Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Spotted: Lady GaGa


Singer Lady GaGa was spotted early this week on the set of BET’s “106 & Park”, chit chatting with hostess Terrence and Rocsi. The singer's new album "Born This Way" is set to dominate the billboard charts. The pre-recorded interview is set to air "Live" on today's show:

Singer: LeToya Luckett


"It makes me proud and that's one thing that attracted me to the brand--they're a family-based company that's been doing it for so many years...The things they do in the community--the outreach, the programs, the giving back--it's something I do as a person and I feel that complements me, as well..." --Singer LeToya Luckett shares during a onsite visit to WalMart in Chicago this past weekend. The singer was on site to promote the Chicago-based Luster's hair care products.

Singer: Bobby Brown


“It is a sad time for me right now. I am experiencing a tremendous loss but I vow to celebrate her life in every way that I can with my entire family, including my fiancé, Alicia, and my children, Landon, Bobbi Kristina, LaPrincia, Bobby Jr. and Cassius.” ---Singer Bobby Brown recently suffered the lost of his mother, Carole Brown and shared how he's holding up on the PBS Tavis Smiley Show. The singer also revealed that he's planning to release a new CD titled "The Masterpiece" and star in his own reality show with his current fiancée Alicia Etheredge.

Sean Diddy Combs


The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor rapper and hip-hop music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award during their 24th Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards celebration. The invitation-only event will take place on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, California:

The ASCAP Founders Award is among the most prestigious honors that ASCAP gives to songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators. Each recipient is a musical innovator who possesses a unique style of creative genius that will enrich generations to come. Past recipients include Garth Brooks, Dr. Dre, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Smokey Robinson, Paul McCartney, Ashford & Simpson, Patti Smith, and Berry Gordy Jr. & Motown Industries to name a few.

Singer: Beyonce Knowles


"My makeup artist showed me the performance of Lorella Cuccarini a year ago, and it inspired me so much...I then met with the talented people who worked on it. The technology and concept were so genius...Thank God for YouTube or I would have never been exposed to something so inspiring...I never worked so hard on anything in my life as that performance for the Billboard Awards." ---Beyonce Knowles tells AOL Music after fans of Lorella Cuccarini slammed the artist for copying.

Kim Kardashian


"We cannot imagine why you thought you had the right to use this photograph without permission." --- Kim Kardashian's legal team notes in a letter against producers Terence Martin & Devi Dev, who used a image from her W Magazine photo as the cover for their "Sex EP" CD.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Singer: Keyshia Cole



"Its like this. Been on the scene 7 years. I was 21 when I got signed. 7 # 1 records. No awards 4 none of them/still touring. It is Wht it is. These types of thing R the way they R. I’m not upset about any of it in any way. I hope everyone that goes has a wonderful time." --- Singer Keyshia Cole responds after discovering that she wasn't nominated for a BET Award. The actual award show is set to air on June 26.

Rapper: T-Pain


According to online reports, rapper T-Pain is a inch away from falling in love with the singer Kesha. "I’m not saying @keshasuxx and i had sex or anything I’m just sayin I love that “f#ck everybody else” attitude. She dresses how she wants she performs the way she wants, she does HER..” - he tweets. Kesha provided the following response, "Um. F—–g love u @TPAIN . U get me. Come find me."

Developing...

Rapper: Snoop Dogg


According to this website, rapper Snoop Dogg would like to create a reality show to find the next great rap star. Most recently, the rapper was spotted in a strip club in Britain promoting his new album,"Doggumentary".

Rapper: 50 Cent


"It feels good for me to learn more about my actual history...A lot of people don't know but i'm adopted. Yeah, my grandmother adopted me after my mother passed away. So she's like my legal guardian. My grandparents were from out here so the last time I was out here I was like six years old." ----Rapper 50 cent reveals in an upcoming documentary titled, "50 Cent: The Origin Of Me". The documentary will air Monday, May 23rd on VH1.

Rapper: Chubb Rock


According to this website, legendary hip-hop artists Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick and Chubb Rock will be on tour this summer. The Old School trio will perform this Saturday at Central Station in Virginia.

Update: Beyonce Knowles



According to online reports, the picture above is the official album cover for Beyonce's new album. The album is set to hit shelves on June 28th of this year, making this Beyonce's second summer release, (the first was her second album 'Dangerously In Love').

The singer debuted the video for her new single 'Run the World (Girls)' last night on American Idol. On a taped segment for the show, the singer served as a celebrity mentor who offered up vocal advice for the three remaining contestants.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Spotted: June Ambrose



Jay-Z's stylist June Ambrose was spotted in the May Issue of Paper Magazine "Styled Like Me" editorial section, spotlighting her signature style: The Urban Turban.

