Ludacris gets on the “Do It Well” remix with Jennifer Lopez! The beat uses Mr. Cheeks “Lights, Camera, Action.”
Jennifer Lopez feat. Ludacris » LISTEN » (Full)
ALBUM REVIEW: 50 Cent – Curtis
Oh, what a surprise! 50 Cent’s Curtis leaks! LOL. Curtis is the third studio album by 50 Cent set to release September 11th :coughGRADUATIONcough: The album features some amazing guest appearances from Robin Thicke, Eminem, Nicole Scherzinger and G-Unit’s own Young Buck. As for production, like Kanye, 50 also did some executive work on his LP; other producers include Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Timbaland. I will admit, listening to the clean version makes me want to buy the album even more, it was a couple tracks on it I liked. Dang, so that means I gotta save up for more than a DUB come 9/11?
50 Cent feat. Robin Thicke » “Follow My Lead” » LISTEN » (Full)
50 Cent feat. Eminem » “Peep Show” » LISTEN » (Full)
50 Cent feat. Nicole Scherzinger + Young Buck » “Fire” » LISTEN » (Full)
50 Cent feat. Mary J. Blige » “All Of Me” » LISTEN » (Full)
Graduation: Bonus Tracks
These are a couple (HQ) bonus tracks from Graduation, “Bittersweet Poetry” featuring John Mayer & Keyshia Cole and “Us Placers” featuring Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco & Pharrell. Make sure you check out the CHILD REBEL SOLDIER BLOG also. “The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear. And they love it.”
Kanye West » “Bittersweet Poetry” » LISTEN » (Full)
CRS » “Us Placers” » LISTEN » (Full)
They Said What?! Pras » 50 Cent » Jamie Foxx
PRAS ON A FUGEES REUNION THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN »
Before I work with Lauryn Hill again, you will have a better chance of seeing Osama Bin Laden and [George W.] Bush in Starbucks having a latte, discussing foreign policies, before there will be a Fugees reunion … At this point I really think it will take an act of God to change her, because she is that far out there.
ALBUM REVIEW: Kanye West – GRADUATION
Well, it was bound to happen . . . please do not jump on me, as I am a Kanye West fan also, the album just didn’t leak itself! :coughKANYEcough: He knows what he’s doing . . . all in do time. Anyway, Mr. West hits us with his third LP, Graduation, which hits stores September 11th! Make sure you get it, cos I know I am, I give this album 5.55555555555555 stars joe! Where oh where do I begin? OK, let me start with guest, lol, appearances on this album include T-Pain, Lil’ Wayne, Mos Def, and Singer/Songwriter Dwele! Production by Kanye West, who also executive produced, DJ Premier, DJ Toomp, and Jon Brion. The Chi town rapper’s album features the hit “Stronger” and the upcoming third single, with T-Pain, “Good Life” (included below). My recommended listens are “Champion,” “Everything I Am,” “Big Brother,” and my all time favorite “Good Life” :sigh:
Kanye West » “Champion” » LISTEN » (Full)
Kanye West feat. T-Pain » “Good Life” » LISTEN » (Full)
Kanye West » “The Glory” » LISTEN » (Full)
Kanye West » “Big Brother” » LISTEN » (Full)
The Rumor Mill: “How You Doin?” Edition! Ludacris » Qwanell from MTB4!
LUDACRIS AT LIVE EARTH NEW YORK (JULY 2007) // PHOTO BY MAT SZWAJKOS
LUDACRIS … GAY? » This Jonathan Jaxson guy is making a name for himself. He’s a “Hollywood Publicist turned blogger” or what I would call someone who knows some information and is running his mouth. He must want to get sued. Anyhow, this bit of information is one that you need to take with a grain of salt. He recently made a post OUTING a ton of well-known male celebrities, and Chris Bridges bka Ludacris was included:
Ludacris, back when he was “Chris Luva-Luvaâ€, was sleeping with a random gay guy, who is now a gay porn star. The porn stars name is Gordon. I don’t know what his porn name is…
Like I said, take this with a grain of salt! I’m not sure if I believe this one. CLICK HERE to check out the rest of the list! Note to JJ: THERE’S ONLY ONE PEREZ HILTON! Haha… Fact, or fiction? YOU BE THE JUDGE!
