just so you know…


  • Iron Man 2 raked in 52.4 million during its opening week. DAYUMMS!
  • Check out this trailer for the movie, Babies:

 

  • how about Chad Michael Murray of One Tree Hill is playing Alicia Keys’ love interest in her new video “Unthinkable”…this is going to be CUTE!
  • check out this goodie goodies, Kyla Pratt on the cover of Tight Rope

concreteloop.com

 

  • check out Jay-Z’s performance with Bridgett Kelly on SNL…also, Jay-Z is coming out with a Greatest Hits album on June 29th.

 

  • Diddy has issued a statement saying that he’s not managing Nicki  Minaj. to be honest, the rebuttal is kind of LATE. this rumor is OLD and he’s just now saying something????

“For the record, as I said before, don’t believe the rumors. I have not made no announcement yet, don’t believe no rumors about anything y’all hear. me and Nick, we just cool. I like her style. Rick Ross, he’s my brother. There’s no management announcements or none of that. So everybody, worry about what you’re worrying about. It’s all right for people to know each other and have an admiration towards each other and maybe pick each other’s brains for advice. I will be making an announcement in a couple of weeks on some things. But right now, everybody let’s chill out and be cool and stay focused on being positive…” 

  • The official release date of Men in Black 3 is May 25, 2012
  • check out the cover of JET featuring Toni Braxton:

 

  • Check out Frank Ski’s bday cake…he always has some of the best-looking cakes:

 

  • word is that Taylor Swift has donated 500,000 stacks to Nashville Flood Relief.
  • its being reported that the Rock will be starring alongside Vin Diesel in Fast and Furious 5
  • although he needs it, DMX will not be able to get out of jail to join the Celebrity Rehab show with Dr. Drew
  • the prequel to Planet of the Apes called “Rise of the Apes” is coming in June of 2011
  • check out the new cover of Essence which features actress Taraji P. Henson

essence.com

 

  • I don’t know how I feel about this but word is that Comedy Central is putting together a new show called JC as in Jesus Christ. yes, the show will be about our Lord and Savior…Geez…what will these ppl think of next?
  • Check out Katy Perry’s new single cover. The song “California Gurls” features Snoop Dogg:

popcrunch.com

 

  • Check out Christina Aguilera’s performance on Oprah and listen to her single, “WooHoo” featuring Nicki  Minaj:

 

just so you know…


  • music on youheardthatnew.com: 8ball & MJG featuring TI “Bring It Back (remix)” (audio)….Jadakiss featuring Nicki Minaj “I Think She Likes Me” (audio)….Gudda Gudda featuring Waka Flocka “CEO” (audio)…The Dream featuring T.I. “Make Up Bag” & The Dream featuring Ludacris “Love King (Remix) (all audio)…Royce Da 5’9 “My Own Planet” (audio)…
  • Author, Andrea Berloff is penning a biopic on NWA called “Straight Outta Compton.”
  • Check out an ad for Mary J. Blige’s newest fragrance, My Life:

freddyo.com

 

  • Gucci Mane has joined Nicki Minaj and is no longer managed by Mizay Entertainment. He’s also no longer signed to So Icey Entertainment according to RealTalkNY. btw, its being reported that Gucci Mane will be released from jail on May 12th.
  • Check out Miley Cyrus’ new video, “Can’t Be Tamed” on eonline.com…the vid isn’t yet on YouTube.
  • check out Young Jeezy’s “Introduction”

 

  • this is rumored to be the album cover for Drake’s “Thank Me Later.” Were you expecting more? I was…maybe this isn’t the official cover, we’ll see…

just so you know…


  • Lindsay Lohan and her mother Dina will be featured on a Mother’s Day Special with Entertainment Tonight
  • The Black Eyed Peas’ song, “I Gotta Feeling” is the most downloaded song in history. I haven’t downloaded it, but the song is HOT!
  • Red Cafe is now on Bad Boy
  • so Roc-A-Fella Records is back and the first release will be Curren$y’s “Pilot Talk” on June 15th.
  • Randy Jackson has started a new label…Dream Merchant 21
  • check out the final version of Trina’s alter ego photoshoot with Derek Blanks:

bossip.com

 

  • OMG…i love this song and didn’t even know it was Jaheim!!!!!! check out Jaheim’s new video, “Finding My Way Back” which co-stars Regina King

just so you know…


  • an Armani Hotel has opened up in Dubai! cool beans…
  • check out the cover of DJ Drama + Cam’ron’s new mixtape:

youheardthatnew.com

 

  • Erykah Badu has pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct. this is from her nude appearance in her video “Window Seat”
  • check out Waka Flaka Flame’s new video, “Rumors”

 

  • congrats are in order for Big Daddy Kane who married his girlfriend Shawnette.
  • Beyonce has a new tatto0- Brooklyn- which appears to be on her left hand.

hiphop.popcrunch.com

 

  • Zoe Kravitz will be making a guest appearance on the show Californication.
  • check out the cover of Jadakiss’ new mixtape:

youheardthatnew.com

 

  • Solange will be making a guest appearance on the show Yo Gabba Gabba on May 7th.
  • check out Bow Wow’s new vid, “Big Time.”

 

  • this is like the biggest news to hit the blogs it seems…Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry have split up. I can’t help but smile at how many people are already yapping about the supposedly new men on her arm. She took a picture of Trey Songz and one blog site was ready to confirm that they were dating…it just proves, you can’t believe everything you READ.
  • Gabbie Sidibe made People’s 100 Most Beautiful People List. Although MTO was shocked, I wasn’t. She should’ve been included in the list. What I’m shocked about is that Gabrielle Union didn’t. BAH HUMBUG!
  • so the 3rd Batman movie is coming on July 20th
  • check out these goodie goodies…

theybf.com

 

bossip.com
  • LisaRaye McCoy, Lauren London, and Stacey Dash are being reported as starring in VH1’s first scripted series, Single Ladies, which is written by Queen Latifah.
  • Taylor Swift is the new spokesmodel for CoverGirl *easy, breezy*
  • word on popcrunch.com is that Jodie Sweetin is pregnant again.
  • check out this new ad for Sex & The City 2:

popcrunch.com

 

  • This is GREAT! check out the Simpsons’ taking on Ke$ha’s “Tik Tok”

 

  • Seth Green has tied the knot with actress Clare Grant.
  • kanYe on The Cleveland Show…

 

  • check out this interview with Mr. Fiasco (Lupe)…

 

  • check out this video of JD, Mariah, and B Cox in the studio:

just so you know…


  • Trina is coming out with her cosmetics line called Be Amazin: Inspired by Trina.
  • Here’s a goodie goodie…its Courtney Love:

thelifefiles.com
  • I thought this was over…it’s not…Scream 4 is in the works and here’s the proof:

thelifefiles.com

 

  • Rihanna is coming out with a remix album for Rated R. The songs are remixed by Chew Fu and is expected to be released on May 25th. Here’s the album cover:

rap-up.com
  • Remember Natina from the trio Blaque. The group had a song called “808” and were also in the movie Bring It On! with Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union. Well, it looks like she has headed down the same road as Maia Campbell. Natina was the rapper of the group (and wrote majority of the group’s songs) and was recently arrested for prostitution, disorderly conduct, and cocaine possession. UPDATE: this is straight from bossip.com, and is being reported as having come from Natina’s management:

Her lawyer is in the process of dealing with the person that has placed this false info in the media using photos that were altered using Photoshop. We do now know whom is responsible for this and we are now pursuing legal action! This is the same person that hacked in and deleted her first twitter page @iamnatina in which she had to create her new page @therealnatina! All of this came to surface because she had exposed an artist that was claiming to have a record deal with Jive Records but in actuality did not. This person “name left out for legal reasons” used her name as leeway to get advance services using her name. Natina has currently landed a new movie role and is also working on her solo album in New York starting next Month. The photo is not a Gwinnett county jail booking photo. Nothing can be pulled up online on the Gwinnett County Courts web site of any charges at, http://www.gwinnettcourts.com nor the Gwinnett County Jail web site which is http://www.gwinnettcountysheriff.com.  

just so you know…


  • Gabbie Sidbe will be co-hosting on The View on May 4th. Mike Tyson will be on the show on May 7th.
  • Afeni Shakur, the mother of Tupac is being reported as having been arrested for marijuana posession in NC earlier this month
  • Let’s remember to keep T-Pain’s father in our prayers who is reported as being in a coma after suffering a heart attack.
  • Listen to this new track by Trina featuring Rick Ross and Lil’ Wayne, “Currency.” The beat reminds me of the opening of Beyonce’s “Camera Phone,” video. What cha think? The song is HOT!

