Mariah Pushes Out 100%

According to Jermaine Dupri's latest Twitter status, Mariah Carey has quickly pressed out another single for radio entitled, "100%". As stated some months ago on the blog, "100%" is supposed to be the theme song for her upcoming film coming out in November called Precious.

Since this is happening, it is evident that "Obsessed" won't surpass it's peak position of #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, after most critics predicted that it would be a #1 hit. Her album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, has been pushed back to a September release.

Kelly Clarkson vs. Beyonce

Singer/songwriter and frontman of OneRepublic Ryan Tedder should feel a bit ashamed for this. The same formula that he used in Beyoncé's past top five hit, "Halo" was also used in Kelly Clarkson's new single "Already Gone".

Kelly Clarkson recorded her song first. Tedder worked with Beyoncé after his sessions with Clarkson were over. When Beyoncé and her label realized that "Halo" and "Already Gone" had similiarities, Beyoncé urged that Halo be released immediately and now that this has been done, people are starting to think that Clarkson is ripping off her Beyoncé, but in all realness, Clarkson recorded and FINISHED her song first. I Am... Sasha Fierce just happened to be released months before All I Ever Wanted. So lame!

Which one do you like better? I love "Already Gone" much better. Both versions are below.

Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone:


Beyoncé - Halo:

Diddy Owes the IRS

I doubt that rap mogul Diddy was majorly affected by the economy. He's had so many things going on this past year, that his money just keeps rolling in. But unfortunately, if he doesn't pay almost $8,000 in property taxes to the IRS for his Atlanta based restaurant, Justin's, then it could close, or he could be put in jail.

Sources have already stated that he sent out a check to pay the amount to the big boys. I'm sure that wasn't hard. It's only $8,000. Should've paid that a long time ago.

Outstanding CD Release: Jordin Sparks - Battefield

Jordin Sparks' sophomore release Battefield sets her apart from the American Idol studio treatment she had on her first album and provides a pack of R&B/pop tunes from today's major hitmakers. From teaming up with Ryan Tedder to T-Pain, Battefield showcases a big bag of products that are stellar in writing, producing, and the amazing stylings of Sparks' voice. The album starts of very upbeat with the thumpy, empowering "Walking on Snow", telling a boy that everything he does is pointless from now on. The title track "Battlefield" is one of the best ballads on this joint, starting off a tad bit slow, but by the mid-section, Sparks picks it up with a lot screams and vocal layers. Other stand out tracks are "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)", "It Takes More", and "Emergency (911)".

This is definitely worth the buy. Her best material to date and she's just getting started FOR REAL! Jordin isn't playing. Battefield is in stores now!

Is There No More IDOL for Paula Abdul?

With all of the renewal of contracts going on with Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, and Ryan Seacrest going on, there seem to be no hope for kind hearted judge Paula Abdul. Her manager has been waiting for a proposal for contract negotiations from Fox, but none have yet to come. The auditions for the ninth season of American Idol start next month, so hopefully something comes back, but from the looks of it, she probably won't be on the panel anymore.

Paula should just be a guest judge on So You Think You Can Dance. Personally, I never thought she was fit to judge a show for singers. For dancers??? YES!!! I mean, of course, she's won a Grammy and sold millions of records, but that was based off of her performance value. Her singing ability... not so much talent there. I'm sure some people feel me on this.

Michael Jackson's This Is It to Hit Theaters

By the end of today, a deal with Sony Music and AEG Live may close to put Michael Jackson's last concert rehearsal for his This is It Tour in rotation for theatrical release. Both companies are hoping to join forces to release the footage as a concert movie by the end of this year during the Christmas holiday.

The concert is said feature tribute performances from sister Janet, brothers Jackson 5, and other major performers who have yet to be listed.

I think this is an awesome idea for all of the MJ fans who bought those tickets for his 50 sold out concerts in London. Not only them, it would also be a treat for the world to see. I'mn sure EVERYONE will go see this once it hits theaters. I'm getting my ticket the minute they're available for sale. How about you? Of course you will!

Kelis Delivering As We Speak!

A very pregnant Kelis was supposed to appear in court this morning for her divorce trial with rapper Nas, but that won't happen today because the singer is in labor, about to push out her very first child.

Good luck with that and with pushing back the trial date. I hope the baby is cute and hopefully this kind of brings them together again (in some kind of way). Babies are a blessing.

