Happy Birthday Aaliyah

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The singer would’ve been 31 today. She’s still missed. RIP Baby Girl.






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Teddy Pendergrass: R&B Icon's Funeral Arrangements Announced

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The official public viewing will be held Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2800 West Cheltenham Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150. The funeral will be held Jan. 23 at 10 a.m., also at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Internment will follow at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, PA.

The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to The Joan & Teddy Pendergrass Memorial, P.O. Box 382, Gladwyne, PA 19035.





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New Music: Bun B “Don’t Say Shit”

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Just when you thought he took a break, don’t say shit because he didn’t. The Underground King’s grind continues on.

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Rapper Mystikal Released From Prison

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After serving six years behind bars, Mystikal was recently released from Louisiana State Prison. Earlier today he phoned into New Orleans’ Q93 FM and gave his first interview with host Wild Wayne.

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BEYONCE Commercial Nintendo

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Bey is still working hard before her sabbatical…

She was spotted on the set of her new Nintendo “Style Savvy” commercial recently wearing House of Dereon. According to Forbes, Bey is the breadwinner in the Carter home racking in $87 million to Jay-z’s $35 million last year. Their combined $122 million makes them the top earning couple in entertainment. (Will & Jada came in at #4 with a combined income of $48 million)

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Omarion x Jay Rock “Hoodie” (106 & Park)

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This Omarion song’s pretty shitty. But the performance is notable because it marks Jay Rock’s (and Omarion’s mom) first time on the 106 &Park stage. Put ya hoodie up.





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New Video: Plies x Keri Hilson “Medicine”

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>>I think Im at a point that Im like many boried with PLIES......

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Meagan Good covers Krave Magazine…

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Meagan Good has a super dope shoot in the newest issue of Krave Magazine. Inside she reveals what movie roles she’d want the most:

“I would really like to do Aaliyah’s life story. I was and am a huge fan of hers and think in a way she was our princess Diana. She was very classy, beautiful and carried herself with such respect at an young age. It would be a great story for young girls and a great example of believing in and respecting yourself. Another woman’s character I would like to play is Whitney Houston. I have so much respect for her, for what she's accomplished, what she’s been through and what she’s come out of. Creatively I think it would be amazing to go emotionally where she’s been and bring it to life.”

She has been talking about this Aaliyah role for a while.So its obvious she has a passion for the role.BUT Will that movie ever come to life?

>>>I LOVE THE PICS. SHE YET HAS IT.. VERY ELEGANT SHOOT.




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TREY SONGZ remakes RIHANNA'S song "HARD"

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First Lil Kim jumps in the ring, now Trey Songz? I wonder who’ll be next in line to try this track?? On a scale from 1-10 HE GETS A 7


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Jay-Z Talks Illuminati Conspiracy & Covers Interview Magazine

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Jay-Z hit up Angie Martinez’ show over at Hot 97 yesterday. And they discussed all these rampant and rumors of Jay and Beyonce and Swizzy and lots of others in the industry being a part of an “Illumanati conspiracy.” The “On To The Next One” video fueled the rumors even more.

Jay says he does not believe in religion because it separates people, but he does believe in 1 God. And he confirms he’s NOT a part of the Illuminati–“Being a part of a cult is just stupid to me.”

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Jay-Z Covers Interview Magazine

Jay-Z covers the February 2010 issue he speaks on meeting with U.S. Presidents and Eminem’s price of fame.

“I never even told him this, but I remember that Eminem came into the studio when we made ‘Moment of Clarity,‘ which he produced, on The Black Album,” Jay said. “So here’s Eminem. It’s 2003, I think The Eminem Show had come out, and he was, like, the biggest rapper in the world — he sold, like, 20 million records worldwide or some ridiculous number. But when he came to the studio, I remember I hugged him and I could feel that he had on a bulletproof vest. I couldn’t imagine being that successful. I mean, he’s a guy who loves rap and wanted to be successful his whole career. Then he finally gets it, and there’s this dark cloud over him.”

