Tuesday, November 30, 2010

My Time Now: Nicki Minaj


--Princess Carter

Gearing Up For World AIDS Day

Keep a Child AliveImage via Wikipedia
Alicia, through her Keep A Child Alive charity, is once again proving that she is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.  Her charity has raised millions of dollars through its, Black Balls and fundraising.

Now Alicia has taken it even further.  She, Swizz, Gaga, Serena Williams, Justin Timberlake, Kim K., Diddy, Ryan Seacreast and a host of other big names, who dominate Twitter & Facebook, signed off of their social networking accounts and will not return until they raise a million dollars for Keep A Child Alive.
48027, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Tuesday November 11, 2010. HOLLYWOOD IS DEAD - CELEBRITIES POSE IN COFFINS AND GO OFF LINE IN 'DIGITAL DEATH' FOR WORLD AIDS DAY: A host of celebrities are raising money for charity by signing off their social networking sites for 24 hours - and playing dead in a series of macabre photographs. Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Elijah Wood, Serena Williams and Swizz Beatz are all pictured lying flat out in their coffins. The stars also suffered a 'digital death' for one day and signed off all their Twitter, Facebook and MySpace accounts to raise cash for World Aids Day on Wednesday. They logged off on Tuesday and will not sign back on until $1 million has been raised for Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive cause. During 'The Digital Life Sacrifice' they all filmed 'last tweet and testament' videos which will appear in ads showing them in coffins. Lady Gaga has more than seven million Twitter followers - while 3.5 million have signed up for Justin Timberlake's tweets. Alica Keys said: ''Once I got people on the phone and I was able to paint the concept for them, everybody was in. ''We're trying to make the remark, 'why do we care so much about the death of one celebrity as opposed to millions and millions of people dying in the place that we're all from?'' Celebrities taking part also include P Diddy, Serena Williams, Janelle Monae, Kimberly Cole, David LaChapelle, Daphne Guinness and Bronson Pelletier. Photograph:  Markus Klinko and Indrani, Supplied by PacificCoastNews.com. , USA: +1  Disclaimer: BWP Media Inc and their brand Pacific Coast News does not claim any Copyright or License in the attached material. Any downloading fees charged by BWP Media Inc and their brand Pacific Coast News are for its services only, and do not, nor are they intended to convey to the user any Copyright or License in the material. By publishing this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and to ho

They have declared their cyber deaths or 'Digital Life Sacrifice'  to help remind us all of the children suffering and dying endlessly in both Africa and India because, they lack basic medical care.  Alicia says of DLS: ''We're trying to make the remark, 'why do we care so much about the death of one celebrity as opposed to millions and millions of people dying in the place that we're all from?'' 

BRAVO, Mrs. Dean and all the other celebs for using their star power and voices for good!  You can donate here: http://buylife.org/index.php, Buy Life (Buylife.org)
48027, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Tuesday November 11, 2010. HOLLYWOOD IS DEAD - CELEBRITIES POSE IN COFFINS AND GO OFF LINE IN 'DIGITAL DEATH' FOR WORLD AIDS DAY: A host of celebrities are raising money for charity by signing off their social networking sites for 24 hours - and playing dead in a series of macabre photographs. Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Elijah Wood, Serena Williams and Swizz Beatz are all pictured lying flat out in their coffins. The stars also suffered a 'digital death' for one day and signed off all their Twitter, Facebook and MySpace accounts to raise cash for World Aids Day on Wednesday. They logged off on Tuesday and will not sign back on until $1 million has been raised for Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive cause. During 'The Digital Life Sacrifice' they all filmed 'last tweet and testament' videos which will appear in ads showing them in coffins. Lady Gaga has more than seven million Twitter followers - while 3.5 million have signed up for Justin Timberlake's tweets. Alica Keys said: ''Once I got people on the phone and I was able to paint the concept for them, everybody was in. ''We're trying to make the remark, 'why do we care so much about the death of one celebrity as opposed to millions and millions of people dying in the place that we're all from?'' Celebrities taking part also include P Diddy, Serena Williams, Janelle Monae, Kimberly Cole, David LaChapelle, Daphne Guinness and Bronson Pelletier. Photograph:  Markus Klinko and Indrani, Supplied by PacificCoastNews.com. , USA: +1  Disclaimer: BWP Media Inc and their brand Pacific Coast News does not claim any Copyright or License in the attached material. Any downloading fees charged by BWP Media Inc and their brand Pacific Coast News are for its services only, and do not, nor are they intended to convey to the user any Copyright or License in the material. By publishing this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and to ho

