From Reality Series To Daytime Television: Vanessa Simmons New Role On Guiding Light

Remember the episode of Run's House when Vanessa auditioned for a role in a soap opera? Well, she got the part and has been added to cast of the daytime drama, Guiding Light. She will portray a character named Lola which will make its premiere appearance on Tuesday, August 21.

Source Soap Opera Digest

"And The Nominees Are...":MTV Music Awards

Video of the Year

Amy Winehouse: "Rehab"
Beyoncé: "Irreplaceable"
Justice: "D.A.N.C.E."
Justin Timberlake: "What Goes Around ... "
Kanye West: "Stronger"
Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z): "Umbrella"

Male Artist of the Year

Akon: "Don't Matter," "I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg), "Smack That" (featuring Eminem)
Kanye West: "Can't Tell Me Nothing," "Stronger," "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been" — DJ Premier remix, featuring Nas, KRS-One and Rakim)
Justin Timberlake: "Let Me Talk To You/ My Love," "SexyBack" (featuring Timbaland), "What Goes Around ... "
T.I.: "Big Things Poppin' (Do It)," "You Know What It Is" (featuring Wyclef Jean), "What You Know"
Robin Thicke: "Can U Believe," "Lost Without U," "Wanna Love You Girl" (remix, featuring Busta Rhymes and Pharrell)

Female Artist of the Year

Amy Winehouse: "Rehab," "You Know I'm No Good"
Beyoncé: "Irreplaceable," "Beautiful Liar" (featuring Shakira)
Fergie: "Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal)," "Glamorous" (featuring Ludacris), "Fergalicious" (featuring Will.I.Am)
Nelly Furtado: "Maneater," "Say It Right"
Rihanna: "Umbrella" (featuring Jay-Z)

Best New Artist

Amy Winehouse: "Rehab," "You Know I'm No Good"
Carrie Underwood: "Before He Cheats"
Gym Class Heroes: "Clothes Off," "Cupid's Chokehold/ Breakfast in America"
Lily Allen: "Alfie," "Smile," "LDN"
Peter Bjorn and John: "Young Folks"

Best Group

Fall Out Boy: "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race," "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs"
Gym Class Heroes: "Clothes Off," "Cupid's Chokehold/ Breakfast in America"
Linkin Park: "What I've Done"
Maroon 5: "Makes Me Wonder"
White Stripes: "Icky Thump"

Most Earthshattering Collaboration

Akon (featuring Eminem): "Smack That"
Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar"
Justin Timberlake (featuring Timbaland): "SexyBack"
Gwen Stefani (featuring Akon): "The Sweet Escape"
U2 (featuring Green Day): "The Saints Are Coming"

Quadruple Threat of the Year
Beyoncé
Bono
Jay-Z
Justin Timberlake
Kanye West

Monster Single of the Year

Avril Lavigne: "Girlfriend"
Daughtry: "Home"
Fall Out Boy: "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs"
Lil Mama: "Lip Gloss (No Music)"
T-Pain (featuring Yung Joc): "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')"
Timbaland (featuring Keri Hilson, D.O.E. and Sebastian): "The Way I Are"
MIMS: "This Is Why I'm Hot"
Plain White T's: "Hey There, Delilah"
Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z): "Umbrella"
Shop Boyz: "Party Like A Rock Star"

Best Director

Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar" (director: Jake Nava)
Christina Aguilera: "Candyman" (directors: Matthew Rolston and Christina Aguilera)
Justin Timberlake: "What Goes Around ..." (director: Samuel Bayer)
Kanye West: "Stronger" (director: Hype Williams)

Linkin Park: "What I've Done" (director: Joseph Hahn)
Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z): "Umbrella" (director: Chris Applebaum)

Best Editing in a Video

Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar" (editor: Jarett Figl)
Gnarls Barkley: "Smiley Faces" (editor: Ken Mowe)
Justin Timberlake: "What Goes Around ..." (editor: Hollee Singer)
Kanye West: "Stronger" (editors: Peter Johnson and Corey Weisz)
Linkin Park: "What I've Done" (editor: Igor Kovalik)

Best Choreography in a Video

Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar" (choreographer: Frank Gatson)
Chris Brown: "Wall To Wall" (choreographers: Rich & Tone and Flii Styles)
Ciara: "Like A Boy" (choreographer: Jamaica Craft)
Eve: "Tambourine" (choreographer: Tahesha Scott)
Justin Timberlake: "My Love" (choreographer: Marty Kudelka)

