MTV sat down with Ashanti and interviewed her for their webcasts on the First Ladies in pop culture. They took Ashanti back on a lot her 1st “firsts”. I thought it was a pretty good interview check it out above.
♫ Ashanti – The Declaration
Ashanti is back with a new longly anticpated album, The Declaration. This album is not what I expected, but in a very good way. Ashanti has came out of the box and broaden her lyrics and melodies. This album is an R&B album but it’s an upbeat album that doesn’t give you a lot “ballads” which I feel would be a good thing especially listening to new music from Ashanti. I listened to Diddy‘s philosophy on new tracks. Ashanti definitely passed the “5 second rule”. Ashanti collaborated with many great producers on this new project. She’s worked with Kanye West, Jermaine Dupri, Akon, BabyFace, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, and more. The first single, “The Way That I Love You” which is still in heavy rotation on the radio was one of the hottest singles and videos of 2008. Some of the tracks on this album that stood out the most would be, “In These Streets”, “Things You Make Me Do” featuring Robin Thicke, “Good Good”, and “Shine”. This is a great return for Ashanti. If you haven’t picked up this album it’s now in stores on iTunes.
♫ N*E*R*D – Seeing Sounds
Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo (of production team The Neptunes) and Shay Haley, collectively known as N*E*R*D, return to release their third studio album, Seeing Sounds (Interscope), available June 9th, 2008; but you may pre-order the album on AMAZON now!
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♫ Plies – “#1 Fan” F/ Keyshia Cole + J. Holiday
Plies is recording with a lot of top R&B artists and I like that idea. It actually appeals people to his music more. Plies has been deep in this R&B game for awhile too. You think he’ll pull a T-Pain and become a “rapper turnt sanga”. I don’t think so…but I definitely like this new track, “#1 Fan” featuring Keyshia Cole & J. Holiday. This track will be on Plies upcoming album, Definiton Of Real (Atlantic/Slip-N-Slide). In Stores June 10th!
♫ Click Here To Listen To Plies – “#1 Fan”
♫ Ben One – “Never Leave My Girl” F/ Shawnna
I know many of you may have heard of him but I felt like I had to post this. His name is Ben One. A Chicago native artist has a new single which is “Never Leave My Girl” featuring Shawnna and is currently signed with record label RCA. This song is blowing up!!! Stay clicked for a T2W video premiere soon!
♫ Click Here To Listen To Ben One – “Never Leave My Girl”
♫ Ciara – “Supernatural”
New music from Ciara has been leaked once again. This track is titled, “Supernatural”, which is produced by Ne-Yo. This track is supposedly to be on Ciara’s upcoming three disc set album, Fantasy Ride (Jive/Zomba) which is due in stores this September.
♫ Click Here To Listen To Ciara – “Supernatural”
Serena Williams Covers Ebony
Serena Williams is on the cover of the new issue of Ebony for the month of July. She dishes on some her tips on how she stays healthy in the summertime and her relationship with Common. When Serena was asked on how she stays healthy she said:
“It’s too hot in the summer to cook, so I love to grill chicken and fish,†she adds. “I also love to grill vegetables and serve them chilled.â€
She also talked about Common:
“I think he’s a great guy. He’s obviously a great artist who is timeless and classic. You can’t beat that. But I have to focus on tennis because that’s my goal in life.â€
NBA Finals: Game 1: Boston Celtics Vs. L.A. Lakers
The Boston Celtics played at home last night and cheated their way to a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. If you watched this game you’d know they did too. Uncalled fouls and backcourt violations. The series has just begun though it’s not over. The Celtics are currently leading the series (1-0). The final score of Game 1 was (98-88). Kobe Bryant rocked Paul Pierce in the 2nd half of the game leaving Pierce injured and off the court. He then dramatically returned back to the court. Was it fake? You be the judge. Kevin Garnett totaled 24 points and 13 rebounds. Ray Allen scored 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Paul Pierce had 22 points and 4 rebounds. Paul Pierce responded about his “injury” in Game 1:
“When I came down I thought I felt a pop, I thought I tore it,” Pierce said “When I got in the back I could put some weight on it, I knew needed to be out there for my team.”
The Fortunate 50 Athletes of 2008
Sports Illustrated composed a list together of some of the top paid athletes in the game using 2007’s calendar year. Here is the following numbers:
1. Tiger Woods: $127 Million
2. Phil Mickelson: $62.4 Million
3. LeBron James: $40.5 Million
4. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: $40.3 Million
5. Kobe Bryant: $35.5 Million
6. (Tie) Shaquille ‘O Neal: $35 Million
6. (Tie) Alex Rodriguez: $35 Million
8. Kevin Garnett: $31 Million
9. Peyton Manning: $30.5 Million
10. Derek Jeter: $30 Million
NBA Finals: Who Will Win?
The NBA Finals start tomorrow night and I’m excited to see what’s in store for Game 1. The Boston Celtics will play at home against the Los Angeles Lakers. If you haven’t noticed it’s been a long playoffs for the Celtics and I don’t think that they have what it takes to defeat the Lakers and come out as champions. Although, the Celtics have 3 all stars, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce, it’s been rocky for them in the past few games within the playoffs. The Lakers has soared to the top of their game sweeping the Denver Nuggets in the first set of the playoffs! If any team deserve it right now it has to be the Los Angeles Lakers. They’ve really matured and they are now a better team than last year. I can’t wait to tune in to ABC for the NBA Finals
Game 1 airs Thursday (June 5th) @ 9 on ABC.
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Who Owns The Look?: Dawn Richards VS Amerie
In this edition of “Who Owns the Look” we have Danity Kane Member Dawn Richards and Singer Amerie rocking the same $740 Chloé Strappy Shoe Boot. Dawn wore the shoes first at Chris Brown‘s 19th Birthday Party, while Amerie wore it to the Target & Converse One Star Movie Awards after party. So we must ask the question … WHO OWNS THE LOOK?
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[Promo Pics] Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams has released another picture to promote her new album Unexpected. I’m really feeling this new edgy look Michelle is trying out. I think it really suites her. Below are previously released promo pics of Michelle.
[Mag Covers] Leona Lewis Covers Blender // Angela Bassett Covers Monarch // Danity Kane in In Touch // Ashanti Covers Jet
UK singer Leona Lewis graces the July 2008 cover of Blender Magazine. In the issue Leona talks about why she is not willing to show more skin and is proud of her clean image.
“I don’t wear little miniskirts and low-cut tops. If you want to show your bits off, it’s up to you. … When I was 18, I had a few glasses of Alcopop — they’re bubblegummy drinks with a bit of alcohol — and it was gross. I’ve tasted champagne, which is gross. And I tasted wine, which I don’t like.â€
Janet Jackson “Rock Withchu” Tour Dates Announced!
Janet Jackson is back on tour for the first time in seven years! The new “Rock Withchu” Tour tickets sales will go on sale for the public June 7th. The pre-sale tickets are already being purchased on the official Janet Fanclub site. This will definitely be the best tour of the year! GET YOUR TICKETS QUICK!
Continue reading to find out when Janet will be in your city.