48027, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Tuesday November 11, 2010. HOLLYWOOD IS DEAD - CELEBRITIES POSE IN COFFINS AND GO OFF LINE IN 'DIGITAL DEATH' FOR WORLD AIDS DAY: A host of celebrities are raising money for charity by signing off their social networking sites for 24 hours - and playing dead in a series of macabre photographs. Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson, Ryan Seacrest, Elijah Wood, Serena Williams and Swizz Beatz are all pictured lying flat out in their coffins. The stars also suffered a 'digital death' for one day and signed off all their Twitter, Facebook and MySpace accounts to raise cash for World Aids Day on Wednesday. They logged off on Tuesday and will not sign back on until $1 million has been raised for Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive cause. During 'The Digital Life Sacrifice' they all filmed 'last tweet and testament' videos which will appear in ads showing them in coffins. Lady Gaga has more than seven million Twitter followers - while 3.5 million have signed up for Justin Timberlake's tweets. Alica Keys said: ''Once I got people on the phone and I was able to paint the concept for them, everybody was in. ''We're trying to make the remark, 'why do we care so much about the death of one celebrity as opposed to millions and millions of people dying in the place that we're all from?'' Celebrities taking part also include P Diddy, Serena Williams, Janelle Monae, Kimberly Cole, David LaChapelle, Daphne Guinness and Bronson Pelletier. Photograph:  Markus Klinko and Indrani, Supplied by PacificCoastNews.com. , USA: +1  Disclaimer: BWP Media Inc and their brand Pacific Coast News does not claim any Copyright or License in the attached material. Any downloading fees charged by BWP Media Inc and their brand Pacific Coast News are for its services only, and do not, nor are they intended to convey to the user any Copyright or License in the material. By publishing this material, the user expressly agrees to indemnify and to ho

Keri Hilson (feat. Kanye West) - Pretty Girl Rock (Remix) & Download Link



--Princess Carter

Stocking Stuffer: Venus -vs- Mars

Just in time for the holidays, ROCAWEAR has released a classic Tee.  They've used Jay's Blueprint 3 as inspiration and have thrown in Linus & Lucy in, from the Peanuts for a whole Venus -vs- Mars theme.  A perfect gift for that special someone, this holiday season.



--Princess Carter
Source: http://www.rocawear.com/product/3108/RW-R0010T904/White/ (Rocawear)

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Beyoncé - Broken-Hearted Girl (I AM ... WORLD TOUR)



--Princess Carter

Black Eyed Peas - The Time (Dirty Bit)



--Princess Carter

B's Musical Gumbo 2B Soulful

Beyonce' tells MTV news about her own musical gumbo, stating that she's mixing all the genres of music that she loves together, to create the new sound for her record.  She wants to make music that will allow her to step outside of her comfort zone (or our comfort zones).  She says that she's inspired by all types of genres and that she's not making an R&B, or typical Pop or Rock record.
Photo by: Dennis Van Tine/starmaxinc.com 2010  11/22/10 Beyonce Knowles at the launch of The Lorraine Schwartz 2BHAPPY Jewelry Collection. (NYC) Photo via Newscom

To give this gumbo just the right flavor she's looking toward old soul's for inspiration and a little bit of Broadway, too.  She tells MTV News that she's getting inspiration from: Fela Kuti, the Stylistics, Lauyrn Hill, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson's, Off The Wall, she says she's kind of mixing all those things together.  Sounds like some good Gumbo Soul to me.

