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- Dawn Richard Covers "ROLLING OUT", Dishes On Business Struggles & Surviving The Industry
- TV FAB: Jamie Foxx JOKES On Jay-Z and Tyler Perry For HILARIOUS "SNL" Hosting GIG
- OH?: Rihanna Snaps BOTTOM-LESS Pics In Twitter Photoshoot
- Ice-T & Coco ADDRESS Cheating Rumors & Suspect Pics...Ice BLASTS CoCo Over Pics With Fan
- Keri Hilson Parties It Up With RUMORED BOO OKC Baller Serge Ibaka For Her 30th Birthday
- The PINKPRINT: Happy 30th Birthday Nicki Minaj!
- UNIQUE CHICK: Happy 30th Birthday Chrisette Michele
| Dawn Richard Covers "ROLLING OUT", Dishes On Business Struggles & Surviving The Industry Posted: 09 Dec 2012 07:58 AM PST
YBF chick Dawn Richard covers the latest issue of ROLLING OUT where she talks about her struggles as an independent artist and why she knows she'll succeed in the music business regardless. See the highlights and spread inside....
Dawn Richard knows both sides of the music business. As a former member of both Danity Kane and Dirty Money, she's seen the heights of a pop star and the sometimes lows of being an unsigned independent artist. But with the success of her Armor On EP and her upcoming disc, GOLDENHEART, she's turned many-a-naysayers into believers. In the latest issue of ROLLING OUT, the New Orleans native talks about growing as a solo artist and what she's done to establish a trusting support system as she builds her story through music. And chick looks fly as always while doing so. Here are the highlights:
On how she's grown as an artist: With music, and as well as me as a woman, I think that I have grown tremendously. I think that a lot of it has to do with being around great people, starting with Danity Kane and “Making the Band” … being thrown out there without warning, it really caused me to grow up really fast. I always describe my situation with Danity Kane and then to Dirty Money as me going from high school to college. And now with me being a solo artist, I’m ready to go out into the world and start my own career. Danity Kane groomed me for Dirty Money and what that process was like as a songwriter having to work with such amazing people like Grace Jones, Nicki Minaj, Bilal, T.I., Justin Timberlake — just all of these amazing people that I worked with on the Dirty Money project. And then to be a solo artist, and not having a label, I’ve had to take everything that I learned before, and apply it to my current situation. Because of that, I think that I have grown tremendously. I think that it has prepared me to do this alone with just five people. On life as a solo artist after Danity Kane and Dirty Money: It was a rude awakening. But it’s like I said before … It’s like going to college, and then having everything hand fed to you, only to get out into the real world to apply for a job, only to realize that 30 other people have a lot more experience than you. Even though you have all of these great degrees, you still have to go out and prove yourself. This is the same thing to me. I’m up for the challenge … I’ve always been one to smile in the face of danger, so this is just another obstacle that I have to cross. On keeping a loyal support team around: Easy, I can smell fake from 10 miles away. If it looks fake, if it smells fake, it is fake. Plain and simple, I don’t want “yes people” around me; I want smart people around me. With that being said, that’s why there are five people around me. A lot of people want to be with you and tell you “yes” to get where you are and steal the shine.
On why listeners should buy her album: I don’t have a pitch. If you want something different, buy it … it’s not even mad deep, it’s good music. I’m not here to sell you an idea; I’m here to give you good music. Now, whether or not you want to buy it, it’s up to you. I personally think that people want something new … I’m just some of that new s— — it’s that simple. I think people are tired of being sold an idea or being told to do something. I want them to figure it out for themselves. I want them to see this, hear it, buy it, check it out online, and then make their own decision about whether or not they like it. If you like great music, I think you should buy this album. I’m just doing what I can do to make this message the best it can be, but I’m not here to pitch you anything …
Dawn's album GOLDENHEART is expected to drop January 15, 2012. Loves it.  |
| TV FAB: Jamie Foxx JOKES On Jay-Z and Tyler Perry For HILARIOUS "SNL" Hosting GIG Posted: 09 Dec 2012 07:00 AM PST Jamie Foxx hosted "SNL" last night and starred in some hilarious skits that had him making fun of Jay-Z and playing Tyler Perry with an actual split personality. See the clips inside.... Last night, Django Unchained star Jamie Foxx served as host for a hilarious episode of "SNL". We saw Jaime as Tyler Perry’s Alex Cross, Kenan Thompson as a Christmas tree pimp and a special cameo from 2 Chainz during the monologue. Also, Ne-Yo performed “Let Me Love You” and “She Is.” Watch the clips below.
