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Update! This is out and when it dropped man......the internet went CRAZY! Nicki destroyed the world with a video?! Who does that? The power of the booty I guess, LMAO check out the video below



Nicki's Anaconda is a sex fueled song pure and simple. I don't mind it. She was very clever about it though. Sampling Sir Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back". A sexually charged song not meant for anyone under the age of 18. And with that being said there was MAJOR backlash about this cover art. I've seen Beyonce's full butt in her videos as of late and seeing Nicki's is no different. I see nothing wrong with Nicki's butt being out. If she wasn't so large in that department, it might not be such a problem. Anyway the song is catchy and youthful. Something that the younger generation and those of us who like Nicki's style of music would appreciate. I'm waiting on the video! I want to see this lap dance she gives Drake. In the pictures he seems to be really into it I just want to see his face. Cause I know it going to be hilarious! LOL.

Anyway the song is listed below and so are some of the photos from her video shoot for the video Anaconda! Hopefully the video will soon follow!










Source: Singersroom

Fifty Shades of Grey is finally releasing its trailer and it looks really intense but I can't go by the trailer. Sometimes these movies show the greatest parts during the trailer. But I will try to be optimistic! The trailer was so exclusive that it was first released on the Today Show. Which was interesting. I mean there was plenty of hype and buzz. No need for the exclusivity. The internet would've spread this faster than the Today Show. I mean seriously! Anyway for your enjoyment (and I know I'm late) here is the trailer for Fifty Shades of Grey:


Plot for Fifty Shades of Grey

When Anastasia Steele, a literature student, goes to interview the wealthy Christian Grey, as a favor to her roommate Kate Kavanagh, she encounters a beautiful, brilliant and intimidating man. The innocent and naive Ana started to realize she wants him, despite his enigmatic reserve and advice, she finds herself desperate to get close to him. Not able to resist Ana's beauty and independent spirit, Christian Grey admits he wants her too, but in his own terms. Ana hesitates as she discovers the singular tastes of Christian Grey - despite of the embellishments of success, his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family - Grey is consumed by the need to control everything. As they get close Ana starts to discover Christian Grey's secrets and explores her own desires. - via IMDb

Many times I've wanted to read this book series and I actually have the first book. I just haven't taken the time to sit down and read it. It seems very much like an extremely sexy yet naive coming of age story. Which doesn't appeal to me. I started reading it a while back but I just didn't finish it. However I want to read it before I see the movies. If this movie does well which I expect it to, then the second and third books will be put into film form as well. And just for a little bit more of an incentive: Beyonce is on the soundtrack for this film. She is reviving and remixing one of her biggest singles: Crazy in Love. Its going to be edgier, slower, and intense. Right along the lines of the films.

Fifty Shades of Grey is available for reading or listening on Audible, Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble Photo via the mashable.com

So will you be going to see Fifty Shades of Grey?

Notice how well ABC has been doing with Once Upon A Time. Probably the most popular television show in the Sunday time slot. Using the greatest stories of all time as their basis and building an entirely new story all while breathing new life into the Disney tales. It was a genius concept that was well received by millions of fans!

Jessie J hasn't been heard from in a while. She debuted a single last November called Thunder off of her album Alive but it didn't do as well as her previous album. I had no idea she was still releasing music. Alive was released overseas only and hasn't debuted in the United States. I hadn't heard or seen anything from her in a while since her album Who You Are. If you've never heard of Jessie J she is a UK native and her most popular singles were Price Tag, Nobody's Perfect, Domino and Who's Laughing Now. And now she's debuting her new single Bang Bang featuring Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. Little Ariana with the booming voice is making BIG moves with her singles and upcoming album. Ariana rocked the charts with her single Problem featuring Iggy Azalea and now she's featured on Jessie J's single Bang Bang. Lending the record her smooth, high pitched vocals Ariana is definitely going to help take this single to new heights. Bang Bang also features Nicki Minaj, she lends a rough edgy feel to the track. Nicki is another one of my favorite artists. I like her strong quirky personality. She's a woman after my own heart. Not afraid to be boisterous and funky all while being a glamorous beauty. When all three of these women get together its a great mash up. Jessie J is a strong vocalist and her sound is unique. On this song her voice booms but it doesn't overpower Ariana or Nicki. They all seem to compliment each other well.

