COOLIO STEPPIN IN FOR DMX…

Who do you think is tougher!?

Well apparently Coolio!!!  If you remember DMX was supposed to fight Eric Martinez (pro fighter) for a charity event in Alabama…

BUT for reasons unknown DMX pulled out of the event.  Now there have been a lot of speculation as to why the rapper backed out of the fight (call it being scared OR the simple fact that it wasn’t going to be rigged), BUT now it looks like another rapper is stepping up & ready to fight!

COOLIO!!!  That’s right… word is, the rapper has confirmed that he will be in Birmingham for the fight & he DOESN’T PLAN ON LOSING!

“I’m not a good loser, so I don’t plan on losing, it will be a lot of fun and I am looking forward to seeing my fans out in Birmingham… I’m scheduled to perform on December 11th, the night of the weigh-in and I’ll rock the mic the same night after I beat up Martinez.”
- Coolio, RapBasement.com

CHECK OUT THE AUDIO: 
Coolio Confirms Replacing DMX In Boxing | DMX | Rap Basement

 

ARE YOU A SNEAKER HEAD!?

Well DJ AM (R.I.P.) was… and if you haven’t heard, his shoe collection will be up for auction this weekend!!!

That’s right!  According to KN sources… the auction will be starting this Sunday @ 6p CST on eBay and will run bout a month, ending on December 14

ALL proceeds made from the auction will go to the “DJ AM Memorial Fund” & then get distributed to organizations that deal w/ recovery

Now in case your wondering… well how many shoes did AM have?  ALOT!!!

As a matter of fact… word is, NEW kicks will be added to the auction EVERY week…

For more info visit:  http://www.djam.com/

Sneaker freaks… Get Ready, Get Set!!!

R.I.P. DJ AM & DJ ROC RAIDA… rrespect!

 

WORD ON THE STREET: 11-13-09

BDAYS
1.  MONIQUE COLEMAN  -  ACTRESS / “HIGHSCHOOL MUSICAL”
2.  JIMMY KIMMEL  -  COMEDIAN / TALK SHOW HOST
3.  WHOOPI GOLDBERG  -  ACTRESS
4.  CHRIS NOTH  -  ACTOR / “SEX & THE CITY”
5.  GARY MARSHALL  -  ACTOR
6.  JOE MANTEGNA  -  ACTOR
7.  STEVE ZAHN  -  ACTOR
8.  NEIL FLYNN  -  ACTOR
9.  AISHA HINDS  -  ACTRESS
10.  NIKOLAI FRAITURE  -  BASSIST / “THE STROKES”

TUNE IN… RIHANNA ON 20/20 TONITE!
Not sure if this is gonna be too late or not… BUT if it isn’t, make sure you tune in to 20/20 tonight for the preview of Ri-Ri’s new video for “Russian Roulette”

Look out for Rihanna’s “Rated R” album to make its way onto shelves November 23rd

TREY SONGZ & TONI!???
Now we’re not sure if this is true or not, but apparently there are rumors that Trey Songz & Toni Braxton hooked up!!!

Now if this is true, did this lead up to the break up of Toni’s marriage to Keri Lewis (Mint Condition)???

Hmmm…I wonder?

In the meantime… look out for a new album from Braxton called “Pulse” next year Feb 2nd

MAN!!!  I wonder…

SPEAKING OF MINT CONDITION…
WOTS… The “Sexy Soul” tour featuring Eric Benet & Mint Condition has been canceled!

After only 5 stops… there is no word on to WHY the shows have been stopped

According to the promoters…

“[The artists] do not take canceling shows lightly… But, due to unforeseen personal matters and circumstances beyond the control of the promoters and most importantly the artists, it had to be done.”
- Promoters press release

On a REALLY good note… If you bought pre-sale tickets for the “Sexy Soul” tour, they ARE offering refunds!

GO GET YOURS!!!

MUSEUM OF HIP HOP…

LONG LIVE HIP HOP!!!

WOTS… The National Museum Of Hip Hop needs your HELP!!!

According to KN sources… the group is trying to raise some funds to build the museum AND they are trying to raise awareness (THANK YOU!)

The “black tie” event takes place next year, Feb 9, 2010… and will be hosted by Public Enemy’s Chuck D & (the teacher) KRS One

Wanna see the guest list?  Well check it out:

• Big Daddy Kane
• The Rock Steady Crew
• MC Lyte
• Rakim
• DJ Red Alert
• The Roots
• Redman
• and more…

MAN!!!  Not only will the museum house the HISTORY of the music we love so much, BUT word is the…

“facility that is over 100,000 square feet, the “first ever” true Hip-Hop Museum will offer job training programs benefiting the local homeless, substance-abusers, and unemployed”
- Tai Saint Louis, Allhiphop.com

Ok kids, get ready to LEARN ’bout your ROOTS!!!

GET YOUR HIP HOP GAME UP!

GET READY FOR MORE MJ!

Just like the Beatles… fans of Michael Jackson will be happy to know that the King of Pop may be getting the Cirque du Soleil treatment as well!!!

WOTS… creators of the Canadian based show are REALLY considering making this project.  (Can you imagine?  Could a MJ themed show be in the works!??)

It would definitely be cool to see how they come up w/ choreography to all the great music of Michael…

Currently… Cirque du Soleil is working on a show themed around the music by the other “King”… Elvis Presley  (the show opens @ the Aria Hotel)

Keep your fingers crossed for MJ!  (We’ll see you in VEGAS!)

WORD ON THE STREET: 11-12-09

BDAYS
1.  OMARION  -  SINGER
2.  RYAN GOSLING  -  ACTOR
3.. TONYA HARDING  -  OLYMPIC SKATER WHO ATTACKED NANCY KERRIGAN
4.  SAMMY SOSA  -  PRO BASEBALL PLAYER
5.  MICHAEL MOORER  -  FORMER HEAVYWIEGHT BOXING CHAMP
6.  DAVID SCHWIMMER  -  ACTOR
7.  NADIA COMANECI  -  ROMANIAN OLYMPIC GYMNAST
8.  NEIL YOUNG  -  LEGENDARY ROCKER
9.  AL MICHAELS  -  SPORTS CASTER
10.  WALLACE SHAWN  -  ACTOR
11.  GRACE KELLY  -  LEGENDARY MOVIE STAR
12.  AUGUSTE RODIN  -  LEGENDARY SCULPTOR
13.  BOOKER T JONES  -  MUSICIAN FROM “BOOKER T AND THE MG’S”
14.  MEGAN MULLALLY  -  ACTRESS
15.  TAMALA JONES  -  ACTRESS
16.  TEVIN CAMPBELL  -  SINGER
17.  COTE DE PABLO  -  ACTRESS / “NCIS”
18.  ANNE HATHAWAY  -  ACTRESS

 

J.HUDD’S XMAS SPECIAL
Set your decks for record cause the former American Idolist is set to appear on ABC December 14h

That’s right!  After trying to figure out when we could see Jennifer Hudson’s Christmas special… the date has FINALLY been set!

“Jennifer Hudson: I’ll Be Home For Christmas” will feature the singer performing ALL your favorite holiday classics & will also follow J.Hudd as she heads back home to Chicago

Once again tune in to ABC for “Jennifer Hudson: I’ll Be Home For Christmas” on December 14!

Dang… it’s Christmas already!!!?

 

VERIZON’S NEW GIRL… CIARA!
WOTS… R&B singer Ciara is now the spokeswoman for LG & Verizon Wireless’s “Chocolate Touch” phone

Like any other artist getting endorsed by a major product… Ci-Ci will be featured in the phone’s commercial singing (and of course dancing)

 

GUCCI MANE HEADED TO JAIL!!?
WOTS… Gucci Mane was sentenced today (THURS, NOV 12) to 1 year in jail!!!

According to KN sources… the rapper had violated the terms of his probation (we’re not sure what those terms were)

Gucci is to drop his next album “The State Vs. Radric Davis” next month on the 8th

His album will features guests such as: Soulja Boy, OJ Da Juiceman, Bun B, E-40, Trina, Nicki Minaj, Keyshia Cole, Plies, Rick Ross… and of course Lil Wayne (who seems to be on everything these days)

Word is… Gucci Mane is suppose to start serving his term NOW… and the earliest he could be released is in 6 months… WOW!

Just when it was getting good…

 

TAKING JABS @ KANYE!

I LOVE IT!!!  Looks like everyone’s joining in…

In case you missed the opening of the 2009 CMA’s w/ Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley… HERE IT IS!

WOW!!!  They do have a point though…

WORD ON THE STREET: 11-11-09

BDAYS
1.  LEONARDO DiCAPRIO  -  ACTOR
2.  PETA WILSON  -  AUSTRALIAN ACTRESS
3.  CALISTA CFLOCKHART  -  ACTRESS
4.  DEMI MOORE  -  ACTRESS
5.  MARC SUMMERS  -  TV HOST
6.  JONATHAN WINTERS  -  ACTOR / COMEDIAN
7.  GEORGE PATTON  -  LEGENDARY WWII COMMANDER
8.  MOSE ALLISON  -  JAZZ PIANIST / SINGER
9.  STANLEY TUCCI  -  ACTOR
10.  CARSON KRESSLEY  -  TV PERSONALITY
11.  DAVID DeLUISE  -  ACTOR

RIHANNA “BACK ON TOP”
Wether you think she is or not… According to “Glamour” magazine SHE IS!

On Monday’s “Women Of The Year Awards”… “Glamour” awarded the singer w/ the “Back On Top Superstar” award… an award she has earned for rebounding back & surviving an abusive relationship

“Just to be mentioned in this group of women is overwhelming. I love being a part of a night where we’re celebrating women and such strong women.”
- Rihanna, acceptance speech at “Women Of The Year Awards”

CONGRATS!!!

PEOPLE’S CHOICE…
Speaking of awards… what do the people say!??

Well according to the “People’s Choice Awards”… Beyonce is up for “Favorite Female Artist” & “Favorite R&B Artist”

Other artists nominated include:

• Eminem  -  Favorite Male Artist
• The Black Eyed Peas  -  Favorite Pop Artist
• Rihanna, Kanye West & Jay Z  -  Favorite Music Collaboration
• Rihanna & T.I.  -  Favorite Music Collaboration

Also nominated in the same category for “Favorite R&B Artist” along w/ Beyonce are Alicia Keys, J.Hudd, Mariah & Usher…

Check out the “36th Annual People’s Choice Awards” take place live on CBS next year on Jan 6th

GOOD LUCK to all the nominees!

“THE CARTER”… DOCUMENTARY
Weezy fans start lining up because on November 17 “The Carter” documentary will be available on DVD

Looks like all the protests from the artist on a few scenes here & there aren’t gonna stop this film from seeing daylight!

Look out for “The Carter” NEXT WEEK!

WORD ON THE STREET: 11-10-09

BDAYS
1.  JOSH PECK  -  ACTOR / NICKELODEON
2.  ELLEN POMPEO  -  ACTRESS / “GREY’S ANATOMY”
3.  MacKENZIE PHILLIPS  -  ACTRESS
4.  TIM RICE  -  AWARD WINNING LYRICIST
5.  ROY SCHEIDER  -  ACTOR / “JAWS”
6.  RICHARD BURTON  -  ACTOR
7.  RUSSELL JOHNSON  -  ACTOR / “PROFESSOR” ON “GILLIGAN’S ISLAND”
8.  ALAINA REED HALL  -  ACTRESS / “227″
9.  SINBAD  -  ACTOR / COMEDIAN
10.  TOMMY DAVIDSON  -  ACTOR / COMEDIAN
11.  MICHAEL JAI WHITE  -  ACTOR
12.  TRACY MORGAN  -  ACTOR / COMEDIAN
13.  WARREN G  -  RAPPER
14.  BRITTANY MURPHY  -  ACTRESS
15.  EVE  -  RAPPER / ACTRESS
16.  MIRANDA LAMBERT  -  COUNTRY SINGER

CHRIS & WENDY
Not quite a match made in heaven… BUT definitely an opportunity for Chris Brown to promote the new video for his single “Crawl”

WOTS… the singer will premiere the music video on the “Wendy Wiliams Show” this Friday on BET

Now we’ve heard his “EX” Rihanna “tell all” in the last wk or so (in the magazines & interviews)… so are you ready for Chris’s story???

According to the video’s director Joseph Kahn…

“everything that’s happened to him in the year, I think this is going to be his big statement, in terms of what he’s feeling and what he’s living through right now”
- Jospeh Kahn, MTV News

Along w/ the “Wendy Williams Show”… Chris Brown will be on BET’s “106 & Park” AND (just like Rihanna) will appear on “Good Morning America” next month (but in his case, as a guest performer)

WAYNE’S REBIRTH…
It has been confirmed for Decmber 15!

Right after the release of his latest “No Ceilings” mixtape… Weezy has finally stated that his highly anticipated rock album is finally ready!

BUT don’t be expecting your ordinary Lil Wayne type of music to be on it!!!

“This album isn’t hip-hop. When I do my Carter albums, I know I’ve got to rap, I know I’ve got to spit . . . There’s none of those limits on this album. I say what I want, how I want. That’s what this album is: a freedom album.”
- Lil Wayne, Billboard

Will the public like this version of Wayne?  Or will they reject him?

We’ll be able to find that out on the 15th of December… we hope!

JUSTIN’S FATAL ATTRACTION…
Well she’s been ordered to stay away from the singer & his home for the next 3 years.  (That’s it!?  How bout the rest of her life!)

According to JT… Karen McNeil was a “obsessed and mentally unstable stalker”

Word is… Karen was arrested last month when she showed up @ Justin’s property after a restraining order was granted to the singer  (cue Psycho music)

ENTER TO WIN!!!

ENTER TO WIN…

The Kracker Nuttz & Stackwell Society have collaborated on an EXCLUSIVE t-shirt that can only be won on WWW.KRACKERNUTTZ.COM

The winners of the “Kracker Nuttz Raffle” will be announced online Monday, December 21, 2009.

ENTER ONLINE…