Sunday, May 27, 2012

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

The Young, Black, and Fabulous

Brandy HINTS Joint Tour With Monica MAY NOT Happen, Says She's In A DIFFERENT Place Musicially

Posted: 27 May 2012 09:45 AM PDT

Singer Brandy recently dished about her upcoming Two-Eleven disc and revealed that because she's in a different place musically, a joint tour with Monica won't likely happen.  Deets inside...

 

Fans of Brandy and Monica's "It All Belongs To Me" shouldn't hold their breath to hear the ladies sing the song on tour together.  While talking about her upcoming album, Two-Eleven, Brandy revealed that a tour won't likely happen.  She said,  

“Honestly, we haven’t really talked about it since we stopped promoting “It All Belongs to Me,” Brandy confessed to Bark Bite. “I just honestly think Monica and I are in different places in our music. And my vibe is a little bit different this time around so I don’t know. I kind of wanna do my own thing,” Brandy says. “I definitely feel like the fans would want a tour from us, but I don’t know, I just feel like I’m being pulled in a different direction. I’m definitely still open to it, but right now I’m looking in a different way right now for me.”

Here are highlights from the interview:



So is Bangladesh doing the bulk of the album or just a few tracks?

Brandy: He definitely set the foundation for the sound of the album, but I took a chance with this album because usually I work with one producer and kind of go out a little bit just to do the fill-ins or the ballads. But I really ventured out and worked with a lot of different people this album. Rico Love is a big part of the album, Ester Dean...just different people.

Is there any chance of a reunion with Timbaland for this album?

Brandy: We're working on that. I was supposed to record with Timbaland a couple of weeks ago, but you know sometimes when you're that much of a genius, sometimes your schedule kind of goes four or five different ways so we're trying to lock him down to stay in one place so I can actually go and work with him. But I definitely don't want to let this album go out without us at least trying to let the magic happen.

You've already worked with Frank Ocean in the past, but you're said to have completed work with him for the new album, right?

Brandy: Yeah, I love Frank Ocean. I tease him all the time that I knew before everyone else knew how special he was. It's always great to work with him, he's such a young genius just coming into his own.

He gave me a great song called "Scared of Beautiful" and I think the meaning of that record is just so huge. It could be taken in so many different ways and there are so many double entendres going on in that song. Just people who are afraid to succeed, people who are afraid to love, people who are afraid of being the best version of who they are. That's how it can relate to everyone. I really hope that it makes the album, I really hope it does.

Tell us about the new single. How's the reception been for "Put It Down"?

Brandy: Oh my god, the reception has been amazing. The core fans are loving it, they can't believe how different it is for me. And I love taking risks in music and it's great to challenge yourself to be different. That's what I love about the song. I can't wait till it really hits the radio waves and we do the video for it and it really takes off.

 

 

The Randomness:

1.  Mary J. Blige's charity sued over $250K loan.  Story.

2.  Sean Kingston's former landlord sues for $70K in unpaid rent and damages.  Story.  

VIDEO FAB: Nas' "Daughters" Single

Posted: 27 May 2012 08:57 AM PDT

Nas has released the video for his controversial "Daughters" single.  Watch it inside....

 

We told you earlier about Nas' controversial "Daughters" song that had baby mama Carmen Bryan all upset because he talks about their child, Destiny.  And now the video is out.

Directed by Chris Robinson and styled by June Ambrose, the video is about Nas' life but shown from Destiny's perspective (she also appears in the clip).  

 

Watch "Daughters" here:

DADDY AND ME: Robin Thicke GOES SHOPPING With Baby Julian & RELEASES "On Top Of The World" Track

Posted: 27 May 2012 08:31 AM PDT

Robin Thicke was spotted at Bristol Farms yesterday with son Julian right by his side.  See the pics and listen to his new track "On Top of the World" inside....

Robin Thicke was spotted at Bristol Farms yesterday with his son Julian.

 

Maybe Robin was picking up groceries for a fab dinner to celebrate his debut as a reality tv judge on "Duets."

 

And it looks like Robin picked up some flowers for Paula Patton!

 

In other Robin news......

He released a new track for his fans saying, A little thank u to my fans please enjoy this free track for summer. Check out "On Top of the World" above.

Photos via AKM/GSI

 

MUSIC FAB: Chris Brown's "One More Time"

Posted: 27 May 2012 06:52 AM PDT

Chris Brown has released a new sexually charged song called "One More Time." Listen to it inside.....

 

On his new Drumma Boy-produced track "One More Time" Chris Brown promises his lady friend that he's going to "give" her what she's been waiting for.  And with the sex charged songs he's been releasing lately, we can all imagine what that will be.

 

Listen to the clip here:

Will Smith BRINGS Bestie Duane Martin To Monaco

Posted: 27 May 2012 05:15 AM PDT

 

Will Smith was spotted at the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix with his Men in Black 3 co-star Nicole Scherzinger and his bestie Duane Martin.  See the pics inside....

With folks like LisaRaye speculating about Duane Martin (behind Will in the black t-shirt) and his position in the Will Smith/Jada Pinkett Smith marriage, folks will certainly be talking about Will and Duane constantly traveling together.  Recently, Duane accompanied Will and Nicole S. to the 2012 Monaco Grand Prix.

While Nicole was there to support her boyfriend, racer Lewis Hamilton, Will was also promoting the worldwide release of Men in Black 3 which he hopes will break a few box office records.

 

Also, Will recently joked to People that he isn't ready for Willow to date saying, "When Willow does bring a boy home, I'm going to screen him and find out everything about him.  And that's going to happen when she's 40, when she's allowed to go on dates!"

 

WE MISS YOU: Happy Birthday To The Late And Great LEFT EYE!

Posted: 27 May 2012 05:12 AM PDT

For years, Left Eye touched our hearts with her personality, artistry and musical talents.  Celebrate her memory inside....

 

Today would have been the 41st birthday of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.  And while putting the "crazy" in the TLC's CrazySexyCool image, she captured our attention with her look and her sound. 

Let's celebrate the gift that was Left Eye by taking a moment and reflecting on favorite TLC moments.

And.......what's your favorite TLC/Left Eye song?

 

 

Remember Left Eye in our gallery......

Left-Eye "We Miss You"!

Rihanna Goes BLONDE & TOPLESS...Again...For Her NUDE Fragrance

Posted: 26 May 2012 11:15 AM PDT

Rihanna threw on a blonde wig...and threw OFF her top...today for her photoshoot for her upcoming women's fragrance called NUDE.  Check out a sneak peek inside...

Yesterday, Rihanna revealed info about today's shoot (done by photographer Melissa Forde) saying "I got a big shoot tomorrow for a surprise fragrance for my ladies called…NUDE!...Bye bye dreadz, for NOW!'

And pics were released on Instagram showing a blonde Ri Ri and her staple post-orgasmic looks:

Rih also linked back up with her usual stylist Mariel Haenn for the shoot--on Mariel's birthday:

Ri tweeted: Put the cake in ya face!!!! Happy birthday @marielhaenn love u always, thx for working today.

Mariel was busy working daily with Jennifer Lopez for all her "American Idol" looks.

The "Birthday Cake" singer also revealed she has a unisex fragrance dropping the beginning of 2013.
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