According to The New York Times, Jay-Z is set to leave current label Def Jam to sign a deal with concert promoter Live Nation for a whopping $150 Million. The package deal would see Live Nation finance the mogul’s own entertainment venture, as well as future recording and tours for the next 10 years.This news comes on the heels of Jay’s standing down as President of Def Jam last December, following the breakdown of negotiations for a more lucrative deal. Jay’s final Def Jam release is slated to drop before the end of the year.
Noted photographer Derek Blanks previewed his upcoming book recently, which includes a shoot of celebrities and their ‘alter egos’. Check out shots of Ciara (above), as well as Amerie, Kym Porter and Monica. I’m liking both the pics and their concept a lot.What do you think of the pics?
The video for Chris Brown’s latest single ‘Take You Down’ premiered on BET just a few short hours ago. While it’s footage from his ‘Up Close & Personal’ tour, I’m still pleased it’s getting a release in some capacity. IMO ‘Take You Down’ is one of, if not the, best track I’ve heard from Chris. About the video, Chris really is morphing into a very seasoned performer.
What do you think of the video?
* In regard to the Trina interview, it will be posted in audio form tomorrow (with written at a later date). Much of the delay has been due to the fact that it’s so long (45 minutes to be exact). Saying that, it’s definitely one that both fans and non-fans can not miss!
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Thus far this week, it appears as if new Michelle Williams material has been surfacing on the daily. I can’t complain though, as much of what has been seen/heard is very promising. Set to feature on the soundtrack for the much-anticipated ‘Sex & The City’ movie, ‘Until The End Of The World’ is an uptempo Synth-Pop cut that is very much in the same vain as the sound Michelle has been channeling on her records as of late. I’m really feeling this one, especially the bridge. She really is carving out a great niche for herself musically that should still appeal to the masses.
Rapper Lil’ Wayne features on the cover of the May 2008 issue of VIBE magazine. The Cash Money star talks to the magazine about his controversial lifestyle – including his obsession with making music, to his admitted addiction to prescription cough syrup as well as his recent run-ins with the law.
With R&B songstress Ashanti set to release her 4th album ‘The Declaration’ on June 3rd via Universal/Motown, new promotional shots for the set have surfaced. She looks ‘F-L-A-W-L-E-S-S. {Spotted at Concreteloop}
2008 really does seem to be the year of the Divas; both Mariah Carey and Madonna, this week, have surpassed Elvis Presley in the Billboard chart record books.Your thoughts?
Visually, while the vid looks great, I can’t help but notice the obvious similarities between this and the vid for his 2004 hit ‘Yeah’. Not sure what I’m thinking of that. Still, the choreography – which was choreographed by Jamaica – looks on-point. The video in its entirety will debut next Monday (April 7th).
Your thoughts?
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