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In arecent interview Janet Jackson did for a British newspaper, the singer revealed a softer side of the legendarydeceased rapper. You may remember Janet worked alongside Tupac, back in 1993, during the filming of “Poetic Justice.”

Here’s what Janet revealed of her experience with Tupac:

“Pac was just silly. He was completely different from what people knew. Not that it was an act, the person the world knew, because thatwas him, too.
I adored him-he liked to play and laugh. I remember when he said he wasgoing back to L.A. to get a tattoo. And I said, ‘Why are you going to L.A. We’re not suppose to leave, we have a shoot tomorrow.’ He looked at me and said, ‘Square!’

When he came back he showed me the tattoo he got onhis stomach. He was sweet. Granted, there was another side,but he wouldn’t snap or go crazy out of nowhere. There had to been something that triggered that. I miss him.”

People are so hypocritical — this is the same person who Pac called a phony. Dude said when during the filming of “Poetic Justice”, he and Janet were cool — speaking on the phone almost everyday, he said once the filming of the movie was over she changed her telephone numbers and acted like she never knew him. That’s Hollywood for you — everyone out here is two-faced, and I believe the only reason why Janet is saying such nice things about the legendary deceased rapper/actor is because next September a movie chronicling TuPac’s life will be a movie and will be released on the anniversary of his death. The movie is expected to be a blockbuster, and that’s the only reason why Janet is riding the TuPac wave.
If Janet was real, she would have remained cool with Pac.

Don’t you agree?

Jacky Jasper

http://www.diaryofahollywoodstreetking.com

Jay Z lands 40 40 Deal in 20 American airports.

Jay-Z may bring his 40/40 Club to an airport near you with recent deal. Jay-Z is now taking his highly successful 40/40 Club enterprise cross-country. Along with his business partners Juan and Desiree Perez, Hova inked a deal with Delaware NorthCompanies to take his 40/40 Club franchise into nearly 20 select airports across the country.
“The 40/40 Club is all about creating first-class experiences for guests who want to relax and watch their favorite games,” said Desiree Perez. “We want to see our club grow, and to bring those experiences to travelers. A partnership with Delaware North will do just that.”

Delaware North Companies is one of the world’s leading and hospitality service providers, with profits exceeding $2 billion. The company’s vice president of business development Robert Stanton explained what travelers can expect to find in one of their airport 40/40 Clubs.

“We are thrilled to partner with the 40/40 Club, to bring a stylish sports bar and lounge to airports across thecountry,” said Stanton. “From the personalized, one-of-a-kind jerseys on the wall, to every sports game you can think of on the television screens, the club will bring a new experience that we are sure travelers will welcome.”

Source: (AllHipHop.com)

40/40 Club in Atlanta GA.

Katy Perry's bigest Single yet!

Okay, so Katy Perry (potentially) has the biggest song of her career readied for release, it's got big vocals, big production, big hooks, and big message, the whole shebang, and then she go and botches up the release date. -Slow clap.

You see, round about a month ago, Katy Perry appeared on this quite popular telly show called The X Factor and done sung a little tune going by the name of 'Firework', which then caused the album version to high-tail itself up to #2 on iTunes just a day later (from #489). And it's been consistently in the Top 6 downloads since, peaking at #3 on the Official Single Chart to date. But still, you can't help but get the feeling that if she'd waited a little later, she may have got that #1 that 'Teenage Dream' was deprived of for four long and arduous weeks. Anyhoo, none of that matters because now we have the single release and even though the single version is not even in the Top 100 on iTunes, the album version is still at #6, so this is good stuff, until you take into account the song that is currently showing it's rather unappealing rear to Katy, 'Like A G6' is at #5.

And now onto the song in question. It's clear Katy's gone and helped herself to a bit of "Anthem of Empowerment" juice that very few people ever bother with these days, you know the flavour - the kind that makes you feel better about being you and who you are, instead of dwelling on what you're not, and on top of that, it congratulates you for it and then celebrates you for what you are and who you're not afraid to be.

It's quite a dangerous area of music to play around with really, because there are always stereotypers who will classify it as a cheesy, confidence-boosting, "Gay Anthem" and be done with it. But the thing is, is that it's very hard not to accidentally produce those kinds of songs, you could be talking about X, Y and Z and it's instantly a Gay Anthem before you even release it. The only other act this year (that I'm aware of) who has tried this kind of release (and boy did they succeed) were Scissor Sisters, with 'Fire With Fire', which was hideously underappreciated as far as it's sheer magnificence goes, however, with Katy's popularity at an all time high there's no chance of this one slipping out of the Top 10 any time soon.

On the plus side, 'Firework' doesn't come across as one of those cheesy anthems of empowerment adopted by the LGBT community at all (á la Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' or Tina Turner's 'The Best'), and instead combines... ermm... 'interesting' lyrics with a monolithic chorus ridden with hooks and a thumping, driving beat.

Even if the first line is deeply underwhelming - "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag?"*, 'Firework' opens out into a fiercely empowering song without once giving the impression Katy's just crammed down a bag full of Cathedral City. She bellows over the production - one of Stargate's finest - to one of the biggest choruses of the year. it's also nice to see Katy behaving for a change, and like the 'Teenage Dream' video, there's not a squirty cream bottle, a zebra, or gummy bear in sight.

However, you do, or at least I do, at about 0:38, feel like the original melody has sort of jumped ship and Katy and Stargate have swapped tinny synths for some warming, beefy cellos for the bridge. And another thing that I find slightly distracting is that, apart from the heavy beat and Katy's voice, the chorus is quite simply consisting of a basic melody provided by the strings. But then again, I feel like it paradoxically compliments it for the most-part because anything more complicated would result in a cluttered feel to the track. And once the chorus hits, these earlier issues are but distant memories and seem like snobbish remarks that only snobbishly snobby snobs being snobby would make as Katy wails at the top of her lungs - "Baby you're a fiiiii-[5 seconds]-eerrrwork", hitting that all-important "Anthem Level of Loudness" that all songs must conform to if they are to be considered so, according to the law of me.

And then when you think it's over, Katy makes you feel even better about yourself with the middle eight, claiming you can shine "brighter than the moon, moon, moon", which may seem like another of her kittenish innuendos but it's not. So there. Now, feel good, please.

Strip Natasha Bedingfield down and She's still Amazing

It’s been awhile since Natasha Bedingfield released an album. Her last, Pocketful of Sunshine, was released almost three years ago. But she’s been quite busy during her “downtime,” if you could even call it such. Along with getting married to longtime beau Matt Robinson, Natasha has been touring and hiding away in the studio writing.
Now, she’s ready to step back into the spotlight with Strip Me, a new collection songs about loving who you are and the skin you’re in. Strip Me, out on December 7, boasts collaborations with Ryan Tedder, Wayne Wilkins, Kleerup, and reunites Natasha with past collaborators Danielle Brisebois and Steve Kipner.
One thing fans know for sure is that at least one song from the set will become a huge smash like her past hits “These Words,” “Unwritten,” and “Pocketful of Sunshine.” That’s just the way Nat rolls. But do you know who Natasha really wants to work with? How about which song from Strip Me is her husband’s favorite? Or how about if there are any naughty photos on her phone? We have the answers to these questions and more in our 12 random questions with Natasha Bedingfield below!
1. What’s one song on the radio right now that you just can not get out of your head?
I love “Just The Way You Are” [by Bruno Mars]. Love it! Love it! Everyone wants to be told they’re beautiful and amazing. It’s like if you’re going out to a club and you’re looking in the mirror getting ready and you’re feeling a bit insecure, you can put on that song. It just makes you feel good.
And I also love Eminem’s song — both Eminem songs that are out at the moment — but I really love the one with Rihanna. I really love how you hear a different side of her voice than she usually does. I just love it. Every time it comes on I start belting along to it.
2. How do you cure your writer’s block?
Everyone gets writer’s block every now and then, and normally it’s just because there’s so much going on. There’s so much noise, static. It’s all about how you get to a place where you can actually tap in and hear. I feel like most songwriters and creative people get those moments where they’re tapping in or putting their antennas up and you’re almost hearing something, like a radio signal. I feel like it’s just getting rid of that clutter and getting to a place where you’re peaceful enough to hear it. Or not criticizing yourself because that’s the other thing. When you get too critical of yourself or too obsessed with trying to make a hit or trying to please people, then often the song doesn’t feel very real either.
3. You’re a big supporter of Brandy who’s doing ‘Dancing With The Stars’ right now. Would you ever consider competing on the show?
I would be terrified to do that show. I can dance, but I do think it would be very difficult. I really respect everyone who goes on that show, especially if it’s not your area, like sports stars doing it and Brandy who is really like one of the best singers in the world and she’s stepping into something that she’s not known for. I think it’s really brave of people who do that. It’s like choosing to learn a new language and become a beginner at something. It’s very commendable.
We’d love to see you on the show. I think you would rock it.
Thank you! I think I would stop halfway through and start singing and forget I’m supposed to be dancing!
4. You’re on a song called “Last Chance” on Nicki Minaj’s new album, Pink Friday. How on earth did you land on that album?
She and I connected and she told me she had this song she really felt like my voice would work well on. I was on tour just visiting radio stations. That’s what I’ve been doing, just going around to all of the radio stations that have played [my music] in the past and just kind of like paying my respects. Just not wanting to forget them because they’ve supported me for so long…she called me up and she’s like, “My deadline is happening on the album” and she really thought I would be great on the song. I was in Detroit that night [when Nicki called] and booked time in Eminem‘s studio and I recorded a whole bunch of stuff from that song there. So it was awesome because I was getting vibes from Eminem, you know, the aura he leave in that room. I was just tapping into that. And singing with one of the best new artists this year, it was great.
That’s amazing! What’s the song about?
You’ll just have to wait and see! No… it’s just about being up for it. It’s about being ready, and people just have to be prepared
5. Who is the one person you just have to make a collaboration with happen?
I have a few people on my ultimate fantasy list of who I would love to collaborate with. I would love to do something with Missy Elliott. She can do no wrong. She just is a genius. I would love to do something with Coldplay. They are so sexy and just so true. It’s that simplicity that we talked about. They don’t overdo it. They just keep it real and I love that. And I’m a huge Foo Fighters fan, so I would love to do a duet with Dave Grohl. And Eminem! He’s definitely on my dream list.
6. They say when people get married they kind of change a little bit. How have you changed since getting married?
I think I’ve relaxed a bit more. Matt, my husband, has really helped me to learn how to enjoy myself a little more. I’ve always been all about the music and put all of my energy into that. It’s amazing to have someone else who is my priority and actually can kind of help me mellow out a bit and enjoy the journey and actually follow the advice of my songs like “Unwritten.” [laughs]
Aww, that’s so sweet!
Yeah. We do fun stuff together, like we’re learning to sail. He can sail, so he’s teaching me how to sail. We’re going to the Virgin Islands together for New Year’s. We do stuff like that. We just have things that we put into the schedule that’s just all about fun and all about us.

7. Do you ever get mistaken for a celebrity other than yourself?
Hmm..that’s a very good one! Let me think…I know who I would like to be mistaken for. [laughs]
Who’s that?
You know, if someone would mistake me for Jessica Biel that would be very flattering. [laughs] I don’t know. I’m sure it must happen. Sometimes when I’m just walking around like relaxed and not with my heels on or kind of done up, people will go, “You look like Natasha Bedingfield!” And I’ll go, “I am!” And they’ll be like, “No! You’re not her! You’re not her!,” and I’ll go, “Yes I am! I’m her!” [laughs] And they’re like, “You’re not you! Are you you?” “Yes, I’m me!” [laughs]
Have you ever just said, “I get that all the time” and played it off like you’re not yourself?
Yeah, I have actually. I say, “Oh, I get that all the time” or something like that. Just sometimes you want to be anonymous.
8. Is it easier for you to write a song by yourself or to collaborate?
It’s more fun to collaborate. It’s less lonely. And you have a bit more friction, too. Chemistry and friction when you collaborate, they are very helpful for the song. I like writing alone. I do a lot of writing on my own, but most of my hit songs are collaborations.
Do you find when you write alone you kind of get into your own head a little too much?
Yeah, exactly. My songs on my own are a little more sad, a little more internal. But I have to write that stuff to get to the through to the other stuff. It’s like in the tunnel. I’m in the tunnel and the more I write with other people, they bring me to the light at the end of the tunnel.
9. So many singers are doing books these days. If you wrote a book, what would it be about?
Well, my big song, “Unwritten,” was about life being a book. I definitely love writing and there’s a lot of material there that probably will be a book one day, but right now I’m writing my life book.
10. What’s the last gift you received that made you really emotional?
Hmmm…my last gift. Emotional gift. Let me see…I love getting gifts that are really thoughtful and just mean something to you. My sister always gives really sweet gifts that just come at the right moment. Sweet little things like flowers or poems.
11. If a hacker were to leak the photos on your phone, would any of the pictures make headlines?
That is a really funny question! That is hilarious! I like that. That’s funny. Probably.
Probably? You can’t say that and not elaborate!
I better keep my phone to myself, that’s all I’m gonna say! [laughs]
12. What’s your husband’s favorite song on Strip Me?
Oh! His favorite song is a song called “Run Run Run.” It’s a really fun song. He just thinks it’s really hooky. There’s another song. There’s like one love song because this isn’t really a love album. It’s more about people and life and fun and stuff like that. But there’s one love song on there that’s called “No Mozart.” It’s really sweet and it’s just about someone loving you in a way that you need to be loved.

Bruno Mar is on a climb!

Peter Hernandez (born October 8, 1985 in Waikiki Hawaii) better known by his stage name Bruno in March is a Hawaiian singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist chord signed to Atlantic Records, he is best known for singing and co-written hooks for the # 1 result Nothin 'On You by Bob and billionaire who Travie McCoy, he also wrote the international hit Right Round by Flo Rida After the success of these songs in March released their debut EP it's better if you do not understand in May 2010, he has plans to release his debut album Ladykiller sometime later this year

March Bruno was born and raised in Hawaii to parents Pete and Bernadette "Bernie" San Pedro Hernandez Bayot of Filipino and Puerto Rican descent Hernandez was one of six children untilAmman with brother Eric ennd sisters Jaime Tiara Tahiti Presley He came from a musical family that gives him a style mixing music Reggae Rock Hip Hop and R & B from an early age, he imitate and perform songs by influential artists such as Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley in 1990 at the tender age of 4 Hernandez was in the middle of the week the newspaper as "Little Elvis" He was President Theodore Roosevelt High School diploma in 2003 at age 17 and shortly thereafter moved to LA to pursue a career, he signed with Motown Records in 2005 and The trio formed production Smeezingtons with Phil Lawrence and Ari Levine, he formed the stage name after Bruno Sammartino a wrestler like his father, likened him as a child, he has since written songs for K'naan and Adam Levin

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Pink - Pregnant and naming her baby after what?

Pregnant pop star Pink has decided to name her baby after her favorite whiskey.

The singer and her husband Carey Hart are expecting their first child in the spring and although they don't yet know the gender of the baby, Pink admits they've already decided what they are going to call a boy. Pink reveals she wants to wants to name a son after the Jameson whiskey brand.

She tells a cake source, "My dad's name is James, and my brother's name is Jason. (Hart and I) are both Irish, Carey's middle name is Jason, (and) Jameson - we like whiskey. That's a no brainer."

However, the couple has yet to make a decision on what to call a baby girl, adding, "We're all over the place. I'm all about meaning, and Carey feels like he had a girl's hair cut and a girl's name, and he doesn't want kids to have a weird name. I have to get him on the boat for originality, so I'm working on him."