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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 10/15/2008 | Permalink

Q-TIP'S MOVE VIDEO, BOW WOW & LIL' MAMA'S 'A MILLI' CLIP + KAT WILLIAMS ON JAY LENO

Q-Tip recently release the video premiere for his current single, "Move." If the colorful Rik Cordero-directed clip has a familar feel to it, that's because Q-Tip used MJ's "Rock With You" video as a source of inspiration. Q-Tip's upcoming "The Renaissance drops on November 4th.

click here if you can't see the video.

Lil' Mama, Bow Wow and Nefu Da Don rock Brooklyn on Sunday for a hot performance of Lil' Wayne's monster hit "A Milli." As much as I'm done with the "Milli" remixes, the clip was worthwhile. Speaking of which, when is that R&B "A Milli" remix going to hit radio??

click here if you can't see the video.

Katt Williams dropped by "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to promote his upcoming DVD release, "It's Pimpin' Pimpin'." During the interview, Kat dished out his thoughts on the economy, politics and BET. He always gives some funny tidbits. IPS from Tha Feedback has Katt's must-see DVD trailer.

click here if you can't see the video.

Labels: Bow Wow, Lil' Mama, Music Hoopla, New Music, TV Hoopla

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 7/16/2008 | Permalink

LIL' MAMA RIPS "A MILLI" ON "106 & PARK"

Lil' Mama did a quick freestyle of Lil' Wayne's much-hyped song, "A Milli" on BET's "106 & Park." As you can tell from the clip, there's still no signs of Rocsi though...

She did a great job on the remix, huh? It's quick ashame her album isn't pulling in those album sales as I think she's one of the best female MCs to come out in recent years.

Labels: Lil' Mama, Music Hoopla, TV Hoopla

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Sunday, June 29, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 6/29/2008 | Permalink

WEEN PRESENTS "DON'T JUDGE ME...ENPOWER ME"

Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network kicked off their "Don't Judge Me...Empower Me" event at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom. Celebrity guests included LeToya Luckett, Teyana Taylor, Lil' Mama, MC Lyte, BET host Aleesha Renee, Melyssa Ford, Mashonda, and Valesha Butterfield.

LeToya Luckett MCLyte Teyana Taylor and Valeesha

Melyssa Ford wore a gray and white Black Halo dress - a dress worn by Golden Brooks earlier this year. To learn more about this event be sure to visit OKAY SISTER.

Photos: WIREIMAGE/GETTY IMAGES

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, LeToya Luckett, Lil' Mama, Mashonda, Melyssa Ford, Out and About, Platform, Teyana Taylor

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 6/25/2008 | Permalink

LOOK ON LOCK EDITION: ANGEL LOLA, LIL' MAMA OR RIHANNA

Video vixen Angel Lola Luv decided to wear a black strapless Betsey Johnson tulle dress to the 2008 BET Awards. If that dress looks familar that's because Rihanna and Lil' Mama wore this Betsey Johnson Spring 2008 look in pink before.

Angel Lola Luv Lil Mama Rihanna in Betsey Johnson dress

Out of the three, Lil' Mama wore her look differently while Angel and Rihanna incorporated black bra straps to their dress. As always, which LOOK is on LOCK - Angel Lola Luv, Lil' Mama, or Rihanna?

Photos: WIREIMAGE/RIHANNA-FENTY.COM

Labels: BET Awards, Fashion Hoopla, Lil' Mama, Look on Lock, Rihanna

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Saturday, June 21, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 6/21/2008 | Permalink

"A MILLI" BECOMES "A BILLI" AND COUNTING...

The hoopla around Lil' Wayne's latest (1 million units sold) record, "Tha Carter" finally caught up with me via highway traffic last night. Anyhow, "A Milli" and the countless remixes came on the radio. Thanks to the good folks over at World Star Hip Hop, you can check out this performance clip of Weezy F Baby's in-demand song in question live for the first time at “FNMTV”.

Weezy's unofficial single "A Milli" has become such a hot commidity that Chris Brown and Lil' Mama freestyled a remix AND Jay-Z called his remix "A Billi".

UPDATE: Ne-Yo has his own remix to "A Milli" but the turnout came out like a diss...

Thanks Clyde!

