Diddy Beats Contest

Diddy Beats Contest


Hey folks,

Check out Dr. Dre and Diddy's new contest!

Overview
Beats and Diddy have joined forces to fuse fashion and music. And who better to
deliver it than Diddy himself? Engineered to deliver the raw power and emotion
behind every track you play, diddybeats upgrades any portable device, and
makes everything you listen to sound better – even your phone calls. Visit www.diddybeats.com

Prize Eligibility
Only persons who are at least 16 years of age can enter.
Sweepstakes Starts May 12, 2010 @ 12:01 am (PDT)
Sweepstakes Ends June 12, 2010 @ 11:59 pm (PDT)


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Sweet 16 for Justin

Looks like G. Dep is back on good terms with Diddy. He performed at Justin's Sweet 16 Party.

G-Dep Performs At Diddy's Son, Justin's Sweet 16!

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Mixtape Monday

Diddy & Dr. Dre Unveil New Beats Headphones!



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Beyonce's Heat

Beyonce Puts Out New "Heat" Fragrance



Looks like Beyonce is ready to move from purses to perfumes. Seems like this seems to be a new trend with Diddy also putting out frangrances "I Am King" & "Empress" as well as Usher putting out his self-titled fragrance. I expect it to be a big hit. Only time will tell.

Heat Commercial

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Mixtape Monday Pt. 3

Hey folks,

I was gonna save this one for Thursday, but this song is definitely fresh-sounding. This is something new on a real tip. How does Diddy do it??! Your thoughts? Holla!

Dirty Money - Love Come Down

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Evening News - Sara Stokes Stabs Husband!

Say It Ain't So, Sara

Sara Stokes, formerly of Da Band, got into it with her husband ,Tony when she stormed out of the house. While leaving, she tripped and hurt her head. She accused her husband of doing it. (She sure did hit her head... )

Sara allegedly grabbed a knife and stabbed her husband in the arm while their three kids watched, said the report. Cops were alerted and Sara was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence.

Man... This is just a sad series of events... I don't know what the situation is now, but prayers are definitely needed for the family at this point in time. We'll keep you posted...

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R&N - 04/22/09 - Evening News

HAPPY Earth Day, all!
Really quick update.

NY band, Honor Society has something to tell you.
They're hitting the big screen.. This Christmas!





BOP & Tigerbeat magazine had a photo shoot with the gentlemen on Monday. Also, Popstar magazine's May '09 issue has a mini poster of Honor Society on p. 18. I have MY copy. ;) Do you?
Remember to add your state/local street teams! List here.

In other news, a reminder to check out the LIVE Finale of Making the Band 4.



Catch Day 26 performing new songs and a special performance from Donnie Klang tomorrow night on MTV at 9pm EST.

R&N - 04/11/09 - OnSmash Saturday

Hey everybody! So, there's this multi-talented brown-eyed bombshell, who goes by the name of Imaj [pronounced "e- MAHJ"]. She is in the reformation of Diddy's female pop group DREAM . Imaj's father is Phillip Michael Thomas, from the 1970s show "Miami Vice." She is also God daughter of the world famous vocal trainer, Betty Wright.

Imaj sings (in more than 1 language), does artwork (like you wouldn't believe), plays a little guitar, is 19 years old, and has written and starring in her own screenplay. You HAVE to check this girl out! Her myspace. Her Twitter. Her screenplay website (Imaj Motion Pictures). her YouTube.com/ImajSings

Imaj's cover of Miley's "The Climb"

This is only part of why I love her. She has this ability take songs I've either never heard of (or in this case, don't really like) & turns them into.. amazing-ness! :)

"Innocence" ~Avril Lavigne cover
her own art in the bg

Be sure to add the sites to support her on myspace.
Official Imaj Street team
Peace, love, Imaj (to support the Causes she supports)
Official Imaj Fan club
& of course the group, myspace.com/theDREAMsite




~*Hermione*

R&N - 04/04/09 - OnSmash Saturday Pt. 2

Hey folks,

New Day 26 vid. And yes, Q actually made it into the video.

Day 26 ft. Diddy & Yung Joc - Imma Put It On Her

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R&N - 03/10/09 - Evening News

Chris Brown/Rihanna Saga Continues...

Hey folks,

So I'm a give a quick synopsis of the past week for this situation...



Diddy lends out to the young couple and lets them stay at his Miami pad. Upset and trying to make up for the incident, Chris goes to a jeweler's and cops a $50,000 ring for Rihanna. This is supposedly the "engagement ring" that everyone is talking about... Proposal has not been confirmed.

Oprah is speaking out on the situation also steps in and is dedicating her show to domestic violence tomorrow in lieu of the situation.



On top of Chris having to go to court last week (next court date April 6th), it seems that the alleged "text messages" had come from... his manager, Tina Davis (seen on left)... They have supposedly been having a relationship since he was 16 years old!... It gets worse.... She's about... 40. In my eyes... 36 + 16 = statutory rape and jail time if true. What do ya'll think?

More as this develops...

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R&N - 02/28/09 - Evening News

New Chris Brown Update


So here’s the update…..

It has been confirmed by TMZ.com, along with People Magazine, that Chris Brown and Rihanna have reconciled and are back together again. Sources say the couple is staying at a house owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs in Florida. It was also rumored that Brown contacted Rihanna on her birthday, and even gave her gifts to try to get back into her good graces. He has also been going to anger management classes to help his pending case, which sources say may be delayed while prosecutors continue to gather evidence.

But in the mean time, Chris’ career is slipping further into a black hole. Ciara and Flo-Rida have reportedly cancelled their duets with the singer/actor. ‘Turntables’, a single off of Ciara’s upcoming album, will no longer feature Brown. Flo-Rida also decided to take Brown off a project the two were working on.



Hollywood also seems to be dumping Brown. Promotion for the 2010 movie ‘Bone Deep’, featuring Idris Elba and T.I., will not include Brown. But one director says he is standing by troubled singer. Melvin James still plans on working with Brown for the movie ‘Caramel’, which will start production later this year.

- written by Carrie J.
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R&N - 02/19/09 - Evening News

Shyne - Out of Jail in April?


Great news... Looks like Shyne will be out of jail very soon... Shyne has done eight out of ten years on his bid for that club shooting in NYC about a decade ago... Back when Diddy and J. Lo used to be a hip-hop item.

His legal counsel, Oscar Michelin had this to say.

“He’s been an exemplary inmate... He’s had no problems, been very positive. As a matter of fact, myself and another person were scheduled to go up on the 26th of February to see him. There’s a dinner in honor of African-American History Month, and so Moses is participating in that. And he’s also coordinating, getting some speakers to talk about how things have affected the criminal justice system in the last few years and what we think the affect of the new presidency will be on issues affecting minorities. So he’s always been involved in many positive things at the jail and has never had a problem at all whatsoever. So, he’d be the perfect candidate for parole. The only knock against him was that he was convicted of a crime that’s considered a violent crime.”

Shyne, if you getting this in the pen, Music Forecast is rooting for you, bro.

Let's get back to one of his joints. My favorite of his... Bad Boy.

Shyne ft. Barrington Levy - Bad Boy

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R&N - 01/28/09

The New DREAM cover Britney Spears

So the former girl pop group Dream have reformed and Jordan & Imaj have done a cover of Britney Spears's song on her new album, Circus. Check it out.

If You Seek Amy

Check them out on Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/thedreamsite

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R&N - 01/05/09 - Mixtape Monday

Hey everybody,

Apparently, no one on the corner is a vlogga like Puff... For those who don't know, that's short for video blogger? We'll get there one day, lol. Anywayz, check out this rip on Diddy and his crazy blogs...

Vlogga Like Puff

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R&N -- LEAK CRITIQUE -- 10/02/2008

ARE WE READY???????

What up world!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well you guys have been hearing for months, "It's time for change!" Well all should address that same question when mentioning Janelle Monae....But are we ready for the change???? The Bad Boy Kansas City, Kansas native and signee brings her futuristic persona and alternative monkey wrench to the industry and is now taking advantage of the open opportunity for something new. I personally would compare her to a mix of Cee-Lo and Adre 3000. BOTH hott artist!!! And if you guys haven't noticed....THE GURL IS FINE?!?!?!?!LOL I'm just saying.

I gotta say that this is definitely a stretch for Diddy but after viewing what this chick can bring to the booth AND the stage....I believe he made a good move. I mean she's no Beyonce with the vocals but....she's nice. TRUST. Her energy on the stage is amazing and PLEASE....check out the random moonwalk in the video below.lol Check this young beauty out in her newly release video debut Many Moons. Janelle Monae plans to drop her 'Metropolis' EP, dubbed 'Metropolis: The Chase Suite (Special Edition),' in early 2009.

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R&N - 03/05/08 - Evening News

Hey folks,

Welcome to Music Forecast's new Evening News.... Our Top Stories...

Juvenile's Daughter Killed, Funeral Service Planning


17-year-old, Anthony Terrell, Jr. was arrested for shooting Jelani, Juvenile's daughter as well as her mother, Joy and Micaiah Deleston. Their bodies were found Feb 28th and Anthony confessed soon after.

A preliminary hearing for Terrell is set for next week in Gwinnett County Superior Court, prosecutor Danny Porter said. Because of Terrell's age, prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty. Terrell faces a maximum of life in prison for each of the three charges.

The funeral for Joy Deleston and her two daughters is set to take place this week in South Carolina. Our hearts go out to Juvenile and his family.

Diddy's Gets Shine for "A Raisin In The Sun


Yea.... I didn't believe it either, but from what I've heard from the reviews, Diddy didn't do that bad. From forgetting his lines the first night on Broadway, Diddy has shown much improvement.
Don't believe me, check the reviews...

USA Today: "...the movie would not have been made without Combs and would not work as well without him."

Chicago Sun Times: "Combs' baby face is a fine counterpoint to his character's rage and bitterness...the actor's blend of volatility, sweetness, pride, impotence and frustration registers beautifully."

New York Post: "Combs does a great, great job--especially for someone who isn't known as an actor."

Wall Street Journal: "Mr. Combs, who portrays that husband, delivers a sterling performance."

Congrats to Diddy. Now let's see him go platinum with Day 26 & the new Danity Kane album...

Andre 3000 in "The Shield" Series Finale


Keep your eyes peeled for Andre 3000 in The Shield season finale. The seventh and final season of The Shield will begin this summer. In the finale Andre will be playing a guy running for mayor. Sounds interesting. I'm a have to check that out.

J. Lo's Twins Finally Born


So J. Lo's finally had her twins, Max and Emme. She gave birth to them early Friday about 2 weeks ago (Yea, I'm late.) in Long Island. They kept the hospital location on hush, though. Don't know why... that hospital would get promo all day... The 5-pound, 7-ounce girl arrived first, followed by her 6-pound brother, Max minutes later.

That's all for tonight, but stay tuned for more "Evening News" next week.

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02/20/08 - Hump Day EXCLUSIVES

My apologies for the late post, I just got back from seein' Barack Obama at a rally where I'm at, AND Chelsea Clinton came to my school so I had to dwell in some politics today, but nevertheless Hump Day is here and here are the Exclusives.

Introducing: O'neal McknightBe prepared 'cause I am going to attempt and break this song multiple times, so this joint will be posted multiple times. But don't worry, the track is a banger! He goes by the name of O'neal Mcknight and has been cosigned by the who's who in the music industry. Diddy, Jermaine, Quincy Jones, Swizz, Russel Simmons, etc all luv this joint and luv his sound. The track in discussion is called Check Your Coat, and yes as usual its buzzing out there in NYC and slowly but steadily spreading. The sound? Unlike anything right now. Funky, feel-good, club song, that you can't help but dance or try to dance to. Produced by DJ Cassidy, a top DJ for all those people I just named dropped, and Dub-L, the song is an infectious blend of 80s synths and heavy drum-laced sounds of the 90s. Yes another throwback ode to the 80s/90s joint I know but this joint is good. I can't even explain it anymore, just listen. He just recently signed to Motown and is re shooting is low budget video with Little X, tons of cameos, including Christopher Lloyd of Back To The Future fame and the car, the Deleron. Check out his myspace, check out the song, Check Your Coat. Holla.

O'Neal Mcknight - Check Your Coat ft. Greg Nice

MTB 4 Exclusive Track: ExclusiveIf you watch MTB 4 you would have heard this song many times in the episodes that air. It's titled Exclusive and its the hottest jam I've seen 'em come with so far. If they release this track as their first single I'm sure it'll do well. Even if it don't you'll get to hear it here regardless. Holla.

MTB 4 (aka Day 26) - Exclusive

Felli Gets Buck In Here With Akon & Co.Cali DJ Felli Fell who is big stuff out there on the west coast for the past few months has been spreading his talent and making much noise with his track Buck In Here. The club "banger" has heavyweights Akon, Ludacris, Diddy, and Lil Jon all on the track. It even includes a beat change. Check out the recently Def Jam signed artist's track here an watch the video, MAD cameos in here.

DJ Felli Fell - Buck In Here ft. Akon, Ludacris, Diddy, Lil Jon

Mario On Dancing With The Stars???WTF? That's all I got. I was unaware he fell off. Isn't that show for celebs trying to make a comeback or rejuvenate their careers? Not a good look, Mario.

Tony Yayo Outta TroubleRemember those charges Tony got for allegedly beating up one of Game's manager's kids well all charges have been dropped. But that don't mean he innocent, the lesser charges are a result of him agreeing to a plead deal. Instead of facing criminal charges YaYo just has to do community service. I think he lucked out. If he really did beat on the kid, he need to be in trouble.

Yezzur, that's it, I'm Out - Dilly

R&N - 01/23/08 - Hump Day

Lil Wayne arrested, AGAIN!ABC News reports:

Rapper Lil Wayne has been arrested in Yuma County, Ariz., on drug charges, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The rapper, 25, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter, was traveling in his tour bus near Dateland, Ariz., Tuesday, when it was stopped at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 8. Around 11:30 p.m. a Border Patrol dog signaled the possible presence of drugs, and the bus was directed to a secondary inspection lane, where the bus was consensually searched. After a search by the Border Patrol canine, agents reported finding 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine, 41 grams of ecstasy and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia. Agents also found $22,000 in cash on the bus.

Now, I know you's a rapstar, and think you's a rockstar, but damn it Weezy, have some sense. I was just tellin' myself how I was actually getting excited about Carter III droppin' next month but now with this who knows what'll happen. We'll keep you posted.

Diddy...nah call me Sean JohnThe man who forever entertains me announced today that he is thinkin' about changing is name, again. Rap mogul, formerly known as Sean Combs, then Puff Daddy, then P. Diddy, then Diddy is thinkin' about changin' his name to Sean John, the same name as his clothing line. Diddy, I mean Sean was quoted as sayin' he evolves over time and so his name changes with the evolution...whatever, all I know is I am gonna watch his new MTB show premiering some time soon.

Busta Rhymes escapes jail timeI don't know how he did it, but he did. Busta Rhymes, faced with two counts of assault, a DUI and driving with a suspended license, managed to plead down all the charges this morning. Busta will now serve three concurrent years of probation, ten days of community service and pay a $750 fine. Back in July, the rapper rejected a plea deal that would have put him in jail for one year. Whoever this man lawyer is, is the s**t. T.I. and Lil Wayne need to holla at that man. Keep in mind 3 or 4 white celebrites have just finsihed jail sentences for DUI charges, add that with TWO counts of assault I was for sure my homey Busta was goin to Jail. Apparently not, and I'm glad, now hopefully he'll act right and get back to the music.

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R&N - 12/11/07 - EXCLUSIVES!

Mary J is workin' it

Mary J getting ready to run it with her new album "Growing Pains" has released her second single, "Work That". There's a regular version and then a version she got with Busta Rhymes and you know MF 3.0 got 'em both for yall. I think the joint's hot, what yall think? Regardless I think Mary J. gonna be pushin' a lot of holiday units.

