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Rihanna put on one helluva show during last night’s Pepsi Superbowl Fan Jam…and her swagga was on a hundred thousand trillion!? I dunno bout Janet Jackson’s copy claim but Rihanna is obviously in a league of her own…. [Yeah…I’m in STAN mode].
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More photos + video of Rihanna’s performance below: Continue Reading…
In honor of FLASHBACK FRIDAY, I decided to take a trip waaaaay back! You may be aware of all the hoopla surrounding the “We Are the World” remix for Haiti last week, but weren’t even BORN during the Children of the World project!? The project, circa 1985 was formed by Sonny Melendez, a radio host that had a vision of children singing the song.
Producer George Duke jumped aboard with a few other legendary musicians and the Children of the World Project grew into something that made Michael very proud:
“I had thought that song should be sung by children. When I finally heard children singing it on producer George Duke’s version,? I almost cried. It’s the best version I’ve heard.” – Michael Jackson
As the project celebrates it’s 25th year, it’s fun to see how some of the kids involved evolved into superstars!? Watch the video below and see if you recognize a few… Continue Reading…
Christoper “Ludacris” Bridges held a pool side hoochie-groupie party in Miami and was joined by Chaka Zulu and a few NFL-ers (including Terrell Owens).? You’ll never guess who was front & center in the ‘How Low’ contest:
*sigh* Dwight Howard’s baby mama Royce Reed!? Continue Reading…
Jamie Foxx was spotted entering the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York earlier today (Feb. 4th). He was there for a taping of David Letterman.
Robin Thicke & Nicki Minaj also were spotted entering the venue.
I guess this means Robin will be performing that God-awful “Shakin it for Daddy” song tonight. I can’t wait…
Photos via WireImage
Movie mogul Tyler Perry is facing yet another lawsuit.
This time Perry, who’s known for his gospel based plays, is facing a lawsuit over a gospel song about the Devil that was used on an episode of “Meet the Browns”. Continue Reading…
Soulja Boy and Waka Flocka Flame have both faced their share of trouble these past few months. Soulja Boy (aka Deandre Cortez Way) popped his jailhouse cherry after he was arrested in Henry County back in October 2009, while Waka Flocka (aka Juaqin Malphurs), was shot in an armed robbery attempt.
SB ran from Henry County police after authorities raided a home in McDonough, Georgia where he was allegedly filming of a video shoot.? His “A”zz took off running as an officer walked up to the house and was arrested when he came back moments later.
He’s now been sentenced in the case.? Continue Reading…
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