What’s really sad is…he’s actually wearing a belt! Pull your damn pants up, Loso!

Rev. Run speaks the truth on romance. His wife Justine must be one happy woman…

While I’m not a Wyclef Jean fan – due to some L-Boogie smack-talkin’ on his part – a sista loves her some Lauryn Hill! Here’s video of Lauryn performing Doo Wop (That Thing), Saturday, Jan. 23, at New Zealand’s Ragamuffin 2010 Reggae & Hip-Hop Festival. Aren’t we hoping this performance is the beginning of a comeback…

btw – video spotted here.

 Teresa Caldwell – Lil’ Bow Wow’s mom – is on Twitter, just embarassing her poor little puppy. She’s also spreading a little inspiration:

Women put up with a lot but she won’t allow abusive bhavior to go on forever. Even though women my b submissive n spirit they’re not stupid.

Ladies, don’t we cosign?

Today’s “Oprah” show was all about aid and support to earthquake-ravaged Haiti, with guests Wyclef Jean, Rihanna, and Maxwell – all of whom hail from the so-called “Third-World” countries. Jean is a Haitian native, Maxwell – the grandson of a Haitian native, and Rihanna – a native of Barbados. It was clear the devastation in Haiti is near and dear to their hearts.

As a tribute to the spirit of Haiti, Rihanna chose to perform a cover of Bob Marley’s classic “Redemption Song”. Take a moment to listen – it’s not QUITE as painful as expected…

Then, as expected, Maxwell – with all that sexy, AND that voice – blew her away with “Fistful of Tears”…

Go to Oprah.com, or Musze.com to download Rihanna’s “Redemption Song”, or Maxwell’s “Fistful of Tears”. 100% of the proceeds will go to aid Haitian relief efforts.

Man, I HEART Gil Scott-Heron. I had no idea Gil was still recording new music, so I was pleased to trip across the video for “Me and the Devil”, which appears to be the single off an upcoming album – according to The FADER

The visuals in this vid are intriguing, but I’d be hard-pressed to tell you what this song is about. Gil’s trademark scratchy voice seems even scratchier this time around. Maybe I need to listen to it on the iPod instead of the laptop?

Not loving this song, but waiting patiently for the album…

Rapper Nelly is sporting a brand-new, custom Mustang – courtesy of Ford Motor Company, and DUB Magazine.

Nelly, and DUB revealed the DUB Edition Mustang 5.0 at 14th Urban Wheel Awards in Detroit today and said photos of the car will be included in Nelly’s next album and the cover of the magazine.

 Nelly said he asked Kovacs to design a Mustang that looks “real fierce real mean, and real intimidating when it comes down the street.”
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R&B singer/American Idol winner Fantasia has a new reality show coming up. “Fantasia For Real” will focus on the singer regaining control of her career and personal life. And, with any luck, will end in true “Keyshia Cole – style” with Fantasia telling her free-loading relatives (except for her mom and grandmother) to move on. Should be interesting…

‘Fantasia For Real’ premieres Monday (January 11), on VH1.

“I’ve lost the use of my heart, but I’m still alive…” – Sade
 Musically, 2010 is gonna be a good year.