Song of the Day: "Dear to Me" by Amel Larrieux

Amel Larrieux is one of the greatest singer-songwriters who has ever lived on this planet. Her lyricism is brilliant. Her voice is simply beautiful. She can sing up to five octaves and can even hit the whistle register. "Dear to Me" is definitely a song that is dear to me. To anyone who has lost a friend on this Earth and is missing them like crazy, this song is for you. The lyrics depicts her remembrance of a friend who left her by human form, but has an everlasting spirit. The love she had for them still exists. Take a listen below.

"Dear to Me" is from Amel Larrieux's second album Bravebird. It was written by Amel Larrieux and Laru Larrieux and was released on January 20, 2004 through Blisslife Records.

Sexiness of the Day: Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the most prolific actors in Hollywood and indeed a sex symbol. Born Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal, this young man started acting at age ten. He became prominent after starring in movies such as October Sky, The Day After Tomorrow, and Brobeback Mountain. Not only is he an actor, he is also an activist, participating in many political and social causes around the globe. Now, that's sexy!!!

Janet Jackson Might Get MJ's Kids

I'm reading from a lot of media outlets that Janet Jackson is considering adopting the kids of her late, yet great brother, Michael Jackson. The pop king had three children, Paris Katherine, Prince Michael, and the infamous Blanket. A court hearing for custody of the kids is scheduled for August 3rd in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Personally, I think that Janet is well suited to take care of the kids. She's still young and very in touch with her youth. The kids seem to have grown very close to their legendary aunt. I don't think that it would be a good idea to put them in the care of their grandparents. I'm sure they've been through enough. And how old are they anyway? NO OFFENSE!

Music Video: Kid Cudi - "Make Her Say"

"Make Her Say" is the second single from Kid Cudi's upcoming album Man on the Moon: The End of the Day. The song features Kanye West and Common. The video is pretty cute... not much to it. But I love the song. It features a sample from Lady GaGa's famous hit, "Poker Face" which I'm still addicted. Peep the video below.

Miley Cyrus vs. Demi Lovato

Is there some drama in Disney TV Land or what? It was rumored that Demi Lovato was dating Miley Cyrus' older brother Trace Cyrus, who is lead singer/guitarist of rock band Metro Station. But now, since this past weekend, the pair seem to have broken up. Various tweets on Twitter have surfaced with Demi kind of lashing out, stating that Cyrus hurt her. Mom of the Cyrus family, Tish Cyrus, has been spitting out tweets as well, lashing out at Demi. The only person staying calm is Miley Cyrus, trying to make peace between the three of them.

I hope this stuff dies down. Kids are their loyal fans, so this drama has got to go!

Pink Postpones a Concert

Due to a bad case of Laryngitis, singer P!nk has cancelled a concert down under in Australia that was scheduled for today. The concert will take place on July 27th. Hope all is well with her. From experience, I can say that Laryngitis is no fun.

For tour dates, visit www.pinkspage.com

A Message From Chris --- The Official Apology

After months of much speculation, ridicule, and bashing, Chris Brown has finally released a public apology to Rihanna and his countless amount of fans that were hurt by the situation that occured in February. I hope this helps some of the waves in this crazy mess calm down A LOT MORE! I honestly believe his apology. It seems very sincere and you can tell from the look on his face. Check it out below!

New Music: Nina Sky - "Beautiful People"

Nina Sky have been trying to release their sophomore effort for some years now and things have finally started to come full circle. I don't know if this will be the lead single or if it's a lead single, but "Beautiful People" is one of their best songs to date and we're liking it a lot. So check it out below.

New Music: Cassie - "Let's Get Crazy ft. Akon"

Cassie is still putting the finishing touches on her upcoming sophomore release, Electro Love, coming out this fall. In the meantime, a new single, "Let's Get Crazy" will be released to radio soon. Although the song was leaked months ago, it has been mastered and finalized for radio airplay. Listen to the song below!

Soulja Boy... Enough Said!

Well, this isn't the first time rapper Soulja Boy has done this for people to see all over the web. He took a picture in the mirror of him in his undies, showing off what's supossedly his penis. Enjoy the picture above!

The Emmy Nominations Goes Too...

If you watch the Primetime Emmy Awards every year, then I'm sure you'd be interested in seeing what shows, miniseries, TV movies, and actors/actresses are nominated for Emmy Awards this season.

Click here for a full list of nominations to see if your favorites are listed.

The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards will air on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 8 p.m. on CBS. If you plan on going to the event, the ceremony will be held at the Nokia Theater L.A. in Los Angeles.

Sexiness of the Day: Trey Songz

When he first had the braids, I didn't pay much attention to him. Once he cut the hair and started getting the caesar cuts and began to buff up, my jaw drops every time I look at him. Now earlier, I was on the phone with a good friend and I have to admit, when he brought up how fine Trey Songz is, I started fronting like it wasn't true. As soon as I brought up pictures of him, I wanted to die. HE IS SO DAMN SEXY!!! So give it up for this sexy man of the day.

Album Cover Revealed for I Look to You

The album cover for Whitney Houston's upcoming release, I Look to You, has been revealed as of last night during a listening party. The party was held for special guest at a venue in London last night. Houston played songs for her guest.

I Look to You will be released in the United States on September 1, 2009. Be on the look out!

New Music: Dawn Richard - "U.G.L.Y."

This pop/funk record from Dawn Richard shows that the former DK member has some versatility. Not only is she showcasing some serious lyricism, she is giving some fierce vocals. Dawn has been very busy in the studio lately working on Diddy's upcoming release, Last Train to Paris, an album with her new group Dirty Money, and her own solo project. I hope it comes out soon. Check out "U.G.L.Y." below.

Never Before Seen Footage of Michael's Pepsi Commerical

If you guys remember the commercial that Michael Jackson created for one of his Pepsi endorsements with his brothers back in the '80's when his head caught on fire and want to see actual footage, then look below. This is horrifying! How did he survive this?

New Music: Jordin Sparks - "It Takes More"

Jordin Sparks just keeps delivering tracks on the webs and everything we're hearing is outstanding. She has definitely worked hard on her upcoming album Battlefield and I'm sure that this album will be proof that taking your time on creating an album is truly rewarding. "It Takes More" is a pop/R&B song speaking to a guy about how it takes much more than just giving gifts and spoiling their mate. The small things matter. It's not easy.

Battefield comes out next week on July 21, 2009. Listen to "It Takes More" below.

Michael Jackson's Death Investigated as Homicide Case

The death of the King of Pop is currently being investigated by the LAPD as a homicide case. Jackson’s personal doctor Conrad Murray, who was with the King of Pop when he died, is the focus of enquiries.

Evidence reportedly suggests that the narcotic Propofol, which is found in the anaesthetic Diprivan, caused Jacko’s cardiac arrest.

Murray is thought to have administered the medication.

For more information on this pending case, visit www.TMZ.com

Michael Jackson is STILL the King of Pop

He might be gone, but his record sales are still proving that his legacy is truly an amazing one. Not only that, his music truly lives on forever. Michael Jackson sold a whopping 1.1 million albums last week during the tally chart week ending July 12. In total, since his death, he has sold 3.2 million albums. I'm sure it'll still run like this for a while. My Michael Jackson discography is complete. How about yours?

Lawsuit Against Janet Jackson Dropped

A lawsuit in 2005 involving Janet Jackson has been dismissed this week. A NYC judge dismissed a lawsuit against the performer for $120 million filed by a man that claims he was ambused by her bodyguards. The fanatic says that he trying to tell her "good night" while leaving a nightclub in NYC.

Once the judge realized that her bodyguard wasn't at fault, he immediately dropped the case and another one involved with the incident.

Justice wouldn't have been served in a nice way. $120 million??? For that??? A mess! NEXT!!!

Signs of Michael Jackson's Skin Cancer

This picture above are indeed the legs of Michael Jackson's and they are signs of his skin cancer and needle injections. A statement from ABC News was released saying:

"On the photographs of Michael Jackson, it looks like there was necrosis on his lower leg where there might have been fluid that went into his lower leg. It looks like there are multiple puncture points from IV placement… If, in fact, he had an IV here, and the IV fluid, which may have been acidic fluid, went into his skin, it might may have, in fact, destroyed the skin. That's all dead skin that would then make an ulceration underneath that skin."

This stuff looks very painful. Like, I'm speechless. You can clearly see the ulcerations and needle injections all over his legs. Now, all of this and then all of the medication that he was taking should be signs of his death by now, because this is just too much. R.I.P. :(

New Music: Goapele - "Milk & Honey"

Goapele is back and we're loving the new single that she leaked through her Twitter account. "Milk & Honey" is an amazingly smooth R&B track about an intimate hook up waiting to happen. Her voice is just so serene and the lyrics... metaphors all around. I love the track and I can't wait for her album to come out.

Her upcoming album titled Milk & Honey will be out in early 2010. Listen to the track below.