The Game's Reality Show About Marriage

The Game loves to stay in the news.  One day he’s quitting hip-hop to be a good role model to his sons, the next he’s name dropping or talking about chopping down some female, then he’s posting a video on YouTube beating up 40 Glocc.  You never know what this “former” gang-banger is going to do!  Well, The Game plans on turning heads again…this time on his new reality TV show.  No word on what the show will be called but it will focus on circumstances surrounding The Game marrying his fiancée Tiffany Cambridge.  All of this will lead up to The Game getting hitched on camera…AND WE GET TO WATCH!! Filming has already started and the show is currently being shopped around to MTV and VH1. 

THIS JUST IN: I probably will not be tuning into this one. Will you? 

Cassidy Has Beef With Meek Mill

It’s hard to say who’s the hottest artist signed to MMG, it really boils down to your taste.  Whether you like the poetry of Wale or grunts of Rick Ross- - you can’t spell MMG without Meek Mill!

Meek Mill is undeniably one of the hottest and hardest rappers in the game.  His gritty rhymes that speak for the streets and versatile delivery easily set him apart from his competitors.  There is no doubt that since aligning with MMG that he is putting on for his city.  But of course...there are the haters; more money more problems.  Earlier this week, Meek Mill got into a verbal altercation with a pastor that has taken offense to his hit song “Amen.” Now (via Twitter) fellow Philly rapper Cassidy has decided to jump on the bandwagon.  Cassidy is apparently not feeling the love. 

Here’s the thing…

Spare us Cassidy.

It’s no secret that Cassidy has struggled for years trying to garner mainstream success on a consistent basis.  He’s had a couple of hot singles here and there but at best he is a battle/mixtape rapper.  That’s not Meek Mill’s fault. I’m tired of these rappers that were “once hot” feeling like the new generation needs to pay homage or collaborate on a song.  If the older heads don’t get their way, they send shots over twitter or at shows.  Come on really?  Just because Meek Mill and Cassidy are from Philly does not mean Meek Mill owes him a favor.  I’m sure if things were the other way around Cassidy would not lend a hand to Meek Mill.  Apparently, Meek feels the same way. Check his response to Cassidy here. 

Singer Frank Ocean Comes Out Of The Closet

Thank you Anderson Cooper!!

Earlier today Bossip revealed that Frank Ocean has some questionable tracks on his debut album, Channel Orange.  Although there were only a few details, it’s suggested that Frank Ocean is singing about the same sex.  Well… via Tumblr Frank Ocean has decided to put all of the rumors to rest. Check out his statement here.  

Regardless of his sexual orientation, Frank Ocean is an amazing artist and songwriter who has only hit the tip of the iceberg.  He should be acknowledged for his courage and honesty.  It takes a strong person to go against the norm in the music industry.  Now we can shift our focus back to his incredible music.  Channel Orange will hit stores on July 17th.  

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Favorite Moments From 2012's BET Awards

Everybody is still taking about Sunday’s BET Awards.  Although Samuel L. Jackson wasn’t the most entertaining host and some of the performances were mostly bleeped out, there were still some great moments.  Check out my favorite moments down below:

-The Whitney Tribute: This Whitney Tribute I loved the most.  It just seemed like a lot of thought was put into it in order to celebrate her life. I looked at it like a second line that a deceased person would have in New Orleans:  We got to cry, mourn, reminisce, and dance.  Monica sang like she was auditioning for a record deal; her voice is strong and soulful.  Secondly, Cissy Houston…how can you not feel for her?  No mother should have to bury their daughter.  However, she touched everyone singing a “Bridge Over Trouble Water.”  BUT I’m giving the stand out moment in the tribute to none other than BRANDY!!! WHEN I SAY BRANDY GOT DOWN!!! She was flawless! Performing “I’m Your Baby Tonight” and “I Want To Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” we got to see a side of Brandy that we haven’t seen in a while.  You have to give props when it’s due. She sang live, she danced with her background dancers, and stayed on key.  Not to mention she was animated while doing Whitney Houston justice. I screamed like a little girl during her whole set. Brandy is back!

