Check out the official album cover for LeToya’s sophomore effort ‘Lady Love’ (due August). The cover, shot by Mike Ruiz, looks stunning. Great shot.
Filed Under: Beyonce, Drake, Jamie Foxx, Jay Z, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole, Lil' Wayne, Maxwell, Michael Jackson, Monica, Ne-Yo, Soulja Boy, T-Pain
Just a quick reminder to let you know that tomorrow is the last day to cast your votes for the That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards 2008.
Winners will be announced on January 5th
Filed Under: Chris Brown, T-Pain
Before I Self Destruct is darker and harder than last year’s Curtis. 50 Cent wrote much of the album while he, as Curtis Jackson, was also penning the 90-minute film of the same name that would be his directorial debut.
The film Before I Self Destruct is a coming of age story about an inner city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.
“My film captures the harsh realities that reflect so many communities today. There will be some who will greatly identify with the characters and the situations presented and then there will be others who may be shocked at the struggles that go on in the inner city,” states 50 Cent. “I made the film for both groups.”
As much as I feel 50’s time was officially up after he lost out to Kanye last year, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested in the film. The plot, though done over many a time, sounds pretty interesting.
The album hits stores December 9th, with the movie due in theatres 4th quarter too.
Will you be checking for ‘Before I Self Destruct’?
Keyshia Cole announced earlier this year that she had pencilled in an end of year release for her third studio album, which comes just a year after the release of her last ‘Just Like You’. With the album, titled ‘A Different Me’, now slated for a December release, it comes as little surprise that we’re starting to hear what Keyshia will be serving up.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Usher revealed that he is preparing a tour for ladies only. The ‘Love In This Club’ singer said he will soon announce full details of the trek, called the ‘One Night Stand’ tour. He said specific dates are still being worked out for about 15 “intimate” venues:Asked why he wanted to perform a “ladies only” tour, Usher said he relishes the challenge.
“There’s only a few artists that can pull that off,” said the 29-year-old singer. “I feel like I’ve had such a connection with my audience. This album, I felt like, was definitely the type of one that was more intimate. So what better way to get up close and personal than to make it all women?”
To go with the theme, Usher is also planning his own line of lingerie and men’s undergarments. He already has a fragrance and cologne.
Usher is currently working on a video for his new single Trading Places.
Hmm…interesting. I Can’t help but think that this ‘intimate venue’ slant that is being put on the show is simply a means of veiling the fact that many were not feeling his recent ‘Here I Stand’ LP, hence wouldn’t be flocking to his show in the larger venues as this once may have. Just a thought…
In what comes as very saddening news, Dr Dre’s 20 year old son has been found dead, according to reports:The son of legendary rap producer Dr Dre has been found dead at his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning.Andre Young Jr., 20, was unresponsive when his mother went to check on him around 10 A.M., calling 911 to alert paramedics.
Young’s cause of death is pending completion of a toxicology report.
His father, Andre Young Sr, is better known to the world as “Dr. Dre”, an award winning producer who shot to fame as a pioneer of the influential gangsta rap group NWA, and becoming co-owner of West Coast record label Death Row records.
Later, he became popular for his discovery and production for white rap artist Eminem.
Condolences to Dr Dre and his family, in what is no doubt a deeply troubling time. {Source}
Filed Under: T-Pain
As reported yesterday, Nelly has been chosen as the new face of Sean John underwear; peep the first shot from the shoot above.
Filed Under: T-Pain
This one looks like it’ll be something else. Was that Ms. Boom Kack herself I saw there? LOL…
Season premiere is August 13th on MTV.
Will you be tuning in?
Filed Under: Lil' Wayne, T-Pain
Supermodel Naomi Campbell was snapped leaving restaurant Cipriani here in London last night. Pic speaks for itself, I guess…SMH.
Filed Under: T-Pain
As expected, things got pretty intense in R. Kelly’s trial today as the prosecution’s star witness took the stand to give evidence:Van Allen said she had met R. Kelly at the video shoot for “Home Alone,” in which she appeared, in late 1997 or early 1998. Kelly’s cousin, “Blacky” invited her to join Kelly in Kelly’s trailer, she said. She talked with Kelly and ended up having “intercourse” with him in the trailer, she said. She was 17 at the time, she said.In late 1998, she testified, Kelly took her to his former home on the North Side of Chicago, where she met the alleged victim in this case for the first time. Kelly taped them while they had three-way sex in his “log-cabin” room, she said. That’s the same room he’s alleged to have filmed the tape in this case. Kelly told her the alleged victim was 16, she said. {Source}
Granted the defence haven’t started arguing their case, it increasingly looking like R. Kelly’s going down. Still, I’m stopping short of saying it’s a certainty, as stranger things have happened.
Filed Under: T-Pain
For all her hollering and ‘church wailing’, I must say that Fantasia ‘brought it’ and then some. Even with the song not really being catered to that audience, she still managed to engage the studio audience. Definitely anticipating the new album. Good stuff.
What do you think of the performance?
Filed Under: T-Pain
That Grape Juice, once again, wants to see what you guys are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment? Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to R&B or Hip-Hop; could be something new, throwback, even something you made yourself lol. Drop a comment in the comments section. Mine are – in no particular order:
For those who still care….ok, that was bad lol. It has been confirmed that Mya’s oft delayed album ‘Liberation’ will now be released on December 11th. I’m guessing her label are hoping to cash in on the holiday season. Yet, with all the push backs, I’m wondering if anyone still cares.
Filed Under: T-Pain
Anyone watch this show? I was addicted to the first season and had been wondering if the show would return since it had been so long since it was last on. The all-new 20 episode season will premiere in October. I’ll definitely be checking for this one.
Will you be tuning into The Boondocks?
Filed Under: Chris Brown, T-Pain
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