March 2010 Blog Posts (106)

BIEBER FEVER ATTACKS ALBUMS CHART, MONICA STANDS TALL

Justin Bieber’s fans have spoken. The teen heartthrob’s supporters snatched up enough copies of his new album to give him his first No. 1, while Monica makes an impressive entry.

The latter of Bieber’s two-part album My World 2.0 debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 283,000 copies in its first week. His first offering, My World, entered at No. 6 last November, but it saw a 50% boost this week, rising from No. 10 to No. 5 with… Continue

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DRAKE’S ALBUM NEARS COMPLETION

The countdown is on to Drake’s debut album Thank Me Later, which will be released on May 25, as Rap-Up.com first reported. The “Best I Ever Had” rapper is putting the finishing touches on the long-awaited project and shared his excitement about its impending release via his blog.

The sun just came out. I mean I haven’t seen it yet cause I am in the studio but I know it did. So good morning. I am working on the last song for Thank Me Later.… Continue

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VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCENES OF NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY’S ‘DISTANT RELATIVES’

Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley take you behind the scenes of the recording process for their collaborative album Distant Relatives, with commentary from Oliver Stone, K’Naan, Busta Rhymes, Saul Williams, and DJ Green Lantern. The musical duo will share their African ancestry with the world when the album and tour kick off in… Continue

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VIDEO: NICKI MINAJ F/ SEAN GARRETT – ‘MASSIVE ATTACK’

Nicki Minaj launches her invasion on hip-hop with the Hype Williams-directed video for “Massive Attack,” the first single from her Young Money debut. Lil Wayne’s protégée storms the desert in a pink Lamborghini, gets chased by a helicopter, and rumbles in the jungle with producer Sean Garrett. And what’s Barbie without her very own sidekick? The style chameleon rides shotgun with partner in crime Amber Rose. Run for… Continue

Added by Hot97 All Star on March 31, 2010 at 2:25pm — 1 Comment

Erykah Badu's 'Window Seat' Nudity Could Have Gotten Her A Year In Jail

Erykah Badu was willing to bare it all for her "Window Seat" video. But when the singer and a small crew took to the streets of her native Dallas on St. Patrick's Day to shoot the provocative clip, they did so without an official permit and, they said, with full knowledge that the guerilla adventure could land them in jail — for up to a year.

"They definitely did not get a permit," Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Janice Crowther… Continue

Added by Hot97 All Star on March 30, 2010 at 9:06am — No Comments

Protection & Indemnity Insurance

Certainly the most expensive of the Marine insurance coverages, P&I protects you the owner for Crew and employees suing you under Jones Act. It also covers third party bodily injury and property damage, removal of wreck and damage to fixed and floating objects. Your P&I Policy should also cover bodily injury for pollution under a specific endorsement as this coverage is not covered under the Statutory Pollution policy that a vessel operator… Continue

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Vybz Kartel - "We have to respect the decision of the Prime Minister"

Following weeks of public debate and high profile media coverage, Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson announced yesterday that the Vybz Kartel/Mavado unity concert has been officially canceled.

PM Thompson is quoted in the Barbados Advocate as saying: "...I am happy to announce that in deference to the expressed wishes and the anxieties of a wide cross section of Barbadians, that the organizers of the Vybz Kartel/Mavado show and the… Continue

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NEW MUSIC: DIDDY-DIRTY MONEY F/ T.I. – ‘HELLO GOOD MORNING’

Diddy just wants to make you dance. The music mogul and his Dirty Money crew keep the party going until the early morn’ on “Hello Good Morning,” the T.I.-assisted single from his Last Train to Paris album, pulling into stores June 22. The Danja-produced, Rico Love-penned number boasts a thumping bassline and Puff’s signature ad-libs (“Let’s go, let’s work”). Diddy will perform the song live for the first time on Wednesday’s episode of “American… Continue

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LATE NIGHT TV: LUDACRIS DOES ‘CHELSEA LATELY,’ USHER VISITS ‘LETTERMAN’

Ludacris arrives to “Chelsea Lately” bearing gifts in the form of his Conjure cognac. The rapper, who currently has the No. 1 album in the country, discusses his bet with Diddy, what he does on his RV, and his “Baby” collaborator Justin Bieber’s “player” ways.…

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REVIEW ROUNDUP: USHER – ‘RAYMOND V. RAYMOND’

Usher pleads his case on his sixth album Raymond v. Raymond, in stores today. After a two-year absence, what was the verdict with critics? Find out below.

Entertainment Weekly: Usher’s sixth album has been billed as his most intimate yet, but aside from the last-straw slow jam “Papers,” which explictly details the dissolution of his marriage, and heartfelt cheater’s mea culpa “Foolin’ Around,” Raymond v. Raymond doesn’t offer much real… Continue

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How To Get Your Ex Back

Love is the most important thing in life, and that the reason why we can not live without love. However love looks not forever as we desire because the feeling is changeable and breaking in love is no exception. The problem is that once we separated, I believe that it is easy painful, confusing and divesting not only to you, but many times to children and other family members.

If you want to know… Continue

Added by Vanessa Hudghes on March 29, 2010 at 7:39pm — No Comments

VIDEO: KELIS – ‘ACAPELLA’

After a nearly four-year absence, Kelis awakens our senses with the visually striking video for “Acapella,” the first single from her fifth studio album Flesh Tone, arriving in the U.S. this June. The singer describes the Rankin and Chris Cottam-directed clip as having a “really strong, universal, tribal vibe to it.” Her eight-month-old son Knight Jones, the inspiration behind the David Guetta production, makes his first public appearance on the back… Continue

Added by Hot97 All Star on March 29, 2010 at 4:47am — 1 Comment

DRAKE’S DEBUT ALBUM GETS RELEASE DATE

It’s official. The most anticipated hip-hop album of the year finally has a release date.

Drake’s debut Thank Me Later will arrive on May 25, Rap-Up.com has learned. The Canadian singer-rapper has been in the studio with a who’s who list of collaborators including Jay-Z (“Light Up”), Kanye West, The-Dream (“Shut It Down”), Sean Garrett, and Boi-1da, who produced the first single “Over.”

The project, originally scheduled for an… Continue

Added by Hot97 All Star on March 29, 2010 at 4:43am — No Comments

T.I.’S PRISON SENTENCE ENDS, CURFEW ENFORCED

T.I. is almost a free man. The Atlanta rapper has completed his prison sentence stemming from a 2007 arrest, but still faces a curfew.

According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons records, Clifford “T.I.” Harris has fulfilled 10 months of a 366-day sentence. He spent the past 30 days under house arrest after serving time in a halfway house earlier this year. While he is allowed to leave the confines of his home, he must abide by certain… Continue

Added by Hot97 SVG on March 28, 2010 at 4:47pm — 3 Comments

VIDEO: ERYKAH BADU – ‘WINDOW SEAT’

Erykah Badu is known for her originality and she doesn’t disappoint with her latest thought-provoking video. Fat Belly Bottom Bella strips down in the clip for “Window Seat,” which takes a surprising turn at the… Continue

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RIHANNA INVADES KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Rihanna storms the stage on a pink camouflage tank to the beat of “Hard” at Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, Calif., on Saturday (March 27). The stylish singer reunited with her robotic friends while performing a medley that also included “Rude Boy” and “Don’t Stop the Music.” Watch… Continue

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VIDEO: NAS & DAMIAN MARLEY GET REAL

Nas and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley share their first time at South by Southwest with VEVO. The duo praises one another and discusses merging their hip-hop and reggae worlds together to create a real experience on their collaborative album Distant Relatives.

“We know what we can do separately, so this is about when we get together, what is gonna happen?” asks Nas. “We making music and God gave us that, and we giving… Continue

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CIARA PLANS NEXT FASHIONABLE ENDEAVOR

Adidas Originals spokeswoman Ciara has a fashionable conversation on the streets of London. The fashion-forward star describes her style (“tomboy chic”), her favorite item of clothing, where she loves to eat and shop in London town, her highlight of 2009, and plans for 2010. She also reveals her desire to launch her own clothing line in the future.

“Starting my own fashion line is one of my goals,” says Ciara. “It’s one of those things that… Continue

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ERYKAH BADU GETS ANDRÉ 3000’S SUPPORT FOR BOLD MUSIC VIDEO

Erykah Badu has everyone talking about her new music video, in which she sheds her clothing while walking the streets of Dallas. Before baring it all, the soul songstress consulted her family, including her mother, children, and baby fathers.

Even the bold Badu had reservations about going through with risqué clip for “Window Seat,” the first single from her fifth studio album New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh. Filmed guerilla style… Continue

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