Teyana Taylor Gets Axed from her Label Star Trek, Ends Ties with Pharrell (Video)

Teyana Taylor is spreading her wings and forging ahead with her career. The Harlem-born singer has officially been released from her contract with Star Trak/Intercope Records and is already working on a free EP.

“I officially got my release from Star Trak/Interscope. I’ve been signed with them for six years,” Teyana announced to DJ Skee.

During her time on Pharrell’s label, the “Super Sweet 16” star was plagued by label politics, preventing her from releasing music or videos. “I was signed for six years and there’s a lot of stuff that comes with the industry,” she said.

The 21-year-old, who appeared on Kanye West’s album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and toured with Game, addressed critics who questioned what she was famous for. “They see the glory, but don’t know the story. When there’s not music being put out or you’re not moving, they automatically blame it on you, like, you’re not doing anything. What do you do, not knowing the politics of the music industry.”

However, the relationship with her former label ended on good terms. “Everybody bowed out gracefully. There was no beef. I love Interscope, I love Star Trak. It’s always love for Pharrell; that’s my big brother. Now it’s time for me to go from a caterpillar to a butterfly. I had to fly away from the nest and venture out on my own.”

Teyana is currently a free agent and is speaking with other labels. But first, she’s giving her patient fans the music they’ve been waiting on for years. “Now that I’m independent right now, I get to make music and finally create an EP and give the supporters and the fans free music.”

The EP will drop on February 29 led by the single “Make Your Move” with Wale. A second single, “DUI” featuring Jadakiss, will arrive on February 14.  Good Luck Teyana!!!

Back at it Again!!!! Rihanna Totes it Up in a Sexy Hot Pink Number

 

Rihanna has been spotted over the past few days puffing on a suspicious looking cigarette to some during her Hawaiian holiday.  But I’m sure all the “420” heads know exactly what is going on!!!

And yesterday Rihanna appeared to clear up exactly what she has been smoking by quoting some lyrics from rapper Drake’s song Up All Night on her Twitter page.

She wrote: ‘Kush rolled, glass full… I prefer the better things.

Lil Wayne to Publish Prison Memoir Later this Year

According to Billboard.com, Lil Wayne will be releasing a book about his 8 month prison stint. The book will be released through Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group, and will be called Gone Till November, and will be a compilation of the rapper’s diaries that he kept.

The book is set to be released on November 28th, and will offer a firsthand account of Lil Wayne’s experience in prison.The journals will detail his thoughts and feelings, the people he met, his past and even his future.

“We are thrilled to be publishing Wayne’s prison memoir, he kept detailed journals of his inner and outer life while he was on Rikers Island, and they certainly tell a story. They are revealing.”

Updated: Did You Know that Chad Ochocinco and Singer, Syleena Johnson are Brother and Sister??? (Interview with Syleena)

Chad’s Ochocinco (who’s real last name is Johnson) is the brother of R&B vocalist Syleena Johnson!  Are you surprised?  Well, so were they!  The two JUST found out they were siblings.  People were curious as to what the relation was between the two because Chad made a cameo appearance in her new video A Boss off of  her last album entitled Chapter V: Underrated

Syleena made the big announcement during her interview with Philly’s  Power 99 Jonesy in the Morning show some time last year. She would not go into details because Chad wants to keep the details private to protect those involved.  She said they are not close though.  By the way, Syleena’s dad is famous blues singer Syl Johnson.  Artists such as Wu Tang Clan, Public Enemy, and the Geto Boys to name a few have sampled his songs.

Recently, Syl Johnson brought a lawsuit against Kanye West and “Watch the Throne” for using an unauthorized sample for the song, “The Joy.”  Ironically, Syleena Johnson performed on the song “All Falls Down,” with Kanye.  Fast forward to the 4:00 mark.

Do You Like Trina’s New Look??

The diamond princess has reinvented herself with the help of stylist June Ambrose! Trina showed off her new look while performing at the Griffin in NYC and it will also be unveiled for June Ambrose’s new VH1 reality show “Styled By June”.

Rihanna Getting LOUD Literally

Rihanna was feeling extra rested and relaxed as she vacationed in paradise over the weekend. The “We Found Love” singer smoked and sunbathed while lounging at her hotel in Hawaii. A makeup-free RiRi didn’t notice the paparazzi snapping photos as she rolled up a blunt. “Kush rolled, glass full…I prefer the better things!” she tweeted, quoting Drake and Nicki Minaj’s “Up All Night.”

Rihanna Spices Things up in New Armani Ads

Rihanna stars in a new Emporio Armani Underwear campaign. The black and white photos are definitely provocative!

She starts in a t-shirt and jeans, changes to a jean jacket with no bra and shorts, then a camisole, and finally just a bra and panties. Owwwww!!!!

T.I., Usher, Rick Ross Celebrate Dwyane Wade’s 30th Birthday and Kelly Sings Happy B’Day (Video)

Dwyane Wade was living large at his 30th birthday bash in Miami. The NBA star partied with his pals at the swanky affair at The Setai hotel. T.I. and Rick Ross got the crowd hype with their performances, a dapper Common freestyled over his single “Celebrate,” and Kelly Rowland serenaded the birthday boy with “Happy Birthday.” If that wasn’t enough, D-Wade was gifted with a 2012 McLaren MP4-12C valued at around $230,000. Other celebrity well wishers included Usher, Flo Rida, LeBron James, and Fat Joe.

Idris Elba and Octavia Spencer Took Home A Golden Statue


Idris Elba and Ocatavia Spencer had something to celebrate as they  took  home trophy gold with them Sunday night at the Golden Globe Awards.  Idris Elba won one of the top honors–the 2012 Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television award for “Luther.”  Octavia Spencer  took the Best Perfomance by an Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture  for the “The Help.” 

Paula Patton & Robin Thicke Owes Close To $500K In Back Taxes

Actress Paula Patton has a mission that’s apparently impossible: paying taxes. Patton, who stars alongside Tom Cruise in box-office hit “Mission Impossible — Ghost Protocol” and her singer husband Robin Thicke owe more than $492,000 to the IRS, according to public records.

The IRS filed a $492,583 tax lien against Paula Patton and Robin Thicke on Dec. 28 with the Los Angeles County Recorder of Deeds.