Last night’s Wearable Art Gala brought out a number of notable names – including Destiny’s Child.
A heavily pregnant Beyonce was in the house, as was Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams – and founding member LeToya Luckett. Despite not all posing together, all were snapped at the event, which was held at California African American Museum.
Joining the ‘Say My Name’ singers at the function were Bey’s mother Tina Knowles-Lawson, Jay Z, and Kelly’s husband Tim Witherspoon.
Today’s From The Vault pick is pulled from 2006 and sees Hip-Hop legend Diddy and Pop royal Christina Aguilera team for the tantalising ‘Tell Me.’
The second single from Diddy’s ‘Press Play’ LP, the track was produced by Just Blaze and was instantly singled out as a highlight on the album by the press as well as fans.
Initially the song was a demo for the group that would become Danity Kane, but Diddy decided to use it on his own album. For Aguilera, it was a return to a more modern sound as she was deep into her ‘Back To Basics’ era, which saw her go all retro on the masses.
Though it had been coined for chart glory, it didn’t match the success of its predecessor, the Nicole Scherzinger-assisted ‘Come To Me.’ ‘Tell Me’ only managed to reach the Top 50 in the US and wasn’t even released everywhere in Europe. Still it got to #8 in the UK.
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Shot by Erik White, the first part of the video referenced the infamous ‘Maxell blown away’ commercial, while the second saw Diddy, Xtina and dancers “do that thing” on LED sets. Very 00’s – in the best way.
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Say what folk will about Diddy, there’s no denying that he consistently cooks up quality music and collaborations, whether successful on the charts or not. As for Xtina, she remains one of the best vocalists of today’s age, even a decade after this song was released.
One of Madonna‘s former friends and dancers have stepped out to confirm that the star had a deep rooted hatred of her 90s chart rival Janet Jackson.
Kevin Stea, who stood as one of the brains behind Madonna’s creative machine, is now feuding with the singer after he joined a large group of her former employees to sue her for moves he claims she made to invade their privacy and exploit them during their time together.
Now, he has opened up an incident which he says shocked him to his core and exposed, according to him, Madonna’s supposed desire to take Janet down.
The Pop superstar sent fans into a frenzy moments ago when she launched a mysterious countdown clock on her official website.
Its appearance comes in the wake of mounting speculation that the 50-year-old diva is set to return to the road.
As widely reported, Janet postponed her ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ in 2016 to “plan a family” – the fruit of that being son Eissa who was born in January of this year.
Observant fans who held on to their tickets (after promises of rescheduled shows) noticed updates on their Ticketmaster accounts; specifically revised Fall dates and a new name for the trek – the ‘State Of The World Tour.’
Whatever the case, judging by the clock, definitive word on what’s happening looks set to arrive next Monday (May 1st).
Kelly Rowland warned in a recent interview that her fellow Destiny’s Child alum, Michelle Williams, was working on something “big” and “top secret.” While we impatiently await official news on what that “something” is, Williams took to Instagram and Facebook to unveil some new jaw-dropping shots that may serve as our first clues.
Fiercely working the snaps under the direction of the famed photographers Cyndi Brown and others, the Grammy-winning songstress – whose debut album, ‘Heart To Yours,’celebrated its 15th birthday this month – is reminding any naysayers she’s still able to rock a mic, runway, and a lens nearly 20 years in the game.
Jennifer Lopez continues to slay with effortless ease.
The 47-year-old turned heads as she arrived at the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards last night.
Taking place at the Watsco Center inCoral Gable, Florida, the event saw the multi-hyphenate maven presented with the evening’s top honor – the Star Award.
The win comes after the ever-active Lopez, who rocked two revealing ensembles, was bestowed with the Billboard Icon Award in 2014.
With the exception of songstresses Alessia Cara, Selena Gomez, and Julia Michaels [in leading positions], the Hot 100’s upper rankings – namely the top 30 – are indeed a man’s world. Leading that pack of 27-male entries, to no surprise, is King Kendrick Lamar.
In addition to seeing his album, ‘Damn,’ top the Billboard 200 with the year’s highest first week sales (to date) and simultaneously place all fourteen of its tracks in various positions across the Hot 100 this week, the set’s breakout hit – ‘Humble’ – has politely been seated at the latter chart’s summit (consequently ending Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Shape of You‘s 12-week run at the top).
Curious to see where you can see Lamar’s name scattered all over the chart? You know what to do:
Katy Perryserved up sassy new single ‘Bon Appétit’ at the strike of midnight and the expectation was for the masses to eat it up.
It’s early, but it appears folk are proceeding to the table slower than perhaps planned.
As at writing, the Migos assisted cut has yet to enter top 10 of US iTunes. It presently occupies the #15 spot. This despite banners and ample fan-fare.
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While it’s far from doom and gloom, especially given Perry’s general strong streaming performance, it does make one wonder.
Because beyond being the tier of act accustomed to instant hits, she’s coming off a lukewarm chart run with preceding single ‘Chained To The Rhythm.’
All of which makes for potentially sweaty palms at Camp Perry.
Still, as the age old adage goes, it’s rarely about how one starts but how they finish. Maybe just maybe it’ll take longer to rise but enjoy sweeter success.
British vocal outfit MiC Lowry have been building buzz on a global stage thanks to their infallible harmonies and vocal prowess.
Like Justin Bieber (who they recently opened for on tour), the quintet garnered their big break on YouTube after covering classics from the likes of Beyonce and Boyz II Men.
Their steady ascend has seen them amass a huge fanbase, sign with Universal Music, and perform on stages across the globe – including The Wendy Williams Show.
That Grape Juice welcomed the Liverpool bred group to The Splash and they showed up and showed out.
Watch above as they perform new single ‘Whiskey Kisses’ (available to buy and stream now) and a cover of Usher‘s ‘U Remind Me.’
Fans of the Pop icon Diana Ross were elated when they discovered that the performer was to launch a new set of live shows in New York City.
This week, said elation turned into euphoria when the shows kicked off and saw the former Supreme soar on stage with a set which glides through her discography and personal journey.
DJ Khaled has unwrapped the video for newest single ‘I’m The One.’
Justin Bieber leads an all-star line-up of features on the track, which also plays host to Lil Wayne, Chance The Rapper, and Quavo.
The cut is the latest taste of the Snapchat King’s upcoming album ‘Grateful,’ which will see guest spots from the likes of Rihanna and Nas. It’ll also feature Khaled’s collaboration with Beyonce and Jay Z (‘Shining’).
In the here and now though, check out the colorful clip for ‘I’m The One.’ It ushers in summer season sweetly…