Let Me Upgrade You

Ciara Ft T-Pain - Go Girl {video}

2008-10-08T20:13:00.004Z

This is the first single taken from Ciara's new album, Fantasy Ride. This vocoder shit is really pissing me off now and I still can't understand why it's selling. This track is dry as hell and all Ciara's splits and gyrating can't hide that fact. Yawn! Ci-ci you need to come harder!

Brandy: Right Here (Departed) {Video}

2008-09-19T20:31:00.008Z

Brandy is back with a new single Right Here (Departed) taken from her forthcoming album Human, which is set for release November 11, 2008. Personally I don't know what to say about this track, its nice but I'm just not feeling it but hopefully it will be a grower because Brandy deserves to come back with a bang. She needs to come better than this though because this just sounds like a album filler to me. It's seems like Kelly's Like This all over again and we all know how Ms Kelly sank without a trace. Anyway, Brandy has released some new album promos and she looks great. Peep the pics below:

Jada Pinkett Smith @ 'The Late Show With David Letterman'

2008-09-10T17:54:00.006Z

Jada and her fabulous self visited the Late Show last night in New York City to promote her new film Women and I have to say she looks spectacular for a woman of her age. Can you believe this woman is turning 37 next week? Simply amazing. She is definitely like fine wine because she just keeps getting better.

Cassie @ Prada Presents 'Fallen Angels'

2008-09-10T17:25:00.003Z

Cassie took a break from recording the "masterpiece" that is forthcoming album to attend Prada Presents 'Fallen Angels' during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City.

MTV 2008 Music Awards

2008-09-08T22:13:00.005Z

The 2008 MTV Music Awards was held in LA last night and as usual the show was boring as hell and no one cares who won what, so the only thing left to do is to look at the outfits.

Rihanna Woman of the moment, Rihanna was there looking sensational as usual and although this is not her best look she carried it off well.

Ciara Interesting look from Cici.

Christina Aguilera
Is this Brooke Hogan or Christina Aguilera? Ok...so what the hell happened to Christina? She looks like a caked up tranny and its not even Halloween yet. There is just nothing left to say but to wonder where it all went wrong. As for the outfit it is just too hideous and slutty for words. Not a good look at all. SMH!

Keri HilsonNice Shoes. Dress and hair - no comment.

Solange Solange you are trying too hard honey. I vote no! Look on the bright side at least now its obvious that you are Mama Knowles' offspring with all the bad fashion choices you have been making lately.

Christina Milian @ The Pepsi Blue Carpet Bash

2008-09-08T21:04:00.007Z

Christina Milian attended the Pepsi blue carpet bash in LA last night and I have to say she is trying her darndest to stay relevant. She has been hitting up every bash in Hollywood recently but she sure looks fabulous for the unemployed.

Christina has signed with Myspace Record and is now working on a new album with producers, Cool & Dre and Danja Hills.

She also hit up the House of Hype Celebrity BBQ on Saturday in LA.

While you are waiting on Christina's new album peep the video for Say I from her So Amazin' album which was really slept on because it was caught up with the politics when she got dropped from Def Jam.

Say I

Cassie Ft Lil Wayne: Official Girl {Video}

2008-08-27T20:56:00.006Z

Official Girl is the first single from Cassie's second album, due for release early next year. Producer Danja Hillz provides the hot beat but it's best to watch this on mute because although Cassie is pleasing to the eye, her weak vocals are killing the ears. You have to give Cassie some credit though, because she knows she can't sing a lick so she is channeling Aaliyah by recycling some dance moves from Try Again.

Peep some flicks of Cassie @ GNMTV taping last week

Terrence Howard: Sanctuary {Video}

2008-08-21T20:45:00.003Z

Umm ok...I don't know what the hell this mess is about but Terrence describes his music as "urban country" and this is the new single from his forthcoming album due for release next month.

Terrence you have got way too much free time on your hands. SMDH!

Jamaicans Stand Up!

2008-08-18T20:51:00.009Z

Not only have Jamaican's all over the world been celebrating Usain Bolt's record breaking 100m race but Jamaican Shelly Ann Fraser led the women's 100 team to a sweeping success with compatriats, Sherone Simpson and Kerron Stewart tied for second place, with both collecting silvers.

To say I'm proud to be Jamaican is an understatement but this is a well deserved victory and to do it with such style and grace is a true reflection of all the hard work and determination of the Jamaican athletic team.

They did the damn thing and it is about time!

Joe: Why Just Be Friend's {Video}

2008-08-18T20:14:00.006Z

Joe is back with his single Why Just Be Friend's taken from his new album New Man, due for release September 22nd. You all know I love me some Joe but I am not feeling this single at all, he needs to come back better than this. Dare I say it, this song is weak and I never thought I would say that about any Joe song. Let's just hope the album is much better than this.

Anyway while you are patiently waiting on Joe's new album to drop let's remind ourselves when Joe was the man and peep his classic vid for I Wanna Know below:

Lil Kim To Pose For Playboy

2008-08-12T22:54:00.004Z

What do you do when you are a washed up ex-convict with your music career down in the dumps? Pose for Playboy of course...well apparently Lil Kim is considering a centerfold in the magazine's December 2008 issue to try and save her fledging career.

According to reports Playboy creator Hugh Hefner has been courting the self confessed black barbie for years, "I am willing to shell out any amount for Kim, I’ve been trying to get her to do it for years! Hugh exclaims."

Ok, without a doubt this is one of those WTF? moments but in all honesty no one wants to see Kim posed in her clothes not to mention naked. There are just no words to describe the current state that Lil Kim is in due to what she has subjected herself to because of her obsession with the surgeon's knife but she needs to keep that sh*t to herself.

There is just no need for this at all, I dread to think how much over time her re-toucher will have to do because he/she will have to photoshop the hell out of those pics. I know I keep saying it but sometimes these jokes just write themselves. SMH!

Serena Sizzles In Men's Health

2008-08-12T22:12:00.001Z

It seems like my prayers have finally been answered because Serena looks banging in the September issue of Men's Health Magazine. The lighting, the make-up, the hair and not to mention the body is on point. The tennis champ looks sexy as hell in this shoot and I will go as far as to say this is her best look yet. Get it girl! Major Upgrade!

Serena is rumoured to be dating rapper Common, talks about what attracts her to men:

"I’m a sucker for gentlemen, I’m old fashioned. I’m a girl who believes that a guy should take the lead. They should open doors, close doors. I also look for someone who has a good relationship with their mom. My mom always said, ‘Look for someone whom you can laugh with, ’cause it means you can have fun with that person."

Kanye West: Champion {Video}

2008-08-12T21:00:00.002Z

I'm sure Champion is about the 10th single from Kanye's Graduation album. With all that aside Champion is my second favourite track on the album. Enjoy.

Soul Legend Isaac Hayes Dies At 65

2008-08-10T22:00:00.002Z

Isaac Hayes — a legendary soul singer, songwriter, musician and producer whose career spanned four decades and who achieved unexpected fame later in life as the voice of "South Park" character Chef — died Sunday afternoon (August 10), a spokesperson for the Shelby County, Tennesee, sheriff's department told WMC-TV in Memphis.

Hayes' wife found him on the floor near a treadmill inside his home, according to the station's Web site. Hayes was taken to Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, where he was pronounced dead at 2:08 p.m.

Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department are continuing their investigation into Hayes' death, but they believe no foul play was involved, the report said. Hayes was 65. Mtv.Com

R.I.P!

"Love For Sale" Premiere

2008-08-10T21:37:00.005Z

Celebs hit up the Love For Sale premiere at the The 12th Annual American Black Film Festival in LA on Friday. The new Russ Parr film stars Mya, Clifton, Powell, Melyssa Ford (straight to video I see), Jackie Long and Jason Weaver.

Mya I guess Mya's music career is finished since her album, Liberation sank without a trace but I guess she can always fall back on her blossoming acting career. She was due to make her broadway debut in Chicago in May but had to postpone it because of a broken foot.

Essence Atkins

Toccara Jones

Melyssa Ford and Angela Conwell

Bernie Mac Passes Away At 50

2008-08-10T19:59:00.002Z

The "Original King Of Comedy" died on Saturday from complications associated with pneumonia in a Chicago-area hospital. He began his career in stand-up, bringing black stand-up comedy to a wider audience before starring roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as - Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Transformers, Guess Who? and the Ocean's Eleven franchise with Brad Pitt and George Clooney.

Following Mac's passing, Clooney expressed his grief, "The world just got a little less funny. He will be dearly missed."

R.I.P.

Kelis and Lil Kim Perform @ The Way Out West Festival

2008-08-10T19:21:00.002Z

Kelis and Lil Kim performed at the Way Out West Festival in Göteborg, Sweden on Saturday.

Kelis looks cute but that carrot top needs to go!

There are just no words to describe Lil Kim at the moment, so I'm gonna let this one go.

T.I. : Whatever You Like {Video}

2008-08-10T17:51:00.004Z

Whatever You Like is the third single from T.I.'s new album, Paper Trail which is slated for release September 30.

Cassie Gets Complex

2008-08-03T21:23:00.005Z

The poster child for 'f*uckin' for tracks' returns with more ass shots on the cover of Complex magazine's August/September issue. It's no need debating over Cassie's vocal ability when she looks this hot but don't get too excited she hasn't gone back to modeling, her new single, Official Girl feat the man of the moment Lil Wayne has been making the rounds on the net for a few weeks now. Diddy's rumoured sideline ho is not just going to fade away since he coined the term 'we won't stop, cos we can't stop', so lawd help us!Anyway I have got to hand it her she is doing the damn thing in this shoot!

