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Ludacris, Chingy, Big Boi, Janelle Monae, Big Gipp, and others showed up to the launch of the “New Era” flagship store launch in Atlanta, Georgia. “New Era” is a company that specializes in jerseys, sports apparel, and fitted caps.

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Your boy Kanye dropped by Radio One, hosted by Tim Westwood, to premiere two all new exclusive tracks from Graduation! Woo whoo, now I can’t wait for the album to drop, September 11th!

AUDIO: NELLY – “WADSYANAME”

I’m so confused right now, it seems Nelly has once again changed his album’s title, Brass Knuckles will drop sometime in later of this year. And it seems that “Wadsyaname” might be the first single lifted from the album instead of “CUT IT OUT”, which I posted back in June, “Wadsyaname” samples K-Ci and Jojo’s “All My Life”.

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Paris Hilton recently launched a sportswear and denim line in Kitson Boutique in Beverly Hills. One word: “Keep the kids away from her!” Okay, that was more than one word, but I’m sure you get the point ;-) CONTINUE READING

Celebrity blogger and journalist CLAY CANE recently did an interview with Eve for HX Magazine. Eve was very open with Clay about her girl crush, how to battle a Lil’ Kim drag queen, DL men in hip-hop, working with homophobic artist Sizzla and much more. Check out a snippet of the interview below:

At what point in your career did you know the gay community supported you?
I feel like they have always supported me from the time I came out. I always felt good if a gay person gave me props. Honestly, I feel like if a gay person gives you props, you must be doing something right. That’s just real, and I always felt like that. I wish I remembered this drag queen’s name…I was in downtown New York and she pulled me to the side and she was like, “Girl, you are hot! Okay? You don’t let nobody tell you different!” I loved it! I was like, “Thank you!” I’m happy I have the support.

Do you have gay friends in your circle? »
Yeah, I guess, but I don’t think about it like that. But, yeah, I definitely do.

Who’s the most important gay person in your life? »
I don’t have any best [gay] friends or a “talk on the phone” kind of thing. It’s more business—friendship business.

Do you get approached a lot by women? »
Yeah, I used to more when I first came out. I’ve had people tell me straight up and down that I was gay—I still get it from people. I get more accusations than I actually do get hit on now.

Who is your celebrity girl-crush? » My girl crush is Angelina Jolie. That’s an everybody girl-crush— that’s my dog’s crush! [Laughs] There is one more person: Dita Von Teese. I’m obsessed with her! I want a Dita Von Teese doll and I’ll be happy. She’s just bananas!

If an “Eve” drag queen had to battle a “Lil’ Kim” drag queen, what pointers would you give to Miss Eve? »
I love that question! I’m trying to think of some good shit! [Laughs] It would just be to keep it sexy, keep it glamorous, keep it classic, but still funky, still hot, still edgy. I wouldn’t be mad if they changed wigs in the middle of the set— I’ve had a lot of hairstyles! [Laughs] If we could do that, I think we’d kill it!

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In theaters, October 12, 2007, “Why Did I Get Married is Tyler Perry’s” fourth feature film and features cast members Janet Jackson, Malik Yoba, Jill Scott, Sharon Leal, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Denise Boutte, Lamann Rucker, and, of course, Tyler Perry. I remember this play, and I definitely can’t wait to check out the movie!

METHOD MAN & TYRESE AT THE 2006 VMAS // PHOTO BY EVAN AGOSTINI FOR GETTY IMAGES

METHOD MAN SETTING AN EXAMPLE FOR THE CHILLUN! » Rapper Method Man has worked with lots of other stars, but a plea deal reached yesterday will see him working with prosecutors to rap to kids about the dangers of drugs. The former Wu-Tang Clan member, whose real name is Clifford Smith, will join the Brooklyn district attorney’s office’s Choices and Consequences program as his community service. He was arrested May 17 after toll booth workers at the Battery Tunnel smelled marijuana smoke wafting from his 2005 Lincoln Navigator. Cops said they found pot in the vehicle. “He’s never been in trouble with the law before,” said the rapper’s lawyer, Peter Frankel. “This is a guy who flies in the face of all stereotypes about rappers.” [ NY DAILY NEWS » ] CONTINUE READING

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Kelis’ 28th birthday isn’t until Tuesday, but that didn’t stop her and her husband Nas from celebrating Friday night at Cameo Nightclub in Miami Beach. They look a tad DRIGH! (Drunk + High). CONTINUE READING

Ray J’s old Kim is gracing the latest issue of King magazine. She decided to go the classy route and didn’t do a booty shot … damn her! Here’s what she had to say for you folks who claim home girl got butt implants!

“Everyone now says I have a fake butt or butt implant. I’m Armenian; you should see all the women in my family. The women have bigger breasts and bigger butts. That’s how I was born. I can’t help it. I’m not gonna fight it. I definitely need to work out more and tone up, but I’m proud of my body.”

AUDIO: USHER F/ JAGGED EDGE – “U PLAY MY TIME”

Are you ready for real R&B again? Fall 2007.

EDITOR’S NOTE: So, it turns out that this song is actually old; from Usher’s My Way album. I truly apologize for the the inconvenience. Hopefully there is a song, entitled “U Play My Time,” featuring J.E floating around somewhere . . .