Barack Obama Releases Official Soundtrack Album
September 21st, 2008 | Posted in Politics
Barack Obama’s presidential campaign is getting an official soundtrack, which features Kanye West, John Legend, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow and other big name stars.
It’s called “Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement.” The album takes its title from an Obama campaign slogan and will be available for sale exclusively through Obama’s web site.
The musical collection costs $24.99 for a digital download and $30 for a hard copy. Proceeds from the CD will help raise money for Obama’s campaign until “Election Day” November 4th, 2008.
Most of the songs on the disc have been previously released, such as Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours.” But a few of the songs are new, including John Legend’s “Pride in the Name of Love” and “Promised Land” by Malik Yusef featuring Kanye West and Adam Levine of Maroon 5.
Earlier this year, Obama inspired an all-star music video featuring John Legend, Scarlet Johansson, Kate Walsh, Common, and other celebs, led by the Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am and titled “Yes We Can,” which became a viral sensation, garnering millions of views on the Internet.
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Kanye West Is Not A Gracious Winner, Is He?
February 11th, 2008 | Posted in Celebrity Gossip, Celebrity News, Music News, Television
Kanye West certainly had a lot to say during his acceptance speech for the Best Rap Album at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last night.
The Louis Vuitton Don asked for the background music to be cut twice, as he took shots at beaten nominees Common and Nas.
He also dedicated the award to his mother, Dr. Donda West, who died last November.
He said, “It feels good to be home. A lot of people said hip hop is dead, but that was just Nas. And Common, you can’t drop an album the same year as me.”
As the background music began to hurry him off the stage, he pleaded, “Come on - you gonna play music on me?” He continued, speaking about his mother’s death, “I appreciate all the support and all the prayers.”
And pleaded again, “It would be good taste to stop the music there”, before continuing, “I appreciate everything and I know you are really proud of me right now and I know you wouldn’t want me to stop and you’d want me to be the number one artist in the world. And Mamma, all I’m gonna do is keep making you proud. We won this.”
Kanye had eight nominations going into the ceremony and took home four: best rap album for “Graduation,” best solo performance for “Stronger,” best rap song for “Good Life” and best rap performance by duo or group for his collaboration with Common on “Southside.”
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Music Video: Will.I.Am Feat. Various Artists - Yes We Can
February 5th, 2008 | Posted in Music News, Politics, Videos
Music Video: Will.I.Am Feat. Various Artists - Yes We Can
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Serena Williams And Common Probably Just Had Sex
November 26th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity Gossip, Celebrity Sightings
Busted! Tennis star Serena Williams and rapper Common were recently spotted out and about in London.
Serena was sporting a pair of ripped stockings and Common’s lip gloss was poppin’.
Now, I could be wrong, but they probably just had hot and steamy sex!
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Venus Williams Launches EleVen Clothing
November 15th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity Sightings
Venus Williams celebrated the launch of her EleVen clothing line amongst family and friends at Tenjune in New York City on Wednesday.
Serena Williams really has been looking good as of late. Keep it up, girl!
Venus Williams looked cute as well. She’s definitely stepping her game up!
Serena was spotted hanging out with Q-Tip and Kevin Liles…
Did i mention i like Serena’s cleavage dress?
Serena and Star Jones kicked it.
Venus and Serena shared a sisterly moment on the red carpet.
Musiq Soulchild hit the stage.
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This Christmas Premiere in Hollywood
November 13th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity Sightings, Movies
The world premiere of This Christmas was held on Monday at The Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, California. The movie opens nationwide on Wednesday, November 21st. Who is going to see this movie?
Here’s Chris Brown looking oh-so-fly on the red carpet.
Much to my delight Sharon Leal and her wonderful cleavage made an appearance on the red carpet.
Regina King has definitely been in the gym… That’s all I am going to say, because she could probably whoop my ass!
I want Lauren London and a case of Red Bull for Christmas.
Loretta Devine looked sexy as hell, if you like big red dresses with leopard print!
Tiffany Pollard brought her crazy self from New York. I don’t know how she got past security with those missiles!
Lil Mama is looking like a grown-ass woman.
Lil JJ, Keke Palmer and Lil Mama hung out.
Common and Chris Brown — duces.
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Kerry Washington and Common @ MTV’s TRL
October 26th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity Gossip, Television
Kerry Washington and Common made an appearance together on MTV’s TRL to promote Common’s new video, “I Want You”, which was directed by Kerry Washington.
Rumor has it that Kerry Washington is letting Common tap that…
Now at this time, I would like to have a moment of silence for all the Laotian orphans that had to lose their hair, to make these lace front wigs…Hotness.
Kerry Washington & Common — They look cute together…
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Vanessa & Angela Simmons at MTV’s TRL
October 25th, 2007 | Posted in Television
Reverend Run and his family hit up MTV’s TRL to promote Season 4 of Run’s House at MTV Studios in NYC on Tuesday.
Vanessa & Angela Simmons are two lovely ladies.
More Vanessa & Angela…Hotness.
Angela Simmons, Kerry Washington and Vanessa Simmons hung out.
Family moment…Catch more on Run’s House Season 4 Premiere Tonight (Oct. 25)
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New Video: Common - I Want You
October 23rd, 2007 | Posted in Music News, Videos
New Video: Common - I Want You
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BET Hip Hop Awards 2007 - Show
October 14th, 2007 | Posted in Music News, Television
Lil Wayne won the award for Hip Hop MVP of the Year.
Kanye West won awards for Best Live Performance and Hip-Hop Video.
Common won the CD of the Year Award along with T.I. — During his acceptance speech, he said, “I salute my guy T.I., who also won, wherever he is.”
Soulja Boy performed “Crank That”
David Banner gave the Hip Hop State of the Union Address with a Michael Vick jersey in his hands.
