Cassie, Lupe Fiasco & N*E*R*D* all have their own cover for the August/September issue of Complex Magazine. In the multi cover issue, Cassie will be talking about her upcoming album, training with vocal coachs and the haters. Here is a few questions Complex asked her and responses:
The Internet helped launch you, but it’s also home to extremely harsh anonymous sh*t-talkers. How do you feel about that?
Cassie: I love it.
You do?
Cassie: I do. It’s ammunition. I used to be really offended by it. It didn’t motivate me before; I didn’t get that concept. I get it now. At this point, the ridiculousness of the Internet and the things that people say—it’s funny.
What’s the harshest thing that’s been said about you?
Cassie: “She’s f****ng for checks.” I don’t f**k for checks—I’d rather live on the street.
Soul singer and actor Isaac Hayes has died, according to CNN. Relatives found the 65-year-old Grammy & Academy Award winner unconscious in his home next to a still-running treadmill, said Steve Shular, a spokesman for the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department. Paramedics made attempts to revive him and took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2 p.m., the sheriff’s department said. No foul play is suspected.
Isaac Hayes, who is most known for writing the popular theme song to “Shaft,” co-starred alongside Bernie Mac in a new movie titled “Soul Men.” Bernie Mac passed away from pneumonia over Saturday morning.
On behalf of everyone involved with T2W, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Isaac Hayes. Another legend has gone on. He will be missed.
Dawn Richards & Friends celebrated her 25th birthday at Club Cain in the NYC the other night. The girls of Danity Kane were not present but there was some Bad Boy love at her party. Dawn’s boyfriend, Qwanell, was there of course. Willie Taylor (Day26), Cheri Dennis, Will.I.Am, Laurie-Ann Gibson and many more were all there celebrating with Dawn her big 25th. Check out more photos after the click!
Here is the T2W video premiere of Karina Pasian’s latest single, “Can’t Find The Words”, from her upcoming album First Love (Def Jam). Look for Karina’s debut album in stores August 19th! Check out her latest video above!
So, Donnie Klang (along with Diddy) premiered his Ray Kay-directed video “Take You There” on FNMTV not to long ago. I just happen to catch it on TV, too! I loved the video and the single is hot as I’ve mentioned before, it’s very “Sexy Back“-equse. Sidenote: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME — I ‘ve officially exited my teen years (14-18) now at 19!
Nelly has also contributed a track to the Team USA Soundtrack. The song, “Warrior”, was selected by Nelly on this soundtrack because it enbodies strength. This track will also be on his upcoming album Brass Knuckles (Derrty Ent./Universal). Listen to the track after the cut!
Chris Brown has recorded a track for the 2008 Olympics. This new track, “Dreamer”, will be found on the Team USA Soundtrack. You can buy the track now on iTunes! I like the track a lot and it fits everything surrounding the Olympics. Look out for more updates on the Beijing Olympics here on T2W. Check out the track below.
Comedian Bernie Mac died early this morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago at the age of 50. Although the cause of death was not disclosed, Bernie Mac had been hospitalized recently for pneumonia.
“Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital,” his publicist, Danica Smith, said in a statement from Los Angeles.
The comedian suffered from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory lung disease that produces tiny lumps of cells in the body’s organs, but had said the condition went into remission in 2005. He recently was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia, which his publicist said was not related to the disease.
All of us here at T2W would like to express our condolences to the family of Bernie Mac. He will be missed.
Jermaine Dupri uploaded another webisode of Living The Life on his channel and this time they decided to take a little break from recording and play some basketball. Fabolous was playing Bow Wow and it looks like Fabo won the match. Take a look at the webisode up top!
New music from T.I.’s forthcoming project! “Wish You Would” is pretty self-explanatory. I don’t know if it’ll be a single or not, but if so, this would be T.I. and Luda’s first collaboration on a single.
In this edition of “Who Owns the Look” we have Singer Nicole Scherzinger and actress Meagan Good rocking the same pair of ($250) Masonic Platform Collard T Strap Sandals. Meagan wore her shoes first at Spike TV’s 2nd Annual “Guy’s Choice” in July, while Nicole was spotted wearing the black version yesterday while at the 20th Anniversary of Madden NFL Franchise Celebration. So we must ask the question … WHO OWNS THE LOOK?
The recording of the next episode of FNMTV went down last night in L.A. and many guests appear on the show. Jordin Sparks was there as a co-host commentator and judge looking hot! Diddy was there in support of Donnie Klang to premiere the video for his single “Take You There”. While Santogold also performed last night. This episode will air tomorrow, Friday, August 8th. Check more flicks after the cut!
Kanye West just closed his Glow In The Dark Tour at the Madison Square Garden yesterday and in this closing he announced that he’s currently in the studio producing beats for Jay-Z’s upcoming album The Blueprint: 3. Jay-Z perform a track from his album, “Jockin’ Jay-Z”, which may even be the first single off the new album. Watch out Lil’ Wayne because this might be the biggest album of year! You can catch the BEST RAPPER ALIVE on the upcoming issue of VIBE Magazine. Check out the performance above!
For T2W first ever Designer Spotlight post, I thought I would open your eyes to a clothing line that mixes pop culture with hip hop to get something that’s … DOPE! Dope Couture is a semi-new brand for men and women designed by Matt Fields and Chris Mart. Lupe Fiasco, The Spurs 2008 NBA Draft Pick George Hill, and Talib Kweli are just some of the celebs that have been spotted rockin’ Dope Couture Shirts! Keep reading to check out the interview I had with Matt Fields about Dope Couture.
VIBE Magazine has released more covers of their upcoming special 15th anniversary juice issue. Vibe released TWO OTHER COVERS a couple of weeks ago also featuring Jay Z. Above is the official backpage pic and below are two more covers.
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