MS. 'SASHA, THIS AIN'T FIERCE' DOES GOTHAM MAGAZINE

Some of these are more 'old school glam' than gothic. In the old school glam pics she does very well and they are excellent. The gothic however.....This is an attempt to be artistic and high fashion (gothic coutour if you will)...and those are an EPIC FAIL. It's like she didn't fully commit to the character because I'm looking for her to burst into laughter at the joke.

Rihanna, what have you done to our girl Bey.

In other news Beyonce has spoken out about the article in Gotham in which they report that she almost suffered a nervous breakdown.

Beyonce is not happy with the statement and says she was misquoted. The article says she reportedly stated she was headed towards a collapse two years ago (06).

Knowles now says, "I wouldn’t say I was on the verge of a breakdown. That’s a very strong thing to say"

So was she misquoted?

She adds, "Maybe. I have been before."

WTF
FIERCE
MARY?
FIERCE
WTF...
WTF
TYRA?

BISH YOU BETTA WORK

Ciara sets it on fire with that pose. She didn't pose for this magazine, this is actually a promo pic for her cd. Right On usually just take promo pics to use for it's covers.

I remember this magazine with the pullouts of all the teen heartthrobes. I guess they're relaunching. Very "Dope Girl Fresh."

Accesories by Ciara's new favorite, designer Melody Ehsani. Her line can be seen all over Ciara's Album href="promo photos, performances and videos as well as those to come in the future.

A video of Melody introducing herself:
Visions-TV Video 3

JODI FOSTER HONORED 'WOMAN IN ENTERTAINMENT'

QUOTABLE AND NOTABLE

[SPEAKING OF CIARA, ARE THERE ANY RUMORS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO CLEAR UP]

Naw, that's a part of the business. Everybody has a right to their personal opinion. In exchange for not worrying about the light bill...it's a fair exchange.

VIDEO/SONG OF THE WEEK: TPAIN

TPain in "Karaoke." People sleep on his rapping skills....dude is a mixture of Busta and Luda. The boy is a musical genius and necessity these days. This is fire, minus Khaled. Most def Artist of the year. Akon has provided me with the best artists this year. Between Pain and Lady Gaga....he is respondsible for me purchasing 2 albums this year.

T Pizzy...'I got yo back like a tanky top'

Ew at Kanye wiping his face b/f washing his hands.

***UPDATE***
Tpains new album comes out on November 11th. But it's already leaked and the ish is fiyah...review to come. It has features from Lil Wayne, Diddy, T.I., Kanye West, Ludacris, Ciara, Chris Brown, Akon, Musiq, Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, Raheem DeVaughn, Jay Lyriq & of course the Vocoder.

JANET CONCERT CANCELLATIONS

The Epic fail that was Janet's US Arena tour has been fed another lethal blow:

All those who purchased tickets for the Janet Jackson show at The Mohegan Sun Box Office or at a Ticketmaster outlet should return to the point of purchase for refunds. Those who purchased tickets at ticketmaster.com or via phone will be refunded automatically.

And in other news, reports of a Jackson 5 tour with Janet as the opening act has been rejected by MJ himself:

"My brothers and sisters have my full love and support, and we've certainly shared many great experiences, but at this time I have no plans to record or tour with them. I am now in the studio developing new and exciting projects that I look forward to sharing with my fans in concert soon."

HUDSON MEMORIAL SERVICE

private memorial service will be held in Chicago on Monday for Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The service is for invited guests only.

On Friday, an announcement will be made to address whether a public service will be held, according to the Hudson Funeral Home, which is handling the funeral and memorial arrangements.

Darnell Donerson, 57, and Jason Hudson, 29, were shot and killed Friday morning at their Chicago home. Julian King, the 7-year-old son of Jennifer Hudson's sister, Julia, was found dead Monday morning in Jason Hudson's SUV, which was taken from the home.

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris, who is a friend of Jennifer Hudson's, will donate a jersey to help pay tribute to one of the victims, the Chicago Tribune reported Thursday.

