Saturday, June 27, 2009
BET Tribute To The King Of Pop
We all have been waiting for the BET awards which airs Tomorrow at 8pm/7c. BET has made some changes to the show in order to salute the "KING OF POP". BET has announced that there will be a tribute for the fallen icon at the beginning of the show. You don’t want to miss the surprises lined up. Yes we have seen Videos, movies, and a crap load of Michael interviews, but this is the BET Awards. Make sure you watch.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Sean Paul Back Again With New Album Imperial Blaze
Based on information from the jamaican Gleaner,International dancehall artist Sean Paul will premiere his latest music video for the Stephen McGregor produced So Fine on BET's 106 & Park today. So Fine is the first single from Sean Paul's highly anticipated fourth studio album, Imperial Blaze. The Ray Kay-directed video made its world premiere yesterday on MTV.com, MTV2, MTVJams, MTV Hits and MTVU. In a release, the deejay commented "things like this get more and more exciting as I go along. The adrenaline never dies down and every time I get to release a new song and premiere a video or something, it's really exciting." Imperial Blaze is set for an August 18 release. Check out the song. It's hot!
From The Jackson 5 To The King Of Pop, To His Final Restin Place. Bye Bye Michael Jackson
The world is mourning the loss of The "King Of Pop". It has been a sad day for me and Michael and I have never met. When I heard Michael Jackson's "BAD" for the very first time, I knew he would continue to amaze me and keep his music pumping through my veins for many many years to come. Michael Jackson wasn't just the "King Of POP", he was a trend setter in dancing, fashion, the arts, true perfectionism, a global humanitarian, and most of all human. If you listen to his song Childhood you would get a better understanding of who Michael was. His am "BAD made me feel untouchable, while "BEAT IT" made me roll my eyes at all the haters and laugh. There were many many rumors about Michael molesting young boys, but if that be the case, I never for once believed it. There are others who might beg to differ, but that's my belief. Michael had fame but he didnt have a childhood that most of us did. The finances may have been there to buy him anything he wanted, except not feeling alone. His behavior may have been inappropriate to some, but if you lived a life like Michael, you may get a better understanding of what would case him to hang around some many young kids. There was Bubbles, his pet monkey, and Neverland, where a kid could be a kid. And one of those important kids was Michael himself.I lost my sister and nephew about 6 months ago, so I can imagine how much pain his family is in right now. Nothing can bring him back, but we have so many memories of Michael through his music. We remember Michael as the youngest Jackson 5, who grew up and went solo and took the world by storm. He is one of the 5 most famous entertainers in the world. Every song he made, he filled it with his heart. Whatever your background or ethnicity, Michael made you believe. He was 50 when died on Thursday, but his music never will. Below is information from the news explaining what occurred.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Police towed the car of a doctor from Michael Jackson's home Friday and said it could contain drugs or other evidence offering clues in the pop star's death.
Los Angeles police spokeswoman Karen Rayner said coroner's investigators were seeking to interview the doctor but said she did not know the doctor's identity. She stressed the doctor was not under criminal investigation.
"His car was impounded because it may contain medications or other evidence that may assist the coroner in determining the cause of death," Rayner said.
Medical examiners prepared an autopsy for Jackson as a chorus of grief spread around the world, from statesmen to icons of music to legions of fans.
Los Angeles County coroner's watch commander Lt. Brian Elias said Friday morning the autopsy would begin shortly and take several hours, but he said other tests would take longer and determining the official cause of death would take weeks or more.
Brian Oxman, a former Jackson attorney and a family friend, said Friday he had been concerned about Jackson's use of painkillers and had warned the singer's family about possible abuse.
"I said one day, we're going to have this experience. And when Anna Nicole Smith passed away, I said we cannot have this kind of thing with Michael Jackson," Oxman said on NBC's "Today" show. "The result was, I warned everyone, and lo and behold, here we are. I don't know what caused his death. But I feared this day, and here we are."
Oxman claimed Jackson had prescription drugs at his disposal to help with pain suffered when he broke his leg after he fell off a stage and for broken vertebrae in his back.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Police towed the car of a doctor from Michael Jackson's home Friday and said it could contain drugs or other evidence offering clues in the pop star's death.
Los Angeles police spokeswoman Karen Rayner said coroner's investigators were seeking to interview the doctor but said she did not know the doctor's identity. She stressed the doctor was not under criminal investigation.
"His car was impounded because it may contain medications or other evidence that may assist the coroner in determining the cause of death," Rayner said.
Medical examiners prepared an autopsy for Jackson as a chorus of grief spread around the world, from statesmen to icons of music to legions of fans.
Los Angeles County coroner's watch commander Lt. Brian Elias said Friday morning the autopsy would begin shortly and take several hours, but he said other tests would take longer and determining the official cause of death would take weeks or more.
Brian Oxman, a former Jackson attorney and a family friend, said Friday he had been concerned about Jackson's use of painkillers and had warned the singer's family about possible abuse.
"I said one day, we're going to have this experience. And when Anna Nicole Smith passed away, I said we cannot have this kind of thing with Michael Jackson," Oxman said on NBC's "Today" show. "The result was, I warned everyone, and lo and behold, here we are. I don't know what caused his death. But I feared this day, and here we are."
Oxman claimed Jackson had prescription drugs at his disposal to help with pain suffered when he broke his leg after he fell off a stage and for broken vertebrae in his back.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Guess Who's Back
In recent years we’ve learned the whereabouts of most of the lost members of Destiny’s Child.
LeToya Luckett went on to record a platinum solo album. Farrah Franklin must have hit the lottery and not told a soul because she appeared on an episode of Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker However, little has been said about what original member LaTavia Roberson has been up to until now. Word is that she’s now ready to fill fans in about her post-DC life via a tell-all book.
Naturally, the book will cover her time with the group, but it’s said she will also speak on her struggles with family (rumor: they thought she was an ATM machine) and other areas in her life and how she’s overcome them.
It’s good to know Tav hasn’t been spending her days throwing darts at pictures of Beyonce and Kelly.
Some people would still be salty, but acting like a bottle of Lawry’s all the time leads to a terrible life. Good for her trying to move on with her career.
Are you looking forward to reading what LaTavia has to say?
LeToya Luckett went on to record a platinum solo album. Farrah Franklin must have hit the lottery and not told a soul because she appeared on an episode of Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker However, little has been said about what original member LaTavia Roberson has been up to until now. Word is that she’s now ready to fill fans in about her post-DC life via a tell-all book.
Naturally, the book will cover her time with the group, but it’s said she will also speak on her struggles with family (rumor: they thought she was an ATM machine) and other areas in her life and how she’s overcome them.
It’s good to know Tav hasn’t been spending her days throwing darts at pictures of Beyonce and Kelly.
Some people would still be salty, but acting like a bottle of Lawry’s all the time leads to a terrible life. Good for her trying to move on with her career.
Are you looking forward to reading what LaTavia has to say?
Ms. Foxy Brown
When Judge Melissa Jackson finally sentenced Foxy Brown to jail for hitting someone with her Blackberry over a disagreement about a car stereo volume, she told the rapper: “I’m not going to give you any more chances. I hope you turn your life around and never again have to stand in a court of law.” Apparently while in Prison, she was treated like rap royalty in prison.
The New York Post reported that Foxy Brown received unlimited phone and TV use while incarcerated, not to mention she received new clothing to replace her dirty apparel.
Prison officials even acted as her publicist and helped coordinate a magazine interview and photo shoot. These people take the law for a joke. When in hell have you heard of shit like this? What in the hell? What were they trying to do? Get Foxy to spit a hot 16 on their demo?
I just want each and every one of those enabling prison employees to know that it’s on them when Foxy pimps slaps somebody with an iPhone.
The New York Post reported that Foxy Brown received unlimited phone and TV use while incarcerated, not to mention she received new clothing to replace her dirty apparel.
Prison officials even acted as her publicist and helped coordinate a magazine interview and photo shoot. These people take the law for a joke. When in hell have you heard of shit like this? What in the hell? What were they trying to do? Get Foxy to spit a hot 16 on their demo?
I just want each and every one of those enabling prison employees to know that it’s on them when Foxy pimps slaps somebody with an iPhone.
Loose The Pilsbury Dough Girl!
