Trent Fitzgerald
Beyonce’s Rep Answers Back to Harry Belafonte’s Criticism of Not Being Socially Responsible
Beyonce‘s camp released a list of the R&B queen’s charitable contributions to the media in response to Harry Belafonte’s criticism that she and her hubby, Jay-Z, are not socially responsible. An e-mail was sent to the Wall Street Journal, which contained “an abbreviated list of the unselfish work Beyonce has done and continues to do.”
Chris Brown + Drake Hit With $16 Million Lawsuit Over New York Nightclub Brawl
Chris Brown and Drake are being sued by W.i.P. nightclub for $16 million stemming from their champagne-throwing brawl in June, which left several people injured. Greenhouse, owners of the popular New York club, filed the lawsuit on Wednesday (Aug. 15) in Manhattan Supreme Court, according to the New York Daily News.
See the Track List for Michael Jackson’s ‘Bad 25′
The estate of Michael Jackson has unveiled the track listing to its ‘Bad 25′ anniversary deluxe box set. The three-CD plus DVD collection, which arrives in stores on Sept. 18, is in commemoration of the original album’s release 25 years ago in 1987.
Alicia Keys Announces Hot New Album Title ‘Girl On Fire’
Alicia Keys is feeling hot! Hot! Hot! The R&B songbird took to her blog on Tuesday (Aug. 14) to announce the title of her new album, which is called ‘Girl on Fire.’ In her open letter to her fans, a rejuvenated Keys says she’s locked in the studio creating songs that are powerful, soulful, honest and brave.
50 Cent Disses Kanye West’s ‘Perfect B—-‘ Kim Kardashian
50 Cent is known for being honest, but he may have been a too forthcoming with his comments about hip-hop’s newest “It” couple — Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. The hip-hop toughie gave an interview with XXL Magazine and offered his opinion about KimYe.
Missy Elliott Not Informed About Upcoming Aaliyah Project
It seems like everyone knows about the upcoming posthumous Aaliyah album … except for Missy Elliott. The veteran rapper who has collaborated with the late songbird seems to be out of the loop when it comes to the project that Drake and his producer Noah “40″ Shebib are co-executive producing.
2 Chainz + Drake Make History on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
At this moment, 2 Chainz and Drake are the kings of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. That’s no lie. No lie, no lie, no lie-ee-i-ee-i.
Harry Belafonte Criticizes Beyonce + Jay-Z For Their Lack of ‘Social Responsibility’
Veteran actor and activist Harry Belafonte threw a critical dart at Beyonce and Jay-Z for what he claims is their lack of “social responsibility.”
Aaliyah Family Not Co-Signing Posthumous Album Project
Ever since it was rumored that Drake is executive producing Aaliyah‘s posthumous album, fans have been wondering what the late songbird’s family thought of this idea. According to Rolling Stone, they don’t want no part of it.
Posthumous Aaliyah Album Will Involve Timbaland
After Drake released his Aaliyah duet ‘Enough Said‘ over the Internet, many are still wondering if Timbaland would be involved in the anticipated posthumous album. Well, the answer is yes, Timbo will be working on the project.
Brandy ‘Puts It Down’ With Chris Brown in Video Trailer
Brandy is back and she is rocking the braids like she did when she was a teen star in her new video for ‘Put It Down.’ The song appears on the singer’s upcoming sixth album ‘Two Eleven’ (due Oct. 2).
Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Juicy’ House Up For Sale
In the classic rap video ‘Juicy,’ Notorious B.I.G. raps the phrase “from ashy to classy” as he and his crew are partying poolside in a luxurious mansion. The iconic house featured in the 1994 video is now up for sale for a pricey $11 million.