"I would like to give them a personal jersey," Harris said Wednesday. "A lot of times you try to understand things but you can't fathom that, losing three loved ones within three days. It's very difficult and my prayers are with the family. It's hard but you just have to try not to lose faith in God."

On Wedneday, the Tribune reported that Chicago police believe more than one person may have been involved in the killings. William Balfour, Julia Hudson's estranged husband and the only person to be detained by police thus far in the case, remains in police custody for a parole violation, although he has not been charged in connection with the Hudson family murders.

BILLBOARD'S WOMAN OF THE YEAR HONOR VIDEO

This is not the whole show but something Billboard put together from the event. It included montage of all her videos and her peers speaking on her videos and her impact on the industry thus far.

The bish can articulate herself I'll give her that. Can't wait for this new album. With Billboard cosigning she can't go wrong

'Cici finna do her thang.'

A cute video of Jhud (done 2 months ago) giving props. Hud even went on to list Ci as an influence. Now that I don't get but I'll stop the hate

Jennifer Hudson |MTV Music

NEW JOINTS

Christina's "Dynamite" from her upcoming Greatest Hits LP to be released November 11th.

Brandy with "2nd Thought." Yo B Rocka's back, we need to stop sleeping on her.

Jaimie Fox f/ TI "Just Like Me"

Solange "I Decided" remix f/ Snoop

Scarface "High Powered." Fire

The Dream is back with "Booty" f/ Lil Jon SNIPPET. Interesting...

Slim f/ Faith Evans "So Fly" Remix. You know Faith can do no wrong in my eyes


Bow Wow still talking about Ciara. Uh, he disgusts me.

NEW VIDEOS

Akon f/ Jeezy and Wayne "So Paid." Can't help to appreciate dude's contribution to music. Atleast this video has some kind of theme. We could have done without Weezy, Jeezy murdered his verse. Good video

Playa Cardz Right
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Keisha Cole f/ Tupac "Playa Cardz Right."

Okay shouts to Keish for keepign Pac's name alive. I see his mom in there too. I'm not sure this is first single material. She'll probably put something else out before the album due December 16th. The video is beautiful. She tries real hard to keep up with the other girls. However, if you are gonna wear a bathing suit like the other girls and do the sexy thing, don't through a coat over it. You look like you're in good shape. Doing that looks like you want to do it but you're scared. Having said that, Keish keeps it hood and they will love this. It gets an okay from me.

Akeys and Jay White "Another Way to Die" from new James Bond soundtrack. Uhm...no. Give me back my 4 minutes

Ace Hood remix....I guess..Check out the top video girl right now, gunit's own Angel Lola Luv.

Estelle f/ Sean Paul "Come Over." I can't say a bad thing about Estelle except she need to step her game up when it comes to the package.

TI f/ Rhianna "Live Your Life." Rhianna did what she does best...stay a hot chick. TI stay looking sexy. They weren't together enough for me to determine chemistry. Plus lets face it, Ri is at her best when in pictures...not moving so I guess that's why they kept her scenes to a minimum. The story line was suppose to be a rags to rich type deal but it did not translate. The editing was horrible as well. In all it was okay because ascetically they are good looking but between the boredom, generic concept and confusing story line I'd have to say it was an okay video.

New Bobby V with "Beep"...review to come.

Wayne and Bobby V "Mrs Officer." This is allover the radio. It pretty much plays as one would imagine. It's an okay video. Very cliche

New Christina "Keeps Getting Better." It's new for her with the whole futuristic thing but I can't help but to think 'cheezy/corny and generic' as first thought. It gives me 'Toxic' vibe. Plus the song sounds very Pink. Overall it doesn't make me want to watch it againReview to come...

MiMi "I Stay In Love," directed by hubby. It's not an epic fail, yet not captivating either.

Kelly and French singer Nadiya. It's a nice video and they look gorg in it. Kelly staying on her grind in places she's appreciated.

