(Rap-Up.com) Keyshia Cole gave fans more than their money’s worth by bringing out an all-star lineup at her “A Different Me” tour stop at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Thursday (June 18). After sets from Keri Hilson and The-Dream, the R&B songstress surprised the audience with special guests Nas (“Oh-Oh, Yeah-Yea”), Lil’ Kim (“Let It Go”), Too $hort (“Didn’t I Tell You”), Diddy (“Last Night”), and Monica (“Trust”). She was even surprised herself with a multi-platinum plaque for 5 million albums sold.
“You saw everyone tonight. You shoulda paid $1,000 for your ticket!” she joked to the packed house.
EBONY Magazine Names 25 Women With The ‘It’ Factor
In the exclusive, four-cover summer issue, EBONY magazine puts the spotlight on 25 Black women who have the sought-after “It” factor. “It” is the one unique thing that puts these dynamic ladies in a league of their own. Get the scoop on what is interesting, fascinating, historic and trailblazing about each woman. First lady Michelle Obama, Grammy-winner Alicia Keys, Academy Award-winner Halle Berry and legendary entertainer Tina Turner set the tone for this powerful page-turner.
The list also includes famed rapper Lil’ Kim, activist Angela Davis, model Naomi Campbell, singer Grace Jones and many other surprises.
[examiner.com] Mary J. Blige is coming back stronger than ever this fall but, the Queen of Hip Hop/Soul says Lil Kim being kicked off 'Dancing With The Stars' made her go crazy.
"They jerked her. I was pissed," Blige told DJ Whoo Kid at Sirius Radio.
For fans of both Grammy winners, it is known that Blige and Kim have been notorious 'sisters' for years, sharing everything from fundraisers and awareness campaigns to music videos and singles like "I Can Love You" ("Share My World" album). Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Blige would be rooting for the self-proclaimed Queen Bee. Needless to say Mary, with her sister in law, was yelling at the TV when Kim was asked to take a final bow.
"We was cursing at the TV." "I knew she rocked the whole season," Blige went on to tell DJ Whoo Kid.
