The week isn't going too well for rapper DMX. Aside from his June 23 arrest in Miami, he may also lose his home in New York at an auction.

Real name Earl Simmons, the former chart-topper's Fifth Avenue townhouse is scheduled to go under the hammer on August 13. The profits from the sheriff's sale will be used to pay his creditors off and a $281,000 judgment against the rapper stemming from a breach of contract lawsuit back in 2004, according to New York Post.

Thugs remain hard and tough for life, yo. Don't let any woman tell you otherwise. However, Jay-Z has become a soft, gingerbread cookie when it comes to his current relationship.

According to rapper DMX, the hip-hop artist has let down his guard and softened his ways with dazzling, fashionable singer Beyonce. DMX - whose real name is Earl Simmons - says his friend would never think of wearing flip-flops if he was single, but apparently Cupid has struck his heart.

Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to storm this year's MTV Music Video Awards after receiving seven nominations each. The nominations for the ceremony were announced July 31 by Beyonce Knowles, as MTV celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Shakira and the Chili Peppers will compete for prestigious Video of the Year prize, along with Madonna, Christina Aguilera, and Panic! At The Disco. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been nominated for the promo for 'Dani California' and Shakira for 'Hips Don't Lie'.