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Lopez In(?) & Ellen Out At “Idol”

Ullin R. — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:00:48 +0000

American Idol seems poised to shock the entertainment industry for its 10th season. Word broke yesterday that new judge Ellen DeGeneres will officially not be returning, even after completing just ONE season on her five season contract. In addition, Kara Dioguardi is also out, after barely returning last season. Original judge Randy Jackson has one [...]

What’s NEW Music | Usher, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Wale, Nicki Minaj & MORE!

Llaren V. — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:30:22 +0000

NEW music from some of the hottest music artists in the industry! Enjoy! Usher ft. Jay-Z & Ester Dean – “Hot Toddy” \n Teairra Mari ft. Mavado – “Coins” \n Ne-Yo – “Laying Around” \n Kid Cudi – “Mojo So Dope” \n Nicki Minaj – “Ice Cream Man” \n Wale – “The Eyes of the Tiger” \n Wale – “Ambitious Girl” \n Ja Rule – “Man Down” \n Nelly – “Just a [...]

Trick or Trump: What We Were Talking About This Week

Ullin R. — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:19:33 +0000

Trump - This Week’s Winners Ace -Kanye West. Not only did Mr. West join Twitter this week but he also stopped by Facebook headquarters (yep, you read that right) and debuted 4 singles from his forthcoming album, tentatively titled Good Ass. The musical genius appears to finally be over the nasty press from last year and is [...]

Fashion With a Purpose: XI Covers the Human Intonation Fashion Show

XI Collaboration — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:00:41 +0000

Founder & Creative director Verneda Adele White of the premium apparel line Human Intonation presented the new fall line at “The New Purpose of Fashion” runway show. The night’s efforts were a benefit for Human Intonation’s HIV non-profit partner, Advocates for Youth. Photographer Brian Everett Francis was on hand for the stellar event. Co-Hosted by International [...]

Super Pop! Debuts Art Showcase in Atlanta

Rian Ashlei — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:30:57 +0000

Super Pop! An art showcase inspired by visionary, creator and editor-in-chief of Art Nouveau Magazine, Kendrick Daye. This is Daye’s third art exhibition, featuring works from the pop art genre. This collective, known as Super Pop! will showcase artwork that pays tribute to the pop art genre and reveals a dynamic and diverse collection of works [...]

Mixtape Release Party for “Born on the Finish Line” of Champ Camp Music

Rian Ashlei — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:13 +0000

Monday, July 27, indie record label Champ Camp Music, hosted its much anticipated mixtape release party, “Born on the Finish Line,” at MF Sushi in Buckhead Atlanta. The free event, hosted by Grammy award winning producer D. Smith, was packed with awe-struck fans who jumped at the opportunity to mix and mingle with Champ Camp artists [...]

What’s NEW Music | Lauryn Hill, Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Dru Hill, Petey Pablo, Nelly, Calvin Richardson & MORE!

Llaren V. — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:05:27 +0000

NEW music from our favorite music artists making comebacks this year! Enjoy! Lauryn Hill – “Repercussions” \n Fabolous – “Lights Out (I Don’t See Nobody)” \n Public Enemy – “Say It Like It Really Is” \n Dru Hill – “Shut It Down” \n Nelly – “Tippin’ in the Club” \n Marques Houston – “Operator” \n Ne-Yo – “Hurt Me” \n Ice Cube – “Drink The Kool-Aid” \n Petey Pablo – “Go” \n Jay Sean [...]

Starbury Marbury Signs Basketball and Apparel Deal with Chinese Team

Khai G. — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:04:29 +0000

Am I the only one that’s interested in the goings-on of the ever entertaining former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury? Guess so…well for the few that may care I ran across this tidbit of information today from InsideHoops. The Associated Press is reporting that Mr. Marbury has agreed to three or more years with a Chinese basketball [...]

Trina Covers Rolling Out Magazine

Khai G. — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:27:47 +0000

Necole Bitchie posted these exclusive pictures of rap star Trina’s cover and spread for Rolling Out Magazine. Check them out! Image Source

Diddy’s New Family Covers Vibe

Khai G. — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:16 +0000

Check out Diddy’s Editor for the Day promo cover with his new familia. Ricky Rozay, Janelle Monae, Cassie, Red Cafe, and Dirty Money. Bossip is hilarious for their interpretation of the cover. Had to quote this… The cover includes Diddy, B.I.G. Rick Ross,Total Dirty Money, Faith Cassie, Lil Cease Red Cafe and Mary J. Blige Janelle Monae. Diddy is really trying [...]