Even though R Kelly is going through some things right now, you can’t deny that he is a great songwriter! I mean, the man can write about anything at anytime. He writes message songs, R&B hits, hip-hop songs … hell, damn near anything! This song here is called “Rise Up” and is dedicated to the Virginia Tech Tragedy. You can stream it below, but on May 15th, you will be able to download the song, and 100% of the net proceeds from its sale will go to the “Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.” Kelly, 40, wrote the inspirational ballad after watching the events unfold on television while he was on route to a performance, Jive said. The lyrics include the lines: “Rise up, when you feel you can’t go on, rise up, and all of your hope is gone, rise up, when you’re weak and you can’t be strong.” The Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund was created to provide assistance to the victims of the families, as well as grief counseling and other needs for those affected by the shootings. More info on the Virginia Tech Tragedy Memorial Fund can be found here. Also, be on the lookout for his new album “Double Up” which will be hitting stores MAY 29, 2007! I will be posting more about that later on in the week, but for now, you can stream “Rise Up” below…

 AUDIO: R KELLY – RISE UP
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After having an intimate dinner with family and a few close friends at Mr. Chows, Chris decided to go all out this weekend with his “Off The Wall” 18th birthday party at the 40/40 club. The likes of Huey, Bryan Cox, Lil Mama, Brandon T Jackson, Trey Songz, Danielle Evans (America’s Next Top Model), Jennifer Hudson, Rihanna, and of course Chris Brown himself were in attendance. You know where to check out the flicks … or at least you should, by now =P

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FYI: If you come to the site and see that we’re not updating, it’s not that we’re neglecting your addiction to reading up on the latest from your favorite celebrities, but most of you may know that May is the month of hell for students in high school and college. Mike and I will do our bests to balance everything and at least come in every other day if we can’t make it EVERY day. School for me ends May 31st and I’m out for the summer! So I’ll be 100% free and I know you guys will love it =P Now, back to the updates…

Lots of celebs turned out to get dressed up, spend some money, and see a bunch of horses running laps around a track at the 132nd annual Kentucky Derby this past weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. How fun! [end sarcasm] But no really, the Kentucky Derby is a big event for rich folk. The ladies get decked out in summer dresses and sport these huuuge hats while the guys look sharp in their Sunday’s best (or worst). Check out more flicks of the celebs after the cut! CONTINUE READING

Solo’s back in the studio and working on an upcoming project! These are two new tracks you can listen to from Solange, “ChampagneChronicNightcap” and “White Picket Dreams,” (my absolute favorite!) below. I don’t know what it is, but I’ve always liked Solange’s music, even from the material on Simpley Deep plus I love Alternative R&B. Her music has always been a little bit more “grown-up” and full of depth. Kinda reminds me of a young Sade even, she has definitely grown on me I must say, so I am willingly anticipating the return of Miss Solange. Bring It On! Thanks a million to Brian for the links!

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NOOOO! What… the… hell!? Sanjaya Malakar might join I Love New York 2, if you don’t believe me – just visit Sanjaya’s Page and see for yourself! SMH, how old is he again?

Last Wednesday Beyoncé was spotted shopping at Gucci in Stockholm, Sweden – she looks gorgeous! OMG and B-itch get that camera out that girl’s face so close like that! I’m surprised Beyoncé didn’t swing on that random individual. These fans just take it too far…
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I know ya’ll been hearing all of these rumors about Usher firing his Mother as his manager well, it’s official and here is what he had to say about it …

“She and I are on great terms and support each other in our life’s endeavors. We are both very happy but are now working in different areas of the business,” [he] said in a statement to the Associated Press. “This is great for me because it means I now get to have my mother strictly as my mother with no added pressure.”

I for one am happy, although … NOTHING quite says “Happy Mother’s Day” Mom like a swift kick in the ass with Usher’s “business” decision, but I know it must have been hard for him I guess, and it appears it was all for the best, he adds …

“At this time in my life, I am simply more interested in building the strength of my family. And in order to do that, I feel it’s best to separate my business life from my personal life,”

Well good for him! I hope it all works out for the best, I feel him on that part though, as long as his Mom is cool with it.