Monday, February 16, 2009 |
Check out new material from former Danity Kane bandmate, D. Woods. Since being “fired” and then asked to come back to Danity Kane on the last season of MTV’s Making the Band 4, D. Woods has begun work on a solo album, which is tentatively titled Independence Day. She’s popped up at a couple of shows around the city, performing her new material, and it seems as though fans have been responding well to the songs.
D. Woods put a couple different tracks up on her MySpace page, which has been recently revamped, and I’m liking the sound that she’s going for. She’s showcasing both her vocal ability, and her talent as a writer. It is clear why she was one of the stand-outs from the group.
Check out D. Woods on MySpace if you’re digging the new material and stay locked to CL for more music!
Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
The following statement was issued by a spokesman on behalf of Chris Brown on Sunday (February 15):
“Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person. Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else. Those posts or writings under my name are frauds.” [source]
As reported, Chris was charged with one count felony criminal threats (more charges could be added after the DA is finished reviewing the case) and is expected to attend court on March 5th in Los Angeles. The 19 year-old has hired popular defense attorney, Mark Geragos to represent him.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant, Beyonce and Jay-Z attend Sprite’s 3rd Annual “Two Kings” Dinner & After Party on Saturday night in Arizona.
Bee and Jay also hit up LeBron’s charity event earlier in the day and gave away some musical instruments (photos below).
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Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
Guess who performed during the K-Mart/Protege Basketball Block Party in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday? Hint: She is currently working on her sophomore album..
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Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
I’ve been getting emails from readers asking why I haven’t been updating on the Chris Brown and Rihanna incident and it’s because I REFUSE TO POST SPECULATIONS AND RUMORS. However, I will post statements and facts.
With that said, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z spoke with People Magazine on Saturday night about the incident and expressed his support for Rihanna.
“This is a real situation,” he said in Phoenix at the Sprite Green presents the Third Annual Two Kings dinner with Jay-Z and Lebron James, as part of the NBA All-Star Weekend.
“You have to have compassion for others. Just imagine it being your sister or mom and then think about how we should talk about that. I just think we should all support her. She’s going through a tough time. You have to realize she’s a young girl, as well. She’s very young.”
Asked if he’d seen Rihanna, Jay-Z replied, “I don’t want to go into it.” [source]
RIHANNA’S FATHER SPEAKS
People also had a chance to speak to Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, this past Thursday:
When he first heard that his daughter had been attacked by Chris Brown, “I didn’t believe it.”
“I know my daughter,” said Fenty, 55. As for Brown, he said, “You think you know somebody, but you really don’t.”
Describing Rihanna’s current condition after seeing her in Barbados on Thursday, Fenty said, “There is some bruising. She will be all right. I think so.”
He adds, “At some point, she will speak out. I hope she will stand up for women all over the world.” [SOURCE]
According to her father, Rihanna is currently recouping in Barbados with friends and family. Chris Brown, on the other hand, is reportedly in Virgina with family and is expected to be back in LA on March 5th for his scheduled court date.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
For this edition of ‘Who Rock’d It Better’ we have recording artist Keyshia Cole and singer/actress Jennifer Lopez rocking the same pair of Christian Louboutin - Carnavals priced at about $1,665 (purchase?).
Keyshia Cole rock’d hers at a post-Grammy party in Beverly Hills last week and J.Lo rock’d hers backstage at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. You know the routine..
Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
♫ Day26 - Stadium Music (full) - listen
With the premiere of the new season of MTV’s Making the Band 4 comes the leaking of a new Day26 song, “Stadium Music,” which was revealed as the theme song for the new season. Apparently, the song will also be featured on the new album, which is currently untitled, but set for release on April 14th. Wow! That seems like they are working pretty fast. It sounds like a Bryan-Michael Cox production! It seems as though they’ll be working with the same people from their first album. The formula worked the first time, so if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
♫ Atiba - Hey Lady (full) - listen
Check out the new single from latest Slip ‘N Slide Records signee, Atiba. The new track, “Hey Lady,” samples from Zapp & Roger’s “I Wanna Be Your Man.” It seems as though the trend of incorporating dancehall and reggae influences into modernized R&B is re-emerging. It was huge on the rise in 2003, but died down a little bit. Atiba once was working with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, but has now ventured to the Miami-based label, formed by Trick Daddy.
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