Rihanna Facing “Too-Sexy” Ban
The “Umbrella” singer is facing a potential ban in Malaysia that will prevent her from performing because her clothing is too sexy. Check it out.
 
BET.com’s Rookie Class Of ’09
A plethora of new artists are ready to take over in 2009. BET.com selects the 13 you should keep an eye on.
 
Rumor Control: Jermaine Dupri
After parting ways with Island Def Jam several weeks prior, Jermaine Dupri is already making his next move – but it’s not where you think. Click for more.

R. Kelly Divorce is Finalized 

For better or worse – depending on how you feel about his reputation – R. Kelly is single again. The singer, who was cleared of controversial child porn charges last year, is divorced from his wife of 11 years, Andrea Lee Kelly. During the six years it took for Kelly to see trial after widespread footage of a man resembling the singer in sex acts with a teen surfaced, he and Andrea had other drama. In 2005, she filed an emergency protection order to keep Kelly away from her after saying he physically abused her. She later dropped the claims.

Producer gets axe from Island Records

 Janet Jackson’s man appears to be out of a job. AllHipHop.com reports an Island Records insider’s confirmation that Jermaine Dupri’s dismissal is effective immediately. J.D. had been serving as president of Island’s Urban Music division. The producer and founder of the So So Def record label had joined the ranks of hit-makers, including L.A. Reid and Jay-Z, who became major corporate music execs. The Southern-based producer is responsible for such rap acts as Da Brat and Kris Kross.