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Chad Ochocinco


Football player Chad Ochocinco accepted a challgene from The Professional Bull Riders Organization (via Twitter). On Saturday, Chad hop on the back of a 1,700 pound bucking bull at the Lucas Oil Invitational held at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA. His first bull ride lasted 1.5 Seconds...!



Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Singer: Beyonce


"We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me. It's the day I was born. My mother's birthday, and a lot of my friends' birthdays, are on the fourth; April 4 is my wedding date". --- Beyonce reveals to Billboard Magazine that the title for her next album will be the number '4'.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Rapper: Lil Boosie



Unfazed by the jail time that he's facing, rapper Lil Boosie is pictured from his jail cell showing off his latest collection of jewelry:

MTV Reports:

In the candid photo, the 'Wipe Me Down" rapper appears in good spirits despite the numerous felony charges he's currently facing. A shirtless Boosie is depicted with many gold chains, including one with an anchor and a gold studded bracelet. Boosie's ice game has seen better times for the flashy rapper who displayed millions of dollars on the average day but is now facing financial battles separate from his legal issues.

The photo arrives following reports of Boosie's home being foreclosed and inevitably auctioned off after non-payment on the property. Since his incarceration the note on Boosie's home ballooned to a whopping $375,270.74. Boosie's Baton Rouge estate is now set to be auctioned off on June 29th.

Singer: Aubrey O'Day


Over the weekend, singer Aubrey O'Day and her hat game were on display during the 137th Kentucky Derby. The Derby was held in Louisville, Kentucky at the Churchill Downs on May 7, 2011. A day before this event, the singer was spotted at the Fillies & Stallions Derby party hosted by Maxim and held at Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center - also in Louisville, Kentucky.

Rapper: Prodigy



"Damn, did I bag her back in the day? Then it hit me. Keyshia! From the Beverly Center mall! Oh sh*t. I bagged Keyshia Cole before she became famous...'You know her, son? She said she knows you,’...Yeah, I bagged her a couple of years ago in the Beverly Center. I didn’t realise it was Keyshia, it was before she blew up,’ I said. ‘Damn son, you just f*cked that relationship up. You could’ve sold her some beats.’" ---Rapper Prodigy revealed in his new autobiography entitled "My Infamous Life" that he slept with R&B singer Keyshia Cole in a shopping mall before she became famous.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Rapper: Jay-Z



"It may sound a little arrogant, but I just think people can't handle when somebody else is successful...Something has gotta be wrong; you gotta be down with some higher power. And I guess when someone else is successful, it makes you feel like maybe you're a failure. So it can't be you, it has to be some other force." ---Rapper Jay-Z reveals in the May 2011 issue of Sky Magazine as he speak out against those who continue to link him to the Illuminati.

Click here to read the interview.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Singer: Ciara


In New York City yesterday, Keenan Cahill and Ciara performed in Times Square to honor National Teen Pregnancy Awareness Month. Reportedly, "the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy seeks to improve the lives and future prospects of children and families and, in particular, to help ensure that children are born into stable, two-parent families who are committed to and ready for the demanding task of raising the next generation."



Rapper: Doug E. Fresh


The sons of rapper Doug E. Fresh, Solomon "Trips" Davis (20) and Dayquan "Slim" Davis (22) are following their father's footsteps. The duo considered crafting their art and performing at the age of 12. Together, they formed a rap group called Square Off.

Click here to watch them freestyle.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Spotted: Actor Cedric the Entertainer


On Monday, Cedric The Entertainer was spotted at the first Annual Ball Up Celebrity Streetball Game with fellow actors Donald Faison, Robbie Jones, Bill Bellamy and Anthony Anderson. The group of actors played streetball against the 'Ball Up All-Stars' (the top streetball players from the around the U.S.) to raise awareness and funds for the National Parkinson Foundation at Cal State Northridge's Matadome Stadium in Northridge, California:




Singer: Kid Rock


On Sunday, April 30th the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) presented country singer 'Kid Rock' with the "Great Expectations Award". It has been reported that the event was picketed by 50 people who protested the honor of Kid Rock. The group is against Kid Rock for using a Confederate flag during his live performances.

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Singer: Beyonce Knowles


Quite as kept, Beyonce Knowles and her husband Jay-Z were also attendees at the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala.


Actor: Sidney Poitier


Yesterday in New York City, The Film Society Of Lincoln Center presented the 38th Annual Chaplin Award to Honor Sidney Poitier. Actor Chris Tucker, Morgan Freeman, James Earl Jones and Actress Sanaa Lathan were among the list attendees. The award ceremony was held at the Alica Tully Hall:


Singer: Rihanna


In New York City yesterday, singers Rihanna, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Fergie and Jennifer Lopez were among the list of attendees at the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Costume Institute Gala. The event was held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art:





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