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Nicki Minaj Attacks Woman Giving Her A Facial
As reported by: Hellobeautiful.com
Nicki Minaj is at it again…the Barbie doll rapper has hit the hired help again. This time it’s celebrity facialist Dawn DaLuise who’s the victim. Here’s what went down:
“After I waxed her eyebrows and lip, and she started screaming ‘Who the f*ck do you think you are?’ Dawn told Star.”Look at what you did to my damn face! You think this sh*t is worth 170 dollars?”
Dawn says she’s never been treated so poorly in her life, revealing that the singer tossed wadded up bills at her as payment,the screecend at her assistant, “Get her [Dawn] the f*ck outta here.” Looks like someone’s celebrity status has gone to their head!
Nicki Minaj is at it again…the Barbie doll rapper has hit the hired help again. This time it’s celebrity facialist Dawn DaLuise who’s the victim. Here’s what went down:
“After I waxed her eyebrows and lip, and she started screaming ‘Who the f*ck do you think you are?’ Dawn told Star.”Look at what you did to my damn face! You think this sh*t is worth 170 dollars?”
Dawn says she’s never been treated so poorly in her life, revealing that the singer tossed wadded up bills at her as payment,the screecend at her assistant, “Get her [Dawn] the f*ck outta here.” Looks like someone’s celebrity status has gone to their head!
Charlie Wilson to Perform in Kuwait for Troops
As reported by: Tonya Pendleton, BlackAmericaWeb.com
Charlie Wilson is already an award-winning singer and a passionate advocate for prostate cancer prevention since he overcame the disease some years ago. But Wilson has been supporting another great cause: Rocking the military by performing overseas. Wilson is set to make his fourth trip to Kuwait in three years to put on a show there for U.S. troops.
“I can’t wait to get back and have a real party with our troops,” Wilson said.“It’s an honor to be a part of the welcome-home celebration. We owe them and their families a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they have made to protect our country.”
Wilson will heat up stages at five U.S. military bases in Kuwait this month, performing classic Gap Band hits, as well as his solo catalog. Wilson’s recent CD “Just Charlie,” included the hits “You Are” and “Life Of the Party.”
“We’re taking Charlie’s full tour to Kuwait to welcome our troops as they return home,” said Michael Paran, Wilson’s manager and CEO of P Music Group. “We spent time with the troops during our last three visits and see how important it is to let them know that we appreciate their service to our country.”
If you know military personnel serving in Kuwait, let them know Uncle Charlie’s on the way. Here are the bases and days that Wilson will perform:
Charlie Wilson is already an award-winning singer and a passionate advocate for prostate cancer prevention since he overcame the disease some years ago. But Wilson has been supporting another great cause: Rocking the military by performing overseas. Wilson is set to make his fourth trip to Kuwait in three years to put on a show there for U.S. troops.
“I can’t wait to get back and have a real party with our troops,” Wilson said.“It’s an honor to be a part of the welcome-home celebration. We owe them and their families a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they have made to protect our country.”
Wilson will heat up stages at five U.S. military bases in Kuwait this month, performing classic Gap Band hits, as well as his solo catalog. Wilson’s recent CD “Just Charlie,” included the hits “You Are” and “Life Of the Party.”
“We’re taking Charlie’s full tour to Kuwait to welcome our troops as they return home,” said Michael Paran, Wilson’s manager and CEO of P Music Group. “We spent time with the troops during our last three visits and see how important it is to let them know that we appreciate their service to our country.”
If you know military personnel serving in Kuwait, let them know Uncle Charlie’s on the way. Here are the bases and days that Wilson will perform:
T.I. & TINY TAKE IT BACK TO T.V.
As reported by BHR Entertainment News.. ..
T.I. is bringing his family to television. The King of the South and his queen, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, will give viewers a rare look inside their private lives on the new VH1 reality series “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.”
Cameras follow the Atlanta rapper as he is reunited with his family following an 11-month prison sentence. A vulnerable Tip adjusts back into his many roles as a husband, son, rapper, businessman, and father to six (King, Domani, Zonique, Messiah, Deyjah, and Major).
“Tameka and I have a strong, loving family,” said T.I. “In this family documentary, you will see the challenges of raising children while balancing a career. It’s like a lot of families, only our home is in the spotlight.”
“T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle” premieres December 5 at 9 p.m. EST.
T.I. is bringing his family to television. The King of the South and his queen, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, will give viewers a rare look inside their private lives on the new VH1 reality series “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.”
Cameras follow the Atlanta rapper as he is reunited with his family following an 11-month prison sentence. A vulnerable Tip adjusts back into his many roles as a husband, son, rapper, businessman, and father to six (King, Domani, Zonique, Messiah, Deyjah, and Major).
“Tameka and I have a strong, loving family,” said T.I. “In this family documentary, you will see the challenges of raising children while balancing a career. It’s like a lot of families, only our home is in the spotlight.”
“T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle” premieres December 5 at 9 p.m. EST.
Queen Latifah to Return to Daytime TV
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith are bringing Queen Latifah back to daytime television.
The as-yet-untitled show comes from Latifah's production company with Shakim Compere, Flavor Unit Entertainment, and Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment. Sony Pictures Television will produce it and will be hosted by the actress/rapper/singer, according to USA Today’s Gary Levin
"We've had a long and successful history both personally and professionally with Overbrook's Miguel ... Jada and Will," Compere said. "We share a common vision and have been wanting to collaborate for quite some time."
Overbrook executive Miguel Melendez added: "This forum is the perfect place to showcase Latifah's tremendous range of talents and unique ability to connect and inspire people."
Latifah previously hosted The Queen Latifah Show from 1999 to 2001. The new series is slated to debut in fall 2013.
View original Queen Latifah to Host Daytime Talk Show at TVGuide.com
The as-yet-untitled show comes from Latifah's production company with Shakim Compere, Flavor Unit Entertainment, and Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment. Sony Pictures Television will produce it and will be hosted by the actress/rapper/singer, according to USA Today’s Gary Levin
"We've had a long and successful history both personally and professionally with Overbrook's Miguel ... Jada and Will," Compere said. "We share a common vision and have been wanting to collaborate for quite some time."
Overbrook executive Miguel Melendez added: "This forum is the perfect place to showcase Latifah's tremendous range of talents and unique ability to connect and inspire people."
Latifah previously hosted The Queen Latifah Show from 1999 to 2001. The new series is slated to debut in fall 2013.
View original Queen Latifah to Host Daytime Talk Show at TVGuide.com
Chuck D Sues Universal Music Group for $100M
Date: Thursday, November 03, 2011, 10:42 am
By: EURweb.com
Public Enemy frontman Chuck D filed a class-action lawsuit against Universal Music Group in U.S. District Court in Northern California on Tuesday, alleging that the music giant has short-changed its artists and producers in licensing deals for digital downloads and ringtones.
The suit alleges that Universal owes its artists “hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties” because of the discrepancies, reports Reuters. According to the suit, Universal’s artists and producers are entitled to 50 percent of the net receipts from digital downloads and ringtones.
However, the suit alleges, the company has treated such transactions like sales of physical product. Meaning that not only is there a much lower royalty rate involved, but the company makes deductions for things like containers and packaging — which aren’t an issue for digital downloads or ringtones.
The difference, the suit claims, is massive.
According to Chuck D’s claim, under UMG’s current method of accounting, artists and producers receive $80.33 for every 1,000 downloads, when the correct amount should be $315.85 per 1,000.
On the ringtone side of things, the discrepancy is even more drastic. The suit claims that UMG’s current accounting method yields $49.89 per thousand downloads, as opposed to the $660 per 1,000 that the suit claims is actually owed.
Chuck D, who claims breach of contract, is demanding a jury trial.
The Public Enemy frontman, (born Carlton Douglas Ridenhour), isn’t the only one claiming shenanigans in UMG’s accounting. The trust of deceased singer Rick James has also filed a class-action suit against the company, also claiming that UMG is treating licensing profits as resale profits. Though the company attempted have the complaint dismissed, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston dismissed that motion Tuesday.
By: EURweb.com
Public Enemy frontman Chuck D filed a class-action lawsuit against Universal Music Group in U.S. District Court in Northern California on Tuesday, alleging that the music giant has short-changed its artists and producers in licensing deals for digital downloads and ringtones.
The suit alleges that Universal owes its artists “hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties” because of the discrepancies, reports Reuters. According to the suit, Universal’s artists and producers are entitled to 50 percent of the net receipts from digital downloads and ringtones.
However, the suit alleges, the company has treated such transactions like sales of physical product. Meaning that not only is there a much lower royalty rate involved, but the company makes deductions for things like containers and packaging — which aren’t an issue for digital downloads or ringtones.
The difference, the suit claims, is massive.
According to Chuck D’s claim, under UMG’s current method of accounting, artists and producers receive $80.33 for every 1,000 downloads, when the correct amount should be $315.85 per 1,000.
On the ringtone side of things, the discrepancy is even more drastic. The suit claims that UMG’s current accounting method yields $49.89 per thousand downloads, as opposed to the $660 per 1,000 that the suit claims is actually owed.
Chuck D, who claims breach of contract, is demanding a jury trial.
The Public Enemy frontman, (born Carlton Douglas Ridenhour), isn’t the only one claiming shenanigans in UMG’s accounting. The trust of deceased singer Rick James has also filed a class-action suit against the company, also claiming that UMG is treating licensing profits as resale profits. Though the company attempted have the complaint dismissed, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston dismissed that motion Tuesday.
Tyrese Gets Kicked Off Of Radio Station
Tyrese tried to do a good deed by bringing awareness to the school districts across America and it backfired when he was kicked out of a radio station for complaining about a liquor store being across the street from an elementary school. According to TMZ, the “Transformers” actor made an appearance at a radio station which was located ‘in the hood in Delaware’ and he went to the store to ask for gum, but all they had was rum. He took a picture of the liquor filled shelves and also stated that his interview was erased so no one could hear him speak.
During his rant, Tyrese told the DJ, “Get them cats out of here … selling alcohol right across from your kids school, homie — put the pressure on them homie … you know how to put pressure on dudes selling in your hood.”
But when the show went to commercial, Tyrese was asked to leave the building — and the owner of the radio station confirms to TMZ that it was because he felt Tyrese was “disrespecting” the Delaware community, by calling the listeners "Homie".
"I was just addressing it and speaking about it while I was on the air. I went on and on and on about this because I really got a problem with it."Tyrese goes on to document how during a commercial break, the radio personality was "cursed at" by the show's producers for allowing the singer to rant about the liqour store. TMZ reports Tyrese explaining that, "I was like, what's the problem? [The host said the producer's] he's got a problem with [me] talking about alcohol on the radio." He adds, "I was like it's cool man, I'm almost done. Let me just go in and wrap this up and I'ma roll out. The man said, 'You can't go back on air, you've gotta leave.'" After that Tyrese went on to inform Twitter of his outrage at the incident and the clear misunderstanding on the side of the producers.
During his rant, Tyrese told the DJ, “Get them cats out of here … selling alcohol right across from your kids school, homie — put the pressure on them homie … you know how to put pressure on dudes selling in your hood.”
But when the show went to commercial, Tyrese was asked to leave the building — and the owner of the radio station confirms to TMZ that it was because he felt Tyrese was “disrespecting” the Delaware community, by calling the listeners "Homie".
"I was just addressing it and speaking about it while I was on the air. I went on and on and on about this because I really got a problem with it."Tyrese goes on to document how during a commercial break, the radio personality was "cursed at" by the show's producers for allowing the singer to rant about the liqour store. TMZ reports Tyrese explaining that, "I was like, what's the problem? [The host said the producer's] he's got a problem with [me] talking about alcohol on the radio." He adds, "I was like it's cool man, I'm almost done. Let me just go in and wrap this up and I'ma roll out. The man said, 'You can't go back on air, you've gotta leave.'" After that Tyrese went on to inform Twitter of his outrage at the incident and the clear misunderstanding on the side of the producers.
Outkast, Ciara Headed for L.A. Reid's Epic Records, Sources Say
September 15, 2011 By Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter
Since taking over Sony Music's Epic Records in July, label chairman and X Factor judge L.A. Reid has been busy rebuilding the company's image and roster, which will soon include Outkast and Ciara, sources say. Reid has a long history with both acts, who were originally signed to his LaFace Records (label home to a young Usher, Pink and TLC).
In 1994, LaFace, which had entered into a joint venture partnership with Sony's Arista Records in 1989, released Outkast's debut album, "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik." Ten years later, with Reid nearing the end of his presidency at Arista, the duo's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" sold 11 million copies and won six Grammy awards.
Ciara came into the LaFace fold in 2004 with her first album, "Goodies." It featured the hit song "1, 2 Step" and has sold more than 2.5 million copies. Her most recent release, 2010's "Basic Instinct," came out via Jive Records. That label is being phased out due to recent consolidation and reshuffling among Sony's labels, which also include Columbia and RCA, resulting in dozens of layoffs in recent weeks.
Other Reid-era Epic signings include Atlanta MC Future, whose reported first single "Tony Montana" features popular rapper Drake, and Karmin, the duo known for its quirky interpretations of popular hip-hop tracks like Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now" and Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot." But at the premiere party for "The X Factor" on Wednesday night, Reid told THR that the twosome of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan are not recording covers for their Epic debut, but rather original tracks. The executive cited his own days as a young struggling performer and songwriter, when having cover songs in your repertoire was de rigueur.
To that end, Reid certainly holds his own at the TV table alongside "X Factor" creator Simon Cowell and fellow judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger. A preview of next week's premiere episode showed that Reid and Cowell often disagree on contestants and that Reid is, in fact, harsher than his British boss. At one point, Reid remarks that Cowell is "the greatest talent magnet in the world" but not necessarily the best "record man."
At a Q&A following the screening, all five cast members -- which include host Steve Jones -- continued to tease, clearly comfortable with each other and energized by a well-received first episode.
"The X Factor" premieres on Fox on September 21.
Since taking over Sony Music's Epic Records in July, label chairman and X Factor judge L.A. Reid has been busy rebuilding the company's image and roster, which will soon include Outkast and Ciara, sources say. Reid has a long history with both acts, who were originally signed to his LaFace Records (label home to a young Usher, Pink and TLC).
In 1994, LaFace, which had entered into a joint venture partnership with Sony's Arista Records in 1989, released Outkast's debut album, "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik." Ten years later, with Reid nearing the end of his presidency at Arista, the duo's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" sold 11 million copies and won six Grammy awards.
Ciara came into the LaFace fold in 2004 with her first album, "Goodies." It featured the hit song "1, 2 Step" and has sold more than 2.5 million copies. Her most recent release, 2010's "Basic Instinct," came out via Jive Records. That label is being phased out due to recent consolidation and reshuffling among Sony's labels, which also include Columbia and RCA, resulting in dozens of layoffs in recent weeks.
Other Reid-era Epic signings include Atlanta MC Future, whose reported first single "Tony Montana" features popular rapper Drake, and Karmin, the duo known for its quirky interpretations of popular hip-hop tracks like Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now" and Lil Wayne's "6 Foot 7 Foot." But at the premiere party for "The X Factor" on Wednesday night, Reid told THR that the twosome of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan are not recording covers for their Epic debut, but rather original tracks. The executive cited his own days as a young struggling performer and songwriter, when having cover songs in your repertoire was de rigueur.
To that end, Reid certainly holds his own at the TV table alongside "X Factor" creator Simon Cowell and fellow judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger. A preview of next week's premiere episode showed that Reid and Cowell often disagree on contestants and that Reid is, in fact, harsher than his British boss. At one point, Reid remarks that Cowell is "the greatest talent magnet in the world" but not necessarily the best "record man."
At a Q&A following the screening, all five cast members -- which include host Steve Jones -- continued to tease, clearly comfortable with each other and energized by a well-received first episode.
"The X Factor" premieres on Fox on September 21.