-D’Angelo’s performance: Yes his outfit and hair was awful.  He looked like they caught him right off the prison bus!  But his voice is undeniable. If you closed your eyes during the performance you would swear it was the year 2000.  And when D’Angelo got on the piano…ggiiirrrllll!  Thank you BET for letting D’Angelo groove!

-Beyonce Checking Mindless Behavior: I loved the fact that during her acceptance speech for Best Female R&B Artist, Beyonce checked Mindless Behavior for that tacky Lauryn Hill joke.  Yes, Twitter and the whole world agreed that it was too soon.  These little boys are Another Bad Creation 20 years later.  They have barely hit puberty but feel the need to make a joke about Lauryn Hill and her tax situation? Lauryn Hill’s music is timeless and she paved the way for female artists (as Beyonce kindly mentioned).  Boys will be boys I guess.

-Maze feat. Frankie Beverly:  The Lifetime Achievement Award was way overdue.  The greatest parts though were Frankie Beverly’s acceptance speech and the performance. I two-stepped my way through the whole performance.  Tyrese is always in somebody’s tribute…but when he got down with Frankie Beverly and Maze…I almost screamed: “Alright chocolate Ty!!”

-There’s a three-way tie for my last favorite moment: It has to be Beyonce and Jay-Z squaring off (their love is special), Jay-Z interrupting Kanye (Taylor Swift probably could careless), and Nicki Minaj yelling at the end of her acceptance speech “Step Your Di*k Up” (it was so random).

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Chris Brown's Drake Diss

It’s been about two weeks since the infamous fight between Drake and Chris Brown at club W.i.P.  While all parties kind of denied involvement and pointed fingers at everybody else…the tension is still thick. Meek Mill and Rihanna have stayed out of it, while Wayne wants Drake to call a truce because it’s bad for business.  Welp, that’s wishful thinking. Breezy decides to take it to the booth to discuss his feelings about Drake over Chief Keef’s infectious “I Don’t Like.” 

You already know this is a diss track so take a listen here. Game warms it up first, while Breezy follows.

And there you have it ladies and gentlemen. Chris Brown strikes first with a diss track as wack as Wayne’s response to Pusha T. Chris Brown has rapped better on mixtapes, his own records, or even features.  But at least he said SOMETHING.  Got to respect the fact that he let it be known he was talking directly to Drake and no one else.  Will Drake respond directly or even at all? I doubt it, he will just say Breezy is trying to “reach just to sell his records.”

R.Kelly Discusses His Failed Marriage

June has been a busy month for R. Kelly.  Earlier in the month TMZ reported that R. Kelly owed Uncle Sam nearly $5 million in taxes from the years 2005-2010.  This week, R. Kelly cancelled all of his appearances in NYC because he had an emergency health scare that kept him sidelined in Chicago.  You would think these things would keep R. Kelly out of the spotlight right? Think again. This time R. Kelly grabs headlines with his new book (released on Thursday) Soulacoaster, The Diary Of Me.  In it he describes his ex-wife, Andrea Kelly throwing her $50,000 wedding ring in a pond.  You have to read the article to hear his explanation.

Whatever you say Kellz? Not only did you have a problem keeping it in your pants, but you also had a thing for underage girls.  But whatever gets people to read your book and sells your new album, Write Me Back.   

Meanwhile his ex-wife, Andrea Kelly, is the star (alongside Nicole Murphy) of the newest VH1 reality show: Hollywood Exes.  Catch it on Wednesdays at 9pm. 

R&B Divas on TV One

New Reality Show Alert!

Are you tired of how black women are being portrayed on VH1 reality shows? Well apparently the executives at TV One are.  R&B Divas is a new reality show starring Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Syleena Johnson, Monifah and Keke Wyatt.  Promising to promote positivity, the show will focus on these women trying to continue their careers in the music business, as well as juggling motherhood, and the backlash from their shady pasts.  

