Olivia denies Feud and Friendship with Somaya Reece
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Last year, there were rumors of an altercation taking place between former G-Unit songstress, Olivia, and Somaya Reece. The story, like so many others, has gained a life of its own. But, Olivia decided to set the story straight. In the next few weeks, Olivia will soon be the star of her own VH1 reality show.
When directly asked about Somaya Reece, Olivia said there was an argument. But, this argument did not spread into a massive feud, the way the media is portraying it. Olivia said she does not have any issues with Reece. At the same time, she is not friends with her, either.
Olivia went on to say the two stay away from each other. The footage of them together was only for her reality show. Even with the footage, Olivia said it will not be a part of her series. When around each other, Olivia tolerates Somaya Reece. But, she does not care about her one way or the other, they simply coexist.
Along with Chrissy Lampkin and Emily Bustamante, Olivia and Somaya Reece will be starring in VH1's upcoming series, "Love & Hip Hop."
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Ne-Yo confirms Collaboration Album with Fabolous
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In 2006, Fabolous was moved from Atlantic Records to Def Jam and he began working on his fourth album. When looking for a lead single, he wanted something for the ladies. At the time, Ne-Yo had given a hook to Jay-Z for his comeback album. Jay-Z liked the track, but it did not fit the concept for his album, so Fabolous used it.
The result of Jay-Z passing up the Ne-Yo hook was Fabolous' summer 2007 hit, "Make Me Better." The song became one of the top songs of the year. Following the hit, some had crowned Fabolous and Ne-Yo as the new version of Jay-Z and R. Kelly. Fabolous had planned to record a full album with Ne-Yo.
However, Def Jam did not schedule Fabolous for a 2008 album release. When he did release his next album, Fabolous had to rebuild his buzz. In the meantime, Ne-Yo had decided to take a short break from recording music. Despite not having any music with Ne-Yo on his album, Fabolous said he still intended to record a full album with him.
Recently, Ne-Yo spoke about the rumored album with Fabolous. For nearly four years, the only person talking about the Fabolous/Ne-Yo album was Fabolous. Now, Ne-Yo has also discussed the album and he said they are working hard to put the music together. He said they plan to begin recording their album sometime before the end of this year. While it all depends on Def Jam, they hope to release their collaboration album sometime in 2012. Read more...
Rihanna and Ciara start Twitter beef
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The past few months have not been the best for Ciara. Once adored by fans and critics, Ciara would have trouble giving her latest album away. On the other hand, things have been going great for Rihanna, as her latest album topped charts. Recently, she has been under fire for lying to Donald Trump over a scheduled performance.
Rarely have Rihanna and Ciara had the opportunity to be around each other. Despite making the same type of music, they have never collaborated. But, when they were actually around each other, as photographed to the left, they appeared to be good friends. It is now obvious that picture is in the past.
Ever since 2009, all of the celebrities have created accounts on the social networking site, Twitter. Many rappers have used the sites to insult their rivals. But, in recent months, many others have also used the site to attack the characters of their rivals. Ciara was involved in a Twitter beef with her former "boyfriend," 50 Cent, last month.
The feud began when Ciara appeared on E!'s "Fashion Police" and said Rihanna used to be a nice girl, but she was "not the nicest" the last time they hung out. Upon watching the interview, Rihanna called Ciara out through Twitter. She tweeted about being a bigger star than Ciara. Soon, Ciara responded, saying Rihanna did not want any parts of her on stage or in person. Rihanna issued an apology that Ciara accepted, Rihanna was hurt by the comments and Ciara said she did not mean anything by them. Read more...
Kimora Lee Simmons talks Nicki Minaj, says she is Really Sexy
Friday, February 25, 2011
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Before the Rihannas, Amber Roses, and Nicki Minajs, one of the sexiest women in hip hop was Kimora Lee Simmons. She was the wife of Def Jam founder, Russell Simmons. When he would make high-profile appearances, Kimora would be right by his side. Even in the spotlight, the two appeared to be deeply in love.
After making it past the five-year mark, it appeared as if Russell and Kimora would stand all of the tests. But, it was then when the two broke things off. While Russell and Kimora remained friends, both of them needed a change. Russell Simmons has continued to work in hip hop, alongside Kimora, but she has built her own name.
Last year, Kimora decided it was time for her to work on some projects without her ex-husband's help. She left Phat Farm and plans to create some of her own ventures. Outside of the business world, many people have asked Kimora about how she feels about the new women in the game. For the most part, she is very impressed, but she often reminds people she is one of the originals.
When Nicki Minaj was mentioned, Kimora Lee Simmons opened up on how she feels about the new rap sensation. She praised Nicki for her curves and she loves the fact that Nicki Minaj has maintained her individuality, despite being in a game of copycats. Kimora went on to say what Nicki Minaj is doing for music and fashion is definitely breathing new life into the game. But, when asked about Nicki's overall sexiness, Kimora gave her honest opinion, saying she thinks Nicki Minaj is really sexy. Read more...
Chris Brown responds to 2009 Rihanna photos
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Chris Brown paid the ultimate price for his part in a public fight with Rihanna. The two, who were physically abusive, fought in public before the Grammys in 2009. In the end, Rihanna was painted as a victim and Brown, the bully.
Four years deep in the game, Brown had been compared to a young Michael Jackson. But, after the images went public, he was compared to another Brown, Bobby. Chris Brown soon found himself unable to buy a hit.
Many of the same radio stations and websites who frequently played his music and supported him had shunned him. The same people who had given him praise were now making him the butt of several jokes. Even Walmart refused to promote his music, often hiding it in the CD section. For Chris Brown, this was all too much, so he went to the mixtape scene.
During the summer of 2010, Brown released an In My Zone mixtape and it featured the "Dueces" single, which allowed Chris Brown to vent. On the song, Brown sings of how his relationship with some woman is over. While no name is mentioned, it is obvious he was singing about Rihanna. Soon, the song gained radio play and hit the top of the charts. Chris Brown had regained his career and he started working on his fourth studio album, F.A.M.E.
With his career back on track, Chris Brown appealed to Los Angeles County to have his restraining order against him revised. Rihanna quickly agreed, but made it clear she had no interest in getting back with her ex-boyfriend. Upon discovering her comments, Chris Brown said he was done with that part of his life and he did not want to be arrested each time he and Rihanna were in the same building. The incident was a part of his life he wants to put in the past.
Brown had done just that when more images leaked to the internet of how Rihanna looked after the fight took place. Exactly two years after the incident and Chris Brown is made to look like the bad guy, once again. This time, however, Brown is not going to go down without a fight. Brown tweeted how ironic it was for 'somebody' to release these images right when he is trying to release his album. He went on to say the devil is busy, but not busy enough to keep him from doing what he is destined to do. Read more...
