1) I Can Transform Ya – Chris Brown
2) Sponsor – Teairra Mari
3) Bad Romance – Lady GaGa
4) Rockband – Usher

5) Human Nature – Michael Jackson

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Peep rapper 50 Cent’s print promotional ad for his new fragrance ‘Power By 50’, which is set to be sold exclusively in Macy’s.

Ol’ Curtis joins a host of celebrities who have jumped on the lucrative fragrance bandwagon. Yet, with the amount of folks doing it now, one has to wonder if it’s as lucrative as it once was.

Guys and girls…

Would you buy 50’s fragrance?

R&B royalty Mary J. Blige gave a rousing rendition of  the US national anthem, ‘The Star Spangled Banner’, at the final of the World Series at the Yankee Stadium in New York last night. Though not the best live showing I’ve seen of the song, Mary held her own with the song, which many a diva has tried their hand at.

Tidbit: The New York Yankees won their 27th World Series title, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies to do so.

What do you think of Mary’s rendition?

Remember Donnie Klang? Making The Band 4? Still don’t? I really can’t blame you. A victim of Diddy’s ‘no-promo-when-show-ain’t- on-air’, we’ve heard pretty much nothing from Donnie since his debut album ‘Just A Rolling Stone’ sold triple copper last year.

In any case, the 24 year old is back with new single ‘Prisoner of Love’, the video for which premiered today. Directed by The Littles, the video and the song aren’t that bad. While I remember scratching my head as to why Diddy signed him (he’s simply not good enough, plus that bootleg Justin Timberlake thing was never going to cut it), this is definitely much more in line with what Donnie should be singing IMO. As  that contrived Electro-Pop he was trying to pass off as believable the last go round was not the business.

No word yet on a title or release date for his sophomore effort…(Sam checks to see if he’s still on Bad Boy>>>he is>>>sounds about right! SMH…)

What do you think of the song / video?

The video for Gucci Mane’s 1st official single ‘Spotlight’, featuring Usher, premiered today. I’m really not understanding the hoo-harr around Gucci, if I’m to be entirely, hence my sole thought watching this was ‘Why is Usher in this?’. Still, not a bad video. Look out for cameos by Nicki Minaj and Eddie Murphy’s eldest daughter Bria Murphy, who plays the lead female.

Gucci’s debut album ‘The State vs. Radric Davis’ hits stores December 8th.

What do you think of the song / video?

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The trailer for Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married Too’ aired on Entertainment Tonight a few moments ago. Once again starring Janet Jackson, the sequel to 2007’s box office smash ‘Why Did I Get Married’ is set to be released April 2010. The trailer looks off the charts!

Interesting to note, Janet was on the set of the movie when she learned of her brother Michael’s passing back in June. She returned to filming a few weeks later, so I’d imagine this one will see an emotionally charged performance from Ms. Jackson (and the rest of the cast). Definitely looking forward to this.

Thoughts?

Diva Mariah Carey stopped by The Ellen Degeneres Show today to promote her latest projects. Another light-hearted chitter-chatter. Mind you, with her new LP ‘Memoirs’ almost a certified flop, I’m baffled beyond belief at why she’s not performing on these shows she’s doing this week or even talking about the album other than in passing. Something in my gut tells me this remix LP isn’t going to see the light of day (nothing superstitious, strictly from a business perspective), so surely it’d be best to ride the wheels off this album until they fall off?

A fun interview nontheless – part 1 one which you can watch above, and part 2 below:

Your thoughts?

Hip-Hop superstar Jay-Z is currently here in London to play a series of show’s across the capital. The rapper performed on the BBC’s Later With Jools Holland tonight. Check out his performance of current single ‘Empire State of Mind’ (above) as well as the now-classic ’99 Problems’ below. Good stuff.

What do you think of the performances?

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The video for R&B star Trey Songz’ latest single ‘I Invented Sex’ premièred a few moments ago (if it sounds like we say that alot, it’s because we’re uber on top of things! LOL). Check it out above (warning: it’s rather explicit).

Yawn. Regardless of the song’s title, it’s quite evident the explicit nature of the video is soley what’s supposed to entice folks into watching it over and over; however, I find it hard to ignore how cheap this looks (recession video anyone?). Like, seriously, it’s as if it was shot on a Sony Handycam and edited on Windows Movie Maker. No, no, no.

Trey’s 3rd album ‘Ready’ is in stores now.

What do you think of the video?

Chris Brown’s label Jive today announced that the R&B sensation’s forthcoming effort ‘Graffiti’ will now be released a week earlier. Therefore, instead of arriving in stores December 15th, the set will now be available December 8th.

Instead of competing with the likes of Alicia Keys and Lil’ Wayne, the 20 year old will now apparently go head to head with Usher, whose new LP ‘Raymond vs. Raymond’ is said to be hitting stores…you guessed it…December 8th. Should be real interesting!

Your thoughts?

R&B singer Amerie finally made her first televised performance of new single  ‘Heard Em All’ on The Wendy Williams Show earlier today. Hell, correct me if wrong, it’s her first televised anything for her ‘In Love & War’ LP. SMH…

While the performance wasn’t bad at all, it kinda reminded me what my main gripe was with the video. With the song being such a banger, I was expecting some insane choreography, yet instead got a visually appealing clip, yet nothing in the way of ‘fierce’ moves. Still, pretty decent, I guess. Best of luck to Amerie with the album.

Tidbit: There has apparently been some shipping issues with her LP, so if you’ve yet to see it in stores, hit up Itunes or Amazon to purchase.

What do you think of the performance?

As Mariah Carey’s latest effort ‘Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’ continues to skydive (without a parachute) down the charts, a new remix lifted from her ‘Memoirs’ features/remix LP has surfaced in the form of the Trey Songz-assisted ‘Inseparable’. A decent enough mid-tempo, yet not one I envision many parting with their cash to buy her remix CD for.

Hit or Miss?