Cash Money Records is enjoying a reunion of sorts this year since several of its former front runners have linked back up with the New Orleans-spawned label. Some of those acts include, Mystikal, Juvenile and the lastest, Turk. Most might remember Turk as Young/Lil’ Turk from the Hot Boys (“I Need A Hot Girl“) with Juvie, Wayne and B.G. His debut album, Young & Thuggin’, shot to number nine on the Billboard 200 and to number two on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. After serving nine years for a second-degree attempted murder charge, the rapper speaks with MTV about Lil’ Wayne’s success and his desire to parallel his former group member’s work ethic after falling to drug-abuse. Read More →
Queen Latifah is coming to a television near you, next fall. The industry tastemaker recently inked a deal with CBS to produce a daytime talk show, executive produced by herself and Shakim Compere (Flavor Unit), James Lassiter, Miguel Melendez, Will and Jada Pinkett-Smit (Overbrook Entertainment) and Corin Nelson (Tyra Banks Show, Chelsea Lately).
Deadline reports,
“The Queen Latifah Show will feature celebrity interviews, human interest stories, comedy, pop culture and musical performances. It is expected to showcase Queen Latifah’s talents, blending comedy and music into her hosting duties.”
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Mýa is tired of wack sex and credit card declines from her man, so she’s taking him out like garbage. The sexy “My Love Is Like…Wo” performer brought some muscle that refers to herself as Spice. She’s a hostile dancehall artist who doesn’t mind fighting over a man (see here). Considering the obvious lack of budget, both “Take Him Out” and its visual accompaniment were well delivered. Read More →
Miley Cyrus, who is currently under the tutelage of Pharrell, had a heated exchange with Skateboard P’s good friend Tyler, the Creator following the unveiling of her edgy haircut. Apparently, the two have settled their differences because they were spotted making nice during a studio session with Pharrell.
Should we expect an odd collaboration in the future? Time will tell.
Before the media labeled Chris Brown a chain-smoking monster, he was a bright-eyed, ambitious kid from Tappahannock, Virginia. He recounted his story in an episode of MTV’s This Is How I Made It.
Unlike his unofficial soap opera, this brief documentary was more professional. He briefly recalls being signed, filming his first music video and performing at the VMAs. He also spoke on the “humbling experience” of regaining the public’s approval since assaulting Rihanna. Read More →
Since co-starring in the blockbuster film Think Like A Man, Terrence J, former host of BET’s 106 & Park, has been the medium for an inspiring come-up story. Not only has he landed a role in big-screen comedy Baggage Claim, alongside Paula Patton and Derek Luke, but he has also landed a co-hosting gig at E! News.
The 30-year-old ambitious North Carolina A&T State University grad hopes to merge the best of both worlds from his highly successful mentors Ryan Seacrest and Will Smith. Read More →
Last year, Beyoncé took a slightly different path with the direction of her revered album 4; sailing with mature concepts, fuller instrumentation and vocal growth. It looks as if Superbowl XLVII‘s headlining entertainer is pushing the envelope even further with future work as she’s seen posted up in studio with R&B maestro, Miguel. Read More →
What was intended to be an album release showcase, turned out to be useful promotion for Goldenheart and proof that Dawn Richard is one of the industry’s best blooming acts.
At SOB’s in New York City, Richard brought the star power as she delivered a few of her notables, including “Bombs Away,” “86,” and brand new record, “In Your Eyes“. Read More →
