Jay-z and Mary J

These are two covers i saw today while in the store. Jay-z covers the XXL October issue and Mary Covers Essences magazines October issue. Two major players in music still going strong..

Neyo to produce Jennifer Hudson Next Album

According to new reports from E! Online, R&B singer & producer Ne-Yo may be set to executive produce Jennifer Hudsons upcoming sophomore album. Check out the report below.


And speaking of favorite singers, Ne-Yo says he may be executive producing Jennifer Hudson’s next album. “She said she wants this one to be a lot more personal,” says Ne-Yo, who collaborated with J.Hud on her first solo single, “Spotlight.” “I’m pretty good at writing personal records…It starts with her idea and her thoughts.”

“She’s gone through a lot over the last year, so she has a lot to talk about,” he continues. “She’s definitely gotten stronger. The things that she’s gone through and for her to still be upbeat and happy, it’s amazing.”


Hudson’s debut album has sold almost 900, 000 copies since it’s release last year, and spawned the R&B #1 hit “Spotlight”.

Keri vs Amber Who wore it Better

Keri Hilson rocked this skin tight sexy snakeskin dress with gold link chain collar in her brand new video
for “Slow Dance” She rocked it with nude pumps and gold rings. Amber Rose rocked the same dress to the Precious dinner a few weeks ago. And she paired it with dark gray velvet pumps, gold shades, and gold hoops. So…

WHO WORE IT BETTER

Drake Speaks out on Rumors

Drake has addressed the statement by Kia Shine that Kia owns 25% of “Best I Ever Had” and that Kia’s his ghostwriter. Drake posted on his site that it’s distasteful of an artist to lay claim publicly to something that’s not really theirs. And he only borrowed a Kia sample, Kia doesn’t own a damn thing.

Kia struck back on Shade 45 this morning saying it was a quiet secret and he’s not bragging about anything. His check from the song speaks volumes though he says. Womp womp.

Jay-z in England and clip of the Oprah interview

Jay Z was spotted with BBC Radio One presenter Jo Whiley as they left Jo’s Northampton home after performing on the Live Lounge show:

Here is a clip of the oprha interview with Jay-z.

Fabolous, Ryan Leslie, Neyo

Ne-Yo, Ryan Leslie, and rapper Fabolous have now revealed that they to have plans to record a joint album together.

“We’re talking about a triple-team collaboration that’s really gonna hurt the game,” Leslie told MTV recently in New York. “Your boy Fab, the boy Ne-Yo and yours truly on the board. It’s really gonna put a hurting on everybody.”

Loso and Leslie said the trio are open to collaborating with others on the project. “The table is open,” Leslie said. “If you’re bringing something to the table, you can break bread.”

“It’s about conceptualizing,” Ryan added about how the LP will shape up. “It’s not gonna be a project that’s thrown together. It’s gonna be a real roundtable, and we’re gonna talk about really putting something in the atmosphere that contributes something that’s never been done before.”

Last month Fabolous spoke about the possibility of a joint album with Ne-Yo, which he described as a “Best of Both Worlds” type project.

The recession is here and the artist are feeling it. TDK first now them omg. They cant sell out a stadium by there self so the join forces. Like the saying says "If you cant beat em join em"

Whitney is Going on tour

Whitney Houston revealed today that she has plans to tour her new album “I Look To You”.

“I will be touring” said Houston earlier today on the Ryan Cameron show. “What we’re trying to do is do a February tour schedule. It’ll just be me I’m sure, I don’t know who else is gon’ wanna be on stage with me [Laughs]!”

The 46-year-old also mentioned that she’s planning to return to the silver screen soon, hinting at an upcoming film project that she will produce and star in.

Houston is currently enjoying the success of her comeback album “I Look To You”, which is already close to being certified Gold. Her latest single “Million Dollar Bill” is available now.

Rihanna serves again

She was spotted with her friends going out to dinner at Philippe Restaurant in New York City:
All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter has also spoken about working with the singer on her forthcoming new album: “I’ve got some songs for her, like, little things written, and I wanna see what she wants. See if she wants something aggressive and rock, and I’ve also kinda got some really fun, clubby ideas”. Tick tock tick tock…


Im really eager to hear wht this album is gonna sound like alot of people want to work with her and see her do well.

Pink on BEY

Pink will never be picture-perfect Beyoncé. When it comes to the two pop stars, Pink claims the difference is black and well, Pink.





“The best I can gather is that Australia likes their artists to be rugged and raw and authentic, and America likes their artists to be glamorous and a little more packaged and glossy—like the difference between me and Beyoncé,” the “Sober” singer tells Rolling Stone in the magazine’s September 17 issue.

