Nicki Minaj honoured by Billboard

Nicki Minaj has been named Billboard magazine’s Rising Star of 2011. The rapper will receive the honour at the Billboard Women in Music ceremony in New York City on December 2. Nicki received the accolade thanks to her busy year, which has seen her 2010 debut album Pink Friday continue to ride high in the charts. She has also supported Britney Spears during her Femme Fatale tour, collaborated with David Guetta and won BET, Teen Choice and American Music Awards.
“I am deeply honoured to be recognised by Billboard,” she said. “My nation of barbz [fans] and I have come a mighty long way; yet we are nowhere close to where God will take us. Sit back and enjoy the ride.” News of Nicki’s accolade comes after the announcement that Taylor Swift is the publication’s Woman of the Year.
Taylor’s is the youngest star ever to win the honour. “Taylor has shown the power of good song-writing with music that has transcended genres, and we’re thrilled to recognise all of her successes over the past year by honouring her with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award,” Bill Werde, Billboard’s Editorial Director, said.
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Hip-Hop Rumors: Rick Ross And Drake To Do Joint Mixtape

RICK ROSS IS BACK!

As the world knows, Rick Ross has had to take it very easy as he seemingly almost checked out after having a pair of seizures. Well, the boss is back to performing and made his triumphant return. Ross rocked it at Prairie View A & M University Homecoming. Here’s the initial footage.

AND….
Rick Ross is working on a full mixtape with Drake. The told MTV RapFIX:
“You know, it’s official, the music is most definitely official. But you know, me being a boss, I’m trying to find a way that we could put that on the shelves for the world, baby. But it’s most definitely official. You know, Drake, I consider him a part of the fam. It’s not just the music,” he said. “We stay in the studio, we stay on Skype.”

Birdman, Busta Talk New Deal With Cash Money

(AllHipHop News) Cash Money Records CEO Brian “Birdman” Williams explained his motives behind signing hip-hop star Busta Rhymes to the label
According to Birdman, signing Busta Rhymes was a logical choice, given his consistent popularity in hip-hop since he debuted in 1991 as a member of seminal hip-hop group Leaders of the New School.
“Busta Rhymes is the perfect addition to the YMCMB team. He is one of the strongest artists in the game and one of best lyricists in the history of hip-hop,” Bryan “Birdman” Williams told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “He is a hard worker, knows his sound and together we are going to be making hit records for years to come.”
While some fans of Busta Rhymes may have questioned his signing to the record label, the rapper explained that their business relationship had been developing over the past few years.
Busta Rhymes was featured on Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III and Tha Carter IV, while Lil Wayne appeared on Busta’s 2009 album Back On My B.S.
Busta was also featured on the hit track “Look At Me Now” featuring Lil Wayne and Chris Brown.
Busta is currently working on his cash money debut at The Hit Factory in Miami, Platinum Studios in New York and a mobile studio.
“Birdman and I have worked together for over a decade. We’ve hustled hard and grown from friends to bosses and business partners. Our recent work together speaks for itself and this partnership shows people the strength of a unified force,” added Busta Rhymes. “I’m going to bring my best to the table, make this move truly gel and rewrite history.”
Busta Rhymes is featured on two new singles, “Turnt Up” by Lil Twist and “Why Stop Now” featuring Chris Brown.
“Cash Money is looking forward to giving the fans the best music of Busta’s career,” Birdman said.
Busta Rhymes’ Cash Money Records debut is due in stores in 2012.

Drake, Luda to perform at the American Music Awards

dick clark productions and the executive producer Orly Adelson for this year’s American Music Awards have announced that Drake and Ludacris will also be performing at the awards on Sunday night. “From the highly demanded album in stores now “Take Care”, Drake will perform his hit record “Headlines,” he said. Rapper Ludacris will join Enrique Iglesias on stage. This will be one of six collaborations at the awards. Their collaboration is one of six such collaborations, which audiences will get to see on Sunday night. The other collaborations will include Pitbull with Marc Anthony and Lil Jon, Gym Class Heroes with Adam Levine, will.i.am with Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj with David Guetta, and Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera.
So let’s break the list of performers down: Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Drake, Gym Class Heroes, David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Pitbull, Maroon 5, OneRepublic, The Band Perry and will.i.am.
You definitely don’t want to miss this one. So join us at 3am on Channel O for the live broadcast.

A Healthier Rick Ross Returns to the Stage at Prairie View A&M Homecoming

After suffering two seizures on the same day back on October 14, Rick Ross returned to the stage for the first time in over a month. The performance was held at Prairie View A&M University’s homecoming concert, with Ross running through hits like “Blowing Money Fast,

Jay-Z tells GQ he was scarred by his dad’s departure

Jay-Z was left with a “huge scar” when his father walked out of his family. The 42-year-old rapper was just 11 when Adnis Reeves descended into alcoholism and left their home in New York and the ’99 Problems’ hitmaker – whose real name is Shawn Carter – was left devastated by the departure of his “superhero”. He said: “If your dad died before you were born, yeah, it hurts, but it’s not like you had a connection with something that was real. Not to say it’s any better, but to have that connection and then have it ripped away was, like, the worst. My dad was such a good dad that when he left, he left a huge scar. He was my superhero.”
The pair didn’t reunite until 2003 – despite attempts by Jay’s mother Gloria Carter to arrange meetings – and while the music mogul said there was “no excuse” for his dad’s conduct, he forgave his absent parent, who died just a month after they held clear-the-air talks.
Speaking to the forthcoming Men of the Year issue of America’s GQ magazine – who named him King of the Year – Jay said: “[I talked about] what it did to me, what it meant, asked him why. There was no real answer. There was nothing he could say, because there’s no excuse for that. There really isn’t.
“So there was nothing he could say to satisfy me, except to hear me out. And it was up to me to forgive and let it go.”
The rapper’s wife Beyonce Knowles is currently expecting the couple’s first child and Jay has pledged to be a hands-on dad as he knows material possessions are not as important as being there for his offspring.
He said: “Providing – that’s not love. Being there – that’s more important. I mean, we see that. We see that with all these rich socialites. They’re crying out for attention; they’re hurting for love.
“I’m not being judgmental – I’m just making an observation. They’re crying out for the love that maybe they didn’t get at home, and they got everything. All the material things that they need and want. So we know that’s not the key.”
Asked if he plans to change diapers, he added: “Of course. 100 per cent.”
Also celebrated in GQ’s Men of the Year issue are Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon and Michael Fassbender.
Courtesy of Bang Showbiz.

Drake’s new album drops today

Rapper Drake’s highly anticipated album, “Take Care” officially hits the shelves today. This is the ‘Headlines’ star’s follow up to his platinum selling debut, “Thank Me Later”. While we say the album is officially available today, last week, in true music industry style, the album was leaked onto the Net. You’d think Drake would’ve been upset by the leak, but it actually came as a surprise to the star. He Tweeted, “I am not sure if the album leaked. But if it did thank god it doesn’t happen a month early anymore. He followed that up with “Listen enjoy it, buy it if you like it…and take care until next time.”
Track listing for the album is as follows:
1. Over My Dead Body
2. Shot For Me
3. Headlines
4. Crew Love ft. The Weeknd
5. Take Care ft. Rihanna
6. Marvins Room
7. Under Ground Kings
8. We’ll Be fine
9. Make Me Proud ft. Nicki Minaj
10. Lord Knows ft. Rick Ross
11. Cameras
12. Doing It Wrong
13. The Real Her ft. Andre 3000 & Lil Wayne
14. Look What You’ve Done
15. HYFR ft. Lil Wayne
16. Practice
17. The Ride
BONUS
Hate Sleeping Alone
Untitled ft. Lil Wayne

