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Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
“Last Train To Paris” Isn’t Exactly Raking In That Dirty Money
Last week, Diddy was all proud that his heavy promo convinced 100,000 people to go pick up Last Train To Nowhere. This week? Not so much, we think.
The album dropped from number 7 to number 44 on the Billboard Hot 200 charts, after moving roughly 30,000 copies in week two. It’s gonna be a slow crawl to Platinum for Dirty Money.
But it’s not all bad news for Urban music.
The week’s highest new entry comes from Jamie Foxx’s “Best Night Of My Life,” which parties it up at No. 6 with 144,000. It’s Foxx’s third straight set to see a late December release, following “Unpredictable” (issued on Dec. 20, 2005) and “Intuition” (Dec. 16, 2008). The latter set opened at No. 3 with 265,000 while the earlier album climbed in at No. 2 with 598,000 (before hitting No. 1 the week following).We definitely didn’t expect Keri to break 100,000 copies her first week.
Eminem’s “Recovery” is right behind Foxx, flying 15 rungs to No. 7 with 137,000 (up 100%). It benefits from sale pricing in the iTunes Store and also zips 15-1 on the Digital Albums chart with a whopping 513% jump in sales.
Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday” stands at No. 8 for a second week, selling 133,000 (up 36%).
Keyshia Cole’s “Calling All Hearts” is the list’s second biggest debut, starting at No. 9 with 128,000. Her last album, “A Different Me,” was released, coincidentally enough, on the same day as Foxx’s last effort, on Dec. 16, 2008. “Different” launched at No. 2 with 322,000, one step ahead of “Intuition’s” 265,000. Both albums were blocked from No. 1 that week by the woman who reigns this week: Taylor Swift. Her “Fearless” set was in its third non-consecutive week atop the list, selling 330,000.
Closing out the top 10 on the Billboard 200 is Rihanna’s “Loud,” climbing one spot to No. 10 with 111,000 (up 33%). Right behind her at No. 11 is the debut of Keri Hilson’s sophomore effort “No Boys Allowed” with 102,000. Hilson’s first release, “In a Perfect World,” debuted and peaked at No. 4 in April of 2009 with 94,000.
Illuminati Hovi Hov Is Getting More Than Just A Milli For His NYE Gig In Vegas
If you couldn’t get a room at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Vegas for their swanky New Year’s Eve grand opening featuring Jay-Z, blame that man right there.
Jay-Z is taking up a whopping 50 rooms for the lavish opening of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The star, who’s performing at the event along with Coldplay on New Year’s Eve, has “requested the rooms for his entourage and for his personal security,” a source told us. As a result, hotel managers have had to rearrange accommodations for other important guests. Celebs expected at the bash, produced by celebrity event designer Colin Cowie, include Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Wahlberg, Kristin Davis, Ellen Pompeo, Kellan Lutz, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Olivia Munn, Emmy Rossum, Jessica Szohr, Mark Salling and Selita Ebanks. Jay’s rep wouldn’t comment, but a hotel rep said, “We are looking forward to welcoming Jay-Z to the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and as is our policy, we don’t disclose details regarding a guest’s accommodations or other arrangements while at the resort.”Fifty rooms for “entourage and personal security”? Maybe Jay’s plotting a State Property reunion…
Jay-z Signs Cher LLoyd
According to our friends over at Vibe, Jay-z’s label/management company Roc Nation has just signed X-Factor finalist Cher Lloyd. The 16 year old was in a bidding war between Roc Nation and Will.I.Am’s label before she finally inked her deal.
If you missed Cher’s performance of “Turn My Swag On” during her auditions, check it out below:
Keyshia Cole Visits Chelsea Lately
Keyshia Cole sat down with Chelsea Lately recently to talk about her marriage plans, having a baby out of wedlock and her relationship with Boobie.
Chelsea: Do you have your heartbroken a lot?Keyshia: Not a lot…a couple of times…when I lived in Oakland at home…I had..you know..that thing..then i left that thing..then ya know..I left..then yea… yea
Whaa??
