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2009-01-29T02:18:00.000-05:00

VENUS & SERENA IN HARPER’S BAZAAR

Tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams recently posed for the November issue of Harper’s Bazaar.

The shoot features the sisters on the court styled in high fashion dressed from Versace to Ralph Lauren and accessorized from Prada to Jimmy Choo. Gotta love it.

POLITICS: PRES. OBAMA VISITS PENTAGON / HOUSE PASSES STIMULUS BILL / VATICAN CLASHES WITH PRES. ON ABORTION
Thursday, January 29, 2009 |

On Wednesday, President Obama and Vice President Biden met with Sec. of Defense Robert Gates and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to get what the White House called a “comprehensive view of the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan and the impact on our forces”.

The administration plans to decrease troop deployment in Iraq and focus on the fight against the Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan. Gates wants to put Obama “in front of all the people that are involved in these decisions and all the people that are involved in committing the lives of men and women in our uniform so that the president can get all this advice in an unvarnished way,” White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

MUSIC NEWS: KELLY ROWLAND PROFESSIONALLY SPLITS WITH MATTHEW KNOWLES
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |

According to Sam over at TheGrapeJuice.net, Music World has confirmed reports that singer Kelly Rowland has split with her manager Mathew Knowles. They both released statements:

MATTHEW KNOWLES:

“After a very positive meeting between Kelly Rowland and myself, we have amicably agreed to end our professional relationship. My company, Music World, will continue to manage Destiny’s Child as a group. As an artist Kelly has incredible talent and I only wish her the best. We will always be family first and foremost, and as a dad I only have love for Kelly.”

KELLY ROWLAND:

“Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career. I have had great success under his guidance — both as a member of Destiny’s Child and with my solo projects. Although we have decided to part ways professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World Entertainment team will always be my family.”

NEWS BIT: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA TO BE IMMORTALIZED IN WAX
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |

Just one week after the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. today announced that it will unveil a wax figure of First Lady Michelle Obama in March and released photos of the figure’s clay head mold. Merlin Studios artists started working on the figure in late December.

Mrs. Obama will be the third First Lady to be immortalized in wax by Madame Tussauds Washington D.C., joining Jacqueline Kennedy and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

“We are honored to bring a figure of Michelle Obama to our Washington D.C. attraction,” said Janine DiGioacchino, General Manager of Madame Tussauds New York and Washington D.C. “As our nation’s first African American First Lady, a proud working mom and a budding style icon, Mrs. Obama is a role model to women around the corner, and around the globe. We know our visitors will love seeing and interacting with her figure.”
Mrs. Obama’s figure will join President Barack Obama’s figure in the attraction’s replica of the Oval Office.

RANDOM PICS: A PREGNANT KIMORA LEE PROMOTES BABY PHAT
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |

Jose Tawil, Kimora Lee Simmons and Moises Tawil attend the launch of Liverpool Baby Phat clothing line at the Liverpool Sante Fe on Tuesday in Mexico City.

The fashion designer/model who is currently engaged to actor Djimon Hounsou is currently expected her third child (the first for the couple). Kimora has two daughters with ex-husband Russell Simmons.

OPRAH BROADCASTS INAUGURATION!

2008-12-05T19:07:00.001-05:00

Oprah Winfrey has confirmed that she will broadcast a live episode of her talk show from the Kennedy Center Opera House on Monday January 19, a day before the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. Another episode will be taped from the actual inauguration that Wednesday (January 21). Ticket information will be available on Oprah.com next week.

IN THE NEWZ: OJ SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS, BALFOUR ATTORNEY SAYS HIS INNOCENT!

2008-12-05T19:02:00.002-05:00

CNN reports that Former football great O.J. Simpson was sentenced today to at least 15 years in prison for his role in a confrontation in a Las Vegas hotel in 2007. Simpson told the judge before the sentence was read that did not mean to hurt anyone and did not know he was doing anything illegal. “I didn’t mean to steal anything from anybody.” CNN REPORT - Do you think he got what he deserved?

Plaxico Burress surrenders in gun केस Giants wide receiver shows up at NYPD precinct

2008-12-01T15:28:00.001-05:00

Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was led away in handcuffs after spending five hours in police custody on Monday.

Burress surrendered himself to New York City police authorities at Manhattan's 17th precinct at 8:03 Monday morning to face criminal gun possession charges.

Wearing jeans, a black blazer and a white collared shirt, Burress did not appear to be favoring his right leg -- the one he accidentally shot at a Manhattan nightclub early Saturday morning.

He was led out in handcuffs at 1:02 p.m. and put into a police car, presumably for a ride downtown to get booked. Click here for more

Antonio Antonio Pierce Stashed Plaxico's GunPierce Stashed Plaxico's Gun

2008-12-01T15:19:00.002-05:00

Things have gone from bad to worse for the New York Football Giants. Contrary to initial reports which assumed Plaxico Burress was the only player at the Latin Quarter nightclub, many outlets are now reporting former Pro Bowl linebacker Antonio Pierce was not only present but also stashed Plaxico’s gun in a shady location currently being described as “somewhere in Jersey.”

Here are a list of other things currently found somewhere in Jersey: wiggers, guidos, abortion clinics, Giant Stadium, and Kevin Smith fans.

According to The New York Daily News, Pierce is wanted by police for questions, but he’s unavailable as the Giants are currently playing the hated Washington Redskins. At press time, the linebacker had one tackle.

Police have also revealed a third member of the Giants was present during the shooting, but this mysterious onlooker has not yet been named by anyone.

RANDOM PICS: BEYONCE PROMOTES ‘Cadillac Records’ + VIDEO CLIP FROM THE MOVIE

2008-12-01T15:02:00.001-05:00

An exclusive video clip from the upcoming movie “Cadillac Records” was released online earlier this week. In the clip, Etta James (portrayed by Beyonce) and Leonard Chess (portrayed by Adrien Brody) have a conflict over the direction of a song, but ultimately Etta pulls it off.

SPOTTED: ASHANTI DURING MACY’S THANKSGIVING PARADE

2008-12-01T14:47:00.002-05:00

Singer Ashanti took part in the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC on Thursday afternoon. The singer who has a bunch of ventures coming up next year (new shoe line with Kelis and a book) recently took part in the one-night-only Broadway performance of, The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken. During which she was a main singer who closed the show with, “Defying Gravity.” Click here for more info

HOT 97 SUMMER JAM 2008 RECAP

2008-06-02T18:44:00.008-04:00

by Anita S. Nixon

What better place to hold the championship of all concerts but Giants Stadium, the home of the winners of the 2008 Super Bowl. Musical all stars like Kanye West and Alicia Keys all touched down on the HOT 97 Summer Jam stage this year. The weather was perfect this year, with sunny and clear skies with temperatures reaching the lower 80s. Hundreds of concert goers arrived early to enjoy the HOT 97 Summer Jam Tail Gate party which featured performances by today's rising stars as well as several vendor booths giving away cool prizes. Celebrities, artists and athletes kicked with concert goers in the Platinum Players Lounge and VIP Parties, while Hip Hop's MVPs prepared for the big show.

Check Out Video from HOT 97 Summer Jam 2008!
Presented by Boost Mobile!Ray J & Yung Berg were first up to perform. Both rapper and R&B singer had successful hits this year including Berg's "Sexy Lady" and Ray J's "Sexy Can I". Ray J also serenaded the ladies on the piano with his ballad, "One Wish". Songwriter turned singer, The Dream has emerged from behind the scenes and into the limelight with hit singles, "Shawty is the Shhh" and "Falsetto". Responsible for Rihanna's, "Umbrella" and J Holiday's, "Bed", The Dream captivated his audience with his quirky lyrics and the creative choreography of his dancers.

Summer Jam is not only known for its heavy hitter lineup, but the surprise guests as well. Alicia Keys followed The Dream, representing for her hometown of New York City. After performing hits like "Teenage Love Affair", Alicia brought out newcomer Maino, who's single, "Hi Haters", is blowing up the HOT 97 airwaves. HOT 97's Miss Info had been hinting on air that Alicia would also bring out classic rappers like she did during her first Summer Jam appearance back in 2004. She did not disappoint bringing out the Wu-tang Clan's Raekwon, Method Man and Ghostface Killah. The three of course performed classic Wu tracks like "CREAM", and "Ice Cream". Speaking of 90s classics, Sheek Louch and Styles P of D-Block hit the stage next performing songs from their Lox days and their newer hits as well. Jadakiss, Fabolous, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. and Red Café all joined D-Block for hot joint, "Paper Touching". Swizz Beatz joined Styles P for his single "Blow Ya Mind" and surprise guest LL Cool J briefly graced the stage performing, "Head Sprung".

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE @ hot97.com

usher on mtv willin

2008-05-31T14:22:00.000-04:00

May 27, 2008
by 2008co2008

ANOTHER ONE OF BUSTA RHYME’S BODYGUARD SHOT DEAD?

2008-05-31T01:05:00.002-04:00

ANOTHER ONE OF BUSTA RHYME’S BODYGUARD SHOT DEAD?

Busta Rhymes’ bodyguard was shot multiple times and found dead in the back of his pickup truck on yesterday. Jermaine Williams, 35, of the Bronx, was found dead in Ozone Park, Queens. Police discovered blood dripping from the backseat of William’s SUV and later found his...continue @ allthaclubz.com

XZIBIT LOSES NEWBORN SON

2008-05-29T18:32:00.002-04:00

Rapper Xzibit announced on his myspace this week that his newborn son died early Monday morning:

AS you all know, I shared with you the announcment of my newborn son Xavier Kingston Joiner on may 15th and also informed you that he was born prematurly. well this week was extremly difficult for him because his lungs were not strong enough to handle regular oxygen on his own. Xavier passed away this morning at 3:30am and I must tell you this, It is unatural for a parent to bury a child. I am telling you this because of the same reason I tell you when im having great times, life is too short to be fake. Hold on to your kids if you have them, protect them and show them you love them everyday you wake up and see them, dont take a second you get to hug them teach them and care for them for granted. HIS MYSPACE

K SALAAM& BEATNICK WHO'S WORLD IS THIS

2008-05-29T18:13:00.000-04:00

G-UNIT RIDER PART 2

2008-05-29T18:05:00.001-04:00

KANYE WEST FEAT. DWELLE NEW FLASHING LIGHTS 2 VIDEO

2008-05-29T18:02:00.000-04:00

JAY-Z LIVE NATION INTERVIEW

2008-05-29T17:54:00.001-04:00

TERRANCE DEAN AUTHOR OF "HIDING IN HIP-HOP DESCRIBES WHO THE DOWN LOW MEN ARE IN HIP-HOP ???

2008-05-27T22:56:00.004-04:00

Can you guess who these industry men are? Leave your comments
“Malcolm” A record mogul who has diversified his success in music, business, clothing, and politics and who always has a stunning woman on his arm, had his boy toy in VIP with him (at an industry party)

“Gus”
An R&B singer/songwriter who had written major hits for artists including En Vogue, SWV and Changing Faces. His clear skin, dark eyes, bushy eyebrows and short wavy hair….he was just too pretty. He eventually became a “gangster styled” artist.

“Craig”
Top rapper who was a part of a successful rap group that changed the dynamics of hip-hop with their philosophical rhymes over hard-core beats. Craig garnered attention because of his rugged good looks that made him a standout in the group.

“Drake”
He was a member of one of the most popular R&B groups. They had several number one Billboard hits, and the young girls loved him because the adorable, sexy front singer, Drake had a flamboyant stage presence. He was very eccentric in his style, defying more conventional looks in his appearance. Drake didn’t hold back when he performed either…showing his muscular frame. [He] branched out on his own as a solo artist and had a huge hit single which led to a few acing roles in major motion pictures.

“Eli”
A popular multiplatinum rapper who started his own label. Eli was a forced to be reckoned with. He flew out the gate with his debut album and would become a mainstay in the ever-changing Hip Hop industry. He has been hailed as one of the greatest rappers to bless the mic.

“Quinn”
He had a velvet melodic voice and broke out with a sensual single in the late 90’s. His self-titled debut album produced two top Billboard hits.

“Galvin”
Once a part of a legendary R&B group who had experienced a brief stint as a successful solo artist, was allegedly linked romantically to an A-list male actor.

PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENT IF YOU KNOW WHO THESE PEOPLE ARE

TO READ DEAN'S INTERVIEW CLICK HERE

RIHANNA LIVE IN MONTREAL MAY20TH

2008-05-22T14:02:00.002-04:00

RIHANNA SINGING UMBRELLA LIVE THE OTHER NIGHT IN MONTREAL CANADA SHE IS CURRENTLY ON TOUR WITH KANYE WEST ON THE GLOW IN THE DARK TOUR

NEW USHER VIDEO MOVING MOUNTAINS

2008-05-22T09:13:00.000-04:00

TONY YAYO LLOYD BANKS FREESTYLE

2008-05-22T09:09:00.001-04:00

Bugsy vs. Rocsi

2008-05-21T19:41:00.002-04:00

Bugsy loves beef - and he plays dirty too. In response to Rocsi saying she thought 50’s most recent record was “garbage” compared to Kanye’s, Bugs decided to call Rocsi out - as a ho. CONTINUE

Up Close and Personal

2008-05-21T19:27:00.001-04:00

Up Close and Personal

Check out these pics from the R&B Live party held in a secret location in NYC last night. Spotted on the scene was Teyana and Aubrey, getting quite cozy with one another, as well as fellow Danity Kane members Dawn & D Woods and much much more. CONTINUE

REMY MA SENTENCED

2008-05-15T00:42:00.000-04:00

Remy Ma Manages To Make Her Sentencing All About Her "facade"

Remy Ma—née Remy Smith—was sentenced to eight years in jail for a July shooting outside a New York nightclub yesterday, a sentence that resulted in Remy's fiancé Papoose (birth name: Shamele Mackie) swearing at court officers, overturning a nearby garbage can, and daring the guards to lock him up—hey, conjugal visits are out of the question for now, so why not. The sentencing was preceded by a weeping Remy telling the judge that her larger-than-life persona was merely a figment of the media's imagination, and that it was created by record executives for the purposes of moving product:

"Remy Ma is not even close to who I am," she said through tears. "I'm not a thug. I'm not a hardcore anything. I have feelings and emotions, and I'm a human being like anybody else. I'm Remy Smith."
Perhaps this means that her sniping about C.O.'s lower-than-her net worth was also part of her label's marketing plan. She also took time out to apologize, sort of, to her victim, who was in the courtroom but who didn't get a direct look from Remy:

"I apologize," she said, "and I'm sorry for not saving you. I feel so bad for all the physical and mental pain you went through, and go through. Myself, I have a lifetime scar on my face. So I know the pain you feel when I look in the mirror."
I'm surprised that she didn't add, "But if I got through it, so can you!" to her motivational speech, if only to seal the cluelessness of said statement.

In photos: 'Mary J. Blige - Music

2008-05-09T13:05:00.004-04:00

05/07/2008 - Naturi Naughton and Dennis the Menace - Mary J. Blige "Heart of the City" Tour Wrap Up Party - Arrivals - Spotlight Live - New York City, NY, ...

The party was held @ Spotlight Live. It was a star studded event and allthaclubz.com was there. Click here to view the photos from this event.

hillary forcloses on the blackvote by wolf

2008-05-01T21:16:00.003-04:00

By The Wolf
The opinions expressed in this article are not necessaily those of www.allthaclubz.com, or its affiliates

Millions of people this year have watched homes that they have owned for decades taken away from them through foreclosure, an after effect of Predatory Lending. According to Wikipedia.com, Predatory lending is defined as, “the practice of a lender deceptively convincing borrowers to agree to unfair and abusive loan terms, or systematically violating those terms in ways that make it difficult for the borrower to defend against.” In New York City alone, for the 2007-8 year, there we be over 10,000 foreclosures due to ‘predatory lending’ and the majority of these foreclosures will be made against some of the weakest and poorest members of our community, African-American seniors. Across America, states are investigating charges that banks targeted blacks and Latinos in this detestable scheme.

But there is another foreclosure going on in America today, one that we might not think of, but which is filling up our newspapers and magazines, the web and the television. You see, the Clintons have foreclosed on blacks.

In 1992 blacks took out a loan with Bill and Hillary Clinton. We gave them the keys to our home, America, with the agreement that they would help us make this a better place by showing us respect and insuring that people of color would get treated as people and not mere pawns on a political chessboard. To that end we remained loyal. In fact out of America blacks were probably the most loyal to the Clinton brand than any other group in this nation. When Bill Clinton said, “I did not have sexual relations with that woman”, we believed him; and when he finally admitted the truth, we were the first to take his side. When he left office, tagged like Hester in the Scarlet Letter, we took him into the heart of Harlem, welcoming him into our community, our restaurants, and our homes. We helped make his wife our Senator. We looked up to him. We admired him. We were loyal soldiers. continue

Listen to the doors slam shut here:

The Wolf runs a blog on political matters at www.wordofthepeople.blogspot.com. His first novel, The Intellectual Prostitute, will be dropping this fall.

BMI Artist Showcase TEYANA TAYLOR

2008-05-01T20:54:00.007-04:00

TEYANA TAYLOR

BMI Artist Showcase 4/24/08
Luckie Lounge, Atlanta, GA

It’s a fine time to be an artist in Atlanta. Whether you’re a soul singer, conscious emcee, or a traditional trap music hustler, there’s a place for you here. Just in the month of April, the city has welcomed performances from acts as diverse as Masta Ace, Lina, and Estelle.

It’s fitting that BMI (Broadcast Music, Incorporated), the leading performing rights organization in the U.S., would host a unsigned artist’s showcase to shine light on the many fledging and undiscovered acts throughout the city.

17-year-old standout Teyana Taylor was the first of the three headline performers. The Harlem singer/emcee overcame the technical shortcomings of the venue to win over the crowd with b-girl attitude and succinct choreography.

With jeans hanging off her waist and a white cut off wifebeater, one couldn’t help but see images of a sensual Aaliyah swaying effortlessly through the “Are You That Somebody” video.

Despite the clear influence, Teyana is no follower. Her tomboy flair is evident on her first single “Google Me.” She eyed all of us among press row, as if daring us to proclaim she wasn’t the next big thing in urban music. With the talent and confidence she possesses, one would be hard pressed to disagree.

Next, songwriter Sean Garrett hit the stage. Nicknamed “The Pen” by Jay-Z due to his string of hit writing credits (Usher, Kelly Rowland, Rihanna), Garrett made the ladies swoon as he went hrough tracks off his upcoming album 2008: Turbo 919. To make sure everyone was familiar with his resume, Garrett performed interpolations of his biggest hits: Beyonce’s “Get Me Bodied” and Usher’s “Yeah!” Not to leave the fellas out, Garrett enlisted two voluptuous dancers that keep the camera’s snapping throughout his set.

Despite the strong performances, all was not well with this event. There were long stretches on inactivity that hurt the crowd’s energy. The show began at 8pm, and by 1am the headliner (Lil Wayne) still had not reached the venue. DJs attempted to stall for time by playing ATL classics from Outkast, but that was only a fleeting antidote as tensions began to rise. Fans rushed the press pit in preparation for Wayne, which caused threats of violence between multiple female fans.

While initially amusing, these empty threats just added to the monotony as VIP, fans, and press were all mashed on top of each other. It would not be until close to 2am before the self-proclaimed “best rapper alive” made himself known.

When Wayne hit the stage, the crowd went crazy. The audience recited the lyrics for “Money On My Mind” and “You Ain’t Know” as the New Orleans MC ripped through each verse. The energy continued with renditions of “Hello Brooklyn” and “Dey Know (Remix).”

lil Wayne dey no Remix Lil Wayne/money on my mind/you ain't knowSeeing Wayne’s popularity in person put in perspective the opportunity he has with the new album. He’s in the same position Nas was before Illmatic, BIG before Ready for Die, and Canibus before his debut. The question becomes can he deliver a seminal album to validate his claims like Nas and BIG, or will he fall short as Canibus did? It’s no secret that Wayne does see himself in the vein of the two legends, as his album cover pays homage to Illmatic and Ready to Die. The talent is there, and like everyone else I’m anticipating how The Carter III turns out.

Overall, the BMI showcase was a success. The artists all performed exceptionally well. But next year let’s hope BMI pays better attention to time management and venue organization to ensure the best possible atmosphere for all.