Apparently Ne-Yo told a young woman that if she wants to share a stage with entertainers like Beyonce, she needs to shed some pounds. This remark has alot of people pissed off. I don’t think Ne-Yo was trying to be insensitive or hurt this young woman's feelings. He was being honest and that is what alot of people fail to do. It is possible that if she is talented that she could share a stage with entertainers like Beyonce but then she would end up like Kelly Price and join Jenny. As he put it, if she wanted to go the Jill Scott route she would be accepted for who she is. But in a world of Pop/R&B full of blond weaves, nose jobs, and butt pads she might want to look into fixing her look a bit.
It’s an inconvenient truth that looks matter in pop music (and in general). Could she record a song like Bootylicious"and still manage to get the same amount of love as Beyonce? Anything is possible, but it’s not likely. Ne-Yo is right: In pop music, most are shallow. It may offend some, but image is everything in this business, so if you want to get noticed, you may have to do what you don't believe in, and that's probably selling your soul to the devil. Like one of Ne-Yo singles says "I'll ask the song to shine away from you today so you can cry, if that's what you want alright."
It’s an inconvenient truth that looks matter in pop music (and in general). Could she record a song like Bootylicious"and still manage to get the same amount of love as Beyonce? Anything is possible, but it’s not likely. Ne-Yo is right: In pop music, most are shallow. It may offend some, but image is everything in this business, so if you want to get noticed, you may have to do what you don't believe in, and that's probably selling your soul to the devil. Like one of Ne-Yo singles says "I'll ask the song to shine away from you today so you can cry, if that's what you want alright."
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Usher And Tamika Raymond Shocker
If hearing about Usher and Tamika Raymond's divorce wasn't a surprise by itself, wait until you hear this mess. Sources close to Tameka says she feels that her soon-to-be ex-husband has launched a nasty public smearing campaign.
The source stated that “Tameka is spitting mad against the campaign that has been waged against her just before When Mr. Raymond filed for divorce in Atlanta, he could have had the papers sealed but chose not to and stories were being leaked about the divorce two days before the papers were actually filed at Atlanta’s Superior Court.”
They also contest claims by Usher that the two have been separated for a year.
The source added:
“Claims that they had been separated for around one year are just not true - they only split up around March of 2009.”
Whats even more of a shocker is word that Usher had a Maury moment and requested a DNA test to see if 6-month old Naviyd was really his son. There is always a better way to handle situations like this, and if Usher could have sealed this divorce document and didn't, it makes me wonder what these two were going through to make the man handle his wife this way.
Here’s what Tameka’s BFF told Essence.com:
“She didn’t know that he was going to file. Of course, she knew that there were challenges in their relationship and had been some discord since March and was aware there were some things that needed to be worked through. But did she know that divorce was imminent? No. It was a total surprise.” I imagine that Tamika might be a real emotional roller coaster right now. What woman wouldn't be?
The source stated that “Tameka is spitting mad against the campaign that has been waged against her just before When Mr. Raymond filed for divorce in Atlanta, he could have had the papers sealed but chose not to and stories were being leaked about the divorce two days before the papers were actually filed at Atlanta’s Superior Court.”
They also contest claims by Usher that the two have been separated for a year.
The source added:
“Claims that they had been separated for around one year are just not true - they only split up around March of 2009.”
Whats even more of a shocker is word that Usher had a Maury moment and requested a DNA test to see if 6-month old Naviyd was really his son. There is always a better way to handle situations like this, and if Usher could have sealed this divorce document and didn't, it makes me wonder what these two were going through to make the man handle his wife this way.
Here’s what Tameka’s BFF told Essence.com:
“She didn’t know that he was going to file. Of course, she knew that there were challenges in their relationship and had been some discord since March and was aware there were some things that needed to be worked through. But did she know that divorce was imminent? No. It was a total surprise.” I imagine that Tamika might be a real emotional roller coaster right now. What woman wouldn't be?
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Jeezy Breaks Down Beef With Gucci Mane
Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy have had beef for quite some time.
After Gucci Mane came forward and stated he was going to take the high road in the beef, Young Jeezy also felt the need to clear up things from his perspective. For Jeezy, this situation is several years old and something he did not plan on addressing again.
