Jan.02.2008 // I don’t believe it, but I wouldn’t be surprised…

“Dereon Freakums” ftw! Y’all better stop before y’all give Momma Tina and ‘em some ideas!

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Jan.02.2008 // Bonus track from Mary J. Blige’s Growing Pains: “Sleepwalkin’”

“Sleepwalkin’” is an extra bonus track that can be found on the Japanese (y’all get everything!) version of Mary J. Blige’s new album Growing Pains (Geffen) in stores now! Wow, Mary J never ceases to amaze me, really! I find this song single material, it’s really relative and rockable to me, I love it! Cheers MJB but if you don’t release this I’mma scream and it’s produced by Tricky! LOL. Shouts out to Chris for the new music <33.

Mary J. Blige - Sleepwalkin’ - PAGE LINK

Jan.02.2008 // BEST OF 2007: TOP SONGS/RINGTONES

First and foremost I want to say happy 2k8 and that I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and whatnot. Sorry for the lateness in posts and music, I’ve been so busy with exams and finals, coming into adult life aka “the real world” and stress, you know, the usual.

The Summer of 2007 was definitely a time for Rihanna to shine, with the smash hit of “Umbrella” featuring executive producer/mentor Jay-Z, already having released two previous albums, both 2005’s Music of the Sun and 2006’s A Girl Like Me, one would question if Rihanna is moving too quickly in her natural prime. Although I do admit to actually purchasing and owning two of Rihanna’s album releases, I felt she was rushed into finding a specific identity to stick with, not just for her, but also her label. Needless to say, numbers don’t lie, “Umbrella” was indeed a hit and possibly one of my favourite records from her.

Rihanna ft. Jay-Z - Umbrella - PAGE LINK
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Jan.02.2008 // Chuck D Might be Taking Jay-Z’s Place as President of Def jam

Just a week after Jay-Z’s resignation as president of Def Jam, it’s been reported that Chuck D of Public Enemy just might be taking his place. Chuck D said the following to All Hip Hop:

After 10 years looking on the collapsing of the record industry, and upon hearing the news of Jay-Z stepping down from Def Jam, I would throw my name into the hat of somebody who understands how the hell Universal should establish the name-brands they acquire with stockholders money. So instead of me running for politics, this is an easier run into the world of influential culture.

I’m in Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York on the regular as well as I [thoroughly understand] the international picture. There would be some seismic changes, and I would be a little Huey Long-ish at it. If folks are clueless about this parallel that’s precisely the problem.

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Jan.02.2008 // Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds Get Hitched

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According to PEOPLE, comedian/actor Eddie Murphy and movie/tv producer Tracey Edmonds are officially husband and wife. It’s been reported that the two got married on New Year’s Day on a private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia in front of 25 close friends and family.

In a sunset ceremony on the beach Tuesday, Edmonds walked barefoot down the aisle to Gladys Knight’s “Makings of You.” The bride wore a custom-designed form-fitting dress by stylist and designer Sugia Nazel and Jill Baracci, designer and owner of Baracci boutique. Murphy wore a cream suit and vest with an off-white handkerchief. Among the guests were best man Johnny Gill, maid of honor Nicole Avant, matron of honor Julie Lev, as well as Edmonds’s parents Jacqueline and George McQuarn, her brother Michael, Murphy’s mother Lillian Lynch and his brother Vernon.

Edmonds, 40, gave her bridesmaids gold and diamond earrings from XIV Karats in Beverly Hills, and Murphy, 46, gave his groomsmen D.Atlantis watches. The wedding was designed by event designer Colin Cowie, who created a gazebo on the beach made out of 6,000 shells for the ceremony. After the ceremony, guests celebrated at a private dinner and after-party, where DJ Darrin Ebron from Los Angeles kept the guests dancing. The wedding cake was by Sam Godfrey of Perfect Endings in Napa, CA, and featured four layers in whites and cream with handmade sugar cymbidium and dendrobium orchids.

Eddie Murphy recently divorced his wife, Nicole Murphy, and Tracey Edmonds just got through with a divorce from her husband, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. Eddie and Tracey have been dating since last fall, and have been engaged since July.

Jan.02.2008 // THE RUNDOWN: DECEMBER.31.2007

THIS WEEK’S TOPICS » The Rundown’s New Years recap - Celebrtity anger management - Raz B is missing in the B2K sex scandal case with Chris Stokes & more!

Jan.01.2008 // CELEBRITIES WHO FAILED TO “THINK2WICE” IN 2007

The human conscience is a powerful thing … if used properly that is. 2007 saw a lot of unfortunate cases of celebrities not thinking about the consequences of their actions. In this particular post, we’re going to attempt to highlight some of the celebrities who didn’t Think 2wice in 2007 in hopes that in the future … they will. It is our only advice, afterall.

BRITNEY SPEARS

You already know the deal when it comes to Britney Spears. If you’ve been living on planet earth, then you know how 2007 went for her. The process of her “losing her mind” started out with the surprise divorce from Kevin Federline, and she basically went downhill from there. But I believe her craziest moment was when she shaved her head in February of this year. And from then on, it was just a rollercoaster ride of possible ups, but mostly downs. A major down for her was when she lost her kids (who are currently living with their dad, Kevin Federline). One of the “possible ups” was her performance at the 2007 VMAs. Everyone thought that Britney would make a big come-back, but unsurprisingly, she couldn’t even do that. Since then, she has released an album that did fairly well on the charts, but nowhere near to what “the old Britney” would have accomplished. Here’s to hopes of her getting her act together in 2008. At this point, she really can’t go anywhere but up. But then again, she’s Britney Spears :-\ CONTINUE READING

Jan.01.2008 // Photos from the Opening of Jay-Z’s New 40/40 Club in Vegas

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This past Friday, it was reported that Jay-Z wouldn’t be able to celebrate the opening of his new 40/40 club in Las Vegas this weekend because of the club not passing some kind of inspection test. But obviously, everything was cleared up and the party went on as planned. But eff the party! Check out the dude behind Jay-Z. If that ain’t a piercing side-eye, I don’t know what is. Maybe someone should teach Al Sharpton the PROPER way to throw your diamonds in the sky.

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Jan.01.2008 // More Photos of Jay-Z’s Concert in Vegas!

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I came across some more photos of Jay-Z’s big “New Year’s Eve” concert (even though it was this past Saturday) at The Pearl in Las Vegas. Kanye West, Mary J Blige, Ne-Yo, Memphis Bleek, and Beanie Sigel all showed up and performed with Jay live on stage. Sounds like it was a pretty good show! More flicks after the break…

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Jan.01.2008 // Photo Update: Jay-Z Performs at The Pearl, Celebs Hit Up the Florida Room, and Celebs Party at Social Miami

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Jay-Z performed live in concert at The Pearl at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas Saturday night. Peep more events from over the weekend after the jump!

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