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New Music By: LIL WAYNE// TWISTA// JADAKISS

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Lil Wayne x Pharrell “Smackdown”

This sounds like an unfinished track with Weezy rappin’ and P sangin’.

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Twista “911″ (A Freestyle For Haiti)

The Chicago spitter pens a song over Clef and MJB’s collab in dedication to the victims of Haiti.

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Jadakiss “Gangs In New York”

I assume this is Kiss’ verse for this? Either way, throw ya sets up and ride out.

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The Carters Are Forbes’ Richest Couple

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According to Forbes, Jay and Beyoncé are Hollywood’s richest couple of ‘09. Together, Bonnie & Clyde raked in $122 million. Meanwhile, Will and Jada took the #4 spot, with $48 million. How’s that for Black star power.

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Teddy Pendergrass HAS DIED @ AGE 59

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At the tender age of 59, legendary R&B Teddy Pendergrass passed away in Philadelphia . Karu Daniels at Black Voices reports:

A close family friend confirmed to the BV Newswire that the ailing crooner died tonight.

The cause of death is unknown and details are pending.
Last summer, buzz started brewing that the ‘Love T.K.O.’ singer was on his deathbed.

At the time, the Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter was hospitalized at Philadelphia’s Bryn Mawr Hospital for about a month, and the nature of his illness was not publicly known. He and his new wife, Joan, addressed the rumors and expressed gratitude to his loyal legion of fans for their support.

“I wish to thank my fans for their prayers, concerns and love,” Pendergrass disclosed in a statement. “While I have faced recent health challenges, I am in the care of my wonderful doctors, wife Joan and family.”

“We ask at this time that you respect our privacy,” the statement continued. “Do know that I’m looking forward to continuing my work at the Teddy Pendergrass Alliance to help people with spinal cord injuries.”

One of the original kings of R&B has passed on. And we appreciate what he began and perfected. R.I.P.

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Usher’s Stolen Goods & value

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According to STFA, here’s a list of items that were jacked from Ursh’s SUV over the holidays.

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Michelle Williams Leaves Mathrew Knowls Management!!!!

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“After much prayer and consideration I have decided to part ways from my management team, Mathew Knowles and Music World Entertainment. From my time in Destiny’s Child to my solo career, I am grateful for everything Mathew and his team has done for me. We’ve shared great success together. However, as I move in a new direction in my career, I felt it was time. I wish Mathew Knowles and the Music World Entertainment family all the best.”

>>>So KELLY, MICHELLE & Im sure BEYONCE after her last contract album with Mathrew as manager.



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Rihanna’s W Interview: & 6 THINGS U DIDN'T KNOW

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Rihanna’s cover story in W Magazine covers most of what we’ve been fed since she decided to speak out. Here are 6 more facts that you may learn from the interview:

She has a total of 13 tattoos.
The most recent “Never a Failure, Always A Lesson” is written backwards on her collar bone so that she can read it in the mirror

The producer who discovered Rihanna was shocked by her last album
“I have to admit, it was a bit of a shock the first time I heard all the songs. When I first met her, she was painfully shy. “This album was sort of like hearing your daughter using profanity for the first time. I’m not going to lie and say I didn’t have concerns about how her core audience would react.”

Chris only beat her once but the relationship was controlling
“There were control issues, insecurity. When people are insecure they become very controlling and they can get very aggressive and in turn abusive. It doesn’t have to be physical. Like they would say bad stuff to you to make you feel lesser than them just so they would have control in the relationship. It takes a big toll on your emotions and on your everyday life. It changes you.”

Saturday Night Live’s Parody on Tiger Woods’ Getting Beat By His Wife Didn’t Offend Her:
Violence should of course be avoided at any cost, but Saturday Night Live is a show that finds humor in every serious situation, so it wasn’t offensive to me in any way

She still has a hard time listening to songs that remind her of Chris:
“It’s still hard to listen to certain songs,” she admits. “Certain ones I couldn’t even record—I’d keep pushing them back [on the schedule]. [One song in particular called] “The Last Song,” it has lyrics that read like the final goodbye to a great love. “When the label finally said we had 12 hours to turn in the album, I was like, Okay, I have to do it. I just drank some red wine, dimmed the lights, got in the booth and sang it.”

