"Nas' new album is called N!gga"

from mtv.com - by Shaheem Reid

Nas Reveals Controversial Title Of New LP At NYC Gig

Album's name will pose challenges for retailers, media.

NEW YORK — The N-word it is.

On Friday night at New York's Roseland Ballroom, Nas announced the title of his next album: He said it will be called "Nigga" and released in December. A source close to the project confirmed the name on Saturday.

Nas has said he'd planned to use that title for his last LP before he changed it to Hip-Hop Is Dead. If the December date holds firm, Nas will have a very busy winter. On November 6 he's releasing his Greatest Hits LP. A video for one of the two new songs on the project, "Surviving the Times," will be shot soon. Last week, super producer Jermaine Dupri — who has already completed tracks for Jay-Z's American Gangster — told MTV News he would love to be involved in Nas' upcoming new LP.

Nas headlined the last stop of the Sneaker Pimps Tour on Friday, where newcomers such as Mista Mal as well as legends EPMD and Slick Rick had sets. Even Jeru Da Damaja showed up and rocked the mic.

Nas kept fans antsy by not going on until well after 1 a.m., but they left visibly — and audibly — pleased.

He opened with "Hip-Hop Is Dead," then went into his catalog for records such as "One Love" and "Hate Me Now." God's Son ended with "Made You Look," during which he surprised the fans by jumping into the crowd. Once among the people, he began jumping up and down and inciting the people to jump with him. One of Nas' security guards dove into the audience after him, pulling him back to the stage, where he stood none the worse for wear.

"He touched my hand and gave me positive energy," one woman said as the house lights came on.

Besides phat rhymes, spectators saw some of the most exclusive kicks you can hope to get, as sneakers from all over the world were displayed. There was also a pit for professional skaters who sailed up and down ramps. Still, most of the skaters had to put their boards down when the acts came on, especially Nas.

I'm sure Al Sharpton's gonna have a field day with this! - Ace:)

***Now enjoy the video for Nas' first single ever off 1992's "Zebrahead" Soundtrack***

"Alicia Keys on the cover of the latest Ebony Magazine"

Ms. Alicia Keys graces the cover of the current November issue of Ebony Magazine. There is an in depth interview and a few photos which I've posted for all to view.

Also, check out the video below of the actual Ebony Magazine photo shoot!

This is all part of her media campaign to promote her upcoming album "As I Am" which drops on 11/13/07. - Ace:)

"The Salt-N-Pepa Show: VH1 Debut: 10/15"

from VH1.com

Episode 1: Pushin' It

Can Grammy Award-winning rap duo Salt-N-Pepa work together again? Better yet, can they be in the same room without killing each other? Watch as Cheryl "Salt" Wray and Sandy "Pepa" Denton try resolve their long-simmering differences and reclaim their friendship. Can they reconcile their provocative stage personas with Salt's new-found spirituality? When Pepa crosses the line at a rehearsal, Salt takes charge and persuades Pepa to perform at her church. Can Pepa do her thing without offending the congregation?

The Salt-N-Pepa Show Debuts October 15th @ 10:00PM on VH1.

And by the way, did Pepa have some work done? Not sayin' she doesn't look good or anything, I'm juss sayin'. She didn't look like that even a year ago. Anyways, check the video trailer below. - Ace:)

"Photo of the day: 10/14/07"

Cher & The God of Thunder circa 1979'ish.

"Portishead Close To Finally Finishing 3rd LP"

from filter-mag.com

 

The long waited third Portishead LP is finally closer to being finished.  According to a blog posted by Geoff Barrow, the album, which has been ten years in the making, is currently in the mixing stage. 

While no other details have been announced, Portishead are the curators for this year's (All Tomorrow's Parties sponsored) Nightmare Before Christmas Festival going down in Minehead, England on December 7-9.  The band will also perform among the likes of Thurston Moore, Black Mountain, Silver Apples, Aphex Twin and a slew of others. 

 

"Charlize Theron is the sexiest woman alive"

Esquire Magazine has named 32 year old actress Charlize Theron 2007's 'Sexiest Woman Alive'. The issue will be on newsstands October 16th.

Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, and Jessica Biel are all former 'Sexiest Woman..' title holders. - Ace:)

"Happy Birthday Thomas Dolby"

SCIENCE!

Happy 49th Birthday to Mr. Thomas Morgan Robertson, aka Thomas Dolby. Born in London, England on October 14th, 1958.

The man was (and still remains) ahead of his time.

While his most known song is without a doubt "She Blinded Me With Science", my personal favorite Dolby track is "I Scare Myself" from his 1984 release "The Flat Earth". - Ace:)

Be sure to visit Mr. Dolby's website @ ThomasDolby.com, and enjoy a fine live performance of "I Scare Myself", courtesy of the fine folks @ Youtube.