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Monday, 31 August 2009

5 Things We're NOT afraid to say!!

1. Girls Aloud Can Out-Perform Sugababes = FACT!

There's ALWAYS gonna be a comparison between girlbands who make similar music, even more so when the industry is as small as the UK's. I like the sugababes, and collectively as a group - they have the better VOCAL TALENT. But performance wise, Girls Aloud throw them under a bus!
Their fans often say their not a 'dancing' group, and thats fine! Alicia Keys doesn't dance, Kate Nash sits at a bloody piano and I am still entertained by their performances. They lack a certain charisma, that OMPH, that visible blood,sweat and tears passion..... On stage! To be blunt, there BORING live...

But Girls Aloud BRING IT 150% when they hit their live tours - singing,dancing, the theatrical aspect and pure enjoyment. Its entertaining!

(I do however want to credit the Sugababes for singing live, writing their own music, and their longevity throughout their career!)



2.Estelle
can't really sing = FACT!

I love Estelle's delivery on tracks, and I was defo feeling her flow when she came out with '1980'! But the fact of the matter is, she doesn't have a GOOD singing voice. Personally I think she should stick to rapping, like she did way back when! Maybe it's because I'm such a music buff? I hear certain riffs or adlibs.... and I think to myself 'WOAH, what was that???'

If someone sends me a song where vocally Estelle is 'GETTIN IT'.... I will eat my words. Until then, I know ya'll where thinking it.....






3.Maybe It's about time you
..Let It Go = HALF FACT!

I was one of their biggest fans, back in their 'B2K PHENOMENON' days. Fizz & Boog have just realised a new song, and I applaud their efforts... but without O and Raz-B, I just don't see the 'big come back' happening!

When you love music, I know it's all you see yourself doing. But it's been like 6 years.... I think they need to holla @ a 9-5 and call it a day, maybe music on the side perhaps? :-/... I mean that in the nicest way cos I still love them!


4.MOBO's becoming a joke? = FACT


I think its really great that the UK music scene can come together to celebrate Urban music, and the black talent that we have in the country. However as the years have gone by, the MOBO's have gotten worse and worse.. (I won't even talk about last year!) Ive even started to notice that BIG international acts, don't even turn up anymore! The show on a whole is going down hill. They need to get together and holla @ a note pad..... write down some ideas on how they plan to fix this mess!

This years gospel category was probably my first 'WTH?' reaction to the awards. There are so many artists who deserved to be in that category, and worked really hard over the past year (ie, Guvna B & Tye Tribett) - I was VERY disappointed @ that category! Ki Ki defo should have been nominated last year ..... and who in the name of N*Sync are Desire To Worship God!? :-|

(Shout out Livi and our discussion on this one lol)

5.Memo: Misteeq is over - FACT!

I could understand if they were doing promo because they had singles coming out, or solo albums, or were on a TV show, or a movie maybe? But I'm seeing these two popping up at current events everywhere. Alesha Dixon has gone on to launch her solo career and has been quite successful..... I know both of them are probably working on their solo efforts, HOWEVER.. someone please inform them that Misteeq split up 500 years ago -sigh-.... I mean that in the kindest way possible! Please stop trynna cling on to the 'fame'...


Rihanna's Vogue Italia Supplement Spread!



I'm trynna cut down on how many 'Rihanna' posts I put up, because chick is everywhere! But these pictures for her spread have just been released via Rihannadaily.com, and she is lookin soooo [Tyra Voice] FFFIIIIERRCEEEEE! BISH U BETTER GEDDIT!

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Coupled Up!



Mr and Mrs Carter
were seen at the 2009 Barclays Golf Tournament, at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City yesterday. According to YBF they followed Tiger Woods around the course, watching him Tee off ; They weren't recognised alot this time, so they got to actually chill out together for once in public! Later on they attended Indie/Rock band, the 'Grizzly Bear's free outside concert. Solange was also in attendance..



When I watched this lil clip, I was like wtf I don't see Bee or Jay! Then I saw Jay bopping his head, and Bee leaning down to speak to him.. lol In case you were wondering the same thing!




Ladies we love - Out and about!



Ciara & her BFF Kim Kardashian, ( La La is also in the group of bff's btw) was spotted dining at Crustacean this past weekend. The two then made a stop at 'Millions of Milkshakes', and had a go at making some themselves! So I peeped the video and the pics, after that I saw what Necole had written about it on her site - I'm not impressed to say the least. The fact that the paps are hounding Kim like that, and Ciara's the actual successful/working artist! To be honest, Kim Kardashian is a socialite famous for no reason :-|.....



Anyway for those of you who lost track, Kim died her hair blond a few weeks ago. Ciara looks cute too, she looks like part of KIM'S entourage tho... not the other way round. -sigh- Guess if your not Rihanna or Beyonce in the states, your not as important?.....




pic source: Bossip




Amber Rose was flying solo on Saturday (August 29th), as she hosted the TAO Beach Party in Vegas. Looking sexay in her two piece, she did what she does best and flaunted it for all to admire! She also bought her brother Antonio along for the trip.... Ummm the contacts are totally scaring me tho :-(!





Solange is WORKIN it in her Giambattista Valli shoes, American Apparel leggings, and Chanel earrings! She attended Q-Tips's MJ Birthday Celebration at the Nokia Theater, in NYC this weekend. Speaking of Q-Tip, I went out last night and heard 'VIVRANT THING'..... me and my girls were gettin it on the dance flow LOL!

SNEAK PEAK- Chris Brown Interview on "Larry King Live!"



Did this dude just say that he DOESN'T REMEMBER BEATING RIHANNA? I'm sure her face remembers son! Well I can't wait to see this ish!! Airs September 2nd @9pm

New Videos!


Drake & Trey Songz - Successful
love the song! The videos 'Okay', MUUCCHH better than 'Every Girl' ..gosh that was a mess!


Chipmunk - Oopsy Daisy

I really like this one! The song matches the video, and its a more mature sounding chipmunk. Is that the girl from Kidulthood/Adulthood singing on the hook?


Fizz & Boog - Bounce
This song is off the 'Bring it on 2' soundtrack, and is a really decent effort from the former B2K members. Boog is still as fine as eva... -fans myself-


Mary J Blige ft/Drake - The one
Mary's jumped on the electro pop/r'n'b band waggon. HOWEVER she is the ONLY artist who's been able to stay relevant throughout her career, & not fall off - I LOVE that about her! Drake kills his bars effortlessly as usual .. -sigh-

Sunday, 30 August 2009

Quick Flix - The weekend catch up!



Christina Millian and her boo The Dream, were spotted at American apparel on Friday (August 28th) in NYC. The engaged couple looked smitten with each other as usual as they shopped in the evening. Rumors have been flying around everywhere, that C Mill may be pregnant because of her lil weight gain!I just think it's extra love weight.. she looks cute!



Love it.. love it..love it! Ashanti is looking fly with her new hair style, it really suits her! She attended the 'million meal summer' event at the girls and boys club, on Friday (August 28th).She got that break-up glow.... Lol



Ciara was seen makeup less, and looking pretty may i add - On Friday afternoon (August 28th). She was out and about in LA shopping at Paige Jeans and Bel Bambini before having lunch with a friend.



Drake was papped leaving the Katsuya Resturant with his entourage on Friday night (August 28th), in LA. Awwww loves me some drizzy!

Saturday, 29 August 2009

Chris Brown & Rihanna - The round up!



Okay so for those of you who are behind, here is the catch up..

  • Chris Brown was finally sentenced to 5 years probation, and 6 months community labor for assaulting former girlfriend Rihanna. He also has to stay away from her for 5 years, UNLESS it's a work/music event - where he must stay 300 feet away at all times.
  • If he violates his probation, he can face going to STATE PRISON
  • Neither Chris Brown or Rihanna have performed musically (mainstream), since the assault took place
  • Rihanna is reportedly making her official come back next month!

Ok ... we all on the same page?? IGH GOOD! (lol)


Rihanna was seen leaving a theatre last night (August 28th). The Bajan star spent some quality time with her brothers Rorrey and Rajad at the 'Lion King' production. The shocked expression on her face is due to a photographer asking her about the passing of DJ AM (RIP) - Ri Ri was clearly surprised so I'm guessing it was the first she had heard of the news at the time.


Chris Brown was also spotted earlier this week leaving the tapping of 'Larry King Live' at CNN. For those of you who don't know about the show, it is renowned for really good/iconic celebrity interviews (google it).This will be Chris Brown's first TV interview, since the altercation with Rihanna in February. Supposedly Larry goes in and asks him all the questions we're dying to know about the assault etc. Chris attended the taping with his mother, best friend Mijo and his lawyer. All I can say, it its about DAMN TIME!! I wanna see this live so hopefully Justin.tv will be streaming it - All my U.S readers it will air Wednesday 2nd @ 9pm