Guess who jumped on the bar and performed at the Green the Block launch party recently. Hint: His self-titled album is scheduled for early next year, and he’ll be performing at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert later this year.
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Check out Lil Wayne lending his support to GetSchooled.com, an initiative co-developed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Viacom that creates a platform for corporate and community stakeholders to address the challenges facing America’s public schools.
On Sept. 8 at 8 p.m., all of Viacom’s television properties (including BET, MTV, VH1) will join together to simultaneously air “Get Schooled: You Have the Right”, a 30-minute special that highlights education challenges and breakthroughs experienced by three leading figures from the world of entertainment, sports and politics; along with the stories of three of their most trusted professional colleagues.
Other celebs showing support to Get Schooled include Solange, Wyclef, Angela Bassett, Bobb’e J. Thompson, Salt-n-Pepa, DMC and Vivica A. Fox.
♫ Wyclef & Shakira – The Border (full) – listen
The duo that brought you the 2006 smash, “Hips Don’t Lie” have reunited for a new single. Wyclef teams up with Shakira again for “The Border.” The new single was produced by Timbaland. I can definitely see this being huge for both of them again. Shakira is prepping her third English studio album. In addition to being in the studio with Timbaland, she has also been working with super-producer, Pharrell.
♫ Melanie Fiona – Island Boy (full) – listen
Melanie Fiona just debuted her first music video, so it’s only appropriate that some new material from her leaks so the fans can get a taste of what her debut album, The Bridge will sound like. Admittedly, this wasn’t really what I was expect from Melanie, especially after her first single, “Give It To Me Right.” Even though I think she has a sweet voice, I hope this isn’t the type of material they believe in the most. I’m sure The Bridge has more heat than this.
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Actress Meagan Good, Singer Santigold, T.V. Personality Ray J and Actress Taraji P. Henson all hit the red carpet on Wednesday night for random events. Make sure to click on the thumbnails for more info.
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