Mary J. Blige - Work That

Mary J. Blige ft. Busta Rhymes - Work That

Cassie & Diddy together?

Ok, so apparently I'm late on this. Supposedly one of the many girls Diddy's been "swimming in" while doing his g/f/finance/baby mama Kim wrong has been Cassie. Yes, Me & You, Bad Boy artist again. Word is these two have had as you say, relations, and have been on again, off agian ever since she got signed. This will explain why she didn't get dropped after her album flopped. Ok well now peeps are sayin' Diddy is in LOVE and Cassie is the one he wanna settle down with not Kim. Man I tell ya that boy is a mess, but he still my n***a though.

Usher's bro, J Lac signs publishing deal with EMI

Usher's bro is stepping out on his own and just signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing. James Lack, or JLack as he goes by has been making beats ever since his big bro got major and finally cracked the scene with Lloyd's club hit "Get It Shawty". Yeah, I ain't know he that beat either, well that joint and presumeably others were good enough for him to sign a deal and now he should be own his way. He just got work on his intro, his "This is a J Lac track, man" is not what that is. Go back n peep that Lloyd beat ya dig.

Lupe Fiasco is the coolest

Lupe Fiasco is this close to dropping his sophmore album, and let me tell ya I can't wait. Lupe is a breath of fresh air and if you ain't heard his joint Superstar yet then your a clown. Nah, not really but go peep that joint and the video Lupe making good music right now. We got the title track to his album "The Cool" and this joint is even more quality music. Turn up your volume and let us know what you think.

Lupe Fiasco - The Coolest

Snoop Dogg is the new Cliff Huxtable!?
The network that gives everybody a show has called up Snoop to have a crack at his own family-sitcom/reality show. Snoop premired his "Fatherhood" show this past Sunday on E! and although I ain't catch it, I heard it's pretty funny. Similar to Run's House, wish is off the chian by the way, but a lil more, I dunno pimped out? Either way I just wanna see how his kids be actin' w/ a daddy like that so you know I'm tuning in. Fatherhood comes on everysunday on E! at 10:30/9:30c. Here are a couple of promo spots to give you a feel of what it's suppose to be like.

R&N - 11/24/07

Hey folks,

So lemme get back to those stories I told y'all about yesterday... PLUS a new one I found out about today!

Timbaland - Having A Wife & Kid!


Aparrently, Timbaland is planning to get married... to his publicist! On Nov. 21st, it was announced that his baby daughter was born. Timbaland and Monique Idlett have supposedly been dating for two years now, and are planning to get married soon... Congratulations to Timbo!

Ghostface - In the new IronMan Movie!


I heard Ghostface actually got a part in the new Ironman movie comin' out soon... I forget who's gonna play the infamous Tony Stark, but it won't be Ghostface, lol. Anyway, I heard he finished his part for the movie, and i think it's gonna be pretty hot...

Ne-Yo - Kicked off R. Kelly's "Double Up" Tour!


I don't know exactly what happened, but apparently Ne-Yo is supposed to keep the exact reason of why he got kicked off a secret... Rumors were that Kells wanted 7 dressing rooms for himself, and kinda left Ne-Yo without one... Other sources claim because Ne-Yo kept questioning R. Kelly's authority... Regardless, Ne-Yo is officially off the tour, and is now trying to do his own for his fans...

It SO sounds like the "Best of Both Worlds" tour with Jay-Z and y'all saw how that fizzled... Ne-Yo says he respect R. Kelly's music, but NOT R. Kelly as a man! That's pretty bold, but after that whole trial case with Kelly, among other things, I don't blame him.

P. Diddy - Finally Proposing to Kim Porter?!


So, you think Diddy has finally come to his senses after having his 6th child named Chance... That's just crazy... After his 3rd baby mama, he realizes he needs to marry someone... Rumor has it, Diddy is planning a to make a SPECTACULAR proposal any day now.

Diddy has supposedly already sent out invitations. There's going to be celebrities, camera crews, the whole sha-bang. If this is the case, Congrats to Diddy... finally.

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