News, pictures and videos from August 23, 2008

Janet Jackson has launched her super sexy lingerie line titled Pleasure Principle. According to the video, Janet says the line can appeal to ages from 17 and up and accommodate women of any size. I know the music video for “Pleasure Principle” is what made me fall in love with this woman. Looking forward to these advertisements!!! Check out the video above.

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Rapper Da Brat (real name: Shawntae Harris) has been sentenenced to 3 years in prison on charges stemming from an incident in late 2007 in which the female rapper physically assaulted a waitress, who was coincidentally an off-duty Atlanta Falcons football cheerleader, with a bottle of rum at Studio 72, Jermaine Dupri’s nightclub in Atlanta. The waitress, Shayla Stevens, sustained a deep cut to the cheek and some swelling on the forehead, and has a permanent scar on her face as a result, officials said.

Harris pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in DeKalb County, and Superior Court Judge Gail Flake sentenced the rapper to 3 years behind bars, 7 years probation, and 200 hours of community service, in addition to completion of substance abuse treatment, mental evaluation and anger management classes.

When people go to jail for long periods of of time you always have to warn them and tell them to be safe for “obvious” reasons. But I don’t think Mr. Harris has that problem. I think the person we should give a heads up to is his cellmate! Watch your back, homie!

New music from Keri Hilson and a possible track from the singer’s upcoming album In A Perfect World… (Mosley/Interscope). The title of the track is “Mic Check” and it features Akon. Check the link to listen to the track below. Keri’s album will be in stores September 23rd!

♫ LISTEN TO “MIC CHECK” f/ Akon

Here is the T2W video premiere of Ne-Yo’s latest single, “Miss Independent”, from his upcoming album The Year of the Gentleman. Both the video and the song are hot, and the fact that the video itself features celebrity cameos from Gabrielle Union, Lauren London and Keri Hilson doesn’t hurt either! Check out the video above!

Here is the T2W video premiere of John Legend’s latest single, “Green Light” featuring Andre 3000, from his upcoming album Evolver (G.O.O.D./ Columbia). Check out the video above!

New music from the few hottest rappers in the game right now! Kanye West, T.I., Jay-Z & Lil’ Wayne have all decided to collaborate on one track titled “Swagger Like Us!” The track is sampled from M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes.” Can you even imagine the buzz … or hype this song will cause?! I’m not sure who’s album this will appear on because Jay-Z, T.I., or maybe even Kanye are all working on new albums. But anyhow, I know ya’ll have to check this beat!

♫ LISTEN TO “SWAGGER LIKE US”

WEST HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES // THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST 2008 » Rihanna was spotted out shopping with her little brother in L.A. Thursday with her trusty Crackberry in her hand texting Chris from miles away. Chris Brown wasn’t actually too far away though. He was also shopping with some of his friends separated from Rihanna. Check out the rest of the pics after the cut.

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CITY HALL PARK, NEW YORK // THURSDAY, AUGUST 21ST 2008 » Beyoncé attended the J&R Music Festival to support both Solange and Michelle Williams during their performances. Brother-in-law Jay-Z was there to support Solange as well. Her new album, Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams, will be in stores in the U.S. August 26th. If you haven’t checked out the album, you can go take a look at Mike’s review. More pics of The Carters below.

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Here is the T2W video premiere of Cassie’s latest single, “Official Girl”, featuring Lil’ Wayne which will be on here upcoming sophomore album. The video premiered on FNMTV last night and I must say Cassie is raw. I’ve always had a eye for Cassie but people don’t like her for whatever reasons I would never understand but watch this video! Check it out above!

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