MAG FABULOSITY! "Electric Lady" Janelle Monae Covers VIBE VIXEN, Calls Herself "Nice & Nasty At The Same Damn Time"
Singer Janelle Monae covers the latest issue of VIBE VIXEN where she dishes on her upcoming album The Electric Lady. And why she's so nice & nasty....at the same time....
Singer Janelle Monae covers the latest issue of VIBE VIXEN where she dishes on her upcoming album The Electric Lady. And why she's so nice & nasty....at the same time....
Singer Janelle Monae, who just released her "Primetime" single featuring Miguel, covers the latest issue of Vibe Vixen where she dishes on her upcoming album The Electric Lady (September 10). Inside, she described what it means to be an "Electric Lady" saying, "An electric lady is quirky, unafraid, epic and ‘nicety’—that’s when you’re being nice and nasty, noble and naughty, all at the same damn time.”
When discussing how how life has changed since she entered the music business, Janelle said, “I’ve evolved. When you realize it’s your responsibility to be a leader and create the world that you want to see, you have to do it. It’s my responsibility to create music and come up with ideas that keep my community first.”
Janelle has also announced her North American tour dates:
Oct. 13: Philadelphia, PA (Electric Factory)
Oct. 14: Washington, DC (Lincoln Theatre)
Oct. 16: Boston, MA (House of Blues)
Oct. 18: Montreal, QC (Olympia Theatre)
Oct. 19: Toronto, ON (Kool Haus)
Oct. 21: Chicago, IL (Vic Theatre)
Oct. 22: Minneapolis, MN (Skyway Theater)
Oct. 24: Englewood, CO (Gothic Theatre)
Oct. 25: Salt Lake City, UT (In The Venue)
Oct. 29: Portland, OR (Roseland Theater)
Oct. 30: Seattle, WA (Showbox SoDo)
Nov. 1: San Francisco, CA (Warfield Theatre)
Nov. 2: Los Angeles, CA (Club Nokia at L.A. Live)
Nov. 5: Anaheim, CA (House of Blues)
Nov. 6: San Diego, CA (House of Blues)
Nov. 7: Phoenix, AZ (The Crescent Ballroom)
Nov. 9: Dallas, TX (House of Blues)
Nov. 12: Austin, TX (Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater)
Nov. 13: Houston, TX (House of Blues)
Nov. 15: Kansas City, MO (Uptown Theater)
Nov. 17: Nashville, TN (Ryman Auditorium)
Nov. 19: Raleigh, NC (The Ritz)
Nov. 20: Charlotte, NC (The Fillmore Charlotte)
Nov. 22: Orlando, FL (Hard Rock Live)
Nov. 23: Miami Beach, FL (Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theatre)
Nov. 26: Atlanta, GA (The Tabernacle)
See Cover Girl spokeswoman Janelle's gorgeous photoshoot below:
On having kids: “When the time is right, everything is about timing. But, right now I’m giving birth to this album.”
On being an artist: “I was inspired to create a female rock star. I think an electric lady isn’t to be marginalized. As the narrator and creator of these characters, I have lived by not making myself a slave to my own interpretations of who I am or a slave to your interpretations or anybody’s interpretations of who I am.”
Here Here Janelle!
"The Butler" Takes Top Honors For Second Week At The Box Office
For the second weekend in a row, "The Butler" reigned at the top of the box office for the week of August 23-25, 2013
The bio-drama about a butler who served at the White House during multiple administrations nabbed $4.7 million on Friday and reached a three day total of $17 million.
Still strong is second spot was the Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis' comedy "We're the Millers" with a take of $13.5 million for the weekend.
Rounding out the top five in earmarked earnings are Lily Collins' "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" ($9.2 million) in third, "The World's End" ($8.9 million) in fourth, and Disney's animated tale "Planes" ($8.6 million) in fifth
Kim Kardashian’s Bestie Jonathan Cheban Attacked For Bragging On Instagram
Stuntin’ should NOT be a habit. In fact, in the real world, being a bragasarous (a new aged dinosaur who brags more than the average bear) can get you ALMOST robbed. Don’t believe me? Kim Kardashian’s bestie Jonathan Cheban may beg to differ.The 32-year-old publicist who is thick as thieves with Kim, was almost robbed and not in some dark alley. What happened? Cheban was visiting the Hamptons and posted a picture of his watch and location during lunch with a friend
On Instagram, he wrote:
I think I overdressed my wrist today with my @jacobandco …22 karat’s is a bit much for daytime LOL. cc @richkidsofinstagramm
Later, he posed for pics with a group of female fans, when an onlooker grabbed him and tried to grab the watch from his wrist. Cheban fought back and a security guard jumped in. The attacker got away without the watch. A source told the NY Post,
He left the Hamptons. He was there for a private event. He was only [in town] for three hours. Disaster. He had to go to Europe . . . so he didn’t want to deal with [police] reports.He wasn’t badly hurt . . . his wrist got banged up.
