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9th Oct
Kelly Rowland Update
It has been confirmed that fan and critic favourite ‘Still In Love With My Ex’ will be the next single to be lifted from Kelly Rowland’s sophomore effort ‘Ms. Kelly’. The single will precede the forthcoming album re-release which her label have announced will hit stores ‘Early 2008’. Producers JR Rotem (‘All Eyez On Me’, ‘SOS’) and Danja (‘Gimme More’, ‘My Love’), as well as rapper Lil’ Wayne are slated to feature on the re-vamped set. {Source} (Thanks Yunstar!)
Someone over at her label must really be rooting for Kelly; despite poor sales, she’s getting a third single, tour and a re-release. Though, I’m not a big fan of ‘Still In Love With My Ex’, releasing it is the smartest thing done with this project so far. With it’s undeniable cross-over appeal, I really see this song being Kelly’s ‘Irreplaceable’.

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8th Oct
New Song: Mario – ‘Skippin’
While R&B singer Mario is prepping the release of his third studio LP ‘Go!’ (due November 27th), yet another track from the serially delayed set has surfaced. ‘Skippin’, like much of the album’s material, sounds great. From Mario’s vocal delivery (he’s got that falsetto on lock) to Mad Scientist’s production, I’m really liking the track. I’m hoping for something to spark the project, as there doesn’t seem to be much (any) hype surrounding it; it would be a shame if the project was to tank, as it seems the album may be his best work yet.

 

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8th Oct
Tweet Update
Since the release of Tweet’s last album ‘It’s Me Again’ back in 2005, news on the Southern Hummingbird has been pretty scarce. However, she made a surprise appearance at VH1’s Hip Hop Honors event last week to participate in a tribute performance to Missy Elliot.
What’s more, in an interview with VH1 following the event, Tweet – real name Charlene L. Keys – confirmed that her 3rd album will be dropping real soon and will be preceded by first single ‘My Dear’ – featuring rapper T.I.

Having really liked her last CD (it’s very underrated IMO), it’s great to hear that things are moving along nicely with the new project. I’ll definitely be checking for it whenever it drops.

Will you be checking for Tweet’s new album?

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Music
7th Oct
Ginuwine Sues; Tricked Into Contract Signing

R&B singer Ginuwine recently filed a lawsuit regarding an allegedly fake recording contract, which he was ‘duped’ into signing. Check out the report below via MSNBC:

NEW YORK – Ginuwine says he was duped into signing a contract with a record company that doesn’t exist.

In a lawsuit filed in Manhattan’s state Supreme Court, the R&B singer says he was persuaded to sign on May 8, 2007, with King Music Group Inc., a company that a personal acquaintance, Michael Bourne of Memphis, Tenn., said he owned.

Terms of the contract gave Ginuwine, whose real name is Elgin Baylor Lumpkin, $1.75 million to record his first album with King, including a $500,000 advance, according to court papers. In nearly five months, the singer hasn’t made any records and hasn’t been paid a cent, the lawsuit said.

Some 10 years deep into the industry, you’d think he’d know better than to get caught up in nonsense like this. Then again, without a hit in years, he must have jumped at the first thing thrown his way. SMH.

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5th Oct
Nicole Scherzinger Performs ‘Baby Love’ On Pepsi Smash

Pussycat Doll front-woman, Nicole Scherzinger, recently performed her new single ‘Baby Love’ on Pepsi Smash. Blah. Sorry but the song is straight garbage. What’s worst is that her label really seem to be hoping for this song to do big things, so much so that they are billing it as the album’s ‘first official single’. I guess they are hoping we forget about the major flop that was ‘Whatever You Like’.

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4th Oct
‘Why Did I Get Married’ Cast Appear On Oprah
With Tyler Perry’s ‘Why Did I Get Married’ set to hit theatres on October 12th, Perry along with co-stars Jill Scott and Janet Jackson were guests on the Oprah show yesterday (October 3rd). Check out the videos from thier appearance below:

Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4 / Part 5 / Part 6 / Part 7 / Part 8

It was a really great interview, with all of the cast coming across well. A tidbit for the Janet fans (and stans lol): it is rumored that the ‘cheating fiance’ situation she was talking about pretty much explains her broken friendship with former choreographer Tina Landon. Anyway, back to the film; it looks like it’s going to be good. Be sure to check it out when comes to a theatre near you as from next week.

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Music
3rd Oct
Keyshia Cole Shows Diva Side On Radio
Despite selling close to 300,000 copies of her sophomore album ‘Just Like You’ this week (debuting at #2), R&B singer Keyshia Cole was not in high spirits during a recent radio interview. While being questioned on the Big Phat Morning Show to promote the CD, Cole came across snappy, rude and very unprofessional. Thankfully, the radio host called her out and let her know that her attitude was unnecessary considering that they were showing her love and support.

Though the situation was ironed out before the end of the interview, Keyshia really needs to fix up with her attitude. It’s not the first time her unprofessional behaviour has been brought to light. With her increased success, you’d think she’d be humble, but obviously that is not the case. She really needs to remind herself of the industry she is in, because an attitude like that won’t go far.

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3rd Oct
Ashanti’s ‘Declaration’ Pushed Back
It is being reported that Ashanti’s long-awaited return to the charts has been delayed – by a week. The R&B star’s forthcoming album ‘The Declaration’ was originally slated to hit stores on December 4th, however has now been pushed to December 11th. Many are attributing the date-change to the fact that Mariah Carey’s eagerly anticipated album is also dropping on December 4th.
In other Ashanti news, the video for her new single ‘Hey Baby (After The Club) will be shot this weekend in Los Angeles. Famed director Hype Williams is set to direct the vid.
Whatever the true reason for the delay, it makes alot of sense from a business stand-point. Though on different labels, both Ashanti (Motown) and Mariah (Def Jam) come under the Universal Music umbrella, hence going head-to-head wouldn’t be smart. Universal will, no doubt, be looking to maximise the success of both projects. Anyway, ‘Hey Baby’ has really grown on me and I’m thinking Ashanti may be onto a hit with this one. I’m definitely anticipating the vid.

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3rd Oct
Ray J Set To Release Tell-All Book
If you didn’t think Ray J could sink any lower, he can and is. The ‘singer’ is prepping the release of a Superhead-type book, detailing his sexual encounters. Check out the story below via Black Voices:

The BV Newswire has exclusively learned that Ray-J is in the final stages of completing his memoir, tentatively titled ‘Sex Machine.’

The book, due out next spring via Karen Hunter Publishing/Pocket Books, will detail the hip-hop soul crooner’s rise to fame (as a chart-topping recording artist) and infamy (as the co-star of a no-holds-barred, hard-core adult video with alleged Hollywood socialite Kim Kardashian).

Tales of having sex with more than 1,100 women will definitely raise eyebrows for the 26-year-old heart-throb who has been romantically linked to Whitney Houston, Lil’ Kim and fellow author Karrine Steffans (a.k.a. Superhead).

Former pop superstar Brandy’s little brother will continue to prove he isn’t little anymore with his foray into the literary world.

Family affairs – including his sister’s fatal car crash – will also be documented, along with a full exploration of his sexual prowess dating all the way back to his first experience at age 10.

Ray J is really beyond a joke now. A mess.


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3rd Oct
Solange Speaks On Marriage and More
After a lengthy silence and much speculation, Solange has finally spoken out on her marriage, amongst other things, in an interview with Essence magazine. Check out extracts from the interview below:

ESSENCE.com: As you know there’s a lot of mystery surrounding your relationship with your husband, Daniel Smith, so let’s just go ahead and get that out of the way. Are you still married?

Solange Knowles: Well, I am no longer married, but I think it’s very important not to dish details. We are friends and we coparent our son. When he gets older I don’t want him to read anything about me saying anything about his father or vice versa. When there’s a child involved I think the less information given is best.

ESSENCE.com: Let’s address some of the rumors out there. Apparently, folks believe you left your husband for Lil Wayne. Is that true?

S.K.: (Laughs) That’s absolutely not true. Yes, we know each other but I absolutely did not leave my husband for him.

ESSENCE.com: There’s also been some buzz that you had cosmetic surgery—a nose job.

S.K.: (Laughs) Not true. I’ve heard that one, too. That one actually cracked me up. I mean if I got some surgery, I would wait until I’m older and pop out a couple more kids.

ESSENCE.com: So even if you had had cosmetic surgery, you wouldn’t be ashamed to admit it?

S.K.: No.

ESSENCE.com: What’s the craziest rumor you’ve heard about yourself?

S.K.: I think the craziest rumor was that my dad paid my son’s father $1 million to marry me. That was everywhere at one time, and that was really funny. I always joke that I wish we had it like that: “Here, take a million dollars, marry her…”

To read the rest of the interview click here

The interview was a good read; it’s about time she set the record straight on her marriage situation. In recent times, Solange seems to have emerged as one of the more outspoken members of the extra-private Knowles clan. Anyway, Solange’s forthcoming album ‘Solange & The Hadley Street Dreams’ is set for release early next year.

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3rd Oct
Soulja Boy – ‘Soulja Girl’ (ft. I-15) Video

Considering the immense success of Soulja Boy’s debut single ‘Crank Dat’, it was always given that he’d have to follow-up with something good – if he wasn’t be a ‘one-hit wonder’. Though I don’t know if he’s managed to do so, ‘Soulja Girl’ is a decent attempt. I’m liking the song’s hook and the video serves it’s purpose as well. However, ‘that’ dance and the constant “Yooooouuuu’s” are getting tired real quick. The 17 year old’s album ‘SouljaBoyTellEm.com’ is in stores now.

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1st Oct
Eve Album Pushed Back To 2008
Continuing what has become a trend this year, Eve is the latest in a string of artists to push back her upcoming album. ‘Here I Am’ was originally scheduled to drop on August 7th..then September 18th and most recently October 16th. The album now has a tentative release date of ‘2008’. No word yet on the reason for the delay. {Source}
Is there even a point anymore? Not one of the albums that have been serially pushed back this year ended up shifting (m)any units. Like with the Kelly Rowland’s and Mya’s before her, public interest will start to wane (if it hasn’t already), hence making the album’s chances of success slim to none. These artists, labels or whoever really need to fix up.

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