B' to MTV (On New Album):
"Well, I wouldn't say I'm inventing a new genre. I'm mixing every type of genre that I love and I'm inspired by every type of genre. I'm not in a box. It's not R&B. It's not typically pop. It's not rock. It's just everything I love all mixed together in my own little gumbo of music."
--Princess Carter
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Beyonce' "2BHAPPY"

Nov. 23, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - Singer/actress BEYONCE KNOWLES attends the Lorraine Schwartz '2B Happy' Jewelry Launch held at Lavo. © Red Carpet Pictures
The gorgeous Mrs. Carter hosted the Lorraine Schwartz '2B Happy' Jewelry Launch held at Lavo in NYC on the 23rd.  Then after she hopped on a first class flight to LAX and then head to New Zealand.  to be with Mr. Carter.  The event was attended by a host of beautiful women, who were all there to get a look at Lorraine's latest pieces of art. 
Nov. 23, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - Singer/actress BEYONCE KNOWLES attends the Lorraine Schwartz '2B Happy' Jewelry Launch held at Lavo. © Red Carpet Pictures

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: (L-R) Actress and singer Beyonce Knowles and jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz attend the launch of Lorraine Schwartz's '2BHAPPY' jewelry collection at Lavo NYC on November 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Nov. 23, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - Singer/actress BEYONCE KNOWLES attends the Lorraine Schwartz '2B Happy' Jewelry Launch held at Lavo. © Red Carpet Pictures
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 22: (L-R) Ofira Sandberg, actress and singer Beyonce Knowles, a 2BHAPPY model and singer Mary J. Blige attend the launch of Lorraine Schwartz's 2BHAPPY jewelry collection at Lavo NYC on November 22, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Nov. 23, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - Singer/actress BEYONCE KNOWLES and singer MARY J. BLIGE attend the Lorraine Schwartz '2B Happy' Jewelry Launch held at Lavo. © Red Carpet Pictures

Jay On Tour In New Zealand

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Jay has just begun his tour with U2 overseas. The tour kicked off in Auckland, New Zealand on November 25th.  He and B spent Thanksgiving in flight (as she told AJ on Access Hollywood).  The two spent some quality time out in Auckland's Viaduct Harbor prior to Jay's show.
Credit: Beyonceworld.net

Jay-Z Lands on New York Time's Best Sellers List & Top 10 Amazon

Charlie Rose interviewing JAY-Z at the Brooklyn Museum_ Photo __ Adam Husted_
Mr. Carter's first book, Decoded, has landed Jay on yet another Best Seller List, this one just a prestige as any, his book has made its debut on the Hardcover Nonfiction Edition of the New York Time's Best Sellers list, at number 3, for the week of December 5th.  Ahead of him were former president George Bush and Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken.
Jay-Z Decoded
The book continues to sale well at book retailers.  It's a beautiful book, full of stories and graphic artwork.  I love some of the older photographs as it takes me back to yester-year.  Just seeing Jay, hearing Jay and getting into the inner Shawn (pause), is enlightening and a true delight to a long-time Jay loyalist, like myself.
Reasonable Doubt & Decoded
Decoded, was also featured on Oprah's "Favorite Things" Show.  It also remains one of Amazon's Top 10 Sellers.  

--Princess Carter
Credit: Rap-Up.com & MrCarter.org

Monday, November 22, 2010

Mariah Carey Oh Santa! NYC 11,19,2010



--Princess Carter

Jay-Z's Hits Collection Volume I In Stores Today

Jay released his first greatest hits collection in the U.S. called, Hits Collection Volume l.


--Princess Carter

Nicki Minaj's, MY Time Now

Nov. 18, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - Hip hop artist NICKI MINAJ poses with her fans at her appearance on the 'Late Night With David Letterman' held at the Ed Sullivan Theater. © Red Carpet Pictures
Nicki and MTV have teamed up for a news documentary called, My Time Now.  MTV followed Nicki around for a period of time, during her VMA Pre-Show performance, video shoots and more.  In addition to talking about her rise to fame and the obstacles that come along with it.  Nicki talks about her childhood, growing up in Trinidad and also the pains of losing her grandmother (whom raised her).  Here's a quote from MTV:
"A lot of times, when you're from the islands, your parents leave and then send for you because it's easier when they have established themselves; when they have a place to stay, when they have a job. I thought it was gonna be for a few days, it turned into two years without my mother," she says of living with relatives.