Although she respects Beyoncé, Pink says she lacks the polish of her peer. “She’s beautiful, she’s multitalented, and she lives this jet-set lifestyle,” she explains. “And then there’s me: You would picture me out in a field boxing a kangaroo with makeup running down my face, crying about something that happened a week ago.”

The North American leg of Pink’s Funhouse tour kicked off this week. She will make stops at Los Angeles’ Staples Center (Sept. 18) and Houston’s Toyota Center (Sept. 24) before closing at Madison Square Garden on October 5.

Diva's Live Red Carpet

Leona Lewis, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, and Jennifer Hudson were spotted on the red carpet for tonights 2009 VH1 Diva’s Live concert at the Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York.

Also performing at the event will be Miley Cyrus & Adele, whilst Toni Braxton will help with presenting duties.

New Music Group (Familar Faces)

According to new reports, R&B singers Tamia, Deborah Cox, and Kelly Price have formed their own female group named “TDK”.

The man behind the group is producer Shep Crawford (Whitney Houston).

“My goal was to highlight the amazing talents individually, while blending them together to unite for this mega project. This is a unique union that will provide the music you have come to expect from these three superstars,” said Crawford.

The trio are currently working on their debut album “The Queen Project”, which in addition to Shep Crawford will feature production from Babyface (Toni Braxton, Monica), R. Kelly, Raphael Saadiq (Kelis, Joss Stone) and Warren Campbell (Mary J, Kanye West).

“I’m so excited to work with these ladies because I’m a fan first,” Tamia said. “It is fun and we have a really good time together. There’s something special here musically and we have a genuine bond.”

Cox added: “I fee the same way. It’s really the most exciting project I’ve been a part of. We’re going to be raising the bar just a tad. It’s great to work with likeminded individuals. We have the same sentiments as singers, mothers and wives!”

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Their debut album is due for release early 2010, and the group will give their first performance on October 10th at the Circle Of Sisters Expo in NYC.

Usher With his new Boo

After photos of Usher
and his new boo, Grace Miguel, vacaying it up in the Dominican Republic hit online this week, details have emerged as well. She’s 42 and an exec over at Island Def Jam. Rumors of them being boo’d up have been around for months–even before Usher and Tameka announced their divorce. There were pics of Ursh and Grace frolicking around Malibu back in June

Also, sources are reporting that Grace is head over heels for Usher and the feeling is mutual. Friends dished that they’ve been dating for 6 months. Womp womp Tameka.

And even crazier, Us Weekly says Ms. Miguel is the reason Usher busted out with the divorce from Tameka. What goes around

Jennifer Hudson in NYC

Je Jennifer spotted in nyc she is preparing to perform on diva's live....Lately jennifer has been looking a mess. She hasn't been that great with fashion any way but wow jen get a new stylist.

NEW MUSIC JOJO

Lately JoJo has been Letting alot of tracks leak and this one is nice it has that keri hilson feel to it. On a scale of 1-10 i give it a 6...

SWV CONFIRMS REUNION

Popular 90’s R&B girl girl group SWV have confirmed that they are planning on making a comeback with a new album in the works.

Group member Cheryl “Coko” Clemons confirmed that the group have officially reunited and will begin recording their new album in the beginning of October.

SWV have sold roughly 10 million albums, and are best known for their # single “Weak”, as well as their smash hit “Right Here” which samples Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature”. They’re currently ranked at #100 on the top 500 pop artists of the past 25 years.

Keri New Single is Change Me

According to All Access, “Change Me” will be Keri Hilson’s next single, making it the sixth release from the singer/songwriters debut album “In A Perfect World…”.

The song features rapper Akon and was produced by Polow Da Don. “Change Me” will follow-up Keri’s current single “Slow Dance” which has so far failed to get any higher than #49 on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart.

So far Keri’s biggest hit has been “Knock You Down” which features Kanye West & Ne-Yo, and managed to reach #3 on the Hot 100 and #1 on the R&B charts.

Jennifer Lopez Supports her Heritage

Jennifer Lopez was spotted out & about this week with her husband Marc Anthony as they helped promote Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington DC.

It was recently announced that the 40-year-old diva is preparing drop her comeback single “Lola”, which features rapper Pitbull and was produced by Pharrell Williams.

