Toni FINALLY picks a GREAT single. This song is so beautifully written and produced. The song fits her like a glove. To me, it reminds me of classic Toni. The Toni we've grown to adore. Check out the sexy video below and leave your comments.
Please support genuine talent. Monica has been gone for almost 4 years. Let's all go out and support her comeback to the music scene. "Still Standing" is a great R&B album in it's purest form. Tales of heartbreak and triumph never sounded so heartfelt. I'm glad you're back Mo!!!!!
This is the new promo shot for Christina's new single, "Not Myself Tonight". I like it! A little Gaga-esque, but why is everybody in this dark period. I'm feeling a little heavy...LOL!
Today, Nivea premiered her new video, "Love Hurts", virally. It's a classic tale of a woman scorned, but it's really all about the special surprise cameo! Check it out below.
I know I am late with the Aaliyah post (Her birthday was Saturday, January 16th), but I HAVE to acknowledge the woman who changed my life, musically and just being an all around good person. Aaliyah would have been 31 years old this year, and I am so happy to see that her music is still alive an living throughout all of us. It warmed my heart to see the outpour of love and support via Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace. Her brother Rashad, responded to all that he could on Twitter (Follow him twitter.com/Rad_6), and shared that his family still misses her, and is honored by the fans loyal support. There was no denying that Aaliyah was talented and beautiful, but you can tell that beyond all of her mystique there was a heart of gold. I LOVED that we didn't KNOW much about her, but it was ENOUGH to keep us interested. She had an infectious personality that, even all of the years she has been gone, still resonates with us. Musically always ahead of the pack, she made music that was ground-breaking and also timeless without being trendy, or being corny. She has a flawless catalog, and that is what we have left from her. A musical legacy that cannot be touched! R.I.P. Babygirl!
Last night, Fantasia premiered her show, "Fantasia For Real" on VH1. I thoroughly enjoyed the show, despite the North Carolina dialect and misuse of the English language, I think it will be something I can watch for entertainment purposes. I do like the fact that Fantasia has always been transparent about her life, so this is an extra glance into her life as an artist, mother, and sole bread-winner in her household of six. In case u missed it, watch the show below...VH1 TV Shows | Music Videos | Celebrity Photos | News & Gossip
It looks like Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child, has finally come to her senses, and is leaving Mathew Knowles Music World imprint. All I have to say is, it's about dang-on time! This was LONG overdue! Especially after the way her last project was handled. Here is the official statement...“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.
”Thoughts?!
Looks like after this new season of "American Idol" is over, Simon Cowell will no longer be apart of the #1 rated FOX show.
By LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer Mon Jan 11, 12:56 PM PST
Simon Cowell, the acerbic Brit who has helped give "American Idol" some of its sharpest — and nastiest — moments, will leave the popular singing show after this season.
The cantankerous judge said that "The X Factor," a show he created and is a hit in Britain, will join Fox's schedule next year. Cowell will be on "The X Factor."
Cowell's decision is the biggest threat yet to what has been the country's most popular TV program and a true cultural force. This season, original host Paula Abdul has been replaced by Ellen DeGeneres.
But Cowell, with his caustic commentary, has long been seen as the big star of "Idol."
He said it would have been difficult for him to do both shows. While he makes a reported $36 million a year to be on "American Idol," he owns "The X Factor" and could make much more if the show takes off.
Cowell and top Fox executives made the announcement to reporters in Pasadena at a meeting of the Television Critics Association, saying they had reached an agreement only a few hours before.
"I was offered a lot of money to stay on," Cowell said. "But that wasn't the reason behind it. I wanted to do something different. I wanted a new challenge."
Peter Price, chairman of the Fox Broadcasting Co., would not speculate on possible replacements for Cowell.
"We have to take our time on that," Price said. "We have to make sure the chemistry of the judges is as good as it can be."
Cowell said he didn't want to leave "American Idol" at a time when it was fading in the ratings.
"You want to leave on a high," he said. "I'm very proud of what the show has achieved."
I don't know if I like her or not, yet. She seems a little "Homegrown"...not really polished at all, which I can appreciate, but she's a pop star...no glam whatsoever. I guess I do like that about her. It's something new...but even P!nk was a little "Grimy" when she came out, but at least P!nk had PIPES for days! Ke$ha's singing voice is almost non-existent. She talk-sings on almost EVERY song. Her song "Tik Tok" is the #1 song on Itunes and Billboard hot 100 charts. It's a nice little song, but how far will she go? Only time will tell...Thoughts?!
Keyshia Cole has found happiness and decided to cut off her family...the same family who SHE helped get themselves together, which eventually turned into a hit show on BET.
“To all my friends and fans,
It’s time that I clear the air. It’s not a secret that I haven’t been in contact with my mother Frankie, and my sisters Neffe and Elite and I never wanted to air out our differences to the public. While I won’t go into detail here I find it necessary to let you guys know I decided to stop communication with them because I was at a point in my life where I needed serenity and peace to move forward. Please know I love my family very much but it was time to let it go. You guys are a witness to a lot of what was happening from watching on air and online. Now that I am becoming a mom my passion for having a loving and peaceful home for my child is my #1 priority. It’s very important to both Daniel and I. My plate is very full; I have a new baby coming, we are planning our wedding and I am working in the studio on a new album that I am close to completing. The stress that my family is giving me with their constant false reports is not healthy and it’s not what I need at this time in my life. Please understand that there are only a few people that can officially confirm or deny anything that’s happening in my life and that’s me, Daniel, and my publicist, Tresa Sanders. And my girl Monica never lies.”
Love Your Girl,
KC
I am so glad 2009 is over and done! It was such a hard year for me personally, and professionally. It's funny, because as soon as the clock struck Midnight, I felt a jump start in my heart to hit the ground running. 2010 will be the year that the world will be introduced to a few artist that I have been working extensively with.
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I hope everyone has had a great Christmas! I know I did! Merry Christmas y'all! :-)
According to The Grape Juice, Jennifer Lopez has scrapped her new single "Louboutins". Even after her "Comeback Performance" at the AMAs. You know the one...The one where she took a tumble and got up like a champ, but u could tell everybody was fired after it...LOL!
With Jennifer Lopez’s comeback single ‘Louboutins’ currently struggling to chart, reliable sources have informed That Grape Juice that 40 year old’s label have scrapped the single in its entirety – no video, no iTunes release, no nothing. Instead, her team are deeming ‘Louboutins’ a ‘buzz single’ (sound familar?) and are gearing up for the release of an entirely new ‘first official single’ – set to be rolled out early 2010. Lopez’s new LP ‘Love?‘ is still scheduled for a March 2010 release.
God, have I been blessed! Blessed enough to be safe in a covering of beautifully talented individuals. A lot of people ask me everyday what do I do. They say, "You look like someone important. What do you do?" Well, for those who do not know what I do, I am apart of a group of "Creative Collectives" called SALT. SALT is the brainchild of Abe and Reiko Clark to help push their artist, Micah Kiyo. SALT eventually will turn into a full fledged label. A label full of "Anti-Industry" heads. We are all passionate about our work, and what we see for ourselves in the future. We do not go by what's hot, or politically correct. We go by the vision God gave us. We are all tested, tried, and trusted. It's more than a working relationship, we are like family. We pray with each other, fellowship, debate, create, cry, and love on each other. Hopefully, we can become a new way to do things.
Chris Brown's rant that U.S. music retailers are boycotting his new album "Grafitti," appears to be unfounded. Brown took to his Twitter account -- which is now inactive -- over the weekend to complain about the fulfillment and display of his album in a series of posts.
"im tired of this sh*t. major stores r blackballing my cd. not stockin the shelves and lying to costumers. what the f**k do i gotta do... ... yeah i said it and i aint retracting shit im not biting my tongue about shit else... the industry can kiss my ass," read messages posted.
He also noted specifically that he "JUST WAS AT WALMART IN Wallingford CT,844 north colony.. the didnt even have my album in the back... not on shelves, saw for myself.
A survey and store visits find that Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Trans World, Newbury Comics are all carrying the Brown record and sources say that his album received widespread distribution and promotion by his label, Jive Records, and his distributor, Sony Music Entertainment. Jive shipped over 400,000 units of "Graffiti," and also had it positioned in prime stores space at all key accounts, according to sources. In fact, sources suggest that Jive may have overshipped his record, as sales are slow.
'Overstocked'
"Not only am I carrying it, I am over carrying it, because it isn't selling," says the head of purchasing at one large chain. "I wish I could return it." He says the album's first week sales only reached 40% of expectations. At 27-unit Newbury Comics, Carl Mello head of purchasing, echoes that sentiment. "We have it; it's not selling much."
He says the chain never even considered boycotting Brown -- an accusation leveled by the artist on Twitter. Brown pleaded guilty to charges in connection with his attack of former girlfriend Rihanna in February, just before the Grammy Awards show. "We never considered not bringing it in," Mello says. "If we stopped bringing in records from every unsavory character that puts out an album, there would be tumbleweed floating around our stores."
When ordering the record, Mello says he took into account Brown's altercation with Rihanna from a sales perspective, only. After saying, "Let's see what has happened with his sales since the incident," Mello reports that "Exclusive," which was issued in November 2007, sold 11 copies chainwide in October 2008, 8 copies in November, 5 units un January, 4 in February, 2 in March, and 0 copies in April, May and June. "From July until now, we have sold 3 copies," Mello adds. "When you see an artist is going to release a new album and then you go back and see these kind of sales, alarm bells go off. You don't feel over confident about bringing in a lot of records."
Nevertheless, "we brought in the new album because you know you are going to sell some," Mello says. "We let the consumer vote on it."
And so far, consumers aren't flocking to stores to vote on behalf of Brown. Sources project that Brown sold about 100,000 units last week, well below the 150,000-175,000 units he was expected to sell. Mello says that the album is probably about the No. 40 best-selling title at the chain.
Even Wal-Mart -- which was singled out by Brown on Twitter as one of the so-called merchants boycotting his record because the Wallingford, Conn., store didn't have it in stock -- says they are carrying the Brown album. "We are surprised at the comments on Twitter, since all Walmart stores carried the CD since its release, including the Wallingford store mentioned in the post. This store had in fact sold through their copies over the weekend. The majority of our stores are showing today they have copies on hand." Likewise Billboard found plenty of Brown in stock at Best Buy in Union Square and on Broadway by Houston Street, in Manhattan, as well as at the J&R Music World superstore in downtown Manhattan. Jive declined to comment.
http://www.billboard.com/news/chris-brown-s-twitter-rant-against-retailers-1004053561.story#/news/chris-brown-s-twitter-rant-against-retailers-1004053561.story
SMH! The boy done apologized for his actions! Let the guy sell his music and get on with his life. They keep playing with this dude, knowing he has anger management problems, why they teasing him?! What are your thoughts?
Chris Brown releases his new album, "Graffiti". It has features from Trey Songz, Eva Simmons, Lil' Wayne, Ester Dean, Tank, and more...
Timbaland releases his new album, "Shock Value 2". It has features from JoJo, Sebastian, D.O.E., Attitude, Keri Hilson, and a rapping Brandy, who spits some AWESOME bars, Miley Cyrus, and more...
Snoop Dogg releases his new album, "Malice N' Wonderland". It has features from The-Dream, Brandy, Jazmine Sullivan, and more.
OK! It's been a lot going on!!!! I've been toying with internal conflicts, as well as business conflicts. Renovation of my house, job searches, and mainly just trying to keep myself from driving myself crazy. God told me this blog is going to be one of the top blogs out there, so I will trust in his words and keep it moving. This will also be my venting tool, but enough of that.
-Beyonce is the leader of Grammy Nominations with 10 nods. TEN!!!!! OMG!!!! WHY?! "I Am...Sasha Fierce" was NOT that good...but honestly she is top billing right now, even if she is a one-trick pony, people like that ONE TRICK! HMPH! WHITNEY HOUSTON, who had a better album was SHUT OUT from the Grammy committee! I guess her comeback is running out of steam. Yeah, Beyonce is a GREAT entertainer, but when is her music going to live up to the hype?!
-Vibe Magazine is back! The Hip Hop entertainment mag shut down earlier this year, but was brought back to life, and re-vamped to keep up with the times. The "Comeback" issue will have Chris Brown and Drake on 2 different covers. Go Cop That! Vibe is an inspiration for me. I read like EVERY issue. It's a magazine that you ACTUALLY can read. They have great stories and they were ahead of their time.
-Fantasia has a new reality show on VH1. The show is called "Fantasia For Real", and it is set to premiere on Jan. 11th, 2010. I am excited about this show. My homie, Toye Adedipe is Fantasia stylist, and he is doing a remarkable job on making sure she looks good. He is set to be apart of the show as well. Check him out at toyeadedipe.blogspot.com
