Timbaland calls Dr. Dre His "Daddy"; Talks Jay-Z, Missy Elliot

In an recent interview with MTV News, Timbaland talks about Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, and Missy Elliot.

On Dr. Dre:

I gotta go against my daddy," he said Friday from the ABC studios in New York, where the super-producer is filming a guest spot for the soap opera "One Life to Live." "I call [Dr.] Dre my daddy. To make it be some talk, I gotta go against my big brother. He's my big brother. [Who are] the two quarterbacks? Peyton Manning and Eli? When they have to go against each other, it's like, 'Do I really wanna go against my big brother?' Dre is my mentor. That would drive people to the stores. Like, 'Oh snap, Tim and Dre!' That would be big. I asked Jay-Z who he would go against. He said, 'The only person I would go against is my other homeboy: my friend Eminem."

On Jay-Z:

"He wants me to do the next single," Tim said. "He just does it for fun. We talked about [his next album]. He says it's just a hobby, ain't nothing else to do. When a person tells you that, what you supposed to say? 'You crazy'? He said, 'I don't wait for nothing. I'm there. I'm doing it for the love of music.' What am I supposed to say? 'You wack for doing it'? ... Some people think Jay fell off. Or he's just over people's head. I think that's what it is. That's another thing: It could hurt him or it could make him be not the legend he is. That's the only thing I'm scared of for my friend."

On Missy:

"I probably won't do the whole thing 'cause I gotta get my own thing up and poppin'," he said, referring to his Mosley Music Group label. "I can't make [Missy's recording home] Atlantic [Records] money. Nothing personal. We had a time and a crazy run, but I gotta get my own indie label poppin'."

SOURCE

New Music: Justin Timberlake ft Beyonce - Until the End of Time

Justin has decided to take a perfect song and duet with Beyonce.




Your thoughts??

Clark Sisters coming to Austin TX

One of the most phenomenal girl groups of all time with be in Austin, Texas!!

Jackie, Dorinda, Karen, and Twinkie (aka The Clark Sisters) will be performing Sunday, November 4, 7:00pm, St. James Missionary Baptist Church.

Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door.

For more information: (512) 928-2753 or http://www.stjamescmbc.org/ (click on the flyer and it will take you to St. James' website).

Mariah Carey is related to Footballer Ashley Cole

Mariah Carey has just discovered that she is related to Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole. Mimi has been tracing her family tree across America and as a result of the search, has found out she is related to Cole.

Apparently Mimi's grandparents are from the same area as Cole's family.

“It’s fascinating. My grandmother was a Cole before she married and it
turns out she comes from the same area of Alabama as his [Ashley’s] ancestors. We are still looking into it to see if we’re also related to Nat King Cole. I’m such a huge fan of his. That would be wonderful and would explain so much.”

A friend of Ashley said that “Ashley is chuffed to bits to hear that they’re related. He’s always been a big fan of Mariah and grew up listening to jazz legends like Nat King Cole.”

Music: Tynisha Keli

As I was combing the internet (preferably, imeem.com), I ran across this artist: Tynisha Keli. This is my first time hearing anything about her. At first glance, she is just Christina Aguilera look-a-like, but this is where the comparison stops. She has a great voice, not commanding like Xtina, but still good. 'Wonder Why' is really growing on me.

Website / Myspace / imeem

BeBe Winans, Chaka Khan to appear in 'Color Purple'

Get ready for some cast changes — all Broadway debuts — in the New York company of "The Color Purple."


Grammy winners Chaka Khan and BeBe Winans will join the hit musical on Jan. 9 at the Broadway Theater, producer Scott Sanders announced Tuesday. The twosome will portray the battling lovebirds, Sofia and Harpo, in the show, which is based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.


Meanwhile, "American Idol" finalist LaKisha Jones will come aboard Dec. 19 to play the Church Soloist, a woman who opens the musical with a rousing gospel number. Jones will play the role at all performances through Jan. 6. Starting Jan. 9, she will play the Church Soloist at evening performances and Sofia at matinees.


"The Color Purple" stars Fantasia as Celie, a a determined woman who, in Walker's heartfelt tale of abuse and perseverance, triumphs over adversity.

Spotted on AP

Isaiah Washington in NBC's Bionic Woman

For those of you that are still outraged with the firing of Isaiah Washington from Grey's Anatomy, here is your chance to get back at ABC.

Isaiah will be premiering tonight in NBC's remake of 'Bionic Woman.'

Washington's character is Antonio Pope who is an advisor in the Bionics program and described as an "outsider with a mysterious agenda" with the power to either help Jaime or bring her down.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

NBC

'Bionic Woman'

9/8 P.M.

Video: Alicia Keys - No One

Here's Alicia Keys video for her new song "No One." Ok, I know this may be out of line but I don't care--this is my new song for my baby daddy (you know who you are). Everytime I hear this song, I think of you.


As always, Ms. Keys is not half stepping!! She is very beautiful in this video and the passion of the lyrics is heart-felt.

Video: Irv Gotti's Reality TV Show

In an earlier post, I let you all know that VH1 decided to let Irv Gotti have his own show. In this video, we get a tiny glimpse into Gotti's life as he tries a comeback. I am not sure he wants to bet "the ranch" on Ja Rule, but hey, you never know.

I think I will be tuning in just to see Vanessa Carlton, who I think is very talented.

Keke Wyatt blasts Essence.com!

In an Eurweb.com podcast, Keke Wyatt blasts Essence.com regarding an Q&A with the mag last month. Ms. Wyatt claims that she was "badly misquoted" when the discussion turned toward her ethnic background.

Here is the actual quote from Essence.com:

I hate how everyone thinks that Black people are beneath them, even Asians, Whites and ... Mexicans. No, I'm not all Black, but I definitely stand up for the Black people. They've had it rough, they can't help the fact that they're skin is dark, or that their nose is a lil' wider or that the curls in their hair might be tighter. I don't think that it's fair for people who look like me-the light skin, pointy nose and pretty hair-to think that dark-complected people are any less than them. Who am I? I'm not better than you. I breathe the same air and I bleed the same blood. Nobody is better than anybody else. We are all in this struggle called life. I think brown skin is beautiful because people like me have to lay out in the sun to try and look like you. My best friends are Black-I mean, Black-Black-and I think that's so beautiful. I think that's why I decided to make my children Black...I could have married a White dude and my kids probably would have looked completely White. That's not what I wanted. Now, they can go outside and get a for-real tan (laughs). I think Black is beautiful. I stand for the African-American people until the day I die."

Video of the Day: Vietnam Intersection

This video was shot during a tourist's visit to Vietnam.

I am amazed and a bit confused on how the drivers manage not colliding into each other. Not sure if it was choreographed or what. Make sure you look closely at the pedestrian (lower right corner) crossing the street.

After watching this video, I will never complain about traffic again.

Thanks Sam for the link!!

The wait is almost over - Halo 3 out tonight

Tonight is the night when millions will find out what happens to mankind's silent hero: Master Chief.

If you didn't plan ahead, there are a couple of good places to try and secure a copy of the game - as long as you don't have an aversion to lines. Surprisingly enough, even 7-Eleven is one such outlet. A number of stores are going to join the GameStops, Wal-Marts, and Best Buys of the world by holding a midnight launch. Before heading out, call first!!

Hit me up and let me know if Halo 3 was worth the wait.

Jill Scott Covers Jet

Jill Scott graces the September 24th issue of JET Magazine. She is a phenomenal in in sense of the word. Not only that, she loves video games!!!

I’m a video game girl,” she says as she sips on a cup of coffee and gazes at the brilliant blue view of Lake Michigan during a recent visit to the Johnson Publishing Company headquarters in Chicago. “I love The Sims. I love old games like Robotron and Ms. Pac-Man. I love those games. I love them.”

In this interview, she is gracious as she discusses her breakup with manager/husband, Lyzel.

To read more, pick up your issue!!

O.J. Freed on Bail

A Las Vegas judge granted bail of $125,000 today to O.J. Simpson.

Simpson and three co-defendants face a total of 11 charges including kidnapping, armed robbery and assault, that could send the 60-year-old athlete-turned-actor to prison for the rest of his life.

A court spokesman, Michael Sommermeyer, said Simpson would be freed on bail later on Wednesday.

Under the bail conditions, Simpson, who lives in Florida, will have to surrender his passport but will be allowed to travel within the United States.

The next hearing in the case was set for the week of October 22.

Related Posts:

Have you had your daily dose of OJ??;
O.J. Arrested Again...Held with No Bail

Breaking News: Celeb Blitz on BlogRush!!

Just like every other blogger, I want to increase traffic to my blog. In an attempt to do just that, I have decided to give BlogRush a try, hey it is free!! Here is the low-low on BlogRush:

BlogRush is a free service that was created to help bloggers solve their #1 need:More Readers For Their Blog.

By adding the BlogRush Widget to a blog, a blogger can get instant distribution for their latest blog post titles across a network of related blogs.

BlogRush users earn "syndication credits" (the right to have their blog post titles shown inside a widget on another related blog) based on their own traffic (loads of the widget) as well as the traffic of other users they refer to BlogRush. Users can automatically refer others to BlogRush via special links on the widget, as well as through the promotion of a special referral URL they are given.

BlogRush is a "Cooperative Syndication Network" that rewards its users for their contributions to the network -- from the impressions they provide of the BlogRush Widget to the referral of other users through 10 'generations' of activity and the impressions of the widget that they provide. BlogRush was designed to be incredibly viral and to provide its users with tremendous distribution leverage to receive exposure for their blog content (onto related content blogs) that they could never achieve on their own; at least without a massive advertising budget.

BlogRush is the brainchild of Internet entrepreneur, John Reese. Mr. Reese is the founder and CEO of Income.com, a soon to be launched social network and media company for entrepreneurs. BlogRush is the first Web property of the Income.com Network, a network of sites and services to help entrepreneurs and business owners succeed. Income.com is based in Orlando, Florida.

Gisele Bundchen's water dress makes a splash

Gisele Bundchen is wearing a water dress in a new advertisement for Ipanema campaign.

Ipanema is a Brazilian line of sandals.

Chris Crocker to get his own show

As I was combing the internet, an article on Chris Crocker caught my eye.

The now-famous video blogger has inked a deal to have his own tv show. After much media attention for his 'Leave Britney Alone' video, Crocker signed a deal with Blue 44. The plan for the show is for it to be a docusoap built around Crocker.

"Chris first got on our radar a year ago," said 44 Blue president/co-founder Rasha Drachkovitch, who said he wants to develop a show that plays to Crocker's strengths.

"It's going to pretty much be the 'Chris Crocker experience,'" he said. "We consider him a rebel character that people will find interesting. He's going to be a TV star."

In case you missed it, I have included it in this post for your viewing pleasure.

Have you had your daily dose of OJ???

This is not looking good at all for O.J. Simpson. Since they couldn't make a murder rap stick, the law just couldnt wait for O.J. to mess up. Earlier today, he was charged with committing 10 felonies, including kidnapping, in the armed robbery of sports memorabilia collectors.

Simpson, 60, was booked on five felony counts, including suspicion of
assault and robbery with a deadly weapon. District Attorney David Roger filed
those charges and added five other felonies, including kidnapping and conspiracy
to commit kidnapping, according to court documents.

The judge may set the bail at a hearing Wednesday in excess of $1
million because of the kidnapping charges, a local expert told NBC News.

Simpson, accused along with three other men, faces the possibility of
life in prison if convicted in the robbery at the Palace Station casino. He was
being held without bail and was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday. (SOURCE)

Related Post: O.J. Arrested Again...Held with No Bail!

New Music: Gwen Stefani ft. Damien Marley - Now That You Got It

Gwen Stefani featuring Damien Marley - Now That You Got It

New Music: Ashanti ft Mario Winans - Hey Baby

No singing Ashanti has a new song out. I should have known something was up when I saw her on tv at the VMAs. I hope she is ready for the backlash she is going to get for this trash.

LISTEN TO: Hey Baby by Ashanti

Confirmation: J. Lo Preggers!!

So I posted last week that she was preggers!! After mych speculation, X17 is confirming this (via In Touch):

In Touch Weekly confirms that after two years of trying, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are finally expecting one - maybe even two - children together!

After years of trying, the couple finally decided to try in vitro fertilization(which could be the reason for the multiples), which was ultimately successful. J. Lo is apparently 12 weeks.

Related Post: J. Lo, A Mom?

Hip Hop is Dead...

BET NEWS takes a powerful and compelling look at the state of hip hop in a three-part series titled “Hip Hop vs. America.”

This three-night special tackles many sensitive issues, including hip hop’s relationship with criminality and law enforcement; the image of Black women in hip hop; and the pride, embarrassment and confusion Blacks often feel over hip hop’s public airing of the community’s “dirty laundry.”

Hosted by BET’s Touré and Jeff Johnson, this special showcases a candid, heated forum that will allow audiences to hear the opinions of prominent leaders in hip hop and politics.

Panelists include hip-hop artists Nelly, TI, Mike Jones and Chuck D; authors Karrine “Superhead” Steffans, Nelson George and Keith Boykin; NPR’s Farai Chideya and BET’s Kim Osorio; civil rights leaders such as Minister Ben Chavis and the Rev. Al Sharpton; Judge Mablean Ephraim, formerly of TV’s “Divorce Court”; Diane Weathers of Essence magazine; and others.

Part I of "Hip Hop vs. America" premieres Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on BET, with the second hour airing on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The third episode will only be available on BET.com’s BET ON BLAST.

Britney on the Tyra Banks Show

After the below par VMA performance, Britney took the opportunity to sit down with Tyra and have an heart-to-heart...

And the BET Hip Hop Award Nominees Are...

The BET Hip Hop Awards 2007 will premiere Wednesday, October 17 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).

KRS-One will be honored with an 'I am Hip Hop' Icon Award during this year's festivities.

Atlanta native T.I. leads all leads all Hip Hop Awards nominees with nine nods. T.I. is up for possible honors in the Best Collabo, Best Live Performance, Lyricist of the Year, MVP, Track of the Year, CD of the Year, Hustler of the Year, Best Ringtone and Viewer's Choice categories.

Other artists with multiple nods include Lil' Wayne with seven, Kanye West with six, Common with five, Jay-Z with four, Ludacris and 50 Cent with three, and Diddy and UGK with two.

READ FULL LIST OF NOMINEES

Jamie Foxx Gets Star on Walk of Fame

Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx was immortalized on Hollywood's "Walk of Fame" on Friday, becoming the 2,347th celebrity to have a star bearing his name laid on the sidewalk.

Foxx, winner of the best actor Academy Award in 2005 for his portrayal of soul singer Ray Charles in "Ray," paid tribute to his grandmother during a ceremony on Hollywood Boulevard.

"My grandmother's gotta be spreading her wings and flying around in heaven, just so happy," the 39-year-old entertainer quipped to reporters.

Foxx, who also starred in hit musical "Dreamgirls," is to appear in action-thriller "The Kingdom" later this month.

Meanwhile Foxx had words of support for troubled singer Britney Spears, whose comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last weekend has been savaged by critics this week.

"I think Britneys gonna be fine," Foxx said. "I think that she was courageous to get up there and do her thing. I wish her well for that." (SOURCE)

O.J. Arrested Again...Held with No Bail!!

If you have just landed from Mars, then you may not know that O.J. Simpson was arrested (again!!) in Vegas on numerous felony charges in an alleged robbery of collectors.

Prosecutors were planning to charge Simpson with two counts of robbery with use of a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary with a deadly weapon, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and coercion, said Clark County District Attorney David Roger.
A conviction on the most serious charge, robbery with use of a deadly weapon, could bring a sentence of three to 35 years for each count, he said. A judge ordered Simpson held without bail, police said.

O.J. is about to catch hell now. Since they couldn't catch him the first time, they got him now. He says he was only retrieving items that were stolen from him and that there was no aggression or violence involved.

The Emmys: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Ok, I admit I did not watch the Emmys last night. I was too busy celebrating my daughter turning 2 (yes, it is a big deal--was in labor for TWO DAYS). Anyway, I have posted a couple of websites that devoted as much space to covering the Emmys as possible:

• Young, Black, and Fabulous


• Love B. Scott

Well, these are only two I am going to publicize about. If you happen to find more, send the links to celeb.blitz@gmail.com.

Update(9/18/07): Here is a link to B. Scott's journal on Buzznet.com: http://lovebscott.buzznet.com/user/journal/

Here is the jist of Buzznet, pulled verbatim from the website:

Buzznet.com is a vibrant social media destination representing the next evolution of social networking.

Buzznet distinguishes itself from traditional media sites and social networks that are focused on profile pages and communication tools by enabling Web users to program dynamic multimedia communities around the music and pop culture topics they are most passionate about.

More authentic, content rich and frequently updated than a website, and more interactive than a blog, Buzznet's integrated media and community platform allows its users to network like never before with leading bands, trendsetters and their peers through self-created content, videos, photos and journals. This unique user-centric approach has attracted more than 8 million users who program, by contributing, combining, providing context and connectivity, making Buzznet a top destination for people seeking the most current and authentic content and news.

New Music: Plies ft Akon - Hypnotized

Plies and Akon have teamed up to give us Hypnotized. This song is like all the booty shaking songs out there right now. I dont like this song, but I know I will be humming it in a few days.

Damn shame...

New Music: Kelly Rowland ft Snoop - Ghetto

No words need to be said.

Jennifer Lopez, A Mom??

Is my eyes deceiving me or is Jennifer Lopez preggers??

Eyes went a'bulging and tongues went a'wagging as J. Lo raised her arms at the conclusion of the launch of her JustSweet fashion line during New York's Fashion Week.

The usually ab-tastic star appeared to be sporting a little something extrawhen her loose-fitting, one-shouldered green minidress pulled taut across her midsection as she accepted the crowd's accolades. (SOURCE)

As of right now, her rep is denying the rumor. In three months, she will be emailing Nancy O'Dell, too.

Tom Ford Cologne Ads

Tom Ford is a genius!! What better way to sell his first line of men's cologne than to use a very sensitive area for men!! This is one of two ads that will use seductive imagery to get our attention (the second one has the bottle between a pair of equally luscious breasts). The meaning of the ads are: If you wear my cologne, you could be here. To see the full ad, click here.

The cologne will be available Sept. 24.

Keyshia Cole Covers Essence Magazine

Keyshia Cole is currently on the cover of Essence Magazine. As the main feature, she speaks on life, love, and being compared to Mary J. Blige. In the latter, this is what she had to say:

ESSENCE: How do you feel about constantly being compared
to Mary J. Blige?

COLE: I feel like we are very similar based on everything we’ve been through in our personal lives. It’s helped make us sing the way we sing. Because she didn’t have a vocal coach, and neither did I. And when I met her I told her, “You winning all those Grammy’s—congratulations—it gives me inspiration to this day that maybe I can do the same thing.” You know, it’s just a real big life circle. I think there are a lot of things that she could tell me that’d help me. I’m not trying to take nobody’s place or nothing like that. But I’m just saying, as a woman—as a young Black woman—if she knows some of the answers, Give ’em to me!”(Laughing.) But she said that I could call her anytime. I just haven’t done it yet.

I like how she answered that one. Still, the comparisons will continue. Mary and Keyshia both sing from the heart.

To read more from this interview and other stories, pick up your copy of Essence today.

BTW, the second season of Cole's BET reality show starts Oct. 30.

Beyonce's American Express Ad

Two words: Heavily Photoshop'd

Impressions from Fashion Week

(CBS/The Early Show)

Every morning as I am getting dressed for work, I watch The Early Show. Well, this morning Hannah Storm spoke with InStyle Magazine's Katrina Szich about her impressions from Fashion Week. Here are some of her takes from Fashion Week.

"Designers had been sporty last spring, a little bit pretty." "This season, they've gone back to femininity, to sophistication, to elegance. So everyone's going to have to get ready to dress up again."

Gone are shapeless shifts and babydoll dresses. What made headlines at the Spring 2008 shows were the ethereal gowns, belted trousers, and sheer fabrics. Dressing up with a practical-but-perfect ladylike bag is also back.

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TRENDS:

The Belted/Cinched Waist

A backlash to the shapeless trapeze dress seems to have materialized in the form of a whittled waistline. Everything is belted, thin, wide and otherwise! This includes suits, jackets, sweaters, high-waisted trousers, and evening gowns. The clear message here: femininity is back ... show off those curves!

Tribal Prints

Designers had exotic destinations on the brain and it showed up in graphic, tribal patterns on dresses, skirts and tops. Summer 2007 was about preppy
stripes, but Summer 2008 is headed in a much wilder direction.

White and Bold Colors

Many designers focused on spring cleaning: WHITE -- even head-to-toe -- was rampant on the runways. But designers also went crazy for crayon colors in large doses -- lots of red , turquoise, purple, pink, yellow, orange not just as accents, but as the focal point.

Asymmetrical Necklines

One of the sexiest, most fun trends seen this week has been asymmetrical necklines. Seventies (Michael Kors) and 80's-inspired (LAMB) asymmetrical necklines showed up on tops, day dresses and eveningwear. This trend seems to have no limit on age or attitude. Designers from Gwen Stefani to Oscar de la Renta re-interpreted this fresh, new neckline.

Long, Flowing Floral Dresses

Designers were still inspired by dresses, but gone were the babydoll and trapeze dresses we've been wearing for the past couple seasons. In their place were floor-grazing, flowing floral dresses, for both day and night.

ACCESSORIES: THE "IT" ITEMS

The must-have bag for Spring '08 is practical, it's no longer about a precious piece. But, that doesn't mean it's not luxurious. Oscar de la Renta made his practical bag feminine with ruffle details that give it that elusive it-bag quality. Conversely, shoes are all about the "Wow" factor. Whether architecturally sculpted (Marc Jacobs), Birkenstocks with surprising flair (Phillip Lim), an exotic-skin slingback, or a delicate flat, strappy sandal in metallic gold, a double-take shoe is an essential.

sidenote: As soon as I find pics, I will post them. I am still trying to figure out how to pull off the belt, cuz I dont have a small waist...

Heidi Klum: New face of Accessorize

Heidi Klum is a busy girl.

In between presenting Project Runway and Germany's Next Top Model, the supermodel's found time to be the face of Accessorize's fall/winter collection.

She even created the Heidi bag, a gotta have structured clutch bag, exclusively for Accessorize.

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Video: Is it that bad??

Chris Crocker, Britney Spears' biggest fan, went totally left after the media slammed her performance at the MTV VMA's. I agree with Chris and Kanye: MTV knew she was a wreck but used her for ratings.

Bynum's husband has financial troubles

What is done in the dark, shall come to light...

When Bishop Thomas Weeks allegedly beat his estranged wife, Juanita Bynum, he had other issues on his mind. It is reported that Weeks were having financial troubles as well.

The station [Fox 5 Atlanta] reports that there is more than $100,000 in judgments against Weeks. He reportedly owes the Xerox Corporation $63,000; Tiffany and Company jewelry store says he hasn't paid the $22,000 he owes; a credit card company says Weeks is in arrears for $13,000; and Ford Motor Credit has a $6,000 judgment against him. Three of the creditors, according to The Associated Press, say they still haven't received a dime from Weeks.

The Global Destiny Ministries pastor is close to losing the church he and Bynum built, and he was evicted from his Duluth, Ga., home in late June, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. (SOURCE)

Bynum says Weeks choked her, pushed her down, and stomped her in the parking lot of an Atlanta hotel. A hotel bellhop intervened and stopped Weeks from attacking Bynum.

So what was the motive behind the attack???

Bynum was questioning Weeks about being gay. According to TransWorldNews she was uncomfortable and upset with his close relationships he had with some men in the church.

In other JB news, she has filed for divorce from Weeks.

She says she will still loves Weeks.

“I’m not crying just because I was kicked or I was choked. There’s more to it than that for me. I know that scars heal, but I lost somebody that I loved very much. I know people go through this saying I loved him. No, I love him,” Bynum said.

“My love for Bishop Weeks I don’t think will ever die. I said this to someone yesterday, my love for him, separating what I experienced in that parking lot, I have enough love. It’s so much until I think I can marry him twice, but this one is over,” she added.

Myspace Interview: 50 Cent

As I was checking Myspace, I came across this recently added interview. It seems as if 50 is using every piece of media to get people to buy his album. In an exclusive 5-part interview with Julio G (includes a foreword with Tom), 50 Cent speaks about his new album, The Game, Lil Kim, Eminem and more.

Part 1 of myspace interview : 50 talks about new album Curtis


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Here are parts 2 thru 5 for your viewing pleasure...

Part 2 of myspace interview : 50 talks about The Game, Lil Kim



Part 3 of myspace interview : 50 speaks on who is the King of NY




Part 4 of myspace interview : 50 speaks on Dr. Dre and Eminem



Part 5 of myspace interview: 50 talks about ambition, women

New Lamborghini Unveiled

This is just ridiculous, people in Darfur and other countries are dying and here we have a car that is going to cost over million!!!

Yesterday in Geneva, Lamborghini unveiled the Revention sports car. This automobile has a ticket price of 1 million euros (that is 1.4 million in U.S. dollars). There will only be 20 in existence - for sale to "friends and collectors".

The Revention is named for the bull that killed Felix Guzman, a renowned bullfighter, in 1943.

For more pictures and to read about the car's specs, click "+/-" below

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For all you car junkies, here are the specs:

The exterior of the 650-horsepower car is made entirely of carbon fiber laid over a carbon fiber and steel frame. Inside, the Reventon's instrument panel, modeled after that in a modern jet, is made up of three customizable liquid crystal displays. a G-force display show longitudinal forces in a 3-dimensional image.

Kanye in the Lead

Early projections from Billboard has placed Kanye West in the lead over 50.

Sales data is finalized Sunday at midnight when the Nielsen SoundScan week officially ends, but early indications are that West will be the victor, at least in the first week.

According to executives with three of the major labels, whose job duties include projecting first week scans based on early store sales reports, "Graduation" could come in at the 575,000-700,000 range, while "Curtis" is being projected in the 500,000-600,000 range.

A check with one Northeast urban-oriented store selling both the 50 Cent and West albums found the former outselling the latter seven copies to three copies today. (SOURCE)

Come Monday we will know if 50 is officially retired.

Jennifer Hudson Gets Role in 'Sex'

Oscar winner and former American Idol, Jennifer Hudson just landed a role in the new 'Sex and the City' movie.

According to MSN.com, Hudson will play Louise, assistant to Sarah Jessica Parker's character Carrie.

Michael Patrick King wrote the "Sex and the City: The Movie" screenplay and will begin directing the film next week in New York. Original stars Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon will return along with beloved co-star Chris Noth as Mr. Big.

As of right now, there is little known about the plot. What is known is that the story picks up four years later.

Chilling phone call from WTC 2

Six years ago today the World Trade Center in New York was brought down by gutless men flying hijacked passenger jets. The total number of victims were over 2000. One of the victims, Kevin Cosgrove, made this emotional phone call to 911 in the last moments of his life.

New York's Men

Let the foolery begin!! New York's flunkies men have been chosen! Yes, there is a midget (sorry, I mean little person) who is vying for the New York's heart. He goes by the name Midget Mac.

The sh*t hits the fan October 8.

Salt-N-Pepa's Here!

No, no, no. Not in the way you are thinking...VH1 has just announced the rap duo will star in their very own celebreality show. Here is a blurb from the press release:

Salt is angry about being unappreciated when they were together and Pepa blames Salt for breaking up the group. Their lifestyles are also polar opposites: Salt has indeed found God and is living a quiet life in Long Island with her husband while Pepa is still the party girl and desperately wants to re-capture the glamour of Salt-N-Pepa’s glory days. Can they overcome their differences long enough to heal their friendship and perform again?

The clip below is from the first episode.


VH1.com Blog

Looks like I will be adding this show to my going list of must-see shows.

The Salt-N-Pepa Show airs October 15.

New Music: Maxwell - Pretty Wings

Maxwell is back after a three year hiatus. He has announced that he will release a new album consecutively for three years. Pretty Wings is only a snippet (my oh my what a snippet!!).

Let me be the first to say that I will be on birth control for the next three years....

Listen:

Maxwell - Pretty Wings Snippet

Celebrity Sightings: Moms-to-be Edition

Halle out and about shopping for baby clothes and accessories in Brentwood.

Songstress Christina Aguilera on a date with her hubby, Jordan Bratman. They are expecting their first child early January.

Milla Jovovich at LAX. She is due in November.

Nicole Richie also at LAX.

Without a Trace star Poppy Montgomery is seen shopping in Brentwood. Her son is due in December.

Photos snagged from CBB.

Photos: Usher and Tameka's Wedding

I really hope these two are not pulling a 'Brandy and Rodney' on us.

Too much attention has been given to these two already, but here I go writing about them. Here is my commentary on this: (1) the pics are stunning; (2) they appear to be happy; (3) where is the baby bump??

Photos snagged from Essence.com