STARRING
Yvonne Chaka-Chaka
Justus Esiri And others
Will be Launched on the16th Sept. 2011. At Silverbird Galleria.. Lagos
South African Movie: FOREIGN DEMON set to Premiere in Nigeria
STARRING
Yvonne Chaka-Chaka
Justus Esiri And others
Will be Launched on the16th Sept. 2011. At Silverbird Galleria.. Lagos
Glasses Malone Talks Dr. Dre, Debut Album "Beach Cruiser"
As Glasses Malone's debut solo album, Beach Cruiser, drops in stores today (August 30), the emcee has taken the time to discuss what the project means to him.
"I've never worked so hard on anything in my life," explained Malone in an interview with KarmaLoopTV. "I was that person in high school that got good grades, so I ain't been a loser my whole life. To see it just get finished, finally, I feel good. It just feel like I finally get the chance to start my career."
Malone, who is signed to Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin Records, also spoke on meeting legendary producer Dr. Dre. "When I met Dr. Dre, and he told me I was dope, I think that's when I decided I'd take it real serious. Dre tells me that, that's just really crazy. That's all I needed. For someone of his caliber to say, 'You know what, you can do this shit for real.' You gotta think, like, damn, what'd he tell Eazy-E? What'd he tell Ice Cube? What'd he tell Snoop Dogg? I mean, if he tell you you can do this, you probably bet your bottom dollar you got a good shot at being someone great."
Method Man Compares Former Wu Tang Affiliate Shyheim To Lil Wayne
In footage obtained for CheckMateNewYork.com, rapper Method Man spoke on fellow artist Shyheim while working with him in the studio to record a new LP.
While taking a break from recording Method Man compared Shyheim to fellow rapper Lil Wayne and said that Shyheim should be right up there with the likes of Lil Wayne at awards shows.
“And I’m pretty sure that if Shy [Shyheim] was of age at the time all this stuff was happening he’d still be where he was at. You know what I’m saying? At that fuckin peak where it’s like right now I’d be watching the MTV Video Awards and shit, talking to Lil Wayne about the game and shit or sitting right next to the nigga,” Method Man explained. “Cause he from that same grain. And not for nothing I know he still got it cause he’s still young. So he can still do it. I just don’t see little Shyheim anymore. I see Shy the man.”
Shyheim is said to have been one of the youngest Wu Tang Clan affiliates and has gone on to release five solo albums including his debut AKA The Rugged Child.
It is unclear when Shyheim’s project with Method Man will be released.
Rick Ross Being Sued For Trademark Infringement Over "Teflon Don" Album Title
Ricky Rozay is in legal hot water for taking another rapper's name.
Last year, Rick Ross was forced to settle a trademark infringement lawsuit with former drug boss Ricky “Freeway” Ross, who claimed that the Miami rapper lifted his name. Now, the Maybach Music Group CEO is at the center of another trademark suit over the title of his popular 2010 album Teflon Don.
In a lawsuit filed on August 30, rapper Teflon Don (born Donald Askey Jr.) alleges that Ross, along with DJ Khaled, Universal Music Group, Slip-N-Slide Records, Def Jam Recordings and Maybach Music Group are all guilty of “trademark infringement, common-law trademark rights, trademark delusion, unfair competition, tortious interference and fraud and identity theft," for illegally using his name. Askey Jr. claims that back in 2007, before the release of Ross’ Teflon Don album, he was involved in projects with DJ Khaled who specifically called him out by name on the track “I Represent,” (Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 10) saying, “To my homie Teflon Don, we the best…”
He says that the content of Rick Ross’ music has hindered his potential success because it has sent mixed messages to his fan base. "It is almost belittling to me because the music he [Rick Ross] puts out is almost demeaning and the music that I put out is more positive," Askey said. "We have two different crowds and it is making me lose clientele based on the fact that they think that I am a negative rapper.”
"I'm building a name, I'm building a brand and for someone to come with an album and an alias the name Teflon Don and they have big budgets to put behind it, it blocks me from progressing,” he added. “I was climbing the ladder and it feels like I went straight downhill and I don't feel like that's fair."
T.I. To Be Released To A Halfway House This Week
T.I. will be reportedly released from prison in just a few days.
According to MTV News, Tip, who is currently serving an 11-month sentence in Forrest City Correctional Facility in Georgia, will be moved to a halfway house on August 31st, a month before he was originally supposed to be released from prison on September 29th.
The Grand Hustle honcho entered prison back in November 2010 for violating his probation. He has since been updating fans on his status through his website, most recently posting his last open letter before his release.
Photos: Kanye West Steps Out At Mo’Hits Koko Koncert
Kanye who had performed alongside Jay Z at the MTV VMAs in California less 24 hrs before the gig flew into London to join Don Jazzy, D’banj, Dr. SID, Wande Coal, K-Switch and guest performer, R&B singer Tiwa Savage at the concert. This came as a big surprise to everyone as the multiple Grammy Award winner’s name was never on the flyer not was he earlier announced to perform.
