Nouveau News Thread - Page 26

UrbanizdSkillz · #**376** 06-06-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
CNN's breaking news banner just reported that Billy Preston has died.

PHOENIX - Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own hit singles including "Outta Space" and "Nothing From Nothing," died Tuesday at 59.

Singer-songwriter Billy Preston dies at 59

I was JUST coming to post this

f8nacn · #**377** 06-07-2006, 06:50 AM

We caught up with rapper-actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, who was in Los Angeles Friday to promote his narration of a new basketball documentary “The Heart of the Game,” due in theaters on June 14. But with his copyright infringement trial having ended in his favor on Thursday, and recent news of Ice Cube jumping into his Oprah issue, the latter topics ended up taking center stage.

“It’s funny because I kinda came out first and aired my opinion,” the artist said of his GQ article about visiting the “Oprah Winfrey Show” to promote his Oscar-winning film “Crash.” Ludacris didn’t appreciate the talk show host making an issue of his rap lyrics when he was appearing on the show as an actor. Additionally, the rapper says his comments defending his lyrics to Oprah were edited out of the show’s final cut.

In the wake of Ludacris’ rant about the appearance in GQ, rappers 50 Cent and Ice Cube have come out with similar comments about Oprah and her apparent dismissal of all things hip hop.

“Honestly, all I can say is it kind of validated what I originally said,” Bridges said of 50 and Cube’s statements. As previously reported, Cube said there were several opportunities for him to appear on “Oprah,” including the show’s segment on his film “Barbershop” and a show dedicated to the FX series “Black. White.,” which Cube executive produced. Both times, the former N.W.A. member was mysteriously left off the guest list.

“For people who don’t know, I wasn’t originally invited to come to the “Oprah Winfrey Show” as a member of the cast of ‘Crash,’” said Bridges. “So in my mind, I was thinking, maybe she has a problem with rappers. There was absolutely no reason, in my mind, why I shouldn’t be invited on with the rest of the cast.”

Refusing to take no for an answer, Ludacris said he lobbied hard for the chance to appear on Oprah’s stage alongside his co-stars Sandra Bullock, Terrence Howard, Thandie Newton, Matt Dillon and others.

“It took me a long, hard fight to get on the show. This whole show is about ‘Crash’ and not judging people, because this is what ‘Crash’ is about – about intuitions that we have towards one another and [how] we’re so quick to judge. But, I felt like once I got on there, she’s automatically talking about me as a rapper. And I was on there as an actor! So we’re on a show about not judging people and I automatically got judged.”

Noting Cube’s infamous quote – that Winfrey has had “damn rapists, child molesters and lying authors on her show” – Ludacris wonders just how low on the scale of society’s miscreants Oprah places hip hop stars.

“Like Ice Cube said, she’s had so many different other people on her show, so it makes you wonder, are rappers the worst, the absolute scum, worst people on this earth?” asks Luda. “I can’t help but to think that because I haven’t gotten any proof otherwise.”

Despite the disappointment over his appearance, Ludacris says he still “loves Oprah as much as anyone else” and has mad respect for the TV mogul.

“Oprah is a great individual. Everything she has accomplished for herself, we all look up to that,” he said. “I felt like she and I disagreed on one issue. And everybody knows that you may have a wife or a husband who you disagree with all the time, but that doesn’t mean you don’t like them or you don’t still have love for them. So like I said, there’s an issue that she and I disagree on. And by Ice Cube and 50 coming out, I see that I’m not the only person who disagrees with her on this particular issue.”

Bottom line, Ludacris wants a big ol’ Oprah-sized apology for the way he was treated during the telecast and for the show editing out his comments in defense of his lyrics.

“I will say that I respect her opinion for not agreeing with my lyrics, but all I want is for her to respect my opinion,” he sums up. “I just would like for her to admit that she was wrong on this one particular issue.”

When asked if he would consider a return visit to the show, should Winfrey ever lift her hip hop ban, the rapper said he would appear under one condition: “I would want it to be a live show.”

