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Azealia Banks got her ass arrested a few nights ago after being denied entry in an invite only club. The bouncer didn't recognize her until someone else did. Once they let her in, she started back on to bouncer and before you know it all hell broke loose. According to reports, Azealia bit the a female in the breast. Being that I heard this story days ago, I'm forgetting some key facts. But I think the woman was an officer, god I hope not. What's wrong with Azealia? As much as I love her I hate to see her go down this path of getting arrested and acting a damn fool. She is starting to remind of Foxy Brown. In new music news, Chris Brown releases his new album, "Loyalty" and Monica releases "Code Red". I haven't heard either album yet but I plan to in the next few days or so. Congratulations to Teyana Taylor for having her baby a few days ago. This is the first child for the singer and her mate Iman Shumpert(sp). Tamar Braxton is upset about the port...

Love her or hate her(love her!) Azealia Banks definitely speaks her mind and makes no apologies. Last night the controversial and outspoken rapper spoke out about the beef between Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj citing that both were "basic" as well as Taylor Swift. She also went on to say that they all made "basic" music. Do you agree or disagree? I would definitely say Miley Cyrus is nothing special. Everything she does or says is for shock value. It's like she has this desire to shock all the time in hopes people will forget she played "Hannah Montana" 100 years ago. On a much lighter note, Teyana Taylor and her boyfriend, Iman Shumpert are expecting their first child together. The singer revealed the news via social media of course. Congrats to the couple! Tinashe has revealed that her new album will be titled, "Joyride" which is due in November. The album's first single is said to debut in a few weeks. You excited or nah? Tamar Braxton...

HAIRY SITUATION: It's a battle of the hair wars. Foxy Brown threw some jabs at Remy Ma via Instagram over whoever was the first to rock the bone straight hair. Indeed the black hair is Foxy's trademark but she's not the only girl. As much as I love Foxy I see she does stuff like this to keep herself in the news. I mean I don't even think its that serious to be arguing over who was the first to do this and who was the first to do that. How about you be the first to drop an album after 14 long years? That's the problem with Foxy. She boasts and brags about who she was and what she did in her heyday but has not done a substantial thing since but pick fights with people. Remy Ma did respond but it wasn't even a nasty response. She just said something along the lines of I been rocking the 40 inch weave with the blond bangs etc. And going back to Foxy, she took a page out of Azealia Banks' book when she was sporting the colorful mermaid hairstyle briefly which wa...

BAD MAN: Nicki Minaj's boyfriend Safaree Samuels has reportedly broken up with her. The wannabe rapper and hype man for Nicki was said to be growing increasingly jealous of Nicki Minaj's success. You know how the story goes. Most men can't handle being in a relationship where the woman is more successful or course unless your Jay Z. Now he can handle it! Safaree was wack to me anyway. I never heard him rap but I heard he had a song. Personally I always thought he was gay. I read that he got his Nicki Minaj tattoo removed too. That was news to me because I didn't know he had one. You wanna know something funny? There's this guy, a student that attends the university I work with that looks exactly like Safaree. I would definitely say their from the same tribe. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS : Speaking of break ups Nick Cannon has reportedly said he will be spending the holidays with Mariah Carey and the kids. That's definitely news to everyone. Next thing you know they'...

MUSIC BITS: Drake says there's nothing but love between he and Rihanna. This comes on the heels of Drake using Rihanna's picture in his concert followed by the number 666. He explained that the 6 stood for his upcoming album View From The 6 . Who do you think? For some reason I'm not completely buying this but whatever. Teyana Taylor is releasing her album VII on October 21. The album features the first single Maybe featuring Pusha. Omarion's girlfriend went into labor earlier today. I'm guessing by now she's likely given birth but the sex of the baby is unknown at presstime. Faith Evans has shot the video for her new single I Deserve It featuring Missy Elliott & Sharaya J. The video features cameos from KeKe Wyatt, Stevie J, and Joseline Hernandez of Love & Hip Hop fame. Faith's upcoming album Incomparable is due later this year. 

Any news is good news.  Rihanna is rumored to have signed to Roc Nation! Roc Nation currently manages Rihanna so it makes perfect sense if this rumor is indeed true. Jennifer Lopez recently unveiled the red hot cover to her album A.K.A . and its release date, June 17. The album features Chris Brown, Maxwell, Big Sean, and French Montana. J-Lo will be honored at The Billboard Awards on May 18. Teyana Taylor will release a new single Maybe featuring Pusha T on June 19.

K. Michelle is in hot water with Uncle Sam! The Love & Hip Hop singer owes the IRS 52,000 dollars! If that's not an interesting enough story for you Rihanna is involved in yet another Twitter war, this time with Teyana Taylor of G.O.O.D Music. I'm not sure of the origin of the Twitter war but the singers were trading insults back and forth earlier today. When I find out more about this matter I will let you all know. Some of the back and forth got pretty heated though. Teyana called out Rihanna for "showing out" and says she has her "#" if she really wants to talk! Ouch! We all know Rihanna is no punk but perhaps she finally met her match?

Bad Boy appears on the recently released mixtape The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor . The singer/rapper recently signed to G.O.O.D. Music and is prepping her debut album.

Don't hold your breath but Nicki Minaj is supposed to release the music video for her current single Right By My Side featuring Chris Brown. I say don't hold your breath because of Nicki's snail pace at releasing her videos especially this era.  The rapper recently posted a picture of herself and Chris Brown on the set of the video. Speaking of Chris Brown the singer recently filmed the video for his single Till I Die featuring Big Sean & Wiz Khalifa. A day or so ago he leaked out yet another single Don't Wake Me Up .  I think its safe to say we would have heard Chris Brown's entire album Fortune before it hits the shelves and online retailers on July 3.  Teyana Taylor has signed to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music label which is through Island Def Jam Records. A new album release is slated for later this year.  Angie Stone has just released a new song Do What You Gotta Do . It is the first single from her upcoming album Rich Girl which is slated to b...

