind that we used to get pre-2004.

B.o.B drops brand new track 'Missing', taken from his forthcoming album, "Underground Luxury".



After responding to Kendrick Lamar's 'Control' verse with 'How 2 Rap', B.o.B moves on with a brand new single from his hotly anticipated album Underground Luxury.

Calling out politicians Bobby Ray address the US Government and other social issues on his
conscious track, 'Missing'. Bobby isn't messing around with these bars;

It’s a new world under that we live in/ Lies on the lips of every politician/ Man at night I pray to God for forgiveness/ I just wonder if the big homie still listening.

B.o.B's third studio album, Underground Luxury, is scheduled for release later this year.

Listen to 'Missing' below.

The Weeknd drops the tracklisting and album art for his debut studio album, Kiss Land.



After unleashing tracks and visuals for 'Kiss Land' and 'Belong To The World' Abel Tesfaye better known as The Weeknd unveils the official album artwork for his debut studio album Kiss Land.

The album art work is simple, just the way the Canadian singer-songwriter likes to keep things. With a grainy feel, the art work features a photograph of himself - probably taken on the set of 'Belong To The World'. Above it is his name - and the neon written words "Kiss Land". Nothing spectacular, but not boring. Nevertheless, it's all about the content of the album, we're not judging this album by its cover!

The full tracklisting for Kiss Land is as follows:

01. Professional
02. The Town
03. Adaptation
04. Love In The Sky
05. Belong To The World
06. Live For (ft. Drake)
07. Wanderlust
08. Kiss Land
09. Pretty
10. Tears In The Rain

Kiss Land is scheduled for release September 10, after being pushed back from the original date - August 27.

Watch the video for the album titled single below.

Lusardi Rose drops the visuals to her latest single, 'Slipping', featuring Squeeks.



Following her previous track 'Flying High', which dropped back in May, rising singer-songwriter Lusardi Rose drops the visuals for her latest track. Entitled 'Slipping' the Ipswich, Suffolk hailing beaut teams up with North London's Squeeks.

T-Pain makes a comeback with a twerking joint featuring B.o.B, entitled 'Up Down (Do This All Day)'.



T-Pain returns to the music scene with a brand new single, 'Up Down (Do This All Day)'. Produced by DJ Mustard, the track features B.o.B and is set to appear on the auto-tune veteran's forthcoming album, .

The track is another stripper type joint from T-Pain, and from the title it is pretty obvious it is one to twerk to! The single can be downloaded via iTunes.

Listen to the track below, and happy twerking I guess!

Big Sean enlists Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica for his latest release, 'Control'.



As he gears up for the release of his new album at the end of the month, Big Sean unleashes a brand new record. Entitled 'Control' the No I.D. produced track features Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica.

Dropped in the early hours of this morning, the track had Twitter going crazy, and of course the reason why is K dot. The dude never fails to smash a track he features on, and he does just that on this cut. Kendrick will slue any one in his way to get that rap crown!

Christine Ohuruogu wins the women's 400m final at the World Championships in Moscow.



In an epic showdown, Great Britain's Christine Ohuruogu stormed to the ginishe line to take back her 400m World Championship title.

The 29-year-old East Londoner, took on the defending champion Amantle Montsho in an a showdown that found the two watching the results board to see who had won the gold medal for their countries.

Ohuruogu had a great start but the race, but the first 200m didn't look promising. The strong athlete in her came out its shell on the home straight and her dip on the line had us on the edge of our seats to see if she had stolen back her shine.

Naya Rivera teams up with rapper boyfriend Big Sean on her debut single, 'Sorry'.



Following his recent collaboration with fast rising star, Ariana Grande on 'Right There', G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean teams up with someone a little more close to home, his girlfriend.

Taking their relationship to the next level after making it public back in April on the red carpet of the premiere of 42 in Hollywood , Glee star Naya Rivera enlists her boo for her debut single 'Sorry'.

Janelle Monáe drops the tracklisting for her sophomore album, "The Electric Lady".


Janelle Monáe has unveiled the official tracklisting for her star-studded forthcoming album, The Electric Lady.

