Rock starlet Fefe Dobson is back to debut her brand new video for her single, “I Want You,” from her forthcoming album, Joy. The video premiered yesterday on The N and Logo.
This will be Fefe’s first official release since her 2003 self-titled debut album, after parting ways with Island Records before the release of her shelved cult classic, Sunday Love.
Reports are surfacing that Baatin, a rapper and member of Detroit rap group Slum Village, has passed away. Celebrities like singer Dwele and rapper Talib Kweli (who have worked with Baatin on numerous occasions), have been confirming the sad news all Saturday afternoon.
Producer 9th Wonder also confirmed the death via his twitter, saying
“RIP BAATIN of SLUM VILLAGE-LETS CELEBRATE OUR PEOPLE WHILE THEY ARE HERE……….we are losing folk”.
The cause of death has not yet been reported; however Baatin became sick touring in France in 2004 and left the group to seek treatment. Its not apparent if the cause of death is related to this illness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.
Diddy formally introduces his group, Dirty Money, consisting for Dawn Richard, formerly of Danity Kane fame, and newcomer Kalenna, with whom we’ve kicked it with in the pass.
The group will be featured throughout his new album, Last Train to Paris, which Diddy has been talking about for quite some time.
After releasing her buzz single with Drake, Mary J. Blige reveals more information about her 9th studio album, a follow-up to 2007’s Growing Pains.
The new album, set to hit shelves November 24th, via Geffen Records, will be appropriately titled Stronger.
She recorded the majority of this album while on tour with Robin Thicke, who also recently released new music. The album is set to have productions from Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Tricky Stewart & The Dream, as we all as long-time friend and contributor, Bryan-Michael Cox.
In addition to releasing her new album, Mary is gearing up for a BET reality series that will air around the same time as Stronger’s release.
Check out the full version ” Feelin’ Myself,” the latest song to leak from Trey Songz’ new album, “Ready” (in stores on September 1st). The song was produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael-Cox and you can also check out the rumored official album cover above. You can also peep a behind the scenes video of the making of the song..
I’ve been getting a lot of emails about Ne-Yo’s concert in Manchester on Thursday night. According to eye witnesses at the concert, the R&B singer/songwriter was crying after struggling to sing on stage for more than half an hour. He told fans he had never not completed a show before but couldn’t continue with his performance.
CL reader, Emma from Manchester sent in the above video and blogged about the occurrence:
I took my ickle man to see Neyo in Manchester tonight and everything was going brilliantly until Neyo walked on stage half way through his gig crying and said he had never not finished a performance before….then promptly left ;o( The promoter announced that the concert will be rescheduled for all ticket holders and that Neyo will be back when they can fit it in and he is better…so there you go..he lost his voice..think there is more to it though. [source]
BBC Manchester presenter Karen Gabay was at the concert and said Ne-Yo looked like he had a “really bad fever”.
“Even after the second song, for a man who is normally so cool, he was sweating. He was doing a Michael Jackson tribute and you could see that he was actually struggling to finish every musical phrase. He kept asking the audience to bear with him. Then he actually was crying. I thought it was because he had done a couple of Michael Jackson tributes and he was getting a little bit overcome, but it did seem a bit strange. He was very emotional.” [source]
Looking at the video, something looks like it was tormenting him. We sincerely hope everything is alright with Ne-Yo!
Whitney Houston, who was spotted looking stunning as she arrived to her hotel in London this week, reveals the cover for her anticipated album, I Look to You.
She recently held a listening session for the new album in London (photo below) for an audience full of VIPs, press and tastemakers and reviews were generally positive.
The new album will hit stores September 1st via Arista Record and is set to have collaborations with Dianne Warren, who penned the first single, “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength,” as well as appearances from R. Kelly, Swizz Beatz, Akon and more. Listening sessions will be held in Los Angeles and New York next week.
Earlier this week, Kanye West announced on ABC’s The View that he will co-headline a world tour with none other than Lady Gaga.
Although no dates have been solidified as of yet, West said the two will hit the road later on this year.
“She’s talented and she’s so incredible that she’s not an opening act,” West saids. “We’re doing our show together, with no opening act.”
Interesting. It’s good to see that , considering that Kanye is four albums in and Lady Gaga released her first and only album, The Fame just last year. Considering how massive the Glow In the Dark tour will be, and how avant-guard Lady Gaga is, this tour is sure to be a smash.
After a three-album run with The Inc., R&B crooner Lloyd is ready for a change.
The 23-year-old Atlanta native has already begun working on his fourth studio LP, and is looking to part ways with Irv Gotti and The Inc. family, claiming their relationship has “run its course.”
“I’m ready for a change,” says Lloyd.
“There’s no bad blood. I just feel I need to take more control over my career and get a fresh start. Hopefully Irv can understand my position.”
In addition to finding his way out of his deal with The Inc., Lloyd recently exclusively released a his mixtape, Lessons In Love 2.0 to us. He has plans to hit the studio with Jim Jonsin, The Runners, Cool & Dre, Rodney Jerkins and others for the new project.
This is interesting news, considering that Gotti just released Ashanti from the label last month. Guess they will have to sign a completely new roster.