“Anybody that’s really been keeping up with the history knows that [Gucci Mane] has a history of taking shots at people,” Jeezy explained to Miss Info.
According to Young Jeezy, the issues with Gucci Mane started four years ago after the Def Jam artist lost his voice. While he was “down,” Jeezy says Gucci Mane began taking shots at him while he was unable to verbally respond.
“I had an accident where I lost my voice for eight or nine months, so I was down,” Jeezy explained. “[Gucci] just started taking shots, ‘F Jeezy this, F Jeezy that.’”
Not one to sit silent or remain on the sidelines, the “Trap Star” recuperated and responded with a diss of his own titled, “Stay Strapped.”
When the war of words transcended music in 2005, Jeezy says he backed off and let the issue die.
“This cat gets in a courtroom and says, ‘Jeezy tried to have me killed.’ I left it alone because he put the police on me.”
As the beef threatens to flare up again, Jeezy sounds more like a man looking to secure his future, and less like one willing to engage in a no-win rap battle.
“To be honest with you, I’m just tired of the bullsh*t,” he said. “This is what he does, he takes his shots and then he says he doesn’t have anything to do with it.”
“The Recession” rapper insists that his recent response, “23-24,” which goes at Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman, isn’t a diss, but some outside the industry may be taking it that way.
“I ignored it for four years and it didn’t go away… We can meet up today, fight dogs, race cars, shoot guns, whatever they want to do…I don’t want people to think I’m out here on some Dee-Bo sh*t. I’ve never got on the magazines or the newspapers [and spoke on this].
After Gucci Mane came forward and stated he was going to take the high road in the beef, Young Jeezy also felt the need to clear up things from his perspective. For Jeezy, this situation is several years old and something he did not plan on addressing again.
“Anybody that’s really been keeping up with the history knows that [Gucci Mane] has a history of taking shots at people,” Jeezy explained to Miss Info.
According to Young Jeezy, the issues with Gucci Mane started four years ago after the Def Jam artist lost his voice. While he was “down,” Jeezy says Gucci Mane began taking shots at him while he was unable to verbally respond.
“I had an accident where I lost my voice for eight or nine months, so I was down,” Jeezy explained. “[Gucci] just started taking shots, ‘F Jeezy this, F Jeezy that.’”
Not one to sit silent or remain on the sidelines, the “Trap Star” recuperated and responded with a diss of his own titled, “Stay Strapped.”
When the war of words transcended music in 2005, Jeezy says he backed off and let the issue die.
“This cat gets in a courtroom and says, ‘Jeezy tried to have me killed.’ I left it alone because he put the police on me.”
As the beef threatens to flare up again, Jeezy sounds more like a man looking to secure his future, and less like one willing to engage in a no-win rap battle.
“To be honest with you, I’m just tired of the bullsh*t,” he said. “This is what he does, he takes his shots and then he says he doesn’t have anything to do with it.”
“The Recession” rapper insists that his recent response, “23-24,” which goes at Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman, isn’t a diss, but some outside the industry may be taking it that way.
“I ignored it for four years and it didn’t go away… We can meet up today, fight dogs, race cars, shoot guns, whatever they want to do…I don’t want people to think I’m out here on some Dee-Bo sh*t. I’ve never got on the magazines or the newspapers [and spoke on this].
Coming Soon! Tiny And Toya BET's New Reality Show
For all you reality show junkies, get ready for the newest reality show, Tiny and Toya. This new half-hour docu-drama chronicling the lives of Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and Antonia “Toya” Carter. This show is about two dynamic, young women immersed in the craziness of the hip-hop world, but struggles to find inner-strength, peace and purpose. On the surface, their real-life story plays out like an urban fairytale – both women falling in love with two of hip hop’s most successful princes (T.I. and Lil’ Wayne) and living the life of the rich and famous. Set in the heart of Atlanta, against the backdrop of the multi-billion dollar music industry, TINY & TOYA follows the journey of two best friends overcoming their struggles to discover who they really are, from the inside out. Like most women tied to fortunate and fame provided by their mates, these women are tired of being in the shadow of their (high-profile men). Maya Angelou's poem "Phenomenal Woman", says : Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,That's me.This is what these women are about and wants the world and their past or present life partners to realize that. Each episode will give the audience an inside look into Tiny and Toya’s lives. They take us on an exciting roller coaster ride in search of independence and a quest to set the record straight. We watch them flip the script and create new business ventures of their own. They will be faced with real choices that will potentially change their lives and the lives of those around them forever. We learn why this magnetic and mesmerizing duo won the hearts of T.I. and Lil’ Wayne, as they win over ours. Though the stakes are high, it’s their unique bond as women, mothers, “sisters” and friends that will ultimately pull them through.
