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Video SoulBounce

Why We Shouldn't Be 'Sleeping' On Alicia Keys

I will be the first to admit that I've taken a take-it-or-leave-it approach to most of Alicia Keys' music over the past few years. From "No One" to "It Doesn't Mean Anything," her music has just been aight for me....

Harlem  |  11/17/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Chickens Is Watching

Get ready. A new MJ-themed Vegas Cirque Du Soleil show may be on the horizon. [IDOL]Speaking of MJ, a portrait of him at an LA auction sold for $812,000. Wow. [TOI]Alicia Keys looks very soppable nice on the new Uptown...

Harlem  |  11/12/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: If You See Me Walking Down The Street

Behold 50 Cent's new cologne ad. Photoshop is a helluva drug. [C+D]Paula Abdul channels her inner outer Jasmine Guy. [GFY]Now Redman wants to jump on the sinking ship that is Auto-Tune. [TRU]Whitney does Russia this December. [VRTY]...

Butta  |  11/04/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Leave a Comment  |  Permalink

I Was There, Reviews

Bobby Brown Does Broadway

Whether you hate him, love him, or are simply confused by him, if Robert Barisford Brown is booked to perform at a venue in your area, you should run, not walk, to go see that man. Yes, we've seen the...

Harlem  |  10/26/2009 at 4:15 PM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Blowing Through The Jasmine In My Mind

Timbaland is hoping to cast teen stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in "Morning After Dark," his new video off the upcoming Shock Value 2 album. Apparently the entire album is inspired by the Twilight books. Interesting. [MTV] Beyonce...

huny  |  10/20/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic

The Problem That Michael Created

Although we did our best to remember and not eulogize Michael Jackson--since he will never be gone in our hearts--I still can't help but to pour over the remembrance articles dedicated to his legacy. Scoop Jackson's article on Michael in...

ill Mami  |  10/19/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (7)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise, SoulTube

In France, Whitney's One In A 'Million'

If you've been wondering what's been going on with Whitney Houston since her album dropped last month, don't fret. The diva is touring to promote her latest release, I Look To You, and wowing audiences worldwide with live performances. Recently,...

Harlem  |  10/07/2009 at 11:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Falling In Love Is So Bittersweet

Chris Brown deserves worse than trudging through horse s--t but it's a start. [NDN]Careful, Sasha. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. may not be as forgiving as Des'ree when it comes to suing you. [ABC]Swiftgate continues for Kanye, the rest of...

Ro  |  09/18/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Whitney's 'Million Dollar' Smile Is Back

And speaking of Alicia Keys, the song she penned for Whitney Houston, "Million Dollar Bill," finally has a video to accompany the uptempo track. And this is a perfect follow-up to Whitney's two-part soul session with Oprah this week,...

Harlem  |  09/16/2009 at 7:15 PM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: You Get The Best From Me

Is Kanye West the new O.J. Simpson? [MA]Bobby Brown on Whitney: "We corrupted each other." [TI]Toni Braxton has been taking in Fashion Week in NYC. [C+D]Beyonce is set to join the already crowded field of celebs with their own...

Butta  |  09/16/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

First Spin

Toni Braxton Looks Forward With 'Yesterday'

Wait. Nope, I don't think my ears are deceiving me. It's really starting to sound like the 1990s all over again, with divas Whitney Houston (RIP, the voice), Mariah Carey (RIP, the rep), and now Toni Braxton, all gracing us...

Harlem  |  09/14/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink

Video SoulBounce

Whitney's New Video Definitely A Good 'Look'

Well, after last week's less than inspiring appearance on Good Morning America, I'm sure I'm not alone in thinking that we needed something, anything from Whitney Houston that we could cheer about. We wanted to be able to raise our...

Harlem  |  09/11/2009 at 6:15 PM  |  Comments (3)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Sing It, Sugar!

The Root welcomes Danyel Smith, its new executive editor. [NYT]Whitney's I Look To You debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200 charts. [BB]Ne-Yo is headed back to the big screen, this time in Battle: Los Angeles. [SR]Mary J. covers...

Harlem  |  09/10/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Love Me Every Night With Femininity

Amazon's giving away free mp3 downloads to everyone. Hurry up before they change their minds. [LH]Jay-Z x US Open x Arthur Ashe = This amazing shirt. [BC]Is Maxwell this generation's Marvin Gaye? [HS]Whitney Houston looks great on the cover...

ill Mami  |  09/04/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Saving Myself

Wait. ABC did what to Whitney Houston's voice on GMA? [GAWK]So Roxanne Shanté isn't really a doctor after all. [SLATE]Knowing what Kid is up to begs the question: Where in the world is Play? Seriously. [BWE]Cypress Hill is just...

Harlem  |  09/03/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (9)  |  Permalink

Soul Cynic, SoulTube

Is Houston's Voice At Its 'Whit's' End?

Yes, we know. Whitney Houston's voice is shot. We surmised as much after listening to the tracks from her new album, I Look To You. However, it was never more evident and obvious than after this morning's performance on Good...

Harlem  |  09/02/2009 at 1:00 PM  |  Comments (19)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Can't Do That

Chris Brown clarifies his statements to Larry King. Tune in to CNN tonight to see the complete interview. [PEOPLE] That Michael Jackson sighting caught on YouTube was a hoax. No, duh. [Y!]Speaking of MiJac, this motorcycle is a "Thriller."...

Butta  |  09/01/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (1)  |  Permalink

SoulTube, Video SoulBounce

Oprah's New Theme Song Has A Black Eyed 'Feelin'' To It

So, as most of us already know, The Oprah Winfrey Show will be back in business this fall, premiering on September 14th, with first guest, Whitney Houston. All good, right? That alone creates enough buzz to carry the syndicated talker...

Harlem  |  08/28/2009 at 2:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

A Soulful Noise

Alicia Keys Has 'Love' For Whitney Houston

We're merely days away from the release of the Whitney Houston relaunch project, I Look To You, which means the major hype campaign is under way. And thank goodness, because after years of more "Hell-to-the-no" jokes than I could stand,...

Harlem  |  08/26/2009 at 5:00 PM  |  Comments (2)  |  Permalink

Morning Soul

Morning Soul: Wanna Roll Wit'cha, Lady

Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide. Dr. Conrad Murray better watch his back. [Y!]VIBE gets a new EIC and has a new attitude. [NYT]Hip Hop needs to atone for its sins. [AHH]Whitney is looking hella good in...

Butta  |  08/25/2009 at 10:00 AM  |  Comments (4)  |  Permalink