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- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Brandy's "Behind The Music"
- MUSIC FAB: Usher's FULL "Scream" Single + Rihanna & Jay-Z On The 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES Music Lineup!
- BABY BUMPS: Tamera Mowry-Housley Flaunts Her Bump + Dallas Mavs Baller Jason Kidd & Wife Porschla About To POP Baby #2!
- Jordin Sparks Graces New SPARKLE Poster
- VIDEO FAB: Coldplay & Rihanna's "Princess Of China" Vid
- The BOYCOTT Of Evelyn Lozada & The "Basketball Wives" Is ON!
- Wiz Khalifa CITED For Weed Possession At Holiday Inn...Goes On With Scheduled Vanderbilt Performance
- President Barack Obama COVERS "ROLLING STONE"
- Zoe Saldana COVERS COSMOPOLITAN FOR LATINAS Premiere Issue, Says She's Proud To Have Latin Blood
- Ashanti Takes The "Live With Kelly" Stage + Wiz Khalifa Gives Details About Amber's Proposal On The Breakfast Club
- 10 YEARS LATER: T-Boz & Chilli REMEMBER Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, DISH on VH1 Biopic, REVEAL 20th Year Anniversary Tour
- Eva Marcille Parties In Her Hot Pants In Brooklyn
| IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Brandy's "Behind The Music" Posted: 26 Apr 2012 10:17 AM PDT Brandy Norwood has learned a hell of a lot in her 32 years. Entering this business at the age of 13, the powerful singer has finally learned the difference between loving perfection and loving herself. But it came at the high price of eating disorders, lies & depression.
Check out our recap of Brandy's full VH1 "Behind The Music" episode where she takes us on her journey from a naive but extremely talented young girl to the strong-hearted & confident woman she has become... The eye opening story of Brandy Norwood's musical life--which is completely intertwined with her personal life and experiences--aired last night on VH1's "Behind The Music." Brandy revealed how her controversial relationship with a much older Wanya Morris led to her depression, how the team around her pushed for the squeaky clean girl next door image--which led to her complete unhappiness, her pregnancy and fake marriage which was the demise of her career, and finding love (in boyfriend Ryan & herself) again which has led to a fabulous comeback. Here's our complete recap:
On Brandy's religious upbringing On attending first concert On her big break On her controversial relationship with Wanya Morris On her show "Moesha" On becoming the first African American princess of Disney On her eating disorder as a teen On her controversial pregnancy & marital lie She blatantly lied to the media saying she & Robert had secretly gotten married in the summer and would keep the time and place secret and personal. She did an MTV special called "Brandy's Special Delivery," which followed her last month of pregnancy until her daughter Sy'Rai was born. At one point, Robert felt Brandy had gone into too much detail tot he media about the problems they were having as a couple. So Robert went on Wendy Williams' radio show to expose their fake marriage saying it never happened. Everyone around Brandy told her not to own up to it and to not address it. And the entire situation devastated her career and her fans. "The lie abut being married was the fall of my career. Everything changed." Brandy has never addressed or fessed up to lying about the marriage until this "Behind The Music" episode. On changing her music direction to more sexy on Aphrodisiac On that fatal accident on the 405 There was insufficient evidence to charge her with any crime. She said she gets hurt when people still gossip about it and try to hurt her. On 5th album Human
On her big 2010-2012 comeback & gaining control On her final days with Whitney Houston Brandy & Monica were prepping to perform on stage for Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party. Whitney came to their soundcheck and told them to tell the legendary Ricky Minor to turn the band down because she couldn't hear them! Brandy thought it was so cute and that was the last time she saw her. Sonya told her 2 days after that Whitney was dead, and her heart left her body. Attended Whitney's funeral on Feb 18th. "I genuinely loved her so much." On Whitney Houston's death
On her new love, music exec Ryan Press
Here's the full episode below: The made us fall in love with B all over again--like we were when she hit the scene with "Wanna Be Down."  |
| MUSIC FAB: Usher's FULL "Scream" Single + Rihanna & Jay-Z On The 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES Music Lineup! Posted: 26 Apr 2012 09:04 AM PDT Usher Raymond just dropped the full version of his new single "Scream." We've got it inside, plus news on Jay-Z & Rihanna taking their talents to the Olympics in London this summer....
As the follow up single to "Climax," Usher just released his second single off his upcoming 7th studio album Looking For Myself (June 6). Check out the dance track "Scream" above. Climax...Scream...I sense a theme here...
On this year's Olympic Games music lineup, Rihanna & Jay-Z were just anounced as performers at BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend 2012 (June 23-24) a month before the Games. The weekend is part of a huge push of artist events surrounding the 2012 summer Olympic Games in London. Acording to Businessweek, other headliners of Hackney Weekend -- set to draw an estimated 100,000 fans -- are Florence + the Machine, Jack White, David Guetta and Tinie Tempah. Looks like Roc Nation is going to be running Londontown for the Olympic nights....  |
| Posted: 26 Apr 2012 08:21 AM PDT How cute! Tamera Mowry-Housely just announced her pregnancy yesterday. And she flaunted her baby bump for the first time for all to see. Check it inside, plus Jason Kidd & wife Porschla Coleman have a new baby on the way.... Tamera revealed yesterday that she's just entering her second trimester of her first pregnancy. And while this will be the first bouncing bundle for both Tamera & her hubby Adam, she's got her twin sister Tia's book on pregnancy & motherhood to help her through! The "Tia & Tamera" reality star and actress tweeted a pic of herself showing off her tiny baby bump while holding up her sis' book Oh, Baby! She's going to be a super cute preggers chick.
And speaking of baby bumps: 39-year-old Dallas Mavericks NBA champ Jason Kidd and his model wife Porschla Coleman are about ready to pop (if they haven't already)! They made an appearance at teammate Delonte West's casino night over a month ago. And also showed off a date night pic with Porschla's baby bump: The twosome haven't verbally confirmed the second baby yet (and they didn't confirm the first either--Porschla's ex Russell Simmons did). This will be the second baby for the couple--who have been married since September. And the new baby will join big brother--who is now 2 and a half. Awww. Jason also has 3 kids from his previous marriage to Joumanna Kidd, which ended in a bitter divorce back in 2007. And also has a teenager from another relationship.  |
| Jordin Sparks Graces New SPARKLE Poster Posted: 26 Apr 2012 07:21 AM PDT The Sparkle movie remake hits theaters August 17th. And a brand new promo poster for the film just debuted. Check out the stunning photo inside... With the theatrical trailer for the movie now running in theaters, it's hard to not get excited about its premiere. The late Whitney Houston is showcasing those vocals we love, Jordin Sparks ("Sparkle") seems to be coming into her own as an actress & the film's story--originally written over 35 years ago--rings true even to this day. A remake of the 1976 music-themed film of the same title, "Sparkle" was inspired by the story of The Supremes. It follows the journey of the three Williams sisters, who begin singing in Harlem in the late 1950 before finding fame as a girl group. Their sudden rise, however, unravels their personal lives. Will you be hitting the theaters to catch the film? "The Game" director Salim Akil is at the helm of the film as wife Mara Brock Akil wrote the new screenplay. Mike Epps, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter and Derek Luke round out the cast.  |
| VIDEO FAB: Coldplay & Rihanna's "Princess Of China" Vid Posted: 26 Apr 2012 06:34 AM PDT The official tour version of Coldplay's "Princess of China" vid ft. Rihanna just premiered. This particular version shows only Rihanna portraying her version of a sexy claw-having Geisha girl. Check it inside... This version of the Adria Petty & Alan Bibby-directed video will play behind Coldplay on stage during their upcoming tour as they perform "Princess of China." The official video for the song will be released in the coming weeks. About the record, Coldplay's front man/Gwyneth Paltrow's husband/Jay-Z's bestie, Chris Martin, told MTV News:
Rihanna performed this song with the band at the 2012 GRAMMY Awards. The Randomness: 1. Nicki Minaj's "Starships" video will premiere tonight on MTV right before 8p EST. She is also shooting a video for her & Chris Brown's song "Right By My Side".  |
| The BOYCOTT Of Evelyn Lozada & The "Basketball Wives" Is ON! Posted: 25 Apr 2012 05:22 PM PDT Folks are absolutely fed up with the utter foolywangery that is VH1's "Basketball Wives." It only took 4 seasons for that to happen. Yet and still, a petition has popped up to boycott cast member Evelyn Lozada's new spinoff show....and Star Jones is gathering up support of powerful women to get the show and its often embarrassing antics stopped.
