Rihanna to shoot “Skin” video in the coming weeks
Feb 22nd
Rihanna will be shooting the video to her smoldering new ballad “Skin,”. With the lyrics reading “So why you standing over there with your clothes on? Baby, strip down for me, go and take them off.” The song’s real hook is the fuzzy electric guitar that begins sawing through the melody about three minutes in, and continues building until it reaches a, er, climactic solo at the very end. I do adore the record and I suppose Rihanna will sex it up more in the video. The last minute kind of reminds us of Sade’s achingly beautiful “No Ordinary Love,”which was just as sensuous but perhaps a little (okay—a lot) less graphic, lyrically. – The video will be shot in LA later on this month. Read the rest of this entry »
Now you can smell like her!
Feb 19th
The Rihanna Navy invaded Macy’s at the Lakewood Mall in Lakewood, Calif., for the in-store launch of Rihanna’s first fragrance Reb’l Fleur. The first 300 customers who purchased a $138 package got to meet the pop star and take a photo with her. RiRi, wearing a cropped buttoned top, pocketed skirt, and gold bangles, clutched her fragrance as she posed for photographers. She exited the mall as throngs of fans waited outside to catch a glimpse of the Barbados beauty. Read the rest of this entry »
Kanye West’s “All of The Lights” video…
Feb 19th
Kanye West goes Technicolor in his Hype Williams-directed video for “All the Lights,” a cut off his platinum release My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Shot in Santa Monica, Calif., the clip begins by following a young girl walking through the cold streets before the chorus comes in, accented by a colorful display of lyrics on the screen. ‘Ye soon appears standing on top of a cop car, while Ri and CuDi sing for the camera during their respective solos. Prepare to be dazzled the flashing lights in the electric new video. Read the rest of this entry »
Rick Ross leaves Def Jam for Warner Bros…
Feb 19th
Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group has found a place to park. After meeting with various labels, the Miami rapper has signed a deal to bring his roster of talent to Warner Bros. Records. “Its official!!!!!! @maybachmusicgrp has partnered with Warner Bros!!!!!!!!!!!s/o Lyor Cohen..Tod..Joey I.e..dallas..and mybrother GucciPucci,” tweeted the Bawse in the early hours of Saturday. “Deal of the CENTURY!!!!!!!!!!!!! #MMG #WB.” Read the rest of this entry »
Rihanna sued by David LaChapelle…
Feb 15th
Rihanna is being taken to court by famed photographer David LaChapelle, who claims the pop superstar ripped off his iconic snapshots in her video for “S&M.” LaChapelle, known for his doll-like portraits of everyone from Lil’ Kim to Eminem and Mariah has filed a lawsuit against the Bajan songstress for replicating approximately eight of his images in the Melina-directed clip. Read the rest of this entry »
Kanye West and Kid Cudi party up in NY
Feb 11th
G.O.O.D. Music was in the building last night at New York City’s Ace Hotel. Kanye West and a buzzcut-sporting Kid Cudi mingled with Aziz Ansari, Jessica Alba, and more at the Best New Menswear Designers in America Fall 2011 Collections presented by GQ and CFDA. ‘Ye threw his middle finger up while posing for the flashing lights with the comedian and Cudder, who double-fisted drinks and showed off his new ‘do. – Aziz Ansari – dude get a stylist! Read the rest of this entry »
Rihanna shines in new fragrance campaign
Feb 11th
That’s right, naughty little “S&M” Rihanna showed a more tasteful side of her in her new fragrance campaign. The advert which will impact everywhere shows Rihanna walking around in a random setting, much like her “Only Girl (In The World)” video! Rihanna also ran into some trouble this week when claims that Rihanna and her director Melina Matsoukas plagiarised the work of photographer David LaChapelle should be taken with a pinch of salt, as I have previously argued. Read the rest of this entry »
Rihanna and Drake to perform at the Grammys…
Feb 2nd
The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards have nabbed some dynamic duos. The latest batch of performers added to this year’s lineup include the pairing of Drake and Rihanna, as well as Cee LoGreen and Gwyneth Paltrow teaming up with some special friends. Read the rest of this entry »
Kanye West parties with Jared Leto in NY
Feb 2nd
Kanye West wasn’t the one commanding all the attention at the Nylon party celebrating the magazine’s February issue at the W New York Downtown Hotel in Manhattan. 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto stole the spotlight with his flashy poncho, while a demure ‘Ye wore a greyleather jacket and two Jesus pieces. The mtvU Woodie Award-nominated rapper was all the rage with “Gossip Girl’s” Leighton Meester and actress Minka Kelly. Read the rest of this entry »
Drake supports JB’s new movie…
Feb 2nd
Drake (ew!) rolled right out of bed and onto the red carpet to support his fellow Canadian Justin Bieber at the premiere of his 3D documentary Justin Bieber: Never Say Never in Toronto, Canada. Drizzy, sporting a scruffy look, kept it casual by repping for his team in a grey YMCMB sweater, baggy sweatpants, and Jordans. Read the rest of this entry »