Chris Brown is finally and officially speaking out about his arrest and the reported violent attack on girlfriend Rihanna - admitting he is "sorry and saddened" about the situation.
As family and friends deal with the loss of Michael Jackson, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London, England has unveiled a wax figure of the late pop culture icon.
The already-hugely-popular waxwork depicts the King of Pop in one of his famous performance poses and looks eerily lifelike.
Check out the new “Sweet Dreams” music video from Beyonce Knowles.
The vid was directed by Adria Petty (who also directed Duffy’s video for “Mercy”) and shot in Brooklyn, New York City. The song is off her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce.
Drake has finally released the video for his hit single “Best I Ever Had”. The song featured on Drake’s mixtape, So Far Gone, has gone on to become one of the biggest records in the country. Drake shot the video a few weeks ago with the help of Kanye West, who makes his music directorial debut. Look for Drake’s album, Thank Me Later, to be released on Young Money/Universal during the 4th Quarter of this year.
Infomercial king Billy Mays--the TV pitchman with the pitch-black beard and deep raspy voice--has died at the age of 50. Mays is best known for his infomercials selling OxiClean, Orange Glow, and Mighty Putty and for the Discovery TV series Pitchmen.
Mays was found dead at his Tampa Bay home early Sunday morning. A cause of death has not been determined.
Mays' death comes at a time when he is at the peak of his fame. His brash style and dark beard had made him something of a cult celebrity and internet meme. Just this week, Mays made an appearance on Late Night With Conan O'Brien. Earlier this month, Mays was in New York to judge a Billy May look-alike contest, featuring people from around the country wearing dark beards that looks they were drawn on a Magic Marker.
Mays was give the star treatment by New York tourists.
The person who makes the call says Jackson was not breathing and unconscious. Jackson was not responding to CPR. The caller says the doctor on scene -- Dr. Conrad Murray -- was the only witness -- "The doctor has been the only one here."
Michael Jackson, defined in equal parts as the world’s greatest entertainer and perhaps its most enigmatic figure, was about to attempt one of the greatest comebacks of all time. Then his life was cut shockingly — and so far, mysteriously — short.
The 50-year-old musical superstar died Thursday, July 25th, just as he was preparing for what would be a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 at London’s famed 02 arena. Jackson had been spending hours and hours toiling with a team of dancers for a performance he and his fans hoped would restore his tarnished legacy to its proper place in pop.
An autopsy was planned for Friday, though results were not likely to be final until toxicology tests could be completed, a process that could take several days and sometimes weeks. However, if a cause can be determined by the autopsy, they will announce the results, said Los Angeles County Coroner Investigator Jerry McKibben.
Jermaine Jackson comments on Michael's Death
Video Of Michael Jackson's Body Being Flown To L.A. Coroner's Office
We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50. Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon and paramedics were unable to revive him. We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back. Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II. Jackson had 13 number one hits during his solo career.
The album features the signature instrumentation and musicianship of Marley with the hard hitting beats and lyrics of Nas. Throughout the course of their musical careers, the duo has taught each other and always admired each other’s style. Since first meeting in 1996 the two artists have shared a mutual respect and camaraderie that was most recently showcased on “Road to Zion,” a standout track from Damian’s critically acclaimed album, Welcome to Jamrock. After having such a positive experience working together, they have now joined forces again for Distant Relatives.
The album title refers not only to the bond of Nas and Damian, but the bond to their African ancestry, which inspired the album both musically and lyrically. “Africa is the backbone of the world and the foundation of everything and Africans are in a situation where they need help more than anywhere else,” notes Damian Marley. “We know there are dire situations here in America but when you look at America—with public libraries and free education—these are not opportunities most Africans have. It’s a completely different scale of trying to help people. As humans beings, we’re part of a human family.”
Nas agrees, “As an American, we have so much even in a so-called recession that a neighborhood like Queensbridge or Red Hook is Beverly Hills compared to the way people are living in Nigeria, Sierre Leone, and Ghana,” says the emcee. “So obviously if we making records with that theme, there’s gonna be things I want to build on. I think Africa has a lot to teach us.”
The release is now scheduled for August, 21st 2009!
Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) has been traded to the Caveliers has part of the pre-dealing leading into today’s NBA Draft.
Under the deal, Shaq goes to Cleveland for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, the 46th pick in Thursday’s NBA draft and $500,000 according to numerous reports. The Suns currently hold the No. 14, 46, 48 and 57 picks.
The 37-year-old O’Neal was a third-team all-NBA pick after he averaged 17.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game, but would appear to be mostly a financial trade for The Suns, who will save $9 million a year with the deal.
