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| 50 Cent Responds To Rick Ross With 'Officer Ricky' Track Posted: 30 Jan 2009 06:23 AM PST New record alludes to Ross' alleged prison-guard past, also calls out Lil Wayne.
50 Cent, what took you so long? Almost five days have gone since Rick Ross came out with "Mafia Music," which talks about Fif and the mother of his child. "I love to pay ya bills, can't wait to pay ya rent/ Curtis Jackson baby mama, I ain't looking for a cent/ Burn the house down," the husky Miami MC rapped on the record, referring to the last year's Ross' alleged prison-guard past and the rumors of a marriage between him and Foxy Brown. 50 later calls Brown a "bimbo." "Must've thought he knocked me out like Kimbo," the G-Unit General adds. "Officer Ricky radio for backup/ See your a-- anyway, you know I'm gonna act up/ You wanna play with me when I don't wanna play?/ Have my n---as whip the skin off your a-- in broad day/ Screaming, 'Boss,' n---a , you ain't a boss/ Pu--- n---a, you're lost/ Listen, Officer Ross." As the record comes to a close, in classic 50 fashion, the Queens-bred icon talks over the beat, saying that if Wayne wants to battle Eminem, he has to come through him first. "This n---a is an appetizer," 50 says of his new beef with Rick Ross. "Where you at, Wayne? You're the full course meal, Wayne. You awfully quiet." 50 Cent's Before I Self Destruct was slated to come out in early February. It has since been pushed back, and no new release date has been announced. Besides "Mafia Music," Rick Ross also released his single "I'm the Magnificent," which features John Legend. Ross' new album Deeper Than Rap should be out sometime this spring. Related Videos Related Artists |
| Dawn Richard Says Diddy 'Angry' Over Danity Kane Split Posted: 30 Jan 2009 05:00 AM PST Singer denies rumor that Puff is setting her up for solo career.
After revealing the surprising news that Diddy's hugely popular girl group Danity Kane had split, Dawn Richard still couldn't find the words to express her own feelings about the breakup. "I'm shocked," she said of Danity Kane's dissolution, which has saddened and angered fans. "You can tell by my answers — I really don't have them. It's devastating to talk about this over and over again. It is crazy! It doesn't even make sense. I still can't understand it."
Richard insisted that she can't speak for the other girls and doesn't know where they stand on trying to make it work again. "The last time I tried to speak for someone," she said, "they blew it up the wrong way." Diddy invited all the girls back for the upcoming season of "Making the Band," Richard explained, because he always puts business before any personal problems he has with someone. "Puff's a businessman," she said. "Puff knows what's smart. No matter how much beef you have, [you put it aside] for your business. He knew we have a big fanbase. We got to get this stuff fixed. That's why he kept trying to fix it. We thought everyone was coming back, or at least trying." She even touched on the rumors that Diddy kicked Aubrey O'Day and D. Woods out of the group last October in order to set Richard up for a solo career. She said that since she doesn't even know if she has any career at this point, that is the furthest thing from the truth. "No one is in cahoots with Puff," she said. "Puff is in cahoots with himself. Everyone who knows Puff knows Puff rolls with himself. His hustle is money. That's what he does. I'm just devastated. I wish the rumors were true." She's hoping that Diddy will recognize since she was one of the few willing to try to make Danity Kane work that he'll give her another chance. "Puff only hangs with people who break their necks," she said. "I don't think he's even on that tip yet [regarding a solo career]. He just wants to see how great I can be at what he tells me to be great at, and that's what a businessman does. He wants his employees to be the best. "It makes you great 'cause it challenges you," she added. "I want to learn. I want to be where he is mentally because if you can be there, you have mastered this interest. And that's brilliant. I want to be here. I'm trying to stay here. I thought everybody was on that plan." At the end of the day, though, it might be a little bit more than just business for Diddy. It seems that he's pretty upset by the whole situation as well. "I think he's devastated. I think he thought people would get over it 'cause he's a man," Richard said. "He's just confused. I think that's what makes him crazy the most. He's like, 'I'm the master of all of this, and they totally pulled the wool.' I think he's bitter and angry." Viewers can see everything unfold on the next season of "Making the Band," which premieres on February 12. Related Videos Related Photos Related Artists |
| Super Bowl Music Lineup: Rihanna, Snoop Dogg, Diddy Get In The Game Posted: 29 Jan 2009 02:18 AM PST Fall Out Boy, Jay-Z will also appear at related parties; Jennifer Hudson, Bruce Springsteen provide in-game entertainment.
Between the commercials, the halftime extravaganza and lingerie-clad counter-programming, it's hard to remember that the reason the Super Bowl is the most-watched TV event of the year is because of, you know, the football game. Music has increasingly become the biggest distraction from the gridiron action, and this year, that's truer than ever, with a Grammy-night-worthy roster of acts lining up to get a bit of shine on football's biggest day. There is, of course, the prime-time halftime slot, which has become a haven for classic-rock acts, with one of the biggest one taking the stage this year: the Boss. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will run onto the field between halves — two days before their latest album, Working on a Dream, drops — but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Faith Hill will sing "America the Beautiful" before the game on Sunday, and Jennifer Hudson will give her first public performance since the murders of her mother, brother and nephew when she sings that national anthem at the game. On Thursday, the Pepsi Smash concert will air live from the Ford Amphitheatre on VH1, with sets from Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Lifehouse, with actor Jerry O'Connell hosting. The next night, Enrique Iglesias will headline Pepsi Musica Super Bowl Fiesta at the Ford on Telemundo, which will air Saturday. Friday night will also bring the Miller Lite Super Party in St. Petersburg at Williams Park starring Hoobastank, and the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at the USF Sun Dome. Saturday night boasts the Hard Rock Hotel's Rock & Soul Super Saturday Night show featuring the ubiquitous Will.I.Am and DJ Ruckus, with possible appearances by invited guests including Paris Hilton, Brody Jenner and the Kardashians. That's not to be confused with the Seminole Hard Rock Revolution party on Friday night, hosted by "Entourage" star Kevin "Johnny Drama" Dillon and Khloe Kardashian, with music from DJs Colleen Shannon and Selfborn. If you're in Florida, you gotta see Flo Rida, right? You're in luck, because the "Low" rapper is playing at the Green Iguana in Tampa as part of a Low Dough Pregame Show. Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson will take to the decks at another Green Iguana outlet in Tampa, in the Westshore Hotel, following the game for a Celebrity Postgame Show, and Tampa's Club Underground is promoting the I Am Legend Super Bowl party, hosted by Jay-Z, on Saturday night. Not to be outdone, Diddy, NFL legend Deion Sanders and boxer Winky Wright are hosting what's being called a three-day, star-studded party leading up the game called the Good Life Experience at the Venue in St. Petersburg from January 29-31. Among the guests promised to drop by are comedian Dane Cook and football legend Warren Sapp, and Diddy is set to host the final night's events, called the Icons of the Good Life Diamonds and Pearls Gala. And just like you can't have a party without Will.I.Am, you can't host an event without the equally everywhere-at-once Dave Navarro, who will be MCing the Rock-N-Babes gig at the Hula Bay Club in Tampa on Saturday with J-Mello. Another party staple, DJ AM, will be spinning with DJ Jazzy Jeff at a Super Bowl kickoff party at AJA on Thursday night in Tampa. Journey and John Legend will also be part of the pregame festivities, performing adjacent to Raymond James Stadium at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. Some other random acts making the scene: DJ Kid Capri at the 2009 Players After Party; Cheap Trick singer Robin Zander at the Band Together charity show on Saturday at the Sirata Beach Resort in St. Petersburg; actor Kevin Costner with his band, Modern West, at the Super Sunday HQ party on Saturday night at TPepin Hospitality Centre with New York Giants legend Michael Strahan; Nelly and Jermaine Dupri co-hosting the Under the Veil 2 party on Saturday night at the Museum of Science and Industry; and Nick Lachey teaming up with NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson for the Super Skins Party at the Hula Bay Club in Tampa on Friday, followed by the Super Skins Celebrity Golf Classic the next day. We'd be remiss if we didn't mention that Snoop Dogg is performing at the Anheuser-Busch-sponsored pregame Bud Bowl concert at Channelside in Tampa on Friday night, with 3 Doors Down playing the next night. Related Artists |
| Check Out Our 'American Idol' Live Blog Of The NYC And San Juan Auditions! Posted: 29 Jan 2009 05:10 AM PST Check out 'Idol' expert Jim Cantiello's minute-by-minute recap of the show.