Keyshia also revealed that she met “Boobie” through her stylist (which happens to be Boobie’s stylist) and that they will be getting married when the time is right. The most important thing is for them to make the right decision at the right time and work it out for their son. Amen!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Nicki Minaj Shows Off Her Goods In King Magazine
Nicki Minaj is gracing the cover of the upcoming March/April 2011 issue of King Magazine. Check out an excerpt of her discussing movie roles and wanting an aggressive man. This issue will be available everywhere early January. Check out an excerpt from the interview and more pics from the spread below:
What would be your dream role?I’d like to play someone in a Tim Burton movie, where I get dressed up and painted and crazy.
You kind of do that now.Then I want to be able to do some action stuff, like Angelina Jolie.Like in Salt?Yes! And then I’d like to just play a regular girl who, you know, is facing the world. Something really sentimental and organic, that girls all around the world can identify with. You know, how Jada Pinkett Smith did in Jason’s Lyric.Classic film. You did mention earlier how everything has been time consuming. But when that time frees up, what kind of guy do you look for to be sentimental and organic with?Um, I look for someone who is calm, someone who is strong enough to not have to win every argument, someone who allows a woman to be her crazy self and someone with a conscience not to feel less of a man. You know, someone who is able to honor his woman but also bring out the freak in his woman.
How should your Ken bring out the freak in you, Barbie?Just being super aggressive when the time is right.Are we talking about Mortal Kombat–style “Come here” aggression?
Just something that makes me feel like they’re in control, when we are behind closed doors.
We Knew Something Wasn’t All The Way Right With Ashton Kutcher
We know he’s Bruce Willis’s family-life stunt double, but we would have never pegged Ashton Kutcher for the “Die Hard With A Vengeance” type.
Put apparently, this fool is out there trying to get swoll for Armageddon. Not the movie.
Ashton Kutcher is getting toned and tough – so he can fend for himself and look after his family following an Armageddon-type crisis.
The movie star and producer, who is married to health nut Demi Moore, fears a major U.S. energy meltdown is nigh and he’s trying to get super fit so he can deal with the chaos that will follow a blackout or worse.
Kutcher discovered combat training Krav Maga last year as he prepared to tone up for his role in “Killers” and now he’s obsessed with running, Bikram yoga and Muay Thai fighting with the French national champion – and he insists he’s committed to his extreme workouts, so he can dominate in desperate times.
The 32 year old tells Men’s Fitness magazine, “It will not take much for people to hit the panic button. The amount of convenience that people rely on based on electricity alone. You start taking out electricity and satellites, and people are going to lose their noodle.
“And people are going to go, ‘That land’s not yours, prove that it’s yours,’ and the only thing you have to prove it’s yours is on an electronic file… People’s alarm systems at their homes will no longer work, Neither will our heating, our garbage disposals, hot-water heaters that run on gas but depend on electricity.
“What happens when all our modern conveniences fail? I’m going to be ready to take myself and my family to a safe place where they don’t have to worry… All of my physical fitness regimen is completely tailored around the end… I stay fit for no other reason than to save the people I care about.”
And he admits he tasted what life could be like after a major national or international calamity when he, Moore and her kids were left without power for 14 hours at their mountain cabin last Christmas.
He adds, “I got my guns out. We made a fire. We went to the grocery store… People were rolling in and out, clearing out all the shelves… It was like a preview.”
Kim Kardashian Snags Kanye As Her Leading Man
According to our beloved TMZ, Kim Kardashian and Kanye were spotted arriving at a private location earlier today where they shot a video directed by fame director Hype Williams. This wasn’t for a new Kanye video either…instead Kanye was snagged as the leading man in Kim Kardashian’s new music video (…for a single no one has heard yet).
This whole Kim K making an album produced by The Dream ordeal is rather strange…
The sad part about this whole situation is, no matter if she can or can not sing, she’ll probably sell more than her friends that are actual singers. S.M.H
we can’t wait to hear this…
Jennifer Hudson’s New Weight Watchers Campaign
Jennifer Hudson is looking great and feeling even better in her newest campaign for Weight Watcher’s new PointPlus system. Jennifer, has dropped atleast 80 pounds since giving birth to her son and credits the weight loss to Weight Watchers and exercise. The Points Plus plan that she is currently promoting is designed to guide people to make healthful decisions by tracking points assigned to certain foods.
Brandy’s Love For Tattoos Influenced by Monica
One of our favorite girl Brandy just got tatted up with some creative art on her wrist. The tattoo is of Hindu God Ganesh, remover of all obstacles. She recently revealed via her twitter that R & B singer and friend Monica is the reason why she has a love for tattoos.
Monica: RT @4everBrandy: All done getting my tattoohttp://yfrog.com/hsot5rj http://yfrog.com/h2awvqej CUTE Bran.The wrist hurt… BAD. LolBrandy: @MonicaMyLife you know you were the one that got me in to tat’s and Louis Vuitton:) hey lady!!!!
50 Cent Will Shovel Snow For Cash
Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent was one of the many that had a very white Christmas due to the blizzard that hit up north. Taking advantage of the situation, he decided to shovel snow from his neighbors’ driveways for the price of $100. He even hired three kids at $30/hr to help out.
50 Cent Tweets“I’m going out to shovel snow and see if I can make me a few extra dollars today. I’m charging more if they want to take pictures.”
“I want a hundred dollars per house. I bet anybody ill make a grand moving snow today. Lol”
“I got 4 people on one street to agree to my fee after they saw the first job I did. Now I’m looking for employees.”
“I’m paying 30 dollars and hour I only want 3 workers that 90 dollars and hour but I think we can do all 4 in a hour in a half. Lol”
“This snow moving business is just to see if laws apply to every business. After the first job I got 4 more now I have 3 kids I hired.”
“One is a cute kid he has on a snow suit. So I’m sending him to ring the door bell to ask if we can shovel there snow. Lol”
Monday, December 27, 2010
President Obama Personally Says “Thank You” To Eagles For Giving Mike Vick A Chance
Wow, Michael Vick is truly doing the damn thing!
What has been a fairy tale year for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has now apparently received a presidential seal of approval. In a National Football League season that has repeatedly intrigued with the unexpected, perhaps nothing has been so astonishing as Vick’s rehabilitation both as a person and a football player.That’s what’s up…all Vick needs now is that MVP and a brand new multi-million dollar contract and he’ll be set!
He is on the short list of most valuable player candidates, and he has been equally lauded for what is by all reports earnest contrition for his part in running an illegal dog-fighting ring. Now, Vick has received indirect praise from President Obama. In his column on Sports Illustrated’s website Monday, Peter King reports that Mr. Obama called Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie to thank the team for giving Vick a chance.
Obama was “passionate about it,” Mr. Lurie told Mr. King, adding that the president said “it’s never a level playing field for prisoners when they get out of jail. And he was happy that we did something on such a national stage that showed our faith in giving someone a second chance after such a major downfall.”
Vick served 18 months in federal prison, and there was only tepid interest among NFL teams when he was released before last season. When the Eagles signed him in 2009, it was to backup to starting quarterback Donovan McNabb, who vowed to mentor Vick.
Even this year, when McNabb left for Washington, promising youngster Kevin Kolb was named the Eagles’ starting quarterback, but Vick did not complain. To the contrary, he and Kolb reportedly struck up a cordial friendship, and all Vick’s comments about the situation were unequivocal in their support for Kolb.
It was not until Kolb was injured early in the season that Vick got his chance, and his performances have turned the Eagles from a team scrapping to make the playoffs into a legitimate threat to reach the Super Bowl.
Vick credits his ordeal with making him a better player. Arguably the best running quarterback in the history of the NFL, Vick has now added patience and better passing to his repertoire, making him a complete pro quarterback for the first time in his career.
Obama’s comments come at a time when Vick is stressing the sincerity of his reformation. He recently said he would like to own a dog. He is currently prohibited form owning a dog, given that dogs in his fighting ring were maimed and killed.
Can President Barack Obama Win His Re-Election In 2012???
We damn sure hope so! According to White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett President Obama’s campaign for re-election will look much different than the strategy he used to get elected in 2008.
“Because he’s the President of the United States, he’s not out there running the way he was before when he was the U.S. Senator,” she explained. “The American people expect him to lead. He’s their President. He’s everybody’s President regardless of party affiliation.”There’s been a lot of hateration in Obama’s first term and it’s going to be tough for him to win a second go-round. All those that voted need to vote again, and if somehow you didn’t vote the first time you damn sure better show up to the polls in 2012!
Jarrett went on to elaborate, “That doesn’t mean that at some point he’s not going to get out there and launch a campaign, but the most important thing that he can do for the American people is think of them every single day and let them guide his actions.”
Jay-Z To Make $1 Million On New Year’s Eve
According to various reports, Jay-Z has signed a $1 million dollar contract to perform in front of 2,500 guests at the Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino Launch Party in Vegas on New Year’s Eve. Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin will also playing at the $4 billion resort.
And if that doesn’t make you green with envy…..Jay-Z recently hit up a Hermes store before the holidays and splurged on $350,000 worth of Birkin bags for Beyonce.
Must be nice!
Kanye West Reemerges At Lakers Game, Plus Kobe’s Message To Lebron
Kanye West pulled a disappearing act after he dropped his latest album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” however, he re-emerged on Christmas Day at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. He was spotted sitting courtside with Kim Kardashian’s mother Kris as the Lakers took on the Heat. Miami blazed the Lakers right off the court, winning MIA 96- LA 80. Other celebs spotted included Angela Bassett, Will. I. Am, Gabrielle Union and Monica.
In other news, Kobe Bryant and Lebron James exchanged a few words during fourth quarter of the game. Kobe reportedly reminded Lebron James that he had a few rings under his belt while Lebron has yet to get one.
“I’m A Champ” – Kobe
Chris Brown, Fabolous & Ciara @ The Knicks Game...
Chris Brown and Fabolous made some amusing faces last night as they watched the Knicks take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden.
Ciara was also spotted in the building…
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Author Looks Into 50 Cent Making Half A Billion
The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop, by author Dan Charnas is the latest look into the earning aspect of the multi-million dollar hip-hop industry.
In a recent article in the Washington Post, Charnas posted excerpts from the book detailing 50 Cent's multi-million dollar deal with Vitamin Water and how Chris Lighty was instrumental in Fif's monumental deal.
“By 2004, 50 Cent was undoubtedly one of the world's biggest pop stars. But it took some amount of convincing on Oza's part to overcome the trepidation of Glaceau CEO Darius Bikoff and president Mike Repole. 50 Cent's association with gunplay presented a problem: What if their chief spokesperson ended up dead in a rap beef?
But the 50 Cent who showed up for his first meeting with Bikoff was surprisingly different from the rapper's public image: calm, respectful and deliberate, without too many flamboyant flourishes. Lighty was the rapper's perfect business complement.
In the weeks and months thereafter, Lighty and Oza hammered out the terms of a deal. 50 Cent would take a stake in the privately owned company, one that would graduate over time and escalate if the company hit certain numbers.
The two entities - 50 Cent on one hand and Glaceau on the other - signed an agreement of mutual confidentiality. Still, word got around that Lighty had negotiated something close to, but not more than, 10 percent of the value of the company.”
The book also mentions how Fif and Lighty were instrumental in the flavoring and details of the G-Unit boss endorsed beverage.
“Oza presented the [50 and Lighty] with several flavor options for Formula 50. For Chris Lighty, the choice was simple. Despite the high-minded science of Glaceau, their product was basically a smarter, more upscale, more aspirational version of the ultimate ghetto beverage on which Lighty and 50 had grown up: the "quarter-waters" sold in every bodega, deli and convenience store from Queens to Compton.
The quarter-waters (so named because they once cost 25 cents) were just like the Kool-Aid everybody drank at home. But nobody drank wild flavors like strawberry and kiwi in the 'hood. They drank grape. Formula 50 had to be grape.”
Though initial reports of 50 earning as much as $400 million when Vitamin Water was sold to Coca-Cola were false, Charnas reveals that Fif's take still pushed him into the upper echelon of rap earners in one fell swoop.
“In the media, initial reports put 50 Cent's cashout at $400 million, calculated by dividing the purchase amount by 50 Cent's reputed 10 percent share.
But in reality, 50 Cent's take was much less. Another stakeholder needed to be paid off first - the diversified Indian conglomerate Tata had invested $677 million for 30 percent of Glaceau in 2006, and got $1.2 billion when Coca-Cola bought them out.
When all the other costs had been deducted, 50 Cent was thought to have walked away with a figure somewhere between $60 million and $100 million, putting his net worth at nearly a half billion dollars.”
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
The Most Expensive and Luxurious Celebrity Houses
Jamie Foxx:
The backyard includes a large lawn, pool and pool house, sunken spa and that infamous basketball court.
This home is listed at $2.23 million.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony:
$6.25 million, 7,357 square feet. Four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and a guest house.
And with all those babies the two look to be popping, four bedrooms may need to turn into 5.
Halley Berry:
This three-bedroom house was not as expensive as you would think.
She bought this for only $1.5 million dollars, which may have arguably the best view of any house because all the windows face the coastline.
Their home is surrounded by 68 acres of forest and is located in St. Hippolyte, Quebec.
Lebron James:
Sitting on over three acres, this home includes a guest house, tennis court, swimming pool, putting green, and a long private driveway. Click here to see a large aerial photo of Sean Combs' house in New Jersey.
Eddie Murphy:
Oprah Winfrey:
The backyard includes a large lawn, pool and pool house, sunken spa and that infamous basketball court.
This home is listed at $2.23 million.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony:
$6.25 million, 7,357 square feet. Four bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and a guest house.
And with all those babies the two look to be popping, four bedrooms may need to turn into 5.
Halley Berry:
This three-bedroom house was not as expensive as you would think.
She bought this for only $1.5 million dollars, which may have arguably the best view of any house because all the windows face the coastline.
Their home is surrounded by 68 acres of forest and is located in St. Hippolyte, Quebec.
Lebron James:
The Miami Herald confirms that LeBron James purchased a three story mansion overlooking Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove for $9 million.
The 12,178-square-foot estate has six bedrooms, eight and half bathrooms with water views from every room.
The mansion also includes a wine cellar, library, home theater, three car garage and a guest house. Outside inclues a infinity pool, a bar, and a dock that can fit two 60 ft yachts.
Rihanna:$10 million, Beverly Hills, California. 10,000+ square feet. 8 bedrooms, sauna and a steam room.
The "Disturbia" singer and her pals viewed was a $6.25 million property once owned by Jerry Seinfeld.
The 5,913-square-foot home boasts three bedrooms, five bathrooms, a pool and hot tub and, seemingly most important, hilltop views of the city.
Sean "Diddy: Combs:$10 million, Alpine, New Jersey, 17,000-square-feet. 8 bedrooms, outdoor pool with a waterfall and separate spa.
Only a few months after his Miami Beach home purchase, P Diddy purchased another amazing home - this time a $5 million three-story mansion in Alpine, New Jersey.Sitting on over three acres, this home includes a guest house, tennis court, swimming pool, putting green, and a long private driveway. Click here to see a large aerial photo of Sean Combs' house in New Jersey.
$20 million, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. 25-square feet. Seven bedrooms, a music studio, and a bowling alley.
Norbert has this modest $20 million dollar bungalow in which to hang his fat-suit. Is it just a matter of finding something else to spend their celebrity cash on, or does a three person family really need their space?
I guess with all of his kids, maybe this house is over the top for a reason.
Will & Jada Smith:$20 million, Calabasas, California, 27,000 square feet. A private lake and full basketball court.
Will Smith's estate took over 7 years to build and is a reflection of his skyrocketing career and lifestyle. Complete with a basketball court and Jacuzzi, it's truly a home fit enough for a prince.
Oprah's got 14 bathrooms and 10 fireplaces in this $55 mil Montecito, CA estate.
Of course a woman like Oprah would have her house represent her stature and be one of the biggest and baddest of them all.
Although her house was in danger of burning down during a California forest fire, it seems like her legacy, Oprah's town fitting house will never die.
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