We took you behind the scenes of Anthony Hamilton‘s new video, and now you can check out the official GOT video premiere of “Cool” featuring David Banner above! The video was directed by Dion Watkins, as we previously mentioned, and Hamilton’s new album, The Point of it All is slated for a November 18th 2008 release.
Barack Obama and John McCain Participate in Final Debate
It is hard to believe that we are less than three weeks away from the 2008 presidential election. Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain participated in the last of the debates for this year’s presidential race. Last night’s debate was Obama’s last chance to convince us even more than he already has that between him and that old dude, he’s the best candidate for the job of running this country. McCain’s old negative and sarcastic ass made himself look like a fool tonight. This whole Obama thing must be really pissing him off! Check out the videos here if you didn’t get a chance to catch it on every major network on television (yeah, there’s almost no excuse for you not to have already seen this).
Follow the break to check out tons of photos of people from all over supporting Obama!
♫ [Who Owns the Track?] Ne-Yo vs. New Kids On the Block!
Why did it take me so long to figure out that the “Single,” by New Kids on the Block is 100% identical to the same “Single” from Ne-Yo‘s latest album, Year of the Gentleman. I remember Kennesha premiering the video at the beginning of September, but by the time I had heard Ne-Yo’s album, I had almost forgotten about it. But I’d always think to myself and wonder if I’d heard the song every time I listened to Ne-Yo’s version.
So today I was browsing through some of the older posts, I came across the NKOTB video and it all clicked! This is the same damn song, lol! So you know, in usual GOT fashion we’re pitting these two against each other to find out one question: WHO OWNS THE TRACK?
NE-YO: “SINGLE”
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: “SINGLE”
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Aubrey O’Day & D. Woods Get the Boot
Danity Kane is now a threesome [get your mind out of the gutter!]. Aubrey O’Day and D. Woods were kicked out of the Bad Boy family (as Diddy so eloquently calls it) on Tuesday night’s season finale of the third season of MTV’s “Making the Band 4.” A lot of people are speculating the reason behind the ladies’ dismissal, so Dawn Richard sat down with US Magazine exclusively and dished the dirt:
“Puff did not like [O’Day’s] image … where her image was going for the group. It wasn’t a personal thing. We had just did a signing with Dollhouse Teen, which is for 13, 14-year-old young girls,” Richard says. “So we can’t do that one day and then the next day do an obnoxious cover. [Diddy] wants the fans, and he says he can’t do that if we can continue to go in the direction that we were going.”
If you caught the show Tuesday, regarding Aubrey O’Days departure, you would’ve heard Diddy say something like: “I just want to work with the young lady that I signed, not the person that fame has made her…” But what about D. Woods? Why was she let go? According to Mr. Sean John, “she got caught up in the wrath” of Aubrey O’Day.
As far as we know, Danity Kane will move forward without D. Woods and O’Day, but somehow I feel like season 4 of Making the Band 4 will be all about finding two replacements. You know how Diddy is!
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The 2008 MOBO Awards
LONDON // TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH 2008 » Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown and former Run DMC member Reverend Run both hosted the 2008 MOBO Awards in London tonight. If you’re scratching your head trying to figure out what the hell a MOBO is and why it’s relevant, then let me school you. MOBO is an acronym for “Music of Black Origin,” and the actual award shows are held annually in the UK to recognize artists of any race or nationality performing music of black origin. So there you have it. Now that you know where it is, follow the break to check out photos from the red carpet and from the show.
US Weekly Takes Us Behind the Scenes of T.I.’s new Video with Rihanna
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US Weekly was on the set of T.I. and Rihanna‘s new video for “Live Your Life,” which is currently the #1 single in the United States.
It’s good to be T.I. again. After an arrest last year, the hip-hop star, 28, is taking charge of his life. He claimed two #1 spots on the charts – for his CD Paper Trail and single “Live Your Life,” featuring pop princess Rihanna, 19. US went behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the spot, premiering the last week of October.
THE CONCEPT:
The part-time actor (he had a role in American Gangster) plays two characters: himself as a successful artist and his street thug alter ego, T.I.P. The most memorable scene? “I get beat up!” he tells US.THE FOOD:
T.I. made his own sandwiches from deli meat and gulped Starbucks caramel macchiatos!THE DANCE-OFF:
While Rihanna got glam, boyfriend Chris Brown, 19, engaged in an impromptu on-set dance battle with a crew member.THE SLAP:
During a dance scene, T.I. accidentally hit Rihanna. No diva antics for her: “She just laughed, rubbed her face and rejoined the singing,” an onlooker reports.
Chris Brown needs to chill with the random dancing. It’s getting kind of weird…
Janet Jackson is “Feeling Much Better”
According to Janet Jackson’s rep, the 42-year-old entertainer is “feeling much better.” After weeks of speculation that the pop singer might be pregnant with JD’s child, the mystery illness that prohibited Janet from performing her shows has been revealed. People is reporting that she was suffering from vestibular migraines, an unusual condition that creates the sensation of vertigo.
“[Janet is] a world-class entertainer and needs to be at the top of her game to give her fans the show they expect,” manager Kenneth Crear said in the statement. “She’s feeling much better and is ready to hit the road again.”
As we reported earlier this morning, Janet is set to return to the stage tonight in D.C., and Thursday’s show in Madison Square Garden (NYC) has been postponed to November 1st. All of the other postponed dates haven’t been worked out 100% yet, but her rep says that they will be announced shortly.
UPDATE: Janet has released a statement to her fans via SayNow denouncing all rumors that were created about her illness and the status of her tour. Check out the message player below.
Obama Covers Rolling Stone (Again)!
Our boy Barack Obama is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine. You may be thinking, “Wait, hasn’t he already been on the cover?” Well the answer to that is yes, and this cover is actually his third one! He covered the popular magazine back in April and also in July. Three RS covers in the same year? Yeah, this man’s most definitely gonna be our next president! Oh, and that 14 point lead he has over McCain in the polls helps too…
Anthony Hamilton & David Banner on the set of the “Cool” Music Video
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R&B singer Anthony Hamilton and rapper David Banner were recently spotted on the set of Anthony’s brand new music video, “Cool,” directed by Dion Watkins. According to the singer’s official website, his next album is slated for a December 2nd 2008 release. Continue reading for more pics from the shoot!
Vanessa & Angela Simmons Score Spin-Off Show!
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Vanessa Simmons and Angela Simmons have reportedly signed on with MTV to create a reality series spin-off from Run’s House! Vanessa & Angie told AOL BV exclusively that the show will be called “Daddy’s Girls,” and cameras will follow the two of them around in L.A. as they take over the world with their Pastry’s franchise.
You know we’ll be watching! We love everything about the Simmons family … especially the Simmons sisters 😉
Janet to Resume Rock Witchu Tour in D.C.
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After canceling eight consecutive shows, it is rumored that pop diva Janet Jackson is scheduled to resume her Rock Witchu Tour tonight in Washington, D.C. But word on the sidewalk is that her show on Thursday (in NYC) has been postponed, so we’re not 100% sure what’s going on. We’ll just have to wait and see how it all pans out.
But regarldess, people need to lay off of her. The woman is 42 years old. It’s not like she’s canceling the mofos … she’s POSTPONING them! Anyway, our very own Terrell Johnson got a chance to experience the show live and in person, so click here to read his review.
I know Janet & Jermaine are fans of Gossip On This, so Janet if you’re reading this, GET WELL SOON!
Beyonce Visits TRL
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Sasha Fierce, urgh, Beyonce hit up MTV’s Total Request Live yesterday to promote her new project. The singer also premiered her 2 brand new videos – If I Were A Boy and Single Ladies. The polls are looking like you guys are really feeling If I Were A Boy because it has 48% of your votes! But anyhow, I hear she confirmed what we alleged yesterday, about the new album being a dual disc and all of that good stuff. So not only is Beyonce gonna sh*t on these talentless hoes like she always does, but she plans on doing it with twice the impact! November 18th!
★ [SPOTTED] Chris Paul in Berlin
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BERLIN, GERMANY // MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH 2008 » New Orleans Hornets’ NBA star player Chris Paul showed up at NIKETOWN for a conducted interview in Berlin Monday to promote his new sneaker Air Jordan CP3 signature shoe. He also is starting off sharp with a victory during the preseason against the Washington Wizards while he’s staying in Germany this week. Check out the pics from the event above.
Mel B Makes her Mark at Wembley
LONDON // TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH 2008 » Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown joined the likes of Madonna and Sir Cliff Richard by making a paw print on the Walk of Fame at Wembley Arena in London, England earlier today. The London-native, who now resides in Los Angeles, will co-host the 2008 Mobo Awards tomorrow evening.
Sasha Fierce = Beyonce?
So I was perusing the internets this evening, and stumbled upon a post by our friends over at That Grape Juice that mentioned a certain “mystery singer,” whose name is “Sasha Fierce.” So who is she? She has an official website and an official MySpace page, and if she is who we think she is … she released two brand new videos over the weekend (IIWAB & SL).
Once you get to the MySpace page, you see a myspace page that has a default picture resembling a “robotic arm” – that’s what I see … is she gonna wear that robotic suit-looking thing she wore at the BET Awards on the sasha fierce part of the album? – and influences that list words like “Music, Life, Love, Empowerment, Beauty, Passion and Strength.”
Ludacris, Eve, and Tyrese hit Up “Hollywood Life’s 5th Annual Hollywood Style Awards” After Party
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WEST HOLLYWOOD // SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH 2008 » Rappers Ludacris & Eve, and singer/actor Tyrese all hit up “Hollywood Life’s 5th Annual Hollywood Style Awards” after party, which was hosted by Nikon at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA. Luda’s eyes are looking a littly chinky there! Tichina Arnold, of Martin fame, and VH1 reality star Tila Tequila also attended the party.
Ciara Poses In Men’s Health Magazine
Ciara is posing in the latest issue of Men’s Health Magazine and is not only showing off her killer body, she’s also listings some of her role models which are male athletes. In the article in the November 2008 issues Ciara talks a little bit about specific people who influence her:
“I take my motivation from athletes—basketball players in particular,” she says. “I love LeBron James because he’s my age and full of ambition and drive. I love Michael Jordan. You can tell he chose to work hard to set himself outside the pack. There was so much pressure, but he pulled through every time. That energy motivates me.”
