Janelle Monae COVERS "BILLBOARD", Adds Prince & Miguel To "Electric Lady" DISC
In the latest issue of BILLBOARD Magazine, the gorge Janelle Monae reveals that she's ready take her music mainstream with her upcoming disc, Electric Lady. The disc (no release date yet) will feature star turns from Prince and Miguel and is ready to set radio on fire. In the cover story, Atlantic Records Group chairman/COO Julie Greenwald tells BILLBOARD,
"This album has a lot of songs that can get played on mainstream radio. Before, we got a lot of attention in the press, on the blogs, on the video networks. But we didn't crack the code at radio. So if you connect that last dot, it's going to be a significant improvement from the last album cycle. Which is really going to put her music in so many people's homes."
Throughout the profile piece, Janelle describe the how she's decided to shape and define her career on her own terms and how her struggle is universal. Here are a few quotables...
Nice shots!
Baltimore 
Philadelphia 
On individuality and controlling her own destiny:
"I never liked people telling me what to do," she says. "I also wanted to own something: I've always had this thought of owning my own label, of being in charge of my words, my art, everything you hear. My goal wasn't to be the most famous person overnight -- it was to make music on my own terms, develop myself and understand if my words were necessary to young people like myself and to make my family proud."
On the meaning of the song "Q.U.E.E.N.":
"I feel like there are constant parallels with me as a woman, being an African-American woman, to what it means for the community that people consider to be queer, the community of immigrants and the Negroid-the combination between the 'N' and the android. All of us have very similar fights with society and oppressors, with those who are not about love, who are more about judging. There are two different types of people: Some people come into this world to judge, some people come into this world to jam. Which one are you? It's a question we should all ask ourselves. My job is to create art that starts a dialogue, to create songs and lyrics that ask society these questions, by using myself as a sacrificial lamb."
Janelle's issue of Billboard is on newsstands now....
YouTube’s Biggest Partners Ask Where’s The Money?
Great question, youtube biggest partner’s are asking where is the money ??
Story Via The Wrap
YouTube’s biggest partners are now publicly questioning whether they will ever make enough money from the online video giant to sustain their businesses.
Tuesday at the Stream conference, executives from multi-channel networks echoed a controversial blog post by entrepreneur Jason Calacanis over the weekend in which he chided YouTube for taking too large a cut of his channel’s revenue. The post has been the talk of the online video community since it surfaced — so much so that Electus COO Drew Buckley kicked off his panel by asking those executives for their take.
BABY BEAUTIFUL: Tamika Scott's Baby Shower With Sister LaTocha Scott
R&B singer Tamika Scott (of the group Xscape) and her husband Darnell hosted a baby shower at the Clayton County International Park in Jonesboro , GA
The happy couple received tons of gifts from nearly 250 guests who came out to welcome the impending birth of daughter Princess Armani J’Adore. Lots of presents for baby #3.
Tamika's sister , "R&B Divas" star LaTocha Scott was there to celebrate her sister and also help serenade the audience with a few songs.
Tamika's other daughters were there to celebrate their little sister too. We're going to let these sonogram tees slide...this time...
Former "Soul Food" star Darrin Henson tweeted a pic from the shower and touted both his new film and business venture, "Wrapped on #blackcoffee film.supporting my new biz in Georgia
Hot 107.9 personality Ms. Shyneka was also there to show her love and support for Tamika.
Tamika’s bundle of joy is due to arrive at the end of July.
Chris Brown Balls Out
Chris Brown spent a staggering $20,000 on champagne for his entourage plus a nifty $5,000 tip for his waitress...
From Page Six
Chris Brown spent big money clubbing after Hot 97’s Summer Jam Sunday. The singer and his entourage of 20 partied at Pink Elephant, where we’re told he ordered a round of 20 bottles of Ace of Spades Champagne at $1,000 a pop. His generosity didn’t stop there, leaving a waitress a $5,000 tip, says the source. Later, Brown took his tour bus to EVR, where he met up with Sean Kingston.
Wow!
Alicia Keys Covers Marie Claire Magazine
Alicia Keys covers the July issue of MARIE CLAIRE UK where she dishes on traveling, becoming a film director and what she's learned from Swizz Beatz.
Alicia Keys jetted to the Bahamas for the steamy July cover of Marie Claire UK magazine. And we're absolutely loving this dress for the cover shot.
While modeling looks from Gucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Versace and Just Cavalli, the "Girl On Fire" singer opened up about her loving of traveling,
'Im really looking forward to having a really incredible time on my travels. I think that to be able to tour and travel the world at this time in my life is different than any other time, and I'm really looking forward to experiencing it in a way I never have before. I'm going to places I've never been, you know, it's a lot of growth, so I'm excited.'
Also, she talked to the magazine about asking for what she wants, becoming a film director and how she's grown to appreciate her husband and his over the top personality.
Here are the highlights:
On Swizz Beatz being "over the top"...
'Swizz will have the fastest car, the biggest jewellery, the loudest jacket; everything with him is really over the top. I used to see him and think, "He is so annoying".'
On what she's learned from Swizz Beatz...
'I think we've taught each other a lot. He's taught me to live more fully and I think I've taught him to live more deeply.'
On writing songs about her husband:
'"That's When I Knew" is definitely an ode to my husband... Honestly I didn't really like him that much. I thought he was too ostentatious.'
On becoming vocal about her feelings...
'You have to speak up. To say, 'I don't like that, it's not cool, don't do that to me', but it's not easy, especially with people you love. I think getting older has made me evolve in a lot of ways and made me more relaxed about saying how I feel, no matter what.'
On maintaining balance...
'I realise you have to have a balance - you can live life and have more experiences as well as working.'
On becoming a director...
'I fell in love with directing. Because first of all I didn't have to get up early for make-up and, second, I'm a very diplomatic individual.'
Nice
President Barack Obama praised the Ravens’ resilience, toughness and their commitment to the Baltimore
“No, I’m not doing that dance. It caused [you] to miss most of the season.”
During the ceremony, Obama joked with the team about the dance steps of Lewis and wide receiver Jacoby Jones, commenting on former Ravens safety Ed Reed for his graying hair and agreeing with Joe Flacco’s assessment that the former University of Delaware
Nice!
Chaka Khan Ordered By Doctor To Cancel Upcoming Concerts
Chaka Khan’s PR team released a statement announcing that Chaka Khan has had to cancel four concert dates in June due to extended vocal rest ordered by her doctor. Including, The Capital Jazz Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD; the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, held outdoors in the downtown Cultural District in Pittsburgh, PA (June 9); an appearance with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra at Columbus Commons in Columbus, OH (June 14) and Joni: A Portrait in Song at Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada (June 18 and 19).
However, Khan will attend the Apollo Spring Gala in her honor on Monday, June 10, at the Apollo Theater in Harlem , New York
In addition, the program will include special tribute performances by Patti LaBelle, Mary J. Blige and Deborah Cox. Time Warner, Inc. will accept the Apollo’s 2013 Corporate Award, presented by actress Sarah Jessica Parker. Carol’s Daughter Founder & President Lisa Price will receive the Percy E. Sutton Civic Leadership Award. Celebrated Emmy award-winning entertainer, Wayne Brady, will host the evening.
Khan’s forthcoming album, The iKhan Project: Alive, originally scheduled for release on July 2, has been rescheduled for release in the Fall 2013. “Due to her doctor’s orders, it’s best that we move the date to give her the proper and adequate time to promote and market the new album,” says Khan’s manager, Tammy McCrary of Chaka Khan Management and Enterprises. “We are looking forward to a great project and a very robust concert and tour schedule this fall.
This year, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of Chaka’s career in music and entertainment. The celebration will include the release of a series of new albums, titled The iKhan Project. The iKhan Project series will include recorded music in eight genres, including R&B, jazz, pop, rock, gospel, country, classical and dance music.
Tiger Woods Kicks Lindsey Vonn Out
Tiger Woods Angrily Booted Girlfriend Lindsey Vonn Out Of His Palatial Florida Home After She Chastised His Young Children.
But an insider says that the skirt-chasing golfer is using Lindsey’s run-in with the kids as an excuse to get her out of the picture – because he’s already tired of her and ready to find someone else!
The face-off took place at Tiger’s $55 million mansion in tony Jupiter Island, Fla., after his daughter, Sam, 5, and son Charlie, 4, swiped some of Lindsey’s clothes and jewelry and pranced around in an innocent game of dress-up. But instead of playing along, a source said champion Olym¬pic skier Lindsey chastised the kids, and “right away, Tiger knew this was trouble.”
Tiger, 37, told Lindsey, 28, that they could keep seeing each other, but it was time for her to leave, and a tearful Lindsey began pack¬ing. “It’s over, and Lindsey knows it,” a source told The ENQUIRER. “Tiger wants out.”
Tiger’s ex, Elin Nordegren, who divorced Tiger in 2010 after The ENQUIRER revealed he’d been hooking up with New York party girl Rachel Uchitel, was already furious that Tiger let Lindsey around their kids.
“Elin said, ‘The kids don’t need to see women come and go in his life,’ ” said the source. “ ‘I know him too well – Tiger will get bored and she will be history.’ ”
And that’s exactly what’s happening, says the source.
“Lindsey was never the one for Tiger. She’s miserable, but there’s nothing she can do about it.”
The Roots have been ambassadors for Philadelphia Brotherly Love Broad Street South Street
Mayor Michael Nutter and Mural Arts director Jane Golden introduced the band at a ceremony full of onlookers and press. "This is about social practice, it's about transformation of individual and community," Golden said.
Consider the painting to be a gift for the group's contribution to the World Communications Charter School
"It hits close to home for me that this is in South Philly," said lead MC Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter referring to his old stomping grounds. As we know, Thought and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's accomplishments have expanded tenfold since their days roaming the halls at Creative and Performing Arts high school. The latter joked about how he "used to walk around the streets of Philadelphia
When the laughter subsided, the funky drummer admitted, "All we ever wanted was to make Philadelphia
The Grammy-winning collective recently held the 6th annual Roots Picnic at the Festival Pier.
Kim Zolciak Caught Smoking While Pregnant
I just told you that Kim is expecting her 5th child with her hubby, Now pics have surfaced of the mother to be smoking while on vacation with her children… Kroy sitting right there while she does it.
The 35-year-old has been pictured puffing on a cigarette while on a beach holiday with her family, ignoring medical advice which warns that it is hazardous to the health of an unborn baby. She showed signs of a baby bump in the photographs, which were taken in Destin , Florida
Your addiction is that bad you can’t even stop for the safety of the being in your uterus? Would NOT have expected anything less from this BASIC BROAD !! She is also exposing her babies to second hand smoking!! Chemical unbalanced offspring…
Nas OPENING A Shoe Store In Las Vegas
Though Nas is one of the most prolific rappers in hip hop history, his name is often missing from the list of the industry's top earners (e.g. Jay-Z, Diddy, Birdman, Dr. Dre) because he hadn't diversified his portfolio like many of his peers.
But things are changing for Nasir and how he structures his finances. We told you earlier that he invested a hefty six figures in the re-launch of Mass Appeal magazine and now he's added a high-end shoe boutique to his holdings.
Recently, Nas tweeted a photo of himself at the Las Vegas
Congrats to Nas on the new expansion. We'll keep you posted about the opening....
Former Destiny’s Child Member Latavia Roberson Got Pregnant By A Man Already Taken?
I was browsing through Rollingout.com and ran across this story about the Former member of Destiny’s Child. Remember back in March when she announced her Pregnancy? Well everyone started questioning who was her baby daddy. Well it’s none other than Rodney “Don Vito” Richard…..Apparently there is drama behind her pregnancy.
So he was cheating with Latavia while engaged to his girlfriend of over 20 YEARS! That’s right 20 YEARS….. I am going to say this, your a damn fool to wait around for a man for 20 years only for him to get the next chic pregnant and leave you. YOU played yourself much harder than he could have because you agreed to be with a man for TWO DECADES and not be married. I wish the hell I would… Anwywho he is good friends with Kandi and is a record producer, songwriter, composer, engineer, video producer, director, entrepreneur and television personality. He is best known as the producer who collaborates with Kandi Burruss on projects that have been aired on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” most specifically Kim Zolciak’s hit single “Tardy for the Party.” He is also a judge on Burruss’ spin-off show, “The Kandi Factory” on Bravo and he acts as an executive producer for Burruss’ weekly webisode series “Kandi Koated Nights.”
The unfortunate thing about this revelation about him fathering the child of Roberson is the fact that he was engaged to his girlfriend of 20 years and she is reportedly heartbroken over the affair.S he needs to be heartbroken over the fact that she stayed “engaged” to a man for 20 Years… I mean who knows if this is true, but I guess we will find out when her reality show comes out.
Did Pilar Steal Deion's Dog?
Not long after Deion Sanders kicked estranged wife Pilar out of his mansion in Texas Deion's $15,000 pure bred German Shepherd attack dog went missing.
Now the dog is back and Pilar's former publicist claims Pilar is the one who stole him...
After the dog was returned Deion Tweeted a picture of the dog along with a cryptic message.
That's when Pilar's former publicist Kali Bowyer filled in the blanks Tweeting,
SHE STOLE THE MAN'S DOG...WHO DOES THAT? #STUPIDHOE
SO GLAD 2 HAVE HELPED NO1 SHLD STEAL SOME1'S DOG #SHAME
Oh My?
Spotted: Keyshia Dior and Gucci Mane All Coupled Up
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Dior was spotted at Reign night club here in Atlanta
Check out more pics inside.
It’s probably a quick jump off!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Painted On Mustache Rides’
Look at these two sex symbols! Okay, maybe it’s more like symbols for abstinence, but whatever. The important question here is “Who Would You Do?”
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!
EFREM
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