Aug.31.2007 // ALBUM REVIEW: Kanye West - GRADUATION

GRADUATION HAS LEAKED!!!

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)

ADVERTISEMENT

Aug.31.2007 // Video Premiere: Chris Brown F/ T-Pain - “Kiss Kiss”

I’m sure y’all remember the video I posted of some girls who recorded a short little snippet of Chris Brown and T-Pain recording the video for their song “Kiss Kiss.” Well the final product was premiered yesterday on 106 and Park and you can check it out above! Much better than Wall to Wall!!!! Exclusive - In stores October 2007! Do you think THIS will prevent Chris Brown from suffering from a sophomore slump?

Aug.31.2007 // Trey Songz - “Can’t Help But Wait” Teaser

I got this in my inbox today from the good folks over at Atlantic! It’s a “teaser trailer” for Trey Songz’ latest video “Can’t Help But Wait.” From the 30-something seconds I saw of the trailer, the video looks to be … interesting. I’m just ready for that damn album! C’mon Atlantic, wtf is going on?? The video is scheduled to premiere today on BET’s 106 and Park. No word yet on whether or not Trey will make a live appearance.

ADVERTISEMENT

Aug.31.2007 // The Rumor Mill: “How You Doin?” Edition! Ludacris » Qwanell from MTB4!

THE RUMOR MILL!

IS LUDACRIS GAY? PROBABLY NOT…
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-Luva”, 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!

IS QWANELL FROM MAKING THE BAND 4 GAY?
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. CONTINUE READING

Aug.31.2007 // Tone Loc Mentors Perez Hilton - Celebrity Rap Superstar

Urrrrrgggguuuh! I’m so mad I forgot all about CELEBRITY RAP SUPERSTAR and missed it! Anyway, I’m sure you’ve seen many, many ads on websites about PEREZ HILTON and Tone Loc on the new show which justed aired not too long ago (damn school!). The show follows rap stars such as MC Lyte, Tone Loc, and Warren G as they mentor some pseudo celebrities such as Perez, Shar Jackson (K Fed’s first baby mama), Napoleon Dynamite’s Efren Ramirez and Kendra Wilkinson, one of Hef’s girlfriends. Here’s a clip of Perez and Tone Loc in the studio with a random appearance from Lil’ Fizz. LOL @ British accent, I love Perez!

ADVERTISEMENT

Aug.30.2007 // It’s Britney Bitches.

britney-spears-sb14.jpg

BRITNEY SPEARS - “GIMME MORE”

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”

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 :-)

Aug.30.2007 // 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

THURSDAY'S RUNDOWN!

BOBBAY AND WHITNAY BATTLE FOR CUSTODY!
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 HAS LEARNED HER LESSON! HER ALCOHOL MONITORING BRACELET ANNOYS HER…
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.” CONTINUE READING

ADVERTISEMENT

Aug.30.2007 // 50 Cent, Akon, and Soulja Boy Added to the VMA Performance Line-Up!

50 Cent, Akon, Soulja Boy, and More 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!

Aug.30.2007 // Jermaine Dupri Celebrates the Grand Opening of Studio 72

Usher, JD, and Nelly at Studio 72 Grand Opening
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!

JD and Monica at Studio 72 Grand Opening JD and Janet at Studio 72 Grand Opening Nelly at Studio 72 Grand Opening Jermaine Dupri at Studio 72 Grand Opening

CONTINUE READING

ADVERTISEMENT

Aug.30.2007 // Candid Photos: Amy Winehouse and her Punching Bag » Boris Kodjoe » Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale » Cuba Gooding Jr. » Melanie Brown and Stephen Belafonte

AMY CRACKHOUSE AND BLAKE “I GET BEAT UP BY MY WIFE” FIELDER-CIVIL IN THE CARIBBEAN

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! CONTINUE READING

ADVERTISEMENT

TAG CLOUD

ALL TAGGED UP

ADVERTISEMENTS