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  • 2009 Soul Train Awards: Nominees and Performers Announced

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    2009 Soul Train Awards: Nominees and Performers Announced

    As previously reported by BV Newswire, the 2009 Soul Train Awards is scheduled to tape at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center on Nov. 3. In addition to Academy Award nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard hosting this year’s annual event, some of today’s most prominent music stars are scheduled to perform.

    Network producers decided to assemble an all-star lineup including Toni Braxton, Trey Songz, Erykah Badu, Robin Thicke, Fantasia, Ryan Leslie, Chrisette Michelle, Raheem DeVaughn, Karyn White, Boyz II Men, Ledisi, Chico Debarge, Angie Stone, Brian McKnight, Ginuwine, Melanie Fiona, and Johnny Gill among others.

    The two-hour ceremony will also honor the late, great Michael Jackson, who holds the record for most Soul Train awards won, with the special Entertainer of the Year Award.

    As for this year’s nominations, pop superstar Beyonce alongside Keri Hilson, and Maxwell lead the pack with four nominations each.

    In addition, this year’s show will honor the illustrious careers and musical influences of Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, L.A. Reid and Kenny “Baby Face” Edmonds.

    Officially titled, ‘Centric Presents: 2009 Soul Train Awards Show,’ the event will premiere simultaneously on the new BET spin-off channel Centric and BET on Nov. 29 at 9 pm ET. Centric went live on air Sept. 28 via digital cable and satellite cable carriers.

    Below is a complete list of nominees and categories.

    BEST NEW ARTIST

    o. Drake
    o. Jazmine Sullivan
    o. Keri Hilson
    o. Ryan Leslie
    o. Solange

    BEST R&B/SOUL ARTIST FEMALE

    o. Beyonce
    o. Chrisette Michele
    o. Jennifer Hudson
    o. Ledisi
    o. Whitney Houston

    BEST MALE R&B/SOUL MALE

    o. Charlie Wilson
    o. Maxwell
    o. Musiq Soulchild
    o. Raphael Saadiq
    o. Robin Thicke

    SONG OF THE YEAR

    o. “God in Me” – Mary Mary
    o. “Pretty Wings” – Maxwell
    o. “Single Ladies (Put a ring on it)” – Beyonce
    o. “Spotlight” – Jennifer Hudson
    o. “Turnin Me On” – Keri Hilson/ ft Lil Wayne

    ALBUM OF THE YEAR

    o. Beyonce – I am… Sasha Fierce (Platinum) Sony Music
    o. Jamie Foxx – Intuition (Platinum) J Records
    o. Kanye West – 808s & Heartbreak (Platinum) Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam
    o. Maxwell – Blacksummer’s Night (Gold) Sony Music
    o. Ne-Yo – Year of the Gentleman

    RECORD OF THE YEAR (SONGWRITER AWARD)

    o. Beyonce – “Single Ladies (Put a ring on it)”
    o. Drake – “Best I ever had”
    o. Jamie Foxx Ft/T-Pain – “Blame it”
    o. Keri Hilson – “Knock You Down”
    o. Maxwell – “Pretty Wings”

    BEST REGGAE ARTIST AWARD

    o. Movado
    o. Sean Paul
    o. Serani
    o. Taurus Riley
    o. Ziggy Marley

    CENTRIC AWARD – SOUL APPROVED/UNDERGROUND

    o. Corneille
    o. Eric Roberson
    o. Laura Izibor
    o. Maysa
    o. The Knux

    BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE MALE, FEMALE OR GROUP

    o. BeBe and CeCe Winans – “Close To You”
    o. Fred Hammond f/John P Kee – “They That Wait”
    o. Marvin Sapp – “Praise Him in Advance”
    o. Mary Mary – “God In Me”
    o. Smokie Norful – “Justified”

    BEST COLLABORATION

    o. Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo – “Knock you Down”
    o. Keyshia Cole featuring Monica – “Trust”
    o. Mario featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett – “Break up”
    o. Mary Mary featuring Kierra (KiKi) Sheard – “God In Me”
    o. Trey Songz featuring Drake – “Successful”

    ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

    o. Michael Jackson

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    Black Music Notes Oct. 7

      10/7/09: Mariah Carey
      Mariah Carey‘s new album ‘Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’ debuted in #3 position on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, selling only 167, 912 copies in its first week of release. Surprisingly, 67-year-old Barbra Streisand bagged the top spot — selling 180,415 copies of her latest covers collection, ‘Love is the Answer.’ Also keeping Carey away from being numero uno; rock band Paramore, which opened at #2 with their new album ‘Brand New Eyes,’ with sales of 175,112.

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      10/5/09: Meshell Ndegeocello
      This week, Meshell Ndegeocelloreleases her latest album, ‘Devil’s Halo,’ and officially kicks off a promotional tour at New York City hot-spot, Highline Balroom. The three week club tour will have the rock & soul wunderkind performing in major cities across the country — including Chicago, Los Angeles and Minneapolis — before her final show Oct. 28 in Bellingham, Washington. All tour dates will include Meshell’s full band, featuring guitarist Chris Bruce, bassist Mark Kelley, keyboardist Keefus Ciancia and drummer Deantoni Parks.

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      10/2/09: Mary J, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson:
      Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, and Jennifer Hudson are among the artists featured on Rod Stewart‘s forthcoming project titled ‘Soulbook.’ The J Records release captures the Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer covering a collection of classic soul favorites, including the Stylistics timeless classic ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New.’ “This is the album I’ve waited my whole lifetime to record,” Stewart stated. ‘Soulbook’ hits stores and digital retailers Oct. 27.

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      10/2/09: 50 Cent/T.I.:
      To capitalize off of its recent batch of ‘Behind the Music’ segments, VH1 has finally decided to take an introspective look at the careers of 50 Cent and T.I. The two multi-platinum rappers will be showcased in the network’s long running series in the coming weeks, which will cover their rise to fame. From T.I. describing the pros and cons of being a hip-hop superstar to Fifty detailing his success as an international mogul. ‘Behind the Music: T.I.’ premieres Oct. 8 at 10 pm/et, while ‘Behind the Music: 50 Cent’ airs Oct. 13 at 8 pm/et.

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      10/2/09: Bootsy Collins, Teena Marie:
      Beginning Nov. 1, TV One returns with all new episodes of their critically-acclaimed original biography series, ‘Unsung.’ The Gary Anthony Williams-narrated show, which examines and celebrates talented artists who are under-appreciated, will showcase Teena Marie, Bootsy Collins, Roger Troutman & Zapp, and Klymaxx in its third installment. ‘Unsung: Teena Marie’ premieres Nov. 1 at 8 pm/et followed by an encore at 11 pm/et.

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      10/2/09: Akon:
      International superstar Akon is showing support for breast cancer awareness month this weekend with his headlining performance at the Think Pink Rocks concert on Oct. 3. Hosted by BET’s Terrence and Rocsi, the star-studded charity benefit will also include performances by Canadian R&B songstress Melanie Fiona, Shontelle, and pop reggae trio American Yard. According to an event spokesperson, all proceeds will go to breast cancer charities and research.

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      10/2/09: Pretty Ricky:
      Following a controversial viral video clip from one of its most known members earlier this year, R&B group Pretty Ricky will finally release their third album, aptly titled ‘Pretty Ricky.’ The chart-topping group, which features Spectacular, Diamond Blue, Slick’Em, and their newest buddy/addition Lingerie, feels their Nov. 17 release is too good to explain. “The songs are too sensual to describe in words,” says Diamond. “You have to hear it to fully grasp the erotic experience of the records.” The group’s new lead single, ‘Tipsy In This Club,’ received a mixed response over the summer when Spectacular debuted the track via his eye-brow raising YouTube clip.

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      9/28/09: Tupac Shakur/Martin Luther King Jr.
      Late rap legend Tupac Shakur may be deceased, but he’s still in great company. His mother Afeni Shakur has donated a collection of his writing to the Robert W. Woodruff Library at Atlanta University Center. The library also houses The Martin Luther King Jr. Collection. More than 150 of his personal items, ranging from rough drafts of lyrics and poems to a photocopy of his contract with Suge Knight and Death Row Records were given. The records are expected to be available for research in the fall of 2010.

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      9/28/09: Ruben Studdard
      Former ‘American Idol’ winner Ruben Studdard is heating up the airwaves with his latest single, ‘Don’t Make ‘Em Like U No More.’ The single, which is described as a “sleek and soulful R&B ode to everyone’s special someone,” is featured on the Grammy Award-nominated crooner’s current album, ‘Love Is.’ In addition, Studdard will join Philip Bailey (of Earth, Wind & Fire) and Deborah Cox, among others, on Oct. 21 for the “David Foster and Friends Tour.” The trek kicks off in Chicago and concludes on Nov. 8 in Vancouver.

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      9/28/09: Angie Stone
      R&B diva Angie Stone is ready to hit fans with some surprising stuff! On Nov. 24, the brown-skin soul sister will release her second project, titled ‘Unexpected,’ on legendary label Stax Records. According to Stone, the album’s title is a reflection of the direction that she took in recording the opus. “This album is something that no one would have anticipated coming from me,” she said. “My father always encouraged me and everyone else he knew to reach out and make a leap of faith, and that’s exactly what I’ve done.” ‘Unexpected’ features the lead single ‘I Ain’t Hearin’ U’ and the poignant ballad ‘Think Sometimes.’

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  • X-Xilla Rated Pics Of The Week **PHOTOS**

    Posted by: BlogXilla

    This week we saw a lot of celebrity skin, read about divorce papers, and seen the return of an urban legend put on hold and delayed. Despite all of this I was still able to gather the sexiest pics of the week. So buckle up and lets take a ride back down the week that was… very X Xilla Rating. (Green text is a link to the full story)

     

     

    Kendra Wilkerson boobs got bigger this week, making her think she was going to explode… She wanted to get a reduction, but instead she released pics of when her boobs were smaller. One of the side effects were a lot of men thought they would explode.

     

     

    Christina Millian isn’t letting that baby bump keep her from popping that thing like… as she was out and about dancing and showing the world her beautiful pregnant glow. For more pics of C-Milli Click Here

     

     

    Also this week Rihanna outed Katy Perry as her wh*re friend, and it seems like Russell Brand got the memo because he wifed her. *Sidenote* I always thought that the muppets were freaks, maybe Katy is trying to tell her something. Either way we love it. 

     

     

    Russell Simmons reminded us that his girlfriend Julie Henderson is one of the hottest women on the planet as almost every day this week there was a different picture of her on the beach looking amazing. You all do know he sleeps on a bed of models and memory foam right?. Happy Birthday Rush

     

     

    Jay-Z already told us he wanted to rhyme like Common and I’m willing to put money on a bunch of other men wishing they were him after he had both Ashanti & Eve on his arm. Not to mention Common’s girlfriend is naked on the cover of ESPN the magazine this month

     

     

    I told y’all Aubrey was sending twitpics of her whooty, but she also sent out some great shots of her other body parts as well. We love you Aubrey, thank you for giving us… You. 

     

     

    I really need to start watching 30 Rock. Really. Katrina Bowden took some time off from filming the sitcom to enjoy a nice day on the beach. You can see all of her photos via the Superficial. 

     

     

    I told y’all Julie Henderson and Russell Simmons were on the beach all week right? She likes to read crime novels while taking in some sun. 

     

     

    *Note to self* Watch more 30 Rock because Katrina Bowden is hot!.

