Archive for July 11th, 2011

NEWS: BEYONCE’S FATHER SAYS ‘I DIDN’T STEAL FROM MY DAUGHTER!’

Posted on July 11th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

TMZ is reporting…

Beyonce’s dad has filed legal papers which now explain why the singer fired him as her manager — he claims she’s under the impression he stole lots of money from her, and say it’s a bad rap.

In the documents — obtained by TMZ — Mathew Knowles claims Live Nation Entertainment wanted desperately to sink its fangs into Beyonce’s 2011 world tour. According to the docs, Mathew claims Live Nation told Beyonce that Mathew “had stolen money from Beyonce on her most recent tour or otherwise taken funds that [he] was not entitled to.”

Mathew claims Live Nation was effective, because Beyonce had her law firm conduct an audit, and the law firm concluded Mathew had indeed pilfered money from her. Beyonce then fired him.

Mathew claims after he was canned, Beyonce hired a manager who had worked as a former exec at Live Nation and maintained a relationship with the company.

Mathew insists the theft accusations by Live Nation are false, and he wants the judge to give him the right to take depositions of various people at Live Nation, to determine just how they concluded he was a thief.

We could not reach Beyonce’s rep for comment.

Interesting…we knew there had to be a real issue for their parting. If it is true and Live Nation lied that is serious and going to lead to some big issues. What do you think?

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VIDEO: RYAN LESLIE PREMIERES NEW RECORD “ONE LONELY HEART” (LIVE IN SWITZERLAND)

Posted on July 11th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in PERFORMANCES |

This past weekend Ryan Leslie rocked the stage of the enormous Open Air Festival in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. The incomparable artist/producer ended his set with a treat for the audience. The live world premiere of a new song entitled “One Lonely Heart,” acoustic version. The powerful song is expected to be on his forthcoming album, Les Is More, which is now slated for September. Check out the visual above and follow the jump for the lyrics.

What do you think?
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ESTELLE SAYS NEW ALBUM IS ALL ABOUT HER AND DOESN’T NEED SEX TO SELL

Posted on July 11th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |

Estelle was recently interviewed by Ground Breaking Productions in promotion for her forthcoming album, All About Me. The singer/rapper said the success of American Boy was no shock to her, she explained the real life situations that inspired “Break My Heart” with Rick Ross, what to expect from the new album and why she doesn’t use sexual imagery, clears up the rumors of how she was discovered by John Legend, what type of man she likes, who she thinks will be the next big star and more.

After the jump find another Estelle interview with Punchbowl TV, where she talks about the collaborations on the new album — Janelle Monae, Common, Rick Ross, Ne-Yo & Akon and announces the next single is titled “Thank You.”

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BOBBY V TALKS ON MUSIC INDUSTRY, FLY ON THE WALL, DRAKE & NEW MUSIC

Posted on July 11th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |

Bobby V talks to Westwood on Radio 1Xtra about the industry, his new album Fly on the Wall & his classic tracks!

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NEW MUSIC: UNTITLED – STRAIGHT NO CHASER (MIXTAPE) + ISLAND GIRL VIDEO

Posted on July 11th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MIXTAPES, MUSIC |

I don’t know who is promoting this, but this tape dropped a week ago, I believe, from DTP’s newest R&B venture — Toronto trio, Untitled. You might have heard their buzz single “Pour Out A Lil’ Liquor” featuring Ludacris. Anyways, here is their brand new mixtape “Straight No Chaser,” hosted by DJ Sense. As well as a brand new video for a song titled “Island Girl” featuring Kardinal Offishall.

Follow the jump for the mixtape tracklisting and download link. Let us know what you think?

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NEW MUSIC: KELLY ROWLAND – TAKE IT ALL (FULL)(TAGS)

Posted on July 11th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

This unreleased uptempo by Kelly Rowland titled “Take It All,” was first leaked back in May I believe, but just as a snippet. Here is the full version of the Oak produced dance record, which does still have tags, but check it out and stay tuned! Kelly’s much-anticipated third album, Here I Am, hits stores July 26th!

Kelly Rowland – Take It All (Full Version) [TAGS]

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PHOTOS: BEYONCE STORMS OXEGEN FESTIVAL

Posted on July 11th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS, PHOTOS |

Beyoncé had a busy weekend performing back-to-back shows in Europe. On Saturday, the international superstar stormed Scotland for the T in the Park festival and before she could catch her breath, she was right back on stage at Sunday’s Oxegen festival in Ireland. Thousands of fans stood in the blistering heat to get a glimpse of the breathtaking beauty, who dazzled in a beaded fringe number, as she performed the same set from the night before.

Check out more pics from B’s Irish invasion below.

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JENNIFER HUDSON DELIVERS IN DAILY MAIL

Posted on July 11th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in PHOTOS |

R&B powerhouse Jennifer Hudson struck quite the pose in a recent interview with the U.K.’s Daily Mail. The multi-talented star spoke about everything from family life to weight loss and future plans for her new album.

Despite rejection (she was famously voted off American Idol) and personal tragedy, Jennifer Hudson’s courage, dignity and sheer bloody-mindedness have turned her into Hollywood’s most inspirational star. As the newly svelte actress and singer explains to Alan Jackson, people relate to her underdog spirit: ‘You’ve seen my journey right before your eyes, so you feel part of it’

You can read the interview in its entirety HERE, and view more photos from the shoot after the jump.

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