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Thursday, January 31, 2008
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Andre 3000 and Will Farrell who star in the upcoming flick, Semi-Pro, cover the Feb/Mar issue of Complex Magazine...The pair team up to be teammates on a team determined to make their NBA dreams come true. I am sure Will makes it funnier than it sounds...

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Mary J. Blige hit up The Tyra Banks Show and let the good times roll. She answered all those crazy questions Tyra throws to her celebrity guests, including what she scared of, what she waxes and if she's a member of the mile high club.

Mary was pretty open and funny, which is great to see. Angry Mary made great hits, but Happy Mary is fun to watch!

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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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This is Lee, and this is how he feels about Detroit's Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his now former Chief of Staff [and mistress] Christine Beatty getting caught in a web of lies after texts [on city phones] proved that they were putting in work, and not the paper and pens kind of work. Click here to see the video of Christine lying on the stand during the whistleblower trial that cost the city millions. I think Lee says it best!

Mayor Kilpatrick begged for forgiveness of the city while his wife Carlita affirmed her love in a taped message to the city of Detroit from the Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church. Watch the video here.


Just in case you are like me and like to zip through the commercial breaks, check out Justin Timberlake's Pepsi commercial set to air this Sunday during the Super Bowl. It's pretty funny...

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Don Cheadle is planning on turning the Oscar-winning movie Crash into a TV series on cable channel Starz.

Don will serve as producer, along with original writer and director Paul Haggis, on the series which will be split into 13 one-hour episodes.

Love Don! I will definitely tune in, Crash is one of the best movies.

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Janet Jackson's new promo shots for her upcoming project Discipline are quite reminiscent of the early 90s era, "Anytime, Anywhere" with the curly locks and all. These are a lot softer than the very edgy cover for the album.


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Rihanna is the latest celeb to don the milk mustache in support of drinking milk... Because it does a body good! The dress is fierce, this is my favorite haircut on her and I need that bracelet!

The ad says: "Drink it in. Pop star? Not exactly. Milk is more my move. Some studies suggest that teens who choose milk instead of sugary drinks tend to be leaner and the protein helps build muscle. So, shut up and drink."

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Lil' Mama, Chris Brown, and T-Pain are all on one track, which actually works nicer than it sounds on paper... I like Lil' Mama and her flow. I think she's probably the best young female rapper to hit the scene in years and be a credible floacist. It may be why her project has been so hard to get going, despite a massive hit like "Poppin'." Hopefully this single will give her a boost and drive more interest in her project.

The video is pretty fly, too.

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Don't forget... I'll be speaking with Dawn of Danity Kane this week, so get you questions in! I know after the premiere of Making the Band 4 you are wondering some things about living with the guys, hook ups, and about the girl's upcoming project.

Leave your questions in the comment section!

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New fresh music is always appreciated and hot sounds are more than welcomed. I urge you to get to know this new group The D.E.Y., think The Fugees with a Latin twist. Composed of lyricists Emilio “Yeyo” Cancio-Bello and Rafael “Divine” Torres along with Nuyorican songstress Élan Luz Rivera, the bilingual Latino trio fuses hip-hop, R&B, pop, and Afro-Latino influences for a unique, singing/rapping fusion-heavy sound that celebrates Latinos’ rich cultural heritage. You know I rep for the Boriquas!

You don't have to speak Spanish or be Latin to enjoy their sound and feel the beat. The DEY is poised to revolutionize the Latin, pop, and urban markets with its eclectic debut, which features production by Timbaland, JR Rotem, Stargate, and more.

The first single “Give You The World” was produced by J.R. Rotem [Sean Kingston, Britney Spears] and has premiered on MiTRL and TRL. Sean Kingston and The DEY shot the video this past weekend for their second single, "There's Nothin'." Make sure to look out for their debut in on Epic Records this April!
The D.E.Y. - "Give You the World"


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D. Woods of Danity Kane, stepped out to cover the second of the King Magazine's double issue for March with her own Special Edition. As you may have read earlier, Danity Kane as a group cover the first one.

King Mag is definitely her key demographic, so I am sure the fellas are thankful for the double issue.

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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Just ask Kanye! He revealed on his blog that his summer Glow in the Dark Tour will feature Rihanna, N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco!! Say what?! Easily one of the hottest, if not the hottest ticket this summer! Count me in...I've been waiting to see KanYe in concert.

This makes me smile!

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The full cast of the new comedy Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, which features Martin Lawrence, came out the the premiere in Hollywood on Monday night. The movie will be in theaters February 8th.



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Now, lets pause and look at Nicole Ari Parker...

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Is that a baby bump? or a little bloated? Hmm... I guess time will tell but her normally petite self looks a little thick in that area. That would be baby three for her and the gorgeous Boris Kodjoe.
Monday, January 28, 2008


The incomparable Erykah Badu talks about the challenges that she faced as she recorded hre upcoming album, New AmErykah. You gotta love her swag, it's undeniable.

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I guess all the TUG scandals were too much for Jennifer Freeman [Claire]... According to Bossip, Marques Houston and Jennifer are apparently no longer engaged. Yeah, they got engaged in November, I guess. I missed that too. Either way it's ended. Maybe he'll get back with Mila? word is he "has not been able to get over the fact that she slept around with a lot of dudes before they were together (including B2K’s Lil Fizz and Omarion)."


All I'm saying is, I am not trying to be on Lil' Wayne's bad side! He totally flipped on stage after arriving 3 hours late for his sold out show in Richmond, VA. I'd be pretty peeved too if I'd just caught yet another drug charge...

Quote of the Month: "I am the ultimate high. I am my own drug..." Hot damn, that's some ish right there!

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Look at the cute couple, at least some couples are still together! Eva Pigford and her man [and co-star] Lance Gross came out to Crustacean's 10th Anniversary where Natalie Cole performed. Adorable, these two are! Forest Whittaker and wife Keisha, Angela Bassett and hubby, Courtney Vance were also there to celebrate and enjoy the festivities.





Jay Z debuted the video for "Pray" today which was filmed live from the American Gangster Tour. This also the track that Beyonce lends her voice to.

If you don't have the album, it's one for the collection...

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Fresh new ish hot off the leak...Check out Gnarls Barkley's "Run" said to be from their upcoming sophomore release, though it's not due out until April of this year. In Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse fashion, the song fuses psychedelic funk, soul, and pop...Loves it! It's so far left field that is right.

It's addictive! LISTEN: Run - Gnarls Barkley

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Just to add fuel to the fire that Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds' sham of marriage/divorce was nothing more than a publicity event...Eddie was spotted shaking his donkey tale at the opening of The Bank club at the Bellagio in Las Veags this weekend. So what so bad about partying just a couple of weeks after pulling a Britney Spears? Well leaving with the chick you just met in the club for one, and two, where are you going with that What's Happenin' ass hat on?

Word on the curb is that Tracey called it quits after Eddie got physical...hmmm? I still think they ended the game after people found out the marriage wasn't legal. I don't think they ever intended to make it legal. I am sure there were some major stipulations that would have made someone a lot less richer, damn that alimony...

Check out the video of the donkey shake here.

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Kelly Rowland made another trip to G-A-Y Astoria Club in London this weekend, the Brits really love them some Kelly...She strutted across the stage in her peacock leotard for her English fans! Kelly is finding more success across the pond than here that's for sure.


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Sunday, January 27, 2008

This video is precisely why I love Miss Badu! She brings such creativity to her music and videos and can add humor too. LMAO @ the gorilla and Domo Arigoto! Did you catch all the cover references?



New AmErykah is due out Feb. 26th!

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Ashanti just released the cover for her lead single "The Way I Love You" from her upcoming project. Her album, along with Nelly's, have gotten that push back. Universal Motown, the label which both artists are signed to, reports that Ashanti’s album The Declaration will be released on June 3rd while Nelly’s Brass Knuckles will hit stores later that month on June 24th.

LISTEN: Ashanti - The Way I Love You

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Rihanna debuted a new cut on the red carpet at the NRJ Awards in Cannes, I like the ruffled pixie cut in the back and long rocker bangs. The dress is pretty gorgeous too, the bow detail is sweet and over the shoulder action really works.



Rihanna went home with the award for Best International Song [Don't Stop the Music] and you can watch her performance after the jump...



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Halle Berry keeps it fresh with this pregnancy, changing up the hair and going curly. Halle is one of those rare people that can rock just about any hairstyle. But look at that belly honey, it is getting bigger by the day! Looks like it's wearing on her just a bit, but I have a feeling she's enjoying every minute of it.


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