- Christina Aguilera announced the 2012 American Music Award nominations, with Rihanna and Nicki Minaj leading the pack. [NYDN]
- Beyoncé is out and Esperanza Spalding is in for the lead role in the remake of A Star Is Born. [VRTY]
- Def Jam named The-Dream as vice president of A&R. [UD]
- With the single "She Bad Bad" released, maybe Eve's long-delayed album, Lip Lock, will drop as planned. [NB]
- Monica's ex Rocko Hill signed on to appear on Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta and she is not pleased. [BB]
- In Pharrell Williams' new book, Jay-Z shared that he loved Kurt Cobain's music -- but not its impact on hip-hop. [HP]
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