I'm a Jlo fan and I cant wait to hear what she has up her sleeve. she looks amazing as well..

ciara all black eerthing,,, sexi on her

Ciara Spotted at the dsquared show she look hot

Mary J. Blidge Hosted Gucci event

Mary J. Blige hosted a charity cocktail party with Gucci last night for the Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now. The event was held at the Gucci 5th Avenue flagship store in New York City, with Alicia Keys, Ryan Leslie, and Estelle or turning up to support the cause.

Janet Attends Ralph Lauren fashion show

Janet Jackson was spotted yesterday sitting front row at the Ralph Lauren Spring 2010 show during New York Fashion Week.

The diva’s former record label A&M are releasing a new Janet Jackson greatest hits compilation titled “Number 1’s”, which will be a 2-CD set comprising of a selection of Jackson’s number one hits from all different charts. The album drops November 17th, and the new Darkchild track “Make Me” is rumoured to be the lead single.

From this picture Janet doesn't look up set or down like she did on the vma night. The album i can wait on cus she's nothing I'm checking for.....

Teairra Mari - At that point

R&B singer Teairra Mari just held the official listening party for her upcoming sophomore album “At That Point”, which now has a new release date of November 17th. You can check out the what seems to be a tentative tracklist below.

I Know It’s You” (produced by Joachim Bynum)

Teairra says, “My manager originally didn’t like this track. About a year after we recorded it, he heard it somewhere (it leaked somehow) and he called me telling me how much he loved it!”

“Holla” (produced by Rico Love)

A song about female defiance, with lines like “I don’t want you to holla back” and “I’m giving you the deuces baby”.

“Sponsor” (produced by Z. Lewis, B. Muhammed, J. Phillips)

This is Teairra’s 2009 version of Destiny’s Child’s “Bills, Bills, Bills”. She explained that her and her girlfriends are all struggling college students and they’re all looking for a “sponsor” to get them through the hard times.

“Cause A Scene” featuring Flo-Rida (produced by The Runners)

An uptempo track that’s all about making noise. “I’m from Detroit, so you know I’m known to cause a scene,” says Teairra.

“Diamonds” featuring Kanye West (produced by Madd Scientist)

With the album’s biggest guest star (who knows the subject matter well), Teairra says this track is “about loving a man as much as I love diamonds”.

“Find My Way Back” (produced by Nephew)

Teairra describes this mid-tempo number: “I don’t want to say I always mess up situations, but sometimes I do, and I mess up good ones. This song is about finding my way back from that.”

“Hunt4U” featuring Pleasure P (produced by Rico Love)

“This one is about being in a relationship with someone and they begin to change”, Teairra says. “It’s about hunting for that sweet and humble person they used to be.”

“Automatic” featuring Nicki Minaj (produced by Rico Love)

Nicki Minaj brings the sexy on this high-energy cut that compares the best kind of love with drugs (”I’ll get you higher than a mutha”, Teairra sings). Nicki chimes in with brash lines like, “You know my coochie got ‘em lookin’ like Pookie“.

“Lights Go Down” (produced by Rico Love)

This one is basically a sweet, run-of-the-mill slow jam.

“Might Get Lucky” (produced by Rico Love)

Teairra jokingly describes this track as being all about “If you keep this up…then you might get lucky…get lucky meaning…’Automatic’!”

“Emergency” (produced by Rico Love)

On this cut (one of her favorites) Teairra attempts to capture the classic 1990’s feel of New York R&B (think Total, Faith Evans, etc).

“Operator” (produced by Rico Love)

This is one of the best tracks of the album, with a fun vibe that Teairra describes as being “similar to a 1970’s skate rink party”.

“Built For This” (produced by Oak)

The powerhouse final track that R&B albums are known for. We’ll leave it to Teairra to describe: “As I said, I didn’t think I’d get a second opportunity to record an album but I did – and I’m built for this. I want to show young people that the only person who can stop you is you.”

Chris Brown Pictures doing Community Service day 2

It’s Day 2 of Chris Brown’s labor and community service. And he was plowing weeds and cleaning up rural Virginia ...

In other Chris Brown News Producer Swizz Beatz tells MTV that Chris Brown has something to prove on the Lil Wayne-assisted single ‘Transformer’. The track is set to terrorise Rihanna fans really soon when it eventually hits online shores. An accompanying music video is also scheduled to go into production shortly. Transformer is said to be the lead single from C. Breezy’s third studio album ‘Grafitti’. “He’s got something to prove. He worked on 60, 70 songs. He’s just on fire. I told him, ‘Listen, man, just stay focused on your music. They gonna throw shots at you. Time heals everything” ~ Swizz

That was in referal to the controversial domestic abuse case involving Rihanna. Time is in fact an important process to healing and getting ones life back in order. This is why CB should not even be thinking about putting out records this year.

Does Drake Write or is it a Ghost?

The music world is really talking. "The Best I ever had" just won a BMI writing award. The problem is Drake didn't win it. Writer Kia Shine won it. So the question is.. Does Drake have a ghost writer......? Congrats to KIA SHINE ON THE WIN....

UPDATE: Byron Wright (in the pic above with Kia Shine) says that Kia Shine is not a “ghost writer” for Drake. He won awards for the “Best I Ever Had” record because there was a sample in “Best I Ever Had” of another record Kia Shine and Lil Wayne wrote on. Kia did help to co-write “Best I Ever Had” though

In other Drake news he is set to drop his album February 2010

Chris Brown Promots New T-shirt Line

Chris Brown is now turning a new leaf. He twit pic earlier today a picture of his new T-shirt line that is targeted to stop teen violence. That's a good thing chris learn from your mistakes and help others learn to..

Mya's shopping Trip

Yesterday the "All about me" singer took that song to heart and went on a shopping trip to Paige Premium Denim on Robertson. Where the hell is the new music. We know you can dance so why are you on "Dancing with the stars". You should be on American Idol.......

Ludacris Out to lunch

Ludacris was spotted yesterday in his new Rolls Royce heading to luch at a spot in west hollywood. We know whats in west hollywood!!!!!

Amerie Spotted at notify

(SIGH) Amerie was once again spotted at a fashion show. She show cased her Pink one piece Cat suit at notify fashion show. I really hope she didn't sit front row lookin like this. Don't ever ever ever try this again Pinky......

Ms. Kelly spotted more during Fashion week

We need to do like she said and say "MS" before we mention her name. Ms. Kelly Rowland has been everywhere during fashion week looking amazing. Kelly even got a chance to spend some time backstage with designer Max Azria. Kelly you better work these shows. The next thing were waiting for you to work is the charts...GOOD LUCK

Janet and Madonna Set to do a tribute to Micheal together

Two Diva's (well one in my eyes) Madonna and Janet Set to do a tribute to the late great Micheal Jackson According to OK magazine:

“[The MTV VMAs] were a meeting
of two great musical minds. Madonna was so impressed with Janet’s tribute to Michael that they started talking about how great it would be to honour him by doing something together…There was definitely something very interesting being planned between them.”



Madonna this will be interesting to see what she pulls out of her hat. Janet please leave all your tricks and surprises in your hat.. We've had enough of you....

BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2009

The Bet Hip Hop Award nominations are in and Kanye West Leads the pack with 9 nods and Jay-z and Lil Wayne are in second place with 7 nods the awards will take place in Atlanta next month. Kanye better not through another fit if he loses....

THE CHARTS ARE IN

Here are the Hot 100 charts for this week along with the R&B charts....(L=LAST WEEK T=THIS WEEK)





L T
1 1 THE BLACK EYED PEAS I GOTTA FEELING
2 2 SEAN*JAY DOWN
3 3 MILEY CYRUS PARTY IN THE U.S.A.
4 4 JAY-Z RUN THIS TOWN/D.O.A
5 5 KINGS OF LEON USE SOMEBODY
6 6 TAYLOR SWIFT YOU BELONG WITH ME
9 7 JASON DERULO WHATCHA SAY
7 8 CAREY*MARIAH OBSESSED
8 9 PITBULL HOTEL ROOM SERVICE
13 10 COBRA STARSHIP FEAT GOOD GIRLS GO BAD
12 11 SHAKIRA SHE WOLF
11 12 KERI HILSON FEATURI KNOCK YOU DOWN
10 13 DRAKE BEST I EVER HAD
17 14 FABOLOUS FEATURING THROW IT IN THE BAG
19 15 BLACK EYED PEAS INVASION OF BOOM BOOM POW MEGA
16 16 JORDIN SPARKS BATTLEFIELD
14 17 MARIO FEATURING GUC BREAK UP
44 18 LADY GAGA PAPARAZZI (REMIXES)
24 19 FLO RIDA FEATURING BE ON YOU
18 20 JASON ALDEAN BIG GREEN TRACTOR
21 21 MICHAEL FRANTI & SP SAY HEY (I LOVE YOU)
26 22 BOYS LIKE GIRLS LOVE DRUNK
15 23 COLBIE CAILLAT FALLIN' FOR YOU
22 24 DAUGHTRY NO SURPRISE
25 25 PITBULL I KNOW YOU WANT ME (CALLE
28 26 GREEN DAY 21 GUNS
20 27 PERRY*KATY WAKING UP VEGAS
23 28 SEAN KINGSTON FIRE BURNING
29 29 JUSTIN BIEBER ONE TIME
27 30 DORROUGH ICE CREAM PAINT JOB
31 31 ZAC BROWN BAND TOES
35 32 THE FRAY NEVER SAY NEVER
39 33 BEYONCE SWEET DREAMS
34 34 MAXWELL PRETTY WINGS (WAL-MA
43 35 KELLY CLARKSON ALREADY GONE
38 36 TOBY KEITH AMERICAN RIDE
33 37 PINK PLEASE DON'T LEAVE ME
30 38 MRAZ*JASON I'M YOURS
41 39 CASCADA EVACUATE THE DANCEFLOOR
37 40 LINKIN PARK NEW DIVIDE
36 41 ROB THOMAS HER DIAMONDS
32 42 LADY GAGA LOVEGAME
47 43 KEITH URBAN ONLY YOU CAN LOVE ME THIS WAY
46 44 JUSTIN MOORE SMALL TOWN USA
42 45 MILEY CYRUS THE CLIMB
-- 46 GLEE CAST TAKE A BOW
60 47 UNCLE KRACKER SMILE
53 48 DRAKE FEATURING TRE SUCCESSFUL
49 49 LADY GAGA POKER FACE
-- 50 JAY-Z + ALICIA KEYS EMPIRE STATE OF MIND

INTERESTING MOVES & DEBUTS
56 51 JEREMIH IMMA STAR (EVERYWHERE WE ARE)
95 52 GUCCI MANE FEATURIN WASTED
82 58 OWL CITY FIREFLIES
71 60 DAVID GUETTA FEATUR SEXY CHICK
77 66 IYAZ REPLAY
74 70 MARY J. BLIGE FEATU THE ONE
76 74 MARY MARY FEATURING GOD IN ME
-- 75 JAY-Z + MR. HUDSON YOUNG FOREVER
-- 78 GLEE CAST DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
94 80 3OH!3 FEATURING KAT STARSTRUKK
88 85 R. KELLY FEATURING NUMBER ONE
70 88 WHITNEY HOUSTON I LOOK TO YOU
-- 91 THREE DAYS GRACE BREAK
-- 92 BOYS LIKE GIRLS FEA TWO IS BETTER THAN ONE
98 93 SEAN KINGSTON FACE DROP
-- 94 ESTER DEAN FEATURIN DROP IT LOW

BUBBLING UNDER
-- 1 HONOR SOCIETY TWO REBELS
-- 2 BIRDMAN FEATURING L MONEY TO BLOW
-- 3 THE BLACK EYED PEAS MEET ME HALFWAY
9 4 LMFAO LA LA LA
-- 8 GLEE CAST GOLD DIGGER
17 12 ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS I WANNA
-- 13 DRAKE FEATURING KAN FOREVER
19 17 MAXWELL BAD HABITS
-- 21 CARRIE UNDERWOOD COWBOY CASANOVA
-- 25 LETOYA FEATURING LU REGRET

R&B 100
1 1 MAXWELL PRETTY WINGS (WAL-MA
2 2 MARIO FEATURING GUC BREAK UP
3 3 DRAKE FEATURING TRE SUCCESSFUL
8 4 JAY-Z RUN THIS TOWN/D.O.A
10 5 MARY MARY FEATURING GOD IN ME
9 7 PLEASURE P UNDER
7 9 GUCCI MANE FEATURIN WASTED
14 12 CAREY*MARIAH OBSESSED
15 15 TREY SONGZ FEATURIN LOL
17 16 R. KELLY FEATURING NUMBER ONE
20 18 MAXWELL BAD HABITS
29 20 LETOYA FEATURING LU REGRET
24 25 WHITNEY HOUSTON I LOOK TO YOU
40 27 DRAKE FEATURING KAN FOREVER
41 31 TREY SONGZ FEATURIN I INVENTED SEX
32 32 MARY J. BLIGE FEATU THE ONE
52 48 CHALIE BOY I LOOK GOOD
56 49 WHITNEY HOUSTON MILLION DOLLAR BILL
71 56 JAY-Z + ALICIA KEYS EMPIRE STATE OF MIND
64 63 ESTER DEAN FEATURIN DROP IT LOW
-- 64 MARIAH CAREY I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS
-- 82 JAY-Z + YOUNG JEEZY REAL AS IT GETS
91 84 MARY J. BLIGE STRONGER