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HOW 'BOUT A ROUND OF APPLAUSE
2008-05-15 18:51:00
I knew this song would be a hit the first time i heard it. Congratulations to Rihanna, today she scored her third Number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100:Rihanna's "Take a Bow" makes a near-record-breaking jump on the Hot 100 this week to overtake Leona Lewis' four-week No. 1, "Bleeding Love." "Take a Bow" soars 53-1 thanks to digital sales of 267,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan. [source]Also, congrats to Danity Kane. Despite Diddy's lack of effort to promote these ladies, they still rise. Their first single, "Damaged" from Welcome to the Dollhouse just hit Top 10 this week, making it their first appearance in the top tier since "Show Stopper" back in 2006. I feel for Day 26...i have a feeling that they are about to disappear faster than Da Band (remember them?...Dylan "i spit hot fyah!'). Oh and i was just waiting on a post where i could use this image of Aubry and Kim Kardashian. The jokes write themselves, no?
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NICOLE TEAMS UP W/ UNICEF
2008-05-15 09:45:00
"UNICEF has requested an initial $8.2 million for its emergency operation to assist the survivors of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar.Children and women require urgent assistance to survive in increasingly desperate conditions. Initial stocks prepositioned in the country are being distributed, but they will not be sufficient to meet critical needs that include clean drinking water, shelter materials, water purification tablets, cooking sets, mosquito nets, food, essential drugs, and appropriate sanitation facilities." [Read more and get involved HERE]
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THEY SO IN LOVE
2008-05-15 08:59:00
I've tried to stay away for the Nicarey (Nick + Carey) story, but i just can't resist. The couple held a private party at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California the other day. All of this just seems to good to be true. I mean their marriage just came out of no where, and it seems like a wise career move more than a holy union. Lest they look very happy:It looks so posed. I'm just waiting on this episode of Pop Fiction to premiere on E!.
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AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL IS...
2008-05-15 03:41:00
THE WINNER AFTER THE CUT>>>Congrats to Whitney. She is the first full-figured model to claim Tyra's prize.
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EVENTS: KANYE AFTER-PARTY
2008-05-14 23:28:00
Beyonce was spotted after leaving the Madison Square Garden leg of Kanye 's Glow in the Dark tour. ABSOLUT 100 sponsored the official concert after party for Kanye West at NYC's 1Oak:Jay + Mr. West. I guess B wasn't feeling the club last night, seeing as how she skipped out on the after party.The top model winners were out in full force. Aubry O'Day is pictured with Jaslene, while Saleisha and CariDee coupled up for the photogs.Diddy's offical girl Cassie looked as if she had just gotten her Mystic Tan on.Dania Ramirez + Evan Ross/ Nicole Albino of Nina Sky.Attention Whore.
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AROUND THE NET
2008-05-14 17:55:00
[Fresh & Fab] has proof that Cassie is probably f'in' for a record deal closer to Diddy than she lets on....And if she is. CASSIE go read The Official Cutty Buddy Obligations (pay close attention to #5) at [BlogXilla].Read about what went down at Erykah Badu's Club Body after party at [MzVirgo].[Urban-Hoopla] has the new Rihanna + Maroon 5 video for "If I Never See Your Face Again."Raven Simon albums have only sold a total of 300,000 copies. [That's Not Hott!] offers the heifer star some advice.Ashanti wants 12 kids! [Ms. Grapevine] has the full story-[Saucy's Review] has more pictures of Kanye with the snow bunnies.