CLIP FROM DOCUMENTARY SERIES ON JAY Z

Alan Yentob explores the life and work of the chart topping rapper and multi-millionaire businessman Jay-Z. With an exclusive insight into his world Yentob accompanies Jay-Z for six months, including the build up to his triumphant headline gig at Glastonbury and backstage access to his concerts in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York. Jay-Z also talks in depth about his other passions, which include modern art, architecture, politics, sports and fashion.

PERFORMANCE OF THE DAY

My girl Whitney rips "And I Am Telling You." The only skinny chick that can rip this song. The world only gets a Whitney once a decade. The clarity, strength, control, precision.....unmatched.

CHRIS OPENING FOR RHIANNA OVERSEAS

Rhianna packs the house in those countries where they know no better, and Chris is along for the ride. Here they are at the airport in Wellington. Chris sure is getting the better end of this showmance. He gets to perform in places where noone has heard of him. She will kick herself when that ADD having nerd bails after using her.

Ri you need to holla at a nukka that can upgrade U not the other way around. Have you not studied the JLo blueprint followed by Beyonce and Ciara?

In other news Rhi re re releasing her album in Europe with a DVD or sumin.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

[ON CHRISTINA SWAGGA JACKIN HER]

Anyone with two eyes can see the resemblance. But I'm really flattered to inspire a superstar. There's room for all of us.

That is my bish right there. Someone who isn't politically correct about that ish.

PUSH BACKS

First Cici now Jigga. With Ciara and Jay dropping out of the race, this leaves Kanye West, Beyonce, 50 Cent, Ludacris and maybe Eminem left to do the job.

Busta Rhymes’ first album on Universal Motown, Back On My B.S., has been pushed back to February 10, 2009.

Rapper Common is the latest to get the push back treatment. Universal Mind Control was first scheduled to drop in the summer then it got delayed to November 11th and now it’s said to be dropping December 9th.

Look for a Brandy push back coming soon.

PINK DOES PROMOS

In Australia. Luv her honesty

EPIC....This chick is bad azz. She can go from rnb/hiphop to rock to alternative to folk effortlessly and authentically. A lot of her peers try but no cigar. This clip includes a performance. Today's queen of rock. But she's gonna lose her voice singing like that.

NANCY THE C*** GRACE SPEAKS TO HUDSON FORMER IN LAW

At this point I'm confused. The sister is sketchy to me and has been since I heard about this tragedy.

KWAME GETS 4 MONTHS

KATHY DOES THE LATE LATE SHOW

ANOTHER FOOTAGE OF 'THE IDIOTS AMONG US'

ANGELA YEE INTERVIEWS CIARA

ANOTHER SCENE FROM CURTIS

December 9th people

GAGA BILLBOARD REVIEW

It'd be easy to dismiss a 22-year-old debut artist sporting a blonde Cher wig, hooded Catwoman suit and glowing staff she calls the "disco stick"—but not if she delivers an album full of hits. Lady Gaga's first single, the heavily synched "Just Dance," is now impacting the Pop 100, after a summer of burning up the dance charts. But full-length "The Fame" proves she's more than one hit and a bag of stage tricks. The album borrows sonically from hip-hop, dance-pop and modern R&B but has the glam-rock soul of Gaga's beloved Queen and David Bowie. "Poker Face" and "Love Game" carry the pleather-and-sequins vibe of the downtown New York scene out of the underground and onto the FM dial without losing its smut and sass. Comparisons to acts like Scissor Sisters and Princess Superstar are inevitable, but Gaga's got a shrewder pop ear.

The LP is out this week. Available at all music stores and itunes. PS official Album Review to come.

DL PISS OFF THE NEGRO BOURGEOISIE

Of all the black comedians they could have given a show...the "negroes that have" are not to keen on this skit referring to Barack as a PIMP.

MICHELLE DOES THE TONIGHT SHOW

Good to see they don't have her locked up somewhere in hiding...

