Christina Aguilera seems to be well aware of girls' likings, for the pop diva sent a giant gift basket of baby items for Diddy's newborn twin girls, D'Lila Star and Jessie James.The basketball was valued over a thousand dollars, for what was inside:
The basket included two of every item for Diddy's kiddies, and consisted of frog slippers, hand-embroidered clothing sets, musical teddy bears, pink cherry shoes, chenille pillows, mobiles, and leather diaper bags which retail for 340 each dollars.
Q. Also, considering your recent experience on Bad Boy Records, what do you have to say to those that believe Diddy only focuses on promoting himself, not his artists?
A. Well, it is his label. He is the biggest artist on his label. So usually the biggest artist gets all the attention or at least most of the attention. That's the way I look at it... me and MJG... [laughs]. We're not moving in with him. We're just doing our business trying to make good music and put our stuff out there. I don't know, maybe we don’t get everything that we should get at Bad Boy but I think sometimes the blame lies on us too because there's a lot we could do sometimes to make that happen. For people who have bullshit and bad shit to say about Diddy... I wasn't there for their experiences and I can only speak from my experiences at Bad Boy.
Q. Speaking of Bad Boy, the streets are waiting for your upcoming LP, Ridin' High, which is to be released in 2007. What can we expect from the new album?
A. Well, as far as features we got Pimp C, Bun B,.Jazzy Pha, Juvenile, Killer Mike, 112, Project Pat, DJ Nasty, Three 6 Mafia... Montana Tracks production.
Our spies say the hip-hop fashion impresario is in secret negotiations to sell exclusive photos of his bouncing bundles of joy, D'Lila Star and Jessie James - who were born at Mount Sinai hospital here on Thursday - to a "major magazine" for an equally major sum.Like all celebrities I'm sure this is true..
the $280 snorkel coats were still on display in the windows and on the racks at his Fifth Avenue flagship. And the coats were still erroneously labeled as made with raccoon fur - not that of the strange-looking dog. Macy's did pull the coats from its stores and Web site. The retailer had compounded the controversy by erroneously tagging the coats as containing "faux" fur. Even Combs' store employees were confused, first saying the fur was coyote, then rabbit. The fur fight "shows the complex ways in which consumers can be duped," said Michael Markarian, executive director of the Humane Society of the United States.
Only later the SJ Jockets were later pulled from the racks.
Only after Post inquires - and following a reporter's purchase of a dog-fur coat yesterday afternoon - did a saleswoman finally pull the coats from a rack, citing a "problem" with them. The jackets, part of Combs' fall line for men and women, came in black, brown or cream, with the women's versions rendered in leather.
Orlando Veras, a spokesman at Macy's, a division of Federated Department Stores Inc., confirmed Friday that the retailer had removed the jackets, releasing a statement saying that it has a "long-standing policy against the selling of any dog or cat fur." He continued, "This policy is clearly communicated to all suppliers." The Sean John jackets -- one a snorkel style, the other a classic version -- had been labeled "raccoon fur," but were advertised as faux fur, Pacelle said.
In a statement by Sean "Diddy" Combs released by his publicist Hampton Carney, the designer said: "I was completely unaware of the nature of this material, but as soon as we were alerted, the garments were pulled off the Macy's floor and Web site. I have instructed our outerwear licensee to cease the production of any garments using this material immediately."No word on any further details.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and girlfriend Kim Porter became parents of twin daughters. As Porter gave birth to the first arrival at 7:57 AM and followed by the second one two minutes later in a Manhattan hospital, said a Combs spokesman Robert Zimmerman. No names were announced at the time. Zimmerman went on to say, "Diddy received an early Christmas gift," said Zimmerman. "Both Kim and the girls are doing great."
Kim's grandmother's name is Lila Star.Congratulations to the entire family.
My [Diddy's] grandmother's name was Jessie Smalls...
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Rap mogul SEAN COMBS' fashion label Sean John is at the centre of controversy after an animal rights charity discovered his 'faux fur jacket' is actually made from raccoon fur. The Humane Society Of The United States (HSUS) claim MACy's department store chain is selling a coat advertised as having an "imitation rabbit fur collar" and "nylon/faux fur/goose down". The HSUS bought the article, only to find the labels stated the jacket was made from "genuine raccoon fur".Nonetheless, if true the retailer MACY's will remove the merchandise as part of store policy.
