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Video Premiere ~ “New York State Of Mind” ~ Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys

ATLien — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:50:02 +0000

Check out the newly released video for Jay-Z’s hot ode to New York, “New York State of Mind” which features Alicia Keys and is directed by Hype Williams.

Security must have been tight on Times Square that day. There’s not one sign of Lil Mama anywhere…

Video below: (more…)

Lil Mama Responds: She Had No Idea Jay-Z Didn’t Want Her Onstage (Video)

ATLien — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:03:51 +0000

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Lil Mama recently reveals that she had absolutely no idea that Jay-Z didn’t want her onstage with he and Alicia Keys during the closing performance of the 2009 MTV VMAs. Even though he tapped her on the leg and even though she heard him say something bout “T-Pain-ing” (a reference to rapper T-Pain hoppin onstage unsolicited during a previous Jay-Z performance of D.O.A.). Lil Mama says she didn’t realize anything was wrong until she saw the video later. She also issued (yet another) apology to Jay-Z:

To Jay in Particular, as a Brooklyn native (whom I am also)…in that moment there was nothing but respect and honor. It was a joyous moment. Whenever we share happiness or celebration…I mean that’s how a reaction takes place usually and it’s graceful. It’s never to disrespect you know. And I meant no harm. I was enjoying myself and I was enjoying his performance.

In case you missed it, here’s Lil Mama apology No. 1. I swear the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards should go down in history as THE most apologetic event EVER! Peep the video below: (more…)

2009 MTV VMAs: More Apologies…

ATLien — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:34:00 +0000

Lil Mama has sent out an apology via her PR peeps for her actions last night. In case you missed it, Rapper Lil Mama decided to grace the stage during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards closing performance, in which Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed their first-ever collaboration, “Empire State of Mind.” The America’s Best Dance Crew judge hopped out of her seat and onto the stage during the song’s final seconds and pranced around onstage as if she was the headlining act. Word is, Jay attempted to avoid embarrassing her by tapping her on her leg, but apparently she didn’t get the hint. In her statement, Lil Mama says she was merely caught up in the moment:

“I did not mean any disrespect towards Jay-Z or Alicia Keys,” the statement read. “I admire them and look up to them as role models. ‘Empire State of Mind’ had my emotions running high. In that moment I came up onstage to celebrate my two icons singing about NY.” (source)

Kanye West also issued another apology to Taylor Swift for stealing her joy during the awards show as well. Now, I’m still standing by my original assessment that this is all a hoax wonderfully crafted by MTV writers, but viewers are angered so much by Kanye seemingly disrespecting a lil country singer, that they’re gonna keep this going for a while. This is ratings gold!! Why not keep up the drama?? Anyway, Kanye hit up his blog yet again to issue a 2nd apology. The new statement says: (more…)

Grand Opening Grand Closing: Janet v. Jay-Z v. Lil Mama ~ 2009 MTV VMA’s

ATLien — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:44:31 +0000

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Janet Jackson opened the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards with a full tribute to her late brother Michael Jackson. MTV did a montage of several of Michael’s popular videos and Janet appeared to rock the stage in typical Jackson fashion. Janet also hit up her twitter account later to offer her fans a special gift:

I hope u guys enjoyed us tonight. It was very special for me n I have a very special gift for all of u. Sept 14th 1:28am

The gift turned out to be the lyrics to a new Janet Jackson song entitled “Make Me” Click Here for the lyrics.

In between the opening and closing there was a bunch of tomfoolery. In short, Kanye stole the mic from Taylor Swift, Beyonce performed yet again in her sequinned bathing suit and then redeemed herself by giving Taylor some time to shine. I’m sure there was alot more going on but I was too busy rewinding the Kanye incident to pay any attention to anything else. Sorry.

The grand closing for the evening was non other than Jay-Z. Fresh off the heels of his 9/11 tribute concert, Jay rocked the stage with Alicia Keys in a hot performance of “Empire State of Mind”

Jay-Z and Alicia seem to be giving the side eye to the surprise guest who hopped onstage at the end of their performance.

I still don’t know what Lil Mama was thinking…

Watch the opening and closing performance videos below: (more…)

The “A” List ~ Synthetic Hair, Formula, Love Notes, Swisher Sweets, Rocks & Vodka

ATLien — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:52:49 +0000

Ciara (and her wig) Give Back to the community [MrsGrapevine]

A first look at Kimora’s New Baby [NecoleBitchie]

Tweets is watching…Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz get mushy on Twitter [C&D]

Andre 3000’s groupies think he’s G.A.Y. [TalesFromAGroupie]

Angelina Jolie’s Breasts Imortalized in Stone [AmyGrindhouse]

Atlanta’s Visions Nightclub is setting up for a comeback [SandraRose]

The “A” List ~ Groupie Love, Extramarital Affairs, Temper Tantrums, Rug Burns & Corn Rows

ATLien — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:00:53 +0000

Warning!: Strong Language

Alfamega gets negative points on the groupie scale.

D4L’s Mook B’s Laffy Taffy gets all the groupie love

Boo’d Up ~ Alicia Keys & Swizz Beats

Kanye West spazzes out about Twitter

A Caller Asks Bow Wow If he’s a Top or a Bottom?

In case you missed it: Tyra talks “Good Hair”

Flix/Video ~ 2008 American Music Awards (Performances)

ATLien — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:19:15 +0000

The 2008 American Music Awards aired live last night and if you missed it…you really didn’t miss much. Most of the noteworthy performances, (i.e. Beyonce) were full copies of their video routines and others were simply so-so.

Click Here to view the full list of winners and check out a few of the live performances below: (more…)