Hey, she does that 'uh' thing like Barack

BEYONCE MURDERED IT

Well she came out on Jay's set and did a lil bid. As for the rest of the show MTV reports:

MTV reported that Lil Wayne & Jay-Z were going to perform, “Mr.Carter,” at Power 105.1 fm’s, “Powerhouse,” concert. Lil Wayne went as far as to say, “That’s the whole reason I think I was doing [the concert].” Well it looks like after Lil Wayne flopped in Boston Jay-Z wasn’t feeling Lil Wayne and cancelled any plans of the two sharing the stage.

Despite that disappointment, fans got several other surprises to keep them entertained. I missed most of the show, but D-Block came through to open the show. They were followed by Ne-Yo who brought out Jadakiss, Plies & Fabolous. Lil Wayne actually showed up and from what I seen was going crazy on stage. “A Milli,” got the whole audience on their feet and he closed off with his signature Whitney Houston exit. Jay-Z was the usual Jay-Z, I seen him mad times so I’m use to him but fans that haven’t seen him perform before looked like they were enjoying themselves. The audience was able to rap most of his lines for his biggest hits and went crazy when Beyonce came out for a little to dance.

Powerhouse was a solid show, I’m just hugely disappointed by Jay-Z & Lil Wayne not performing together. I probably wouldn’t have went if I knew they wouldn’t be performing, “Mr. Carter.”

THIS PHONY MAUFUCKA

Okay 2 years ago, he left the pulpit and tried to get Puffy to release him so that he can sign with Gunit. After Puff cock blocked that, look at this nikka now. Back to his next hustle.

Having said that, he is right about the whole 'women can't submit to men with no mission' thing. The rest was just blah blah **what did he say about Adam and Adam?** blah blah** This is just fake to the 10th power

TI DOES CHELSEA

Funniest Ish Ever. And no he didn't refer to his relationship with Tiny as a 'situation.'

THE HOTTEST CHICK IN THE GAME

NOW THIS IS COMEDY

Who gave DL a show on CNN of all places. Talk about unbias jounalism.


The most balanced display on CNN

THE GAYS LOVE BEYONCE

I hear the camp/label is buying up the single and video on itunes to create more hype for the song. And you know urban radio is eating it up....as I predicted.

A QUEEN MOMENT

...On the view

CELEB INTERVIEWS

Angie interview Ciara in NY ...Great interview....

Paul interview Enrique in the UK. So he was jut joking a while back when he said he and Anna were secretly married and had gotten a divorce....Wow all this time I believed it.

40 GLOCK interview on thisis.

Jada speaks on new album

THE CUTEST THING EVER

Diddy's twins endorse Obama!

GAGA SPEAKS

Out: One of the things required to gain diva status is a rival. Do you have anyone you’d like to rumble with?
Lady Gaga: So far I haven’t really met another female artist that’s been able to invade my space. So when they do, I’ll be excited.

You’ll be ready to throw down? It seems like you can handle myself.
I am who I am. People have already tried to create rivalries between me and a few other artists, but I don’t even think of it that way. The minute I take my eye off what I’m doing to check out the bitch next to me, I’m going to slow myself down.

But we have to talk about Christina Aguilera. Lately she’s been looking an awful lot like a Lady GaGa knockoff. Is that flattering? Or does Xtina need to step off?
I feel even though yes, [Christina’s] VMA performance did resemble my style in some ways, I wouldn't say that she is stealing from me. But it's very flattering to be compared to a superstar, and I love and appreciate how protective my fans are of me. You see, it's not a look -- fashion is my life and I have always dressed this way. It's in my blood. I think Christina is great, so was her performance. No enemies here.

IT'S THE KID....AND BETTE MITLER?

On Tuesday, rapper 50 Cent will present his Jamaica, Queens, neighborhood the gift of green!!

The Renaissance man will dedicate the Curtis Jackson Community Garden at Foch Ave. and 165th St.

50 Cent - G Unity Foundation paid for the green space.

The amazing Bette Midler will be appearing with 50 Cent at the dedication ceremony.

As the NY Restoration Project founder, Bette has the greenest celebrity thumb in the city.