Lil Kim Opens New Hair Salon In North Carolina

(AllHipHop News)Rap star Lil Kim recently celebrated the opening of Salon Se Swa, her latest hair salon in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Lil Kim launched the newest 3,600 square-foot salon with busines partnerKatrise Jones, making the business the fifth salon location the rap star owns in North Carolina.
“This new location allows us to cater to a larger customer base and better serve the needs of not only Charlotte, but also its surrounding areas” Salon Se Swa owner Katrise Jones told AllHipHop.com. “We are extremely excited about our upcoming Customer Appreciation Day. Our clientele is vital to the success of our blossoming business. They appreciate the high end services that we provide and we in turn appreciate the, returning for a few hours each week, as they get dolled up and pampered.”
partnered with Katrise Jones in September of 2011 to become co-owner of the Salon Se Swa salon, which was established in 1999.
The pair have been expanding their brand ever since.
While Kim and Katrise already own locations in Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Rocky Mount North Carolina, the pair are planning to turn the salon into the next big franchise.
The newest Salon Se Swa is located at
1001 E. WT. Blvd Suite E, in Charlotte.

Common Sets December Release For “The Dreamer, The Believer”

Chicago rapper Common has revealed details around his upcoming album The Dreamer, The Believer.
The Dreamer, The Believer, which is the rapper’s ninth official studio album, is slated to land in stores on December 20.
On Monday, (November 14), Common will team with Niche Media’s Los Angeles Confidential magazine, to launch the new music video “Sweet.”
“Sweet” was shot on location in Haiti, shortly after a earthquake hit the country in January of 2010.
A collection of photographs will be available for purchase during the video release party, which is taking place at Rose Restaurant in Los Angeles.
Common is encouraging fans to get in on the action as well, by watching the “Sweet” video premiere on uStream, for one dollar.
The proceeds of the UStream event will benefit the J/P Haitian Relief Organization, which was founded by Sean Penn following a massive earthquake in Haiti in January of 2010.
The uStream fundraiser will air on Monday (November 14) at 8:00 PM. Chicago rapper Common has revealed details around his upcoming album The Dreamer, The Believer.
The Dreamer, The Believer, which is the rapper’s ninth official studio album, is slated to land in stores on December 20.
On Monday, (November 14), Common will team with Niche Media’s Los Angeles Confidential magazine, to launch the new music video “Sweet.”
“Sweet” was shot on location in Haiti, shortly after a earthquake hit the country in January of 2010.
A collection of photographs will be available for purchase during the video release party, which is taking place at Rose Restaurant in Los Angeles.
Common is encouraging fans to get in on the action as well, by watching the “Sweet” video premiere on uStream, for one dollar.
The proceeds of the UStream event will benefit the J/P Haitian Relief Organization, which was founded by Sean Penn following a massive earthquake in Haiti in January of 2010.
The uStream fundraiser will air on Monday (November 14) at 8:00 PM.

Master P Preps New Album Called “TMZ – Too Many Zeros”

No Limit Records Forever founder/rap mogul Master P. is planning a return to rap with the release of a new album titled TMZ – Too Many Zeros.
The news of the album comes three years after Master P announced a name change, in addition to a hiatus from the rapping side of the business.
Now, Master P. says he has adjusted to the digital age and new forms of marketing.
The rapper, born Percy Miller, is the leader of what many regard as one of the greatest independent rap label of all time, having sold over 75 million records worldwide, to date.
“I named this new record TMZ Too Many Zeros because it’s true when they say ‘more money… more problems’,” Master P. told AllHipHop.com. “I’m on my Donald Trump swag. I could lose it all and get it back in 72 days. Good or bad, when the media is on you that means you are still relevant.”
Looking to push the artists that he and his son Romeo have found, Master P has a number of new artists to introduce to the world.
Bengie B is the next artist that Master P. will introduce to the streets, while Miss Chee, T-Bo, Black Don, Eastwood’s T.E.C. and his latest signing, Catalina Toma, all add to the labels music.
In addition to announcing a new roster for his label, Master P. wants to make sure that fans are on the look out for the upcoming movie and the soundtrack for “Get Money,” which costars Gucci Mane.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Amber Rose Comments on Kanye’s Recent “Runaway” Freestyle

“And to the city of Philly, I want to thank y’all for making the incredible person that this song is made for. The one place I f*cked up the most is that I thought you’d always be mine.“
Those are the words Kanye West freestyled last night (November 2) at the “Watch The Throne” Philadelphia tour stop during his performance of “Runaway.” AllHipHop.com caught up with Amber Rose today in New York City to get her thoughts on Kanye’s revealing words. Check the video out below to hear her interpretation of the matter:

BASATA KUUFUNGIA HAKUNAGA WA SUMALEE?!!!!

baada ya vichwa vya magazeti kadhaa ya bongo kuandika kwamba BARAZA LA SANAA TANZANIA (BASATA) limetangaza kuufungia wimbo wa HAKUNAGA wa SUMALEE, katibu mkuu wa Baraza hilo amezungumza katika EXCLUSIVE na millardayo.com

 Gonche Materego amesema baraza hilo mpaka sasa hivi HALIJAUFUNGIA wimbo huo, lakini limekua na majadiliano makubwa kuhusiana na nyimbo nyingi za wasanii wa Tanzania ambazo tungo zake ZINAHARIBU lugha ya kiswahili ambapo HAKUNAGA ndio uliozungumziwa sana kama MFANO kwa sababu kiswahili kilichotumika ndani yake SIO SAHIHI.

 Materego amesema wimbo huo ulizungumziwa saaaaana, na hata watu wengine wa kawaida ambao hawafanyi kazi na BASATA walisema kwamba UNAPOTOSHA KISWAHILI na kwa vile wasanii ni walimu wakuu wa kiswahili ni rahisi sana watu wa kawaida kutumia lugha za wasanii wakidhani kuwa ni sahihi lakini sio.

 “wenzetu wa baraza la kiswahili wameona kuna haja ya kukaa na kujadiliana kuhusiana na tatizo la kiswahili kuharibiwa kwenye nyimbo za wasanii, tutakutana na wasanii tusikie wanachokisema na wananchi pia wasiki ili tupate michango mizuri zaidi kabla hatujakaa BASATA na BAKITA kuandaa mipango zaidi” ameamplfy Materego.
 hiyo ndio story kutoka BASATA na BAKITA! nipe maoni yako kuhusiana na unachofikiria………?!

MISS VENEZUELA 2011 WINS MISS WORLD TITLE,FOR TANZANIA THE GAME IS STILL TOUGH

Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos was crowned Miss World 2011 at an extravagant ceremony here at the Earls Court Sunday evening.

The 21-year-old won the diamond-shaped throne defeating over 100 beauties from various parts of the world at the 61st Miss World contest.

Miss Philippines Gwendoline Ruais was the first runner-up and Miss Puerto Rico Amanda Perez became the second runner-up.

The gala event kicked off with a dynamic performance by British street dance troup Diversity and ended with Miss World 2010 Alexandria Mills crowning Sarcos.

The jury included former Miss World winners — Cindy Breakspeare (1976), Nigeria Agbani Darego (2001), Zhang Zilin (2007) and Kaiane Aldorino (2009).

Our representative, Miss Tanzania 2011-Salha Israel did her best but once again, the game is still tough. We just can’t ask ourselves same questions again,right? She tried…a consolation from our board.

Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z and Kanye Dead Drake And Weezy’s Collabo?

WHA? WHAT HAPPENED?
We all know that Drake and Wayne were first to market with their collabo idea! So why are they letting Watch The Throne stop them from doing their anticipated collaboration album? When Drake talked to XXL, he revealed just that. SMH.
“Me and Wayne scrapped the idea of a collaboration album. We just agreed that it would be looked upon as…It would be sort of this competition [with Watch The Throne]. I feel like it would get caught in this whirlwind of hype. [Wayne] agreed. We just said, ‘If we do it, we’ll do it down the line. But right now is not the time.’”
Fellas, take it from me. Nobody would see yall as biting off Jay and Ye. Plus, all that stuff yall was talking on “I’m Good” should make you more amped to get at them

Hip-Hop Rumors: Truck Full of Ciroc Peach Hijacked in Tennessee?!

A truckload of Diddy’s precious Ciroc Vodka was said to have gotten jacked earlier today (November 7th) in Memphis, Tennessee. The truck contained the first shipment of Ciroc Peach for local businesses in the area. A number of locals took to Twitter to talk about the highjacking, although no official reports have been made or released.
This could be a publicity stunt, or an actual crime…time will tell.

Drake talk New nick minaj paps:"she's about to get back on same spiter shit"

Nicki Minaj gave us a heads up about her upcoming new music and the return of her alter-ego, Roman Zolanski. Now her Young Money labelmate Drake is also warning the masses that the Harajuki Barbie is about to deliver those hard-hitting rhymes. In an interview with Stereogum, Drizzy Drake spoke on what Nicki said to him regarding her raps:
"Nicki told me she’s about to get back on some spitter shit. Which I’m excited for. One thing I don’t want her to do is ever like get lost in the pop world. I hear songs from people on the radio and I’m like, damn, that’s so and so? Really? That’s his new joint? She’s so good at it and it works for her, but she’s a fucking amazing rapper. When she told me that today, we’re talking and we’re working on a joint for her album, she just told me “I just want to get back on some spitter shit.” So I hope she goes in on it."

Lil Wayne, Birdman, & YMCMB Takeover Hawaii

The life as a Young Money/Cash Money member seems more lavish with each new video blog. In the latest Derick G captured visuals, Birdman, Lil Wayne, and other members of the YMCMB crew take a trip out to Hawaii for a concert.
During their trip they hit the studio, visit the different islands of Hawaii, and swim with sharks. Ah the life!

Lloyd Banks Releases “The Cold Corner 2″ Mixtape

Earlier today (November 8), G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks released his new, highly-anticipated mixtape, The Cold Corner 2. The mixtape – with its memorable cover of the Statue of Liberty covering her face – was announced in early 2010 and later shelved so that Banks could focus on some other projects. He decided a few months ago to move ahead with the mixtape, and in no time at all, he has delivered.

Boasting 18 tracks with production from the likes of AraabMUZIK, Beat Butcha, and G-Unit’s own Doe Pesci and The Jerm, The Cold Corner 2 also sports guest verses from A$AP Rocky, Prodigy, Styles P, and more. Check out a full tracklist and download the mixtape here or down below!

Download “Lloyd Banks – The Cold Corner 2” Mixtape Now!

sources allhiphop.com

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MISS WORLD 2011:NINI MATUMAINI YA TANZANIA?

Pichani ni Vodacom Miss Tanzania 2011, Salha Israel,akipunga mkono wa kwaheri kwa baadhi ya ndugu,jamaa,marafiki na watanzania waliojitokeza kumuaga katika uwanja wa ndege wa kimataifa wa Julius Kambarage Nyerere(JNIA) jijini Dar-es-salaam hapo jana.

Salha ameondoka kwenda kushiriki katika mashindano ya dunia (Miss World) yatakayofanyikia jijini London nchini Uingereza mwezi ujao tarehe 6 Novemba katika ukumbi wa Earls Court Two ambapo mshindi wa Miss World 2010,Mmarekani Alexandria Mills atakabidhi taji lake kwa mshindi mpya.

Swali kubwa ambalo najiuliza na ningependa nawe msomaji ujiulize ni kwamba je,mwaka huu Tanzania ina matumaini ya kufanya vizuri zaidi kuliko miaka ya nyuma?Tumefanya maandalizi ya kutosha ili kwenda kushindana na sio kushiriki katika mashindano haya?Na endapo tutaishia kuwa wasindikizaji,mwakani tujiandae namna gani?Tuwapate vipi wanaokwenda kutuwakilisha?

Bila shaka majibu ya baadhi ya maswali hayo magumu yapo mikononi mwa Kamati ya Miss Tanzania.