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Everybody knows that you shouldn't see your attorney on television rocking a thong. Phaedra Parks credentials didn't stop her from showcasing her donkey booty on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. The ladies jetted to Anguilla for the annual cast trip and Phaedra definitely wanted to make sure that she was the only female that her hubby would be watching.

While I don't think that there is anything wrong with the outfit, I'm sure it will cause a few of Phaedra's more conservative clients to rethink hiring her.

Singer Jade Novah continues to impress me with her music and presentation. The singer released her latest project titled Jade Days of Christmas to hold her fans over until the release of her debut album next year. Jade provided good acting and vocals in the clip which also features the fan favorite Keyonce Knowles.

Alright Shanell. The Young Money singer has finally released a track that I can actually dig. Shanell released visuals for the track 'Just For The Night' which appears on her Nobody's Bitch mixtape. The song is very different from past material that Shanell has released.

For those that don't know, Shanell is the younger sister of former Danity Kane member D.Woods. It will be interesting to see if her career ever takes off because this chick has been hustling for years.

Singer Chrisette Michele has finally released her highly anticipated mixtape Audrey Hepburn: An Audiovisual Presentation. The tracklisting includes contributions from Wale, 2 Chainz, Robert Glasper, Bilal, and more.

Reality star Tamar Braxton is having a unexpected week I'm sure. The singer released her new single 'Love & War' yesterday which quickly shot up to #2 on the main iTunes chart. Tamar performed the track last night on the season finale of the Tamar & Vince show. The performance was great but I am still curious as to whether parts of it were lip-synced.

Tamar is gearing up for the release of her new album next year in addition to the many other business ventures that she is currently involved in.

Singer Frank Ocean is having a great week for sure. The singer is unexpectedly one of the artist leading the 2013 Grammy nominations. Frank's 'Channel Orange' album earned him five nominations including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.

In addition to his Grammy nominations, Times Magazine named Frank's debut album one of the Top 10 albums of 2012. Go behind the scenes of his GQ Magazine interview and photoshoot below.

Singer Chrisette Michelle revealed the cover of her highly anticipated 'Audrey Hepburn' mixtape. Chrisette looks absolutely fab while rocking her new hairdo in the black/white photo. There is so much anticipation built up for this project that I feel like she should have sold it on iTunes versus giving it away for free.

Chrisette is scheduled to release the mixtape this Friday night. Will you be downloading her latest creation?

I might hate her personality but one cannot deny that reality star Tamar Braxton definitely served in her new lead single 'Love & War'. Tamar sings down in the Lashawn Daniels produced track which her fans have witnessed her record for the past few weeks on her Tamar & Vince reality show.

She sang so good that I almost purchased the track from iTunes until I remembered that she blocked me on Twitter for talking about that hay that she wears on her head.

Late night television host Jimmy Fallon kept things creative once more last night during his performance with singer Mariah Carey. The two performed Mariah's hit Christmas track 'All I Want For Christmas' backed by The Roots who used classroom instruments to perform the track. Mariah sounded okay for the most part.

Mariah will be starting the year off with a new album and a new judging spot on FOX's American Idol.

Rihanna looked and sounded decent during her performance last night on the Victoria Secrets Fashion Show. The singer rocked her grandmother's lingerie during her performance of 'Diamonds' and 'Phresh Off The Runway' on the most popular fashion show.

Welp. I was really anticipating singer Stacy Barthe's new album 'P.S. I You You' being released this month. Stacy announced yesterday that her new EP will hit stores next February. I am highly anticipating the project which will mark Stacy's debut on Motown Records.

The album is preceded by the track 'Flawed Beautiful Creatures' which can be heard below.
 

Stacy's new album will hit stores on February 12th. Are you buying it?

Singer Alicia Keys shows no signs of slowing down post the release of her new album Girl On Fire. Alicia posed in a pretty red dress on this month's cover of Essence Magazine. Alicia released her new album last week selling over 160k units. Alicia first week sales are low compared to her previous album which pushed 417k during its first week. Is the failing music industry to blame or Alicia's relationship with Swizz?

Singer Dondria is finally back with a new jam. The singer partners with her label head Jermaine Dupri and rapper Yo Gotti for the new track 'Going Down' which will appear on her sophomore album. The song is actually cute and more suitable for someone her age. Even though I enjoyed her debut single 'You're The One', I always felt that it made her seem older than what she is.

Dondria would be much bigger in the urban market if she got herself a new label and team.
 

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It looks like Beyonce is ready to take over once more. The singer has revealed the first promo video for her new HBO documentary that will premiere in February. 'This is only the beginning,' states Beyonce in the message that was included with the video on her official website.

If I didn't know any better I would say that her whole relevance on Instagram has something to do with her wanting to seem more accessible to her fans and the promotion of this documentary. 'I always battle with how much do I reveal about myself,' she says in the clip.

Ch. The shade was very thick on the last episode of Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta as Kim Zolciak made her last appearance on the show that made her famous. The ladies were not having it when Kim decided to pull out of the group trip to Anguilla. We all saw it coming so I don't know why the ladies acted surprised when she announced it at lunch.

I will agree that it was a bit shady how Kim decided to pull out of the trip. One minute she was toasting with the ladies about it and the next she is saying that she doesn't have time for them.

I'm not here for it. Singer Dawn Richard released her new EP yesterday to hold her fans over until the release of her new album next year. The EP, which is titled Whiteout, features five new tracks from the singer. Just when I was starting to get into Dawn's music she throws this out and pits me against her once more.

I wouldn't prefer that she does music that sounds more mainstream however she should release something that isn't so boring.

Singer/Actress Michelle Williams looks absolutely fab in the images released from her photoshoot with clothing brand Koshie O. Michelle rocks a halter dress that she designed herself for the company. Michelle joins actress Eva Pigford who has also collaborated with the company.

Michelle is currently in the studio recording her fourth solo studio album.

Ch. If I didn't know any better I would say that comedian Katt Williams is using bath salts. The midget struck again this weekend by slapping a Target employee. Video footage surfaced of Katt slapping the employee after cursing him out about something. The shade is that Katt fled the scene on a handicapp cart.

Why are the other employees and patrons of the store just standing there as this goes down? Katt isn't as big as a third grader so it would not have taken much to hold him down.

It is sad to watch Katt sabotage his image and career like this.

Here are a few of the stories that I enjoyed from my fellow bloggers that I am too lazy to post. Shoutout to RonaldMatters, Mixnority, and Necole Bitchie.

- Love & Hip Hop ATL Airing Holiday Special:
It seems that VH1 knew that we needed something to hold us over until the new season of Love & Hip Hop ATL next year. The network will air a 'Dirty Little Secrets' special this month which will also feature contributions from YouTube star Funky Dineva. Read here.

- VIDEO: 'Can The Cool Be Loved' - Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele shows no signs of slowing down ahead of the release of her new mixtape Audrey Hepburn mixtape. Are you feeling the visuals? Watch here.

- The Game Celebrates Birthday
Rapper The Game is enjoying the rejuvenation of his career since the premiere of his VH1 reality show. The rapper took to Hollywood to celebrate his birthday with his pals which includes football star Chad Ochocinco. Is it me or does Soulja Boi look sick? Get the scoop here.

Can someone rent out an entire stadium and tell reality star Bambi to have all of the seats? Bambi always wants to play tough balls but when given the opportunity to smack Gloria on the new episode of Basketball Wives LA she backs down. First off, why are these ladies always trying to pop off at someone's get together?

Damn. Singer Ne-Yo fell in love and his music began to suck much like his peers. The singer released the video for his current single 'Forever Now' this past week. I'm really not feeling the track nor the dimness of the video.

Why does it seems like once these artist get into a good relationship that their music goes sour? Ch.

"He's fiooone." - in my Kenya Moore's voice. Singer Ryan Leslie took the time to respond to the lawsuit verdict against him ordering him to pay $1 million dollars to the person that found his missing laptop. Ryan lost his computer in Germany back in 2010 and offered the reward for anyone that found it so that he could recover his music. After failing to pay the money once the computer was recovered, the guy who found the computer filed a lawsuit in the U.S. in which he won this past week.

"Everyone thought that I was just a cheapskate or something like that. A jury of my peers - eight people - they looked me in my face and told me I had to pay this man one million dollars for music I never got back," explains Ryan.

Ch. You promised to give the money to anyone that found your computer which is why I have no sympathy for him in this situation. The man found your computer and regardless of the condition that it is in he should still be held responsible for having to pay this guy.

It looks like American Idol alumni Leah Labelle is ready to attack the charts in the New Year. The singer graces the new issue of PYNK Magazine which is due out this month. The soultry singer has been on the rise with her musical career with assistance from producers Jermaine Dupri and Pharrell.

You may remember Leah from her single 'Sexify' which blazed the radio airwaves over the Summer. I suppose singer JoJo better get things situated with her label before Leah takes her spot.

I am really hoping that her career takes off. Personally, I would ditch Jermaine Dupri because he doesn't really give his artist the team and promotion that they need.

I don't really care for Tamar Braxton but her new single 'Love & War' sounds like it is going to slay. The singer previewed a snippet of the song while performing it on her WETV reality show. Is this the same Tamar Braxton that wanted to sling her hair around like Beyonce a few months ago?

Tamar is the definition of a female hustler. While she is already very rich, she is still out there making a name for herself instead of living off of her husband's coins. Tamar has two reality shows, a new hosting gig on Centric, a new record deal, and she will also be a co-host on Tiny's new late night talk show.

Alicia Keys redeemed herself with me during her performance of her current single 'Girl On Fire' on X-Factor. The singer ditched the straining in the performance which was definitely hot for more controlled vocals. Is it too late for Keys to redeem herself after repeat offenses of failed performances?

After listening to the album a few more times I will admit that I like it a little better.

Awright Marsha. The singer has released a new single from her upcoming album Friends and Lover. The singer served me every bit of those vocals that I fell in love with on the new track titled 'Cold War.' I'm glad that Marsha released another track because 'F*ck and Get It Over With' was doing nothing for me.

The track is produced by Diplo.
 

Thoughts?

Singer JoJo has returned with another track lifted from her new mix tape 'Agape' which drops next month. JoJo says that she was inspired to write the album due to Andre 3000's Love Below album. The song is a bit more upbeat compared to her other tracks that have surfaced this year.

It is sad that she is forced to release a mix tape since her record label continues to play around with her album. What happened to the 'Demonstrate' video which was suppose to be released this past Summer?



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Actress Tichina Arnold is the latest celebrity to grace the cover of BEMagazine. Tichina has had an outstanding acting career and is now a happy newlywed. Tichina is also a big supporter in the fight for Lupus being that she has a sister that suffers from the disease. "Something as small as tying your own show can affect those with lupus. That really had an effect on me.", she says.

Can someone give her and Tisha Campbell Martin another sitcom? The two were pure gold on the Martin show during the 90s.


Isn't she lovely?

- Greg Cheating on Nene Leakes [Read here]
Damn. I was excited about Nene Leakes rekindled romance with her ex-husband Gregory Leakes but according to Michelle over at SFTA Greg has him a sideline hoe.

- Frank Ocean Says Gay Heartbreak Helped Him [Read here]
Can someone introduce me to Frank Ocean. The singer/songwriter didn't hold back in his recent interview with GQ Magazine. Find out what he had to say about his gay heartbreak.

- Teyana Taylor Does Adidas [Read here]
Can someone tell me how Teyana Taylor manages to get all of these deals and still not have a career? Find out her latest move over at Mixnority.

- Dawn Richard Pays Homage to Danity Kane [Read here]
I guess Dawn Richard isn't so cold hearted when it comes to her Danity Kane fam. Find out how this chick paid homage to her former group members in her new video.

I finally got a chance to check out singer Vina Mills new material. Vina took the stage a week ago at BEMagazine's No Wire Hangers fashion show to perform her current single 'Love Em Good.' Vina always serves us an ole nasty club banger and this one is no exception. I'm sure it is only a matter of time before this chick is signed.

The thing that I adore about Vina is that not only is she a singer but she is also a performer.
 

Vina also performed at the Black Party in Atlanta. Check out both performances below.

I'm so happy for former XSCAPE singer Latocha Scott. The singer has been on a comeback all year and she shows no signs of slowing down. The singer released a new Christmas track to hold us over until her new album next year. Latocha adds a little soul to the holidays in the new track titled 'Missing You This Christmas.'

On another note, the New Year will definitely be a good one for the singer. Latocha is set to start filming a VH1 reality series which will focus on her return to the music industry. Do you think Latocha can pull a show on her own?

Ch, no ma'am. Future tagged Kelly Rowland last night for the duo's first live performance of his current single 'Neva End' from his new album Pluto 3D on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The background track was absolutely horrendous and Future sounded a mess. Kelly looked good and sounded okay for the most part.

This is honestly one of those songs that you rock out to in the club and car.

It appears that Future is the 'go to' male for artist these days. Singer Ciara tapped the artist for the remix to her track 'Sorry' which she released yesterday. I'm not too crazy about the track however it does sound a tad bit better than the original.


Are you feeling the track?

I guarantee Helen Keller would have a had a field day reading braille from Kenya Moore's face had she known she was going to be on VH1's Big Morning Buzz. The former Miss America Miss USA pageant winner stopped the talk show to talk about the new season of Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta. When did VH1 start promoting reality shows from rival networks?

Nonetheless, the interview turned into a shade fest towards castmate Porsha. It is obvious that Kenya is jealous that Porsha gets to sit at home and not have to pick up her own laundry. Kenya said that Porsha would be the one not invited back for a new season during a game segment in the interview.

Singer Beyonce is obviously preparing to release a new album at the beginning of the New Year. Just a month after announcing that she will be headlining the halftime show at the next Superbowl, the singer revealed moments ago that she is also releasing a new revealing documentary next year too.

Not many details were released about the documentary other than the fact that it will be very revealing. Will she discuss her parents divorce? Will she discuss the Destiny's Child split? I'm sure I will tune in regardless of what she decides to open up about.

Will you be watching? The documentary will premiere on February 16th on HBO.