Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie pass 'We Are the World' baton
For Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, the second revolution of 'We Are the World' easily matches the 1985 original in talent, altruism and magic.

Queen Latifah: 'Persona' grata
Stepping off the elevator at a posh Midtown hotel, Queen Latifah is approached by a fan who notes, with some surprise, that she has slimmed down.

Listen Up: Grandmaster Flash crosses cultural 'Bridge'
Pioneering turntablist Grandmaster Flash, who along with the Furious Five was the first hip-hop act inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, returns with what's billed as his first new album in 20 years. His aptly titled The Bridge largely succeeds in connecting the dots between rap then and now, and between the variety of cultures that have embraced hip-hop as an art form.

The official label on Clive Davis' famed gala this year: Grammy
Clive Davis' star-studded blowout is now dubbed the Pre-Grammy Gala, and Saturday's celebrity shindig in the Beverly Hilton remains the hottest ticket in Hollywood.

Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET
Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.

Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET
Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.

Rapper Lil Wayne named lyricist of year by BET
Lil Wayne was named lyricist of the year and Russell Simmons was honored as a hip-hop icon at this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards taped on Saturday in Atlanta.

Slick Rick among honorees at VH1 Hip Hop Honors
Even though he's considered one of rap's all-time greats, when Slick Rick is asked about his most significant accomplishment, he doesn't mention having a platinum-selling record, classic hits like "Children's Story" or even his most recent accolade -- getting saluted as a pioneer at the "VH1 Hip-Hop Honors."

Busta Rhymes wins the right to play in UK concert
American rapper Busta Rhymes won a court order Friday allowing him to perform at a charity concert in Britain, despite a government attempt to keep him out of the country.

Busta Rhymes wins the right to play in UK concert
American rapper Busta Rhymes has won the right to perform at a charity concert in Britain.