Kanye West's abortion tweets anger Lily Allen
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Right when Kanye West just got out of the controversy surrounding his "All of the Lights" video, he lands himself in more hot water. Ever since his feud with Matt Lauer, Kanye has been on his best behavior. But, after a critically-acclaimed, platinum album, Kanye West is back to his old tricks.
Two days ago, Kanye West made some remarks on Twitter about gold digging women. Picking up where his 2005 single left off, West talked about the things women do to get with a rich man. Often times, they get pregnant on purpose in order to be paid off to have abortions, according to West.
Kanye West tweeted it could cost some of the heavy-hitters in the game between $50,000 and $100,000. While he was only speaking his mind, of course he offended people. Abortion has been a hot-button issue in the United States for decades. During each presidential election, abortion is one of the key issues and conservative candidates are elected because of their stance on it.
While Kanye West did not take a stance on the situation, he did enough to anger Lily Allen. Personally, she is against abortion. In the year 2008, alone, she miscarried two children and has a hard time getting pregnant, although she does want children. Lily Allen said she has never been more upset with a Twitter post in her life as she was with the latest from Kanye West. Allen went on to say his statements were wrong on so many levels. Read more...
Nicki Minaj addresses Diddy rumors
Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Before her feud with Lil' Kim became headline news, Nicki Minaj was rumored to be dating Diddy. Ironically, before the rumors started, "Lil' Freak" by Usher was released to the radio. On the song, Nicki rapped of how she planned to take away Cassie from Diddy.
Not even days after the song's official release, many gossip sites had linked them as a couple. At the time, Nicki Minaj was spending a lot of time with Diddy. Rick Ross was also spending much time with the mogul. It was explained that Diddy was managing both artists.
However, many did not believe the story. They felt it was a cover for Diddy to spend time with Nicki. When Lil' Kim made her feud with Nicki Minaj public, she confronted Diddy for dating her. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, there were rumors that Diddy, then P. Diddy, had been dating Lil' Kim.
Recently, Nicki Minaj discussed the rumors about Diddy. She said she grew up looking up to Diddy and has modeled herself after him, in a way. Because of this, Nicki Minaj could never date him. For anyone who thinks they are dating, Nicki Minaj says they are sick. The idea of her dating a man she has spent most of her life looking up to is sick to her. Nicki Minaj said she looks at Diddy like a Russell Simmons figure, not someone she would "get it poppin" with. Read more...
Cassie models in Bra and Panties for Calvin Klein
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In 2005, Cassie was signed by Bad Boy Records and soon became the face of the overall company. Cassie not only records for Bad Boy, but she also models for Sean John and other products owned by the Bad Boy company. Many rumors have suggested Cassie has been dating Diddy.
If Cassie has been dating Diddy since 2005, it would explain all of the jobs she has held within the Bad Boy company. It would also explain the heavy promotion she receives for her music, when she releases an album. Recently, photographs of Cassie and Diddy nude were leaked to the internet.
Not even a month since the photographs leaked and more suggestive photos of Cassie have been released. This time, however, it is for work. Outside of her Sean John deal, Cassie also models for Calvin Klein and she recently did a video in which she was in her bra and panties. The photos were leaked to the internet, followed by a video.
Currently, the commercial is airing on several television networks and websites.
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Olivia discusses Game's disses during her G-Unit days
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G-Unit was on top of the game by 2004. 50 Cent had established himself as the top rapper in the game. But, he did something most popular rappers do not, he developed more popular artists. In 2004, alone, G-Unit posted hits from Young Buck and Lloyd Banks, outside of 50 Cent.
50 Cent envisioned himself fully replacing Murder Inc. Ja Rule was posting platinum hits throughout his career, but he took over the game after he paired with Ashanti. 50 Cent had taken over the game, but he wanted more. He signed Olivia and intended to make her into his Ashanti.
Things were going great by 2005, as they prepared for Game's debut album release. However, a feud broke out between Game and 50 Cent and the movement fell apart. Game went from being the biggest G-Unit soldier to being the biggest rival of G-Unit. Soon, he began releasing several G-Unit disses, targeting not only 50 Cent, but also Olivia.
During her time with G-Unit, Game often said Olivia was transgendered. Even with his frequent disses, Olivia never responded to Game's digs. By 2007, Olivia also saw her self off the G-Unit label, like Game. 50 Cent dissed Olivia and Game immediately stopped. Recently, Olivia opened up on the "beef" with Game. She said she never responded to him because she does not respond to immature people. Olivia never understood why she was being dissed by Game. After all, the feud was between Game and 50 Cent.
Olivia said she always laughed each time Game dissed her. Read more...
Wiz Khalifa discusses Amber Rose's importance
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Shortly after Wiz Khalifa announced his relationship with Natalie Nunn, there were rumors of him dating Amber Rose. Rose had been in a high-profile relationship with Kanye West for over a year. The two shared many breakups in the past, but their 2010 split was official. While West quickly moved on, Rose struggled.
Wiz Khalifa had been a popular underground rapper for nearly five years. In 2009, he was courted by a few major record labels and he landed at Atlantic Records. But, because he had no buzz, Wiz Khalifa did not land a release date for his album. In 2010, he took matters into his own hands and built a strong buzz.
A few months after "Black & Yellow" became a hit, Wiz Khalifa began dating Amber Rose. Recently, the two took intimate photos in a shoot for FADER. While he has not confirmed his relationship with the model, everything is pretty much obvious. Usually, when he is asked about Amber Rose, Wiz Khalifa finds a way to evade the question, but he could not escape the question this time around.
Wiz Khalifa admitted he has deep feelings for Amber Rose, calling her a sweetheart. Khalifa was smiling as he described the woman he is reportedly dating. He said she is a great girl, one of the greatest girls in the world. The Pittsburgh rapper ended the discussion saying how much he wanted everyone to know how great she is. Read more...
Kevin Hart to star in FOX sitcom
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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For the past few years, Kevin Hart has been one of the most popular comedians in the game. He has been touring for years and he has risen in popularity each year. Hart has been compared by some as the second coming of Martin Lawrence. While he likes the comparisons, Hart wants to create his own lane.
After a slip-up, Lawrence has successfully put his career back together. Martin Lawrence landed a sitcom with FOX that was a success from 1992 to 1997. But, his increasinly erratic behavior led to the network cancelling the show. Lawrence now has a successful sitcom airing on TV One.
Kevin Hart has been on top of his game for years and FOX has noticed him. The network has been attempting to diversify its schedule for a long time. In 2009, they brought on the Michael Strahan sitcom, called "Brothers." The sitcom did not catch on with fans and was cancelled within months.