Jamie Foxx Monologue--He's happy black is the new white and has no problem pointing out "How black is that?" instances. J-Pop: Christmas Two Michigan State students share Japanese Christmas traditions and welcome fellow student Dante, who shares the same passion for Japanese culture. Bitch Game Show: It's time for another episode of everyone's favorite hostile game show, Bitch: What's the Answer? (Ha!) Tyler Perry Presents: Alex Cross To catch a killer, Tyler Perry takes on the roles of Madea and Alex Cross in the thriller, Tyler Perry's Alex Cross 2 Madea: Special Ops. Ne-Yo: Let Me Love You Musical guest Ne-Yo performs "Let Me Love You." Weekend Update: Ding Dong In the wake of the Hostess bankruptcy, the Ding Dong stops by to complain about playing second fiddle to the Twinkie. Tree Pimps After years of prostituting women, Marcus Banks (Keenan) has taken his pimp game to the Christmas tree business. Ne-Yo: She Is Musical guest Ne-Yo performs "She Is." Maine Justice A defendant is confused when his court case, heard in Maine, feels like it's set in the Louisiana bayou. Swarvoski Crystals If diamonds are out of your budget, consider Swarvoski crystals which are great options for necklace.
EXTRAS: 1. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Josh Brent was arrested for a DUI and charged with a second degree felony for a car crash that killed his teammate Jerry Brown. Officials later disclosed that Josh picked up a DUI charge while in college too. Story. 2. Allen Iverson is fighting to keeping his ATL mansion out of foreclosure. He claims his wife took out a loan she knew he couldn't handle in order to screw him over. Story.  |
| OH?: Rihanna Snaps BOTTOM-LESS Pics In Twitter Photoshoot Posted: 08 Dec 2012 02:07 PM PST Rihanna loves to keep the attention of her Instagram & Twitter followers. So leave it to her bestie Melissa Forde to post this "sneak peek" of pics they just snapped in Rih's two-story hotel room. No panties involved...
While she's still riding high on the charts with her "Diamonds" single and new Unapologetic album, she's got to do something to keep the attention of her Navy. So Rih Rih snapped some pretty sexy modelesque pics in nothing but a black lace bra, a fur hoodie, and a cigar: Her bestie Melissa snapped the bare ass-on-the-floor pics saying:
Oh? Meanwhile, Rihanna is preparing to release the DVD of her LOUD tour. LOUD TOUR LIVE AT THE O2 is a 90 minutes-plus chronicle of Rihanna's sold-out show at the legendary London venue, the final stop of her 2011 world tour. Featured are 21 performances and never before seen behind the scenes footage of life on the road with Rih during that summer and fall "LOUD Tour". Check out the trailer below:
The DVD hits stores December 18th.  |
| Ice-T & Coco ADDRESS Cheating Rumors & Suspect Pics...Ice BLASTS CoCo Over Pics With Fan Posted: 08 Dec 2012 01:10 PM PST Never thought we'd see the day when Ice-T goes IN on his wife he seems to love so much...especially not on Twitter. Well, we're not that surprised actually. Check out how Ice-T had to put CoCo in check over some suspect pics she took with a fan, and CoCo's response inside... So...las week, a few pics hit the net of CoCo posing provocatively at a club with another male. Some folks (including us) didn't entertain the pics since CoCo has been WELL known to snap sexy & inappropriate pics with both her male & female fans. And it's simply that--pics with a fan, not CoCo "cheating" with the person in the pic. She's even taken over-the-top pics with her husband right next to her sometimes. And, of course, Ice & CoCo are no strangers to their own pornographic style pics they take with each other. Whether it's Halloween or not. But apparently, Ice was in his feelings after this latest set of pics hit the net. CoCo and the random male fan could be seen canoodling, but clearly just playing it up for the cameras. A certain site created a story that this was CoCo's new man she was cheating on Ice with. Of course, this is false. But the pics are indeed real. Ice tweeted that CoCo was told the man was a friend of Ice's...but he actually wasn't. He was just a fan following her around to her numerous shows she's been doing out in Vegas at Planet Hollywood. His pissy rant, which is now deleted, is below:
Is he mad though? Confusing since this is far from the first time CoCo has been seen doing this. I mean, the chick shows her ass every week to strangers on Twitter for Thong Thursdays...and he proudly praises her for it. For years, he's seemed to put her on a pedestal for her sexed up image and takes pride in folks being able to see all of her silicone body parts. So why get mad now? CoCo's response today:
If you watch their show "Ice Love CoCo" (which we love by the way), you'll remember that Ice once revealed he and CoCo have NEVER spent more than 1 day apart in their 7+ years of marriage. They even share the same cell phone because they're always together. The time she had to spend a few days in Arizona helping her sister deliver her baby was almost tortuous for him. So maybe he's feeling some kind of way about CoCo being gone for WEEKS doing this show run of hers. Still, you can't praise your wife throughout your entire marriage for playing the Pimp & Ho game with you whenever you like, then get in your feelings when she doesn't know the difference between appropriate and inappropriate pics for a married woman. Seems a bit counterproductive. But what do we know? Play on pimps...  |
| Keri Hilson Parties It Up With RUMORED BOO OKC Baller Serge Ibaka For Her 30th Birthday Posted: 08 Dec 2012 11:39 AM PST Keri Hilson is still celebrating her 30th birthday...and with her rumored boo Serge Ibaka from the OKC Thunder. She trekked it to Oklahoma City last night after her big ATL celebration Thursday night. Check out the pics of Keri and Serge partying it up inside... So rumblings have been circling the net for several months now that Keri Hilson and OKC baller Serge Ibaka are an item. Not much proof there, which is why we held off on reporting. But now that he's hosted her 30th birthday party way over in OKC Friday night...we have to wonder. The party, held at the Coca Cola Event Center, was also the "official afterparty" for the Thunder vs. Lakers game. And according to the party flyer, was also hosted by Kevin Durant. And while this could have just been a typical basketball game afterparty, the pics of Keri and the fine-ness that is Serge all lovey dovey while hugging it out (above) do raise a few eyebrows. The ballers and Keri had some fun with her big birthday cake.
We're keeping our eye on these two. He is hot though so Keri...do you boo. The Randomness: 1. Kasandra Perkins was laid to rest as the Kansas City Chiefs aided in her funeral expenses. STORY Pics: Twitter/LSA  |
| The PINKPRINT: Happy 30th Birthday Nicki Minaj! Posted: 08 Dec 2012 10:15 AM PST Pink-loving mogul Nicki Minaj turns 30-years-old today. Celebrate with everybody's fave social media darling, and by darling we mean feisty ish talker, inside.... Nicki Minaj has had one of the most intriguing rises to success in music history. Within a span of five years, the Queens-bred rapper went from rapping on DVDs to performing with Madonna at the Superbowl with new ASSets anda new pop style. Nicki showed her ability to "brand" herself by blending street smarts and her pop appeal into fragrance sales, soft-drink endorsements and chart-topping singles. Mostly thanks to Weezy and the YMCMB fam. And with a high profile gig on one of the most successful shows in television history, "Amercan Idol," Nicki's sure to remain supreme as the King Barb in 2013. Whether we love it or not... Revisit some off Nicki's most outrageous looks from the year inside the gallery.....  |
| UNIQUE CHICK: Happy 30th Birthday Chrisette Michele Posted: 08 Dec 2012 09:51 AM PST Neo soul singer Chrisette Michele turns 30-years-old today. Celebrate her big birthday inside...
Jazzy singer Chrisette Michele is celebrating her 30th birthday today and the release of anticipated mixtape Audrey Hepburn: An Audiovisual Presentation. The "Rich Hipster" has given fans a breath of fresh air with her interesting blend of R&B, jazz and soul for several years now and her increasing fanbase is a result of her staying on her grind. And with her evolving hairstyles and fashion sense, she's proven she's a complete artist whose "look" connects and draws listeners into her music. Revisit some of Chrisette's looks we love in the gallery below....  |
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