Solange "DKMS" PSA

Solange has filmed this public service announcement for DKMS to help cure blood cancer by encouraging others to follow her example & register to be a bone marrow donor at GetSwabbed.org. It's good to see that she's doing positive things in her musical absence.

Solange & Chromeo Perform "When The Night Falls" On Jimmy Fallon

Solange sounded nice performing her collaboration with Chromeo called "When The Night Falls" on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon... though the same cannot be said for the band themselves.

Chromeo ft. Solange "When The Night Falls" Video Premiere

"When The Night Falls", featuring Solange, is the latest single lifted from Chromeo's third album Business Casual. Although featured on the (awful) song's chorus, Solange basically only makes a cameo in the silly stupid video...

Solange "Kenya" Video Premiere

Solange has teamed up with CANT & Twin Shadow to record "Kenya" for Music For RAIN. The Coca-Cola Africa Foundation's Replenish Africa Initiative's goal is "to provide clean water & sanitation resources to Africa's most needy." You can donate to the cause either monetarily or by downloading the song HERE. Good song for a good cause!

Solange Collaborates With Theophilus London

Solange & Devonte Hynes jump on Theophilus London's new single "Flying Overseas":



Don't ask me who those other people are or how to pronounce Theo's name because I haven't the slightest clue.

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Solange Does Fashizblack Magazine

Solange takes on various roles in this high fashion cover shoot for the September/October issue of Fashizblack.

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Solange & Of Montreal Perform "Sex Karma" On Jimmy Fallon

Solange is trying too hard to gain credibility with this performance of her collaboration with Of Montreal called "Sex Karma" that will be featured on the band's upcoming album False Priest (September 14th). I don't get it. At all.

Solange Performs "Momma Loves Baby" On Yo Gabba Gabba!

Solange guest-starred on the Nick Jr. show Yo Gabba Gabba! for Mothers' Day, singing a song called "Momma Loves Baby". No comment.

Solange "Under Construction" Song Premiere

Solange has posted a new song for her fans on her blog. The track is called "Under Construction" & is sung over a Thievery Corporation instrumental. Check it out:



She is making it known that this song will not be on her next album, but if this only made the reject pile, we may just have a touch of brilliance on our hands! This is really cool & a welcome change from today's norm. You can download "Under Construction" from Solange herself HERE.

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Solange "Stillness Is The Move" Song Premiere

Solange has released a viral cover of the Dirty Projectors' song "Stillness Is The Move." I've never heard the original, nor do I know a bit about their type of music, however, this cover fits in very well with Solange's style & is a really impressive vocal showing. You go, you indie, you!

Solange Dropped From Interscope Records

Solange tweeted (@solangeknowles) the news last night that she had left Interscope Records amicably to go the independent route. ... Whatever. It may have been amicably (although I doubt Daddy Dearest took too kindly to the news), but nobody leaves Interscope by choice. It's too bad, but I think if anybody can make decent music independently, Solange can.

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Solange Appears On Oprah

Solange made her appearance on Oprah yesterday that she was so excited about on Twitter recently. In conjunction with Chris Rock's promotion of his new documentary "Good Hair," Solange discussed her decision to shave her head. I'm not sure whether I prefer her with or without hair, but I do agree that she looks great either way! Solange, you even got me bumpin' that album of yours again! "Sandcastle Disco" is still my jam!

Solange "Get Schooled" PSA

Solange lets the youth know how important getting an education is in this new public service announcement for Get Schooled. I concur! Three days ago was the one-year anniversary of the release of Solange's latest album SoL-AngeL & The Hadley St. Dreams.

Solange "Op" Ads

Solange is currently appearing in the OPen Campus ad campaign for Op, which is exclusively available at Walmart. She is certainly looking good! Solange's latest album SoL-AngeL & The Hadley St. Dreams is available now.

