September 7th, 2010
Source: Metro News Service
Rihanna's "Only Girl" Debuts Today
Fans of pop superstar Rihanna will be getting their first taste of the singer's next album today. SingersRoom.com is reporting that Rihanna will be debuting her new single, "Only Girl (In The World)," this afternoon at RyanSeacrest.com. "RiRi" recently discussed the track with Ryan Seacrest over Twitter, writing, quote, "In less than 10 dayz ima send u sumn special, and ur gonna play it OVER and OVER, like I'm the only girl in the world." Rihanna recently wrapped up her "Last Girl on Earth" tour, which was in support of her last release, "Rated R." The record was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America thanks to hits like "Hard," "Wait Your Turn," and "Rude Boy."
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Call It Quits
Cleveland rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony appear to be out of tune. HipHopWired.com is reporting that the group is breaking up. Longtime member Krayzie Bone has reportedly ended his relationship with the group, while Layzie Bone has posted some cryptic messages on his Facebook page. He writes, quote, "this may be a sad day for alot of Bone fans but my life has been miserable because I put up with it." He goes on to say, quote, "I just took good advice and prayed about it," adding, quote, "As long as I live Bone will remain." Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has yet to make any official comments about the future of the group. Just last month they announced a 35-city "E. 1999 Eternal Tour." The trek was slated to get underway on September 22nd at the Knitting Factory in Boise, Idaho.
Fabolous Not Afraid To Open Up On Twitter
New York emcee Fabolous is finding his voice on Twitter. The rapper -- who admits he can sometimes be passive -- says he finds social networking to be a great way to express his thoughts. He tells BET.com, quote, "Twitter, I always say is the drunk uncle of my personality, because I say some stuff sometimes that, you know that drunk uncle at the Thanksgiving table, he starts rambling on about that he shouldn't have said, so sometimes I do that." Fabolous says he likes to provide fans will all sorts of different tweets, noting that sometimes he likes to be motivational while other times he might choose to poke fun at someone. The "Throw It In The Bag" rapper says Twitter is also a great way to keep fans connected to his work. He adds, quote, "I think it can be helpful towards when you're dropping a project to be able to give out the information that you'd like your followers to receive."
Fabolous is currently working on his sixth studio effort, "Loso's Way Two: Rise To Power." The record is expected in stores on November 23rd.
"Soul Train" To Be Honored At Grammy Museum
The Grammy Museum at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California is about to pay tribute to "the hippest trip in America" as it celebrates the 40th anniversary of "Soul Train." Longtime host and creator Don Cornelius is expected to attend Wednesday's ceremony, as is Motown legend Smokey Robinson. The show that first began as a local Chicago TV dance program was syndicated nationally beginning in 1971. During its' 35-year run, "Soul Train" featured guests such as Sly and the Family Stone, the Jackson 5, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and many more.