“To make a point, she might try to have a show with just rappers on there,” he adds. “I just want everybody to know that I’ve been on there and my comments got stripped. So me being invited on there again, who’s to say that whole thing won’t happen again.”

Meanwhile, a jury on Thursday ruled in favor of Ludacris and Kanye West in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought against them by New Jersey rap group I.O.F. He told us Friday: “Just to give you a crazy statistic that I found out actually yesterday while we were waiting on a verdict, only 2 percent of all civil lawsuits that come about actually make it to court. So I’m in the 2 percentile. It goes to show that I did not wanna settle out of court.”

A jury found that Luda’s 2003 song “Stand Up,” produced by West, did not steal lyrics from I.O.F.’s “Straight Like That.” The rapper says his decision to take the issue to court simply reflects his overall attitude toward naysayers .

“I will always stand up for what I believe in, for what I know is right and what I know is true,” he said. “And I wasn’t gonna let anyone get the best of me just by saying I took their song when I know that I didn’t. The only ideas and thoughts that I borrow from are those of my own. It was a long, hard fight, but we came out the winner. I just hope the plaintiffs enjoyed their 15 minutes of fame.”

SOURCE: EURWEB

Confucius · #**378** 06-07-2006, 05:03 PM

Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of June 5th, 2006

After a long battle with his health, Singer/Songwriter/Musician Billy Preston has died. The 59-year old entertainer died from kidney failure. He had been in a coma for the past 8 months. Preston had an extraordinary career. He started as child prodigy playing keyboards for Gospel Great Mahalia Jackson, and he was mentored by Ray Charles. He was affectionately known as “The Fifth Beatle” for the work he did with the group early in his career. He played keyboards on the albums Let It Be, The White Album and Abbey Road. He played with The Rolling Stones on their classic song Miss You. He also did organ work on many of The Sly & The Family Stone classics. Preston also wrote Joe Cocker’s most famous song You Are So Beautiful. Billy Preston also had a great solo career with the hits Space Race, Will It Go Round In Circles, Nothing from Nothing and the great love song With You I’m Born Again, a duet with the late Singer Syreeta. We have a tribute to Billy Preston on our wdasfm.com home page.

Stevie Wonder is mourning the loss of his mother Lula Mae Hardaway. She passed away last week after an undisclosed illness.

At the age of 79, entertainer Eartha Kitt is still going strong. Kitt has been battling health issues most of this year after a recent bout with colon cancer.

Janet Jackson looks good! Everybody is talking about Janet Jackson’s body and incredible 60 pound weight loss. In recent photos, she has looked stunning. The naysayers are wondering how she did it. Janet says she lost weight and toned her body through diet and exercise, but skeptics are doubting her story. Some people believe this is another Jackson publicity stunt. Was she wearing a fat suit or clothing all those months letting the paparazzi take pictures of her looking fat? Did she take steroids to aid in her weight loss and toning efforts? Her arms are awesome. Janet has been less than truthful in the past about her life (secret marriages, does she have a teenage child). Janet has a new album coming out in the fall. Right now, with the covers on Us Weekly and JET magazine, she is creating a lot of buzz and looking fabulous to boot. She recently did a photo shoot for Vibe magazine that will come out just in time for the release of her new album. Janet knows how to work the press, and she needs a successful comeback after the boob incident at the Superbowl.

