» Mario … Ready, Set, Go!!!
OMG FINALLY DAMN! Mario’s third album, Go, will finally drop on the 17th of July, according to his label, after being pushed back more than one too many times. The first single, which was chosen by Mario’s fans, is going to be “How Do I Breathe,” produced by Stargate. I guess the second single will be “Crying Out For Me,” produced by Polow Da Don, which is one of my personal favorites! Guest appearences for this album will include songs by Akon, Ne-Yo and Pharrell with production by Bryan Michael Cox, Krucial Keys, the Neptunes and many more! I’ll do a BFF for these two singles soon but for now you can go to Mario’s MYSPACE to hear them both in its entirety.

» New Kelly Clarkson Single – “Never Again”
It was confirmed that Kelly Clarkson’s first single will be “Never Again,” from her third studio album My December. The video for “Never Again” was shot April 10th in Los Angeles and it also appears that a remix of the single was leaked a day before! But getting back to the new single, hardcore rock sickness! I have always loved Kelly Clarkson ever since she was on American Idol– in fact I think she is the first and only AI winner to have this much longevity throughout their career. I wish her much success if not more on this project, her last album was pure fire– hits, hits, and more hits! Can’t wait for the video, Clarkson never disappoints. Below you can listen to the radio rip of “Never Again.”

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» New T.I. Album Coming This Summer!
T.I. Vs T.I.P. is the title of rapper T.I.’s new album set to drop later this year. In an interview he says, “[the album] is basically a battle within myself. There’s not nobody out there doing what I do as well as I do it, so I see myself worthy compatition for myself.” Appearences on T.I.’s fifth studio album include Grand Hustle Producers, Just Blaze, Black Mob, Mannie Fresh, Danja, Wyclef Jean, Timbaland, The Runners and Scott Storch. He has said that, T.I. Vs T.I.P. will not be a double disc album. The first single, “Do It (Big Shit Poppin’),” according to MTV News will be released to all radio April 17th. Below you can listen to it in full, sounds bangin, produced by Mannie Fresh. My favorite line is “Big shit poppin’ and lil’ shit stopin!” – why do I love this song?

T.I. » “Do It (Big Shit Poppin’)” » Download » (Full)

Anna Nicole Smith’s former lover Larry Birkhead insists he won’t share his baby daughter Dannielynn with anyone. Photographer Birkhead was confirmed as the seven-month-old baby’s father on Tuesday, after a lengthy paternity battle with Smith’s longtime companion, Howard K. Stern, who is listed on Dannielynn’s birth certificate. The tragic model’s mother Virgie Arthur has claimed she “just wants to be a grandmother” – while Stern has said he will “make sure he (Birkhead) gets sole custody.” And Birkhead is hoping it stays that way.

He says, “We might go from one fight to another, but I’m hoping that’s not the case. There’s only one dad and I have no problem with anyone that has good intentions being allowed to visit the baby and see the baby and be a part of the baby’s life.” But he stresses he will not share custody as “it would imply that I’m unfit as a parent, which I’m not.”

Riiight! You keep telling yourself that. If you say it enough it might just come true! Or maybe it wont…

Tina Turner is set to play her first show in seven years at London’s Natural History Museum to raise cash for a children’s charity. The singer will headline a benefit concert for the Cauldwell Children charity next month, according to new internet reports.

The singer, 67, tells website Soundgenerator.com, “I am delighted to be associated with a charity which reaches out to so many young people. If my songs make people dig deep into their pockets, then I will have achieved my aim.”

Those hoping to see Turner come out of retirement for the night will have to take part in the charity’s upcoming raffle. Turner is currently completing her first album in eight years.

Two arrest warrants have been issued for troubled rapper DMX after he failed to appear at separate court hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday. The hip-hop star, real name Earl Simmons, was due to appear in Yonkers City Court, New York State on Wednesday to answer charges of driving with a suspended license, stemming from an October arrest. The previous day, DMX was a no-show at White Plains City Court, New York State, for charges of speeding, changing lanes dangerously, driving without a seat belt and using a suspended license following a June arrest. White Plains Judge Brian Hansbury had given the rapper until 2pm (local time) on Wednesday to appear in court, but after he failed to show yesterday, issued a warrant.

Meanwhile, 13 miles away, Yonkers Judge Charles Wood was also issuing a warrant. The 36-year-old’s lawyer Murray Richman, says, “In truth, I do not know where he is. Why would he be hiding out from a damn traffic infraction?”

Simmons failed to appear in court last summer to answer the June 2006 charges and an arrest warrant was issued. He was jailed on June 28 last year, but released on $2,500 bail.

Damn, this fool is ALWAYS in jail!

Disney bosses are offering brides-to-be the chance to turn their nuptials into a fairytale wedding by creating a new line of gowns inspired by film princesses. Bridal couturier Kirstie Kelly has created a line of wedding dresses, inspired by Disney heroines like Ariel, Belle and Cinderella, for the movie company’s new initiative. The gowns will be modeled as part of Bridal Week in New York this weekend. The line goes on sale in June.

Marc Anthony is a cardholding member of the “I’m rich bitch, and I don’t think I should pay my taxes like everybody else because I’m a celebrity and I can do that” club! Supposedly ol’ dude hasn’t paid taxes for four years in a row and owes Uncle Sam $2.5 million in back taxes and fines. And he has to pay them back by June 1 … OR ELSE!

Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau says the New York-born singer was not charged because he relied on his accountant to file his tax returns. Jennifer Lopez, who married Anthony in 2004, was not a subject of the investigation. Anthony’s manager and brother, Bigram Zayes, and Philip Sarna, the business manager and accountant for Anthony and his three companies, also failed to pay their personal city, state and federal income taxes. Those companies, which handle Anthony’s tours, the publication of his music and lyrics and his management, collect income which is then turned over to Anthony. Both men will be sentenced in June.

What is it with these celebrities not paying their taxes? Do they feel that they should be exempt? I know he had an accountant filing for him, but that’s the kind of thing you should check up on .. at least every once in a while. He ain’t got nothin else better to do anyway, lol.

 

Don Imus’ racist remarks got him fired by CBS on Thursday, the finale to a stunning fall for one of the nation’s most prominent broadcasters. Imus was initially suspended for two weeks after he called the Rutgers women’s basketball team “nappy-headed hos” on the air last week. But outrage kept growing and advertisers kept bolting from his CBS radio show and its MSNBC simulcast, which was canceled Wednesday.

“There has been much discussion of the effect language like this has on our young people, particularly young women of color trying to make their way in this society,” CBS President and Chief Executive Officer Leslie Moonves said in announcing the decision. “That consideration has weighed most heavily on our minds as we made our decision.”

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Fantasia Barrino was overwhelmed and in tears as she took her curtain call after her first performance in The Color Purple on Broadway Tuesday night! Congratulations to her! And I hear she was the reason for $6 million worth of advance tickets being sold! Damn ‘tasia, you gettin it ain’t you!

“It’s such a blessing,” Fantasia told the Daily News . “I’d never even been to a Broadway show. It’s exciting to think that people who’ve never been will come to see the show.”

   

 

According to various news outlets, MSNBC has announced that they are pulling the plug on that crappy Don Imus radio show! It’s a devastating move that could signal the beginning of the end of the radio career of one of the most influential broadcasters in American history. I don’t know if this means anything to you all, but I personally didn’t know the dude before last week! Real talk! But that’s what his racist ass gets! This is a major step towards prosperity for us black folk =D We got da white man fired! Hallelujar!

 

Who says our “Who Owns the Look?” posts have to apply to fashion? And who classified it to only celebrities?! We sure as hell didn’t, which is why I chose complete nobodies this time around. Mr. Sanjaya Malakar and Mr. Pedro Sanchez are the contendors for who’s rocking the best look! Sanjaya is photographed on Tuesday night’s performance episode of American Idol, and Pedro Sanchez (from Napoleon Dynamite) is photographed being … well, Pedro! I must say, Sanjaya is keeping it consistent every week re-inventing his style and what-not. I mean c’mon, give him some credit .. the guy even grew a ‘stache and goatee!! I can’t wait to see what he’ll rock next week…… Oh, and for those that don’t watch that AI garbage, his wack ass still hasn’t gotten voted off yet, so maybe we have next week to look forward to. By the way, my vote for this goes to Pedro! You can’t jack someone’s swagga Sanjaya, you just can’t! But my question to you, of course, is WHO OWNS THE LOOK??