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Kanye West + M.I.A.'s Outrageous Demands Revealed in Tour Riders

Jessica Sager — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:20:28 +0000

While some stars have relatively simple demands in their riders (see Nicki Minaj and Adele), others are pretty high maintenance. Joining the diva ranks? Kanye West and M.I.A.

M.I.A. Gives the Finger to the Camera During Madonna Halftime Show at 2012 Super Bowl XLVI

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:35:44 +0000

Madonna kept her promise to offer a clean show during her Super Bowl XLVI halftime performance. It was not oversexed or even PG-13 rated, which could have been expected, since Madge has been known to demonstrate a flair for the erotic throughout her career. However, one of her cohorts, rapper M.I.A., who appears on Madge’s [...]

M.I.A. Solidifies Madonna, Nicki Minaj Collaboration

Jessica Sager — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:09:18 +0000

In a somewhat incomprehensible tweet, Sri Lankan spitter M.I.A. confirmed a collaboration with Nicki Minaj and the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. M.I.A. wrote, “summond to NYC by bitchesses > MADONNA and @NICKIMINAJ > cofffffiiiiiiieeeeeeeeee it iz a good day to get me tho trustttt b—-es” on Nov. 26. The track is rumored to be [...]

Listen to M.I.A.'s Amy Winehouse Tribute Song, '27′ [AUDIO]

Andrea Rosen — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:08:33 +0000

A mere day after the death of singer Amy Winehouse, rapper M.I.A. released the haunting ’27,’ an unfinished demo that loosely pays tribute to the late star.

The track, which was originally supposed to be released on M.I.A.’s 2010 mixtape, ‘Vicki Leekx,’ tells the story of a person who commits suicide after a long addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Rolling Stone – 'Top Ten Songs of the 21st Century' (So Far) [VIDEOS]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:51:50 +0000

This morning Jeanne and I counted down the “Top Ten Songs of the 21st Century.” Rolling Stone magazine editors asked 100 performer and music aficionados to name their favorite song of the years 2000-2009. These are the top ten: 10) Eminem, “Stan” 9) U2, “Beautiful Day” 8) Amy Winehouse, “Rehab” 7) Yea [...]