Tea TV: Basketball Wives Season 2 Episodes 1 - 6

Wife or girlfriend of a pro basketball superstar may have its perks, but once you peel away the bling and first-class luxuries, the glitzy glamour train often jumps way off the rails. Season 2 is one scorching summer in Miami fans will never forget!

Just like season 1 on Basketball Wives, we'll follow the extraordinary lives of Royce, Jen, Evelyn, Suzie and even a few new faces. Joining the inner circle is former The Real World star and basketball ex Tami Roman, who joins old friend Shaunie O'Neal, who herself is checking into beautiful Miami for her first single summer in years.

Last season set out to prove that these women, who've spent years being married to larger-than-life personalities, are really just the same as everyone else. Viewers watched them cope with marriages on the rocks, divorces, single motherhood and rough patches in their relationships just like those experienced by women all over America.

Season two finds our ladies facing down old issues and new alike, with even more dramatic outbursts and heart-rending emotional moments than before.

Episode 1

In the sizzling season two premiere, Evelyn draws the line with Susie over unchecked gossip about a hot weekend in Vegas. Also, Shaunie's attempt to bring Kenny Anderson's controversial ex, Tami, into the circle is met with skepticism. And just when you thought it couldn't get tenser, the episode ends with a shocking surprise.

Episode 2

Fallout over Suzie and Evelyn's argument has Suzie on the run to an unexpected source....GLORIA! Also, Tami reintroduces her daughters to father Kenny Anderson after many years apart.

Episode 3

Shaunie and the ladies launch a surprise ambush on Gloria to find out why her wedding was called off. Jen and Eric finally have "the talk" that will alter the course of their relationship forever.

Episode 4

When Evelyn and Jen finds themselves left off the guest list of a posh fundraiser thrown by circle outsider Ashley Walker, they decide to crash the event. Tempers flare when Tami and Jen get into it over a seemingly innocuous remark.

Episode 5

Dwayne with a fashion fundraiser. Also, Tami has some surgery done, helping her to lose pounds and setting the stage to gain a friend. Evelyn and Jen regret volunteering to help Royce and her man.

Episode 6

Evelyn is back on the dating scene with a date that ends with a miss... and then one with a kiss. Royce carries a chip on her shoulder over Evelyn, Jen, and Suzie bailing on her event, and the tension between Jen & Eric reaches a new mark.

Lady GaGa On The Cover Of i-D Magazine

 
Check out Lady GaGa on the cover of  i-D magazine. The issue will be available Next Week

Tea Tv: Watch 'Beverly Hills Fabulous' Season Premiere!

Welcome to Elgin Charles of Beverly Hills, the prestigious black hair salon located in the heart of the world famous 90210 zip code. In the premiere episode, Elgin must juggle his plans to find a 2nd salon location, handle his A-list clients, and deal with a crew of stylists able to simultaneously cause drama and comedy at the drop of a hat.

Janelle Monae Tapped to Open on Katy Perry's Stateside Tour

Janelle Monáe is shaping up to have a busy summer. The Wondaland recording artist has been tapped as the opening act for six dates on the North American leg of Katy Perry's "California Dreams" tour, coming right on the heels of her co-headlining "Hooligans in Wondaland" trek with Bruno Mars.

Monae, who recently opened for Prince at several of his New York City gigs, will join the pop starlet on July 13 at Regina, South Dakota's Brandt Centre, continuing up to Canada for three dates in Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton. She rejoins with Perry on August 19 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena before completing her tour duties at St. Louis' Scottrade Center on August 20.

Ahead of linking with Perry for her cotton candy-scented live experience, the 'Cold War' singer will grace venues across North America with label mate Mars and opening acts Plan B and Mayer Hawthorne for a 24-date tour that sets off at New York City's Roseland Ballroom on May 4. During their time on the road, the pair will visit Houston, Chicago, San Francisco and more. The cross-country jaunt wraps up at Phoenix's Comerica Theatre on June 15.

Mashonda Makes Peace With Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

The smoke has cleared in the aftermath of R&B singer Mashonda's divorce from Swizz Beatz. After publicly blasting Alicia Keys for ruining her marriage to Swizz, the upcoming star of the VH1 reality show 'Love and Hip-Hop' has written an open letter to the happy couple, making peace with the pair and accepting their nuptials.

"It took some time, but I now realize that even my former husband and his new wife, are my partners in this wonderful journey," wrote Mashonda. "When I look into Kasseem's eyes, I see the joy in his heart by having such a wonderful, blended family that loves him so much. As this blended family of ours continues to grow, I look forward to the months and years ahead raising our children together as one."

The drama began in September 2009, following her split from Swizz, who was believed to have had an affair with Keys while they were still married. She penned an open letter to Keys following a Twitter beef, sharing just how hurt she was. "You have no idea how much pain I was caused because of this affair," she explained. "It's baffling to me that you don't understand what I might have gone through with this situation. I don't consider myself a victim anymore, I've learned a lot from this."

She continued firing shots in the following months, claiming that the two were "meant for each other" and blaming Keys for ruining their marriage. Now that she's let it go, Mashonda is focusing on 'Love and Hip-Hop,' which co-stars Fabolous' girlfriend Kimberly Bustamante, Jim Jones' girlfriend Christine "Chrissy" Lampkin, Olivia and Somaya Reese. Check out the premiere of 'Love & Hip Hop'

Nicki Minaj On The Set Of Her Video For 'Super Bass'

Billboard Top 10 for week March 26, 2011

Lady Gaga‘s “Born This Way” continues to be an immovable force on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart as the track spends its fifth week at No. 1 on the chart this week.
While Gaga and her little monster celebrate her big victory, there’s good news for fans of Katy Perry and Britney Spears, too. Both pop divas make big moves on the chart this week.
Katy’s “E.T.” featuring Kanye West storms up the chart from 8-3 after selling 216,000 digital copies last week, while Britney’s latest dancefloor-ready tune, the Ke$ha-penned “Till The World Ends,” shimmies into the top 10,

#1
Lady Gaga 'Born This Way'

#2

Cee Lo Green 'Fuck You

#3

Katy Perry Featuring Kanye West 'E T'

#4

Rihanna 'S&M'

#5

Jennifer Lopez Feat. Pit Bull 'Get On The Floor'

#6

P!nk 'Fuckin' Perfect'

#7

Bruno Mars 'Grenade'

#8

Enrique Iglesias Featuring Ludacris & DJ Frank E 'Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)'

#9

Britney Spears 'Till The World Ends'

#10

Ke$ha 'Blow'

Rihanna Partners With UNICEF for Celebrity Tap Project

Rihanna has partnered with UNICEF in support of the non-profit organization's Tap Project, which aims to educate consumers about the scarcity of clean drinking water for almost 900 billion people worldwide.

The Tap Project was launched in New York City in 2007, and other celebrity participants in the current campaign include Dwight Howard, Taylor Swift, Adrian Grenier, Selena Gomez and Robin Williams. Each celeb will have their own unique tap water bottles--engraved with their faces--which fans have a chance to win with a $5 donation. Prizewinners will receive the collectors' bottles, along with a carrying case called the Ultimate Deluxe Celebrity Tap Pack.

The Celebrity Tap project is intended to help drive public donations for clean water funding worldwide. According to UNICEF, waterborne illnesses are the second-highest cause of death for children around the world. Visit tapproject.org to participate.

Watch the UNICEF Celebrity Tap Project Commercial

Porn Company Offers to Halt Release of Usher Sex Tape

Earlier this week, news broke of an alleged sex tape featuring Usher and his ex-wife Tameka Raymond, but if one porn company gets their way, the video will never be released.

TMZ reports that Vivid Entertainment is looking to stop the tape from being distributed. Vivid CEO Steve Hirsch sent a letter to the 32-year-old crooner offering his service to put the kibosh on the tape, which he claims to have done for other celebs in the same predicament.

"We've learned that a sex video of you and your ex-wife is making its way around the adult industry," reads the letter. "As a result of this being an intimate and very personal tape we can certainly understand why you would want to stop its distribution. We may therefore be able [to] assist you in stopping your own video from any type of circulation."

Although Usher has remained mum about the tape, his ex-wife has spoken out, first denying that a tape even exists, and later took to her Twitter page to brush the whole thing off. "NEWSFLASH!! BREAKING NEWS! GUESS WHAT??!! ??? I have copulated w/my husband! O_O. Why is this news again?? #ConfusedTweet. End of discussion," she wrote.

The former couple was married in 2007, against the wishes of Usher's mother, Jonetta Patton. After two years and two young sons, Usher and Tameka called it quits, finalizing their divorce in 2009.

No word yet if Usher will take Vivid up on their offer.

Justin Bieber's Wax Figure Unveiling at Madame Tussauds in New York City, London and Amsterdam

Justin Bieber's wax statues are here! Three statues were unveiled at Madame Tussauds wax museums around the world, in New York, Amsterdam and London. Bieber was on hand in London to catch a glimpse of his wax likeness. And, as promised, the statues feature Bieber's old, swooping hairstyle. At the London unveiling, Bieber tweeted about how excited he was for the wax statues. "Arrived at @tussaudslondon to see my WAX figure!! the 1st time i saw a wax figure was in nyc and all we could do was look thru the glass," he wrote. "Now we are here in London and they r about to show my figure here and in amsterdam and in nyc at the one we looked thru the glass. #DREAMBIG."

Bieber's statue in New York is featured alongside his pal and mentor Usher in the VIP room. The NYC Bieber statue is wearing a black vest by will.i.am and pants by Balenciaga. The clothes were donated by Bieber himself.

"I'm honored to be getting my own wax figures," Bieber previously said about joining fellow pop stars like Rihanna, Taylor Swift and the Jonas Brothers at Madame Tussauds. "To be immortalized in wax alongside some of my idols — Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyoncé and my mentor, Usher — is incredibly exciting and very cool."

Evelyn Lozada Says "Basketball Wives" Producers Betrayed Her, So She's Quitting The Show

After last Sunday's explosive season finale of "Basketball Wives" Evelyn Lozada says she's quitting the show.
On this last Sunday's season finale of "Basketball Wives" Evelyn Lozada had a fight with castmate Tami Roman after Evelyn revealed she slept with Tami's ex, Kenny Anderson, while the two were married.  I have to give it to Shaunie O'Neal and the producers, I never saw that coming.  But now sources close to Evelyn say she wants to leave the show.
The sources told TMZ that Evelyn felt betrayed by the producers, whom she says stirred up a confrontation with a fellow castmember, by revealing details of an illicit affair.  Apparently Evelyn sent producers an email  saying she wants to leave the show.
Or...it could be a way to increase her salary.  Who wouldn't tune in next season to see her and Tami try to make amends?

***BE SURE TO CHECK OUT EPISODES 1- 6 THIS WEEKEND ON HERE***

Photo: Britney Spears On The Set Of New Video 'Til The World Ends'

Britney Spears‘ new single “Till The World Ends” begs to be danced to, and the pop star is obliging in its music video.
Brit Brit offered up the first photo from day one on the set of the Ray Kay-directed clip via her Twitter account. Looking sick and sexified with her stockings ripped all up the sides, Brit is shown in the shot relaxing with a bottle of Vitamin Water after working up a sweat dancing. “Just wrapped my first big dance number,” she wrote. “Taking a well deserved break people!”
Here’s hoping we actually get to see Brit dance in this clip, unlike the rapid cutaways that interrupted (or hid, depending on if you ask a fan or hater) the dancing in the “Hold It Against Me” video

The Black Eyed Peas Perform On Idol, But What’s Going With Fergie?

The Black Eyed Peas performed their new hit “Just Can’t Get Enough” last night on the American Idol result show and Fergie looked noticeably different. So much so, that I thought she had a stand in for the night. After a quick google search, I realized that I wasn’t the only one that was inquiring about her new look.

check the video you be the judge. 

Tea TV: Catch Up On All Your Favorite Shows This Weekend

That's Right Gotta Have Tea will be posting episodes of "Basketball Wives 2", "Rupaul's Drag Race 3" & "The Game" this weekend and I will post new episodes every week. So sit back it's Tea TV Time

Breaking News: Mariah Carey Returning To Sony Music!!!! L.A. Reid Bids Farwell to Def Jam Staff

Here’s LA Reid’s farewell letter to his staff at Def Jam. Sources tell me he’s heading to Sony Music–and of course “X Factor”– come this summer. And you heard this here first too: Mariah Carey will join him and Doug Morris back at Sony in 2012. She has one album left on her UMG contract, and she’ll release it before the end of the year. First she has to release those twins, due in two to three weeks.

“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can

understand.” -Colin Powell

To my Island Def Jam family:

After much consideration, I have decided to leave my position as Chairman of the Island Def Jam Music Group. I have always thrived on growth and the next great challenge, and I look forward with much enthusiasm to what the future holds.

I am extremely proud of our beautiful roster and all we have accomplished in my seven years with IDJ. We continue to have incredible success together with today’s most phenomenal superstars – Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Bon Jovi, Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo, Rick Ross, The Killers, The-Dream, Chrisette Michele, Jeezy and Ludacris to name a few.

I want to thank all of you for your amazing contributions.

With Warm Regards -

LA

D'Angelo Enters Guilty Plea for Prostitution Bust

D'Angelo is looking to put his prostitution bust behind him. The singer pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in a New York City courtroom on Friday. According to the Associated Press, prosecutors noted that the 37-year-old "satisfied conditions" brought on by the violation, but declined to elaborate further.

The Grammy winner was arrested in March of last year for attempting to solicit oral sex from an undercover cop, who he thought was a prostitute. D'Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, apparently forked over $40 for the cop's services, before he was busted in New York City's West Village. At the time of his arrest, the 'Brown Sugar' singer was driving alone in a Range Rover and was found to be in possession of $12,000 in cash. He was booked on a single count of patronizing a prostitute in the third degree, before being released.

"We know there is a lot of speculation in regard to the arrest of D'Angelo in New York City this past weekend," his manager Lindsay Guion said in a statement following the incident. "He is contesting the allegations made against him ... D'Angelo would like to personally thank all of his fans for the outpouring of concern, and appreciates if all would allow the American justice system to resolve the matter before jumping to any conclusions."

Since the act is considered a violation versus a crime, it is unclear what kind of punishment he will receive. D'Angelo has yet to release a statement on the case.

New Music: Nicole Scherzinger ‘Wet’

Half of Nicole Scherzinger's  full album Killer Love is pretty much all out on the internet. A new song from her forthcoming solo release surfaced tonight, the dance track ‘Wet’
‘Wet’ is another strong dance track that keeps the cohesive dance hit sound Nicole seems to have crafted thus far. I guess she just needed to find the right producers (RedOne, Stargate) to work with! It’s a bit of a rip off of Rihanna's ‘Only Girl (In the World) & S&M,’ but seeing as how those were such a great tracks itself I’m not really bothered by this since Nicole brings her own voice to this club banger. It’s not the best uptempo I’ve heard but I think Rihanna would have done the song some justice.

Rihanna Opens Up About Father’s Betrayal, Matt Kemp Break Up & Liberation In Vogue

“When something feels real, you don’t have to make any apologies for it. When it feels good to you, nothing else matters. Everything else is just noise -Rihanna“

Realest quote ever from Rihanna who covers Vogue’s 10th Annual Shape issue that hits stands this month. Inside, she reveals how the 2009 assault incident has helped her find liberation, her personal feelings towards her father and how she’s currently dealing with love (or lack of).  Check out a few highlights below:

On her father’s continuous betrayal
“[The assault incident] was the first time my dad went to the press and just told them a bunch of lies…he never called to find out how I was doing, if I was alive, nothing. He just never called. He went straight to the press and got a check. And now he does it again. Now, I’m like “Whatever, I tried”. (In reference to him selling her childhood photos recently).
It really makes me question what I have become to my father. Like, what do I even mean to him? It’s really strange. That’s the only word I can think of to describe it, because you grow up with your father, you know him, you are a part of him, for goodness’ sakes! And then he does something so bizarre that I can’t begin to wrap my mind around it. You hear the horror stories about people going behind people’s backs and doing strange things, but you always think, ‘Not my family. My father would never do that to me.’”

On Life After Matt Kemp
I just kind of shut down from that. I just let it go. I don’t ever want to have to depend on a relationship. I think it’s a really hard thing to find love. It’s beautiful. Nothing can match it. But I want to make sure that I find other things in life that I love besides love.”

On how her music has changed since the assault incident
It actually gave me a lot of liberation. What I mean is, I was able to tap into the personal part of my music. I started to tell stories through my music that were actually my stories. My album before that, there was still a little bit of protection, there was still an innocence to me. And what that time in my life did was kind of wake people up: it’s not all bed of roses. My life is like yours.”
“It made me look at the world in a much bigger way because my life was suddenly superduper magnified; all eyes were on me. I needed that in my life to know how to say, ‘F—k off.’ To know how to keep my head high even in the worst situations. I keep using the word unapologetic. But there is a freedom that has come with all of that. Where you feel like you don’t have to make an excuse for being yourself.”

On the pressures of being a Role Model
Pop icons nowadays are very fearless, unapologetic, edgy, and it’s a lot for people to swallow sometimes. Because people still think pop star equals role model, but it’s almost impossible to walk that line. I’ve struggled with it and have come to the conclusion that I can live my life for me.

Read more in the upcoming issue of VOGUE

Whitney Houston's Teen Daughter Bobbi Kristina Slams Rehab Rumors

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina has taken to the web to deny reports she is rehab bound following suggestions she is struggling with drug addiction.

The 18 year old, whose father is Bobby Brown, was embroiled in a drug scandal earlier this month, March 11, after pictures of her allegedly snorting cocaine at two separate parties were obtained by U.S. tabloid the National Enquirer.

Bobbi Kristina denied the speculation, insisting the photographs were set up by an ex-boyfriend to look as if she was indulging in narcotics. New rumors circulated suggesting the teen was heading to a rehabilitation center to ensure she did not follow the same path as her famous parents, who have both battled with drug addiction.

But she has now taken to her Twitter.com page to take aim at the reports, writing, "Excuse me but I'd like to say that I am NOT going to rehab? I'm perfectly healthy and I am not addicted to anything but life. Home with the family_ pffft media cracks me up ! Rehab my a**, think what you want, but I'm a blessed perfectly healthy young lady."

Next Member RL Blasts Jagged Edge For Dissing Him During Photo-Op

RL, the lead singer of Next, is putting a member of Jagged Edge on blast for dissing him after a concert performance in Atlanta.  Watch video of RL breaking down the incident and talking about the  negativity behind the scenes in hip hop music inside...

R&B singer RL is putting one of the twins from Jagged Edge on blast for dissing him during a photo-op after ATL LIVE ON STAGE.  In an interview captured below, RL says a member of Jagged Edge (he thinks it was Kyle) refused to take a picture with him, saying, "Man...I can't even fake it."
RL says the rude comment upset him because he sees bands like The Rolling Stones out on tour and making money together, but some hip hop and R&B artists are shady to each other behind the scenes.
The "Too Close" singer went onto say that he is a fan of Jagged Edge and there is no need for African American artists to work against each other.

Watch RL talking about the diss and calling for harmony amongst artists here:

Tea TV: Watch Supertrailer "Beverly Hills Fablous" New Reality Show

Welcome to the outrageous world of the Elgin Charles Salon, where the raucous gossip of the black beauty shop meets the glitz of Beverly Hills. Located just off of Rodeo Dr., Elgin's salon has been a magnet for a who's who of celeb clientele. And now our skilled stylist is taking his brand to the next level and won't stop until "Elgin Charles" is a household name!

Here's the problem: when you're Elgin,finding time to get anything done is next to impossible. Between keeping his clients happy, meeting with distributors for his product line, and raising his teenage son, Frank, Elgin barely has time to breathe. So if the self-proclaimed, "Emperor of Hair," is going to realize his dreams, he'll have to rely on the three talented but high-maintenance stylists who make up his staff.

There's Sean, the opinionated rising star who's determined to run his own shop someday; Lolita, the Compton native whose sense of humor is as twisted as her weaves; and Katrina, the new girl from Kansas, who's desperate to land a celebrity client.

When they venture out of the salon, Elgin and the crew will hit Beverly Hills boutiques and restaurants with abandon, living lives that are as glamorous as their clients'!

