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Always full of shit surprises, DMX claims he was raped by the D.C. woman who is now pregnant with his child. Meanwhile, his wife defends him.
The Knack, best known for the rock classic “My Sherona” are just now suing hip-hop icons Run DMC for alledgedly sampling the song without permission for their 20 year-old classic “It’s Tricky.”

While Eminem sets the record straight regarding his upcoming mixtape, he and on-again-off-again “wife” Kim are now going into mediation for the amicable resolution of their 82-day second marriage.

Mariah Carey and the Black Eyed Peas dominated the American Music Awards nominations.

Right on the heels of the announcement that You Tube got in bed with Warner Brothers, the video sharing site gained some stiff competition from Microsoft.
Ladies get your towels, John Legend is on tour and scheduled to appear on Oprah tomorrow.

R&B legends, Ashford and Simpson will be taking their talents to Broadway for a musical about the “downlow” phenomena based on writings by E. Lynn Harris.
Not many people are looking forward to Flavor Flav’s upcoming solo album, least of all band mate Chuck D who called for a rebellion against “anti-lectualism and dumbassification.”

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Here’s new new music from Fat Joe and his much hyped, upcoming “indie” set Me, Myself & I, now due November 14.

Joe plays host to Lil’ Wayne after the latter featured Joe on Like Father Like Son, Wayne’s collaboration with Birdman.

Keep an eye open for the soon-to-be-released video. The clip’s directed by Chris Robinson and shot in Miami.

AUDIO:

“Make It Rain” featuring Lil’ Wayne Windows|Real

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Photo courtesy Terror Squad 

Any hip-hop doll collectors out there, should love this one. Check out the new limited edition Ghostface Killah doll, the first in a line of collectibles from 4CAST Limited.

The company’s founder, Amish Dani, said it was a kick working with the veteran Wu Tang emcee.

“It’s great working with Ghost, he’s good peoples. He’s just like he is in his songs, a really raw funny dude.”

The doll wears a Ghost-stlye silk robe, an authentic 14k gold chain, and holds a gold chalice with swarovski crystals,. The miniature replica also boasts an internal sound chip that recites classic Ghost catch-phrases and comes with a mixtape.

Really.

Mini Ghost will be available worldwide on November 6 and limited to only 1,000 hand-numbered units, so don’t miss out.

The company’s plans to fete other hip-hop notables are under lock and key.

“ I can’t give any specific details yet,” added Dani, “but I will tell you expect
nothing but big things from the 4CAST camp.”

This week’s new music includes stuff from Gladys Knight, who just signed with Verve Records for the October release of her new Before Me. The set’s a compilation of covers of American standards from music greats and you can get more info here.
Ms. Knight’s Verve labelmate, Natalie Cole, is also blessing us with new tunes from her upcoming 20th studio album titled Leavin’. As previoulsy reported the R&B/jazz veteran’s been burning up live stages with her new material which, ironically also features a bunch of covers. More album info’s here.
And finally, brand new material comes from Diddy’s Press Play scheduled to drop October 17, and the tracklisting been revealed in the wake of the album’s complex cover art. The expected gaggle of guest artists include Christina Aguilera, Shawnna, Nas, Cee-Lo and more. (more…)

Check out “Be Somebody” from Miami native Dre and his upcoming album The Trunk. The track features an always-on-fire Keyshia Cole.

Dre, one half the production duo Cool and Dre (50 Cent’s “Hate it or Love It,” Ja Rule’s “New York,” etc), apparently had a lot of encouragement to do the solo thing.

“I been working on the project for a little bit,” he said. “A lot of my peers influenced me to do the album. They all pushed me to do this album. They said ‘you’ve been given the talent to sing, you can rap and write and make beats. You need to take advantage of that God given talent. My mom told me to never limit myself. So I was like ‘cool.’”

Keyshia sounds hot on this track, but the question is, would it work without her?

AUDIO:

Windows|Real 

Check out the ill moves in this video excerpt from the 2005 Red Bull BC One.

Shot in Berlin, and hosted by the Godfather of Noyze, Rahzel (From The Roots), the DVD captures the excitement of last year’s installment of one of the world’s most infamous breakdance competitions.

Featured are b-boys and b-girls battling one on one in front of a live audience as well as performances by masters such as Storm and pop and lock power-duo Hilto and Bosch.

The disc also includes interviews with b-boys and a bonus interview with pioneering hip-hop documentarian Martha Cooper.

VIDEO:

Windows|Real|Quicktime

Learn breakdance moves

HRS was in the house last night to witness Natalie Cole close up her four-day gig at Sunset Strip’s infamous Viper Room, where she put on a dazzling performance.

“I consider this a dress rehearsal. Cause we’re hitting the big city tomorrow. That’s right, we’re heading to New York City to be on TV,” the eight-time Grammy Award winner told the audience.

Promoting her 20th studio album, Leavin’, due out later this month, Cole opened up with Fiona Apple’s “Criminal.” The album features cover songs from a variety of artists, including Neil Young, Aretha Franklin, Shelby Lynne, Sting, and Kate Bush.

“The songs on my latest album are cover songs, but I hope we perform like you ain’t never heard them before,” exclaimed Cole.

For Magic Johnson and his wife, Cookie, who were celebrating their wedding anniversary, Cole took it back with her classic hit “Inseparable.” Following up with the only new track on the album, “5 Minutes Away,” she had everyone dancing and singing along within seconds. Rounding up the evening, she gave an encore performance of a mash-up of “This Will Be An Everlasting Love” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Pink Cadillac.”

Photo courtesy Verve Records 

Natalie Cole Tour Dates 

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Ok ladies, girlies, and some of you boys, here’s the latest single from Marques Houston.

“Favorite Girl” is a laid back, smooth love song and the first single from his upcoming album Veteran due to caress you all in November 14.

Is it me or does it sound like he just woke up on this? Or maybe he’s about to go to “sleep” with, who else, his “favorite girl.”
AUDIO:

“Favorite Girl” Windows|Real|Quicktime

www.marques-houston.com
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Since his sentence was handed down, Brand Nubian member Sadat X has been working furiously to promote his upcoming solo album, Black October, due the same month he begins serving one year for gun possession.News of the arrest shocked fans familiar with the legendary group’s positive image.

“I brought it upon myself but I was definitely snitched on,” Sadat told HiphopRnbSoul.com. “Niggas snitched on me.”
Black October drops October 17 on indie label Female Fun Records on Sadat’s Riverside Drive imprint. The set features his fellow Brand Nubian members, Greg Nice (Nice & Smooth), & Money Boss Players along with production by Diamond D, Da Beatminerz, DJ Spinna, J-Zone, Ayatollah, dj paWL (Def Jux) and others.

Sadat X, who also worked as a teacher in Harlem, tries to stick to a positive message with the set’s title track which contains a timely lesson for the youth to stay away from crime.

“Don’t get involved with guns,” he added.

According to The Bosh.com, Janet Jackson, who’s struggled with her weight throughout her career, recently told a German news agency that her older brother, Michael Jackson, was responsible for giving her a weight complex.

“I was always made to feel like a fat kid by Michael. He’d say, ‘This is what your butt should look like’ and show me a picture from a magazine… He was such a happy kid, but then when he became a teenager he got issues. That’s when he became an introvert and projected all that onto me. He called me brutal names, like fat butt, and say it was meant affectionately. It really affected me.”

The veteran entertainer also said she believes Hillary Clinton should be the first female U.S. president.

Jackson’s current single, “Call Me,” captured the No. 1 spot on the R&B songs charts. Her album, 20 Y.O. is due September 26.
Quote source: The Bosh.com