http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west All the latest content for Kanye West from mtv.co.uk en Copyright (C) MTV Networks UK & Ireland http://www.mtv.co.uk/files/imagecache/300x225/2008/08/28/82143094.jpg http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/rihanna/news/165570-rihanna-performs-rated-r-tracks-live-in-london Rihanna was in London last night to kick off the promotion for her eagerly awaited new album Rated R. Thanks to Nokia, the gig was broadcast online to a global audience and marked the first time Ri had... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:17:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:165570 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/rihanna/news/165287-rihanna-teaming-up-with-jay-z-for-gig   Rihanna is allegedly collaborating with Jay-Z live on stage in London tonight.   The Umbrella singer is set to host a special one-off show in association with Nokia at the Brixton Academy... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:47:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:165287 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/164883-new-kanye-west-track-leaks The first Kanye West track to come out since his VMAs tantrum has hit the internet.  The short song is called I’m So Appalled and sees the rapper on angry form.   The chorus of the tune... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:44:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:164883 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/taylor-swift/news/164709-the-taylor-swift-show Wednesday night’s Country Music Awards show in Nashville, Tennessee could have been called the “Taylor Swift Show” as the country music superstar took home four awards including Entertainer... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:52:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:164709 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/taylor-swift/news/164032-taylor-swift-mocks-joe-jonas-kanye-on-snl Taylor Swift has used her Saturday Night Live hosting gig to poke fun at Kanye West and her ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas. In a song which opened the show Tay’ referenced the VMAs singing: “You... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:38:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:164032 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/lady-gaga/news/161552-lady-gaga-announces-uk-tour Lady GaGa has announced a tour of the UK for 2010.  The Monster Ball show will hit our shores in February and March next year after dates in the US. BUY LADY GAGA TICKETS&nbsp... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:27:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:161552 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/160747-spike-jonze-explains-kanye-film-mystery Director Spike Jonze has revealed that his short film starring Kanye West is not yet finished.  Earlier this week the rapper posted the 14 minute movie called We Were Once A Fairytale (and featuring... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:34:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:160747 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/lady-gaga/news/160685-gaga-talks-kanye-west-tour Lady GaGa has spoken about cancelling her shows with Kanye West and revealed more about her own forthcoming tour. Speaking to Rolling Stone about the canned Fame Kills dates she said: “I don't... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:56:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:160685 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/160538-kanye-in-stabbing-drama The internet went nuts yesterday (October 21) with reports that Kanye West had died.The cause of his "death" was varied depending on which story you read: one had it that Yeezy died in a car... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:33:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:160538 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/lady-gaga/news/160478-lady-gaga-announces-tour-plans Kanye West may have pulled out of headlining a tour with Lady Gaga, but the eccentric singer has decided to tag Yeezy’s boy-wonder Kid Cudi for her own line of performance dates beginning next... Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:34:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:160478 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/160234-kanye-pulls-short-film Kanye West has removed a short film he stars in from his website.   We Were Once A Fairytale was uploaded to the stars blog yesterday but has now disappeared.   The 15 minute movie is directed... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:38:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:160234 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/beyonce/news/159719-lady-gaga-stars-in-new-beyonce-video Lady GaGa has filmed a guest spot in Beyonce’s new video for her single Video Phone.   The promo was filmed last week in Brooklyn, New York and is reportedly fashion themed.   Directing... Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:52:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:159719 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/159167-kanye-snubs-bet-awards Kanye West didn’t turn up to the BET Awards this weekend despite being nominated for nine awards.  Jailed rapper T.I won two prizes at the ceremony while Drake, Ice Cube and Jay-Z also took... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:12:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:159167 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/158197-jay-z-named-hottest-mc-in-game  Jay-Z has been crowned the ‘Hottest Rapper In The Game’ by MTV US. Jigga picked up the honour after releasing his Blueprint 3 disc last month and massive singles Run This Town and Empire... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:15:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:158197 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/lady-gaga/news/157923-lady-gaga-explains-kanye-tour-cancellation   Lady GaGa has revealed she’ll launch her own US tour after the cancellation of her joint Fame Kills shows with Kanye West.   Speaking at the Billboard Women in Music event she told... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:12:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157923 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/157595-lady-gaga-kanye-west-cancel-tour Kanye West and Lady GaGa have cancelled their heavily hyped joint tour Fame Kills. The gigs were due to take place in the US throughout the Winter kicking off on November 10.   Promoters Live Nation... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:25:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157595 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/lady-gaga/news/157389-lady-gaga-defends-kanye-west Lady GaGa says Kanye West still feels bad for interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards earlier this month. MTV can exclusively reveal Lady GaGa, who was in the audience... Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:36:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157389 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/157022-kanye-west-returns-to-stage Kanye West made his first appearance on stage earlier this week since his stage invasion at the MTV VMAs.   West performed three songs as a surprise guest at his mate Common’s benefit concert... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:02:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:157022 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/155746-jay-z-comments-on-lil-mama Jay-Z has finally spoken about Lil Mama crashing the stage as he and Alicia Keys performed at the VMAs ceremony.   Although the invasion was overshadowed by Kanye West’s own interruption Jigga... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:05:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:155746 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/155736-lady-gaga-gets-naked-with-kanye   Lady GaGa appears naked in a new advert for her joint tour with Kanye West.   AND the Paparazzi singer appears to have Kanye’s hand on her bare body in the 30 second clip.   Lady... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:10:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:155736 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/155311-kanye-west-to-wrestle Rumours of Kanye West joining professional Wrestling organisation the WWE where rubbished earlier by wrestling veteran J.R, he wrote on his blog; “I even saw on the net that it was alleged that... Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:29:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:155311 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/taylor-swift/news/154614-taylor-swift-walks-out-of-interview Taylor Swift has walked out of a radio interview in the US after the DJ suggested Kanye West’s VMAs stage invasion was planned.   The 19 year old country star is clearly getting tired of being... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:01:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:154614 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/mos-def/news/154606-mos-def-sides-with-kanye-after-vma-incident Hip-Hop heavyweight Mos Def has sided with Kanye West in light of last weekend's MTV Video Music Awards controversy, both rappers had their say on the incident which saw the Kanye West vilified for his... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:13:35 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:154606 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/emas/news/154071-ema-nominations-announced Pop sensation Lady GaGa and rockers Kings Of Leon are the most nominated acts at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009. Ahead of the EMAs ceremony in Berlin on November 5 we can reveal who will be competing... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:27:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:154071 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/154051-jay-z-defends-kanye-west Jay-Z has defended his friend Kanye West after he jumped on stage with Taylor Swift at the VMAs.  50 Cent, Miley Cyrus, Pink and even President Barack Obama have all criticised Kanye for his interruption... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:17:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:154051 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/153891-kanye-west-up-for-9-awards Kanye West has another opportunity to cause controversy at an award show- as he’s up for nine BET Awards.   The rapper has the most nominations for the ceremony- which will take place in Atlanta... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:04:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153891 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/pink/news/153735-pink-injured Acroabtic popstar Pink has injured her shoulder in a fall- she’s revealed. But the U And Ur Hand singer says her Funhouse tour- currently in Seattle- will continue despite the accident.  ... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:54:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153735 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/drake/news/153690-drake-releases-so-far-gone Hotly tipped rapper Drake has kicked off his career as a signed artist with the official release of his uber-popular mixtape, So Far Gone. So Far Gone contains seven songs, including the huge hit Best... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:04:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153690 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/153681-jay-z-breaks-album-record   Jay-Z has set a new record with his album The Blueprint 3 as it tops the US chart.   The rapper is now the solo artist with the most number ones- beating rock and roll legend Elvis Presley... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:43:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153681 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/50-cent/news/153546-50-cent-miley-cyrus-comment-on-kanye-west-taylor-swift 50 Cent has said no apology will make up for Kanye West spoiling Taylor Swift’s VMAs moment. Asked about the incident Fiddy told Much Music: “At that point, you can't replace it… Even... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:48:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153546 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/beyonce/news/153510-beyonce-to-launch-new-fragrance Beyoncé is in talks with fragrance giants Coty to launch her own brand of fragrance in a multi-million dollar deal.  The Single Ladies singer has already endorsed scents for the likes of... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:58:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153510 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/taylor-swift/news/153463-taylor-swift-calls-kanye-apology-sincere   Taylor Swift has revealed Kanye West called her to say sorry- after upstaging her acceptance speech at this weekend’s VMAs.   And it seems the country singer has accepted his apology... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:22:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153463 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/lady-gaga/news/153381-lady-gaga-and-kanye-west-announce-tour Despite claims this week that Kanye West will ‘take a break’ after his VMAs meltdown the rapper has announced details of his joint tour with Lady GaGa.  The pair will hit cities across... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:29:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153381 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/153202-obama-calls-kanye-a-jackass Kanye West's behavior at the 2009 MTV VMAs has earned him criticism from the most powerful man on earth, United States President Barack Obama. President Obama was being interviewed for US TV Network... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:17:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153202 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/vmas/news/153037-kanye-west-apologises-again-taylor-swift Kanye West has apologised on live TV for jumping on stage as Taylor Swift accepted her award at the VMAs on Sunday. The rapper appeared on Jay Leno’s chatshow on Monday night for an unscheduled... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:45:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:153037 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/pink/news/152688-pink-perez-hilton-and-katy-perry-twitter-bash-kanye-wests-vma-rant-at-taylo Even though Kanye West has apologised to Taylor Swift for invading the stage during her acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards - it hasn't stopped stars from letting him know what they... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:29:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:152688 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/pixie-lott/news/152654-pixie-lott-hits-number-one-singles-chart-with-boys-and-girls Pixie Lott has climbed to the top of the Official UK Singles Chart for her second Number 1 hit. Pixie has knocked Jay-Z' s Run This Town from the top spot with Boys And Girls.  It's her second... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:49:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:152654 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/vmas/news/152486-vmas-taylor-talks-kanye Taylor Swift has spoken exclusively about the moment Kanye West invaded her acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.  Talking backstage to MTV News, the 19-year-old revealed that she... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:05:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:152486 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/vmas/news/152457-vmas-kanye-apologies Kanye West has apologised to Taylor Swift for invading the stage during her acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. In a post on his personal blog, which he filed immediately after... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:37:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:152457 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/vmas/news/152412-vmas-beyonce-invites-taylor-on-stage Beyoncé has made amends for Kanye West’s stage invasion at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards by inviting Taylor Swift to join her on stage.  After picking up the prestigious Video of... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:32:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:152412 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/vmas/news/152408-vmas-kanye-s-stage-invasion Kanye West has caused upset at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards by invading the stage during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech.  The massive-headed rapper, who has a thing for MTV Awards stage... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:02:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:152408 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/150963-jay-z-bags-number-one Jay-Z has shot to number one in the UK Singles Chart with Run This Town.   The track, which features Rihanna and Kanye West, mark’s Jay-Z’s first number one in the UK.   Run This... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:37:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:150963 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/miley-cyrus/news/149858-miley-cyrus-to-appear-on-jay-leno Miley Cyrus is set to appear on the all new Jay Leno show for a new strand of the chat show.      The Disney star will join the likes of Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West for the premiere... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:16:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149858 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/mtv-africa-music-awards/news/149359-mtv-africa-music-awards-nominations-announced   The nominations for the MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMAs) have been announced for 2009.   The ceremony takes place on October 10 in Nairobi, Kenya and will be broadcast around the... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:37:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149359 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/eminem/news/149249-eminem-drake-lil-wayne-kanye-track-leaks A track which unites Eminem, Lil Wayne, Kanye West and new boy Drake has leaked to the internet.  The song Forever is taken from the soundtrack to a new film about basketball legend LeBron James... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:17:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149249 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/mobo-awards/news/149198-mobo-nominations-out The nominations for the 2009 MOBO awards have been released.N-Dubz and Chipmunk are top of the urban music pile with four nominations each.Dizzee Rascal, Beyonce and Tinchy Stryder are each in three... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:33:03 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149198 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/148922-jay-z-plans-911-gig Jay-Z is planning a charity gig in New York on September 11- the day new album The Blueprint 3 is released. According to reports the show at Madison Square Garden will raise money for the New York Police... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:07:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:148922 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/146663-watch-jay-z-run-this-town MTV can exclusively unveil the video for Run This Town- the first proper single from Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 album. The track features the rapper's proteges Kanye West and Rihanna. In the dark video Jigga... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:27:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:146663 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/143856-preview-jay-z-s-run-this-town-video Jay-Z has put out a sneak peak of his new video for Run This Town- which features Rihanna and Kanye West. MTV will have the online and TV exclusive of the hotly anticipated full video this Thursday from... Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:08:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:143856 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/lady-gaga/news/141445-lady-gaga-talks-kanye-west-tour Lady GaGa has spoken about her forthcoming joint headline tour with Kanye West. The dates have yet to be announced but she says the two maverick artists are already planning a spectacular show. ... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:15:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:141445 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/vmas/news/141264-lady-gaga-vmas-beyonce Lady Gaga has revealed that she wants to kick Beyonce’s ass at our MTV Video Music Awards next month. Gaga, who is nominated for nine gongs alongside the R n B Diva stated: "So excited! I... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:24:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:141264 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/141228-kanye-west-spike-jonze-short-film   It was only a matter of time before Kanye West ventured onto the silver screen…well, into the world of short films anyway.  Kanye has appeared in a Spike Jonze’s short film,... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:24:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:141228 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/vmas/news/138925-vmas-09-video-of-the-year-nominees The nominees have been unveiled for the all important Video of the Year gong at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Battling it out for the top video prize this year are Britney Spears, Lady GaGa, Eminem... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:19:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:138925 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/estelle/news/135269-estelle-reponds-to-rihanna-story Estelle has denied reports that she slated Rihanna on networking site Twitter.  The Sun said the American Boy singer had tweeted about Jay-Z’s new track Run This Town which features Ri. &nbsp... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:00:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:135269 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/135027-jay-z-kanye-west-rihanna-track-run-this-town-leaks Jay-Z’s new single Run This Town- which features both Kanye West and Rihanna- has hit the internet.  The hot track had its first radio plays this weekend and is currently available for download... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:10:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:135027 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/134277-jay-z-reveals-blueprint-3-details-kanye-west-rihanna Jay-Z has revealed details of his highly anticipated Blueprint 3 album- which is released on September 11.   In an interview with Reuters he confirmed that Rihanna, indie boys MGMT, Mr Hudson, Kid... Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:05:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:134277 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/rihanna/news/132271-jay-z-jt-and-kanye-for-rihanna-album Rihanna has recruited Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Kanye West for her new album, say reports. According to sources at the singer’s label Def Jam, the record will also see collaborations with the... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:48:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:132271 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/131944-jay-z-tops-rappers-rich-list Jay-Z has retained his position as the top earning hip-hop star in the world. The superstar, who was named the world’s richest rapper last year, has also topped Forbes magazine’s Hip Hop... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:17:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:131944 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/lady-gaga/news/131927-gaga-splits-from-fella Lady GaGa has split from her boyfriend, according to reports. The mask-wearing Poker Face singer, who takes to the stage at Oxegen Festival this weekend, has apparently parted company with her man, known... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:01:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:131927 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/chris-brown/news/131342-chris-brown-kanyes-girlfriend   Chris Brown was spotted smooching Kanye West’s on/off girlfriend Amber Rose over the weekend, according to reports.   The tongue-fest is said to have taken place at Diddy’s July... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:05:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:131342 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/124853-kanye-west-lady-gaga-amber-rose Kanye West has confirmed that he has split with girlfriend Amber Rose. The couple, who met at New York Fashion week in February, have decided to part ways following claims that Amber cheated on West... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:46:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:124853 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/rihanna/news/122373-rihanna-naked-video-in-kanye-west-s-paranoid Rihanna appears nearly naked in Kanye West’s new video for single Paranoid. Amid shots of underwear strewn on the floor the gorgeous Shut Up and Drive singer is seen writhing on a bed in an &lsquo... Thu, 28 May 2009 14:03:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:122373 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/122131-kanye-west-on-jay-z-blueprint-3 Kanye West has spoken to MTV News about Jay Z’s new album The Blueprint 3. Yeezy will be producing every song on the record but said unlike his own 808s and Heartbreak it won’t feature autotuned... Wed, 27 May 2009 11:25:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:122131 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/rihanna/news/121730-rihanna-hangs-with-kanye-west Rihanna has been spotted arriving at Kanye West’s New York pad this past weekend. The Umbrella star arrived at the apartment on Friday night in one outfit and left a while later in different clothes... Tue, 26 May 2009 09:32:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:121730 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/120583-kanye-west-pleads-not-guilty Kanye West has pleaded not guilty to assault and vandalism charges relating to a scuffle with a photographer in September last year.   The rapper’s lawyer was in an LA court to enter the plea... Tue, 19 May 2009 09:22:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:120583 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/119858-kanye-west-twitter Kanye West has slammed social networking site Twitter for allowing imposters to set up accounts in his name.   The rapper expressed his anger at the site ranting on his own blog: "I don't have... Thu, 14 May 2009 13:07:32 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:119858 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/114362-kanye-west-records-with-brandon-flowers Kanye West has hit the studio with two of rock’s biggest names- The Killers’ Brandon Flowers and 30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto.   