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Facebook users no longer have to identify themselves as a man or a woman.

The social network added a third "custom" gender option on Thursday that allows U.S. users to choose from 50 different options that include "transgender," "cisgender," "gender fluid," "intersex," and "neither."

In addition, users also can choose which pronoun they feel best suits them --…

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Earlier this month, Macklemore expressed remorse for winning all the major rap categories including Best New Artist during the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, which led to the rapper sharing an apologetic text message he sent to Kendrick Lamar, who was shut out during the…

According to a report, Rihanna claims her former accountants left her "effectively bankrupt" by the end of 2009.

The claims come in new legal documents obtained by TMZ  in a lawsuit she…

Artists like Nicki do stuff like this to get a RISE out of everyone.  I get it!

But Ma' this is HIGHLY inappropriate!  

This isn't artistic license.  This isn't creative.  This is another example of the degradation of the generation you…

First it was Atlanta a few weeks ago. On Wednesday it was North Carolina that was virtually shut down due to icy roads, leaving thousands stranded or stuck in traffic for hours while trying to get home. If and when they reached their homes, it may not have been much better, as thousands of houses and business were left without power due to the storm.

The storm…

In an early morning interview with Power 105's the Breakfast Club, Mariah Carey spoke on why she's quick to fire her nannies.

As a five-time Grammy Award winner, a wife, as well as a mother of twins, it can't be easy to keep up with everything -- including her husband.  As she sipped on champagne, Mariah…

Lil' Kim is going to have a lil' one of her own. The 39-year-old showed off a very obvious baby bump last night on the New York Fashion Week red carpet. She posed for pictures but didn't talk about her pregnancy or who the father is.

Nicki Minaj has released a video for her new single, "Lookin' Ass Ni**a."

In the three-minute, black-and-white clip, Nicki drops rhymes with mountains serving as her backdrop. It premiered on WorldStarHipHop.com on Wednesday -- the same day her former American…

Dr. Dre is suing his former label Death Row Records for unpaid royalties.

Radar Online reports the $3 million lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles by Dre for mechanical royalties, artist-producer royalties and digital sales. The Chronic mastermind is also seeking funds from a bonus he was supposed to receive that was to increase his royalties from albums sold while…

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Despite the commercial success of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' hit single, "Same Love," T-Pain isn't sure that hip-hop has fully embraced or accepted the gay community just yet. In a recent interview with Vlad TV, the Auto-Tune king spilled that he knows…

Kelly Rowland celebrated her 33rd birthday with a visit to ABC's The View to discuss everything from her recent engagement to her fitness routines.

The "Motivation" singer revealed that her birthday plans will entail "good friends, good family, good food" and spoke openly about her wedding plans with fiance/manager Tim Witherspoon.

"I want…

Future has been announced as one of the newly added performers scheduled for this year's South by Southwest Festival, which takes place in Austin, TX next month.

According to RollingStone, the rapper is expected to showcase several new tracks -- including his single "Move That Dope," lifted from his forthcoming album, Honest.

Future will also be joined by newly…

Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds has announced that he's engaged to longtime girlfriend Nicole Pantenburg.

"I'm happy to say I'm on the love marriage path," the legendary singer confirmed in a statement. "I'm a very lucky guy."

The couple began dating in 2007and have a 5-year-old daughter together named Peyton. The crooner has two sons, Brandon and Dylan, with ex-wife…

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Shirley Temple Black, one of the most famous child actresses of the 1930’s, passed away Monday at her Woodside, California home, according to her press agent.  She was 85.

To celebrate the ten year anniversary of his classic debut The College Dropout, Kanye West has taken to social media to express his gratitude to fans who have supported his decade-spanning career.

"Ten years ago today we finally released what had been my life's work up to that…

2 Chainz got love for the kids.  During the Chicago stop of his Good to Be T.R.U. Tour, the rapper made a surprise visit to that city's Tanner Elementary School where he stressed for students on the importance of finishing school.

In a four-minute video, which was posted on his …

(NOTE LANGUAGE) T.I. has landed another acting gig. The rapper has announced on Instagram that he will star in an upcoming film called Get Hard, which will feature Kevin Hart alongside Will Ferrell.…

Russia kicks off the opening ceremony Friday in S ochi as the world turns its attention to the costliest Olympic Games in history.

Spectators from all over the world will watch the lavish event and introduction of athletes, marking the official start of the Winter Olympics.

Light shows and…