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Columbia Record’s leading superstar Beyonce (or Sasha Fierce) is days away from releasing, I Am…Sasha Fierce. The album is slated to be a double disk album with plenty of ballads and get busy tracks. Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to sit down and listen to the whole album. I’m still in disbelief that she gave, “Sasha,” a last name. It takes away from the aura of “Sasha,” being a diva. The cliche part is that “Fierce,” is an obvious outreach to her homosexual fanbase. Nonetheless, Beyonce brought just enough to keep her fans at peace with this project. When reviewing this album you must remember Beyonce stated, “I’ve recorded over 100 tracks for this project.” So, clearly this review is going to be critical.

Kanye West Covers Fader Magazine

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Rap superstar Kanye West graces one of two 10th anniversary covers for Fader Magazine. In this issue Kanye talks about his new album, 808’s & Heartbreak, and what he wants people to understand about it.

“What I want is for people to realize at this point is, I don’t give a f*uck. That’s why I made this album. I’m using auto-tune because I don’t give a f*ck. I like the way it sounds.”

A link to the entire issue will be posted at TheFader.Com on Tuesday, November 25th.

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[VIDEO PREMIERE] Plies Ft. Chris J – “Put It On Ya”

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Here is the official Gossip On This video premiere of Ples‘s brand new music video for “Put It On Ya“. The video features newcomer Chris J and is the first single from Plies’s third album, Da Realist, which is scheduled to drop December 16th!

Who Owns The Look?: Michelle Williams VS Angela Simmons

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For this edition of “Who Owns the Look” we have Michelle Williams and Angela Simmons both rocking a ($325) Black Halo Cutout Jackie O Dress. Angela was spotted wearing the dress back in September at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, while Michelle rocked hers at the Out 100 Awards last night. So we must ask the question … WHO OWNS THE LOOK?

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Katt Williams Admitted into Psyhiactric Hospital!

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A recent visit to Sumter, South Carolina led actor/comedian Katt Williams to admit himself into Tuomey Regional Medical Center. On Friday, the former MTV Wild N’ Out cast member turned up in Sumter to visit family members, who allegedly urged him to undergo a mental health evaluation for a possible hospital commitment. This comes after media reports surface of him falling out with BET over the Hip-Hop Awards, missing Conan O’Brien, and displaying odd and erratic behavior when on stage, or even when seen out in public.

Sumter Police Department Maj. Perry Herod said officers responded to a call in reference to suspicious behavior by Williams, 35, on Friday morning at the Mount Vernon Inn. “And officers did talk with him, and then my understanding is he went on his own to Tuomey Hospital,” Herod said. “Basically we just received a call in reference to a possible suspicious person, but that’s the extent of the dealings we had with him,” said Sumter Police Chief Patty Patterson.

Patterson said Williams was trying to acquire a room at the motel when hotel employees called at around 8:30 a.m. due to his strange attire: a bathrobe and a towel wrapped around his head. After determining no criminal activity was taking place, officers left. “He asked for some directions, which he was given, and we departed,” she said.

Kanye West Arrested … Again?

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Rapper Kanye West got into a little scuffle with the paparazzi once again … this time in England. As he was leaving a British nightclub Thursday night with a few unidentified women, he was approached by a photographer, who claims the Chicago native lashed out at him, shoving the camera into his face causing a little cut on his nose.

The incident, which took place outside the Tup Tup Palace club in Newcastle, England after West’s performance at Newcastle Arena, landed the 31-year-old rapper behind bars, but he was immediately released. He will be performing at Birmingham NEC tomorrow (Nov. 15th), Glasgow SECC (Nov. 16th), and the Manchester Evening News Arena on Nov. 17th.

No official statement from the label or Kanye’s camp has been released, and probaby won’t.

No charges were filed in this incident or the last one.

♫ Rock it or Drop It? T-Pain & Justin Timberlake – “Can’t Believe It”

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Justin Timberlake recently hopped on a remix to T-Pain‘s hit single “Can’t Believe It.” The original track features a guest appearance from Weezy.

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About Timberlake, T-Pain says: “Justin and I met about six months ago. I was working on the album in a Miami studio and he was in the room next door. He came by, I played him a few tracks and afterward he said that, out of all my songs, ‘Can’t Believe It’ was his favorite. I was shocked. Fast-forward to this week and I got a call saying Justin had hopped on ‘Can’t Believe It.’” This is an artist who rarely does remixes, and out of every hot record out there, chose to hop on mine. That’s some real amazing sh*t. I immediately called and thanked him.”

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Seven Pounds Poster & Promo Photos

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Here’s the official promotional poster for the new movie, Seven Pounds starring Will Smith. The movie is set to hit theaters December 19th, just in time for the Holidays! Continue reading for an exclusive promo shot of the movie and the official movie description straight from Sony Pictures.

Tyra Banks covers EBONY

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Supermodel Tyra Banks is featured on the cover of the December 2008 issue of EBONY Magazine.

Supermodel, businesswoman, talk show host, producer…there isn’t much that Tyra Banks can’t do. She recently sat down with EBONY magazine and dished on why she’s just an ordinary lady who’s all about value and appreciates a good sale! In fact, she even offers readers six ways to save money and time.

Although Banks boasts some frugal ways, word has it that she is a huge tipper and takes great care of her employees. “I gotta take care of my people,” she says. Tyra also discusses why she has yet to place her name or face on a product and gives the latest scoop on her love life. “One thing I can say is I try not to date people who are famous because one celebrity equals five…I get set up by friends,” says Banks. (p. 76)

Keyshia Cole “A Different Me” Album Cover

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Our friends over at have gotten their hands on the official cover for Keyshia Cole‘s brand new album, A Different Me – in stores December 16th! Check it out above.

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Beyonce Covers Seventeen Magazine

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And the Beyonce mania continues! She’s featured on the cover of the latest issue of Seventeen Magazine. Continue reading for more scans.

Wayne Makes an Appearance with Kid Rock at the CMA Awards

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE // WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 2008 » Rapper Lil Wayne made a surprise appearance with rock artist Kid Rock Wednesday night at the 2008 Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, TN. According to MTV News, Weezy is the first hip-hop act ever to perform at the country music award show, but he didn’t even rap on stage. The rapper reportedly played on the guitar the entire song and never peeped a word. A source close to the Louisiana native claims that he did this in order to keep fresh. He didn’t want to do what he did at the 2008 VMAs.

Continue reading for more pics!

Will & Jada Cover ESSENCE

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Celebrity supercouple Will Smith & Jada Pinkett-Smith cover the December ’08 issue of ESSENCE Magazine. Can you believe these two have been married for 11 years? More photos from inside of the issue when you continue reading.

Why Can’t Beyonce have More than 1 Name? // Beyonce – “Sasha Fierce” Promos

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Since Beyonce decided to call herself “Sasha Fierce,” the internet has been buzzing and downright clowning the singer for doing such a thing. But why can’t she? Everybody else is doing it! Take Lil’ Wayne for example. How many names does he have? You got Dwayne, Wayne, Lil Wayne, Weezy, Wizzle, Wizzard, and however else you can mix-up the phonetics of his name. And what about Diddy, huh? Sean John, Sean John Combs, Sean Combs, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Diddy Combs, Dumb Dump Diddy. And that just covers the FIRST decade of his career. Who knows how many there’ll be when he hits the golden ages. Kanye has Ye and Yeezy, Ludacris goes by “Chris” and Luda sometimes, and T.I. calls his alter-ego T.I.P. So we ask again, why not Beyonce?

Peep these new promos from her new album I Am… Sasha Fierce – in stores next Tuesday – November 18th.

Weezy Covers MAD

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While we appreciate Mad TV’s use of satire with morphing our friend Weezy into their mascot, but we have to note a typo in their quote: “The Rise and Fall of a Rap Star.” They obviously mean “The Rise and Sharp Shoot Upwards of a Rap Star.” But it’s cool, we all make typos here and there. Nobody’s perfect. Not even editors of a nationally published magazine.

Chris Brown Drops $800 Bucks on Lingerie for Rihanna

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We’re not even sure why this is considered news, but Chris Brown reportedly spent $800 on some sexy underwear for girlfriend Rihanna at Ariane Lingerie in Paddington, Australia while on tour in the country/continent. According to reports, the two spent about 30 minutes inside of the store before making the big purchase.

Yawn … wake us up when the sex tape comes out!

Plies Covers VIBE Magazine

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Check out your boy Plies on the cover of the December ’08 issue of VIBE Magazine. Are they really calling him the “future of rap?” Granted, he has released like 20 albums over the past 2 or 3 years, but calling him the future hip-hop is a little much, don’t you think? More scans when you continue reading!