Matthew Knowles Releases Statement On No Longer Managing Beyonce + Discontinues Work With Tiffany Evans

It was reported on Monday, March 28 that Matthew Knowles would no longer be managing the career of his daughter Beyonce Knowles. Matthew has released an official statement mentioning his ongoing work with his gospel artists and discontinuing his managerial position with singer Tiffany Evans.

“The decision for Beyonce and Music World Entertainment to part was mutual. We did great things together, and I know that she will continue to conquer new territories in music and entertainment. Currently, I am very focused on the tremendous investment that our record label has made in the gospel/inspirational genre of music and on our supremely talented roster of artists, including Trin-i-tee 5:7, Brian Courtney Wilson, Juanita Bynum, Micah Stampley, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Pastor Rudy and others.


Music World will continue its partnership with Sony with Destiny’s Child and UK female group From Above, as well as management. We will also continue to develop the Music World family of labels: Music World Country/Compadre, Music World Kids and Music World Music. In Music World’s repositioning it will not continue its label/management role with Columbia/Sony artist Tiffany Evans.


Business is business and family is family. I love my daughter and am very proud of who she is and all that she has achieved. I look forward to her continued great success.”

In an interview with US Magazine, Matthew expressed his focus is soley on gospel due to the success of all of his gospel artists. When presented with the question on who will be next to manage Beyonce's career, he replied “Beyonce has the knowledge and experience to make that decision and no final decision has been made yet.”

On the other hand, Beyonce told US Magazine:

“I’ve only parted ways with my father on a business level. He is my father for life and I love my dad dearly. I am grateful for everything he has taught me. I grew up watching both he and my mother [Tina Knowles] manage and own their own businesses. They were hard-working entrepreneurs and I will continue to follow in their footsteps."

As Wendy Williams would say..."juicy"

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Chris Brown Performs On Dancing With The Stars Without Discussing GMA incident

Despite Chris Brown's recent outburst on Good Morning America along with speculation on whether he should continue his performance on Dancing with the Stars, he still managed to make his Dancing With The Stars debut without a hitch. 

Chris Brown made an early arrival but DWTS host Tom Bergeron was nowhere to be found, the thought was that Chris would have to answer questions regarding the infamous incident on GMA.

Meanwhile, Chris performed, "Yeah 3x," and a medley of "Forever" and "Beautiful." Although his final performance had to be filmed multiple times due to technical difficulties with the back-up dancers illuminating outfits not functioning properly. CB shouted, "I hope this is the last time!" in which it wasn't but fans didn't mind, yelling phrases like "I love you, Chris Brown!"

Although fans were excited to have Chris on stage, there were a few others who weren't too thrilled. Dancing With The Stars host Tom Bergerson told Ryan Seacrest early in the week:

“I did tell the producers it may be to their advantage to not have me interview him, because my natural tendency would be to say something.[...]Don’t put me in a position where you’re asking me to not say something, cause I won’t really do that.”

Cheryl Burke, dancer and contestant also voiced her opinion to Extra on having Chris on the show:

"As a victim of domestic violence, I don’t agree with him coming on the show, but it’s out of my control.”

Chris Brown has every reason to celebrate with the new album F.A.M.E selling over 273k in it's first week, his second highest selling album to date.
No matter what, Chris always manages to come out on top. I guess you can say..he's #winning!

Watch Chris Brown's performance below:

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Keri Hilson's New Video "Lose Control" ft. Nelly Is On The Way

It seems Keri Hilson aka Miss Keri Baby is ready to unleash another single off her latest sophomore album, "No Boys Allowed." With her hit single, "Pretty Girl Rock" still in heavy rotation and the latest video release for "One Night Stand" ft. Chris Brown currently in effect, Keri is pressed to keep the momentum going.


According to Video Static, within the next week Keri is booked to shoot the video for "Lose Control" which features rapper Nelly. Two seconds into the song I get a flashback of Rihanna's "What's My Name." I can't wait to see the visual!

Listen to "Lose Control" below:

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Toni Braxton & Siblings Promote The New Reality Series "Braxton Family Values" In Atlanta

On March 28 (Monday), WE TV, Toni Braxton and her four siblings Traci, Trina, Tamar and Towanda were down at Atlanta's AJA Restaurant for the private dinner and advance screening of their new reality series, "Braxton Family Values." 

During dinner Toni gave insight on what to expect on her new reality show.  “A lot of things will be revealed on the show that will explain some of the situations I’ve been in over the last couple years. But you gotta watch and see.”

Toni is all smiles in this photo with her beautiful mother, Evelyn Braxton

Make sure to tune in!

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Mindless Behavior Teams Up With Ciara, Tyga & Lil Twist For 'My Girl' Remix Video

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, the teen r&b group sensation, Mindless Behavior teamed up with R&B songstress Ciara and Young Money's own Tyga and Lil Twist for the official remix to MB's hit single, "My Girl" which debuted on BET's "106 and Park" on Monday (March 28).

