Songbird K. Michelle is ready to hatch the lead single from her new studio album.
With the latest season of her VH1 reality show ‘K. Michelle: My Life’ due to hit airwaves on January 25th, it looks as though the R&B belle will synchronize the show with the roll-out of the song – which now has a confirmed title of ‘Not A Little Bit.’
No word (yet) on who produced the track
To tease and titillate fans, Ms. Michelle has released a brief but sweet preview of the song – which is the first taste of fresh material since 2014’s sophomore effort ‘Anybody Wanna To Buy A Heart?’
Much to the dismay of cultural commentators, not one actor or actress of color garnered a nomination in any of the 20 slots available in the 4 main acting categories.
What’s more, in other categories, there was some yet not much in the way of ethnic diversity.
The episode has reached such intensity that it has forced the president of the Academy, Cheryl Boone Isaacs (a lady of color herself) to issue a statement.
Thankfully, it’s not a run of the mill series of words, it reads like an actual acknowledgement that change is more than needed. It’s necessary.
What happens when two artists from the two of music’s biggest girlbands join forces? Apparently, smash hit bliss!
This week’s From The Vault pick is Melanie C‘s ‘Never Be The Same Again‘ featuring the incomparable Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes.
A rather unlikely pairing on paper, it quickly becomes clear upon listening to ‘Same’ that the ladies were onto winner. Released in early 2000, the track served as the third single from Sporty Spice’s debut effort ‘Northern Star‘ and saw her showcasing a radically different facet of her artistry. Especially when compared to the sugar-coated sound that defined “Spice Mania,” which took over the globe (with the firmest of grips) during the latter 90’s.
Rhett Lawrence produced the track which he co-wrote with Chisolm and Lopes – who was in the midst of expanding her brand following TLC‘s blockbuster album, ‘FanMail‘.
The track proved to be a huge European success for the duo, hitting #1 in the UK and #5 in Germany. Sadly, it didn’t chart in the US but fared very well in Australia where it reached the second position of the ARIA chart.
With its futuristic feel and modern-design elements, the video for the single was very much carved in the vein of what could be seen on MTV in a post-Matrix reality.
Lensed by Francis Lawrence, the visual presents Melanie in a sterile, Feng-shui environment meditating to music, running (no doubt to the top of the charts) before being joined by Left-Eye for a synchronised Tai-Chi session. The latter dubbed as captivating “choreography” in itself.
With this collaboration, the girls showed that mixing Spice with touch of TLC can yield the most delicious of results. We yearn for more out-of-the-box pairings such as this. Hopefully, today’s top talent will do away with the rigid politics and oblige.
50 Cent may have scored a chuckle or two from fans over the past weeks as he’s mercilessly dissed fellow rapper Rick Ross, but now, from the looks of things, it’s the ‘Biggest Boss’ who will have the last laugh.
Taking to Rolling Stone recently, the ‘Black Market’ beau lit into 50 in a way like no one has before. Lending commentary on everything from failed business ventures to familial issues, Ross left no stone unturned in handing his nemesis a “master-level read” – a move even the shadiest of misters and mistresses can appreciate.
To add insult to injury, the icing on the cake has now come in the form of an announcement from Epic Records sharing news the officer-turnt-rapper has seen his name added to their coveted roster.
A whole year has passed since the iconic R&B outfit made headlines when they launched a fan-funded Kickstarter campaign to finance their final studio album.
Supporters – including celebrities such as Katy Perry – bound together to assist the surviving members T-Boz and Chilli in the venture, which hit $430,000 by its climax.
With a whole year passed, what is the status of the record?
In a climate dominated by Adele, Chris Brown‘s recent release ‘Royalty’ was hailed a triumph after debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 164,000.
Considering this was a feat achieved with no hit single in sight, the project’s firm holding within the upper region of the US Top 20 is as impressive as it is surprising.
Suffice to say, it’s clear that the Virginia native has a loyal fanbase, who are willing, ready, and able to make their presence felt at retail.
However, a glance at the broader scope of Brown’s commercial standing, highlights why it’s arguably in his best interest to not revel in the momentary momentum but to instead remould his approach.
Will Smith continues to promote his latest movie ‘Concussion’ and teamed up with ‘Variety‘ for a very special edition of their ‘Actors on Actors’ feature.
There, he quizzed and was quizzed by ‘Sicario’ actor Benecio Del Tero and spoke openly when quizzed on his preparation for the role, his reasons for joining the entertainment industry and reveal how infidelity in his relationship changed him…for the better.
If you thought yesterday’s fiery Twitter exchange was the end of the beef between rapstress Nicki Minaj and reality TV starlet Farrah Abraham, you thought wrong.
After Minaj launched a few choice words toward the ‘Teen Mom’ star’s way (i.e. c*nt), Abraham went on the defense – even suggesting the ‘Pills N’ Potions’ performer ‘corrupts little girls.’
Now, taking to TMZ, Farrah is letting fans know she’s far from through with the rapper. Read her latest jabs below:
In an era of filters and fakery, it’s often difficult to decipher what’s real and what’s not.
However, there’s no denying the collective slayage that is the Balmain Spring/Summer 2016 campaign led by supermodel Naomi Campbell.
The stunner cuts a striking figure next to fellow “originals” Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer. Olivier Rousteing, the fashion house’s creative director Olivier Rousteing, also poses it up with the ladies – who in the 90s diva defined the “super” in supermodel.
Much to the delight of his fans the ‘Hey Ya’ artist has joined the cast of ‘American Crime‘ to make his first foray into the world of the small screen.
Only right that he celebrates the exciting new chapter in his life with an interview with ‘Billboard’ where he speaks openly about his new role and how he feels his ex-lover Erykah Badu following their reunion on her latest body of work.
