So this is it. Chris Brown’s official first comeback single. “I Can Transform Ya” features rapper Lil’ Wayne and producer Swizz Beatz. The track is the debut single from his upcoming third album Graffiti, set to drop sometime early next year. It’s interesting to see how well this single and the album will do considering all of the negative press Chris has been getting ever since that big fight with Rihanna back in February 2009.
But so far, radio stations all over are reporting that the song is getting a great reception and a lot of positive feedback, despite Brown’s troubled past.
Greenville, South Carolina’s Hot 98.1 began playing the song as soon as it was available, and operations manager/ program director Steve Crumbley said the response so far has been overwhelmingly positive. “The audience loves it,” he said. “The response has been phenomenal, plus you have Lil Wayne on it, so you can’t miss.” According to Crumbley, the recent unsavory headlines surrounding Brown don’t appear to have slowed his career. “You mean because of the Rihanna thing? I didn’t think not playing a man’s record had anything to do with what he did,” Crumbley said when asked whether he’d hesitated to spin the tune. “I’m not making light of abuse. That is terribly wrong and he had to deal with that, but if the man’s got a good song, he’s got a good song.” Crumbley said he’s had not a single negative call about the song so far.
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This knucklehead just won’t learn, will he? Your boy Kanye West showed out at Common’s big charity event over the weekend after he spotted some folks eating chicken and he didn’t have any of his own. So like the three-year-old that he seems to be portraying as of late, he threw a temper tantrum and demanded that his requests were granted. All of this over some damn chicken. Then when he got the chicken, he reportedly took a bite and threw it away in the trash while his celebrity friends and his girlfriend Amber Rose looked at him like he was a lunatic.
After spotting a man eating chicken, West blurted, “Why wasn’t I offered chicken? You want me to perform for free, [and] everyone is eating… why am I not eating?”
When the waitress explained that he never asked for food, ‘Ye yelled, “Well, I’m asking now!” After receiving chicken, he allegedly proceeded to take a bite and then throw the rest in the trash. Meanwhile, the rapper’s beau Amber Rose, stood silent, while other celebrities backstage watched in awe.
Other guests that night included Nas, Ludacris, Mos Def, De La Soul, Heavy D and Queen Latifah.
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This makes Kanye’s second outburst within the last month. Word on the sidewalk is that he developed a drinking problem after his mother passed back in November 2007. And now his close friends/family members are trying to get him to go to rehab. We think he might need to take up their offer pretty soon before he does any more damage.
LisaRaye has responded to the rumors of her getting it in with Rev. Al Sharpton to get in good with politics saying that they are absolutely not true. Her rep stated that the actress, known for wearing white 24/7/365, and the famous political figure are part of a White House educational tour, of which politician Newt Gingrich is also a part of.
Rumors sparked when the pair started showing up at events together all of a sudden, and TheYBF put up a story Tuesday (Sep 29) reporting that the two were indeed a couple, citing an anonymous source who just so happened to be a major industry publicist. But what made the story seem to true was the fact that both of them are going through divorces right now, so the opportunity just really seemed to set itself up.
Here’s what we know: A few weeks ago our source (a MAJOR publicist in the industry who shall remain nameless) told us that Al and LisaRaye–both barely divorced–are indeed together now. When we asked the obligatory “WTF?! Why?” The answer is because Lisa knows she’s not getting into any of these “society and political” events without a man who could bring her along. She’s also starved for media attention–surprise surprise–so Al is her “In” into that world. And Al–well he’s just happy to say he can have a chick that looks like LisaRaye on his arm and whose perm looks better than his. The two have been confusingly spotted at a few events together like the NAACP Image Awards and Michael Jackson’s memorial services…
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But according to S2S Magazine, that story isn’t true. Al and Lisa both contacted the magazine, dispelling them and giving their two cents.
LisaRaye told us that she and Al are part of a White House educational tour, which also features Newt Gingrich. Both LisaRaye and Al are going through divorces now, but as for rumors of their coupledom, Al told S2S publisher Jaime Foster Brown that he thinks it’s one of the most ridiculous things he’s ever heard.
“I went on an 80-city tour with Hillary Clinton and nobody ever accused me of sleeping with her,” Al pointed out.
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But then again, that could be a cover up. Who knows? One thing we do know is stories like these aren’t very rare. Need we remind you of Whitney Houston and Ray J?