Deets inside... Evelyn and her assistant Nia Crooks ganging up on co-star Jennifer Williams this season seems to have been the straw that broke the slaphappy camel's back. Because folks are more up in arms than ever at the antics of the grown women on this show. From jumping on tables just to get a lick in on another female to throwing glass in the face of another to may-jah curse-your-ass-out arguments, it's a lot going on "Basketball Wives" these days. An excerpt from an online petition that is now circulating (check it out in full HERE) reads:
Ha! The petition also asks viewers to call and write Viacom in order to stop the release of "Ev & Ocho," Evelyn's spinoff show with fiance Chad OchoCinco. Meanwhile, former "The View" co-host Star Jones went on a twitter rant reading these chicks. Which we assume would include her ex-hubby, Al Reynolds, who appeared on several episodes as the girls' bestie. *eyebrow raised* She popped off this week saying:
She continued:
So...who's getting their virtual picket signs ready for the fight? Any takers?  |
| Wiz Khalifa CITED For Weed Possession At Holiday Inn...Goes On With Scheduled Vanderbilt Performance Posted: 25 Apr 2012 03:45 PM PDT This past weekend, while scheduled to perform at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, Wiz Khalifa had the cops called on him while having a smoke out at the Holiday Inn.
Drama inside... The pro-weed rapper was the headliner for Saturday's Rites To Spring concert weekend at Vanderbilt University. While some reports say the incident occurred today, it actually happened over the weekend, even though the Nashville local news is just releasing the report today. Wiz was not arrested, but was cited for his weed possession after someone called the cops to report a "strong weed odor" coming from one of the rooms. Wiz reportedly tossed the stash right before the cops made their way into the room, but he was caught and given a citation. Wiz still made his scheduled performance at Vanderbilt on Saturday and also jetted to Indio, CA to attend Coachella the following day, and then rolled into NYC earlier this week where he currently is today.
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| President Barack Obama COVERS "ROLLING STONE" Posted: 25 Apr 2012 02:44 PM PDT President Barack Obama, looking his usual dapper self in the Oval Office, is on the latest cover of ROLLING STONE magazine. Get the deets on his youth-targeted interview inside....
As he kicks his 2012 re-election campaign into high gear, President Barack Obama has popped up on the cover of the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Inside, he talks about everything from Republican candidate Mitt Romney to the impact our President has on young Black children as their role model. Obama said, "That's hugely important. But you shouldn't also underestimate the fact that there are a whole bunch of little white girls and white boys all across the country who just take it for granted that there's an African-American president. That's the president they're growing up with, and that's changing attitudes." He also discusses that he did not think his election marked the beginning of a "post-racial period." That's a big statement to the world from a man in his position--even though it's deemed as stating the obvious in many ethnic communities. President Obama has been making an effort all week long to appeal to the younger voters. He spoke about lowering student loan rates and connected with Jimmy Fallon's audience last night. And I must say I appreciate that. Very rarely do Presidential candidates even blink an eye to the 18-30 crowd. The interview drops this Friday.
EXTRAS: 1. Jennifer Hudson exited the courtroom before graphic evidence is produced during today's William Balfour trial. Story.
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| Zoe Saldana COVERS COSMOPOLITAN FOR LATINAS Premiere Issue, Says She's Proud To Have Latin Blood Posted: 25 Apr 2012 01:07 PM PDT Zoe Saldana is covering the debut issue of Cosmopolitan For Latinas, where she dishes on what it means to be a fierce Latina. See the pics inside.... Columbiana & Avatar actress Zoe Saldana, who was born to a Dominican father and Puerto Rican mother, is red hot on cover of the Latina spinoff of Cosmopolitan magazine. In the mag, 33-year-old Zoe celebrates her heritage and discusses being a fiery Latina. Here are the highlights and subscriber cover (below): On being a Latina: “People think of Latina women as being fiery and fierce, which is usually true. But I think the quality that so many Latinas possess is strength. I’m very proud to have Latin blood.” On being a ballerina in her teens: “I had to quit ballet because it felt like a part of me was dying inside. It takes a lot of courage to face up to things you can’t do because we feed ourselves so much denial … In dance you use every party of your body except your voice. I wanted to start acting because I wanted to use my voice.”
The issue hits stands May 1. Gorgeous pics. You feelin' her shoot?  |
| Posted: 25 Apr 2012 12:32 PM PDT
Wiz Khalifa stopped by Power 105's The Breakfast Club this morning in NYC. And he dished all about his fiancee Amber Rose and said she takes great care of him (but doesn't smoke weed at all), his various musical influences, getting rich & more. Check out his charming interview (we can't help it...this dude is hilarious and we're really starting to love him), plus Ashanti's performance this morning on "Live Wth Kelly!" Ashanti hit the stage on "Live With Kelly!" this morning to perform to perform her single "The Woman You Love." Her single, from her own Written Entertainment label, will appear on her upcoming studio album Braveheart dropping this June. Check out the vid of the former Inc chick hitting the stage in leather shorts and those red curls... Slightly confused about this "Princess of R&B" title guest co-host Mario Lopez gave her in that intro. But do you boo.
Wiz made an interesting statement about why he didn't sign his fiancee' Amber Rose in place of rapper Lola Monroe. He said he "doesn't want Amber on the road touring" because it "gets hard out there." When the hosts pointed out that she could indeed handle the road and touring--Wiz seemed to get more truthful saying it would just be difficult for them to start a family if she enters the music business extra hard. Especially since they're trying to start this family SOON. Can't say I'm that mad he's advising her keeping that music "career" to a minimum. And no--they won't be televising their wedding. They want to "keep it real" for themselves. Other highlights: On how he asked Amber to marry him: Real simple. It was in the morning time. I just rolled out of bed and got the ring out of the laundry room. Didn't brush my teeth. I was sober...I gave her the real me. On Amber's reaction: I didn't cry. But she was crying so much she didn't know what to do. I was like, "Say something yo!" I didn't let her take time to think about. Knew she was going to say yes. On how he knew Amber was "The One" It was just undeniable. None of my family had a problem, just people who don't know us. I never even looked at what people were talking about. I was only concerned about me and her. That just grew. We're the best of friends. We just know more about each other. We just know each other. On Kanye shouting out respect for him on "Theraflu" Hell yeah I was very surprised. On him and Kanye running to each other behind stage at a concert and having beef That was never true. I've never met him in my life. I don't know what goes on. I be too stoned for anything. On getting followed around the store while shopping at Barney's I don't want to put Barney's on blast because they sent me a nice letter of apology for that incident. It happens world wide in places other than Barneys. You just do what you came there to do. I just spent the money and now when I go to any Barney's anywhere they know me and they have the champagne waiting on me at the door. On if his fans flipped on him because he's become more mainstream Fans are genuinely happy about it because they've seen the come up from when I was just a regular dude. You can see on Youtube how I was then and how my attitude is exactly the same. On if he reads comments on blogs I like to read everything. There's a website somebody's trying to start called Feed Wiz. But I eat a lot. My metabolism is super fast. I like hot cheetos, Funyons, Whoppers from Burger King. His next studio album ONIFC (Only N*gga In First Class) drops late August. Check out the full interview below:  |
| Posted: 25 Apr 2012 11:44 AM PDT It's been 10-years since the unfortunate death of singer/rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and now her former bandmates Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas are celebrating TLC’s 20th anniversary and revealing some little unknown facts about the talented late Left Eye.... Before Destiny's Child, TLC ,was the world's leading girl group. Blending R&B, pop and hip hop, the CrazySexyCool gals broke records and made headlines with their antics in and out of the studio. But their time as a leading group was tragically cut short as the band dealt with the untimely death of Left Eye in a car crash in Honduras 10 years ago. Now T-Boz and Chilli are revealing to ESSENCE.com about misconceptions & the good times with their friend. Here are the highlights:
Chilli & T-Boz also revealed a new 20-year anniversary tour is in the works with the help of L.A. Reid. Great to hear them sharing things about Left Eye we didn't know. Oooh on the TLC tip....  |
| Eva Marcille Parties In Her Hot Pants In Brooklyn Posted: 25 Apr 2012 11:07 AM PDT Jay-Z wasn't the only one celebrating the New Jersey Nets' final home game in the Prudential Center Monday night and "Welcome To Brooklyn" afterparty at 40/40 Club. Eva Marcille brought her girls...and the reality show cameras...to the party too.
Peep how much the ladies enjoyed Eva's semi-lap dance inside... Hello Brooklyn! The Nets have officially entered the final stage of their move to BK and the new Brooklyn Nets Stadium. So folks headed to the 40/40 club to celebrate Monday night, and "Top Model" Eva Marcille made her way to the red carpet and inside with her girls Denyce Lawton, Kelly Marie Dunn and Nikki Chu. They are all filming Eva's reality show "Taking Hollywood." So the antics will likely be shown on tv soon. Eva rocked barely-there shorts and a sheer black blouse with a blazer for the red carpet pics. Chick loves wearing the least amount of clothes possible...  |
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