Trey Songz: Missin' You {Video}

2008-08-03T20:21:00.002Z

This is the fourth single (and my personal favourite) taken from Trey's 2nd studio album, Trey Day. The Prince of VA is currently working on his new album Ready due for release later this year with the first single rumoured to be In Ya Phone.

Out & About: Mariah Carey & Jennifer Lopez

2007-12-26T02:39:00.000Z

Mimi was out and about in Aspen getting her break on with her beloved pooch, Jack. She is currently working on her eleventh studio album with production from Polow Da Don, Nate 'Danjahandz' Hills and Bryan Michael Cox.

Meanwhile La Lopez was spotted in New York a few days ago...

Damn, I can't believe I didnt get to report the news of Jlo's pregnancy. Hell homegirl look like she is about to pop anytime now but at least she still looks fly.

Naomi Covers Spanish Marie Claire

2007-12-25T22:18:00.000Z

Supermodel Naomi Campbell graces the December 07 issue of Spanish Marie Claire and she is killing it in these pics. She might be as crazy as hell but after all these years she has still got the modelling game on lock. Fierce!

Ciara : That's Right feat Lil Jon {Video}

2007-12-25T21:35:00.000Z

That's Right is the the latest release form Ciara's Evolution album. Damn, Ciara has gone quiet now...who would have thought a couple years ago that she would be supporting Rihanna on her world tour. Anyway That's Right is a nice song, I like it.

I'm Back Bitches!

2007-12-21T11:30:00.000Z

I've been slacking for a minute, well for six months to be exact (lol) but I'm now back with the all the latest goss and attack. Been busy as hell with work and some personal stuff but I'm back like I never left! Check back soon for more updates!

Rihanna: Shut Up & Drive {Video}

2007-06-20T09:25:00.000Z

Ok...I get what Riri is trying to do here but I'm not feeling it. Shut Up and Drive is the second single release from Good Girl Gone Bad.

R. Kelly feat Usher: Same Girl {Video}

2007-06-19T21:03:00.000Z

How is it possible that these two R&B heavyweights could produce such a mediocre song and video? R. Kelly and Usher are undoubtably the two biggest R&B male stars in the game so they should surely have done better with this effort.

As for the big twist at the end of the video it is very predictably. Oh well, Same Girl is the second single from R. Kelly's number one album Double Up.

Mini Upgrade!

2007-06-19T13:13:00.000Z

Still catching up...

L-Boogie kicked off her mini tour in Sao Paulo Brazil last week

I'm gonna leave this one because I can. There are some people who I love and respect too much to clown and L-Boogie is one of them. It's good to see her back, I can't wait for the new album.

Peep a clip of her L-Boogie performing Bob Marley's classic Zimbabwe and my personal favourite Zion below:

Zimbabwe

Zion

She can't stop and she won't stop, Rihanna made an appearance on Much Music in Toronto last Friday

Riri is also featured in the current issue of Instyle magazine. I'm sure this must be about her 100th magazine feature this year and she is not stopping there she has just shooted the cover for the August issue of vibe magazine. Anyway peep the scan below:

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Beyonce and her man Jigga are still enjoying the good life in St Tropez

Lucky for some!

Thandie Newton was spotted hailing a cab in NYC on Saturday

She also attended the 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in New York last Friday

T-Pain feat Akon: Bartender {Video}

2007-06-19T12:58:00.000Z

Since I was MIA last week I missed the premiere of T-Pain's new video for Bartender featuring Akon. So he jumps from the Stripper to the Bartender at least he's not too ambitious since they are both in his league.

Bartender is the second single from his sophomore album, Epiphany. He is annoying as hell but he beat out competition from hot property Rihanna and Paul McCartney to the number one spot on the Billboard charts last week.

Number one or not the video and the song still sucks.

Naomi Campbell @ The OmniPeace by Signorelli Tee Launch

2007-06-19T12:10:00.000Z

Naomi Campbell hit up the Signorelli OmniPeace T-shirt launch at Scoop in New York City yesterday.

Nelly Furtado: In God's Hands {Video}

2007-06-19T12:01:00.000Z

In God's Hands is the fifth UK single from Nelly's multi-platinum album, Loose. I hope this is the last single from Loose it's time to put it to bed now, I like Nelly but In God's Hands is boring as hell.

Alicia Keys @ Samsung's Annual Four Seasons of Hope Gala

2007-06-19T11:27:00.000Z

Alicia Keys performed at the Samsung Annual Four Seasons of Hope Gala to Benefit the Keep a Child Alive Foundation in NYC last night.

The Fallin singer is prepping the release of third studio album, slated for release October 2007.

Peep a clip of Alicia performing a new track, Superwoman in the studio below:

The Buzz!

2007-06-18T22:25:00.003Z

I've been busy as hell so the updates were slow last week but I'm back now so let me catch up on some of the goss I missed.

The Catch-Up....

Cassie Dropped From Bad Boy Entertainment?

The gossip blogs have been buzzing about the news that Cassie's non-singing ass has finally been dropped from Bad Boy Entertainment. Oh well for some reason I think that might be wishful thinking for the most part since her debut album was a moderate success and Diddy took every opportunity to defend her poor live performances. Anyway if Diddy has finally come to his senses and dropped her ass I'm sure this won't be the last we see of her because she could always f*uck for some more tracks.

Eve Preps The Release Of New Album Here I Am

After taking a four year hiatus from the rap scene to focus on Hollywood and fashion, Eve is back with her new album Here I Am which is set for release August 7. Eve needs to come real hard with this new album since there is no competition in the game right now with Lil Kim busy working on her comeback and Foxy catching cases all over the place and misbehaving her crazy ass.

The triple threat diva Here I Am is shaping up to be her best release yet:

"This is the album I've always wanted to make," she says. "In the past my albums have had a heavy male influence. Not this time. This one represents the woman I am today."

Eve is already on a promo blitz, she hit up MTV's TRL last week to promote her new single Tambourine. Peep the flicks below:

Jill Scott in Concert at Radio City Music Hall in NYC last Wednesday

Ciara On Set of Can't Leave 'Em Alone Music Video

Ciara shot the video for her third single, Can't Leave Em Alone feat 50 Cent from her sophomore album The Evolution a few days ago. Cici looks really cute here and although I'm not really feeling this song I'm can't wait to see the video.

Christina Milian and her nephew @ Fred Segal in LA On Sunday
Christina will be shooting a ABC Christmas movie called Snow Globes in July and August in Calgary, Canada. She is currently shooting new CW show Eight Days a Week which is about the lives of young people who work for big wigs in New York City.

View the promo pic for Eight Days a Week below:

Joss Stone Performs At Revolution Nightclub In Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday

Joss Stone has put her Ex... music producer Beau Dozier on blast, branding him "disgusting" for revealing details about their failed relationship to British Tabloid, News of the World last year.

She says, "On my God! Disgusting.

"Maybe one day I'll understand why he decided to that, but right now. It's beyond my comprehension."

I'm not a Joss Stone fan at all but I have to agree with her on this one I remember reading the interview with Beau last year and I was puzzled because all he talked about was that their 18 month relationship was not sexual and blah blah. I was like who the hell cares...next! Now if he did a Dallas Austin and ranted about her f*cking for tracks then that would have been more interesting.

Denyce Lawton @ Phoebe Price's launching of 'Phoebe's Phantasy' by Lotion Glow on Saturday at the Kaje Store in Beverly Hills.

I've never seen any Denyce Lawton films, I wonder why that is. Oh well she looks as gorgeous as ever.

Al Reynolds celebrated his birthday with wife, Star Jones over the weekend

Naomi Campbell attended Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece 40th Birthday Party in Chelsea, London on Saturday
How ironic that Naomi is dressed as an angel, don't worry Naomi we are not buying it we know you are still crazy as hell. Especially since it was only last week that she settled a lawsuit with an Aide she was accused of beating down in July 2005.

When Stars Talk Shit: The Kelly Rowland Edition

Kelly Rowland believes that Beyonce should have won an Oscar for her performance as Deena in Dreamgirls.

The Like This singer says, "I tell you what, though, Beyonce was robbed of the Dreamgirls Oscar.
"She did a great job.

"Mind you, that won't be her last opportunity. She'll have plenty of Oscars in the future."

I'm sure by now you all know how I love Ms Kelly but it's things like these that really piss me off. You might think it's a bit harsh to file it under when stars talk shit since I'm sure deep down she really believes that what she is saying is true. SMH! But seriously WTF is she on about? It's one thing to love and be completely devoted to Beyonce but there is no need to start lying to her too. Don't get me wrong B is a great singer and performer but a Oscar wining worthy actress she is not! Kelly just stop it now and think about promoting your new album Ms Kelly because Beyonce doesn't need all this publicity but you do. Ms Kelly drops July 3, make sure you cop it. Yes I had to drop the plug in what can I say I love the girl I just wish she would step her game up and shut her mouth when she ain't got nothing constructive to say.

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Common's Finding Forever Album Cover
Finding Forever is Common's 7th studio album set for release July 31st.

Timbaland feat Keri Hilson & D.O.E. : The Way I Are {Video}

2007-06-18T22:25:00.000Z

The Way I Are is the second release from Timbaland's Shock Value album.

Justin Timberlake: LoveStoned/I Think She Knows {Video}

2007-06-18T21:45:00.000Z

Justin takes a break from recording with superstar Madonna to release LoveStoned/I Think She Knows, the fourth single from his multi-platinum album FutureSex/LoveSounds. LoveStoned/I Think She Knows was co-written and produced by Justin, Timbaland and Danja Hills.

Fergie Visits TRL

2007-06-18T21:08:00.000Z

Fergie Ferg stopped by the MTV TRL studios today to perform her new single, Big Girls Don't Cry.

Peep the video for Big Girls Don't Cry below:

Fergie also performed at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Canada last night

Avril Lavigne ft Lil' Mama: Girlfriend (Remix) Video

2007-06-18T17:56:00.000Z

Mini Upgrade!

