The youngest of the Smith dynasty, Willow and Jaden, rocked the arrivals carpet at z100’s Jingle Bell Ball last night at Madison Square Garden. There to support friend Justin Bieber (who was performing), the 10 and 12 year old soaked up the festivities at event which also saw performances from the likes of Bruno Mars, Flo’Rida, and B.O.B.
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JAY-Z SITS DOWN WITH CHARLIE ROSE, TO TALK KIDS, HOLLYWOOD, AND ULTIMATE GOALS
With his mother gazing up from the audience, Jay-Z sat down with PBS’ Charlie Rose for a one-hour interview at New York’s Brooklyn Museum. The rapper-turned-author spoke about his New York Times bestseller Decoded, not having his father in his life, his altercation with Lance “Un” Rivera, meeting Diddy, having kids, why he doesn’t do more acting, admiring Kanye West and Chris Martin, and his goal to “make the extraordinary things ordinary.” Watch the rest of the insightful interview below:
Nicki Minaj’s Vegas Celebrity Birthday Bash
Nicki Minaj celebrated her 26th Birthday last night with a huge Vegas Bash complete with two cakes . Everybody from Lil Wayne, Birdman, Cassie and Amber Rose was in the building.
Bow Wow Speaks On His Suicidal Tweets
Bow Wow dropped by WKYS 93.9 radio station yesterday evening here in DC to discuss his suicidal twitter rant, Young Money, Kat Stacks (who has gone into oblivion) and former B2K member Raz B. Last month, Bow Wow posted a message to his twitter that read “I swear I be wishing I was dead sometimes because I feel like that is the only way I’ll get peace“, however, he told Angie Ang that he wasn’t exactly suicidal:
All I know is the business. I didn’t have time to play football or none of the regular stuff so at times it haunts you because of course you are going to be unbalanced. You’ve never seen the other side. I want balance. I’ve only seen one side of life, I want to see the other side. It’s not by choice, it’s just how it is. Some days I wake up and I do want to fit in sometimes. I shop at Target and people look at me like “why are you in here”…so what I can’t shop at Target? So that’s how I meant it, it wasn’t “I’m about to go kill myself right now”.
Beyonce Throws Costume Party For Jay-z’s Birthday
Hip Hop’s favorite couple Beyonce and Jay-z were spotted sipping on wine at a Melbourne restaurant recently just days after Jay-z’s 41st birthday. According to reports, Beyonce threw an intimate birthday bash for Jay-z in Australia (where he is currently on tour), complete with costumes, horses and imported Ace of Spades.
The R’n’B royals — decked out in handwoven Victorian-themed garb — rode on a horsedrawn carriage through the streets after the clock struck midnight on Saturday. The festivities started earlier at city nightspot Silk Road, a venue Beyonce is believed to have hand-picked because of its intimate VIP suite.
Among imported surprises was a beaded cape fit for a king and an Alexander McQueen-esque gown in regal burgundy and red. After arriving at the secret location, a surprised Jay-Z was draped in his Big Pimpin’ costume.
Every detail of the party was overseen by Beyonce, hailed by staff as the people’s queen.”She was so down-to-earth and very hands-on,” one insider said. “She was a perfectionist about it all and it showed how very much in love with her husband she is
According to the Daily Mail, Beyonce also gifted Jay-z with a 1.3 million dollar Bugatti, the fastest car in the world.
Keri Hilson Hits Up George Lopez
Miss Keri Baby hit up Lopez Tonight last night for a brief interview and performance of “Pretty Girl Rock”. In the interview she reveals that she use to be teased when she was younger and kids would call her “Big Bird” because she was tall and yellow. To poke fun back, she dressed as big bird for Halloween. She also revealed how she spent her “No Boys Allowed” Birthday that just past.
Willow Smith Reveals Frustrations With Newfound Success
Those who believe that Willow Smith is not being allowed the chance to have a normal childhood may be right. The 10 year old revealed to NME magazine that sometimes she does indeed feel frustrated by the pressure of fame and is forced to sacrifice her social life while recording music. Read what Willow had to say below:
While Willow, who is just ten years old, describes her fledgling career as “awesome” she added the responsibility of being a singer sometimes means she has to make sacrifices in her social life.
“The hardest part is wanting to hang out with your friends when you have to work,” she says. “My friends will come over and you’re recording and you’re like, ‘Pleeease let me go with my friends. I don’t wanna stay here!’ but people are relying on you.” {Source}
T.I. WRITES LETTER TO FANS
Rapper T.I. wrote a special message to his fans on his website thanking them for their letters and expressions of encouragement.
At the end of the letter, T.I. listed most of the fans who have written to him so far.
Coincidentally, T.I.’s 7th studio album, No Mercy, dropped today. No Mercy is also available on iTunes!
So here it is…NO MERCY, the most honest and intimate installment of my life story as promised. Hope y’all enjoy it and it lives up to the very high standards I’ve set for myself or anyone who’s to be considered one of the best. I must admit it takes a lot to go through as much as I have and still keep the love in your heart and in your art. But at the end of the day, if that’s what it takes to produce the music that keeps the world of hip-hop evolving on it’s axis….Then even the lowest of the lows of my life was all worth it. Thanks again for your prayers, your time and attention. And remember….It does’nt matter how long it’ll be before the next time you see me. What matters is that I’ll be a better man before that time comes. The longer I sit, the smarter I get.
I’d like to give a vey special thank you to all the fans who’ve been writing me and lifting my spirits everyday. I read all of them. Although I would never be able to write you all back…I’d like to list as many of you individualy as I can and thank the others collectively. It’s a relief to know that there still are people who see a man with a life and not just another headline in the news. Most of you sound very concerned and optimistic at the same time about my situation. Let me assure you all that I am deffenitely keeping my head up. I don’t consider myself done by far. Also many of you are convinced as I am that God has a plan for me that he’s preparing me for.
Janet Jackson Talks New Album
Speaking recently to the LA Times, the 44 year old icon opened up about her plans for her new album.
Via the LA Times:
Next up, time permitting, is a new album to work on during 2011. “I’ll just have to fit it in while on tour,” she says, stressing that her new project will not be looking backward or forward. Instead, she plans to stay in the moment.
“No rush, no deadlines, just create, see what I’m feeling, see where the music goes,” she says. “I want to see where I am in my life at that moment.”
It will be interesting to see what Miss Jackson cooks up, she definitely still has it, and can still have a major impact on the game.
JENNIFER HUDSON AND HER SLIMMER WAIST
Jennifer Hudson showed off her new figure last night here in at the Kennedy center here in DC, as she walked the red carpet of the 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors. She performed during the show as part of The Oprah Winfrey Tribute which included a selection from the Broadway Musical “The Color Purple”.
Her new movie, ‘Winnie,’ where she portrays Nelson Mandela’s wife, hit theaters next year.
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