Archive for November 3rd, 2011

ALICIA KEYS HOSTS 8TH ANNUAL BLACK BALL

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS, PHOTOS |

Alicia Keys was the belle of the ball at the 8th Annual Keep a Child Alive Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Thursday evening (Nov. 3). The Grammy-winning songstress, who co-founded the non-profit organization, shimmered as she posed with husband Swizz Beatz. The annual event benefits children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in India and Africa.

“We all deserve a chance at life,” said Keys, who raised over $400,000 for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in India and Africa. “Tonight really goes to the people. It really goes to the people that we serve, so that they can have the medicine to live.”

Guests were treated to performances by Usher, Norah Jones, will.i.am, Jay Sean, and more. The “Fallin’” singer joined Usher and Richie Sambora on The Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” and closed the night by singing “I Gotta Feeling” with will.i.am, as her mother and brother danced onstage.

See more pics below.

read more

Comment

VIDEO: VERSE SIMMONDS FEAT. BU – MISS JOHNSON

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

Verse Simmonds returns with a brand new video for “Miss Johnson” featuring Bu, the latest joint lifted from his well received new mixtape The Sextape Chronicles Pt 2. Video directed by Damien Marcano. “Miss Johnson” produced by Reign.

Miss Johnson just don’t know!

Comment

SEAN GARRETT PRESENTS ‘ARTISTRY OF THE PEN’ (TRAILER)

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Sean “The Pen” Garrett continues his grind, and as he keeps up the promotion for his new album he will be releasing a webisode series titled ‘Artistry Of The Pen.’ Check out the trailer for the new visuals now.

Comment

VIDEO: JASON DERULO – BREATHING

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

Jason Derulo returns to his dance style on his latest single “Breathing,” off his sophomore album Future History (in stores now). Here is the official video for the sure to be club hit, which finds Jason coming alive from a spider web covered chair in a dark and spooky warehouse, creepy x-ray images of his body were a bit much, but of course well choreographed dance scenes. Video is pretty good actually. Check it out.

Comment

KELLY ROWLAND INTERVIEW WITH THATGRAPEJUICE

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |

In her first sit-down interview since returning to the UK, Kelly Rowland candidly addresses the “drama” surrounding her missing her judging/mentor duties on the UK X-Factor due to illness, she spoke at length with That Grape Juice about her new single “Down For Whatever,” the new version of her Here I Am LP, her next studio album (exclusive details) and a whole lot more.

Comment

NEW MUSIC: LUKE JAMES – FREE

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in EMERGING ARTISTS, MUSIC |

Luke James hits us with a different route on his latest release. A progressive rock based track, very energetic and feels exactly like what the title is — “Free.” Luke continues to impress us, with a whole new sound here.  The singer/songwriter is prepping the release of his debut EP “#Luke,” coming soon. Check out “Free” below!

Comment

THE LIFE + TIMES OF BRIDGET KELLY

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in BEHIND THE SCENES |

Whether the crowd is stadium status or an packed into an intimate venue, Roc Nation songstress Bridget Kelly uses her music to make the moment. Watch as Life+Times documents the artist in her element; the stage.

Comment

THE-DREAM TALKS ABOUT MAKING HITS FOR RIHANNA’S ‘TALK THAT TALK’

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in BEHIND THE SCENES |

In her latest webisode, Rihanna takes you to her “LOUD” tour stop at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. The pop megastar performs “Hard” and greets fans, who are over the moon upon meeting their idol. She also gets a visit from The-Dream, who chats about working on her upcoming album Talk That Talk.

“I think we got two smashes. We should have four,” said the singer-songwriter. “The normal goal of somebody like me that’s this intense is just to knock everybody off the album that I can. That doesn’t really mean in a bad way. It’s just how I have to psyche myself up [to make great music].”

Comment