After working with hip-hop, reggae and R&B artists, including Busta Rhymes, the Ying Yang Twins, Lil Jon, Mariah Carey and Twista, Elephant Man has entered a partnership with Bad Boy Entertainment and plans to tour with Bad Boy leader Diddy. So this may be your last chance for a while to see Elephant Man without also having to see Sean Combs.Anyways, Elephant Man in DC Thursday, doors open at 10 p.m. Crossroads, 4103 Baltimore Ave., Bladensburg. $20-$30. 301-927-1056.
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From Time.comA nice accomplishment to be named among so many greats.
Christopher Wallace was a Brooklyn drug dealer, and, if his early interviews are to be believed, not a very nice one. Luckily, this was not his signal accomplishment. On Ready to Die Wallace took his street corner experiences and filtered them through his considerable charm. The result was a record that mixed long stretches of menace ("Things Done Changed," "Everyday Struggle") with romance ("One More Chance") and lots of humor. No rapper ever made multi-syllabic rhymes ("Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/ When I was dead broke man I couldn't picture this") sound as smooth.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is transferring his Broadway experience to the small screen in a new television movie adaptation of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. Production recently started on the three-hour feature in Toronto, Canada. The feature will air on ABC during the 2007 season. Combs, who received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Walter Lee Jr. in the theatrical version of the drama, will reunite with fellow castmates Phylicia Rashad, Audra McDonald and Sanaa Lathan.No word on the ABC Television premiere.
The case of whistle-blowing has more implications, according to NBC4, involving allegations of a coverup in a major LAPD homicide investigation -- the murder of rap artist, Biggie Smalls.The rapper's murder back in the 1990s is entangled in the sexual harassment litigation because officer Christle was part of an LAPD team that reviewed the investigative files, Chatman reported. Christle and her lawyer claim some of the information she prepared has disappeared and was never forwarded to the rapper's family as ordered by the courts, according to NBC4.
Diddy aims to repeat the success of Making The Band 3's all female band, Danity Kane, by launching a search for male singers. "If your voice rivals Justin Timberlake's. . . and you put Usher to shame on the dance floor. You may have what it takes to make the band," touts a MySpace page set up to announce the nationwide casting call. According to the website, auditions will be held in Los Angeles, Houston, Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and New York City for male singers who are at least 18 years old or older, but no rappers.
The MySpace page is available at www.myspace.com/mtvmtb4
MARCH
12 Oslo, Norway Spektrum
13 Copenhagen, Denmark The Forum
14 Berlin, Germany Max Schmelling Halle
15 Stuttgart, Germany Schleyerhalle
16 Hamburg, Germany Sporthalle
17 Frankfurt, Germany Festhalle
18 Munich, Germany Olympiahalle
19 Zurich, Switzerland Hallenstadion
21 Paris, France Bercy
22 Paris, France Bercy
23 Dusseldorf, Germany Philipshalle
24 Brussels, Belgium Forest National
25 Amsterdam, Holland Heineken Music Hall
27 London, UK Wembley Arena
28 Cardiff, UK Cardiff International Arena
29 Manchester, UK MEN Arena
30 Glasgow, UK SECC (Hall 4)
31 Dublin, Ireland The Point
APRIL
1 Dublin, Ireland The Point
2 Nottingham, UK Nottingham Arena
Sylvester Stallone was slated to write, direct and star in a film about the deaths of murdered hip hop rap icons Tupac (2Pac) and Biggie and the Los Angeles Police Department corruption scandal that lurks beneath the story. The film has had many 'working' titles including 'Rampart Scandal', 'Notorious', 'A Detective's Requiem', and 'Thugz Lives'. The film was to center on a massive internal investigation of the LAPD that some say links off-duty officers to the murders of the slain hip hop icons Tupac Shakur (2Pac) and Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.. Sylvester Stallone has said recently that his plans have stalled and the movie may never make its planned debut on HBO.
Commenting on the film Stallone says "The story was like a modern-day noir written from the point of view of a Detective [Russell] Poole, who basically was railroaded out of the police department because the more he investigated, the dirtier the high rollers in city hall and police commissions and DA offices all appeared to be part of a conspiracy to squash this case. I don't think it'll ever be done because of the amount of lawsuits that would be filed."
Block Enterprises/Bad Boy South's Yung Joc, nominated for 'Best Rap Song' - for his smash single, 'It's Goin' Down.'Congrats to Bad Boy all around..
"Behind The Grind," an exclusive four-part web mini-series chronicling the making of a mixtape by upstart emcee H.D. and the advice he receives from established rappers and industry execs, premieres on SOHH today (December 6). The series, which will feature appearances from The Game, Jim Jones, Fat Joe, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Killer Mike, Mr. Collipark, Amanda Diva and Jimmy Rosemond, has the aforementioned emcees, executives and personalities giving H.D. insight on the industry's business and work ethic. [Watch "Behind The Grind Part 1" here.]
Counterfeit goods are flooding the Canadian market, harming legitimate retailers and manufacturers considerably; forcing some to even go belly-up. Despite efforts to prosecute and charge the perpetrators, the globally growing counterfeit trade is not easy to stop and costs the Canadian apparel industry millions of dollars each year. The biggest victim of counterfeit, however, is the consumer. Canadian consumers spend their hard earned money on brands they like and trust, only to discover that they were misled and what they have purchased is not authentic. Sean John, the popular apparel designed by Hip Hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, is taking action against counterfeit apparel. Because of their increasing number of knockoff t-shirts, tracksuits and denim, Sean John knows better than anyone how accessible counterfeit clothing and accessories are at flea markets, street corners, retail stores and internet sites nationwide. Over a year ago, Multigroup (the distributor of Sean John in Canada) retained legal and investigative services to crackdown on the problem. Since then, with the aid of Canadian authorities, thousands of pieces of pirated Sean John were seized. Yet, the battle is far from won. For this reason, Sean John Canada is taking matters into their own hands. Today marks Sean John Canada's anti-counterfeit campaign called "DON'T BUY A LIE." The campaign responds to their copycat crisis by promoting and generating awareness about what's real, what's not, and who's affected through the Canadian media, celebrities, retailers and consumers. Visit www.dontbuyalie.com.Looks like a good effort to protect consumers and their product.
Don't forget to tune into MTV's TRL today 12/5 for the world premiere of Danity Kane's brand new 'Ride For You' video! If you can't catch it then, check it out as it premieres again later that night at 11pm on MTV!
Rap mogul DIDDY has added magazine editor to his impressive resume after agreeing to take charge of the fifth anniversary issue of US urban publication King. The cocky entrepreneur, who also runs his own clothing and fragrance empire, feels he's the perfect choice to guest edit the landmark issue - because he is a "king." In his editor's introduction at the front of the January 2007 issue, Diddy writes, "King's can't sleep. Helicopters taking aerial views of your house...
Are you a college student with a passion for music and fashion?Sounds like a great opportunity for enthusiastic young people.
If the answer is yes, get ready to walk in with a dream and out with a swagger!!
The S.W.A.G.G.E.R. Internship Program was designed to enhance the work experience between students and the executives at Bad Boy Entertainment and Sean John Clothing. S.W.A.G.G.E.R. stands for Students Willing to Accept Gifts of Greatness Excellence and Responsibility.
The word "swagger" is often used by Mr. Sean "Diddy" Combs to describe a determination combined with a winning attitude that separates you from the masses and keeps you on top of your game. A S.W.A.G.G.E.R. internship provides students with an opportunity to learn from some of the most creative, and innovative leaders in the fashion and music industries.
Snoop and Diddy's tour calls at the following venues:
March 2007
27 London Wembley Arena
28 Cardiff CIA
29 Manchester MEN
30 Glasgow SECC
April
02 Nottingham Arena
RAP heavyweights Snoop Dogg and P Diddy will play Wales for the first time together next year in a double bill concert. Despite being two of the biggest names in American hip hop, who could probably fill huge arenas on their own, the pair have joined together for a string of five UK dates in March. Tickets for the concert, which will come to the Cardiff International Arena on March 28, will go on sale at 9am today.