Looks like the Adele takeover is not slowing down anytime soon. Coming off her Grammy wins, Adele’s album “21″ sees a 200% spike as she moves 716K copies and will have her at #1 on the Billboard charts. Her 2008 album “19″ also jumped to #4 with 86K sold. The late Whitney Houston’s “Greatest Hits” album sold 170K to land at the #2 spot.
Thanks to HDD for the numbers.
Previously: Adele – Rolling In The Deep (Live At 2012 BRIT Awards)
J.Cole is set to embark on his College Consciousness Tour and is bringing along Big K.R.I.T. for support. The tour kicks off on March 3rd in Charlotte, NC.
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Tyga seems to be having the worst luck with releasing his album “Careless World”. After several pushbacks, the album was finally set to be released on February 21st. Now it seems that stores, such as Best Buy, iTunes and Amazon, have pulled the album because of an unauthorized Martin Luther King speech being used. The MLK speech can be found on the album’s first track ‘Careless World’. From what we can see, the label is going to resolve the issue and hopefully have the album in stores in 2 weeks. Props to Zeke.
Update: Tyga took to his Twitter to respond and says that his album will in fact be in stores on February 21st. I guess we will find out what happens on Tuesday.
Update 2: Looks like “Careless World” has managed to keep its February 21st release date as it has officially hit iTunes. The MLK speech has been edited out. We are still waiting to see if the album makes it to retail stores but most likely it won’t because they have to press new copies.
Update 3: As expected, Tyga’s album is only available online as Zeke shows us that “Careless World” has been recalled from Best Buy and Target. Check below for the proof.
Jay-Z and Kanye West are taking their Watch The Throne tour overseas as they have announced the European tour dates. The tour kicks off May 20th in London. Get your tickets here.
Check out the full dates below.
XXL has learned that Colombian singer Shakira has signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for management. The international star has sold more than 60 million albums and won 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Awards. She joins the likes of Rihanna, Wale and Melanie Fiona under Roc Nation’s management umbrella.
TMZ is reporting that a 5-minute sex tape featuring the late Nate Dogg and an unidentified female lover has surfaced and is being shopped to various media outlets. They saw the tape and had this to say:
We’ve seen the tape — shot several years ago — and it’s pretty much what you’d expect … a lot of sex … two different positions … and a sexy Luther Vandross soundtrack.
So far there have been no takers for the tape.
Bobby Brown has released the following statement regarding his early departure from Whitney Houston’s funeral:
My children and I were invited to the funeral of my ex-wife Whitney Houston. We were seated by security and then subsequently asked to move on three separate occasions. I fail to understand why security treated my family this way and continue to ask us and no one else to move. Security then prevented me from attempting to see my daughter Bobbi-Kristina.
In light of the events, I gave a kiss to the casket of my ex-wife and departed as I refused to create a scene. My children are completely distraught over the events. This was a day to honor Whitney. I doubt Whitney would have wanted this to occur. I will continue to pay my respects to my ex-wife the best way I know how.”
Previously: Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder & R.Kelly Perform At Whitney Houston’s Funeral (Video)
In case you haven’t heard, a nude photo of Teyana Taylor was leaked online. Teyana has explained that the source of the leak was her stolen phone and issued the following statement:
Look I’m human, & just like every girl in this world, I admire my body so i take pics just like EVERY other human being. However my phone that was stolen Witch my phone was also connected to my twitter. So i guess the hacker felt the need to have a field day and leaked personal photos, and also tweet mean & hurtful things about me. I ain’t gone front It really hurt my feelings that someone would be so evil and mean. I would never leak photos like that of my self. I have so many blessings and opportunities ahead of me & I have way more class & respect for my self as a young woman. So there’s no need to seek attention. But I sincerely apologize to all my supporters and followers who had to witness the devil at work, and at what he does best. Karma is a $&@# but I’ll let God handle that. that’s it that’s all.
Previously: Teyana Taylor Ft Honey Cocaine – Bad Boy
According to TMZ, Ray J has broken his silence on Whitney Houston’s death and had the following to say:
“Over the past few days, I’ve tried to process the emptiness that I am experiencing. What my heart feels cannot be expressed in words. The world lost an icon, but I lost my close friend. Nippy, I miss you so much! You were so happy and full of love. Your smile will live in my heart forever.”
Previously: Whitney Houston: In Her Own Words (Video)
Cypress Hill reveal the lineup for this year’s Smokeout Festival which will feature Wiz Khalifa, Mobb Deep, Curren$y, Schoolboy Q, Danny Brown, Fashawn, Nipsey Hussle and more. The festival takes place on March 3rd in San Bernardino, CA.
Check out the trailer below.
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