 

  • Check out Rasheeda’s new video, “Bedrock (Remix)” featuring Toya, Diamond, Kandi, and Lola Monroe. Um, I’m not really feeling Angel’s glasses, but oh well….Toya is FLOWIN’ on this TRACK- get it!..here’s the video:

 

  • Check out these goodie goodies…album/single covers:

youheardthatnew.com

 

youheardthatnew.com

just so you know…


  • The reason I haven’t posted MIA’s new video, “Born Free,” is because its been banned from YouTube. It’s that graphic. If you want to see the video, I suggest you Google it or visit popcrunch.com.
  • Ice Cube’s “Are We There Yet” is coming to TBS. check out a pic of the cast:

essence.com

 

  • I heard this on Power 98 this morning and it was further confirmed with this post on drewreports.com. DMX is suing Rich Kid Entertainment making the claim that he never received $1 million in royalties. The company was only supposed to receive a 10% cut, but ended up pocketing 100%.
  • Rashida Jones is the new fashion stylist for Theory. for more info, check out theory.com!
  • word is that Amy Winehouse has bruised ribs and a cut on her forehead after taking a fall at her house. Well, I bid her a speedy recovery because we all know it could’ve been worse!
  • check out Usher on the front cover of 944 Magazine:

concreteloop.com

 

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  • Miley Cyrus’ new record Can’t Be Tamed will come out on June 22
  • wow…So Hanson is still around. check out their new album cover:

popcrunch.com

 

  • UGH! George Bush is penning a memoir, Decision Points which is supposed to be released on November 9th
  • Here’s the lineup for the Good Morning America (GMA) Summer Concert series. this info is straight from popcrunch.com:

May: 

May 21 – Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2
May 28 — Sugarland
 

June: 

June 4 — Diddy
June 11 — Norah Jones and Sarah McLachlan
June 18 — Miley Cyrus
June 25 — Alicia Keys
 

July: 

July 2 — Mary J. Blige
July 9 – To Be Announced
July 16 – The GO-GO’S
July 23 — Sheryl Crow
July 30 — Black Eyed Peas
 

August: 

Aug. 6 – To Be Announced
Aug. 13 — Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, Camp Rock 2
Aug. 20 — Rihanna
August 27 — Lady Antebellum

just so you know…


  • Check out Young Jeezy’s new video featuring Plies “Lose My Mind.” The whole entire video is in black and white and when you put that with the lightening…its a hot video, not to mention a HOT song!:

 

  • Check out 50 cent’s new movie Caught In the Crossfire. this is the trailer:

 

  • Check out Lupe Fiasco’s new song “Love Letter To The Beat” featuring Alicia Keys:

 

  • Check out this new song by Mya. Not sure if this is from an upcoming album or a random leak, but it sounds great:

 

  • Faith Evans had recorded a song called “Track Hot” over the Young Money “Bedrock” beat…when I first heard the song, I thought Drake was still on it, but according to youheardthatnew.com, the rapper is Deuce Hanner. check it out:

 

  • word is that Ralph Lauren has designed a tie specifically for the Ludacris Foundation. All of the online proceeds will go to the charity.
  • I mentioned on a previous Morning Talk that Soulja Boy was coming out witha book. Well, here is the book cover:

freddyo.com

 

  • It’s been reported that Makeda Barnes-Joseph, the shooting victim in the Remy Ma case (Remy Ma is currently serving an 8 year bid because of the shooting)  has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group claiming that the label helps to promote violence.
  • Check out Idris Elba on the front cover of JET magazine:

concreteloop.com

 

  • there’s talk that Mariah Carey is working on a new Christmas album and that her Angels Advocate remix album has been scrapped *tears*
  • Check out the cover of Common’s new disc, Classics. I guess this is supposed to be like a greatest hits album, maybe?