2009 BET Award Nominees Announced

Beyonce is set to perform at & leads the nominations for the 2009 BET Awards. Sasha Fierce was nominated for five trophies, while Keri Hilson nabbed four & Jazmine Sullivan received three. These nominations are actually pretty good, so I'm gonna post them (along with my picks in bold) below:

Video Of The Year:
Beyonce "If I Were A Boy"
Beyonce "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"
Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain "Blame It"
T.I. ft. Rihanna "Live Your Life"
Kanye West "Heartless"

Best Male R&B Artist:
The-Dream
Jamie Foxx
Ryan Leslie
Ne-Yo
T-Pain

Best Female R&B Artist:
Beyonce
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Jazmine Sullivan

Best Male Hip-Hop Artist:
Lil' Wayne
Rick Ross
T.I.
Kanye West
Young Jeezy

Best Female Hip-Hop Artist:
Lil' Mama
M.I.A.
Trina

Best Group:
Day26
GS Boyz
N.E.R.D.
The Roots
Three 6 Mafia

Best New Artist:
Keri Hilson
Kid Cudi
Ryan Leslie
M.I.A.
Jazmine Sullivan

Viewer's Choice:
Beyonce "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"
Keri Hilson ft. Lil' Wayne "Turnin' Me On"
Lil' Wayne "A Milli"
Soulja Boy Tell'em ft. Sammie "Kiss Me Thru The Phone"
T.I. ft. Rihanna "Live Your Life"
T-Pain ft. Lil' Wayne "Can’t Believe It"
Kanye West "Love Lockdown"

Best Collaboration:
Jamie Foxx ft. T-Pain "Blame It"
Keri Hilson ft. Lil' Wayne "Turnin' Me On"
Jim Jones ft. Ron Browz & Juelz Santana "Pop Champagne"
T.I. ft. Rihanna "Live Your Life"
Yung L.A. ft. Young Dro & T.I. "Ain't I"

Video Director Of The Year:
Benny Boom
Rik Cordero
Gil Green
Chris Robinson
Hype Williams

BET J Award:
Musiq Soulchild
Raphael Saadiq
Seal
Solange
Jazmine Sullivan

Best Actor:
Common
Idris Elba
Samuel L. Jackson
Will Smith
Jamal Woolard

Best Actress:
Angela Bassett
Rosario Dawson
Taraji P. Henson
Jennifer Hudson
Beyonce

Jamie Foxx will host the show when it airs on June 28th @ 8/7c.

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Solange Performs "T.O.N.Y." On Jimmy Fallon

Solange continues to push her latest album SoL-AngeL & The Hadley St. Dreams with a performance of "T.O.N.Y." on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. She was gettin' it at the beginning! Chick's got style.

Solange Performs At Houston Rodeo

Solange performed "Sandcastle Disco" & "T.O.N.Y." recently at the Houston Rodeo. Good stuff. Solange's latest album SoL-AngeL & The Hadley St. Dreams is out now.

*UPDATED* New Beyonce "Samantha Thavasa" Ad

Beyonce takes on the (odd) role of a "rear admiral" for the latest Samantha Thavasa handbag ad campaign. She looks lovely, but can you say SMH at the concept? Anyway, Beyonce's third album I Am... Sasha Fierce is out now.

UPDATE: Check out the ad with sister Solange--

Solange Performs On The Bridge

Cosmic Journey

Destiny (Zero 7 Cover)

T.O.N.Y.

Sandcastle Disco

Solange performed an assortment of songs mostly from her latest album SoL-AngeL & The Hadley St. Dreams for The Bridge at AOL Black Voices. These ain't your average sessions. Chick's got style! She did an excellent job.

Solange Performs On Pepsi Smash

Viva La Vida

T.O.N.Y.

Solange put her own spin on Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" for Yahoo! Music's Pepsi Smash recently. She also performed the third single "T.O.N.Y." taken from her latest album SoL-AngeL & The Hadley St. Dreams. I love her cover of "Viva La Vida!" Better than the original for sure. Her performance of "T.O.N.Y." is absolutely incredible. Chick is doin' her thing!