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Beyonce, Mary J. Blige + Jennifer Hudson Among Top Music Nominees for NAACP Image Awards
Powerhouse R&B divas Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson received multiple nominations in several music categories for the 43rd annual NAACP Image Awards. The nominees were announced on Thursday (Jan. 19) during a live news conference in Beverly Hills.
Monica + Brandy to Reunite with ‘It All Belongs to Me’ Single
Monica and Brandy have teamed up for a new song ‘It All Belongs to Me,’ which will impact radio on Feb. 6, reports Rap-Up. The songbird’s reunion is remarkable considering that it’s been 14 years since the duo’s 1998 Grammy-winning hit ‘The Boy Is Mine,’ which spent 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Their new song ‘It All Belongs to Me,’ was written and produced by hitmaker Rico Lo
Rihanna Crowned Digital Sales Queen
Rihanna had a successful run in 2011. How successful? Well, the Barbadian songbird sold over 47 million downloads last year of all her hit songs. This astounding feat makes her the biggest-selling digital artist of all time, according to Nielsen Soundscan as reported by RihannaDaily.
Kanye West Launches Design Company DONDA
After debunking a fake Twitter page (which is now shut down), Kanye West went on his own Twitter account to announce that he is launching a new design company called DONDA, named after his late mother, Dr. Donda West. In his lengthy tweets, Yeezy describes his new company as a think tank of creative ideas that will change the world.
Snoop Dogg Guest Hosts On ‘The Price Is Right’
When it comes to the rap game, Snoop Dogg is all business. But this week, the legendary rhyme-slinger decided to play a different game as he took over ‘The Price Is Right’ on Monday (Jan. 2).
Rihanna’s Armani Jean Ads Voted ‘Sexiest’ by Advertising Age
Rihanna‘s semi-nude poses in adverts for Armani Jeans has been crowned the “Sexiest Ads of the Year” in a poll conducted by Advertising Age magazine, reports U.K.’s The Daily Mail. The sensual ads feature the Barbadian pop starlet in various stages of undress until she’s down to her bra and panties.
R. Kelly Needs Funding for 32 ‘Trapped in the Closet’ Chapters
R. Kelly needs your help. The Chicago singer-producer wants to continue his music soap opera ‘Trapped in the Closet’ but he’s financially unable to release it to the public. In an interview with TMZ, Kellz revealed that he has 32 chapters ready to go. WTF?
Mary J. Blige Does Everything Right in ‘Mr. Wrong’ Video
Mary J. Blige can do no wrong in our book. The veteran songbird comes through with another visually-stunning video for ‘Mr. Wrong,’ the latest single from her LP ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act 1).’ The clip features Blige in several different glamorous outfits and wigs that are reminiscent of her style during the ‘My Life’ album period.
50 Cent to Feed America with SMS Audio Headphones
50 Cent is continuing his ongoing efforts to make sure that people are being fed all over the world. His Street King energy drink initiative is feeding impoverished families in Africa and now, with his latest venture, the altruistic rapper is feeding people in the United States.
Jay-Z Says He Won’t Mind Paying Higher Taxes
Rap mogul Jay-Z says he’s cool with paying higher taxes just as long as the monies are allocated to worthy causes. During an interview with CNN, a reporter asked the ‘Throne’ rapper about his feelings on President Obama’s battle with the Republican Congress to raise taxes on the rich to help extend the payroll tax cut for American workers.
Cee Lo Green + Supermodels Vogue It Out in ‘Anyway’ Video
Eccentric singer Cee Lo Green released a very stylish video for his love anthem ‘Anyway.’ The song is one of the four bonus tracks featured on his repackaged platinum edition of ‘Lady Killer,’ which hit stores on Tuesday (Nov. 28). The ballad, whic
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Questo + Jimmy Fallon Apologize for Michele Bachmann Intro Song
The Roots caused some controversy this week with their unique intro song for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann when she appeared on ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ early Tuesday (Nov. 23).