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Tuesday, 30 September 2008
Diddy Gets ANOTHER MTV Show
Entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has joined forces with Emmy winning producer Mark Burnett to lead the search for the next music superstar on a newly approved MTV reality series.
The show, titled StarMaker, was greenlit by the network for January 2009.
It will feature a group of aspiring solo artists handpicked by Combs, who will compete against each other for a chance to obtain stardom while living together.
Contestants will go through StarMaker boot camp, in addition to being evaluated on various tasks whish include how well they handle photo shoots, deal with paparazzi and physically perform on stage.
MTV’s approval of StarMaker comes two years after the network and Combs began developing the show in the fall of 2007.
Burnett, who is best known for his hit reality shows Survivor, The Apprentice, Contender and Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?, was recruited to work on the series in this Spring.
According to Combs, the alliance with Burnett can only amount to success for StarMaker.
“It’s a privilege to partner with Mark Burnett on my latest television venture,” said Combs who labeled Burnett as “one of the industry’s best.” “I am confident that we will do great things together with StarMaker and beyond.”
Although StarMaker will provide its share of entertainment for viewers, Burnett believes the series will serve as a vehicle for the “tremendous amount of talent out there just waiting to be discovered.”
“We've created a platform that will allow new and emerging artists a chance to showcase their talents to some of the industry’s best,” he added.
StarMaker is the latest reality show under Combs, who has executive-produced the hit MTV series Making The Band, Run’s House and VH1’s I Want to Work For Diddy.
Janet Taken To Hospital
Singer Janet Jackson was taken to hospital after falling ill shortly before a concert in Canada on Monday.
The 42-year-old had to cancel her Montreal show after she "got suddenly ill" during her sound check, her publicists said.
Jackson was being monitored at an unnamed hospital but no further details of her condition have been released.
The singer hopes to reschedule the concert, which was part of her North American tour.
Last Friday, Jackson cancelled the weekend Detroit stop of her Rock Witchu tour due to "production constraints".
She recently also announced she is to leave record label Island Def Jam after just 14 months. Her first album with the label, Discipline, was released in February.
New Saab
Saab unveiled the 9-X BioHybrid Concept hatchback last March at the Geneva Motor Show, and it will be joined next month at the Paris Motor Show by this: the 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept.
Both vehicles are said to herald the coming of a production Saab 9-1 small car, but the 9-X Air goes a step further and replaces the original concept’s closed roof with a flat-folding canopy top that’s said to celebrate the brand’s history in the convertible building business. Aside from that, the concepts appear to be almost identical right down to sharing the same turbocharged 1.4L Saab BioPower engine producing 197bhp. We’ll bring you more pics and info of the Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept straight from the show floor in Paris next month.
Monday, 29 September 2008
Apple's Brick: A Dual-Screen, Foldable Netbook?
Leander Kahney, Wired Editor and original member of the Cult of Mac, has gone public with the hardware dream that has been keeping him awake at night. Leander speculates that Apple's "Brick" might be a double-screened notebook -- two big iPod Touches joined by a hinge and similar in form to the OLPC v2 (pictured).
The Brick rumors started right after the iPod event earlier this month, with rumor site 9to5Mac citing a source who claimed that there would be another special Apple event, this time to show off a new MacBook.
Leander hopes for a netbook-sized Mac which would feature a second, multi touch screen in place of a keyboard. It could be used as an e-book, a regular mini-notebook or as a shared machine: laid flat on a table the second screen would flip its display to be used by a second person.
Here at Gadget Lab we, of course, totally love this idea. But as Leander says, it's a slim chance. The touchscreen keyboard alone would stir up hatred amongst the tech writers of the world. But then, we complain about the iPhone's soft keyboard and it doesn't seem to have hurt sales very much.
Dupri Messes Up..........Big Time!!
JERMAINE Dupri had a little too much of a good time celebrating his 36th birthday.
The other night, Dupri and his squeeze, Janet Jackson, went to Tenjune, where, spies say, they shared bottles of Jay-Z's Ace of Spades Champagne and Patrón tequila with Ne-Yo, Busta Rhymes and Ice-T - until Dupri "vomited in Janet's lap. Ms. Jackson bolted out of the scene and sped off in her chauffeured Maybach." A rep for Jackson and Dupri didn't return calls. A rep for Tenjune declined to comment. Meanwhile, we hear Dupri is under some stress at work.
The head of urban music for Island/Def Jam put out his lady's last album, "Discipline," which flopped. Our insider said, "[IDJ head] L.A. Reid had wanted to make changes to the album, make it fresher with some newer artists added in, but Janet said no - and Jermaine backed her up. He looks silly right now."
Sha Money Speaks.........And I Think He Could Be Right!
Sha Money XL recently discussed the "Three Headed Monster coming soon:
All I gotta say is,who said Hiphop is dead? or do you wanna kill ya self? Either way,your dead!You can "Self Destruct" now or "Detox" later,either way your gonna feel "The Empack". The monster is coming,drop your lp's right now,2009 will not be your year.There coming... This is for the fans,the streets,the clubs,the east,the west,the south,the blogs the whole HIPHOP World!!
DR DRE. + EMINEM + 50 CENT = GAME OVER!!!
Blueprint 3 Drops December 2nd & Swagga Like Us Part 2 On The Way
The Blueprint 3, a project that has been 90% constructed by Mr. West, will be hitting the masses December 2nd, 2008. The “Swagger Like Us” sequel has been CONFIRMED. Verses from Jeezy, Nas, and Andre 3000 have already been recorded.
Sean Kingston Chain Stolen
Sean Kingston $500,000 chain has been stolen from the mail. Reports say that the teen rapper, best known for his Summer 2007 hit “Beautiful Girls, had his sister FedEx the gawdy chain from Los Angeles to New York but when the package arrived on Sean’s doorstep (a day late), it was empty.
Kingston’s sister reportedly only insured the FedEx package for $500. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is now working the case.
Mysonne vs E Ness, Murda Mook vs Young Hot, T- Rex vs Tech 9 & Cassidy Squashes Beef With Murda Mook
Sunday, 28 September 2008
Mr Vegas Retires
Just days after his upcoming Mus Come A Road North American tour schedule was published here on Dancehall.Mobi, dancehall artiste Mr. Vegas has dropped a bombshell - he will be retiring next month.
In a telephone interview with the Jamaica Observer’s Chat magazine yesterday, he stated that he has decided to retire because of two main factors:
- he is unhappy with his surroundings / work environment
- wants to make changes to his life and move closer to happiness and God
He expanded on the surroundings / environment factor by highlighting that after 11 years in the business, he still has to be proving himself to people, and that unlike when he just started out, the music business is no longer a source of enjoyment for him. He also lamented the fact he is surrounded by “negative energy”.
Vegas left for Europe today, and said he will honor all his existing contractual obligations. Asked if he was done with music altogether, he indicated that he may find another genre, but stated “I am done with dancehall.”
MAN FLIES JET WING ACROSS THE ENGLISH CHANNEL
Yesterday Yves Rossy jumped out of a plane over Calais, France today and flew his jet-propelled wing across the English Channel. After crossing the water, he released his parachute and floated safely to the ground.
Saturday, 27 September 2008
Friday, 26 September 2008
The New Macbook Pro????
Could this be the rumored upgrade to the Apple MacBook Pro? It certainly looks similar to the recently leaked image from Germany, not to mention jiving with the aesthetic changes that have been all but confirmed by folks close to the project. At the same time, we have to remain skeptical of any Apple product leaks, as the fanboy community will do just about anything to stoke the flames of anticipation leading up to an inevitable product launch. Notice the dock icons on the trackpad, as well as the beveled edges on the bottom side of the notebook. Could Apple really be planning on implementing the LED-equipped glass touchpad that has been batted about for so long? Time will tell, and chances are good that this shot is a mere photoshop monkey job, but if this does turn out to resemble the new portables from Cupertino, would this be something on your Christmas wishlist?
Swagger Like Us Remix
"Swagger Like Us" Part II might be on it's way.
According to a little birdie, President Carter is looking to recruit some new soldiers for a “Swagger Like Us” sequel. Participants include; 50 Cent, Nas, Andre 3000, and of course, Young Jeezy. What to make of this new revelation, I have no idea. BUT, if this were to become a reality………GOOOD LORD! It’s bad enough the original was like, one of the BEST tracks in the last 5 years, but to make a sequel that just might surpass the original…..ahhhhhhhhhhhh sh*t!
It was also noted that Hova wanted the sequel to live on his new offering, The Blueprint 3. Word to everything I love, if Mr. Beyonce Knowles chooses to release BP3 anytime after December….
December Is Gonna Be Interesting!!
I don’t know for sure, but I am hearing 50 Cent might actually get pushed UP. Why? Dr. Dre! From what I heard, this is going to be 50 Cent’s mass exodus out of the music game. He’s reportedly going to drop one more joint, a greatest hits package. But, I heard Dre isn’t coming off that December date and he owns the month. We’ll see.
Michael Jackson Talks About New Album
Michael Jackson is telling people he is going to make an album better than Thriller. Whatever dude.
Quincy Jones has reportedly turned Michael down. He’s not interested in doing another Thriller. He is interesting in working on a compilation new album with new talent.
TLC Reunite With Lil Kim????
According to one of my insiders, the R&B group TLC is preparing to reunite. But get this - the group has decided to replace the now deceased Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes with Lil Kim!!
Ferrari Bike
Amir Glinik, an Israel industrial designer who come out with the amazing Ferrari motorcycle concept which using a modified engine from Ferrari Enzo.
This V4 motorcycle is equipped with drive-by-wire technology, features hand controls adapted from an F-16 fighter jet and buttons based on those found on the steering wheel of the Ferrari’s F1 car. Controls for sound system and trip computer are located on an all weather touchscreen.
“Vintage and modern Ferrari projects influence my design,” said Glinik. “It’s a mix of what I find to be the best Ferrari lines with the latest technology I could think of in terms of engine, gear and driving management.”
Busta Detained In U.K. Airport
Busta Rhymes was just released after he was held by authorities today while entering London to perform at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday for a RockCorps concert. “We’re shocked at this sequence of events and this treatment of Busta…He has the necessary work-permit and has been in the country twice already this year, so we’re a little puzzled that a question mark is now being placed over his ability to enter the country to perform to volunteers,” said Stephen Greene, co-founder of RockCorps, a volunteer project which rewards youngsters with free concert tickets in return for doing four hours of charity work. According to reports Busta insisted that organizers contact the second most animated rapper Ludacris to take his place at the concert.
50 Cent Talks About Jay Z
“I’m a big fan of Jay-Z, but outside of the States and hip-hop circles, no one really knew who he was until he married Beyonce.”
The In Da Club rapper has also disputed reports that Jay-Z is worth an estimated $1 billion (GBP540 million), but is adamant he’s not jealous of his fortune.
He adds, “I don’t believe he’s worth that much! It’s all been exaggerated. I’m comfortable. I don’t want for anything so I’m not in a race.”
Jay Z Talks To Time Out New York
Time Out New York selected Jay as one of the “New York 40″ for their new issue in celebration of Time Out family’s 40th Anniversary. The list also includes, Derek Jeter, Mayor Bloomberg, Elliot Spitzer and Tina Fey.
You’re the only rapper on this list. We were considering Nas but have this 13-year rule: People on this list had to have had an impact in the last 13 years. And Illmatic was 1994. Should we have included him?
Jay-Z: Ah, wow! [Laughs] That’s a tough question. [Pauses] Yeah, only because of the impact of that album, when it’s considered one of the best albums ever created, you have to document that.
How about Kanye? Has he earned it yet?
Jay-Z: He’s from Chicago, but he’s close. I don’t know if he’s had that one album that’s moved the entire culture, but he’s hit it three times in a row. He’ll be on every list one day.
Are you guys really teaming up for Blueprint 3?
Jay-Z: Yeah, actually. We’re partners right now. Starsky and Hutch right now.
Thursday, 25 September 2008
Akon Signs Sway
US rapper Akon has signed British hip-hop artist Sway to his record label.
Sway has been one of the biggest stars on the British hop-hop scene in recent years, and will release his music on Akon's Kon Live label in the US.
Akon has had a string of hits including the UK number one singles Lonely and Smack That, featuring Eminem.
The deal is the latest example of UK urban acts being recognised in the US. Estelle's career was revived when she was signed by soul star John Legend.
The UK release of Sway's new album Signature has now been put back to 6 October to include a last-minute collaboration with Akon on the track Silver & Gold.
In 2005, Sway beat US heavyweights 50 Cent and The Game to win the hip-hop award at the Mobos, and he was named best UK hip-hop act at the BET Awards in the US in 2006.
Sway's debut album This Is My Demo was also nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in the same year.
Kanye Flips The Script
After originally being scheduled for a December 16th release date, hip-hop superstar Kanye West is now planning to drop his highly anticipated fourth studio album, 808s & Heartbreak a month early.
“I changed my album to November something cause I finished the album and I felt like it,” the rapper revealed today (September 24) on his personal blog. “I want yall to hear it as soon as possible.”
This decision squashes any rumors that West would be having a SoundScan rematch with 50 Cent, whose fourth LP, Before I Self-Destruct, was slated to be released a week before 808s & Heartbreak on December 9th.
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
T.I. Ordered To Pay More Child Support
A judge on Tuesday ordered rapper T.I. to pay more child support to the mother of two of his children after she claimed he wasn’t providing enough money. Superior Court Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane told the two-time Grammy winner, whose real name is Clifford Harris, to pay just over $3,000 a month to LaShon Dixon. He had been paying about $2,000 per month. The judge also said the 27-year-old performer must continue to pay for the boys to attend private school, uninsured medical bills and expenses related to the children’s extracurricular activities. Tipton Lane also awarded the couple on Tuesday joint custody of the boys, ages 7 and 8. Dixon, 28, was granted primary physical custody. The children previously spent about 40 percent of their time with the rapper.
Dixon’s attorney, Randy Kessler, said his client is still unsatisfied with the amount the judge ordered T.I. to pay but is happy to receive more child support. “Every little bit helps,” Kessler said. “She was just getting by with the children, while they lived a different life with their father. It can’t be complete opposites on the other side.”
Noel Gallagher Goes At Alicia Keys
According to the UK's Sun magazine music critics are pretty disgusted with the new Alicia Keys/Jack White theme song “Another Way To Die” created for the latest James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. After the song was unveiled last week one naysayer observed, “it would have sounded better with no singing at all,” while LA music critic Todd Martens commented, "The first mistake was mimicking an iconic score with some electric guitars and modern effects, which is always, always, always a bad idea.”
Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest haters of the song is Oasis member Noel Gallagher, who after badmouthing Glastonbury Festival organizers for having Jay-Z headline, is now bringing his beef to Bond makers, calling it a "p***-take" that a movie featuring the English spy was to be soundtracked by "a bunch of f**king Americans".
Lil Wayne Pulled Out Of VH1 Hip Hop Honors
It looks like VH1 is going to have pull it off without him.
Everyone's been making a such a big deal over this year's Hip-Hop Honors on VH1. But it looks like the hype is about to die down a bit.
Confirmed rapper, Lil' Wayne, has just been moved to the status of "unconfirmed" and apparently will not be apart of this year's festivities.
Previously it was reported Lil' Wayne would be at this year’s, “Vh1 Hip Hop Honors,” award show but it appears the sporadic MC will no longer being appearing on the show.
First I heard it from a source and then I noticed he is no longer on the VH1 site for the show. With the subtraction of Lil' Wayne, VH1 has added Busta Rhymes, Jim Jones & Juelz Santana.
Nick Hogan Getting Released From Prison Early?????
"In news that is bound to make the public-at-large cringe, Nick (Hogan) Bollea is being released from jail three months early for good behavior and holding a job in jail. Hogan was sentenced in May to eight months in Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater, Florida for reckless driving, he’ll be a free man on October 21st.
“They automatically get credits towards early release, and if they don’t do anything bad while they’re here, they get to use the credits,” says a jail official who did not want to be identified.
People.com
It’s not preferential treatment, it’s standard procedure, but that doesn’t make it feel right. And I don’t have to point out that John Graziano, Nick’s friend who was seriously and permanently injured in the accident that resulted from the reckless driving, doesn’t get to rack up any credits to make him a free man.
In a statement to People, Graziano’s attorney said he wasn’t surprised to hear of Hogan’s early release.
“It’s standard procedure,” he tells PEOPLE. “There is no way for us to impact his release date, that’s not within our control. It’s a formula worked out by the sheriff.”
I have a feeling Nick Hogan is going to be in for a surprise when he’s sees the formula worked out by karma." Celebitchy.com
Rece Steele Gets Gully: Takes Mic Away From Lady Luck! Rap Battle Teaser Between Lady Luck Vs. Rece Steele! [Fight Almost Breaks Out]
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Beenie Man Daughter Pregnant At 16???
Word in the streets that Beenie Man’s 16 year-old daughter is pregnant. Rumours suggest that it is either for a popular deejay, or a young teenaged boy called 'Nick' who the young girl was dating a few months ago.
The air had been pregnant with whispers all of last week that the teen was 'with child', with some rumours suggesting that she was four months pregnant just a few weeks shy of her 17th birthday. Her mother reportedly lives in Canada.
This development means that the 35 year-old deejay is facing the possibility of being a grandfather for the first time. One876 was unable to get in touch with the ’Doctor’ to get a comment, however, other industry insiders confirmed that she was indeed pregnant.
"She is not here, she is in Florida. The rumors were getting out of hand, Beenie Man is going through a lot right now, my heart goes out to him at this time because of all his other troubles. It’s tough for this to happen, but I guess it is also another life coming into the world,” the person said.
Members of the management team of the deejay (who we will not name here for obvious reasons) denied that he was involved.
“That is a million times false, she too young for that to happen, ah style dem a try style the deejay; we and her are just friends,” the person was quoted as saying.
Teenage pregnancies are quite common in Jamaica. According to the United Nations Population Fund, contraceptive use among Jamaican teens is low. Data from Jamaica's National Family Planning Board shows 66 per cent of all births are not planned and among women under the age of twenty, 40 per cent have been pregnant at least once, and 85 per cent of these pregnancies are unplanned.
The figures for teenage pregnancy in Jamaica are startling; before the age of 20, some 20% of Jamaican women have been pregnant at least once; 48% of males 15-19 years of age do not use condoms with their regular sexual partner, while 41% do not use condoms with a non-regular partner.
This Is Funny!
John Hodgman, the well-known PC guy from the popular Apple ads - Get a Mac - was spotted in NY subway and he is using an iPhone. lol
Kanye Working On Comedy Show
US cablenet Comedy Central has teamed with hip-hop star Kanye West for a 30-minute pilot, tentatively titled Alligator Boots, which will feature, according to reports. Billed as “hip-hop meets The Muppets,” West and fellow rapper Rhymefest will produce music for the show and be its exec producers, alongside Daniel Kellison and Jon Kimmel.
Monday, 22 September 2008
Busta Talks About His New Deal
After reports about Busta Rhymes leaving Aftermath/Interscope were confirmed with SOHH, the superstar spoke to radio personality DJ Envy about the details of his upcoming album and how his new deal with Motown will not affect his relationship with Dr. Dre.
As previously reported by SOHH, Universal Motown reps confirmed the rapper’s move last week. Despite his departure from Aftermath, Busta phoned Envy during his “The People’s Choice” radio show on New York’s Hot 97 to promise him and Dre are still on good terms.
“Me and Dre are still good,” he explained. “So even though I’m not in business with Aftermath or Interscope, I’m still with Aftermath. Me and Dre are always gonna be good.”
Aside from an alleged industry beef with Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine, Busta thanked his former boss for dropping two music videos for the songs “We Made It” and “Don’t Touch Me (Throw Da Water On ‘Em).”
“Big up to Interscope for, you know, giving me the leaked joints and the set-ups,” he sarcastically added. “Now we gonna consider those the leaked joints.”
Originally titled Blessed and slated for release over the summer, Busta announced a new upcoming CD and release date.
“The name of the album is called B.O.M.B. December 9th. Flipmode. Universal Motown," he said. "And B.O.M.B. is the acronym for ‘Back On My Bullsh*t.’ Yeah.”
Confirming his new deal across the airwaves, Busta also revealed the project’s first single.
“I just want the world to know it’s official," he revealed. "New single from Busta Rhymes’ new album, B.O.M.B., is called ‘Arab Money.’ Let’s do it.”
George Michael Caught With Drugs..........AGAIN!!!
I suppose there just gonna let him get away with it.
Make them catch Jay Z with crack and see what will happen. Joke ting.
Anyway info below:
Fresh from his world tour which ended last month, the star was arrested in London bathroom on Friday where authorities found him with crack cocaine and other drugs. In a statement to the the hand full of fans he still has left Michaels said, “I want to apologize to my fans for screwing up again, and to promise them I’ll sort myself out. And to say sorry to everybody else, just for boring them.”
Sunday, 21 September 2008
Saturday, 20 September 2008
Friday, 19 September 2008
Kanye Has A Message For 50 lol
I just woke up from a quick studio nap… I’ve been workin’ on 808s and Heartbreak about 16 hrs a day and Superman passed out for a little bit… I’m in hawaii but I’m still on NY time so I wake up mad early, do some business, blog, jog for an hour, play ball, eat and then hit the stu by noon. While approving the final cut for the Love Lockdown vid, I marvel at the fact that it was written less than 3 weeks ago. I’m very excited about the everything… I guarantee this will be 50’s favorite album of mine. This will be gangster’s album of the year.
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
New Twist In Swizz Beats Drama
We just caught wind that the Swizz Beatz-Mashonda divorce saga may be headed for a new twist.
We just spoke with a person close to the situation who claims that Swizz Beatz suspects that Mashonda may have not been 100% faithful in the marriage.
The insider, who asked to remain anonymous, claims that for many months Swizz suspected that Mashonda may have been up to no good. The insider explained to us, "Swizz would find suspicious text messages on Mashonda's phone, and she would take sudden unannounced trips to Atlanta to meet with producer Bryce Wilson (from the group Groove Theory)."
And it gets worse, the insider claims that now that Mashonda and Swizz are separated, she's officially dating Bryce. The tispter told us, "It's very suspicious, Mashonda and Bryce were just 'hanging out' when she was together with Swizz and now they're dating. I'm not buying it."
Stargate and Jay Z Form Label!! DAMN
They have come a long way. Props is due!!
Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen aka Stargate, the highly successful NYC-based production team, are joined by hip-hop mogul/icon Jay-Z as the three create a shiny new label christened StarRoc. Eriksen and Hermansen relocated their studio from Manhattan to Jay-Zs Roc The Mic studios, and now the two take it to the next level by forming a new company.
Sha Money Speaks On Certain Rappers
This is what Sha Money said:
Half these rappers out here are fronting,I got more cribs then ya’ll broke ass fronting niggas,stop fronting and leave these people and fans with better things to talk about then your lies.I watched my nigga come from nothing to something,from the basement to a mansion..Alot of heads dumbed out for greed and cash,jumping out the window cause they felt we owed yah something..I took a whole year off and away and from home and never jumped out.Only thing promised is death so stop looking for hand outs and go get yours,he got his,I got mine,go fucking get yours..And to Buck look around you,how many niggas is responsible for what you got?I can play with cash while you play pretend friends with The Lame.Stop looking for heads to feel sorry for you,you ate very well but threw up after every meal..Don’t try to make me look like I didn’t do my part.Let’s see what the new guy does.To all you rappers looking for success it’s not a destination it’s a journey,do not spend it all like it’s gonna keep coming.
Sunday, 14 September 2008
Saturday, 13 September 2008
Thursday, 11 September 2008
Estelle Leads MOBO Nominations
R&B star Estelle leads the way at this year's Music of Black Origin (Mobo) Awards with five nominations.
The 28-year-old, who went to number one with American Boy in March, is up for best song, best UK female, best R&B/soul, best video and best album.
Leona Lewis has been nominated for three awards - best UK female, best video and best album for Spirit.
The 13th Mobo Awards, hosted by Spice Girl Mel B and Run-DMC's Rev Run, will be held at Wembley Arena on 15 October.
The best female category will reignite the rivalry between Estelle, Adele and Duffy.
Earlier this year, Estelle said of the pair's rise: "It's hilarious. I'm not mad at 'em - but I'm just wondering, how the hell is there not a single black person in the press singing soul?
"Adele ain't soul. She sounds like she heard some Aretha records once and she's got a deeper voice - that don't mean she's soul."
Leona Lewis and MIA - both of whom have enjoyed huge success in the US in recent months - will also join what is likely to be the most hotly contested category of the night.
The Mobo organisers agreed with Estelle, though, that Duffy and Adele are not soul, leaving the pair off the shortlist for the best R&B/soul prize.
Estelle will contest that award with Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Usher and Jay Sean.
The soul element has been added this year after protests by soul singers at last year's ceremony.
Other nominees include last year's best male winner Dizzee Rascal, who is nominated again for best male, as well as best song and best hip-hop.
Wiley, Jay Sean, Taio Cruz and Sway complete the best male line-up.
Kanya King, Mobo chief executive, said: "Hip-hop and R&B have emerged as popular music, not just genres beloved by a minority, and British artists are at the forefront.
"It's fantastic to see artists like Estelle, who Mobo championed early on, get their due.
"I'd like to call on the music industry to keep up the good work and capitalise on this. There are still barriers out there. Estelle had to go to America to really break through and be given her big chance.
"The talent is undoubtedly here, let's get behind them."
New Macbook Touch!!! DAMN!!
Daring Fireball's John Gruber says according to the standard "sources familiar with Apple's hardware plans" that its "Let's MacBook" event will happen on Oct. 14.
While he doesn't get specific what the new hardware will be, the heavily favored are new MacBooks clad in aluminum (peace out white), and new MacBook Pros, both long overdue for an overhaul. Also likely is a gut refresh of the MacBook Air, with a faster processor, and as MacRumors points out, the iPod classic's new 120GB HDD is the same kind used in the Air.
An October event also matches up with the date floated for the most pipe dreamy of all MacBook rumors, a MacBook Touch, and Apple's recent warning to retailers to stock up on current inventory. What are you hoping for?
Click here for another idea of what Mac is coming with.
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Monday, 8 September 2008
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Vibe Responds To Robin Thicke
This is what Vibe said.....
We have a great deal of respect for Robin Thicke and his music, and we remain flattered by his desire to be on a VIBE cover. A VIBE cover is a huge milestone in any artist’s career — recent cover stars include Young Jeezy, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Usher, Senator Barack Obama, Eminem, Lil Wayne, and Robert De Niro, to say nothing of our 15-year history. We wish Thicke the best, and we’re glad he discusses his thoughts on race and R&B in the new October 2008 issue of VIBE.”
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
Neyo Wins $700,000
Damn!!!
So remember the R.Kelly tour that Ne-Yo was booted from? Ne-Yo has come out as the victor in the subsequent lawsuit he filed against the pied piper winning $700,320 in damages. The suit originally had Ne-Yo seeking $785,000 so he didnt make out too bad.
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