Archive for January 8th, 2010

New Music: Omarion – ‘What Do You Say’ (Co-written by Chris Brown)

Chris Brown helps pen “What Do You Say,” a new track from his friend Omarion’s third solo album Ollusion, in stores Tuesday. O sings about getting to know his girl better on the mid-tempo Battle Royal production. The entire album can be streamed on his MySpace page. Download: Omarion – “What Do You Say”

Rihanna Scores Pre-Super Bowl Gig

Rihanna is headed back to the Super Bowl. The singer will hit the stage during VH1’s “Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam,” the official NFL Super Bowl concert series taking place in South Beach, Miami. Hosted by Kevin Dillon and Nancy O’Dell, the kickoff concert to Super Bowl XLIV will feature Rihanna performing tracks from her [...]

Keyshia Cole Wants No More Drama

Keyshia Cole, who is engaged to Cleveland Cavalier Daniel “Boobie” Gibson and is expecting her first child this year, is looking for some peace and quiet. The “Let It Go” singer has decided to cease contact with her biological mother, Frankie Lons, and sisters Neffe and Elite, in order to ensure that her child grows [...]

New Music: Monica – ‘Everything to Me’

“You’re everything to me/ The air that I breathe,” Monica sings on the first single from her new album Still Standing, due this spring. The soulful ballad was featured on her BET reality show and samples ’70s singer Deniece Williams’ “Silly.” Download: Monica – “Everything to Me”

Diddy & Dr. Dre Come Together in Vegas

East Coast and West Coast united in Las Vegas on Thursday (Jan. 7) where Sean “Diddy” Combs and Dr. Dre were on hand to announce their new collaboration, Diddy Beats, at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The in-ear headphones are the latest in the popular Beats by Dr. Dre lineup. “I wanted something that [...]

Keri Hilson Meets Her Grammy Family

Keri Hilson, who is nominated for two Grammys including Best New Artist, mingled with members of the Atlanta Grammy Chapter at a reception for nominees held at the W Hotel Downtown in ATL on Thursday (Jan. 7). Find out if Miss Keri picks up a golden gramophone when the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards airs on [...]

Alicia Keys & Friends at the Apollo

It was showtime at the Apollo in Harlem with Alicia Keys and friends on Thursday night (Jan. 7). In addition to performing her hits, Alicia brought out Raheem DeVaughn and Marsha Ambrosius during the concert for BillboardLive.com. Grammy nominee Melanie Fiona, who expressed her gratitude to Alicia, also performed her No. 1 single “It Kills [...]

New Music: Kevin Rudolf f/ Birdman, Jay Sean, & Lil Wayne – ‘I Made It’

Rocker Kevin Rudolf gets by with a little help from his Cash Money labelmates Lil Wayne, Birdman, and Jay Sean on “I Made It,” the first single from his sophomore album. The “Let It Rock” singer tells his rags-to-riches story over a catchy, pop-rock beat. Download: Kevin Rudolf f/ Birdman, Jay Sean, & Lil Wayne [...]

Lady Gaga’s Flashy New Job at Polaroid

Lady Gaga landed her first “real job,” as her father would say. The pop star has been named creative director for a specialty line of Polaroid Imaging products. She was on hand to announce the venture at the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Thursday (Jan. 7). New products by Polaroid and [...]

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