• 7 Musicians in Playboy: Madonna, Mariah Carey, Azealia Banks and More

    Thirty years ago, pop fans-but mostly guys interested in the female form-received the most recent issue of Playboy, which featured superstar Madonna on the cover. Looking back, it doesn't seem all too surprising that perhaps the biggest female performer in history stripped down for the men's magazine...after all, she released a whole book of risqué content with Sex during 1992. But for the most part, Playboy has been an arena more enticing to film and television actresses, as well as other recognizable characters. Musicians have been more rare, but they drop in from time-to-time.

  • Azealia Banks Announces First Proper North American Tour, with K. Michelle

    Much was made about how long Azealia Banks was relevant before she finally managed to drop the (admittedly stellar) 'Broke With Expensive Taste' during 2014, but no one has pointed out that the emcee has never done a proper North American tour either. That is, until now. The rapper announced that she and R&B vocalist K. Michelle would set out together during September for two months of American dates.

  • Iggy Azalea Pittsburgh Pride Performance Cancelled; Homophobic Tweets Resurface

    Iggy Azalea has cancelled her slot at the Pittsburgh Pride weekend after members of the LGBTQIA community pointed out that the performer had previously used language on social media that was both homophobic and racist. Azalea apologized for her previous comments, and acknowledged that-while still a supporter of equal rights-she felt her performance would draw attention away from the cause in light of recent events.

  • 5 Unreleased Lady Gaga Collabs: Paul McCartney, Cher and Azealia Banks(?)

    Fans of both Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar got at least a partial treat yesterday when the previously unreleased track "Partynauseous" leaked online. It might seem odd that a collaboration between one of the biggest pop stars in the world, plus one of the most in-demand rappers in the game, didn't make it onto an album...but you might be surprised how many Gaga collaborations have yet to see the light of day (or have only done so in an unofficial context). We're not talking about the pre-Fame Gaga guest spots, such as her appearance with New Kids on The Block...we're talking about music that's yet to drop, including possible collaborations with stars such as Paul McCartney and Cher.

  • Azealia Banks' New Album Gets Title, Due for Release in 2016

    Azealia Banks may still be riding high on the release of her long-awaited debut album Broke with Expensive Taste, but she's already prepping her second album for 2016. In a new interview, the "Ice Princess" rapper opened up about her past temper problems and revealed the title and expected release date for her sophomore effort.

  • Fetty Wap 'Trap Queen' Remixed by Gucci Mane, Azealia Banks, Migos' Quavo

    One of the biggest songs in the United States right now, Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen," just got a pair of official remixes. The first in the United States features Atlanta rappers Gucci Mane and Migos member Quavo, while the UK version has an extra verse from Azealia Banks. These two remixes follow up a previous rework from New York MCs French Montana and Fabolous. The original mix has been everywhere on the radio, charts and on TV as Fetty Wap, real name Willie Maxwell, has gone from a unknown rapper in Paterson, New Jersey to an artist with star potential.

  • It's OK, Michelle Obama... Azealia Banks Doesn't Actually Want to F*ck the President

    Neither Mrs. Michelle Obama nor President Barack Obama have anything to worry about... Azealia Banks doesn't actually have a sexual fantasy about the POTUS. After her controversial Billboard magazine cover hit the stands, the "Ice Princess" rapper broke her Lent promise to stay off Twitter to clarify that she was joking about being sexually attracted to the Commander-in-Chief.

  • Azealia Banks Talks Barack Obama Sexual Fantasy, Sexuality, White America, Her Polarizing Public Persona, Breast Implants, Feuds & More In Billboard Cover Story

    Azealia Banks is one of the most polarizing figures in pop culture today. Since her single "212" put her on the map, she has since been receiving more attention for her Internet antics than her music. Her interview and nude spread in Playboy only fueled that controversy. In Billboard's new cover story, however, she shows off more of her domestic, calm side by cooking dinner but still speaks her mind. Here are 10 things we learned...

  • Azealia Banks Plays "Ice Princess" in New 'Broke With Expensive Taste' Music Video [WATCH]

    Azealia Banks is taking a break from Twitter and posing in Playboy to actually release something music-related. Today (March 31), the controversial New York rapper released the visual for her latest Broke With Expensive Taste single "Ice Princess," and in it, she's playing some sort of animated Medusa, ice human, robot hybrid and leading an army into eventual death.

  • Azealia Banks Takes Shots At White America, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Lorde & More In Playboy Cover Q&A

    Azealia Banks and her feuds have been played out online over and over, especially since the rise of Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. Now she's talking from a new platform. The "212" rapper poses naked for Playboy Magazine's latest issue and sits down for an interview to talk about sex, black culture, her thoughts on white America, her admiration for Jay Z, her criticism for Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell, and more. Here some things we learned.

  • 'SNL' Parodies Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks Feud in "The Iggy Azalea Show" Featuring Chris Hemsworth [WATCH]

    SNL loves to poke fun at pop stars and celebrities. Their latest target -- Iggy Azalea -- who seems to be taking a few more lickings then she is capable of brushing off as the attacks come on all fronts. They hosted a fake show called "The Iggy Azalea Show," with the "Fancy" rapper being played by Kate McKinnon while she brings out one of her favorite "feud friends" Azealia Banks to discuss their public Twitter feud in December.

  • Azealia Banks Quits Twitter for Lent Following Iggy Azalea, But Still Likens Pharrell to Little Black Sambo on Instagram

    Plenty of people give up a variety of things for Lent. There's chocolate, fast food, meat and the biggest addiction of all: social media. You just don't always expect one of social media's biggest bad girls to give up Twitter for Lent. But, that's exactly what Azealia Banks has done. Yesterday (March 3), the "212" rapper revealed that she would be leaving Twitter and all of her many feuds until Easter Sunday.
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