Music Review: Travis Scott – Owl Pharaoh Mark Harris Thursday, May 30, 2013 Studio Xclusive, The Studio Travis Scott has worked his way to the proverbial top. Adding on the right cosigns, he is now in the thralls of actually becoming a man of musical prominence. From the features on “Cruel Summer” to the...
RIP: Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, Mother of Andre 3000, Passes Away Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 29, 2013 The Studio The mother of Outkast's Andre "3000" Benjamin was found dead in her home in Rex, Georgia. Sharon Benjamin-Hodo's untimely cause of death is unknown. But authorities state that she may have passed away while...
Comedian Lil Duval Secures His Own Show ‘Ain’t That America’ On MTV Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 29, 2013 The Script, Tune In We've been a fan of Roland "Lil Duval" Powell for years. So, it's good to see that his talents are paying off in a big way. Coming to MTV2 this summer, "Ain't That America with Lil Duval" will...
New Music: Kelly Rowland – “You’ve Changed” feat. Beyonce & Michelle Williams Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 29, 2013 The Studio On Monday, Kelly Rowland premiered a new track from her upcoming album Talk A Good Game. The song which features her Destinys Child sisters Beyoncé and Michelle Williams, showcases the harmony and talent...
Exec. Producer Jay-Z & Partners Reach $165 Million In ‘Great Gatsby’ Box Office Sales Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5-4-3-2-1, The Script Wow! First off, we had no idea Jay-Z was one of the executive producers of the film. This was a major payday for the Brooklyn emcee. The Great Gatsby has already reached the $100 million mark in just 14...
DJ Scream Announces ‘Ratchet Superior” EP + Hoodrich Tour Dates Ms. Bels Tuesday, May 28, 2013 The Studio MMG's DJ Scream is without doubt one of the talent DJs that has thrived in these streets. Often recognized as the ambassador who break the hottest street rap, DJ Scream continues to put in major work and...
Teddy Riley & Chauncey Black Tussle Over Use of ‘BlackStreet’ Name Ms. Bels Tuesday, May 28, 2013 $1 Rumors, The Receipt, The Studio 2 Comments It was all good just a week ago! Apparently, a lot has changed in the past few months with the group Blackstreet. We all thought they were in the mist of making a comeback after a performance...
Next Chapter: Tyler Perry Chats w/Oprah About President Obama & Lack of Roles In Hollywood for Black Actresses Ms. Bels Tuesday, May 28, 2013 The Script, Tune In This past Sunday, May 26, Tyler Perry sat down with his good friend Oprah Winfrey on 'Next Chapter'. As a kickoff for Tyler's two new scripted series "The Haves and the Have Nots" and "Love Thy...
Music Review: Bas – Quarter Water Raised Me: Volume 2 Mark Harris Tuesday, May 28, 2013 The Studio 2 Comments It seems that J. Cole is trying to build a squad around him. The inclusion of Bas (pronounced Base or Bass) is his way of solidifying his efforts. I must add that I know nothing of this guy. I do know that...
She Ain’t Got No Worries…Janet Jackson Is Officially A Billionaire Ms. Bels Friday, May 24, 2013 Power Moves, The Receipt And no...she's not using her fashion tycoon husband Wissam Al Mana money either. Janet Jackson is our newest American billionaire. According to the NY Post, the 47-year-old songstress has...
New Video: T.I. – “Hello” feat. CeeLo Green Ms. Bels Friday, May 24, 2013 The Studio Trouble Man: Heave Is the Head is still pumping out songs. the next one up with visuals is "Hello". The track features Ceelo Green and produced by Pharrell Williams. The song basically is directed to...
Cee Lo & Goodie Mob Unite for AT&T ‘Voices” Competition Ms. Bels Friday, May 24, 2013 The Receipt, The Studio Cee Lo and the Goodie Mob crew has been buzzing lately with word that the fellas have new music coming, reality shows, and a tour. That's great news for all of the fans that have anticipated this day for a...
Russell Simmons Inks 2 Yr Development Deal with HBO Ms. Bels Friday, May 24, 2013 5-4-3-2-1, Power Moves, The Script Russell Simmons will soon head back to the HBO channel. The hip hop mogul move back to HBO is not surprising. In 1992, Simmons premiered his groundbreaking show "Def Comedy Jam" which over the...
Gucci Mane Releases ‘Trap House 3′; Still Goin’ In On T.I. & Young Jeezy Ms. Bels Thursday, May 23, 2013 Studio Xclusive, The Studio In what sounds like a more sinister side of Big Guwop, the rapper known as Gucci Mane is not holding back this time. Although, he has never known to be one to hold his tongue, Gucci is more direct than...
#PhuckThat: Rihanna Demands $5 Million from UK Store for Unflattering T-Shirt Ms. Bels Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Receipt, The Runway, What's Hot, What's Not 1 Comment Lately, celebrities are extremely concerned with how their image is seen. One bad shot could potentially kill the brand. Earlier this year, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter demanded that blogs and news sites pull...
Third Time Is Not A Charm: ‘Hangover 3’ Receives Bad Reviews from Critics Ms. Bels Thursday, May 23, 2013 5-4-3-2-1, The Script Awwweeee, the fans had high hopes for the third installment of the Hangover film. Although the original cast (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis) returned, The Hangover III didn't bomb in...
Ways To Create A Great Business Idea Ms. Bels Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Receipt When thinking of my next project as an entrepreneur, I knew I wanted it to be something that represents me and my passions. Knowing that I loved music and had experience in finance, I immediately thought of a...
New Music: Ciara – “I’m Out” feat. Nicki Minaj Ms. Bels Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Studio Ciara calls on Nicki Minaj for her official lead single from her new album. The beat-thumping tune incorporates a little African/Caribbean swag which is something new for Ci Ci. If this is produced by...
Good Deeds: NBA’s Kevin Durant & Others Make $1 Million Donations to Oklahoma Tornado Victims Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 22, 2013 The Game, The Receipt In times of great need, there are some people who waste no time with their generosity. This week, a deadly tornado touched down in city of Moore, Oklahoma killing over 20 people and...
Video: K. Michelle’s “I Just Wanna” + New Song “V.S.O.P.” Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 22, 2013 The Studio K. Michelle may seem like a little fire starter. But, one things for sure, she's very talented and is geeked that her time has come to share her music to the world. On scheduled to be released...
Aspiring Authors Can Now Publish & Earn Cash Through Amazon’s ‘Kindle Worlds’ Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 22, 2013 The Receipt Are you an inspiring writer or author who have unpublished works? If this is you, Amazon Publishing has a new cool way for you to earn money and publish your writings "at the same d*mn...
Nightlife: Trill Ent’s Webbie & Bambino Gold Performs @ Inner Circle Ms. Bels Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Studio Xclusive, The Studio, The Vault 1 Comment If you are familiar with the south side of Atlanta, club Ritz on Old National Hwy is no longer. It is now called the Inner Circle and is steadily regaining its reputation as the hottest nightclub on the...
23 Yr Old Brandy Lynn Talks Divas & Wildflowers Non-Profit, Fashion, & Her Plans to Change The Outlook of Black Females [Exclusive] Ms. Bels Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The Script, The Vault, Tune In 1 Comment A lot of you may not be familiar with 23 year old Brandy Lynn, but if you're in tuned with reality television you soon will be. She's the adopted daughter of Nicci Gilbert, singer and R&B Diva's...
New Music: Verse Simmonds – “Fully Loaded” feat. Young Jeezy Ms. Bels Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The Studio Virgin Islander, Verse Simmonds has returned with a smooth summertime groove. The "Fully Loaded" track features Young Jeezy and is produced by Verse's own production team, Sak Pase. This is...
OMG! Mary J Blige Is Deep In Debt; Owes Over $4 Million In Back Taxes & Loans Ms. Bels Tuesday, May 21, 2013 $1 Rumors, The Receipt Everyone that is a true fan and friend of the Queen of R&B and Hip Hop need to all get together and make a donation to this cause. According to the NY Post, Mary J Blige is currently...
New Mixtape: Gangsta Boo – “It’s Game Involved” Ms. Bels Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The Studio 1 Comment Remember Triple Six Mafia...the energetic rap group from Memphis, Tenneesee that birth Juicy J, DJ Paul, and a raw and uncut female rapper name Gangsta Boo? Well, if you do or you don't, one third of the...
Music Review: Laura Mvula – Sing To The Moon Mark Harris Monday, May 20, 2013 The Studio Laura Mvula is an artist that I have no familiarity with. In fact, I know about her from the Facebook ads that I kept seeing. From what I have read, she is from the United Kingdom with Jill Scott, Lauryn...
Event Recap: Q&A Reception for New Cast of Tyler Perry’s “The Have’s and the Have Nots” & “Love Thy Neighbor” On OWN Ms. Bels Monday, May 20, 2013 Script Xclusive, The Script, The Vault, Tune In On Tuesday, May 14, the the 135th Agency hosted a private Q&A reception for the cast of The Have's and the Have Nots and Love Thy Neighbor. The event held at Peter Thomas's (of Real Housewives of...
New Vids: Fat Joe feat. Wiz Khalifa & Teyana Taylor – “Ballin” + The Dream’s “IV Play” janda Monday, May 20, 2013 The Studio Fat Joe, Wiz Khalifa and Teyana Taylor are all about the stacks in Fat Joe’s new song “Ballin’.” Fancy suits, mansions, jewelry and expensive cars make their rounds as the three drive home...
New Music: French Montana Feat. The Weeknd – “The Gifted” janda Monday, May 20, 2013 The Studio The release of French Montana’s debut album Excuse My French is less than 24 hours away and he’s getting his fans ready. While he’s been a constant on the music scene lately,...