JANET BACK TO MOLESTING LIL GAY BOYS ON TOUR

WTF

Why do these people still amaze me

HUDSON NEIGHBORS SPEAK

"Jennifer and her family appreciate the enormous amount of love, support and prayers they have received while she and her family try to cope with this tragedy and continue the search for Julian," said the statement released by her publicist. The family asked that inquiries be directed to the Chicago Police Department, Area 1 Detective Division.

****UPDATE*****

Julian found...The body was found inside a 1994 white Chevy Suburban. It is the same SUV owned by Jason Hudson, the murdered brother of Jennifer. Before his arrest, cops were looking for William Balfour, the suspect and estranged husband of Jennifer's sister. The license plate of the Suburban matches Jason's SUV.

NEW JOINTs:

Red One..producers of Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" did it again with this one.

2nd single off his greatest hits lp. I see Ci trying to step up her international game. When I heard about these 2 I wasn't sure about her voice on the big sounds Enrique is used to putting out and I was wondering if he was going to be more urban with tight base and snare. However, Ciara came into his pop world and she pulled it off. Good job diversifying your catalog Cici but lets not get carried away...you betta bring it back to the hood too. The video chemistry should be interesting. I like it.

Enrique's album comes out on November 11. Ciara's album will be out by February 2009.... Look for a new single before the album drops.

Luda and Wayne "Last of a Dying Breed." Pure lyrical fire.

Luda's album comes out November 2008

KANYE w/ "Robocop." Okay enough with this Kanye, wtf.

Album scheduled for a November 25th release.

Timberfake snippet with "Magic" ...what an interesting title. Robin Thicke much?

FUNNY ISH

I saw this on thisis50 website....

DEAD

NY FEELS REAL STUPID

But this was nice of her

IT HASN'T BEEN A GOOD YEAR FOR MCCAIN

The media hates you so....

SOULJAH BOY TEAM DRAMA

Dude fired for stealing

Wow and he put it out there

CLIP FROM 50'S NEW MOVIE

Let me find out he can act

LIL WAYNE GETS OWED ON HIS WAY TO COURT

HOT NESS OF THE WEEK

Luda at his new movie premier. Max Payne came out #1 this week.

Thandie Newton came to impress as a movie premiere in London.

HOT MESS OF THE WEEK

Note to Ciara, this is what your linebacker shoulders will look like if you put on 300 pounds.

Fannie, this just looks nasty

**sighs**

Uhm, A cups can be saggy too. Get a bra

Herv ain't for everyone Keish

Seriously?

Michelle please

Maybe she could get away with this on the show but in real life, she's looking mighty clownish.

SATURDAY PERFORMANCES

Aretha does Mariah's "Touch My Body." **speechless**

Lady Gaga does Jimmy Kimmel

50 performing his first single at the MTV concert for the troop, which recently debuted on hot 100 at #44.

JHUD'S MOM AND BROTHER MURDERED

JHud's mother (57) and brother (29) were killed via gunshot wounds Friday (October 24), police have confirmed to MTV News. Julian King, Hudson's young nephew, who had been living at the residence, has been reported missing.

Chicago police confirmed to MTV News that the child may be in the company of identified suspect William Balfour, an African-American male in his late 20s, who is considered armed and dangerous. Balfour is out on parole from the Illinois River Correctional Center on attempted murder, carjacking and stolen-property charges, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections. He was sentenced to serve seven years in 1999. He's 5-foot-5 and weighs 147 pounds.

Balfour had been living at the residence, according to public records, and may have had a romantic relationship with Hudson's sister Julia, as vehicles are co-registered to both of them.

The Tribune reported that Hudson is not injured, according to her bodyguard. ABC News reported that Hudson was traveling to Chicago from Tampa, Florida.

-----UPDATES PER ROLLDAWG URBAN HOOPLA VIA TMZ

UPDATE 11:26 PM ET: The suspect, William Balfour, has been taken into custody. Hudson's nephew, 7-year-old Julian King is still missing, according to WFLD-Chicago. Balfour is refusing to cooperate with cops or supply info.