As a doorman protected her from the rain by holding an umbrella over her head, singer Rihanna posed for pics with fans and signed a few autographs outside the Hotel de Rome in Berlin, Germany Tuesday afternoon (Sep 29).
Rihanna was recently denied entry by a Catholic Church over in Venice due to her choice of attire. After taking a trip on a gondola, the “Umbrella” singer showed up to St. Mark’s Basilica in the Piazza San Marco wearing a skimpy outfit (see pictures here) and they turned her way due to their strict dress code, which states that shoulders and legs must be covered. So she made do by throwing together a makeshift outfit, which looked like two red table cloths from a restaurant. She was in the city for her manager’s wedding over the weekend.
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Rapper Nelly was spotted by the paparazzi as he made his way to his car after partying at Alto Nightclub in London, England Friday night (Sep 25).
We also grabbed some recent candids of Keri Hilson, Jay-Z and more. Continue reading to check out all of the pics and click on the thumbnails for more information about each picture.
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Hip-hop mogul Diddy and his son Christian were spotted as they left the movies Saturday (Sep 26) in Los Angeles, CA following the premiere of the Lebron James documentary/movie “More Than A Game.”
It was recently announced that Diddy has decided to leave Warner Music Group after 5 years.
The rapper’s 2006 record Press Play was the only album he released during his exclusive deal with Warner Music Group/Atlantic Records – set to end in a matter of days. His Bad Boy music label will remain in place at the company – but Combs admits he is looking forward to putting out new material as a solo artist through an as-yet-undisclosed venture.
He says, “Now that the term of the Warner deal has ended, I have elected to accept an opportunity to move my recording career and future label venture to another company.” A WMG spokesman and a Warner Bros. Records spokeswoman had no comment.
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Singer Chris Brown hit up a celebrity basketball game hosted by Lebron James and Nike Saturday (Sep 26) in California at the Hollywood & Highland Courtyard. Other celebrities at the event were Donald Faison, Terry Crews, Chris Tucker and of course, Lebron James.
Chris Brown will be headlining Power 105.1’s Powerhouse concert next month alongside Fabolous, The Dream, Trey Song, Keri Hilson, Mario, Day 26 and Ginuwine. This will be Brown’s first major promotional event and live performance since his altercation with Rihanna back in February 2009. The show goes down October 27th.
Also be on the look out for “Transformers,” Chris’ new song featuring Lil Wayne and produced by Swizz Beatz. Chris announced earlier today via his Twitter that he’d be dropping the song tomorrow instead of Wedenesday.
CHANGE OF PLANS: IM GOING TO RELEASE MY SINGLE TOMORROW INSTEAD OF WEDS. TELL EVERYBODY… I CAN TRANSFORM YA, I CAN TRANSFORM YA.LOL
Actress/comedienne Mo’Nique is premiering her new show, “The Mo’Nique Show” on BET next Monday night!
The one-hour show will feature A-list celebrity guest appearances and performances from the biggest names in music. She even has a resident DJ to keep the audience entertained and the viewers at home up late at night. Well, at least until 11 PM. The show promises to bridge the gap between the “old school” and the “new school” through skits and other segments, and shedding light on the positive contributions to our communities by today’s celebrities.
“I’m very excited to finally bring my signature voice and comedy to late night television,” said Mo’Nique, host of new BET late night show THE MO’NIQUE SHOW. “This show will definitely give BET viewers the late night show experience, but at the same time, offer something uniquely different to the late show circuit, and I can’t think of a better home to welcome cable’s late night female host but BET.”
The show premieres next Monday, October 5th at 11 PM, taking Wendy Williams’ old time slot. Which has a little bit of irony in itself, seeing that both of them recently left radio for TV. But anyway, continue reading for a
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Janet Jackson has publicly said herself that she’s “single,” so we’re not sure why this picture of her and Jermaine Dupri together popped up over the weekend. Apparently JD went with Janet to Milan, Italy for fashion week and the two of them were photographed (together) at a private party hosted by Donatella Versace Friday night (Sep 25).
So are these two rekindling their romance? We can’t say 100% because it’s just a picture. But for the sake of that big azz tattoo Jermaine has on the side of his body, we hope they can at least TRY to work things out…
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