LOS ANGELES (AP) — Why not share a shot with Paris Hilton or boogie down with Pete Wentz to ring in 2009? This year, any regular Joe with dough (and no reason to sweat the economy)

Hip-hop legend Grandmaster Flash is to release his first album of new material in more than 20 years.

Gwyneth Paltrow And Huey Lewis' rendition of Cruisin' in 2000 movie Duets has been voted the worst vocal collaboration of all time, by an online music magazine. The pair played karaoke champs in the film,

NEW YORK (AP) - Even though he's considered one of rap's all-time greats, when Slick Rick is asked about his most significant accomplishment, he doesn't mention having a platinum-selling record, classic hits like "Children's Story" or even his most recent accolade - getting saluted as a pioneer at the "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors."

Rapper Busta Rhymes has publicly thanked his lawyers and immigration officials for helping him gain access into the U.K. following his airport detention.

Rapper Busta Rhymes bears no animosity towards his former record label boss Dr. Dre, insisting they will "always be good."

Rapper Busta Rhymes has left his record label in order to release his latest album Blessed through another music industry giant. The hip-hop star - real name Trevor George Smith Jr. - decided to quit Aftermath/Interscope

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Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording group Gym Class Heroes have announced details of their upcoming co-headline tour with The Roots.