Saturday, 30 March 2013


BEYONCE STARS IN 'EPIC' FILM AS QUEEN TARA



To be reigning Queen of the music game appears not enough for Beyonce, as she takes on the role of a Queen in new movie. Whilst the singing sensation was laying low from the spotlight, she was busy lending her distinctive voice to the big screens new Fox animation 3D movie Epic, playing the role of Queen Tara…
According to Rap-Up.com, an excited Beyonce spoke on her role in the fantasy-adventure movie, saying: "Everything about this movie is big. The action, the characters - this is the one time where the movie really lives up to its title."
Perhaps forgetting that she is hailed by her fans as Queen B, the 31 year old continued, "I've always imagined being in an animated film. I've always wanted to be a queen. Queen Tara is very important in Epic. She's preserved the beauty of her natural world and the safety of her people."
The anticipated box hit also stars Hollywood’s Colin Farrell, Amanda Seyfried and Aziz Ansari and is expected to be released on May 24.


MODEL CARA DELEVINGNE TO MOVE IN WITH RIHANNA?



UK model and fashions 'It' girl of the moment Cara Delevingne may very well become roomies with Bajan beauty Rihanna. Walking 25 catwalk shows and rocking 67 outfits in one week across London, Milan, Paris and New York for fashion week, the 20-year-old wants to take a break from modelling…
Feeling 'burnt out', a source told The Sun that she will 'move to LA to recuperate' and has been offered a room in new BFF Rihanna's LA home to cool off from her hectic work schedule.
If conquering the fashion world wasn't enough, Delevingne also allegedly fancies a go at becoming a singer. According to the newspaper, "she’s had several chats with Rihanna over the past few weeks about it.
"Rihanna has also promised to introduce her to some record label bosses about starting a music career.”  With Riri's contacts, Delevingne could be catapulted to superstardom.

SNOOP LION ALBUM TO FEATURE DRAKE & RITA ORA



The recently rebranded Snoop Dogg, now known as Snoop Lion, is soon to drop his fittingly titled 'Reincarnated' album and has enlisted the support from some of music’s hottest assets to feature on the upcoming project. Part of Snoops rebranding process following a trip to Jamaica, included the evolution from rapper to reggae artist which is reflected in this next album…
'Reincarnated' is set to drop on April 23 and hosts heavyweight collaborations with Drake, Chris Brown, Rita Ora, T.I, Busta Rhymes, Akon as well as dancehall artist Mavado.
Speaking on his album and new sound, according to Digital Spy he said: "It's so much a part of who I am, and this record is all about paying homage and giving respect to those who created and love reggae music, and hopefully introducing it to a whole new audience. We were searching for true reggae music and the message of peace and hope it reflects."
His first single from the Major Lazer produced album is expected to be 'No Guns Allowed' featuring his daughter Cori B.
On March 15 Snoop will also release a 'Reincarnated' documentary.

RIHANNA DEBUTS RIVER ISLAND COLLECTION AT LFW



One of the most anticipated dates in this year’s London Fashion week saw Rihanna finally showcase her clothing designs over the weekend at The Sorting Office in London. The 'Diamonds' singer launched her debut fashion collection in association with high street label River Island, and stepped out on stage wearing a sleek black dress from the collection alongside designer Adam Selman…
Rihanna For River Island reflects the singers cool, sexy, edgy style and flavour which include string vest dresses, thigh-high leather buckle boots, baseball caps, floral prints, bra-style crop tops, and skirts with thigh-high splits.
A string of models strutted the catwalk in the ever-cool collection wearing large gold hoop earrings, red lipstick and slicked back hair.
Fellow Roc Nation artist Rita Ora attended the show as well as Mollie King from The Saturdays and fashion model Cara Delevingne.
Rihanna for River Island launches in UK stores on March 5.

BEYONCE COVERS VOGUE'S 'POWER' ISSUE



Beyonce would like to remind us all ‘Who Runs The World’. Following a raunchy GQ cover earlier this year and storming through her Superbowl half time performance, Queen B follows in the footsteps of Lady Gaga and Adele as she graces the cover of Vogue's 2013 ‘Power’ issue…
Elegant as ever on the cover, Mrs Carter poses a 60's classic look with her hair pinned up in a striking black and white Givenchy outfit.
A month before the magazine hits stores, images from the Vogue shoot have leaked online with the tagline "Beyonce rules the world". 
Since her return to the music scene, Beyonce is reclaiming her crown as she prepares to start ‘The Mrs Carter Show’ world tour which kicks off this spring. If that isn't enough global domination, her highly-anticipated HBO documentary ‘Life Is But A Dream’ debuts February 16. 
Clearly living by her own song lyrics, "Strong enough to bare the children, then get back to business". Beyonce is officially back in the game. 









JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND JAY-Z FILM 'SUIT & TIE' VIDEO


Following a six year break from music, Justin Timberlake has had the Twittersphere eating out of the palm of his hand as he announced his return to the music scene through a series of online teasers, keeping his fans in suspense and on their toes…
Timberlake released his first serving; the Timbaland-produced 'Suit & Tie' featuring heavyweight Jay-Z, and the pair have since been spotted in L.A shooting for the official music video. The musicians can be seen on set laughing and messing around whilst both wearing matching suave attire including white dress shirts, bow ties and slacks.
Last week Timberlake released arguably one of the most detailed and high end lyric videos online as a form of yet another teaser for his fans. If the lyric video is anything to go by, the official video of ‘Suit & Tie’ will surely not disappoint.
According to MTV RapFix, rapper T.I gave an insight into what we can expect from Timberlake’s forthcoming '20/20 Experience' album, revealing: "They were working on a record together, and I had the pleasure of assisting them on their particular record." 
T.I also revealed the title of their collaboration, saying "I think it's called 'Goodbye Homey’” explaining the song as a "goodbye to something that is very special to you. Not necessarily a person; it could be a time of your life, it could be an experience, it could be a relationship, it could be a friend that's passed on. 'Goodbye Homey' has so many meanings and definitions. So when you hear it, you absorb it, and then whatever it means to you is what we intended."



FRESH: PUSHA T FEAT. WALE – ‘ONLY YOU CAN TELL IT’



Following a string of teasers, G.O.O.D Music rapper Pusha T premiered another exclusive track from the highly-anticipated 'Wrath of Caine' mixtape just one day before its release. 'Only You Can Tell It' sees Pusha T team up with Maybach Music's Wale as they spit about the rap game over the Boogz Da Beast production…
Pusha T told Miss Info why it's "near and dear" to him working with Wale saying, "It's really good because we're both from the DMV area. He's known for his poetry and him just getting real deep, so me and him just collaborated on a record."
Talking about the forthcoming mixtape, Pusha T described it as: "something that I feel like has no boundaries, no parameters. It's about more of what I want to hear for myself and what my fans want to hear. They want to hear lyrics. They want to hear street... it's just the whole street life perspective."