Drake Returns To 'Club Paradise' Tour After Illness

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By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Drake has returned back to the road following brief bout of illness. On March 3rd, the rapper/singer tweeted that he had a stomach flu and would not be able to hit a Dallas, TX nightclub date following his Club Paradise show, "Seeing a doctor about this stomach flu...UTA gave me life! Sorry to all my family at Club Zouk that I won't be seeing tonight. Be back soon."

Yesterday, the Drizz was back in usual form, pulling into a Tuscan date per Twitter.

Drake has been keeping busy aside from the Club Paradise tour, which also features Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky, on promoting his sophomore Take Care album. He recently wrapped up the video for his next single, "Take Care," with former paramour Rihanna. The director of the video, Yoann Lemoine told MTV News, that the duo," seemed to be super close and that's what I wanted for the video. They fit together pretty well so it was just easy."

The Toronto superstar was recently dubbed the #2 Hottest MC in the Game from MTV. He bested fellow YMCMB members Lil' Wayne and Nicki Minaj but came runner-up to Rick Ross.

Tags Club Paradise, Drake, hottest mcs in the game, lil wayne, Rick Ross, Rihanna, Take Care, YMCMB, Yoann Lemoine

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J. Cole Returns To North Carolina For 'Dreamville Weekend'

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By Nicole Rosado

J. Cole returned home to Fayetteville, North Carolina on Thursday (March 1) to kick off a three-day celebration titled “Dreamville Weekend,” in his honor. Cole paid a special visit to his old high school, Terry Standford High, where he grew up playing basketball. He will also be hosting a dinner alongside the mayor and a few celebrity friends for the announcing of an official “J. Cole Day.” On Thursday, Cole tweeted about the festivities, writing “’J. Cole Day’ in Fayetteville today. Dawg, I can't even sleep it's too real. Dreamville Weekend.”

"Dreamville Weekend" will consist of a series of events meant to inspire young people and treat the residents of Fayetteville to an enjoyable time. Cole is not only looking to inspire but to give back to his own community. “I feel like it’s important to show them that there’s a bigger world out there,” the 27 year-old rapper said. A scheduled performance by Cole is set at the Filmore Charlotte for Saturday, March 3.

Next month, there's a new tour in the forecast for Cole. The Roc Nation rapper recently announced “The Campus Consciousness Tour” beginning on April 11, at the University of Rhode Island. The show includes opening performances from BIG K.R.I.T. and is set to hit 13 campuses in 30 days where it will finally conclude on May 3 at the University of New Hampshire.

Also, be sure to look out for his upcoming music video for “Nobody’s Perfect." The Missy Elliot collaboration was featured on Cole's debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story.

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Humor: Bruh Man From The 5 Flo' (Martin) Returns As Tow Man (Video)

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Your favorite neighbor from the popular 1990s sitcom "Martin" is back ... Bruh Man from the 5th Flo' returns with a new J-O-B-B as Tow Man.

In a true "Bruh Man" fashion, Tow Man pops up in people's cars "just chillin" and working for AAA as their newest employee to make sure people are driving responsibly. This is a sneak peek of him on the job in the new teaser video, featuring a cameo from rapper Thurz (aka Thurzday from U-N-I).

Be sure to tune-in and follow Tow Man on Facebook (Facebook.com/BruhMan5Flo) for more hilarious videos coming soon!

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Chris Brown Returns To Grammys As A Performer

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By Jocelyn Vena

Chris Brown canceled his 2009 Grammy performance after the very public assault against his former girlfriend Rihanna (who was also scheduled to perform that night), but this year the singer will make his official return to the stage. The Associated Press reports that Brown will perform at the 2012 Grammy Awards, along with Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Coldplay, Adele, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and more.

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Despite being nominated in years since, Brown has not attended the ceremony. The performance is not meant to be formally announced prior to the show. Brown is up for three Grammys, including Best R&B Album for his 2011 opus, F.A.M.E., as well as Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for his track "Look At Me Now," which also features Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes.

Rihanna is also slated to attend on Sunday. She's set to take the stage with Coldplay and is up for a handful of her own awards including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Loud as well Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "What's My Name?" which features Drake.

Nicki Minaj Performing At 2012 Grammys

Rihanna and Brown have recently denied rumors that they are romantically involved with one another. However, the twosome was spotted at the same Super Bowl party over the weekend in Los Angeles, though reportedly they didn't cross paths.

Rihanna and Brown won't be the only two A-listers taking the stage at Sunday's show. Adele, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean and Nicki Minaj are also confirmed to perform live at the 54th annual awards show, which will be hosted by LL Cool J and take place in Los Angeles.

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