NOW SEE THIS: ANGELA SIMMONS

Angela Simmons recently released a new promo song entitled “Center of Attention” to promote her shoe line Pastry and their newest sneaker releases. Peep the new music video below:



DWYANE WADE FACES LAWSUIT

A story in Florida's Sun-Sentinel reported that Dwyane Wade is facing a lawsuit for breach of contract from former partners Mark Rodberg and Richard von Houtman. Rodberg and von Houtman helped Wade open two restaurants last year and were planning a third. But both D. Wade's Sports Grills shut down in the last couple of months and the plaintiffs are saying it's because Wade didn't fulfill his end of the deal by making the required marketing and promotional appearances on behalf the restaurants.Wade, however, is saying that he did meet his obligations and Rodberg and von Houtman , who are looking for $15,000 and attorney's fees, needed to slow their roll and let the restaurants marinate for a minute before expanding. "If anything, Dwyane has a concern that the value of his name has been tarnished by ceasing operation of the restaurants," Steven Peretz, Wade's attorney, told the Sun Sentinel. "This is an instance where D. Wade called a timeout on the expectation of the restaurants. The pilot restaurants have not shown any record for success."

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E3 OFFICIAL: NE-YO

Here's the official album cover for Ne-Yo's forthcoming effort 'Year of The Gentleman' due this September. Plus take a listen as Ne-Yo performed a live rendition of Rihanna's #1 smash 'Take A Bow' while visiting a radio station in UK.


Listen: NE-YO ~ TAKE A BOW

TRINA INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT

Trina and her boyfriend, NBA player Kenyon Martin, were involved in a car accident in Belize on Friday. The couple was traveling in a police motorcade on their way from the airport when their Ford Excursion was struck by a minivan on the highway.
Trina and Martin were unharmed, but the driver of the minivan, George Abraham, and his two young sons were injured. Abraham has accused Trina and Martin’s driver of being in the wrong.

NOW HEAR THIS: WHITNEY HOUSTON & JAZMINE SULLIVAN

The legendary Whitney Houston returns with the appropriately titled “Like I Never Left” produced by and featuring hitmaker Akon. The new album, yet to be titled, from Miss Houston is scheduled to drop November 10th.


Whitney Houston feat. Akon ~ Like I Never Left


Lions, Tigers, and Bears” is another soul wreanching song from 21 year-old R&B singer/songwriter Jazmine Sullivan. The track is to be featured on Sullivan's debut album Fearless, to be released on J Records later this year.
Jazmine Sullivan ~ Lions, Tigers, and Bears

NOW SEE THIS: DANITY KANE, BOW WOW & SNOOP DOGG

Bad Girl” is the second single off Danity Kane’s sophomore album Welcome to the Dollhouse. The comic book-style video features Missy Elliott.


Here is the latest video from Snoop Dogg, the song is titled "Those Gurlz" and it's extracted of his last album Ego Trippin.

"Marco Polo" is the official 1st single of Bow Wow new solo and 6th album titled Pedigree. The song and video features rapper Soulja Boy.

ASHANTI BECOMES ‘LONG ISLAND TOURISM AMBASSADOR’

R&B singer Ashanti is now able to add “Tourism Ambassador” to her resume this week. The “The Way That I Love You” singer was introduced Tuesday as one of nine ambassador who will promote tourism in Nassau County on Long Island. Ashanti was appointed the Ambassador Of Music And Nightlife. Sporting an orange blazer with a tourism patch over her white dress, Ashanti stated “it’s amazing to be asked to give something back to the community.” The tourism campaign which will promote attractions and points of interest on the island targets tri-state area residents in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, pitching Long Island with the slogan “The Island Next Door.”


BRANDY TEAMS WITH SKECHERS

Sharing the spotlight with her now 6-year-old daughter Sy’rai, Brandy has teamed up with footwear retailer Skechers for the ‘Nothing Compares to Family’ ad campaign. Slated to run through 2009, the campaign features some of today's popular celebrity families while also benefitting family-related charities selected by the celebrities. "It's great to be part of Skechers' campaign, which promotes and benefits families and children," says Brandy who will be featured in numerous editorial ads through 2009. Brandy is set to release her fifth studio album later this year, and will support The Norwood Foundation, which provides cultural enrichment to at risk youth.


E3 RUMOR CONTROL: DIDDY IS NOT ENGAGED

STAR magazine falsely reported that commitment-phobe, Mr. Sean John Combs, had proposed to R&B singer Cassie Ventura. A rep for Diddy says the whole thing was made up:
Contrary to tabloid reports, there is no engagement. This was a complete fabrication.”

NOW SEE THIS: GNARLS BARKLEY

Who’s Gonna Save My Soul” is the third video off Gnarls Barkley’s The Odd Couple.

Sick, disgusting, and genius all come to mind. You gotta watch this, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.