However, FOX is willing to try again. Kevin Hart has landed the starring role in the new sitcom, "Little in Common." Hart will play the role of Ty Burelson, a former athlete and sports writer who is now a house-husband. Burelson coaches little league baseball. The show is original, in concept, as it includes three familes, of three different races, interacting through the baseball team. Rob Corddry also stars in the upcoming sitcom. Read more...
Kelly Rowland talks Love for Hip Hop and Kanye West
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Despite not being in front of the spotlight anymore, Kelly Rowland has been paying attention. In 2002, she took a bold step in her career and it paid off. She and her rumored boyfriend, Nelly, teamed up for "Dilemma." The song ended up topping the Billboard Hot 100 and helped her debut album go platinum.
Because she exceed expectations on her first album, critics have expected Kelly Rowland to excell on each album. Instead, she has declined a bit with each album. Her quality of music is strong and she has grown as an artist. But, Rowland fails to capture fans the way artists, such as Rihanna, have.
Still, Kelly Rowland is working on new music and she has been following hip hop. She said she has love for Waka Flocka Flame and Gucci Mane. Recently, Rowland was asked about her dream hip hop collaboration and she said she would work with them. Even though they have been criticized for their lack of lyrical exhibition, Kelly Rowland would still love to record music with them.
Kelly Rowland went on to say she would love to work with Kanye West. Despite being around him over the past eight years, she has yet to work with him. However, Rowland plans to change this sometime before the end of next year. Read more...
Cee Lo may be a judge on "The Voice"
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Ever since 2009, NBC has been revamping its programming, due to the low ratings. The network has been steadily losing viewers for nearly eight years. In order to bring more viewers to the network, NBC's new programs have been featuring more black characters. This spring, NBC has plans of bringing more shows to the network.
NBC is preparing to begin airing a singing competition show later this spring. The show will be called "The Voice" and it will feature people singing songs. These singers will be judged by music industry insiders and casting is still taking place for judges. Among the people being cast as a judge is Cee Lo.
After being overlooked for years, Cee Lo rose to the top of the game last year. His single, "Fuck You," grabbed listeners ears with the aggressive title. But, after it was censored to "Forget You," the song won over pop culture and made Cee Lo a pop icon. He had been recording for years, but he never had much recognition outside of the R&B community. With one song, this has all changed.
Aside from Cee Lo, NBC has also approached Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, and others. The show is being compared to the FOX hit, "American Idol." But, instead of winning a record deal, the winner of the contestant will win $100,000 in cash. On "The Voice," the judges must listen to the contestants while their back is facing them, so they only judge based on their voice. Adam Levine, of Maroon 5, has already agreed to join the cast of the series, along with an unnamed female singer. Read more...
Omarosa becomes a Pastor
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In 2004, Omarosa rose to fame with Donald Trump's help during the first season of "The Apprentice." While she did not win the competition, she became a celebrity. Omarosa was known for being the toughest woman on the show. She soon landed a role on the VH1 series, "The Surreal Life."
During her time on "The Surreal Life," Omarosa caused more controversy. She met her match in Janice Dickinson. The two immediately disliked each other. Usually, Omarosa was the dominant person on the reality shows. But, Dickinson found ways to get under her skin.
In 2009, Omarosa offered an apology to Dickinson and the two moved past their feud. Soon, Omarosa found herself with another job, working for Donald Trump. The real estate mogul partnered with TV One for a dating series, called "The Ultimate Merger." The show included several men who offered business proposals in order to win Omarosa's heart.
While she did not find love on camera, Omarosa successfully fell in love off camera and turned down Trump's offer to do a second season. Omarosa now has it all and she has found God to top everything else off. Recently, she earned her pastor's license and she was hired as an assistant pastor for Weller Street Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Omarosa has been dating Michael Clarke Duncan and she says her days of drama are in the past because she is saved for real. Read more...
Ciara confirms Jive Records rumors
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Following the low sales of Basic Instinct, Ciara has been the topic of discussion by many. Keri Hilson publicly insulted her low sales and many websites have also had much to post. Before long, there were rumors of Ciara being dropped from Jive Records. It was soon said that Ciara was working to leave the label.
But, making things clear, Ciara said she was the one who wanted to leave Jive Records. At the time, they had no interest in dropping her. But, after lackluster promotion for two of her albums, consecutively, Ciara wants off. She said they can either properly promote her, or come up with a severance package.
There have been many back and forth rumors about where Ciara would end up. With all of the discussion, there has been more and more speculation and less and less Ciara. When rumors start, they take on lives of their own and are often blown out of proportion. This has been the case with Ciara's high-profile "feud" with Keri Hilson and her "relationship" with 50 Cent.
Ciara has decided to speak out before the story becomes distorted again. There were rumors of a letter written by Ciara and addressed to Jive Records. When the letter was released, many questioned if it were authentic or not. Ending all of the speculation, Ciara confirmed the letter was, indeed, written by her. She said the letter came from her heart, truly telling how she felt about Jive Records. Ciara wanted to talk to her fans and let them know where she is in life. She remains confident that everything will work out for the best. Read more...
Chris Brown's "F.A.M.E." track listing
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Chris Brown has come a long way over the past two years. Around this time in 2009, his career was bottoming out. Things have come full circle for Brown and he has posted a number one single a little over a year since the incident. Now, he has put everything in his past.
The people love Chris Brown, once again, and he is promoting his new music. "Dueces" led to a comeback even he could not have pictured any more perfect and he is glad. Now, the focus is back on the music, with everything else placed on the backburner. Recently, the track listing for F.A.M.E., was released.
Track listing:
1. "Deuces" featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall
2. "Up 2 You"
3. "No Bullshit"
4. "Look At Me Now" featuring Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes
5. "She Ain't You"
6. "Say It With Me"
7. "Yeah 3x"
8. "Next 2 You" featuring Justin Bieber
9. "All Back"
10. "Wet The Bed" featuring Ludacris
11. "Oh My Love"
12. "Should've Kissed You"
13. "Beautiful People" featuring Benny Benassi
Deluxe Edition:
14. "Bomb" featuring Wiz Khalifa
15. "Love Them Girls" featuring Game
16. "Paper, Scissors, Rock" featuring Big Sean and Timbaland
17. "Beg For It" Read more...
Ray J says he created Kim Kardashian
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Usually, when asked about Kim Kardashian, Ray J is very coy with his words. In 2007, he jokingly referred to Kardashian as "sloppy seconds" when asked about Reggie Bush. But, Ray J has frequently said he has nothing but love for Kim Kardashian. Many feel the sextape he did with her helped make her into a celebrity.
Initially, there were rumors of Ray J releasing the sextape, himself, in order to stage a comeback. But, looking at the things that have happened with Kim Kardashian in the years since, rumors have pointed to her releasing the tape. No matter how hard she tries to escape it, the sextape always follows Kim Kardashian.
