Tyga's Album's First Week at Retail Disrupted by Uncleared MLK Sample

By dr Lori Tosan
Tyga ** trumpeted Tuesday's release date for his long-awaited Young Money/Universal debut, "Careless World," for weeks. The album's title has come to mean more than the MC probably intended: While the LP did officially drop on that date, an uncleared sample meant that it didn't exactly drop everywhere.

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Sources told 3m360 that the label had shipped approximately 150,000 copies of the album before last Thursday, when it sent a recall notice to retailers because the sample -- a portion of a Martin Luther King Jr. speech used in the album's title track -- had not been cleared.
"They basically recalled [the albums]," Tyga told DJ Greg Street in a V-103 interview. "I'm looking at my Twitter and fans were hitting me up all day, posting pictures. They have them, and they have some in stores but then they got a piece of paper next to them [saying] 'Recall: Can't sell.' My fans were going crazy, like 'I got it in my hands, I'm thinking about just stealing it but I want to buy it, though.' "
Most retailers abided by the recall but, apparently due to the holiday weekend, not every outlet got the message. Larger outlets like Target and Best Buy did not sell the album but some independent retailers and individual outlets within some chains put out the album for sale on its Tuesday release date, a source said. Several hundred units were sold by those outlets, the source said.

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A new album master was created in time for the street date and all digital merchants have received the new version, a source told Billboard.biz. Physical copies of the new version of the album began re-shipping today (February 23) and are expected to reach most retail outlets tomorrow through Monday.
The label did not change the album's release date, despite the recall, because of concerns over piracy, a source told 3m360 news

Exclusive: Estelle, Lil Kim to Perform on BET's 'Rip the Runway'

By LORI TOSAN
BET's annual fashion and music show, 'Rip the Runway,' is right around the corner and promises a star-studded show with notable performances and guest appearances. Billboard.com's The Juice exclusively announces female stage presence with performances by Estelle ** and Lil' Kim **. Both femmes will perform alongside recently announced acts B.o.B. **, Wale **, Diggy Simmons **, Jeremih, ** and Meek Mill **
Estelle and Kim have been in the studio, lacing new albums. Estelle, currently on the BET Music Matters Tour alongside R&B peers Elle Varner **, Stacy Barthe, and Luke James **, is releasing her third studio album, "All of Me," next Tuesday (Feb. 28). The album's first single, "Thank You," moved up three slots this week on the R&B/HIp-Hop Songs chart, from No. 25 to 22.
Lil' Kim recently released auto-tuned friendly, "If You Love Me," on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14), off her upcoming untitled album.
This year, 'Rip the Runway' will focus on more than just five designers. Expect a variety of segments portraying both couture and casual, and a platform showing viewers how to mix both. 'Rip the Runway' will air on BET March 21st at 10 pm (EST).

SAMKLEF the blue print

Born Samuel Oguachuba 26 years ago in Lagos, Samklef, as he is widely known in the Nigerian Entertainment scene remains one of the most talented music producers cum singer around at the moment, writes GBENGA BADA
Samklef, a native of Imo State who is signed to Noni Records has been in the industry for a couple of years, working with entertainment and advertisement firms like Sound Factory, Flow Records, Smashers Records, Back 2 Black, Mindfalls and Exp & i360 before deciding to start his own outfit, Noni Records. “I joined the industry several years ago before I eventually opened my own studio where I started recording and producing songs for various music acts.”
While horning his skills in the entertainment industry, Samklef was able to stamp his authority after his production works became most sought after by record companies and popular music acts.
Samklef’s vast experience, which was garnered by working with some of the best hands in every field with influences from international producers cum singers – Timbaland, Kanye West and Don Jazzy – has given him an edge in the music production world. This is evident in his production of popular hits like Durella's “My Life”, Wizkid's “Tease Me” and “Don’t Dull”, Vector’s “Kilode” and D'Prince's “Jonzing World.”
Samklef produced a large portion of Wizkid's widely acclaimed album ‘Superstar,’ thereby significantly contributing to the huge success of the album. He has also worked with names like Sunny Neji, Ruggedman, Durella, Skales, D’Prince (Mo’ Hits), Simisola, J Bryte, Emmsong, O'cube, Jahdiel, Vector, Mudina and a host of others. “I admire and learn from the production works as well as expertise of artistes like Timbaland, Kanye West and D’Banj,” he said.
Life on the streets of Lagos amidst the harsh survival conditions of the typical Nigerian ghetto toughened Samklef and gave him an opportunity to see life from different perspectives. This is evident in his music where he shares his strong beliefs from the lessons he has learnt from the streets.
After establishing himself as one of the most popular music producers in the country, he decided not to rest on his oars and unveiled yet another side of himself – the singer. Samklef released his debut album titled “Noni” in 2010 and recently re-packaged and re-introduced it with an international edition entitled “Nonilizing”, released in January 2011.
Some of the popular songs in the album are “Labalaba” and “Molowo Noni” featuring Wizkid, D’Prince and Iceprince. In recognition of his contribution to the Nigeria entertainment industry, he's been nominated for several awards that include the Nigerian Entertainment Award in New York; City People Awards; Channel O Awards; Hip Hop World Awards and the Nigerian Music Video Awards.
He has won many awards, one of which is the award for Producer of The Year 2011, both at the City People Awards and Nigerian Entertainment Awards. Last year, the producer decided to begin another phase in his life as he tied the nuptial knot with his long time heartthrob, Yvonne in an elaborate celebration.
“Married life is definitely different from living single but it’s a whole new experience as a married man and we thank God for everything. I’m married to my best friend, sister and mother. That and many more are some of the qualities I found worthy in my wife,” Samklef said of his wife

Cossy Orjiakor "my body feat Ego"

As much as Cossy Orjiakor, the sexy humongous mammary-flaunting damsel of Nollywood, is not a figure most housewives would love to have around their husbands even though the husbands would get beside themselves just to have a peek of those brachial wonders, she is a hot item any day.
The actress who seems to have found better calling in music than acting has not been in circulation for some time now. Where she has gotten to remains a mystery.
*Cossy
She has not been responding to mails and her number does not answer as well. Each time her number is dialed the irritating tone of “ not available” greets back.
Cossy, who has not really been ruffling any feather in the movie industry is sure holding her ground in the music industry.
Her latest single “My Body” in which she featured Ego is doing well in the market and many critics of her have actually commended her for job well done.

Davido on sex rampage in Ghana

Nigeria’s newest pop sensation Davido might have bitten off more than he can chew when he hooked up with an undergraduate on a trip to Ghana yesterday.
Barely 24 hours after arrived in Ghana, there’s been a leak; with very private pictures of him in bed with an undergraduate emerging on Blackberry Messenger and Twitter.
It’s gone viral already, just like it was with the Wande Coal nude photo leak.  Just this morning, 19 year old Davido trended worldwide on Twitter; with thousands commenting on the pictures showing him in bed with a lady believed to be 18-year-old undergraduate Sonia Jumbo. Different images show the lady fondling and kissing him while he was asleep. In one, she’s seen licking his tattoo.
Sources say Sonia, a Port-Harcourt based Nigerian currently studying in Ghana, had used the images as display pictures on her Blackberry Messenger, leading to some of her contacts copying them and sharing them on social networking sites, causing a major frenzy.
Davido had travelled to Ghana along with his manager Asa Asika and crew member Sinarambo to perform at the Miss ISA 2012 beauty pageant, put together by the International Students Association of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
We’re not immediately able to reach Davido or his manager. Phones were switched off and messages had not been replied as at 11:30am.

MOVIE TRAILER: THE EXPENDABLES 2

The Expendables are back and this time it’s personal… Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone), Lee Christmas (Lee Statham), Yin Yang (Jet Li), Gunnar Jensen (Dolph Lundgren),Toll Road (Randy Couture) and Hale Caesar (Terry Crews) — with newest members Billy the Kid (Liam Hemsworth) and Maggie (Yu Nan) aboard — are reunited when Mr. Church (Bruce Willis) enlists the Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Barney and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the Expendables are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. Hell-bent on payback, the crew cuts a swath of destruction through opposing forces, wreaking havoc and shutting down an unexpected threat in the nick of time — six pounds of weapons-grade plutonium; enough to change the balance of power in the world. But that’s nothing compared to the justice they serve against the villainous adversary who savagely murdered their brother. That is done the Expendables way….

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New Book Of Ray-J Might Be Called “R.I.P Kim Kardashian’s Career”

After a sex tape with D-list celebrity Ray J leaked in 2007, Kim Kardashain clawed her way up the fame ladder so fast that by the time she was famous, it was too late for any of us to stop her or ask how it happened. One second she was a nobody with a barely famous father, the next second her family was in our faces 24/7. It seems almost impossible to remember a time when we didn’t know their names or their scandals or the look of Bruce Jenner’s tightly botxoed skin.
But it looks like Kim Kardashian’s career might be coming to an end. While I hoped for a quick halt that would cause to just cease to exist in the media, it’s likely going to be a slow-moving disaster where more and more people come forward and accuse Kim of manipulating PR to her advantage. While they’re most certainly not doing this out of the good of their hearts, it’s definitely interesting to start seeing the other side of Kim. Not the woman dreamed up in an E! brainstorming session, but the woman who did what she had to do to get famous.Ray J, her co-star in “Kim and Ray J Have Sex,” reveals in a new tell-all book that Kim cheated on her first husband Damon Thomas with Ray J.