Those who attended the concert expressed their joy and delight via social networks especially Twitter, and even Don Jazzy and D’banj did too! The renowned producer tweeted through his @DonJazzy handle ‘ME I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW 2 THANK Y’ALL 2day. MY luv 4 ALL OF U cn NEVERRRRRRRR DIEEEEEEE. U GUYS MADE THE SHOW 1 OF THE BEST. GOD BLESS. IDJA‘.
‘@KANYEWEST UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU WE WILL TALK LATER. U RE DEFINITELY THE BEST CELEBRITY I WILL EVER KNOW. GOD BLESS YOU (call it famzing)‘, he continued.
D’banj followed suit with his own appreciation for the G.O.O.D Music boss ‘BOSS I THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT DOWN EVEN WITH YOUR TIGHT SCHEDULE U FLEW IN JUST FOR US. U RE THE BEST EVER @kanyewest . GOD BLESS U’, @iamdbanj tweeted.
D’banj is expected to release his 4th solo album under the Mo’Hits/G.O.O.D Music imprint later this year.
2Face Idibia comments on death rumour
“Nothing do me ooooo! I’m still intact oOooo!”
Now we hope the case is closed for good.
Coson Declares September 1 As ‘No Music Day’
Okoroji says the day ‘will be dedicated to drawing national attention to the widespread infringement of the rights of composers, song writers, performers, music publishers and other stakeholders in the music industry in Nigeria’.
Similarly, the Nigerian Music Industry Coalition have requested that all broadcasting stations dedicate time on the same day to granting and airing interviews, debates or any other program related to artistes rights as a way of supporting the cause.
This isn’t the first time a protest of this sort would hold as it was first staged throughout the country two years ago on Tuesday, September 1, 2009.
In 2009, the compliance level was low, but the facilitators said at the time that the campaign was a success judging by the level of awareness and debate that followed the advocacy.
This also spurred the apprehension and prosecution of the notorious ‘Alaba King of Pirates’, Tony Onwujekwe and consequently the birth of COSON.
No word yet from PMAN, the umbrella body for musicians in Nigeria. And we’re yet to confirm which stations (TV and Radio) will be joining in the ‘No Music Day’ campaign…
Mercy Johnson wept when Genevieve Nnaji walked into her wedding
Nollywoodgossip learned that during the colorful traditional marriage, Mercy made short speech: “I am very happy for this day. It is a leap of faith for me and I believe God will be with me. I thank all those that stood by me, my family, friends and team. Today shows that love has triumphed’.
The white wedding anchored by funnyman AY was a class of its own. It was clear that Mercy went all out to make the wedding an expensive event, what with Bentleys, Hummer limos, and all kinds of exotic vehicles scattered everywhere.
The wedding which pulled more crowd than expected saw people from Nollywood, the music industry, politics, and other eminent personalities gather to honor the actress on her happiest day.
The church wedding took place at Christ Embassy headquarters, Oregun Road, Lagos, with Pastor Tom as officiating minister, and after the new couple was presented with the certificate of marriage, the crowd rode down to 10 Degrees events center, Oregun for the reception.
An Ishan acrobatic dance group thrilled the audience, and it was at the reception hall that many Nollywood stars that couldn’t make it to the church started trooping in. Emeka Ike, Jim Iyke, Segun Arinze, Kenneth Okonkwo, Patience Ozokwo, and Chinedu Ikedieze all appeared one after another.
But what broke Mercy down into a mass of tears was the sudden appearance of Genevieve Nnaji. Mercy wept for about five minutes and had to be consoled by many people, including the anchor. Mercy later confided to close friends that Genevieve is her idol and her appearance meant the world to her. Mercy was also very happy that Tricia Eseigbe-Kerry whom she respects so much made it, together with her husband Kingsley Kerry.
When the couple took to the floor for a dance, the crowd besieged them, making money rain on them. It was reported that Genevieve Nnaji surprised everyone with the large amount of money she sprayed on Mercy. Others said to have also sprayed large amount of money on the dancing queen and her husband were Mike Ezuruonye, Emeka Presh and Tricia Eseigbe-Kerry who all sprayed large amount in dollars.
The party was still on when Mercy and her husband sneaked out of the venue in a private car leaving their Hummer limos and Mercy’s Bentley behind so that people would think they were still around.
All in all, it was a very successful wedding.
The star-studded bridal train included Waje, Empress Njamah, Chika Ike, Queen Nwokoye, and Goldie, while Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, was the chief bridesmaid.
Some of the stars who attended the wedding include, Genevieve Nnaji, Emeka Ike, Jim Iyke, Segun Arinze, Kenneth Okonkwo, Patience Ozokwo, Chinedu Ikedieze, Majid Mitchel, Francis Duru, speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Mike Ezuruonye and many others.
Picture Courtesy: Nigeria Entertainment Today
Beyonce Reveals Pregnancy At MTV VMAs
A rep from Beyonce also confirmed the pregnancy while speaking with weekday television entertainment news company Access Hollywood.
This will be the first child from the multi-platinum selling artiste who tied the knot with Hip-hop rapper Jay Z back in 2008.
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