Lupe Fiasco is headed to album numero dos titled The Cool...Leave it Lupe to keep it 100. Loves it!

Labels: Lupe Fiasco

Beyoncé's planned concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been canned amid protests by local Muslim groups, Billboard reports. The groups are reportedly upset that the singer has refused to obey the country's strict dress code for performers, although the November 1 concert's promoter, Pineapple Concert, did not give a reason for the cancellation in a statement issued Friday (September 28). Female performers are not allowed to show skin from the tops of their chests to their knees. In August, Gwen Stefani's concert in the country was also preceded by protests for the same reason — but she reluctantly abided by the guidelines, saying in a press conference before the show that she had made a "major sacrifice." ... [SOURCE]

Labels: Beyonce

Here's the low-low, Chris Brown told Vibe that J. Holiday's hit "Bed" was his and that his camp was 'assholes' because though he offered $100,000 for the song, he wasn't given the song [basically because he isn't credible as an 18 year old singing it]. Chris also threw out a comment on 106 & Park but to that, the song's writer and newest Def Jam artist, The-Dream tells Billboard.com:

"The track was considered for Chris Brown -- he thought it was his -- but it was my record and I decided to give it up to J. Holiday," explains The-Dream. "Chris said the record won't be No. 1 unless he's on it. I bet someone $500,000 that it would go to No. 1 and I collected my money just last week."

He goes on to say that this little rift could end with The-Dream refusing to work with the young lad...even offering to give back money already paid for a song.

His debut album, Love Me All Summer, Hate Me All Winter will be released December 11. Until then check out his second single Falsetto and look out for other songs to hit the airwaves that he's written, such as J. Holiday's "Suffocate," Nicole Scherzinger's "Power's Out" and Celine Dion's "Skies of L.A." [which I've heard and is one of the most beautiful songs!]

Labels: The Dream

Labels: Kanye West, Shits and Giggles

Will.I.Am held an official album release party at Whiskey Blue in the W Hotel...Of course his fellow B.E.P. members were there to show support!


Plus, Alicia Keys was honored by the Recording Academy and celebs came out to party at the Us Weekly Hot Hollywood party.

Continue reading to see more!

Alicia Keys was honored by the NY Chapter of the Recording Academy...


I'm on the fence with this outfit...




Us Weekly held a Hot Hollywood party at L.A.'s Opera...








Heeeey! Kool-Aid!

Labels: Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Fergie, Kanye West, Mary J Blige, Will.I.Am

Mychal Bell has been released on bail after the DA has agreed to not appeal the appellate courts decision to over turn his original conviction and move the case to juvenile court...a small victory in a long war against injustice!

Mychal Bell's release on $45,000 bail came hours after a prosecutor confirmed he will no longer seek an adult trial for the 17-year-old. Bell, one of the teenagers known as the Jena Six, still faces trial as a juvenile in the December beating in this small central Louisiana town.

"We still have mountains to climb, but at least this is closer to an even playing field," said the Rev. Al Sharpton, who helped organize last week's protest.

"He goes home because a lot of people left their home and stood up for him," Sharpton said. [SOURCE]

Of course, the DA is a complete and utter idiot and goes on to say that it was God that allowed the 25-plus thousand protesters to march peacefully...Ignorance is Bliss!

Labels: Jena 6

Rarely do I review albums because one, I'm just that lazy and two, I rarely love an entire album enough to listen to like that...but this here Back of my 'Lac by R&B newbie J. Holiday is very much worth my time! Have you noticed the numerous posts about this cat? Yeah, I am definitely feeling the young man.

His debut album is a collection of R&B goodness that touches the ladies and the fellas, which is not always an easy feat for singers. From the personal title track, "Back of my Lac" to the sexy "Suffocate," he easily blends realness with smoothness. Keeping it fresh with odes the mary jane in "Laa Laa" [Platinum Brothers] and the streets with "Ghetto." The only criticism I have is that some of the lyrics are a bit simple and uncreative, like with "Pimp in Me" which I love the song, especially the chorus, he kills me with "Body like a call girl/Mind of a teacher." However he more than makes up for it with songs like "Fatal" [Underdogs] that has be swooning...And don't be surprised to hear a MF-er or N*gga mixed in there, this is not for your Chris Brown crowd!

What makes him different from other crooners that claim to be bringing back R&B? Well, homie can sing. I mean her can really sing and not that over the top lead in the AME choir sanging, I mean he can simply and effortlessly sing. The only complaint is that he only has 14 songs on the album [which is good, most album are skimpy as hell with 10 tracks], and he so many left over songs from the previous version that wasn't released, like the cover of Average White band's "A Love of Your Own." If you had a chance to listen to the Chocolate City Mixtape, you know that he has a talent to sing any song about anything and make it sound hot!

So just to wet your appetite, check out some of the tracks from the album...

Labels: J. Holiday, The Leak

In a sad turn of events, the body of Nailah Franklin was found near her abandoned car after being reported missing a week ago, says her Uncle. Family became concerned when she sent a vague text message to family and friends saying that she was eating dinner and would call later.

Calumet City Police Chief Russell Larson confirmed only that an unidentified woman’s body had been found in the area Thursday morning. But Nailah Franklin’s uncle Jon Merrill and family friend Andrew Holms said authorities had told the family the body is that of his 28-year-old niece.

Franklin was reported missing Sept. 19 after she missed a meeting with her boss at Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly. Her car was discovered in Hammond, Ind., on Friday night near an abandoned building.

Shortly before she disappeared, Franklin had filed a police report about getting threatening phone calls from a man she had dated briefly. Chicago police said Monday they had interviewed someone Franklin once dated but have not named a suspect in her disappearance. [READ MORE]

The Untouchables, being T.I., Lil' Wayne and Jeezy, held a themed party at Club Crucial to celebrate their birthdays...According to Sandra Rose:

The invite is designed to look like an old style newspaper with headline blaring "THE UNTOUCHABLES STRIKE AGAIN." The untouchables are TI, Lil' Wayne and Young Jeezy who will co-host the party. The invite encourages guests to "come suited and booted."

Labels: jeex, Lil Wayne, T.I., Tiny

Yeah I am about to seriously break some ladies hearts with this, but don't shoot the messenger!

J. Holiday was spotted with model Jessica White [yup, same one rumored to be dating John Legend] out in NYC and grabbed dinner at the eatery Negril. According to my source, they were extra booed up, with him even feeding her! *gasp* They kept laughing and he kept caressing the side of her face... It was clearly very romantic.

Okay, I'm about to go sulk somewhere for a minute... Y'all enjoy the pics




But don't forget Back of my 'Lac is out next Tuesday, it is a must have...and check back later today for the "The Leak!"

Labels: J. Holiday, Jessica White

Labels: Jay Z

Labels: Michael Jackson

Last night when a read an "article" that Yung Joc was in brawl in London were his infamous "H" chain was snatch, I knew something was off. It went on to say that T-Pain jumped in to try to "save the chain" LOL! Anyhow...it's not true, he simply gave it to his manager to hold because he could tell it might be going dooownnn!:

The Atlanta native said he and Pain did indeed have to defend themselves in London — they were in town to perform at the MOBO Awards — but they came out unharmed and with all their belongings intact. The commotion happened shortly after midnight, when Joc was bringing in his birthday at U.K. club Crystal Club on Thursday.

But it does gets interesting, because T-Pain was trying to holla at a random chick when some dude flipped on T-Pain and started a fight!

"It was my birthday, so we was poppin' bottles," he continued. "We was bottle-poppin' major. Pain was talking to this chick and this big football-player-looking dude came up. He was big as hell. ... The dude grabbed her arm and she was like, 'I'm not leaving,' and [moves] away from the dude. ... The next thing you know, the dude started talking sh-- to Pain. The dude poured his wine out and ... I looked back at my security [guard], gave him my chain. He put it in my case and handed it to Rico. The dude hit T-Pain's partner in the head with a glass in his hand." [SOURCE]

Labels: Don't Believe the Hype

Man, for once I am on Team Miss Jones...Usher called in to Hot 97 to talk about his fragrance and ya'll know all hell broke loose! Even the publicist caught a jab...Funny ish indeed!

Labels: Miss Jones, Usher

Will.I.Am, Keyshia Cole, and Queen Latifah released albums yesterday...Will.I.Am celebrated the release of Songs About Girls at Post Meridien in NYC


Continue reading for more with Keyshia and Queen Latifah...

Keyshia Cole kick of her for the celebration at Sol in NYC...but I hear she was ready to tear down the city so this was just one stop!

Queen Latifah dropped a new album Trav'lin Light...I know extra random!

Labels: Jamie Foxx, Keyshia Cole, Queen Latifah, Will.I.Am

I've been waiting for a duet with these two! Beyonce snuck back in the studio on us and hopped on Justin Timberlake's "Until the End of Time." Her powerhouse vocals are always a good thing but it is especially nice to hear her softer side again, very reminiscent of her "Dangerously in Love" days. It's just been released to radio stations across the country.

Labels: Beyonce, Justin Timberlake

Note to Karrine "Superhead" Steffans: Keep up with your own damn lies!

Superhead, as she will always be called, had the nerve to get flip with the DJs of Detroit's WJLB when introduced as "Superhead" telling them she didn't "appreciate" being called that! How laughable is it that she gets offended by the name she claimed to have given herself...Even went on say that she never really liked the moniker and can't understand why people would celebrate something like that...like wearing a shirt with the "superhead" logo maybe?!


But don't believe the hype, peep the below interview...but beyond that I vividly remember her saying that she was taking the name and embracing it and starting a clothing line with it so that she reclaim the meaning...B*tch please, spare me!

Labels: Karrine Steffans

Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco announced that the Jena 6 case of Mychal Bell will be tried in juvenile court. Blanco said that the prosecutor has decided not to challenge an appellate ruling that sends the case to juvenile court.

Mychal Bell, whose second-degree battery conviction was overturned after an appeals court said he should have not been tried as an adult, had remained in jail pending a possible appeal by prosecutors.

The case now goes to the juvenile courts, which must now decide Bell's fate.

If you would like to send Mychal Bell support, you can write him at:

Mychal Bell
Inmate, A-Dorm
LaSalle Correctional Center
15976 Highway 165
Olla, LA 71465-4801

Labels: Jena 6