NEW MUSIC: FABOLOUS 'S.O.U.L' MIXTAPE PREVIEW & DOWNLOAD/HOPPUS ON MUSIC INTERVIEW

Fabolous told XXL back in February that he would be releasing The S.O.U.L. Tape. He said he will be rapping over soul sample beats with no DJ drops. The mixtape is definitely a good listen. 'Really Tho' & 'That's Not Love' ft. Wayne are some of my favorites. Preview it below!!!

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Fabolous also stopped by FUSEtv for a brief interview about his rise to stardom and where he currently is within his music career. Check it out!!!

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CANDIDS: LADY GAGA, AMBER ROSE, DITA VON TEESE, HALLE BERRY, ROMEO, REESE WITHERSPOON & ROBERT PATTINSON, JESSICA ALBA, RIHANNA, WHITNEY HOUSTON

Lady Gaga in Mexico at Concert/Single release party. May 6, 2011

Amber Rose out in Hollywood rockin an interesting ensemble.

Dita Von Teese Launching Her Cointreau MagaDita Cocktail

Actress Halle Berry spends the afternoon playing with her daughter Nahla at Coldwater Park in Beverly Hills.

Romeo spotted heading into Dancing with the Stars dance practice. May 6, 2011

Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon pose with an elephant at a photocall for "Water for Elephants" at Luna Park on Sydney Harbour.

Pregnant actress Jessica Alba out doing some shopping in a bright summery dress in Beverly Hills, CA.

Rihanna channelled her inner-Ariel at Nivea’s 100th Anniversary celebration in Paris. May 6, 2011

Whitney Houston spotted out & about in Hollywood.

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R & B FLASHBACK: MARIAH CAREY - 'ALWAYS BE MY BABY'

In honor of Mariah and the birth of her new children, today's R&B throwback comes from none other than MiMi herself.

Lifted from her fifth studio album, Daydream. It was released by Columbia Records on March 9, 1996 as the third US single and fourth overall. The song was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal, who also produced the song. A mid-tempo song, its lyrics describe the feeling of attachment and unity the protagonist feels towards her estranged lover, even though they are no longer together. She says he will always be a part of her and will "always be her baby" even after they move on.

Music critics have praised "Always Be My Baby". The song became Carey's eleventh chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100, tying her with Madonna and Whitney Houston for most number one singles for a female artist. It spent two weeks atop the chart and became Carey's eight chart topper on the Canadian Singles Chart. In other regions, the song performed moderately, peaking at number three in the United Kingdom, number five in New Zealand, number seventeen in Australia and in the top twenty in most music markets where it charted.

The song's music video features scenes of Carey frolicking by a campsite, as well as swinging on a large swing over a lake. Additional inter-cuts include scenes of two children, one male and female, sneaking out at night and spending time together by a campfire similar to Carey's location. The song was performed live during her Daydream World Tour (1996) and many of her future tours and concerts. "Always Be My Baby" was also featured in Carey's compilation albums, Number 1's (1998), Greatest Hits (2001) and The Ballads (2008).

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JASON DERULO GOES NUDE FOR COSMO MAG

Jason Derulo was riding solo in the wardrobe department for his latest photoshoot.

Following in the footsteps of Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, the pop singer has posed nude for an upcoming issue of Cosmopolitan magazine, he announced on Twitter.

Like Levine, the “In My Head” singer stripped down to absolutely nada for a good cause. “I did a completely nude photo-shoot 2day with cosmo magazine to promote testicular cancer awareness,” he tweeted.

Levine’s nearly-NSFW shot included his model girlfriend covering up his naughty bits with her freshly manicured hands. No word on how Jason kept his modesty modest.

So, when can everyone take a peek at Jason’s charitable nakedness? “That’s coming in June Ladies,” Jason wrote.

Now that’s a reason to anticipate summer, ladies and gents.
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Preview Jason's new single below, as he samples Robin S - 'Show me Love'

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ACTING A FOOL: MIKE EPPS DROPS BY LOPEZ TONIGHT

Mike Epps stopped through Lopez Tonight to chop it up with George Lopez about touring the country, getting kidnapped, the black equivalent of Cinco De Mayo, Osama Bin Laden and his latest movie – Jumping The Broom. Check it out!

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DAILY INSPIRATION: PEACE & RECONCILIATION

Peace And Reconciliation

When the US Civil War ended in 1865, more than half a million soldiers lay dead, the economy was shattered, and people remained deeply divided politically. The observance of Mother’s Day in the United States began with two women’s efforts for peace and reconciliation during this time of anguish. In 1870, Julia Ward Howe called for an International Mother’s Day on which women would unite in opposing war in all its forms. A few years later, Anna Reeves Jarvis began her annual Mother’s Friendship Day in an effort to reunite families and neighbors alienated by the war. There is always great suffering when friends and families are fractured and unwilling to forgive.

The gospel of Jesus Christ brings the promise of peace and reconciliation with God and with each other. When Peter asked Jesus how often he should forgive a brother who sinned against him (Matt. 18:21), the Lord surprised everyone with His answer of “seventy times seven” (v.22). Then He told an unforgettable story about a servant who had received forgiveness and failed to pass it on (vv.23-35). As God freely forgives us, so He requires that we extend what we have received to others.

