LL Cool J On The Tyra Show

LL Cool J Was On The Tyra Show Monday & Had A Chat With Tyra About New Album Exit 13, Retirement???, His Buff Body, Fashion Line Todd Smith & More. Now If You Ever Watched Tyra Banks Interview A Celeb You Know She Enjoys Putting Her Guests On The Spot. It's Almost 12 Minutes But It's Quite Funny So Check It Out!



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Dawn Richard Of Danity Kane Chats With Essence

Danity Kane Member Dawn Richard Had A Chat With Essence Magazine About Aubrey & D.Woods, Rumours Of Her Going Solo, Beefs In The Group & Much More.

ESSENCE: Last night’s finale of “Making The Band 4” was sort of subdued drama with a pretty ambiguous ending. Diddy has left the ladies of Danity Kane to decide what the group’s future will be. What is your hope for the group?

Dawn Richard: We talked about it and there’s a fear we are losing our fan base. But at the end of the day, Diddy made his choice to let us decide and we would like to continue with the name and the group. This is our lives and you can’t just say no to your dreams. I love working with the group. However, it’s so hard to say what will happen. I would prefer that the original group members remain. It’s hard enough for fans to follow as it is.

E: Diddy is a beast when it comes to whipping his groups into shape and his truth hurts. He already let Aubrey go and then D. Woods was a no-show last night. Have you spoken or plan to speak to any of the ladies?

DR: No, I haven’t. Honestly, we really don’t talk that much, but I wish them the best of luck. I showed up, and as one person, I can only do so much. If they want to get in touch with me, they will because I totally support them and always will. All of this stuff affects us because these are our lives. Diddy tells us to try to save our group and some of us don’t show up? We’re making a serious statement to him about the future of this group by doing so.

E: There’s been much hearsay about Diddy’s intentions of making you the lead of Danity Kane as well as offering you a solo record deal. Is that true?

DR: It’s so interesting how the media chooses to interpret or report things. I have never said that I was pursuing a solo deal. I told someone that I have waited so long for my dream, and singing is my dream and has been for so long. I have done nothing on the side as far as solo projects; I’m not sidestepping. I have totally been supportive of the group—that’s my priority. We had shows where Aubrey didn’t show up and we had her back and no one wrote about it or said anything. Some of the other girls have pursued their interests and I have sat back and supported them in their individual pursuits. It truly hurts my feelings because I work so hard and I’ve been so honest from the beginning. I can’t control it if someone says, `I respect your artistry and I’d like to work with you.’ What’s wrong with that? Instead of getting support there is nothing but negativity. Again, my priority has always been Danity Kane. I’ve never missed a show or meeting so it’s just interesting how people perceive things. I can only put it in God’s hands.

E: But has Diddy ever approached you personally about a deal?

DR: Everyone should ask Puff if that’s what he has in line for me. If he does, then I’m honored and I will work hard as I’ve always done. What I know for certain is that he would never break up Danity Kane. I’ve always been on that same train, too. At the end of the day, I’m going to rock with the first priority, which is Danity Kane. Who knows what can happen, because Puff changes his mind every five seconds. I’m going to work hard. I’m going to be the same person I was in the beginning. What’s honest and true is that I respect people. I respect and love the group. I wish it could still be five of us. I didn’t make Aubrey leave. I didn’t make D. Woods not show up. People choose their paths and you do what’s best for your situation. This is your job and you do the best you can do. All we’re trying to do is survive.

E: Because you’ve written songs for the group and named the group, do you think the other ladies might be envious of you?

DR: I will never say anyone is jealous of me, because that’s not the type of person I am. I just never see it like that. You work hard, people respect you or you don’t. Growing up in my household, nothing was ever easy, especially as an African-American woman. You can be perceived as a b----. When I work so hard, some people say all these mean things when you’re trying to be righteous and it's so hurtful. I’m human, so in the beginning of my career when I read those things, they were the worst and meanest things. I couldn't conceive why my own people wouldn’t be more positive and support me, so I couldn't help but be hurt and think, Why don’t you have my back? I’m doing something positive? I’m not a hater. You don’t even have to like me. I’m going to respect everyone. Now I don’t let the negative talk affect me; I just do me, because no one is perfect and you can’t live for everyone else.

E: Dawn, you’re extremely positive and that is to be respected. Do you have any personal issues with the group?

DR: I stated this once before when Diddy asked what the problems were. The reality is that some days we get along and other days we don’t, but it has never made me feel differently about the girls or the group. I always wanted to rock with those four girls. I’m about business and how do we keep the fans happy and how do we make our business work better. I’m pro-Danity Kane.

Fast forward six months and Dawn will definitely have a solo deal and we will probably be talking bout that right here whilst posting a Remember This? on Danity Kane.

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Urban Review To Interview Taio Cruz

Sorry I Have Been M.I.A Recently, The Posts Have Been A Bit Hit & Miss Because We Have Big Things Moving Behind The Scenes. One Of Which Is A HUGE Interview With The Newly Crowned King Of British R&B - Taio Cruz.


Taio has been doing big things lately in the UK, having many successful singles, a certified Gold album & a MOBO nomination. He is now re-releasing his début single - I Just Wanna Know, as well as heading out on a UK tour run.

I am mad excited about meeting the man himself & although it is short notice, I hope that you guys can contribute some questions that I will use in the interview. You have two days (Friday) to enter your questions via the Comments Section, or the Contact Form...

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Urban Review To Interview Joe

Urban Review Is Excited To Announce That We Are Finalising The Arrangements To Interview R&B Star Joe Thomas, This Coming Thursday.

Joe has been a major player in the R&B world for well over a decade now, having strong commercial success as well as critical acclaim. Joe has just released his 7th studio album, entitled - Joe Thomas, New Man, which has sold over 50,000 copies in it's first week.

I know this is short notice, but that is the general theme of the record industry. If you are a Joe Thomas fan & would like to suggest a question for us to put to the main man, be sure to drop it in the Comments Section, or send it to us in person via the Contact Form.

Fingers Crossed You Should Be Seeing The Interview Up Soon.

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Trevor Nelson Interviews Lil Wayne

A Few Weeks Back, The Current Love Of My Musical Life - Lil Wayne, Dropped By The BBC's 1Xtra (My Favourite Radio Station) To Sit Down With Trevor Nelson For A Thoughrough Interview.


Among other things, Weezy spoke about Kanye West's place in the game, the current state of Hip-Hop & obviously, his killer album - Tha Carter III. I was surprised about how open & friendly he was towards Trevor, who on a side note, is one of my idols, he could charm Lauryn Hill out of hiding if he tried hard enough.

If you want to check out the interview, & its actually worth it, you can find it HERE.

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Nas Interview In Spin Magazine

Urban Review Has Taken A Sneak Peek At July's Issue Of Spin Magazine. It Contains An Interview With Controversial Rapper - Nas.

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He speaks candidly with Spin about key issues, including the much talked about title of his album, which he changed from Nigger to simply, Untitled.

"It was a matter of deciding between changing the name or skipping the major retail outlets I knew wouldn't carry the record and just selling it through my website and stores that had balls. L.A. Reid and I had a conversation -- I enlightened him and he enlightened me, and he was with me. But I want as many people as possible to hear this, and it was going to be a messy battle that was going to distract from what the album had to say."

"I called the record Nigger, with the "er," to create a dialogue. You can't just say, "Why are rappers using this word?" You gotta stick around to find out."

Originally, I commended Nas for the title of his album, it was obvious that he would back it up with amazing material. Secondly, I was angry that he decided to remove the title, but now I see why he did it, & suppose he is right, people will always know the real title.

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