Behind The Scenes With Usher Recording "Here I Stand"

Here is R&B Singer Usher in the Studio recording "Here I Stand" and discussing the album in details. Some quick info for you on album sales, "Here I Stand" hit stores May 27th. It is moving fast towards the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album is doing great. Congrads to Usher!

Clay Aiken Expecting Baby This Summer

Pop Singer Clay Aiken will be expecting a baby this summer with his music producer Jaymes Foster. She has worked with Clay Aiken on several albums including his most recent. Many sources say the couple have been close friends for a while. Foster conceived via artificial insemination and the baby is due this August. This will be Aiken's first child.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Hudson[Photo Of The Week]

Sarah Jessica Parker and Jennifer Hudson seen here at "Sex And The City" movie premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Lil' Kim Set To Release New Album

Rapper Lil' Kim is set to release her new album titled Ms. G.O.A.T. on June 3rd. She has some collaborations on her album featuring artists such as Nate Dogg, Britney Spears, and 50 Cent. If you haven't heard Lil' Kim has also gone "Indie" after leaving Atlantic Records earlier this year.

G.O.A.T. stands for "Greatest Of All Time" even though I beg to differ ok Kim whatever you say!

Catching Up With R&B Singer Houston

Well if you don't remember him Houston is the R&B singer that gouged out his own eye, it's said that he had some sort of mental issues. Hoodnews.info was able to get an interview with him recently. All I can say is WOW what the hell happen to Houston! I knew he was going threw some things but damn he's just a mess, it's obviously worst than I thought. That "eye" scares me by the way.

After Tragic Death Of Donna West Good Things Happen

Last year hip-hop artist Kanye West lost his mother Donna West in November after she had a tummy tuck and breast reduction. Yolanda Anderson who is a Kanye's cousin has been working with a California Assemblywomen to submit a bill to the California
legislature that requires patients to have physicals and being completely cleared and
approved before having cosmetic surgery.

Also Donna's death has sparked other bills in legislation in Canada, Florida etc.

Well I'm glad to here something is being done about situations like this. It's just very unfortunate. After Kanye's mom passed everyone seemed to point the finger at what the doctors did and didn't do, but I think the most important thing is to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else. RIP Mrs. West.


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LL Cool J Releases Last Album Before Contract Ends

Ladies Love Cool James!! Well he's back with a new single "I Cry" featuring Lil Mo and also getting ready to release his last album from Def Jam titled "Exit 13" on July 18. LL has been signed to Def Jam every since he started as an MC. Throughout his career he has released a total of 12 albums. It is also said that LL wasn't too thrilled with how Jay-Z was running Def Jam.

Will he re-sign with Def Jam? Who knows. I'm happy for the success of LL Cool J for over two decades! To be honest most rappers these days don't last that long, can't wait to hear the album.