Epic Records Unveils New Michael Jackson Single Cover
The Michael Jackson Estate in collaborated with Epic Records have announced a new posthumous track from Pop Icon Michael Jackson. Jackson died in 2009 at age 50. Epic Records released the official cover for the new Michael Jackson single “Xscape” which was executive produced by L.A. Reid, and produced by Timbaland, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and Stargate. The single is set for release on May 13.
Pharrell Williams Responds to Backlash Over ‘G I R L’ Album Cover
Mega-producer Pharrell Williams is feeling the heat for neglecting to feature a black woman on the cover of his new album, titled simply “G I R L”.
The cover features Williams, 40. posing with three women — 1 Caucasian, 1 Hispanic and 1 LSLH. All four are clad in bathrobes and dark sunglasses.
Williams, who recently married a mixed race woman, said, “The woman I’m standing closest to, she is black and she’s been a friend of mine for a long time.”
I beg to differ. It is ignorant and racist to assume that people of mixed parentage are black. This is the type of backwards thinking that is reinforced by people who still believe in the archaic one drop rule.
Nicki Minaj Apologizes for Using Iconic Photo of Malcolm X On Single Cover (Audio)
Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj, 33, has apologized for using an iconic photograph of human rights activist Malcolm X to promote her new single “Lookin Ass Nigga”.
In a post on her Instagram page, Nicki, who is no stranger to controversies, said the photo was never intended to be the official cover art for her single.
“I apologize. That was never the official artwork nor is this an official single. This is a conversation. Not a single,” wrote Minaj, who calls herself Harajuku Barbie.
Minaj added she has nothing but the utmost respect for Malcolm X’s family.
Video: Beyonce Performs “Drunk In Love” At Super Bowl Party
Beyonce lip synced “Drunk In Love” at a private Super Bowl party on Sunday night in NYC. Rumor has it that Beyonce and her aging husband Jay Z were paid $2 million for this performance. Knowing her, Beyonce probably put that rumor out herself. Why would anyone in their right mind pay her to lip sync?
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Bruno Mars Rocks Super Bowl 48 Halftime Show
Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers rocked Super Bowl 48 halftime show. Watch the video after the break.
Video: Beyonce Wins Grammy for Worst Hair and Worst Performance
Beyonce took home the imaginary Grammy Award for the worst hair and the worst performance of the night at the 2014 Grammys Sunday in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old mother of one opened up the 2014 Grammys with a forgettable lip sync performance of “Drunk In Love”. Her husband, the aging rapper Jay Z, couldn’t even save the performance. At times it appears the backing vocal track slowed down and sped up. Beyonce looked befuddled as she tried to keep in pace with the music. Many Twitter users questioned Beyonce’s sudden weight loss. It was rumored that Bey went on a “lemon juice diet” to prepare for last night’s performance.
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Monica Brown Leaks Song Titles from New Album
R&B songbird Monica leaked a song title from her much-anticipated eighth studio album in a post on her social media accounts last night. One of the song titles, Never Be, appears to be directed at the other woman — which is a running theme in Monica’s last few albums. The song contains the lyrics, No matter where you take her/ What you buy her/ What you teach her/ She will never be me.