Fan Created Album Art

The song debuts on 7/29. And so far I love it! Bang Bang will be the first single off of Jessie J's new album (no word on that either) and will be a bonus track on the Deluxe Edition of Ariana Grande's new album My Everything. My Everything is set to be released on August 25th of this year! Nicki Minaj also has an album coming out called the Pink Print (no word on the official release date). Check out the snippets provided by both Nicki Minaj and Jessie J via Instagram!









Source: Rap-Up

Rita Ora on set of Black Widow

Iggy Azalea

Iggy and Rita

Michael Madsen, Rita Ora, and Iggy Azalea on set of "Black Widow"

Look out for #BlackWidow and go get Iggy's Album: The New Classic!


Source: SingersRoom & Rap-Up

So Tiny is making music again. The last time we heard her actually sing a song was when she was in the group Xscape. Tiny has been in the business a long time. She is a very accomplished songwriter and producer. She is very much involved in her daughters girl group the OMG Girlz. Tiny's just a ball of talent and I really like her.

But this song....Let me say this first I do like the music to the song. Its got that old 90s sound to it, but if I'm being completely honest I gotta say its not my cup of tea. Similar to K. Michelle's music I can only listen to the cussing and sad vibes for so long. I know R&B is about love, breakups, makeups, new relationships, fun, sex, parties, etc. Its just I have my limitations on who I can and will listen to on a regular basis. Nothing is wrong with Tiny's song if you enjoy this kind of music.

Another strange thing is the inclusion of her husband and the problems that have been swirling around as far as rumors of cheating. Including the drama with Floyd Mayweather. Its a bit much to put out a song that will do nothing but add fuel to the fire. I'm not saying she should be able to make music that chronicles her life or that may mimic it. I'm just saying if you know the rumors aren't true then don't play up to them with your music. It will be not good for you in the long run.





No word on when the new album will be released but I will keep you updated.

One of my favorite Braxton's has released a new single. Traci Braxton released a single called Last Call. A mix between a ballad and a autotune. Traci's voice is different from her sisters Tamar and Toni. Traci has a smoother and softer voice. Allowing for her to sing very different music and stand out from the crowd. I think given the right style of music she can be a music sensation. I think Traci should stick to true R&B. I like this song Last Call. She's got great vocals but I think its being covered up by the Autotune. I hope Traci nurtures her music and grows. She's an awesome talent and I wish her nothing but the best!

Traci's new album is titled Crash and Burn. It is said to be released this fall.



Congrats Traci! You doing the dang thang!

There is no other way to describe it this song is wack. Let me get this out the way I've never been a fan of French Montana so I don't expect much out of him but I'm a huge fan of Wale and I'm shocked he even agreed to be on this garbage. As far as Fabolous goes he's cool haven't really heard much from him and I'm not a big fan of his either so I'm just like "eh, whatever" on him being on the track.

There was nothing to this song, nothing at all. The song sounds like it was made in 2 minutes on the fruity loops studio. When I was a kid this software was free and the guys would make these quick tracks that really had no quality or substance to them at all. These guys weren't professionals they were playing around with software and created music that quite frankly...sucked!

The lyrics for this song features artists that are out now. But I'm confused...since when is Miley Cyrus a R&B Chick? She is pop but not even close to R&B. Hell Ashanti is barely R&B. SMDH I don't care what ya'll say this song is stupid there was no reason to for it ever have been made.


Listen to this ridiculousness for yourself and you tell me if its GARBAGE! No matter what you say I will not change my mind. Its a stupid song and isn't worth the 4 minutes.

With all the drama, excitement and absolute love surrounding Magic Mike's success (BTW: there is a sequel coming out soon!), it was only a small amount of time before and urban version of the movie would coming to a DVD or hopefully fingers crossed a theater near you.

