Zendaya had the right idea when she backed out of the role as, Aaliyah. Alexandra Shipp on the other hand – poor girl didn’t see the slam coming. Well, she admitted to being hesitant, but the script is what pulled her in. Prior to Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B‘s airing, Shipp talked to XXL about her role in the movie and her hopes that Timbaland and Missy Elliott would like what they watched. “I went into this from a place of love and admiration. Even though all the components weren’t able to come together in the end, I’m really proud of the work I did,” she says. “I hope that they watch and that they like it.” Okay, that SHIPP – LMAO – has sailed. Drop down bottom for more.
(Video) Timbaland Talks Missy Elliott’s Comeback
I mean, who doesn’t miss Missy Elliott at this point?! After 10 years of a silenced Missy, she’s slowly making a comeback with a new piece of work on the way. Of course that comeback is going to be even more stellar with long-time friend/producer, Timbaland by her side. Timbo talks to Rolling Stone about what’s to be expected once the, “Triple Threat” femcee splashes back on the scene. “It’s on her. She got the first single, it’s just a matter of when she wants to do it. We got the hollow-tip bullet in the gun. We have the game-changer right there,” Timbaland said. I’m ready for this. Hit the jump for more from Timbaland and his partner in crime’s upcoming takeover.
(Photos) Dope: Check Out The Highschool Yearbook Pics Of Some Of Your Favorite Female Rappers!
I was browsing my favorite tea-spilling forum this morning, and came across this super cute post of some of our favorite female MC’s back in their highschool days. Some sure have changed a lot! Check out Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah and more in the gallery!
(Video) Missy Elliott Reveals Why She’s Been MIA From The Music Game
We haven’t gotten a new album from Missy Elliott in almost a decade (9 years to be exact), though we’ve heard sprinkles of her magic touch via various features over the years. In a new interview with Yahoo!’s “The Yo Show,” Missy revealed the reason behind her solo hiatus. Get the 411 below!
(Photos & Video) Cipha Sounds Gets Sheek Louch Drop A Dime On How, “All About The Benjamins” Came About
Every Friday, Hot 97’s Cipha Sounds grabs some of the hottest celebs for the hip-hop improv show. Artists such as Maino, 2 Chainz, ScHoolBoy Q and more have revealed some interesting facts and told some stories that we’ve never heard before, all for improvisers to re-enact the situations. This time, A Tribe Called YES (Lydia Hensler, Shawn Diston, Phil Jackson, Ryan Karels, Michael Kane, Tami Sagher, and Cipha Sounds), perform a story told by Sheek Louch. “I have been trying to get Sheek for the longest time. Finally he came through and told a story about how Missy Elliot was the person who orchestrated, “Its All About the Benjamins” song,” Cipha Sounds says. Hit the jump – this is a good one!
(Photos) TLC, Diana Ross, Missy Elliott, Ne-Yo & More Attend CrazySexyCool Premiere
VH1‘s CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story will debut on the network on Monday night, but this past Tuesday, industry insiders were able to get the first look via a private screening in NYC. The TLC ladies were in attendance along with the actresses that portray them in the film (Lil Mama as the late Left Eye, Keke Palmer as Chilli and Drew Sidora as T-Boz), as well as tons of other celebs. Check out some pics from the red carpet in the gallery! CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story premieres October 21st at 9pm on VH1.
