First Dibs: Did The Red Hot Chili Peppers Cause A Controversy?

By Rahsheeda Ali

February 5, 2014 / 7:45 AM

Was Selena Gomez in rehab? Jodeci could be planning a comeback, and Rick Ross gives us hints of what's to come on his next album.

Fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers were upset to learn that the band didn't actually use live instrumentation during their recent appearance at the Super Bowl. Flea wrote an open letter explaining that with the intense setup for the halftime show, the NFL suggested they play to a recorded track. [Prefix]

After Selena Gomez dropped dates on her world tour in December, reports allege that the singer entered rehab. Was her stint just about battling exhaustion or was there another cause? [Entertainment Tonight]

Jodeci fans can rejoice! It sounds like the ’90s R&B group is planning a major comeback and they've tapped Timbaland to produce their new tracks. We can't wait for this! [The Guardian]

Rick Ross' upcoming LP, Mastermind, drops next month. What is Rick Rozay about to hit us with? [MTV News]

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