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MTV.COM
QWANELL FROM MAKING THE BAND … GAY? Now you know we couldn’t properly execute a “Rumor Mill” without one of MEDIA FAKE OUT’s lovely posts! They heard from a “source” whom they deem as “reliable” that one of the members of Diddy’s new band (Making the Band 4) is on the downlow. His hints lead up to Qwanell. Now I’ve always thought Qwanell was a little “ehh” ((waves hand back and forth)) so I don’t know about this one. CLICK HERE to check out the post though! And check out a comment someone made (from MTO) putting 2 and 2 together. Interesting…
WE ALL KNOW THAT IT IS Q!!!! TAKE IT FROM ME… THE KING OF ALL DL [EXPLETIVE]!!!! HE IS NOT ONE OF US…. Q IS A STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN BOTTOM ASS [EXPLETIVE]. I HOPE I DO NOT GET IN TROUBLE FOR THIS, BUT HERE IT GOES……. I AM REALLY GOOD FRIENDS WITH JOHNATHON, WHO QUIT THE SHOW DURING THE DANCE EPISODE WITH LAURA. HE GETS DOWN, AS YOU ALL KNOW, AND TOLD ME THE Q OFTEN HIT ON HIM AND TRIED TO GET WITH HIM OFF CAMERA. BEING THAT DIDDY IS A HOMO HIMSELF, HE COULD SMELL THE GAY ACTION GOING DOWN. HE APPROACHED THEM BOTH AND TOLD THEM THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO MAN THE [EXPLETIVE] UP QUICK OR BE KICKED OFF BECAUSE HE COULD NOT HAVE HOMO DUDES IN THE BAND OR ON THE SHOW. LET ME NOT MENTION THAT HE MADE A PASS AT ONE OF THEM AND TOLD THEM THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO DO THINGS THEY MAY NOT LIKE IN ORDER TO ADVANCE. HE WAS NEVER REALLY AROUND AS YOU SAW, SO SOME [EXPLETIVE] HAD TO STEP UP AND DO THINGS FOR A CHANCE AT FAME OFF CAMERA.
It’s Britney Bitches.
BRITNEY SPEARS – “GIMME MORE”
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Britney Spears has returned with brand new material from her forthcoming set to release by the end of this year! Here is her first single, “Gimme More,” with production by Nate “Danja” Hills. It was reported that Britney has already shot her first video in over two years for her first single. “IT’S BRITNEY BITCH!!!”
BRITNEY SPEARS – “COLD AS FIRE”
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Also another song has leaked entitled, “Cold As Fire”. He he, I thought I was the only one who says, “fuckery”. Anyway, it is apparent that Britney is leaning towards a more Urban sound, even with producers, since all the mainstream folk don’t want to touch her crazy ass! But I think she can make a strong return, I believe that in my heart, I’m still rooting for you Brit 🙂
Thursday’s Rundown: Whitney and Bobby in Custody Battle, Eve is Annoyed by Her Ankle Bracelet, Amy Winehouse Pulls Out of the VMAs, and Owen Wilson Drops Out of Major Movie Due to Suicide Attempt
THE BROWN FAMILY BACK IN 2005 // PHOTO BY SANDRA ROSE
BOBBAY AND WHITNAY BATTLE FOR CUSTODY! » Bobby Brown claims in a lawsuit that Whitney Houston has kept him from seeing their teenage daughter.
“I have not seen or spoken to my daughter since early June and I have no prospect of speaking to her anytime soon due to Whitney’s actions,” Brown declared in Orange County Superior Court filings released last week.
