Tuesday 31 May 2011

Lady GaGa Rules Albums Chart With 1.1 Million In First Week

The official numbers are in, Lady GaGa's Born This Way reigns atop the albums chart with over a million copies sold in its first week, becoming the biggest debut since 2005.

The pop powerhouse's third albums enters at No.1 on the Billboards 200 with 1,108,000 units, according to Billboard. It also marks GaGa's first #1 album. Her debut The Fame debut at #2 and her follow up The Fame Monster reached #5.

Video: Rihanna- Man Down

Rihanna premiered the highly anticipated video for Man Down. The video was shot on the beautiful island of Jamaica and it sends a strong message. The powerful reggae-tinged video tells a compelling story of a sexually abused woman. In the opening sequence, a long-haired Rihanna is seen shooting a man, Pulse model Oraine Barrett, before flashing back to the prior morning to explain what triggered the deadly series of events.

Tracklisting: Beyonce- "4"

Over a month before its release, Beyonce rolls out the tracklisting of her fourth studio album "4". Bey keeps the collaboration to a minimum on the 12 tracks, only enlisting Andre 3000 for "Party", while lead single Who Run The World (Girls) closes the album. Get a peek at what you can expect come June 28.

Sean Kingston 'Sedated But Fully Conscious' Following Accident

Sean Kingston remains in critical, but stable condition following a jet ski accident that left him injured over the weekend. A rep for the singer says that he "is sedated but fully conscious" and is currently hooked up to a ventilator with a tube inserted in his throat.

Thursday 19 May 2011

Album Cover: Beyonce- "4"

Beyonce unveils a sexy artwork for her fourth solo album 4, arriving June 28. In the striking image, Bey gazes out into the distance with arms raised over her head, covering her body with only a fur vest and gold accessories.

The title has significant meaning to the singer, 'We all have special numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me," she told Billboard. "It's the day I was born, my mom's birthday and alot of my friends' birthdays are on the fourth. April 4 is my wedding date".

The project described as a mixed musical gumbo was recorded in the span of a year starting in spring 2009. It is preceded by the Lazor-Major sampled single Run The World (Girls).

What do you think of Bey's cover art?

New Music: Lady GaGa- Hair

Lady GaGa lets her "Hair" down with the latest release off her upcoming album Born This Way (May 23). Produced by RedOne and written by GaGa herself, the electro-club record touts inspirational lyrics about embracing one's individuality.

Take a listen below:

Monday 9 May 2011

Beyonce To Receive Billboard Millennium Award

Billboard is set to pay tribute to Beyonce at this year's Billboard Music Awards. Beyonce will be receiving the prestigious 2011 Billboard Millennium Award at the ceremony to be held on May 22 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

New Music: Lady GaGa- The Edge Of Glory

Britney Spears' reoccurring nightmare Lady GaGa powers through her rock ballad "The Edge Of Glory", the latest offering off her May 23 release Born This Way.

New Music: Chris Brown- Fools With You

Chris Brown is surrendering to love in a newly leaked song from his forthcoming album Fortune, titled "Fools With Love".

New Music: Sean Paul- Gal A Bawl Fi More

New Music: Chino- Bedroom War

Whitney Houston Checks Into Rehab

Whitney Houston has checked herself into a rehabilitation clinic. The Grammy-winning singer has checked into an out patient rehabilitation program, but its not for drugs or alcohol. We have learnt that Houston had checked herself in the program 10 days ago. The source however is not saying why Houston is seeking treatment, but insists it's not for drugs or alcohol.

New Video: Rihanna- California King Bed

Rihanna gets under the sheet of her "California King Bed", the latest single off her platinum Loud album. The video is simplicity at its best.

Watch video after the jump:

Friday 6 May 2011

Lady GaGa Clears Up 'Judas' Video Confusion

Lady GaGa sat down with E! News this weekend to explain the concept behind her controversial video Judas.

The clip, as like many of her offerings, were labelled unclear and confusing by some. Yet in typically "out there" fashion, the eccentric singer readily breaks down the visual's message.

See what she had to say after the jump...

Rihanna Is White-Hot In Paris

Following her quick trip to Milan, Rihanna traveled to Paris to continue Nivea's 100th anniversary celebration on Friday (May 6). Rih looked angelic in a strap-less white floor length dress and flowing red hair with a necklace that reads "I [Heart] You". She informed her fans that the video for "California King Bed" will premiere in less than four days.





Tia & Tamera Mowry Have A New Reality Show: "Tia & Tamera Take 2"

Two of my favorite people in the world Tia and Tamera Mowry formerly of the hit sitcom Sister, Sister, have just released statements that they will be starring in their own reality show. A show based on how the two have transitioned since their childhood stardom and now leading healthy lives in their new marriages and solo careers.


The reality show will be called "Tia & Tamera Take 2", a very suiting name because ever since the ending of Sister,Sister, we all kinda was left wondering what's going on with the two. Well Tia is the star of BET's sitcom "The Game". The new reality show will also follow the two sisters as Tamera gears up for her wedding and marriage to Adam Housley and Tia gets ready to give birth to her first baby with husband Cory Hardrict.


Can't Wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Inside Rihanna's $11m Mansion!!!

Rihanna recently purchased a house in L.A that costs more than $11 million dollars. The girl's got good taste, her house it hott!!! Her new home which is standing on 10,000 sq. ft boasts:

  • 8 bedrooms
  • 10 bathrooms and impressive 30 foot ceilings
  • A gated and private knoll with spectacular 270 degree views of the city
  • A sauna and steam room
  • A library
  • A gourmet kitchen with state of the art appliances 
  • A home theater
  • A pool and spa along with massive decks and balcony galore
Check out the pics below:

Beyonce's Being Sued And Her Video Game Will Not Be For Sale

Beyonce is being sued for 100 million dollars from the game manufacturers and her video game "Starpower" will not be sold. Gate Five, LLC is upset with Beyonce for backing out the joint venture with them which stopped production of the video game. The company is suing Beyonce claiming she "destroyed" its business and "drove 70 people into unemployment" one week before Christmas.

VIDEO: T.I Releases Mother's Day Message

T.I is still serving time serving time behind bars, but her resurfaces to wish all the moms a Happy Mother's Day. In a pre-recorded message taped before he started serving his sentence, the ATL rapper conveys his sentiments to his supporters.

"I want to say a Happy Mother's Day. I want to sent my love and support to you in return, just be safe, hold it down, catch you in a minute" said Tip, whose wife Tiny will celebrate this weekend with their children.

T.I whose latest album "No Mercy" hit stores last year returned to an Arkansas prison in November and is expected to be out this fall.

Rihanna Migrates To Milan For Nivea's 100th Anniversary

Nivea spokeswoman Rihanna, jetted to Milan, Italy to help the skincare brand usher in 100 years in business. The sexy siren, looking demure in a white Dolce and Gabbana dress and long red braid, performed her ballad 'California King Bed' and was presented with flowers by a company exec. The video for CKB is to debut sometime this month.

New Video: Nicki Minaj- Super Bass

After some delay, Nicki Minaj pulls back the covers on her vibrant video for 'Super Bass', the latest single form her multi platinum debut album Pink Friday. The Harajuku Barbie dons an assortment of colorful wigs in the Sanaa Hamri- directed visuals, riding a motor cycle made of ice, splashing in a pool of pink water, and reprising her lap dances in the dark, with plenty of eye candy to go around.

Step into Nicki's whimsical world below:

Lady GaGa Performs On Oprah

With The Oprah Winfrey Show drawing to a climatic close, the legendary talk show queen is sparing no expense in going out in a big bang. Indeed she invited Pop phenom Lady GaGa on her show yesterday to perform her smash hit Born This Way as well as You & I.

Check out GaGa's rousing show below:

New Video: Lady GaGa- Judas

Lady GaGa's controversial clip for 'Judas' premiered yesterday. Judas is the second single off the 23 year old 3rd studio album Born This Way, due May 23. In typical Lady G fashion, the clip boasts all the visuals gloss, choreography and eccentricities, which have made her video so engaging. Lady G stars as Mary Magdalene in the re-imagining of the betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas. The video opens with GaGa riding in a motorcycle gang with Jesus and his apostles in a modern day Jerusalem. During several wardrobe changes, she attempts to warn Jesus off Judas' deceit, but in the end, she pays the ultimate price for his sins.

Watch GaGa catch the holy spirit in the religious themed clip below:

Wednesday 4 May 2011

Mariah Carey And Nick Announce Twins' Names

Diva Mariah Carey made headlines last week following the fairytale birth to her and husband's Nick Cannon's twins (boy and girl) on their third wedding anniversary.

Given the 'out there' nature of mother dearest focus immediately shifted as to what names the couple has concocted for their offspring.

Now speculation can be laid to rest, after Carey's rep lifted the lid on the youngsters names.

Find out what Mariah and Nick chose after the jump and yes they're "Hollywood".

Tuesday 3 May 2011

Jennifer Hudson Performs 'I'm Every Woman' At Mary J. Blige Honors



Jennifer Hudson paid homage to her idol Whitney Houston at the 2nd Annual Mary J. Blige Honors concert this past weekend. The budding diva performed a rousing set which saw her covers Houston's version of 'I'm Evey Woman', as well as 'I Got This' from her Gold- certified sophomore album 'I Remember Me'.

Check out the performances below:

Monday 2 May 2011

Met Costume Institute Gala 2011

Ciara hit the red carpet at the Costume's Institute: "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" Gala at the Metropolitan  Museum Of Art in New York City tonight. The sexy singer wore a Prabla Gurung gown with jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira. The fashion and entertainment worlds collided at the star-studded event which was dedicated to the memory of the late designer Alexander McQueen.

New Video: Chris Brown- She Aint You

Chris Breezy showcases what he does best-dance-in the video for "She Ain't You", the latest single off his Gold certified album 'F.A.M.E'. Featuring a sample of Michael Jackson's 'Human Nature', the Collin-Tilley directed clip opens with a dedication to his "biggest inspiration of all time", Michael Jackson. The smooth operator glides across the floor in a white suit and big-brimmed hat against a wall of neon lights, flying through the air and splashing in a pool of water in subsequent scenes. Boogie down with Breezy as he busts a move that would  make his idol proud.

Check it out after the jump: