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.