Quincy Jones Criticizes Diddy

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones had some critical words for hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs during the Spotify Stories Behind the Music event held at the Andaz Hotel in Hollywood, CA. this week. He spoke to host Bruno Mars about his history and beginnings in the music industry before the 79-year old Jones addressed Combs.

"[He] couldn't recognize a b flat if it hit him," Jones reportedly said. "P. Diddy has a doctorate in marketing, he's got clothes companies, and Ciroc vodka."

Jones later said that he wasn't trying to tear down Combs.

"No controversy, no diss. I have nothing but love and respect for Diddy and all that he has achieved as an artist and an executive," Jones clarified via statement. "Always have and always will."

Bruno Mars Is Dating Rocsi?

"106 & Park" host and singer/songwriter Bruno Mars appear to be getting hot 'n heavy with each other. The duo have been spotted in hotspots like Paris and Milan together, fueling speculation that they are an item. According to the rumor mill, they have been dating quietly for several months.

Rocsi seemed to 'confirm' something was going on when she tweeted a birthday shoutout to Bruno.

"Pride myself on finding the perfect gift … Shopping time," she tweeted. “Happy Birthday @BrunoMars … Hope you have the Best B Day ever !!!!”

Bruno Mars Suing Publisher

Singer/songwriter Bruno Mars has filed a lawsuit against Bug Music, Inc., the company that publishes his music. He is suing the publisher for allegedly violating the stipulations of his contract. Mars says that he has completed the terms of the deal, but Bug Music refuses to let him out of his contract.

Documents from the Los Angeles County Superior Court indicate that Bug Music will not release Mars. According to the contract, Bug required the singer to release a certain amount of music and once this had been satisfied, Bug had a limited amount of time to offer to renew its contract with Mars.

Mars says that he met Bug's requirements back in February, yet the company failed to renew his contract in the agreed upon amount of time. Bug disputes this, claiming that Mars has not completed his deal. They also currently have access to 50% of his music.

Tyler, the Creator Blasts Bruno Mars

Tyler, the Creator still doesn't like Bruno Mars. The Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All frontman revealed that the is still bad blood--at least on his end--between he and Mars. Tyler admitted as much during an MTV Video Music Awards pre-show.

"I might kill myself," Tyler responded when asked what his reaction would be to Mars beating him in a category. Even after Mars paid tribute to late soul singer Amy Winehouse, Tyler could only give him back-handed praise. "He put on a good performance. But I still hate his f--king music," Tyler said.

It is unclear if there's any kind of personal element to Tyler's contempt for Mars--or if it's just Tyler being Tyler.

Def Jam Downsizes Staff

Hip-hop label Def Jam downsized significantly last week, laying off more than 20 employees. According to reports, several executives were dismissed--only a month after CEO Barry Weiss dismissed reports that the label was in dire straits.

Island Def Jam and Universal Republic announced yesterday (August 17) that they were expanding "their creative teams" with the addition of Brandon Creed. Creed is responsible for managing the career of Bruno Mars and songwriting collective The Smeezingtons, and will serve as an A&R consultant for both record labels.

"As we continue to expand our creative investments, Brandon is a perfect fit," stated Mr. Weiss. "Besides being a great artists' manager, he is also a talented A&R and creative executive. We plan to get him very involved across our labels at Island Def Jam Motown and Universal Republic."

Eminem Rocks Lollapalooza

Eminem took the stage this weekend at the Lollapalooza festival, performing hits from his latest album Recovery and its lesser-celebrated predecessor Relapse. The rapper gave a show-stopping performance that was part-retrospective, part-remainder of how he can still put on a killer show.

Em surprised many in attendance by bringing out special guests Bruno Mars, Skylar Grey, and Royce Da 5'9.

The rapper also decided to go even farther into his past by performing a medley of his wackier hits; such as "My Name Is...", "Real Slim Shady" and "Without Me," as well as performing more serious tunes, such as "Cleanin' Out My Closet" and "Lose Yourself," in their entirety.

Bruno Mars Discusses Drug Charge

Singer/songwriter Bruno Mars opened up about his 2010 cocaine charge and the bad publicity that came with it. Mars says the incident cast a dark shadow over his career and he doesn't want it to be a defining moment for him.

"It’s something that I wish would go away," Mars said. "It’s a cloud that constantly follows me no matter how many achievements. I’d like to move on. To show that I’m here for my music. Not to be in a tabloid."

“When people fall is when they’re like, ‘OK. Now I’m here, what’s next? A clothing line?’ That’s not what I’m trying to do," he added. "It’s like, ‘Don’t be a slut. Remember your dream. Do your music and keep it special." "

Bruno Mars Laughs Off Tyler

Tyler, the Creator's confrontational "Yonkers" track has garnered a lot of attention for the brash 20-year old rapper. Among the artists dissed in the song is singer/songwriter Bruno Mars, who recently addressed Tyler's threat to 'stab Bruno Mars in his g*ddamn esophagus.'

"[Tyler] has to wait in line if he wants to stab me," Mars said in a recent interview with SPIN. "[Tyler's] definitely not the first guy that's said something like that to me and he's not going to be the last."

Tyler, the Creator's "Yonkers" also blasts alt-rapper B.o.B. and Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams.

Bruno Mars Laughs Off Tyler

Tyler, the Creator's confrontational "Yonkers" track has garnered a lot of attention for the brash 20-year old rapper. Among the artists dissed in the song is singer/songwriter Bruno Mars, who recently addressed Tyler's threat to 'stab Bruno Mars in his g*ddamn esophagus.'

"[Tyler] has to wait in line if he wants to stab me," Mars said in a recent interview with SPIN. "[Tyler's] definitely not the first guy that's said something like that to me and he's not going to be the last."

Tyler, the Creator's "Yonkers" also blasts alt-rapper B.o.B. and Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams.

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Peter Gene Hernandez^[1] (born October 8, 1985),^[2] better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and music producer. He is known for lending his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and "Billionaire" byTravie McCoy, as well as his own international number-one single "Just the Way You Are". He also co-wrote the international hits "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Kesha, "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan, and "Fuck You!" by Cee Lo Green. In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans.