Shardé Charades

NEW VIDEO: TREY SONGZ - LOVE FACES

2011-02-14T14:28:00.000-05:00

Just in time for Valentine's Day. Gotta love whoever handles Marketing and PR on Trey's end. Check out his new video for the hit single, Love Faces. Don't get too excited ladies. ♥

Trey Songz - New Music - More Music Videos

NEW MUSIC: LIL WAYNE + BRUNO MARS + KERI HILSON + TIMBALAND + DMX

2011-02-14T14:23:00.000-05:00

Check out this new joints I stumbled across for you guys. Download. Share. Enjoy =) Happy Valentine's Day ♥

Bruno Mars ft. Lil Wayne - Grenade Remix

Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson - You Lied, You Cheated

Swizz Beatz ft. DMX - Time to Get Paid

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY::FALL IN LOVE WITH RICH GIRL

2011-02-14T14:10:00.000-05:00

This highly overlooked girl group sets the bar. I love their raw, sassy, and unique styles. This Valentine's Day, the lovely ladies of Rich Girl gives us an awesome gift, Fall In Love With Rich Girl, a mixtape. Find out more about this saucy group at http://www.myrichgirl.com/ and download the mixtape below. Enjoy =)

Download: Rich Girl - Fall In Love With Rich Girl

WHO STYLED THIS SHOOT??: NICKI MINAJ FOR V MAGAZINE

2011-01-12T16:20:00.002-05:00

I can't say that I'm more impressed with Nicki than I am the actual styling for this shoot. If you know ANYTHING at all about V Magazine, you know that they're chosen stylists and photographers deliver EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I love the artistry of this shoot and how it has this sort of tribal/crazy girl feel (which so perfectly matches Nicki's persona. Check out more flicks after the break and check the issue which hits newsstands tomorrow. =)

'I would crumple up and die if I had to wake up and be the same person every day. I don't silence those voices anymore. I just let them speak.'

Photographers: Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin

NEW MUSIC: KANYE N JAY-Z - H.A.M. (HARD AS A MOTHERF***ER)

2011-01-11T13:15:00.001-05:00

You can never get enough of Kanye and Hov (well, at least I can't). This new joint is the first offering from the duo's joint album, Watch the Throne (due in stores March 2011). Take a listen to the Lex Luger-produced joint "H*A*M (Hard as a Motherf***er)".

Kanye West and Jay-Z - H*A*M

STRAIGHT FROM THE TWEETS©: UNCLE RUSH'S "SUPER RICH"

2011-01-11T13:05:00.001-05:00

I don't idolize anyone. That's right....ANYONE. I really wholeheartedly believe that no one man is any greater than the next. What makes them unique is how they use their time on earth. I look at my peers everyday and notice how overly consumed they are with idea of getting rich, the attraction they have to men (or women) for what they have as opposed to what goes on in their heads, and their overall lack of humanity. I must admit, I picked up Russell Simmons new book, Super Rich, with the idea that all of the answers to gaining wealth would somehow appear and I, to, could be like my favorite mogul.

However, Uncle Rush's book is much deeper than the obvious. It speaks of spirituality, the value of meditation, and the drive and ambition that each and every person is capable of maintaining to reach their goals (though they may have no idea that it lies within them). I'm not even done reading, but I am intrigued. He states that "Super Rich" is the state of christ consciousness, NOT the literal sense of just having wordly possessions. I recommend this book for all who struggle with just day-to-day. I've learned, though I'm sure I've heard this before, that your state of "super rich" lies within. Until you are completely content with yourself and supporting your community and all humanity, you will never fully reach a "super rich" state (whether literal or non).

Of course you know, this made my WEEK, right? *giggles*

Enough of my thoughts. Pick it up. Read it. And stop by Borders NYC today @ 6pm for the book signing. Thanks Uncle Rush.

JAY'S LATEST INVESTMENT

2011-01-11T12:37:00.000-05:00

In addition to the many ventures Mr. Sean Carter already has his hands in, now comes co-ownership of the Brooklyn, NY - based Buffalo Boss Wings and Things. Jay's sister Andrea Carter and mother Gloria Carter have all joined together for a family business (like Brandy and RayJ). The chicken spot not only has good food, but they give high-achieving middle-schoolers free food!

What an awesome premise. Keep it in the family and encourage kiddies to strive harder, with a full belly and positive mind. Kudos to the Carters.

PRAY FOR TRACY!!!

2010-12-21T15:43:00.000-05:00

Actor/Comedian, Tracy Morgan recently underwent kidney transplany surgery. His publicist released a statement saying that he'll be returning to tape "30 Rock", sometime after the holidays. Get well soon, Tracy!