     

     

    Coco & Amber got to know each other a little better at the Good Hair Party. Also Coco took Aubrey’s lead and sent out some of the sexiest twitpics in the history to twitpicdom. You can see them all here

     

     

    Teairra Marie reminded me how much women love a sponsor when she dropped her new song SPONSOR f. Gucci Man & Soulja Boy. She told me on twitter I give a bit too much information in my twitter messages, but I still love @Teairra_Monroe you should follow her.

     

     

    Rihanna was overseas this week showing the world that SHE IS FASHION WEEK. It’s been rumored that Justin got a lap dance from Riri that made Grandma speak to the press. That must of been one heck of a dance. 

     

     

    Usher called the cops, Nicki is a 5 star chick and Tameka wrote a blog. This has been on amazing week, and we know next week will only be better. 

     

    Until then this is Xilla the gossip and entertainment editor signing off. 

    Follow me on twitter. Twitter.com/BlogXilla

    email me tips, invites, and interview request here. Xilla@globalgrind.com

     

    All pics via (thesuperficial & necolebitchie.com)

     

  • Lackey shuts down Red Sox 5-0 in Game 1 (AP)

    Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter(notes) reacts after hitting a three run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning in Game 1 of the American League division baseball series Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 in Anaheim, Calif.

    Right when Torii Hunter's three-run homer hit the rock pile beyond center field at Angel Stadium, two bursts of fireworks shot up from the artificial boulders. The moment hardly needed the pyrotechnic punctuation. After several years of playoff frustrations against the Boston Red Sox, the Angels finally have a breakthrough.

  • Full “DJ Hero” Track List, All-Star Blends Announced

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    The makers of DJ Hero have revealed the full list of 93 new blends and mash-ups that will feature on the upcoming Activision game, which will allow players to spin to combinations like David Bowie vs. 50 Cent, Blondie vs. the Beastie Boys, Rihanna vs. the Killers and Eminem vs. Jay-Z. Those last two rappers play a prominent role in DJ Hero, as do Daft Punk, who Rolling Stone revealed will contribute their likeness, awesome stage show and some exclusive mixes for the game, due out October 27th.

    DJ Hero also features new mixes from DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip, Grandmaster Flash, Cut Chemist and the late Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein. As Rolling Stone previously reported, Grandmaster Flash will provide the voiceovers for the game’s tutorial mode, as well as appear in the game as an avatar.

    For the entire DJ Hero on-disc track list, click below:

    • 2Pac – “All Eyez On Me” vs. The Aranbee Pop Orchestra – “Bittersweet Symphony (Instrumental)”
    • 50 Cent – “Disco Inferno” vs. David Bowie – “Let’s Dance”
    • 50 Cent – “Disco Inferno” vs. InDeep – “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life”
    • Afrika Bambaataa – “Zulu Nation Throwdown” vs. Freedom Express – “Get Down”
    • Beastie Boys – “Here’s A Little Somethin’ For Ya” vs. DJ Shadow – “The Number Song (2009 Version)” (Produced and mixed by DJ Shadow)
    • Beastie Boys – “Intergalactic” vs. Blondie – “Rapture”
    • Beastie Boys – “Lee Majors Come Again” vs. Daft Punk – “Da Funk” (Produced and mixed by Cut Chemist)
    • Beck – “Where It’s At” vs. DJ Shadow – “Six Days (Remix ft. Mos Def)”
    • Bell Biv DeVoe – “Poison” Beat Juggle
    • Bell Biv DeVoe – “Poison” vs. Beastie Boys – “Intergalactic” (Produced and mixed by DJ AM)
    • Bell Biv DeVoe – “Poison” vs. Cameo – “Word Up!”
    • Benny Benassi – “Satisfaction” vs. Tiësto – “Elements Of Life”
    • Billy Squier – “The Big Beat” vs. N.E.R.D. – “Lapdance” (DJ-Guitar mix)
    • Black Eyed Peas – “Boom Boom Pow” vs. Benny Benassi – “Satisfaction”
    • Bobby “Blue” Bland – “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” vs. 2Pac – “How Do You Want It”
    • Bobby “Blue” Bland – “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” vs. Connie Price & The Keystones – “Fuzz And Them”
    • Boogie Down Productions – “Jack Of Spades” vs. David Bowie – “Let’s Dance” (Produced and mixed by DJ Shadow)
    • Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers – “Bustin’ Loose” vs. The Zombies – “Time Of The Season” (Produced and mixed by DJ Shadow)
    • Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers – “Bustin’ Loose” vs. Young MC – “Bust A Move”
    • Common – “Universal Mind Control (U.M.C.)” vs. Masta Ace – “Jeep A** Gutter (Aaron LaCrate & Debonair Samir RMX)” (Produced and mixed by The Scratch Perverts)
    • Cypress Hill – “Insane In The Brain” vs. Classics IV – “Spooky”
    • Cypress Hill – “Insane In The Brain” vs. David Axelrod – “The Edge”
    • Daft Punk – “Around The World” vs. Young MC – “Bust A Move”
    • Daft Punk – “Da Funk” vs. N.A.S.A. – “Strange Enough ft. Karen O, ODB & Fatlip”
    • Daft Punk – “Megamix 1″
    • Daft Punk – “Megamix 2″
    • Daft Punk – “Robot Rock” vs. Hashim – “Al Naafyish (The Soul)” (Produced and mixed by The Scratch Perverts)
    • Daft Punk – “Robot Rock” vs. Queen – “We Will Rock You”
    • Daft Punk – “Short Circuit” vs. Boogie Down Productions – “Jack Of Spades”
    • Daft Punk – “Technologic” vs. Gary Numan – “Cars”
    • Daft Punk – “Television Rules the Nation” vs. No Doubt – “Hella Good”
    • David Axelrod – “The Edge” vs. Eric B. & Rakim – “Eric B. Is President”
    • Dizzee Rascal – “Fix Up, Look Sharp” vs. DJ Shadow – “Organ Donor (Extended Overhaul)”
    • Dizzee Rascal – “Fix Up, Look Sharp” vs. Justice – “Genesis”
    • DJ Shadow – “Six Days (Remix ft. Mos Def)” vs. D-Code – “Annie’s Horn”
    • Eminem – “My Name Is” vs. Beck – “Loser”
    • Fedde Le Grand – “Put Your Hands Up For Detroit” vs. Sandy Rivera and David Penn – “I Can’t Stop (David Penn Remix)”
    • Foo Fighters – “Monkey Wrench” vs. Beastie Boys – “Sabotage” (DJ-Guitar mix)
    • Foreigner – “Juke Box Hero” vs. DJ Z-Trip ft. Murs – “DJ Hero” (Produced and mixed by DJ Z-Trip)
    • Foreigner – “Juke Box Hero” vs. DJ Z-Trip ft. Murs – “DJ Hero” (DJ-Guitar mix, produced and mixed by DJ Z-Trip)
    • Gang Starr – “Just To Get A Rep” vs. Mobb Deep – “Shook Ones, Pt 2″ (Produced and mixed by J. Period)
    • Gorillaz – “Feel Good Inc.” vs. Blondie – “Atomic”
    • Grandmaster Flash’s – “Boom” vs. “Tap” (Produced and mixed by Grandmaster Flash)
    • Grandmaster Flash, DJ Kool, DJ Demo – “Here Comes My DJ” vs. Gary Numan – “Cars” (Produced and mixed by Grandmaster Flash)
    • Gwen Stefani – “Hollaback Girl” vs. Gorillaz – “Feel Good Inc.”
    • Gwen Stefani – “Hollaback Girl” vs. InDeep “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” (Produced and mixed by DJ AM)