No official response yet from Cheban or the Kardashian clan
Ciara & Selita Ebanks Celebrate Bebe’s Fall 2013 Launch In New York!
Ciara and Selita Ebanks stepped out to Provocateur in New York City, to join in on bebe’s celebration for their Fall 2013 campaign. Ciara rock’d a black leather minidress with black heels, while Selita paired a patterned jumpsuit with lace up sandals.
Catch more pics from their NYC night inside.
The ladies mingled with Coco Rocha, Nina Agdal, and Katrina Bowden; and were also spotted signing a huge mirror with lipstick, in support of the brand.
Drake Shares Dual Album Cover For Nothing Was The Same
Making headlines, without Amanda Bynes tweeting about him, Drake revealed dual covers for his upcoming album Nothing Was The Same on
After sharing the news about his VMA's performance on Sunday (August 25th), the 26-year-old rapper also tweeted about his upcoming album's release date.
"New Album Date...NOTHING WAS THE SAME SEPTEMBER 24th...www.ovosound.com," he tweeted.
Also crediting the album's artwork, Drake shared, "NWTS cover by @KadirNelson."
The dual image is reportedly inspired by his new single "Started From the Bottom." It features a little boy, considered to be a young Drake looking up at the rapper.
Karrueche’s Porsche Gets Bombed!!
This must be love cause we would be PISSED!!! After being forced to cover up the graffiti art outside his Los Angeles home, Chris Brown’s shows off his artistic skills on a not so typical canvas. Remember Karrueche’s all white Porsche???
Yes, that is a $90,000 vehicle customized with Breezy art. We guess Karrueche wasn’t too mad cause the couple was spotted later that evening together
Not Moesha’s Little Brother! Marcus T. Paulk Arrested After Putting Girlfriend In The Hospital
If you were to read the headline Marcus T. Paulk arrested for domestic violence. It would be unfortunate but it probably wouldn’t mean much to you. But honey, Marcus T. Paulk is the 26 year old actor who played Brandy’s younger brother, Myles Mitchell, on her hit show “Moesha.”
According to TMZ, the actor turned himself into authorities after allegedly putting his girlfriend in the hospital. He was arrested not too long ago.
Paulk’s girlfriend, a singer who wanted to be identified by her stage name Andi Roxx said the altercation started at a Beverly Hills nightclub called Confidential. She said she and Paulk got into an argument because he wasn’t paying her enough attention.
Roxx says by the time they got home the fight had turned physical. Paulk punched her in the chin, she swung back and busted his lip open and he hit her again, this time in the stomach. She says he also punched her in the stomach and told her to get her stuff and get out.
Roxx went to the hospital the next morning with internal injuries. Law enforcement were sent to the hospital where she told them what happened.
Police contacted Paulk and his attorney arranged for the actor to turn himself in.
She’s back The Mrs Carter Show……..PHASE II
And for those who still haven't experienced Mrs. Carter live, don't forget that an extra North American leg has been added. And she'll be tearing it down at the Made In America Festival Labor Day weekend.
NEW NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Nov-30 –Vancouver, BC –Rogers Arena –On Sale Mon. Jul. 8
Dec-2 – San Jose, CA – HP Pavilion at San Jose –On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-3 – Los Angeles, CA –Staples Center –On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-6 – Las Vegas, NV –MGM Grand Garden Arena –On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-7 – Phoenix, AZ – US Airways Center –On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-9 – Dallas, TX –American Airlines Center –On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-10 –Houston, TX – Toyota Center – On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-12 –Louisville, KY –KFC Yum! Center –On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-13 –Chicago, IL –United Center – On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-14 –St. Louis, MO –Scottrade Center –On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-16 –Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre –On Sale Mon. Jul. 8
Dec-18 –Washington DC –Verizon Center –On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-19 –Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center –On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Dec-20 –Boston, MA – TD Garden – On Sale Mon. Jul. 1
Get your tickets!!!!
J. Cole Says He Might Not Be Successful If He Was Dark Skinned
In a recent interview with BET, J. Cole questioned whether he could have attained the same success if he was dark skinned.
Before you berate the MC with slander, know that this hypothetical scenario came in the context of a conversation about Trayvon Martin, race in America, and colorism in the Black community.