#NoOneCaresPost: Amber Rose & Amare Stoudemire

2010-12-21T15:41:00.000-05:00

As much as you'd love to hate, you absolutely CAN NOT knock Amber's hustle. Check her out at NYC's 1Oak Restaurant with the NY Knicks' star player, Amare Stoudemire. Can't say it's a "cute couple" but it's definitely GOOD MONEY....haha.

NEW MUSIC: ACE HOOD + T.I. + RICK ROSS + KERI HILSON + CHRIS BROWN

2010-12-21T15:09:00.001-05:00

Ok guys, so I've gotten so carried away with....work (to say the least), that I've been neglecting you all. :(

My dearest apologies. Here's a few tunes I stumbled across though that I'm sure you'll love (or hate as much as I do). Happy Holidays!!!! by the way...

So I kinda have a girl-crush on Keri. (Don't judge me...I love boys lol). Two hot tamales, Keri and Chris, team up for this saucy single offf Keri's upcoming album, No Boys Allowed. #Dopeness! Oh and I'm still Pretty Girl Rockin...;) Listen here for the new stuff....

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Keri Hilson ft. Chris Brown - One Night Stand

T.I.'s on lockdown, but before he headed in he linked up with Rick Rozay for this new joint, "9 Piece", off Ross's upcoming mixtape, Ashes to Ashes.

Haven't her from Ace Hood since "Ride or Die" with Trey Songz. That was my jam, but not because of Ace. Swizz revived the youngin and put him on his latest Monster Monday Twitter release. Love it or hate it?
Ace Hood + Swizz Beatz - Hustle Hard

NEW MUSIC: KANYE FT. TEYANA TAYLOR + CYHI THE PRYNCE - CHRISTMAS IN HARLEM

2010-12-15T16:57:00.000-05:00

Haven't heard Teyanna's voice in a minute. Glad Kanye tapped her for this Harlem-joint. It really gets you in the Christmas spirit. The final version of this new one will include Cam’ron, Vado, Jim Jones, Pusha T, Big Sean, CyHi the Prynce, Teyana Taylor, and Musiq Soulchild. I mean Harlem heads are only fitting, right?

Check it out below.

Kanye West (Feat. Cyhi Da Prynce) - Christmas In Harlem by CHINODRAMA

WORLD AIDS DAY: KEEP A CHILD ALIVE CAMPAIGN SEEKS A MILLI

2010-12-01T11:35:00.003-05:00

Today is World Aids Day and with so many campaigns to raise money for the cause, Alicia Keys' foundation Keep a Child Alive, is among the most inspirational and active charities in raising money for children diagnosed with HIV/AIDS . This year, KACA came up with the "Digital Death" campaign which seeks to raise $1 Million.

The campaign is simple. Over ten celebrities have said goodbye to facebook and twitter until $1 Million is raised by fans to "bring them back to life". Pretty Cool, huh?

More after the break...

We all know how celeb-obsessed we've become, now let's see who's willing to put up the dollars to get back in their fave celeb's business.

For More Celeb photos and to donate to the Keep A Child Alive Foundation, visit BuyLife.org.

NEW MUSIC: B.O.B. + WIZ KHALIFA + KANDI + DIRTY MONEY + SWIZZ BEATZ

2010-12-01T11:31:00.001-05:00

The New New. 'Ye produced this mixtape track, F^ck the Money, B.O.B. gave Wiz Khalifa a spot on it in place of Asher Roth's original vocals. DL & Listen Here: B.O.B. ft. Wiz Khalifa - F^ck the Money

Kandi Burress (singer, songwriter, and Real Housewife of Atlanta), teams up with Ne-Yo on this Outkast "Elevators" sample. Gotta love her voice. She's amazing.

Kandi Burruss - Me and U

Here's another edition of Swizzy's "Twitter: Monster Mondays"...just in case you're not on Twitter.

Diddy-Dirty Money ft. Swizz Beatz - Ass on the Floor

NEW MUSIC: NICKI MINAJ FT RIHANNA + KEYSHIA COLE + SWIZZ BEATZ

2010-11-22T13:30:00.000-05:00

Here's the third installment of Swizz Beatz's Twitter Music Monday series.

Swizz Beatz ft. Busta Rhymes - Bad One

Check out Keyshia Cole's tribute heartfelt tribute to her love and child's father, Daniel "Boobie" Gibson.

Keyshia Cole - Long Way Down

“‘Fly’ is one of my absolute faves. I wanted to work with Rihanna for a long time. I’m very proud of her accomplishments, especially since she was born on an island like me,” said Nicki. “This song is a female empowerment song. But then again, it’s not specific to just women. It speaks about flying, soaring high in the face of every single solitary adversity that comes your way.”

Nicki Minaj ft. Rihanna - Fly

ALL I'M GOING TO SAY ABOUT THE AMA'S

2010-11-22T12:51:00.000-05:00

Sooo everyone watched the AMA's last night and if you didn't here's some flicks from the redd carpet as well as Rihanna grabbing Nicki Minaj's ass. #ThingsThatMakeYouGoHmm. LOL. More after the jump

Nicki M. and Keri

Rih Rih in red

It's that Dirty Money

The Smiths

Christina Milian....lost that baby weight. Now if only she can figure out how to pose for pics again

BFF's Rihanna and Katy Perry

Usher and Justin Beiber

Usher....looking how he did 10 years ago

Black Eyed Peas

Crazy 'Ol Nicki

Sidenote: In case you missed Nicki going in on Kim in her Hot97 interview with Angie Martinez, check it out here >>>

NEW MUSIC: BIRDMAN FT. LIL WAYNE + KERI HILSON FT. LIL KIM +

2010-11-16T14:51:00.000-05:00

Weezy's home!!! YEssssss!! I needed this breath of fresh air. He's one of my faves and while he was away, I grew a little tired of all the others that called themselves "doing their thing". Check him out on Birdman's remix to "Fire Flame". He raps,

“Fresh off from my bid, bitch it’s little Tunechi/ I Lucille Ball, bitch ‘I Love Lucy"

Download here: Birdman ft. Lil Wayne - Fire Flame remix

MORE NEW TUNES AFTER THE BREAK...

So apparently Kim took a few hours of her time to dedicate herself to music again (as opposed to being a Nicki M. hater.....*giggles*). Check out this new collab, "Buy You", off Keri's new album, No Boys Allowed. DL: Keri Hilson ft. Lil Kim - Buy You

It's only been a few days since Jay inked Jay Electronica to RocNation and in true Jay tradition, there's a collab with his new artist (although EVERYONE he's signed has been so lucky....ahem, Wale). This tune, "Shiny Suit Theory" is so suitable for Jay's release of his new book, out this week. Check out the this dope track below....

Jay Electronica ft. Jay-Z + The Dream - Shiny Suit Theory

JAY-Z LAUNCHES DECODED MEMOIR IN NYC

2010-11-16T14:25:00.000-05:00

If you were near a computer yesterday around 7pm (unlike myself who was out to dinner *sadface*), you were able to score a live stream of Jay-Z's Decoded book signing and conversation with Cornel West and Paul Holdengraber at the New York Public Library on Madison Ave. For those of you who don't know, the Decoded book is Jay-Z's first memoir that meticulously explains each and every lyriv he's ever written (well, remembered....since he doesn't write).

Among the many secrets Jay chose to uncover last night was that Oprah "inspired" Decoded.

Oprah was a big reason I wrote this book," he said. "We had conversations about language and the N word, and while we didn't agree, we left that conversation with a better understanding."

He also mentioned (in an effort to clear up illumanti rumors, I'm sure),

"I want to encourage young artists to not be afraid to use their voices. I'm trying to expand the genre of hip hop and keep it truthful. You have to question everything about life. I believe in God and for me different religions are all praying to the same God."

It's ok Jay. I believe you! =)

JENNIFER HUDSON STARS IN "WINNIE"

2010-11-16T14:05:00.000-05:00

JENNIFER HUDSON. Amazing voice. Oscar-winning actress. Exceptional product of the Jenny Craig diet (she looks so much more happy and healthy now). The legend-in-the-making's newest fete is that as Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (wife of Nelson Mandela). The biopic, directed by Darrell Roodt, details the life of Winnie growing up in South Afrcia, marrying Nelson, and petitioning and fighting for his release from prison. The movie will be released at film festivals next year. Take a sneak peek at J. Hud in action.

NEW MUSIC: J. Cole + Wale + Solange + Theophilus London

2010-11-11T16:45:00.002-05:00

Not everyone will work with Wale, but J. Cole has no reservations. Check out the North Carolina natives matchup with DC's Wale. The track comes from J. Cole's upcoming Friday Night Lights mixtape and samples Janelle Monae's Neon Valley Street. I'm digging it. Your thoughts?

J. Cole ft. Wale - You Got It

Solange hopped on this track with Theophilus London and Devonte Hynes for "Flying Overseas". Thephilus London is fresh on the scene and getting quite the buzz. Check out this new joint with this likely pair. The only problem I'll have is getting his name right.
Theophilus London ft. Solange Knowles & Devonte Hynes - Flying Overseas

KERI STRIKES AGAIN!!! PRETTY GIRL ROCK VIDEO

2010-11-11T16:23:00.000-05:00

Every woman in the world knows that there are people out that there that whisper, giggle, smirk, and challenge their uniqueness (or lack thereof sometimes). Keri wrote a song complimenting each and every lady's personal style and unique qualities. Regardless of your personal views on Keri, the song's a smash and so is the video. Check out how she pays homage to music's greats such as Josephine Baker, Diane Ross, Beyonce, TLC, and Janet Jackson. Much respect. LOVE the vid. Keep doing your thing Keri.

Look for No Boys Allowed in stores December 21st.

UPDATE: MC HAMMER RELEASES JAY-Z DISS TRACK + JAY'S RESPONSE

2010-11-01T13:15:00.003-04:00

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I'm sorry, but this whole MCHammer/Jay-Z beef is silly....(not to mention how Jay-z probably won't even respond anyway). In my opinion, Jay only stated the obvious and C'MON HAMMER, how many other people do you think talk shit about you ALL THE TIME??? It all started here:

"The Hammer went broke so you know I’m more focused/I lost thirty mill so I spent another 30 cuz unlike Hammer 30 mill can’t hurt me" -Jay-Z 'So Appalled'

Then came Hammer's Twitter responses that fell somewhere between the lines of "Hellboy and Jay-Hoe". And finally, we've been reduced to this diss track and video. Take a look below. (Quite HILARIOUS!)

UPDATE!! UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!! UPDATE!! UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!!

As reported on Monday, Hammer is completely IRATE about what Jay said about him on Kanye's "So Appalled", but somehow, Jay thought he did no harm. Check out his response in an interview with DJ Semtex...

"I didn’t know that wasn’t on the table for discussion. I didn’t know I was the first person to ever say that. Am I? I know I’ve heard that before. I know I’m not the first person to say that. When I say things I believe people believe me so much that they take it a different way. It’s not rap anymore at that point. It’s a personal attack. I didn’t mean it.

I said some great things about him in the book I have coming out. He’s gonna be embarrassed. I said some really great things about him in the book and people’s perception of him…I didn’t know I said anything wrong…"

Hammer needs to hang it up. Seriously....

SPOTTED: GHOULS, GOBLINS, & REGULARS

2010-11-01T11:06:00.001-04:00

Over the weekend, Keri Hilson performed at Perez Hilton's One Night in Jersey show at the House of Blues in Atlantic City. The songstress playfully tweeted "Bad b*tch or bad cop? Both. Hehee". Can't wait 'til her sophomore album, no Boys Allowed drops December 21.

Check out more from the weekend after the break.

Kelis also performed at Perez Hilton's show. Love the purple bodysuit! =)

Lala n CiCi @ Haze LV

Ciara as "Storm" from X-Men

Ci Ci was also a Sailor/Navy Seal

Snoop Dogg as The Count from Sesame Street

Brandy as a Bumblebee and Daughter Sy'Rai as Pippy Longstocking

Keri Hilson doubled as Big Bird

Diddy and the Kids as Clowns

Kim K. as Little Red Riding Hood and Russell Simmons as Jam Master Jay

"Dressed in all black like an omen"....Ms. K-I-M at Yoni Goldberg's Halloween Party at Good Units in NYC.

Mary J. Blige performed at the Avo Session in Switxerland over the weekend

Rocsi as an Avatar. How fitting....

NEW MUSIC: DIDDY/DIRTY MONEY + TREY SONGZ

2010-11-01T10:29:00.000-04:00

Diddy and Dirty Money teamed up with megastar producer, Alex da Kid ("Love the Way You Lie") to bring to you this new joint. Written by Jay-Z and sampled from J. Cole's "I'm Coming Home", listen in on what this combo is capable of creating.

DL: Dirty + Dirty Money - Coming Home

It's Mr. Steal Your Girl aka Mr. LemmeHoldDatBeat aka Mr. Sex (I just gave him that last one LOL). Check out this "Aston Martin Music" remix (as if we hadn't had enough of this song quite yet). Thanks Trey.

DL: Trey Songz - Aston Martin Music remix

SPOTTED: RIHANNA'S BOOK SIGNING NYC

2010-10-28T15:38:00.004-04:00

Rihanna dresses nice. Rihanna sings. Rihanna takes pictures. Rihanna puts them into a book. Rihanna signs the self-titled photograph book at Barnes & Noble 5th Ave NYC. The End. There's nothing more to see here. Well, besides what she wore, of course. More pics after the break.

2010-10-21T15:48:00.001-04:00

Who knew Usher was one of so many talents....well, beyond singing, dancing, and acting?? He's pretty good with carving a pumpkin or two (even though I think Usher Raymond V and Naviyd probably deserve most of the credit). Check out Usher and the kids' visit to Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch in West Hollywood, CA.

Check out more pics from Daddy's Day Out, after the break. ♥

Father and Sons ♥