News, pictures, music and videos from August 26, 2007

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Sunday, August 26th 2007

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To our loyal readers, thanks so much for sticking with us this past week! You probably noticed how often we urhm .. “updated” .. and once again, I offer my sincerest apologies. But it’s a new week! And we’re back in full effect. But this particular post is going to run down all of the biggest headlines from last week. You know, the stuff we missed . . .

KANYE WEST APPOINTS HIMSELF AS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE’S OFFICIAL TIP-RIDER Â»

KANYE WEST APPOINTS HIMSELF AS JUSTIN TIMBERLAKEâ€™S OFFICIAL TIP-RIDER

KANYE WEST PERFORMING ON BET’S 106 & PARK // PHOTO BY BRAD BARKET

â€œMy biggest inspiration and biggest competition is Justin Timberlake,â€ the 29-year-old rapper tells XXL Magazine October 2007, on newsstands Sept. 11. â€œHeâ€™s the only other person that gets an across-the-board response and respect level – black radio, white radio.

â€œIf Justin hadnâ€™t come out and killed the game, I canâ€™t say that my album, singles and videos would be on the same level that theyâ€™re on,â€ he says. â€œWe push each other. I look at me and Justin like Prince and Michael Jackson in their day.â€

Out of all the people to look up to, Kanye. You pick Justin Timberlake? C’mon homie! You would’ve been better off with the overly generic “Stevie Wonder” or “Luther Vandross” answers!

RUSSELL SIMMONS LAUNCHING FASHION LINE FOR OVER 25 CROWD Â»

RUSSELL SIMMONS AT A RECENT BOOK SIGNING IN MIAMI // PHOTO BY GUSTAVO CABALLERO

Russell Simmons is kicking off this year’s Fall fashion season with Russell Simmons Argyle Culture, a new menswear collection aimed at the over-25 crowd. The collection combines urban aesthetics with professional and preppy attires and is smaller in fit.

“Were going to infuse fashion into Argyle Culture through color, texture and subtle details,” said Kevin Saer, VP of design. “We’re taking houndstooth and herringbone, and identifying with argyle. We’re actually weaving specific fabrics like argyle herringbone and argyle houndstooth. There are a huge group of consumers who are not young men any longer and don’t shop in the young men’s space,” adds Simmons, “but, still want to remain part of the urban lifestyle.”

Among other pieces, Argyle Culture features a classic five-pocket denim silhouette recreated through suiting materials like wool, cotton blends and pinstripes. Simmons also founded urban fashion line Phat Farm in 1992. [ BILLBOARD.BIZ ] CONTINUE READING

MAKING THE BAND 4: FINAL EPISODE AIRS TONIGHT!

Sunday, August 26th 2007

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10:15 PM EST: Hey guys! T2W is blogging live directly from the MTV Studios. The show has started and the screaming fans are frantic as they wait to see the results of the winners. First round, two groups will take the stage, what a challenge!!!!

STAY TUNNED FOR MORE….

10:30 PM EST: Dyshon has just been eliminated!

Exclusive Apperance by: Yung Joc!!

10:39 PM EST: Brian H. has been eliminated!

Exclusive Appearance by: Danity Kane

10:57 PM EST: Yung Joc performs “Coffee Shop”, the world is waiting for the results with one final competition.

11:01 PM EST: FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE BACK STAGE WAITING TO HERE THE FINAL PICK FOR MAKING THE BAND 4.

11:03 PM EST: INSTEAD OF 4 IT WILL BE 5 GROUP MEMBERS.

11:05 PM EST: MIKE, BRIAN A., ROBERT, QUARNELL, WILLIE ARE THE MAKING THE BAND “5″

THE BAND IS OFFICIALLY FORMED MAKING THE BAND 5 EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE

11:11 PM EST: DONNIE HAS A SOLO CAREER WITH BAD BOY

01. BRIAN A.
~~02. BRIAN H.~~
~~03. DEANGELO~~
~~04. DONNIE~~
~~05. DYSHON~~
~~06. JEREMY~~
07. MIKE
08. QWANELL
09. ROBERT
10. WILLIE

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT A LIVE STREAM OF SWAY AND THE WINNERS ON THE AFTER-SHOW!

Screamfest ‘07 Hits NEW YORK CITY! What A Show!

Sunday, August 26th 2007

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50 Cent, Kanye West, Diddy, and Jay-Z at Screamfest 07 in NYC

ALL PHOTOS BY SCOTT GRIES FOR GETTY IMAGES

When Screamfest ‘07 hit NYC last week (Wednesday August 22 2007) they didn’t hold anything back! In addition to the headliners and supporting acts (I’m sure you know who they are by now), you had the likes of 50 Cent, Kanye West, and Jay-Z sharing the same stage! Yeah, you read it correctly … Kanye West and 50 Cent. A HISTORIC MOMENT in Hip-Hop indeed! Diddy, Da Brat, Wyclef Jean, and Yung Berg showed up too. I wish I could’ve been there!

SIDENOTE: I wonder how many “damn you’re late” comments I’m going to get! I still have love for y’all though! Haha.