Over the last twenty years, Elgin Charles has done and seen it all in the hair business. His quest to create a hair empire will take him into uncharted waters, with surprises that are shocking, hilarious, and always -- Fabulous!
Check out the supertariler below:

***SEASON PREMIERE WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW MARCH 18TH***

Tea TV: Watch New Reality Show "Love & Hip Hop" Series Premiere

West Coast rapper Somaya Reece arrives in New York to take her career to the next level. She's hungry and ready to grind! Somaya meets with rapper Jim Jones who agrees to collaborate. Emily gets together with Mashonda, the ex-wife of super producer Swizz Beats. Mashonda's situation has Emily contemplating the future of her relationship with Fab and she breaks down. Its girls' night out! Chrissy, Olivia and Emily attend an NBA draft party and start cracking on a chick in the crowd. It's Somaya Reece! In the bathroom of the club Chrissy and Somaya clash. Somaya asks if Chrissy's mad that she's working with Jim. Chrissy goes off and insults Somaya's wardrobe.

New Music: Jennifer Lopez ‘Invading My Mind’

Jennifer Lopez was hinting in a recent interviews that her second single was either going to have a Caribbean, Urban or ‘RedOne’ dance sound:

“I don’t know exactly which song it’s gonna be,” she told B Scott. “Well, we have different directions that we can go: One that has a Caribbean kind of dance feel, we have one that has more of an urban feel, and then we have a straight dance RedOne track.”

We assume the latest leak from her ‘Love?‘ project is a RedOne production. Take a listen to ‘Invading My Mind‘. We’re loving this euro-dance track. More of this please:

New Video: Black Eyed Peas 'Just Can't Get Enough' (Tribute to Japan)

Black Eyed Peas' "Just Can't Get Enough" music video, which was filmed in Japan a week before Tsunami, has made its way out in full. "This video was filmed in Japan one week before the earthquake and tsunami. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan. We love you," it opens with a message for the people in the country.

Stacy Ferguson is seen enjoying her solitude in hotel room, sitting by the window and enjoying Tokyo's night city view. will.i.am, Taboo and apl.de.ap, meanwhile, take a tour around the town, giving fans a look at the thriving metropolis and culture-rich city that made Tokyo.

"It was the easiest video I ever shot because it was us living our lives," Fergie told Entertainment Tonight. "I love that it's showing a true perspective of how it can sometimes be lonely on the road away from our loved ones. It also demonstrates the love and connection we have with Japan."

Taboo additionally said, "It was an amazing moment in time because Japan has always been my favorite place on the planet. It was great to do our video there. God bless the Japanese. Our love goes out to them." They end the tribute video with a link to Red Cross, urging fans to make donation for the relief effort.
"Just Can't Get Enough" is taken from Black Eyed Peas' 2010 studio album "The Beginning". They said that the song highlights the physical and emotional range of Fergie's voice. It's expected to be performed by the band on "American Idol" this coming tonight, March 17.

It's Official: L.A. Reid Joins Simon Cowell as 'X Factor (US)' Judge

As reported yesterday, Rumors about L.A. Reid joining Simon Cowell's X Factor (US) are now official!
He's mentioned as one of the confirmed three judges who would join Simon Cowell on "The X Factor (US)". THR's sources said "it's a done deal" for Reid who would be released from his contract with Universal Music earlier in order to concentrate on the show.

The show is partnering with Sony Music in giving the winner a recording contract worth $5 million. It is believed that Reid is to land a position at the recording company which will undergo a major management restructuring when current UMG chairman Doug Morris sits as its CEO on July 1.

Cowell said recently that the official announcement would be made this week. Some names which have emerged as the possible candidates are Paula Abdul, George Michael, Mariah Carey and Nicole Scherzinger. "We've taken it down to a smaller group of people and she's in that panel," Cowell confirmed earlier this month about Paula. "But, you know, it's more than me who makes the decision."

Auditions for "The X Factor" begin March 27 in Los Angeles.

Lupe Fiasco Debuts at No. 1 on Hot 200, Kicking Adele Out!

After not releasing a new album for more than three years, Lupe Fiasco has now made a comeback with a grand entry on Billboard Hot 200. The rapper debuts at the first position on the U.S. albums chart, dethroning last week's champ Adele.

