People That Had Us Talking - April 2008

"Don't worry when people talk about you, worry when they stop!" It's a quote I read awhile back. I can't even recall the source of the quote at this time. It is definitely a quote that goes a very long way particularly in blogging or journalism period. Continuing with my monthly retrospective, this time I take us readers back on the people who had us talking all throughout the month of April 2008. Listed below is each artist and a description of the many stories associated with that said person.

Mariah Carey
With her 7th #1 album ("E=MC2") and her 18th #1 single ("Touch My Body"), Mariah was definitely riding high and was one of the most talked about celebs of the month. Not to mention her continuing decline in live performances grew progressively worse as the singer had her own Ashlee Simpson moment. There was also the rumored engagement between her and boyfriend Nick Cannon which eventually led to marriage.

Madonna
Madonna had fans in a ruckus when she was continuously pitted against other pop divas Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson. Her new album, "Hard Candy" started leaking tracks before the full album leaked and prompted several well-known blogs to shut down.

Khia
Her stint on VH1's "Miss Rap Supreme" was short lived but this firecracker kept sparks flying all month long. Khia continued her rant against everyone from the "Miss Rap Supreme" cast to Trina.

Foxy Brown
Released after serving 8 months in jail, Foxy came out a changed woman and a media frenzy swarmed around the rapper following her every move since.

Beyonce & Jay-Z
These newlyweds who continue to deny their relationship kept tongues wagging as details started to emerge from their secret nuptials. Pictures emerged of everyone attending but of course none of the bride and groom. Friends and family denied and continue to deny any wedding has taken place to this day.

50 Cent
No one was off limits as usual with 50 whether he was scolding rapper Game for his upcoming album or admitting his dissolved relationship with former G-Unit princess Olivia was due to Missy Elliott's supposed involvement.