2007-06-17T20:41:00.000Z

Kelis at G-A-Y Astoria in London on Saturday

The Milkshake singer who is a fame favourite in London also performed at the 02 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park on Friday

Tyra Banks at the 59th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday
This dress is not a good look at all, I'm sure Tyra wanted to look like a princess at the Emmys but this was sooo not the way to go. Way too over the top, it reminds me of tin foil and she is looking like she is perched and ready to lay a egg.

Thank God she changed her outfit when she hit up celeb eatery Mr Chows after Awards show

Red carpet regular, Kerry Washington attended the Center Dance Arts "POOL PARTY" sponsored By Yves Saint Laurent at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday

Kimora Lee Simmons st the New York Premiere of "A Mighty Heart" (June 13)

Beyonce takes a break from her world tour to relax on her private yacht with her man, Jay-Z in the South of France on Thursday.

Mariah out and about in NYC on Friday
Mimi is set to headline the European debut of Sir Elton John's charity concert One Mighty Party.

The We Belong Together singer will travel to Paris, France for the gay and lesbian concert which benefits the Elton John Aids Foundation on 29 June.

Ali & Gipp feat. Letoya: Almost Made Ya

2007-06-11T20:47:00.000Z

Rihanna This...Rihanna That

2007-06-09T03:08:00.000Z

Yes you guessed right, it's Rihanna overload again. She is still popping up all over the place on her Good Girl Gone Bad promo blitz and some of her hard work (well the sexy new image part) is finally paying off. She was named 2007 Venus Breeze "Celebrity Legs Of A Goddess" ( it was won by Mariah Carey last year) in New York City yesterday. I have to say from the pics below she is a well deserved recipient of this award. The Good Girl has really Gone Bad.

As she ever looked more banging?

She also performed on the "Today" Summer Concert series at the Dean & DeLuca Plaza in NYC earlier in the day

Of course it doesn't end there - she also attended the Celebration of The Cartier Charity Love Bracelet at the The Cartier Mansion in New York City on Thursday (before heading off to Kanye's 30th birthday bash).

View a clip of Rihanna performing her "ella ella" song on BET 106 & Park on Wednesday

And finally she is featured in a little spread in the June issue of Blender Magazine
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Kanye West 30th B'Day Bash

2007-06-09T00:02:00.000Z

The self-proclaimed Louis Vuitton don himself, Kanye West celebrated his 30th birthday at the Louis Vuitton flagship store in New York Thursday night. As you would expect it was a star studded event with the A-List turning up to help the rapper celebrate his B'day in style. Peep the pics below:

Kanye & fiancee Alexis

Kanye & Usher

Tameka, Usher, Kanye & Alexis looking loved up

Cassie came out with a new hairstyle

Gabrielle Union

Pharrell Williams

Joss Stone took a break from f*ucking for tracks to attend

Nelly Furtado

Ashanti and her mom Tina was also there. Where is Nelly at?

I guess there might be some truth to all the break up rumours then.

Swizz Beats & Mashonda

It wouldn't be a party without Diddy, he shares a laugh with Jigga and JD

Fun times!

Riri also hit up the spot after an earlier engagement

Of course Kanye's good friend and collaborator John Legend had to be there

Paris Hilton Is Sent Back To Jail!

2007-06-08T22:49:00.000Z

Paris Hilton was dragged back to jail kicking and screaming today. So understandably this whole Paris Hilton jail fiasco has been kicking up a storm in the media all day. Basically she's gone from being a prisoner in a cell for 3 days, to being a prisoner in her own home, to being sent back to prison again.

LMAO! Yes Paris was ordered back to court today by Judge Sauer to explain why she was released yesterday for "medical reasons" after only serving five days (not full days) of her 23-day sentence at Lynwood Correctional Facility.

She was taken from her house to court this morning in handcuffs only to be told by Judge Sauer that she has to return to jail to serve her 45-day sentence.

Well as you know I have no sympathy for Paris at all but this is what you get when you think you are above the law. Paris was not content to serve her 23 days sentence, which was reduced from 45 days she had to invent some "medical reason" to get an early release from the slammer. We all know there was not a damn thing wrong with her, her lawyers just used this little 'technicality' to get her to serve the rest of her sentence at home (with an electronic tag) but it was not to be Judge Sauer was having none of it so he sent her ass back where she belongs - in jail.

She screamed: "It's not fair," as she was lead away by the sheriff's deputies back to Lynwood. LOL! Of course it is fair Paris, this proves that there is in fact some justice left in the world!

2007 Fresh Air Fund

2007-06-07T22:12:00.001Z

Mariah Carey and Alicia Keys attended the 2007 Fresh Air Fund’s Salute to American Heroes that was held at Tavern on the Green in New York City earlier today. Carey served as a Honorary Chair, while Alicia was one of three honorees at the event.

Mariah Carey I haven't seen Mimi in awhile and she is glowing in this pic. She still dresses like a teenager but you have to admit this is a step up from most of her recent efforts.

In other Mariah news, she is set to make a special guest appearance in the upcoming video for the latest Bone Thugs -N- Harmony track Lil L.O.V.E on which she is featured. The video will be directed by Chris Robinson who last directed Mariah in the video for the smash hit I Know What You Want with Busta Rhymes.

Alicia Keys Alicia looks gorgeous here I'm loving her new look.

The Fresh Air Fund is a non-profit agency which has provided free summer vacations in the US to more than 1.7 million New York City children from disadvantaged communities. Each year, thousands of children visit volunteer host families in 13 states and Canada through the Friendly Town Program or attend Fresh Air Fund camps which include Camp Mariah, the Fund's Career Awareness Camp. To learn more about Camp Mariah, the Fresh Air Fund and how you can become a host, make a donation or volunteer your time visit their website.

Mini Upgrade!

2007-06-07T19:18:00.000Z

Rihanna out and about in New York City last night.

I know I said that Good Girl Gone Bad would be a dead cert for the number one spot on the Billboard album charts next week but according to reports the album will only sell a disappointing 160,000-180,000. It's battling with T-Pain's new album for the number 2 spot instead. I guess there is so much promotion you can do and with Umbrella doing big business worldwide it seemed like a natural progression at the time. Oh well, I suppose Rihanna and Def Jam can console themselves that she is up against Paul McCartney for the top spot because there is really no competing with a legend like McCartney.

Beyonce leaving her hotel in Manchester, UK yesterday

Here are the inside scans from Kelly's King Magazine cover shoot

I wasn't too impressed with the King cover but I think these pictures have managed to redeem it, Kelly is killing it in the denim hot pants. Sexy!

Speaking of Kelly she is still on the grind in the UK on her promo tour, she was spotted arriving at the BBC Radio studios earlier today.

Kelly also had her official London release party at Movida nightclub last night. Peep the pics below

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This is exactly what I like to see Kelly popping up all over the place and getting her promo work on. I can't stress enough about how I'm looking forward to the release of Ms Kelly July 3.

Rihanna @ BET 106 & Park

2007-06-06T22:36:00.000Z

Rihanna hit up BET 106 & Park earlier today to perform her hit single Umbrella. I see she is still loving that punk look. hmmm.

Vanity Fair's Africa Issue

2007-06-06T15:29:00.000Z

Vanity Fair has released it's African-themed July issue which is guest edited by music superstar Bono who is known for his continued efforts to raise awareness of world poverty.

Bono and Vanity Fair editor in chief Graydon Carter decided to make the African-themed issue the biggest ever with multiple number of covers - a whopping 20, all shot by Annie Leibovitz

The cover stars include Oprah Winfrey, Iman, Alicia Keys, Muhammad Ali, George Clooney, Djimon Hounsou, George W. Bush, Chris Rock, Maya Angelou, Condoleeza Rice, Queen Rania of Jordan, Bill and Melinda Gates, Barack Obama, Madonna, Warren Buffet, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Don Cheadle, Jay-Z, Brad Pitt and Bono who were chosen for their iconic status and most importantly their dedication to philanthropy.

View the remaining 19 covers below:

Visit VanityFair.com to read more about the Africa Special Issue.

Rihanna CD Signing

2007-06-06T11:09:00.000Z

Rihanna signed copies of her new album Good Girl Gone Bad at the Hard Rock Cafe yesterday.

View a few new promo pics from the Good Girl Gone Bad photo shoot below:

WTF Is Posh Wearing?

2007-06-06T02:42:00.000Z

I don't usually post about Victoria Beckham unless I'm clowning her ass but this shit is just getting too easy. Here she is at Glamour Magazine's Women Of The Year Awards in London last night.

No, seriously what the f*uck is she wearing? There are just no words to describe this monstrosity of an outfit if you can even call it that. I know some people like to think she is a fashionista with even JLo saying she values Victoria's opinion on fashion (I bet she is regretting saying that now)!

For the first time I'm speechless there are just too many bad adjectives to describe this mess I don't know where to start. Posh, this shit is not sexy, this blow -up Barbie on crack look needs to go now! This is not even a question of hot or not, it's more like WTF is this crap?

John Legend: Stereo {Video}

2007-06-06T00:10:00.000Z

I'm glad John decided to release Stereo as a single because it's my favourite song from Once Again.

On Set With R. Kelly & Usher

2007-06-05T21:31:00.001Z

R&B Superstars R. Kelly & Usher recently filmed the video for thier monster collabo Same Girl taken from Kelly's new album Double Up. View a couple of exclusive pics from the shoot below:

Listen to Same Girl here

Blu Is Back!

