Chris Brown and Rihanna performed their hit "Umbrella/Cinderella" at the KIIS Jingle Ball event in Los Angeles. Love that D&G corset Rihanna has on...



Soon after Rihanna (and her Louis Vuitton monogram) was seen at LAX Airport with Chris and her close friend Melissa. She then performed at the Jingle Jam 2008 in Houston.



Two new singles from Chris Brown's upcoming third studio album, "Graffiti" hit the Web. Give a quick listen to "Save Me" (produced by David Banner) and "Love Music". So far I love "Froze" and "Save Me."



So do you like these 2 new Chris Brown songs or not?

Labels: Chris Brown, David Banner, Music Hoopla, Out and About, Rihanna

MTV News revealed the creative abstract cover artwork for the upcoming T.I music project, "Paper Trail." Great way of playing up on the album title, huh? T.I thought the same too: “We didn’t want to just do a typical cover, especially for my sixth album. “I wanted to try something a little more different. The illustration for Paper Trail pays an obvious homage to my rekindled affinity for writing my lyrics down as well as displays my commitment to keep my art slanted towards the abstract.” [Thanks Lexie!]



David Banner recently filmed his AOL music session in support of his album, "Greatest Story". David and his band performed "Like A Pimp", "Suicide Doors", "Speakers/9MM", "Play", "La La La" and "Shawty Say." Anyone else loving the slimmer David?? Click on the photo collage to access David's AOL Sessions.





Farnsworth Bentley placed Kanye West, Andre 3000 & Sa-Ra on his debut solo single, " (Everybody) Don’t Stop." In Kanye's case, this is his way of saying thank you to Farnsworth after that "The New Workout Plan" music video cameo. (Thanks Fake Shore Drive!)



Kanye also has two commerical spots for the latest Absolut Vodka Ad campaign. Check it out...




Other random music hoopla:
1. The untitled music record from Nas finally hits stores TODAY! Watch his latest performance here.

2. N.E.R.D has a new music video for their single, "Spaxx". Check it out over at VIDEOS.ONSMASH.COM.

3. I heard Mario's taping a reality series with either MTV or VH1. I also heard Mario wanted his fans and critics to check out his life post-"Dancing With The Stars" and how he juggled his personal life with his music career but don't quote on this!

4. Lupe Fiaso confirmed that CRS (him, Pharrell, and Kanye) are filming their video treatment.

5. Check out Jennifer Hudson on the set of her "Spotlight" music video.

Labels: David Banner, Jennifer Hudson, Kanye West, Music Hoopla, New Music, T.I

Island Def Jam Records kicked off their TAG Records launch last night in West Hollywood. Celebrity guests included Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Jurnee Smollett, Chrisette Michele, Tia Mowry, Taraji P. Henson, Dania Ramirez, David Banner, Nas, and Kelis. (JD wore a tee-shirt with "Interview" magazine's June/July 2008 cover pick Marc Jacobs).



Sanaa Lathan and her bronze Gucci Hysteria clutch wore her beloved YSL tribute platforms yet again. These are the same YSL platforms Jennifer Lopez wore with her Gucci dress a while ago.



Newlywed Tia Mowry wore a Tadashi pleated dress which was worn in different styles by Alicia Witt and Stacey Keibler.



Tadashi was the designer behind her wedding dress which you can check out over at AOL.



The BET Awards will air live at 8 PM from the Shrine Auditorium.

Labels: BET Awards, David Banner, Fashion Hoopla, Jurnee Smollett, Kelis, Nas, Nia Long, Sanaa Lathan, Taraji P. Henson, Tia Mowry

Celebrity photographer Derek Blanks added more known faces such as David Banner, Mashonda, Tisha Campbell-Martin, and Chrisette Michele for his upcoming book, "Alter Ego Portraits".





Rundown: Chrisette signed a copy of her debut record, "I Am" for a fan. Tisha acted as mother caught between her two daughters fighting. Mashonda is about to do her, if you catch my drift. David portrayed a runway slave.

Labels: Chrisette Michele, David Banner, Mashonda, Newsstand Snapshots, Tisha Campbell-Martin

David Banner teamed up with Chris Brown and Yung Joc on his lead single "Get Like Me" off his upcoming record, "The Greatest Story Ever Told".



In related news, Chris worked with Keri Hilson on his new single, "Super Human" off his upcoming album re-release, "Exclusive: the Forever Edition".


So do you like this new Chris Brown/Keri Hilson song or not?

Labels: Chris Brown, David Banner, Keri Hilson, New Music