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| Danity Kane Split Saddens And Angers Fans Posted: 29 Jan 2009 08:29 AM PST Some DK followers tried to find someone to blame, others hope for a reunion.
After Dawn Richard broke the news to us on Wednesday that as of now, Danity Kane are no longer a group, fans hit up MTVNews.com expressing all sorts of outrage and sadness over the breakup. Richard told MTV News that despite the fact that Diddy kicked Aubrey O'Day and D.Woods out of the group last season, leaving only Shannon Bex, Richard and Aundrea Fimbres in the group, he was willing to have all the girls come back for the new season of "Making the Band" (premiering on February 12). But when Richard showed up to tape the show she was surprised to learn that Bex decided not to return either. Fimbres and Richard were left to fend for themselves. Danity Kane's loyal fanbase, of course, is still reeling from the news. "I can't believe it," Chopper commented on the article about the news. "That's all I can say!" Shiningstar20 added, "The most heartbreaking thing of life." "I'm so upset right now," jerrell_2 said. "It doesn't make sense to watch the new season of 'Making the Band.' " Although Richard was quick to point out that no one is to blame for everything that's happened in the group, DK's ardent followers aren't shy about expressing who they think may have had a hand in the band's demise. "Shannon that was hard mean," Snoopy wrote. "I thought they were your girls. I hope Drea moves on and goes solo, since the group is no more. I wish Dawn success too. Those two were the only ones really down for DK." Meanwhile, renee9072 asked, "Am I the only person that finds it interesting that over the last two seasons of 'MTB' there was very little footage (if any) of Shannon hanging out with Aubs or Wanita [D. Woods]? Yet on the finale, she was holding onto Aubs' hand for dear life. The only time I saw Shannon with Aubs and Wanita is when all five group members were present. I don't think Shannon is as innocent in all this as she is made out to be. As my friend would say, something in the milk ain't clean." Some wanted to shoot the messenger upon hearing the news. "Ehhhhh, I was never really feeling Dawn," itsme23 wrote. "And I'm def not feeling her now." Other fans are supportive of Richard for clearing up the status of the group: "I was a fan of DK, however, being that Dawn was the most fly, most talented and clearly the most loyal I'M ROLLING WITH DAWN," fatand2cute wrote. "So, I look forward to buying 10 CDs because I'm no fickle fan. Dawn's solo album coming soon!" And in a more constructive message, one fan proposed a game plan for the group. "Can't they just reunite without Diddy interfering?" MPT wondered. Related Photos Related Artists |
| Young Jeezy Slams Bill O'Reilly, Bernard Madoff In New 'My President' Verse Posted: 28 Jan 2009 10:25 PM PST Jeezy calls the conservative commentator 'racist' in his latest version of the Jay-Z-powered remix.
Young Jeezy might wanna think about changing his nickname from the Snowman to the Populist. The Atlanta rapper debuted a new verse for the Jay-Z-powered "My President" remix on Thursday (January 29). In the verse, Jeezy takes aim at Bernie Madoff, Dennis Miller and Bill O'Reilly. Last week, O'Reilly and "O'Reilly Factor" guest Miller took Jeezy to task for the song, which they characterized as being filled with "hate." Miller, in particular, poked fun at the rapper, going as far as purposely mispronouncing his name several times.
Jeezy didn't take the comments lightly, saying he "had to say what's on my mind like Oprah." "Bill O'Reilly, eat a di--, nice try/ You're really being a racist a--hole in a nice tie/ And tell Dennis Miller his show suck anyway, and I'd rather watch Jimmy Kimmel any day," Jeezy raps on the new verse. The remix starts with Jay-Z's verse, which was first heard in Washington, D.C., during the inauguration festivities. Jay joined Jeezy onstage at Club Love to premiere his version. His verse is filled with references to President Barack Obama's racist detractors and takes a swipe at former President George W. Bush. On his show, O'Reilly said Jay-Z should know better. The conservative commentator casually mentioned that Jeezy might later appear on his show, though he wasn't clear if his invitation was genuine or not. A rep for the rapper told MTV News earlier this week that Jeezy would not accept O'Reilly's invite. A producer for "The O'Reilly Factor" told MTV News that the offer still stands. Toward the end of the "My President" remix, Jeezy defends the song's intent and then takes aim at Bernard Madoff, the investment executive who scammed Americans out of millions. "My president is black, my BlackBerry is too, though," Jeezy said. "This is not a race song, it's a remix/ So, I'mma say this, seems like I'm the only one that's not afraid to say Bush f---ed up/ He left a lot of people out here bad/ Matter of fact, you need to call Bernard Madoff yourself/ And tell him, 'Bring your punk ass up out that penthouse. We need that money back.' " Related Artists |
| The-Dream Calls Rumors About His Relationship With Christina Milian 'Real Cute' Posted: 29 Jan 2009 03:14 AM PST Singer insists their bond is all business.
NEW YORK -- Hey, if it worked for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, maybe it can work for The-Dream and Christina Milian. Pictures of the two singers attending a birthday party for a Def Jam executive Wednesday night popped up online Thursday (January 29), and speculation began about whether the pair were a new item. He says no, but his body language at the Thompson Hotel shindig in Manhattan says otherwise. Pitt and Jolie drew plenty of attention during promotion of their movie "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" after photos of them from a W magazine shoot hit the Web, and the film went on to earn plenty of money.
According to The-Dream, though, his union with Milian is all business, not personal. He said his production company will be partnering with the actress/singer. "Yeah, it's a new Radio Killa thing that we have," he coyly told MTV News on Thursday afternoon. "Um, actually, what happened was, I think about a month ago, I think I sat with her. It was one of these things where [when] you try to grow an artist, you can either grow them from the ground or you can come in and say, 'This artist needs this, that's all.' And that part of me I have, which is what she didn't have." The-Dream said he called Milian's label head, Jimmy Iovine, and the executive told him he can have his pick of artists on the roster to work with. The singer selected Milian in a process he says was like being "in a store, and, uh, I'll take that one." He reiterated that the burgeoning pact is based in business, but he doesn't mind the rumors. The singer, who previewed his upcoming album Love vs. Money to the media Wednesday night, is putting the final touches on his project. The LP is due March 10, so he has some promoting to do. "I love the attention," he said. "It's great, it's cool, it's real cute." Milian most recently was in a relationship with music producer Dre of Cool & Dre. It's unclear when the two split or if they called it off. A rep for the Miami-based musician had no comment when contacted by MTV News. Related Artists |
| Day26 Are 'Hurt' By Danity Kane Breakup Posted: 29 Jan 2009 04:58 AM PST 'It hurt all of us, 'cause we were family,' Qwanell Mosley says of 'Making the Band' co-stars.
Just a day after Dawn Richard broke the news that Danity Kane are over for good, Day26 said they might know why the ladies couldn't resolve their issues: They weren't honest with themselves and their fans. "I think even with the Danity Kane situation, I think they kept things secret to the public," Will Taylor told MTV News while in the studio working on the band's new album. "So their breakup was a big surprise. That takes a lot to keep all that bottled up inside, and they exploded to the point they can never return."
He also wasn't surprised to learn that Shannon Bex, who at the end of last season was one of the three remaining members of the band, didn't return to continue working with the group for this upcoming season of "Making the Band." "Shannon wanted to be all five," he said. "She wanted to be Danity Kane. She had a whole 'nother life. So at the end of the day, she said she wasn't going to come." Meanwhile, Will's bandmate Qwanell "Que" Mosley is still pretty perplexed as to what exactly happened to Bex that made her not want to try again. "I don't even know what happened to that," he said. "It hurt all of us, 'cause we were family. It hurts, and we're human. We were family, and when your family does shady stuff and they don't apologize for it or fix it, it's like, 'Damn.' " Related Artists |
| Kanye West Sounds Off About Himself (Again) In E-Mail To Media Posted: 28 Jan 2009 11:08 PM PST In the wake of a hateful e-mail circulated under his name on Wednesday, West writes e-mail about his Paris trip.
Some bloggers and fans have lambasted Kanye West this week for sending out a playful vlog where he called himself "Martin Louie the King Jr.," but that was probably just Kanye having fun. But in the wake of a hateful e-mail that was falsely circulated under his name late Wednesday (which we're not going to recap here), on Thursday he sent out an e-mail message to the media, in which he talked about his recent trip to the Paris fashion shows. In his usual all-caps blogging style, which we've put into normal case for readability, West wrote that he feels like the embodiment of nuclear energy, and the trip has not only inspired his fashion, but music, stage designs and outlook on life. "I always feel my best work is my next work," he wrote. "I've made some good choices and some mistakes. I've been loved and hated. I've been hailed and ridiculed. I've been invited to shows and as usual asked not to come. ... I've been attacked for being me. For being bright red in a grey world ... When encapsulated in an idea or box like a stage or shoe design, I create magic." In Paris, 'Ye debuted a sneaker he designed for Louis Vuitton. As the e-mail continued, he acknowledged that he isn't perfect and cannot live his life trying to be "Christ Like." He also wrote about learning from and taking responsibility for his mistakes. He will not conform, however. "Life is a game!" he declared. "If everyone understood what I was doing when I was doing it, there would be no challenge therefore no game. It is the crack in the wall that allows light to shine through. ... Thank you to anyone who thrives on the downfall of others, for I will not fall! Your pessimism is my power. Your presumptions lead to my redemptions. "I have lost everything so I am fearless," he added. "You obviously don't know who you're up against. I will spark a generation of thinkers who will question traditional thought until they find the absolute truth. Thank you for giving me someone to prove wrong as I have done for my entire life. You feel the world will never change. You feel misery is the only company and I am here to prove you all wrong. ... Thank you, Paris, once again for allowing me access to the greatest artists and designers this earth has to offer. ... Thank you for the invitation because genius loves company." Related Artists |
| Jennifer Hudson Films Video As Super Bowl Appearance Approaches Posted: 29 Jan 2009 12:21 AM PST Singer's label has released photos from 'If It Isn't Love' clip.
Jennifer Hudson's label has released photos from her forthcoming video for the single "If It Isn't Love," from her recent self-titled LP. The clip is set to premiere the week of February 9. The filming marks the beginning of a busy stretch for Hudson, whose mother, brother and nephew were tragically murdered last fall. She's singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday and is performing at the Grammy Awards the following weekend. Hudson is nominated for four Grammys, including Best R&B Album. Hudson released a statement last month calling the nods "truly a blessing. ... I'm extremely honored and humbled by the nominations." The clip for "If It Isn't Love" was reportedly set to film last month, but a source told UsMagazine.com that Hudson wasn't ready, in the wake of the tragedy. However, an unnamed spokesperson for Hudson later said that the plans for the video were never set in stone. "The video shoot was never confirmed, so there was nothing to cancel," the spokesperson said. Will Lil Wayne grab all the gramophones? Is Katy Perry going to tell her girl rivals to kiss off? Can Coldplay march off with a win? MTV News is all over the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, so stay tuned for interviews, analysis and more before, during and after the big night, Sunday, February 8. Related Photos Related Artists |
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