E3 NEW MUSIC BLITZ

Pussycat Dolls ~ When I Grow Up The Remix

Christina Milian feat.Voyce ~ All We Need To Know


Ryan Leslie ~ Break This Down


Karina Pasian ~ Winner

Chris Brown ~ Diagnosed With Love / Electric Guitar

KISS AND TELL

As you know, E3 aims to keep you up to date with what's Hot! And what's hot is music sensation Katy Perry, who is exploding like a supernova. Katy Perry led the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a fifth week on Thursday with "I Kissed a Girl." Now with the release a remix track, featuring rapper Mims, the kiss and tell singer will stay on top. The new track adds a touch of Hip-Hop that makes the good song GREAT! Listen for yourself. In case you haven't already heard Perry's original track, you know E3 already got you! Listen to the original track HERE

Katy Perry feat. Mims ~ I Kissed A Girl Remix

FABOLOUS IS A NEW FATHER


Peep these brand new pics of rapper Fabolous and his son! plus a pic of his baby's mother as well.

NO QUIERE TACO BELL

50 Cent has sued Taco Bell, claiming the fast-food restaurant chain is using his name without permission in advertising that asks him to call himself 99 Cent.
The rapper says in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday that the Mexican-themed chain features him in a print ad asking him to change his name to 79 Cent, 89 Cent or 99 Cent. His real name is Curtis Jackson.
The rapper's court papers say the ad is part of Taco Bell's "Why Pay More?" campaign, which promotes items for under a dollar, including Cinnamon Twists for 79 cents, Crunchy Tacos for 89 cents and Bean Burritos for 99 cents. The papers say the Irvine, Calif.-based company sent a bogus letter requesting the name change to the news media but not to the rapper.
The rapper's lawyer, Peter D. Raymond, said his client didn't learn about the letter or that he was featured in the ad campaign until he saw a news report about it. Raymond said his client is seeking $4 million in damages.


CHRIS BROWN INKS DANCE REALITY SHOW

R&B star Chris Brown will dance onto the small screen soon with his very own reality show. The as-yet-untitled series, likely to be called “Chris Brown Presents,” will center on the world of hip-hop and street dance culture, pitting contestants against one another in impromptu dance-offs reports Variety. "Dancing is more than just a way of moving, it's a different expression of music," Brown said. "That's what I want to focus on with this show." Brown has partnered with producers Mark Burnett and J.D Roth who plan to pitch the show to broadcast and cable outlets next week.


FAITH EVANS' "KEEP THE FAITH" TELL ALL SET FOR AUGUST

Faith Evans, multi-platinum selling singer and widow of the Notorious B.I.G., is set to release a “tell all” book, titled Keep the Faith: A Memoir, on August 29th.
Revealed earlier this year, the book which is to detail the highs and lows of the R&B singer’s life is also set to shed light on Evans’ controversial relationship with The Notorious B.I.G.
This is what Evans said about her upcoming book release:

It’s been over ten years since Big was killed. I grieved for him for a very long time. And then, as time passed, the icy wall of grief surrounding my heart began to thaw and I began to heal. I remarried, had more children, and continued to record and release more music. I continued to live my life. And while I can never discount the time I spent with Big, I’ve never felt the need to live in the past. But sometimes, I still find myself thinking about Big being rushed the hospital, and I break down in tears.

NAS TAKES ON 'FOX'

Rapper Nas joined members of ColorOfChange.org and MoveOn.org to deliver boxes of a petition with over 600,000 signatures. In hopes to put and end to the racist antics of the Fox News Corporation. Here he’s seen delivering a speech to the press. View the video below to hear his speech.


The rapper also released a single and accompanying video entitled, “Sly Fox” to bring light to Fox’s unprofessional antics.


It's great when a celebrity choses to use their status to enforce something positive and encouraging others of an awareness for change. It's simply refreshing... Post your thoughts.

OUT & ABOUT

Best buds Chris Brown and Rihanna hit up Kings Dominion amusement park a few days ago outside of Richmond, VA.
Chris Brown was ont he set of Disney's 'The Suite Life of Zach and Cody' with The Cheetah Girls as they will all be starring on an upcoming episode.

Walking thru the streets of NYC Jennifer Hudosn headed over to BET after performing on Regis & Kelly in the morning.


Christina Milian and her boyfriend/producer Dre were spotted leaving the movies.

Dwyane Wade gets some practice in for the Olympic basketball games in Bejing, all while sporting a new bald head look.
Chingy and his boys were chillin' in his hometown of St. Louis at an Ed Hardy party this past Friday.


Terrance Howard hit up a party for his brand new cover of Philidelphia Style magazine.



Mariah Carey, san Nick Cannon, was spotted on the way into MTV’s TRL the other day.

Mommy to be (for a 3rd time), Erykah Badu performed at the Paradiso in Amsterdam last night working her special blend of Badu-ness.

SATISFYING TO THE SOUL

Contemporary R&B artist, Jazmine Sullivan, is heating up the summer with her single, "Need U Bad" featuring Missy Elliott. Watch this video as the Philly-based sultry songstress performs a new track "I'm in Love with Another Man" live. The song is off her upcoming debut album Fearless. Without a doubt Jazmine Sullivan is definitely an emerging artist on the brink. With a distictive voice and a writing style to match, success for her is eminent.

Visit Jazmine Sullivan @ MySpace

NEW JENNIFER HUDSON PROMO SHOTS

Check out these two new promo photos for Jennifer Hudson’s self-titled debut album, in stores and online September 30th. The album features the single “Spotlight” and collaborations with Timbaland, Robin Thicke, The Underdogs, Diane Warren, and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart.