Beyoncé - "Schoolin' Life"

J.R. Taylor Choreography

Wednesday, April 8, 2009


Kim Kardashian doesn't mind being the butt of Eminem's joke.

The reality star is one of many celebrities the rapper pokes fun at in his new video, "We Made You," from his upcoming album Relapse.

"I just saw Eminem's new video for "We Made You" and he totally spoofs me!!" Kardashian says on her blog. "It was a total surprise to me because I had no idea he was going to talk about me in the song."

In the video, an actress playing Kardashian shows off an exaggerated posterior over dinner at a restaurant. The character eventually meets a Fargo-like fate in a wood chipper (which converts her to cash).

"I think this video is so funny! I am a huge Eminem fan and find it flattering that he would rap about me," says Kardashian. "He's a bit harsh about some other celebrities, but you just have to let it go and have a sense of humor."

Also skewered in the video: Bret Michaels, Jessica Simpson, Sarah Palin, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Amy Winehouse.

Relapse, Eminen's first studio album since 2004's Encore, is due out May 19.


No one is safe. Eminem is back and his latest victims include Jessica Simpson, John Mayer, Kim Kardashian, Amy Winehouse, Elvis, and Lindsay Lohan, in the video for “We Made You,” the first official single off his new album Relapse. Directed by Joseph Kahn (“Without Me”), the clip features cameos from Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.



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Jackpot! Teairra Mari, pictured with her puppy Cherry Cola, looks like money on set of her video for “Cause a Scene” at Rain Nightclub inside the Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Monday, April 6, 2009

Kanye On South Park


Kanye West will join Cartman, Kenny, and friends on the April 8 episode of “South Park” entitled “Fishsticks.” Mr. West’s character will appear on the Comedy Central show, but not his real voice. Preview the episode below.


The case of the People versus Chris Brown continues.

The musician pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday to two felony counts – assault and making criminal threats – in the alleged Feb. 8 beating of his girlfriend Rihanna.

Brown, looking solemn, wearing a black sweater, black tie and matching pants, entered the courtroom at 3:30 p.m. followed by his mother, who looked distressed but cracked a smile at a friend in the courtroom.

Asked by Judge Patricia Schnegg for his plea for both charges, Brown answered "not guilty" to each one in a barely audible voice. The judge set the next hearing for April 29.

Brown's lawyer, Mark Geragos, told the judge that "more discovery was needed" in the case, meaning that he is awaiting review of more evidence. Rihanna was not present nor required to show at the hearing.

Brown allegedly punched, choked, and threatened to kill Rihanna in a fight just hours before their scheduled performance at the Grammys, according to a search warrant affidavit.

If convicted, Brown, 19, faces probation to a maximum four years and eight months in state prison, prosecutors say.

As for Rihanna, her attorney Donald Etra said, "Nothing's changed with regard to Rihanna's stance toward this case ... She will testify if subpoenaed and will do everything that's required of her to do." Currently the singer, is "doing fine," says Etra. "She's in Barbados now with her family."

Expert Opinion
Legal experts contend the case will likely end with Brown accepting a plea deal on lesser charges, with anywhere from a jail sentence of 30 to 180 days in addition to three to five years of probation.

"A plea deal would be the quickest and least messy way to end this case," says L.A. criminal defense attorney Jeffery Rubenstein, who's not involved with the case. "It would also let Rihanna off the hook from testifying in court."

Asked about efforts between prosecutors and Geragos to come to a plea deal, Rihanna's lawyer said Monday, "I believe there are efforts by all parties involved to resolve this case expeditiously. That would be beneficial to everyone. Rihanna would be pleased if this case were resolved quickly and fairly."

Brown and Rihanna, 21, have remained in contact but are taking a break from their relationship, a source tells PEOPLE.

The "Umbrella" singer has recently been jet-setting between L.A., Honolulu, New York and Barbados. She was spotted Saturday at a concert in her home country, where she was seen exchanging greetings with the prime minister of Barbados.

Brown, meanwhile, has been keeping a low profile – working, playing basketball and receiving counseling.

Saturday, April 4, 2009



Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins appears to be riding under the radar on NBC's hit reality series, 'Celebrity Apprentice,' but the TLC vocalist confessed to me that everything you see on television doesn't necessarily reflect what actually transpired on the show.

The 38-year-old singer, who is now dating NFL linebacker Takeo Spikes, also talked about a possible TLC movie, why girl groups are dysfunctional and tells why she hates her performance with Alicia Keys at the BET Awards in 2008.

T-Boz, who was preparing to go to Japan with group member Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas to headline several concert dates the day before our interview, was an open book as we separated fact from fiction and left no stone unturned.

So we're starting to see more of you on 'Celebrity Apprentice.' Did you intentionally play low-key in the beginning?

If you don't keep up drama, they don't show you anyway and I just feel like they have their favorites. If you're not into it than Trump's not into you and that's just the way I feel about it. He likes poker, he likes golf, Playboy bunnies and he likes sports and that's his thing.

You had your big win on episode four and won a check for your charity. How did that feel?

It was a bittersweet night for me because I won, but they made it so depressing with the alcohol thing with Dennis Rodman so it almost took the glory out of winning. As far as me, it was heartwarming because sickle cell is something very passionate and close to me being that I have the disease and I'm a national spokesperson. I do a lot of things because I want to help others, but I want to be that chick that's here to see my daughter grow old. I want to be a grandmother. I want to live here too so I want to cheer for all of us and it's really a personal struggle and a fight for me.

Do you think Dennis Rodman got professional help after that episode? Because it was sad and I was hoping Donald Trump would bring out Dr. Drew Pinksy and announce Dennis was headed to 'Celebrity Rehab' at the end.

Dennis says that he doesn't have a problem so that's the answer really in itself. If he doesn't think he has a problem then he's not gonna go get help because he don't think anything is wrong. Honestly, we worked 6 days a week and 15 to 18 hour days. When we're up at 5am and you already have cranberry and vodka mixed at 7am or 8am in the morning, it's like hello. I want to say this about Dennis though because he is very, very smart. He's a very smart man when it comes to marketing. He's like an artist. I noticed how creative he is because of the marketing stuff like the wedding dresses. You know how he used to do with the hair colors? He's smart, but the alcohol clouds his judgment. I think that's what the problem is so if he would stay off the alcohol; it's like he turns into this alter ego and that's a problem.

Who were you closest to on the show?

I really got close to Brande [Roderick], the Playboy chick. She is the cutest thing, but she's actually really cool. I love Jesse James, Herschel Walker and Tom Green. I really liked the guys a lot, but I got along with all of the women. They didn't really bother me much. Natalie [Gulbis] is a really sweet person. We didn't get close, but I just like her as a person. She's a nice little Christian girl and I liked that about her.

Annie Duke seems like a piece of work!

Annie is very controlling and you can not take this away from her. She's a very smart woman and a very hard worker, but her people skills suck. She has no personality. The problem is Annie doesn't talk to people with respect so I had to tell her that I don't disrespect myself and I'm not about to let you disrespect me so watch how you talk to me. She respected what I said to her because I told her that she is not a team player and this is a team. We said that Annie spells her name Anniiiii-me me me me. It's all good.

What was your interaction with Brian McKnight like?


Brian is a spoiled little brat and an asshole for real. I like him though, but he is an asshole for real. He has so much talent and he was very nice to me, but he was really trippin'. I asked him if he was gonna talk and he said that he would talk a little bit, but when we're off set and in the hallway. It's okay to say hi! He has to work on his afro-ism a little bit.

But before you went on the show your mom gave you a lecture, right?

As far as my mother, I'm one of those people that don't believe in arguing with strangers so I argue and put energy into people I care about and love. I'm not gonna argue with some chick that I don't know and don't care about. If I get mad I'll take it the whole nine yards, if you know what I mean. They get too personal and this is not your real job so chill out. We're playing for charity, but they were crying and getting all upset.

Now that you know how the show is done, who would you pick to be on the third season of the show next year?

I would just put Omarosa back on there because she's ignorant – in a good way. I love the way she attacks people! She's just great TV! She don't care what she does. I feel I could fill it with Dennis Rodman's and Omarosa's because I'm not gonna Omarosa it, but I want somebody else who will. I'll watch it all day long.

Let's shift gears a little. Your good friend Kandi Burruss is the new member of 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta.' What do you think about that?

It's funny because she really has a great career for herself and she's a phenomenal writer so she has a lot of different things going for her than the other wives. I was happy to hear that she is engaged so that's great. Kim is kind of doing her thing with married men, NeNe has a different approach and Sheree and Lisa Wu are sweet. I don't think people know that Kandi has a raw personality so I would like to see who she is going to bump heads with because she doesn't take any mess either. That's gonna be interesting. If you don't pluck her nerves, she's easygoing, but if you do, I can't wait to see her mouthpiece. She's not one of the wives where the husband makes a lot of money and she uses his money to start a business. She's coming to the table like, 'Damn b----s, I am paid because I wrote 'No Scrubs' for TLC and those early hits for Destiny's Child. You better check my resume.' I love that.

Did you tape an appearance on the show?

We just went to lunch and that's something that's natural. What you see is what we would have naturally done. The only reason and the only person that I would have gone on that show for was Kandi and that's love.
I hear you and Chilli have been approached about a TLC movie. Monique Coleman from 'High School Musical' says it's her dream to play Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes in a film.
That's awesome to hear. I am interested now whereas I wasn't before. I actually do want to pursue making this movie. We're talking to companies now so right now it's just talk. People are actively pursuing it and that's a great thing.


What actress would you like to play you in the film?

It would have to be a girl who has a lot of cool personality like a prissy-tomboy whoever it is. She has to look good with blonde hair because she must swag out the blonde. I love Kyla Pratt. She has a lot of personality and a lot of spunk. I think Meagan Good can do it too. I like both of them. In 'ATL,' Lauren London played me and she did a great job. 'ATL' was about Dallas Austin and my experience growing up in the skating rink. The only difference was that we did not go together. That was part of the movie. I executive produced it and it was a part of my life. That was really my story.

What actress should play Chilli? I pick Keshia Knight Pulliam or Tatyana Ali or anyone else who can brush down their baby hair.

Those are two good picks. Keshia still has that valley girl in her and so does Tatyana, so they make great looks, but they have to get rid of the valley girl part because Rozanda has no valley girl in her at all. You can buy the lace front weave and anybody can have her hair. All you got to do is call up Tyra Banks and ask her where she gets her wigs from.

Alicia Keys got you and Chilli to reunite and perform on last year's BET Awards. How did it make you feel that a singer who wasn't even in a girl group professionally wanted to celebrate TLC, SWV and En Vogue like that?

I love Alicia and that was the only reason I did it. We've never said yes to perform with anybody, ever. She is one of those people that you respect and feel honored to be asked and that's why we said yes. I don't count BET Awards as a real TLC performance. That was just a mess altogether. That was a terrible day for me. It wasn't a regular TLC show anyway. At real TLC show, we run things and are energetic and dance. That was just a hot mess. I'm very excited to do what we do and I'll be back in my element. That sure wasn't my element anyway. I'm happy to be back and we'll be doing it the way that we do it.

There are currently no girl groups in the music business. They all seem to break up. Why do you think it's like that?

I feel like girls are anal, bitchy and bitter. They're jealous, envious and compete with each other even though they say they don't. It always brings issues. They can't differentiate that this is business and we don't have to be best friends, we just have to work together. People have a hard time living with that because it becomes fake and you have to keep up this whole façade and you just can't deal with it and break up. At the end of the day, it's about making money and having a career. Nobody said you have to go home and hug every day. Some girls can't deal with that and I've always had girl problems. Girls and me just don't mix. They've always been jealous, tried to take my boyfriends and lie on me. I get it because I've always had that happen to me. That's why I would never do a girl group again. I'm happy to have been with the two I was with, but I would never bring another girl in and start a new group. You don't have to worry about that with me.

When you hear stories about what's going on with Destiny's Child and Kelly Rowland having to fire Matthew Knowles to finally get attention, what are your thoughts?

They get mad when I say this, but I don't give a damn. It was all about Beyonce anyway. She was my favorite too, but come on, her parents are over everything. Who do you think they were going for? It's always Beyonce. It was supposed to be exactly the way it is now, Bey is on top. I love Beyonce and I am a fan of hers. She was my favorite in the group even before they were Destiny's Child and they were the Baby Dolls. She was so cute and pretty. I like all of them too and I wish Kelly the best. When you're in a girl group, you have differences and you have to learn how to respectfully agree to disagree. There are a lot of things that happens behind the scenes that people don't know about. Some girl groups have girls trying to steal other girls' boyfriends and that's the ultimate no-no. You have situations like the Kelly thing and Beyonce's parents. You can say that I'm out for everybody, but if Lisa was to bring somebody in that's her boyfriend then I'm gonna feel like you got Lisa's back more than mine and that's gonna be a no-no. I just think that brings a conflict of interest in the beginning. That would have been a hard group for me to be in because I would have been like your mommy and daddy are running things and they're gonna have you at heart the most. That's just how I feel.


Look out for part two with Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check out her videos and personal blogs on her website www.Boz-Bizz.com

Friday, April 3, 2009


He has nothing against Footloose, but Zac Efron is ready to take his career into "the unknown," he tells EW.com.

The High School Musical heartthrob decided not to take the role of Ren McCormack in the upcoming remake of the hit '80s musical – a part that launched the career of then-25-year-old Kevin Bacon – because he wants to challenge his acting chops.

"I'm sure Footloose would have been a huge challenge, but the actors that I love and the actors that work really hard in this industry are always shaking things up, trying new genres, acquiring new skill sets," says Efron, who is in Las Vegas to receive the Showest Breakthrough Performer of the Year award. "That's what's always going to appeal to me: the unknown."

Venturing into that unknown, Efron is trading in his dancing shoes for a shovel in a role as a young gravedigger in The Death & Life of Charlie St. Cloud, being directed by Burr Steers at Universal.

Efron will play a caretaker at a cemetery where his brother has recently been buried. He has meetings with his deceased little bro – and begins a romance with a woman who is believed to be missing in a sailing accident.


You don’t need to just dream anymore about slipping into the Vivienne Westwood wedding dress that Sarah Jessica Parker made famous in the Sex and the City movie — at least not if you’re lucky enough to have an extra fifteen thousand dollars lying around. The design has just become available for purchase at Hayden Olivia Bridal in Charlotte, N.C., which has been chosen as one of only three U.S. boutiques — and ten shops worldwide — to carry the wedding dress. And while the price-tag might seem weighty, it does include optional fittings in London with designers from the Vivienne Westwood team. Click here to watch video of the dress at thesavvybride.com and learn how you can schedule an appointment to make SJP’s dress your own. Tell us: Would you want to wear Carrie’s dress for your wedding?


Rihanna and bestfriend Melissa Forde hit up frequented restaurant Da Silvano in New York City’s West Village on Thursday. The pop singer was beaming as she was photographed by the paparazzi. She was seen earlier this week in Hawaii

Thursday, April 2, 2009


A reinvention of the original Oscar-winning hit film, 'Fame' follows a talented group of dancers, singers, actors and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts, a diverse, creative powerhouse where students from all walks of life are given a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame -- the kind that comes only from talent, dedication and hard work.

In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, plagued by self-doubt, each student's passion will be put to the test. In addition to their artistic goals, they have to deal with everything else that goes along with high school: a tumultuous time full of schoolwork, deep friendships, budding romance and self-discovery.

As students strive for their moment in the spotlight, they'll discover who among them has the innate talent and necessary discipline to succeed. With the love and support of their friends and fellow artists, they'll find out who among them will achieve fame.

The cast includes Asher Book as Marco, Kristy Flores as Rosie, Paul Iacono as Neil, Paul McGill as Kevin, Naturi Naughton as Denise, Kay Panabaker as Jenny, Kherington Payne as Alice, Collins Pennie as Malik, Walter Perez as Victor and Anna Maria Perez de Tagle as Joy. Their instructors include Debbie Allen as Principal Simms, Charles S. Dutton as Alvin Dowd, Kelsey Grammer as Joel Cranston, Megan Mullally as Fran Rowan and Bebe Neuwirth as Lynn Kraft.

'Fame' hits theaters September 25, 2009.


LMAO! "Asleep In The Bread Aisle" hits stores April 20th.


Ciara will be the musical guest on the May 9 episode of “Saturday Night Live.”


The R&B singer will perform on the sketch-comedy show for the first time during the week of her album release. She will be joined by special guests Young Jeezy for “Never Ever” and Justin Timberlake on “Love Sex Magic,” Rap-Up.com has learned. Timberlake will return as host.

Ciara’s third album Fantasy Ride is scheduled for release on May 5. “Love Sex Magic” is currently No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.


The Bad Boy family sticks together in the video for “Imma Put It On Her,” the first single off DAY26’s sophomore album Forever in a Day, in stores April 14


During the press rounds for the Pussycat Dolls' 'Doll Domination 2.0' re-release, lead singer Nicole Scherzinger revealed her ill-fated solo attempt is set to be resurrected very soon:

Chief Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger says her long-awaited solo album "may come more sooner than later," but after two years of projected release dates and delays she's not about to set one now.

"I think it'll just come out when it wants to come out, on its own," Scherzinger tells Billboard.com. "I'm still working on my album, and I'm very excited. I'm a relentless perfectionist. I get one chance to put out a first (solo) album, so when the right time comes I will put it out."

Scherzinger has been working on the album, tentatively titled "My Name is Nicole," since 2006. She's released several singles -- "Whatever U Like," "Baby Love," "Puakenikeni" and "Supervillian" -- while several of the other songs considered for the project turned up on the Dolls' 2008 released "Doll Domination." The current incarnation of the album, she says, "is just in the works and in talks and in the writing process. I haven't started recording yet." She hopes to hit the studio in the summer, after the Dolls finish their run opening for Britney Spears and then tour Europe again.

"I'll be excited to get back with old friends -- will.i.am., Timbaland," says Scherzinger. She also plans to work with good pal Lady Gaga and hopes to continue a new association with Academy Award-winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman, who collaborated with Scherzinger and the Dolls on an English version of his "Slumdog Millionaire" track "Jai Ho!"


Teairra Mari will hit the Las Vegas Strip next week to shoot a video for “Cause a Scene.”


The R&B songstress will be joined by Flo Rida in the clip for the second single off her forthcoming album At That Point. The video will be filmed at LAX Nightclub inside the Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Teairra Mari will release her sophomore album this summer on Fo’Reel Entertainment/Warner Bros. Records.


Given the imperfect economy, Keri Hilson’s debut album In a Perfect World… still pulled off a near-perfect debut at No. 4 on this week’s Billboard 200.

Miss Keri’s long-delayed album, featuring the chart-topping single “Turnin’ Me On” with Lil Wayne, sold 94,000 copies during its first week of release.

Other notable debuts include Jim Jones’ Pray IV Reign at No. 9 with 43,000 units and Slim Thug’s Boss of All Bosses at No. 14 (32,000).

Elsewhere, The-Dream’s Love vs. Money fell out of the top 10, sliding to No. 14 with sales of 36,000 in week three.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009



There's this song that everyone's been dancing to since last summer -- 'She's Fine' (aka Halle Berry) by Hurricane Chris.

Ellen asked Halle on her show Tuesday: "Don't you think you should have your own dance to the Halle Berry song?"

The rest is daytime talk show history. Watch the vids below. ...


Word just hit the net that the men’s magazine KING just folded. Their rep says the company and magzine is ov-ah due to this bad ass economy. The last issue will hit stands April 21st with Joe Buddens’ video chick girlfriend Tahiry on the cover:

“I can only imagine how busy Twitter is right now over this,” quips an unidentified staffer. “I thought we had at least one more issue in us, but in general, I saw it. It definitely sucks, but what can we do, you know?”

The real problem here is: Where are the reality tv and video chicks going to get their checks from now? Anyways, shout out to Jermaine and the crew over at KING.


As Barack and Michelle Obama embark on their first official trip to Europe, England is already buzzing about what the stylish First Lady will wear. And if her traveling outfits are any indication, this will be one chic trip across the pond. The First Lady departed the White House in a custom ivory tweed Thakoon coat paired with low Jimmy Choo heels. But like any intrepid traveler, she changed on Air Force One to make her entrance in England in a bold chartreuse Jason Wu sheath under a black coat. Since Michelle is already wearing designs from favorites like Wu (who also designed her Inaugural gown), can we expect to see Narciso Rodriguez and J. Crew pieces on this trip? And what about the traditional hat when meeting the Queen of England? Will she continue to bare her arms? We will have to wait and see — check back for updates throughout the week.


Mariah Carey fansite Mariah Daily Journal have shed light on the status of the singer's forthcoming album:

As we all know, Mariah has been hard at work on her upcoming album which is reportedly set for release later this year. In her latest message on Twitter, she writes:
MariahHBF: Hey! Getting ready to go to the studio in Miami. Very excited cos I haven't worked w/"Big" Jim Wright in a while..remember "fly like a bird"
Big Jim Wright has worked with Mariah for years. Most recently, he co-wrote and co-produced "Fly Like A Bird," the Gospel-drenched song on Mariah's best-selling 2005 album, The Emancipation of Mimi. The collaboration also produced two other tracks on the album, "Circles" and "I Wish You Knew."

Both Mariah and Big Jim had worked together previously on tracks "Petals," "Can't Take That Away," "Bliss" from Rainbow (1999); "Lead The Way," "Twister," "Want You," "Reflections" from the Glitter soundtrack (2001); and "Through The Rain," "Yours" from Charmbracelet (2002).

Meanwhile, in other album news, Jermaine Dupri (Y'all know who this is!) and Bryan-Michael Cox ("I Stay In Love," "For The Record," "We Belong Together," "Shake It Off," "How Much," "The One") in their recent posts on Twitter have revealed some information about a new Mariah song called "100 Percent."

Jermaine Dupri: im on my to the studio to work on this new mariah record i no yall lambs wanna hear that

Bryan-Michael Cox: Still in with Adrienne in NY & JD is working on our joint with Mariah in ATL "100 Percent". The General & The Ranger stay working!!!!

Jermaine Dupri: YO THIS MARIAH RECORD IS CRAZY

Bryan-Michael Cox: **** it was crazy when we did it!!!! I know it sounds crazy now!! Let's get these damn Grammys like we always do...LOL!


Isis King may not have won America's Next Top Model when she was a contestant on the show's 11th cycle, but she scored an even bigger prize when she appeared on The Tyra Banks Show Monday – a marriage proposal!

King's boyfriend, Desmond, got down on one knee on the show's set and asked King to marry him. King had thought she was on the show to open up about her sex change operation last year.

"I'm very shocked," King told Tyra cameras afterward. "We've been talking about this kind of thing for a while but I would never have thought that it would happen on this show. I'm very happy. We've been best friends for almost three and a half years now. He's everything I want."

King then giggled before giving a Beyoncé "Single Ladies" hand wave and saying: "He put a ring on it!"

Said King's new fiancé: "I feel blessed. I feel like I'm complete."


Talk about some powerhouse pipes.

Broadway belters Taye Diggs, 38, and Idina Menzel, 37, are expecting their first baby, his rep confirms to DidntInviteMe.

The longtime couple – who met on the 1996 Broadway production of Rent and married in January 2003 – will welcome their new arrival later this year.

Diggs costars on the ABC drama Private Practice and Menzel won a Tony Award for her turn in the 2003 Broadway production of the musical Wicked.


We were wondering who the kid standing next to Usher was at this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards. Well, we’ve been told that he’s Usher’s new pop artist, 15-year-old Justin Bieber, who the R&B superstar recently signed to Island Def Jam. Watch him perform “U Got It Bad” in front of Usher when he was 13, below.


Here's the video to Trey Songz' street single, "Brand New." I love this track but the video is a bit cheap. Hopefully the clip for "I Need A Girl" is fire. Trey's third studio album, "Ready," is set for a June 30th release.