Last night it was on and popping at Club Liv in Miami. The club was packed out for a performance by Mary J. Blige with appearances by Fabolous, Wale and Meek Millz but things took a turn for the absolute worse when singer/actress Teyana Taylor got into a fist fight with a stripper name Skrawberry. According to eye witnesses, shortly after Mary J. Blige sung Happy Birthday to Queen Latifah, Skrawberry approached the table that Teyana was sitting at and the two exchanged words. As Teyana bent down to put down her drink, she was sucker punched and all hell broke loose. Teyana’s crew jumped in and it turned into a full on brawl before Scrawberry was thrown out of the club with her dress hanging around her waist like a belt. An hour later, as Teyana and her crew were leaving LIV, the stripper’s sister ran up behind her and grabbed her hair and another fight ensued. Two guys that jumped in the melee ended up busting through and shattering a nearby window at the club.

Teyana Taylor is spreading her wings and forging ahead with her career. The Harlem-born singer has officially been released from her contract with Star Trak/Intercope Records and is already working on a free EP. “I officially got my release from Star Trak/Interscope. I’ve been signed with them for six years,” Teyana announced to DJ Skee. During her time on Pharrell’s label, the “Super Sweet 16” star was plagued by label politics, preventing her from releasing music or videos. “I was signed for six years and there’s a lot of stuff that comes with the industry,” she said. The 21-year-old, who appeared on Kanye West’s album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and toured with Game, addressed critics who questioned what she was famous for. “They see the glory, but don’t know the story. When there’s not music being put out or you’re not moving, they automatically blame it on you, like, you’re not doing anything. What do you do, not knowing the politics of the music industry.” Howev...

I take it the official video will be leaking soon. Music Biz: Teyana Taylor Involved In Studio Brawl You can read more about that below but Teyana is reportedly dating Kanye West. Teyana Taylor has been named as a suspect in a girl-on-girl fight that erupted after another female made remarks about Chris Brown. Law enforcement officials tell TMZ that the 20-year-old singer was at a Burbank recording studio on Saturday night when another woman said something about Teyana’s friend Brown that set her off. The one-time “My Super Sweet 16” star allegedly got upset and punched the other girl in the face several times, knocking her to the ground. She then proceeded to kick her in the stomach and head with her boots. The victim was left with scrapes and swelling on her face. By the time police were called, Teyana had already left the scene. Officers are still investigating the incident and are interested in speaking with Teyana, but no charges have been filed against her at this time...

There is nothing like a good old fashion girl fight! LeToya Luckett came out swinging as she spoke out against Teyana Taylor; who alongside her coached two of the basketball teams competing in Big Tigger's Celebrity Weekend in D.C. A lot of people including myself has questioned how serious LeToya came off. She seemed a little pissed but others claim that she is simply playing. You be the judge!

Everytime I see or read anything about Teyana Taylor it has something to do with her being on camera. I feel like that is who she has become; an internet celebrity just known for getting on camera and being a fool. In this video though Teyana gets emotional while reading fan mail. How cute! Music Biz: Fantasia Plans New Album! Fantasia's Next CD Will Be Recorded The Old Fashioned Way Washington, DC -- Fantasia plans to record her third CD the old-fashioned way. Fantasia likes the live sound from older albums, before technology changed the way they were recorded. She says she's invited an orchestra to be in the studio to back her up when she sings. The songs she's been writing reflect the pain she experienced last year. She says she "went through a lot of things, business-wise, relationship-wise." She says her life has always been an open book. Fantasia will go back to work on the CD when she gets a break from touring in "The Color Purple." I think I read...

Beyonce does it again and this time she does it on the cover of Vogue magazine. Beyonce being on the cover of Vogue is a pretty big thing! The American version of the magazine rarely lets black women grace their cover. If they do its usually alongside a white model. I'm surprised Beyonce is on the cover then again I am not. If anybody would get the cover it would be her for a variety of reasons. Too many to name here. Anyway this is a good look for her and this adds to the dozen of magazine covers Beyonce has graced this era and prior to this. You may remember Teyana Taylor from MTV's "Sweet 16" series! If not she is the pint-sized rapper signed to Star Trak and her debut album, "From A Planet Called Harlem" should be surfacing sometime this year. Check out the rapstress as she talks about music, fashion, and much more. Video: Teyana Taylor Interview Cloudkicker TV: Emilio Sparks interviews Teyana Taylor from CloudKickers on Vimeo . Teyana mentioned how sh...

In My Own Words: I just read myself that the Queen, Mary J. Blige is working on a new album. No title or release date has been released but Mary has been known to drop in the 4th quarter(Oct. - Dec). I was just thinking about Mary prior to this news. I am actually eager for some new material. Aren't you tired of hearing about all the prospects of these so-called "Best Of Both Worlds" album? First there was Lil' Wayne and Lloyd, Ne-Yo and Fabolous, now there's Akon and Young Jeezy. This news is according to Akon's brother, Abu, so we'll see about that! Video: Teyana Taylor - Single Ladies The Star Trak recording artist takes on Beyonce's #1 hit. Check it out! Teyana's debut album, "From a Planet Called Harlem" was pushed back to sometime this year. Last I read fans wanted more songs produced by The Neptunes. I do too! Her first single, "Google Me Baby" failed to take off but became a little cute catchphrase for a time. Video: T-P...