London, Feb 10 : Kanye West left fans disappointed after he failed to show up at the launch of his new video in east London.

He projected the clip for ‘N***** In Paris’, from his joint album with Jay-Z, on to the side of a train station, the Sun reported

People trudge down there in the cold after word spread on Twitter that he’d be playing a gig – or at least giving one of his ridiculous, rambling speeches.

Washington, Feb 8 : Kanye West, who is renowned for his outspoken nature, once declared to a chairman at Sony Music he would be "the next Michael Jackson".

Even in his early days, the 34-year-old rapper was given to making outlandish statements.

Washington, Jan 18 : Amber Rose has revealed that she felt compelled to expose Kim Kardashian as the woman behind her split with rapper Kanye West - because she was sick of rumours suggesting she was involved in the reality TV star’s break-up with sportsman Reggie Bush.

London, Jan 6 - Rapper Kanye West is expanding his business empire by launching a new design and innovation company named after his late mother.

The 34-year-old forayed into fashion last year when he launched at the Paris Fashion Week his DW line, named in honour of his mother Donda West.

He has now announced that his latest project is a design firm called Donda, reports contactmusic. com.

Washington, Jan 5 : Kanye West’s ex-girlfriend Amber Rose has reportedly called Kim Kardashian a “home wrecker”.

Rose told Star magazine, via RadarOnline. com that the reality star was responsible for her split with West.

“Kim is one of the main reasons why me and Kanye are not together,” she said.

“She’s a homewrecker!” she added.

According to Rose, she was in a serious relationship with West when Kardashian set her eyes on her man.

Washington, Dec 20 : Kanye West has been named 2011's most stylish celebrity in a magazine poll.

The hip-hop superstar beat his rap collaborator Kid Cudi to take the title in a poll in Complex magazine, followed by Hollywood actor Ryan Gosling at three.

The top five picks are rounded out by rap newcomer A$AP Rocky and superproducer Pharrell Williams in fourth and fifth place, respectively, Contactmusic reported.

London, Dec 30 - Rapper Kanye West has been named the most stylish celebrity of 2011.

The 34-year-old was awarded the title after a poll conducted by Complex magazine, reports contactmusic. com.

American hip hop recording artist Kid Cudi bagged the second place followed by actor Ryan Gosling at three.

London, Dec 29 : Kanye West has relocated to London in a bid to be taken more seriously as a fashion designer.

The 34-year-old rapper premiered his women's fashion label, known simply as DW, at Paris Fashion Week in October.

He is now on a quest to make the transition from chart-topper to runway connoisseur as he embarks on his next entrepreneurial move.

London, Dec 28 - Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West were paid 1.9 million pounds each for a performance at a girl's 16th birthday bash in the UAE.

West, 34, and Jay-Z, 42 were flown out to Dubai two weeks before Christmas for the mega-party, thesun. co. uk reports.

The girl is a member of a wealthy family that rules the UAE, and sister of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour.

London, Dec 27 : Jay-Z and Kanye West were paid a whopping 4 million pounds to perform at a girl's 16th birthday bash.

The rappers reportedly picked up 1.9million pounds each for the exclusive gig for an Arab billionaire's daughter.

The girl is a member of the wealthy family that rules the oil-rich United Arab Emirates and is the sister of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour, reported Sun.

London, Dec 21 : Kanye West got a fan ejected from his concert for throwing a business card onstage while he was performing.

The 34-year-old rapper lost his cool after the tiny card was thrown on the stage in Washington, and threatened to have a whole section ejected claiming that the act was life-threatening.

He picked up the card and yelled at the crowd to own up who the card belonged to.

Washington, Dec 20 : Experts have claimed that the pairing of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West could be dubbed as one of America’s most hated celebrity couples.

The pair was all over each other at an after-party following a Jay-Z concert on Tuesday night.

Celebrity number crunching experts said that this pairing could possibly result in the most toxic celebrity couple of all time.

Washington, Dec 17 : Justin Timberlake and Kanye West have been voted as the Most Stylish Men of 2011 in a recent poll.

In the new poll conducted by InStyle Magazine, the singer turned actor and the rapper were named as this year’s trendiest males among 20 other celebrities, Contactmusic reported.

West has recently launched his own fashion line.

New York, Dec 15 : Kanye West could not keep his hands off of Kim Kardashian at his concert after-party in New York.

The rapper and the reality star had eyes only for each other at the bash.

Los Angeles, Dec 1 - Fourteen-time Grammy winner American rapper Kanye West leads the 54th Grammy nomination list with seven nods.

London, Nov 6 - Supermodel Chanel Iman has dismissed reports that she is dating rapper Kanye West.

The Victoria's Secret stunner was first linked to West last month after he invited her to walk the runway in Paris for the "Stronger" hitmaker's new womenswear collection, reports dailystar. co. uk.

London, Oct 17 - Singer Nicola Roberts admits she is a huge fan of rapper Kanye West and would love to collaborate with him for a duet.

"Kanye West would be my dream collaboration. I'm just the biggest Kanye fan. I think he's a genius. His production is absolutely amazing and he doesn't care what he says - he just comes out and says it. I genuinely get excited about his music," she told Now magazine.

London, Sep 15 - American rapper Kanye West will showcase his first women's wear collection during the Paris Fashion Week next month.

According to Harper's Bazaar magazine, the 34-year-old's show is scheduled for Oct 1.

The exact details of the collection have not been disclosed but the singer has gained a lot of attention and generated excitement within the fashion world, reports contactmusic. com.

London, Sep 1 - American rapper Kanye West believes that he would be the perfect godfather to Hollywood couple Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z's first child.

"Kanye is as excited about the baby as Beyonce and Jay-Z. He's been saying he's going to be godfather and is absolutely thrilled. It will be a huge honour for him," contactmusic. com quoted a source as saying.

Beyonce announced her pregnancy at the MTV VMA awards Aug 28. (IANS)

London, Aug 31 : Kanye West is so excited about Beyonce and Jay-Z having a baby that he has named himself as the godfather to the child.

West, 34, is confident that he will get to play the role, and has even told pals about it.

"Kanye is as excited about the baby as Beyonce and Jay-Z," the Sun quoted a source as saying.

"He's been saying he's going to be godfather and is absolutely chuffed.

London, Aug 18: Rapper Kanye West has recorded Amy Winehouse's `Back to Black' in his own spin as a tribute to the late soul singer.

The 34-year-old rap star hopes to perform it when he's back in London for Moss Bros 160th anniversary celebrations.

According to a source, West's tribute to the late singer is really touchy.

London, July 18 - American rapper Kanye West is reportedly planning to launch his first clothing line, women's wear, at the upcoming New York Fashion Week.

The "Stronger" hitmaker has been learning the craft for the past few years, taking up internships at top design houses Louis Vuitton, Raf Simmons and Fendi since 2008.

London, June 12 : Rumours are adrift that actress Mary-Kate Olsen is dating singer Kanye West after the two were spotted kissing during a night out.

The "Full House" star was seen getting cozy with West during his birthday bash at the Submercer Bar in New York City's Mercer Hotel, reports contactmusic. com.

According to nypost. com, West invited Olsen to his party during a chat at the Annual Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards in New York.(IANS)

New York, June 4: Pop star Kanye West is reportedly keeping busy in Paris working on a high-end line of men''s and women''s apparel.

The American rapper, singer, and record producer had recently created a collection of scarves inspired by the George Condo art for his album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy."

The singer is mulling putting out his own label rather than be a brand''s celebrity guest designer.

New York, May 17: Kanye West's latest rumoured girlfriend is Miss Universe Albania Angela Martini.

Sources close to the NEXT Model Management brunette say Martini and West have been seeing each other for a few months, though it''s unclear how serious things are.

"They are dating," the New York Daily News quoted a source as saying.

"I just don''t know if it''s exclusive."