Brown has been trying to overturn a judge’s default judgment to nullify the couple’s marriage and grant Houston sole custody of 14-year-old Bobbi Kristina. During a court hearing in April, Houston testified that Brown was “unreliable” and that she didn’t need spousal or child support. Brown disputes her claim, saying he’s been involved in their daughter’s life and was her primary caretaker when the couple lived in Atlanta. When Houston moved to Orange County to undergo drug rehabilitation, Brown said he paid about $10,000 for his wife and daughter to stay at a posh hotel. “At the same time, I basically lived out of my car,” Brown said. In other court filings obtained by the syndicated entertainment TV show “Extra,” Houston disputes that she is keeping Brown and their daughter apart and says she “would like him to be involved” in Bobbi Kristina’s life. “Frankly, I needed to be divorced from him so that I could get my life back on track,” the singer said. [ NY DAILY NEWS ]
EVE AT THE 2007 TEEN CHOICE AWARDS // PHOTO BY FRANK MICELOTTA
EVE HAS LEARNED HER LESSON! » She’s been wearing her alcohol monitoring device for a month, but Eve said she can’t get used to the hefty ankle bracelet. “It’s the most annoying thing,” she told PEOPLE Tuesday night at Tao Nightclub in Las Vegas. “When they told me I was getting it on, I thought it was going to be like a beeper, but it’s like a pair of Bose headphones.” The 29-year-old rapper was ordered to wear the Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor (SCRAM) after striking a plea agreement for her DUI arrest in April. Eve will be allowed to remove the device on Sept. 8. At the Signature Apparel party for the Rocawear, Bellarock, and relaunch of Fetish, the SCRAM was hidden by her long, flowing pants.
Having to deal with a DUI in the public eye was “disgusting” enough, Eve said, but the hardest part: Telling her mom. “I’m still scared of her … [I] had to tell her before someone else told her or she saw it or heard it. I definitely learned my lesson,” she added. “It was a stupid situation, stupid decision. I did something dumb and now I’m paying for it … Don’t drink and drive kids.”
50 Cent, Akon, and Soulja Boy Added to the VMA Performance Line-Up!
50 Cent, Akon and 17-year-old “Crank Dat” rapper/dance sensation Soulja Boy have been added to the list of the show’s performers. The eclectic crew will team up with Kanye West, Rihanna, Foo Fighters, Fall Out Boy, Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Chris Brown, Mark Ronson, T-Pain, Cee-Lo, Common and Gym Class Heroes to create a stage so star-studded that the power given off might just rival the famed skylight atop Las Vegas’ Luxor casino. Soon to be mouthing the now-famous words “And the Moonman goes to …” are the newest presenters, a list that includes “Transformers” stars Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox; “The Kingdom” actors Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Garner; starlets Rosario Dawson, Pamela Anderson, Jennifer Hudson and Nicole Scherzinger; the “Entourage” boys; along with VMA vets Robin Thicke, Alicia Keys and Eve.
In addition to their stage-rocking duties, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are set to host a Fantasy Suite party, with the very busy Timbaland also serving as official maestro of the VMAs. Critically acclaimed producer, artist and DJ Mark Ronson is scheduled to rock the VMA party in the Pearl with help from his turntables, horn section and surprise guests, while dozens of VIP-only bashes are already booking up clubs all over Sin City.
THE VMAS AIR LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS ON SETEMBER 9TH 2007 AT 9 PM EST! – YOU DON’T WANNA MISS IT!
Jermaine Dupri Celebrates the Grand Opening of Studio 72
PHOTOS BY SETH BROWARNIK FOR WIRE IMAGE
Jermaine Dupri threw a private party in Hot-lanta to celebrate the opening of “Studio 72” – his brand new club! You know his usual friends had to show up, Janet Jackson, of course, Nelly, Usher, Monica, etc. Check out all the flicks from the party after the cut!
Candid Photos: Amy Winehouse and her Punching Bag » Boris Kodjoe » Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale » Cuba Gooding Jr. » Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte
ALL ABOARD THE “MOBY DICK!” Singer, crackwhore, and husband-beater Amy Winehouse and her “punching bag” Blake Fielder-Civil are pictured on a boat while on holiday in the Caribbean. I wonder how it feels knowing that the entire world knows that you got your ass kicked by your wife, whom might I add only weighs 73 pounds … when wet!
