Sha Money XL Becomes Epic Records’ New EVP Of Urban A&R

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From Billboard:

Michael “Sha Money XL” Clervoix, former SVP of A&R for Island Def Jam, has been named EVP of Urban A&R for Epic Records, it was announced today. Sha Money will oversee artist development and certain aspects of their recording processes, as well as being tasked with further development of Epic’s urban roster.

In a statement, Epic chairman and CEO Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid stressed his confidence in Sha Money, saying that “Sha Money has time and again proven to be a cultural leader and has my complete support in ushering in the next generation of hip-hop stars,” write LA Reid in a statement.

“As I embark on this new Epic journey,” remarked Sha Money, “I have a great vision for what the new record industry should be like, the music, the experience and lifestyle.”

Gangsta Boo Speaks On Juicy J

Courtesy of Vlad TV:

Memphis rapper and former Three 6 Mafia member Gangsta Boo opens up about her relationship with Juicy J, and shares a story about he allegedly threw shade at her backstage at his show in Memphis. Gangsta Boo also reveals that she heard that Juicy J didn’t write his latest hit “Bands a Make Her Dance.”

The-Dream – IV Play (Album Tracklist & Snippets)

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The Dream is set to drop his 4th studio album ‘IV Play’ on May 28th. Below is a look at the official tracklist for the project. It will have features from Jay-Z, Beyonce, 2 Chainz, Pusha T, Big Sean, Kelly Rowland, Gary Clark Jr. and Fabolous. Also below are 30 second snippets of the album, which can be pre-ordered on iTunes.

The-Dream – IV Play (Tracklisting):

1. High Art (feat. Jay-Z)
2. IV Play
3. Equestrian
4. Pussy (feat. Big Sean & Pusha T)
5. Turnt (feat. Beyoncé & 2 Chainz)
6. Where Have You Been (feat. Kelly Rowland)
7. Too Early (feat. Gary Clark Jr.)
8. Michael
9. Loving You / Crazy
10. New Orleans
11. Self-Conscious
12. Holy Love
13. Outro
14. Slow It Down (feat. Fabolous)

Deluxe Edition:
15. Divine
16. Y’All
17. Tron
18. Psycho

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Dame Dash’s Money Woes Continue, According To New Court Filing

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From NY Daily News (where you can check out the full write-up):

Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash is so deeply in debt that he claims in court documents he faces imminent eviction from a rented mansion in suburban Carmel, N.Y.

“I am currently several months behind in paying my personal bills,” he wrote Tuesday in the 5-page filing. “For instance, I am currently over $100,000 behind in rent for the only home in which I live and at risk of being evicted.”

Dash lost a pair of multimillion-dollar Tribeca lofts to foreclosure in 2010, with $7.3 million left on the massive mortgages.

He was platinum-selling Jay-Z’s partner in Roc-A-Fella Records and the Rocawear clothing line, and once boasted in a magazine interview that he ruled a $50 million empire.

Damon Dash rode in style in 2004, but now he’s buried in debt, including huge payments to ex-wife Rachel Roy.

An acrimonious 2004 split with his old pal initially netted Dash a $20 million windfall — but eventually left the 42-year-old facing hard financial times. Failed business deals, huge tax debts and repeated legal battles quickly left his deep pockets almost empty.

Court records show Dash lost a slew of lawsuits filed by landlords, fashion designer Charlotte Ronson and a celebrity bodyguard firm.

And pass-the-buck Dash claimed one business, dubbed “Fresh to Death,” was submarined by a “poor business decision made by my partners.” It was unclear what the business, named for a trademark Dash quote, actually did.

In addition to his foreclosed homes, his leased SUV was seized in 2008 after he missed his $714.99 monthly payment.

According to his court filing, Dash faces possible criminal prosecution for non-payment of taxes in New Jersey. Documents indicate Dash also owes more than $2 million in taxes to New York state, and he conceded owing federal income taxes.

Tina Knowles Says Beyoncé Is NOT Pregnant with Second Child

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Tina Knowles sat down with Access Hollywood Live earlier today and addressed the latest Beyoncé pregnancy rumors of being pregnant. Notable quotes from Tina Knowles: “No Beyoncé is not pregnant at this time…with a second child” and “it is going to happen, but just not right now”. During the interview, she giggles and says she keeps harassing Bey to have more babies, but just not right now.

Check out the video from the interview on the next page.