Poor Performance : Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash in Super Bowl XLV Halftime...
Black Eyed Peas promised a party at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday (February 6), but the performance was BAD? With all performance teeming with lights, dancers and surprise appearances from celebrity pals, that was more than bad / poor? Actually, most viewers expected more than what was delivered.
Someone commented:
"The Peas delivered an awful mess. MTV seems to love every awful performance that has been done, maybe , they must be afraid to admit how bad it was. They did nothing new with their performance,.... |
Kelly Rowland Updates Fans on Delayed Album!
R&B songstress Kelly Rowland has been tirelessly working to release her third studio album but several delays and music changes has hampered a store date. With singles like “Commander,” “Rose Colored Glasses” and “Forever And A Day” not making a big splash at radio or on the charts, eager supporters continue to wait for the long-awaited set from the former Destiny’s Child singer. |
Jay-Z’s Grammy-Nominated ‘Empire State Of Mind’: How Did It Happen?
For EMI Music Publishing executive "Big" Jon Platt, his most special #1 record started with an empty stomach. "I happened to be at the right place at the right time and wanted some good barbecue," Platt told MTV News, laughing.
The music-industry vet is largely responsible for helping Jay-Z notch his first career solo #1 with "Empire State of Mind." The track is also up for Record of the Year at this year's Grammys. |
Rihanna’s ‘S&M’ Video Director Responds To Controversy.
As soon as Rihanna's music video for "S&M" hit the Web on Tuesday, it sparked a wave of controversy for its sexually charged imagery. Not only did it raise eyebrows among some viewers, but YouTube enforced an age restriction and 11 countries have banned its airplay altogether.
The video's director, Melina Matsoukas, wasn't too surprised by the reaction.
"When I go out to make something,........" |
Big Daddy Kane To Release A Full Band Live Album.
Big Daddy Kane, who first made the scene over twenty years ago, has long been considered one of Hip Hops most influential and consistent artists, impacting artists that were mere children when he was at his commercial peak. The Rap elder statesman now plans to release an album that showcases the music that influenced him. The record is title The Last Supper and its set to feature a full, live band sound.
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Juelz Santana Arrested On Drug And Weapons Charges.
Juelz Santana has been arrested weeks after a raid on his New Jersey studio turned up marijuana and weapons.
Bergen County Prosecutor's Office public information officer Maureen Parenta said in a statement that Juelz, born Laron James, was picked up on four counts of narcotic and weapon offenses on Wednesday (February 2) following a 10-month-long investigation.
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Rihanna’s ‘S&M’ Video Restricted By YouTube, Banned In 11 Countries plus Gramma Duet..
Rihanna’s new music video “S&M” is deemed too racy for Youtube.com, so the site has put an age limit on the clip. The clip, which sees RiRi frolicking around in semi-naked in latex and tying a man to a bed, premiered earlier this week on the website.
“S&M” is considered "inappropriate" for viewers under the age of 18 on YouTube.com and a restriction has now been put in place, with the warning message: "This content may contain material flagged by YouTube's user community that may be inappropriate for some users." |
Timbaland Prevents Foreclosure On His $2.6 Million Condo.
Timbaland must be a pretty busy guy because he nearly lost his Miami condo for failure to pay some minor assessment fees. According to The Detroit News, the building’s owner placed a lien on the producers pad to the tune of $ 18, 833 back in August. The lien was due to what they claimed was nonpayment of quarterly condo assessment fees. The fine had grown to $27,000 before The Detroit News contacted Timbo. At which point the rappers reps made the full payment and prevented the foreclosure that the buildings lawyers had threatened. |
Drake And Rihanna, Cee Lo And Gwyneth Paltrow To Perform At Grammys.
The Grammy Awards got a major bump on Wednesday (February 2), when the Recording Academy announced that Drake and Rihanna will take the stage on February 13 for a special performance during the 53rd annual awards show. It will be the Grammy-nominated duo's first live TV performance together on a night when both are up for four awards. While it's not known what song the two stars will sing, their hit collabo "What's My Name?" seems a likely choice. |
