Teairra Mari recently found her way back on to the radio airwaves with her new song ‘Sponsor (Ft. Gucci Mane & Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em)’. The track has so far reached #48 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart since it’s release on January 26th. Taking a break from her promotional rounds, the singer sat down with Bossip and revealed details about her relationship with Rihanna and her former mentor, Jay-Z, stating that “there is no beef”. Check out the interview below:
Power couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce, celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary over the weekend in New York City, by attending the Broadway’s ‘Chicago’. Beyonce’s former Destiny’s Child bandmate, Michelle Williams, is currently starring in the show as fiery Roxy Hart.
Peep the couple posing with the cast backstage at the Ambassador Theatre.
Randomness: Boy does time fly by! Who would have thought it has been 2 years since Beyonce and Jay tied the knot?!
Rising Hip-Hop star Drake has finally scheduled a release date for his debut album. The collection, entitled ‘Thank Me Later’, will hit stores on May 25th. The project’s lead single, ‘Over’, has already positioned itself at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 without the assistance of a music video. A clip for the track will be shot by famed director Anthony Mandler and released within the upcoming weeks.’Thank Me Later’ will feature contributions from Jay-Z, Kanye West and The-Dream, among others. {Source}
As the Sugababes today confirm our report that they have ceased working with Roc Nation (aka were dropped), fresh reports have emerged today suggesting that ousted member Keisha Buchanan is on the brink of signing with the Jay-Z-owned firm for her solo project.
Buchanan and the rapper are said to have hit it off at the BRITS after-party last month, with Roc Nation set to formally meet with the 25 year old during her current trip to Los Angeles for the recording of her solo LP.
Should such a deal be finalised, it would ironically be exactly the same deal Buchanan entered into as part of the group – which would see her record label remain Universal Island, while Roc Nation would, essentially, A&R/produce the project.
How the tables have turned!
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Karma really is serving it up! Granted we don’t actually know what went on behind the scenes, for many it simply boils down to principle – you can not dispose of the last original component of a group and expect credibility or support to remain. It just doesn’t work like that. How any label or management team failed to foresee this back in September is anyone’s guess. I mean, prior to Keisha’s album even coming out, the group are being forced to eat some serious humble-pie, with ‘Sweet 7′ belly-flopping and public support and interest at an all-time low.
About the Roc Nation deal; it’s definitely understandable as to why they are actively seeking out Keisha. It is no secret that for many years she was the creative force behind the Sugababes, particularly with the last line-up. Hence, common-knowledge was the fact that she’d often be the first and last at the studio, co-wrote many of their hits, and enjoyed great relationships with several producers – a number of which, reportedly, refused to begin work with the other ladies until Keisha arrived at the studio.
One can only hope that Keisha really serves up the hotness with her solo project and is successful; which if she manages to pull off, will be one of the biggest stories in recent UK music history.
Superstar Beyonce supported hubby Jay-Z at the Barclays Center Groundbreaking Ceremony this Thursday (March 12th) at the Atlantic Yards in New York. The rapper / businessman spoke about the arena, which will eventually serve as the home of the NBA’s New Jersey Net’s – which the 40 year old is a part owner of.
While you can check out more snaps from the event below, I couldn’t help but request a ‘caption this’ from you all for the pic above…it’s just screaming for it! LOL.
Jay-Z and wife Beyonce were invited to The White House during their recent stay in Washington, D.C (for the rapper’s Blueprint 3 tour). The couple also brought along Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles, as well as Jay’s tour support Trey Songz, who attended with his manager Kevin Liles. Though President Obama was not photographed, the group did indeed meet the inspirational leader.
Beyonce hit up her husband Jay-Z’s concert after party following his performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City recently. The even, which was held at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club, was also attended by Michelle Williams, Drake and the Hip-Hop icon himself. Peep more images below:
Beyonce has killed Sasha Fierce. Or at least that is what she told ‘Extra’ correspondent A.J. during a short yet tense interview where she shed some light on the direction of her future recordings. The superstar also spoke about how she plans to spend her vacation in the upcoming months but things got very uncomfortable after A.J. found a way to weave in questions about her husband Jay-Z, something that her press team must have clearly outlined as an off-limits topic.
It’s great to hear that Beyonce is ready to leave the Sasha Fierce brand in the past and experience further artistic growth. Regarding the rest of the interview…let’s just say that A.J. is a very brave man to pull a stunt like that.
Power-couple, Beyonce and Jay-Z, looked a picture of happiness court-side at the Lakers vs Mavericks game yesterday in Dallas, Texas. 40 year old rapper Jay was in town for his Blueprint 3 tour, which made a stop there. Fun times.
Check out more pics below:
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