http://str8nyc.com A lil' bit Hood with a lot of Hollywood Good! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:23:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Check out part 2 of Rihanna's indepth interview with ABC's Diane Sawyer in which she goes into detail about the night Ike Jr. assaulted her. She admits what we already knew-- a text message from I'm presuming another chick led to their heated argument and unfortunately left her with a ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/in-case-you-missed-it-rihannas-gma-interview-x-chris-brown-reacts/ Forget about being proud to be an American, hell I'm proud to be a New Yorker! Check out the King of New York performing New York's Anthem "Empire State of Mind" along with native New Yorker and RocNation artist Bridget Kelly-- who filled in for Alicia Keys. Much love to ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/jay-z-performs-empire-state-of-mind-yankees-victory-parade-x-blueprint-3-2010-tour-dates/ On Wednesday, ya gurl got the greenlight to attend Ryan Leslie's listening presentation for "Transition" at The Times Center in NYC. And eventhough I already checked out his album at Chuck King Studios in early October, I opted to see Ryan one more time. Upon arriving to the venue, ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/exclusive-ryan-leslie-presents-transition-in-nyc/ Come and experience Hip Hop 4 Life’s "Beauty Bar Bazaar" tonight at Taj Lounge in NYC for a unique and bazaar fundraising shopping experience unlike no other! The Beauty Bar will feature upcoming fashionista designers, stylists, beauty products, cocktails and more! "Hip Hop 4 Life" is a champion of positive ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/str8nyc-events-hip-hop-4-life-beauty-bar-bazaar/ In preparation for his 2010 comeback, Usher is warming things up with his new VIP fragrance campaign, a new fragrance for men that exudes complete confidence. Ya know some dudes can use this! "I consider fragrance to be one of the most important tools of engagement for seduction. With ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/usher-returns-with-new-vip-fragrance-smell-it/ Since the tragic death of the King of Pop, lil’ sis Janet Jackson hasn’t really been in the spotlight. Well, all of that is about to change with her first indepth interview since his passing with ABC’s "Good Morning America’s" host Robin Roberts scheduled to air on the network November ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/janet-jackson-to-break-silence-on-michaels-death/ After breaking off her engagement to NFL star Roy Williams, Kelly Rowland has come to realize that she doesn’t need a man in her life to make her happy. Kelly admits that she likes being single and claims that she isn't in a rush to settle down either. She tells ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/kelly-rowland-likes-being-man-less-2/ Last night was an important night for the hardest working entertainers in Latin Music.  It all went down at the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards held in Sin City at Mandalay Bay. Grammy-award winner Alicia Keys tore the house down with her performance of "Looking for Paradise" with Alejandro Sanz ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/alicia-keys-performs-at-latin-grammy-awards-2009/ Word is one of the reasons Alicia Keys decided to push back her new album The Element of Freedom is because she wanted to spend more time working on “Empire State of Mind Part 2”. Yep, her duet with Jay-Z was so monumental that the songstress and the rapper have ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/empire-state-of-mind-pt-2-in-the-works-yep/ Although word on the street is that rapper 50 Cent signed former ROC member Beanie Sigel, the deal isn't official yet. Apparently, 50 wants to take his time with this one--in other words, he wants to see what Beanie has to bring to the table. Yesterday, the rapper told MTV, "I ... http://str8nyc.com/2009/11/06/50-cent-talks-beanie-sigel-joining-g-unit/