UPDATE 9:20 PM ET: A WBBM reporter is saying that neighbors have said a family member in the Hudson household apparently tried to steal a car a few weeks ago, an argument ensued, and he vowed revenge. A photo on Julia's MySpace page (bottom) posted prior to today's events alludes to some kind of dispute with William over a car.

UPDATE 8:35 PM ET: Lost in all this is Jennifer's sister Julia, mother of the missing 7-year-old. We're told she works as a bus driver in Chicago. Her employer told us she worked her shift today. She hasn't been seen since.


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Damn, our condolences go out to her and her family. I can't help but to wonder why her mom was still living on the south side. More importantly this lil girls need to really reevaluate their desperation for a so called 'thug.'

source

3rd Annual Billboard Women In Music Breakfast

AND LET THE HATERS SAY

"how she get that honor"
"she ain't put nothing out"
"go girl ain't even top 10 on the hot 100"
"how she do that"

(L-R) Billboard Magazine Editorial Director Bill Werde, singer/song writer Colbie Caillat, legendary 'Blondie' front-woman Deborah Harry, singer/songwriter and model Ciara, Publisher of Billboard Magazine Howard Appelbaum attend the 3rd Annual Billboard Women in Music Breakfast at the St. Regis Hotel on October 24, 2008 in New York City.

Ci ain't playing with this hoes. Shoe game, Balenciaga patent escarpin booties...insane. Hair on point. Only 2 albums she's already won every US award from ASCAP to Grammy and now she's getting honors. GO GIRL!

Makeup flawless......

The atmosphere.....

The award

The gift

The forum in which she gets to do what she does best....talk

DUMB BISH ALERT

BEY IS GETTING HER 'LADY SINGS THE BLUES' ON

The new trick is the fund a film so that you can get the role and that's what Bey did. From these she could get...dare I say...an oscar nod for this?

Say she gained 15 pounds for the role since that's what a B gotta do to get an oscar in this place **coughs**jhud


**UPDATE THE TRAILOR***


Maybe not!

HOTNESS OF THE WEEK

Angelina for Italian Vanity Fair...

Hottest in the Game...No offense to Halle but even you would agree.

BOW DOWN IN THE PRECENSE OF REAL HIP HOP

One of the highlights at the BET Awards.

They all murdered it...Fab, Kiss (showed why he is in the top 5 that neva made it)....oh I live for this. The Cory Gunz boy was official too. He freestyled in an earlier cipher.

Observations of the BET Awards
1. Luda proved he's the most underrated rapper out
2. Yeezy atleast provided a performance that didn't include a bunch of n***kus on the stage
3. Common/Pharell...when they did the second song. Different.
4. TPain...truly a clown. But I was entertained. Performance was comedy
5. 50 on that stage. Looking Scrumptous
6. Bow Wow closing? Deemed the award show an Epic Fail
7. It was like watching CNN, I was wondering if it was an Obama infomercial
8. That 'we the best' idiot was irritating

HOT MAMA SWAG

Jennifer Lopez @ Fashion Group's 25th annual Night of Stars

CNN/MTV CONCERT FOR THE BRAVE

Since it is a CNN/MTV effort, Sway and my future hubby Anderson Cooper (even if it would be for show) hosted the whole thing.

This is a tribute concert to the men and women who serve in the armed forces. The whole concert airs Friday at 8 p.m. ET on MTV.

50 Cent, Ludacris, Hinder and O.A.R. performed live, and Kanye West, Kid Rock, Linkin Park (and a host of others) chipped in special pretaped sets. Ciara and Ne-Yo appeared to salute the troops and stars like Justin Timberlake, Will Ferrell and Will.I.Am taped messages too.

Gunit and 50 opened the show.
Surprise surprise Ciara was there to do what she does best...talk and make an intro
Luda did his thang
Austin Winkler.....?
Whoopi made an appearance
O.A.R.....?
Ya Boy Neyo made an intro