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Rest In Peace: Whitney Houston, Dead At Age 48 (UPDATED)

Mikey Fresh — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:27:15 +0000

After rumors of Whitney Houston’s death hit Twitter, our inboxes were flooded with all kinds of reports both denying and verifying claims. However, the AP has officially confirmed the legendary singer has died. Whitney’s publicist spoke to the outlet earlier this evening. Stay tuned for more details as no further information has been released on her death at this time.

Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unknown.

UPDATE: Whitney’s body was found at the Beverly Hills Hotel at 3:55pm PT. Paramedics could not revive her.

CNN confirms Whitney’s bodyguard, named Ray, found her body. It was not Ray J as first reported.
CNN also says Jennifer Hudson may perform Whitney tribute during Grammy Awards
Simon Cowell says he had Whitney in mind for the next season of X-Factor.
CNN says the Clive Davis party will be happening tonight. Info says invited guests have told her the same thing.
Watch: Live Stream for Clive Davis’ Grammy Party
Whitney’s last Film, Sparkle, will be released in August as planned.
The LA Times says Whitney was spotted displaying erratic behavior before her death
TMZ is reporting Whitney was found in her bathtub and may have overdosed from prescription pill mixed with alcohol
Forbes Has a first hand account of the hotel scene where and when Whitney passed

Mariah Carey tweeted: “Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney’s family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.”

Whitney was just spotted at Grammy rehearsals with Brandy and Monica…
She also performed “Yes, Jesus Loves Me” at a Grammy party 2 days ago…
Kelly Price spoke about hanging with Whitney a few nights prior…
Simon Cowell and Lionel Ritchie comments to CNN…
footage after the jump…

Whitney was spotted out a week before her passing.

Simon Cowell told CNN: “People like that can’t be manufactured. They’ve either got it or they haven’t. I was only talking about her music to a friend of mine the other day. Her records don’t sound old fashioned now. They don’t sound like they were made 20, 30 years ago. They still sound incredible. She still sounds incredible and they’re gonna sound incredible in 50 or 100 years time. There’s something about a Whitney record. It wasn’t just the power of her voice. It was the way that she could sell a song, the way that she could sell a lyric. That’s part of the reason why she was so special and the whole diva thing came with that, because she was entitled to be a diva when she’s got that much talent.”

Lionel Richie told CNN: “I’m absolutely devastated. I always say this all the time. We are a business, unfortunately, of such great talent but also of great tragedy. And we see it happen so many times from the 60s, the 70s, the 80s, the 90s. We watch them come, we watch them go and you keep thinking, it can’t happen to this next generation. It’s not going to happen and sure enough here we go again. Michael was enough just to stop traffic with me. I couldn’t believe it. And then you see Whitney. I talked to her, how are you doing? Are you okay? And you keep hoping for the best but then when you get this kind of news, there’s really nothing but silence…. She had that voice. She had that voice that could just turn a story, a melody into just magical, magical notes.”

Beyoncé and Jay-Z Share Their Intimate Photos Of Baby Blue Ivy Carter!

Miss Info — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:39:38 +0000

WOW! Beyoncé and Jay-Z are sharing their world in a way we’ve never seen before. The happy parents debuted photos of their newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, and don’t even front…the baby is adorable : )

I also think it’s a nice change that the Carters eschewed the whole tabloid bidding war tackiness, instead choosing to post the photos on the Blue Ivy’s own tumblr page, lol. (Do you think tumblr had to come up off something though?)

Check out more super cute photos of hip hop’s first family: Jay-Z holding his daughter, close-ups of Blue Ivy’s face and more…
After the jump

Previously:
Beyoncé’s Post-Baby Body Is Bananas…At Hubby Jay-Z’s After-Party
Phew! Jay-Z Will Still Curse and Beyonce Won’t Share With Tabloids
EgoTripLand x MissInfo Present: 10 Other Ways Jay-Z Could Celebrate Daughter Blue Ivy’s B-Day
Blue Ivy Carter: 10 Things We Know (or Think We Know) About Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Baby
Jay-Z Samples His New Baby’s Cries on “Glory” Feat. Blue Ivy Carter! (Updated with Lyrics)
Congratulations to Beyoncé and Jay-Z on the Birth of their Baby Girl! (UPDATE: Blue Ivy Carter)
Rihanna, Gwyneth, Diddy and Snooki?! Wish Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s Blue Ivy Carter a Happy Born Day

Beyoncé’s Post-Baby Body Is Bananas…At Hubby Jay-Z’s After-Party

Miss Info — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:34:59 +0000

Beyonc é made her first public appearance since giving birth to Baby Blue Ivy Carter on Feb. 7, 2012! Beyoncé joined hubby Jay-Z at the after-party for his United Way Carnegie Hall charity concert. Are you even surprised that she looked completely flawless less than one month after having a baby? I’m not.

The lighting and the background, plus the fact that we know all the styling credits of her outfit, point to these photos being more planned than impromptu but no matter, fans have all been eager for a glimpse of Mrs. Carter. She’s curvier than her standard “promo-weight” and glows with that new-mom confidence : )
Beyoncé’s dress is by Temperly, jewelry by her pal Lorraine Schwartz, clutch by Alexander McQueen and embroidered shoes by Louboutin…

But Beyoncé had her baby on her mind tonight…
She paid tribute to her daughter with her manicure, of course!

Check out Beyonce’s amazing post-baby figure…
After the jump!

Unrelated/Related:
Can someone explain what Jessica White and Brooklyn Decker were wearing at Hov’s concert? Was that Jessica’s Soul Train tribute bodystocking? And Brooklyn…yes, it’s unseasonably warm. But strappy sandals? Smh.

T.I. & Tiny: ‘The Family Hustle’ (Episode 9)

Mr.North — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:35:43 +0000

T.I. and Tiny maybe expecting a new member to their big family soon. In episode nine titled “Baby Fever,” Tiny is flirting with the thought of having a baby. When she reveals what’s on her mind the family doesn’t seem to sit well with the idea.

Previously:
T.I. & Tiny: ‘The Family Hustle’ (Episode 8 )
T.I. & Tiny: ‘The Family Hustle’ (Episode 7)

It’s Raining Diamond-Covered Hublots! Just Ask Rick Ross…and 50 Cent

Miss Info — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:19:30 +0000

After all the highs and one particular low in 2011, it’s only right that Rick Ross celebrate his birthday with lots of pomp and circumstance…and famous people…and sparklers! And white satin.
If you weren’t lucky enough to get into Miami’s Club Amnesia to party with Rawse, MMG’s DreFilms put together a slick 6-minute recap of Ross with Styles P, Jadakiss, Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose, French Montana, Diddy, Sway, my buddy Rahman, Cassie, DJ Khaled and more…
But the highlight was when Dr. Dre gave his new work-bestie a shockingly generous birthday gift: an iced-out Hublot watch!

Which reminded me of another recent token of bromance affection….
Didn’t Floyd Mayweather give 50 Cent that very same watch too?

TWINSIES!
After the jump…

Here’s the watch that Dr. Dre gave Rick Ross at the party….looks like a gorgeous Hublot Big Bang 44mm with a pave diamond face…

And….here’s the photo 50 Cent tweeted after his buddy Floyd Mayweather gave him a watch…just for being him, you know. Kind of looks like a Hublot Big Bang 44mm Gold Pave too, right?

Awkward.
(Is there a run on $50k watches in richguyland?! If so, please sir, may I have one of those sick Masterpiece Key of Time?
But…when are we gonna talk about how 50 feels as Ross and Dre get all buddy buddy? I remember that years ago when Fif first signed to Shady/Aftermath, Dre gave him a very expensive watch too. I think it was Vacheron Constantin? Dr. Dre’s like the Derek Jeter of rap friends.)

Check out DreFilms video recap of Rick Ross’ Birthday Extravaganza:

And a clip of Ross performing at his party:

Get More: Music News

A$AP Rocky Meets His Namesake, The God Rakim! On the Angie Martinez Show

Mikey Fresh — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:21:37 +0000

Back in December A$AP Rocky hit up Hot97 for his first interview with the one and only Angie Martinez. During their chat, Rocky revealed that he was named after the legendary Rakim and his sister was named after Eric B (Erica B). Angie was pretty damn amazed and promised to make his first real encounter with Rakim happen. They met once before, but Rocky was just a baby and doesn’t remember any of it (Rakim actually signed his diaper during a chance meeting in Harlem). Well, earlier this week Angie made good on her promise and surprised Rocky with a studio visit with the MC, himself. Check out the footage above.

(via AngieMartinez)

Watch part 2 of the interview…
Check out additional footage from A$AP Rocky’s performance in Toronto…
Complex’s A$AP Rocky Cover Story Uncut…
New track from Rakim’s own son…
all after the jump…

Complex Cover Story Uncut: A$AP Rocky Talks Drake, Odd Future, & Getting Groupies

Complex: What’s been the greatest compliment that you’ve gotten about the tape?

A$AP Rocky harrell said his favorite song is “Out Of This World.”

Have you met him?

FaceTime. I’m going to work with him down in Miami [soon].

Drake brought you out during Fashion’s Night Out. Did you ever entertain a deal from him?

He never even tried. He never brought it up. That’s why I give that guy so much credit. It’s like he just really wants the world to know, “Yo this guy is really great. He inspired me.” I appreciate that dude.

(Read the full interview here)

Thanks to ILuvLova for the footage:

On Jan 27th, iLuvLola brought to Toronto one of the most sought after new artists in hip-hop, A$AP Rocky. Working with Community54 for an exclusive 1hr in-store and The Union on a sold out show at Opera House. Rocky killed the stage performing records like “Pretty Flacko”, “Peso”, “Purple Swag”, “Trilla” and he also brought out Drake for a surprise performance of “Cameras” and “The Motto”. Needless to say, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Twelvy, and their DJ J Scott, shut the city down. (Video by: Naphtali McKenly)

Click here to see photos from the performance

The God MC’s own flesh and blood dropped a new joint from his upcoming The Prequel album.

New Music: Tahmell “The World Ain’t Ready”

(via Kevin Nottingham)

T.I. & Tiny: ‘The Family Hustle’ (Episode 8)

Mr.North — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:34:32 +0000

It’s the holiday season in the Harris household. In their new episode, “Tip Clause” and family get taught a valuable lesson in charity while performing a Christmas play for the less fortunate.

Thanks to Yardie/MWP

Previously: T.I. & Tiny: ‘The Family Hustle’ (Episode 7)

Drake Tells Nahright: Common’s Beef Isn’t Hip Hop, It’s Publicity

Miss Info — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:09:12 +0000

(photoshop via EgoTrip’s video montage)

Let us quickly recap the season of Common vs. Drake Beef thus far:

Common dates Serena Williams. Drake dates Serena Williams. Common is down with Kanye. Drake is down with Young Money. Common spits subliminals at Drake on “Sweet.” Drake makes subliminal outburst onstage in Cali. Common admits to Drake subliminal disses on the song “Sweet”. Drake spits subliminal lyrics in “Stay Scheming.” Common disses Drake by name on “Stay Scheming” remake. Common tells interviewers the beef is just normal “hip hop competitiveness” and that he’s done….

But does Drake see this as just rap battling? Will there be a rebuttal? Nahright’s Nation (a liner-noted friend of Drake’s) got an exclusive comment from Drake on the set of “The Zone” video:

Nation: So people want to know: will you respond to Common?
Drake: No. Because despite how it’s been worded by him that situation is not a “hip hop moment” or a “battle for the sake of musical integrity”…it’s a ploy for attention around the release of an album. More than anything it was just disappointing cause what kid isn’t a fan of what Common has done for our genre. A guy who made such an incredible career for himself based off expressing genuine feelings about life and love is now targeting me for sharing my story.

Oh. Dang.

After the jump, Drake explains why he took a shot at Kobe’s wealthy ex-wife on “Stay Scheming”….

(never can get enough EgoTrip parody)

While everyone was analyzing Drake’s subliminals towards Common on Rick Ross’ song “Stay Schemin’”….the line that turned into a meme was about Kobe Bryant’s expensive split with his now ex-wife Vanessa.

Kobe ’bout to lose a hundred fifty M’s
Kobe, my n—a I hate it had to be him
Bitch, you wasn’t with me shooting in the gym
(Bitch, you wasn’t with me shooting in the gym)

Vanessa ended up with 75 M’s not 150, but she certainly earned more from her time as “good wife” than she ever would have….as a video extra which is what she was when she met Kobe. However…I’d say a more relevant rap line might be: “Bitch, I must have had a mild concussion when I refused legal counsel and the pleas from my family when I passed on a pre-nup….”
Nation asked Drake about the line, and he chalked it up to….sucks to be you, won’t be me.

Nation: There’s a line from your “Stay Schemin” verse about Kobe’s soon to be ex-wife Vanessa that has gotten some negative attention. Can you speak to what you were trying to express with that line?
Drake: That line came from a conversation about being this young and making this much money and the fear of losing it all. I just used his potential situation to address my own life. I never intended to offend Vanessa or anyone else. That line had everything to do with me and what goes on in my head as a 25 year old man with this much income flowing in. Kobe is and always will be a friend and an icon to me.

Jay-Z Re-Opens His 40/40 Club While Beyoncé Rests at Home (UPDATED)

Mikey Fresh — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:24:36 +0000

(Jay-Z and his billionaire pal Warren Buffet)

After not-giving-a-cheesy-tabloid-her-first-interview since the birth of Blue Ivy Carter, rumors were buzzing that Beyonce would step out for her first public appearance since the birth….to support her hubby Jay-Z’s 40/40 club re-opening. So many red-carpet watchers were disappointed when Bey did not attend. It seems like a lot of us were caught up in in the hysteria. Mr. North pointed out that health-wise, it was probably too early for Beyonce to go anywhere. The club was still packed, though. Celebs like Warren Buffet, Spike Lee, Questlove and more all came out to show their support.

UPDATE 1/21/12:
One day after this grand opening party, the NYC Dept of Health reportedly swept in and shut down the newly renovated 40/40 Club for varying degrees of eww. Under the NYC restaurant rating system, if you score higher than 28, you get a C-Grade….
The 40/40 Club scored a 69.
Some of the violations sound mild, like “thermometer not used during cooking…”
But others like a refrigerator being kept at 60 degrees, bare-hand salsa mixing, and “inadequate personal cleanliness”!?!?
*dry heave*

More details….
And more photos from the opening…
after the jump…

UPDATE 1/21/12 continued:
So according to the New York Post and TMZ, the Dept of Health shut down the 40/40 one day after the opening bash….but they came during business hours so all the customers that were already there, got to stay. Omg. What the hell is that?
More importantly, the kitchen must have cleaned up that night because the club was back open for business by Friday.
Grand opening, Renovation closing….Grand re-opening, Next-day icky re-closing, Quiet Re-re-opening.

Back to the pretty pictures:

(via Rap-Up)

Get More: Jay-Z, Music News

Shyne Says He Has Reconciled With Diddy: “We Gon’ Get Together in Paris”

Miss Info — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:57:59 +0000

Get More: Music News

Shyne told MTV News in what looks like a skype-call…that he felt some regret about how his relationship with Diddy went up in flames after the two former buddies were tried separately for the 1999 shooting at Club New York. He said he also had a dream about Anthony “Wolf” Jones (Diddy’s longtime bodyguard who was killed in 2003 in Atlanta during a dispute with the BMF). So Shyne says he called Diddy recently and reconciled. Not only that, but the man that Shyne waged many a character attack on, is allegedly going to sit down with Shyne in person….in Paris, where he’s living.

“For me, the conversation was a confirmation of what I felt. Son kept it super tall, and that’s what it’s about. When a man says, ‘Listen, as a man, I make mistakes and I own that.’ What could you do?”

Well, peace is always preferable to war, but for anyone who has followed this relationship, this is all kinds of surprising. Especially Shyne’s reveal that Diddy reached out to him in prison, and offered his help. Remember when he said that any conversation with Diddy was “a figment of his imagination”?