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Vibe Lives On
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, R&B on the August 28, 2009
Vibe magazine originally shut down in June when its previous owners couldn’t find any new buyers or a way to get rid of their debt. However, the hip hop and R&B magazine has proven that miracles can happen as it will soon make its comeback. The magazine was purchased this month by a group led by a private equity fund, InterMedia Partners. To bring back the magazine, they’ve chosen Jermain Hall as its editor in chief of Vibe and its website. According to the co-chief executive of the Vibe Lifestyle Network, Vibe’s website would provide info on urban music and entertainment on a “regular, daily, hourly, by-minute basis” while the print magazine would focus on more investigative style
Usher reportedly getting a divorce
Posted in R&B, Usher on the June 15, 2009
The famous rapper apparently hasn’t lived together with his wife Tameka Foster for around a year and divorce papers have been filled recently. A source said the following about the impending doom of Usher’s marriage: “They haven’t lived together for nearly a year after almost two years of marriage. Usher’s primary concern is for his children. He is a great father and just wants to do what is right for them.” Yes, that is true! Usher is definitely doing the right thing for his children. What child doesn’t want to grow up in a family of divorcees? Still, considering how much Usher seems to be around home lately, they’re probably already getting used to it.
R&B star Akon wants to try hand at acting
Posted in Akon, Movies, R&B on the December 11, 2008
R&B star Akon wants to see if he can make a career out of acting and its just not there are many musicians that carry hopes of finding some new direction of creativity in an acting career.
Akon told WENN, “On the movie side, acting is something I will entertain later. Now I’m into more of the behind the scenes stuff: producing the movies, scoring the movies, doing the soundtracks, and slowly I’ll make my way in.”
These chaps are really going nuts because the want to be right in front of the cameras, then in forefront on the red carpets and also for the tabloids. Fame is a thing that once to get into it you just can’t have enough of it. Stay with the Music, No more actingers!
You know some like Seal really makes it look good combining acting and singing both but when a precedent is set all just folk to emulate it irrespective of its their domain or not.
Beyonce on V Magazine
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, R&B on the November 19, 2008
Beyonce channeled her alter ego Sasha Fierce in issue #56 of V Magazine which went on stands last week. In the interview, Beyonce talked about her alter ego saying “When I’m onstage I’m aggressive and strong and not afraid of my sexuality. The tone of my voice gets different, and I’m fearless. I’m just a different person. It’s a way for me to differentiate what I do onstage from who I really am. It’s a way for me to not lose myself, to keep my life in perspective, because it’s really hard sometimes to stay on Earth when you’re a celebrity.” Take it with a grain of salt – you can believe what she said or you can continue thinking that she’s just a lunatic.
Leona Lewis wants to judge on The X Factor:
Posted in Leona Lewis, R&B, TV Show on the November 9, 2008
R&B singer Leona Lewis apparently developed such a great fondness of the show that granted her a debut that she desperately wants to be a part of it once more… but this time, in the judging box. She states that “’Maybe I could go back on it as a judge. Not yet, but in a few years. But I think I’d be a bit lenient – I’d be crying every few seconds!” Let’s just suppose that the extra years will give her the necessary experience to do such a job… but there is this absurd notion that judges usually have to be objective… not waste a gallon or two of diluted sodium chloride every time they have to do their job. But the way “talent” shows go these days, it probably wouldn’t be that big of an issue.
Chris Brown Talks Caps
Posted in Chris Brown, R&B on the September 17, 2008
Chris Brown is making a foray into the fashion world by having a new line of caps. The 19-year old Prince of R&B says that he was greatly involved in the designing. He says that he’s always drawing and he had the initial design for the hats ready. New Era then had another artist tweak the design for the combined effort. About his collection, he says “Yeah, I was doing six individual hats, where they got me to personally design the hats. And so I got a chance to do something more for the kids and not necessarily go into “high fashion” yet. This is more for the casual back-to-school kids, the everyday person that just wants to be casual. Later on in the future, I’ll do more higher fashion stuff.”
Mary J. Bilge Gets Sued
Posted in Divas, Mary J. Blige, R&B on the August 14, 2008
Reports have surfaced that Mary J. Bilge is being sued for $2 million in federal courts. A producer is claiming that the music used in the R&B diva’s tune ‘Work That’ is his and that he never gave any permission for his music to be used in the song. The reports also say that it’s unclear whether Mary J knew that the music wasn’t appropriately sourced. If that’s the case then she may be given the clear. But aren’t lawyers supposed to check all that stuff out before a record is released? Someone needs to do a lot of explaining.