2007-06-05T21:30:00.002Z

Yes people, our first and favourite train wreck, Blu Cantrell is back. Here she is at the Jay-Z & Giant Magazine Party Sugar in Hollywood Sunday night. Not that she went anywhere (I wish) but I haven't seen Blu out and about since this. Obviously her her time away hasn't taught her a damn thing. She is still hamming it up in her ridiculous get-ups and the sad thing is she is cheesing it up like she is bringing sexy back.

There is still no word on when she is gonna make her musical comeback. Last I heard she was supposed to release an album this year but I don't really think thats gonna pop off since as far as I know there hasn't been no activity in that department. I actually think Blu is nice singer and I really hope she finally releases a new album and it does well so she can hire a stylist and stop blessing us with all these hamtastic appearances.

Kelly Gets Glamourous

2007-06-05T21:30:00.001Z

Kelly Rowland takes a mini break from her London promo tour to attend Glamour Magazine's Women Of The Year Awards earlier this evening.

Kelly is doing the damn thing in this dress. Loves it!

In a recent interview with Britsh magazine You, Kelly admits that she is so obsessed with her shoes she talks to them. She says:

"I'm obsessive about shoes! It's actually really sick, because I have a whole shoe closet about this big, from here to here, and I actually talk to my shoes - that's weird right?

"Well, I love shoes, and when I get a new pair I introduce one lady to the rest of the ladies."

Kelly also talks about being obsessively tidy unlike Beyonce and Michelle Williams, she reveals:

"Beyoncé's a Virgo but she's so not tidy! It drove me nuts.

"Michelle's not tidy either, so I would actually get on their nerves because I was picking up everything, saying 'Come on, honey, your shoes; put them in this corner of the bus.'

"I'm a neat freak."

There seems to be a pattern here Kelly might a bit obsessive compulsive but I'm bemused as to why she doesn't apply this same dedication to her music. Sometimes it really seems like she wants to stay out of the spotlight and be remembered as a Destiny Child's backing singer. Come on Kelly, you have got way too much talent for that you need to step upto the plate and show some drive and determination if you wanna be a true star in your own right

Of course Beyonce ain't got no damn time to clean up she is busy thinking about world domination and who the hell needs to be tidy when you are busing counting cheques.

Kelly also performed her new single Like This on British breakfast show GMTV this morning. Watch the clip below {courtesy of ThatGrapeJuice}

I'm still not loving Like This but I'm a big Kelly fan so it's slowly growing on me. As I have said before I don't think it's a good choice for a first single it's just not hot enough and the fact that it's a slow burner isn't doing any wonders for it in the charts at the moment. Anyway the rest of the album sounds much better...thank God! Make sure you get a copy of Ms Kelly when it drops July 3 or better yet pre-order it here.

2007 CFDA Fashion Awards

2007-06-05T18:06:00.000Z

The CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) held a glitzy awards ceremony in New York last night.

And the celeb fashionistas were decked out in their finest to walk the white carpet.

Oprah Winfrey & Ralph Lauren

P. Diddy

Alicia Keys

Eva Mendes

Vanessa Williams

David Bowie & Iman

Petra Nemcova

Rashida Jones

Selita Ebanks

Gayle King

Liya Kebede

UGK ft Outkast: Intenational Players Anthem {Video}

2007-06-05T17:05:00.000Z

UGK aka Bun B and Pimp C return with the second single release from their highly anticipated album U.G.K. Underground Kingz , which features hip hop heavyweights, Outkast. The video is directed by Outkast cohort, Bryan Barber.

It also features cameos by DJ Paul and Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia, Chamillionaire, T-Pain, Fonzworth Bentley, DeRay Davis, David Banner, Don Magic Juan, Katt Williams and Big Gipp.

Mini Upgrade!

2007-06-04T22:51:00.000Z

While Rihanna has been busy taking over stateside, Beyonce has been popping up all over London on her world tour. The bootylicious one and her sister Solange hit up London hot spot Paper nightclub for her after party Saturday night.
Apparently the Upgrade U singer demanded two huge electric fans be installed at Paper nightclub to help keep her cool.

B was also spotted returning to the Landmark Hotel in Paddington yesterday

There was yet another Bey sighting, here she is leaving the Landmark Hotel with baby Daniel this morning. Later she was spotted shopping at Stella McCartney's boutique with Solange and Mama Knowles in tow.

Jennifer Hudson attends the 6th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on Saturday at Mandeville Canyon, California

Ciara performs on stage @ the Hot 97 Summer Jam yesterday

Kelly Rowland's highly anticipated album Ms Kelly is now availabe for pre-order. Ms. Kelly" is due in stores July 3. The album features production from Polow Da Don, Sean Garrett, Tank, Scott Storch, Rockwilder, SoulShock and Karlin, and Billy Man. Guest features include Snoop Dogg and Eve. Pre-order your copy here

Yes I know it's a shameless Ms Kelly plug but I don't care since Kelly needs all the publicity she can get at the moment and by now I'm sure you know how I feel about Kelly. I have been completely underwhelmed by the marketing for this album so I intend to post something every day about Kelly or her forthcoming album Ms Kelly to show my support.

Kelly also had a little spread in the new issue of Giant Magazine

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On a funny note...

Paris Hilton is finally in prison. She turned herself in to authorities at Los Angeles County Jail last night after attending the MTV Movie Awards. Stand-up Comedian Sarah Silverman hosted the awards show and she couldn't help but make fun at the fame hungry star's impending jail sentence. View the clip below:

LMAO! This is funny as hell, I know you shouldn't really laugh at other people's misfortune but this is Paris Hilton we are talking about here. Who in the world goes to a big awards show a few hours before reporting to jail? Everything this girl does is for publicity so I haven't no sympathy for her I'm only pissed that her sentence got cut from 45 days to 23 days. Even the great Jack Nicholson and Eva Mendes couldn't help but laugh at the the attention seeking ho. The look on her face is priceless the ho look like she wanted to cry. As she should. LOL!

Rihanna Heats Up Complex Magazine Cover

2007-06-04T22:46:00.000Z

Yes, I know the Rihanna posts are on overload at the moment but you gotta admit the girl is pure fire right now, she is hot hot! I think Jay-Z better take the hottest chick in the game title from Beyonce and give it to Rihanna because she is killing the competition right now. Damn! Now I see why Beyonce wanted to Ring The Alarm. LOL!

Head on over to COMPLEX.COM to watch behind the scenes footage from the shoot and read some highlights from the interview.

Remember to cop the new album Good Girl Gone Bad, it's finally in stores tomorrow. Also remember to check out Concrete Loop tomorrow for a exclusive interview with Rihanna.

Tamia: Me {Video}

2007-06-04T19:32:00.000Z

Me is the second single release from Tamia's excellent fourth album Between Friends.

2007 MTV Movie Awards

2007-06-04T12:51:00.000Z

Celebs stepped out for the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles last night.

Bajan banger Rihanna arrives at the show This dress is big let down from Rihanna, I was expecting something more banging from her since she seems to be making all the right moves in the music and fashion stakes lately. Yep, something is definately off with this one.

Moving along, the Bajan superstar also performed her number 1 hit, Umbrella with Jay-Z at the awards show:

Jay arriving at the show

Meagan Good This is get-up is not a good look at all. Meagan looks fine from the neck upwards, such a pretty face shame about the rest, it looks like a ghetto prom queen outfit gone wrong.

Eva Mendes Another huge disappointment, Eva is usually so stunning on the red capet. I don't know what happened here, this dress is boring. Where is JLo when you need her?

Everyone's favourite trainwreck, Amy Winehouse was there with new husband Blake Fielder-Civil. Amy also performed Rehab during the show.
I'm not gonna comment on this one, it's just too easy.

Fergie

Niecy Nash

Jessica Alba According to FHM, Jessica is the sexiest woman in the world. Ummm...ok

Victoria Beckham Why Posh why must you try so damn hard? I don't know WTF is going through her head in these pics because she has actually become a parody of herself. I know Barbie wants her look back but I wonder what look it is...oh yes the desperate look because this shit will not sell.

The Buzz!

2007-06-02T21:54:00.002Z

The current IT Girl Rihanna performed on AOL's music session and also shot an advert for covergirl.

Rihanna behind the scenes covergirl

Yes I no I keep saying it but the Rihanna publicity machine has gone into overdrive and staying forever on the grind she snags this week's JET magazine cover.

Jennifer Lopez performs at Walmarts
I was wondering why in the world would La Lopez be performing at

What brought the 37-year-old triple threat to a smelly ole shareholders meeting in backwoods Arkansas? A cool check for $500 000.

La Lopez was reportedly paid over a half mil to perform a medley of her hits in front of a bunch of Wal-Mart employees and execs before dashing back to her multi-million dollar pad in Miami.

The entire gig, from airport to airport, lasted only a few hours.

Kim K Covers LA Direct (What???)

Yes Hoes work too, don't ask me what Kim Kardashian does apart from hosting partys. making sex tapes and fucking every brother in hollywood but here she is on the cover of LA Direct magazine.

Rihanna Does Giant Magazine

2007-06-01T20:35:00.001Z

Rihanna is not letting up she is firing on all cylinders and this time she is getting her grown and sexy on in the new issue of Giant Magazine.

In the interview she addresses the rumours about her and her label boss, Jay-Z. She says:

“I guess it’s just the affiliation with him. Being a female and being on his label and having a close business relationship. I guess that sparks the rumors. I’m guessing. Because there’s no other way. At first it was funny, like Ah this is so funny! Why would they think this? Really? Ew. Then it was like they’re still talking about this? This is getting a little frustrating now. Can they cut this out? Because it got really intense where people just weren’t letting up. Then it turned into a “beef” between me and Beyonce. I was like where are these people going with this? This is crazy.”

To check out more highlights from the interview visit GIANT.COM.