With God’s love and power, forgiveness is always possible.

Oh, what joy and peace we forfeit,
When forgiveness we withhold;
Fellowship with God is broken,
And the heart grows hard and cold. —D. De Haan

Forgiveness is Christianity in action.

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BEYONCE RELEASES 'GOD BLESS THE USA'/L'OREAL AD/SUED BY VIDEO GAME DEVELOPER

…Check out Beyonce’s latest L’Oreal Paris ad. Here she is rocking the new “Color Riche No.1″ Lipstick. Sexy!

Bey is coming back harder than ever

She recorded her version of Lee Greenwood’s patriotic tune “God Bless The U.S.A.”, and all proceeds from the sale of the song will be donated to the “New York Police and Fire Widows And Children’s Benefit Fund.”

The song was said to be recorded in 2008, however it made its TV premiere last night on The “Piers Morgan Tonight” Show on CNN. Listen to Queen Bey go red, white and blue in the video above. The song is also available on iTunes. DOWNLOAD HERE!

…Piers Morgan announced on the show that he will be interviewing Beyoncé in a few weeks, where she will talk about the charity fund; her new album & more!
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In recent news...

Beyoncé is being sued by the software developer Gate Five for allegedly pulling out of a deal to create Starpower: Beyoncé, a motion-sensing dance video game. The company is seeking more than $100 million for what they say in a summons obtained by New York Magazine was "a bad faith breach of contract so callous that, on what appeared to be a whim, she destroyed Gate Five's business and drove 70 people into unemployment, the week before Christmas."

According to Gate Five, the singer "had already negotiated lavish compensation terms to which she was contractually bound," but made an "extortionate demand for entirely new compensation terms" at a pivotal moment in the development of the game. The summons claims that Beyoncé's actions toward the company were so unscrupulous that they were renounced by her father Mathew Knowles, her manager at the time. Beyoncé dropped Knowles as her manager back in March.

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SPRINGFEST IN MIAMI 2011

99Jamz brings SpringFest back to Miami

*Saturday 5/28*

****JUST ADDED*** Trey Songz & Rick Ross

Miguel

Llyod

Keri Hilson

Chris Brown

Jeremih

Marsha Ambrosius

Travis Porter and Big Sean.

Hosted by Rickey Smiley!!!

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*Sunday 5/29*

Damian & Stephen Marley

Sanchez

Ace Hood

Trina

Khaled

Vybz Kartel

Shabba Ranks

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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ALICIA KEYS ON NEW 'ESSENCE' COVER

Grammy- Awarding winning songstress Alicia Keys covers Essence's June 2011 issue.

Alicia tells the mag:

“Falling in love is such a force, but this is a whole other level of magic.”

On music, marriage and motherhood: “I was very closed for a long time. But I feel so open now. To feel open like this means you’ve found the center in yourself. You’re not hiding; you’re not worried about anything. Everything’s going to be just fine.”

On dedicating a song to her mom: “In the past, I’ve written mostly from my own perspective. But I just wrote a song for my next album that was inspired by a conversation I had with a man who was expressing how indebted he feels to God. He said, ‘I owe God.’ Now, what an interesting thought. And as much as I believe in God, for me that translated into how much I owe my mother for who I am. So I went home and I wrote I Owe You. It’s dedicated to her…”

Alicia Keys has the 10th anniversary release/collector’s edtion of her debut album “Songs In A Minor” coming out later this month.

 

 

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JENNIFER LOPEZ PERFORMS ON IDOL LAST NIGHT

Jennifer Lopez performs on American Idol last night and brings out special Guest Pitbull . Check it out below.

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CELEBS @ LAKERS GAME: JACK NICHOLSON, ADAM SANDLER, NICKY HILTON, MATT KEMP, KHLOE KARDASHIAN, ANTHONY ANDERSON

Jack Nicholson attend the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Adam Sandler attends the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Nicky Hilton (L) and David Katzenberg attend the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California

Matt Kemp attend the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Khloe Kardashian attend the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Anthony Anderson attend the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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CANDIDS: RIHANNA, JENNIFER HUDSON, EVA MARCILLE, JENNIFER ANISTON, KIM KARDASHIAN, NICOLE SCHERZINGER, SHARON STONE

Singer Rihanna performs at the Nivea 100th anniversary celebration on May 5, 2011 in Milan, Italy.

Jennifer Hudson, star of the upcoming film "Winnie", poses up in a frilly skirt outside of her New York City hotel. Hudson has been added to the list of names that will honor Reggae legend Bob Marley during a week long tribute on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon".

Actress Eva Marcille attends the film premiere of TriStar Pictures' "Jumping The Broom" at the Arclight Cinerama Dome on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Actress Jennifer Aniston wears a strapless red dress as she arrives at Sephora in New York City to promote her new perfume.

Kim Kardashian dresses down as she picks up a new Hermes Birkin handbag at the store in Beverly Hills.

Nicole Scherzinger flashes the peace sign after landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Sharon Stone, wearing skinny trousers and high heels, looks rather pleased with her purchases as she leaves Barney's New York and heads for her Bentley convertible.