In his new book, “Death of a Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know About Men Who Stray,” Ray J refers to a former flame who he dated for two years as “KK.” In addition to the initials matching those of Kardashian’s, the time frame given for the tryst matches the length of their relationship. Ray J, 31, claims “KK” pursued him and slept with him while she was still married to her first husband, music producer Damon Thomas. Kardashian has previously denied cheating on Damon, who she divorced after four years in 2004.

Cheating allegations certainly don’t put Kim in the best light. Especially considering her other ex-husband, Kris Humphries, supposedly also has juicy details about Kim to share. Details that she appears desperate to hide. Before her wedding she was some kind of American sweetheart. Maybe not the woman you wanted to be, but the woman you wanted to be friends with. She came out of nowhere and became famous for being famous. She made millions of dollars on endorsements, appearances and magazine covers. Weren’t we all a little jealous of the fact that she made a career of being herself?
But her now infamous 72 wedding last fall changed all that. Suddenly, everyone saw through her little act and started to think that her life choice were much more calculated than they realized. Who makes millions of dollars on a wedding and then gets divorced after 72 days? Someone with a motive.
Suddenly her legions of fans didn’t seem so loyal. People criticized her more openly and turned Kris Humphries into the victim. While I’ve never been inside a Kardashian PR meeting, I doubt this was the plan.
and now, with Ray J’s cheating accusations, it looks like this might be the beginning of the end. Kim Kardashian’s just another trashy reality star who’s 15 minutes in the spotlight are up.
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Sean Paul Said What About Kelly Rowland, Rihanna, & Nicki Minaj?

Dancehall superstar Sean Paul talks about working with Kelly Rowland on his new album, his unforgettable collaboration with fellow islander Rihanna, and love for Nicki Minaj! Video Below!

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Heidi & Seal Are Done

After announcing the split, Seal mentioned that nothing is impossible and that a reunion with wifey Heidi Klum was could technically happen. And even though they jussst stopped wearing their wedding rings—leaving a lot of people thinking that it was for sure over—we still had our fingers crossed. But now we’ve got one more person saying that they’re probs kaput.
He’s one of our favorite guys from “America’s Next Top Model” who also happens to be a good friend of Heidi’s. Jay Manuel thinks Heidi and Seal are done, according to the HollywoodLife, and here’s why:
“In knowing Heidi I would tell you that this would have been the last resort. She would have done anything to secure that relationship, she is a very genuine person. I would think if you’re going public with something like that and you’re in the public eye, it’s probably the final straw.”Boo.
I guess he would know better than the “sources” and “insiders” providing most of the information. I’m a little surprised he shared so much. Being such a good friend of Heidi’s, you’d think he’d see her being so quiet about it and do the same.
BUT on the other hand, it always helps when someone comes forward to clear up the rumors. So kudos for Jay.
Of course we didn’t want to see this marriage end, but divorce doesn’t always have to be an awful, nightmarish experience. Hopefully Seal and Heidi really are doing as well as he claims.


Seal And Heidi Klum Are Hardly Speaking

It’s the divorce that has everyone scratching their heads and wondering wtf happened, but we can only hope that the split is going as smoothly as Seal claims it is.Both former lovebirds just recently stopped wearing their wedding rings, leading us to believe that any chances of a reconciliation are officially dunzo. JustJared quotes a source telling People, “They had both been wearing their wedding rings and had mutually thought they might be able to work it out. But it doesn’t look like it’s going that way.”
And if that isn’t enough to convince you that the marriage is kaput, there’s always the fact that this source adds that Seal and Heidi Klum are hardly speaking. “They have had very little contact and Heidi wants to keep it this way. She feels less stressed out now and feels it’s best to be away from Seal, so she doesn’t get confused about her feelings. She is moving forward with the divorce.”
Well, sometimes that helps. If you’re around the person too much, you can start having second thoughts and may end up making the decision that isn’t best for you in the long run. If this is what she needs to keep her head a little clearer, then cool beans.
This divorce will never NOT be a bummer, but Dirt hopes that the whole family is coping okay. xoxo

