Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973),

Public Enemy rapper Chuck D fears the hip-hop scene is dying because there's a lack of good female rappers. The performer-turned-label boss insists the industry needs new talent, and promises to spend 2009

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."

Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973), film director Sam Mendes (1965),

Public Enemy star Chuck D is nervous about reuniting with his bandmates - because he fears he has forgotten the lyrics to their hit tracks.

Spike Lee, Kanye West and Will Smith are among the stars nominated for the first-ever award ceremony in memory of slain hip-hop star Jam Master Jay.

Happy Birthday to MTV! (1981); O-Town singer Ashley Parker Angel (1981), Avenged Sevenfold musician M. Shadows (1981), Arizona Cardinals running back Edgerrin James (1978), "The Cosby Show" actress Tempestt Bledsoe (1973), film director Sam Mendes (1965), rapper Coolio (1963), Public Enemy rapper Chuck D (1960), Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott (1959), musician Robert Cray (1953), Grateful Dead guitarist/singer Jerry Garcia (1942; d. 1995), actor/comedian Dom DeLuise (1933), Moby Dick author Herman Melville (1819; d. 1889), and explorer William Clark (1770; d. 1838).

Public Enemy star Chuck D has been handing out advance copies of the group's latest album - for free. The generous rapper/producer thrilled New York fans near Union Square on Thursday with How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul? nearly two weeks before its official release.

Public Enemy star Chuck D has given his personal approval to a new compilation of dance remixes of the group's most popular hits, because he's proud to introduce rap classics to a whole new generation.

Isaac Hayes, Mavis Staples and Booker T. & The MG's were among the soul stars who reunited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of record label Stax on Friday. The 50 Years Of Stax concert was hosted by American Idol judge Randy Jackson and Public Enemy star Chuck D. at the Orpheum in Memphis, Tennessee, where Stax Records was based.