Featuring collaborations from the likes of Prince and Solange on tracks, 'Give Em What They Love' and the album titled 'Electric Lady'; this LP is set to be another groover from the cute, bubbly and conscious singer-songwriter. The album will also feature her already released single 'Q.U.E.E.N' which features Ms Erykah Badu.

Usain Bolt storms to another victory in the men's 100m sprint at Moscow's World Championships.


The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt claims another golden victory in the men's 100m. After false starting at the 2011 Championships in Daegu, it was more important for him to get off to a good start to claim that gold medal he missed out on.

Despite the rain, the Jamaican sprinter was out the blocks at top speed and was miles ahead of his peers in the blink of an eye. The race saw Bolt gain his season's best of 9.77 seconds.

TGT drop their the video for their latest cut, 'I Need'.


Gearing up for the release of their debut studio album, R&B crooners Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank - better known as TGT, drop the visuals for their latest cut. Entitled 'I Need' the track is the second track to be unleashed from their forthcoming album Three Kings.

Future renames forthcoming album and drops its first single, 'Honest'.


After appearing on many features, including his boo, Ciara's smash hit 'Body Party', Future kicks of the campaign for his forthcoming album. Produced by , and Described as an "up-tempo club record" the Metro Boomin and DJ Spinz produced cut is the first track to be unleashed from his sophomore effort.

The Weeknd drops 'Live For' featuring Drake, from his upcoming album Kiss Land.


Following the revelation of the album tracklist and art, The Weeknd continues pushing out music ahead of the album's release next month (September 10).

Entitled, 'Live For' the track features on and off friend and other half of OVOXO, Drake.

Listen to the track below.

Beyonce invites husband on stage in his home-town Brooklyn to perform 'Tom Ford'.


Continuing her 'The Mrs Carter Show' tour, Beyonce made a stop in Brooklyn's Barclays Center last night.

After tearing down the building with he world-renowned songs, including one of her latest cuts 'Bow Down', the diva shut the building down by inviting her husband, Jay-Z, on stage.

Drake premieres new single 'Hold On We're Going Home', featuring Majid Jordan.


Still on a high from his very successful OVO Fest over the weekend, Drake treats fans to a new cut from his third studio album.

Entitled 'Hold On We're Going Home', the track was just premiered on US radio. Produced by Nineteen85 and featuring additional vocals from Toronto hailing duo Majid Jordan, Drake sings the entire song!

Jason Derulo premieres the video for new single 'Talk Dirty', featuring 2 Chainz.


Jason Derulo returns with the official video for his single 'Talk Dirty'. The track follows 'The Other Side', which peaked at number two on the UK singles charts.

Featuring 2 Chainz, the trumpet flaring song has a great summer vibe to it, a saucy edge and even a drop of his Haitian background can be heard through the track!

The Weeknd unveils 'Love In The Sky', taken from his forthcoming album "Kiss Land".



Following the release of 'Belong To The World' last month, The Weeknd returns with more new music. Taken from his debut studio album, Kiss Land, the R&B crooner delivers a smooth and sensual track entitled 'Love In The Sky'.

Stepping back into a sound we're more used to from him, the Canadian channels the late great Michael Jackson in this vocal splendor. Accompanying the track is a short video that falls just under 2 minutes, where he wraps up the 4 minute track.

Kiss Land is scheduled for release September 10. It can be pre-orderd via The Weeknd's MyPlay Direct store now for those in the US/Canada.

Listen to the track and watch the "part 2" in video form below.

Bashy drops the hotly anticipated video for his latest banger, 'These Are The Songs', featuring Jareth.


After sending Twitter into a frenzy with the audio video and it's world premiere on Mistajam's show, Bashy returns with the offiical video for 'These Are The Songs'.

Produced by Siggi and featuring Jareth, the track is another "nostalgic monster" from Bashy, just in time for our late British summer!

Drake teams up with 2 Chainz and Big Sean on brand new track 'All Me'.


After taking on Migos' 'Versace' and making it one of the most popular Hip-Hop tracks of the moment, Drake returns with some original music. Serving as a follow-up to the epic 'Started From The Bottom', Drizzy enlists fellow rappers 2 Chainz and Big Sean for 'All Me'.