I have yet to sit down and watch Magic Mike all they way through. I love Channing Tatum but I gotta admit I wasn't as into the movie as I thought I would be. The eye candy of Joe Manganiello (True Blood, One Tree Hill), Channing Tatum (22 Jumpstreet, The Vow, White House Down), Adam Rodriguez (Delco! - CSI Miami, I Can Do Bad ALL By Myself), Matt Bomer (Neal Caffrey, White Collar!), Alex Pettyfer (Endless Love, I Am Number 4)  Kevin Nash (Big Sexy! Any wrestling fans out there? LOL, DOA: Dead or Alive) and of course Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club, MUD) was enticing. I mean come on these guys are very attractive. But with that being said the movie was geared toward the style of a Chippendales type of thing and that just wasn't appealing to me.

Chocolate City will be the complete opposite of Magic Mike. It has to be. Because the world of Exotic Dancing for the Males is a whole other ball game. It's a multi-million dollar business. Women pay thousands of dollars to see their favorite guys dance. Its seedy, gritty, sexy, and very very raunchy!  I'm assuming for the movie it will be cleaned up a bit but do some research on facebook, YouTube and Google. You will find an abundance of videos and photos of male exotic dancers who take it to the max! Full frontal nudity, partial nudity, sexual suggestion, oh my goodness it would make a nun PASS OUT!

Anyway Chocolate City will star Michael Jai White, Tyson Beckford (You know I've never found him attractive? He's not what I would consider sexy. But whatever works for the rest of the world I guess.), along with Romeo Miller in the leading role (still unsure if this is fully true gotta do some more research) and Eruika Pratt will play his love interest. Jean-Claude LaMarre will also star and direct in this film. If your unsure of who Jean-Claude LaMarre is he is a popular Indie film director. He directed Gang of Roses I and Gang of Roses II: The Next Generation. His latest film was Color of the Cross.

So here's the basic synopsis of the film:

Chocolate City will follow the life of a young college kid named Devin. Who gets enthralled in the seedy world of Male Exotic Dancing because his money troubles. He runs into the owner of a male strip club who convinces him to try out for amateur night. One night and Devin is hooked on money and the sea of screaming women. But in that time Devin makes a strong enemy in Adrian the former star attraction. Adrian begins to see his star fading and knows that his time is running out as long as Devin is still in play. Devin struggles to juggle his relationship with his girlfriend Carmen, school and his new found fame. But most of all he's having an internal battle himself. Religiously this is wrong and he knows he shouldn't be doing it. But the money is good and he just can't seem to keep himself away. Eventually Devin will have to chose: Will it be money, fame, and popularity? Or will it be Carmen, religion, and peace of mind?

Cast:
Devin - Romeo Miller (Rumored)
Michael Jai White
Adrian - Tyson Beckford
Carmen - Eruika Pratt

According to Deadline, LaMarre has been working on this project for over 2 years (prior to Magic Mike's 2012 release) and when Magic Mike came out it reassured LaMarre Chocolate City was definitely a film that needed to be made. The basis for the film is similar. Money troubles, stripping, fame and popularity, jealous girlfriend, etc. The big glaring difference of course is the cultures and the religious aspect. Not sure on the rest of the cast. I'm sure there will be more eye candy for us gurls to drool over. LOL Guess we'll have to see how this all turns out!

Chocolate City was set to film this past June. No word on when the film will be released but I will keep you posted when it comes down!



Source: Deadline, RollingOut & MadameNoire

For those who don't know about the show WhoDunnit? let me recap for you guys. WhoDunnit is a murder mystery show like Clue. All the contestants are invited to live in this lavish house for several weeks but in that time each one of the contestants will be bumped off in the most extreme way. To survive the killer and his/her extreme killing ways they have to solve each contestants murder and describe the murder as well as tell the who the murderer is (the murderer is one of the contestants if you haven't figured this out by now). There are always 3 designated areas of interest to look at: The Morgue, The Last Known Whereabouts, and the actual Crime Scene. Gather as many clues as you can in the time allotted. Afterward there is time to gather as much information from other contestants (if they are willing to share) and conclude who is the killer and what their weapon of choice was. Then you are taken to a den to convey to the killer your findings. Who ever is the closest to solving the crimes will be saved. Who ever makes a mistake will be up for elimination. In terms of WhoDunnit? they will be "Scared". During each dinner (after a murder) every contestant will receive a card in an envelope revealing if they are up for elimination or safe. The card will read SCARED or SPARED. If the card reads scared then the killer is targeting you for a potential murder. At the end of the game its a race against time and 2 other contestants to resolve who actually is the murderer and win $250,000.

