MTV EMAs: Nominees Announced

The awards season continues with the MTV Europe Music Awards taking place in Munich on 1 November. The event will be hosted by Snoop Dogg and Mika is among those who will be performing on the night.

Justin Timberlake leads the pack with four nominations. Beyonce, Amy Winehouse, Nelly Furtado and Rihanna are among the artists who have picked up three nominations.

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Snoop Ordered To Do Community Service

Snoop Dogg has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a dangerous weapon, his lawyer has said.

In a plea deal, the 35-year-old rapper was sentenced to 160 hours of community service and three years probation by a court in California.

He was also ordered to make a $10,000 (£5,000) charitable donation.

Snoop Dogg, real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr, was arrested a year ago after the discovery of a collapsible baton in his computer bag.

Authorities said that the baton was a dangerous weapon. Snoop Dogg said it was a prop for a video that he was filming in New York, according to Metro.

Snoop Dogg Denied Entry To Australia

Snoop Dogg has been denied entry to Australia, reports DigitalSpy.

The rapper - real name Calvin Broadus - was due to co-host the MTV Australian Video Music Awards this Sunday, but he has been denied by immigration.

Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews said:,"He doesn't seem the sort of bloke we want in this country."

"This man has been a member of a Los Angeles gang, and is still associated with it apparently, that's been involved in murder, robberies and drug dealing in the LA area."

Last month the rapper was denied entry to the UK.

Snoop Dogg Misses Out On Jail

Snoop Dogg has managed to avoid a jail sentence after pleading no contest to gun and drug charges, reports DigitalSpy.

The rapper [real name Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr] was sentenced to five years probation and 800 hours of community service.

The judge also ruled that Snoop must ban any gang members from his entourage.

However, as part of his plea agreement, the 35-year-old might be permitted to continue smoking marijuana in California on medical grounds.

Under the state's Compassionate Use Act the limited use of marijuana for medicinal purposes is permitted. Snoop Dogg's lawyer said that his client has a medical certificate to use the drug to control migraine headaches.

HIs lawyer said, "He [Snoop] will adhere to the parameters of what the law allows."

Snoop Facing Drug Charges

Snoop Dogg is to appear in court in California after being charged with drugs and gun offences, reports BBC.

He could face up to four years in prison if convictedfor possession of a gun and the transportation of marijuana.

The 35-year-old was arrested in October after a gun and drugs were found in his car at Burbank Airport.

He was also held by police in Sweden last month on suspicion of using illegal drugs, but was later released after questioning.

In January, Snoop Dogg - real name Calvin Broadus - denied a charge of possessing a deadly weapon after a collapsible baton was found in his luggage as he boarded a flight to New York.

He was arrested for a third time after police allegedly found marijuana, cocaine and a firearm in his vehicle.

The rapper's lawyer said the latest charges would be "resolved" in court.

In March Snoop was forced to cancel a UK tour with P Diddy after authorities refused him an entry visa.

Snoop & Diddy Cancel UK Tour

Fans are angry after rappers Snoop Dogg and P Diddy cancelled the UK leg of their tour, because Snoop Dogg was refused entry to the country.

A tour spokesman said efforts had been made to "reverse the decision".

P Diddy said the news was "disappointing" as they had planned a "special show" for their fans.

Diddy said they had no idea this would happen.

"Once his work permit was granted, everybody felt comfortable to go ahead and put the concert up, It wasn't like this was the first time we were in discussions with the Home Office. You know there were discussions prior to this - they led us to believe that everything would be approved," he said.

Despite the tour being cancelled, Diddy insists there are no hard feelings.

"I know that Snoop is a great guy, a positive guy, and I'm not throwing any stones at the Home Office or at the government. Everybody has their own laws and their own rules in their own countries, and, you know, we're going to respect them," added Diddy.

He added that he would not consider doing the concerts without Snoop Dogg, and pledged to return to the UK to perform a free show as an apology to fans.

In an interview with MTV in Amsterdam, Snoop Dogg - real name is Calvin Broadus - agreed that the UK authorities' had left it very late to make their decision.

"They knew I was coming six, seven weeks ago, so they could have denied me access then," he said.

The visa decision follows a string of run-ins with the law as the 35-year-old rapper is currently facing weapons and drugs charges in the US.

Snoop Dogg Banned From Britain

Home Office Minister John Reid has banned Snoop Dogg from entering Britain, reports Mirror.

The rapper - real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr - is now barred from the country for life after his involvement in a brawl at Heathrow Airport that left several police officers injured, last April.

More than 65,000 fans have already bought tickets for next week's tour which features Snoop and P Diddy.

A Home Office source said, "This is not the first time that Snoop Dogg has been refused entry to the UK. He has a history of serious criminal activity in the US and is facing charges of possessing a firearm and having cocaine on his person."

"The Home Office does not treat people differently because they're celebrities. If Snoop Dogg does turn up at a UK port he will be turned away."

A spokesman for the tour - which started in Paris last week - said, "P Diddy and Snoop cannot believe it. They've been all over Europe playing to over 100,000 fans without incident. They sincerely hope the government will reconsider. Snoop has said that if the UK dates go ahead he'll make donation to an anti-violence charity."

It it not known if the British dates will be cancelled.

Snoop Held By Swedish Police

Snoop Dogg was held overnight by Swedish police on suspicion of using illegal drugs, reports SkyNews.
He was later released, but could face more trouble if a test comes back positive for drug use. The results should be back in a few weeks.

Matts Brannlund, of the Stockholm police, explained that Snoop was picked up on his way to a party:

"He was deemed to be under the influence of narcotics.

"He underwent some tests that will now be sent away for analysis. In two to three weeks, we'll know if he was on something."

The officer also revealed that drugs were found in the car Snoop was travelling in, but it was unclear both what they were and who they belonged to.