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TONI BRAXTON GETS ZERO SUPPORT FROM NEW LABEL
We recently received an email from Atlanta Gossip that went a little something like this:
"After asking to be dropped from Arista Records, the singer singed with
Blackground Records, owned by Barry Hankerson, the Uncle/Manager of the late
Aaliyah. With anticipated success of her comeback album Libra, Blackground Records
has not promoted her latest album and has only released one music video to
their credit. 'Is it me or does it seem that Toni's album is not being given
a big push from her new label?' said one music insider."
Hmmmmmmmm...We love you Toni!
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RAPPERS CHARLIE BALTIMORE AND GAME GET COZY ON THE WEST COAST

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BEYONCE DISSES HER "GIRLS" KELLY AND MICHELLE
The New DC?

We heard rumors that DC members Kelly and Michelle didn't want Bouncy's single on DC's #1's album because it's NOT a Destiny's Child song. (Hollyhood has to side with Kelly and Michelle on that one.) Bouncy didn't let her girls Kelly and Michelle sing on the track or even make a cameo appearance in the video. Yet Bouncy's Pink Panther costars, actors Steve Martin and Kevin Kline, get more than enough face time in the video. Talk about cross promotion! The entire video appears to be a promotional vehicle for Bouncy's new movie The Pink Panther which has already had its release date moved back to February 2006.
For all of our die-hard Bouncy fans, are you really going to pay to see this? The 'Hood wants to hear from you!
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GRILLZ IS NUMBER ONE RINGTONE IN AMERICA

Jermaine Dupri promised to start an epidemic with the song Grillz he produces for Nelly featuring Paul Wall and Big Gipp. And he's done just that. The song Grillz recently became the number one ringtone in the United States. We're certain Nelly is sporting his "Penny Candy Smile on the Rocks" to celebrate this historic accomplishment.
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MAXIM MAGAZINE SELECTS TOP COVERGIRLS
Maxim Magazine needs your help with selecting the top 10 women ever to appear on the cover of their magazine cover. Maxim's cover girls include the likes of Christina Aguilera, Gabrielle Union, Chilli, Paris Hilton, Melyssa Ford and Eva Longoria.
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RAPPER DMX LEAVES JAY-Z AND DEF JAM, SIGNS WITH SONY MUSIC
When DMX completes his 70-day jail sentence for probation violation, he will be one the newest artists signed to Sony Music Group.
The rapper cut all ties with his previous label Def Jam after hinting earlier this year that Jay-Z's presence as the label's president put a strain on their relationship, according to MTV.com DMX is a little "special" so, the 'Hood will be watching to see how this works out...
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NEW MUSIC WINNERS AND SINNERS

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TOOKIE'S FINAL GOODBYE

The casket full of Tookie is a bit dramatic. He is not a celebrity.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should deal with the living and not show the deceased.
enjoying your blog.......
Aint nothing wrong with your picture of Tookie. You are the Press after all and his funeral was full of the press. Do your thang Ms. PR.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I duuno about this pic...actually I don't recall seeing casket pictures of even the most famous people...I guess that is why i think it's kinda strange.
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