Bad Boy Records' Notorious: Music From And Inspired By The Original Motion Picture has made a remarkable chart entry, arriving on the Billboard 200 at #4, with sales of 43,000 – the week's top debut.

The rapper who plays Notorious B.I.G. in new biopic Notorious has been caught up in a shooting at a screening of the film in a North Carolina cinema.

Comedy star Kevin James' new film Paul Blart: Mall Cop has wrestled its way to the top spot of the box office - taking in $33.8 million in its opening weekend.

NEW YORK (AP) — Police say four men were stabbed at a New York City nightclub advertising an after-party for the film premiere of Notorious about rapper Biggie Smalls.

The actor who plays Notorious B.I.G.'s manager in the tragic rapper's new biopic, Notorious, almost gave up the role - because he feared the film wouldn't live up to expectations.

In the last few years, biopics, namely music biopics have become a routine. It's only fitting that Notorious becomes this year's first.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was forced to confront his grief over the death of pal Notorious B.I.G after watching a new film about the slain rapper's life.

NEW YORK (AP) - When novice thespian Jamal Woolard was picked out of a sea of unknowns to depict one of rap's most iconic figures - The Notorious B.I.G. - he knew few people had faith in his ability to pull off such a critical role in his first attempt at acting.

Fox Searchlight presents the tragic life story of rap star Notorious B.I.G. from director George Tillman Jr. (Soul Food) and executive producer Sean "Diddy" Combs. Continue summary Pictures / Premiere Photos / Video / More

Rap legend Notorious B.I.G.'s mother wants to meet with the late star's mistress Lil' Kim after realizing the pint-sized hit-maker could answer questions she has about her son.