Music Notes: Rihanna Cries Over Chris Brown (Maybe), 50 Cent Disses Snoop Lion, Taylor Swift Shows Off Her Boyfriend

By Brendyn Rucker • 17 hours ago

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Rihanna may be crying over Chris Brown in an interview with Oprah. 50 Cent disses Snoop Lion. Taylor Swift shows her new boyfriend off to the world. Odd Future’s fans set part of Los Angeles on fire. These and a few other stories made today’s Music Notes.
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It’s no secret that 50 Cent is a detractor in the hip-hop community. But now he’s trying to come for Snoop? When asked about Snoop’s reemergence as Snoop Lion, 50 said, “I don’t know how his little league team’s parents will feel about his new persona.” [Huffington Post]
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Monster Energy Drinks are being sued by Beastie Boys for copyright infringement. This comes on the heels of the announcement that Adam Yauch’s will denies commercial use of their work. [MTV]
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Feist treats us to a video for ‘Anti-Pioneer’ from their new album. It feels like something a film student would do. It’s still classy.[Pitchfork]

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Some of Odd Future’s pack of ferocious anarchists fans set a palm tree on fire in LA. Yes, California. The same place known for detrimental wildfires. Good going kids! [Gawker]
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Leave it to Oprah to dig into the deepest parts of someone’s soul. Rihanna is seen crying in a new promo. Everyone suspects the tears are for Chris Brown, but let’s not forget she also lost her grandmother. [E! Online]
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This is the year to smell good. Beyonce, Gaga, and now Britney Spears are all debuting perfumes. Check out Britney as Cleopatra. [Zap2it]
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Awww shucks! Taylor Swift introduced her boyfriend to her parents. Here’s a few things we know: 1) He’s 18; 2) He’s a Kennedy; 3) She’s ‘head over heels.’ Go Tay! (Can we call you that?) [US Magazine]
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Tags : 50 Cent, Beastie Boys, Beyonce, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Feist, Lady Gaga, Oprah, Rihanna, snoop lion, Taylor Swift