Lupe rules the chart with his third studio album "Lasers" which has sold 204,000 copies in its opening week. It becomes his highest-charting album and best sales week so far. His previous efforts "Food and Liquor" and "The Cool" peaked at No. 8 and No. 15 in 2006 and 2007 respectively.

Adele is forced to leave the No. 1 place and sit at the runner-up spot as her sophomore set "21" adds another 133,000. The U.K. Grammy-winning singer previously reigned the chart for two weeks in a row with 352,000 copies in its first week and 168,000 copies in its second week.

PCD Audition to Replace Nicole Scherzinger

Now that Nicole Scherzinger is busy with her solo project, The Pussycat Dolls' creator Robin Antin is left with no other choice than looking for a fresh face. She has recently announced an audition to replace the 32-year-old singer and the other members of the group.

"Calling ALL PCD's! I'm so excited to announce that I'm holding an AUDITION in L.A. for THE NEW PUSSYCAT DOLLS, (The Recording Group!)," she wrote on her Facebook and Twitter. "Looking for the most Beautiful Lead Singers/& amazing Dancers...triple threats!"

The audition will take place at the end of this month on Tuesday, March 29 at the Center Staging Studio. The address is "11 3407 Winona Ave Burbank CA, 91504." Robin detailed more, "TIME: NOON.. Pls b on time! Attire: PCD!"

The Pussycat Dolls started to break up in late 2009, and left Nicole Scherzinger as the only remaining member by March 2010. At that time, Robin Antin and Nicole repeatedly insisted that the "Don't Hold Your Breath" singer was there to stay.

In May, a new line-up of The Pussycat Dolls was unveiled. "Fame" star Kherington Payne, "America's Best Dance Crew" alum Rino Nakasone-Razalan, the former contestant of PCD's reality show Jamie Lee Ruiz, and Vanessa Curry joined the group.

They debuted their performance with Nicole in a private event in Los Angeles, but it seemed that the launching was not well prepared. There was no new concept or new image for them. The girls simply performed with similar outfit worn by the old Dolls in "Doll Domination" tour.

Michael Jackson Injected Himself to Death?

Embattled celebrity physician Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyers are out to prove Michael Jackson was responsible for his own death after requesting fingerprint evidence to support allegations the King of Pop injected himself with the drug that killed him.

The medic stands accused of administering the fatal dose of Propofol which led to Jackson's death in June 2009 and is due to face trial in May. He has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter and his lawyers are now set to argue Murray wasn't even holding the needle when he was said to have injected his most famous client with the drug, according to TMZ.

During a Los Angeles court hearing on Wednesday, March 16, Murray's legal team requested experts at the FBI deliver a first generation fingerprint of a broken syringe detectives found at the scene of the alleged crime.

TMZ reports Murray has denied breaking the needle and his lawyers are convinced the evidence is key to the investigation, claiming Jackson injected himself while the doctor was out of the room.

Meanwhile, it emerged this week that surveillance video footage from Jackson's California home on the day he died has reportedly been accidentally erased after police officers allegedly failed to make a full copy. Detectives initially probing Jackson's death are said to have copied just four minutes of footage, which shows nothing but the singer arriving home.

‘Rolling Stone’ Magazine Gives Britney Spears's ‘Femme Fatale’ 4 Stars

Britney Spears‘s new album Femme Fatale is scheduled for release in a little over a week from now but Rolling Stone magazine has already gotten their mitts on the disc and have published their review of the album. Without question, RS is in love with the album, giving it 4 out of 5 stars.

Shaunie O'Neal Talks About "Basketball Wives," Her Love Life And Her Legacy In "Rolling Out" Magazine

Shaunie O'Neal covers the latest issue of Rolling Out magazine and we have photos and highlights inside...

In the latest issue of Rolling Out magazine, Shaunie O'Neal was shot by Michael Melendy
for Steed Media Service and styled by Anthony Bradshaw.  Her flawless makeup and hair were done by Taylor Davis and La Trice Johnson.
And in addition to the sizzling pics, Shaunie opens up about her entertainment empire and the media maven she is becoming.  Riding on the heels of the successful "Basketball Wives" series, Shaunie has a new shoe line in the works and is also working on a book.
And she is mad about her super hot model boyfriend Marlon Yates whom she loves to take bike rides with.  But most of all, Shaunie talks about the legacy she is building for her children and how she wants to make them proud.  Shaunie clearly has her head on straight and we can expect big things from her.

Chris Brown’s Italian GQ Photo Spread

Chris Brown is so excited about being in the upcoming issue of Italian GQ that he twitpic'd one of the photos.  And we found a few more.

 

For his Italian GQ spread, Chris was shot by Kai Z. Feng and styled by GQ Fashion Director Andrea Tenerani. In the photo above, Chris wears Dolce & Gabanna, and in the rest of the photos he's rocking a suit by Tom Ford, Georgio Armani shirt, Dolce & Gabanna blazer, and Roy Roger.

Jay-Z and Beyonce Collaborate for Dr. Dre's "Detox"

It's been almost five years since Jay-Z and Beyoncé released a collaboration, but they're breaking their cold streak. Hip-hop's royal couple has allegedly recorded vocals on the same track for Dr. Dre's mythical 'Detox' album, with Jay and Dre taking on verse duties and the R&B singer holding it down on the chorus.

"Jay and Dre have recorded their verses with the chorus left open for Beyonce to sing," a source told The Sun.

The last time that Jay and Bey graced the same song was on Hov's 2007 album 'American Gangster' on the track 'Pray,' though she relegated her contribution to spoken word instead of singing. Together, they have earned some of the biggest hits of their career, with Beyoncé's breakout solo single 'Crazy in Love' topping the charts in 2003 and Jay's ''03 Bonnie & Clyde' became his second top-10 single as a solo artist.

Dr. Dre has been working on his third and last album for over a decade, putting in studio time with everyone from Akon and Snoop Dogg on the single 'Kush,' to Lil' Kim, Eminem, T.I., Raekwon, Common and a slew of others. In January, he revealed that he will finally release the elusive album on April 20.

Cosby Tells Russell Simmons To "Get The F*ck Out Of My Face"

Bill Cosby is not a fan of Russell Simmons.  Page Six reports that during the Jackie Robinson Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria last week, Bill told Russell Simmons to "get the [bleep] out of my face."  SMH.  Isn't it hard to imagine Dr. Huxstable using those words?  Funny as hell though.
So where does this beef come from?  The NY Post says the two icons has been beefing since 2009 when Russell criticized Bill's "State of Emergency" campaign promoting socially conscious rap music.  Russell took issue with Bill telling young folks how to express their music and words and that upset Bill. 
Russell approached Bill at the dinner saying, "I wanted to find him to apologize, to tell him I was sorry about my statements and to tell him that I loved him."  But then....Mr. Cosby said,  "Get the [bleep] out my face!"
And if that wasn't enough, Russell says Bill "walked by me and bumped me with his shoulder as I walked offstage after presenting my award to Sean [Combs, who was honored at the event] . . . I then loved him even more." 
Who knew Bill was gangsta like that?  He will curse you out and throw bows all at the same time.  Gotta love it.

L.A. Reid Set To Judge U.S. "X-Factor", Leaving Def Jam For Sony?!

L.A. Reid is indeed set to become Simon Cowell's first pick for one of four judged for the new U.S. "X-Factor."
And that's not all.  He's switching up his other day job as head of a major record company-- in a major way.  Details when you read on...
Simon Cowell is bringing his other mammoth UK singing competition tv show, "X-Factor," here to the U.S. this fall.  And insiders connected to the show tell us producers are heavily interested in the current Def Jam head honcho L.A. Reid to be one of the 4 judges. They believe this will be the major move that will establish L.A. as a household name.
While Simon's Fox shows "American Idol" and "X-Factor" are similar in nature, "X-Factor" differs because each of the four judges mentor a group of contestants throughout the season.  And the judges do everything in their power to make sure the winner of the entire competition comes from their group.
There have been speculations for months that L.A. was being scouted for the position.  Now, we're told L.A.'s new job is a done deal, but it's being kept on the hush because there are issues with him currently working for a competing label.