Wednesday’s Rundown: Mel B to “Dance with the Stars,” Toni Braxton Does NOT Have Cancer, Amy Winehouse’s Father-In-Law Wants Us to Boycott her Music, and An Update on Foxy’s Current Jail Situation
MELANIE BROWN TO APPEAR ON “DANCING WITH THE STARS” // SCREENGRAB FROM ABC
NEW DANCING WITH THE “STARS” ON THE HORIZON! » Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown has been announced as one of the twelve celebrity contestants who will participate in the fifth season of ABC’s popular “Dancing with the Stars” show. The pop star will be joined on the show by British actress Jane Seymour, singer Marie Osmond, Las Vegas performer Wayne Newton, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and model Josie Maran, among others. She will be paired on the show with ballroom dance champion Maksim Chmerkovskiy, who is returning for his fourth season. The show is scheduled to premiere on Sept 25. Check your local listings for more details. Peep the entire list of “stars” below. Honestly I can only pick out two people that I know, and that’s Floyd and Melanie!
01. Jennie Garth
02. Marie Osmond
03. Albert Reed
04. Scary Spice
05. Helio Castronetes
06. Jane Seymour
07. Jose Maran
08. Sabrina Bryan
09. Mark Cuban
10. Cameron Mathison
11. Floyd Maywather
12. Wayne Newton
Don’t know who these people are? Reader, meet GOOGLE. Google, meet reader! Google’s your best friend =)
TONI BRAXTON AT THE 2007 NBA ALL-STAR GAME // PHOTO BY ETHAN MILLER FOR GETTY IMAGES
TONI BRAXTON DOES NOT HAVE BREAST CANCER! » In complete contrast to what we posted Monday, Toni Braxton is denying the reports that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In an August 28 statement to Access Hollywood, the 39-year-old R&B singer said:
“There has been a rumor circulating that I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. After feeling something uncomfortable in my left breast, I went in for a screening. I was very fortunate that they did not find anything and I am in great health. However, I encourage women to take their annual tests and suggested precautions to prevent this disease that continues to affect so many women.”
Well, that’s good news!
Jennifer Lopez “Do It Well” Video Shoot
JENNIFER LOPEZ ON THE SET OF HER NEW VIDEO // PHOTOS BY KEVIN MAZUR FOR WIREIMAGE
Jennifer Lopez was recently photographed on the set of her new video for “Do It Well,” which is the first single her fifth studio album, Brave. They’re shooting the video in LA and it is directed by famous photographer/director David LaChapelle. Should be a pretty hot video! Check out a few flicks from the set after the cut!
Angela and Vanessa Simmons in New Pastry Ad!
CLICK THE IMAGE ABOVE FOR A LARGER VIEW!
Sisters and business partners Vanessa and Angela Simmons can be seen here in a new ad for their “Pastry” line of female sneakers. Vanessa is wearing “The White Chocolate” and Angela is wearing “Peanut Butta” in the ad, and the shoe on the bottom is called “Chocolate Chip.” All of these, and more coming soon, are currently available at UNDERGROUND STATION, UP AGAINST THE WALL, and DTLR!
Candid Photos: Brad Pitt and Zahara » Mike Tyson and ANOTHER Mystery Woman » 50 Cent » Busta Rhymes
PHOTOS BY ED ISABELLA // SPLASH NEWS
Brad Pitt and Zahara were photographed spending some quality father-daughter time via a horse and carriage ride in NYC’s Central Park. Little Zahara Jolie-Pitt can be seen enjoying an ice cream cone. Aww!!
New Artist: Kid Sister
KID SISTER is a Club rapper originally from Markham, Illinois but currently resides in North Side, Chicago. Inspired by eighties joints and a more contemporary sound she makes Club music with her DJ/brother J2K, of Flosstradamus, how cool is that? Together they are completely unstoppable and taking the Chicago music scene by storm rocking at parties and causing an all around dance floor mayhem.
Kid Sister » “Control” » LISTEN » (Full)