With Umbrella sitting pretty on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with digital sales of over 277,000, surely Good Girl Bad is a dead cert for the top of the album charts next week. Rihanna has been everywhere recently but you have to admit that all her hard work is paying off. All this talk of Rihanna's chart success just makes me wonder why Kelly Rowland doesn't take a page out of her book and step her promo game up. Naturally you would have thought that Kelly would be next in line to follow Beyonce's lead into superstar status but it seems like a losing game since Like This is nowhere to be seen in the Hot 100 top 50.

While we are on a this Rihanna overload peep a brand new promo pic for Good Girl Gone Bad below:

Flawless! Can't hate Rihanna is doing the damn thing!

Jibbs: Smile {Video}

2007-05-31T13:50:00.000Z

Smile is the fourth single from Jibb's debut album, Jibbs feat. Jibbs (such a rubbish title). It features Fabo from D4L.

Nelly Furtado Performs @ Hard Rock Live

2007-05-31T13:47:00.000Z

Nelly Furtado started the American leg of her Get Loose Tour with a performance at the Hard Rock Seminole Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida Wednesday night.

Mini Upgrade!

2007-05-31T02:06:00.000Z

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony attended the 20th Anniversary Children's Health Fund Gala Dinner in New York City last night.

I haven't seen Jlo out and about for a hot minute, I'm sure she was probably one of the only A-list celebs not at the Cannes Film Festival. I guess skeletar must be keeping her under lock and key trying to breed her up or maybe she is busy in the studio working with Swizz Beatz and J.R. Rotem on her fifth English studio album. Three tracks have already been confirmed for the untitled album which are "Brave", "Wrong When You're Gone", and "Stay Together". The album is slated for release in September.

Another day, another Beyonce post. Here she is performing in Marseille in France Tuesday night. It seems like B has been on her European tour for ages and she still hasn't reached the UK yet.

Rihanna is still in Paris on her promo tour, I wonder if these two have met up for dinner after their respective performances and engagements while in France. Anyway Rihanna leaves the hotel Nurano and heads to NRJ Radio yesterday.

It seems that Riri forgot to bring her Umbrella-ella-ella since the one she is using belongs to the hotel. Lol!

The new issue of Self Magazine includes a six-page feature on British actress and Pirates Of The Caribbeans 3 star Naomie Harris. Peep the pics below:

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Kanye Set For Early Graduation

Def Jam has announced that Kanye's new album, Graduation which was set to drop in September has now been pushed ahead to an early late August release.

West is known for his innovative rhymes and production work , not forgetting his arrogance will be collaborating with Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin on the title track Graduation.

Kanye released the Hype Williams-directed video for his first single Can't Tell Me Nothing last week. Have a look below:

Can't Tell Me Nothing

Check out the mixtape of the same name over at Nah Right.com

Say It Ain't So: The Ho Strikes Again

TMZ have finally obtained pictures of Reggie Bush and walking STD, Kim Kardashian in a clinch which confirms that the NFL star and the slut are making vomit-inducing music together. So I guess all this talk about her banging Evan Ross is false.

I ain't got much to say about this fiasco since I quit this ho ages ago. Why Reggie why? I'm convinced that this bitch must have some golden coochie designed to attract all the brothers. Damn!

Moving along, Aisha Tyler and shows off her home in the June issue of Instyle Magazine
According to IMDB Aisha recently finished filming two new films, Death Sentence and Ball Of Fury which are both set for release sometime this year.

Ugly Betty star Vanessa Williams is also featured in the same issue of Instyle Magazine:

Common: The Game {Video}

2007-05-31T01:54:00.000Z

The prolific rapper returns with the first single The Game,from his new album Finding Forever. The Game is produced by Kanye West and features scratches from DJ Premier.

The Buzz!

2007-05-30T19:19:00.000Z

Kelly Rowland Gets Wet & Wild with King

Kelly graces the cover of King's June/July wet issue and I have to say she looks as gorgeous as ever but its still kinda boring since this is King Magazine we are talking about here I hope the scans inside make up for this. View behind the scene footage of the shoot at KING.COM.

Its good to see that she has stepped her promotion game up for the forthcoming July 3rd release of her sophomore album, Ms Kelly. I know like my me you can't wait for Ms Kelly to finally drop but I still keep thinking more should be done for it to garner the same heat as Rihanna's Good Girl Gone Bad album. Anyway although there is more to be done Kelly is on the right track she is getting mad press all over the place because everyone wants her album to do really well.

With the mention of mad press, she also covers the new issue of Bleu Magazine:

While you are patiently waiting for Kelly's "comeback" listen to snippets from Ms Kelly here

Speaking of Rihanna, here she is leaving her hotel in Paris yesterday clutching her new cd:
She is still on her whirlwind European tour promoting Good Girl Gone Bad, which is due for release June 5. I have got a good feeling about this album and its set to do big things with Umbrella already topping the charts in the UK and Ireland and top 10 in Russia, Sweden and Finland.

Rihanna was in Prague earlier this week shooting the video for her new single Shut Up And Drive. As I keep saying Def Jam is not letting up on the promo blitz for Good Girl Gone Bad, they are so confident that it's going to do well they offered Rihanna a $600,000 budget for the Shut Up And Drive video. Surely she has hit the big time now! Peep pics from the video shoot below:

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50 Cent Bumps Back Curtis & Covers Vibe Magazine

All this talk of promos and new releases reminds me: 50 cent as bumped back the release of his third album Curtis from June 26 to Sept. 4. Fiddy's excuse is that he wants all his international fans to get the album at the same time as his US fans. Whatever you say 50, so it's not because new singles Amusement Park and Straight to the Bank are both garbage then. mmm!

Like Kelly and Riri, Fiddy is getting his promo on, he covers the July issue of Vibe Magazine looking as constipated as hell. I wonder WTF Vibe bosses were thinking when they decided on this shot for the cover, although the headline asks: "Who is afraid of 50 Cent?" I think they should ask "Who is laughing at 50 Cent" because this shit is sure as funny as hell to me. I wonder what Cam'ron thinks about this? Lol!

Well gimmicks aside Fiddy is forever on the grind and now he is laughing "straight to the bank" since Coca-Cola purchased Glacéau, a company that produces vitamin water for $4.1 billion dollars which he invested in. He invested in the company in 2004 and owns 10% of the company. According to reports Fiddy is set to earn an estimated $400 million dollars from the sale. You gotta respect Fiddy's hustle he chats pure shit most times but his business ventures are always on point.

B-Rocka Can't Catch A Break, Sued Again

R&B star Brandy Norwood has been hit with another lawsuit connected to the December (06) car crash that cost her a job as a judge on U.S. TV show America'S Got Talent.

Mallory Ham, one of the survivors of the fatal car crash the singer/actress stands accused of causing, has filed suit in Los Angeles, stating Brandy should not have been speeding in her Range Rover on the 405 freeway in California.

In the lawsuit, Ham states Brandy "recklessly wantonly, unlawfully, and maliciously" operated the car responsible for causing a collision that claimed the life of Awatef Aboudihaj.

Ham, who is the third person suing Norwood over the crash, claims she was "severely injured" as a result of the multi-car accident, and is demanding the singer pay her medical bills as well as her legal costs and punitive damages.

Meanwhile, Norwood has responded to a wrongful death suit filed against her as a result of the accident.

In her papers, the singer denies allegations against her and calls for a jury trial, so she can face the charges levelled against her.

Poor lamb, Brandy really can't catch a break, this was an unfortunate accident but everyone seems determined to get their pound of flesh because Brandy is a celebrity. With lawsuits flying from left to right I'm sure Brandy must be really distressed because not only did someone die in the accident but her recording career is in the wilderness at the moment. Not to mention that her hoe of a brother is pimping himself around Hollywood when he should be comforting his poor sis. My prayers are with you Brandy I know what it feels like to be kicked when you're down.

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Plies ft T-Pain: Shawty {Video}

2007-05-30T16:06:00.001Z

Shawty is taken from Plies's new album The Real Testament, dropping August 7.

Mini Upgrade!

2007-05-29T14:31:00.000Z

Sorry I haven't been posting as much over the last few days but I have been mad busy over the bank holiday weekend. Anyway lets catch up on the parties and outings in celebsville.

The Cannes Film festival has been the place to be for A-list celebs since it started and last week was no exception. Numerous A-listers came out wearing Dolce & Gabbana for the Dolce & Gabbana Party last Friday.

Naomi Campbell Still fab at 37!

Jamelia

Jay-ZJigga is cheesing like mad here like Beyonce just told him she is finally ready to have his baby.

Rosario Dawson

Bajan Queen Rihanna continues in her quest for world domination with a performance of UK number 1 single, Umbrella in Germany at The Dome 42 Music Show

Luda-Crest Appears In The Simpsons

Ludacris made a cameo appearance on the 400th episode of The Simpsons last week. He played a tube of toothpaste called Luda-crest (yep you guessed it) that raps in an informational video that brainy Lisa watches.

Halle Berry was spotted shopping for fruit in Malibu on Sunday

It seems like Kiki and Djimon are still going strong. I know I clown Kiki sometimes but you gotta love her the woman just don't stop. Anyway here she is with boyfriend Dijimon Hounsou, Ming Lee and Aoki Lee in Cannes on what seems to be a lil family day out.

Aww! They look cute together I wonder what Russell thinks about this.

Speaking of couples, Queen B and boyfriend Jay-Z were also at the Cannes Film Festival last Friday.

Here they are arriving at Nice Airport in France

Beyonce also took a break from her European tour for some well needed R&R in Monaco with her man.