India.Arie readies 5th effort with Israeli singer
LOS ANGELES – On India.Arie's last album, she blended a world music sound with her signature style of soul. She's planning to take things to the next level on an upcoming CD with Israeli singer Idan Raichel.
"I always go different (and) I went even farther," India.Arie said in a recent interview.
The album, "Open Door," will be released this summer. It will feature songs in Hebrew and English, though India.Arie doesn't know Hebrew, explaining that Raichel "teaches me the translation."
While vacationing in Israel, the 34-year-old singer asked locals who the most influential political singer-songwriter was in town. "Everybody said, 'Idan Raichel, Idan Raichel — same name all the time,'" she recalled. "So I just went to his little apartment, I heard his music and was like, 'That's my music!'"
Raichel, the dreadlocked composer who uniquely blends Israeli, Ethiopian, Yemenite and Latin sounds, is mainly known for his role in the group The Idan Raichel Project. The Project has some 90 revolving members from Sudan, Uruguay, Colombia and Rwanda. They sing primarily in Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic and Swahili, and bandmates range in age from 16 to people in their 80s.
The Project burst onto the Israeli scene in 2002 and has released three successful albums.
India.Arie and Raichel, 33, can been seen in a YouTube video for their song, "Gift of Acceptance." The two performed the tune in December at the Nobel Peace concert in honor of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo in Oslo, Norway. They also held special concerts in Los Angeles and Atlanta to promote the upcoming CD.
"People were crying and (there was) a lot of good feedback," said India.Arie, who is also planning an international tour with Raichel.
"Open Door" will be the soul singer's fifth CD. Her first three albums were multiplatinum, platinum and gold successes. But 2009's "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics" didn't match her previous efforts, only selling 320,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Though the disc may — or may not — be a hit for the multiple Grammy winner, India.Arie says she's not concerned with album sales, thanks to the encouraging support from family, friends and fans.
"My family especially, they're like, 'Oh my god India, why are you doing this? We don't know who's going to buy it,'" she recalled.
"My mom cries every time she hears the songs," she continued. "...They kept saying stuff like, 'This is you, but different. It's almost like you can do anything, but it's still you.'"
"I always go different (and) I went even farther," India.Arie said in a recent interview.
The album, "Open Door," will be released this summer. It will feature songs in Hebrew and English, though India.Arie doesn't know Hebrew, explaining that Raichel "teaches me the translation."
While vacationing in Israel, the 34-year-old singer asked locals who the most influential political singer-songwriter was in town. "Everybody said, 'Idan Raichel, Idan Raichel — same name all the time,'" she recalled. "So I just went to his little apartment, I heard his music and was like, 'That's my music!'"
Raichel, the dreadlocked composer who uniquely blends Israeli, Ethiopian, Yemenite and Latin sounds, is mainly known for his role in the group The Idan Raichel Project. The Project has some 90 revolving members from Sudan, Uruguay, Colombia and Rwanda. They sing primarily in Hebrew, Spanish, Arabic and Swahili, and bandmates range in age from 16 to people in their 80s.
The Project burst onto the Israeli scene in 2002 and has released three successful albums.
India.Arie and Raichel, 33, can been seen in a YouTube video for their song, "Gift of Acceptance." The two performed the tune in December at the Nobel Peace concert in honor of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo in Oslo, Norway. They also held special concerts in Los Angeles and Atlanta to promote the upcoming CD.
"People were crying and (there was) a lot of good feedback," said India.Arie, who is also planning an international tour with Raichel.
"Open Door" will be the soul singer's fifth CD. Her first three albums were multiplatinum, platinum and gold successes. But 2009's "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics" didn't match her previous efforts, only selling 320,000 units, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Though the disc may — or may not — be a hit for the multiple Grammy winner, India.Arie says she's not concerned with album sales, thanks to the encouraging support from family, friends and fans.
"My family especially, they're like, 'Oh my god India, why are you doing this? We don't know who's going to buy it,'" she recalled.
"My mom cries every time she hears the songs," she continued. "...They kept saying stuff like, 'This is you, but different. It's almost like you can do anything, but it's still you.'"
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