rap-up.com

just so you know…


  • Kid Cudi’s show on HBO, How to Make it in America just got picked up for a 2nd season.
  • word on Real Talk NY is that rapper Jim Jones will be a guest speaker at Fordham University on April 27th for a class called Music Business 101. cool beans!
  • Rico Love is currently in the studio with Kelly Rowland working on her third solo album. word is that he has produced 7 or 8 songs.
  • check out Ice Cube on Jimmy Kimmel Live:

 

  • check out this cover of Talib Kweli’s new mixtape:

realtalkny.uproxx.com

 

  • so how about Jim Jonsin who produced “Lollipop,” for Lil’ Wayne is suing the rapper. word is that Jim Jonsin hasn’t received royalties yet for the song and the suit is for 50o,000 + stacks!
  • check out Lil’ Kim’ remix to “O Let’s Do It? Does the Queen Bee still have it?

 

  • check out part 2 of Game’s interview with rap-up.com:

 

  • Missy Elliott has just produced a remix to “Everything to Me,” by Monica. This new version features Biggie.
  • check out the cover of Styles P mixtape:

youheardthatnew.com

 

just so you know…


  • The new NERD album comes out June 15th…not sure of the title yet
  • check out Tasha Smith on the cover of Upscale Magazine:

concreteloop.com

 

  • This is kind of risque but Trina, Nicki Minaj, and Lady Saw have teamed up for a song called “Dang A Lang”…yeah, I don’t think I need to talk about what this song is about LOL
  • btw, I do want to say that I watched the streaming live video of Kimora Lee Simmons Summer 2010 collection on Dr Jay’s blog. I absolutely love Kimora’s personality! She’s so bubbly and REAL! I can’t wear some of those pieces those girls were modeling, but it looked HOT.
  • Chris Brown has a new mixtape, Fan of A Fan, about to drop featuring rapper Tyga. The first single is “Holla At Me.” btw, Chris Brown is rappin’ in the song. check out the video:

 

  • Jodie Sweetin’s divorce is now finalized.
  • I heard about Rihanna having to be rushed to the hospital in Switzerland, but since the story was still developing, I didn’t talk about it. However, according to cnn.com, Rihanna was treated for a injured rib, but the singer’s publicist says that its nothing serious.
  • David Letterman will be on Live with Regis and Kelly on April 30th.
  • Check out this video which unveils the new $100 dollar bill:

 

  • Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are coming back for Men In Black 3 and guess what, it will be in 3D
  • Today is Earth Day!
  • Whitney Port is planning on releasing an advice book called True Whit. The book will contain personal stories as well as advice for young women
  • Heather Locklear is being reported as having been arrested for a hit and run on Saturday.
  • Gerald Imes, brother of Monique appeared on the Oprah show and admitted to the molestation which occurred when he was 13 and Monique was 7. check out a snippet of the interview:

 

  • Christina Aguilera will be performing on the finale of American Idol
  • here’s a goodie goodie! A cover of VMAN magazine!

popcrunch.com

 

  • Mariah Carey and her hubby Nick Cannon will be having their 3rd wedding on April 30th.
  • So just as I love Mariah, Nicki Minaj, Teairra Mari, and Kimora Lee Simmons, I love Gabrielle Union just as much. These are the women who I think are GREAT role models…btw, Gabby has some FAB Style. check out this pic of her and Ludacris (DTP!):

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  • Game has paid out between 20,000 and 30,000 stacks to Shannon Rodrick. Rodrick is the man who accused Game of hitting him and threatening him with a gun at a basketball game back in 2007. This is the same incident that Game served 8 days in prison for. btw, Game is about to drop a new mixtape called, “The Red Room.”  it will be hosted by DJ Skee. Check out more straight from Game by watching the video below:

 

  • so STAR magazine is running a story about Kim Kardashian and her first husband, music producer Damon Thomas who she was married to for 4 years. STAR magazine reports that Damon use to beat Kim and even asked her to get plastic surgery. OUCH! check out some of the story straight from celeb****y.com via starmagazine.com:

    celeb****y.com

     

Following her split from Reggie Bush, Kim Kardashian is rebounding quite nicely with Portugese soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo, but her million dollar smile is masking dark secrets. 

In the May 3 issue of Star, on sale today, we have the shocking details about Kim’s hush-hush marriage to Damon Thomas as well as their divorce nightmare. In newly uncovered court documents obtained by Star, Kim claims her husband of four years — a partner at Underdog Entertainment, who has worked singers including Pink and Katharine McPhee — flew into jealous rages, punched her, threatened her life and instructed her to get plastic surgery to improve her body. 

One terrible incident Kim recalls occurred the day they were supposed to be taking a fun trip skydiving with Justin Timberlake. 

“Before we left our home, Damon hit me in the face and cut my lip open,” Kim claims. “I fell into the bed frame and banged my knee hard. I was limping when we went skydiving.” 

Get the full story – including the legal papers and how she’s still struggling to move on — in the new issue of Star today! 

just so you know…


  • man, i am so happy that Tip is home, although i don’t know him personally, i am a big T.I. fan. check out this short preview of his new video, “I’m Back,” which will premiere on 04.26.10!

 

  • check out Lloyd Banks new video which was directed by 50 Cent:

 

  • check out this interview that Nicki Minaj did with VIBE where she addresses the haters. NICKI MINAJ FREAKIN’ Rocks! check out this quote from the video:

“To haters, I’m not your enemy, I’m your hero. Cheer up. You should be happy I’m here.” 

 

  • so Kid Cudi has announced that his sophomore album is called Man On the Moon II: The Legend of Mr.Rager. peep this straight from kidcudi.com about what he says about the new album:

i started making this project like a collab album, filled with fun and upbeat records that for the most part left you with jack shit when you were finished listening. i took a step back, went on tour, and realized im where im at because of the type of songs i write. every time i read a comment from someone saying ive touched their lives in some way is what made me want to stop fucking around and continue pouring my life into my music.  MOTM2 is dark by nature and instead of bringing you into my dreams like my first album, im bringing you into my reality.  good and bad. it will explain more of who iam aswell as pushing the envelope musically. this project will focus on many dark, fun, and ignorant moments in my life since ive been kid cudi in a exciting and cinematic nature continuing the MOTM theme. this is my darkest work so far with a hint of fun and grooviness for those who like the classic chill cudi sound but elevated to another level.  the things i cant speak will be the things i write.  before anything else, you’d come to the conclusion i need a shrink, a stronger drug or a mentor.  not a hug. a lot of you have read the news and think they know cudi, got some slick shit to say amongst your peers or just flat out hate me but you havnt the slightest clue of who iam. i will tell the story of Mr. Rager…. 

the sound: wouldnt you like to know 

release: aiming for august 

completed? almost, got upcoming sessions with RATATAT and Dot Da Genius on the production side. as far as features ill keep you posted but I DEF got Chip on 2 joints so far. cleveland maneeee 

cudder fact: me and dot are a production duo, our first creation is on the new album. 

im excited to see what you guys think and i hope you love the new direction. dream on 

  • Drake has started shooting a new video called, “Find Your Love” in Jamaica.
  • check out the Black Eyed Peas on the front cover of Rolling Stone:
 
 
 

  

thelifefiles.com

 

  • are they for real? so, i was cruising thelifefiles.com when i saw this post about some 24k gold pills. apparently, the pills are selling for 429 a pop and are supposed to increase your self worth. COME ON, NOW!
 
 
 
 

  

thelifefiles.com

 

  • Idris Elba has booked a show on BBC.  its a six-part crime drama called “Luther.”
  • check out Scarlett Johansson on the front cover of InStyle:
 
 
 
 

  

thelifefiles.com

 

  • there is talk that the Diplomats is reuniting as in Jim Jones and Cam’Ron
  • word is that Travis Barker will be in charge of production on Paul Wall’s new CD. makes me wonder if the People’s Champ is going into the rock arena *raises brow*….wait, wait, Travis Barker did play on one of Game’s songs…hmm…this might could work!
  • sorry fellas, i’m going to keep it clean, but just so you know…Trina is on the front cover of KING magazine
  • Chris Brown will be headlining a benefit concert, “Virginia Stand UP! A Call to Action” to help raise funds for Haiti. the concert will take place at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA
  • there is a rumor on hiphop.popcrunch.com that Ryan Phillippe and model Jessica White are dating.
  • word is that VH1 will be starting a new reality series entitled Diary of a Hip-Hop Girlfriend…i guess these networks are doing anything for ratings these days…the show which is executive produced by Mona Scott of Violator Management will follow 4 women who are dating hip hop stars. the names of these women have not been released yet. btw, they have renewed Fantasia For Real for a 2nd season…i never finished watching season 1
  • Courtney Love has changed her stage name to Courtney Michelle
  •   
  • so Ben and Jerry’s is releasing a new flavor called Boonaroo Buzz which will be in their shops on May 4. here’s more info from perezhilton.com: The new flavor contains “Light coffee and malt ice cream with whiskey caramel swirls and English toffee pieces”
  •  check out this video trailer for Teairra Mari’s new single, “Automatic.” the audio version of the song features Nicki Minaj, not sure if her verse will be included in the video though judging from the trailer:

 

  • it’s great when you can be different. this is a beautiful album cover. check it out:

 

  • Vivica A Fox is coming out with a wig collection.
  •  check out this movie poster of the movie Gun starring 50 Cent and Val Kilmer. looks like 50 really is taking off those tats!

youheardthatnew.com

 

just so you know…


  • so since i can’t embed videos or don’t know how to yet besides using the YouTube feature, here i am once again posting videos here that i feel ya’ll need to see…videos on youheardthatnew.com: Lil’ Wayne “I’m Single,”…Nicki Minaj “I Am Nicki Minaj” from BET Spring Bling 2010…
  • Kevin Jonas will be participating in the NBC Game Show Minute to Win It on May 23
  • word on popcrunch.com is that the Kardashian sisters are writing a book on relationships
  • Congrats to Carrie Underwood who took home the trophy at the ACM Awards for Entertainer of the Year
  • check out this goodie goodies:

rap-up.com

 

  • music/videos on realtalkny.uproxx.com: Drake featuring Lil’ Wayne “Miss Me” (audio)
  • Spelman has received $1 million stacks from ExxonMobil to go towards the university’s technology-related degree programs. Yippee!
  • Daryl Gates, the chief of police for the LAPD has passed of bladder cancer. he is most known for his involvement in the Rodney King case.
  • Danny Glover was arrested for trespassing after taking part in a protest against food company Sodexo.
  • music/videos on musicallyummy.com: Usher featuring Robin Thicke “Secret Garden” (audio)…Trey Songz “Till The Day I Die (audio)…
  • music/videos on missinfo.tv: Young Jeezy “Trap or Die: The Movie” (video)-this is just a trailer for Jeezy’s upcoming mixtape…
  • check out Plies’ new video from his upcoming album, Goon Affiliated, which will be released on May 25th:

 

  • check out Tiny on the front cover of S2S Magazine:

s2smagazine.com

 

  • Rasheeda is working on a Boss Chick Remix CD which will include a female version of Bedrock. Diamond, Toya Carter, Rasheeda (of course), Lola Monroe (Angel Lola Luv) and Kandi all came out for the video shoot. check out a pic:

straightfromthea.com

 

  • music/videos on rap-up.com: Kelis “22nd Century” and “4th of July” (all audio)…check out Kiley Dean’s “Say Something” remix video below:

MTO POST: Reggie Bush + Kim + kanYe


thelifefiles.com

okay, okay, i’m not saying that i believe this post or whatever, but i figured that it would be something that i would put up just to say that i shared it. according to the post by MTO (mediatakeout.com), Reggie Bush learned that Kim Kardashian had cheated on him and slept with kanYe and tried to jump on him about it. i know, i know, makes me raise an eyebrow, too. apparently, kanYe’s security kept that from happening, but Reggie is still looking to get revenge. MTO claims they got the dirt from one of Kim’s CLOSEST friends.

just so you know…


  • Penelope Cruz has a cameo in the new Sex and The City movie.
  • a new single from Teairra Mari’s sophomore album has leaked called “Goodie Bag.” you can hear it on concreteloop.com.
  • so a song is getting a buzz around the web that is called “Control.” its by Olivia and Drake…however, while i was on youheardthat new.com, i saw this quote by Drake that he didn’t have anything to do with the song although it is his vocals on the track….check it out:

I support artist collaborations and sampling music that inspires you but I don’t support taking unauthorized recordings and marketing them as features. I’ve never worked with Olivia and I apologize to any fan who was duped into thinking that Control was a collaboration of mine.

this is what Olivia had to say according to her blog post on Global Grind:

What’s up GlobalGrind, it’s your girl Olivia. While I’m excited to be the newest member of the GlobalGrind family I have to set the record straight about my song “Control” featuring Drake. In no way was I trying to deceive anyone. The producers, Rony Arzoumanian, Raffi “DJ Special K” Kenadjan and DJ Finesse approached me about the record and asked if I could create a song around the beat and Drake verse they owned and created.  Since I had not spoken to Drake, I was very clear that the record could not be used for my album and could only be used for mixtapes.

After the record was done, it was released without my knowledge and we were quick to let people know it was just a mixtape record. The producers put together the record and leaked it before they confirmed with Drake. The record  “Control” was for my mixtape “Under the Radar” which comes out on the 25th on Oliviaworldwide.com. I was not pleased when the record leaked and made a statement regarding that on my twitter. My team and I were not ready but it leaked and I did not leak it. It is what it is. It’s the internet age we live in, it’s a gift & a curse.

  • Sarah Chapman is launching a fashion blog. Cool beans!
  • so here are the 5 artists that GlobalGrind thinks would be a good choice to replace Nicki Minaj on Rihanna and Ke$ha’s tour…Ciara, Shanell, Keri Hilson, Kelis, and Trina. i would suggest Keri Hilson. speaking of Ciara, her new album is called Basic Instinct. check out this interview:

  • there’s a rumor that Elizabeth Taylor is set to marry for the ninth time. *hears wedding bells*
  • Rihanna has officially announced that she and Matt Kemp are boyfriend and girlfriend. while we’re on the subject of Rihanna, she has recently shot a video for “Rockstar 101″….check out a photo of her and Travis Barker.
  • i don’t know where all this back and forth stuff is coming from, but apparently, Young Jeezy did not drop the “young” from his name.
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  • this is straight from realtalkny.net via tmz.com:

According to documents filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Nas had to immediately fork over $47,249.42 in back child support and $40,454 in back spousal support. The judge also ordered Nas to pay $10,000/month in spousal support until he pays off the $299,015.50 he owes Kelis. Nas also has to pay 90% of Kelis’ legal fees in the amount of $155,787.28. Lastly, Nas has to pay $48,549.83 to cover Kelis’ accounting expenses

  • Jaheim has been arrested on charges of speeding and drug posession in New Jersey.
  • Leona Lewis is the new face of Cotton.
  • Alicia Keys is planning a re-release of her latest CD.
  • Jennifer Hudson’s sophomore album has a September release date.
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    just so you know….


    • Big Boi’s new single is set to be “Shutterbugg.” he debuted the song at Electric Lady Studios in NYC. his new solo album is called Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty
    • So Dr. Dre has announced again that Detox is slated to be released this year. let’s see….
    • Ciara has started filming the video for her new single, “Ride.”
    • kanYe’s new album, Good Ass Job will be dropping in June
    • according to Jae  Millz, the Carter IV will be dropping as soon as Weezy is released.
    • Drake has announced a new release date for Thank Me Later. its June 15th
    • a 10,000 bench warrant has been issued for rapper Coolio according to TMZ because he failed to appear in court on a drug charge
    • Robin Thicke and Paula Patton have welcomed their first son, Julian. congrats!
    • Teairra Mari is currently shooting another new video, “Automatic,” which features Nicki Minaj. Her new album is set to be released in June.
    • Jon Gosselin is suing Kate for primary custody of their 8 children.