"I can't say it for sure but I just think we're still in America. We're still Black Americans. Those mental chains are still in us. That brainwashing that tells us that light skin is better, it's subconsciously in us, whether we know it or not… still pursuing light skin women," Cole explained.
Considering the history of colorism in Hip-Hop — especially in music videos — we'd have to say that his comments were warranted. However, what the Born Sinner creator said next could raise a few eyebrows:
"But Barack Obama would not be president if he were dark skin. You know what I mean? That's just the truth. I might not be as successful as I am now if I was dark skin. I'm not saying that for sure, I'm still as talented as I am and Obama is still as smart as he is, but it's just a sad truth… I don't even know if this is going to translate well into text and people not hearing what I'm saying, but it's a sad reality. So I can only naturally assume it's probably easier for a light skin male rapper than it might be for a dark skin male rapper. It's all subconscious s**t, nobody's aware — I think that s**t still subconsciously affects us."
Cole's opinions would make for an interesting debate, but history certainly suggests otherwise. Remember that the late, great Notorious B.I.G. once boasted, "Heartthrob, never, black and ugly as ever," while he sat comfortably at the top of Hip-Hop's ranks.
Read the entire interview here.
Jay Z & Beyonce Did Not Purchase The Regal Movie Theater In Chicago
Can’t believe everything you hear! The drama began Tuesday evening when entertainment and hip-hop website Gumbumper posted the story as an “exclusive,” citing unnamed sources. Gumbumper later changed their headline to reflect they were reporting on a rumor but by then the fire spread. Afrocentric magazine Jet ran their own story, sourcing Gumbumper.
We were skeptical here at Chicagoist when we first read the news for many reasons, not the least of which was why would a couple so associated with New York City be willing to plunk down $250,000 for an old venue in a hard-to-reach location? A search of the Regal’s property index number with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds proved fruitless for us, but NBC Chicago reported this afternoon the earlier Gumbumper story was false. There is a contract in place to sell the building but a source told NBC Chicago Jay Z and Beyonce aren’t involved with the deal.
Seems like the theater is just not the type of investment Hov and Bey are into.
Chicago is the old stomping grounds of the Carter’s friend, President Obama. That’s the most powerful man in the country right now…shouldn’t he be trying to get involved?
Dwyane Wade's Foundation SUED Over Marching Band Mishap, Drum Stick Went Upside Woman's Head
A Chicago woman is suing Dwyane Wade's foundation claiming she was injured during a Wade's World charity event when she was struck by a bass drum mallet as a marching band charged down the aisle.
Andrea Alexander brought the $50,000 lawsuit saying she was seated in an aisle seat at the foundation's "Chicago Has Talent" event last year when a drummer from a high school marching band hit her in the head with his bass drum mallet. She says she suffered severe and permanent injuries.
Andrea feels Dwyane's foundation is at fault for negligently allowing the band to play in the narrow aisles. She is also suing the venue and the band's high school.
So far, Wade's World has not responded to the lawsuit. Severer and permanent injuries though? Hmm....
Is Tiny Sending T.I. a Message?
If sub-tweets are anything to go by, T.I. might want to check and see if everything is good at home...
Careful Tip!
Out & About: Halle Berry & Olivier Martinez Dine At Madeo
Halle Berry enjoyed dinner at Madeo in Beverly Hills, with her husband Olivier Martinez, Halle dazzled in black mini dress with a smokey blue overlay, which she paired with black sandals; and the couple was spotted as they headed into the restaurant for the evening.
Halle and Olivier, who are expecting a son together, wed in an intimate ceremony at a chateau in France’s Burgundy region, back in July.
Katt Williams Sentenced To ‘Probation’ For Attack On Store Employee
Comedian Katt Williams‘ career seems to be on a downward spiral with all of the troubling events that he’s been dealing with for the past few years. Last year we told you guys about the incident at Target in which Katt was seen slapping a male cashier. Well, Tuesday in Yolo Superior Court, according to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office a judge ordered Williams to stay away from the store employee, barred Williams from possessing a firearm for 10 years and directed him to pay a $200 fine, according to information on the district attorney’s website. When the incident happened Katt was immediately was banned from the department store and ordered to serve a year of informal probation as part of a plea entered this week.
Williams’ attorney entered a plea of no contest to misdemeanor battery on the comedian’s behalf.
AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES
‘HUSH LITTLE BABY’
Oh no! Rhonda is all worked up over her taxes again. Here Rhonda, here is your binky. It’s gonna be alright darling. The new Social Security tax increase has everyone a bit grumpy wumpy.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM
