Archive for January 9th, 2012

BEHIND THE SCENES: TEAIRRA MARI & RICO LOVE “U DID THAT”

Rico Love and his Division 1 Entertainment provide you with this behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Teairra Mari’s brand new comeback single “U Did That.” The visual also includes a candid interview with Teairra, a clip of her interview with Power 105.1′s The Breakfast Club (see full here), and talking with Rico after leaving the studio.

Speaking on the direction Teairra wants to take with her album, “From day one, the direction is gonna be sexy. I’m a woman, I’m comfortable in my shoes and… I like to be in love… and when I’m in love I like to have sex, lots and lots of it. So, I just want to express myself in that way with this album,” shared the sexy singer.


NEWS: BEYONCE & JAY-Z RELEASE STATEMENT ABOUT THEIR NEW DAUGHTER ‘BLUE IVY’

The internet hasn’t rested since the news that Beyonce gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday night (January 7). Reports, speculation and rumors have been swirling around, but the power couple have now released an official statement, and cleared up any rumors about the birth and their daughters name.  According to the stars they are just “in heaven” right now.

Read their full statement below.

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VIDEO: TERRELL HOWARD – BE WITH YOU

Hitbox Music / CBZ Music Group R&B artist, Terrell Howard, returns with the official visual for his street single “Be With You,” which is off his upcoming mixtape “The Cuffbreaka”. For more info follow him on Twitter @DaArtistTerrell.


BRANDY SAYS ‘SHE IS IN LOVE,’ REACHES OUT TO KIM KARDASHIAN, TALKS NEW ALBUM & ‘THE GAME’

Brandy is making her media rounds for her role on BET’s ‘The Game,’ and earlier today she stopped by The Wendy Williams Show. The singer/actress officially announced her new relationship, stating she is in love! Spoke about wanting to rekindle her relationship with Kim Kardashian, her daughters love of Justin Bieber, her role in the upcoming Tyler Perry movie The Marriage Counselor, her character on The Game, and of course her anticipated new album, which is due in May, and her rapping alter-ego.

See the full interview below.

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SOULCULTURE TV: A NIGHT WITH… MIGUEL (VIDEO)

Our friends over at SoulCulture UK spent some time with singer/songwriter Miguel and shot this cool piece during his first trip to the UK back in November 2011. See what they said below, and check it out now!

On November 28, 2011, Miguel made his first trip to the UK to headline at North London venue, The Forum, with a full-on show blitzed by spectacular lights, racy interludes and fresh renditions of fan favourites – backed by a superb band which included the talented Thundercat, Brook D’Leau and Dru Decaro.

SoulCulture TV were honoured to spend a night with the Prince-inspired artist and capture his antics from soundcheck to show, and everything inbetween, for our A Night With… series. Check it out below for a recap of the night, a taste of Miguel’s live show, and interview excerpts sharing his views on the current shift in the sound of R&B/Soul – plus new music to look out for from him.


BEHIND THE SCENES: AUSTIN BROWN’S “MENAGE A TROIS” VIDEO SHOOT

Take a look behind-the-scenes of the video shoot for up and coming star Austin Brown’s visual for “Menage A Trois.” The new single from the buzzed about singer/songwriter.

Speaking about the visual Austin said, “We had such a great time making this video everyone who was involved put 100 into it. This song will be featured on “Highway To The Sky” and is to the core a Backpack Kids Production. Please enjoy this sneak peak into whats coming in 2012 and what “The Royal Factory” has cooking. Love you all for being so patient and sticking by me.”


KELLY ROWLAND TO BE HONORED BY ESSENCE

The past year has been a real positive ride for Kelly Rowland. The Destiny’s Child alum finally found tremendous success as a solo artist, and we can only expect more great things to come. Music fans and the industry agree, but Kelly will be officially honored for her achievements by Essence!

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