It’s a reality show so of course I will be watching.  It seems that in the last few years TV is dominated by reality shows.  I’m particularly interested in this show because it’s an eight show series produced by TV One. TV One has not let us down so far.  With series like Unsung, Love That Girl, and Life After we know that R&B Divas will be informative, entertaining, as well as filled with quality.  I just hope that it’s worth the eight episodes. We shall see in the next month as more details (hopefully) unfold.

Catch R&B Divas on August 20^th at 10pm on TV One.

Love And Hip Hop ATL: Week 2

I’m at a loss for words over this week's episode. The nerve of some men! The nerve of some women!!

While week two of Love and Hip Hop ATL was entertaining, it was disturbing. Focusing mostly on Stevie J’s pimping ways, we received yet another look into how Stevie J manages his two women. First of all, I’m still confused on why Joseline loves to rock those bandanas on her head like she’s fresh of the banana boat?  That style is just aiding the sterotype…Stevie J give her a stylist please. Secondly, why do women continue to fight over a man that is obviously no good?

In this episode Stevie J tried to clear things up by singing Mimi a little song and allowing her to receive 20% of what Stevie J and Joseline make from Joseline’s music career. Woah there…wait a dog gone minute. Her career is nowhere at the moment, she’s only working with Stevie J…who is also sleeping with her! Do they even have a complete song finished?? (Ask yourself that Mimi while you are so eager to flex your new power around in Joseline’s face!!!) And she’s only getting 20% while Stevie J most likely gets 80% and splits it with his mistress! I wish I was making this up.

On to the disturbing parts…

Joseline: did you really think Stevie J was going to be happy that you were pregnant? He flaunts Mimi in front of you whenever she comes around. And not to mention when you brought him the pregnancy test he pulled the “I’m your manager” routine on you. But you’re willing to risk whatever career you’re trying to have for him? All of us know he is pro-abortion, obviously.

Mimi: you have your own “little” cleaning business (as Stevie J like to call it).  Why not try to capitalize on that venture and other ways to make revenue on your own rather than depend on Stevie? It’s been 15 years, several other relationships on the side, and a kid…but you still have no ring? You have no commitment…he doesn’t even want to live in the same house with you full time.  And after 15 years he’s only willing to give you 20% of an artist that he has an ARTIST MANAGEMENT deal. He won’t spell it out for you but we will. Just why?

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      If we have learned anything from Love and Hip Hop ATL in the last two weeks it’s these two things:         

-    -It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp (cues music & does Terrence Howard bounce)

      -And sometimes the women are at fault just as much as the men

Love and Hip Hop ATL

It’s Monday.  I purposely planned to take an hour out of my day to watch the season premiere of Love and Hip Hop ATL. I’m born and raised in the South so of course I had to give this season a chance!

 I have to say I’m quite impressed; Mona Scott Young has done it again! For some reason this season has started off way more interesting than the NY series. Maybe it’s because of the Stevie J situation. I was expecting to get introduced to the cast and let the tension/drama build throughout the series. But no; here we are episode 1 with Stevie J cheating on his baby mama (Mimi) with his artist/jumpoff (Joseline). I almost couldn’t believe it was actually happening. And when the three got into it at K. Michelle’s birthday party…I was mad like I was being cheated on!  Got to love how the ladies did not fight each other; they instead took their frustrations out on Stevie J. But in the end Mimi was the one looking silly, as he left with Joseline. I could go on for hours about this hot mess right here…

The bright spot in this season proves to be K. Michelle. We get to hear some great music from her. I’ve been following K. Michelle since she first stepped on the scene back in the day. No doubt that K.Michelle can ssaaannnggg, I’m talking Mariah Carey and MJB pipes! Her music is so soulful served with a little southern hospitality (and I love her because she’s from my hometown Memphis). It’s good that the masses finally get to hear her story and bring her music to the forefront. 

It’s also good to see Lil Scrappy. He has been quite in the last few years since Crunk Music died.

This season looks to be full of laughs, tears, music, plenty of drama. I will be locked in every Monday at 8PM on VH1.