There's no telling when Estelle's third studio album All Of Me will finally arrive, but when it does, chances are we'll have all of the production credits pieced together! The most exciting recent revelation is that the album will feature a collaboration with Janelle Monae entitled "Do My Thing" that Ne-Yo wrote. In addition, Akon wrote the Jerry Wonder-produced "Thank You". Plus, we now know that the Common-assisted track "Victorious" was produced by No I.D. There seems to be a decent amount of buzz surrouding Estelle's latest single "Break My Heart" if Twitter is any indication, but apparently not even enough for an approximate album release date.Jennifer Lopez Performs "On The Floor" On So You Think You Can Dance UK
Ya, don't get too excited 'til you hear all the details. Double nominee Usher will be joining his protege Justin Bieber & Jaden Smith on the Grammy stage for what will no doubt be a mindblowing, life-changing presentation (please note the sarcasm). Also on the night, Janelle Monae, a double nominee as well, will share the stage with the equally annoying Bruno Mars & B.o.B. Well, I just don't think I'll be able to wait until February 13th (8/7c, CBS) to see this...
The nominations for the 2011 Grammys have been announced & with Rihanna clutching six by riding Eminem's coattails, I'm less than impressed. Fantasia & Alicia Keys scored three, while Monica, Usher, Janelle Monae, & Beyonce nabbed two. All of the nominees can be seen HERE... seek & ye shall find several worthy artists who managed to receive a single nod. It seems like to me that a long time ago, the Grammys actually sought out the best & brightest in the music industry to award them, rather than just selling out & rewarding the most successful artists. -_- Congrats to Fantasia, Monica, & the like though! The 2011 Grammys air Sunday, February 13th, @ 8/7c on CBS.
Alicia Keys has digitally died to help raise money through Buy Life, a part of Keep A Child Alive, for World AIDS Day (December 1st). She has been joined by the likes of Usher, Janelle Monae, & Jennifer Hudson, all of whom have filmed their 'last tweet & testament' to raise awareness of the campaign, which you can watch by clicking their respective names. They won't tweet again (OH NO! lol) until $1 million is raised. It kinda rubs me the wrong way when celebrities who could shell out a milli like it's nothing want us poor working folk to pay up instead... but I suppose it's all for a good cause regardless. If you'd like to make a donation/buy their digital lives back, HERE is the place to do it.
In addition to Leona Lewis, Estelle & Janelle Monae both grace the "For Colored Girls" soundtrack, which hits stores Tuesday. Estelle sings the chill "All Day Long (Blue Skies)":
Usher & new mom Alicia Keys have something (else) to celebrate because they lead the nominations for the 2010 Soul Train Awards with four each. Several worthy artists, including Nicki Minaj, Dondria, Monica, Fantasia, Rihanna, & Janelle Monae, earned a pair. Keyshia Cole as well as Janelle Monae will be performing at this year's event, which goes down on Sunday, November 28th @ 9/8c on BET. Check out the rest of the rather exciting nominees HERE.Janelle Monae took her movement international with a performance of the track "Faster" off her fabulous album The ArchAndroid on Later With Jools Holland. Her being under the weather may have contributed a bit to the monotone vocals unfortunately, but the ever-enthusiastic Monae is never one to disappoint!
The Bad Boy family, including Dirty Money, Janelle Monae, & Cassie, is currently featured on the cover of Vibe. Good lookin' bunch!
