Last night, a fire swept through the pool house of the $2.8 million mansion of Ludacris outside of Atlanta.
Ludacris, real name Christopher Bridges, was out of town at the time of the fire. According to Fulton County Fire Department spokesman Gregory Chambers, a relative was in the basement of the main residence when the fire started and was not injured.
Chambers said the fire was put out within 30 minutes, but the pool house, which is larger than most people’s homes, was completely destroyed.
This weekend, LL Cool J posted a blog on his MySpace page placing the blame for the lackluster sales of his new album squarely on the shoulders of Def Jam.
His new album, Exit 13, hit stores last week and has currently sold only 44,000 copies. He was said to be expecting first week sales in the 300,000 range.
A source close to the record label told MSNBC, “LL is furious. He was so angry at one point that he was beaten by Jessica…he actually threatened to quit rap.” A rep for LL later said “he has no plans to quit now,” and that he’s focusing on celebrating his “sixth consecutive top 10 album in his nearly 25 amazing years in music.”
Jessica Simpson’s first country album was also released last week, selling 65,000 copies and coming in at number 4 on the charts, compared to LL’s 9th place ranking.
Yung Berg is finally speaking out on the chain snatching incident that we reported on a couple of weeks ago with a video posted to YouTube. He also addresses his comments about the “dark butts.”
Berg tells the chain snatchers, “I love yall man, there’s not alot of love going on in this world man but I love yall. Even though, despite, what you do to me I’m like Jesus I’m forgiving and I love yall, and I in fact I have a hit record for yall, so you wanna hit me at Yung Berg or YungBossDemos@gmail.com you can get a hit record from me I love yall, you inspire me to be better and I wish no hate or nothing on yall because your karma is gonna catch up with you, ya dig”.
Alicia Keys has teamed up with alternative rocker Jack White of The White Stripes for “Another Way To Die,” the theme song from the new James Bond film “Quantum of Solace.”
The single will be available digitally throughout the world, except for North America today and the North American digital release will be available on September 23rd.
It’s definitely something different for Keys. Take a listen and let us know what you think!
We’ve got a sneak peak for you of the 30th anniversary tribute to Patti LaBelle with performances by Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson.
The special, which will air on BET, won’t be seen until January, but the clip below will give you a taste of Fantasia’s take on “Lady Marmalade” and Hudson’s rendition of “Over The Rainbow.”
Reports have recently surfaced that rapper Nate Dogg, cousin of Snoop Dogg, suffered a stroke at the beginning of the month. This is his second stroke in less than a year.
According to his manager, “He is back in the hospital. He did suffer from a second stroke. He is in stable condition. The prognosis at this time is favorable. We’re positive, prayerful, hopeful and patient.”
This will probably also put a delay his Sept. 24th hearing in Compton, where he’s charged with stalking and threatening his estranged wife.
The 102 JAMZ Celeb Blogger just received the following press release from BET:
BET will be airing a televised special on R. Kelly as he makes his first televised interview discussing his highly controversial court case.
“R. Kelly Speaks” will place the multi-platinum selling singer in a one-on-one session with host and journalist Toure where the two are expected to speak on everything from the initial allegations to the final not guilty verdict where Kells was acquitted on all 14 counts.
“By answering the hard-hitting questions surrounding his recent case, career, critics and more, Kelly hopes to close this major chapter in his life-once and for all,” a statement from the network reads. “Kelly will speak openly about his feelings during and after the trial, the fans he lost along the way, his brother who openly expressed concern about the superstar’s sexual age preference and more.”
“R. Kelly Speaks” premieres tonight at 10 p.m. EST on BET.
20-year-old singer Kat DeLuna got booed for her performance of the National Anthem last night at the Dallas Cowboys game. Take a listen below and let us know what YOU think about it!
Last night, a fire swept through the pool house of the $2.8 million mansion of Ludacris outside of Atlanta.
This weekend, LL Cool J posted a blog on 
Yung Berg is finally speaking out on the chain snatching incident that we reported on a couple of weeks ago with a video posted to YouTube. He also addresses his comments about the “dark butts.”
We’ve got a sneak peak for you of the 30th anniversary tribute to Patti LaBelle with performances by Fantasia and Jennifer Hudson.
The BET Hip Hop Awards nominees have just been announced, with Lil Wayne leading the pack with 12 nominations. The nominees are as follows:
Reports have recently surfaced that rapper Nate Dogg, cousin of Snoop Dogg, suffered a stroke at the beginning of the month. This is his second stroke in less than a year.
The 102 JAMZ Celeb Blogger just received the following press release from BET: