Announced earlier this week, the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards will play host to a memorable performance of Drake’s “Forever” remix featuring, Lil Wayne, Eminem and – what the hell? – Blink 182 drummer, Travis Barker?

Where’s Kanye and his “You would think I ran the world like Michelle’s husband…”?

For unspecified reasons, Kanye West, who is also featured on “Forever,” was not named in the announcement as a performer.

Also, his “808s & Heartbreak” album wasn’t nominating for anything – shocking considering every album he has made since he stepped onto the scene has taken home the “Best Rap Album” award (”College Dropout” in 2005, “Late Registration” in 2006, and “Graduation” in 2008).

It’s been a minute since we last heard from Danger. The “For the Love of Ray J” star recently sat down with VH1 to discuss TMZ’s recent report that she lost custody of her daughter, her failed relationship with Gabriel Cannon, the joy she takes in being a public figure and accusing Ray J of being gay, then retracting it, then retracting the retraction.

So what’s been going on?

Umm…a lot. Haha, you can probably see from the press that lot’s been going on. It’s been kind of crazy.

I guess the most publicized thing is that you’ve lost custody of your daughter.

That’s not true.

That’s not true?

No.

So that’s just patently untrue? TMZ reported…

I can’t really talk about that certain situation in great detail, but basically I cannot control what’s put out there in the media and the press. All I can do is remain consistent with what I put out. And my daughter is fine. I did not lose custody of her, but me and her father are going through a custody battle. I’m fighting for joint custody, he’s fighting for full custody. So there’s a court proceeding going on right now for custody, we are going through a custody court. But I did not lose custody.

So you’ve seen her? You have her?

No, I don’t have her. But she’s with family. I’m working, I’m Hollywood. She’s close by with family, and I can see her whenever I want. There’s no bad blood going on as far as me and my child’s father’s immediate family. They love me as the mother of their new granddaughter.

So you’re OK with the situation?

Well, it’s kind of ugly. I didn’t want to have to take it to court. I didn’t want to have to go through that, but I’m just thankful that my daughter is a baby, and she’s probably not going to remember this. We’re probably going to have joint custody, like most parents do. I tried to reconcile with Gabriel, but it didn’t work out.

When we last talked, it seemed like you were determined to make a future with him.

I was. I really was. I wanted to reconcile, but it’s not something that he wanted to do. I accepted that, and we basically both moved on with our lives and he decided to take it upon himself to take me to court for custody. I’m seeing somebody else now, I’m seeing an ex-boyfriend of mine. We’ve known each other for about four years, and he’s an actor as well. We started dating each other recently. He’s been really good being there for me. It’s a hard time, because nobody really wants to go through the court systems. It’s just all very unnecessary.

Check out the video of Keri Hilson singing on Racheal Ray. Sooooooooooo what’s up with the acoustic thing Keri?

In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, 50 Cent tells AllHipHop.com’s Gina Torres just what happpened with Olivia, the former first lady of G-Unit, and how much he spent trying to launch her career.

From AllHipHop.com:

Que Mosley, formerly of Day26, is moving forward with his solo career.

At his listening party earlier this week, he unveiled his his first single “Make It” and, in it, he seems to be taking shots at his former bandmates. Spitting lines like “where were you when I was damn near homeless,” the singer later plugs his solo album, which is currently in production.

Before the as-yet-untitled album drops however, Que will release a mixtape titled “Q’ Files” on Valentine’s Day, February 14.

This comes as no surprise considering former friend and bandmate Willie has already announced that he is dropping an album the same day.

He also sings, “…n*ggas want a hook from me but man they can’t afford it.” Damn, didn’t know you had it like that yet, Que.

P.S. His “listening party” looks like a casting audition for the next installment of “Flavor of Love.”

Listen to the track below!

A new shoe collabo is afoot between shoe giant Steve Madden and diva Diana Ross.  Interestingly, though, it won’t be a fab stiletto on that foot; instead the duo is set to tackle the sneaker game.

 Talk about anti-climactic! When we first came across the exciting news of a disco diva and an affordable shoe powerhouse joining forces we envisioned platforms, and models with big hair, and disco ball-riddled ad campaigns. Instead, we are getting sensible shoes. According to StyleList,

Rather than go for diva-glam, Studio 54-inspired platforms, the 65-year-old icon is working with Steve Madden on sneakers. Apparently, Madden, who has been looking to relaunch his sneaker line — to be carried at Foot Locker in the U.S. — was excited that he found a design collaborator in Ross, according to the paper.

The collaboration is still in its preliminary stages and further details have not yet been released. This should be interesting fashionistas!

On Sunday at the Grammys, viewers will get a chance to see never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson, during a tribute to the late great King Of Pop.

 Some of the clip will feature material from the documentary This Is It, but the majority will be a 3-D video that MJ shot for “Earth Song,” a track off his 1995 album, HIStory. The show will also feature performances in honor of MJ by Jennifer Hudson, Usher and more.

But there’s one singer that wasn’t chosen to contribute. Here’s what Omarion had to say about being snubbed:

“If I’m not a part of that, then that’s not… I’m not gonna say it’s wack, but I’m just saying, everyone knows what I do, so if you gon’ have an MJ tribute… I take that back because Stevie [Wonder] did an MJ tribute. Everyone loved Michael. I’m not gon’ say that. I’m just meaning the performance [aspect]. How you gon’ have a Michael tribute without the playboy? [Laughs].

That’s my only thing, and I mean this in the humblest and the most competitive way. I’m competitive — that’s what the game is about. Especially after Mike passed away, I feel like the stage, it’s more important now. It’s a responsibility to me when I hit the stage to not play with it. If you walk back and forth that’s cool, too. If that’s how you entertain, that’s cool, but for the performances and for the dances and for the people that look up to Michael in the fashion I look up to Michael? I hope they bring it. Because if they don’t, then I will.”

Check out this video of his tribute…maybe they saw this and that is why they said no…hahah

Word on the street is that one of our former favorite couples have reunited. MediaTakeOut.com just got EXCLUSIVE CONFIRMATION that Usher and former TLC star Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas are a couple again.

Heres what I found out:

According to two INDEPENDENT entertainment insiders, Usher and Chilli have begun seeing each other romantically. One insider explains, “Usher and [former Def Jam executive] Grace [Miguel's] relationship has been petering out for a minute. Chilli was there waiting in the wings. And when she figured the time was right, she swooped down on Usher like a HAWK.”

But don’t expect any wedding bells to quickly. The insider told MediaTakeOut.com that the reunited couple is “taking it slowly” this time around.

Rihanna says she won’t be bringing a date to Sunday’s Grammys.

“I’m going to the Grammys alone, as always!” she said Thursday on 104.3 MY FM’s Valentine in the Morning show in Los Angeles. “Even when I was in a relationship, I always have gone alone.”

She then blurted out, “I’m still single, if that’s what you really want to ask!”

But what about Matt Kemp, who she was seen with in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico? “It was a blast!” is all she would say about the trip.

Rihanna’s appearance at the Feb. 8, 2009 Grammy Awards was canceled last-minute, following a violent incident with then-boyfriend Chris Brown. Brown later pleaded guilty to felony assault, and was sentenced to five years of probation.

She also believes that the last-minute cancellation was the reason why she wasn’t invited to perform at this year’s Grammy’s, saying: “We messed their show up pretty bad last year. They might be a little mad at me.”