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.
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.
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…
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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