Rihanna and her best friend Monica went shopping at Grove Center in LA.
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*Rihanna's song, "Umbrella" as annoying at how she drags out the song title is starting to grow on me. This song MIGHT just get me to replace Kelly Rowland's "Like This" on myspace page....actually I take that back. I might put Fantasia's "When I See You" instead.
Back to the pictures above, Rihanna might want to lend her friend Monica a bra to wear.
Ne-Yo has branded Whitney Houston's upcoming comeback album---BORING! The Sun is reporting that Whitney is singing about her life post and during Bobby Brown. "They all had the one same theme, which was ‘My name is Whitney Houston and this is my triumphant comeback’. We all understand she has gone through a lot. I’m sure we all get that but I think she needs songs about regular everyday life. So that’s what I’m planning to add to the album - songs about everyday emotions." If Ne-Yo is right about this, would YOU prefer Whitney singing about anything but Bobby? I'm interested in listening to her sing about Bobby especially about what EXACTLY broke them up.
Rapper The Game already has his second son's name picked out - three weeks before the tot is born. The Los Angeles-based rapper has told MTV News he'll call his newborn King Justice. That won't be the only new name in the family. The Game reveals, "I'm changing my str”et (mixtape) name. I'm killing ‘Hurricane,’ and I'm just gonna run with the ‘Murda Game." The rapper admits he came up with the new alias after speaking to pal NAS about his pseudonyms. He adds, "I talked to Nas... and we was talking about his career and where he's been, talking about (Nas' aliases) Escobar and Nasty Nas. "I was like, 'I need one of them aliases.' He was like, 'Well, if I'm Nasty Nas, then you're Murda Game because you murder n**gas.' "That's what it is - out with the Hurricane, in with Murda Game. I got that from a don, man. A king gave me that, so I had to run with it." [source via Panache Report]
Forest Whitaker will be next in line to receive a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recent Oscar winner Whitaker will become "...the 2,335th star on the famous Hollywood Boulevard landmark on Monday (16APR07), where pals like KIEFER SUTHERLAND and ANGELA BASSETT will pay tribute to him." [source]
D'Angelo is said to appear on Common's upcoming album as well as Lily Allen, Kanye West and Will.i.am. "R+B star COMMON's new album is set to be a star-studded affair with LILY ALLEN, KANYE WEST, D'ANGELO, WILL.I.AM and late rapper J DILLA all appearing on tracks. Rapper West produces a handful of tracks on the album FINDING FOREVER, including the lead single THE PEOPLE, while the reclusive D'Angelo appears on the tune SO FAR TO GO. But the highlight is DRIVING ME WILD, which features British singer Allen. Common also samples NINA SIMONE on the album, which is set for a July (07) release." [source] On a side note, Common's Finding Forever, which drops July 10, will be the highly anticipated follow-up to his career best No.2 Billboard 200 album, "Be."
Brandy is being replaced by Sharon Osbourne on "America's Got Talent." TMZ has learned that Brandy has been replaced by Sharon Osbourne as a judge on the upcoming season of “America’s Got Talent.”
While rumors have swirled that Osbourne was in talks with NBC, a well-placed source tells TMZ that the embattled R&B star is officially out — and the rock and roll chatter queen is in. There was wide speculation over Brandy’s role on the talent show following her involvement in a December freeway crash that claimed a woman’s life. The City Attorney has yet to file charges against the “Moesha” star.
"The Fantastic Four" star Jessica Alba was spotted leaving Hollywood paparazzi central, The Ivy, minus her boyfriend Chase.
*Hmm is that an engagement ring on Jessica's finger?
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Justin Chambers of "Grey's Anatomy" fame* with his wife Keisha and their five children went to Hollywood Protestant church in LA this past Sunday:
*Hard to believe the same guy that melt J.Lo's heart in "The Wedding Planner" has five children of his own.
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Reese Witherspoon took her kids Deacon and Ava Elizabeth out for church this Sunday:
*Ugh---Ryan and Reese what happened!?! Word is that Reese is hooking up with Jake Gyllenhaal.[sp?]
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Below is a screen shot from the upcoming September 7th film, "The Nanny Diaries"* starring Alicia Keys and Scarlett Johansson:
*The book is a good read so I HOPE this movie does the book some justice. Anyhow Alicia Keys is said to be working on her summer release album that is untitled. I'm glad Alicia's returning back to the music scene. Her last album, "The Diary of Alicia Keys" is on my most-played song list on my iPOD.
BOSSIP.COM put together the many men* in Kim Kardashian's life past and present:
Some of these men are confirmed hook-ups and some are pure speculation. Diddy, Nick Cannon, Ray J, The Game, Tyson Beckford, and Reggie Bush are all the guys reportedly linked with the sex tape vixen. As you can tell, Kim prefer her men African-American. As of yet, Kim is linked to Marques Houston. A red carpet event may confirm this OR introduce to us another Kim and ____ relationship.
Labels: Alicia Keys, Common, Forest Whitaker, Kim Kardashian, Ne-Yo, Reese Witherspoon, Rihanna, Scarlett Johansson, The Game, Whitney Houston
At 9:45 AM,
At 11:52 AM,
I get where you're coming from but what's keeping Rihanna out there are a number of crucial elements:
1.) her record label, Def Jam
2.) her boss Jay-Z. Last year she and Beyonce went toe to toe on the songs, "Ring the Alarm" and "Unfaithful"
3) her fans. Rihanna has some die-hard fans that love her for her.
4.) radio. They've played her current hit, "Umbrella" every hour!
5.) her looks. Rihanna looks the part.
6.) her sense of style. Rihanna doesn't stick to her midriff baring tops anymore. She's all about mini dresses.
7.) and lastly her talent. She can't sing but she can dance!
^^These are some crucial elements that any artist needs to stay afloat in the business.
I am not trying to knock anyones hustle but it bugs the hell out of me that Rihanna is Partially famous and her voice is terrible.I know there are other performers that aren't powerhouse singers but they seem to have that something else.Like janet and ciara they aren't big powerhouse vocalists but they can dance their asses off,but with rihanna I just don't see how people are falling for her mediocre talent at best. Wake up people at least if you are gonna base your music on sex appeal can we have a good voice to go along with the looks. That package is killer just ask Beyonce.