WORD ON THE STREET : 4-27-09
BDAYS
1. SHEENA EASTON (50) – SINGER / ACTRESS
2. CASEY KASEM (77) – RADIO VOICE OF “AMERICAN TOP 40”
3. CORETTA SCOTT KING – WIFE OF CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER MARTIN LUTHER KING
4. ULYSSES S GRANT – 18TH US PRES (1869 – 1877)
5. SAMUEL MORSE – INVENTOR OF TELEGRAPH & MORSE CODE
DELAYED AGAIN
Will we ever hear or get a hold of Lil Wayne’s “Rebirth” album???
WOTS… the rocked influenced album from Weezy has been moved once again… this time instead of June 16th to the 23rd
According to KN sources… the reason for the postponement is due to sample clearance issues
In the meantime… you can catch Wayne’s performance & interview on Wal Mart’s “Soundcheck” on the web HERE
RIHANNA WANTS HER SH!T BACK!!!
WOTS… Rihanna’s lawyer has filed a motion requesting the return of $1.4 million in jewelry confiscated by police the day she was allegedly assaulted by ex “beau” Chris Brown
THE RETURN… DE LA SOUL IS NOT DEAD
WOTS… De La Soul has teamed up w/ Nike & Apple to release a new set… “Are You In?: Nike+ Original Run”
According to KN sources… the 45 min set will be a a new music campaign geared towards athletes & music fans… and will be available on ITunes
Currently… the trio is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album “3 Feet High & Rising”… and word is you can expect a NEW De La Soul album later this year
KEEPING IT “GREEN”
WOTS… soul singer John Legend will be taking part in a “eco-friendly” North American tour this summer
According to KN sources… the show will help promote ways for fans to help save the environment
Hittin’ 50 cities… the tour will kick off June 27th in Michigan & will end September 1st in L.A.
BEYONCE ON TOP
WOTS… Beyonce’s “Obsessed” is on top of the list of weekend top grossing films
According to KN sources… the movie which also stars Idris Elba & Ali Larter earned an estimated $28.5 million
Right behind “Obsessed” are “17 Again” @ #2 w/ an estimated $11.7 million earned & “Fighting” starring Channing Tatum @ #3 w/ an estimated $11.4 million earned
April 30, 2009 at 11:14 am
The Lil Wayne soundcheck should go live tomorrow –
April 30, 2009 at 11:14 am
and for some reason it wouldn’t let me add an image, but the link in your post is correct. http://soundcheck.walmart.com/lil-wayne