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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Drake Talks With Google Music [Video]




Launching just a few weeks ago, Google Music sat down with Drake for an extensive interview. The Young Money superstar spoke on putting together his sophomore LP Take Care, as well as his relationship with in-house producer Noah "40" Shebib, and the vision he has for his legacy.
“I want people to really feel like I knew Drake while he was on this Earth," Drake says earnestly. "I know everything about him. There were no secrets, there was nothing that he hid, no feelings that he concealed.”
The MC is quick to expose his admirable loyalty to 40, even going as far as comparing their relationship to being in a group.
"Drake isn't just me, Drake is really me and 40. We're almost like a group I'd say. I'll say to him I was up last night listening to so and so, and just the feeling that I got from that, I want to create that feeling. The conversation usually leads to 40 making a beat...I usually write the song right there."
Drake also shares that head honcho Lil Wayne was hands-free when it came to his latest opus.
"The first time he listened to my album was last night, that's how much confidence he has in me. He listened to it when it was on shelves because he can't change anything."

Diamond Talks Re-Invention, Fav Sex Positions and Crime Mobb Split

Diamond Speaks On Solo Career
Atlanta rapper Diamond recently chopped it up with thisis50.com and shined on topics such as how she likes to get down in the bedroom, the breakup of her former group Crime Mob and her re-invention as a solo artist.
Check out the entire interview with Miss 32 Flavors below:

Vado Talks 'Slime Flu 2', Diplomats, Issues With Cam'ron With The Breakfast Club


Vado Interview With The Breakfast Club
Aside from a little early morning flirting with Power 105.1 FM's Angela Yee, New York rapper Vado sat down with The Breakfast Club to talk about his Slime Flu 2 mixtape, stepping away from Dipset and branching off from Cam'ron to do his own thing.
Peep the interview here:

Common Teams With Forest Whitaker For Independent Film

 
 Common has become a very busy man. The Chicago MC and actor is slated to begin filming a crime drama with Forest Whitaker. The movie, ‘Pawn’ centers around a hostage crisis gone awry when an ex-con gets ensnared in a game of manipulation between different factions in the FBI. The Shield’s Michael Chiklis and Ray Liotta are also set to appear in the film. David A. Armstrong will make his first foray into directing with this feature.
Details on Common and Whitaker’s characters have been elusive. We’ll keep you posted as details reveal themselves.

Breaking News: Marni’s Next Up to Design a Collection for H&M (Stoked with Prints, Patterns & Color for Spring!)

StyleBlazers, this one is going to be good. It’s been confirmed, the beloved Italian label Marni has created a spring collection for H&M, hitting 250 stores worldwide and online March 8, 2012. We suggest you mark your calendars, umm, NOW!
The collection will offer both men’s and women’s clothing and accessories featuring Marni’s iconic prints and inventive spirit—all at H&M’s affordable  prices. The women’s pieces are great for matching, clashing and layering; colors are strong, prints are bold and silhouettes true to Marni’s signature form. For men, colors, fabrics and prints are softened for a relaxed spin on masculine classics.
“I wanted to create a true Marni wardrobe by revisiting all our favorite pieces in signature fabrics and prints. As always, I love juxtaposing prints and colors, mixing modern tribal with Bauhaus graphic and adding sporty utilitarian elements,” says Consuelo Castiglioni, the labels founder and creative director.

Lil Wayne’s Carter IV Is Certified Double Platinum

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Maybe the Throne should watch Weezy.
Even though Drake’s album just dropped and people are out copping it in waves, they’re still also buying Weezy’s Carter IV. It looks like that whole tight jeggings thing he did at the VMAs before dropping the album finally paid off.
Weezy still stands head and shoulders above any other rap release and looks to be the top selling album of 2011. This has actually been a stellar year overall for Weezy and Young Money. Nicki’s album is still selling. Drake’s sophomore album is topping the charts and they just added Busta Rhymes to the fold. It looks like 2012 will be just as hot.
YMCMB is winning, whether we like it or not.

Diddy's Son Justin Combs Commits To Play Football At UCLA


UCLA Football: Justin Combs, Diddy's Son, Commits To UCLA
Justin Combs is making a name for himself that will transcend having a restaurant with his moniker, the son of Sean committed to join UCLA's football team.
The 5-foot-9 170-pound defensive back from New Rochelle Iona Prep turned down offers from Villanova, Illinois and Wyoming to accept a scholarship from UCLA.
Although the program just fired their coach, Combs is still excited to live out his dream.
“Playing Division I football was a lifelong dream of mine, and through hard work I was able to achieve it,” said Justin Combs.
Daddy Diddy released a statement, “As a parent, this is one of the proudest moments of my life. This is everything a father could want in his son, for him to excel at what he loves to do.”

Rocsi Discusses Webbie's Sexual Abuse From The 106 & Park Inncident [Video]


Rocsi Diaz has come forward to finally break her silence on reportedly being sexually harassed by Webbie last month on 106 & Park.
According to Rocsi, Webbie did, in fact, sexually harass her during an October show taping as she explained in her interview with "Nitecap."
"In any light that a woman feels disrespected, and I have thick skin, but when you're at your job and somebody sexually harasses you in a manner that is very vulgar and disgusting, you know, I have no shame in sticking up for myself and telling you you're improper right now, I'm at work, we're on set, there's children around us, you're really out of line right now" Diaz said.
"I think people should more so applaud a woman sticking up for herself and the people around her for sticking up for herself than allowing that kind of behavior to happen. I think that we allow that behavior to happen too much in our society and we don't put light on people being inappropriate."
Peep the full interview below

Preview: "T.I. & Tiny The Family Hustle" [Video]


Last night VH1 showed a clip from T.I. and Tiny's upcoming reality show.
In it we see Mr. and Mrs. Harris enjoying their every day life with the rapper's six children.
T.I. and Tiny The Family Hustle premieres December 5 at 9 p.m.

Is Lil Niqo Better Than Your Favorite Rapper? [Video]


The 10 year old Def Jam signed emcee is out making moves and ready to make your favorite emcee step their game up.
With a recent appearance on BET's 106 & Park, Lil Niqo showcased his skills by freestyling to "N*ggas in Paris."
Peep the freestyle video below and make sure click the more tab to see Niqo at his photo shoot, as he preps for his EP Lil Niqo's World that is dropping 12/20.

Did Pill Get Dropped From Maybach Music Group?


Pill Dropped From MMG?
According to word on the streets, Atlanta rapper Pill was dropped by Maybach Music Group.
While these reports have not been confirmed, according to KarenCivil.com, P-I-L-L may no longer be a member of Rick Ross' MMG empire.
From Karen Civil:
His recent show at S.O.B.'s in NYC was a bomb according to the Village Voice. And for what it's worth, he's been spotted lately without his coveted MMG chain.
Although this news hasn't been confirmed. It wouldn't be surprising.
MMG signees Meek Mill and Wale have had success since joining Rick Ross this year, Pill has been the least productive of the three.
More on this as news becomes available.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Astro Redeems Himself With Jay-Z Song On 'X-Factor' [Video]


Astro - Top 9 - THE X FACTOR USA 2011
Astro had a challenging moment last week on X-Factor when he faced elimination.
But in the words of Simon Cowell, "The Music business needs unpredictability."

And hopefully the 15-year-old from Brooklyn can muster up enough fan support with this week's rendition of Jay-Z's "Show Me What You Got" to stick around.
"What do you want me to do? I'm sorry! I'm from Brooklyn," said The Astronomical Kid.
Check out the performance below.

Drake Interview On Chelsea Lately! (Speaking About White Wine, Being Jewish, If He's Penetrating Nicki Minaj & More)

Giving Back: 2011 YMCMB Turkey Giveaway In New Orleans

(JUST IN) Mavado (Feat. Akon) - Survivor [Audio

Matt Breaks His Silence On Gloria Split: Claims She Had An ‘Affair’ With His Friend


Did Matt Barnes confirm the rumor that Gloria Govan was creeping with rapper ‘The Game’?
Today, Matt took to his twitter and posted the following message regarding his separation to Gloria:
In May Gloria & I decided to separate & in the best interest of her career, I foolishly agreed to portray that we were still together. For her upcoming season of her show on VH1. As recently as August we decided to revisit a joint statement of our separation, but Gloria asked to delay making our separation public for the interest of her show. It is ironic now how Gloria is trying to manipulate The professional relationship between Eva Longoria & myself as the sole reason for our separation, when she knows we split up in May.
The reason why I broke my silence a month ago was because of the on going “affair” she was having with a now former FRIEND of mine. Again, I wish Gloria nothing but the best, & I will continue to keep our beautiful children as my first priority.. Thank you
According to Baller Alert, ‘The Game’ is telling anyone who will listen that he bedded ‘Gloria’. A source claims they ran into The Game and asked him about Gloria and he was happy to admit that something happened between the two. Earlier this year, he name dropped her in a song titled, ‘Good Girls Go Bad’ in which he rapped:
I’m sittin here watchin’ Basketball Wives
Like ugh, them is basketball wives?
Only cute one, Gloria, thats my n*gga
Matt Barnes chick
Can’t swim in that poon fool, thats a crucial conflict
Never sleep with the wife of n*ggas you eat with”
um..Yikes. What Matt did not make clear is whether Gloria cheated while they were in a relationship. Matt allegedly stepped out on Gloria plenty of times throughout the duration of their relationship so she could have possibly hooked up with his ‘former friend’ as of way of being spiteful.
The plot just thickened…

