Robin Thicke finally release the Anthony Mandler-directed video spot for his latest single, "Dreamworld" off his album, Something Else. Love ballads has definitely become Robin's strong forte.



The Pussycat Dolls release another dance anthem off their sophomore album, Doll Domination, called "Bottle Pop." The original single feature Snoop Dogg - who collaborated with PCD previously on "Buttons." With Danity Kane officially split up, PCD has the singing girl group concept on lock.



The Dream alongside his newly formed girl group Electrik Red teamed up with music video director Ray Kay to put together this clip for his single, "Rockin That Thang" off the album, Love vs. Money. Radio Killa's back!


Piles collaborated with Ashanti on his new single, "Want It, Need It." These two intertwine hip-hop and R&B effortlessly, don't you agree? Is it just me or does Piles seem to favor throwback R&B music??

Labels: Ashanti, Music Hoopla, Pussycat Dolls, Robin Thicke, The Dream, Video Hoopla

Fresh off the heels of their "Whatchu Think About That" video premiere, the Pussycat Dolls released another video for their latest single, "I Hate This Part." Nicole Scherzinger recently admitted to "People" magazine that a few tracks taken off her shelved solo debut project made it onto PCD's current sophomore disc "Doll Domination." So this may or may not explain all the solo Nicole time for the video. Point aside, what do you think about the song?





PCD were seen outside the Grill Royal restaurant in Berlin, Germany over the weekend. In case you're wondering who design Melody's shoes, visit Racquel's blog.

Labels: Alicia Keys, Fashion Hoopla, Melody Thornton, Music Hoopla, New Music, Nicole Scherzinger, Pussycat Dolls, Video Hoopla

As reported earlier, The Pussycat Dolls debut their lead single, "When I Grow Up", on "Jimmy Kimmel Live".



Unfortunately majority if not all of the lead vocals were given to Nicole Scherzinger. I was hoping the other four members would pitch for a verse or two but what did you think of the performance? Maybe my assumption would be wrong as the group releases more material from their upcoming sophomore disc.

Anyhow I think it's great more girl groups are on the scene now. So far Cherish and Danity Kane have all made noteworthy tunes in 2008.

Labels: Pussycat Dolls, TV Hoopla

Melody Thornton's high profile friends (Omarion, Wilmer Valderrama, Adrienne Bailon, Kim Kardashian, and her Pussycat Dolls counterparts) threw her a private surprise birthday bash at hot night spot, Les Deux.

Melody partied with her celebrity friends in a hot pink bandage-like mini made the designer of the moment - Herve Leger and a chic pair of last season's Yves Saint Laurent tribute pumps. As to why Omarion is there? Well, as I reported earlier Melody dated Bow Wow for a brief moment. Omarion and Bow Wow are close-knit friends with an album, "Faceoff" coming out soon. So Omarion is cool with his best friend's ex. Friends do this type of this thing, right?

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Labels: Hot Night Spot, Kim Kardashian, Melody Thornton, Omarion, Out and About, Pussycat Dolls

Can you guess which lead singer show off her thong recently? Keep reading this post to find out!
Janet Jackson* graces the front cover of UK pop cult magazine Sly 'N' Chic:

*Janet and her tuxedo is legendary pop culture galore! Check out her Escapade music video or her influential mark in any pop stars music video for further proof. *coughs* Britney's Stronger, Usher's Caught Up, Destiny's Child's Bootylicious.*


Trina* and Timbaland at a party at The Crush Groove Suite in Miami.

*Trina's style is metalicious!

Gabrielle Union and Meagan Good* got their party on in the name of celebrity ballers:

Things that make me go hmmm....

Oh yes that's Terrence J and Gabrielle's man kissing her! Check out Gabrielle's best friend Essence Atkins in nothing but a yellow towel in the background. Just what in the world???!

*Meagan is still rocking her supersized old school earrings. Gabrielle just continues to stay in the limelight for no new film under her belt but I'm just saying..

Accompanied by husband David, birthday girl Victoria Beckham spends an idyllic day in the City of Light [re: Paris] on Tuesday:

*The couple that shops together stays glamorous together, I suppose.

Hopefully by now you already heard about Don's 'nappy headed h.o's' remarks, so Oprah Winfrey has address this racial remark on her talk show yesterday. Oprah’s Town Hall meeting to discuss hip-hop in the midst of the Don Imus controversy:

The event featured Common, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles as the hip-hop panel.
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And now to the guess who trivia in the beginning of this post:

Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls flaunt her backless dress to reveal her thong.

Yesterday, the Pussycat Dolls attended an event in honour of the Pussycat Dolls and Snoop Dog Live to Benefit Unicef and Sarah Ferguson Foundation:

Music Hoopla:
HHNLive.com reports that Eve has left Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records and signed with Geffen Records. She will release her fourth solo album, Here I Am, on August 7th on Geffen. The first single off the album is called “Tambourine” and was produced by Swizz Beatz. Eve is the second artist after The Game to leave Aftermath and sign with Geffen.
In light of this news, Urban-Hoopla has a hot throwback from the former lady of Ruff Ryders. Press play to find out which Eve music video it is:

Mya has told RAP-UP.COM that the video for “Lock U Down” will be airing on the 25th or 26th of this month. She and Lil’ Wayne are in Houston right now shooting his part for the video. They shot scenes, including a dance sequence, in two different locations.

*I think this video is one of Mya's best.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s second single with Mariah Carey and Bow Wow called “Lil’ L.O.V.E.” The Jermaine Dupri production can be found on Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s Strength & Loyalty out May 8.
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RAP-UP.com preview Kelly Rowland's new album, "Ms. Kelly." Click on the image to read the review. I'm loving the side profile pic show up above. This could be another promo picture to hype up Kelly's forthcoming album.

Labels: Action, Bow Wow, Common, David and Victoria Beckham, Eve, Gabrielle Union, Janet Jackson, Kelly Rowland, Mariah Carey, Mya, New Music, Oprah, Pussycat Dolls, Throwback Video, Timbaland, Trina