What you are looking at is pop music's newest star Lady GaGa as she covers the June edition of Rolling Stone.
For this post, I'm gonna do what my mom always told me to. "If you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing at all".
Friday, May 29, 2009
WHAT THE HELL?!?!?!?!?!??
What you are looking at is pop music's newest star Lady GaGa as she covers the June edition of Rolling Stone.
For this post, I'm gonna do what my mom always told me to. "If you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing at all".
New Flicks of Ri Ri and Lil' Ike (Chris Brown) Hit the Net
The new pics surface just weeks after nude photos of Rihanna were leaked. No statements have been released regarding the leaked pictures from either artists.
I'd like to know who exactly are leaking these pictures? Is it Chris? Is it Rihanna?
Music Video: "Birthday Sex"- Jeremih
Newcomer Jeremih released the music video for "Birthday Sex" today.
"Birthday Sex" is currently #1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles chart for the second week and has reached the top 10 on the Hot 100.
While the video is nothing to jump through hoops for, the song is definitely a summer smash.
The 21 year-old, Chicago born artist is slated to release his debut album this summer.
Mario Preps New Album, Ginuwine, Missy and Timbo Reunite and More.
Singer/Actor Mario is heading back to the studio and ready to release a new album. The 22 year-old recently sat down with Singersroom.com and talked about the new release.
"My last album was very R&B driven. I would say this one is still very musical but it's not as R&B as my last record," he tells Singersroom in an exclusive interview.
"One of the things I feel like has kept me around as an artist in our generation is the fact that I have made transitions on each album and (am still) continuing to do that you know... I want to say everything that I’ve done, even outside of music (you know doing TV shows and doing shows out of the country) all of it influences me as an artist. You'll hear that on the album, it's a lot different."
"And Then There Was Me" is schedule to be released this summer.
Mario's new single "Break Up" ft. Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett is available on Itunes now.
Listen to the single here---> "Break Up" Mario ft. Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett
Ginuwine, Missy and Timbaland reunite after ten years. The trio team up on Ginuwine's new single "Get Involved". The high energy dance track is the second single from "A Man's Thoughts", Ginuwine's new album slated to drop June 23rd.
Listen and download the song here ---->"Get Involved" Ginuwine ft. Missy Elliott and Timbaland
Former Destiny's Child member Michelle Williams returns to the stage in the West End production of "Chicago: The Musical".
"It's a real thrill to be given the opportunity to play Roxie Hart in the West End's spectacular production of 'Chicago,'" says Williams.
The singer will be the first black actress to play Roxie in the British production and one of the few black actresses ever to play Roxie.
"She's one of the greatest characters in the history of musical theater and it's both a challenge and a lot of fun to bring her to life on-stage. I hope that everyone who comes to the show enjoys it as much as I do."
The singer/actress will have a limited six-week run as Roxie Hart from July 13 through August 23 at the Cambridge Theatre in London.
Chicago is the seventh longest-running show in Broadway history.
This will be Michelle's third stint on stage as she played Shug Avery in "The Color Purple" in 2007 and as the lead in Aida in 2003.
Music Video: Day 26 "Stadium Music (Flashing Lights)"
The song has that "knock" and potential to become a summer banger however with the low budget video I don't know how well it'll do. Time will tell.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Ciara Preps Two New Singles
Coming off the hills of less than stellar opening week sales, Ciara is back at it and is ready for a dual single release.
The first of the two singles is 'Work'. The Missy Elliott assisted track will be serviced to Pop and Top 40 radio. I'm not really feeling the song too much but I'm sure pop and dance radio will eat it up.
The second of the two singles is'Like A Surgeon'. Produced by Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, the track has the potential to go #1 (on the R&B charts). I expect this single will draw more people's attention to the album and most likely be the single to sell the most units.
The new album, "Fantasy Ride" seems to lack direction and it appears Ciara was given too much creative control. When it comes time to work on album number 4, I expect her to revert back to what bought her to the dance.
Ciara proved with this album that her vocals are definitely sub-par at best. She is and was meant to be a dancer and I honestly believe she'd be better suited as a background dancer than an artist. And anyone who thinks I'm a hater, watch the video below and you'll see how awful her vocals are.
Watch Ciara performs on Good Morning America below.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Eminem on Jimmy Kimmel
While watching the interview, I noticed not only how boring Eminem is but also how different this man looks. Okay, yeah everybody loses weigh but I mean damn Em you look like you weigh 105 lbs soak and wet. Then I don't know what the man did to his face but it definitely appears he had some work done---Botox anyone?
But who cares about all that right? It's all about the music. And after a lengthy absence, four years to be exact. My expectations for his new material was high but so far I have been disappointed. And while many may argue Em has never really released "good singles", it goes without saying that all his best material never gets released to radio. I've been disappointed with the singles that have been released.
"Crack the Bottle" was wack even though it did go #1 on Billboard's Hot 100.
"We Made You" is trash truck juice. I'm over the whole parody phase it's tired and nobody cares.
"3 AM" I haven't heard the song and have no desire to but whatever.
In the nutshell, I'm not feeling Em this time around, I definitely expected more. Will I be buying the album when it drops? NO
Will I download it for free? YES
Will I buy it, if it turns out to be a good album? Probably Not. We're in a recession!
Side note: This wasn't meant to be an anti-Eminem post but it is what it is.
Check out Em on Jimmy Kimmel below.
Keyshia Cole ft. Monica "Trust"
Monica is prepping her new album which is scheduled to be released later in the year. Her last album,The Makings of Me was one of the most slept on albums of 2006, it will interesting to hear her new material.
Keyshia is currently on tour with supporting acts Keri Hilson and Bobby Valentino.
Jazmine Sullivan LIVE!
Singer/Songwriter, Jazmine Sullivan released her debut, Fearless last fall which garnered her 5 Grammy Nominations. Despite leaving the industry's biggest show empty handed, Jazmine has been grinding hard and has proven (at least in my mind) why she not only earned those nominations, she also deserved to win----hell at least one.
The Philly native recently went on a promo tour across Europe and while there she performed for MTV UK's Sessions. The web-based show streams online and is similar to AOL's show "Session @ AOL".
To make a long story short, Jazmine performed two of my favorite songs from her album, "After The Hurricane" and "In Love With Another Man". Needless to say, she ripped the hell out of these performances.
According to her Twitter, Jaz is currently working on her sophomore album. I can't wait!!!!
Follow her on Twitter----->Jazmine Sullivan on Twitter
Get Fearless now ----->Buy Fearless on Itunes now!
Check out Jazmine performing Live!!!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Maxwell's Pretty Wings Debuts High
Debuting at numbers 84, 15 and 9 on Billboard's Hot 100,R&B/Hip Hop Singles and Adult R&B Singles charts respectively. The singer's forthcoming three-part album is generating massive buzz. The first part titled "Black" is schedule to be released on July 7th, with parts 2&3, titled "Summers" and "Night" due out within the next two years.
Check out the music video for "Pretty Wings" below.
New Music: "Why R U" by Amerie
"Why R U" is a classic Amerie track, produced by the Buchanans who also worked with the DC native on her European and Asian release "Because I Love It" LP.
After leaving Columbia Records and signing to Island Def Jam, Amerie is prepping a new album scheduled to be released in August.
Chrisette Michele Outsells Ciara
R&B songbird Chrisette Michele notches her first #1 album on Billboard's Top 200 Album charts this week with her sophomore album, Epiphany.
Epiphany moved 83,000 units, thus giving the best first week sales of Chrisette's career. According to Billboard, Michele's opening of 83,000 is the lowest sum for a No. 1-debuting album in Nielsen SoundScan's 18-year history.
Singer/Dancer Ciara released her third album, Fantasy Ride which had been pushed back at least 4 times since 2008. Ciara's junior effort sold just 81,000 copies.
Billboard noted CiCi's disappointing outing stating, "Fantasy Ride is her third top three debut in as many tries. Her freshman 2004 effort "Goodies" entered the list at No. 3 with 125,000 while 2006's "The Evolution" blasted onto the tally at No. 1 with 338,000. Seemingly, despite the fair amount of heat generated by "Fantasy Ride's" first single -- "Love Sex Magic" (featuring Justin Timberlake) -- the album clocks Ciara's lowest first-week sum yet".
Without a doubt Chrisette has the hottest of the two albums and apparently fans think so as well. This sluggish opening week could spell trouble for Ciara. It already took three singles for fans to care about the project and it's apparent they still don't.
Check out Chrisette Michele performing "Blame It On Me" on the Late Show with David Letterman below.
I'm Back....Again!!!!
Okay, after a lengthy absence that included the completion of my junior year of college and returning back home where I currently sit aimlessly unemployed-----I'm BACK!
During my time away so much has happen in the entertainment world and while these initial posts will probably be of things you've read elsewhere, sit back and enjoy anyway!
So here we go!!!!!!
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