Looks like Oscar winner, Jennifer Hudson is adding on to her catalog of sponsors. She is now the face of Avon’s newest perfume, Imari Seduction. Hit up your local Avon lady for samples.
Also make sure to check out pics of her at dinner party for Clive Davis earlier this week (after the cut that is).
I don’t know what they can’t get right. Amerie’s third album, Because I Love It has been released overseas, but can’t seem to get the steam it needs in the United States. With a couple of failed singles (and videos that have been played loosely in the States), this project just can’t seem to get released over here. But Sony Columbia is finally doing what I said to do all along - release “That’s What U R” as a single. Duh! What took them so long? Easily one of the most radio-friendly songs on her album, I’m not sure what the thought process was on this decision in the first place. I think what may confused people is that the “Take Control” video starts off with this song and the fact that most of this material is near over a year old…
Amerie feat. Fabolous & Slim Thug - That’s What U R (full) - download / alternate
We’ll see how this does. Maybe the two rap features will help it out. I’m not sure, though. Because I Love It may be the Wanderland (Kelis’s second album released only overseas) of Amerie’s career. For more info on Amerie, check out her official site, amerie.net.
Say it isn’t so! Floetry broke up? Well that’s the word on the blog street. According to SOHH, poet & T.V. personality, Amanda Diva is replacing “floacist” Natalie Stewart to go on the Floetry Remixed Tour with “songstress” Marsha Ambrosius. I tried to get some dirt on what went down but came up short. I did check Natalie’s myspace page and she sure isn’t repping Floetry on it. I wonder WTF happened!?
If you’re an old Nickelodeon head, than you probably remember Amanda Diva from Nick’s cult hit, My Brother & Me. Don’t hold your breath!
Even though Tameka is getting ready to marry her boo tomorrow (7/28) it didn’t stop her sister, Valenca Foster from airing out all her damn business! The National Enquirer reports..
Court records show that Tameka has been arrested twice. In 1991, she served 20 days in the Los Angeles County Jail for petty theft and was placed on probation for two years. Records indicate she had previously served jail time. An earlier arrest in Alameda County, Calif., involved “some kind of welfare fraud, and she was sentenced to perform community service,” said Valencia. [SOURCE]
I just got an email with the invite list to the Wedding and it looks like Usher’s mama, brother, and former publicist won’t be joining the festivities. Valenca Foster also claims that Tameka almost banned her own mother from the wedding for losing her false teeth! What the flying fuck?
Think you’ve never heard this guy’s music before? Well, if you’ve recently blasted Rihanna’s “Umbrella” (which he wrote in 12 minutes) or “Breakin’ Dishes” or J. Holiday’s “Bed,” then you’re very familiar with The Dream’s sound. Working closely with teammates Tricky Stewart and Jazze Pha, Dream plays guitar, trumpet and drums and is the husband of R&B singer, Nivea. It’s no wonder that in his spare time, he enjoys painting and sculpting. Drawing his inspiration from Sam Cooke, Al Green and Timbaland, this Rockingham, NC native (now based in Atlanta) has production and writing credits everywhere. Just check the discography.
It’s rumored that his new video for “Shawty Is A 10″ is being shot in the coming weeks. There are definitely high hopes set for this new Def Jam signee. But he’s definitely not new to the game…
For more information about the Dream, make sure you log onto his MySpace and be on the look out for the exclusive sit-down interview with the hit-maker.
You guys remember when 3LW pulled a Destiny’s Child and group member Naturi was out of the group? Well the former group member was spotted doing some shopping New York this week. She is currently doing the broadway version of “Hairspray” - glad she’s still making moves.
Philadelphia native, Kevin Michael, 22, partners up with the multi-talented, Wyclef Jean on the original version of “It Don’t Make Any Difference To Me”, better known as “It Don’t Make Any Difference To Me (One Love)”. Good to see a positive message with style, big ups to Kevin!
Kevin Michael’s self-titled debut album will be available Sept 18th. So be on the lookout!
Check out this exclusive video of Snoop Dogg roasting Flavor Flav earlier this week.
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