Just like the "Seinfeld" episode where George wanted everyone to call him "T-Bone," Beyonce Knowles would like to be known by a bold new name. The R&B singer has christened herself "Sasha Fierce" for her new double album, "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," due in U.S. stores on November 18, and has released a lengthy justification for the comical moniker. "I have someone else that takes over when it's time for me to work and when I'm on stage, this […]
Beyonce's third solo album will be titled "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," revealing an alter-ego persona which the artist says allows her to "take more risks." The double-disc set is due Nov. 18 via Music World/Columbia. "Beyonce was adamant -- and she has complete creative control -- about dividing her songs," her father, Music World CEO Mathew Knowles, says. "She felt she couldn't mix the songs together. She's in a much different space now than she was one year ago. […]
The management team of popular dancehall artiste Mavado says it is planning to sue the promoters of the Monster Energy Truckfest day and night event, held last Sunday at Richmond Estate, in Priory, St Ann. The decision came hours after a breached contract, between Mavado's management team and organisers for the event. A report in yesterday's STAR, quoted one of the event's organisers as saying there was a breakdown in communication between himself and a police corporal, at the gate. […]
50 Cent and the mother of his 11-year-old son reached a settlement in their visitation case yesterday (October 22). According to New York Newsday, 50 Cent is now allowed to see his son one weekend per month. The rapper will also have visitation rights for one month during the summer and half a month on winter and spring recess breaks. He will also have holiday visitation which will alternate on an annual basis. “I'm happy it's actually done with,†50 […]
Lil Wayne recently revealed that he will be re-releasing Tha Carter III with all brand new songs. The superstar rapper divulged to MTV that he plans to release the new Carter III prior to dropping the highly anticipated Carter IV. “A new Carter III with none of the same songs. None of them. Not one!†explained Lil Wayne. “It's gonna be called ... Tha Carter III: The Rebirth. The birth of a new beginning.†Wayne revealed that some of the […]
Hip-Hop superstar Ludacris recently teamed up with major retailer Best Buy to honor a select group of employees by throwing a private, profanity-free, show in Miami, Florida. According to the Miami Herald, the ATLien rapper gave the company's outstanding workers from across the country a special 45-minute performance at the Fillmore Miami Beach last Friday (October 17). Admitting that the event was also to promote his upcoming album Theater of the Mind, Luda justified his intention of targeting retail workers […]
Eminem has teamed up with Nike's Jordan brand in the past to bring exclusive limited-edition sneakers, as the Air Jordan is Eminem's favorite sneaker. For the release of his new book "The Way I Am" , Eminem teamed up with Jordan again to bring an exclusive "The Way I Am" Air Jordan 2. The shoe is features lyrics from Eminem's songs on the anckle collar and toe trim. There are only 313 (detroit area code) pairs available to purchase at […]
Dancehall's 'gangster crooner', David 'Mavado' Brooks joined the luminary ranks of Sean Paul and Shaggy after beating the self-crowned 'King of the Dancehall', Beenie Man, and others in the 'Best Reggae' category at the Mobo (Music Of Black Origin) Awards at the Wembley Arena, United Kingdom, on Wednesday. Other nominees in the category at this year's MOBO Awards were Busy Signal, who recently released his album Loaded; Etana and Tarrus Riley best known for their soulful reggae hits. A subdued […]
Ne-Yo is still Ne-Yo. He's not Game, he's not 50 Cent  he doesn't want a battle record on his stat sheet. On Wednesday, the singer insisted there will be no back-and-forth with Yung Berg. In case you're just tuning in, Ne-Yo appeared on the L.A. morning radio show "Big Boy's Neighborhood" a few days ago, and Big asked him what person he would want to slap with three fingers. Ne-Yo said Yung Berg, for not being creative and for […]