Princeton shares his excitement on being able to work with artists they are fans of,

"A year ago, we were fans of these artists," Princeton noted. "And now we're working with them. Just to know that is great."

Starting off as a teen prodigy herself, Ciara can definitely relate to the teen group sensation.
When the opportunity presented itself to include her in the music video, she couldn't resist.

"These kids are stars to me, and they asked me to be part of the remix," she said. "I was like, 'I'm gonna be a part of this!' "

"I remember when I was young. It's really just about being a part of something that's young and fresh and something that I believe in. In this case, they're young and I want to make sure I fit in that way. I give them the young 'CiCi' in me, I guess you could say."

               

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Snoop Dogg Remembers Nate Dogg As A Genuine Friend

This past weekend the rapper/singer Nate Dogg, best known for his successful melodic hip-hop collaborations was laid to rest in his hometown of Long Beach, California. Close friends, relatives and several artists including Dr. Dre, Daz and Kurupt gathered to pay their last respects early Saturday morning. Snoop Dogg spoke with MTV News and reminisced on the 'genuine' friend Nate Dogg was.

"1986, Poly High School, that's where we connected for the first time," Snoop reflected on his friend. "We didn't know each other, but the music connected us. We built a brotherhood, a friendship."

"As a friend, Nate Dogg, was like a brother, a homey, someone who understood Snoop Dogg, someone who understood the struggle of Snoop Dogg, because he was a part of the struggle of Snoop Dogg. We created a group, 213: me, him and Warren G, back in the late '80s that spawned our careers."

The rapper and the crooner collaborated frequently throughout their careers, recording G-Funk hits like "It Ain't No Fun" and "Bitch Please," but for Snoop it was all about the time they spent together coming up.

"His friendship meant so much to me, because it was more about before we made records, as opposed to when people [saw] us in the limelight. It was the things he did for me as a friend before I had a record deal. The belief he had in me as an artist, as a homey, and just staying down and sticking to the rules of the game. That's what made Nate so genuine."

R.I.P Nate Dogg !

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Nicki Minaj Is Ready For Pink Friday Follow-Up

Nicki Minaj's critically acclaimed debut album, Pink Friday has went on to sell well over 1.2 million copies and with all it's success and currently touring with label mate Lil Wayne, Nicki is already dishing details on a forthcoming project.

"I slowed down because I been rehearsing," she told MTV. "I couldn't do a lot of stuff. There's things that are pending that I have to turn in.


"I had to hand in a 'Carter IV' verse. I handed in a verse to Birdman, and I handed in a verse to a very special lady that I think is gonna kinda rock people's world a little bit," she continued. "I love keeping secrets. That [last] one is gonna rock some boats."

While trying to keep the momentum of Pink Friday flowing, we can expect videos, "Fly" with Rihanna and "Super Bass," which are scheduled to release soon. Nicki says she'll begin the first stages on her follow-up to Pink Friday, although she's reluctant to announce the release date.

"I can give you an idea," she said, coyly. "But I don't want to. I'd rather not right now. Because then everybody is gonna jump on the bandwagon and say they're putting out their album the same day."

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[Video] Chris Brown Apologizes For Outburst On GMA

                

With the highly anticipated F.A.M.E album out in stores, Chris Brown is on his promotional run taking over BET'S 106 & Park for March Music Madness week. While on the show yesterday, Chris took time out to apologize for his actions during his visit on Good Morning America. CB gives his fans the details stating he didn't approve of any questions regarding Rihanna and says he felt GMA tried to exploit him,

“I’m great, as you can see after the incident you saw me out with my people just trying to enjoy life and enjoy the experience of having my album out. First and foremost, I want to apologize to anybody who was startled in the office, or anybody who was offended or really looked disappointed at my actions because I’m disappointed in the way I acted. A lot of people don’t know what went down. Obviously…when I do shows or when I do interviews, we always send out a ‘talking point’ sheet, and if a network or whoever isn’t compliant with what we want to do so we can equally accomplish a goal, we usually kind of back out and wait until it’s a better situation. When we actually did this event everything was cool, you know, we were supposed to perform, the ‘talking points’ were positivity, creative…you know everything that was sent to me was about the album, that’s what we’re talking about.





So, as the interview proceeded, it was kinda thrown off…I was thrown off by it. I felt like they told us this so they could get us on the show and exploit me. That’s what I thought and I took it very, very hard. I kinda kept my composure throughout the whole interview, although you could see me upset, I kept my composure through my performance. When I got back I just let off…it’s like steam in the back. I didn’t physically hurt anyone. I didn’t try to hurt anyone. I just wanted to release all the anger I had inside me because I felt like I worked so hard for this music and I love my fans and I love to be able to make positive music that I felt like they just kept trying to take it away from me and take it away from me. So, yes I got very emotional and I apologize for acting like that.”

Chris Brown's apology starts at 4:15 below:


Chris Brown is keeping his commitment to appear on ABC's Dancing With The Stars next week. According to a source, “He wants to do the performance, so unless ABC or executives from the show tell him otherwise, he will be there." (RadarOnline)

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Wiz Khalifa x Trae Tha Truth x Big Sean Perform "Phone Numbers" @ SXSW

Wiz Khalifa, Trae Tha Truth and Big Sean attend SXSW performing "Phone Numbers."

I love this track!

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[Studio Sessions] Drumma Boy & Marsha Ambrosius

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[Mixtape] Kevin Cossom's "By Any Means" Hosted By DJ Ill Will, DJ Papa Smirth & DJ Folk

In a recent interview, singer/songwriter, Kevin Cossom mentioned to me that he would be releasing a few mixtapes before the release his debut album. The new mixtape titled, "By Any Means," released today (March 23) hosted by DJ Ill Will, DJ Papa Smirth and DJ Folk. The viral based mixtape contains 12 tracks with special guest features from Rick Ross, Ace Hood to J.Cole and production from super producers Danja, The Runners and Jim Jonsin.

Kevin Cossoms "Hook Vs Bridge Vol. 1.5" is scheduled to release April 26

Listen & Download "By Any Means" Here

1. She Likes Me (Prod by Danja)

2. Black and Yellow (Remix)

3. I Can’t Help It

4. Show Me Love feat Ace Hood (Prod by Bottom Line)

5. Ride (Remix)

6. Work (Prod by Danja)

7. Runaway (Remix)

8. Don’t Stop feat Bali

9. Leave Me Alone feat J. Cole (Prod by Jim Jonsin)

10. Ashes to Ashes feat Rick Ross (Prod by Nasty Beatmakers)

11. Rule The World (Prod by Danja)

12. Bonus Track – All I Wanna Do (Prod by The Runners)

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[Mixtape] Pusha T - Fear Of God

Pusha T, 1/2 member of The Clipse is gearing up for the release of his solo debut album on Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the highly anticipated viral-mixtape, "Fear Of God," which released on March 21st via Grooveshark.

50 Cent, Rick Ross, Pharrell and Kanye West are featured on "Fear Of God," with production from no one other than the GOOD Music creator, Mr. West along with Nottz and The Neptunes.

Listen & Download "Fear Of God"

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[Behind The Scenes-SXSW] Trae Tha Truth Feat. Wiz Khalifa - Gettin' Paid

Go behind the scenes with Trae Tha Truth and Wiz Khalifa on the set of "Gettin' Paid."  

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Chris Brown Performs on 106 & Park + Talks About F.A.M.E Album

Chris Brown is heavily into the promotion for his upcoming album, F.A.M.E set to release on March 22nd. He joined Terrance & Rocsi on BET'S 106 & Park to discuss the new album and graced the stage with multiple performances. Chris opened up with his hit single "BS," and surprised the crowd with special guest Tyga and producer behind the hit track "Deuces," Kevin McCall, his close friend Bow Wow for "Ain't Thinkin' ABout You," and ended his performance with "Look At Me Now," feauturing Busta Rhymes.

Watch the performances to Deuces, Ain't Thinkin About You and Look At Me Now along with Chris Brown's interview (courtesy of neonlimelight.com)

Ain't Thinkin' About You


Interview:

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Kevin Cossom + DJ Ash Boogie Exclusive Interview

 

    

Kevin Cossom, singer and songwriter behind some of your favorite hits like Keri Hilson's "Knock U Down," signed with N.A.R.S/Jive Records took time out to let me in on his life, before "the artist." While working behind the scenes as a songwriter helped to pay the bills, Kevin knew in his heart of hearts the stage with mic in hand was his ultimate fulfilment.

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Wyclef Jean Gets Shot In Haiti

Wyclef Jean, former member of the Fugees has been shot in the hand after 11 p.m. Saturday in the city of Delmas, just outside of Port-au-Prince while riding in a vehicle alongside rapper Busta Rhymes, Jimmy Rosemond and his entourage whom didn't get hit.


A spokesman for Wyclef Jean announced the American singer/producer has been released from the hospital.

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(Behind The Scenes) Travis Porter - College Girl Video Set

Travis Porter takes over Atlanta while at Morris Brown College to shoot the music video for the new single, "College Girl," off their latest mixtape, Music Money Magnums.

Jive Records recording artist Jacob Latimore, Issa, Bishop Crunk, Chris Jones, RoBErt Is the Man, & iBRedikulus stopped by for their cameo in the new video. Check it out!

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(Behind The Scenes) Snoop Dogg ft. T-Pain - BOOM

Catch Snoop Dogg and T-Pain doing it big on the set for the new single, "BOOM," produced by the one and only Scott Storch and directed by Dylan Brown. The "BOOM" music video is scheduled to release on March 8 and Snoop Dogg's upcoming album, Doggumentary releases on March 29.
Make sure you support the Dogg and cop the album!

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