Is That A Vogue Photoshoot Or Did Nicki Minaj Have Sex With A Smurf

Where’s the line between trying hard and playing human fondue with a blue paint can? Actually, it doesn’t matter because superstar Nicki Minaj parachuted over that line in her photoshoot in the March issue of Vogue. The human Pinterest board is known for her style as much as her music and it seems like she’s entering the dangerous Lady Gaga territory where she’s going to get to the point where she just can’t outdo herself.
For the past few years Lady Gaga’s paraded one ridiculous outfit/costume in front of us after another. A Kermit dress, a meat dress, an egg cage. She’s done it all. Hence why this year she slipped past the Grammy red carpets and sat calmly with some kind of mesh bag over her head. While some might claim her move was one of maturity, I’m certain that it was one of shame. The great Lady Gaga was out of ideas. At this point a shocking outfit for her would consist of Gap jeans and a white t-shirt — and if she wore that, no one would recognize her.
I now fear that’s where Nicki Minaj is headed. Her outfits have gone way beyond standard red carpet chic and now require the use of 3D glasses and/or acid. And this latest photoshoot for Vogue just proves my point. She’s blue.
To me that says that either she had intimate sex with a smurf or she’s also running low on shocking costume ideas.
Or, I suppose the third option for this get-up is that she’s doing some sort of avant-garde audition for Avatar. If so, we can only hope James Cameron is an avid Vogue reader.

D M X dissing Rick ross and Drake (video)

DMX stopped by 3m360 in New York today where he unloaded on the rapper — claiming, “I don’t like anything about Drake. I don’t like his voice. I don’t like what he talks about. I don’t like his face. I don’t like the way he walks. I don’t like his haircut.”
DMX also bashes Rick Ross — saying, “He just talks about eating too much. How much can a n**** eat?”

Chris Brown Accused Robbery In Fan Cell Phone Theft

Chris Brown could be in hot water again if a Florida woman's claims that he stole her cell phone prove true.
According to an incident report, Brown is accused of "robbery by sudden snatching" at the Miami Beach nightclub Cameo early Sunday morning.
The alleged victim, Christal Spann, 24, told police that after spotting Brown and rapper Tyga leaving the club through a side door, she and her friends followed the artists onto the street. Brown got into a black Bentley as Spann took out her cell phone and snapped a photo of the singer while he sat in his car. "At this time [Spann] stated that [Brown] reached through his car window snatched her phone from her hands and said, 'B---h you ain't going to put that on no website.'" He then allegedly took the iPhone 4S, rolled up his car window and drove off.
No arrests have been made and no warrants have been issued so far in the case, but 3m360 reported that the incident is under investigation. According to E! Online, the Florida State Attorney's Office is preparing a warrant for Brown's arrest on suspicion of "robbery by sudden snatching."
Though the often tempestuous singer
 got a positive probation report just days before his Grammy win and performances
 in connection with his guilty plea to felony assault on former girlfriend Rihanna in 2009, he could be facing some legal troubles as a result of the Miami episode. On February 9 a Los Angeles judge ordered Brown to continue reporting to a probation officer
 in his home state of Virginia as part of his five-year probation sentence in the Rihanna assault.


Because he still must obey all laws while on probation, 3m360 reported that an arrest in the alleged Miami phone snatching could land him behind bars for a probation violation. The site claimed that the district attorney who prosecuted Brown in the Rihanna case is keeping an eye on things and if the L.A. County Probation Department recommends that action should be taken Brown could have his probation revoked and be sentenced to several years in prison.
A spokesperson for Brown could not be reached for comment at press time.

Diddy to Launch Revolt, a New Music Network, Through Comcast

By Toju lori, 3m360 Reporter
Comcast, the nation's largest cable provider with more than 22 million subscribers, is teaming up with Sean " Diddy **" Combs to distribute his own network. Comcast will also distribute networks owned NBA superstar Magic Johnson, and Hollywood director Robert Rodriguez. The announcement came Tuesday (Feb. 21) from David L. Cohen, executive vp of Comcast Corporation.
Combs will partner with MTV veteran Andy Schuon on Revolt, which will showcase music and pop culture programming including music videos, live performances, news and interviews with a robust social media component. The network has targeted to launch in 2013.
Revolt, said Combs, "is the first channel created entirely from the ground up in this new era of social media. We're building this platform for artists to reach an extraordinary number of people in a completely different way. Revolt will be live, like all great moments in television history."

Exclusive: French Montana Talks Bad Boy Signing
On the music front, aside from appearing on Rick Ross **' mixtape "Rich Forever," Diddy is focused on strengthening his Bad Boy team. Diddy recently signed French Montana ** and Baltimore rapper, Los. "We're trying to put that young, youthful energy out in the air and do it the only way that Bad Boy can do it," Diddy told 3m360 News