Beyonce brings back black!
Feb 22nd
Check out Beyonce like you’ve never seen her before. The superstar singer, 29, strikes many a unique pose in the March 2011 issue of L’Officiel magazine. Loving the African, tribal look Ms. Knowles went for. At this point of her career, it’s all about thinking out of the box and asserting why she is head of the pack - something this shoot more than does from an artistic standpoint. Great shoot! Read the rest of this entry »
Rihanna rocks NBA half-time show!
Feb 21st
Rihanna was one of the many superstar acts who in the audience at the NBA All-Star Game last evening. Other notable names at the event included Beyonce, Jay-Z, Drake, Keri Hilson and Kanye West. Birthday girl Rihanna, who turned 23, provided the halftime entertainment at Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. A stunning RiRi performed a medley of her hits including “Umbrella,” “Only Girl (In the World),” and “Rude Boy,” bringing out surprise guests Drake and Kanye West for “What’s My Name?” and “All of the Lights.” Read the rest of this entry »
Music Industry upset with the Grammys?
Feb 21st
Music industry tycoon Steve Stoute is calling out The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and its president, Neil Portnow. The Commissioner, who’s masterminded million-dollar deals for artists like Jay-Z and Gwen Stefani, has taken out a full page ad in Sunday’s New York Times chiding the Grammys for awarding less popular artists such as Arcade Fire and Esperanza Spalding over chart toppers Justin Bieber, Eminem, and Kanye West in past years. Stoute believes the artists are being used for ratings and that the “Grammy Awards have clearly lost touch with contemporary pop culture.” Do you agree? Read his fiery words below. Read the rest of this entry »
Jay-Z gives back…
Feb 20th
Jay-Z and LeBron James gave back to the community for the third year in a row during NBA All-Star Weekend by teaming up with Sprite to present a renovated gym to the Boys & Girls Club of Los Angeles on Saturday. Hip-hop and basketball’s MVPs interacted with the youth, posed for photos, and unveiled a mural by artist Mr. Cartoon. After performing their good deed, the titans hosted their 5th Annual Two Kings Dinner at Craft in Century City. Read the rest of this entry »
Who is rocking these phat heels?
Jan 28th
I know you’ve probably got this one, but hey! Which singer was killin’ ‘em in these spiky, jewel-encrusted stilletos? I’ll give you a hint, this girl is one hot singer! And she got it locked right here in the UK? Click after the jump to find out who it is… Read the rest of this entry »
Usher doing his last minute Christmas shopping
Dec 18th
Usher spent the day off from his “OMG Tour” shopping for clothes for his sons in New York City’s SoHo district. A scruffy Ursh was snapped at the Diesel store, picking up pricey pants and jackets for Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond, making sure they look just as sharp as their dad. He will play Madison Square Garden on Monday.
When Usher chose a fan to serenade at one of his concerts, we bet he didn’t expect to get kicked in the face! But that’s exactly what happened when a fan got a bit to excited and tried to whip her leg over Usher.
With the footage caught on video, the fan who nearly knocked Usher out, must be under a rock, dying of embarrassment right this moment. However, Usher is seeing the funny side of things telling the fan through:“Wherever you are baby, don’t feel bad. No hard feelings.”
He continued: “In all my years, this is one of the most interesting experiences. I got a kick out of it! It looked worse than it actually was. My audience and I got a good laugh.”. Usher is expected to play in the UK this February to a sold out venue. Although fans where disappointed to find out that no further extra dates were added to the “OMG Tour” – that still won’t stop them from doing anything to get their kick out of Usher! Read the rest of this entry »
T.I. shows “No Mercy” on the album charts…
Dec 18th
Though Susan Boyle continues to hold the crown with her sophomore offering The Gift, T.I. makes a splash on the Billboard 200 this week with his seventh album No Mercy, earning the highest-charting debut for any new album entering the fold.
The incarcerated rapper bows at No. 4 this week with his latest LP, moving 159,000 copies. While the album is a success by industry standards, it marks the first time that Tip hasn’t debuted at No. 1 since 2004 when Urban Legendentered the chart at No. 7. Comparatively, 2008’s Paper Trailscored a chart-topping debut with 568,000 units.
T.I. thanked his fans for their support. “First off I’d like to thank everybody again for going out and supporting the hustle yet again with No Mercy last week,” he wrote on his blog. “I can’t say enough on how much I appreciate the support and all the positive feedback. I read so many tweets, letters, reviews, and comments that spoke volumes to how much love was still out there and how much respect still exists for my art and my passion.”
Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday continues to go strong in its third week on the chart, climbing two spots to No. 6 with another 82,000 units. Rihanna’s latest set Loud makes the move up to No. 9 with an additional 71,000. Read the rest of this entry »
Digital Death for Keep a Child Alive
Dec 1st
From December 1st 2010, some of your favorite celebs will die for the cause. Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Serena Williams, Swizz Beatz, Kim Kardashian, Usher, Diddy, Janelle Monáe, and Jay Sean are among those pulling the plug on their social networking sites to help raise $1 million for Keys’ Keep a Child Alive foundation. In an attempt to help those afflicted with HIV/AIDS in Africa and India, the stars will appear in coffins, representing their digital death. Read the rest of this entry »
Drake’s “Take Care” will walk all over “Thank Me Later”
Dec 1st
Seems like Drake is taking the same approach to “Take Care” like he did with “Thank Me Later“. Drake who is currently touring and expected to hit the UK during February is recording his second album titled “Take Care” which is expected to hit stores April 2011.
Close sources to the Young Money rapper told us he is currently working with an underground producer called 9th Wonder and was photographed leaving a studio from where DJ Premier works in New York. Whilst industry press are still confused with the single line up of “Thank Me Later“, huge radio hits such as “Fancy“, “Shut It Down” and “Show Me A Good Time” never see the light of day for the singles shelf.
Yet again this just simply highlights the repeat mistakes that Young Money make when it comes down to the whole album launch and single line up - may I add the video for “Fancy” which featured T.I. and Swizz Beats was shot and ready to be sent to MTV when officials at the label decided to withdraw the entire single from commercial circulation.
From what out sources say, “Take Care” will walk all over “Thank Me Later“, with Universal Motown now more involved in the entire process of album (and Lil Wayne, who couldn’t take care of the business strategy as he was in prison) this LP may just push Drake even further in his already outstanding career. Read the rest of this entry »
oh Mariah, not again?
Nov 30th
Don’t get me wrong, I love Mariah Carey but sometimes I really do think that there are some places you don’t go in a certain point in your career. So Mariah Carey who is desperately waiting for a Grammy nomination for “Best Contemporary R&B Album” for her previous studio album “Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel“; is currently promoting her second Christmas album in 16 years titled “Merry Christmas II You“.
Despite slow sales during the opening week of “Merry Christmas II You” but as the festive season approaches and in many ways begins the sales of the LP have rocketed (yet, still Mariah’s first Christmas album still manages to gather enough sales to stay 7 places ahead on the sales chart). With the project being constantly question of the purpose it serves in the current market – it’s clear Universal wan’t a little slice of a Merry Mariah!
With that aside, I was shocked to see Mariah’s “exclusive” line of tacky and over the top clothing line on the home shopping network, really? Is this what she has come to? I understand Mariah Carey is pregnant and so the motherhood begins, but please Mariah just stick to the fragrances this is not a good look at all! Only time will tell what happens to this, I do feel another “Glitter” moment coming real soon, so now that Mariah has ticked off Sony, EMI and (maybe soon – don’t quote me) Universal, I guess the only one left is Warner Bros. – Roll on Mariah Carey the cartoon series. Read the rest of this entry »