Beyoncé starts a dance revolution with her much-anticipated video for “Run the World (Girls),” the empowering first single from her fourth solo album 4, dropping June 28. Bey leads an army of over 200 dancers in the heavily-choreographed visual directed by Francis Lawrence. “Who run this mutha?”
Is Beyonce back to claim her crown?
Singer/songwriter, JoiStaRR debuts her “Broccoli & Noodles” mixtape hosted by Don Cannon with production by Warryn Campbell, Mars and Karriem Riggins.
Having worked with Kanye West for half a decade, collaborations with Estelle, Kid Sister, Brandy, Chris Brown and features with the Game to Ghostface, today the LA-based songstress presents the first of many genre-bending solo projects under her unique brand of R&B.
Along with JoiStaRR’s signature renditions of classics by Bobby Hebb, Coldplay, Tina Turner, Sade and more, Broccoli & Noodles boasts a range of original works including the songs “Same Time” featuring Kanye West and “I’m Trying” featuring the beloved producer J Dilla.
Follow the jump for the track list, stream and download. UPDATED WITH TRACKED OUT VERSION.
Swizz Beatz Hosts The 4th Annual Art Auction For Bronx Charter School with Estelle performing her New Single “Break my heart” Featuring Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz followed up the Estelle performance with a few songs and let the crowd hear his new song “Everyday is your birthday” which comes with a new dance “Dance like a white girl”
Audio is pretty crappy, but such is life.
She gives us the scoop on what makes Vegas great from an entertainer’s point of view — fans who are “in party mode,” and the fab shopping doesn’t hurt, either. “Vegas is awesome in the summer. I love the fans here — they’re uninhibited and in that certain mood that makes playing for them so much fun. When I arrive at my hotel, the first thing I do is settle in, get a frozen drink and relax by the pool. Then I like to indulge in serious shopping and take in some shows. Come ready to win a little bit of money at the tables and then spend it all on yourself!”
Hilson also dishes on her dream collaborations (Lauryn Hill) and what’s on her iPod (from Feist to Robin Thicke). Check out the Billboard Music Awards, airing live from Las Vegas this Sunday (May 22) at 8pm ET on ABC.
On Tuesday, June 28, MBK/J Records/Legacy Recordings will release new Deluxe and Collector’s 10th anniversary editions of Alicia Keys’ songs in A minor, the groundbreaking debut album masterpiece that propelled a then-teen-aged Keys into international stardom in 2001.
Available in a 2-CD Deluxe Edition and a 2-CD/1-DVD Collector’s Edition, the 10th Anniversary sets include songs in A minor era bonus tracks, demos, live performances and more, hand-picked by Alicia for her fans for these editions.
Keri Hilson (who looked gorgeous) paid tribute to Grammy-winning songwriter David Foster at the 2011 BMI Pop Music Awards in Beverly Hills last night. The blonde bombshell performed a cover of “I Have Nothing,” the 1993 power ballad Foster penned for Whitney Houston off The Bodyguard soundtrack.
“I sang ‘I Have Nothing’ (Whitney Houston) in a tribute to David Foster, 1 of the greatest songwriters EVER!” tweeted Miss Keri. “He came over & said, ‘Your performance was BAD-ASS!!’ Told you he was genius, heh.”
Watch a clip from her performance below.
Oprah’s closest celebrity friends gathered under one roof at Chicago’s United Center for “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular,” a star-studded send-off to the talk show queen. Everyone from Madonna to Halle Berry was in the building to honor Oprah’s 25th and final season, and the waterworks were in full effect.
Beyoncé kicked off the festivities in a tuxedo leotard with around 40 female dancers to perform her single “Run the World (Girls)” for the first time. According to the Chicago Tribune, the singer received the loudest applause not counting Oprah. The crowd held up blue lights in the arena as she ran through the number twice while the guest of honor danced along.
It’s been 16 years since award winning, R&B legend Johnny Gill released a solo album but next month the wait is over as Gill will release his new single, “In The Mood” the first track from his forthcoming recording on independent powerhouse Notifi Records.
Written by Gill, Ralph Stacey and Dave Young who has composed hits for Faith Evans, Toni Braxton and Mary J. Blige, In The Mood keeps Gill sounding as contemporary as Usher, Ne-Yo and today’s other chart topping R&B stars. The smooth, laid back vibe of the song fits perfectly on all radio formats yet reminds his fans that he is still one of the best, most powerful vocalist around.
