M.I.A. Joins Roc Nation Management

The management arm of Jay-Z's Roc Nation empire continues to expand. London-based Sri Lankan rapper/singer M.I.A. has joined the management team, according to reports from earlier today (May 24th.)

Roc Nation also posted the news on their website. M.I.A. is reportedly hard at work on her next album.

"Welcome home," tweeted pop superstar Rihanna, who is also signed to Roc Nation management. Rihanna also retweeted a tweet from Roc Nation that read simply: "The nation just keeps on growing..."

M.I.A. Vs. Anderson Cooper

Controversial hip hop star M.I.A. lashed out at CNN's Anderson Cooper via Twitter yesterday (March 15.) The Sri Lankan-born/Britain-based emcee accused Cooper of attacking her wrongfully, and unleashed a string of tweets reprimanding the reporter.

"@AndersonCooper called me a terrorist for speaking out , and expressed support for the SLgov when this was happening," she tweeted. "Someone should make @AndersonCooper watch it / film it and show the world what happens when respected journos get it wrong #killingfields"

"@andersoncooper YOU CALLED ME A LADY TAMIL TIGER when i talked about tamil civilians dying, and u printed a retraction," she continued. "@andersoncooper in 2009 u linked to a article that was written about me with false info. there was a rebuttal on ur 360 site."

Cooper denied knowing anything about accusing M.I.A. of being a terrorist. "@miauniverse, you are mistaken. I never called you a terrorist. I don't even know who you are other than the lady who sang at superbowl," he responded. "@miauniverse. by the way, I defended your finger pointing at the superbowl, so check your facts. I've no idea what youre tweeting about."

"@miauniverse you've gone from saying "I wrote", "I called you," to saying my cnn show blog had a link to an article. Big difference," he clarified. "@miauniverse we link to many articles with different viewpoints, and we gave you an opportunity to respond."

"@miauniverse I can understand your frustration if someone wrote untrue things about you, and I'm glad you were able to respond," added Cooper. "@miauniverse ....and the brutal war in SL has not gotten enough coverage in the US, and I know that very upsetting."

M.I.A. gave her final stance on the controversy by responding with, "@andersoncooper p.s thank you for defending my finger , please watch Channel4 #killingfields by @jonsnowC4. Im glad u understand but please watch #killingfields because this is what i was trying to say."

Adele Gets A Little Gangsta?

British soul singer Adele showed she isn't always as adorable and accommodating. During the BRIT Awards, as she was accepting her award for "Album of the Year' for her smash 21, the star was cut off after only a few seconds of her speech.

She took the cue to get off stage, but not before flipping the finger, M.I.A.-style.

“I was cut off during my speech, but I wanted to thank the British public for all their support," she said later. "I was held up with my voice and troubles, but the album kept walking without me. I flipped the bird for the suits at the BRITS who cut me off. Sorry if I offended anyone but it was for them, not for the fans.”

M.I.A.'s Halftime Show Controversy

As NFL fans celebrated the New York Giants second Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots, the game's halftime show has been the subject of controversy. While performing alongside pop icon Madonna, M.I.A. British rapper M.I.A. flashed an obscene gesture.

M.I.A., Madonna and Nicki Minaj performed Madonna's hit "Give Me All Your Luvin,'" and at the end of her verse,. M.I.A., extended her middle finger.

"We apologize for the inappropriate gesture that aired during halftime. It was a spontaneous gesture that our delay system caught late." NBC spokesperson Christopher McCloskey said in a written statement.

Madonna's Hip Hop-Assisted Halftime Show

Pop icon Madonna gave a spectacular Super Bowl Halftime performance that featured a medley of some of her classic hits like "Vogue" and "Music," but saved the newest for last, as she performed her new single "Give Me All Your Luvin'" with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. and sang a second medley with Cee-Lo Green.

Dance pop act LMFAO also performed their hits "Party Rock Anthem," and "I Know It."

Madonna's extravagant performance featured ancient Roman themes, a cheerleader section, a marching band and a gospel choir. The show continued a quasi-rebirth for hip hop artists at the Super Bowl Halftime show that began with last year's performance by the Black Eyed Peas, which had been the first time hip hop artists were included since Nelly, Kid Rock and Diddy performed part of the show in 2004--famous for Janet Jackson's notorious 'Nipplegate.'