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THE GUYS FROM MTV’S MAKING THE BAND 4 POSE FOR SEAN JOHN // PHOTOS COURTESY OF MTV.COM

BRIAN A. » MIKE » WILLIE » ROBERT » QWANELL

As you probably already know by now (especially if you checked out our live coverage last night) Diddy finally picked the band! He upped the number from 4 to 5, and selected the 5 guys above. Donnie’s missing from the group, but he will still be a part of the Bad Boy family as a solo artist. I can’t wait to see these guys take over the industry. With the right promotion, backing, and support from fans, these 5 guys will succeed. There’s no doubt in my mind.

Now, you know our boy Jeff was at MTV studios with the guys last night and one of T2W’s official photographers grabbed a ton of EXCLUSIVE photos for us. You won’t find these ANYWHERE else online! Check them out below and after the cut. And if that wasn’t enough, Jeff is planning on having an exclusive sit-down interview with Diddy and the guys this weekend. Be on the look-out for it!

PHOTOS BY FRANK RIVERA FOR THINK2WICE CONTINUE READING

Here R&B singer Rihanna covers the September – October 2007 Edition of Seventeen Magazine – GET IT RI! I forgot to mention it’s Seventeen in Asia only. CLICK HERE to take a behind the scenes look at the photo shoot! Click after the cut to see the US copy with Ashlee Simpson on the cover!
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“Shoe Fanatic” is the rumored first single of group Cherish’s sophomore project. Hmm, I think this is even more mediocre than “Get Me Bodied”. Well, no I actually like that song, this reminds me of Destiny’s Child seven years ago. I know a few years from now, they going to be like, “WTF were we thinking?!”

Cherish » “Shoe Fanatic” » LISTEN » (Full)

» M.I.A. » EVE » T-PAIN » ALICIA KEYS

M.I.A. » “What I Got” » LISTEN » (Full) » This is a (Japanese Edition) bonus track, there were actually a couple more but I favor this one, from M.I.A.’s latest album, Kala, in stores and online right now! The track was produced by Blaqstarr.

Eve feat. Mashonda » “Dance Floor” » LISTEN » (Full) » This is a leaked track from Eve’s forthcoming album, Here I Am, which was apparently pushed back to October 16th. “Dance Floor” features R&B singer Mashonda and production by Neo Da Matrix who has worked with the likes of Swizz Beatz, Fabolous and Rihanna (all recent projects). Some say that this will not be included on the album, some say different.

T-Pain feat. Shawnna + Teddy Verseti » “Church” » LISTEN » (Full) » “Church” is the name of T-Pain’s third single from the album Epiphany, peep the album review I did HERE, the song features Shawnna and T-Pain’s “alter ego” Teddy Verseti. I recently spotted an IMAGE via T-Pain’s MYSPACE :sigh: I’m hoping that this isn’t from the video . . . but knowing his silly but.

Alicia Keys » “No One” » LISTEN » (Snippet) » This is actually a snippet of a brand new track entitled “No One” by Alicia Keys. The song is straight off the singer’s forthcoming album As I Am in stores November 13th! I can’t really say to much, because it’s just a snippet, but I’m already getting ghost bumps from it! How on earth does this woman put so much feeling into her music? Amazing. Credit: ALICIA KEYS ONLINE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007 »

PHOTOS BY SCOTT GRIES FOR GETTY IMAGES

Lyfe Jennings and Chaka Khan performed at Day One of J&R’s Downtown Musicfest 2007 at City Hall Park in NYC this past weekend.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2007 »

PHOTOS BY BRIAN ARCH FOR WIRE IMAGE

J.Holiday performed at Day Two of J&R’s Downtown Musicfest. Bed, bed, bed, eeeeeed! CONTINUE READING

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 »

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

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

“If Justin hadn’t come out and killed the game, I can’t say that my album, singles and videos would be on the same level that they’re on,” he says. “We push each other. I look at me and Justin like Prince and Michael Jackson in their day.”

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 »

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

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!

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.

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Well like it or not Beyoncé will be releasing yet another album, she’ll be going back to in the studio this Fall, watch the video above! :gets ready for Alicia’s album: