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Why?
2008-04-09 05:59:00
What can have you looking like this?See the answer after the cut... URSHA!Usher came through to TRL Monday to talk about his upcoming album, Here I Stand which hit shelves May 27th. He says that this album is about the next chapter in his life [i.e. fatherhood, marriage, firing his mother...okay maybe not the last one]. He spilled the beans that Beyonce and Jay Z will also make appearances on the album.

Nelly: Party People ft. Fergie
2008-04-09 05:46:00
Nelly is really making leeway with this new single "Party People " and the video is pretty interesting. I get a "California Love" vibe a little. At least it isn't the same ole same. The song is growing on me, it's really party song. I can ride to it, but I'm not chillin' listening to it on my Zune. Thought?
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Eye Spy: A Very Jolly Jay Z back in the NYC
2008-04-08 21:30:00
So Jay hopped right back to New York after the show to do some business I hear, probably bringing Beyonce back from North Carolina as well I'm sure. He made a stop by his 40/40 club to watch the NCAA Championship (Kansas won if you missed it) and was chillin? with his boys.Hitting the streets of NYC with a kool-aid smile, he simply said ?Thank You? when congratulated on his presumed wedding to Beyonce. WATCH VIDEO HERE.Of course everyone is throwing out those conspiracy theories because the wasn?t sporting a wedding ring, however my thought on it is this why the pair got matching tattoos on their ring finger with something that is obviously significant to them. As you can imagine these two have extravagant taste and I am sure the wedding bands, if they chose to get them, are pretty pricey and not for everyday wear. Hence the tattoos on the ring finger, which they got on their rendezvous in Paris for Jay?s birthday. That makes me think they got engaged then and instead of a ring, th...
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Kelly Rowland: Comeback
2008-04-08 06:48:00
I thought I saw this video before? Like seriously, I thought this was old. But I guess not. Kelly Rowland has released a video for her single "Comeback "...I just can't get past "I got that hubba bubba!" LOL. I'm gonna 0ut that on a t-shirt!

In the words of Flav: WOOOOOOW!
2008-04-08 06:23:00
Saaphyri is really milking it for all it's worth...I am rendered speechless.
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50 Cent Speaks on Eviction Drama...
2008-04-08 02:58:00
Apparently most Hot 97 listeners agree with me in that 50 Cent 's ex Shaniqua Tompkins needs to let it go...Miss Jones thought different, based on how she was portrayed in his autobiographical movie Get Rich or Die Trying even though Shaniqua has her new man living in the house. So 50 Cent decided to just call in himself and give his side of the story. I actually found it pretty funny.Besides this drama, he talks about some rap beef [you know I don't know much about all that] and his upcoming role as a cop in Post-Katrina New Orleans.[DIRECT LINK]
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Ryan Leslie: Diamond Girl
2008-04-08 01:59:00
Ryan Leslie is finally getting some traction on his musical endeavors with the release of his single ?Diamond Girl ? which has been in growing rotation on the radio. The video is a tribute to a James Brown performance on Ed Sullivan, where he has the stage built to look exactly like the original. Do I like the video? Eh. Do I like the song? Yeah. But here?s my problem with Ryan. He?s like Ne-Yo 2.0. I have an issue with some behind the scene dudes that want to become artists. I am just not feeling his swag at all. It seems all a bit contrived and arrogant. You have to give it to him for the magical act he did with Cassie. He?s definitely a great producer, talented musician, and very intelligent (i.e. 1600 on SATs, Harvard grad at 19!) And maybe that?s it, the Poindexter turned R&B player, just doesn?t resonate. His inner nerd seems to peek through, upping his lame factor. I like him as a producer and his ear for music, I just can?t get with him as an artist. Like No-No, ...
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Eye Spy: The Carters Arrive in North Carolina...
2008-04-08 01:29:00
[Pics via Splash]Beyonce and Jay Z stepped off their private jet in North Carolina for his concert Saturday even though she was clearly tucked away during the show.The pair are still giving the world the silent treatment about the marriage which I choose to believe happened Friday night...Word on the curb is that the newly named Carters are in negotiations for an exclusive deal for the wedding photos, which likely will end up in OK!, People or Us Weekly. The good news is that the expected bog payoff will be donated to both Darfur relief and an inner-city New York kids sports program long supported by Jay-Z.In an interesting quote from Beyonce, she explains why mums the word:"I never talked about relationships," Beyoncé told ESSENCE in October 2005. "I only talk about them in my songwriting; otherwise things get too messy. It has worked out because now nobody expects me to talk about them. But it's hard too," she admitted. "You fall in love and you want to tell everybody. But that'...

