Pages tagged “808s & heartbreak”

Colbert's Operation Humble Kanye: Accomplished

By Mary Kate Varnau at 10:47 AM on December 5, 2008

The mutually beneficial faux-rivalry is not new to Stephen Colbert, nor to the object of his recent iTunes challenge, outspoken hip-hop icon Kanye West. Colbert has engaged in a long-running, friendly feud with billionaire playboy Richard Branson. And just last year, West planned the infamous same-day record release scheme with 50 Cent, leading to the irrepressible success of Kanye's third album, Graduation. ... read more

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Stephen Colbert launches "Operation Humble Kanye"

By Mary Kate Varnau at 4:03 PM on December 3, 2008

When Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak dropped last week, so did Stephen Colbert's Christmas spirit (as well as his album's place on the iTunes chart). As West sits at #1, the Colbert Christmas soundtrack hangs tentatively at #16. But the Comedy Central pundit has a master plan to change the fate of his disc.... read more

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Kanye West hosts 808s & Heartbreak listening party

By Michael Saba at 1:35 PM on October 17, 2008

By now you've probably heard about Kanye West's bizarro listening party this week for his upcoming LP 808s & Heartbreaks . More than 700 guests showed up for the L.A. exhibition curated by artist Vanessa Beecroft, not to mention the 40 nude women in faux-lambswool masks that lined the walls.... read more

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