May 25, 2013

Robin Thicke Talks Viral Saucy Naked Music Video

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*Robin Thicke somehow gets away with his raunchy sexy lyrics and sometimes edgy music videos, probably because he makes it sound so smooth and easy to receive. His recent, unrated version of “Blurred Lines,” which premiered in April, has some folks talking, though. The video went viral on YouTube, receiving one million hits before it [...]




Tye Tribbett to Release New Album in June

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*(Via Total Prayze) – Tye Tribbett’s new single “If He Did It Before … Same God” enters at No. 1 on iTunes. The single is also No. 17 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Singles chart. And his Motown Gospel debut project, Greater Than, will be in stores on June 4, says TotalPrayze.com. On the historic night [...]




NBA’s Metta World Peace and MTV’s Sway Support ‘Loose Screws’

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*Celeb fans including MTV’s Sway Calloway (pictured), LA morning radio hosts The Baka Boyz , NBA star Metta World Peace and Hot 97 NY’s DJ Enuff are all tweeting about LOOSE SCREWS’ hot new single  “I’m A Star.” “Refreshing” – Sway Calloway, MTV With close to 470, 000 YouTube views to date, the Muncie, Indiana high energy pop/rap [...]




Brian McKnight to Release New (Non Porn) Album

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*Brian McKnight must have found out that his grungy nasty new style of sexually infused lyrics was not so welcome. So he’s gone back to his conventional style with his new eOne Music release. On April 2, fans of his original style will get to enjoy 16 new tracks on his first album in two [...]




Lil Wayne Admits Not Seeing Nicki Minaj in ‘American Idol’

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*Rapper Lil Wayne admits that though he’s a friend and mentor of Nicki Minaj, he hasn’t seen an episode of her “American Idol” since she started with the show. Some friend, right? Well, he says Minaj keeps telling him that the show really isn’t something he wants to see her in, somewhat convincing Wayne not [...]




‘Rev. Floyd Flake Presents the Worship Experience’ on iTunes

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*RCA Inspiration is set to release Rev. Floyd Flake Presents the Worship Experience, which offers an outstanding collection of songs recorded by Greater Allen Cathedral.  The CD is currently available for presale at Amazon.com and iTunes, and will be in stores March 19. The project features a beautiful cover of Walter Hawkins’ “Jesus Christ is the [...]




Frank Ocean Working on New Music

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*Before he’s ready to move onto the next life fad, Frank Ocean is still making music and plans to hit hard with a follow up to “Channel Orange.” The singer told BBC Radio 1 host, Zane Lowe that he’s nearly finished with the new project. “It’s another cohesive thing, bordering on a concept record again,” [...]




Shirley Caesar to Release a New Album

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*On Tuesday, March 26, Gospel legend Shirley Caesar will release her highly anticipated album, “Good God.” With 12 stirring tracks, the longtime First Lady of Gospel has created a captivating mix to uplift, heal and strengthen mind, body and spirit, with the release of Good God. The album includes production by longtime musical director Michael Mathis, Kurt Carr [...]




Donell Jones is Coming Back to Music with ‘Forever’ (Listen)

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*Love conquers all, and brings back some of R&B’s best singers. Donell Jones said he’s making a musical comeback, not because he wants to save music, but because he’s been inspired by love. It’s been three years since he’s come out with something new. But he’s got a new single, “Forever.” All about love and making [...]




Ne Yo’s First Grammy Being Held Captive

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*Ne Yo was recently nominated for “Best Dance Recording” for “Let’s Go.” During an interview with Hot 93.7 Morning Crew, the singer chatted about following up on “R.E.D.” and how his mama is the ‘owner’ of his first Grammy. “I feel good,” said Ne-Yo on his fourth Grammy nod. “The Grammys, that’s a big one.” [...]




Monday Snaps: Elle Varner Performs in Washington, DC

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*Congratulations are in order for Elle Varner (real name Gabrielle Serene Varne). The 23-year-old Los Angeles native, has garnered her first Grammy nomination (for Best R&B Song). And recently, she took her talents to Washington, DC, performing at Constitution Hall. Rocking a skin-tight black polka dot dress, Elle ended her evening with a Grey Goose [...]




Winston Warrior’s New Single and Video: ‘Elevators’

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*Everyone gets burned.  Sometimes so badly that it cripples you; leaves you unable to move past the pain and incapable of seeing beyond the fog.  The sting that always lingers can leave you in limbo, lacking vision and wondering where to go next.  It can make you forgetful, losing sight of what it was you [...]




TLC is Recording New Music

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*Is it really true? TLC is going back into the studio? It’s like a return of the 90s phenomenon. T-Boz and Chilli made it official, and confirmed that they’ve got something brewing. “We’re going to still sound like TLC, evolving to whatever level we need to be at this time,” said T-Boz, who also announced [...]




Kendrick Lamar Speaks on His Collabo with Dr. Dre (Video)

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*Kendrick Lamar chatted with JAMZ/Phoenix about his collaboration with Dr. Dre, and music with Lady Gaga; saying fans can expect some good, new music soon. He mentioned that like any good musician he’s got a studio on the tour bus, and much of “Good Kid” was created while on the road with Drake. “It was just me [...]




Morning Snaps: Brandy Spotted in New York City

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*Rocking a leopard print sweater, loose jeans, towering red bottom boots and a leather hat, a beaming Brandy was spotted leaving Good Morning America studios. Promoting her latest ‘Two Eleven’ album, B-Rocka has been spotted promoting in NYC. Visit theJasmineBrand.com for more celebrity photos.