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Kanye West, Kim Kardashian Attend 'Cruel Summer' Premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Movies

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were spotted canoodling at the premiere of his short film Cruel Summer, which screened at the 65th annual Cannes Film festival in Cannes, France earlier today.

Donning a cream-colored blazer and jeans (check out a full photo after the jump), 'Ye introduced the film, which he produced, wrote and directed, and features his friend, comedian Aziz Ansari and G.O.O.D. Music artist Kid Cudi. Fellow G.O.O.D. artists Big Sean, Pusha T and Cudi flew out for the screening, which was projected on seven screens.

Vibe Cover Features Controversial Reality TV Stars, Trey Songz Enlists 'Angels' as Helpers & More

Filed under: Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop News, Soul/R&B, R&B News

In a recent interview, Trey Songz discussed his new album Chapter V, and gave a special shoutout to his "Angels" fan club, whom he encourages to make community service a part of their membership. Check it out! [TheBoxHouston]

Check out Vibe Magazine's new cover, which features some controversial reality TV stars. Rapper Jim Jones' fiancee Chrissy Lampkin of "Love & Hip-Hop," former Xscape singer Kandi Burruss of "Real Housewives of Atlanta," Tamar Braxton and Evelyn Lozada. Apparently the girls got a little feisty with Star Jones in the feature, but they've since apologized. [Vibe]

Guess who's not psyched about 50 Cent's re-edited video remix of 2 Chainz' "Riot"? The original video's director, Decatur Dan, who tweeted, "I officially DO NOT fuck with 50 Cent after that bullshit he just did to my work. Not cool man, lost all respect. Who is your creative director? Fire them." Ouch. [AllHipHop]

Lupe Fiasco 'Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)': Rapper Samples Pete Rock Song, Offends Producer

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Lupe Fiasco delivers the first single off his fourth studio album, Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album. "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)," produced by Simonsayz & B-Sidet, takes a trip down memory lane as it features Pete Rock and CL Smooth's classic song "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)."

The Chitown rhymer debuted the song Monday (May 21), however, he was met with criticism from Rock, who felt "violated" that his original track was used.

"I'm not flattered @ all. Dat shit is wack, and the producer should be ashamed of his fuckin self. Smh That record is dear to me yo fuck deez n----s [sic]," he stated. However, both Fiasco and Rock have since settled the issues at hand and plan to collaborate on a new track, according to MTV.

Alicia Keys' New Album Is 'Musical Cake,' Will Arrive for Summer

Filed under: Soul/R&B, R&B News

Alicia Keys is still beaming over the performance she showcased, alongside Stevie Wonder, at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards Sunday (May 20). The R&B songstress shared her excitement following the memorable moment in an interview with Downtown Julie Brown, in addition to giving some insight on the release of her fifth studio album, which serves as a follow-up to 2009's The Element of Freedom.

"I'm actually finishing baking up the most incredible musical cake that you've ever eaten in your life," the 31-year-old mother of Egypt and wife to Swizz Beatz reveals. "I'm really excited about that."

In 2011, fans were treated to the re-release of her seminal album, Songs in A Minor, but haven't heard much new music since. Last month, Keys debuted the song "Not Even a King" at an MTV Upfront event -- the effort could possibly show up on her forthcoming fifth LP.

Ca$h Out, 'Cashin' Out' Remix: Akon, Fabolous, Young Jeezy and Yo Gotti Join

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Evidently, rising Atlanta rhymer Ca$h Out faces a choice: jewelry or real estate. On his hit single "Cashin' Out," which has just been given the remix treatment by Akon, Young Jeezy, Fabolous and Yo Gotti, he seems to show a preference for the latter.

On the track he raps, "Got a condo on my wrist, girl/ I'm cashing out/ Got a condo around my neck, girl/ I'm cashing out." He's trading chains for digs, which, if nothing else, shows his faith in the housing market.

Not that Ca$h really has to choose. As he tells us, "L.A. Reid signed me 'cuz it's Epic how I walk," and indeed, the MC has inked a major label deal.