In a recent interview, Ray J said he does not hang out with stars, instead, he creates them. Among the stars Ray J said he made was reality television superstar, Kim Kardashian. He also mentioned how me made Cocktail into a star. She was initially a contestant on "For the Love of Ray J" and she is now an internet celebrity.
Ray J said he is currently out creating more stars. Read more...
Lil' Kim talks past Scott Storch relationship
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A few years ago, Lil' Kim met Scott Storch when he produced a couple of tracks for her. Before long, the two had entered a relationship. As a couple, they spent most of their time in Miami, the main residence of Storch. Lil' Kim and Scott Storch managed to keep their relationship out of the public eye.
Scott Storch had risen to become one of hip hop's top producers before the end of 2006. However, his career hit an unexpected bump when he ran into financial trouble. This trouble not only had an impact on him, but also Lil' Kim. Her Bentley was repossessed as a result of his losses.
Ever since 2009, Storch has been working on re-establishing his career as a top producer. Meanwhile, Lil' Kim has been working on becoming the queen of hip hop, once again. With their relationship over, Lil' Kim said she has everything Scott Storch bought her in the time they dated. Everything, of course except for her Bentley, which was repossessed in 2009.
Lil' Kim said Scott Storch treated her very well and had intentions of marrying her. She said their relationship was about much more than material things. Lil' Kim said she had plenty of fun with Storch and will treasure the time they had together. There was a time when she would have married him, based solely off the way he treated her. But, when he gave her the ring, she could not accept it. Scott Storch was ready to get married, but Lil' Kim was not quite prepared for that big step. Read more...
Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose take Intimate Photos
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Last year, around this time, Amber Rose was dating a reclusive Kanye West. Meanwhile, Wiz Khalifa was hoping to break into the game. As the year went on, West left Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa posted a monster hit single.
Amber Rose was spotted with various men after her relationship with Kanye West ended. Wiz Khalifa soon began dating Natalie Nunn. Through Nunn, the two began seeing each other. Before long, Nunn was out of the picture and Wiz Khalifa was dating Amber Rose.
By the time 2011 rolled around, Wiz Khalifa was living the life most men dreamed of. He was a popular rapper with two models fighting over him. Despite dating Amber Rose, Wiz Khalifa has refused to say anything more than the two are "close friends." Today, the two leaked photos of them being "closer" than most friends are. Photos leaked online of the two taking intimate photos. The pictures are a part of a photoshoot for FADER.
More photos will soon be available online. Read more...
Rihanna disses Donald Trump and he is Not Pleased
Monday, February 21, 2011
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Donald Trump is used to having things his way. The man has spent the past forty years building a multi-billion dollar empire and has branched out into the media. For seven years, Trump has been known for the phrase "you're fired." Recently, the mogul said the opposite to Rihanna.
Rihanna was hired by The Donald to perform at a cancer fundraiser in Florida. Not only did he pay her in advance, but she was paid $500,000 for the event. Donald Trump needed her star power in order to promote the event. Over the years, Trump has aligned himself with many celebrities.
The event took place last night and Rihanna decided she was no longer interested. Most of her celebrity friends were in Los Angles, watching the NBA All-Star Game. Because of this, Rihanna decided to bail on Donald Trump's event and attend the All-Star Game. The brash decision has left the real estate mogul highly upset.
Donald Trump is used to having things his way, first off. But, even if he does lose out, he likes to know in ample time. Rihanna cancelled on him less than 24 hours before her performance. Because of that, Trump is raging mad at her and has called her out. Trump is also upset at the angle she used to get out of performing at the event. She informed him that she was sick and unable to perform, but she was soon spotted in LA with the stars, watching basketball.
Jennifer Hudson replaced Rihanna at the event. Read more...
Jay-Z and Beyonce attend NBA All-Star Game
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Multiple media outlets have reported of Jay-Z and Beyonce taking time off in their marriage. The rumors state Jay-Z wants to have children and Beyonce does not. During this break, Beyonce has to agree to have children or leave Jay-Z. The rumor comes on the heels of the latest Beyonce pregnancy rumor.
The media has made it seem as if the couple is on the brink of separation. Immediately, it has looked as if Jay-Z is going to leave his wife of three years if she does not put out. While many believe the rumors, there are many who do not. Together, Jay-Z and Beyonce are the one of the richest couples in the world.
A major blow was dealt to these rumors last night. Some outlets had reported of Jay-Z stepping out with other women. Given his persona, Jay-Z might have multiple times. But, he has appeared very committed to his relationship with Beyonce over the years. Before Beyonce, Jay-Z considered himself a major player and he had the "Big Pimpin" song.
In the midst of separation rumors, Jay-Z and Beyonce were in Los Angeles last night, attending the NBA All-Star Game. They were among the many celebrities who came to the game. But, for those who said the couple is close to breaking up, their actions at the game could prove otherwise. Read more...
Tracee Ellis Ross prepares Return to Television
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In the early 2000s, Tracee Ellis Ross moved out of her mother's enormous shadow and became a star in her own right. She starred for eight years on the hit UPN/CW series, "Girlfriends." The show was the most popular on UPN, a network geared towards the black audience.
In 2006, UPN merged with The WB to form The CW and many black sitcoms were lost in the process. "Girlfriends" survived for two years before being cancelled. Following the cancellation, there was public outrage. People called upon BET to save the day, but they did nothing besides show reruns.
The black community rallied behind "The Game," the popular spin-off of "Girlfriends," in the wake of the cancellation. But, one year later, it, too, was cancelled. But, BET played hero with the second series and brought it back to life. Upon bringing "The Game" back, there was a small glimmer of hope of "Girlfriends" being brought back, but it did not happen.
However, Tracee Ellis Ross will soon be returning to television because of BET. "The Game" has revitalized the network. Because of the success of the series, BET is producing more original sitcoms and adding them to the lineup. Outside of "The Game," BET is also showing a new series called "Let's Stay Together," which has been moderately successful. Tracee Ellis Ross has been cast for a new BET sitcom, called "Reed Between the Lines." Read more...
Niecy Nash joins "The LeBrons"
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LeBron James has made quite a name for himself on the basketball court. He spent seven seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading them to all-time winning records. Despite setting records, he could not lead them to a championship. After failing, yet again, in 2010, he bolted for Miami.
The Miami move hurt LeBron James' popularity, but his play has remained stellar. But, outside of basketball, LeBron James is looking to make his presence known. During the 2006-2007 season, James had a commercial series called The LeBrons. He has decided to revive them for a new animated series.
Last week, Drake joined the cast of the new series. Drake has been a big fan of LeBron James for years. The Toronto rapper recently said he wanted to make a song about James. In 2009, he was a major part of LeBron James' soundtrack for More Than A Game. The song, "Forever," which was led by Drake and featuring Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Eminem, was inspired by LeBron James.