It's was like a Bey and Jay overload last week, when they were not partying and relaxing at some poolside they were spotted checking out the sites in Monaco

Ne-Yo: Do You {Video}

2007-05-24T22:44:00.000Z

Mario: How Do I Breathe {Video}

2007-05-24T09:51:00.000Z

Mario finally releases the video for his first single, How Do I Breathe from his sophomore album, Go. This song has been floating around the internet for quite some time and althoughGo has been pushed back more times than Kelly Rowland's album but I'm expecting big things from Mario because he has really matured and his voice sounds effortless on How Do I Breathe. Loves it!

Mega Upgrade!

2007-05-23T21:50:00.000Z

Cannes Film Festival

Kelly Rowland poses for pictures at the De Grisogono Terrace during Cannes Film Festival (22May)

Kelly also did a showcase at the De Grisogono party Monday night.
Check out the clip here (courtesy of kelly-rowland.net)

This is what I like to see, Kelly is on the grind and getting her publicity on for the release of her sophomore album Ms Kelly. As I keep saying I hope this album does really big things for Kelly because she is very talented and it's her big chance to shine.

Kelly also graces the cover of Pride magazine's June issue:

I still wish they would change these set of promo pics because I'm not feeling them at all, it's too much airbrushing and they just don't do Kelly's beauty any justice at all.

Kimora Lee Simmons and new man Djimon Hounsou attended the De Grisogono Party in Cannes
The tranny has got a man! Lol! I never really thought I would say this but Kimora looks banging here but as we have come to expect from her the face is caked up with 50 pounds of make-up. Oh well at least she knows how to pick 'em, Dijimon looks as sexy as hell!

Red carpet regular, Kerry Washington is also in France for the Cannes Film Festival
Don't get me wrong I love Kelly but is she even working, she seems to be at all these parties and film premieres yet I can't remember when or what was her last film.

Eve's new video for "Tambourine" will premiere on BET Access Granted and Yahoo.com tomorrow (24May). Check out the pictures from the video shoot below:
Eve pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence (DUI) yesterday (22May). She faces a maximum penalty of a $1,000 fine and six months in jail if found guilty.

Eve did not appear in the Los Angeles court, her attorney entered the plea on her behalf, while a court hearing was set for June 28.

Mya Covers Vibe Vixen Magazine
I don't what it is about Mya but there is something missing, personally I think she's got all the right ingredients to really pop off, she is pretty, a good dancer and she as a nice voice but she has failed to hit the big time. I just don't understand it at all and now her new album, Liberation as been pushed back again so it doesn't really seem like she is gonna make it this time around either. It doesn't help that she is rumoured to have slept with most of the hip hop community, it seems like she is shedding some light on that situation in Vibe Vixen.

Speaking of Mya she hit up the DDCLAB & Surface Magazine party in New York last night

Umm she looks nice.

Janet & Jermaine Dupri leaving Nobu Berkley Restaurant restaurant in London
JD told MTV last week that Janet will be joining him at Island Records, where he is the president of urban music and I have to say I don't think it's a wise move at all considering Janet's last album, 20 Y.O flopped under JD's productions and guidance at Virgin. Janet will have to accept that although their relationship is going strong (they have been dating for 5 years now) they are just not a match made in music heaven.

Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank form group

According to Allhiphop Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank have formed a R&B Supergroup called TGT.

TGT can be heard together on the remix to Tank's current single "Please Don't Go," but the newly formed group has new plans for TGT in the future, including an international tour. While on tour TGT will also have auditions to find its fourth member in an American Idol type format.

TGT is currently in the studio now working on their debut album.

It's just not fair for some much sexiness to be in one group, well excluding Ginuwine of course because he's gone down now and tend to be too greasy for my liking but Tank is way up there on the hotness scale and Tyrese has still got it. I don't really know where I stand on supergroups but all three are talented and have been successful in their own right so it will be good to see what they will come up with.

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50 Cent: Straight To The Bank {Video}

For some reason I missed this video last week I wonder why, yes you guessed it dry as hell (well the minute that I could bare to watch). Oh, Golden Brooks makes an appearance. Don't ask me why ask 50, I can't believe that out of all the video hoes this is the best that he could come with. I guess her services must have been cheap but again I have to ask why since Fiddy isn't really strapped for cash!

Fabolous ft Ne-Yo: Make You Better {Video}

2007-05-23T15:43:00.000Z

Make You Better was produced by Timbaland and is the third single from Fab's new album, From Nothin' To Somethin set for release on June 12.

Mini Upgrade!

2007-05-21T20:58:00.000Z

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey received the Humanitarian Award from the Elie Wiesel Foundation in New York last night.
Oprah recently topped the Celebrity Philanthropy list. Each year, Winfrey gives roughly $50 million personally to empower and educate women, children, and families. She opened a youth center in her Mississippi hometown and also opened a girls academy in South Africa in January. The talk show host boosts her giving power through Oprah's Angel Network, a public charity through which audience members have funded scholarships and schools, youth centers, and women's shelters.

Amerie Performs at the "Because I Love It" Record Release Party in Tokyo
Amerie is on the grind promoting her new album in Tokyo but for some reason I smell a flop. I didn't even realise the album had a UK released yet, until I saw it on sale in Woolworths for £7.97. Since new albums usually retail for at least £9.99 I'm waiting to see where it's gonna chart this weekend. This doesn't really surprise me since the tracks I heard so far from the album are mediocre at best.

Christina Milian attends the 2007 Taurus World Stunt Awards in Los Angeles.

Apparently Christina is writing two books aimed at the teenage market. It seems like anyone can write a book these days I know home girl wrote four lines on Jlo's Play but hell a book is a completely different thing. I wonder what the hell is she gonna write about I think I'm gonna have to pre-order this one cos I know there is a Oscar wining film in there somewhere.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" World Premiere

Naomie Harris

Cheetah Girls

Rihanna @ Radio 1's Big Weekend Concert

2007-05-21T15:23:00.001Z

Rihanna performed at Radio' 1' One Big Weekend concert in Preston, UK last night (20May). Meanwhile her new single, Umbrella has gone to the top of the UK singles chart on downloads alone.

50 Cent: Amusement Park {Video}

2007-05-16T23:29:00.000Z

Fiddy slurs his way through Amusement Park, the second single from his forth coming album Curtis, which is due for release June 26. As usual with most hip videos it's a case of same shit, different day, there ain't not a damn thing to write about except for the usual video hos writhing around in their underwear. Yawn!

The Buzz!

2007-05-16T22:01:00.000Z

I have been slacking with the posts in the last few days so let me catch up on all the goss in the world of the good, the bad and sometimes the down right nasty with a mega upgrade and I might just throw in a few scraps.

The good: Beyonce takes a break from her European tour to get her shop on in Paris

Beyonce heads the field for the 2007 BET Awards with six nominations. The nominations were announced today (May 16) by rappers T.I. and 50 Cent, R&B crooner Robin Thicke and "Everybody Loves Chris" cast member Tichina Arnold during a press conference at Hollywood's Renaissance Hotel.

On a side note that get up that B is rocking is off, I'm not feeling it all she looks dowdy as hell in that brown.

Mary J. Blige Covers Essence Magazine

Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J Blige graces the cover of Essence for a record ninth time and in an intimate portrait inspired by scenes from the movie Mahogany, Mary J. and her husband, Kendu Isaacs, open up about their courtship and marriage and how breaking through Mary's pain brought them to love.

Also featured in the June issue of Essence is superstar in the making, Rihanna who took a break from her "ela ela ela" chants to pose for photographer, Anders Overgaard in her native, Barbados for these breezy summer style shots.

Riri looks stunning in these pics, she has got the style game on lock at the moment. I love how she as evolved from girl next door to fun and flirty chic. Its a good look on her!

The Bad: Foxy Brown almost runs over mom and baby

According to NY Daily News Inga almost ran over a mother and her baby in Brooklyn last week, although her drivers licenses is suspended. WTF is wrong with this heffa? I tell you Inga has lost her damn mind, I know she is bored as hell because she ain't done shit for a few years except catch cases all over the place (she is currently on probation for beating down two manicurist in Manhattan two years ago) but damn she needs to get her act together. Whatever happened to Foxy the rapper, I know bitch was deaf for a hot minute but there is no excuse for all this shit that her dumb ass as been getting into in recent years. Smh!

And now time for the down right nasty:

Say it aint so...Mase cruises for trannies!

So Pastor Mason Betha was caught "doing a Eddie Murphy" by picking up trannies on Spring Street in Atlanta. I'm sure there was no funny business he was just trying to preach the word of God. Lol!

According to Hiphopdx, the woman who was involved in the car wreck, said it happened when she was going north and pulled into the left turning lane while Mase was beside her in the right hand lane. She says she was about to make a left onto North Ave when Mase tried to turn in front of her truck in an attempt to circle the block to pick up a transvestite.

She told the Ryan Cameron show that: ""The shims their running up to the car saying 'girl, girl we seen what happened we seen everything' it's like five or six of them because they working so they run up to the car saying 'girl are you ok he's been circling around here girl like four times already tryin to pick one of these queens up'."

LMAO! This shit is too funny! I wonder what Fiddy thinks about this, better yet I wonder what Mase is gonna tell the congregation in church on Sunday.

The Scraps:

Is Jackie Long hitting this?

The internet has been buzzing over the last few days about Serena's alleged relationship with actor Jackie Long, since pictures surfaced with the two looking more than friendly. First of all I know you are asking who, he is that cute skinny dude who was in the movie ATL. Anyway this is old news to me, long before these pictures popped up, they have been out and about at numerous Hollywood events so I just naturally thought they were together. I'm a big Serena fan and Jackie seems like a cool dude so good luck to them!

Bobby Brown is at it again..Sues for that Whitney money!

Not satisfied that he turned Whitney into a drug addict, the R&B Junkie Bobby Brown filed a lawsuit against ex-wife Whitney Houston to change the terms of custody of their teen daughter, Bobbi Kristina. Whitney was granted full custody of Bobbi Kristina after Bobby failed to turn up at the custody hearing.

According to TMZ in court documents filed in Orange County , Brown explains that he was just too screwed up after the breakup to properly handle a custody battle. "After Whitney and I separated, I had nowhere to go and very little money to live on. I was, for all intents and purposes, homeless." That's why he failed to respond to Whitney's petition for custody in time, and why she was ultimately deemed the primary parent.

Bobby wants spousal and child support and he goes on to say that since their divorce became final on April 24th he's been homeless at times. WTF ever, I don't doubt that he loves his daughter but you know he is suing for shared custody of Bobby Kristina to get Whitney's dough. Damn, whatever happened to all the royalties from Don't Be Cruel and My Prerogative ? How the mighty have fallen, this was the same man who was once described as the king of R&B.

The damn fool:

When Stars Talk Shit: The R.Kelly Edition

The self confessed Pied Piper of R&B singer claims he is as iconic and talented in his field as a host of important black figures, including boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

He told Hip-Hop Soul magazine: "I'm the Ali of today. I'm the Marvin Gaye of today. I'm the Bob Marley of today. I'm the Martin Luther King, or all the other greats that have come before us.

"And a lot of people are starting to realise that now."

He boasts: "My greatest competition is, well, me."

He needs to STFU! Who the hell is starting to realise that he is in the same league as Martin Luther King and Ali? I'm sure all people want to know is when is your damn trial and when you are gonna start your prison sentence! The only thing I'm starting to realise is that you might get away with your charges of soliciting a minor for pornography purposes because this must be the longest non-trial in history!

I keep saying that if these stars ain't got nothing but shit to say just shut the hell up. Silence is golden!

Anyway if you haven't heard it yet listen to R. Kelly'n new single, Same Girl feat Usher here

On A Sad Note...

Yolanda King, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s eldest child, has collapsed and died. She was 51. King died late Tuesday in Santa Monica, CA. Ms. King was the founding Director of the King Center's Cultural Affairs Program and was a spokesperson for the national stroke awareness association. RIP!

Ne-Yo and Lil Mama Visit BET's "106 & Park"

2007-05-15T21:58:00.000Z

Lil Mama

Kimora Lee Simmons @ the American Image Awards

2007-05-15T21:35:00.000Z

Kimora attended the 29th Annual AAFA American Image Awards at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City last night (14May). The dress is hot but home girl looks like a tranny in these pics.

Lumidee Feat. Pitbull: Crazy {Video}

2007-05-15T21:17:00.000Z

Lumidee and her non-singing ass is back with another single from her new album, Unexpected. I hate to admit it but Crazy is kinda hot although the video looks as cheap as hell!

2007 Fashion Cares in Toronto, Canada

2007-05-14T22:57:00.000Z

Kelly Rowland

Mya

Dita Von Teese

Jay Manuel

Kelly Rowland, Mya and Dita Von Teese performed at the 21st edition of Fashion Cares, Toronto’s annual gala in support of AIDS Committee of Toronto on Saturday (12May).

This year’s event was hosted by ANTM judge, Jay Manuel and the theme was PEEP which takes inspiration from neo-burlesque.

Jada Pinkett Smith @ the VH1 Rock Honors

2007-05-14T22:12:00.000Z

Jada Pinkett attended the VH1 Rock Honors in Las Vegas on Saturday. Damn I thought Jada had given up on her idea of being a rock chick with her band Wicked Wisdom, I guess not. Oh well at least she looks a bit softer here because whenever she is in full rock chick mode she always tries to look hard.

Kelis Performs @ The Hennessey Artistry Concert Party

2007-05-14T15:01:00.000Z

Kelis rocked the house at the Hennessey Artistry Concert Party in L.A. this past weekend and showed off her Milkshake (that brings all the boys to the yard) for all to see. Damn, I know "Kelis Was Here" ain't selling a lick but there is no need for this!

Mini Upgrade!

2007-05-13T22:44:00.001Z

The Stars came out for the Grand Opening Weekend of The Cove Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

Kanye West

Jeremy Piven, Alexis Phifer & Kanye

Usher and fiancée Tameka Foster

Ashanti

Michael Jordan

Michael Michele

Tyra Banks

Holly Robinson Peete

Janet Jackson performs at Sol Kerzner's Grand Opening in Atlantis

Naomi Campbell @ Operation Smile's 25th Anniversary Smile Collection Couture Event in NYC

2007 Revlon Run/Walk for Women in L.A.

Jessica Alba

Beyonce, Solange and baby Daniel shopping in Milan

KIIS-FM Wango Tango 2007

2007-05-13T22:13:00.000Z

Fergie, Ludacris, Omarion and Robin Thicke performed at the "KIIS-FM Wango Tango 2007" in Irvine, California on Saturday (12May).

Robin Thicke

Ludacris

Fergie

Omarion

Lyric Culture Revolution Collection Runaway Show

2007-05-11T13:19:00.000Z

Celebrities turned out for Rock n' Roll clothing line, Lyric Culture's Revolution Collection Runaway Show at Avalon, California last night with a special performance from Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie.

Amerie

Fergie

Tatyana Ali

Kim Kardashian

Eva Mendes @ "The Wendell Baker Story" LA Premiere

2007-05-11T11:30:00.000Z

Eva Mendes looks stunning at the LA Premiere of her new film, "The Wendell Baker Story".

"The Wendell Baker Story" is the first movie directed by actor Luke Wilson and his eldest brother Andrew Wilson, Eva co-stars as Luke Wilson's character's love-interest.

Synopsis: Luke Wilson plays a good-hearted conman named Wendell Baker whose latest scam lands him in jail and alienates him from his longtime girlfriend Doreen (Eva Mendes), best friend Reyes (Jacob Vargas) and even his dog, Junior. Eternally optimistic, Wendell makes the most of his time behind bars and vows to turn his life around. Upon release, he gets a job at the Shady Grove retirement hotel, where he befriends residents Boyd (Seymour Cassel), Skip (Harry Dean Stanton) and Nasher (Kris Kristofferson). Wendell's new friends advise him on how to win back his girlfriend, while he helps them battle the hotel's evil head nurse, Neil King (Owen Wilson) and right-hand man, McTeague (Eddie Griffin).

"The Wendell Baker Story" Trailer:

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R. Kelly DOUBLE UP Tracklisting

2007-05-11T01:33:00.000Z

DOUBLE UP TRACKLISTING (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

1. The Champ - Featuring Swizz Beatz
2. Double Up - Featuring Snoop Dogg
3. Tryin’ To Get A Number - Featuring Nelly
4. Get Dirty - Featuring Chamillionaire
5. Leave Your Name
6. Freaky In The Club
7. The Zoo
8. I’m A Flirt Remix - Featuring T. I. & T- Pain
9. Same Girl- Featuring Usher
10. Real Talk
11. Hook It Up - Featuring Huey
12. Rock Star - Featuring Ludacris & Kid Rock
13. Best Friend - Featuring Keyshia Cole & Polow Da Don
14. Rollin’
15. Sweet Tooth
16. Havin’ A Baby
17. Sex Planet
18. Rise Up

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Mini Upgrade!

2007-05-11T01:24:00.000Z

Tyson Beckford (looking like a tramp) @ the Unruly Heir Launch Party in NYC

Oh lawd it seems like Tyson has fallen on some hard times, he must be taking that stuff because there is just no other excuse for this get up. I can't believe I use to think he was hot! This is not the same man who was in Toni's Unbreak My Heart video!

Chrisette Michele performs at the Buddha Bar Anniversary Party

Def Jam Recording artiste, Chrisette Michele performed at the Buddha Bar one year anniversary part in New York City Tuesday night. Fresh from collaborating with Jay Z and Nas on the hit singles "Lost Ones" and "Can't Forget About You," Chrisette Michele is gearing up for a June 19th release of her debut album, I am.

Chrisette has released four tracks off her forthcoming album exclusively on her Myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/chrisettemichele. The songs are titled, “Your Joy,” “If I Have My Way,” “Good Girl,” and “Like A Dream”.

Naomi Campbell leaves the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York

Tatyana Ali attends the Grand Opening of Empress Restaurant in Los Angeles

According to IMDB Tatyana has just completed filming Nora's Hair Salon 2! Damn I haven't seen part 1 but this sounds like one of them straight to video film, I guess Tyson ain't the only one who as fallen on hard times.

Selita Ebanks features in British GQs "Victoria's Secret Special" Issue

Speaking of Selita, Nick Cannon popped the question to the Victoria's Secret model on Monday with the help of a large video screen in New York's Times Square, which read, "Selita, will you marry me?" How romantic! I give it six months!

If you haven't seen it yet take a sneak peek at the Nas & Kelis MTV Reality Show.

The Buzz!

2007-05-10T22:40:00.000Z

Kelly Rowland Visit FUSE's The Sauce in New York City

Kelly's second single from her forth coming album, Ms. Kelly will be Ghetto, produced by Tank and featuring Snoop Dogg.

"Ghetto is about good girls who dig bad boys and it's one of my favourites," Kelly admits. "As soon as Tank played it, I knew and recorded it in an hour. 'Ghetto' is just so laid back and that's why I had to have Snoop. He just gives it that something. I like it when a song can make you feel good."

Check out the the official album cover for Ms. Kelly (courtesy of urbanbridgez.com):

I like the cover, Kelly is looking fierce. Its looks much better than the overdone black barbie promo shots that's been floating around.

Kelly's album has been pushed back for the second time, instead of a June 26 release, it will be in stores July 3. I hope its worth all this waiting.

Beyonce performs on stage during her concert in Zurich, SwitzerlandAccording to Women's Wear Daily, Beyonce is set to be the face and the voice of Giorgio Armani's next women’s fragrance, called Emporio Armani Diamonds, due out in the fall.

Beyonce will appear in both print and TV advertising and will sing her own rendition of a classic American song.

You know when Youngbloodz said "cant stop wont stop" I'm sure they were talking about Beyonce, no joke she is without a doubt the hardest working woman in showbiz, she is on some JLo world domination shit. Love or hate her, there is just no stopping her!

Rihanna continues her week long co-hosting stint on MTV's Total Request Live
Listen to Rihanna's new single Shut Up & Drive here

Shut Up & Drive has the same electronically charged sound like SOS and it samples "Blue Monday" by "New Order".

Shar Jackson attends the Christina Fulton hosted Charity Event at Sugar in LA I see everyone's favourite baby momma, Shar Jackson has recovered from her recent plastic surgery and like a old wrecked train she refuses to crash. She is launching a pop career and she wants to collaborate with the Neptunes hit-maker Pharrell Williams on her debut album scheduled for release later this year. WTF? Can she even sing? How the hell is she gonna pay Pharrell, now that Britney's money has stopped rolling in. As always she is too ambitious for her own damn good and I dread to think what that album would sound like.

Akon Issues Apology To Trinidadian Teen
So Mr Crusty himself, Akon has issued an apology for wining up on teenager Danah Alleyne in Trinidad last month.

In a statement released last night (09May07), Akon says, "I want to sincerely apologise for the embarrassment and any pain I've caused to the young woman who joined me onstage, her family and the Trinidad community for the events at my concert.

"It was never my intention to embarrass or take advantage of my fans in any way, especially those under the age of 18. That is why we tried to make sure that the club did not admit anyone under 18 in the audience. Somehow, that standard was not met."

Whatever, I don't know what all the hype is about and although I'm not a Akon fan this whole damn thing has been blown way out of proportion. Where the hell was this girl's parents? Why was she allowed in the club and she is only 14? WTF is Akon on about pain he caused her, I've seen the video and she was more than enjoying it and I know he ain't sorry for shit, hes just saying all this garbage to save his career and sponsorships! That should teach him not to wine up his crusty self on women at his concerts because there was no need for it!

Joss Stone ft Common: Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now {Video}

2007-05-10T13:31:00.000Z

"Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now" is the second single from Joss Stone's third album, Introducing Joss Stone.

Sean Kingston and DJ Khaled host Good Talk Vol 2 Mixtape

2007-05-10T11:01:00.000Z

CINEMATIC MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS: GOOD TALK VOL 2 WITH DJ KHALED AND SEAN KINGSTON

Jon “Shipes” Shapiro, The Kid Domination, and The Empire present to you another volume of Cinematic Music Group's groundbreaking, streets shaking mixtape, Good Talk Vol 2. This time around they linked with Cinematic's own Beluga Heights/Epic Records newest TripleThreat sensation, Sean Kingston and DJ Khaled aka The Don Dada aka Big Dog Pitbull aka Terror Squadian aka Beat Novacaine for seats in the director’s chair. This release marks the 5th mixtape for the Cinematic camp. This latest mixtape is a true cinematic experience. It plays to its listeners, as summer blockbusters play to movie-goers. It features 24 high-paced, action packed songs featuring both legends and newcomers to the Cinematic Team. Brand new music featuring Sean Kingston, Question, Smoke and Numbers, Hot Dollar, Nipsey Hussle and more.

Good Talk Vol 2 Mixtape hosted by Sean Kingston and DJ Khaled TRACKLIST

1. DJ Khaled, Sean Kingston Intro
2. Colors – Sean Kingston feat. The Game, Rick Ross
3. The Slums – Sean Kingston
4. Skreetz On Lock – Hot Dollar feat Jermaine Dupri
5. Way We Live – Sean Kingston
6. Riding So Slow – Question feat. Sean Kingston, Kyle Lee
7. Ghetto – Smoke & Numbers feat. Sean Kingston
8. Makin Them Swerves – Nipsey Hussle
9. Big Knots, Big Chain – Hot Dollar
10. Colors 2007 (Reggae Mix) – Sean Kingston feat. Vybz Kartel, Kardinal Offishall
11. Never Change – Smoke & Numbers
12. In The Ghetto – Sean Kingston feat. Trey Songz
13. We From SA – Question feat. Dope Supply
14. Prepared For War – Chin Wha feat. Smoke & Numbers
15. All My Ganstas – Sean Kingston
16. Concrete Jungle – Smoke & Numbers
17. Paid The Cost – Sean Kingston
18. Pressure – Chin Wha feat. Smoke & Numbers
19. I’m From – Nipsey Hussle feat. Cuzzy Capone
20. High Life – Question
21. Deep Cover Freestyle – Question
22. Give You Some Love – Sean Kingston
23. Beautiful Girl – Sean Kingston (Summer Smash!!!)
24. Outro

Download the Good Talk Vol 2 Mixtape here

SEAN KINGSTON
ALBUM IN STORES FALL '07
EPIC
http://www.seankingston.com
http://www.myspace.com/seankingston

R. Kelly Rise Up: Virginia Tech Tragedy Tribute

2007-05-09T23:05:00.000Z

Listen to "Rise Up" here

ABOUT "RISE UP"

R. Kelly has written a song, "Rise Up," about healing in the aftermath of the April 16 shootings at Virginia Tech. A gunman killed 32 people and himself on the university's campus in Blacksburg, Va.

Rise Up" will be available digitally May 15 and 100 percent of the net proceeds from its sale will go to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, said Jive Records, Kelly's record label.

Kelly, 40, wrote the inspirational ballad after watching the events unfold on television while he was on route to a performance, Jive said.

The lyrics include the lines: "Rise up, when you feel you can't go on, rise up, and all of your hope is gone, rise up, when you're weak and you can't be strong."

The Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund was created to provide assistance to the victims of the families, as well as grief counseling and other needs for those affected by the shootings.

More info on the Virginia Tech Tragedy Memorial Fund:
http://www.vt.edu/tragedy/memorial_fund.php

R. KELLY
DOUBLE UP in stores May 29
www.r-kelly.com
www.myspace.com/rkelly

Naomi Does "W" Magazine

2007-05-09T11:52:00.001Z

Whoever said crime doesn't pay, certainly wasn't talking about Naomi Campbell, I'm sure you all remember when the supermodel got all glammed up to complete her community service at the New York Sanitation Department in April. Well, surprise surprise she was posing for paparazzi-style pictures taken by photographer Steven Klein, which are featured in the July issue of fashion bible W magazine.

These celebs never cease to amaze me, Naomi smacks her maid in the head with a mobile phone, gets a week community service to mop floors and now she is getting paid for it. This is a good example why I don't feel sorry for celebs when they moan about their privacy because they seem to get away with every damn thing else!

Rihanna & Ciara On TRL

2007-05-09T10:44:00.000Z

Ciara visits TRL yesterday, while Rihanna continues with her co-hosting duties.
Yes I know I'm killing it with the Rihanna posts but she is everywhere at the moment, since she is on the publicity trail for her new album, Good Girl Gone Bad. I have to say, she looks amazing and this new look really suits her. She is just killing it in the fashion stakes, surely a certified banger now! Oh, Ciara looks really cute here.

Rihanna @ the "Links For Life" Gala

2007-05-09T09:28:00.000Z

Rihanna performed at the "Links For Life" Gala to benefit DKMS and The Bone Marrow Foundation in New York last night.

The Buzz!

2007-05-08T22:10:00.000Z

Prince Tour Announcement Photocall

Prince announced had a press conference today to announce that he will perform 21 concerts in London later this year (07) . The Purple Rain star will kick-off his London residency on 1 August with seven nights at the 20,000 capacity O2 Arena, formerly known as the Millennium Dome. The remaining 14 gigs will take place at various venues around the British capital. Tickets for the concerts, some of which will be secret at small venues, will cost GBP31.21, a reference to the title of Prince's last album 3121.

Rihanna co-hosting TRL

Rihanna has defended the speedy release of her latest album, Good Girl Gone Bad, whichis her third LP in two years. She insists that Def Jam are so confident in her abilities, they will continue to bombard the charts with her singles and albums.

She says, "It's a nonstop pace, very speedily, and Def Jam does not play, that's all I can tell you. "We just keep going and going - it's fun, we make sure that we have fun while we do it. "My sound has changed. It's a lot edgier than the rest of the stuff that anyone has heard from me before. I'm singing about different things, it's a lot sexier." According to FMQB, "Shut Up and Drive" will be her next single releasing June 5, 2007.

"Shrek the Third" Los Angeles Premiere

Mary J. Blige and family

Eddie Murphy

Speaking of Eddie, Tracey Edmonds has admitted that she questioned Eddie about his romance with former Spice Girl, Mel B because she was convinced he was still seeing Mel behind her back when their relationship started.

She says: "I think, for any female, hearing that kind of stuff is just like... That hits you for a second. Then you go, 'You're not talking to Mel B are you?' "You have the natural female reaction where I'm like, 'You guys had already broken up for quite a few months, so why is she so devastated?' "He's like, 'Do not read any of that stuff in the tabloids. It's all BS...She is not shocked by the fact that I'm dating somebody new because we broke up several months ago. You have to know that what I'm telling you is the truth."

Tracey really needs to get the ho sit down award for chatting this shit, she knows Eddie was seeing Mel B when she got with him, so there is no need for her to come with this now. He was only seeing Mel B for six months so how the hell could he have broken up with her months before when we saw them everywhere together until his now infamous appearance on a Dutch talk show denying he was the father of Mel B's baby.

I think Tracey should leave Eddie's crusty ass alone because he ain't said a damn word since this fiasco began its just been her and Mel playing themselves in the media and looking a fool while he is sauntering around the place with his suspect self.