With All That She’s Been Through this year, She still doesn’t wish for a quiet life in Barbados:
“Oh no, I never fantasize about that,” she says without hesitation. “Because if I were back there, I know I’d be fantasizing about all this.”

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Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 1/10/2010

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* Please note: figures below approximated to nearest thousandeth.

Top 200 Album Sales (Top 5 Hip Hop/R&B)

Rank	Artist	Album	This Week	Est. Total
4	Alicia Keys	Element of Freedom	62,000	841,000
5	Mary J Blige	Stronger (With Every Tear)	47,000	441,000
8	Black Eyed Peas	The E.N.D.	36,000	1,823,000
11	Rihanna	Rated R	27,000	526,000
13	Young Money	We Are Young Money	26,000	212,000

Alicia Keys and Mary J Blige held their one-two punch. Released a week earlier, Element Of Freedom, Keys' album took the #4 spot (behind Lady Gaga and Susan Boyle and new #1 star, Flo Rida's assist on "Right Round," Ke$ha). Keys' J Records release still appears two weeks away from platinum. Blige's Stronger (With Every Tear), a Geffen project went respectively to #5. The two have been leaders (along with Rihanna and Robin Thicke), of an R&B/Pop takeover on the charts since October.

The Black Eyed Peas remained at #8 with The E.N.D., placing them back in the coveted Top 10. The Los Angeles-based quartet continues to fluctuate on the charts unlike typical urban releases. The release may be soon to reach double-platinum, a rarity in the present climate.

Rihanna climbed up this past week, from #14 to #11. With increased radio spins and various authorized and unauthorized remixes to her "Hard" single, she represented Def Jam lovely with her Rated R break from silence.

Lil Wayne gave rebirth to the compilation. We Are Young Money bumped one spot to #13. The project remains Universal Motown's top Rap priority leading up to Rebirth. The Rap industry will see whether Drake or Nicki is the first to release a solo album in 2010.


albums in 2009.

Rank	Artist	Album	This Week	Est. Total
16	Eminem	Relapse	24,000	1,760,000
22	Jay-Z	Blueprint III	19,000	1,533,000
37	Gucci Mane	The State Vs. Radric Davis	12,000	203,000
57	50 Cent	Before I Self Destruct	8,800	358,000
177	Wale	Attention: Deficit	2,600	66,000

>>>>MARY HAS FLOPPED


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Tyrese & Tank’s Birthday

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Tank & Tyrese’s Birthday Party went down in L.A. And their celeb friends like Rihanna, Diddy, Snoop, and others all came out to celebrate.

John Singleton and Gary Gray

partied with the birthday boys.

Oh, is that your girl on the left Tank?

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Snoop and Diddy came out to celebrate.

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Rapper PEPA Gets Credit For RIHANNA'S New Hair Style.

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For influencing Rihanna’s new hair do. TMZ points out that Pepa (of the rap duo Salt n Pepa) wore it in the 80s, probably around the same year Rihanna was born.

In other far more important news, Rihanna is trying to save the life of a Nigerian Olympic hopeful battling Leukemia.

Rihanna was moved to help Adebeyi — who is battling leukemia — after reading a letter from the Nigerian athlete. The 26-year-old was all set to compete in this year’s Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver but his dreams were cut short when he was diagnosed with leukemia during training. “Leukemia interrupted Seun’s dream of being the first Nigerian in the Winter Olympics, but we can help him make his dream come true,” Rihanna said in a statement.

