Rihanna has teamed with UNICEF for their most recent charity campaign called Celebrity Tap Project. You can purchase Rihanna’s water filled from her very own tap from home which comes in a limited edition Rihanna bottle with donations going to help UNICEF provide clean water to children in need. Come on folks! Drink Rihanna’s water for a good cause! Other celebs taking part include Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez.

“American Idol” might have J-Lo and Steven Tyler but Simon Cowell has landed big time music exec L.A. Reid to judge his new show “X-Factor.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Reid will be free from his contract with Island Def Jam so that he can take the job on the show.  No other announcements as to who the other judges are but we’ll know how it all goes when the show auditions start in Los Angeles on March 27th.

50 expands his empire on a global level by signing a new distribution deal that will bring his G-Unit Records label to the international forefront. 50 took his G-Unit label from Interscope to EMI on a domestic level but now has teamed with indie label PIAS Group to distribute outside the US and will be based out of The U.K.

“Last year we took the decision to restructure the label and begin to carve out its own world-wide distribution, marketing and promotions strategy,” Nikki Martin, Vice President of G-Unit Records & Entertainment, said in a statement.

“After signing with EMI for North America, we looked at who could help develop the brand in other key territories and we decided to partner with PIAS who shared our vision and passion for the music.”

Only problem now is 50 needs to sign some artists that can actually move some units!

To their credit, BEP filmed this video in Japan just days BEFORE the earthquake so we can’t rip them for “exploitation.” Take a tour of Tokyo with BEP in their new video “Just Can’t Get Enough” which includes a message about the earthquake including a call to donate to the Red Cross.

B.o.B. is part of adidas’ new “Is All In” ad campaign which also features Derrick Rose. Surprised no Snoop in this one. B.o.B. seems to be everywhere these days though. Over exposed or taking advantage of a good situation?

He might be gone, but his music will always live on. “I Got Love” was one of Nate’s first singles where he was the featured artist and off of his solo album Music and Me. RIP Nate Dogg.

Sad news here on the West Coast tonight as Nathaniel Hale, AKA Nate Dogg, has passed away. According to the Long Beach Press Telegram, Nate’s family announced his passing late Tuesday night. Word has already hit hard particularly Snoop Dogg who grew up with Hale.

“We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb” Snoop tweeted. “One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met. I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit.”

“all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!” Snoop continued. “I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan.”

No one could sing the R&B or hip-hop track hook the way Nate could. This is a sad day for the G-Funk Era. WoooHa sends our condolences. No official word on cause of death but Nate did fight off health issues including two previous strokes.

Ice cream face tattoo and all. Issue hits stands on March 22nd.