The producer wrote on his blog that he was... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:42:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:114362 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/113774-kanye-west-not-actually-a-huge-douche  Kanye West has used his infamous blog site to address his feeling towards his own ego. The 808s & Heartbreak singer/ producer posted a message in response to a South Park episode that portrayed... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:45:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:113774 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/rihanna/news/112471-kanye-west-rihanna-launch-perfumes Kanye West and Rihanna are to launch their own fragrances in summer 2010. The stars have agreed to release perfumes through Jay-Z’s company Iconic Fragrances LLC. They’ll be following in... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:01:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:112471 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/112224-kanye-west-shoes-sell-out Kanye West’s new trainers the Air Yeezys have gone on sale and sold out across the US. The limited edition sneakers caused long queues at stores in the States and now the rapper wants to do more... Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:03:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:112224 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/welcome-to-heartbreak Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:369679 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/mr-hudson/news/111323-mr-hudson-talks-kanye-west-jay-z Mr Hudson has spoken to MTV News about working with the biggest names in hip hop- whilst backstage at Snowbombing festival in Austria. The producer/singer was spotted by Kanye West after releasing his... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:45:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:111323 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/107712-kanye-west-tickets-on-sale Tickets for Kanye West’s date at Wireless Festival have gone on sale today. GET KANYE WEST WIRELESS TICKETS HERE   The show at Hyde Park on July 5 is likely to... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:53:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:107712 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/106588-kanye-west-announced-for-wireless Kanye West will headline Wireless Festival in London this July in what is likely to be his only UK festival date this year.   The rapper played Global Gathering last year with his lavish stage show... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:43:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:106588 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/105339-kanye-west-charged Kanye West has been charged with assault, theft and vandalism after a scuffle with a pap’ at an airport last year. The rapper has been charged with three felonies relating to the incident which... Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:11:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:105339 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/102261-kanye-west-kelly-clarkson-to-play-american-idol   Kanye West and Kelly Clarkson are set to appear on American Idol tomorrow- reputedly the world’s most watched TV show.   The pair are both booked to play on Wednesday March 11 in front... Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:43:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:102261 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/heartless Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:321692 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/92500-kanye-west-on-blueprint-3 Kanye West has revealed that he's close to completing production on The Blueprint 3- Jay-Zs highly anticipated new disc. And in typical Kanye-fashion he says he's made the best rap beats of all time.... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:37:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:92500 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/jesus-walks-0 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:214936 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/white-lies/news/91354-white-lies-cover-kanye-west White Lies are set to release a cover of Kanye Wests hit Love Lockdown. The band- hotly tipped for 2009 and currently number eight in the album chart- recorded the song for a radio session but now fans... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:07:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:91354 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/91347-kanye-and-miley-to-perform-at-grammys Music's biggest night just keeps getting bigger. The 51st annual Grammy Awards, which air on Sunday night on CBS, have added yet another round of performers to the roster: Kanye West will appear with... Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:44:47 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:91347 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/91102-kanye-is-martin-louis-the-king-jr Kanye West has posted a video of himself online requesting 'the world' to refer to him as Martin Louis The King Jr from now on. Yeezy's choice comes in light of his involvement with designer brand Louis... Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:29:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:91102 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/91029-mtv-kanye-west-support-obama MTV & ServiceNation will host Be The Change: Live from the Inaugural with exclusive live performances from Kanye West, Kid Rock and Fall Out Boy to a Global audience. On Tuesday night, the historic... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:06:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:91029 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90892-kanye-moving-to-london Kanye West is heading East! The rapper has revealed that he is heading to our capital city, London to pursue a career in fashion and introduce his new fashion line Pastelle. Believe it or not, reports... Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:18:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90892 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/will-i-am/news/90866-kanye-confirms-u2-william-collabo Kanye West has confirmed that Will.I.Am is working on the latest U2- weeks after MTV News told you about the rumours. Rapper West blogged the news saying: WILL I AM IS PRODUCING ON U2's NEXT ALBUM. I... Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:41:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90866 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90845-kanye-declares-new-frontier Mr. West has thanked fans for buying his album 808s & Heartbreak resulting in it becoming the number one album in the world!!!!. On his blog Kanye states that the first single from the album, Love... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:01:35 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90845 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90794-kanyes-cousin-investigated-over-mums-death Authorities in Los Angeles are investigating the involvement of Stephan Scoggins, the cousin of Kanye West in relation to the death of Kanyes mother, Donda West. 58-year-old Donda West died on 10 November... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:19:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90794 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90784-kanye-west-dates-model Kanye West is reportedly dating a gorgeous supermodel named Sessilee Lopez- who he met on the set of his Flashing Lights video. Its claimed the two have shared a few quiet nights in together recently... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:26:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90784 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90759-chris-brown-kanye-win-big Ladies favourite Chris Brown cleaned up at the American Music Awards on Sunday (23 November), collecting three awards including Artist Of The Year and Favourite R&B Male. Alicia Keys was widely expected... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:39:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90759 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90750-kanye-west-interview Kanye West has told us about the unusual artists that have inspired his new direction and the first two singles from 808s & Heartbreak. Speaking to MTV News before his O2 Arena shows last week the... Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:33:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90750 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90735-kanye-west-hates-jay-z Kanye West has hated mentor Jay Z since they fell out over a diamond chain in 2003- according to former Roc-a-fella records boss Damon Dash. He claims that Jigga refused to knight West with his own necklace... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:17:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90735 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90733-kanyes-new-mixtape As fans eagerly wait for the release of Kanye West's newest album, 808s & Heartbreak, scheduled for release in two weeks " the star has some new music to whet appetites. Kanye is bringing out... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:19:30 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90733 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90725-kanye-west-slams-paps Kanye West has hit back at the paparazzi after he was arrested in Newcastle for allegedly assaulting one of them. The rapper was arrested briefly after a gig up north on Thursday. A photographer alleged... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:22:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90725 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/90698-kanye-west-opens-his-heart Kanye West talked at length about his dark new album 808s & Heartbreak at a special event in London last night. MTV bagged an invite to the playback where the rapper answered questions about his... Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:11:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90698 http://www.mtv.co.uk/node/90673 Kanye West has won the Ultimate Urban award at the MTV EMAs - his first ever award at the ceremony. In 2006 he was denied the best video statue by Justice and famously took to the stage to protest that... Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:14:44 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90673 http://www.mtv.co.uk/node/90669 Kanye West performed live with Estelle at the Perez Hilton pre-MTV Europe Music Awards party last night. The 1,000 fans at the Liverpool Academy went crazy when the London girl introduced the megastar... Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:45:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:90669 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/the-new-workout-plan-0 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:292436 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/love-lockdown Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:288243 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/45539-kanye-west-to-play-glastonbury Kanye West could follow in the footsteps of his pal Jay-Z by featuring at next year's Glastonbury Festival. According to the Festival organiser Michael Eavis, the College Dropout has already been asked... Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:38:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45539 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/45527-kanye-west-s-heartless Kanye West has given another indication of what to expect from his next album 808s And Heartbreak by playing a new track live. And at the recent show in LA he also revealed the release date of the LP... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:26:09 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45527 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/45517-kanyes-show-canned Kanye Wests comedy show will not be on screens anytime soon according to the director. West produced a pilot for network HBO which included improvised comedy- in a Curb Your Enthusiasm fashion. However... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:48:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45517 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/gold-digger-0 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:283212 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/45447-kanye-brings-album-forward Kanye West has announced that his new album will be out this November- which will mean he avoids a chart battle with 50 Cent. On his blog the rap-superstar revealed his fourth LP 808s And Heartache would... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:19:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45447 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/45440-kanye-west-s-puppet-show Kanye West has made a new TV show where puppets meet hip hop. The Love Lockdown singer has produced the pilot programme and hosted it, for Comedy Central- according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project... Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:11:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45440 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/50-cent/news/45379-50-cent-hopes-kanye-is-okay 50 Cent cares, yes it's true - the G-Unit man is concerned for his one time rival Kanye West after Kanye's recent arrest. West was arrested on vandalism charges after attacking a paparazzi photographer... Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:32:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45379 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/all-falls-down-0 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:276426 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/45370-kanye-west-cool-with-paparazzi Kanye West has added an entry to his blog after his recent run-in with the paparazzi at LAX airport, where the rap star ended up being arrested on suspicion of vandalism. As MTV already reported, Kanye... Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:03:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45370 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/45364-watch-kanye-west-airport-fight   Kanye West was arrested yesterday after an alleged fight with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport. Kanyeezy and a bodyguard- who were at airport security before a flight to Hawaii... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:48:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45364 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/jay-z/news/45319-jay-z-kanye-west-announce-singles Jay Z and Kanye West will both release new singles this month and albums this year- label sources have told MTV. Jay will release his new track Swagger Like Us for download from THIS Saturday (September... Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:37:28 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45319 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/42325-kanye-wants-big-brother-finalist Kanye West has professed his love for a Big Brother contestant. On his blog, Kanye has created a shrine to Krystal Forscutt - a finalist in Big Brother Australia 2006. The Gold Digger star has posted... Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:44:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42325 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/good-morning Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:270354 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/42277-kanye-uk-arena-tour Kanye West has announced a UK arena tour for November. The rap giant, whose latest album Graduation has turned out to be almost as big as his head, will kick-off the five-date arena jaunt at Londons... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:07:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42277 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/42200-kanye-west-sells-fatburgers Kanye West, multi-platinum rapper/ producer, philanthropist and clothing line owner, feels its time to expand his empire. Yeezy looks set to open the first in a line of Fatburger restaurants around Chi... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:16:43 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42200 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/42177-kanye-after-jermaine-pennants-girl Liverpool FC wide man Jermaine Pennant may have to dribble past more than just footballers, as it seems Hip Hop superstar Kanye West has taken an interest in his girlfriend. It seems that Kanye quite... Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:10:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42177 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/homecoming-0 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:222336 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/42102-kanye-west-s-new-mtv-show Kanye West and MTV News have teamed up for a special documentary featuring the rapper meeting soldiers returning home from the Iraq war. In Choose or Lose & Kanye West Present: Homecoming the Flashing... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:52:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42102 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/42074-kanye-blogs-back Kanye West has taken time out of his international Glow In The Dark tour to dispute claims that hes not the writer of his official blog. The Stronger producer has come under criticism after fellow internet... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:36:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42074 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/stronger-daft-punk Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:163404 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/42030-you-can-be-kanye-west Have you ever wanted to be more like Kanye West? Considering he's a multi-millionaire superstar rapper with a constant string of beautiful women on his arm, the answer is likely to be yes! Well according... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:55:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42030 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/42005-kanye-west-told-to-manage-his-anger Kanye West is set to attend anger management sessions- according to reports. The rapper has a notoriously short temper and large ego and apparently his 'people' have become worried. He stormed the stage... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:44:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42005 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41946-kanye-west-hits-back Kanye West has hit back at criticisms over a performance that he gave at Bonnaroo festival in Tennessee recently. Fans were kept waiting around two hours for Kanyes performance and by the time hed hit... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:53:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41946 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41944-kanye-west-wins-bet-awards Kanye West has won two Black Entertainment Television awards at a ceremony in Los Angeles. He picked up prizes for Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Collaboration for his track Good Life which featured... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:02:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41944 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41887-kanye-west-booed-at-festival Kanye West was booed by angry fans when he played US festival Bonnaroo this weekend- after arriving on stage over 2 hours late! The hip hop star took to the stage at 4.25am and ironically opened with... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:29:08 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41887 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/good-life Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:176725 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/jesus-walks Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:32296 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41813-kanye-dating-selita-ebanks Weeks after splitting with his fiancee Alexis Phifer, Hip-hop superstar Kanye West is reportedly dating rapper/actor Nick Cannon's former fiancee Selita Ebanks. An article in America's Life &... Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:31:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41813 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41759-kanye-west-sued-for-illegal-sampling Some of the rap-world's biggest stars and their record labels are alleged to have sampled the songs of late jazz musician Joe Farrell without approval. The lawsuit was filed by Farrells daughter,... Fri, 23 May 2008 13:27:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41759 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41700-kanye-west-gig-assault Phillip Bloch, stylist to stars such as John Travolta and Salma Hayek has claimed that he was assaulted at a Kanye West gig earlier this week. A source told the New York Post that Bloch was punched in... Fri, 16 May 2008 10:00:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41700 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41629-kanye-west-blasts-critic Kanye West has slammed a US music critic and told him to never come to one of his shows again after a bad review... The rapper/producer was fuming after the reviewer rated Kanye's Glow in the Dark tour... Mon, 05 May 2008 11:59:53 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41629 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41562-kanyes-engagement-breakup Alexis Phifer, Kanye West's fiance of 18 months, has confirmed that the couple's engagement is off. "It's always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends," Phifer reportedly told... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:35:25 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41562 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/homecoming Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:226754 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/a-trak/news/41545-kanye-s-dj-goes-solo Kanye West's DJ. Its hard to describe 25-year-old A-Trak in any other way. But there is much more to the Montreal native than scratching over other peoples beats. Aside from winning several world championships... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:57:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41545 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41535-kanye-west-talks-breasts Kanye West has revealed where his penchant for big boobs comes from. The rapper said his love of them is because he was breast-fed by his mother for too long. A likely excuse! He told New York magazine... Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:43:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41535 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41492-kanye-west-reveals-global-date Kanye West will headline Global Gathering this July- his only UK festival appearance. The event takes place July 25-26 and also features Mark Ronson and Moby. Meanwhile the rapper has revealed collaborators... Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:57:54 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41492 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41442-kanyes-travel-ventures Kanye West has launched a a travel company to allow his huge world-wide fanbase to buy tickets to any of his gigs and arrange travel and accommodation to the shows.  The company, KTV (Kanye Travel... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:55:53 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41442 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41415-kanye-west-sued-over-good-life Kanye West is being sued by an unknown songwriter/producer who claims he stole his tune for hit Good Life. Dayna Staggs has filed a lawsuit alleging West ripped off his track Volume Of Good Life and... Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:55:34 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41415 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41354-kanye-west-married Is Kanye West a married man? Rumours suggest that rapper/producer Kanye has fulfilled his mother's final wishes by marrying his longterm girlfriend Alexis Phifer at a secret ceremony in Europe. The rap... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:00:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41354 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/flashing-lights Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:214303 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41313-kanye-wests-fashion-snub Even Kanye West doesn't have it all his way... The producer/rapper wanted to attend Spanish fashion house Balenciaga for Paris Fashion Week (which ended Sunday, March 2nd) but his request was turned... Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:24:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41313 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/50-cent/news/41275-50-cent-kanye-collaboration A collaboration that looked like it would never happen... Just might! Rumours are mounting that Kanye West and 50 Cent could be ready to end their 'record sales' war of words and join forces on a track... Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:56:05 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41275 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41242-kanye-supports-uk-mcs Kanye West has helped two Essex MCs by posting a video of them freestyling on his blog.  The biggest rapper in the world yesterday put up footage of Devlin and Dogzilla spitting lyrics over a grime... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:24:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41242 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/flashing-lights-0 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:209370 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41194-kanye-plays-with-daft-punk Kanye West performed live with Daft Punk at yesterdays Grammy ceremony. It marks the first time the French Dance legends have played live for TV. The Chicago rapper picked up four awards at the LA show... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:07:17 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41194 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41142-kanye-s-superstar-tour Kanye West has announced hes set to tour with fellow superstars Rihanna, Lupe Fiasco and Pharrells NERD in 2008. Under the title The End Of The World As You Know It West posted artwork for the gigs dubbed... Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:00:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41142 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/estelle/news/41129-estelle-makes-american-boy-video Reporting by Jasmine Dotiwala Estelle had a superstar turn out for her American Boy video shoot- and MTV were there to film a Making Of The Video! Estelles boss the musical maestro john legend and her... Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:07:50 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41129 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41048-kanye-adele-is-dope Getting the seal of approval from Kanyenot easy! Well new British sensation Adele has got just that. On his increasingly popular blog, Kanye posted Adeles video Chasing Pavements referring to it as dope... Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:55:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41048 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41029-kanye-for-glasto Michael Eavis has said a big US urban star is heading for the muddy fields of Glastonbury this year. MTV News can only speculate that it is either Kanye West- who tours with a large band and played V... Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:58:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41029 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/41006-beyonce-vs-kanye Kanye West has revealed that Beyonce kicks his ass at Connect 4. As strange as it sounds the friends battled it out at the board game when they were hanging out at Jay-Zs new club recently. In his first... Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:26:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:41006 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40947-grammy-nominations-out Kanye West, Amy Winehouse and Foo Fighters have the most nominations for the Grammys 2008. Kanye, Wino, the Foos, Vince Gill (who) and Herbie Hancock are all up for the prestigious Best Album award.... Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:54:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40947 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40899-kanye-west-live-review While many wondered whether the show would go on; Kanye West made it to the stage in fine form during Thursdays sold out concert in London. Arriving to the intro of Stronger, that faded into Good Morning... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:01:11 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40899 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40883-jay-z-to-join-kanye Jay Z and Beyonce will play live with Kanye West in London tonight, if rumours are to be believed. Kanyeezy continues his European tour at the 02 Arena this evening and after his mothers death his friends... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:51:19 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40883 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40880-kanye-buries-his-mother Friends and relatives of rapper Kanye West turned out in force to support him at his Mothers funeral yesterday. Jay"Z and Beyonce Knowles were among the mourners at the Church in Oklahoma and Singers... Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:26:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40880 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/the-new-workout-plan Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:36112 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40865-kanye-breaks-down Kanye West has broken down in tears during his first concert since his mum died. The Late Registration star was about to sing his track Hey Mama in Paris but choked whilst introducing the song and was... Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:07:04 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40865 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40841-kanye-and-family-prepare-funeral Dr. West , 58, was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from Douglass High School in 1967. A spokesperson for Howard-Harris Funeral home told KOCO Channel 5 in Oklahoma City that the family had contacted... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:57:00 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40841 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40832-donda-west-obituary Donda West was one of a kind. She single-handedly bought up one of hip hops finest (her son Kanye)- and later became a legend in her own right. An inspiration to single moms everywhere, she showed the... Mon, 12 Nov 2007 13:58:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40832 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40828-kanye-s-mum-dies Kanye Wests mother Donda has died on Saturday November 10 in Los Angeles. She passed away "as the result of complications from a cosmetic surgical procedure," her publicist said. Donda West... Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:17:14 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40828 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40778-kanye-west-vs-justice-round-2 Kanye West and Justice are facing off at the Europe Music Awards this Thursday in the best video (Video Star) category. The Stronger star threw a tantrum onstage at last years EMAs when Justice Vs Simian... Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:43:57 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40778 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40654-watch-kanye-s-new-vid Kanye West has beaten 50 Cent to number 1 on both sides of the Atlantic now hes back with a new single Good Life Teaming up vocoder loving T-Pain the video sees the pair getting animated with some superb... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:13:23 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40654 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40635-kanye-in-chart-win Kanye West has hit Number 1 with his album Graduation beating 50 Cents Curtis. To add insult to injury Kanyes Stronger also stayed at number 3 in the singles chart while Ayo Technology by Fiddy reached... Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:26:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40635 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40619-kanye-beating-fiddy Kanye West is outselling 50 Cent in their big album chart battle. With Cent saying hell retire if the College Dropout sells more than him this could have serious consequences for hip hop! Both the rappers... Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:32:29 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40619 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/gold-digger Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:56979 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40599-kanye-man-of-the-year Following in the footsteps of his big brother, Kanye West was named International Man of the Year by GQ magazine at their annual awards ceremony. Actress Rosario Dawson presented Ye with his award during... Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:39:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40599 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40543-kanye-west-live Expectations were high as the Chicago rapper took to the stage at the decadent Westminster Central Hall for his super secret show. Kanye had a 21 piece female orchestra behind him, plus DJ A-Trak and... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:28:22 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40543 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40541-kanye-timbo-is-real-no1 Kanye West may be looking down on everyone else from the top of the UK singles charts, but MTV News can exclusively reveal that he had to beg fellow super-producer Timbaland to help him put the finishing... Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:54:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40541 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40533-kanye-at-number-1 Kanye West has scored his first Official UK Number 1 with his smash hit Stronger.  The tune- which samples French robots Daft Punk- climbed from 5 to the top spot this week knocking Robyns With... Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:20:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40533 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40505-kanye-vs-justice-round-2 Kanye West is battling Dance music stars Justice for the Best Video VMA a year after throwing a tantrum when they beat him to the same prize at the EMAs. The French house gods and the Chicago rapper... Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:39:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40505 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40491-west-wont-battle-fiddy Kanye West and 50 Cent are NOT going face to face on TV to debate over whose new album is better according to the Graduation star. Chicagos finest producer/MC is releasing his new LP on September 11... Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:42:46 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40491 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40470-kanye-wants-new-band Kanye West has invited indie band Peter, Bjorn And John to join him on stage for live gigs in Sweden. Both the Hip Hop star and the group behind Young Folks are playing the Way Out West festival in Gothenburg... Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:33:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40470 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/cant-tell-me-nothing Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:160839 http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/concert-for-diana/news/40357-diana-concert-kanye-west Kanye West performed at the Concert For Diana in London packing all his most famous tracks into a short set. With DJ A-Trak and a vast all female string section behind him Kanye strode onto stage and... Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:12:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40357 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/through-the-wire Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:26831 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40250-west-gets-dark K anye West has told MTV News exclusive details of his new tour and album Graduation . The rapper-producer said: My new tour is called the Glow In The Dark tour I want to say that now to MTV so no one... Thu, 24 May 2007 10:43:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40250 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40225-kanye-west-single-leaks Kanye Wests brand spanking new single from his Graduation album is available to download from the illegal MP3 websites. Cant Tell Me Nothing features the chorus Wait till I get my money right/ Then you... Wed, 16 May 2007 16:53:12 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40225 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/40199-kanye-west-gets-daft Kanye West has given a sneak preview of his new album Graduation to clubbers in the US and it seems hes taking a new direction. West was in Manhattan with his DJ A-Trak and French producer DJ Mehdi when... Thu, 10 May 2007 10:53:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40199 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/all-falls-down Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:98993 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/39643-kanyes-video-blow After losing out to Justice Vs Simian in the 'Best Video' category at this year's MTV EMAs, huppity hip hop star Kanye West and his baby - AKA that 'Touch The Sky' promo - have been dealt another crushing... Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:14:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39643 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/39557-kanye-burns-rubber Kanye West has sponsored a 17 year old Canadian boy racer to take part in this weekend's Formula BMW event in Valencia, Spain. The event offers young drivers a chance to break in to Formula 1 - and the... Tue, 21 Nov 2006 12:45:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39557 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/diamonds-from-sierra-leone Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:121132 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/39512-kanye-apologises It was the most controversial moment of last Thursday's EMAs: Kanye gate-crashing the stage and kicking off royally when Justice V Simian won 'Best Video' award. In a sensational rant, the rapper, who... Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:25:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39512 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/39234-kanye-and-stefani-named-fashion-leaders Kanye West and Gwen Stefani have made their way on to Vanity Fair mags extremely prestigious International Best-Dressed list for the first time. "They are big-time style leaders," the mags... Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:27:59 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39234 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/39072-kanye-and-ludacris-cleared Kanye West and Ludacris were cleared yesterday of claims they had borrowed rhythms and phrases from a New Jersey band.Four-piece I.O.F. (short for Its Only Family) had accused the pair of nicking lyrics... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:40:26 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39072 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/39051-kanye-and-ludacris-in-court Kanye West and Ludacris are facing a court battle after being accused of stealing music from a little-known band.IOS are accusing the hip-hop superstars of lifting beats and the words 'like that' from... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:40:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39051 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/38869-the-kanye-show-must-go-on Kanye West had to halt a gig in Australia when he twisted his ankle.He received medical attention at Sydneys Hordern Pavilion, but then returned to the stage to cheers from the crowd.The accident happened... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:38:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38869 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/38819-kanye-goes-to-hollywood He's at the top of the rap game now Kanye West is breaking into the film world.Kanye is planning to make a movie inspired by his own music, MTV.com reports. He's signing up 10 different directors to... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:38:10 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38819 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/38816-mtv-news-exclusive-kanye-on-50-cent Kanye West has commented on 50 Cents remarks about his success, in an exclusive interview with MTV News.West has kept tight-lipped about Fiddy, who claimed that Kanye is only so successful because he... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:38:07 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38816 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/38805-kanye-happy-about-pammy-rumours Kanye West has revealed he was happy to be romantically linked with Pamela Anderson.He told MTV News he wasnt mad when rumours of the two getting jiggy did the rounds after she starred in the Touch The... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:38:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38805 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/38782-shootings-at-kanye-gig Two stewards have been shot at a Kanye West gig in Birmingham.According to police, a few individuals were escorted from the NEC Arena, at last nights (February 28) West Midlands date of Kanyes Touch... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:37:40 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38782 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/38761-kanye-explodes-at-apollo-london Kanye West set Hammersmith alight with a giant performance on the second London date of his Touch The Sky UK tour.Hitting the stage just after 9pm on a chilly Monday night, the rap superstar was quick... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:37:24 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38761 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/38616-kanye-wants-best-album-grammy Kanye West has been talking up his chances of walking away with the coveted Album of the Year gong at February's Grammy Awards.The rapper is up for eight awards, but says he won't be best pleased if... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:34:13 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38616 http://www.mtv.co.uk/shows/mtv-hurricane-katrina-special/news/38468-mtv-brings-out-stars-to-support-katrina-victims From MTV.comSaturday night saw MTV bring together more than 50 of the biggest names in music for a concert to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.The ReAct Now: Music & Relief Concert was staged... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:31:42 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38468 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/50-cent/news/38465-50-cent-kanye-west-is-successful-because-of-me From MTV.com50 Cent has hit out at Kanye West, claiming his success is just a public reaction against his own gangster rap sound. 50 launched into the unprovoked rant while being interviewed about Mases... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:31:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38465 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/news/38455-kanye-bush-doesnt-care-about-black-people Kanye West shocked US TV audiences on Friday night when he hit out at George Bushs response to Hurricane Katrina.The rapper was taking part in a televised benefit concert in New York when he broke off... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:31:36 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38455 http://www.mtv.co.uk/shows/trl-uk/news/38431-kanye-kelly-should-make-real-music Kanye West has hit back at Kelly Osbourne.Armed with a sharp-looking haircut and a tidy white suit, the rapper has caused a stir in the TRL studio. Speaking of his forthcoming second album 'Late Registration... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:30:45 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38431 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/50-cent/news/38089-whos-not-touring 50 Cent, Mary J Blige and Kayne West have all been booked to play gigs in the UK this summer.First up is Kayne West, signed to Damon Dashs Rocafella label, who will be appearing at the Kentish Town Forum... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:22:49 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38089 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/kanye-west/video/touch-the-sky Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:75117