Shakira ft. Rihanna "Can't Remember To Forget You"

Shakira and Rihanna have teamed up to give us a spicy, upbeat melody that was released today. The duo offers us Shakira's usual "special" voice and fabulous vibratto with a side of higher-noted and even better vibratto from Rihanna.

The two have yet to release a music video for the song, but check out the song below:

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Kanye Being Sued for "Bound 2" Sample

Kanye's in trouble, but it's not for his mouth this time.

The egomaniacal Yeezus rapper is being sued for a sample he used in his song Bound 2.

The original song that he sampled is from a song named Bound (coincidence?) by a band called "Ponderosa Twins Plus One." Ricky Spicer became the lead singer of this band at the age of 12 in 1969; a year before the song was made.

The lawsuit alleges:

"Mr. Spicer's voice is sampled exactly as he recorded it, and his voice, altered by the defendants, is also heard several times,"

Kanye didn't ask for permission to sample the song. And if you're wondering if they have a legit case, they do. Listen to the original below

I'm assuming Kanye thought he could make the song better by stealing it and creatively renaming it Bound 2. 

Someone stop this man.

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Miley Cyrus reaches #1 on VEVO with New Video for "Adore You"

Miley Cyrus released her video for Adore You from her album released this year Bangerz today. The video has already reached #1 on VEVO.

The We Can't Stop singer rubs all on herself in this very basic video, but I actually find the song to be sweet.

She sings of, you guessed it, adoring her lover. You'll just have to listen for yourself.

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Candice Glover Premiers New Video, "Cried"

Lord, why did she have to go and do this to me???

The 24-year old American Idol winner released the video for her song "Cried" 3 days ago. Written by Jazmine Sullivan (Lions, Tigers and Bears singer), Glover sings an emotional song about a neglectful lover. The video follows the story of a happy couple whose relationship turns abusive.

Check it out for yourself below.

WARNING: You may want to ready a couple of squares of tissues before watching.

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SORT OF BREAKING: Target Changes Their Mind About Beyoncé

No sooner do I post about how Beyoncé shades the hell out of Target, they change their minds! A source brought this information to me not too long ago accompanied by this pic:

Hilarious.

Although, I was pretty psyched about this info, the first thing that caught my attention was (no, not that Susan Boyle holiday album) the price tag. I have no idea what Target is trying to do with this slick $20 price tag, but it seems like counter-shade. 

Then again, I hardly know the first thing about business.

But what I do know is that the price everywhere else is around $16, including Wal-Mart.

From Wal-Mart's website; the album is priced at $15.88.

Looks like Amazon is on their own now. Target sure as hell changed their minds fast, but is it too late?

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Beyoncé Shops At Wal-Mart, Throws Shade at Target; Amazon Follows Target

Recently, Beyoncé went shopping at Wal-Mart in Tewksbury, MA.

The Bow Down singer, who recently dropped a surprise album and cut through the charts like a molting hot knife, wished shoppers a Merry Christmas and treated everyone who was in the store at the time to a $50 gift card. Check it out:

Knowing me, I would have walked into the store right after the announcement and missed it.

But this also goes back to what I and apparently many other bloggers and publishers was saying about Target's boycott on her album. Knowing Beyonce and her sweetheart image, we've also seen her do some shady things as well. I.E her seemingly silent protest during her husband's 22-day vegan challenge.

And if you don't know what I'm talking about, the songstress donned outfits such as a pepperoni pants suit and cowhide jacket while visiting vegan restaurants; which I found to be uncool.

Anyway, that's to say that Queen Bey still has a nasty side, but she makes it look so good. Recently, Target made it public that they will not be selling her album because it was not released everywhere. I made a remark in my post about it:

That's okay, Target. We'll just get it at Walmart, your competitor.

Voila! Beyoncé co-signs, apparently. Not only did she promote her own album, she gave people a reason to stay and shop in Wal-Mart.

But according to Billboard, it turns out Amazon is following in Target's footsteps and isn't offering the album either. One thing's for sure: These businesses do not appreciate "surprises" at all, and if it weren't for Beyoncé being...well...Beyoncé, this could have been a serious issue.

Target and Amazon's snub:

Smart or nah?

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Wale Explains "Personal" Beef With Complex

So if you haven't heard about Wale's heated phone call to Complex Magazine, you wouldn't know that last week fellow D.C-born rapper, Wale, had called Complex Magazine and threatened them after they didn't list his album, The Gifted on their Top 50 Albums of 2013 list.

Recently, the self-proclaimed "gifted" rapper has broken his silence on the verbal tirade, explaining that his absence from the list is intentional and comes from a personal beef with the magazine.

According to Folarin, the beef stems from a comment that was made by close friend and fellow rapper, Kid Cudi, that was "instigated" by Complex.

You guys are claiming to be this man's..."boy."  Ya'll know he's in a certain space right now, and it's almost like they were perpetuating some type of..."war..."

He also feels that he deserves more credit for his work, of course, and the lack of attention from Complex shows their complete disregard for it.

I grew up in sports, dawg. I come from the world where you get [back] what you put in. You go to the gym, you on the track [running] with a parachute [on you] every day in the summer;you lower your forty[-yard dash] time. You bench[press]ing everyday, you doin' push-ups everyday; you gonna increase your bench press. I put in work for this album. I didn't even talk to Ross the whole duration of makin' the album. They thought I was crazy.

The nail in the coffin for me was when Rosenburg tries to convince Wale that he is relevant by bringing up Kendrick Lamar's verse in Control where he was given props. Wale dismisses this list, stating, "I don't think everybody on that list was dope...so..."

In which Ebro responds, "But then again you're mad about Complex's list..."

My sentiments exactly. You can check the interview out below.

Is Wale Passionate, or just sensitive?

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Target Won't Be Selling Beyoncé's Album

Beyoncé before she swings her "#1 Album in 104 countries" trophy at Target's face.

Yea, once again, you read right. Target won't be selling Beyoncé's latest album when it's available for retail.


Target released a statement as to why they won't be shelving it:

While there are many aspects that contribute to our approach and we have appreciated partnering with Beyonce in the past, we are primarily focused on offering CDs that will be available in a physical format at the same time as all other formats. At this time, Target will not be carrying Beyonce's new self-titled album 'Beyonce.'

To me, it basically just sounds like, "Wahhh, we didn't get it first." But they did give a decent reason, explaining that

"when a new album is available digitally before it is available physically, it impacts demand and sales projections"

I guess, but still...it's Beyoncé and no matter where it was released first, the album is still bound to do very well everywhere else. I mean, think about how many people who weren't able to buy it just yet and are salivating after it right now!


Despite its lack of promotion, the album has gone #1 in 104 countries, sold 80,000 copies in the first three hours of being available, and has also smashed the record for first week sales in three days. 

That's okay, Target. We'll just get it at Walmart, your competitor.

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Beyoncé Freezes the World by Dropping Album Out of NOWHERE

How to Snatch Several Wigs by Beyoncé

So if you haven't heard because you were sleep (like me) last night, Beyoncé released her visual album last night on iTunes. The self-titled album has 14 songs, 17 videos, and is priced at $15.99.

No, it's not a holiday album.

I'm pretty sure the "wasps" are buzzing up a storm right now and would love to use this as ammo as to why Bey is reckless or some other delusional argument about her. But according to her Life is But a Dream documentary, she became unhappy with today's music industry and the fans being distracted from the craft itself.

You can read the full explanation and statement on Necole Bitchie's blog by clicking the respective links.

The album was brought to us by a plethora of the biggest names in the industry today, including Pharrell, The Dream, Hit Boy, Justin Timberlake, and many more.

Also, if you're wondering what the album brings to the table, there are sneak peeks of each video on Beyoncé's youtube channel.

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Arsenio Hall Fires Back At Kanye

The Coming To America actor fact-checked Kanye at the grammy nomination concert after the Yeezus rapper stated:

I can use my voice but what happens if y’all don’t buy anymore albums? People will say he was like Arsenio Hall and he’s turning up too much so now you are fired, but when you got money, can’t nobody fire you.

Of course, 'Ye's mouth has put him into hot water with someone else yet again, and this time, the response rang with a tone that was equally diplomatic and "say that shit again, ya hear?"

Check out Arsenio's response and decide for yourself who had the final word.

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R. Kelly Compares Chris Brown to Ali, MLK Jr., and Jesus

You read right. The Black Panties singer compared our favorite woman-bashing pop star to the likes of positive icons. Before you get your panties in a bunch (ba-dum-tss), let's just remember that Kelly has seen his fair share of controversy as well.

The singer states:

He got knocked down a little bit and he climbed up." he said. "You know, that sounds like Ali to me. That sounds like Martin Luther King to me. That sounds like a lot of the greats that have walked this earth. It even sounds a little bit like Jesus to me.

That's a little steep for someone who knocks others down. I don't remember Jesus hitting some 20 year old kid in the face in D.C. Oh wait, maybe that's the Ali part.

He goes on to clarify:

I'm not saying that Chris Brown is Jesus or R. Kelly is Jesus. But Jesus is the No 1 inspirer of someone being knocked down and rising again.

Jesus is also the #1 "inspirer" of many positive things and was crucified by others. No one has crucified, much less "knocked down" Chris Brown yet. But when it happens, you'll definitely see it here first.

What do you think of the comparison? Is it true or is it a stretch?

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