Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
According to DailyFinance.com, VIBE MAGAZINE has folded:
“Vibe magazine, the urban-music magazine founded in 1993 by Quincy Jones, is the latest victim of the media recession. An assistant in the office of editor in chief Danyel Smith confirmed that the title is ceasing publication. No further information was immediately available. A call to Vibe Media CEO Steve Aaron went to voicemail.”
VIBE’s P.R. spokeswoman, Tracy Nguyen, said the Vibe staff was formally notified in a meeting at 2 p.m. and that she did not know how many people would be laid off as a result of the closure.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
Check out singer LeToya’s new video for her 2nd single, “She Ain’t Got..” which Yahoo Music! premiered on Tuesday. Toya’s new album, Lady Love will be in stores on August 25th.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
For this edition of ‘Who GQ’d It’ we have singer/actor Tyrese Gibson and rapper Jibbs rocking the same ‘COLUMBIA TRENCH COAT’ by Monarchy Collection ($297).
Tyrese rock’d his earlier this month while he was on promo in Japan for the new Transformers movie. Jibbs (best known for his ‘07 song “Chain Hang Low”) wore his over the weekend at the ‘09 BET AWARDS. Take your pick…
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
Here are a couple of photos from Michael Jackson’s last concert rehearsal that was held last week Tuesday, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Photographer Kevin Mazur (who owns popular photo agency WIREIMAGE) has been shooting MJ for years and released this statement with the photos:
“I am devastated by the sudden loss of ‘The King of Pop,’ who I have photographed numerous times since the Victory Tour in the ’80s. When he hit the stage at rehearsal, I was thrilled that the magical Michael Jackson was BACK!!! I felt the same adrenaline rush as when I photographed him the first time moonwalking. I was so looking forward to shooting the O2 Arena performances with the amazing production that Kenny Ortega and AEG put together with Michael for his fans.”
–Kevin Mazur, Celebrity Photographer and Founder of WireImage.com
In related news, it was announced yesterday that all ticket holders who bought tickets for Michael’s “This Is It” tour, can get a full refund if they want it.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
Singer Mariah Carey surprised the fans and crew around her as she did a little bit of cross-dressing outside the Plaza Hotel in on Monday in NYC.
Carey was spotted earlier looking very feminine, but later in the day she came out as an Eminem look-a-like. The track is in response to Eminem’s recent lyrical attacks against Miss Carey and her hubby, Nick Cannon.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
LeToya just released the cover to her sophomore album, Lady Love, on Monday. The new album will hit stores on August 25th and features production by: Madd Scientist, Pharrell Williams, Polow Da Don and more.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
Singer Rihanna and singer/songwriter Santigold were spotted leaving NYC’s Philippe restaurant on Monday afternoon after having lunch together. Onlookers said that the two were sitting at the best table in the house and a gang of paps were right outside. Wonder if Santigold will appear on Riri’s new album?
After leaving the restaurant, Rihanna were was also spotted arriving back to her hotel. The singer won BET’s 09′ “Viewer’s Choice Award” for her featured appearance in T.I’s video Live Your Life, as well as BET’s Award for “Best Hair”.
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