Beyonce wants to be the 'centre' of attention
Not another one showing her true 'diva' colours well you know you've got clout when this happens. It's been reportedly recently that Beyonce Knowles wants to be the center of attention.
Apparently during a photo shoot for a famous magazine cover (the mag we sharn't mention at this point), 3 of the biggest female stars in the music industry of the last 15 years Janet Jackson, Mary J Blige and Beyonce herself were taking pictures for this magazine's cover when Beyonce made a stink about (get this) being in the middle of the picture.
Being the professionals (and true sports) that they are Janet Jackson, Mary J Blige granted her wish and gave her the centre position. Talk about being spoiled? (well do remember that this is yet to be confirmed so don't hold me to it!)
- - Source: soul24-7.com
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UPDATE: Janet Jackson new release set for Mar 30th
It was reported recently that Janet's yet-to-be-titled album was slated for a February release last year but her label Virgin has officially set the date for March 30th. Janet who's been busy in the studio working on tracks for the set will be seen on television screens next month for the half time spectacle of the Super Bowl.
According to producer Dallas Austin he promises her new album is "easily the most sexy thing she's done. Guys won't know what to do with themselves after this," he said, laughing at the prospect. "It's one of the best records she's made."Austin is quoted as saying he's produced five songs with Janet already, having worked with her over the last few months at his DARP Studios in Atlanta. He went on to say that he and Janet will record for another month before deciding which songs make the final cut. Janet is also working with longtime executive producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
The theme throughout the collaborations of Dallas's tracks with Janet has been her bubbling sexuality. "To me, this is her Dirty Mind," Austin explained, (referring to the Prince album). "It's a really sexy record, but not in a sensual way. It's bold, it's fun, it's really positive. Nobody's sad, nobody's mad. It's just really fun songs where she happens to be talking frankly about sex."
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- Source: soulnotes.cc
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L.A. Reid steps down as head of Arista
Just 4 years into the job and Antonio "L.A." Reid has step down as the president and CEO of Arista Records. Reid a former member of the groups Manchild and The Deele (with former LaFace partner Kenny 'Babyface' Edmunds) in the 70s and 80s reportedly lost $100 million over the past two years, a tall order for one to follow in the footsteps of Arista original founder and now head of J Records Clive Davis, prompting his departure.
Reid co-founded the Atlanta-based LaFace Records with fellow producer Kenny 'Babyface' Edmunds. The label, a joint venture with Arista, launched the careers of TLC, OutKast, Toni Braxton and Usher. In 2000, parent company BMG bought out LaFace and made Reid CEO and president of Arista, which Davis (who that year reached BMG's required retirement age) had run for twenty-five years.
It is reported that one of the motivating factors behind his departure could be the impending merger between Sony and BMG, which owns Arista. We wish Mr Reid all the best where ever he goes.
- Source: Rollingstone.com
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Beenie Man is injured in car accident
Dancehall don and one of Jamaica's top toasters Beenie Man was in a serious car accident where he suffered broken ribs and a broken nose. The accident took place in his homeland of Kingston, Jamaica last Thursday (Jan 15th).
The 30-year-old artist, whose given name is Moses Davis, was alone in his vehicle at the time when it flipped over after running off a highway, Shocking Vibes Productions executive Clyde McKenzie told U.K. newspaper the Guardian.The injuries are not life threatening, according to a spokesperson for Beenie Man's U.S. label, Virgin Records. The 'girls dem sugar' is resting at home and should make a speedy recovery.
- Source - billboard.com