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O’s Album Release Party+ “106 & Park” Appearance

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Omarion appeared on “106 and Park” yesterday as he hit the promo trail for his album Ollusion

And over at Element in NYC, Omarion and his brother O’Ryan celebrated the album release: i SO FORGOT about that BROTHER. He had a nice song out back in the day.

video chick Rosa Acosta was there.

>>>I THOUGHT THE ALBUM HAD ALREADY DROPPED... ILL POST DETAILS LATER ON ABOUT IT. AND MY REVIEW



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KERI does JET //& Kimora and Djimon does EBONY

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= Keri Hilson is covering the pages of the new JET magazine.

What Keri Wants …
I like an average guy, A forward thinking guy. He doesn’t have to be rich but he must be working towards something. And he can’t be complacent. I like a man who can stimulate me mentally. We can sit here and talk about politics and religion. I like a guy who is wise who can stimulate me with conversation. Conversation is everything, that’s what holds a relationship together.

What Keri Doesn’t want
I don’t fancy entertainers or ball players. I just don’t want to be anybody’s trophy. They can’t handle a girl like me. I think I’m too much for another entertainer or ball player. The type of girl they look for is not me at all. They like a soft spoken, submissive type who is cute and just wants to spend their money. Of course that’s now all of them, but that’s usually the tone of the conversation that I’ve had with them. ‘You thought I was that girl? Well good to meet you,’ and I walk away. I was raised better than that. I know what a relationship looks like from my parents. I want the real thing.

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Kimora, Djimon, & Baby Kenzo Cover EBONY

Kimora and Djimon are covering EBONY magazine for the February issue with new baby Kenzo. Here’s what EBONY had to say about it:

The celebrity couple characterizes ‘marriage’ in their own way

For high-profile duo beauty maven Kimora Lee Simmons and actor Djimon Hounsou, the term “marriage” is not defined by an official license. The two, who sealed their relationship during a “commitment ceremony” in front of Simmons’ daughters, Ming and Aoki Lee, while in Benin, Africa, said they are married.

Armed with their new baby boy, Kenzo Lee, the two say they feel very fortunate. In fact, Simmons says her ex-husband and father of her two daughters, Russell Simmons, is actively involved in her bicoastal life. “I feel like my life has fallen into the right place in a great way,” she said. “I’ve been very slow and deliberate, and I feel like it has paid off for me in ways that I could not have imagined.” (p. 68)

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Beyonce is poised to take a well-deserved break

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Beyonce's New Year's resolution is at once ambitious and surprising. The multitasking superstar, who was seemingly everywhere in 2009, hopes to spend a good chunk of 2010 not working.

"It's definitely time to take a break, to recharge my batteries," says Beyoncé, 28. "I'd like to take about six months and not go into the studio. I need to just live life, to be inspired by things again."

Not that Beyoncé won't be visible in the coming months. Just a few days before Christmas, she's in Long Island City, shooting a pair of commercials for the Nintendo video game Style Savvy, which is introducing items from Deréon, a casual lifestyle extension of the House of Deréon line that Beyoncé created with longtime fashion adviser Tina Knowles— also her mom. The spots will air on Nickelodeon in March, in the week before the Kids' Choice Awards and during the show.

Before that, of course, Beyoncé will perform on the Grammy Awards broadcast Jan. 31 on CBS, where she's up for 10 trophies, more than any other artist, including album, record and song of the year. The last is for her slamming manifesto Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), one of 2009's most ubiquitous singles (3.5 million downloads sold) and its most-streamed video. The album, I Am ... Sasha Fierce, has sold 2.7 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

"I still haven't really digested it yet," Beyoncé says. The Grammy nominations were announced Dec. 2, two days before her spouse and fellow pop icon Jay-Z turned 40. "I was focused so much on my husband's birthday — I threw a big party — that I didn't really think about it. But it's really an honor."

Brian Hiatt of Rolling Stone, which recently named Beyoncé one of the top eight artists of the decade, doubts she'll have a sweep, given the momentum of industry "It" girl Taylor Swift and other up-and-comers such as Lady Gaga. "But if (Beyoncé) loses in all 10 categories, it will have absolutely no effect on her career," Hiatt says.

Always a hard worker

For the former Destiny's Child frontwoman, the nominations were a sweet coda to an especially productive and demanding period.

"I've always worked hard, but I feel like I worked harder this past year than I have since I was just starting out. I just had all these great opportunities. It started out with singing At Last," the song Barack and Michelle Obama chose for their first dance as first couple. Beyoncé serenaded them at a ball hours after the president's inauguration.

In the spring, the singer launched the I Am ... Tour, which took her to 110 cities around the world. Despite her hectic schedule, Beyoncé was determined "not to just perform and stay in the hotel. I visited the pyramids in Egypt. I saw the Great Wall of China and went out in the middle of the ocean in Australia to see the whales. I actually got sprayed in the face. I made some great memories this year and really learned to enjoy life."

So much so that "when I got home, I wrote out a contract with myself. I made a list of everything I want to do that has nothing to do with music. Well, some of it does. But I promised myself that I would not go back on tour or in the studio until I finished these things."

The to-do list consists of "random things. I want to go to restaurants, maybe take a class, see some movies and Broadway shows." (Beyoncé says she would love to do a stage musical, eventually.) She's also keen to spend more time with her 5-year-old nephew, Daniel, whose mom is Beyoncé's younger sister, Solange, 23. "He's a wonderful kid, amazing, so smart. And I spoil him, so it's a lot of work. He's a 24-hour job."

Still, Beyoncé doesn't expect her sabbatical from the music business to be easy, or even necessarily successful. "It will be the hardest thing in the world for me to make myself not do an album and shoot a video and turn it in and say, 'I'm ready!' I already have all these melodies and ideas in my head. I have to tell myself, 'Sit down! Sit down!' "

She already has planned a reprieve from her reprieve, in fact: Two weeks of concert dates are scheduled in South America and the Caribbean in February to accommodate additional demand from the I Am ... trek. (She recently generated controversy by performing at a private New Year's Eve party hosted by Muatsim-Billah Gaddafi, a son of the Libyan leader. A statement from her agency and management firms notes that the annual event has "a long history of booking internationally known artists.")

She'll also launch a signature fragrance that month, Beyoncé Heat, with Coty. And there's no saying that a great film script won't come along. Beyoncé's portrayal of R&B legend Etta James in 2008's Cadillac Records earned the best reviews of her acting career and provided something of a revelation.

"I learned that drama is probably what I'm best at. I really enjoy it, too — though it can be emotionally draining. Now I know I need to take time out for a project like that, rather than juggle it with 50 other things. I'm only one person."

'Grace under pressure'

For someone who has been so famous, and so famously driven, for such a long stretch, Beyoncé still manages to convey a gentle, self-deprecating quality in person. Former Vibe and Spin editor Alan Light says her mix of indomitability and accessibility is one key to her enduring appeal. "She seems to have it all, but there's still this thing in her that you can relate to. The persona is one of graciousness and grace under pressure."

That was certainly evident at the MTV Video Music Awards, when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech by suggesting her winning video was inferior to Single Ladies and Beyoncé responded by inviting Swift to share her own triumphant moment. "When someone does something like that on the fly, you can't say it's totally made up," Light says.

Fans can be found everywhere

Beyoncé allows that she takes pride in maintaining a positive image. Out in New York recently, "I accidentally walked into the men's room, which was so embarrassing. But then I met this young lady in the (women's) restroom, and she was like, 'You're one of the only artists that my daughter and I both love, and I want to thank you for helping to bring us closer together.'

"That kind of compliment makes me feel so good. And I think that my own relationship with my mom, though that has nothing to do with my music, inspires mothers and young girls. That's not something I try to do, but I'm aware of it and happy about it."

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New Mixtape: DJ Drama x Yo Gotti “Cocaine Muzik 4″

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Yo Gotti adds another volume to his Cocaine Muzik series. download here.

>>>The streets been waiting on this.






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