Hard at work on his fourth studio album ‘F.A.M.E’, singer Chris Brown recently snapped himself in the studio with rapper The Game. The pair are said to be collaborating on material for the project (due later this year).
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Rihanna & Nicki Minaj On Set Of ‘Fly’ Video
Peep Rihanna and Nicki Minaj on the set of ‘Fly’ – the latest single to be lifted from the Minaj’s Platinum ‘Pink Friday’. Look out for the Sanaa Hamri directed video later this month.
THROWBACK THURSDAYS: EN VOGUE – ‘DON’T LET GO (LOVE)’
En Vogue is still one of the best girl groups to ever do it. They had style, class, and each and every member had a powerhouse voice. They defined what a class act was and should be. It was unfortunate that they broke up, after the departure of Dawn Robinson. However, they made several attempts at reforming the group, but it never was the same and they never reached the success that they once had with all four original members. This was the last hooray for the ladies with ‘Don’t Let Go (Love), which is considered they’re biggest hit to date. Back in 2009 the ladies reunited for several shows and was reportedly back in the studio working on a new album. I guess we will have to wait and see if that will ever see the light of day.
T.I. BUSTED FOR ‘FRISKY’ BUSINESS WITH TINY DURING PRISON VISIT
T.I. can’t seem to catch a break. The incarcerated rapper has run into trouble while serving his 11-month sentence in an Arkansas prison. During a recent visit from his wife Tiny, the couple got a little too hands-on for prison officials. Guards caught Tip getting “frisky” with Mrs. Clifford Harris during regular visiting hours over New Year’s weekend, reports TMZ. Tiny confirms to the website that she and her husband were rekindling their romance in a room together at Arkansas State Prison.
But according to prison guidelines, inmates are only allowed to kiss and embrace at the beginning and end of a visit. They may also hold hands as long as they “remain in plain view of Visiting Room staff at all times.”
Tiny says that T.I. was punished for his actions by being sent to a “Special Housing Unit,” consisting of additional security and less freedom. She hasn’t spoken to him since the incident, but is hoping to be granted visitation again.
NICKI MINAJ AND RIHANNA TO SHOOT ‘FLY’ VIDEO
Nicki Minaj and Rihanna are ready to spread their wings and “Fly.” The ladies are scheduled to shoot a video for their collaboration off the Young Money rapper’s platinum-certified debut Pink Friday, with Sanaa Hamri in the director’s chair. Hamri has helmed videos for Mariah Carey, Prince, and B.o.B.
The Harajuku Barbie has been steady on the video grind, most recently shooting a clip for “Moment 4 Life” with her Young Money cohort Drake. Already, Nicki has released visuals for “Your Love,” “Check It Out,” and “Right Thru Me,” where she flexed her acting chops.
Mary J. Blige hooks up with Danja for new album
Mary J. Blige has hit the recording studio with super producer Danja for her 10th studio album. The producer tells Rap-Up that what he’s cooked up for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is “funky” and something you can “dance” to. He refers to the new music as “a hybrid of 808s with very heartfelt, soulful piano lines on top of them”. More importantly, he says the topics are “very emotional” and that he is bringing back “classic Mary”.
Toni Braxton considers stripping for Playboy
R&B veteran Toni Braxton has revealed that she’s considering taking up Playboy’s offer to pose butt naked on their cover this year. “New Year, New opportunities. So I have been considering taking up Playboy’s offer to feature me on their cover this year. What you think? I would love to pose with Hugh Hefner though. He’s the sexiest guy I know over 30. Of course it will be tastefully done”.
Rihanna continues to reign over Keri Hilson & Keyshia Cole
The phenomenal success of Rihanna’s ‘Loud’ album goes from strength to strength each week. The singer’s latest LP has moved back in the top five to the #3 position after pushing another 62k units (-44%) on the Billboard 200. Keri Hilson pushed another 36,693 copies of new album ‘No Boys Allowed’ dropping five places to #16. Keyshia Cole’s ‘Calling All Hearts’ still retains its top #10 position at #10 with 37k units sold (-71%). And finally, Michael Jackson’s ‘Michael’ LP dropped from #5 to #18 (-82%) after pushing 27k.
Janet Jackson Arrives At Dr Murray Hearing
A demure Janet Jackson joined her family today at a Los Angeles courthouse for day two of the preliminary hearing of Dr Conrad Murray – the physician charged with the manslaughter of her brother Michael Jackson.
Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday’ Certified Platinum
Congratulations are most certainly in order for Nicki Minaj. The Young Money star has seen her debut LP ‘Pink Friday’ certified Platinum by the RIAA. Awarded for US shipments of one million (+), the magnitude of the feat is heightened when considering Minaj, real name Onika Maraj, released the LP merely a month ago.
Dre Black So Fresh 