As of late Wednesday night, the deal with awaiting final approval by both teams owners, although this is expected to be a formality with the official announcement Thursday morning
STAFF REPORTERS Brides, bar owners and casual drinkers jammed local liquor outlets yesterday, depleting shelves as talks continued toward a strike deadline. “Nothing brings Canadians together like shopping for booze,” Kerim Sursal said as cars circled for a parking spot at the downtown Queens Quay store.
Loading 50 bottles of wine into his trunk, Sursal said he was stocking up for his Aug. 1 wedding.
But the panic might have been premature. About 40 minutes before the 12:01 a.m. deadline at which a walkout was to begin if there was no deal, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union put a statement on its website saying the strike deadline had been delayed while talks continued. READ MORE
A music video aimed to promote 50 Cent's new song called "I'll Do Anything" has been unleashed. It features the rap mogul singing his verses and frolicking with his love interest. In one scene, he is captured having the woman sitting on his lap.
"I'll Do Anything" is a song coming from 50 Cent's mixtape "War Angel".
Bow Wow will be in Toronto, Canada on Thursday June 25th, 2009 at Kool Haus (132 Queens Quay East). Opening acts are Famous, CSqueezy, J Diggz, P. Reign and Big Lean. Tickets are on sale now!!! For more info call the 24hr info line (647) 885 - 6692.
What was promised to be "the hottest" MuchMusic Video Awards after-party was broken up by police who found three guns at the downtown celebration early yesterday morning.
The Century Room event, presented by 1LoveTO.com and The NE Inc., was promised to be "the hottest" MMVA after-party on a Facebook group posted by organizers.
These photos were posted on T-Pains Twitter page, showing off his "Big Ass Chain" litterally. Hmmm i thought we were in a Recession? Apparently not for T-Pain and his $410,000 Chain! This thing is a 197-karat accessory, weighing in at 10 pounds.
"Dudes and girls, I just wanna give a quick preview of the last chain you'll ever like," Pain wrote. "I'm shuttin' it down."
"Very very real I don't know what fake feel like. $410,000. Hola señor recession proof," he added.
Pain breaks out the ridiculous piece of jewelry at a time when critics and some artists are saying the era of bling is coming to an end.
Rihanna's new song titled 'Te Amo' which was originally written by James Fauntleroy, is the new talk on the internet. Rihanna isn't a lesbian people! So stop spreading rumors, it's just a cover of Fauntleroy's Song.
The song narrates a girl who is trying to tell her girl friend that she loves her but she is not a lesbian. It is unclear whether the song is recorded for Rihanna's new album or it is just a demo for other artist's project.
I saw this guy rocking back and forth and thought he was gonna puke then all of a sudden, SLAM! right on the floor. too bad i didnt catch the fall on tape haha. Sorry man whoever you are and hope your face heals!
R&B singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty on Monday to assaulting his former girlfriend, pop star Rihanna in an agreement with prosecutors that calls for him to spend five years of probation.
Brown, also will have to perform at least 180 days of community service in his home state of Virginia.
The 20-year-old singer entered the plea at a preliminary hearing in a Los Angeles courtroom. He had been accused of assaulting and making criminal threats against Rihanna in February on the eve of the music industry's Grammy Awards.
There was no plea agreement on the threat charge and a formal sentencing was scheduled for August 5. He had faced four years in prison if convicted in a trial on both charges.
"I think it's commendable that you took responsibility for your conduct sir," Judge Patricia Schnegg told Brown.
Brown, dressed in a plaid gray suit and accompanied by his mother, also was issued a stay-away order to keep his distance from Rihanna.
Rihanna, also appeared in court but only after Brown left. Her attorney, Donald Etra, had said that she was prepared to testify against him.
"Rihanna believes this is a fair and just resolution to this case," Etra said outside the courthouse.
It all went down @ Century Room - King St. Toronto. Drake's official Much Music Awards After Party. The club was slammed, a bit over capacity i would say but the music played by Dj Crunch & Future D Prince made it all good.
Drizzy's party was going insane .............Until everyone who was leaving the club had to get searched, due to a "gun rumor" within the club. Apprently someone got stabbed in the washroom also, but we have'nt heard any further details on that
Police, Swat Team, Fire fighters and of course US !! were there to give you all the EXCLUSIVE VIDEO / PICS.
Swat / Police Officers were pointing their guns / rifles at everyone walking out of the club, a few people got arrested as well.
Here's a couple picture's from inside the club before the drama started.
This is when Drake is informed someone got a gun! UH OH!
And here's some exclusive video footage of what was going on outside Drake's After Party last night Inside Century Room Downtown Toronto
Renowned celebrity blogger Perez Hilton (real name Mario Armando Lavandeira) was apparently assaulted by artist will.i.am, frontman of The Black Eyed Peas and his security guards, according to messages posted to his Twitter account. We’re pretty sure this really happened, although you never know.
Join 2X MMVA Video Director of the Year RT! and the UOMO fam as we celebrate The NE Inc.'s 6 MMVA nominations with various celebrity guests including Cabral "Cabbie" Richards from the Score.
Music supplied By:
DJ Crunch the Official MMVA'09 DJ DJ Wikked & Future The Prince (DRAKE'S DJ)
Last Night Kobe Bryant and many of his Lakers Team-mates were on Jimmy Kimmel Live discussing thier championship run and beating the Orlando Magic in 5 games and what they will accomplish next and discuss the Larry O' Brian Trophy
The promo for Monday night's special episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 promises that the embattled Jon and Kate Gosselin will make a major announcement.
A source close to the situation tells Radar Online that the Jon and Kate announcement is what we all assumed it to be: They are getting a divorce.
The source says that Kate Gosselin recently met with a divorce lawyer. Another source says that the couple had previously agreed to separate by July 15.
That timetable has now been pushed forward.
Radar also claims exclusive knowledge that for all intents and purposes, the marriage is already over and Jon Gosselin will file divorce papers next week.
Meanwhile, People reports that Jon was apartment hunting in New York City this morning, further fueling rumors that a Gosselin split is imminent.
The stars of Jon & Kate Plus 8 have unwittingly used reality TV to broadcast the reality of an unraveling, terrible marriage. And they’ve done it to record ratings this season as media frenzy around the battling couple grew with each new development:
•Jon was accused of having an affair with Deanna Hummel.
•Kate was accused of having an affair with Steve Neild.
•Kate's porcupine / reverse mullet weave has been scrutinized.
•Her brother discussed the relationship publicly in a tell-all with Us Weekly, which featured the Gosselins on a staggering seven straight covers.
•Kate previously took the sextuplets on vacation to North Carolina without Jon. He was spotted hanging out with Deanna Hummel in Utah.
•Some dude apparently pummeled Deanna Hummel on a sex tape that appeared online. While unrelated to the Gosselins, this was amusing.
•Jon has also been spotted with Hailey Glassman, the daughter of Kate’s plastic surgeon, and reports say this relationship may be still on.
•Jon and Kate spent their 10th wedding anniversary apart.
How will the once-beloved couple handle their impending split? Will the show go on? Should they try to work it out for the sake of the adorable kids?
Antares' Auto-Tune plug-in has never been more popular, and the latest rumour is that we'll soon be seeing a version that runs on the iPhone/iPod touch platform.
One of the software's most prominent users is T-Pain, and he's revealed to Time magazine that the app is currently in development.
"It's gonna be real cool," he says. "Basically, you can add Auto-Tune to your voice and send it to your friends and put it on the web. You'll be able to sound just like me."
Whether this will be anything more than a novelty item remains to be seen, but if it is released, prepare to be on the receiving end of a slew of robotised voice messages.
"You'll be able to sound just like me." T-Pain on Auto-Tune for iPhone Despite its ubiquity, T-Pain has also revealed that he has no plans to stop using Auto-Tune, and that the plug-in contains plenty of untapped potential.
"I know [Auto-Tune] better than anyone, and even I'm just figuring out all the ways you can use it to change the mood of a record."
Check out this months edition of the industry magazine - including Toronto's very own Drake! Interview with the King Of Dancehall - Beenie Man Rick Ross's After Party Win Tickets to the Ice Cream Fest & The Serani, Demarco & Bugle Show & Much More!
Since it would be pretty difficult to book Lil Wayne for her son's birthday party, a Washington, DC mom took a different route: seeking a Lil Wayne impersonator. However, there's a twist: her son is blind. Bet you were wondering why this story is filed under "strange". Indeed, the impersonator can look nothing whatsoever like Weezy, but just has to sound like Weezy. Easy? Maybe not.
Blogs that got hold of this story have definitely laid on the snark, dissing the mom for trying to "trick" her son, but there's no evidence in the ad that she's really trying to convince him that the real-life Lil Wayne is swinging by the family crib.
Halle Berry is honored with the Decade of Hotness award at Spike TV’s 2009 “Guys Choice” Awards held at the Sony Studios on Saturday (May 30) in Los Angeles.
The 42-year-old actress wore a sexyt black Riller & Fount “Devi” drape front halter mini dress.
During the ceremony, Halle had a very special moment with Jamie Foxx, who was on hand to present the award to Halle.
Jamie thanked Halle by kissing her on the lips and giving her a nice squeeze on her tush. Looks like they both really enjoyed it!