Sunday, March 9th 2008

Kimora Lee Simmons Pregnant?

According to reports, Kimora Lee Simmons is expecting her third child:

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmon’s ex-wife Kimora Lee Simmons is reportedly pregnant – with the child of actor Djimon Honsou.

The model-turned-fashion queen – who has two children, Ming and Aoki, by Def Jam Records founder Simmons – is said to have been trying to conceive with the West African-born actor for months, since they began dating in March 2007.

And now the couple has apparently succeeded, with a source telling New York gossip column PageSix, “She’s pregnant.” {Source}

Off-topic, I know, but something about Kimora doesn’t quite sit right with me. I can’t put my finger on what, exactly, it is…

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Sunday, March 9th 2008

New Song: Mya – ‘Ego Trippin”

A new(ish) track by R&B singer Mya has surfaced called ‘Ego Trippin”. The song, an unreleased number from Mya’s shelved 2006/07 album ‘Liberation’, initially hit the net several months ago, yet seems to have only now garnered any attention.

With the garbage Mya was churning out from the ill-fated LP, I was a little skeptical listening to this. However, it turns out the track is very solid. The breezy mid-tempo cut has an Old Skool undercurrent, which compliments the engaging lyrics. {Thanks Selmore}

Hit or Miss?

LISTEN: Ego Trippin’

Posted By: Sam

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Thursday, January 3rd 2008

Your Top 5 Songs Of The Moment?

That Grape Juice wants to see what you guys are listening to. So saying that, what 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment? Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to urban music; could be something new, throwback, native etc. Drop a comment in the comments section. Mine are – in no particular order:

1) Make It Work – Ne-Yo
2) Feedback – Janet Jackson
3) How You Gonna Act Like That – Tyrese
4) Valerie – Mark Ronson (ft. Amy Winehouse)
5) Stay Down – Mary J. Blige

What are your ‘Top 5 Songs Of The Moment’?

Posted By: Sam

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Thursday, November 8th 2007

J. Holiday – ‘Suffocate’ Video

The second single to be lifted from J.Holiday’s debut album ‘Back of My Lac’ premiered today on BET’s 106 & Park countdown. In my opinion, the video couldn’t have come at a better time – I was beginning to get tired of ‘Bed’. Anyway, I’m really liking both the single and the vid. J’s debut, for me, is one of this year’s better music offerings.

What do you think of the song/video?

Posted By: Sam

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Wednesday, November 7th 2007

Mya Working On new Album

Despite Mya’s serially delayed (and now shelved) ‘Liberation’ album having not been released, the singer is already hard at work at the follow-up. Check out this report via MyaHarrison.net:

R&B singer Mya is hard work on her 6th album, with two out of those being scratched and shelved due to label conflicts, but she has not given up! She is hard at work on her new album tentatively titled Smoke & Mirrors which should be out 1st or 2nd quarter of 2008! Mya stated in a recent interview I did with her, “I feel as though Liberation was my best project to date, of course I wanted it released in the US, but things happen, so maybe it wasnt meant to be”. She also stated that she would be working with better producers on this album such as Timbaland, The Dream, The Underdogs, Scott Storch, Dre & Vidal, and Brian Michael Cox again. She also said she has been working on the album since Liberation was completed at the of 2005, and that its more fresh, up to date, and different. She also said that since Liberation won’t be released in the US, that she will be using 2 or 3 of the best songs from that album for this new one, but the album will still have all new material, because she is sure her fans have heard Liberation now being that it was released in Japan and probably made its way back to the US.

How true this is remains to be seen, however I applaud her hustle factor if it is. Will the album drop on her current label, though? Hopefully it won’t be this ‘Liberation’ mess all over again.

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Tuesday, October 23rd 2007

New Song: Spice Girls – ‘Headlines’ (Friendship never Ends)

Ok, so I know it’s not often (well, at all) that you see anything about the Spice Girls here, but in the spirit of relevancy, I thought to post their new single ‘Headlines’ (Friendship Never Ends). The track is one of two new songs set to feature on their forthcoming Greatest Hits CD (due November 13th). About the song, it’s ‘OK’ – nothing more, nothing less. still, I’m sure it’ll top charts in light of the hype machine surrounding their comeback.

Hit or Miss?

LISTEN: Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)

Posted By: Sam

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Saturday, September 8th 2007

Foxy Brown Sentenced To 1 Year In Jail

It appears Foxy Brown’s reckless behaviour has caught up with her. Brown, real name Inga Marchand has been sentenced to one year in prison for violation of probation. Check out TMZ’s report below:

Foxy Brown will spend the next year in jail for violating her probation — and she’s going straight back to a cell on Rikers Island, where she’s spent the last two weeks. TMZ was in the courtroom when it all went down, and Judge Melissa Jackson slammed Foxy’s pleas for mercy, calling her a “great actress,” and saying that if this were the first time she’d apologized, she might be believable, but not now. We’re told that Foxy was visibly distraught by the verdict, and her mother refused to talk to reporters outside. Foxy originally was sentenced to the probation after an assault on two employees at a nail salon in Manhattan.

Outside the courtroom, cops from New Jersey — where she allegedly lied to cops about her birthdate and state of residence — told TMZ that she got what she deserved. Interesting note: if she serves the full term, Foxy will give birth in prison.

Source

I can’t say she doesn’t deserve it. It’s just messed up that her baby will be born in jail because it’s mother is a nut.

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Friday, September 7th 2007

Fashion Rocks 2007 Pics

Stars from both the fashion and music industries were out in full force yesterday for the 2007 Fashion Rocks concert. The event, which took place in New York City, saw performances from Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Usher and Jennifer Lopez. Visitors from the US can catch the show when it airs, tonight at 9pm ET/PT on CBS.

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What do you think of the pics?

Posted By: Sam

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Thursday, August 23rd 2007

Mya’s ‘Liberation’ Pushed Back (Again!)

Sweet Jesus, I’m done! Word has it Mya’s ‘Liberation’ album has been delayed yet again. The CD was re-scheduled to drop on September 18th, but it’s release is now listed as ‘TBD’ (to be decided). I’m doubting if it’ll ever see the light of day – which may actually be a blessing; as sources claim it sounded a mess. Mya really isn’t in a good position and hasn’t been for a while. Maybe shelving this album and starting afresh wouldn’t be a bad idea?

What do you think of Mya’s latest push back?