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Beyonce Knowles: Bodysurfer?

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Videos, R&B / Soul


definitely knows how to put herself out there.

At a London concert earlier this week, Beyonce surprised fans with a rock star move during her performance of “Halo.” (Cue the video to the :20 mark to see the singer dive into the crowd.) Not only does she entrust the attendees to carry her around, she manages to simultaneously carry a tune.

See, Britney? It is possible to sing live and entertain your audience at the same time.

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First Look: Beyonce and Lady Gaga Star in Video Phone

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Collaborations, Music Videos, Pop, R&B / Soul

It should go without saying that any music video involving Lady Gaga will probably be…unusual. But who expected this from ?

The minute you see the Reservoir Dogs-style open, you know “Video Phone” will be a wild ride. (It is directed by Hype Williams after all.) Men with cameras as heads? Sasha Fierce armed with futuristic outfits, a Bettie page haircut…and guns? Gaga looking…normal?

I can only imagine what other projects these two ladies have collaborated on. Well, actually - I probably can’t.

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New Release Date for Chris Brown’s Graffiti

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Release Dates, R&B / Soul

Chris BrownI’m not sure how a date change would really make a difference in ‘s life at this point, but I guess it wouldn’t hurt for him to try.

Although the 20-year-old singer’s upcoming album was originally set for release on December 15, it will now be made available one week earlier.

Why would Chris want Graffiti dropped closer to Rihanna’s own release date (Nov. 23)? Closer to the unveiling of his ex’s 20/20 interview? Who knows? Maybe Jive Records figures it’s best to take advantage of any publicity - good or bad?

Whatever the reason, the CD comes shortly after Brown kicks off a list of performances. He’ll kick off his Fan Appreciation tour in Houston on November 14 and wrap up in New York on December 15.

Read More | People

Chris Brown Reminisces About Rihanna

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stays up late looking at photographs of him and Rihanna.

The “Run It” singer hit his Twitter account early Monday morning and linked to video of them in happier times. He also wrote about his “emotions” about not being with the “Disturbia” songstress anymore.

“IM SORRY YALL. JUST HAD TO POST IT (sic),” Chris said. “FOR THE FELLAS: showing emotion doesn’t make u weak… BEING HONEST MAKES U STRONG (sic).”

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New Alicia Keys Album Delayed

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Release Dates, Upcoming Releases, R&B / Soul

Alicia KeysThe follow-up to ’ As I Am has just been pushed back a few weeks.

The Element of Freedom, which was originally set for a December 1 release, will now hit stores a bit closer to Christmas. The new drop date was announced by the singer through her Twitter account yesterday.

“Luv having the freedom to create beautiful music, so I’m pushing the album back to DEC 15th. So many more amazing songs!!! Pls RT,” Keys wrote.

The CD’s first single, “Doesn’t Mean Anything,” is already available for purchase.

(FYI - You can also follow Albumista on Twitter.)

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Joss Stone on Her Fan Backlash

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Joss Stone believes she has an “atrocious personality.”

The 22-year-old singer - who was criticized for adopting an American accent after moving to the US in 2006 - believes she stopped connecting with fans because of the way she portrays herself.

“I think I suffered a backlash not because of my music but because of me - my atrocious personality probably,” she told Britain’s Daily Star newspaper. “I don’t give away too much about my private life so people just make stuff up. It doesn’t matter what I do or don’t say. I can just chill alone for months and still be labeled the biggest b***h in the world. But my hair has changed - it’s my real color now. And I’ve made a simple album that I love.”

Joss is proud of her new LP Colour Me Free, and is confident the material marks a return to the sound which made her famous. “I finally got a chance to make music without people sitting over my shoulder and telling me what to think or play,” Stone said. “When I did my last album I was obsessed with getting it right. Now I’m just like, ‘F**k it, let’s go make some noise.’”

Read More | Daily Star

Whitney Houston Touring the UK

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Whitney Houston

is planning to tour the UK for the first time in over a decade.

The “I Look to You” singer will play five arena dates starting next April in venues across England and Scotland.

“This is my first full tour since the My Love Is Your Love tour in 1999 and I am so excited to be performing for my fans around the world after all this time,” Whitney said. “I am putting together a great show and cannot wait to perform the songs from my new album Look to You along with some of your favorites.”

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Beyonce Knowles Less Sexy in Malaysia

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Beyonce has vowed to wear “appropriate” clothing for her controversial show in Malaysia.

The “Crazy in Love” singer’s scheduled concert in the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur on October 25 has been met with anger by Islamic extremists, who claim her sexy outfits and provocative stage routines are “immoral” and will corrupt young people.

But the 28-year-old star - who had to pull out of a concert in the country two years ago after the same group, the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party, threatened to protest at the show - has agreed to tone down her performance, meaning the concert can go ahead. Show organizers Marctensia said all parties had reached an “amicable understanding.”

“We are confident that the concert will once and for all silence international critics and put Malaysia back on track… in presenting A-list international pop concerts in this region,” a spokesperson for the entertainment company added.

In August 2007, was told to cover up for her Malaysian concert. The flamboyant star wore “sober” outfits but called it a “major sacrifice.” She put jackets over her tops and leotards underneath her skirts and dresses, to conform to the guidelines for the show.


Whitney Houston unveils I Look to You video

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Music Videos, The Charts, Pop, R&B / Soul


Whitney Houston’s GMA performance may have had its flaws (it’s all your fault, Oprah!), but she’s looking flawless here.

In this new video for “I Look to You,” the diva comes very close - very close - to making us all forget her years on Being Bobby Brown. (Though I’m secretly hoping she won’t.)

This clip arrives just after Houston’s CD of the same name hit #1 on the album charts. The last time the artist achieved that (outside of The Bodyguard soundtrack) was in 1987 with Whitney.

Read More | Variety

Surprise Wedding for Christina Milian and Producer Boyfriend

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Gossip, R&B / Soul

Christina Milian and The-Dream

I bet when a young Christina Milian envisioned her big day, she never imagined it would involve The-Dream.

On Friday, the “Dip It Low” singer and her music producer boyfriend hit up Las Vegas for a low-key wedding. The nuptials took place just over a month after the two announced their engagement.

Christina, who has an upcoming album titled Elope, wore a $200 rental dress during the service. The-Dream (a.k.a. Terius Hagert Youngdell Nash) also shelled out $100 for his rented tuxedo.

The midnight ceremony took place at the Little White Wedding Chapel. That’s the same locale Britney Spears’ annulled marriage to Jason Alexander began.

Read More | TMZ

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