    just so you know tidbits…


    • “Te Amo” is supposed to be the next single off of Rihanna’s Rated R album
    • Fashion brand, Rock & Republic has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. OUCH!
    • Thandie Netwon is the new face of Olay’s Total Effects collection. Her ad campaign will launch first in the UK celebrating the company’s 10 year anniversary there.
    •  word on concreteloop.com is that Queen Latifah will be the host for Paula Patton’s baby shower. btw, Paula Patton is married to singer Robin Thicke.
    • rumor is that Ochocino presented his dance partner Cheryl Burke with a 10,000 ring after one of their performances according to popcrunch.com.
    • i didn’t even know they were together, but they’re being reported as having broken up. Audrina Patridge and Ryan Cabrera are  no more.
    • this is the line up for Lollapalooza 2010, which will be in Chicago’s Grant Park from August 6-8th… straight from popcrunch.com:
    • Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire, the Strokes, Phoenix, Social Distortion, MGMT, Jimmy Cliff, Hot Chip, the Black Keys, the National, Spoon, Devo, Cypress Hill, Cut Copy, the New Pornographers, Erykah Badu, Slightly Stoopid, Grizzly Bear, Gogol Bordello, Chromeo, Wolfmother, Yeasayer, X Japan, MUTEMATH, Metric, Dirty Projectors, AFI, Mavis Staples, Matt & Kim, the xx, Drive-By Truckers, Blues Traveler….

      Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, the Temper Trap, Jamie Lidell, Frightened Rabbit, F Buttons, Deer Tick, Blitzen Trapper, Stars, Raphael Saadiq, the Cribs, Minus the Bear, Switchfoot, the Walkmen, Mumford & Sons, Wild Beasts, Rogue Wave, Los Amigos Invisibles, the Big Pink, the Dodos, Hockey, Cymbals Eat Guitars, B.o.B, Dawes, Warpaint, the Antlers, the Soft Pack, Rebelution, Balkan Beat Box…..

      Wavves, American Bang, the Ike Reilly Assassination, Company of Thieves, Nneka, Harlem, the Constellations, Miniature Tigers, Mimicking Birds, the Kissaway Trail, HEALTH, Javelin, the Morning Benders, Foxy Shazam, Violent Soho, Royal Bangs, NEON TREES, Freelance Whales, Semi Precious Weapons, Dan Black, The Band of Heathens, Dragonette, My Dear Disco, Shawn Fisher, Neon Hitch, Skybox, The Ettes, Jukebox the Ghost, These United States, MyNameIsJohnMichael….

    Chrisette Michele joins the club…


    new-kidz.blogspot.com via necoleb****ie.com

    yep, Chrisette Michele is the latest singer to shave her head…nah, not the whole Cassie look, but the Solange look….check out this quote from new-kidz.blogspot.com that Chrisette had to say about the change:

    “I was tired of black sista’s feeling subject to having their hair pressed and straightened, and damaged, with relaxers, and heat. So I wanted to make short and nappy hair fashionable, and let the industry know that there is nothing wrong with the texture that we have been born with. So I plan to grow it out to the big beautiful nappy hair that I have.”

    just so you know….


    • Jennifer Aniston has a new perfume on the way that is rumored to be called, “Lola V”…i don’t know if its just Lola V or if its Lola the Fifth, but I guess we’ll see!
    • Dondria is scheduled to be on the Monique show on April 15th @ 11pm on BET.
    • so now its confirmed that Gabbie Sidbe will be on SNL on April 24th
    • Alanis Morrisette’s song, “I Remain,” will serve as the theme song to the Prince of Persia
    • Rachel Roy and Estelle have a new jewelry line coming out that’s a part of Rachel Roy’s Spring 2010 Collection that will be sold at Macy’s. visit rachelroy.com to see the pieces.
    • Teairra Mari has another song to leak called “From My Head to My Heart.” it’s a ballad and you can hear it on concreteloop.com. I so want this chick to blow up…her music is GREAT!!!!!
    • word is that Aaron Carter is engaged to marry Maile Hochuli. according to popcrunch.com, she’s a student from Orlando who has been friends with Aaron for years.
    • Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken are teaming up for a summer tour.
    • the talk on the LupE.N.D. blog is that the Cool Kids will be featured on a remix of “I’m Beamin'”…that would be HOT… Lupe, Mikey Rocks, and Chuck Inglish? HOT ISH!~
    • the newest celeb to have problems with Uncle Sam is Faith Evans. word is that she owes 360,000 big ones in back federal and state taxes. Ouch!~
    • i can’t believe it, but word is that Olivia will be having a reality show on Vh1. i saw the post on hiphop.popcrunch.com.