17-year-old Pop sensation Justin Bieber covered Lil’ Wayne‘s mellow jam “How To Love,” as a gift to the “Abortion” rapper. The cover is an acoustic remix, which could have been used to show Bieb’s often questioned vocal prowess. Unfortunately, enhancements and a bad rap verse reinforces the naysayers.
Meanwhile, Chairman of Epic Records L.A. Reid spoke with Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robison and discussed using his X Factor expertise, prior to becoming a judge, when discovering Usher, who later introduced Bieber to him.
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Ciara was the paparazzi’s muse while attending Barbara Bui‘s fashion show during Paris Fashion Week at Hotel Ritz on Thursday. Cici wore all black attire with a long ponytail.
“Barbara Bui show =tough, sexy, sporty chic!…just how I like it!,” she tweeted. Read More →
En Vogue set the bar high for girl groups in the 90s with their show-stopping vocals, jaw-dropping looks and awe-inspiring personalities. They were seemingly the reincarnation of 60s pop group, The Supremes, but instead with four members. With Oakland, California origins, Terry, Maxine, Cindy and Dawn formed En Vogue and rose to fame in 1990 with their pop crossover hit, “Hold On“.
The group suffered many label changes, member departures, and various woes that comes with the ever-changing music industry. Now, the women are back and are ready to see the spotlight once more with the release of their new single, “I’ll Cry Later”, serving as the lead single from their forthcoming seventh studio album.
However, the band stands as a trio, as Dawn Robinson refused to sign with Rufftown Records with the other members because of skepticism about the deal. Nonetheless, Robinson is still great friends and is touring with her fellow members.
Have an unofficial listen below…
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Freshly released from prison, T.I. hops on Young Jeezy‘s “F.A.M.E.,” a J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League-produced single from the oft-delayed TM103.
Rap Radar will unveil the release date next Monday. Until then, listen to “Fake Ass Muthaf*ckas Envy” below… Read More →
This morning, Sylvia Robinson, co-founder of Sugar Hill Records and culture-acclaimed “Mother Of Hip Hop” died at the age of 75. Leaving a stain on the music industry, especially hip-hop, Robinson and husband, Joe, founded the record label in 1979 and is responsible for the mainstream success of The Sugarhill Gang‘s “Rapper’s Delight“-known as the first hip-hop record. In addition, she was a key player in the release and recognition of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s “The Message.”
Her presence as a pioneer and innovator as a music executive has influenced the likes of moguls today such as L.A. Reid, Russell Simmons, and Jay-Z. Yes, a woman, who worked so diligently and passionately that men looked to her as a role model.
May her soul rest peacefully. - IABG
Look below for celebrity condolences…
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Recently, celebrated the launch of her third fragrance, Pulse, with family, friends, supporters and promoters alike at Dream downtown in New York City and now a clip surfaces of the extravagant night for the superstar who is readying a third single, “Countdown“.
In the clip, Bey introduces the fragrance, jams with her sister, Solange, on the 1′s and 2′s and dances the night away. Clips like this only furthers our anticipation to know more about the 30-year old who’s shied away from letting the public t0 close to her personal life.
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Pop and R&B swooner, Keri Hilson, takes a night off in Paris wearing all black and looking stunning-donning a revealing leather dress with scorching Christian Louboutins…matched with a beautiful face that read “I look good and you will deal.”
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Just recently, we reported to you that X Factor judge and creator, Simon Cowell, felt that superstars Beyoncé and Lady Gaga were boring entertainers. For a minute, we all had to scratch our heads because of the randomness and obvious foolery within the statement. Now, Cowell says that he never made such statements and goes on to praise the two for their tremendous strides in the industry.
His rep tells RapRadar,
“This was completely misreported. It’s the complete opposite in fact.He thinks they are two of the most interesting, talented and relevant artists today.”
“Simon is a massive fan of both and he always refers to them as amongst the artists he most admires,” the rep continues. “He thinks they are two of the most interesting, talented and relevant artists today”.
Cowell then goes on to give his thoughts on the dominating entertainers,
“[Beyonce's] the biggest star we’ve seen in 20 years; we’re seeing sort of the rise of the super female pop star. It’s like a different breed. Beyonce has that.” Cowell says.
“[Gaga] has The X Factor. She’s smart … [and] has real ambition. She is a total, utter star…you have to be open and embrace this level of expression. You hope to God that you can find someone like her,” he exclaims.
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