Archive for September 23rd, 2011

JENNIFER HUDSON’S ‘WINNIE’ MOVIE POSTER

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Just days after Winnie, starring Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, the first official movie poster has been released. The film has been receiving strong reviews, especially Jen’s performance, and is expected to continue gaining critical acclaim.

In other J.Hud news, reports have surfaced that the “I Remember Me” singer is the latest to join the Jamie Foxx hosted ‘Michael Jackson Forever’ tribute with the likes of Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Ne-Yo, and more.

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NEW MUSIC: SOLANGE – FAVORS

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Solange reaches into the vault and shares “Favors,” a previously unreleased song that she wrote four years ago while recording SoL-AngeL and The Hadley St. Dreams. “You know I love you, I love being your girl, but please don’t do me any favors,” she tells her lover on the delicate piano-driven tune.

“‘Favors’ is no way related to my album,” tweeted Solange, who was recently in the studio with Pharrell and is currently mixing her third album.

This is getting us in the mood for new music though, Solie. Don’t make us wait much longer.

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NEW MUSIC: LABRINTH FEAT. TINIE TEMPAH – EARTHQUAKE

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

We first featured UK singer/songwriter/producer Labrinth about a year ago, with his video for “Let The Sun Shine.” Since signing with Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment the young artist has had quite a successful year. From creating hits for Tinie Tempah, Bluey Robinson (“Showgirl”) and more. I finally got a chance to check out his brand new single “Earthquake” featuring Tinie, and its a banger. Don’t expect typical R&B here, it’s more avant garde pop or dub pop, but well worth a listen.

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R&B SINGER VESTA WILLIAMS FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL ROOM

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Vesta Williams, the ’80′s R&B singer best known for her style and soulful voice, was found dead in her California hotel room last night.

The Ohio native enjoyed success throughout the ’80s and early ’90s, and is probably best known for her 1989 hit, “Congratulations.” Although Vesta never cracked the Top 40 on Billboard’s Hot 100 list, she scored six Top 10 hits on the US Billboard R&B chart – including a #2 hit.

Multiple bottles of prescription pills were found in the El Segundo, CA hotel room where the R&B singer died … law enforcement sources tell TMZ.

We’re told “several bottles” were discovered — some empty. Sources tell us the death is being treated as either an accident or suicide, but not a homicide. The coroner won’t know if drugs played a part in her death until the toxicology reports are in — and that could take 6 weeks.

R.I.P. Vesta Williams

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BEHIND THE SCENES OF T-PAIN’S “5 O’CLOCK” VIDEO SHOOT

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in BEHIND THE SCENES |

Take a look behind-the-scenes of T-Pain’s upcoming visual for his new single “5 O’clock” featuring Wiz Khalifa & Lily Allen. The hit-makers latest single off the forthcoming “rEVOLVEr” album. The video for the T-Pain produced track gets brought to life by director Erik White.

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CHRIS BROWN REWARDS GIRL WHO RETURNED HIS ROLEX

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

According to TMZ, Chris Brown’s word is his bond — weeks after the singer promised to reward the fan who returned his $22 thousand watch at the VMA’s he came through.

Breezy rolled through the fan’s hometown of Cincinnati last night, and he hooked the girl, Alisha, up with 2 great seats to his concert at the Riverbend Music Center.

Chris also met with Alisha to thank her face-to-face…then invited her to hang with him and his entourage before the show to eat some cake. And Chris threw in a signed picture for good measure.

As previously reported, CB accidentally tossed the diamond-encrusted Rolex into the crowd at the MTV awards last month … Alisha caught it and gave it to Chris’ bouncer.

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ROBIN THICKE & LIL’ WAYNE REUNITE ON ‘LOVE AFTER WAR’

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Robin Thicke and Lil’ Wayne have had their share of musical collaborations over the years, and the two share a unique chemistry on wax. The Grammy winners last collabo, 2008′s “Tie My Hands,” was included on Wayne’s Tha Carter III, as well as Thicke’s Something Else, but we won’t have to wait much longer to hear new work from the blue-eyed soul man and the self-proclaimed ‘greatest rapper alive.’

ThisisRnB has exclusively learned that Lil’ Wayne is the latest addition to Thicke’s anticipated, fifth studio album, Love After War, slated for a late November release. The Young Money CEO has layed a verse on the already anticipated cut “Pretty Little Heart.” Wayne joins the likes of Pharrell, Usher, Maxwell and Faith Evans on the forthcoming set.

If you missed it, see the quick clip of Robin performing the new tune below, and stay tuned!

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BEYONCE INTERVIEW ON 106 & PARK

Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |


Terrance J of BET 106 & Park was given the opportunity to sit down with Beyonce for a brief chat during the launch of her new fragrance, PULSE. They discussed the new scent of course, but Bey opened up about her pregnancy, the overwhelming positive response they have received, and even discussed if she should run for President one day.

See part 2 after the jump.

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