Chris Brown Snatches Up A New Crib After Neighbors Forced Him Out Of His Old One


After months of drama at his Los Angeles condo where neighbors constantly complained about late night parties, loud noise, dog racing the hallways and parking in handicap spots, Chris Brown has found himself a new Hollywood bachelor pad in the exclusive neighborhood of Hollywood Dell — for a minor $1.5 milli.
His latest 2,473 square foot, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom crib was designed by Jay Vanos, the man responsible for the house Samantha lived in in the Sex and the City film, and features ever amenity that one would expect a young twenty-something superstar to have, including being eco-friendly.
“Inside there’s a double-height living room with towering walls of glass with canyon views, fireplace with flat-screen mounted above and ebony wood floors under foot. The living room is open to a sleek Boffi brand kitchen with charcoal-colored cabinetry and what looks to Your Mama like stainless steel counter tops but may very well be something else entirely. Above the kitchen there looks to be a lofted office/sitting room.
“The top level master suite, separated from the staircase by a glass wall that stretches from wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling, is open completely open to the bathroom that includes a free-standing soaking tub, separate glassed-in shower stall, and long, double sink vanity. It’s all terribly sexy in that Miami hotel suite sort of way but we can imagine it could be awfully annoying for a couple who have different schedules and routines to have to listen and watch their partner do their morning and/or evening ablutions.
“The custom-designed house is, as per listing information we teased out of the internets, was designed with a green roof and is kitted and fitted with all the latest high-tech electronic gadgetry that includes a Crestron home automation system, state-of-the art audio and video security systems, and LED lighting displays throughout including in the swimming pool and jacuzzi that lights up like a damn disco at the flip of a switch.”
At least this time he won’t have to worry about living in the same building with any of his neighbors. His 7-unit condo complex that he moved into back in February got him nothing but trouble, and cost him $1.6 milli with 3-bedroom and 3.5-bathrooms. It’s rumored that Chris moved out of his old place earlier this month after purchasing his new digs in October. Though he’s vacated his last residence, it has yet to be listed back on the market.
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Lady Gaga Gives Her Father 50% of All Her Earnings


 
Say what??? Lady Gaga’s pops may be the new Mathew Knowles..
Even as one of the biggest pop stars in the world that grosses millions of dollars, performs in arenas in front of thousands of fans, heads campaigns that get meetings with President Obama and opening a store in Barney’s New York, it is being reported that Lady Gaga still lives at home with her parents.  The singer’s Thanksgiving special, ‘A Very Gaga Thanksgiving’ premieres Thursday, and Gaga gives viewers an intimate look into her family and home life which includes her sleeping in the same Upper West Side room as she did when she was a child.
According to the New York Post, Gaga has a very close relationship with her family, and a unique business relationship with her father Joe Germanotta where he receives 50% of all her earnings through their companies Team Love Child and Mermaid Music. She also admires her dad so much that she purchased her father’s favorite restaurant for him and named it ‘Joanne’ after his sister who passed away. In previous interviews, Gaga credits her dad as being the one who helped her get off drugs after she dropped out of NYU. She told Elle magazine, “I’m married to my dad,” and later told Vanity Fair,“I’m happier than I’ve ever been. I’ve been in my father’s arms for two weeks, wishing [him] a Happy Father’s Day.”
According to IVillage:
Gaga’s father isn’t her manager, and doesn’t really work for her, per se. However, Joe did contribute something very important to her career: a fighting chance.
When Lady Gaga was still NYU freshman Stefani Germanotta, she decided to drop out to pursue her dream of music stardom. Rather than shooting her down, her dad, a self-made businessman, agreed to finance her efforts for one year. She scored her first music contract within the year. Two years later, in 2007, her father convinced her to kick a cocaine habit once and for all. More recently, the singer explained that her dad helped her write her hit “Edge of Glory.” Is it any wonder that Gaga feels she owes her father everything?
Entertainment Lawyer Josh Grier who represents artists like Wilco and Elvis Costello says that Gaga’s business deal with her father is unique, saying that virtually no one has any management deal of that kind.
“There’s really no justifiable sense to doing a 50/50 deal with anyone in your career, other than someone you’re partners in a band with. Certainly no artist entering a management deal does anything close to that — a commission is usually 15 to 20 percent.”
That’s a good way for Gaga to say ‘thanks Dad’ and keep it in the family. Now, Joe is able to live out his dream: work in the industry and manage aspiring artists on 50% of Lady Gaga’s dime.
The only question is, after giving 50% to Dad, 15-20% to management, 5% to business managers or whomever handles her finances and so forth, what’s left?

Friday, November 18, 2011

We Thought It Was YOUNG Money: YMCMB Signs Busta Rhymes And Mystikal!


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Remember when Lil Wayne was calling out “old a$$ rappers”? Guess that’s out the window.
Busta Rhymes, 39, and Mystikal, 40, both joined the Young Money squad that’s full of teenagers and young rappers. Busta made the announcement by dropping a new track, “Why Stop Now” with Chris Brown. Rhymes has been on a tear lately so, despite his age, he’ll be making hits.
Mystikal, though? He has New Orleans ties of course, but he’s 41, spent the last six years in jail and hasn’t had an album since 2001.
Well, at least he’s happy

Crazy Man Who Tried To Shoot Up The White House And Kill Barack Obama Claims To Be Jesus…Calls The President The “Antichrist”


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Jesus take the wheel, literally:
An Idaho man charged with trying to kill President Obama claims he is the second coming of Jesus Christ. Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez was arraigned Thursday in Pittsburgh. He allegedly fired nine shots at the White House last Friday with an assault rifle. One bullet hit a window in the 2nd floor living quarters. The president wasn’t there, and no one was hurt.
Ortega’s car was found abandoned nearby shortly after the shooting; an assault rifle with a scope and nine spent shell casings were found inside. Ortega-Hernandez has been quoted as calling Mr. Obama the “Antichrist.” In a video made at Idaho State University in September, he said this about himself:
“It’s not just a coincidence that I look like Jesus. I am the modern day Jesus Christ that you all have been waiting for.”
If convicted of attempted assassination, Ortega-Hernandez could face life in prison. In a 20-minute video posted by CBS Affiliate KBOI, Ortega-Hernandez claims to be the second coming of Christ, and talks about Nostradamus and receiving a “message thorough time.”
“When I first saw that, there was no doubt in my mind that the message sent through time was solely for me,” Ortega-Hernandez said.
Wow. They clearly need to lock this guy up and throw away the key.

Exclusive: Woman Claims Dwyane Wade Is A Dirty Dog Who Cheats On Gabby And Definitely Got It In With Lauren London


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Bossip spoke with a source who has known Wade for years and says his dirty dog behavior has been going on for quite some time and still hasn’t stopped.
Here’s what our source had to say:
“He cheats on Gabrielle Union all the time. I’ve known Dwyane a long time. Let me explain how long… I used to pay him visits when he used to reside at the Setai. That was one of his many residences in Miami. That was his chill spot back in the days when he was married. Gabrielle was also a frequent visitor, as well Lauryn London. They were on an in and out basis, he had them hoes in rotation.”
What?!? A baller with numerous hoes in rotation. Okay so that’s not exactly shocking, especially since it’s no secret that D-Wade’s relationship with Gabrielle Union started while he was still married. But our insider revealed a number of details folks may find interesting.
For example, here’s how D-Wade covered his behind when it came to messing with actress Lauren London:
Sharif, Dwyane’s assistant would front and say he dated Lauren, yet everyone knew damn well he could not pull a girl like Lauren. Anyways Dwayne and Marcus his boy from when he was younger would have all types of b*tches in their low key, apt.
Miami's Setai
Here’s a photo of the Setai, the hotel where the dirty deeds went down.
Just in case you’re wondering, yes our source is a woman who says she’s been with D-Wade as well. Keep clicking to find out how he puts it down and more juicy details about the Miami Heat star.

Hov, Rashida Jones, Aziz Ansari And A Gang Of Others Attend GQ’s “Man Of The Year” Party In Los Angeles


Who gon’ stop him huh?!?
As we reported on Monday, Jay-Z has been chosen as GQ’s “Man Of The Year”. Last night, the quintessential men’s magazine held a party in honor of year-end issue in L.A. and an eclectic gathering of stars were in building (with the exception of Baby-bump Bey Bey) watching half of The Throne. Paula Patton, Kerry Washington, and Tyrese, were among the many beautiful people poppin’ champagne for Hov.

Ricky Rozay’s New Album Pushed Back So That He Can Get His Life And Health Together


Rick Ross' Latest Album Pushed Back To Due Health Concertns
Now, this is a very good look for Ross and his fans.
The release of God Forgives, I Don’t, the latest full-length opus from Rick Ross, has been pushed to early 2012 after originally being pegged with a Dec. 13 release date.
Island Def Jam senior vp of marketing Chris Atlas tells Billboard that the label hopes to release the album “around first quarter, early second quarter” of 2012, with an official release date still to be determined. Atlas says that the seizure Ross suffered while on a flight to Memphis, Tenn. in mid-October is part of the reason why the release of Ross’ fifth album, which follows last year’s Teflon Don, has been delayed.
“I think we’re all aware of his recent health issue, and based on some of the minor setbacks with that, we weren’t able to confirm certain opportunities, because he physically wasn’t able to deal with certain things at the time,” says Atlas. “We want this to be his biggest album — we know it’s going to be his biggest album — so we did not want to pressure him into releasing an album based on the sake of a date.”
Glad to hear he’s finally taking his health seriously.

Drake Hosts "Take Care" Album Release Party

After reports that he's expected to sell between 675-725,000 copies of his Take Care album, Drake was spotted partying in New York.
Young Angel took to NY's Beauty & Essex where he was joined by French Montana, his producer Noah "40" Shebib and actor Ryan Phillipe.
Drizzy looked dapper in all black and posed for pictures with his celebrity friends.
ATLNightspots got their hands on the photos, check out Drizzy celebrating Take Care below.

Ryan Phillipe, Drake
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Eminem And Yelawolf Cover VIBE's Year End Issue

Eminem And Yelawolf Cover VIBE
Eminem and Yelawolf are the latest rappers to cover an issue of VIBE magazine.
This time however, the Shady Records emcees are being highlighted in the mag's year end issue that asks if Hip-Hop's finally gone color blind.
In an excerpt from the interview the pair joke about being classified as white rappers.
Eminem, what advice do you offer, if any, on being scrutinized for being a white rapper. Do you guys ever talk about race in that way? 
Eminem: We make jokes about it, but I don't think we talk about it in depth. As I was listening to his music, I am not even thinking about any of that shit. It's just the music. That's one of the things that's great about it. I'm not even thinking about it when I hear the music.
Yelawolf: We do poke fun of it because it's funny. Like, he calls me White Dog.
Oh, you called him that on the BET Awards Cypher. I didn't realize it was an ongoing joke?
EM: Yeah, or Beige Sheep. [Laughs]
YW: Cracker Nuts. Whatever, I think it's kinda unspoken.
EM: We deal with it enough as it is. So now, let's make music.
YW: Let's make great records. At the end of the day, that's all there is to do.
In another excerpt however, they talk more seriously about race with Yelawolf adding that when he used the n-word as a child he was quickly punished by his mother.
"[In Alabama] we have a dark history concerning the relationship between Black and white people. I'm not a role model by any means, but if I said it around the house I got popped in the mouth,” he says, noting that his Black friends used the word as a term of endearment for him as well."
Em and Yelawolf's VIBE issue hits stores soon.

Lebron James & Kevin Durant - Striving For Greatness

Nelly Celebrates His Birthday With T.I, Goodie Mob, Nivea,Miguel & More

After the 2011 Soul Train Awards wrapped up last night, just about everyone headed over to the Vanquish Lounge in Atlanta to celebrate Nelly’s birthday. The club was packed, bottles were poppin, and smiles and laughs were crackin’ all night long. Helping the birthday boy celebrate was T.I, Nivea, Lance Gross, Goodie Mob, Miguel and more.
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Jazzy Pha & Goodie Mob
Claudia Jordan came thru the spot
Raheem Davaughn and Miguel
Tiny and T.I enjoyed a night of fun together
Nelly was enjoying the night
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