Sunday, November 15, 2009 |
Guyanese songstress Melanie Fiona dropped her debut effort “The Bridge” a pop, funk, hip-hip soul, R&B filled release with a hint of reggae flavor adorned with both impressive vocal tone and gritty delivery.
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After being struck out of obscurity by way of backing from Kanye West and Jay-Z, her first single ‘Give It To Me Right,’ was a precursor to her musical worth. Fiona doesn’t disappoint when it comes to her conviction, sending the listener on a roller-coaster ride of emotion that descends into admirable territory by the album’s end. Continue Reading »
Friday, November 13, 2009 |
Singer Alexandra Burke and Concrete Loop U.K. Correspondent Lynda Moyo pose for a photo backstage at the switch on of the Manchester Christmas Lights on Thursday night in Manchester, England.
Lynda also interviewed Alexandra for Manchester Confidential and they chatted briefly about Concrete Loop…
Lynda: “I write for Manchester Confidential but this will be going on Concrete Loop too. I send things over for them sometimes. Do you know the site?”
Alexandra: “Oh my God. Concrete Loop-the American site? Of course I know it! When I was on there I nearly cried because it’s an American site and I’m not known out there.”
Lynda: “Yeah but there was lots of great feedback from readers. Don’t focus on the negative. One person actually compared you to Toni Braxton.”
Alexandra: “Wow that’s amazing. She’s amazing. That’s so cool. I was checking Concrete Loop when I was doing the album and stuff. When we got closer to finishing the album that’s when they started featuring me on there. They featured the Bad Boys video on there with Flo. It’s really cool.” [ READ THE FULL INTERVIEW ]
Alexandra’s debut album, Overcome debuted at Number One in the U.K. No word on the U.S. release date as of yet. Check out her performance video below…
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 |
Actress Gabourey ‘Gabby’ Sidibe poses holding the New Hollywood Award with actress Taraji P. Henson in the press room during the 13th annual Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday night (October 26th) in Beverly Hills, California.
Gabby is the talk of hollywood and even has Oscar buzz with her performance in the highly anticipated, “Precious” movie (in theaters next month).
( Photos: FAME PICTURES )
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
Singer Toni Braxton attends the ‘Breakthrough Ball’ fundraising gala at The Plaza Hotel on Tuesday night (October 20) in New York City.
The singer had an album listening party in NYC earlier this week for her brand new album (in stores in February). Her latest single is the track, “Yesterday”, peep it at her official site.
( Photos: MEET THE FAMOUS )
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 |
British hip-hop/soul sensation Estelle, is featured in Gap’s 2009 Holiday Print campaign. The campaign was shot by Daniel Jackson for Gap Japan and features a mix of musical artists.
In related news, Estelle is currently working on her sophomore album, which is due out early next year.
Monday, September 28, 2009 |
Beyonce speaks with Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton and his girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls backstage at the McLaren Mercedes garage at the Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit over the weekend in Singapore.
( Photos: GETTY IMAGES / BEYONCEWORLD )
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009 |
Check out these new family portraits of singer Monica and her family recently shot. She is pictured with her sons Romello Montez and Rodney aka Lil Rocko and fiance Rodney “Rocko” Hill.
In related news, Monica is currently working on her long-awaited new album and look out for her upcoming BET reality show later on this year. & Shout out to Freddy O for sending over the photos!
( Photos: GETTY IMAGES )