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LADY GAGA PERFORMS ON OPRAH

During the hour-long show from today (May 5), Oprah was serenaded by the one and only Lady Gaga.

The “Bad Romance” singer belted out a slowed-down version of “Born This Way” before transitioning into “You and I.”

After Gaga’s performance, she stepped down from her giant piano high heel stool and spoke with O.

“I appreciate that we’ve all had someone like Oprah — such a strong woman — to lead us for so long, who continues to lead us,” Gaga said. “Thank you for inspiring me and thank you for inspiring the world.”

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VIDEO PREMIERE: NICKI MINAJ - 'SUPER BASS'

Check out Nicki Minaj's 'SUPER BASS' video that just premiered moments ago on 106 and Park. Very interesting video to say the least. Very reminiscent of Lil' Kim..there is no denying. Great visuals though and the song does go hard! THOUGHTS?

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VIDEO PREMIERE: LADY GAGA - JUDAS

Check out the long awaited video from Lady Gaga.Gaga’s creative director and co-director for the video, Laurieann Gibson, has let a few deets slip, including Gaga portraying the role of Mary Magdalene and Boondock Saint’s Norman Reedus in the role of Judas.

Gaga has announced that the video will premiere on American Idol with an uncut version becoming available later. Like Gaga’s Telephone, the music video for Judas will measure seven minutes in length. Gaga recently explained that the video for Judas “…suggests that forgiveness and betrayal are hand in hand, The video puts destiny above all things and postures that the mistakes in your life are in fact not mistakes at all, they are just part of your overarching potential and your destiny.”

It’s been reported that Judas cost…wait for it…$10 million!!! If this is true it would make Judas the most expensive music video ever made, even edging out Michael and Janet Jackson’s 1995 video for Scream, which at the time cost $7 million.

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CANDIDS: KIMORA & DJIMON, ANGELA BASSETT, EVE, GWEN STEFANI, JORDIN SPARKS, VANESSA WILLIAMS & MEGAN GOOD, VANESSA WILLIAMS, BISHOP T.D. JAKES & TRACEY EDMONDS, SHAWN & MARLON WAYANS, MARIO LOPEZ, ROBIN THICKE & PAULA PATTON



Kimora Lee & husband Djimon Hounsou dine on her birthday. Word is police had to break them up for being too affectionate.



Actress Angela Bassett arrives at the premiere of TriStar Pictures' "Jumping The Broom" at the Cinerama Dome Theater on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Rapper, Actress, Designer, EVE spotted out running errands in NYC.

Gwen Stefani leaving her London home with her husband Gavin Rossdale and two boys, Kingston and Zuma. The singer was making her way to the toy shop 'Toys R Us' at Brent Cross in London.

Jordin Sparks clashes her colours with a fabulous red frock and purple bag for the Nylon Magazine party at Bardot in Hollywood.

Actors Vanessa Williams and Meagan Good talk at the premiere of TriStar Pictures' "Jumping The Broom" at the Cinerama Dome Theater on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Actress Vanessa Williams leaves BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood. May 4, 2011

Executive Producer Bishop T.D. Jakes and producer Tracey Edmonds arrive at the premiere of TriStar Pictures' "Jumping The Broom" at the Cinerama Dome Theater on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Extra host Mario Lopez, Shawn & Marlon Wayans visits SiriusXM to promote his new book Extra Lean Family: Get Lean and Achieve Your Family's Best Health Ever at SiriusXM Studio on May 4, 2011 in New York City.

Actress Paula Patton and husband singer Robin Thicke pose at the after party for the premiere of TriStar Pictures' "Jumping The Broom" at Boulevard3 on May 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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VOGUE ITALIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO BLACK BEAUTIES

Vogue Italia has continued to celebrate black models with a vibrant editorial in the glossy's May issue.

Jeneil Williams, Cici Ali, Ubah Hassan, Gayle McDonald, Kelly Moreira, Jae Childs, R'el Dade, Jasmine Tookas, Lily Taylor and Ariel Meredith strike a pose in summer duds and accessories in "Tribute to Black Beauties," photographed by Ellen von Unwerth and styled by Giulio Martinelli.

The accompanying text reads, in part:

A tribute is due to the woman whose skin tone ranges from alabaster to mahogany to smooth onyx, who can flawlessly carry any makeup look -- from gold dusted lids to fuchsia blush to ripe purple and pink glosses. These pages pay homage to the versatile woman whose hair can oscillate from a tightly coiled and coifed Afro, to sleek layers, to a slicked back pixie cut in a matter of minutes. To the divine woman whose enviably full lips, strong, white teeth, and delightful smile have been known to electrify the hearts of many. To the siren whose smooth, velvety skin blocks the sun yet remains supple and unblemished with the passage of time.

The new pictures are certainly a far style cry from the magazine's last all-black spread, "The Black Allure," which had a sort of flapper feel, featuring ladies clad in fringe, turbans and costume jewels. Not so practical for spring/anytime.

Take a look at a few pictures from "Tribute to Black Beauties," and head over to Vogue.it to see the rest.

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