Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Video: Beyoncé - 'Partition'

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Beyoncé has uploaded the official video for "Partition" to VEVO, which further signals that the fan-favorite will serve as the next release from her critically-acclaimed 'Beyoncé' album.Directed by Jake Nava and filmed in France, the video is arguably the most risque on that she has ever released and the song will definitely smash on urban...

Tamar Braxton Tributes Motown At BET Honors

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Tamar Braxton was (literally) wide awake for her performance at the 2014 BET Honors, which aired finally aired last night (February 24th).The budding R&B singer was on hand to tribute legendary Motown Records founder Berry Gordy with a medley performance of the Diana Ross' hits, "Do You Know Where You're Going To" and "Upside Down".She...

Mariah Carey Lips 'You're Mine' At BET Honors

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There was no need for Mariah Carey to even bother having a microphone for her performance of new single, "You're Mine", at the 7th Annual BET Honors, because not a single note was live.In a revealing black dress that was perfectly inappropriate, the former singer sat atop a piano and lip-synced like her life depended on it - delivering a...
Sunday, February 23, 2014

Chris Brown Sets New Release Date For 'X'

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Trouble R&B star Chris Brown seems to be finally getting his life together and now, fans will be delighted to know that his serially-delayed album, 'X', has finally landed a release date.The album, which is preceded by the singles "Fine China", "Don't Think They Know" with Aaliyah, "Love More" with Nicki Minaj and "Loyal", will be released...
Saturday, February 22, 2014

2014 NAACP Image Awards: Full List Of Winners

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Black Hollywood came out in full effect for the 2014 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, February 22nd, where Kevin Hart was named Entertainer of the Year and '12 Years A Slave' was named Outstanding Motion Picture.Held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, other winners included Kerry Washington (Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series),...

Justin Timberlake Delights With 'History of Rap' & 'Not A Bad Thing' On 'Jimmy Fallon'

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The bromance of Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon continued when the singer helped the new 'Tonight Show' host cap off his first week behind the legendary desk on Friday.After enthralling the crowd with the fifth installment of their popular "History of Rap" series, the crooner hit the stage with his guitar for a performance of "Not A Bad...

Kris Allen Previews New Music On The Road

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For the follow-up to his 'Thank You Camellia' album, Kris Allen has been working with producer Charlie Peacock and while touring the road, the singer has been giving fans a glimpse of what his third release will offer.On Valentine's Day, the fans in attendance at The Natick Center of the Arts in Massachusetts was among the venues to hear...

Jennifer Lopez To Headline FBI Drama For NBC

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In the biggest casting news for television since Halle Berry in 'Extant', Jennifer Lopez has agreed to headline the 13-episode straight-to-series FBI drama 'Shades of Blue' for NBC.The series, which she will produce with her 'American Idol' pal Ryan Seacrest for the 2015-2016 season, centers on Harlee McCord, a single mother and detective...

New Music: Miranda Lambert - 'Automatic'

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Country music belle Miranda Lambert relishes in thoughts of the simple days on "Automatic", the lead single from her forthcoming fifth studio album 'Platinum', due later this year.The single, which was co-written by Lambert with Nicolle Galyon and Natalie Hemby, serves as a solid release, but its simplicity is both a blessing and a curse....
Thursday, February 20, 2014

Video: Katy Perry Feat. Juicy J - 'Dark Horse'

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As "Dark Horse" spends its fourth week atop the Billboard Hot 100, Katy Perry amps up more interest in the third single taken from her 'Prism' album by releasing its Egyptian-themed video.Directed by Mathew Cullen, who worked with Perry on "California Gurls", the new video shows suitors attempting to woo Perry, before being turned into dust...

New Music: Ashanti & Beenie Man - 'First Real Love' | Plans Jamaican Video Shoot

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R&B beauty Ashanti teams up with the "King of the Dancehall" Beenie Man on her newly-released single "First Real Love", from her upcoming studio album 'BraveHeart', due March 4th."It’s my first real love and I don’t want to lose it now," she sings on the Teetimus-produced single, which she plans to shoot a video for later this month...
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Katy Perry Underwhelms At 2014 BRIT Awards

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Pop star Katy Perry hit the stage at the 2014 BRIT Awards to perform her No.1 single, "Dark Horse", which appears on her 'Prism' album and also happens to be one of my favorite songs on the disc. She looked great in her Nicolas Jebran leotard and matching cape, but from her stiff attempt at choreography to her lifeless vocals, this colorful...

Bruno Mars Rocks 'Treasure' At BRIT Awards

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After slaying the Super Bowl, no stage is too big for Bruno Mars and the star once again delivered a memorable showing with "Treasure", from his platinum 'Unorthodox Jukebox' album, at the 2014 BRIT Awards.The guy has simply morphed into one hell of an entertainer, and he has a unique way of taking classic sounds and making them contemporary...

Beyoncé Shines With 'XO' At 2014 BRIT Awards

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Unlike with her previous albums, the Beyoncé performances have been few and far in between this era, and if I'm being honest, the last one was average at best. Well, the Queen returned to form at the 2014 BRIT Awards.Dressed in a green Vrettos Vrettakos gown that accentuated her curvy figure and Lorraine Schwartz jewels, the beauty unleashed...
Saturday, February 15, 2014

Toni Braxton & Babyface Beautifully Performs 'Hurt You' On 'Conan', Debut At No.1

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R&B duo Toni Braxton and Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds continue to help breathe life into their genre by bringing their No.1 hit "Hurt You", to late night talker 'Conan', just as final figures for their collaboration album were revealed.The set, which is entitled 'Love, Marriage & Divorce', exceeded expectations by selling 67,000 copies...

Videos: Mariah Carey - 'You're Mine (Eternal)' & 'You're Mine (Remix)' With Trey Songz

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After a couple of failed single attempts, Mariah Carey gets back on track with the release of "You're Mine", her brand new single, which she premiered and release two music video for including a remix featuring Trey Songz.The videos are typical MiMi (a lot of posing, little to no substance) and the single, which she co-wrote and produced...
Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Video: Ashanti Featuring Rick Ross - 'I Got It'

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R&B songstress Ashanti turns up the heat and shows off her sexy body in the Eif Rivera-directed video for "I Got It", the latest single taken from her forthcoming fifth studio album 'BraveHeart', which is due on March 4th.While premiering the Rick Ross-assisted clip on '106 & Park', she opened up about the album saying, "Everything...
Sunday, February 9, 2014

Video: K. Michelle - 'Can't Raise A Man'

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R&B songstress K. Michelle gets real as she tackles issue of domestic violence, drugs, pregnancy and cheating in the newly-released video for "Can't Raise A Man", the second single taken from her debut studio album 'Rebellious Soul'.The three-and-a-half-minute visual, directed by Benny Boom, shows the singer in a purple dress while performing...

Ashanti Stuns With Official 'BraveHeart' Cover

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'BraveHeart' seems to finally have legs and a firm release date. Written Entertainment owner Ashanti took to social media last week to unveil the official artwork for her forthcoming fifth album, which will be released on March 4th.In addition, she offered fans a sneak peek of her new video for "I Got It", which was shot earlier this month...
Sunday, February 2, 2014

Matthew McConaughey Emerges As Key Oscar Player With 'Dallas Buyers Club' Role

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With Golden Globes, Critics' Choice and Screen Actor Guild wins under his belt, and two nominations for the Epitome of Film Awards, Matthew McConaughey has emerged as a frontrunner for Best Actor at the 86th Annual Academy Awards.Nominated for his role in 'Dallas Buyers Club', the actor will compete against Leonardo DiCaprio, Bruce Dern,...

Video: Jennifer Lopez - 'Same Girl'

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Jennifer Lopez, who has returned as a judge on the new season of 'American Idol', has premiered the video for "Same Girl", the newest release to be taken from her forthcoming studio album, which will be released later this year.In the video, which was directed by Steven Gomillion & Dennis Leupold, the $300 million dollar superstar reminds...

Bruno Mars Silences Critics With Mesmerizing Halftime Performance At Super Bowl XLVIII

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Prior to his performance at the 2014 Super Bowl Halftime Show, there was a lot of talk that Bruno Mars, who only has two albums under his belt, had yet to prove himself as an artist that could stand the test of time, but the crooner silenced those critics in the best way possible - by unleashing one hell of a performance.The new superstar...
Saturday, February 1, 2014

Video: Shakira & Rihanna - 'Can't Remember To Forget You' | New Album Due On March 25th

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Pop seductresses Shakira and Rihanna get close in the steamy music video for their collaboration, "Can't Remember To Forget You", the first single from the former's forthcoming self-titled album, which will hit stores on March 25th.Directed by Joseph Kahn, the newly-released video plays it safe, using beautiful backdrops with the two gorgeous...

Artist Of The Month: Toni Braxton & Babyface

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With their first collaboration album, 'Love, Marriage & Divorce', scheduled to hit stores this Tuesday, Toni Braxton and Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds earns the honor of becoming Celebrity Bug's Featured Artist for February 2014.The forthcoming set has already produced the No.1 hit "Hurt You", as well as, the promotional singles "Where...