Nicki Minaj to bring in the New Year at Times Square…Live!
Dec 18th
Get your Money up for the new year. Young Money all-stars Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj will cap off a successful 2010 by performing on NBC’s “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly.” The dynamic duo, along with rock band My Chemical Romance, will take over Times Square in New York City in a pre-taped piece, airing December 31 at 10 p.m.
“With performances from Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and My Chemical Romance, this will truly be an energetic and celebratory night,” stated Daly. The Harajuku Barbie will perform selections from her debut album Pink Friday, while Lil Wayne closes out the year with his own hits. Weezy will also appear alongside Eminem on this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live,” performing their collaboration “No Love.”.
In other news Lil’ Kim appeared on Angie Martinez’s Hot 97 show today to discuss her ongoing beef with Nicki Minaj. Among the highlights, the Queen Bee said she would be open to working with Nicki Minaj. “I would do a song with her for the right price,” she told Angie. The amount? $7 million. As for the feud ending anytime soon, Kim declared, “I’m not taking my foot off her neck.” Plus Kim reveals a near collaboration with Biggie’s widow Faith Evans, what she thinks of Diddy(“I’m sick of him not being loyal to one person”), and when fans can expect new music. Read the rest of this entry »
Mary J. Blige and Drake join Jay Z at Yankee stadium
Sep 17th
Jay-Z went out with a bang on the second night of his historical co-headlining gig with Eminem at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday (Sept. 14), bringing out guests including Mary J. Blige, Drake, and Nicki Minaj to assist him on some of his biggest hits. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul sang the hook on Jigga’s “Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love),” while Young Money’s favorite fake couple Drake and Nicki gave a rendition of Drizzy’s “Up All Night.” Even if you weren’t there, you can relive the moment by watching the clips here.
Some unions are pre-ordained and, following Jay-Z and Eminem‘s Home and Home finale at New York’s Yankee Stadium this week, fans shared their hopes of hearing an album from the two legends. Even Mrs. MJB, who performed at the concert during Jay’s set, weighed in.”I think that’s great,” said Mary. “I think Jay-Z and Eminem doing an album together is very very historic, exactly like the concert was.”
The concert was historic because it marked the first time Yankee Stadium allowed hip-hop to take over their grounds, but a Hov and Shady LP would be special because it would be the first collaboration the Detroit champ’s ever done, barring his D-12 albums. On the other hand, Jay-Z has released collaborations with Best of Both Worlds with R.Kelly in 2002 and Collision Course with Linkin Park in 2004.
At press time, there were no reports of either MC seriously considering a project together but fans can dream, right? ”Jay-Z and Eminem together? What a phenomenal duo,” said Kaylyn Schenieder.”If Jay and Em did a record together it’d be off the hook,” said Dontae S. “It would be amazing.” Another gentleman essentially said the collaboration would be the generous act of a higher power. ”If God could only bless this earth with Jay-Z and Eminem doing an album together, all hell would break loose,” said Armaan Torado. “It would be impossible to find that CD, trust me.” ”They’re two of the greatest artists of our generation,” said Eddie Blackmon. “If they got together, it would sell millions and millions of records.” Read the rest of this entry »
Beyonce and Jay Z celebrate historic night at concert after party!
Sep 17th
Following his co-headlining gig with Eminem at Yankee Stadium, Jay-Z hit up his 40/40 Club with wife Beyoncé for the official “Home & Home” concert after-party. With sister Solange on the ones and twos, the shindig saw singersAdrienne Bailon and Miguel rubbing shoulders with L.A. Lakers champ Ron Artest, capping off the monumental evening. Tonight Jay and Em will do it again with a second sold-out show in NYC.
Jay-Z is also still developing his first ever greatest hit collection which is set to shelf for November 2010, however fresh speculation has surfaced that Jay-Z has started work already on a new album! The news came to us when a close twitter source informed TheMoMoShow.com that Jay-Z had been doing a lot of writing during his vacation with his wife Beyoncé – yet it is unclear whether the material was for himself or something he was to pass on to someone else.
Even though the idea of Jay-Z pushing out another album potentially next year is pretty much acceptable, and I know a classic never dies, but really so soon? – Now that would be a risk Jay-Z! Read the rest of this entry »
VMA 2010, exclusive seating!
Sep 12th
Can’t wait to find out who’s sitting in the front row at tonight MTV Video Music Awards? Pics of seating cards inside Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre hit the web, giving a sneak peek of what you can expect when the camera swings from the stage to the audience.
Thirteen-time nominee Lady Gaga is seated next to Eminem in the front, with Diddy positioned a seat away from Slim Shady, while Usher, Drake, and Nicki Minaj have seats reserved behind them. Justin Timberlake will grab a chair next to his Social Network co-star Jesse Eisenberg, and performer Florence of Florence + the Machine cops a spot behind Minaj.
Though you’ll be spoiling some of the surprise by checking the pics below, you’ll have to tune in tomorrow to see the real magic unfold onstage.
Make sure you keep it locked on TheMoMoShow.com who will be bringing you constant updates of the MTV Video Music Awards through our twitter steam, you can follow us on Twitter.com/MoMo – We’ll have several sources these backstage and front house to give us all the drama as it unfolds! So keep it locked on The MoMo Show for further updates, scroll over to see more pictures of the seating arrangement and rehearsal pictures! Read the rest of this entry »
Eminem’s “Recovery” certified double platinum
Aug 22nd
Eminem has a lot to be thankful for this summer. The Detroit rapper reclaimed his spot atop the Billboard 200 albums chart this week with his seventh studio effort “Recovery“. The disc, initially released in June, also achieves its eighth consecutive week of selling at least 100,000 units, bringing its grand total to a whopping 2.1 million copies. As a result of the surge in sales, Slim Shady’s latest albumearns double platinum status. – Odd seeing as before the release of the LP people where doubtful of the LP and many critics had dismissed the project all together!
To date, “Recovery” is the second best-selling album of 2010 behind Lady Antebellum’s Need You Now (2.5 million). Besides his album accolades, Em’s Rihanna-assisted single “Love the Way You Lie” also moves into the No. 1 position on the Digital Songs chart. At this point last year, no albums had sold more than two million units, according to Billboard. Six have reached the million mark this year, including Usher‘s “Raymond v. Raymond“, which went platinum this week after selling an additional 15,000 copies. – In other news Eminem is currently planning a world tour and yes! another album is currently in development!
Chris Brown refuses to talk about “Love The Way You Lie”
Aug 13th
Chris Brown has refused to talk about Eminem and ex-girlfriend Rihanna‘s violent video for “Love The Way You Lie“.
The promo, which stars Megan Fox and Lost actor Dominic Monaghan is themed around domestic violence, showing the pair trapped in an abusive relationship – a topic that after Chris assaulted RiRi last year would know all about.
Brown infamously attacked Rihanna – who sings the chorus on the track – before the 2009 Grammy Awards and was found guilty of assault following the incident. Journalists quizzed Brown about the video when he was promoting his new movie “Takers“ (with T.I.), but the shamed singer refused to answer any questions related to the promo. He turned to the help of his representative who ordered that the journalist ask Chris another question, unrelated to Rihanna or the “Love The Way You Lie“ video.
Rihanna previously stated that she wanted to sing the chorus for Eminem because she connected to the abusive lyrics, with the song itself said to be based on the fiery relationship between Em and his ex-wife Kim Mathers. However tables turned Chris Brown‘s new single titled “Deuces” featuring Tyga has been claimed by outside sources to be aimed at Rihanna. Odd how just about Chris Brown makes his quite return to the music and “normal” life, Rihanna manages to push him back under the rock where he’s been hiding…oh well. Read the rest of this entry »
Rihanna is out…again
Aug 10th
Rihanna turned heads in a lime green dress and flaming red hair while leaving one of her favorite New York restaurants, Da Silvano, with boyfriend Matt Kemp.
Thanks to her “Love the Way You Lie” collaboration with Eminem, RiRi has tied Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga for the most No. 1 songs on the Pop Songs radio airplay chart, according to Billboard. While Rihanna may already be taken, Eminem‘s grandmother Betty Kresin thinks her grandson and his collaborator would make a cute couple. “Rihanna would make a suitable partner for Marshall,” she reportedly told us. “But he needs to enjoy life and not get carried away with any relationships at the moment.”
After failing to impress her fans on recent “failed” tour Rihanna is now working on her next project, which according to Island Def Jam insiders is set to be her most successful project yet…yeah – We’ve herd this all before. However with little hope of Rihanna‘s public image improving whilst the public begins to favour Chris Brown – RiRi will need anything to her back into the lime light which she doesn’t need!
Also, just a thought - notice how boyfriend Matt Kemp is always behind Rihanna, or just always looks upset or stressed when photographed around her…do I smell problems? Yes! I wonder how long it is before he cannot hold in his anger? – Just kidding! keep it locked on the MoMo Show for further updates on the Rihanna project! Read the rest of this entry »
Eminem ft. Rihanna “Love The Way You Lie”
Aug 6th
You know, I’m not usually a huge fan of Eminem (for personal reasons) nor am I a fan of Rihanna (for obvious reasons) – but without a bout this track really showcased the substance of both of these artists. Although an unsafe partnering of these two, I must of been hard to imagine how people where going to react to “Love The Way You Lie“. Never the less the track is now working it’s way onto every chart across the globe and stacking up the youtube visits. “Love The Way You Lie” is a rap ballad, written originally for Ashanti to take the lead female vocals.
Rihanna was approached because Eminem convinced the producer of the track that (for some odd reason) that RiRi’s voice would fit. An insider close to the UK producer “Alex da Kid” told us he said “They reached out to us directly and they just said, ‘We have this song and we just think Rihanna would be perfect to sing it.’ And, of course, I was like, ‘OK, if I love it, I’ll definitely do it, because I love Eminem.’ And I love the song. It’s really beautiful, and it really stands out. It’s a really unique record. I’m really excited about it.” . I have to admit that “Love The Way You Lie” must of been hard on Rihanna, when you listen to those lyrics it in a way reflects her past year…maybe something to think about? The track does warn many people of the cycle of abuse, is that why Eminem invited Rihanna on the track? Read the rest of this entry »
Kanye West stays positive about his new album
Aug 2nd
It was just a regular day at the offices of Rolling Stoneuntil Kanye West stopped by for an impromptu performance and album listening.
After his trips to Facebook and Twitter earlier in the week, Kanye treated the magazine’s staffers to nearly a dozen new tracks plus snippets of unfinished material from his fifth album. Mr. West, clad in a charcoal gray suit, rapped on top of a boardroom table and fielded questions from the audience (he’d like to work with Lauryn Hill and Thom Yorke).
The new Twitter addict described the tone of his as-yet-untitled record as positive. “I feel like [now] I can be a vessel for good will and energy,” he said, while admitting that he’s made mistakes in the past. RS called the material “some of Kanye’s most adventurous and experimental music yet” featuring heavy beats, sparse piano lines, electric guitar solos, and sci-fi melodies.
“People fall short of the greatness of rock ‘n’ roll,” Yeezy told the crowd. “They’re all scared. Everybody’s fu**ing pu**y. And all the people that could be real rock stars get scared and just run away from popular culture. It takes so much for me and Eminem to come back and embrace [it] and say, ‘You know what? We have to deliver this on a major level to make a difference.’”
During a series of drunken tweets, Kanye revealed that the album will feature production from Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA. Nicki Minaj is also set to make an appearance on the September 14 release, as MoMo previously reported.
Between you and me…I sense a mental break down! Just kidding! But who knows, after all this isn’t the first time that Kanye West has had the sudden urge to express his voice. Read the rest of this entry »
T.I. unveils “King Uncaged” and Lady Gaga track!
Jun 14th
T.I. defiantly shows us the animal instinct he’s got in this album! And yes rumours true T.I. and Lady Gaga will be releasing a track off the album “King Uncaged”. T.I. also told us that Eminem is set to make an appaerance on the LP too.
Sources told us that the Atlanta rapper says the song with Gaga is titled, “Lick It” while the tune with Eminem is confirmed but not yet recorded. “Phenomenal talent. Extremely proud [to work with her],” Tip said about Gaga. “She’s definitely that good. She knows what she’s doing. She knows exactly what she wants people to think and say. She does everything that she needs to be done to ensure it happens…We gonna go back in and record some more songs…But the one we have right now is entitled ‘Lick It.’ I think we both have a tendency to shock the world in a lot of different ways…[My Eminem collaboration] is in the making. It just hasn’t been recorded yet. The song has been picked out and it’s been agreed for us to do it. We’re thinking a song that can definitely make its way to the club.”
Scroll over to see the full track list and album cover for T.I‘s new album “King Uncaged” – set for release on the 17th August (this is bound to be pushed back! you can count on that!). Read the rest of this entry »