Archive for July 9th, 2012

Behind The Scenes: The-Dream & Pusha T “Dope B*tch” Video Shoot

The-Dream gets open and brings you onto the set of his recent video shoot for “Dope B*tch” featuring Pusha T. The singer-songwriter’s new Summer-time single, which is not meant to be offensive or derogatory in anyway. Dream poses on a platform made out of fake keys of cocaine, while Pusha chills in a coke made chair.

Jokingly he ends the clip shouting out Gwyneth Paltrow saying, “Whats up Gwyneth Paltrow, my nig,” referring to the issue on Twitter when supposedly the famous actress used the N word while watching Jay-Z and Kanye West perform their song “N**gas In Paris” in Paris with The-Dream. See more of his views on that here, and check out the behind-the-scenes visual below…

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Tyrese Reveals ‘Source of R&B Strength’ in Behind-The-Sessions Video

Tyrese is the latest R&B act to bring his vocal talents to the set of AOL Sessions, as the Los Angeles native recently tapped a full performance, including past and present hits for the network. According to The Boombox, “He required a little pick-me-up after a four-hour treadmill work out earlier in the day. Fortunately it was nothing a hot chocolate with not one, but two shots of espresso couldn’t cure and then the debonair singer-actor settled in to begin his five-song set.”

In this exclusive behind-the-scenes clip Ty gets down to business but shares a lil secret with the cameras as he reveals his “source of R&B strength.” Check out the video below and stay tuned for the full performance and interview…

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Chris Brown Paints Mural In House (Video)

 

Just 2 days after his new album Fortune landed in stores, Chris Brown was feeling the creative juices and decided to paint tag a new mural on a wall in his house. Breezy took to uStream to give his fans an impromptu art show, as he created the graffiti painting, and played his new album.

Check out Chris’s art and the uStream visual below…

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D’Angelo Confirmed To Be Hitting The Road with Mary J. Blige

D’Angelo’s comeback decent onto the US stage is far from over. If you were worried you might have missed the soulful crooner, don’t fret, he has been confirmed to be the supporting act for Mary J. Blige’s forthcoming late Summer tour.

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Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia, Aretha Franklin & Chaka Khan Rock ESSENCE Festival (Day 3)

It was certainly a night to remember to put it lightly, as the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival went out with a Bang on Sunday night. The show kicked off in grand worship fashion with the legendary Kirk Franklin, then shifted to modern soul with Anthony Hamilton and Fantasia, and then took it back to the good ole days with the incomparable Aretha Franklin and Chaka Khan. No need to sugar coat it, read Essence’s account of last night’s show and see photos below… #SupportR&B!

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