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Yesterday , I drove the gym, the grocery store and over to a friend's house. On all three trips, there were at least three cars per stop light playing Kanye's CD.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
YippieKanye: West's CD Heard EVERYWHERE
BANANA PUDDING: Aretha Has New CD of Duets
ReRe just canceled an Atlanta appearance because of extreme heat and her demands on her rider for Banana Pudding were ignored... The title of her first single with Fantasia "Put You Up On Game"???... here's the press realease)
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ARETHA FRANKLIN'S JEWELS IN THE CROWN: ALL-STAR DUETS WITH THE QUEEN IN STORES NOVEMBER 13
The Queen of Soul Performs Memorable Duets with Some of the Biggest Names in Music on a Must Have Collection that Includes Keith Richards, Whitney Houston, Annie Lennox, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Frank Sinatra, Mary J Blige, John Legend and Many More
Multiple Grammy Nominee Fantasia duets with Aretha on the lead single,"PUT YOU UP ON GAME,"impacting radio on October 1st
Arista recording artist Aretha Franklin, the incomparable Queen Of Soul and 17-time Grammy winner, adds another jewel to her crown with the release of a must have collection of show-stopping duets from her new album, JEWELS IN THE CROWN: ALL-STAR DUETS WITH THE QUEEN. Franklin, a Grammy Living Legend, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, will release this stellar collection on November 13, 2007. Franklin duets with a combination of music icons and some of the hottest voices in music today including Whitney Houston ("It Isn't, It Wasn't, It Ain't Never Gonna Be"), John Legend ("What Y'All Came To Do"), Luther Vandross ("Doctor's Orders"), Annie Lennox ("Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves"), Keith Richards ("Jumping Jack Flash"), Elton John ("Through The Storm") Frank Sinatra ("What Now My Love"), George Michael ("I Knew You Were Waiting"), Michael McDonald ("Ever Changing Times"), George Benson ("Love All The Hurt Away"), and good friend Mary J. Blige ("Don't Waste My Time"). Aretha and Mary J. also join on a second tune, "Never Gonna Break My Faith" (with the Harlem Boys Choir). Rounding out the collection are two thrilling performances, both tributes to Aretha on her classics, "A Natural Woman (You Make Me Feel Like)" with Bonnie Raitt and Gloria Estefan; and "Chain Of Fools" with Mariah Carey.
"Put You Up On Game" with Fantasia, is the lead single from JEWELS IN THE CROWN: ALL-STAR DUETS WITH THE QUEEN, impacting radio on October 1st.
MUSTY MICHAEL! HITS Magazine SELLING Cover to Readers?
(filed under: "What da fook is dis...." They are selling the large version for $799.00)
HITS magazine has managed to stay alive after MOST of the urban trades have died off. (how could that be?) I got this email yesterday and I'm still sitting at my computer 23 hours later in shock.
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Wanna own your own Van Arno original HITS’ 20th Anniversary cover, an homage to Sgt. Pepper and the leading record industry executives of the past 20 years, which you can see here ? It’s the perfect holiday collector’s item to treat yourself, the music aficionado in your family or as a gift for the boss, who just happens to be pictured.
It’s available in two versions, the first 17" x 23", signed, numbered and embossed with a seal of authenticity, the other 11" x 16". Both are giclee ("ink") prints on archival paper.
To order by Credit Card via PayPal, click here. If you prefer to pay by check, contact Robin Gerber at the HITS office (323) 461-6100.
Order now, and you get a free online mention at www.hitsdailydouble.com, and a collect thank you call from Lenny Beer.
BET Announces Fall Line Up/New Shows
8 New Specials and Series to Launch This Fall on BET
NEW YORK – September 10, 2007 – This fall, BET brings viewers a plethora of new, original series and returning favorites:
ORIGINAL SERIES
HIP HOP VS. AMERICA
Premiering: Part I Tuesday, September 25 at 8PM*
Part II Wednesday, September 26 at 8PM*
Part III Wednesday, September 26 at 9PM* on BETonBlast.com
Hip-hop culture and controversy have always made for familiar bedfellows. Yet, in the wake of the Imus controversy, hip-hop finds itself under an exceptional amount of scrutiny. BET NEWS takes a powerful and compelling look at the state of hip-hop today in a three-part series titled HIP HOP VS. AMERICA. Hosted by BET’s own Touré and Jeff Johnson, this special showcases a candid, heated forum that will allow audiences to hear the opinions of prominent leaders in the hip-hop industry, the political realm, academia and the Black church. Hip-hop recording artists Nelly, T.I., Mike Jones, MC Lyte, Master P. and the legendary Chuck D; top journalists Keith Boykin, Diane Weathers, Jeff Chang, Farai Chideya, Kim Osorio and New York Daily News columnist Stanley Crouch; filmmaker and cultural critic Nelson George; Judge Mablean Ephraim; former video vixens Melyssa Ford and Karrine Steffans; music executives Valeisha Butterfield and Benny Boom; ministers Conrad Tillard, Pastor A. R. Bernard; professor Dr. Michael Eric Dyson; and Reverend Al Sharpton lead the lists of outspoken panelists who take the stage and share their point of view on hip-hop.
SUNDAY BEST
Premiering: Tuesday, October 2 at 8PM*
Building on the success of Celebration of Gospel, BET introduces SUNDAY BEST, a nationwide search for America’s next great gospel singer. Hosted by platinum-selling artist Kirk Franklin, BET’s SUNDAY BEST will scour the country at storefront churches, parishes and mega-churches looking for the best undiscovered singers in America. Grammy Award-winning gospel superstars Bebe Winans and dynamic singing duo Mary Mary will judge the contestants each week while also nurturing the talented singers. The top five finalists will be coached by artists from the gospel and secular worlds as they strive to win the SUNDAY BEST title. The winner will receive a recording contract, a Toyota Camry, as well as cash and prizes for their home church.
EXALTED!
Premiering: Tuesday, October 2, at 9PM*
BET takes a look into the complex lives of inspirational leaders in this biography series profiling ministers from around the country. Some of these strong religious figures lead mega-churches, advise the President, and comfort the sick and destitute. BET’s EXALTED! goes beyond the public image to reveal the human side of these men and women to discover why they chose to follow this path, what sacrifices they made and the struggles they’ve encountered along the way.
COLLEGE HILL: INTERNS
Premiering: New night! – Tuesday, October 23 at 10PM*
Following the success of COLLEGE HILL 4, the highest-rated series in BET history, COLLEGE HILL: INTERNS, an exciting new spin-off, will follow 10 college students from around the country who move to Chicago to participate in a summer internship. While juggling their professional responsibilities and late night partying, these college students will learn the harsh reality of what it means to hold down a job. Dr. Ian Smith, host of BET’s MEET THE FAITH, serves as their advisor.
RETURNING SERIES
BOBBY JONES GOSPEL
Premiering: Sunday, September 9 at 9PM*
BOBBY JONES GOSPEL continues to be one of the highest-rated and longest-running shows on BET. This hour-long program, hosted by popular gospel entertainer Bobby Jones, gets viewers in the spirit with gospel artists and choirs from around the country. Watch the show and be blessed!
AMERICAN GANGSTER 2
Premiering: New night! Wednesday, October 3 at 10PM*
Narrated by award-winning actor Ving Rhames, the critically acclaimed AMERICAN GANGSTER returns for a second season with 10 all-new episodes chronicling the life and times of some of African-America’s most notorious crime figures. Some of this season’s profiles include Larry Hoover, The Black Philly Mafia and Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff, as well as an exclusive interview with Frank Lucas, the real-life character that Denzel Washington portrays in the upcoming film “American Gangster.”
BET HIP-HOP AWARDS 2007
Premiering: Wednesday, October 17 at 8PM*
More than a musical style, hip-hop is a history of American culture and a testimony by its artists of their life experiences. BET shocked “Hotlanta” on November 15, 2006 with its first HIP-HOP AWARDS, which drew a whopping 3.64 million viewers (2.93 rating) and was the #1 primetime telecast in all of cable television that night. This year’s HIP-HOP AWARDS will be an electrifying homage to the genre of hip-hop, and viewers won’t want to miss the off-the-hook performances and appearances by the biggest names in the game.
KEYSHIA COLE 2: THE WAY IT IS
Premiering: New night! Tuesday, October 30 at 10:30PM*
The sophomore season of the hit reality series documents the life of platinum-selling R&B songstress Keyshia Cole. In KEYSHIA COLE 2: THE WAY IT IS, BET takes viewers on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes journey of Keyshia’s personal growth and challenges, including her efforts to rebuild an already strained relationship with her mother.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
FAT BABY'S MAMA! The FULL Version of Kanye's Tantrum
Perhaps Kanye's tantrum was VERY well planned. Industry insiders are saying so far his new CD is outselling 50 Cents. Yesterday I gave you the basic version, here's the FULL version... Turn your speakers down for this one.
Kev
disGRACEd JONESy! Star Goes 4 Broke
"... I dont think Ive cared for a black b#$%& since then."
BV Newswire reports exclusively that Troi "Star" Torain is readying a kiss-and-tell-all memoir about his former sidekick turned nemesis Miss Jones.
Torain is shopping a new book called "Yes, I've Met Ms. Jones where he blatantly talks about how he felt betrayed by her devoting 30 pages to him in her tell all (yawn) book "Have You Met Ms. Jones." Torain admits that he has been having some down time hanging in his Poconos summer home "smoking three Zino cigars daily, riding my John Deer lawn mower, nurturing my twelve fruit trees and scanning the internet for women with double D breast."
Jones who portrayed herself as an innocent victim of corporate and co worker sexism in her book said Torain was a "A knuckle-dragging motherf#$%& wearing tight, high-water pants that emphasized how small his nuts were," (Sounds like a good strong Christian woman)Torain stated "Having already addressed my time at HOT 97 in my book, here I will use a more low-grade approach to describe the time spent with my one time bottom hoe," He continued, "I initially excluded Miss Jones from my book because of the fact that when she rode with me, she claimed to be saved by Jesus," he continued, warning not to "laugh just yet!"
Torain, who has alluded to having sexual relations with Jones in the past, today said "we were in love with each other five days a week," when asked about the tryst(s). "I dont think Ive cared for a black b#$%& since then." (Oops)
NO! Kanye Outselling 50?
Industry insiders are reporting Kanye West is over 700,000 Thousand copies on the Graduation while 50's Curtis is lagging in the 500,000 range. Country music star Kenny Chesney is slated to outdo 50's sales as well. Will 50 keep his promise and stop performing... we doubt it.
SAY CHEESE SAMITCH: Trick Daddy's Mug Shot after Strip Club Melee
Rapper Trick Daddy was arrested after a fight at a strip club early Tuesday.
The rapper (real name: Maurice Young) was charged with disorderly intoxication and resisting arrest, according to police.
Authorities responded to a fight at Tootsie's Cabaret just after 1 a.m. and found Young, who smelled of alcohol, cursing and "threatening staff at the club," the police report said. Police repeatedly asked Young to leave the club, but he refused.
When they tried to handcuff him, he also refused and started moving his arms around, according to the report.
He was taken to a hospital where he was treated for injuries from the fight and later transported to Miami-Dade County jail. The rapper's mug shot shows a bloody nose and cheek.
He posted bond of $1,500.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Kanye West Tantrum Footage
Here is the infamous Kanye West outburst footage backtage at the MTV awards... Go here and scroll down the page
SAM SYLK RETURNS TO Z1079 TODAY FROM 2P-7P
He is known as the “Sylkiest Man in Radio.” TV and Radio personality Sam Sylk has returned to where it all began--WENZ / Z1079 Cleveland! A Radio One station!
Sam’s unique style, attractive vocal tone and ability to “connect” with his listeners has allowed Sam to sit in the very same chair as Tom Joyner and Doug Banks. Sam hosted the #1 weekly radio show from 2p-6p on Chicago’s WGCI from 2002-2006….the very same show previously hosted by both Tom Joyner and Doug Banks! Sylk then traveled to the city of brotherly love where he hosted the morning show on Power 99 WUSL in Philadelphia! Now, Sam returns to “The Land” on September 11, 2007, and will host the Monday-Friday, 2p-7p time period. Sam’s hot flare has become the “Sylky Style” that made him famous in the City of Cleveland and in Chicago. The Sam Sylk Show is an all access pass to the entertainment industry. The show also includes a special segment entitled the “Radio View” which features the industry’s hottest, most popular entertainers, live and in person in the radio station with Sam Sylk conducting on-air interviews. Chris Forgy, VP/GM of Radio One said “all of us at Z1079 are delighted that we are able to secure Sam and return him to where he belongs, right here in Cleveland. Sam will make our entire on air team better.” Sam Sylk is also available for personal appearances, product endorsements, live broadcasts and TV appearances.
Plans are also in place to recreate the popular Sam Sylk TV show which originated on cable TV in Cleveland during the late 1990’s. To further underscore the anticipation of Sam Sylk return, as well as Sam’s popularity in Cleveland, we have provided the following Arbitron rating analysis. This table shows the audience shares by demographics, when Sam Sylk arrived in Cleveland and subsequently left Cleveland, as well as the increase in audience during his tenure.
93.5 KDAY’s Tha Good Fellas Host Recent Uplifting Minds Tour
The Uplifting Minds Tour recently stopped in Los Angeles at the Sheraton LAX Hotel. L.A.’s top singers, writers and choreographers competed for prizes including a music video shoot. 93.5 KDAY’s Tha Good Fellas hosted the event. Pictured from left to right Romeo, Uplifting Minds Eunice Mosley, writer/director of the new kid’s comedy film “LiL Homeez” & former KJLH, 100.3 THE BEAT(L.A.) and WPHI The Beat (Philly) radio personality turned filmmaker Tim Greene of TimGreeneFilms.com, Electronic Urban Reports Lee Bailey and Deji of The Good Fellas. Photo Credit :Bill Wynn
NEW ONLINE BROADCAST SERVICE FOR GOSPEL ENTERTAINMENT AND MUSIC
- GETV - INVITES CHURCHES AND GOSPEL ARTISTS TO SHARE THEIR
MINISTRIES WITH THE WORLD
Gospel Entertainment Television
(GETV1.com) opens its Web doors to churches, Gospel artists, and
Christian organizations to invite them to share their ministries with
the world. This new example of "technology meets the Gospel" proves
once again that churches and Gospel-centered organizations are tapping
into the Internet world to reach people with their message of hope.
GETV is an online Gospel entertainment venue that broadcasts pastors
as well as Gospel artists and musicians to the world. Anyone will be
able to log on to the Web and hear the messages and music from their
own home. GETV accepts audition information by email and provides a
submission form for those who would like an opportunity to broadcast
their pastor or Gospel music, or share their Gospel-related
presentation. The main focus of GETV is education and giving back to
the community.