The NBA star continues to make moves, as he has recently added wife-to-be and "Clean House" alum, Niecy Nash, to the cast of his upcoming series. Nash will be providing the voice of Gloria, who serves as the mother-figure in the series. Like Drake, Niecy Nash is a fan of LeBron James and she quickly agreed to be a part of his new series. Having Drake already on the cast helped her make a decision quicker, as she also likes his music. Read more...
50 Cent to star in Jessy Terrero's "Freelancers" movie
Friday, February 18, 2011
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When the big film companies stopped casting 50 Cent for their movies, he made a power move. The muscular rapper launched his own film company and started working on several projects. Most of the movies from Cheetah Vision Films will be starring 50 Cent.
For the past four years, 50 Cent's career has been on a steady decline and some of his supporters have alienated him. But, one person who has stuck with him as been Jessy Terrero. Terrero directed many of the early music videos from 50 Cent.
But, as 50 Cent's career quickly took off, he began working with bigger names, such as Hype Williams and Benny Boom. Soon, 50 was being cast in the big budget films. Now, things have gone full circle in 50 Cent's career.
Jessy Terrero recently was able to land 50 Cent with a role in his upcoming film, Freelancers. In an odd turn of events, 50 Cent, the tough guy criminal, will be playing the role of a rogue police officer. Read more...
Drake lands role in LeBron James' animated sitcom
JR Staff Writer
A few years ago, LeBron James had an entertaining series of commercials, promoting his Nike shoes. The series was called "The LeBrons," featuring several male family members. Each member of the family was played by LeBron James. Following the 2006-2007 season, the commercials stopped airing.
In the midst of a sharp decline in his popularity, LeBron James is working to regain the people's favor. The NBA star recently revived his popular commercials in the form of an animated series. This time around, LeBron James will have more creative input. He has recruited the ever-popular Drake to be in the series.
LeBron James will be promoting teamwork and staying in school in this new series. Throughout his career, LeBron James has received negative criticism for being a bollhog, most notable during his recent stint with the Miami Heat, and for also skipping college, going straight to the NBA. While James made his decision for his own reasons, he wants the children looking up to him to do better.
In 2009, Drake assisted LeBron James with the soundtrack for his More Than a Game movie. The hit single, "Forever," was inspired by LeBron James' seemingly magical play on the basketball court. The two hope to be doing more work with each other in the future. Read more...
Olivia sides with 50 Cent in Dr. Dre feud
JR Staff Writer
50 Cent is known for starting beef with anyone simply for fun. In eight years of being in the game, 50 Cent has had a feud with many stars at one time or another. Recently, his beefs have come full circle and he now has an issue with Dr. Dre. Their beef stems from their headphone lines.
In 2008, Dr. Dre launched Beats by Dre and 50 Cent recently launched his own line, The Sleek by 50. 50 Cent said Dr. Dre was upset after learning about his headphone line. The reaction from Dre hurt 50 because he said he has nothing but love for him. 50 went on to say he was probably taken off the Detox album.
Recently, Olivia, G-Unit's former singer, weighed in on the ongoing feud. Surprisingly, she sided with 50 Cent this time around. Olivia said it is not fair for Dr. Dre to launch his own headphone line and then be upset when 50 Cent launches one of his own. Ironically, Dr. Dre said he did not even know 50 had his own headphone line, until he read his Twitter rant.
More than likely, 50 Cent has started this beef with Dr. Dre to promote The Sleek by 50. Read more...
Spotlight: Cheryl The-Pearl
Thursday, February 17, 2011
JR Staff Writer
It is never too late to pursue your dreams. As children, many people have various dreams. But, as people get older, the dreams change and reality begins to set in. Columbia, South Carolina artist, Cheryl The-Pearl, has a dream and it is still going strong.
Currently, Cheryl is working on her debut album, but she has been in the game for a long time. After dealing with other record labels, Cheryl The-Pearl now works for herself. At the age of fifty, she has an advantage over many other artists trying to break into R&B, maturity. She knows what she wants and why she is in the game, it is more than just the money and the fame.
Cheryl The-Pearl, real name Cheryl Cook, envisions her Black Bottom Ent. label becoming one of the top entertainment brands in the world. But, she realizes she has to start small. Recently, Cheryl-The Pearl spoke with JR to discuss how she is getting herself into fighting shape.
What process have you gone through working on your new album?
Well, for now I will be releasing singles from my company so I can get to know the business all over again. Making music comes easy to me, so there is no real process that I had to go through. Moreso, there is a feeling. I am lucky to have good musician friends that I can call on when I feel like I want to cut something and sometimes they send me music and other times they are adding music to my songs. Being on the outside looking in, I just see some things that need to be corrected in the industry and that is why I decided to jum back into the game.
How do you feel about being an older artist, but also trying to break in as a solo artist?
I feel good because I am older and wiser now and I have a better sense of what I want out of this. I am the first artist on my Black Bottom label and I am doing this for me. When I was young and dumb, I made plenty of mistakes, because I did not know any better. At the time, my team and myself was only focused on making music and not interested in learning the business aspect. Right now, we are fighting to get our publishing back. Most importantly, I do not feel as if music has an age limit.
Aside from yourself, who are the other artists signed to Black Bottom?
I will tell you this much, Blondy, from The Sequence, and Pow Wow, from Soul Sonic Force, they are my partners as well as artists in the company and you will have to wait and see.
Do you feel any pressure from being a female executive in a business dominated by men?
No, not at all. I love the game, but I want to play their game. I got my own, too.
How do you feel about the state of Neo Soul and R&B?
It is not neo soul or R&B. Instead, it is what they put out in their music. If you try to put people in a cage, you will never get their best and because we have so many greedy people in the business, they choose money over the art and the art suffers. Once people begin to play the game fairly, the difference will be shown.
Do you think you will be able revive the genre?
With the help of the good Lord and the people he has placed around me to help make some changes, I believe we can make it happen.
Who have you worked with in the past?
Well, I have worked with The Sugar Hill Gang, my group The Sequence, of course, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, The Funky Four Plus One More, The Trecherous Three and Spoonie G, The Mean Machine, Wayne and Charlie, Chief Rocker, Busy Bee, MC Kevie Kev, and several of the Sugar Hill acts, including Cameo.
Who are you currently working with?
Well, David Bright, from Vertical Hold, did the music to "I Don't Feel Like Talking," along with LA (Lamont Kennedy), who did "Got Love" and "Rhythm Change." Blondy and I have something new coming out, called "On Our Way to the Movies." I am also doing some work with Pow Wow, the three of us collectively will also be working on new material.
When do you plan on releasing your album?
I want to release a couple of singles and then I will release the album, bringing it back to the old school when people waited a while before the album was released, getting the chance to hear a few singles
What have you learned while trying to re-enter the game?