There may be changes going on at the ABC talker The View, but don’t look for Gayle King to be a part of the shenanigans. Gayle (Oprah’s best friend) was being courted by Barbara Walters to replace Star Jones on the show. Barbara wants Star off of the show after years of difficult behavior. Plus, insiders say Barbara cut a deal with new Host Rosie O’Donnell to move that plan forward since Rosie and Star don’t like each other. Gayle was interested. She was ready to say yes and step out of Oprah’s shadow. But, Oprah stepped in and stopped it from happening. Oprah told Gayle do not get involved in the show’s madness. If they want to get rid of Star, they will not use Gayle to do it. Oprah feels it’s an underhanded move, and she doesn’t want her best friend caught up in it. Years ago, Barbara wooed Oprah’s protégé Motivational Speaker and Author Iyanla Vanzandt away from her. Iyanla was a featured guest on the Oprah show and was very popular. Oprah had big plans for Iyanla. She wanted to sign her to a syndicated deal, ala Dr. Phil, but Iyanla was impatient and went with Barbara Walters instead. Oprah saw it as a slap in the face because Barbara did not show her professional courtesy by stealing Iyanla. Oprah felt that Iyanla was ungrateful for the opportunity she gave her. Well, the union between Barbara Walters and Iyanla was disastrous. Iyanla’s show only lasted a few short months because of poor time slots and creative differences. At the end, the two women were not even speaking. Oprah never forgot that incident. So years later, when Barbara came knocking on Gayle’s door, Oprah stepped in and urged Gayle not to accept the offer. Iyanla went through hell, and she didn’t want Gayle to experience the same thing.

Look for Oprah on June 11th for The 60th Annual Tony Awards on CBS. Her Broadway musical The Color Purple is up for a ton of awards, including Best Musical.

Check out these upcoming DVD releases:
Dave Chappelle’s Block Party, June 13th;
Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail, June 27th;
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion, the movie, June 27th;
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, with Kelly Price, June 27th;
Akeelah and The Bee with Laurence Fishburne, Keke Palmer and Angela Bassett, August 29th;

Patti LaBelle will be receiving the 2006 Gamble and Huff Community Partnership Award Tuesday, June 13th at Citizens’ Bank Park right before the Phillies-Mets game. She will be honored in a special ceremony.

Actor Jaleel White is the latest celebrity involved in a cruel internet hoax. He is not dead. He is alive and well. There was a rumor going on stating he had died. It is not true.

NFL Player Roy Williams recently gave a candid interview about the collapse of his engagement to Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child. The wedding was set, the gown picked out and the invitations were ready, but Roy says he realized they didn’t know enough to get married. He says they barely knew each other, and it was going too fast. What a smart decision. Maybe the two will hook up later, but it’s better to realize these things before the wedding, not after.

After a successful year, the cast of the hit ABC show Grey’s Anatomy is getting a bonus. Cast members were recently given a $200,000 bonus. The show’s Creator Shonda Rhimes also renegotiated a three-year deal worth $10 million. In addition to Grey’s Anatomy, which is moving to Thursday at 10pm in the fall, she is also developing a show about female journalists.

Actress Sanaa Lathan is joining the cast of the hit F/X show Nip Tuck. The show is about to enter its fourth season. Sanaa will play a sexy powerful woman in her 30’s who is married to a rich, old man.

Jamie Foxx is set to portray Reggae Superstar Bob Marley on the big screen in a movie based on his life.

Nicole Murphy is one rich, happy, Divorced woman. The ex-Mrs. Eddie Murphy is the talk of the town with her cars and shopping sprees. She is no longer dating Businessman Alan Daniels. He was probably a casualty of the divorce settlement. Nicole is currently enjoying something new in the form of a young Italian boy toy.

Robin Givens is ready to tell all. She has a new book coming out in January entitled Grace Will Lead Me Home. In the book, she discusses how the women in her family have a history of domestic abuse dating back three generations. She plans to go into detail about her troubled and violent marriage to Boxer Mike Tyson. How he would slice her clothes, choke and beat her.

Actress Lark Voorhies is going after the tabloids. Voorhies is best known for the character “Lisa Turtle” on the TV show Saved By The Bell. She also dated Martin Lawrence. Voorhies claims she was slandered by the tabloids who claimed she has a cocaine addiction. She says it is not true, and the incident left her humiliated, suffering from mental anguish, emotional and physical distress. She is seeking $25 thousand in damages.

Is the famed TV newsmagazine show 60 Minutes dissing Legendary Correspondent Ed Bradley? Bradley, who once worked here at WDAS, is getting no respect as CBS executives work out his new contract. Bradley is 64, and word has it younger correspondents are being groomed for the show (Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper). Is Bradley going to be pushed out of 60 Minutes?

The Queen of All Media Wendy Williams is about to release her third book and first novel. Drama Is Her Middle Name: The Ritz Harper Chronicles Volume 1 is due out on June 20th. Wendy’s previous books include Wendy’s Got The Heat and The Wendy Williams Experience.

WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Young Celebrity is tired of people complaining about her weight. Yes, she’s too skinny, but when she was heavier she underwent stomach stapling surgery. So now, she can only gain but so much weight.

Friday, June 9th kicks off The 31st Annual Odunde African Festival celebration. The weekend will be filled with events including the grand finale outdoor festival at 23rd and South, 10am until 8pm. Floetry will be the special musical guest, and I’ll be involved with a special ceremony. For more information, log onto odundeinc.org.

The BET Awards air June 27th with Host Damon Wayans. Nominees include Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Denzel Washington, Terrence Howard, Queen Latifah and Alfre Woodard. Chaka Khan will be getting the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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f8nacn · #**379** 06-07-2006, 06:35 PM

For Immediate Release

June 07, 2006

SUPERSTAR BEYONCÉ LAUNCHES SEARCH

FOR AN ALL-FEMALE BAND

MUSICIANS CALLED TO AUDITION

AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND THE COUNTRY

ON MONDAY, JUNE 12

Beyoncé's Eagerly Awaited New Solo Album, "B'Day,"

Coming In September

Who: Music World Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records superstar Beyoncé

What: Open auditions for an all-female band for Beyoncé's upcoming tour

Where: Various locations nationwide

When: Monday, June 12, 2006, Noon to 9 P.M.

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(dateline - New York - June 7, 2006; source: Music World Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records)

Superstar Beyoncé Knowles has announced her search for an all-female band. The musicians chosen will become the artist's touring ensemble in support of her second solo album, "B'Day," slated for September release.

Auditions will be held before Beyoncé's creative team and the superstar will make the final selections.

Musicians should be at least 18 years and older and prepared to play Beyoncé's hit song, "Work It Out," as performed on the "Beyoncé: Live At Wembley" DVD.

Positions to be filled include drums, keys, bass, guitar, horns (alto, tenor, sax, trumpet) and percussion.

In addition to having a "look," musicians auditioning for Beyoncé's touring ensemble must be able to play by ear (reading music is optional).

Musicians auditioning must be able to play one minute (minimum) solo.

Musicians must bring a headshot and resume to the audition.

Finalists chosen at local auditions must be available to fly to New York to perform a final audition for Beyoncé and her creative team the week of June 12 and must be available to begin working on the road by June 20.

The locations for the open auditions follow:

New York/New Jersey Area:

SST

1806 Park Ave

Weehawken, NJ. 07086

201-864-5666

www.sstrentals.com

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Southeast/Atlanta Area:

Crossover Entertainment Studios

1310 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd

Atlanta, GA. 30318

404-352-3716

www.crossover-studios.com

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Southern California/Los Angeles Area:

Center Staging

3407 Winona Ave.

Burbank, CA. 91504

818-559-4333

www.centerstaging.com

www.rehearsals.com

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Midwest/Chicago Area:

Pressure Point Recording Studios

2239 South Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL. 60616

312-842-8099

www.pprecs.com

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West/Houston Area:

VT2 Studios

2401 West Bellfort

Houston, TX 77054

p 713.877.1877

www.vt2.com

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Music World Music/Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records will release "B'Day," the much-anticipated new solo album from Beyoncé, on Tuesday, September 5.

"B'Day" will be released worldwide on September 4, Beyoncé's 25th birthday.

The pop music superstar's sophomore studio album premieres all new music produced, written and arranged by Beyoncé. "Deja Vu," the album's first single, features guest artist Jay-Z with production by Rodney Jerkins. Beyoncé's producers on B'Day include Rich Harrison, Sean Garrett, The Neptunes, and Swizz Beatz. B'Day is executive produced by Beyoncé and Mathew Knowles.

Beyoncé's new album is the artist's first full-length solo work since her #1 multi-platinum 2003 solo debut, "Dangerously In Love," which earned her five 2004 Grammy Awards including Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best R&B Song ("Crazy In Love"). With her five-in-one-year Grammy win, Beyoncé tied the record for the most Grammys to be won in a single year by a female artist. "Dangerously In Love" and "Crazy In Love" made chart history when both album and single simultaneously hit #1 in the U.S. and the UK (which hadn't happened since 1983). Beyoncé toured for the first time as a solo artist in 2003 in support of "Dangerously In Love," which has sold more than 11 million records worldwide.

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For more information: Beyonce Online

Confucius · #**380** 06-14-2006, 08:40 PM

Patty Jackson's 411 for the week of June 12th, 2006

The drama continues to unfold since the death of Singer/Musician Billy Preston. Preston died last week of kidney failure. He had been in a coma for the past eight months, and now his sisters want answers about what was going on during the final months of his life. Preston’s sisters claim his former manager kept the family away from their brother’s side during his final months. The manager claims Billy Preston had a strained relationship with his family, and had been depressed following the death of his mother. Drugs played a big part in Billy’s life and resulted in his various health problems. Billy never married, and he had no kids. When he died, his sisters took hold of his body. They are having additional autopsies performed on their brother because they feel foul play may be involved in his death. Services for Billy Preston are scheduled for next week, a full two weeks after his death. A musical tribute is planned for the 19th, and funeral services are scheduled for the 20th. Billy’s funeral had been planned and paid for months ago. I hear Billy was bankrupt at the time of his death. His former manager claims his family is looking for money that is not there.

Whitney Houston has been spotted attending church services in Los Angeles. A video leaked out showing Whitney at the West Angles Church in Los Angeles. I hope this is a turnaround for Whitney. If she can beat her demons, this would be the greatest comeback. Whitney can show the world you can fall down, but you can get back up. A lot of people are rooting for Whitney to get better. I interviewed Patti LaBelle earlier this week, and she expressed her concern about Whitney. Patti says Whitney is in her prayers. She says she knows Whitney can beat this and return to the voice that God gave her.

Congratulations are in order for Ron Isley and his young wife Kandi Johnson. They are the proud parents of a new baby. The 64-year old singer is currently awaiting his sentencing. Isley was found guilty on tax evasion charges and charges that he cashed his dead brother’s royalty checks. He faces up to 26 years in prison. His sentencing date is August 21st.

Janet Jackson is everywhere showing off her body. She recently did a cover shoot for Vibe magazine, which is going to coincide with the release of her latest album, 20 Years Old. The album comes out on September 26th, and the first single, Call On Me with Rapper Nelly, comes out before the end of the month. There’s a lot of speculation on how she lost over 60 pounds in four months. The 40-year old singer is denying reports that she had liposuction despite inside sources reportedly saying that she is a big fan of the plastic surgery procedure, and has had it done in the past. She looks a little different, and the rumors are running rampant from botox to steroid use. Her body is very buff. Last weekend, she wore a lot of revealing outfits against the wishes of her boyfriend Producer Jermaine Dupri. Sources say he was a little nervous because her body is now more toned than his. Her arms alone look better than most men’s.

There is still no trial date set for the R Kelly child pornography case, but when the trial does take place look for fireworks. Last week, a judge ruled that the infamous sex tape allegedly showing Kelly with a 13-year old girl will be shown to the public and the media. The tape is nasty, and a lot of people are going to be shocked about the contents and deviant sex acts performed. This is certainly a major blow for R Kelly. If convicted, his career could be over. The young girl in the video refuses to testify or make comments regarding the tape. R Kelly insists he is not the man in the video.

Is Nicole Richie stalking her ex-fiancé DJ AM, a.k.a. Adam Goldstein? Sources say she is because she can’t let go. They recently broke up for good after a failed reunion. She has reportedly been calling and text messaging him up to 20 times a day. The Simple Life star has been trying to gain weight after admitting that she may have a problem. Her ex was not happy with her drastic weight loss and party lifestyle. Nicole’s dad Lionel Richie is coming to Philly in a couple of weeks. He will be headlining the Sunoco Welcome America Concert on the steps of the Art Museum. Lionel has a new album coming out called Coming Home on the Def Jam label featuring the single I Call It Love.

Legendary Actor Larry Hagman will be teaming up with Actress Sanaa Lathan when the new season of the F/X series Nip Tuck kicks off. Hagman is best known for his role as “J.R. Ewing” on the Dallas TV show, as well as the character “Major Nelson” on the 60’s classic I Dream of Jeannie. On the show Nip Tuck, Sanaa will play sexy young woman who is married to rich older man, played by Hagman.

Vivica A. Fox is gearing up to be one of the stars on the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. Recent photos of Vivica have been circulating on the internet, and she looks a mess. Some blogs are referring to Vivica as “Franken-Vivica.” She has had more plastic surgery, and her face and lips look swollen. I wish she would take time to let her face heal before going out in public. She looks terrible! Memo to Vivica: what have you done to your face? You were beautiful! The changes are becoming more drastic with each surgery. If you must have these surgeries, then stay out of sight until your face heals. A lot of your fans are worried about you and the direction of your career.

John Legend and Mary J. Blige will be performing as part of the J.C. Penney Jam: The Concert for America’s Kids. The show will be hosted by Dr. Phil, and will air on CBS August 22nd.

Before she became a gospel singing sensation, Yolanda Adams was a schoolteacher, and now she wants to see others get into the teaching profession. Yolanda has launched The Voice of An Angel Foundation to encourage kids to grow up to be schoolteachers.

The Urban League of Philadelphia is presenting their 4th Annual Song of Equality Gala and Concert on Saturday, the 17th. Teddy Pendergrass will be the night’s big honoree. Peabo Bryson will be performing. The gala is happening at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Broad and Spruce Streets. For info call 215-893-1993.

WHAT’S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

This Singer/Actor is on the fast track to nowhere. He’s sexy, but he’s so arrogant. He’s turning a lot of people off. His behavior is terrible not only to his fans, but he’s making enemies with top record executives. He thinks he’s the man, but his nasty attitude is ruining his career. He wants to be a rapper, but he should stick to singing. Maybe he will come to his senses when his new album bombs.

This Singer is not fooling anyone with his latest charade. He tells the world his wife is fine, but the reality is he is not with his superstar wife. They have been separated for a while and he has been running around getting high, drinking too much and cheating on her. On a recent celebrity cruise, a lot of people wondered why he wasn’t in rehab.

Check out these DVD releases:
Dave Chappelle’s Block Party, released earlier this week;
Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail, June 27th;
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Reunion, the movie, June 27th;
Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married, with Kelly Price, June 27th;
Akeelah and The Bee with Laurence Fishburne, Keke Palmer and Angela Bassett, August 29th.

The Queen of All Media Wendy Williams is about to release her third book and first novel. Drama Is Her Middle Name: The Ritz Harper Chronicles Volume 1 is due out on June 20th. Wendy’s previous books include Wendy’s Got The Heat and The Wendy Williams Experience.

The BET Awards air June 27th with Host Damon Wayans. Nominees include Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Denzel Washington, Terrence Howard, Queen Latifah and Alfre Woodard. Chaka Khan will be getting the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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CrimsonTide4 · #**381** 06-14-2006, 09:05 PM

Underground Buzz is Tyrese and Bobby Brown.

SKEEphistAKAte · #**382** 06-14-2006, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f8nacn

Beyoncé's Eagerly Awaited New Solo Album, "B'Day,"

The creativity is astounding

TheEpitome1920 · #**383** 06-15-2006, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKEEphistAKAte

The creativity is astounding

LOL. I heard her new single on AOL and I like it. Am I alone,lol?

skeeliteful · #**384** 06-15-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TheEpitome1920

LOL. I heard her new single on AOL and I like it. Am I alone,lol?

It'll have to grow on me. In fact it will, since every radio station will play it several times every hour. Towards the end it seems like she's screaming.

MeezDiscreet · #**385** 06-15-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by supacindyonline.com

In response to comments made by Frederic Rouzaud, the managing director of Louis Roderer Cristal, Jay-Z and his upscale sports lounge, The 40/40 Club, have announced that they will no longer be serving Cristal Champagne and Jay-Z will further help lead the boycott against Cristal Champagne in the world of hip-hop. Despite loyal patronage by Jay-Z, his clientele, and the entire hip-hop community, Rouzaud said in a special edition of The Economist magazine that the company observes its association with the rap world with "curiosity and serenity." Even though Jay and other rappers continually support the brand by including Cristal in their lyrics, as Jay did in his

number 1 hit "Hard Knock Life," Rouzaud has labeled the name-checks as "unwelcome attention." Just as Rouzaud stated, "I'm sure Dom Perignon or Krug would be delighted to have their business," Jay-Z and the 40/40 Club will now be serving only Krug and Dom Perignon to their customers seeking high end champagne products.

A member of the Atlanta-based group Dem Franchize Boyz was arrested yesterday (June 13) during a police raid at a local recording studio. Authorities confiscated more than 11 pounds of marijuana, $150,000 in cash, two handguns and a stack of pornography from the Making Money studio in Atlanta. Sources told AllHipHop.com that all of the recording equipment was also seized, as well as four cars. DFB member Maurice "Parlae" Gleaton, 23, was one of the men arrested and charged.

"They were in the bathroom and they were trying to flush a lot of the drugs down the toilet," Atlanta Police Officer Richard Light told Channel 2 Action News. "They just had too much and couldn't flush it all down." Two children, who were at the studio during the raid, were taken into custody and were later released to their mother. WSBTV reports that eight people were arrested, including Making Big Moves Records CEO Anthony Blalock. The raid occurred after authorities received a tip that drugs were being sold at the studio. WHATS CRAZY IS THAT THE CBS AFFILIATE IN ATLANTA WHILE REPORTING THE STORY HAD A PICTURE OF D4L INSTEAD. WOW!!!

Police said a reality TV star assaulted a police officer, but she believes she was the one who was attacked and claims it started with harassment from her neighbors. Nichole Alexander gained national attention on the reality show "Flavor of Love." Alexander said, since she moved into her Dearborn home, the drama with her neighbors has reached a boiling point. One neighbor said Alexander doesn’t bother her at all, but others have called police multiple times. Alexander said her neighbors don’t like her because her family and friends are mostly black. She said they’ve called police just to harass her. Tuesday night, when several Dearborn police officers arrived to investigate a noise complaint, Alexander claimed an officer grabbed her as she was speaking her mind about feeling harassed. "He walked up, took the door, opened the door back up. Grabbed me by me neck and I just remember flying down these steps. While I’m falling, I gripped on to him and we fall. Now we wrestling and two more cop guys come and jump on me," she said. Alexander was arrested for assaulting an officer. She said the fight left her bruised. "We get to the police station and they’re all inside like, ‘Oh you know who she is right? That’s such and such from the show. We’re going to get good pictures of her,’" said Alexander. Neighbors, who did not want to be identified, said Alexander and people who visit her home disrespect the neighborhood by speeding up and down the street and with their loud music and other noise. Alexander and her relatives said neighbors have called police to her home about six times, but police said they only have a record of coming to the home once before.

IN THE LOOP

Yesterday a close friend to R&B superstar Ashanti confirmed what people have been speculating for weeks - that Ashanti is four months pregnant. And the pregnancy may explain Ashanti's new look. As the below photos show, the sexy songstress has gone through some changes in recent months. The first photo, taken last year, shows a slim and trim Ashanti. The second photo, taken a few weeks ago, shows Ashanti with a slight tummy bulge. It also shows that Ashanti's nose has widened and she appears to have a natural "glow" - both common indicators of pregnancy. Many industry insiders are speculating that famed rapper Nelly is the father of the child. Nelly and Ashanti have been dating for nearly three years and seem very happy together. And according to one of

Nelly's pals, he's gotten so close to Ashanti that he's considering marriage. But one insider tells MediaTakeOut.com that she believes the father of the child is Irv Gotti, the married head of Ashanti's record label. Gotti, who openly admits to cheating on his wife, was linked romantically to Ashanti early in her career. The two reportedly rekindled their romance earlier this year while working on her new album.

Wendy had a caller call in yesterday and the girl said....

This is what i heard so far.....

This chick was talking about a rapper and she said she wasn't the only one that was pregnant by him. Wendy said I told him not to have kids outside of his marriage. BUT THE MOST SHOCKING PART WAS SHE SAID THE DUDE IS GAY AND THAT SHE HAS VIDEO TAPE OF HER USING A STRAP

ON, ON HIM. SHE IS GOING TO FED EX WENDY THE TAPE!!!

DROPPING BOMBS! Wendy said, "You are no longer the G.O.A.T." and you can guess from there.

now I'm sure that Cristal can attribute sales to the rappers so to call it "unwelcomed attention" is ridiculous.

I.REFUSE to believe that about L.L.

Gina1201 · #**386** 06-15-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by skeeliteful

It'll have to grow on me. In fact it will, since every radio station will play it several times every hour. Towards the end it seems like she's screaming.

It does seem like she's screaming. I like the song though.

DELTABRAT · #**387** 06-15-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MeezDiscreet

now I'm sure that Cristal can attribute sales to the rappers so to call it "unwelcomed attention" is ridiculous.

I.REFUSE to believe that about L.L.

I do believe this. I think LL is freaky but not gay (although he could be however, not because of what this chick is saying). If he likes WOMEN to use these "toys" on him that does not imply he's gay. Just my opinion.

dzdst796 · #**388** 06-15-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina1201

It does seem like she's screaming. I like the song though.

I agree. The song is catchy. I like it. I am looking forward to the video because the track has a great baseline and I can see some funky dance routines on the horizon.

AKA2D '91 · #**389** 06-16-2006, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SKEEphistAKAte

The creativity is astounding

LMAO! As usual!

MeezDiscreet · #**390** 06-16-2006, 10:22 AM

according to supacidy:

Popular jeweler Yakov "Jacob the Jeweler" Arabov was arrested today (June 15) on money-laundering charges and released on $100,000 bail according to reports. Arabov, who appeared in U.S. District Court in Manhattan today on the charges, was arrested in his mid-town store in New York and was charged with conspiring to launder over $270 million dollars for Black Mafia Family or BMF. Authorities claim the Russian immigrant, who has provided jewels for some of the most well known rappers, also conspired to distribute over 476 kilos of cocaine for BMF. "We are confident that once the government is advised of all the facts surrounding these issues that all of the charges against Mr. Arabov will be completely dismissed," Paul Wilmot, a spokesman for Jacob & Co. said. In October, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) arrested 30 members of the self-named of BMF and seized over $3 million in money, assets, 2 ½ kilograms of cocaine and weapons. Jacob the Jeweler's signature time pieces have been featured in numerous magazines and such celebrities as Angela Bassett, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Enrique Iglesias, Justin Timberlake, David & Victoria Beckham, Sir Elton John, Naomi Campbell, 50 Cent, Madonna and Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne are listed as clients on his official website