    • Gwen Stefani – “Hollaback Girl” vs. Rick James – “Give It To Me”
    • Herbie Hancock – “Rockit” Beat Juggle
    • Herbie Hancock – “Rockit” vs. N.E.R.D. – “Lapdance” (Produced and mixed by Grandmaster Flash)
    • InDeep – “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” vs. Cameo – “Word Up!”
    • Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back” vs. Gang Starr – “Just To Get A Rep” (Produced and mixed by DJ Yoda)
    • Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back” vs. Third Eye Blind – “Semi-Charmed Life” (DJ-Guitar mix)
    • Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back” vs. Third Eye Blind – “Semi-Charmed Life”
    • Jay-Z feat. Pharrell – “Change Clothes” vs. 2Pac – “All Eyez on Me”
    • Jay-Z – “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” vs. Eminem – “My Name Is”
    • Jay-Z – “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” vs. Jackson 5 – “I Want You Back”
    • Jay-Z – “Excuse Me Miss” vs. Rick James – “Give It To Me”
    • Jean Knight – “Mr. Big Stuff” vs. Masta Ace – “Born To Roll”
    • Jurassic 5 – “Jayou” vs. Billy Squier – “The Big Beat”
    • Jurassic 5 – “Jayou” vs. Herbie Hancock – “Rockit”
    • Kid Cudi – “Day ‘N’ Nite” vs. Black Eyed Peas – “Boom Boom Pow”
    • Kool Moe Dee – “How Ya Like Me Now” vs. Reel 2 Real featuring The Mad Stuntman – “I Like To Move It”
    • Little Richard – “Tutti Frutti” vs. Shlomo – “Beats” (Produced and mixed by DJ Yoda)
    • M.I.A. – “Paper Planes” vs. Eric B. & Rakim – “Eric B. Is President” (Produced and mixed by The Scratch Perverts)
    • M.I.A. – “Paper Planes” vs. Wale – “Lookin’ At Me”
    • Marvin Gaye – “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” vs. David Bowie – “Let’s Dance”
    • Marvin Gaye – “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” vs. Gorillaz – “Feel Good Inc.”
    • Motörhead – “Ace Of Spades” vs. Noisia – “Groundhog” (DJ-Guitar mix)
    • N.A.S.A. – “Strange Enough ft. Karen O, ODB & Fatlip” vs. Isaac Hayes – “Theme From Shaft”
    • Noisia – “Groundhog” Beat Juggle (Produced and mixed by The Scratch Perverts)
    • Paul van Dyk – “Nothing But You” vs. Sandy Rivera and David Penn – “I Can’t Stop (David Penn Remix)”
    • Public Enemy – “Shut ‘Em Down” vs. Beck – “Where It’s At”
    • Public Enemy ft. Zakk Wylde – “Bring The Noise 20XX” vs. Justice – “Genesis” (Produced and mixed by DJ Z-Trip)
    • Public Enemy featuring Zakk Wylde – “Bring The Noise 20XX” (DJ-Guitar mix)
    • Q-Tip – “Good Thang” vs. Billy Squier – “The Big Beat” (Produced and mixed by J. Period)
    • Queen – “Another One Bites The Dust” vs. Beastie Boys – “Brass Monkey” (Produced and mixed by DJ Z-Trip)
    • Queen – “Another One Bites The Dust” vs. Daft Punk – “Da Funk”
    • Rihanna – “Disturbia” vs. Kid Sister – “Control”
    • Rihanna – “Disturbia” vs. The Killers – “Somebody Told Me” (DJ-Guitar mix)
    • Rihanna – “Disturbia” vs. The Trammps – “Disco Inferno”
    • Shlomo – “Beats” vs. Billy Squier – “The Big Beat”
    • Street Sweeper Social Club – “Fight! Smash! Win!” vs. Beastie Boys – “Intergalactic” (DJ-Guitar mix)
    • Tears For Fears – “Shout” vs. DJ Shadow – “Six Days (Remix ft. Mos Def)”
    • Tears For Fears – “Shout” vs. Eric B. & Rakim – “Eric B. Is President” (Produced and mixed by DJ Jazzy Jeff)
    • Tears For Fears – “Shout” vs. Eric Prydz – “Pjanoo”
    • The Aranbee Pop Orchestra – “Bittersweet Symphony (Instrumental)” vs. LL Cool J – “Rock The Bells” (Produced and mixed by DJ Jazzy Jeff)
    • The Scratch Perverts Beats and Pieces (Produced and mixed by The Scratch Perverts)
    • The Killers – “Somebody Told Me” vs. Eric Prydz – “Pjanoo”
    • Vanilla Ice – “Ice Ice Baby” vs. MC Hammer – “U Can’t Touch This”
    • Vanilla Ice – “Ice Ice Baby” vs. Paula Abdul – “Straight Up”
    • Wale – “Lookin’ At Me” vs. Black Eyed Peas ft. Tippa Irie – “Hey Mama”
    • Weezer – “Beverly Hills” vs. Evidence, The Alchemist, Aceyalone, Rakaa & 88 Keys – “Fresh Rhymes And Videotape” (DJ-Guitar mix)
    • Wild Cherry – “Play That Funky Music” vs. Gang Starr – “Just To Get A Rep” (DJ-Guitar mix)

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  • Black Business Blast: Eve Shuts Down Clothing Company

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    Eve Shuts Down Clothing Line & Leaves Label! TheYBF.com caught up with E-V-E on last night’s VH1 Hip Hop Honors red carpet. And she revealed that she has permanently shut down her Fetish clothing line. Young, Black & Fabulous

    ♦ Banks to Small Biz: “Borrowers Welcome” Five years ago, when the economy was humming, 5 percent of small businesses surveyed by the National Federation of Independent Business labeled “financing” – in other words, borrowing – as the biggest thorn in their paw. Fast-forward to today, when we’re left to deal with the aftermath of a recession that has broken records for unpleasantness and left lenders like CIT Group in deep trouble. The Network Journal

    ♦ Banks Back Off Overdraft Fees, Will Make Up Profit Elsewhere Banks are backing off harsh overdraft fees and policies. That’s the good news. The bad news is they’ll probably look to make up that lost profit elsewhere. It’s a worrisome prospect for the vast majority of customers who never overdraw their funds and have grown accustomed to perks like free checking accounts. The Grio

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    Eve & Hip Hop Greats
    Eve attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Backstage And Audience Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58462804), contact FilmMagic.com
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      Eve attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Backstage And Audience Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58462804), contact FilmMagic.com

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      Musician Kid Rock attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 23, 2009 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – Backstage And Audience Brooklyn Academy of Music New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58462781), contact FilmMagic.com

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      Kid Rock attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors after party to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation at One Hanson Place on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – After Party To Benefit The VH1 Save The Music Foundation One Hanson Place New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Steven A Henry/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58468450), contact FilmMagic.com

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      Flavor Flav attends the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors after party to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation at One Hanson Place on September 23, 2009 in New York City. 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors – After Party To Benefit The VH1 Save The Music Foundation One Hanson Place New York, NY United States September 23, 2009 Photo by Steven A Henry/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58468161), contact FilmMagic.com

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  • Kanye Doesn’t Exactly Believe in “Love Me For Who I Am”

    Posted by: necolebitchie.com

     In the feature, he reveals that he started collecting explicit Playboy images at the age of 10 and also spills his thoughts on relationships . Peep an excerpt:

    He almost considers relationship like a contract, the other person is a partner,  kids: the mandatory accessory. “Real rock stars, he said one day, get married and have rock stars babies”. More or less engaged to Amber Rose, a model spectacularly dressed in pink, he does not delude himself.”Of course women are attracted by celebrity, money, the illusion of “love me for who I am” is stupid/an idiocy, we are no longer in college, I am f*cking Kanye West.

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