Britney Spears and beau ties the knot sooner than later
Having announced their pending marriage for this coming October, pop princess Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline wanted to be man and wife sooner than later and just about shocked everyone when the couple got married this past Saturday in a small ceremony in Los Angeles.
According to reports given from Star Magazine, the shift in the wedding date came once the couple realized that this particular weekend was also home to the Emmys in Los Angeles, and the media's attention might be diverted. Unfortunately for Britney she was mistaken as the information was leaked out. The media was tipped off by a furious Britney after she learned that details had leaked out of their planned nuptials at the plush Bacara resort in Santa Barbara on November 20. One source said: "Britney is hoping to catch the Press off guard and do a Jennifer Lopez by marrying in secret. "The Emmy TV awards are being held in Los Angeles this weekend and she is hoping that, with Press attention focusing on that, she can secretly tie the knot at home then throw a party as planned at Bacara.".
The bride beaming from ear to ear wore a white strapless dress (designer is yet not known) and husband to be Kevin donned a white tuxedo as the two exchanged vows during a non-denominational ceremony. It's stated that twenty to thirty guests were on-hand for the event, which took place at a private home in Studio City in CA. Entertainment Tonight was there as the beaming bride left the house in the early hours of Sunday morning. A laughing Britney and her brand new husband departed the home in a black SUV. The new Mrs Federline is now also the step-mother to his 2 children from former fiance Shar Jackson.
- - Source: britneyfans.net
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Fugee members unite for Dave Chappelle's Block Party
It was a wet and wild afternoon for fans of comedian Dave Chappelle as they were treated to an afternoon of fun, music and a surprise to boot. Fans gathered in the rain Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood to enjoy performances from the likes of Common, the Roots, Talib Kweli, Kanye West and Jill Scott.
Dubbed the 'Block Party', by the event's mastermind and organizer Dave Chappelle, it was captured by director Michel Gondry for a concert film and documentary due next year.The location (the intersection of Quincy and Downing Streets) was initially shrouded in secrecy -- fans signed up for free tickets online and were then bused to the site from Chinatown. Hundreds of attendees braved the rain and chilly evening, many of which were decked out in ponchos in an attempt to stay dry.
But the biggest surprise was yet to come as the original trio of the Fugees came on stage. The group has basically gone their seperate ways since the 1996 album 'The Score'. Despite the differences between members Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill and Pras, the group hasn't missed a beat offered renditions of its own 'Fu-Gee-La' as well as Lauryn's own hit 'Lost Ones'.
Also on hand, former love interests Common and Erykah Badu dueted on his tracks 'The Light' and 'Love of My Life' while rapper of the moment Kanye West belted out the tracks 'Spaceship','Two Words' and 'We Don't Care'.
- Source: VH1.com
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Ciara's 'Goodies' tops both the Pop and R&B charts a 2nd week
Atlanta's latest 'Sexy Mama' Ciara looks set to take the country by storm ladies and gents. The first lady of Crunk currently holds the top spot on both the Billboard Hot 100 singles and Hot R&B/Hip Hop singles charts for a second consecutive week.
The song produced by crunk king Lil' Jon has taken a life of its own since it's initial release a few weeks with extentive radio and club play across the country. The video is also enjoying heavy rotation on MTV, VH1 and BET.
With the current success of the song, it tends to a nice build up for her debut album also called 'Goodies' in stores Sept. 28 on Sho'nuff-Music Line/LaFace Records. The LP produced by Jazzy Pha has a mixture of crunk and R&B or Crunk & B as it's tentively known nowadays. Be sure to look out for it.
- Source: billboard.com
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You know she can rap, you know she can act and ever since her appearance in the movie 'Chicago', you know that she can sing - I mean really sing. Whom am I referring to you might be asking yourself - why it's Queen Latifah of course.
The busty rapper/actress turned singer has released a new CD of classic standards called 'The Dana Owens Story' (the singers given name) out on Interscope Records next week. The CD showcases Dana's vocal range very impressively as she tackles popular numbers from the past 50 years. On the CD are tracks that includes Nina Simone's 'I Put A Spell On You', Bill Withers 'Same Song', Dr Buzzards Original Savannah Bands 'Hard Times' and Dianh Washingtons 'If I Had You'.
The set, gears to add another notch to the already impressive stable body of work for the lovely lady who's stock just continues to grow more and more with each projects she does. You can get to listen to some of the songs from the album on her website www.queenlatifah.com. Check it out
- Source: VH1.com