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News Bits: Melle Mel Hits The Wrestling Mat, Ray J Hits the Porn Shelf & Beyonce Hits Telemundo
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Hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Melle Mel is planning to hit the mats as a professional wrestler. The old-school legend has been bulking up in training for almost a year, according to AOL. Mel, who brought us classics like “The Message” and “White Lines (Don’t Do It),” also just dropped his first solo album aptly titled Muscles. The lead single and music video is “M3 – The New Message.” Download at iTunes
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On the heels of rumors that he’s dating Whitney Houston, Ray J will be seen in all his naked glory in the sex tape that has kept the Internet buzzing for over a year. Porn empire Vivid Entertainment paid $1 million to acquire rights to the “explicit” video tape featuring Ray J and ex-boo Kim Kardashian. The movie should be hitting a slimy x-rated video shelf in your neighborhood real soon.
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Beyonce has paired up with popular Mexican singer Alejandro Fernandez for a duet in Spanish. The hot-blooded “Amor Gitano” is a flamenco-pop track scheduled to debut February 12 on the premier episode of Telemundo’s “El Zorro” novella. The track will also appear on the both artists’ coming solo projects. El Zorro airs Monday – Friday at 9:00pm.
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All bets are on Mary J. Blige to clean up at this weekend’s Grammy Awards. Leading the pack with 8 noms, Blige is being toted as the one to watch. The Grammys, which will also feature a reunion of The Police (!), will air live on Sunday, February 11, 2007. Check local listing for times and don’t miss it.
