Erykah Badu has released the cover art for New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh, due out March 30.
A lot going on. But Erykah always has a lot going on. Can’t wait for this album.
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21
Mar
10
Badu’s New Amerykah Part Two
I’m late on posting this but…anywho. This video of Michelle Trachtenberg rapping to Nicki Minaj’s verse on “Shakin It For Daddy” made me put the Robin Thicke track in the rotation.
Nick Cannon posted these photos of his wife Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on Twitter today. The shots are from the filming of the “Up Out My Face” remix video. It seems this may be the first single from Mariah’s Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel remix album due in February.
Soooo cute.
In other Mariah news, “We Belong Together” was named Song of the Decade by Billboard.
Yes, she did.
While promoting her film Precious at the Toronto International Film Festival Mariah was asked about her “performance as Eminem” in the “Obsessed” video. Mariah responded, “I was not him. That had blonde hair. I wasn’t petite.” I think she just called him “that” too.
In another recent interview on French radio Mariah said, “I don’t know that is,” when asked about Shady.
And Em’s uber gross diss song? “…I don’t know if somebody wants to write their little songs. I haven’t heard them on the radio, I don’t know what’s going on with that,” MC quipped.
I doubt she’ll be asked about Eminem when she appears on Oprah today to show off the fabulous throwback hair, perform, and promote Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.
Oprah and Whitney had so much to talk about that the interview, which opens her 24th season, had to be split into two episodes.
In this 30 second clip, Oprah asks Whit about Bobby, the worst of the drugs and tries to figure out where the hell her child was in all the madness. We also get a glimpse of Oprah watching in tears as Whitney sings on stage.
Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon stepped out a few days ago and something was very different yet very familiar about Mariah.
Mariah’s back to rocking the same darker curly hair she had when she released her debut album, Mariah Carey. The tight black dress is also a throwback look. Did she do it “for the nostalgia?” (one of her catch phrases)
I’m hoping she’ll keep this look for all of her appearances promoting Confessions of an Imperfect Angel. And speaking of her promo appearances, Mariah will be sitting down with Oprah on September 18 during her first week back!
30
Aug
09
Welcome To Run DMC JMJ Way
Today Run DMC and the late Jam Master Jay were honored today when the intersection of Hollis Ave and 205th Street in Hollis, Queens was renamed Run DMC JMJ Way.
Check out the video.
Jordin Sparks is replacing Ciara as opening act for the “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” tour.
Reps for both singers confirmed the switch to Billboard. No reasons were given but, I’m betting there’s more to this story.
Everyone’s favorite auntie, Oprah, was recently given a tour of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, by everyone’s favorite rapper, Jay-Z.
Twitterer F**kKeriHilson posted this pic.
Rumor is, Jay-Z, whose Blueprint 3 drops September 11, will be on an upcoming episode of Oprah and the two were filming a segment. They visited Jay’s grandmother’s stoop as well as the Marcy Projects – where he was raised.
Jay-Z would be quite the unconventional guest for Oprah, who typically only has rappers on to debate critics of rap music. Ludacris was on while promoting Crash, but later said he felt disrespected by Lady O.
I’ve never really taken issue with Oprah’s criticism of Hip-Hop because, I don’t expect most women in their 50s to bump Young Jeezy but, it will be nice to see Jay on the show.
02
Aug
09
Chris Brown’s Big Sit Down
According to RadarOnline.com, Chris Brown will appear on Larry King Live Wednesday to discuss for the first time what went down the night he assaulted Rihanna.
Hmmm…. I don’t know how much discussion about that night I really need or want to hear. But, of course, I’ll be watching.
Radar says Chris will sit down with King shortly after being formally sentenced (community service, probation, counseling).