I got to hear all the remixes while stuck in traffic yesterday VIBE.COM has ALL the remixes! That traffic jam reminded me of one thing only. I need to listen to the radio often instead of going on YouTube. (LOL!)

Labels: Chris Brown, Jay-Z, Lil' Mama, Music Hoopla, Ne-Yo

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Thursday, May 01, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 5/01/2008 | Permalink

BEE-EX GETS YOUTUBE SHOW PLUS NEW LIL' MAMA VIDEO

Bee-Ex, (who was eliminated the VH1 reality series, "Flavor of Love 3"), launched a new YouTube talk show called "Up Next With Bee-Ex." Check out other episodes via YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

Lil’ Mama released the video treatment for her autobiographical single, "L.I.F.E.," which is taken off her debut record, "VTP: Voice of The Young People". Lil' Mama previously released the up-beat songs, "Lip Gloss" and "Shawty Get Loose" before talking about matters close to her personal life.

A HOT MESS has a clip of Lil' Mama performing "Shawty Get Loose" on "Live With Regis & Kelly".

Labels: Lil' Mama, New Music, TV Hoopla

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Sunday, April 06, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 4/06/2008 | Permalink

LOOK ON LOCK EDITION: MOST-WORN BEBE DRESS

[from left to right: Lil' Mama, Vanessa Simmons, Taraji P. Henson, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Porschla Coleman]

Russell Simmons' girlfriend Porshcla Coleman has officially made this strapless body-hugging $139 BEBE dress the most-worn ensemble on the red carpet.

Lil' Mama, Vanessa Simmons, Taraji P. Henson, and Kimora Lee Simmons all have wore this dress within the past year. Let's go down memory lane of this Bebe dress out on the catwalk, shall we?

Last November, the "Lipgloss" hip-hop artist (Lil' Mama) wore this dress in green with pink shoes and a matching clutch to the "This Christmas" Hollywood premiere.

Rev. Run's eldest daughter (Vanessa Simmons) put on the same dress in gray to Jay-Z's 40/40 Las Vegas grand opening bash.

Actress Taraji P. Henson offset her champagne-colored look with a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps at the Alzheimer's Association's 16th Annual "A Night At Sardi's".

Baby Phat founder Kimora Lee Simmons rock the purple take of this Bebe dress during St. Louis Fashion Week.

Porschla Coleman had the same idea as Kimora at her boyfriend Russell's Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation "Art For Life" party in Miami.

As always which LOOK is on LOCK - Lil' Mama, Angela Simmons, Taraji P. Henson, Kimora Lee Simmons, or Porschla Coleman?

Opinion Polls & Market Research

Photos: WIREIMAGE

Labels: Kimora Lee Simmons, Lil' Mama, Look on Lock, Taraji P. Henson, Vanessa Simmons

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Saturday, March 29, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 3/29/2008 | Permalink

LOOK ON LOCK EDITION: LIL' MAMA VS RIHANNA

Lil' Mama attended Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids' Choice Awards in a pink strapless Betsey Johnson dress. The self-proclaimed "Voice of The Young People" rapper topped off her look with a leather jacket and embellished sneakers.

Rihanna performed a medley of her hits at Vision Nightclub in Chicago. The fashion forward singer wore the dress with a black bra peeping out the top.

Both ladies went for an edgier look in this "Pretty in Pink"-inspired Betsey Johnson dress. As always, which LOOK is on LOCK - Lil' Mama or Rihanna?

Opinion Polls & Market Research

Photos: WIREIMAGE/ RIHANNA-FENTY.COM

Labels: Lil' Mama, Look on Lock, Rihanna

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posted by Chi-Chi at 3/29/2008 | Permalink

2008 KIDS CHOICE AWARDS

Nickelodeon's 2008 Kids Choice Awards bought out the celebrities and their kids. After all, the awards ceremony is targeted for kids and tweens. Notable guests included Sean Kingston, Chris Brown, Lil' Mama, Holly Robinson Peete, Jordin Sparks, Will Smith, Usher, Rihanna, Nia Long, and Akon.

The show airs tonight live on NICK at 8 PM EST with host Jack Black.

[top: Lil Mama in Betsey Johnson dress, Jordin Sparks, Holly Robinson Peete and her family, Akon and his kids]

[bottom: Will Smith with his kids Willow and Jaden, Rihanna in printed H&M bustier and baggy Stella McCartney jeans, Chris Brown, and Nia Long in a Marc by Marc Jacobs and Sergio Rossi sandals dress.]

[Usher & Tameka with her sons. Will Smith & Nelly. Janet Jackson presenting.]

Photos: WIREIMAGE/AP

Labels: Akon, Chris Brown, Holly Robinson Peete, Janet Jackson, Jordin Sparks, Lil' Mama, Nelly, Nia Long, Out and About, Rihanna, Usher, Will Smith

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Friday, February 22, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 2/22/2008 | Permalink

BET RIP THE RUNWAY 2008

BET pulled out the red carpet for its annual "Rip The Runway" fashion show.

The event bought out Lauren London, Nelly, Diddy, Egypt, Cassie, Teyana Taylor, Rosci, Terrence J, Charli Baltimore, Trey Songz, Lil' Mama, Estelle, Cheri Dennis, Rita G, and N.E.R.D.
BET's "Rip The Runway" filmed at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom with performances from Teyana Taylor, N.E.R.D, Missy Elliott, and Snoop Dogg.

The urban fashion show highlighted many brands in the hip-hop community like Nelly's Apple Bottoms clothing line and Diddy's Sean John.

Hosted by Lauren London and Nelly, "Rip The Runway" was filmed and directed by music director Chris Robinson. "Rip The Runway" is set for a March 4th premiere on BET.

Photos/credit: wireimage, SOHH

Labels: black star power, Cassie, Cheri Dennis, Diddy, Lauren London, Lil' Mama, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Pharrell Williams, Teyana Taylor, Trey Songz

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Monday, February 11, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 2/11/2008 | Permalink

2008 GRAMMY'S AFTER-PARTY

Brandy, Michelle Williams, Lil' Mama, Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams, Joel Madden, Nicole Richie, Jay-Z, and John Mayer attended the Sony/BMG Grammy After Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Joel Madden and Nicole Richie took a brief break from their new parenting duties. Nicole's figure showed little sign of her pregnancy weight.

John Mayer perform "No One" with Alicia Keys, which you can view here. "No One" won a Grammy for Best R&B song.

Michelle, pictured above with Beyonce and Jay-Z, has announced plans of releasing her first contemporary R&B album. Michelle and Beyonce's close friend, Kelly Rowland, was a no show.

Contrary to the photo caption attached, Lil' Mama did not dance with Chris Brown at the party.

Tamyra Gray, Corinne Bailey Rae (in Luella), Pink, and Tank and hit up the EMI party at Dominick's.

Tank's song, "Please Don't Go" lost out in the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance category.

"Entertainment Weekly" and Island Def Jam chairman L.A Reid hosted the Grammy after party at STK. Celebrity guests included Janet Jackson, Jermanie Dupri, Amerie, Ashanti, Nelly, Usher, Tameka Foster, Kelis, Nas, Dania Ramirez, Serena Williams, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and Rihanna.

Ashanti match her beige mini-dress with a pair of Christian Louboutin heels. Snag Amerie's red Yves Saint Laurent tribute pumps here.

Janet's YSL tribute peep-toes add sass to her all-black ensemble.

Rihanna perform "Umbrella" and "Don't Stop The Music" with "The Time".

Ashanti and Nelly continue to put their love up for the cameras. Be on the lookout for Ashanti's video for her new single, "The Way That I Love You"!

Chris Brown and Rihanna were seen soaking up Rihanna's first Grammy win.

I found Jay-Z translating Rihanna's acceptance speech quite interesting and amusing. I like how Rihanna quickly got him to back off.

Dania Ramirez and her close friend wore matching white dresses. Kelis (in Versace Fall 2004) and Nas used their presence at the Grammy's to promote his upcoming record, "N*gger". Click here to watch the duo explaining the album title. Kanye's teary tribute to his mother can be view here.

Tameka pose solo!

Mariah's new film, "Tennessee" has a Spring release which you can check out here. According to Mariah Daily Journal, Brett Ratner shot the video treatment for Mariah's new single, "Touch My Body". Mariah's new song impacts radio February 19th.