Usher: Love in the Club
2008-04-07 18:34:00
Usher's new video in upteen years has leaked! So here you have the gorgeous Miss Keri Hilson and cameos from Diddy and Kanye West. Usher still has the moves, Tameka hasn't suck that out of him yet. LOL! Let me stop being mean. It's very "Yeah" part deux with the club scene/dance break...but since it is called "Love in the Club " you can't really escape that element, though it could have been a little more out of the box. So there you have it folks, likey or no likey?
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Eye Spy: Nippy Looking Perky, Shaq & Shaunie Reunited?
2008-04-07 05:45:00
Muhammad Ali held his annual Celebrity Fight Night XIV event in Phoenix on Friday night which brought out many stars including a extra fly Whitney Houston and an unexpected Shaq uille O'Neal with [soon-to-be-ex] wife Shaunie. Could this be reconciliation? Interesting indeed.Everyone was raving over Whitney and her return to the spotlighte. "Whitney Houston is back! I'm thrilled that she's in the studio and working on her new album," Dionne Warwick said of her niece to People.com "No doubt she's overcoming everything that has been put in front of her even this week." [You know how Bobby Brown said she led him the pipe and everything.]"She was just in the studio this week working on a song called 'Nothing But Love' when she heard of all this mess in the papers," Clive Davis added. "I'm sure that this week has been traumatic but she's committed and looking forward to her new life."Check out all the festivities after the jump...
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Hint Hint...Because we were all waiting to see...
2008-04-06 19:56:00
So was Jay rocking a wedding band? Did he make any announcement? Elude to the fact that he finally married Beyonce ? Nope. But Mary J. Blige threw us a little, a very little bone...Mary J. Blige on the "Heart of the City" tour couldn't maintain the same level of silence, shouting to the sold-out Greensboro audience: "Congratulations to my man, Jay-Z, and my girl B," before starting her set with "You're All I Need." [SOURCE] Other than that, it was business as usual. The concert stop in North Carolina went on without a hitch and of course Beyonce was nowhere to be seen.UGH! The suspense...I put a six pack of Big K Fruit Punch on it, that they take their first appearance to Oprah!
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In Case You Missed It: Jay Z and MJB on Letterman
2008-04-06 04:41:00
Jay Z and Mary J. Blige made their way to The Late Show with David Letterman to promote the smokin' Heart of the City tour. Who knew Jay could be so funny? I was really laughing out loud at the R. Kelly story.Continue reading for the performance of "Can't Knock the Hustle"
More About: Jay Z , Case , Mary J Blige

On Set: Rihanna in Venice, Plus Shopping in Beverly Hills
2008-04-06 04:06:00
Rihanna is working on a visual for her current single "Take A Bow" [one of my songs of the moment] from her re-release of Good Girl Gone Bad. She was spotted rocking the red leather, lace corset and designer aviators, filming a scene in Venice , California which involves a gorgeous silver Porsche. Yeah, love those. Plus she also got into some retail therapy in Beverly Hills this week with her lovable brown poodle. Check out the candids after the jump...
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Closest Wedding Pic We Have...
2008-04-05 23:53:00
Looks like Madame Tussaud's in London got in on the fun...LOL! This is probably the closest we'll get to the wedding pics for now, so enjoy.
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If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck...Jay Z & Beyonce Wed!
2008-04-05 06:43:00
Pics via PageSixUPDATE: According to numerous sources, Jay Z and Beyonce tied the knot! Details are sketchy at best as to the exact location, but it seems as though the ceremony was extremely intimate and held earlier in the evening, followed by the reception held on the roof of Jay Z's penthouse.Guests spotted included the parents of the bride and groom; Solange; Jay-Z's mother, Gloria Carter; Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams; and Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, all dressed in white! Also present, the Knowles' family minister from Houston, who presumably officiated. TMZ reports that the drivers were hired just 3 days ago and were instructed to confiscate all cell phones from guests.Amy Vongpitaka, owner of Thailand-based Amy's Orchids, confirmed to E! News that her flowers were for Beyoncé's wedding, "The designer called us a week ago, and we had to move quickly. We used a total of 200 workers to cut and process 100,000 Dendrobium White orchids, and then we hand-chose the...
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Let it go...
2008-04-05 01:02:00
I love how this is edited like those foreign hidden camera shows, with the sound effects and everything!50 Cent faced his ex Shaniqua Tompkins at the court today and things just didn't go her way. Granted, I would want my child to enjoy the riches of his father, but 50 has been known to take good care of his son and not just monetarily. So, I can't see how her argument is that Curtis is evicting his son... no boo, he's evicting you! I'd put 2 chicklets on it, that if push came to shove, he'd file for sole custody of his son.One court already cut her child support in pieces, therefore she might want to work it out for herself. I don't count on no man to take care of me or my child. For $6700 a month, I could do some things!! There are way too many mothers making it on half of that, so she surely can. I just can't see justifying that she has rights to a home that she doesn't own.

Whatcha Up To Kelly and Michelle?
2008-04-04 18:35:00
Kelly and Michelle are seen here at the Four Seasons Hotel in an undisclosed location *insert side eye here* acting a little suspicious. Could they be getting ready for the Bey-Z nuptials today? Kelly has quickly made her return to the states after being in London earlier this week.In other conspiracy theories, remember those matching tattoos the duo were sporting after their trip to Paris for his birthday? Well it was the Roman numeral "IV" hence April 4th...4/4...Hmmm? Makes sense doesn't it?They are enjoying our wild goose chase, guaranteed! I'm just wondering where my invite is?
More About: Beyonce , Jay Z , Kelly

50 Cents Boots Baby Mama...
2008-04-04 08:13:00
He gave her a place, but he says it was only temporary...According to Radar Online, he has asked a judge to evict her from the million dollar Long Island residence that he owns. Being the smart business man that he is, he filed for a formal child support order to curb the growing requests from his ex, Shaniqua Tompkins that reached upwards of $50,000. The order slashed the verbal offer from Curtis of $25,000 per month to $6700, with the stipulation that part of the monthly support be used to find a new residence.There are legal holes all through this mess, because there is no lease agreement in place which means she's not a tenant, she also claims that the house was promised to her, plus she just filed a counter-suit.Baby Mama drama is not cute!
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Whitney Led me to the Pipe!
2008-04-04 06:08:00
Bobby Brown is grasping at his few last minutes of relevance with a new tell-all book about his life and marriage to Whitney Houston , with explosive statements in "Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But," out next month. Taking a page out of his girl Superhead's book, the divulges his drug use and infidelity.Here are a few snippets of what's in the tall-tale book:"I never used cocaine until after I met Whitney. Before then, I had experimented with other drugs, but marijuana was my drug of choice. At one point in my life, I used drugs uncontrollably. I was using everything I could get my hands on, from cocaine to heroin, weed and cooked cocaine."Whitney, he alleges, had been under "a lot of pressure. The media was accusing her of having a bisexual relationship with her assistant, Robin Crawford. Since she was the American Sweetheart and all, that didn't go too well with her image . . . In Whitney's situation, the only solution was to get married and have kids. Th...
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Semi-Homemade Beats...
2008-04-04 05:23:00
Is anyone surprised by this? Someone is just mad they didn't think of it first.
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Big Pimpin?...Like for real, for real!
2008-04-04 04:39:00
Jay Z is said to be on the verge of inking a major 10-year deal with concert promoter Live Nation, worth a whopping $150 million! In one of the most lucrative music contracts ever, the New York Times reports.Jay-Z, who is likely to release his final album on Def Jam this year, is negotiating a package with Live Nation which includes financing his own entertainment venture as well as recordings and tours over the next decade. The deal is looked at a new model for the music industry as album sales are down across the board.Live Nation is currently promoting The Heart of the City Tour with Mary J. Blige, his first major tour in 3 years.I just want to know how can I be down? Like seriously! Can I get on your payroll. You can't even hate on that, just hustle harder...Jay-Z toasts his good fortune at hot spot Lobby Wednesday after a concert in Toronto.In other Jay Z news, word on the curb is that the wedding will be on Friday [Confirmed by my homie at the E-Biz] and he held a bachelors p...
More About: Beyonce , Jay Z , Real

Some Things Don't Change
2008-04-04 00:53:00
It?s been reported that Naomi Campbell was arrested at Heathrow Airport after allegedly assaulting a police officer. The airport won?t confirm the name of the woman arrested, but did confirm that ?a passenger was removed by police from a BA flight this afternoon."After unleashing a tirade of four-letter expletives, apparently prompted by one of her bags not being put on the plane, police were called to the scene.In the ensuing melee, witnesses reported the leggy supermodel screaming in fury, spitting, and struggling with police officers.She eventually had to be removed from the first class cabin in handcuffs, resisting all the way. [SOURCE]Dude! You saw what happened to Snoop at the airport. They clearly don?t play like that.
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Corinne Bailey Rae Lays Husband to Rest
2008-04-03 17:26:00
A very somber and visually fragile Corinne Bailey Rae emerged from her husband?s funeral at St. George?s Church yesterday. The last of 100-plus mourners, Corinne said her final good byes to Jason Rae, who died from a suspected drug overdose in March.According to the UK Daily Mail, Corinne, along with friends including producer Mark Ronson, attended the wake which was held at the Wardrobe Bar, where Corinne and Jason held their wedding reception seven years ago. His drinking and drug use is said to have caused a rift with Corinne, however friends of the couple insist the marriage was strong.It?s definitely a devastating situation for one of my favorite artists. Well wishes to the family.
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Well, I Declare...
2008-04-03 17:08:00
Ashanti has a release date set for her upcoming fourth album, The Declaration, which is scheduled for June 3rd on The Inc./Universal Motown [Yepper, Irv still tappin' that! Well, pockets that is...]. Album producers and collaborators include Robin Thicke, Jermaine Dupri, LT Hutton, Babyface, and Pharrell Williams.Above are two of her new promotional pictures, which the bottom one looks like she?s channeling her inner Roxie Hart.
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2008-04-03 16:54:00
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Quick Fixes: Hump Day
2008-04-03 01:36:00
Day26 Follows Suit, Takes No. 1 Spot @ BillboardOh Dear Lawd...I CAN'T!!! @ Crunk+ DisorderlyTao Makes Four, Dru Hill Revamped @ Tha FeedbackJust Call Me Hustle Man @ BlogXillaMy Sentiments Exactly...I Run This! @ Necole Bitchie"Sexy Can I" Live and In Color @ Str8 Outta NYCNow this is a Bust It Baby @ Think 2wice
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Mariah Trumps Elvis, Snags 18th No. 1
2008-04-03 01:25:00
Mariah Carey newest hit ?Touch My Body? helped bump her right past Elvis Presley into the second place spot in most number one hits, as the single jumped from 15 to number one this week on the Billboard Hot 100.Her second single, ?Migrate? which features T-Pain finally leaked yesterday on Chicago?s B96.LISTEN: Mariah Carey ? ?Migrate? [Radio Rip] | ?Touch My Body? Remix ft. Rick Ross & The DreamSet your DVR, here are some upcoming Mariah appearances:? April 9th: Mariah joins all-star international cast on FOX?s second annual Emmy-winning ?IDOL Gives Back? two-hour charitable tv special? April 14th: Mariah special guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show? April 15th: E=MC² new album arrives in stores? April 16th: Mariah performs on ?American Idol? as musical mentor to finalists
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The Blushing Bride...
2008-04-02 07:01:00
Tia Mowry [of CW's The Game] is preparing to walk down that aisle April 20th to her fiance Corey Hardrict and of course her twin sis Tamera is there to be her support!"Tamera has been so supportive during this time because she knows things can get overwhelming for me," Tia, 29, who now costars on CW's The Game, tells PEOPLE. "From planning and throwing the shower, to coming to my dress fittings, she has been by my side."Mowry's bridal shower was an intimate party for a dozen family members and friends at the Whiskey Blue in Los Angeles on March 14. Tia's favorite colors, pink and purple, were everywhere ? from the pink champagne to the purple orchids. The menu included her favorite foods: pizza and sushi.Tia's Game colleagues, Wendy Raquel Robinson and Brittany Daniel, have helped Tia celebrate her upcoming nuptials both off and on the set. "Today at work, she was screaming at the top of her lungs. She was so excited," Daniel said.At the shower, Tamera presented her sister with...
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Weezy on Vibe yet Again...
2008-04-02 05:19:00
Vibe must be running out of ideas...Lil' Wayne is back on the cover for the May 2008 issue. Right on time to promote his upcoming album Tha Carter III, which drops My 18th.Check out this exclusive interview with Weezy about his upcoming release...
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Sneak Peek: Love in the Club
2008-04-02 05:05:00
Check out 30 second clip from Usher 's comeback single "Love in the Club " which will premiere next Monday, April 7th! Looks pretty sexy with Keri Hilson as the love interest and cameos from Diddy and 'Ye.
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