"Hell You Talmbout?" #BlackLivesMatter (@JanelleMonae)

Not only is she gorgeous and insanely talented, but Janelle Monae manages to continuously drop dope, meaningful music and move with grace and poise that is both enviable and inspiring. In short, Janelle Monae is a breath of fresh air!

"Hell You Talmbout" is the latest release from the musician and Wondaland Records CEO, and folks are deeming it the #BlackLivesMatter protest song. The song has a powerful message and is worth a listen. Let me know what you think!

R&B Singer Mya Takes Main Stage at Strip Club. Folks Are Mad.

R&B singer Mya made waves this weekend when she performed at G5ive Lounge, a strip club in Miami. So, why does everyone seem to have found spare fucks to give the old, R&B diva? Well, a snippet of her "performance" (which I'm using the term loosely), featured Mya dropping, grinding, popping, twirling... basically just working the stage and it made me cringe.

Yes, Mya is 35, still looks gorgeous, and is doing what she needs to do to make coins. I mean, if folks are still paying to see her perform does the location matter! Absolutely.

I wanted to watch her performance without judgment and just see an entertainer still excited to perform... however, I felt like she was cheapening herself. I cringed as she rolled around on stage, tossing her hair, while another naked dancer held the pole next to her.

Having your career reduced to strip club performances is one thing, but Mya was basically playing the equivalent of "3 pumps" with the pole. She simply needed a wardrobe malfunction or gust of wind to give the strippers some real competition.

I asked myself if Rihanna had done the same thing would anyone care? Would anyone judge? Hmmm... probably not. Rihanna has made a career of shenanigans and fuckery and for some reason I just expected a bit more from Mya. She always had a regal heir to her... but I guess that got left in the late 90s/early 2000s. #KanyeShrug

Part 2 Mya At G5 Last Night Performing To Her New Single! ! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Danity Kane is Reuniting (via @TMZ)

Stop each and every solitary press! TMZ just reported that Danity Kane is reuniting and my life force is about to sky rocket into the stratosphere!!! I used to go hard for Danity Kane and even bought both of their albums... and that was a big freaking deal since I had no problem bootlegging everything else (well, not everything lol), but YES!!! Danity Kane is set to return.

I should also note that they're reporting D-Woods isn't returning with the girls, nor is Diddy (wasn't he always the 6th member? lol...) - - but truth be told, Aundrea and Aubrey gave me life... and Dawn's voice was super dope... and Shannon, well she just played her part and didn't bother me. I'd love to see all 5 original members back together, but I'll still buy an album.

I really hope TMZ isn't playing with my emotions because a new album from them would make me entire Summer that much better. I know I'm not alone in this. Who else is excited about them coming back on the scene?

Ke$ha's Reality Show on MTV

Yesterday I stumbled across a clip from a reality show singer Ke$ha has on MTV! To my surprise it was actually entertaining... and not just because I dig her music, but she's pretty down to Earth and relatable. All I really knew about her before the show was that she liked looking "dirty" and a while back her and T-Pain had that weird connection, otherwise Ke$ha was just another pop singer.

After 2 episodes, I know her brother is a film maker who set out to document her first headlining tour, her mom looks like a ball of fun, and she gets into the same crazy shenanigans on tour any of us would do in real life!

Check out the clip below to get a taste of what her show has to offer. It airs Tuesdays @ 11/10p CST on MTV. Set your DVR or catch up online.

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@kmichelle: Refreshingly Candid

It's actually refreshing to see an artist be candid, yet pulled together in an interview. I didn't watch K. Michelle on Love and Hip Hop ATL, but I actually love her vibe in this interview... plus I've heard her songs and she can blow! I respect talent and anyone that can be candid about their mistakes and progress moving forward. Plus she praised God for his blessings and how it was hard to do a show like LAHH Atlanta while God was blessing her. Can't praise God for something on Sunday, then say "fuck this bitch" on Monday lol...

Kim Kardashian’s Music Video “Jam (Turn It Up)” Directed By Hype Williams [Video]

**Update** Guess the video got pulled down just that fast! lol... Kim K stays on top of her stuff!

When her song didn't take off Kim Kardashian did a great job of making sure the music video never saw the light of day. The following is a clip I was sent via Bossip.com and although it's short, I don't think it's too shabby! Kim Kardashian is definitely NOT a singer, but Hype Williams did a wonderful job, as to be expected.

What do you think of the video?

Danity Kane...

After a million seasons of Making the Band, 2 cds, and tons of other stuff Danity Kane is officially over... and everyone's favorite bad girl, Aubrey O'Day is bouncing back by appearing in playboy and releasing a solo album. (blank stare) Now, I was an Aubrey fan from the beginning...before the weave, fake lashes and breathy sex kitten voice (remember that episode when they were singing at that club in NY? She really belted out "At Last"). I bought their cd's and was lured into the girl group gimmick by Diddy. I always thought they were talented and even rejoiced when Shannon started getting more singing opportunities! It's kinda sad that their time is over. I'm not sure how entertaining this new season of MTB will be. I can only take so much of watching the guys (can someone please hide Que's curl juice...I hate a curl on a guy...) and I'm pretty sure Donnie is going to get dropped (wait, Diddy never drops anyone from the label...he just never puts out a cd). Dawn and Aundrea will be the only 2 featured this season (premieres Feb. 12) and it seems like Aundrea will barely be on camera. It's crazy how they (Danity Kane) had so many issues... Yes, Aubrey was skanky at times. Yes, D.Woods always insisted on wearing hideous gymshoes with everything. Yes, Dawn wanted to stay boo'd up 24/7 with Que... I get it .... but I'm gonna miss my little muffs... especially the choreography with Laurie Ann! (Can I get a boom cat?) After years of being force fed Danity Kane, coming to love them, and having them ripped away from me I'm starting to go through the withdrawal process. I may even be shedding virtual tears for them. Shannon is back to living the married life. D. Woods is apparently working on a solo album and can be seen party hopping on YBF from time to time. Dawn is hanging around waiting for Diddy to tell her what her next move should be... and Aundrea, well, who knows what shes doing. Aubrey is on a mission to get back some of her "shine" that she feels was lost while working with Diddy and Danity Kane. I wanna hate her, kinda love her, but will be waiting to see how these 5 chicks rise from the ashes of Danity Kane.

New Beyonce

One of the few upbeat club songs on "I am...Sasha Fierce", "Diva" is a standout hit on the album.



I like that she keeps with the black and white theme as well as the idea of just her and 2 dancers. I wasn't a fan of the lighting in the video. I thought it distracted more than it added to the drama. I'm not sure if I understood the theme of the video...it's kind of like they thru together a bunch of good ideas but ultimately they didn't flow together. Nevertheless, Beyonce is a true "diva" and serves us up a great song. I like how she ended the video with a snippet of "video phone", another song I love. I think she's taking a page out of the Lil Wayne "how to make a video" handbook as he did the same thing (ending a video with the song for his next video...almost having the videos trail into one another) for his The Carter III album.


Also just released is the video for the ballad "Halo". This light, airy song is further complimented by the stripped down, organic feeling of the video. I love the over the top glamour of Sasha Fierce but makeup free, pony tail, white tee Beyonce is what I prefer.

Music News

After growing on me over the course of 2 weeks, I bought Beyonce's cd (I am...Sasha Fierce) on Tuesday! Slightly annoyed that she decided to not only have a double disc, but a standard and deluxe version as well, I shelled out the $19.10 (with tax) and bought it. I don't know if I was more excited to get the cd open and start listening or just look at the pics in the cover booklet...


But that's where it stopped. Yes, Beyonce is well, Beyonce. She is sure to put out some hot songs, have a hotter performance and add a few dances for us girls (and some guys on youtube) to do in the club. However, the cd was somewhat disappointing. Don't get me wrong, it's a decent cd. I actually like it...I can pretty much play it from start to finish without skipping any tracks...that is until you have to insert the 2nd disc...which wouldn't be as annoying if she had put more than 8 songs on each disc (5 songs for the standard). This whole "Sasha Fierce" thing was the biggest gimmick of 2008. The songs on the Sasha Fierce disc are typical Beyonce...just club songs. I think the whole thing was pointless and feel as if I officially got GOT by buying into the whole thing. On the flip side, I am grateful for the "single ladies" video which spawned countless youtube folks to try their hand at it...not to mention myself (I only bothered learning my favorite parts...and by the time I start doing it in the club I've usually had 1 too many drinks).

Feeling lackluster about my Beyonce experience, it made me think back to August when I bought Solange's CD...I have to say that I think Solange put out a great, if not one of the best, R n B/Funk cd's this year! She, in my opinion, beat out Beyonce for 2008.


In other Beyonce related news, has anyone seen Mama Tina lately? She is the real Sasha Fierce...At 54 years old she seems to be getting better with time! Check out a pic of Tina from the Cadillac Records movie premier earlier this week....In the pic with her is blues icon Etta James...who at 70 is also killing the red carper with her fierce swag! They both are simply stunning...and reiterate the good ol' saying: Black Don't Crack!