Back in the day, if you had some new music, the DJs would break it. If they were and the air and you gave them some good music, they would play it. But, now you have program directors who answer to owners who tell them what to play and if they go against the rules, the DJs find themselves without a job, so the job is not fun anymore.
Recently, I sent some of my music to the local DJ in my area and to a station in Augusta, Georgia. They knew who I was, but they did not play my music. Instead of being upset, I took everything in stride and continued to look forward. I feel like if they will not play my music, another radio station will. I am too strong of a woman to let something like that stand in the way of my dreams. My support base is entirely too strong for me to dwell on something as small as that. But, yes, the game has changed quite a bit.
What advice would you give to other people, past their twenties, trying to enter the music industry?
Only deal with people who want to deal with you and you will have a better chance. Do not let people tell you what you can and cannot do. If anyone is giving you negative feedback in order to bring you down, do not listen to them. Do what works for you.
Who was your biggest musical influence?
I have so many, from Diana Ross and the Supremes to Mrs. Aretha Franklin, to Billie Holiday, Sylvia Robinson, Betty Wright, and many other legendary women in the game. My grandmother, Mamie Cook, God bless her soul, used to walk around the house singing spirituals all day long, her singing served as an influence for me to take the music to the next level.
When will people be seeing more of you?
Soon, I cannot say when, but I do have some projects coming up. I will be releasing more information as soon as I start receiving some release dates. Read more...
Ne-Yo tired of Auto-tune
JR Staff Writer
Before the release of Jay-Z's "Death of Auto-tune," every artist was suddenly singing. Many rappers were offended by artists taking the easy way out. There were several rappers who landed quick hits off the auto-tune and several rappers who were disgusted. T-Pain has been the only artist to receive a pass for the auto-tune.
While many rappers expressed their displeasure with the auto-tune, no singers had given their opinion. By many, Ne-Yo has been considered one of the best pure singers in the game. He was still posting R&B hits during the auto-tune craze. Currently, Ne-Yo is recording a new album.
As Ne-Yo works on his new album, T-Pain is also recording his comeback album. With the king of auto-tune coming back into the game, many rappers are pulling their auto-tune back out. Ne-Yo has become the first actual R&B artist to speak out over the device. With T-Pain coming back, Ne-Y does not want this to be a free pass for everyone to begin using auto-tune.
Ne-Yo said it is time for these artists to give up or take singing lessons. In his opinion auto-tune is like a bike with training wheels and it is time for the people to grow up. Read more...
Pharrell caught giving Nazi symbol
JR Staff Writer
Throughout his career, Pharrell has made himself stick out from the rest of the hip hop world. One of the original skateboarder rappers, Pharrell seems more interested in rock music. At many of his performances, Skateboard P often throws up rock signs, but he recently went too far.
Following his latest performance, Pharrell has gone a little too far and he is working overtime. After his performance, Pharrell threw up what appeared to be the Nazi symbol. This has turned off many of his fans. Fans of Pharrell have spoken out against their idol.
Realizing the people are against him, Pharrell's team has been trying to convince fans he is not a Nazi. Instead of giving the salute of the Nazis, Pharrell insists he was throwing up the symbol of his Star Trak label. But, his whole hand was not caught in the picture. For nearly a week, the image has been circulating the internet.
Pharrell wants to assure fans he is not a Nazi, he is the CEO of Star Trak Entertainment. Read more...
Bruno Mars catches break in Drug Charge
JR Staff Writer
It appears as if Bruno Mars has run into a bit of good luck after facing cocaine charges. Last month, it was reported that Bruno Mars was caught with cocaine on him and arrested. Recently, he appeared in court in Las Vegas and pled guilty. Because of his honesty, the singer was cut a deal.
Because he has no criminal history and was honest about his crimes, the judge decided to work with him. The judge has asked Bruno Mars to stay away from drugs for an entire year. By following the rules, he will be released from all of his charges. If he were to commit future crimes after this period, the drug charges will not affect him.
In addition to staying clean, Bruno Mars has to attend eight hours of private counseling. Not only does he have to attend counseling, but he also has to serve 200 hours of community service with a charitable organization. Bruno Mars was also hit with a $2,000 fine in addition to all of the other things he has to do in order to clear his name.
The work will be the hard part, as Bruno Mars quickly paid the $2,000 so he could clear his name. Read more...
Bow Wow wants to be an Outlaw
JR Staff Writer
Despite being a veteran in the rap game, fans and critics have had a hard time accepting Bow Wow for an adult. His Wanted album received a bit of criticism for the harsh lyrics. Compared to most rap albums, the lyrics were mild, but it was tough for Bow Wow.
Bow Wow has shown a bit of frustration, at times, about people still looking at him as a child. In 2009, he retired from the rap game to focus on his film career. Not even retired for a year and work began on his comeback album.
Now signed with Cash Money Records, Bow Wow is working on a new project. On this album, he intends to record with his popular Young Money label-mates. Bow Wow also has a few film roles coming up. He has been very busy with his work.
Outside of the music, Bow Wow wants a major role that would help him with his image. With the Tupac Shakur bio pic coming up in the next few months, Bow Wow wants to be cast. The Ohio rapper thinks he would do well playing as one of the members of The Outlawz. Bow Wow, like many other rappers, is a major fan of Tupac Shakur and his other projects. Read more...
Ciara wants off Jive Records
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
JR Staff Writer
Early in her career, Ciara posted multiple hits for Jive Records, but has struggled recently. When she was a young girl singing provocative lyrics, Ciara was extremely popular. But, when she transitioned into full adulthood, her popularity waned.
In 2006, Ciara released "Promise" and the remix featured R. Kelly and rumors began about the two dating. The rumors proved to be false, however, soon stories about her and 50 Cent came. Jive had issues with her being around 50 Cent.
On the heels of her 2007 album, Ciara announced her next release, Fantasy Ride. The album suffered from a lack of promotion at the hands of Jive Records. During the same year, newcomer, Keri Hilson, experienced tremendous success.
Because she had been with Jive Records for over five years, Ciara hoped things would be different when it was time to promote Basic Instinct. Sadly, the result was the same and her sales were so low that she became a laughingstock in the eyes of some. Ciara defended herself, saying she does not care about album sales. However, the low sales of her album have Ciara looking for an out.
Recently, there was news of Jive Records dropping Ciara from their roster. Ciara addressed the news, saying she had not been dropped from the label. However, she is highly upset with Jive Records and she does want to be released from her contract with them. Ciara admitted to having good times with the label, but said they left her on her own on her last two albums. She paid for promotion out of pocket.
Tired of being mistreated by Jive Records, Ciara wants to be released so she can move on with her career. Read more...
The-Dream envisions All-Star lineup for New Album
JR Staff Writer
Taking a page out of Jay-Z's playbook, The-Dream decided to retire upon being promoted to an executive role with Def Jam. With all of the office work, The-Dream felt he would have no time to work on music anymore. In nearly an identical fashion to Jay-Z, The-Dream abruptly announced his return to making music.
The-Dream has been a successful songwriter for years, but decided to release his own music in 2007. Following the release of "Shawty is a 10," Dream became extremely popular. His debut album, Love vs. Money, was an instant success. The-Dream helped make 2007 a very successful year for Def Jam.
Sadly, in the time since the release of his albums, Def Jam has been struggling. Most of their prime artists have either left the label or are fighting to leave the label. The-Dream, however, has returned to the artist lineup to keep Def Jam alive, releasing music alongside Ne-Yo and Rihanna. Currently, The-Dream is working on his fourth album, tentatively titled, Love IV.
On this album, The-Dream has listed his dream collaborations. Recently, hip hop has been dominated by the likes of Drake and Kanye West. The two rappers are only a few of the people The-Dream would like to have on his album. Other big names, Dream would like to work with are Lil Wayne and Jay-Z. He also intends to work with some other stars who have been out of the spotlight in recent years. Among those artists are Mary J. Blige, as The-Dream wants everyone he ever worked with on this album. Read more...
Kim Kardashian nervous about Debut Single
JR Staff Writer
For over six months, there has been a lot of discussion about reality television superstar, Kim Kardashian moving into recording music. In a little under five years, Kardashian has taken a negative and made it into a positive. Along the way, there have been many people who feel she is only famous because she is rich.
Throughout the rough times in her life, Kim Kardashian has counted on her friends to help her out. In recent months, her closest friend has been Kanye West. The two have been a rumored item for nearly two years, despite dating other people. But, the two have been together working on her music.
Kim Kardashian has been very nervous about singing, but it is one of her lifelong dreams. After talking to Kanye West about it, he forced her to begin recording. Now, she is preparing to release her first single to the public. With the single on the way, Kardashian is very nervous. Even before the official release, she is already warning people not to expect much from her.
Despite working with Kanye West, Kim Kardashian has warned listeners that she is not Beyonce by any means. She is simply a television personality who decided to record an R&B single. Read more...
Tiny would have Taken the Fall for T.I.
JR Staff Writer
Tiny has been one of the most-loyal hip hop wives out of the many women around the men of hip hop. When T.I. served his first prison sentence, Tiny and Toya Carter, Lil Wayne's ex-wife, came together for a BET reality show, "Tiny & Toya."
Upon being released from prison, T.I. asked Tiny not to do another season of her show. His request was asking a lot because it was the highest-rated show in BET history, at the time. But, because T.I. asked her, Tiny agreed to end the show.
When T.I. came home from his prison stint, Tiny focused on being the perfect wife for her husband. She shut down all of her business activities in order to focus on the family. T.I. saw something in Tiny when they met years ago.
Tiny was not interested in T.I. when they first met, but she would do anything for him now. Last year, she was in the car with T.I. when he picked up his drug charge. After T.I. was sent back to prison, 50 Cent said a good wife would have taken the fall for her husband. Recently, Tiny said she loved T.I. enough to have taken the charges for him, but he owned up for his mistakes. Read more...
Jay-Z and Beyonce preparing to Break Up?
JR Staff Writer
Hip hop's powercouple, Jay-Z and Beyonce, are rumored to be in very serious trouble. Nearly nine years after making their relationship public news, the two are reportedly breaking up. For years, Jay-Z has spoken of his desire to have children. Beyonce, however, is not ready to give up her successful career.
Beyonce said she would eventually take time off in order to have children for Jay-Z. Recently, however, she has sounded as if she does not even want children. But, Jay-Z, who is inching closer and closer to fifty years old, is ready to plant some seeds. There are rumors saying the couple is taking a trial separation.
During this separation, Jay-Z will be staying in Los Angeles, Beyonce, on the other hand, will be staying in New York City. While taking a break from each other, Beyonce will decide she wants children or decide to end the almost three-year marriage. There have been rumors of the two breaking up in the past, most notably in 2006 on Jay-Z's "Lost One" single, but he was speaking of a former flame.
Not long after the breakup story was released, a contradicting story has been released. It is coming from a source which claims to be very close to Jay-Z. They are saying the entire story is fabricated and only posted in order to cause controversy. Over the years, so many rumors have been started online about Beyonce and her mogul husband, Jay-Z. While there are rumors of them breaking up over a baby, there are still rumors about the couple expecting a child in the near future. Read more...
John Legend talks Kanye West and New Album
JR Staff Writer
Outside of his own successful career, Kanye West has been carefully working with many other artists. Before making it big in rap, West was one of the top producers in hip hop and R&B. Around the same time, he launched his rap career, Kanye also launched his own record label, G.O.O.D. Music.
John Legend was one of the first artists signed to the new label and his debut album came in 2005. Throughout the years, John Legend has remained close to Kanye West. When West took a hiatus, late in 2009, one of his closest associates was Legend. Recently, Legend spoke about his boss.
Despite releasing My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy right before the end of 2010, Kanye West is still working. First, he has his project with Jay-Z, Watch the Throne, but he also wants to release his next solo album before the end of the summer. Kanye West is already recording his next solo record and one of the first people to hear it has been John Legend.
Recently, he spoke on the new music, saying Kanye West has continued to sharpen his lyrical abilities, putting his lyrics on his last album to shame. Outside of his own album projects, Kanye West is helping out his G.O.O.D. Music label-mate on his next album. Earlier this month, John Legend announced he had hit the studio. After being in the studio for a couple of weeks, John Legend said he has a good feeling about the new music. Kanye West has produced a couple of beats and he has already recorded on them.
John Legend plans to release his album before the end of this year. Read more...
Rihanna sued by Photographer over "S&M" video
JR Staff Writer
The latest single from Rihanna, "S&M," has caused controversy at every turn. When the video was released, several media outlets refused to air it. Because of the sexual nature, the video was edited by several networks before being shown. Other networks had a parental advisory warning before showing.
Rihanna has been very vocal about how upset she is over the way "S&M" has been treated. When she first changed her image, there was no issue with her appearance. Rihanna's video for "Umbrella" featured her entirely nude. But, in "S&M," she is only dressed seductively.
The United Kingdom has given "S&M" its biggest censorship by changing the title. Not wanting to offend conservative fans, the song is known as "Come On" across the pond. All of the controversy has gotten to Rihanna and she has blown her composure. In the past when faced with adversity, the Def Jam singer is usually calm and collected.
Each time she thinks the nightmare is over, Rihanna is hit with more bad news. Now, Rihanna is being sued by celebrity photographer, David LaChapelle over the video. He is suing because of the colors used in the video. The famed photographer claims the images and colors have been copyrighted by him for years. After the video premiered, LaChapelle tweeted to Rihanna that she should hire him the next time she wants to use his trademarks for her video.