Source Hollyscoop.com

"Where There's Fire, There's Smoke!": Unsigned Brooklyn Rapper Waiting For His Big Break

Todays music executives seem like they're more interested in making a quick buck by signing artists whose songs have no substance, but a catchy beat and often an annoying hook. What happened to signing artists who actually have talent, like Brooklyn bred rapper "Holy Smoke"? Hailing from the rough streets of Crown Heights, Smoke entered the game at the tender age of 9. While other kids his age were busy playing with toys Smoke was primarily focused on expressing himself via the art of rhyming often called rapping. Although his competitors claimed he lacked experience, they could not deny his talent. Smoke has performed on various stages and has gone on tour with some of today's hottest acts. From M-E-T-H-O-D MAN, Doug E. Fresh, M.O.P., and Blackmoon. Smoke is also featured on two singles from Wu Tang Clan's "Sunz of Man" album. What more can be said about this artist? One thing is for sure, with his strategic use of words and his distinctive voice success is truly in his future. So, Urban America WATCH OUT for Holy Smokes! For more information about Holy Smoke visit myspace.com/holysmokesnyc and AzWeEnter.com .Below is Smoke's video for his single "Ah Bout".

If You Still Say "Bling"...Then You're A Wigger!!!: Kanye's Take On The Word

Kanye told Complex magazine: "Only white people and older black people say 'bling' now. If a white person uses slang too early, then that makes them look like a wigger. But if black people use slang too late, then it makes them look like a wigger." Now, I'm wondering how the hell this even came up in an interview???

Kanye's TOP Five Hottest MC's In The Game

MTV News decided to ask Louis Vuitton Don, Kanye West his opinion about the Hottest MC's List. Here's what he had to say, "Like Jadakiss said, 'Top five, dead or alive", he responded. "To get to the point where I'm in the top five, it just feels good. It feels better than winning an award. Even though 'Can't Tell Me Nothing' isn't doing good on radio, I never had a 'hood anthem before."

He also gave a run down on his TOP Five Hottest MC's. He responded by saying, "I'm only gonna accept a couple of people being ahead of me. Only Two." So, here's the list.

1. Lil Wayne

2. Andre 3000

3. Kanye West (smh, he wasn't lying y'all)

4. T.I.

5. Fabolous

Source MTV

NEW VIDEO: "Give It To You" Eve Feat. Sean Paul

LIFE IN THE FAB LANE:Watch The Premiere of Kimora Lee Simmons New Reality Series

Kimora Lee Simmons new reality series "Life In The Fab Lane" premieres Sunday, August 5, 2007 on Style Network and I can't wait! I've seen the previews and this show is HILARIOUS! In every episode Kimora shows viewers what it takes to run a fashion empire and be a mom. So, make sure y'all use the bathroom, eat dinner etc... before the show comes on because I don't think you'll want to miss a damn thing!

Source StyleNetwork.com

"Boo, Will You Marry Me?":Eddie Murphy Pops The Big Question

Its official Eddie Murphy has proposed to Tracy Edmonds. Eddie popped the question with a phat a$$ yellow diamond engagement ring. I'm wondering if Tracy will keep BabyFace's last name. How does this sound Tracy Edmonds Murphy? I'm not even going to lie, but it flows. But, Eddie you know you're wrong. You got Scary pregnant, dumped her, hooked up with Tracy, denied the baby was yours, and now you're getting married! Seems like it's always something new with this dude.

Source TMZ

MTV News Reveals The Hottest 10 MC's

MTV had a panel of "Hip-Hop Brains" as they call it debate over who should be on the new acclaimed list of the hottest MC's in the game right now. Go check out the debate on video at MTV NEWS. MTV put them in order and you'd be surprised to see who made it; who didnt and how they were ranked! The panel made it clear that this wasn't based on history, but what's out now. **DRUM ROLL** the results are in!

Note: Dont kill the messenger LOL ... Just delivering the Factz

10. Jim Jones

9. Common

8. 50 cent

7. Jay-Z

6. Young Jeezy

5. Kany West (I soooo don't agree)

4. Andre 3000

3. Game

2. T.I

1. Lil Wayne

Go Ahead and Vent! Write your comments below telling us what you think!

Source MTV

Kanye West Album Cover

Kanye West' album "GRADUATION" is coming out on September 11th and there are speculations that the design for the album cover is not final. On his fansite http://www.kanyetalk.com/ there are submissions of different art work for the album cover and Mr. West is going to pick which one he likes the best. I'm not too sure how true this is, but it seems interesting. The picture above is just one of the many covers being leaked on various sites.


Source Kanyetalk.com

A Hot Ghetto Mess

BET's new television show "Hot Ghetto Mess" hosted by Charlie Murphy is by far one of the most controversial shows on main stream T.V. The title of the show is exactly the concept of the show. "A Hot Ghetto Mess" shows African-Americans doing some of the worst and most embarrassing things and we know we have to admit we have lots of those moments. Check out the site and the letter from the editor to understand before you bash it!!! Plus the song on the main page is HILARIOUS http://www.hotghettomess.com/index.php. It features pictures, quick interviews with regular people walking on the street and more. I've seen the show and it's quite funny and REALLY TRUE!! The reason why I love this show goes beyond the humor of our people. Its an eye opener, it gives you raw footage of what we do and how we portray oursleves. Anyone with common sense knows this doesn't speak for all African Americans, but it speaks for a damn good majority. One of the perks of the show was when Charlie Murphy asked random African-Americans questions that any one of us should know ,~i.e How many blacks are there on the supreme court justice panel? All kinds of answers were given; 12, 20, and 50! Well, there is 1 and how in the hell do you get 20 if there are only 9 got darn Supreme Court Justices (wow)!! So, I give the show a thumbs up for hilarity and motivation so you can get your knowledge on!

Wifey and Stylist...

Alexis Phifer is Kanye West' stylist turned fiancee. I don't know about yall, but this is news to me. Kanye has an interview in Harpers Bazaar (the illest fashion magazine) talking about she kept him fresh. Well, I would hope so since he has decided to marry her. But, I must say Kanye has TASTE because she is really pretty. If being a stylist can get you a man like Kanye then I should have been styling instead of persuing a career in Journalism. (smh)

Note:"It Ain't Hate, It's Da Truth"- Kina, you dumb late boo. I don't know what you seeing because shorty been looking horrid lately. LMFAO!

Source Harpers Bazaar

Konvict Muzik!!!!: Akon Working On Paris Hilton's Next Album

I don't know why anyone would want to work on an album with Paris Hilton, but I guess since she's so popular for doing completely nothing Akon sees some major dollar signs in his future. Shorty is so wack that Warner Bros. dropped her from their label. Now, my question to Warner Bros is, "Why da hell y'all signed her in the first place?" Akon recently explained to reporters his reason for wanting to work with the heiress on her next album. "In my mind I was thinking now Paris Hilton is an official convict, I think I'm gonna work with her and put a record out." Well, I guess that makes sense Akon!

Source Celebrity-gossip.net

We Know Where Aubrey Is, But What Happened To The Rest Of Them?: Danity Kane Squashes Rumors About Breaking Up

Lately, I've been seeing Aubrey every where especially partying with Kim KardASShian and her hoe's. Aubrey recently told TMZ that she was leaving "Danity Kane", some sh!t about wanting to be a Pussy Cat Doll. I guess she realized she will never be a Pussy Cat Doll and decided to take back what she initially said. Diddy done gassed shortys head up making her think she's IMPORTANT! Well, her bandmates wanted to set the record straight.

"This is the official statement regarding all the rumors and misinformation floating on the web. Danity Kane is still together and all of us -- Aubrey O'Day, Shannon Bex, Aundrea Fimbres, Dawn Richard and D Woods -- are looking toward to our future together, to taking the industry by storm yet again, and to giving our fans an incredible sophomore album. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank each of you who has continued to support us through the ups and downs of this business. We have every intention of writing, singing, and dancing our way to the top. See you all there!”

Source TMZ, All Hip-Hop.com

In-Car-Cer-Ated...Incarcerated!!

Paris is one hell of a trendsetter! Lets recap

1. No Panties & allowing the world to see "ha goodies".

2. Fake a$$ vocal skills.

3. Celebrity without a cause.

Oh and one more except this one involes ummm letters, supervised visits and ooh I almost forgot bars.

4. JAIL

Paris, Lindsay, and now Nicole.The heifer is pregnant... she really did it now. Wait Paris shouldn't even get props for this trend cause rap artists been doing this sh!t for years...Lol

"You's A Rumpshaker": Deelishis Drops New Video For Her Wack Song

Everytime I see Deelishis she's either got her legs spread out on the cover of a magazine or has her a$$ cocked up in the air. I will admit that the art of airbrushing does do a body good because the way she's been looking recently is not how she looked while on Flavor of Love 2. Deelishis has teamed up with "Da Baddest Bitch" a.k.a Trina for the remix of her wack song "Rumpshaker". Doesn't a song actually have to be popular for you to even consider remixing it? Whoever thinks this song is hot must not know what REAL MUSIC is! I almost forgot to mention, the video is wack too. Watch the video below. She's mainly doing what she does best...showing off her aSSets. She also has a Denim collection which I believe looks just like those jeans you'll find at Pretty Girl on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. So, you know I won't be recommending her line to anyone I know. Deelishis, PLEASE stick to spreading your legs and cocking up your a$$ on magazine covers for exposure.

Who's the fool in the video pretending to be a rapper?

WAIT TILL I GET MY MONEY RIGHT, Right??

September 11th, damn I used to think of 9/11 as the day the Twin Towers fell. Now, I can't think of nothing else but 50 and Kanye. Leave it up to the rap game to turn an important day into some battle of the albums (smh. Why am I not surprised?) . Kanye West' album "GRADUATION" was supposed to drop August 21st and 50's album "Curtis" was supposed to drop September 4th, but now both artists have changed their release dates to September 11th. As arrogant as the two are, I must say that's going to be one hell of a battle. 50 cent told radio personel Funk Flex that Kanye better change his date cause he is going to be upset with his sales. Being cocky as usual and making demands (Kanye better change his release date) and starting trouble seems to be 50's M.O. Kanye is not a fighter and he'd get his a$$ kicked in a fight with 50 I'm sure. Sh!t, I'm upset with 50 for starting drama all the time, but I know y'all seen that six pack and those guns he calls "muscles", plus he probably really has guns (wow). Kanye might not have a six pack or totes weapons, but he sure knows how to talk slick and still be professional which I was always taught is the best way. He slapped 50 with intelligence! 50 was thirsty for a comeback response as he always is so he can go back and forth to promote his album, but Kanye's a$$ didn't even pay him any mind. He actually came back with a remark saying that he didn't even care if he came in second place with sales because he wasn't changing his album release date because it's important to him. So, he basically shut the whole battle down. Sorry 50 you'll have to argue with yourself on this one!

You Got A Long Way To Go: Update on Singer Cassie

For months, I've been saying to myself, "I wonder what happened to Cassie?". The model turned singer quickly disappeared after dropping two singles. I would too if my album flopped. Well, according to her MySpace page she's currently filming the sequel Step It Up 2 and her song will be featured on the soundtrack. Who was stupid enough to actually pay to see the first one? I guess since her singing career fell off she has decided to get into the film industry. Shorty just needs to stick to modeling, where you don't have to read lines or sing. I wonder if Diddy dropped her from Bad Boy because her page clearly states "Indie" under the record label section. Well, y'all already know how Diddy is, so he probably did drop her a$$ from his label. Diddy probably got tired of her embarrassing him in public.

Mickey Factz Flashback: Free Download

The Voice of GFC, MICKEY FACTZ is in the building and just dropped his new mixtape FLASHBACK!! Ya'll can can download it at www.gfcny.com/ for free. Don't y'all dare turn down anything that's free! Busting your eardrums is the new artist on the block Mickey Factz. Well y'all know I wouldnt even blog on this sh!t if it wasn't PROPER. Who is Mickey Factz y'all ask "The Ruler of the Universe", "The Emperor", and "The Evolution of Hip Hop". He's done tracks with Fall Out Boy, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne just to name a few. Deals from left and right are being thrown at him and he's being picky (smh), so y'all know he doing it. He turned down Columbia Records, Gold Mine (Missy Elliot's label), and Star Trak. He now has Atlantic records and Universal SRC down on their knees begging for him to sign onto their labels. Mickey Factz is that breath of fresh air that we need in the game right now. There's nothing to say about the mixtape ,but quit reading this blog and go download it. Good Music, Real Talk, and it's FREE. Y'all betta quit playing, go download it now!! www.gfcny.com/

It's Poppin, It's Poppin...I Ain't Frontin

This parody of Lil Mama's "Lip Gloss" track "Is Poppin, It's poppin". I thought it was mad funny, so hopefully it will have y'all laughin y'all a$$es off like I was when I first saw it. So enjoy.