Monthly Archives: May 2011

MUSIC VIDEO: FRANK OCEAN – “ACURA INTEGURL”

Singer/songwriter & Odd Future member Frank Ocean dropped an official music video for his track, “Acura Integurl”. This song did not make the list for his most recent mixtape nostalgia, ULTRA, but has become a favorite since it’s leak on the web. This simple yet scenic video was directed by Dave Wilson and filmed in the mountains somewhere on the West Coast.

On related news, Nas recently shared his thoughts on the refreshing singer in an interview with Billboard magazine:

“Frank Ocean is a new gust of wind, to just move things out the way and give us something new. I had the chance to meet Frank and it was great. He’s just somebody who is young and he just has so much to give the world. I can see he just has so many great ideas. Some of his lyrics, I kind of understand them a little too well so I’m a fan.”

And we’re a fan too. Last week, it was announced that Def Jam is preparing to re-release the New Orleans native’s popular single “Novacane” on iTunes on May 31st as well as the entire mixtape with newer tracks on July 26.

If you’ve been living under a rock and don’t know who Frank Ocean is, head on over to our post where you can download his free debut mixtape!

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EVENTS: 2011 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS – (PERFORMANCE, AUDIENCE, + MORE!)

Beyonce, Rihanna, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and Cee-Lo pictured above during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Sunday (May 22) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

With performances from Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Cee-Lo, Taio Cruz and more it was a very interesting show. Check out some photos from backstage, onstage and in the audience below. Also keep scrolling to find out where to watch the performances!

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VIDEO: BEYONCE HONORED @ 2011 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS + PERFORMANCE & SPEECH

Tonight, superstar BeyoncĂ© was honored as Billboard’s Artist of the Millennium at this year’s Billboard Awards. A video montage for the 29-year-old was played before her first ever televised performance of her latest single, “Run the World (Girls).” The video featured the likes of First Lady Michelle Obama, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, U2 front man Bono, Stevie Wonder, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, The Dream, sister Solange, and of course, Tina and Mathew Knowles.

This week has been quite a whirlwind when it came to the promotional blitz. Her video has achieved over 13 million views within the first three days, in promotion for her upcoming fourth studio album, 4, which is slated to hit stores June 28th.

After her performance, BeyoncĂ© accepted the award from her mother, and nephew, Daniel “Julez” Smith. She thanked her family, as well as former Destiny’s Child bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, who were both present. In addition, she also thanked the original members, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson. She also gave a heartfelt mention of her husband, Jay-Z.:

“I’d also like to thank my bestfriend. And I don’t wanna put you on the spot, ’cause I know they’re probably putting the camera in your face right now. But I love me some Jay-Z.”

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EVENTS: 2011 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS – (ARRIVALS & PRESS ROOM)

Beyonce, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Keri Hilson were among the celebrities who attended the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Sunday (May 22) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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