Legendary R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass has died. The singer’s son, Teddy Pendergrass II, said his father died at a hospital in suburban Philadelphia. Pendergrass underwent colon cancer surgery eight months ago and had “a difficult recovery,” his son added. Rest In Peace Teddy Pendergrass.
The lovely Alicia Keys played live last night (December 9th) to launch her new album The Element Of Freedom, exclusively with W Hotels and American Express in London. Alicia performed tracks in front of a 700-strong crowd in a unique and intimate setting. The cream of top class British talent that attended last night’s event included, UK Funky House LEGEND Gracious K, rapper Chipmunk, Dizzee Rascal, singer/former I’m A Celebrity contestent Sabrina Washington, singing/dance sensations JLS, The Saturdays and Alesha Dixon. Can you believe it? All that talent in one room! Mad News did […]
Robert Kelly isn’t going to reveal anything so save your hard earned cash when the book’s released folks! Anyway the Pied Piper of R&B says, I’m writing this book as Robert, not R. Kelly. I’m tired of being misunderstood. I will show you the tears, fears, and sweat. I will open my heart and reveal the good in my life as well as all the drama. I want to tell it like it is.” Kelly’s latest album Untitled sold a measley 114,200 units in it’s first […]
Check out new R&B artist Namata. A collaboration with singer Keri Hilson is in the works. [Thanks Real NV] That was…. special….. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
Hmmmmmm…….. Lady GaGa looks odd and Beyonce gone over the edge…. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
Last night (November 16th) I attended Rihanna’s highly anticipated show at London’s O2 Brixton Academy in association with Nokia. The event was billed as being a private gig (invite only) that was due to be hosted at a private location. I initially thought that it would be taking place in a sophisticated dark intimate setting in some trendy night club. But I almost choked on my D&G Grape Soda when I heard the words “Brixton Academy”. “Private” and “invite only” were both […]
Mad News Verdict: Not bad Chris…… I will ignore Lil Wayne. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
1990s R&B groups Jodeci and H-Town have teamed up on the new track Knockin Your Heels Off. The track isn’t bad (even though it sounds a little dated) but the close up Devante distracted me.. WHAT HAPPENED???? Rest In Peace H-Town’s original lead singer Dino Connor. Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
TLC group member Tionne Watkins aka T-Boz recently appeared on comedian/actress Mo’nique’s new show and recalls the time TLC threatened music mogul Clive Davis with a gun. The group sold millions of records and made the label $75 million, but they only received $50,000 each. T-Boz, Chilli and Left Eye (RIP) later walked in to Arista Records and held Davis hostage while demanding to know the whereabouts of their ‘muthaf**kin money’. The music industry really did shaft TLC.
R.Kelly’s new album Untitled will drop on September 29th. Ok I have a confession to make. I really like this track! Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
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