Mariah Carey graces the cover of the June 2008 issue of Vibe Magazine and she talks about the recent success of her latest chart-topping album, E=MC2. She also talks about the rumors between her and her alleged husband Nick Cannon. Pick up this brand new issue of Vibe on stands now! Check out the pics below and after the cut…
Usher is on the new cover of Billboard Magazine. He talks about his new album, Here I Stand, due in stores June 3rd. This highly anticipated album will be one of his personal albums yet. Usher says:
It’s like an autobiographical experience every time you hear an Usher album,” he says. “I don’t just release records. I don’t put things out and just allow them to fly. There’s always a story.
The Los Angeles Lakers win again! With Kobe on the court there’s no hope! The Lakers win against the Utah Jazz by 11 (109-98). Kobe Bryant dominates once again with 38 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists. Pau Gasol had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Lamar Odom had 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists. Kobe Bryant had 23 foul shots and made 21-23 of them. Kobe know he had to bank them free throws:
“You’ve got to be able to knock those free throws down. They’re open looks,” said Bryant, “It’s my responsibility to knock them down.”
The Boston Celtics regained their mojo back with the final win of the series against the Atlanta Hawks(4-3). The win the seventh game by 34 points (99-65). It’s been a good seven games for the Hawks though winning every home game they played. Atlanta Hawks’ coach Mike Woodson said at the finish of Game 7:
“I wish we could have played all of our games in Atlanta,” said Woodson, “Nobody thought we had an opportunity to even win a game in this series. We battled them right to the end. We just didn’t have it today.”
Pop Icon Madonna stopped by BET’S 106th & Park Thursday to promote her new song 4 Minutes Ft. Justin Timberlake and her new album Hard Candy. Madonna looked good on 106th rockin a gold-chain laden black Givenchy dress, Stella McCartney thigh high boots, and a Fendi fur coat. This was Madonna’s first appearance on 106th & Park.
Two, amongst a host, of my favourite singers fuse together for the ultimate collaboration! If I Never See Your Face Again by Maroon 5 featuring Rihanna will be a single, and added installment, to both artist’s albums re-releasing later this year. If I Never See Your Face Again was one of the many favourite tracks from It Won’t Be Soon Before Long, with it’s deep Prince influence, so I’m glad they’re releasing it as a single; Rihanna being a plus! The song is basically about having one night stands with your Ex, which is relative especially when your desperate.
Maroon 5 ft. Rihanna
If I Never See Your Face Again page link
T.I. has released a new single titled, “No Matter What”, which will be on his new album, Paper Trail. You can tell T.I. wrote this right after he was going threw all those legal problems. It’s good to be T.I. is still recording in spite of all the problems going on right now. His next album is set to be in stores August 12, 2008.
(Photos: Getty Images) The New Orleans Hornets take the win against the San Antonio Spurs(101-82). New Orleans Hornets’ Chris Paul went into this game ready and excited about being so close to the Finals. Seeing the rings Hornets’ coach Byron Scott gained with previous team, Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Paul responded after the win last night:
“It sort of gives you goose bumps. We understand right now we’re on that same journey and we feel like we can get there.”
Paul had a total of 17 points, 13 assists, and 4 rebounds. Top scorer of the night was David West, who had 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 rebounds. Tyson Chandler racked up 10 points and 15 rebounds.
Usher was spotted on the set of his new video, Moving Mountains; the second single from his forthcoming album, Here I Stand (Jive), in stores May 27th, 2008! View more photos at UsherWeb.net!