Am Not Just Jenifer's Fiance
David Otunga went from I Love New York to becoming J Hudd's Boo. Now aside from getting the it girl and a Harvard Degree, and working, he now bodyslams. His wrestling stage
name is Dawson Alexander He’s not “The Rock”, but he has potential.
If you’re wondering what Otunga did with his Harvard Law Degree he used it for inspiration for his finishing move: The Verdict
name is Dawson Alexander He’s not “The Rock”, but he has potential.
If you’re wondering what Otunga did with his Harvard Law Degree he used it for inspiration for his finishing move: The Verdict
Not Every Video Girl Is A H*e!
We all know what the theory about video girls is (usually called something else): They’ll do any rapper that will let them bend over enough times in their videos to net a King magazine cover. Even I am guilty of that thought at times. "We all are."
Melyssa Ford, however, has always stood up against the stereotype that every video vixen gets their Karrine Steffans on behind the scenes.
Gracing the cover of J’Adore magazine, Ms. Ford spoke on her experiences in the world of hip-hop videos and the male chauvinists she’s had to encounter.
Ford said:
“Addressing misconceptions, she stated ‘When I come across the opportunity to talk, people are kind of surprised that I have some degree of intelligence.’
I was making my way through this male-dominated business with my partner and manager, Daniella Cobb, and we would be in meetings where we would wrap up a meeting with whomever, and the ensuing question would be, ‘So when are we going to f–k?’ It was frustrating; my reaction was like, ‘Were you present in this meeting!? Do you understand that that’s not why we’re here?!’ Women have to walk a fine line in this business. You’ve got to act like steel magnolias. You’ve got to be firm and ladylike, and know exactly what you want in order to make it in this business and what you’re talking about. As a woman, you have to take what you want by force, but analyze how that force has to be used.”
I have read numerous literature from Melyssa about global warming, amongst alot of other things, and my initial reaction was, “Shouldn't’t she be writing up a storm about how to make that kitty kat purr?” The fact of the matter is you can’t judge every book by its cover…or in alot of these video girls case thongs. The reality is that this is how they make their money to achieve their goals in life. You never known what these girls motivations are, therefore our negative opinions should be kept to ourselves or better than that just don't think it.
Melyssa Ford, however, has always stood up against the stereotype that every video vixen gets their Karrine Steffans on behind the scenes.
Gracing the cover of J’Adore magazine, Ms. Ford spoke on her experiences in the world of hip-hop videos and the male chauvinists she’s had to encounter.
Ford said:
“Addressing misconceptions, she stated ‘When I come across the opportunity to talk, people are kind of surprised that I have some degree of intelligence.’
I was making my way through this male-dominated business with my partner and manager, Daniella Cobb, and we would be in meetings where we would wrap up a meeting with whomever, and the ensuing question would be, ‘So when are we going to f–k?’ It was frustrating; my reaction was like, ‘Were you present in this meeting!? Do you understand that that’s not why we’re here?!’ Women have to walk a fine line in this business. You’ve got to act like steel magnolias. You’ve got to be firm and ladylike, and know exactly what you want in order to make it in this business and what you’re talking about. As a woman, you have to take what you want by force, but analyze how that force has to be used.”
I have read numerous literature from Melyssa about global warming, amongst alot of other things, and my initial reaction was, “Shouldn't’t she be writing up a storm about how to make that kitty kat purr?” The fact of the matter is you can’t judge every book by its cover…or in alot of these video girls case thongs. The reality is that this is how they make their money to achieve their goals in life. You never known what these girls motivations are, therefore our negative opinions should be kept to ourselves or better than that just don't think it.
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