Christina Milian appeared on the April/May 2009 cover of KING magazine in Melody Ehsani round geometric earrings. The men's magazine nicknamed Christina as "Ms. Milli" for its 50th issue.




Mariah Carey also had on Melody Ehsani designs for her "My Love" music video shoot with her husband Nick Cannon and The Dream. MC wore a custom made "MIMI" necklace with Pink Leopard Swarovski Bamboo. Fansite MARIAH DAILY was on the scene with the photos.

Labels: Christina Milian, Mariah Carey, Music Hoopla, Newsstand Snapshots, Nick Cannon, The Dream

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

Jay Electronica, the boyfriend of Erykah Badu, announced on his twitter page that he and Erykah just welcomed a baby daughter on February 1st at 1:30 PM. No name was mentioned but since Analog Girl Erykah has a son named Seven Sirius (with Andre3000) and a daughter named Puma Rose (with The D.O.C.) one can expected a rather unique name. Congrats to Jay and Erykah!



As reported earlier, Nick Cannon directed the video treatment for The Dream's "My Love" featuring Mariah Carey. (The perks of being Mr. Mariah Carey, huh?) Popular fansite MARIAHDAILY was on the Los Angeles set for a complete behind-the-scenes video wrap-up. Mariah dressed down for the video concept with cornrows. Check it out...

Labels: Celeb Offspring, Celebrity Blog, Erykah Badu, Mariah Carey, Music Hoopla, Nick Cannon, The Dream

The Dream had his album listening session for Love vs Money last night in New York City. Christina Milian was there at the event showing her support. Aura from All That's Fab has a brief video interview of Dream cursing talking with Angie Martinez about the album treatment.



Dream and Miss Milian were later spotted at Karen Kwak's birthday party at the Thompson LES with Tocarra. Dream and Christina - Hmm! By the way Tocarra has a new workout DVD out for real life divas and Kreative Talk has the hoopla on that.



Ashanti and her mother Tina Douglas attended music producer Carols McKinney's Grammy nomination party in New York City. That MUST be Ashanti's favorite belt!



Speaking of Ashanti, her boyfriend Nelly recently stated to DJ Wrekk1 that those persistent pregnancy/engagement/Momanger Tina Overbearing rumors are all false.



Russell Simmons held a press conference to announce the launch of GLOBALGRIND.COM. Tocarra, LL Cool J, and Russell's nieces Angela and Vanessa were also at the event.




Djimon Hounsou supported his pregnant girlfriend Kimora Lee's Baby Phat Liverpool launch at Mexico City's Hyde Club. Cute ring there, Kimora!

Labels: Angela Simmons, Angie Martinez, Christina Milian, Djimon Hounsou, Kimora Lee Simmons, LL Cool J, Nelly, Out and About, Russell Simmons, The Dream, Tocarra, Vanessa Simmons

Solange belt out her new single, "T.O.N.Y" for Pepsi Smash's Cover Art on Yahoo Music. She did a great job with vocals and those zany dance moves. Midway through the younger Knowles sibling and her band The Hadley Street Dreams switches up the groove.



Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon went house hunting in Los Angeles this past Sunday. Love those Gucci boots Mrs. Cannon has on!



The Dream confirmed that he's working on Mariah's new album during his interview on 102.7 KIIS FM's HD2 New Music Show with DJ Skee. He called the album, MC 3 and said that they'll working on extending her greatest hits appeal. (Blinks eyes at the working title! It's time to get over the Emanicipation of Mimi and leave it as her one of her best music projects. Don't you agree??) The Dream also talked about writing songs in the music business.



Angela Bassett, Courtney B. Vance, and Gabrielle Union attended the 3rd Annual Sheldon Epps Theatrical Diversity Project Celebration. Love Gabrielle's brown gladiator shoes!



Kimora Lee (pregnant with boyfriend Djimon Hounsou's baby) was seen at the Liverpool launch of her fashion line, Baby Phat. Hmmm...I wonder if she's carrying a boy for this third time around. After all Kimora has two girls already. A boy would be a nice addition to the family. Nice wedding/engagement ring Kimora!

Labels: Angela Bassett, Gabrielle Union, Mariah Carey, Music Hoopla, Nick Cannon, Out and About, Solange, The Dream

The Dream (songwriter responsible for Rihanna's "Umbrella") has release his new single called "My Love" featuring Mariah Carey. "My Love" is taken off his sophomore album, "Love vs Money" (out February 17th). Mr. Falsetto and Mariah's 5 octave vocal range is a radio hit recipe waiting to be heard. Give it a quick listen...


"They on my back like a shirt/Get off me baby" (Repeat button, please!) So do you like this new Dream/Mariah song or not?

Labels: Mariah Carey, Music Hoopla, New Music, The Dream

A new Cassie track called "Summer Charm" produced by Tricky Stewart and The Dream made the rounds onto blog scene. (The song is quite good.) Cassie's upcoming sophomore album with the single, "Official Girl" featuring Lil' Wayne drops in 2009 with production by Bryan Michael Cox, 7 Aurelius, Diddy, Mario Winans, Eric Hudson and Kanye West.



Do you like this new Cassie song or not?

Labels: Cassie, Music Hoopla, New Music, The Dream

Teyana Taylor (who just celebrated her 18th birthday) showcase her preppy tomboy style for the latest edition of Black Beat magazine. Her new single, "I Feel Alive (Spinning)" featuring Pharrell (off her soon to be released debut album, "From The Planet of Harlem") drops in early January.



Another hot leaked track lifted from Ciara's upcoming album "Fantasy Ride" hit the web today. The song is question is called "Keep Dancing" featuring The Dream. (Rumor has it that the song leaked much earlier this year.) The voices blend on this futuristic melody which I have on repeat now. Give it a quick listen...


So do you like this new Ciara/The Dream duet...or not?

Labels: Ciara, Music Hoopla, New Music, Newsstand Snapshots, The Dream

Jamie Foxx has been on TV and radio promoting his new album, "Intuition" out on December 16th. He kicked things off with a performance of his lead single, "Just Like Me" (without T.I. unfortunately) on "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and a interview.



Jamie decided to add some humor during his radio interview with Big Boy's Neighborhood by targeting fellow actor-turned-singer Terrence Howard's music project. Jamie even went as far as imitating Terrence's voice and saying: "His album went plastic."



In better late than never news, check out Jamie's new leaked single called, "Digital Girl" featuring Kanye West and The Dream which I think has potential despites the heavy auto-tone use:

Labels: Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, Music Hoopla, New Music, Terrence Howard, The Dream, things that make me go hmm

The Dream recently released on BET's "106 & Park" the video for his third single, "I Luv Your Girl" featuring Young Jeezy.

"I Luv Your Girl" picked up the buzz that The Dream's previous hits, "Shawty Is A Ten" and "" had going on from his debut record, "Love/Hate". The video has a cameo from Selita Ebanks' NFL-playing boyfriend, Osi Umenyiora.



The Melina-directed video of Ne-Yo's lead single, "Closer" hit the blogosphere earlier in the week.

Ne-Yo has a performance gig on ABC's long-running soap opera, "All My Children" on May 21st and May 22nd where he'll perform "Closer" and his other single, "Stop This World". (Ne-Yo's performance would be televised during the wedding of Angie and Jesse Hubbard, the supercouple played by Debbi Morgan and Darnell Williams.)

In related news, Ne-Yo collaborated with Piles on "Bust It Baby Part 2". FRESH has Piles' album cover art for "Definition of Real". Is it me or does the song samples Janet Jackson's "Let's Wait Awhile"?

Labels: Ne-Yo, New Music, The Dream