After Mya caused uproar little over a week ago back in Barbados, the 28-year-old was back at events looking absolutely stunning last night. She was seen at Marquee Nightclub:
I love those sophisticated curls and the way she works the HELL out of a dress. ANY dress for that matter. Mya was certainly on fire that day. Go girl!
When you get over a split, you chill out with pals and that's exactly what Cassie did after she confirmed her split with Diddy recently. The 21-year-old was seen having lunch at Bar Pitti in NYC's West Village with her girlfriends yesterday:
Did she hire Rihanna's stylist or something? Rihanna has a similar T-Shirt and Nike high tops. Cute.
Last night, Aubrey from Danity Kane attended the Vitamin Water In Style with the Best in Baseball and Music event:
Next!
It seems 106 & Park are getting a series of new female R&B co-hosts for the week, after Rosci walked out last week. As previously reported Rosci walked off the set after Terence humiliated her live on air. Yesterday's co-host was R&B singer Keri Hilson. The newest co-host is R&B chick Tiffany Evans:
She interviewed rapper LL Cool J who was also a guest on the show. As for the Rosci situation, Internet reports claim she has been suspended for a week for walking off the set and not returning. That's really unfair considering that Terrence was the one who did all the insulting and acted unprofessionally, so if anyone should have been suspended, it should have been him. She may as well have told him to kiss her ass on air if that were the case. I know I would have.
Yesterday, Usher attended the 4th Annual Camp New Look at the The Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, GA:
He says his wife is NOT envious of his legions of female fans, insisting she understands it is these women who buy his records. He also claims she has since adjusted to the fact her husband has scores of amorous female admirers. He explains, "Tameka doesn't mind when the fans throw their underwear at me. Being a sex symbol pays the bills. And she knows that". Who is he kidding?
Check out more pics of Chris Brown performing at the 3rd Thisday Africa Rising Festival - Day 2 in Nigeria:
Nice. Wouldn't have minded being there to check that out myself.
Mary J Blige also performed on day 2 at that very same event and let's just say she was looking a real fright:
No, Mary, noooo!
SPLASH // WENN // WIREIMAGES
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT // ROSCI SUSPENDED FROM 106.....
Thursday, 10 July 2008
R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT // CASSIE CONFIRMS HER SPLIT WITH DIDDY?....
Earlier today, Alicia Keys (and Jennifer Hudson) attended and hosted 'Keep A Child Alive: The Black Ball UK' earlier today in London:
The ceremony was held at St. John’s Church at Smith Square. Alicia looked nice but Jen on the other hand looked like .... Jennifer Hudson. The Keep A Child Alive organization is a contribution towards saving lives with the help from the world to donate what they can for AIDS medication, support services, and orphan care.
Cassie attended DJ Cassidy's 27th birthday bash at Cipriani 23rd Street last night, where she ALLEGEDLY confirmed she and Diddy WERE in fact steaming those bedroom sheets behind closed doors:
This may come as no surprise to MANY of us. Since Cassie hit the scene 2 years ago, it's been rumoured from then that the two were having sexual liaisons. The rumours started when Diddy would CONSTANTLY defend Cass at every opportunity especially when she received Internet criticism about her lack of singing/performing talent. But many eyebrows were raised when he tried to justify her embarrassing 106 performance of hit single 'Me & U'. The speculation was confirmed without doubt when these pictures surfaced where they were looking rather cosy on mother's day earlier this year. Now Cassie reportedly told Usmagazine.com that she's split from Diddy, yet the two were seen "slipping out" together after the party had ended. Hmmmm.... On the music front, Cassie has shot the video for her single 'Official Girl', which should premiere really soon and this will be followed by her sophomore album expected to be released in September/October.
Teairra Mari may have no buzz surrounding her new project but this chick still manages to stay relevant by hitting up every party in town. Yesterday, she was seen at Hale Bob's Summer Of Love Party at the Falcon in Hollywood, California:
So, let's put the glam aside. We know you fly Teairra but where's the music? I for one am dying to hear a new Teairra Mari album. I just wish it wouldn't take forever. Chick can totally sing her lil ass off.
Alicia Keys is currently in the UK and she performed a gig in Manchester, to support her latest album As I Am:
She loves those pants. They outline her thickalicious thighs to a tee. But she seems a lil disproportionate, because she doesn't have the T&A to go with it. She still my girl though.
More attendees at DJ Cassidy's 27th birthday bash at Cipriani 23rd Street included Kat Deluna:
.... as well as Maxwell (another one well overdue for a new album), Nina Sky (them too) and Ryan Leslie (him three).
This is quite interesting, because ex-wife and husband Mashonda and Swizz Beatz hit up that very same party as well:
I know things must have been awkward since I'm reading rumours that their divorce was quite messy behind the scenes. For the sake of their son, I hope they can remain friends and work it out.
Jennifer Lopez squeezed her lumpy thighs into a designer bikini this week in Portofino, Italy:
I'd still hit it though.
And July 5th (last week) saw young lovers Rihanna and Chris Brown cosying it up at the Velvert Room nightclub in Atlanta:
Nice.
RIHANNA DAILY // WHAT'S POPPIN' // ATLPICS // SPLASH // INFDAILY // WENN // GETTY // WIREIMAGES
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT....
Cassie hosted the launch of Madison Square Garden's new series, "NYC Sound Tracks" on Monday night:
She looked totally glam. I am loving her jewellery. She's like a living doll. Precious to look at and not much else apparently. Her video 'Official Girl' with Lil' Wayne has been wrapped up and should be premiering in the coming weeks.
Janet Jackson and fella Jermanie Dupri were seen leaving the Christian Lacroix Spring/Summer 2009 couture fashion show in Paris:
I can't get over how much she is looking like her ghastly sister Latoya as age kicks in. Good to know she's dressing more moderately for her age. If they want kids they better get on it as Janet is hitting close to mid-40's. I know a lot of women want to concentrate on their career before kids but to wait until you're well into your 40's is pretty questionable.
Mary J Blige was seen leaving the Waverly Inn last night:
Mary lookin' like Mary.
Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony were seen in Milan, Italy where he was honoured for his artistic merits at the Milan Town Council:
They were also seen out and about during their visit. J.Lo was looking absolutely fierce.
Friday, 20 June 2008
CASSIE & LIL WAYNE ON THE SET OF 'OFFICIAL GIRL'....
MTV went behind the scenes of Cassie's video shoot for new single 'Official Girl' this week. Lil Wayne (who sold over a staggering 1 million copies of his new album this week) is also featured on the song and the video:
There are more images and info over at FOREVER CASSIE. That is actually a good look getting Lil Wayne on the track especially with his souring popularity. I mean, 1 million copies sold in the first week? Wooooo! That's proper major. Who said the music economy was dead? Cassie, who is known for her model looks and not her singing talents can be seen parading around in a bikini. No surprises there then. You can check out the brief behind the scenes footage after the fold.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF 'OFFICIAL GIRL':
Tuesday, 3 June 2008
CASSIE ON THE SET OF HER ALBUM PHOTOSHOOT....
As we all know Cassie is prepping for the release of her brand new album this summer. Here's a sneak peek look of what the photoshoot for Cassie's new album will look like:
To accompany the video that she posted on her Myspace, here's what she wrote: "Hey!! Here's a quick clip of my album artwork photo shoot!! Answers to your questions coming soon" :) Diddy was there, making sure to enjoy the view of course. That said, Cassie was looking so damn hot, it's ridiculous. I can't wait to see the final outcome.
Sunday, 1 June 2008
CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT....
Earlier today, Mariah Carey was seen promoting her new album, E=MC² at a fan meeting event at Venus Fort shopping mall in Tokyo, Japan:
Of all the countries, Mariah promotes 'I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time' in Japan. Why couldn't she release/promote this song everywhere else?
Over the weekend, Kelis and her BFF Dania were spotted at MTV's Platinum gift lounge for the MTV Movie Awards in Hollywood:
These chicks are like parallel body parts. One is never without the other. Kelis was looking kind of rough.
Christina Milian attended a book party for "21 Nights" by Prince and Randee St. Nicholas held at a private residence on May 30, 2008 in Los Angeles, California:
Christina is looking good as usual. This chick is EVERYWHERE, to say she doesn't have anything to promote.
Alicia Keys took her 'As I Am' tour to the Greensboro Coliseum on Friday night:
FOX8 photojournalist Nathan Parsons was on-hand to capture a portion of Ms. Keys' performance, which you can watch here. Alicia was getting down dancehall style. Her concert sooooo has to make it to DVD. I can't say I've been feeling her stage outfits. It's like she has a dozen variations of the same outfit in different colours. I guess it doesn't matter. She can wear a bin bag and would still put on one hell of a show. Alicia has been nominated for a Much Music Video Award in the category of Best International Video for 'No One'. Congratulations Alicia. The awards take place on June 15th.
Cassie was spotted at Naomi Campbell's 38th birthday party in Cannes, hosted by Dolce & Gabbana recently:
She looked fab.
Another scary Latoya Jackson appearance! Michael and Janet's older sister was seen celebrating her 52nd birthday in Las Vegas last night with RuPaul:
She looks like hell.
Here's some more pics of Ashanti and Jojo at the Hearst Magazines and Universal Motown "Ultimate Prom" at the Grand Hyatt:
Lloyd posed it up with them as well.
GETTY // WIREIMAGES // SPLASH // CASSIE-FAN
Saturday, 24 May 2008
CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT + RIHANNA & CHRIS SPOTTED IN THE STUDIO + CASSIE FLIES INTO CANNES TO BE WITH DIDDY....
Aw! Look at Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z getting their dance-on as they celebrated their nuptials in Cannes alongside good pal Diddy. It was another day of partying for Diddy as the Vodka stayed swilling:
Beyonce was also spotted sipping on champaign that night deadening any rumours that she's expecting her first child. It looks like they were enjoying themselves to Beyonce's 'Get Me Bodied', lol. Beyonce's hair looks like it could be real - what a rarity! Nice length and that but her hair is really thin, like Janet Jackson's. I can see why she consistently rocks lace fronts. Anyway, a party simply isn't a party unless a catchy dance track like Get Me Bodied is blaring out of those speakers.
Yesterday, TMZ reported that Sean Combs was not paying homage to the $100 million he was paid for a contract endorsement with Ciroc Vodka. If anything Diddy was photographed at many parties this week swilling everything BUT Ciroc Vodka:
Knowing that Diddy had put himself in hot water, he quickly released a statement through his his current publicist Kwasi Asare. In part the statement said: 'Entertainment powerhouse, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, today announced that he has given up champagne and tequila. "When I reach for a drink, I reach for Ciroc Vodka" the Bad Boy CEO was quoted as saying. The statement also furiously denied that Diddy was "reveling with other brands" yet, pictures showed Diddy, well, "reveling with other brands". That said, Cannes was definitely the hot spot as of late.
And guess who flew in to Cannes to join Diddy and Co with the festivities?:
It also appears that those reports about Chris Brown and Rihanna recording a song together for Rihanna's new album may be ringing true. The young couple were spotted in the recording studio this week, and here are the pictures to prove it:
So it looks like the duet really is going ahead. This is bound to be interesting. You know I'm looking forwards to that. Outside of hard work, it's good the two of them could find time to be playful and not take each other too seriously which is how a relationship should be.
Yesterday, Fergie attended Christian Audigier's 50th Birthday Bash:
The dress looks frumpy. It's not like Fergie to go out looking like Mary Poppins. She usually brings it.
Britney Spears also attended that same party:
It's not often I post Britney pics. I usually leave that to Just Jared, Perez Hilton and ONTD, but as she's making a slight improvement....she's still got a looooong way to go and her weave still looks ..... out of it, but as I say, she's trying.
Usher performed an exclusive gig for Sony Ericsson at the Indigo Lounge in the O2 Arena in London:
He's been promoting new album Here I Stand lately, but is it worthy of the sales?
The Pussycat Dolls minus the lead singer Nicole Scherzinger performed at P.U.R.E in Vegas last night:
Front woman Nicole was not there, due to illness I believe. I hope the rumours aren't true about her eating disorder. It's reported that she makes herself puke and has to spray the dressing room with air freshener to get rid of the smell. I mean the chick is 29 year old. If she wants to stay slim, she should go the healthy route. Making herself ill shouldn't even be a priority. I'm taking it Melody was appointed to act as lead singer. I hope she enjoyed her shine for as long as it lasted though.
Amerie attended the In Touch Weekly summer party in Hollywood on Thursday night:
She looks a lil better than the previous pics I posted this week. She's still off with the wig though.