The two have worked together in the past, but will be seeing each other in court this time around. Read more...
Renaldo Price prepares for "A Man Like Me" release
JR Staff Writer
The excitement is building for Renaldo Price's team as they prepare for the release of his EP. All of the hard work and promotion has been building up to this point. Renaldo Price has released two successful singles, "Dream Girl" and "Forever."
Both of the singles were in promotion for his upcoming EP, A Man Like Me. The EP is going to briefly tell a little bit about the man sort of man Price is. More than a singer, he is family man who would do anything for his sons.
Currently, each member of Renaldo Price's family is with him as he prepares to release his debut EP. If all goes well, the record labels will soon have copies of the disc in their hands. After all he has been through, the confidence is through the roof. Renaldo Price feels, regardless of what happens, that everything is going according to God's plan. Because of this, he feels the greater good is going to prevail. With those thoughts in mind, he and his team are praying for the long-term success A Man Like Me is preceeding.
Renaldo Price's debut EP, A Man Like Me, will be released tomorrow, February 15, 2011. Read more...
Drake talks about his Ultimate Valentine's Day
JR Staff Writer
Ever since crossing over into hip hop, Drake has become a major sex symbol. Despite the reputation he has in the eyes of the media, Drake is actually a simple guy. When he is trying to seduce a woman, the Young Money rapper likes to keep things simple.
With today being Valentine's Day, Drake recently talked about how he goes about impressing a woman. Behind the scenes, things are simple with Drake. Continuing to be himself, Drake keeps his dates simple.
Instead of going over the top to impress a woman, Drake sets up a private date. On his ideal date, Drake would set up a fantastic dinner, laugh a lot, and have candles and incense. The rapper also opened up about what he likes the most, passionate kisses.
On Drake's perfect date, he would have a private dinner with a woman who made him laugh. But, he does not need a specific day to celebrate love. In Drake's mind, every day is Valentine's Day. Read more...
Nicki Minaj and Snooki bantered on the Red Carpet
JR Staff Writer
Over the past two years, Nicki Minaj and Snooki have changed hip hop and television forever. Nicki rose to fame as a mixtape rapper. Her verses caught the attention of Lil Wayne and he signed her. On the other hand, Snooki rose to fame on "Jersey Shore."
Nicki Minaj had repeatedly admitting to being a big fan of "Jersey Shore." Her favorite character on the hit series is Snooki. Meanwhile, Snooki is a big fan of Young Money. Ironically, Snooki's favorite member of Young Money is Nicki Minaj.
The two starlets have been admiring each other through screens over the past two years. Through the media, they have communicated for years. Despite being from two different parts of the entertainment world, the two share plenty of similarities. Even with so much in common and so much respect for each other, they had yet to meet until last night. The Grammys were big for many entertainers, most notably Eminem and Jay-Z in the hip hop world.
But, on a sidenote, two of the biggest females in entertainment, Nicki Minaj and Snooki, were able to meet for the first time. Upon meeting, the two instantly hit it off and intend to hang out soon. After her first time handing out with Snooki, Nicki Minaj said she has fallen in love with her. The two repeatedly said they were obsessed with each other. More than anyone else, the two admire each other's styles. They are two of the more eccentric-dressing women in the entertainment industry. Read more...
Diddy's Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide named as One of America's Top Minority-Owned Businesses
JR Staff Writer
When Diddy first launched Bad Boy, he had yet to even name himself Puff Daddy. Late in the 1980s, he had started working with local rap artists. In 1989, he put together a concert for Heavy D and it nearly cost him his reputation.
Soon, Sean Combs landed an internship with Uptown Records. Before long, Sean "Puffy" Combs found himself an executive vice president at the company. In only a matter of months, however, he had been fired from the job.
After leaving Uptown, Bad Boy Records was launched to go along with Bad Boy Management. To encompass the two ventures, Combs created the blanket company, Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide and he has expanded the company over the years. In only four years, Bad Boy Records had revived East Coast hip hop.
Fast-forward eighteen years later and Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide is one of the most-profitable businesses in the United States. The company includes clothing, Sean John and Enyce, restaurants, with several Justin's locations, record labels, the Bad Boy Records Group, and many other side ventures. Outside of the names, Bad Boy Entertainment Worldwide makes a profit of over $300 million each year. Recently, the company was noted for all of the accomplishments.
Recently, Diddy received an award for having one of the largest minority-owned businesses in New York. He credited hard work and determination to all of his success over the years. The Bad Boy company was listed as one of the top three minority owned businesses in New York City. It is an incredible honor for Combs, as he always dreamed of making history, such as this. Read more...
Rihanna approves Chris Brown's restraining order Request
Friday, February 11, 2011
JR Staff Writer
Two years ago, around this time, then-teen couple, Chris Brown and Rihanna had a very public fight. It was soon revealed the two often had physical fights. But, right before the Grammys, the couple fought in public. Chris Brown suffered in a major way in the aftermath of the fight.
Los Angeles County ordered Brown to keep his distance and stay away from Rihanna. Despite the ruling, Rihanna still wanted to see him. The time away led to both moving on and into new romances. Last year, Chris Brown enjoyed a successful comeback and it hoping to revive his career.
Recently, Chris Brown went to Los Angeles to see if the restraining order could be removed. When the order was first made, Brown could appeal after two years. But, the media made it seem as if he wanted to get back with Rihanna. Brown informed the public it was time to check up on the order and he was simply ready to put that part of his life in the past.
Rihanna heard about Chris Brown trying to appeal the restraining order and she made it clear she had no interest in getting back with him. Brown made it clear he no longer had interest in her, either. Both singers had been invited to attend the Grammys and Chris Brown did not want to get into trouble with the law by being too close to Rihanna. She sympathized with him and she decided to lift the restraining order and allow her ex to move on with his life.
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Usher sued by Morehouse student over "Monster" song
JR Staff Writer
Due to his Raymond v. Raymond album, Usher has enjoyed a successful comeback. Recently, things have been going very smooth for the Atlanta singer. This past week has been great for Usher, as he landed an endorsement deal with Belvedre Vodka.
With all of Usher's success does come a little bit of controversy. Currently, the singer is being sued by a Morehouse University student over "Monster." The song, which was initially the title track of Usher's album, was written by the student, Kameron Glasper.
Glasper was contracted to write ten songs for the last album from Usher. Currently, he is seeking full ownership of Usher's song, "Monster." Glasper claims he wrote the song and suddenly he wants it back. However, DeKalb County Superior Court has ruled the song had seven singers and none of them were Kameron Glasper.
Glasper is looking to dissolve the contract, own 100% of the songs he wrote, and be paid for all of his lawyer fees. Read more...
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