EVENTS + USHER PERFORMS
2008-05-13 18:00:00
Zahara and Angie (Shiloh was there to) were all spotted having girls day out while shopping in Monaco. I see they finally decided that Zahara was to big to be carried around, but Shiloh has reached that point as well. Angie knows that that big-headed child is heavy. After she pops out this baby [insert Mexican joke here] that brings the household child count to five i believe. [images INF.daily.com via Dlisted]Ms. Kelly continued her UK invasion last night when she hit up the Sex and The City London premiere. I just wonder when she plans on buying a place across the pond?...those legs. Scrumptious.Usher and Lauren Conrad coupled up for a photo during "Live From the Hills Season Finale" last night in Beverly Hills. Usher performed "Love in This Club" and i think it's official...for some reason (Chris Brown?) his performance is not spectacular any more. Check it out and tell me what you think:
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I MUST SHARE
2008-05-12 22:13:00
Story time! My friends and i woke up this morning (after last night's graduation celebrations), and decided to go to Waffle House [dangerous we know] for breakfast. We get there and everything is typical: the local hicks, the questionable cleanliness, and a waitress with a gold grill. I order my meal and a cup of water, but the water sits on the table until i can get my hands on a straw [i don't drink out of W.H. cups].Well, when i look into the cup...tell me why there are three...count them...THREE! baby roaches floating on TOP. I am DEAD at this point, and can do nothing but laugh. It doesn't help that i spot ANOTHER roach crawling on the wall two minutes later, and that my friend also has roach water. For some reason, my friends decide that they want to stay [hunger makes one do crazy things] and how about both my waffle and hash browns come to me burnt. I'm too hungry to complain, so i fall back.Read the rest of the story under QUICK'S WORLD on my sidebar>>>
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NELLY + KELLY ["DILEMMA" @ RADIO1 2008]
2008-05-12 21:41:00
Nelly performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend, the UK's biggest free music festival, over the weekend. Since, Kelly Rowland is across the pond promoting her Ms. Kelly re-release, she came out with Nelly and the two performed "Dilemma ." [spotted @ Kelly-Rowland.net]
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ON THE SET
2008-05-12 19:18:00
Over the weekend, Denzel Washington was on location in the Streets of Manhattan for The Taking of Pelham 1:23. "Tony Scott directs this remake of the Walter Matthau-starring thriller from 1978 with this Columbia Pictures production that pits a transit cop (Denzel Washington) against a group of hijackers lead by John Travolta, who take over a subway train in order to rake in a hefty ransom. David Koepp (War of the Worlds) is adapting the book by author John Godey." [~ Jeremy Wheeler/source]Producer turn rapper Swizz Beatz was also on location in NYC to shot a video for new single "Where The Cash At". Check out the single here. It's typical Swizzy, i just can't get down with the content of the song. I personally can't go buy the bar out, so i tend not to listen to music where people brag about being able to do so. This video for Michelle Williams's "We Break the Dawn" will premiere on AOL on May 15th, but AOL's Boom Box relesaed a behind-the-scenes video today. With this foot...

SPAZ IF U WANT
2008-05-12 02:12:00
On the heels of two leaks ("Everybody Nose" & "Spaz") from their upcoming album, Seeing Sounds, a 1 minute sneak preview for N*E*R*D's "Everybody Nose" has surfaced. I like the homemade/underground feel of the video, it's what this group is all about. This is one of my favorite songs right now, and i can't wait for their album to drop on June 10th. [source and image via Rap-Up].

THROW-DOWN FRIDAY
2008-05-09 21:02:00
I didn't get a chance to put up my Throw Down Thursday post, so i'll do it today. People drink on Friday s too, no? First off, Amy Winehouse acted a fool yesterday in London when she got stuck in a traffic jam. This behavior comes just after the singer was arrested on Wednesday for drug-related questioning:"Amy Winehouse was arrested Wednesday in connection with a January video that allegedly shows her doing drugs at a party at her north London home. London's Metropolitan Police said a 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drugs possession. Winehouse's spokesman, Chris Goodman, confirmed his client was in police custody. 'Amy Winehouse voluntarily attended a London police station today by appointment. She was arrested in order to be interviewed and is cooperating fully with inquiries,' Goodman said in a statement." [source/ images Xposure via Daily Mail]The true drank azz of the week award goes to Kelly Osbourne. Her people had to watch her closely as she left a Lo...

OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY [movie songs]
2008-05-09 18:55:00
FOR MORE OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY:[FRESH & FAB][KREATIVE TALK][MRS. GRAPEVINE] [MARCUS LANGFORD][OPINIONATED BLACK WOMAN][REGINA'S FAMILY SEASONS][OVER ANALYZE IT][CELEB-BLITZ][THE CHOCL8T DIARIES][ELECTRONIC VILLAGE]
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AROUND THE NET
2008-05-08 23:05:00
Read about Paris Hilton's new line of hair extensions at [All Thats Fab].[Saucy's Review] blogs about the latest in police brutality in Philadelphia.Check out both Usher ("Moving Mountains) & Jordin Sparks ("One Step At a Time") on the sets of their respective new video shoots at [Fresh & Fab].[Mz. Virgo] has the low down on how Kim Kardashian gets rid of her cellulite.DMX (aka: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) just won't do right. Read about his latest foolishness at [That's Not Hott!].[Urban-Hoopla] has the lastest info on Angela & Vanessa's Pastry clothing line.The [Rap-Up.com] blog posted this video of Teyana Taylor performing "Google Me" at Rap-Up's 3rd Anniversary and Book Release Party>>>

SPREAD EM'
2008-05-08 20:54:00
Scans from Eva Mendez's racy, but artistic spread for Italian Vogue recently hit the net. I'm not sure what projects Eva has on deck for 2008, but the last thing i remember seeing her in was Hitch. At least she's hot though. Side note: Just because your "peddling ass" for a high fashion magazine, doesn't mean you're any better than Delicious:If your interested in more flicks from this spread (including the nude ones) hit up Egotastic! Over in Harper's Bazaar, Harlow steals the show with her mean mugs, and side eyes. In the latest issue Nicole speaks about "staying in, mellowing out, and having a child of her own."...and we thought Zahara didn't like the cameras. [photo credit Peter Lindbergh via HB]
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EVENT CATCH UP
2008-05-07 22:37:00
An energetic Janelle Monae performed at the Hollywood Key Club last night. It looks like Diddy is trying to get her name out there before any major album release. Her EP, Metropolis Suite 1: The Chase, enjoyed critical acclaim last year. Because she is such a DIFFERENT artist, i am glad that Bad Boy is breaking her in before throwing her out there with all of the other fish in the sea, so to speak:Diddy, Big Boi of Outkast, and Janice Combs all came out to support Janelle. Take some time out to hit up her MySpace page. Let me know what you guys think of her music-Up in NYC, Zoe Kravitz and Maxwell were spotted together at the Agent Provocateur" White Wedding" at Milk Studios Penthouse. This is a big improvement from that velvet disaster Zoe was sporting the other night [check out Hotsauce's break down on that]. I honestly don't think that she is on a mission to be "different," but her fashion sense just isn't catching on with the masses. Then again, if she didn't dress l...
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I GIVE UP
2008-05-07 03:36:00
I try AND try to show positive images of Amy Winehouse. But DAMN, she really makes life hard:The ever impressive paparazzi caught up with her while she visited some friends in Henley, Oxfordshire. She is supposed to be finishing up the theme song for the next James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace, but it doesn't look like that is going to happen. Producer Mark Ronson says,"We tried to work for a little bit. I'm not sure she's ready to work on music yet. I don't think so unless by some miracle of science it gets recorded and someone sings a vocal on it so probably not." [source/images Wenn via Daily Mail]On a lighter note, Hills BFFs Lauren Conrad and Lo had plenty to celebrate last night at L.A. hot spot Crown Bar. MTV revealed to USmagazine that the fourth season, "...just started shooting. The fourth season will be about what they ended up doing this summer. Lauren and Whitney will still be working at People's Revolution. The Hills' current season ends Monday, May 12, with ...
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ARTISTS OFFER FREE MUSIC
2008-05-06 05:19:00
It seems that the latest trend to combat the illegal download epidemic infecting the music industry is to offer fans free music. Just last week, one of my favorite bands, Coldplay, offered (for an entire week) a free download of their first single, "Violet Hill," on their main website. I think that this was an excellent marketing strategy to promote their new album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. Today, as i was checking Billboard, i saw that rockers Nine Inch Nails have taken it a step further: "Nine Inch Nails, in a surprise move, posted access to a free download of its complete new album, "The Slip," on its Web site this morning (May 5). The ten-track album is available in several formats, including MP3 and high-quality lossless formats, via a link on NIN.com. A statement on the site from frontman Trent Reznor says simply, 'Thank you for your continued and loyal support over the years -- this one's on me.' To get the download of ?The Slip,? site users...
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TWO THE HARD WAY
2008-05-05 06:37:00
Over the weekend, Naomi Campbell dinned at NY restaurant Nello. Since July of 2003, smoking has been banned in all NY restaurants, but I DARE YOU to tell Nay-Nay that she can't light up her ciggy-cig if she wants to:Sources claim that Campbell is notorious for disregarding smoking bans. One London restaurant staff member claims that the restaurant lets her smoke inside because, ?We don?t want to face her tantrums.? [photo credit Splash via TMZ/quote found here]We have not been blessed with a Kanye West rant since the death of his mother. UNTIL, Entertainment Weekly decided to rate Kanye's Glow in the Dark Tour a B+. What did they go and do that for? This is how Kanye responded on his blog:"Yo, anybody that's not a fan; don't come to my show. For what?! To try and throw ya'll two cents in? [Quick: If that's what i get paid to do, b!tch.] Ya'll rated my album shitty and now ya'll come to the show and give it a B+. What's a B+ mean? [Quick: Are you slow?...did your azz get...
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SUNDAY HATS/ [shouts out to Sister Jenkins]
2008-05-04 06:39:00
Yeah, yeah. I know that Diddy got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and that Madge Madonna stopped by 106th and Park looking like a straight up pimp, BUT......who cares when the Kentucky Derby went down this weekend. Can't you just smell the foolishness in the air? READ MORE to get in on this sweet hat action>>>D WadeGabrielle UnionDesperate for Attention
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OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY/ [singers we want to be like]
2008-05-02 20:55:00
When i was younger, i remember looking up to this guy a lot. This is one of my favorite UR-Sher songs, lol-FORE MORE OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY:[FRESH & FAB][KREATIVE TALK][MRS. GRAPEVINE] [MARCUS LANGFORD][OPINIONATED BLACK WOMAN][REGINA'S FAMILY SEASONS][OVER ANALYZE IT][CELEB-BLITZ][THE CHOCL8T DIARIES][ELECTRONIC VILLAGE]
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THROW DOWN THURSDAY
2008-05-01 23:48:00
It seems like Thursday is a popular day for drinking (at least for me anyway). As i'm making preparations to get my drink on and hit the club later, i've come across several drinking stories: First off, photos of Charles Barkley?s underage daughter, Christiana, partying with college friends have been leaked on TheDirty.com: Now, i can relate to her situation because i certainly started to drink before i was 21, but at least i was smart enough to keep the f'in cameras away. I'm sure Charles is proud considering the fact that he is a former alcoholic. [photo source TheDirty.com]PARENTHOOD IS TOUGHThe next culprit is Christiana Aguilera. Her husband had to help her stumbling azz get into their car after she threw down during a night out on the town in Los Angeles:I thought the drunk mother would be Nicole Richie, not Christina! LOL, because i practice what i preach...i may add some drunk pics of me when i get back at 3 in the morning...? [story via DListed/ photo credit Wenn]
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AROUND THE NET
2008-05-01 05:50:00
[Mrs. Grapevine] has info on the possible engagement of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon (yes, you read correctly).The new Kelly Rowland promo pictures can be spotted over at [Fresh & Fab].[That's Not Hott!] gives us the break-down on Mya's check-halting foot injury.Tiny's baby show pictures are posted over at [Repping Beantown].Damn! Lil Kim got her Bentley repossessed; see the video at [Mz. Virgo].

CANDID TIME
2008-04-30 20:06:00
Halle Berry has been everywhere this week. In the photos above, she, boyfriend Gabriel, and baby Nahla attended a charity golf event. In the photo below, Halle was captured as she shopped in LA yesterday:[photo credit X17 & Barcroft via Daily Mail]E-V-E and her dusty weave presented a check on behalf of MAC Viva Glam to the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation at Australian Fashion Week:...she needs to get the hairstyle that she was sporting in the "Tambourine" video back, with the quickness. She's becoming unattractive to me walking around wearing this old lion's mane. CANDIDS OF ALICIA KEYS AND BRITNEY SPEARS AFTER THE CUT>>>Alicia Keys didn't leave much to the imagination as she departed from her tapping on the Late Show with David Letterman at the Ed Sullivan Theater in NYC.Poor Britney, no one cares anymore. Now she has to walk around the LA Bally Total Fitness in a towel to get some attention. [photo credit IDLYITW]
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SHINE
2008-04-29 22:52:00
Hot UK artist, Estelle, held a private dinner at NYC's Bette restaurant last night to celebrate the US release of her sophomore album, Shine . The set debuted at number one on the UK charts, and, hopefully, will fare well across the pond.Guests included John Legend and Anthony Anderson. Estelle recently spoke with SOHH regarding rumors about her record label being unhappy with her image:

AMY + MCDONALD'S SAVES MY DAY
2008-04-29 04:56:00
Celebrities are often seen dining at expensive restaurants, but NO ONE ever forgets how good a double cheeseburger from McDonald's is. Paparazzi caught up with Amy Winehouse from the looks of it, she was on a after drug, need to eat run as she and friends stopped by the fast food chain. I know she had to be high, because she purchased a double cheeseburger for one of the paparazzo. Amy's just gutter,...and that's why i love this lady. She reminds me of a Macy Gray on crack. [spotted @ S?OMG!] NOT TO BE OUTDONE, PINK & BI BAI LING HAVE FUN AT WENDY'S AFTER THE CUT>>>Who knew that Bai Ling blogged? I only know of her because she was arrested for stealing magazines and batteries from LAX. Anyway, she posted pics of she and Pink all up in the Wendy's drive through at the Coachella Festival:All i know is, Pink better take Mimi's advice and make sure that the camera leaves when she do. Because Bai Ling will leak their sex tape, real talk. [lol]

POST BABY BODIES
2008-04-28 08:51:00
A post-baby Halle Berry returned to the public over the weekend to attend the Silver Rose Gala and Auction at the Beverly Hills Hotel. And my, my, my...didn't she just have a baby last month? I think she looks even younger now, something about her appears refreshed and vibrant. [images via WireImage]\NICOLE RICHIE OUT SHOPPING OVER THE WEEKEND///.Like Halle, Nicole initially looked great after giving birth to daughter Harlow. However it appears that she is back on the road to super-thin. Hopefully, she does not get any smaller than this! [images: Splash/via DListed]
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AROUND THE NET
2008-04-26 00:12:00
[Urban-Hoopla] has new promo pics of Solange, and more info on her video for "I Decided."[Saucy] wants to know if you're feeling Alicia Keys' new single, "Teenage Love Affair."TLC member, Chili, covers some random magazine; check out the cover and spread at [That's Not Hott!]Watch R. Kelly's video for "Hairbraider" at [Repping Beantown].[Fresh & Fab] has footage of Mariah Carey caught lip syncing on Good Morning America.Kat Deluna is "tickles that cat" over at [Baby Daniel's Blog].[Fashion Ivy] posted pictures of Naomi Cambpbell at the opening night of the Metropolitan Opera "La Fille Du Regiment."See Spongebob pajamas gone wrong at [idk...what2say].

OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY/ [songs by men w/perms]
2008-04-25 10:23:00
FOR MORE OLD SCHOOL FRIDAY:[FRESH & FAB][KREATIVE TALK][MRS. GRAPEVINE] [MARCUS LANGFORD][OPINIONATED BLACK WOMAN][REGINA'S FAMILY SEASONS][OVER ANALYZE IT][CELEB-BLITZ][THE CHOCL8T DIARIES][ELECTRONIC VILLAGE]
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MICHELLE WILLIAMS "WBTD" VIDEO SET
2008-04-24 22:30:00
Michelle Williams recently shot her video for first single, "We Break The Dawn" in LA on Wednesday. All i can say is, WOW! I can't wait to see what she comes with in this video, because these pictures are hot:I really like this single, and i hope the world is receptive to her new sound. The single is available for download on iTunes now. [images spotted at Just Jared]
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