Rihanna Catches Private Screening
Posted in Chris Brown, R&B, Rihanna on the July 30, 2008
Rihanna caught a private screening of Paramount Pictures’ ‘Tropic Thunder’ at the Regal Cinemas theatre in New York City’s Times Square on Tuesday night. The 20-year old Barbadian singer was accompanied by a couple of her girlfriends and her bodyguard. She arrived just before the movie started and left before the ending credits finished. That’s some shady behavior. She wasn’t with Chris Brown anyway. She could have at least showed her face to some fans. Or maybe she was rushing home to Chris because she went out to watch a movie without him. It was probably supposed to be their date night.
Rihanna at MuchMusic Awards
Posted in MuchMusic, Music Award, R&B, Rihanna, Video on the June 20, 2008
A dateless Rihanna, or at least looking dateless, sizzled on the red carpet at the 2008 MuchMusic Video Awards which was held at the Chum/City Building on Sunday in Toronto, Canada. The 20-year old R&B singer was awarded the first trophy of the night, Best International Video for her single ‘Don’t Stop the Music’. The Barbadian babe also won an MMVA for the MuchMusic.com Most Watched Video award for her smash hit ‘Umbrella’. Rihanna won both awards that she was nominated for. Congratulations! Now where exactly was your boyfriend when you were off cleaning house at awards shows? Where’s the support?
Ray J Got High
Posted in Drugs, R&B on the May 28, 2008
According to a new report, R&B singer Ray J was kicked out of the Hyatt Regency in Washington DC on Saturday because of drugs. Guests complained about Brandy’s little brother and in response, hotel security went up to his room to investigate. They discovered that he was stashing marijuana and a club drug called boat. For your information, boat is the street name for PCP. It’s popular in liquid form. Users dip joints in the liquid to get a crazy high. Recreational uses of the drug can induce a psychotic state that resembles schizophrenic episodes. Police were called to the scene once hotel security discovered the drugs but no charges were formally filed.
Alicia Keys Rocks
Posted in Album Release, Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Linkin Park, Queens, R&B, Soul Singer, Stone Age on the May 26, 2008
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Alicia Keys was a rock star instead of an R&B/Soul singer? If you have, you can stop thinking it because it just might happen. The 27-year old singer recently revealed to Rolling Stone magazine that she’s interested in collaborating with The White Stripes. She said “I just think we could do something really interesting that mixes rock and soul together, the blues and emotion, and it could be really touching.†Alicia also mentions wanting to work with Linkin Park, Coldplay and Queens of the Stone Age. My mind is really going right now.
Kanye West Plagiarized
Posted in Hit Song, Kanye West, R&B, Rumor on the March 26, 2008
One crazy songwriter/producer in Maryland is claiming that Kanye West stole what’s rightfully his by lifting his tune ‘Volume of Good Life’ for Kanye’s smash hit ‘Good Life’. In a rambling lawsuit filed in Maryland District Court, Dayna ‘D’Mystro’ Staggs is suing the rapper and his record label for copyright infringement saying that Kanye “didn’t obtain a license to use ‘Volume of Good Life’” for his tune and even points out that Kanye was only a kid when the song was written. D’Mystro is also outraged because Kanye’s song was vulgar as compared to his much cleaner song. He’s demanding 85% of all world sales of the proceeds from the music that uses his work.
Rihanna Takes a Bow
Posted in Chris Brown, Hit Song, New Single, R&B, Radio Show, Rihanna on the March 18, 2008
Rihanna made the world premiere of her latest single ‘Take a Bow’ on Friday morning on Ryan Seacrest’s ‘On Air’ radio show on 102.7 KIIS FM Los Angeles. The song is about a break up with the girl just being spiteful and pitying on the guy. Much like Rihanna’s previous singles, let’s hope this one becomes a hit too. Let’s make 2008 her year as well. I’m just hoping that the song’s subject doesn’t happen to her though. Despite still not admitting it, everyone already knows that she and R&B crooner Chris Brown are dating. I’m hoping they last. They look cute together.
Rihanna is Single
Posted in Beyonce Knowles, Chris Brown, JAY-Z, R&B, Rihanna on the March 5, 2008
Everyone pretty much knows that Rihanna and Chris Brown have a ‘very special’ relationship but when asked if she’s dating Chris, Rihanna is hell-bent on denying it. In an interview with the UK’s Fabulous magazine, the 20-year Barbadian signer is flat-out asked if she’s dating the 18-year old R&B crooner. Her response was “I’m single. If a good guy comes along we’ll make it work, but for now I’m having fun being a single woman.”
Oh well. Beyonce and Jay-Z dated for years before they came out with the truth. I guess she’s just playing with the new rules of dating in the business.
Ne-Yo Gets Busted
Posted in FUNNY, Ne-Yo, News, Photography, R&B, Scandal on the February 26, 2008
Cops are certainly getting their work cut out for them by celebrities. It seems that there’s one celebrity getting arrested each week. The most recent is R&B singer Ne-Yo. The singer, whose real name is Shaffer Smith, was arrested on Tuesday in Cobb County, Georgia for reckless driving and for not having a valid license.
As far as his mug shot goes, I have only one thing to say. Now I know why he’s always wearing beanies and hats. What the heck is up with that receding hairline? Someone needs to rush to the Hair Club for Men. Maybe that’s why he was speeding.
Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige are going on tour together!
Posted in Concert, Hip-Hop, JAY-Z, Mary J. Blige, R&B, Rap Music on the February 11, 2008
This should be hot! Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige are going on tour together. The pair of hip hop and R&B icons will be going on a 26-date trek across America. The tour will kick off in Miami on March 22 and will wrap up in May.
Jay-Z released a statement talking about the joint tour and the songs they will be performing. He said “The (songs) we’re playing are the soundtracks to people’s lives. We’ve poured our hearts out many a night in the studio and look forward to going one step further on stage.” I can’t wait for it.
Ciara and Janet Jackson Duet
Posted in Ciara, Duet, Hip-Hop, Hit Song, Janet Jackson, R&B on the February 6, 2008
Doing remakes of very popular songs was the trend of 2007 when many artists from different genres of music put their own twist on Rihanna’s massive hit single ‘Umbrella’. But it looks like it’s not going to be the big thing for music in 2008.
Robyn was the first to make a duet out of a new song when she reworked one of Snoop Dogg’s newest songs into a duet. Mind you, her take on it was hot. Now, Ciara has followed her lead and did a duet version of Janet Jackson’s ‘Feedback’. And much like Robyn and Snoop’s so-called duet, the R&B/hip hop singer’s so-called duet with Janet is the hotness!
Kanye Still Hiding
Posted in Hip-Hop, Kanye West, News, Photography, R&B on the February 6, 2008
Kanye West, the rapper who’s known for his enormous ego just as much as his music, has been keeping a low profile since the passing of his mother. He has taken a major turn away from his massive self-promotion campaign, his feud with 50 Cent and has chosen to just stay quiet. He was recently spotted over in West Hollywood last week and even his style has become low profile. Gone were the signature shades and flamboyant attitude. All that was seen of Kanye was a hoodie covering his face, trying not to catch a lot of unnecessary attention. You better snap out of it soon Kanye! The world needs another ego to fight off John Mayer’s and 50’s! They’re just douche bags anyway.
Trey Songz Hits Fan
Posted in Akon, Concert, R&B, Scandal, Trey Songz on the January 4, 2008
When a fan threw ice at Trey Songz, that fan probably didn’t expect the R&B singer and his bodyguard to leap from the stage and come after him. But wouldn’t you know it? That’s exactly what happened when Trey went and did an Akon.
In a video that made its way on to the internet, the singer orders that DJ to cut the music after someone threw ice at him. He then scouts the crowd for the fan and flies off stage with his bodyguard. According to another fan “They beat the dude down. Took his jewels, chains, and grills. The dude’s mouth got bloodied up. Then Trey comes back in and finished the night.” Ouch.
R&B Divas in Fur - Mary J. Blige and Patti LaBelle
Posted in Divas, Duet, Mary J. Blige, Music Review, Patti LaBelle, Performance, R&B, Rumor on the December 26, 2007
Mary J. Blige and ‘Clash of the Choirs’ star Patti LaBelle won’t let PETA, the threat of red paint or the horrors of slaughtering animals get in the way of their seemingly real-looking fur outfits. I bet that PETA is having a field day writing some letters to these two when they saw this picture.
The diva duo was snapped at Mary’s record release party which was hosted by Target in Soho on Tuesday. Don’t they just look like the best pair of Siberian huskies you’ve seen this side of the fur protesters? I would hate to be them when I know that cans of red paint are steadily being produced still.