It’s hard to believe that Youtube is less than 3 years old. But since its birth in early 2005, anyone with a video camera, a computer, and computer literacy can become a “star” via Youtube. What is Youtube? If you have to ask that question, then I have to ask you … where the hell have you been?! Youtube is something that can’t be explained or defined. It’s just … youtube lol. Rather than waste your time trying to explain the phenomenon of video sites, I’ll let this post: “The Top 10 Youtube Moments of 2007″ do all of the talking instead.

KELLY ROWLAND PASSES OUT ON STAGE » Ever since Michelle Williams’ unfortunate fall live on television on BET’s 106 & Park, it seems like the remaining members of Destiny’s Child have taken their own tumbles on stage … from Beyonce’s fall down a flight of stairs in concert (we’ll talk more about that later) to Kelly passing out due to dehydration in Lagos, Nigeria. I couldn’t find the video on youtube, but a quick Google search led me to the video above (Sony BMG never got to them I assume). CONTINUE READING

Not even Sean Garret can salvage her music career! With that being said, I can’t wait for Her Name is Nicole (Interscope), believe it or not. I think everything has to do with timing, her people debuted her too early, people didn’t care about Nicole as a solo artist then (I don’t know why she left the PCD). But best believe she will have her time to shine soon, way too much was going on this year. That’s why I’m glad the label pushed her album back until next year, they ain’t playing that, very smart. Again, like I said, it’s the timing - with the right promotion, singles, and pull - 2008 could very well be her year.

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Earlier this month, we reported that the L.A. City Attorney’s Office had until December 30, 2007 to file any criminal charges against singer Brandy, and since today is in fact December 30, 2007, we can officially report that Brandy is in the clear via PEOPLE.

“The City Attorney’s Office has decided not to file misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter charges against Brandy Norwood in the case stemming from a December 30, 2006, traffic collision,” that office’s spokesman Frank Mateljan said in a statement.

“After conducting a thorough investigation, which included consulting with some of the top accident reconstruction experts in the country, City prosecutors concluded that there was insufficient evidence from which a jury could find Ms. Norwood guilty of such a charge beyond a reasonable doubt,” he said.

Police said the singer was not distracted or under the influence at the time of the accident. Investigators initially recommended a charge of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter, which carries a penalty of up to a year in jail. Brandy still faces four wrongful-death lawsuits filed on behalf of Aboudihaj’s parents, her widower, her two children and another victim of the crash, Mallory Ham. A civil trial date is set for January 28th.

The King of all that is Pop, Michael Jackson, returns with Thriller 25, Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition is a special 25th anniversary edition of the album Thriller by Michael Jackson. Thriller, released in 1982, was and still is the world’s best selling album to date. Michael Jackson not only started a trend but a phenomenon, influencing many artists for over a decade. If there were no Michael Jackson, there would be no Usher, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Sterling Simms, the list goes on and on. Michael Jackson will always be relevant in all that is pop, this is apparent, no if’s, and’s, or but’s about that.

You know, when I think about it too, I have always been more of a MJ lover than Prince (no disrespect, none, sir). Mike just has that charisma and stage presence about him, and yes I know your going to say, “but he doesn’t play an instrument!” FOOL! His body is an instrument! Just imagine Michael Jackson on stage with an “instrument,” it would be so, beneath him.

Anyway, I digress (somewhat, I lost myself). Oh! With this special edition of Thriller you can look forward to brand new material, including five remixes of original material featuring Akon, Fergie, Kanye West, and producer will.i.am ftw! Now, I have to admit, some of these songs they shouldn’t have messed with just for the fact of definitiveness. BUT I do love most of will.i.am’s work (”P.Y.T.” and “The Girl is Mine”) and Akon’s (”Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”) mixes.

gimme MOAR!?

“We Rule The World (T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S)” is the new single of Swedish rock group The Hives that will be release around the first quarter next year. It was produced by Pharrell Williams and will be the third single from the Black and White Album (Interscope) in stores now, y’all. Ehh, although I’m a sucka for Neptunes (<3.), I feel this wasn't as solid as "Tick Tick Boom!” “Yeeeeeah, I was right all along! Yeeeeah, you’ve been taggin along!”

The Hives - “We Rule the World” - page link // direct link

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OH REALLY, NAS?

So I guess homeboy wasn’t playing when he said his new album was gonna be called “Nigger!” This is just so funny to me. I wish I worked in a record store so I could fuck with the yts!

Random YT: ‘Scuse me sir, do y’all have any more copies of that new Nas album?
Dustin: New Nas album? I’m not sure if I know what you’re referring to … What’s the name of it so I can look it up on the computer?

Random YT: [pause]
Dustin: Hello?

Random YT: You know, the new one … starts with an N.
Dustin: I know you’re talking about Nas, and his name starts with an N … but what is the name of the ALBUM?

Random YT: Noo, the album starts with an N.
Dustin: Nastradamus?

Random YT: No, that’s not the one…
Dustin: Well sir, I can’t help you out until you give me a name =)

Random YT: Ahh f*ck it, I’ll just download the bootleg off the internet!

Yeah, it doesn’t look like Nas is gonna sell that many albums :-\

Just to throw in some more laughs, we thought about having “Superlatives!” You know what those are right? They’re in the Senior section of your high school yearbook. They list the cutest couple, biggest flirt, best all around, most athletic, most likely to ___, etc. If I had thought of this sooner we could have had you guys participate by nominating and voting, but we’ll save that for next year. This time around we’re going to pick the winners. Cool? Anyhow … “Cutest Couple” for the year 2007 goes to …

BOW WOW & OMARION »

Bowmarion, as we like to call them, received the 2007 “Cutest Couple” award because they deserve it and you damn well know it. For the past year or two, these two have been inseparable. From parties to award shows, to television appearances and random interviews, you just can’t get these two Butt Pirates [1] apart! Recently, the couple have released a joint-album together - “Face Off” - and are currently on tour with Chris Brown in the “Up Close and Personal” tour. To see a public display of Bow Wow’s love and affection for his other half, peep this youtube video of the little guy taking up for his man. Love is such a beautiful thing.

[1] Sorry y’all, I just got through watching “I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry!”

Reverend Run and his wife Justine Simmons adopted an American-born baby girl in September, who they named Miley Justine Simmons. Miley was one month old when they brought her home and will make her debut on the family’s MTV reality series, Run’s House, in January, according to Celebrity Baby Blog. The couple lost their first daughter together, Victoria Anne, an hour after birth when she came into the world with a condition known as omphalocele.