Jennifer Lopez was spotted attending a business lunch at Orso in Los Angeles, California on Friday.
The singer was then seen making her journey to Brentwood to visit a medical building.
WIREIMAGES // WENN // PCN // RIHANNA-STYLE
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT....
Ashanti attended the New York premiere of the new 'Indiana Jones' movie, yesterday afternoon. The show was hosted by BET's 106 & Park:
Ashanti didn't look so appealing at yesterday's event. Her make-up was really overboard. What was she thinking?
Michelle Williams was there too:
Whoa at Michelle! Looks like someone is starving themselves. It's making her look soooo aged. My own grandmother looks younger than Michelle at this rate. She looks so emaciated and sickly. I would love to spend the evening with Michelle and fill her up with a couple of McDonald cheese burgers. She's always been slim, but I don't recall her being THAT skinny. EVER. She looks like a rake ready to snap in two. 'Chele was looking mad gaunt and very thin causing her to look far and beyond her 27 years. Someone needs to put her ass on a high-carb diet or something. I'm serious. She has not one curve on her body.
Estelle, Tiffany Evans and Ryan Leslie were there:
Ryan was looking real dapper.
Leona Lewis attended Logo Network’s first ever Awards Show for the best in LGBT pop culture on Monday night:
Leona looked sleek and trendy in her slimming black ensemble. She looked amazing. Right now, that chick can't do no wrong in my eyes. From her sophisticated sandy coloured curls, well-decorated eye-make-up and cute smile, this chick was certainly all about it. Leona's album Spirit has been sitting high on the U.S. charts along with her #1 smash Bleeding Love also dominating the top spot for several weeks.
Michelle hit up that very same event:
Michelle will always look weird in a dress, because of her non-existent frame. Her new album Unexpected is due in stores and online August 12th.
Yesterday, Christina Milian attended the 56th annual BMI Pop Awards in Beverly Hills, California:
H&M dress? I have no idea what has happened to her style but she was looking waaay better before splitting up with Nick Cannon.
Dawn of Danity Kane attended the Gen Art's 10TH Anniversary Design Competition at Cannes on Monday night:
I like that dress, just not in that colour. And her crap boss Diddy was there as well.
I posted the performance of when Fergie performed on the 'Today' show yesterday in New York City. Here's a couple of pics:
Fergie was showing off her flexibility during her performance of Barrucuda. I am salivating over her boots in that last pic right about now. Yum.
And the biggest hot stank ghetto mess award goes to Fantasia Barrino when she was spotted in a blazing RED wig as she shopped away at the Paige clothing store on Monday:
Ew.
Bad Boy artists Cassie and Mario Winans (both pictured with Tichina Arnold) attended a party at Diddy's Den during the Grand Opening Weekend Celebration at MGM Grand at Foxwoods Resort & Casino on May 17, 2008 in Ledyard, CT:
Another one bites the dust.
WIREIMAGES // BUZZFOTO
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
THE LATEST SINGLE COVERS // JENNIFER HUDSON SPEAKS ON NEW ALBUM....
UPDATE PART 2: JENNIFER HUDSON SPEAKS ON NEW ALBUM. UPDATE: KERI HILSON'S FORTHCOMING ALBUM 'IN A PERFECT WORLD' IS SET FOR RELEASE ON SEPT 23RD.
R&B chicks are getting ready to unveil their new music. Here, we have the official single covers for Cassie's 'Official Girl', Keri Hilson's 'Energy', Jennifer Hudson's 'Spotlight' and The Pussycat Doll's 'When I Grow Up':
Jennifer's song is written and co-produced by Ne-yo and produced by Stargate and will hit radio airwaves on June 9th via Arista Records and will be released digitally (iTunes) on June 10th. Coincidentally or maybe not, someone may have came over to Toya's World on May 5th and decided they liked the pic I used when her song All Dressed Up In Love, from the Sex & The City soundtrack leaked. I selected it from a photoshoot that was shot a while ago by Michael Thompson. I had no idea this was going to be the very pic used for her official lead single 'Spotlight'. Niiiiice. Her album is slated for a September release.
Jen has also spoken about the new album:
"Spotlight," which addresses insecurities within a relationship, is one of many stellar songs which showcases Hudson’s amazing powerhouse vocals. J. Hud worked with a whole list of writers and producers including Timbaland, Robin Thicke, The Underdogs, Diane Warren, Tricky Stewart and more.
"I'm beyond ecstatic about my new album," says Hudson. "I think people will be pleasantly surprised, because it shows a side of my work that no one has heard before. This album has a huge variety of sounds and one of my favorite songs is 'Spotlight' because it has this great infectious groove. This is completely new territory for me and I can’t wait for people to hear it."
Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer, SonyBMG Worldwide states: "With Jennifer's debut album we will be introducing a major new recording star. She takes on every genre of music and makes each her own. She's pure and simple a great natural talent and her album will very excitingly reflect that."
Also, it looks like Energy WILL be Keri's lead single. As previously reported, the track will be released on iTunes on May 27th via Mosley Music/Interscope Records. The song was penned and produced by The Runawayz: Sam Watters, Wayne Wilkins, Louis Biancaniello & Rico Love – the same folks who produced and co-wriiten Leona Lewis's 'Take a Bow'. The cover art is taken from Keri's recent kick-ass Giuliano Bekor photoshoot.
The Pussycat Doll's new single 'When I Grow Up' will also be released on iTunes on May 27th via A&M/Interscope Records. The track, as we all know was produced by Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins and they will perform the song for the very first time later today on Jimmy Kimmel. Look out for it.
Cassie's single Official Girl is digitally released TODAY (May 20th) on iTunes via Atlantic Records, and is produced by Danja and co-written by The Clutch and Cassie. WHICH SONG HAS YOUR SUPPORT?
Saturday, 17 May 2008
♫ NEW MUSIC FROM SOLANGE & CASSIE....
UPDATE: The chick singing is not Cassie, but a demo singer. The song is reportedly set for inclusion on Cassie's new album.
Remember when I posted a snippet of Solange's Freemason's Remix of lead single 'I Decided'? Well, you can now listen to it in full. Also, a brand new Cassie track has leaked called 'Music In Me'.
♫ CASSIE: MUSIC IN ME
The 20-year-old will release her new album in September. As for Music In Me, it's a nice song but not original by any means. I'm hearing a little bit of vocal growth so I guess that accounts for something. Thirsty and 2 The Morning are in my Zen right now and even her lead single Official Girl has grown on me. I'm liking everything I've heard so far.
♫ SOLANGE: I DECIDED [FREEMASON'S REMIX]
The Freemason's remix sounds very good. I'm liking it just as much as the original now that I've heard it in full. This version kicks mean ass, and as it's 80's inspired, it gives the song more of a commercial impact. I'm not much of a big fan of Freemason's work but they really did bring the heat on this track. The 21-year-old will release her album Sol-Angel and The Hadley Street Dreams on August 26th.
♫ CASSIE: MUSIC IN ME
♫ SOLANGE: I DECIDED [FREEMASON'S REMIX]
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
CELEB SPOTTINGS: R&B SINGERS OUT & ABOUT....
Janet Jackson attended the Alexander McQueen Boutique opening in Los Angeles, last night. The singer showed up wearing a Japanese Kimono inspired gown, which coincidently contained the colours of her Def Jam label mate Mariah's latest album E=MC²:
The audacious dress that Janet wore is an actual Alexander McQueen creation. However, I don't think the look quite works on Janet. The sleeves are waaaay too flowy and long and it just didn't look right. Janet has also been locked in rehearsals for her forthcoming Discipline tour which will kick off this coming September.
Last night, Beyonce was spotted leaving Madison Square Garden after watching Kanye West's show. The singer tried to get with the summer blues with her neon yellow nails and Girl Scout-inspired green outfit:
She looked a hot mess, but then, this is Beyonce we're talking about. Still, the singer was all smiles. I guess the high-waisted skirt will further fuel the rumours that she's expecting her first baby. Kelly Rowland has meanwhile denied that Beyonce is preggers but her father won't deny or confirm. Hmmmmm....
Chris Brown had a 19th birthday celebration at Rebel in New York City last night. The party was attended by girlfriend Rihanna and pals Teyana Taylor and Lil Mama amongst others. Dawn from Danity Kane was there with her man Que from Day26 as well as Day26 singer Willie:
