A shocking report, released yesterday, by The Times Union of Albany implies that famed musicians 50 Cent, Mary J. Blige, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean and renown author/ playwright Tyler Perry may have received or used performance enhancing drugs. Check out the Fox News report below:

Music-big names like Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Timbaland and Wyclef Jean came up in connection with an Albany, N.Y.-based steroid investigation, The Times Union of Albany reported.

Citing unidentified sources, the report alleged that the above-mentioned music stars, along with award-winning author and producer Tyler Perry, may have received or used performance-enhancing drugs.

Grammy-winning singer Blige blasted the report when reached for comment by the New York Daily News.

“Mary J. Blige has never taken any performance-enhancing illegal steroids,” the singer’s spokeswoman Karynne Tencer told the News.

Ken Sunshine, a spokesman for Perry, declined to comment to the Associated Press.

Law-enforcement officials have said evidence does not indicate the celebrities broke the law. For now, at least, officials are focusing on the doctors, pharmacists and clinics providing the drugs.

Whilst some of these aren’t really a shock (no names mentioned), the appearance of others are kinda surprising. It’ll be interesting to see what comes of this all…

Your thoughts?
Mary J. Blige - 'Hurt Again'It has been confirmed – as per Mary J. Blige’s PR team, that the singer will be releasing the Dre & Vidal produced ‘Hurt Again’ as the next single from her already-Platinum ‘Growing Pains’ CD. The song replaces ‘Work That’ (the previously announced follow-up to ‘Just Fine’) as the LP’s 2nd single. Though I really like the song, I’m not so sure about it how it’ll do. To be honest, I’m kinda baffled as to Mary’s single choices this go round.

Are you feeling ‘Hurt Again’ as the next single?
Ashanti - The Way That I Love You

The full version of ‘The Way That I Love You’ by R&B star Ashanti surfaced today. Remember, a snippet of the track was posted in early December. The LT Hutton produced track has been confirmed as the lead single from Ashanti’s forthcoming album ‘The Declaration’ – and not ‘Hey Baby (After the Club)’ as previously stated by the singer and her label.

Upon hearing the track in it’s entirety, I’m thinking Ashanti really has a shot at hitting the top with this one. It’s easily her best single in a long while. Welcome back Ashanti… {Thanks Melissa }

Hit or Miss?

 

 

{Link Removed As Requested}

 

The 1st Annual BET Honors were held this past Saturday in Washington D.C. Homage was paid to celebrated blacks from differing fields of work. The honorees were Tyra Banks (Media), Alicia Keys (Entertainment), Dr. Cornel West (Inspirational/Education), Richard Parsons (Corporate), the Honorable Maxine Waters (Government) and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd (Entrepreneur).
Actor / comdian Cedric The Entertainer hosted the show which will air on the network on February 22nd. Performers on the night included, Ne-Yo, Jill Scott, John Legend, Wyclef, and Raheem DeVaughn.
What do you think of the pics?
Leona Lewis Covers Harper BaazarUK singing sensation Leona Lewis graces the cover of Harper Baazar’s February issue. Looking great I must say. Having already dominated both the single and album charts here in the UK over the past few months, Leona’s debut album ‘Spirit’ is set to hit the US on March 18th.
What do you think of the cover?
Raz-B Calls Into Hot 97Controversial former B2K member Raz-B called into New York radio station Hot 97 this morning. Raz, real name DeMario Thornton, thanked everyone for ‘the love’ – yet opted to not directly address the allegations he made. Knowing Miss Jones (the host), she wasn’t going to let him off like that lol.. Check out the interview….

{Link Removed As Requested}


Solange and Baby Daniel

In an interview with WENN, Beyonce’s younger sister Solanage offered advice to 16 year old Jamie Lynn Spears – the pregnant sister of troubled pop star Britney Spears:

“I have been so blessed that my son is the coolest kid ever. Of course, that first year of not sleeping and just being dedicated to him had tough parts but that’s fine. It’s been a blast for me. A lot of people have doubts, but when you have a child I think it takes a really non-emotional person not to have a blast, no matter what age. I’ve heard stories of people who were 14 that had kids and basically snapped into it and got into the groove of motherhood. I think that emotional attachment, there’s nothing out of it that you could regret. {Source}

Your thoughts?
Check out this remix of Snoop Dogg’s latest hit ‘Sensual Seduction’ featuring the Queen Bee, Lil’ Kim. As ever, Kim is her raunchy self and it’s pretty good version of the song.
Hit or Miss?

{Link Removed As Requested}

As many of you know, Christina Aguilera and husband Jordan Bratman welcomed their new son Max into the world on Saturday. After the news of baby’s arrival, Christina released this new video for ‘Save Me From Myself’ to celebrate with her fans and thank them for their support (hence I’m assuming it’s not a proper release). Included in the vid is never-before seen footage of the couple’s wedding. Anyway, having been, somewhat, underwhelmed by Christina’s ‘Back To Basics’ CD, I’m glad she released this…it’s a great song.

What do you think of the song / video?

R&B singer Craig David serves up ‘6 Of 1 Thing’ as the 2nd single to be lifted from his current album ‘Trust Me’. After a difficult few years, Craig seems to be finding himself musically again. Both the song and video are leaps and bounds better than that shambles of a first single ‘Hot Stuff.

What do you think of the video?

‘Crank That’ star Soulja Boy hit back at his critics in a recent MySpace blog entry. Here’s what he had to say:

I look around and see alot of haters.. Even famous people who don’t know me. Steve Harvey hating? I mean Damn.. STEVE HARVEY? wtf I grew up watchin this nigga on TV and he wanna get on radio saying my songs are vulgar and trying to stop me from gettin my paper. I mean damn dude if yo son was out here trying to provide from his family you wouldn’t wont someone trying to stop his success and making up shit. How you gone say some shit on Radio where ALOT of people will believe just because of who you are leave your mouth if you didnt make sure it was true? I got old ass niggaz from Wu-Tang dissin me. Some dude named GZA from Wu-Tang Clan dat was born in 66′ lol, who I never met in my life.. I’m like wow.. Then I seen a video of Jody Breeze talking shit about me? and for WHAT? Cuz they mad at all this Perfection. Don’t hate. INHALE IT IN NIGGA BREATHE IT IN! BASK IN IT!

Read More

Hmmmm…

Your thoughts?

Wyclef stopped by the Jimmy Kimmel show earlier this week to perform his current single ‘Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)’. I’m really feeling this song, the performance was pretty good too. Wyclef’s latest album ‘Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant’ is in stores now.

What do you think of the performance?

**