No you did not read that wrong! Tupac Shakur is on Broadway! Not literally in the flesh but yes his music has been turned into a play on Broadway. The play entitled Holler If Ya Hear Me is a strong and direct reflection of the lifestyle that Tupac portrayed and ultimately experienced in his music.

Written by Todd Kreidler and Directed by Kenny Leon. It stars legendary rapper and poet Saul Williams.

Holler If Ya Hear Me is currently running on Broadway at the Palace Theater. Its a raw gritty play that would not be a normal Broadway musical fan's cup of tea. Many reviews have said that the show has a slow start but it well worth the wait. Its not a musical the director, writer, and producer stress that. Writer Todd Kreidler wrote the play to incorporate Tupac's lyrics instead of simply using his music as a backdrop. Many critics were very happy with the end result of the play and are encouraging people from all walks of life to see the play.

Tupac was a visionary in his time and many people to this day still debate if he or Biggie Smalls are the greatest rapper of all time. Tupac's music was timeless. Although at times it was vulgar and violent. It was real. His depiction of life in the ghetto was not far off my own experience growing up in the projects. Drugs, sex, teen pregnancy, violence, deaths, gangs, too many horrors that we were exposed to as children and adults. The only way some people could escape was through music.

Tupac was a very intelligent man. He attended the Baltimore School for the Arts where he studied acting, jazz, ballet and poetry. When he moved to California took poetry classes in high school. He was very talented and its a shame that his life was cut so short. Tupac's birthday was June 16th, he would've been 43 years old.


Holler If Ya Hear Me is available to view on the following dates:


Opening Date: June 19, 2014
Closing Date: Open Run

Ticket Price: $59-$139

Check out this awesome trailer for Addicted (Thanks to MadameNoire)!


In case you have forgotten what this movie is about let me refresh your memory:

Zoe Reynard has the perfect life: excellent career, beautiful house, financially stable, loving/FAITHFUL husband, wonderful children. But she can't help but feel like she's missing something. She manages to suppress these feelings for a while until she comes across a handsome, charming artist. He pulls her into a world of kinky and interesting sex. The more she indulges in her carnal fantasies the more she begins to spin out of control. Because of her indulgence Zoe may end up losing everything including her life!

This movie was adapted from the novel of the same name Addicted by Zane. It really is a great read. I opted for the audio version of this book and let me tell you it was intense. I couldn't stop listening to this book for days. And when it was over I listened to it again. Zane is a great erotic writer but she also makes it very clear in her books that the eroticism is just the tip of the iceberg. If you've never read her books you should. You would be pleasantly surprised by what you hear or read. Depending on how you prefer to receive the information ;).

Zane's Addicted will be in theaters October 10th

Don't forget Zane also has two tv shows on Cinemax called The Jump Off and Zane's Sex Chronicles Check your local listings for showtimes!

 


Source: MadameNoire & Zane

Ariana Grande's newest single Problem dropped a few weeks ago and took the world by storm. Its a trendy upbeat pop single with hints of the past. Ariana Grande is a powerhouse singer and with new comer Iggy Azalea featured on the track it was sure to begin its climb on the pop charts. With all the success and mystery surrounding the single the next logical question people would ask is: "I wonder what the video will look like?"


With the hints Ariana was dropping on her twitter and instagram accounts up until the songs actual debut I assumed that majority of the video would have a strong 60s vibe and I was right. The video does wink at the past a lot but its very sporadic and all over the place. You would think that it would have been put together better but sadly it was not.


From the beginning its a very confusing video. Grande is noticeably lip syncing which I can deal with honestly its no big deal. Its a music video. Its just not something I'm used to. Most artists will sing or rap the lyrics as they are being played. To ensure what is being presented is authentic. The next thing that was perplexing (yeah I just used that word) was the weird hugging of the arms thing she was doing. It looked forced and out of place [see video at 2:39]. It just didn't look right like something was off.


Honestly it wasn't a total waste it was just little pieces in the video that felt out of place. It looked like it wasn't well thought out and everything that was done was being rushed. At first I was disappointed with the video. There were so many avenues that could've been taken with this song. I'm a fan of both Iggy Azalea and Ariana Grande and will continue to be. It wasn't a bad reflection on either of the artist. This is a reflection on the director and the team behind the concept/execution of the video. Either way its just my opinion formulate your own and let me know whether you like or nah as the kids these days say (BTW: Why do they say that? Where did that come from? Dude, I'm only 27 and I swear I don't where these new age kids come from I'm so lost in the sauce. I'm just gonna stick to my old school and keep it pushing.)

This would classified under the suspenseful psycho-thriller. Idris Elba is playing a character that most of us have never seen him in this light. He's always a good guy that everybody falls in love with. Or a lovable bad guy. But in this movie No Good Deed Mr. Elba has entered into a whole new genre....creepy alpha male.

No Good Deed tells the story of a woman named Terri who lives in a home on the outskirts of town. Her husband is leaving to go out of town for a business trip and she's left home alone with her children. The story takes a dark turn when a handsome yet charming stranger knocks to use the phone claiming car trouble. Terri tries to help but when she returns to the door to provide him assistance he has disappeared. Little does Terri know Colin is in the house and about to cause some serious terror and fear.


I could be bias but seriously I want to see this movie! I'm a huge Idris Elba fan. I don't know its just something about him. And in this movie he's even more sexy as strange as it sounds. Any woman who doesn't see this dudes sex appeal is CRAZY! The one thing that made me weird out a little in the trailer though is when he forced Taraji to be in shower with him while he showered. She's pleading and begging and all he does is look at in this seductive evil way and then says....Well you just have to see it for yourself man. ITS OFF THE CHARTS CRAZY! Its like a psycho-thriller lifetime movie without the cheesy acting.

Journey to Freedom will be available September 9th! Pre-Order at Amazon Music!

Stalker is suspense-thriller crime drama. Stalkers are a serious problem all over the world. In the last 25 years new anti-stalking laws have been created (including cyber-stalking laws) to protect victims from death and constant fear. CBS's new show Stalker is giving that serious crime a platform with accuracy that is just down right scary. I wouldn't recommend any victim of stalking watch the show because of the shear fear and terror it would cause them.

Produced by Guillermo Del Toro and directed by Jorge Gutierrez, The Book of Life is a visually stunning Animation picture that is set in the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead. Where spirits/souls return and roam the earth. Its main story centers around a battle of love. 2 men are vying for the heart of the lovely Maria (played by Zoe Saldana): Manolo (Diego Luna) and Joaquin (Channing Tatum). In the midst of this battle, two powerful entities La Muerte (Kate del Castillo) and Xibalba (Ron Perlman) place bets on who will win young Maria's heart. Not one to play fair Xibalba cheats and Manolo ends up having to embark on an adventure through three worlds facing some of his greatest fears. All to make the ultimate choice be with the woman who has stolen his heart or fulfill the expectations of his family.

This movie is just a stunning representation of Mexican culture and its celebration of life. Its not too cliche' and it just looks so beautiful. Never mind the fact that it stars Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Cheech Marin, Diego Luna, Gabriel Iglesias, Anjelah Nicole Johnson, Danny Trejo, Ice Cube, and More! It's a definite must see!!!!

Teyana Taylor has a new song out called Maybe. Above is a snippet from the Breakfast Club's debut of the song. This song was released on May 12. At this point its not available on iTunes. But its a good song none the less. I have to admit I was skeptical on Teyana Taylor as a musical artist. Don't get me wrong the girl can sing. But it was something about the way she sang that I just didn't like. She used to sing from her throat and not her diaphragm. It just sounded like she couldn't get enough air to sing the song. It would come across whiny and choppy at times, not good. I wasn't a fan of any of the covers she did or the songs she sang with GOOD music. I just couldn't get into it. But after hearing this song I have to say I'm surprised and glad she's improved. Her vocals were consistently smooth and they sounded crisp, clear and strong. Something I've been waiting to hear from her for a long time. She had the chops she just needed to perfect them and she did and I'm so so so happy.

The song Maybe is sultry and sexy I LOVE IT!!!!!! Not a fan of Yo Gotti although he did well on the track and as usual one of my fave artists Pusha T did great as well. I mean the song is well put together. Teyana did her thang on the track. Pusha T did what he always does and Yo Gotti came correct. So its a good semi-slow groove club banger. Something you would dance on ya man with or do a little teasing dance to for your man.


All in all I would give the song an 8 out of 10. Good Job Teyana you killed it!


Source: Urbanleakz

A blooming musician named Mia is pursuing her dreams of attending one of (if not) the most prestigious music schools in the world: Juilliard. But when a handsome and loving young man comes along she finds herself stuck between choosing her lifelong dream or the love of her life. While Mia is mulling over this difficult decision she gets into a life altering car crash killing everyone in her family. Mia is now stuck in limbo and has an even bigger decision to make regarding her future. Should she let go and be with her family in the great beyond? Or return to her life with the man that she loves and leave her family behind? Adapted from the best selling novel of the same title If I Stay written by Gayle Forman.

This movie is so moving and tragic. I couldn't imagine being in Mia's shoes. I enjoyed the trailer and can't wait until the film comes out!

If I Stay Hits Theaters August 22nd!

Pills N Potions fluctuates between hip hop and pop. Between her strong emotionally connected lyrics and her surprisingly sultry singing she has created the perfect mix to please her millions of barbie fans.

I can admit I was a little scared when I read the reviews at first for the song. A lot of people are saying it wasn't what they were expecting after songs like Yass Bish and Looking A** N**** have leaked or dropped. But when I listened to the song I was surprised at how great it really is. Nicki Minaj is a problem (and I mean that in a good way) because she is versatile artist. She can be a hip hop head, a pop star, and maybe an r&b artist (given a little bit more vocal training which I see she has been utilizing). She appeals to so many different type of fans it creates a broad spectrum of people that will continually support her music and movement.

Pills N Potions is a strong song. Nicki Minaj has really improved her vocal skills. Before she was a little weak in that department. Nicki has on occasion been off key on some of her songs. But in this song I can tell she has been working hard on her voice and it shows. I really enjoyed her song and I'm glad that she officially debuted this Pills N Potions.

Gotham is a prequel that explains what life was like in Gotham city before the uprising of costumed heroes and villains. It follows the story of the Detective James (Jim) Gordon (later to become Commissioner Gordon) and his mission to solve the untimely murder of Martha and Thomas Wayne mother and father to little Bruce Wayne. During his tenure Gordon will encounter some of Gotham's most prolific future villains Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin, Selena Kyle aka Catwoman, Edward Nashton aka The Riddler and even The Joker. Including a woman named Fish Mooney a ruthless, menacing, hotheaded, sadistic gang boss whose clairvoyant like ability to read people makes her very dangerous and unpredictable. Fish Mooney is the boss of Oswald Cobblepot her influence and ruthlessness plays a huge part in Cobblepots development into the Penguin. Amidst the chaos Jim forms a bond with Bruce Wayne, a bond that ultimately shapes the beginning of his transformation into Batman the worlds greatest vigilante/detective.


Just on the premise of the shows teaser trailer I have to say it seems to be really interesting. With ABC having Marvel's Agents of Shield and Marvel's Agent Carter, the CW picking up the series The Flash and renewing The Arrow, and AMC bringing The Preacher to the small tv screen FOX had to find a way to compete. Its a sure fire ratings bonanza if the show is executed properly.

I assume the rest of networks are just looking for the right way to get on the "comic book" money train. Everything from movies to merchandise spells gold mine with comic books being adapted to television or the big screen. It all about your execution and how you portray the story.

Constantine is based off a character from the comic Hellblazer. A NBC's contribution to the comic book craze.


John Constantine specializes in the occult and dark arts. He can see demons, souls and spirits. He used to fight against them and save others who are plagued by the dark evil but because of a mistake he made John's soul has been condemned to hell. And because of that he has washed his hands of all things demonic and hellacious. Or so he thought. When a friends daughter Liv finally comes into her powers she threatens the underworlds plans to plague the world. So John vows to protect her at all cost. But when a new evil threatens to take over John and Liv must use his knowledge and her power to protect the entire world from being consumed with evil.