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Just when you thought Courtney Love couldn’t get any more unpredictable. While on stage at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah last week, the rock singer and widow of Kurt Cobain surprised everyone by performing an acoustic cover of Jay-Z’s 2004 classic, “99 Problems.” Not that her rendition was particularly great, and why did Courtney choose not to omit the n-word from her version?? She did attempt to spin the last line to “I got 99 problems but being a b*tch ain’t one,” though.

Watch Courtney Love cover “99 Problems” after the jump…

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Along with rocking the SNL stage, Kendrick Lamar appeared alongside this week’s host in Adam Levine and The Lonely Island in the digital skit “YOLO.” Made famous by Drake’s Take Care hit “The Motto,” the group play fun at the acronym for “You Only Live Once” with wacky moments throughout the short viral. Kendrick appears with a quick verse alongside Levine, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccon.

Hit iTunes now to purchase the song.

Watch the hilarious “YOLO” music video below…..

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Kendrick Lamar had quite the honor. The Compton MC appeared on this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live as musical guest. Introduced by host Adam Levine of Maroon 5, K.Dot appeared in all black with his live to perform his now certified platinum single “Swimming Pools (Drank).” Stripping off the heavy winter gear, Lamar returned for a smooth live rendition of his Scoop DeVille-produced gem “Poetic Justice.” Both singles appears on Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city debut album, which you can buy on iTunes.

Watch both performances below….

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After appearances on Jay Leno and Ellen last week, Nicki Minaj continued her promo run with a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Friday. Wearing a stylish outfit courtesy of Roberto Cavalli, Nicki spoke with Kimmel on the first auditions on American Idol. The talk show host brings up a mini-spat between Minaj and fellow Idol judge in Mariah Carey over an audition involving a female country artist.

The two continued to discuss Nicki’s recent trip to Dubai which lead her to almost being arrested, speaking code with her Barbz on Twitter, and giving nicknames to Idol contestants. One all was done on the couch, Minaj hit the outdoor stage to perform her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up singles “Va Va Voom” and “Freedom.”

Watch Nicki’s interview and performance after the jump…..

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Joey Bada$$ stopped by Sway In The Morning yesterday for the customary chit-chat and live performance. The Brooklyn MC spoke on his recent 18th birthday celebrations, the bond between his Pro Era crew and drawing influence from the ’90s before performing “Unorthodox,” his new single on Green Label Sounds produced by DJ Premier. (Via Sway’s Universe)

Check out more material from Skyzoo, Asher Roth, The Purist ft. Danny Brown, Snyp Life & Jadakiss, Wais P and more after the jump…

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Barack Obama returns as President of the United States for a second term. On the holiday that is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, many patriotic Americans made their way to Washington D.C. for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. Following performances from James Taylor, and Kelly Clarkson, Beyoncé closed out the event glowing beautifully as she sang the U.S. National Anthem flawlessly in front of millions in attendance.

Watch Beyoncé’s moment, plus her arrival with husband Jay-Z after the jump…..

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The NFL Super Bowl is a little over two weeks away, and the event just got bigger with more star power. Sources have confirmed Alicia Keys will be singing the national anthem before the big game on Sunday, February 3 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The Grammy Award-winning songstress joins Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, and Beyoncé as past artists who’ve had the same honor.

As Keys will open up the championship game, Beyoncé will rock the Super Bowl halftime show with Destiny’s Child.

via Billboard

Previously: Beyoncé Reuniting with Destiny’s Child & Debuting New Song at the Super Bowl

Big Boi provided the musical entertainment on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night. The ‘Kast MC performed his Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors number, “CPU,” alongside the song’s featured singer, Phantogram. With the backing of a live band, the electronic track was juiced with some instrumental funk. VLADR is out now on iTunes.

Watch Big Boi’s performance after the jump…

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With his debut album officially in-stores, A$AP Rocky brought a few big names with him on the Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday night. Draped in a dark trench coat and appearing on a throne fitting for a king, Rocky opened with the melodic title cut “LongLoveA$AP.” The A$AP Mob leader quickly turned the energy up as DJ Clark Kent, A-Trak, and araabMUZIK added their live skills to Flacko’s up beat rendition of his Skrillex-produced single “Wild For the Night.”

Purchase the deluxe version of LongLiveASAP on iTunes.

Watch A$AP Rocky on Letterman below…..

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Nicki Minaj followed up her appearance on Jay Leno, by visiting The Ellen Show on Tuesday. Changing from her trademark pink to a bright slim red dress, Minaj held back as the talkshow host tried to pry information about a significant other. When asked about the lucky person who got a kiss from her on New Year’s Eve, Nicki reveals “I kissed my Barbz, Ellen.” After the playful interrogation was over, Ellen presented the Idol judge with two friendship necklaces for her and Mariah Carey. On the subject of Mariah, the femcee opens up to Ellen on their much-publicized encounter on set of Idol last year.

Watch what Nicki had to say, plus her performance of “Freedom” on Ellen below……

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