With Beyoncé‘s forthcoming album due in 3 weeks, her fourth studio album 4 leaked into the digital world earlier this week. Although many of her fans (and STANS) may already have a copy, the 29 year-old singer released a statement about the unfortunate event:
“My music was leaked and while this is not how I wanted to present my new songs, I appreciate the positive response from my fans. When I record music I always think about my fans singing every note and dancing to every beat. I make music to make people happy and I appreciate that everyone has been so anxious to hear my new songs.” [Source]
DID YOU DOWNLOAD THE LEAK? IF SO, WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS?
Patti Labelle to be honored w/ BET’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Soul singer, Patti Labelle has been announced as the honoree and soon to be recepient of the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. The 67 year-old entrepreneur will be recognized for her successes throughout her five decade-plus music career, including her work with the 1960s soul group Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, Labelle as well has her solo career since the 80s and her contribution to the Broadway musical Fela!
Congrats to Ms. LaBelle! Hopefully she gets this abusive bodyguard lawsuit in order and out of the way before then. [Read more]
Rihanna Hits the 10M Mark In UK Singles Sales
Rihanna hasreached a peak of 10 million units in UK Single Sales since her debut of her first single “Pon De Replay”. The 23 year-old pop star has landed UK 5 number 1′s, including: “Umbrella”, “Take A Bow”, “Run This Town”, “Only Girl (In The World)” and “What’s My Name.” She has also scored 2 No.1 albums: Good Girl Gone Bad and Loud.
“Rihanna is the only female artist to have a number one hit single in five consecutive years in the UK, and also secured the longest running number one of the last decade with 2007’s ‘Umbrella’, which retained the top spot for ten consecutive weeks.” [Source1/Souce2]
Go Rihanna!