The documentary airs on Sunday, November 28 at 10pm.



--Princess Carter
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Beyonce Promotes Her DVD & Talks Jay's Greatest Hits

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Beyonce Knowles attends a screening of 'I AM...World Tour' at the School of Visual Arts Theater on November 21, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Last night Beyonce was in NYC promoting her I AM World Tour DVD which is out on Black Friday.  She held a screening last night for her fans, and while on the red carpet MTV caught up with her and asked her about her favorite Jay track, as his The Hits Volume l, is out today.  B said that there are just to many to pick and she can't pick a favorite.
--Princess Carter
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Beyonce's View & A Peak at Nightline Interview

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Beyonce Knowles attends a screening of 'I AM...World Tour' at the School of Visual Arts Theater on November 21, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Beyonce visited the ladies of The View today to talk about her world tour experience, life, fashion and more.  She was on the show to promote her I Am World Tour DVD and ABC Special which will air Thanksgiving night, at 8:30 pm.
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B will take viewers into an intimate look at her life.  Showing both her as a performer and as a woman.  You will also for the first time have a look at B at home and snippets of her life behind the scenes with Jay.


A snippet of B on tonight's episode of Nightline.
--Princess Carter
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'Extra' Exclusive: Beyoncé on 'I Am...World Tour' DVD

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Beyonce Knowles and media personality AJ Calloway attend a screening of 'I AM...World Tour' at the School of Visual Arts Theater on November 21, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)


--Princess Carter

Sunday, November 21, 2010

AMAs BABY, The Stars Were Shining (Pictures Only)

Rihanna performs a medley of Love the Way You Lie , What's My Name and Only Girl in the World at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 21, 2010.  REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni  (UNITED STATES) (AMA-SHOW - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Singer Katy Perry performs 'Firework' at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 21, 2010.  REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (AMA-SHOW)

Singer Rihanna accepts the award for Favorite R&B Female Artist from presenters Nicki Minaj (L) and Trey Songz at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 21, 2010.  REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (AMA-SHOW)

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Recording artist Nicki Minaj arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for DCP)

Rihanna's AMA Experience

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Rhianna arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for DCP)

Rihanna opened up the AMAs this year with a medley of her hits: What's My Name, Love The Way You Lie ll & Only Girl.  She also took home the award for R&B/Soul Female of the year.  Her third time taking home that award.  It was her 4th overall AMA.  
Rihanna accepts the Favorite R&B Female Artist award at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 21, 2010.  REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni  (UNITED STATES) (AMA-SHOW - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Singer Rihanna performs at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 21, 2010.  REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES) (AMA-SHOW - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Flick of The Day

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--Princess Carter

Beyonce, Finally Talks New Album!

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Beyonce Knowles attends a screening of 'I AM...World Tour' at the School of Visual Arts Theater on November 21, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Beyonce's been holed up in the studio for months now working on her fourth studio album.  During an interview with ET she finally talked about working on the new album.  She's currently writing and producing for the new album.  She also says it will have a lot of live instrumentation.  Hopefully that means it will have an old school feel to it, more in line with great studio album's like Sade's, Prince's or Michael's Off the Wall.

In the interview she says she's trying to create her own genre.  "I have a lot of live instruments that I'm putting into the tracks to try to change the sound and make my own genre of music."  Guess B's tired of being put into a box.  So will it be a dash of Soul, a sprinkle of pop, a hint of dance, a dose of rock and a smidget of jazz, all the things B loves in music.

She's definitely out to Dance and spread her happiness, something that has been echoed by producers Sean Garrett and Rodney Jerkins.  So, is B channeling old school R&B and Pop, genres that used to rely heavily on live instruments and at the same time trying to create a new sound?  Prince did it. Mike did it. Madge did it. Now it's B's turn.

So far confirmed producers for the album are NE-YO, Jim Jonsin, Sean Garrett, RocNation's Deputy, Tricky  & The Dream and Rodney Jerkins, Q-Tip, Rich Harrison, The Script and Fitzroy Reid.

Beyoncé The View Commercial,


Beyonce will be on The View in the morning. Don't miss it.
--Princess Carter

B, Screens I Am World Tour

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Beyonce Knowles attends a screening of 'I AM...World Tour' at the School of Visual Arts Theater on November 21, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

B's Thanksgiving Special will air this Thursday, and she held a private screening tonight in NYC.  She looked gorge as usual.  Roc it B!
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Singer Beyonce Knowles attends a screening of 'I AM...World Tour' at the School of Visual Arts Theater on November 21, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

B talks new album and Vizio commerical.  She says this album will have a lot more live instrumentation.  I see we will see a lot of growth on this album.  Looks like B, will also be heading back to her soulful roots.
Her new Vizio commerical will air Thanksgiving Day, during her ABC Special.

Beyoncé Diva I Am World Tour DVD



--Princess Carter

AMA Red Carpet Part ll: Trey, Kerry, Miley, Katy & More

Singer Trey Songz arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 21, 2010.  REUTERS/Danny Moloshok (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (AMA-ARRIVALS)

Singer Keri Hilson arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 21, 2010.  REUTERS/Danny Moloshok  (UNITED STATES) (AMA-ARRIVALS - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT HEADSHOT)


Rihanna's Red Hot Week

47592, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Wednesday November 17 2010. Red-haired Rihanna signs for fans on her way out of the Good Morning America studios. Photograph:  JGM, PacificCoastNews.com

Rihanna released her 5th studio album, Loud, on the 16th and she had one busy week promoting it.  The album truly shows her vocal growth.  Man Down, has to be my favorite track at the moment followed closely by Raining Men with Nicki Minaj.  The album is a blend of Pop, Rock and Reggae, while Rih's voice adds the Soul & Sass.
47550, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Tuesday November 16, 2010. Rihanna has a busy day running between radio stations Z100 and Hot 97 in NYC. The hotpants wearing pop singer never lets her fans down as she stops to sign autographs and pose with fans (one who presented her with a disc). Photograph:  Wagner Az, PacificCoastNews.com

Jay-Z on Howard Stern

--Princess Carter

AMA Red Carpet, Early Winners & Rihanna Opening Performance


Rihanna just kicked of the AMAs with a Hot Melody of her hits: Love the Way You Lie (Part II), What's My Name and Only Girl.  She did a great job! Owned the stage.  Bravo Rih-Rih.  Usher and the Black Eyed Peas took home early honors for R&B Soul Album and  Pop/Rock/Band/Duo/Group respectively. Rihanna won Soul/R&B Female, the award was presented by Nicki & Trey.  It's Rih's 4th AMA, she took home her first AMA in 2007.  It's her 3rd time winning the Soul/R&B Female award.  Rihanna gave a rousing thank you speech, shouting out her crew, Roc Nation and her fans.
Singer Rihanna arrives at the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 21, 2010.  REUTERS/Danny Moloshok  (UNITED STATES) (AMA-ARRIVALS - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

--Princess Carter
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The Hova Chronicles: Hip Hop History With Jay-Z

Jay-Z in conversation with Cornel West and Paul Holdengräber
Decoded, hit stores yesterday and Jay's been all over promoting the soon to be klassic memoir. He was on Juan Epstein (Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg), The New York Public Library with Cornel West and even Letterman.  He's been getting his Hov on.  The Juan Epstein interview, is one of his best, Jay always gives he's best interviews, on Hot97.


Last night on Letterman (clip); talking growing up in Marcy.

Jay-Z in conversation with Cornel West and Paul Holdengräber
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--Princess Carter
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