October 2011
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Eagles QB Mike Vick Covers Uptown Magazine Talks...
Uptown Magazine, selected former Falcons player Michael Vick to cover their October/November 2011 issue.
The Philadelphia Eagles $100 million dollar man discusses signing with his new team, playing the game of football, the reaction from fans when he returned to play against the Atlanta Falcons and his road to redemption.
He took one of the hardest hits of the season before he played against...
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New Music :: Mary J. Blige's "Mr. Wrong" feat....
If the singles that have hit the internet are any indication of what we can expect from the Queen of Hip Hop Soul’s tenth studio album, My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act 1), Mary J. Blige is returning to her roots by employing cameos from some of the hottest rappers in the game.
Yesterday, Queen Mary headed to Teen Nick’s Halo Awards to perform, but not before her single Mr....
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Official Visual :: Beyonce's "Party" feat. J....
After a pushed back world premiere, today 106 and Park, dropped Beyoncé’s official visual for Party, the single that now features Roc-Nation newbie, J. Cole.
Directed by Beyoncé, the official visual for the Kanye West produced track was shot in New Jersey this past August and is packed with vivid, colorful images. I’ve had an appreciation for pinwheels since childhood!...
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New Music :: Day 26 "Made Love Lately"
Did you know Day 26, the boy band that we were introduced to through Diddy’s popular reality show Makin’ the Band, is making a comeback? No longer with Bad Boy, the R&B group comprised of the collective voices that belong to Robert, Brian, Willie, and Michael, minus original member, Qwanell “Anthony Q” Mosley, has landed with Atlantic Records.
Today they released the...
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Official Visual :: Monica's "Until It's Gone"...
R&B’s one and only ‘Miss Thang’ released the official visual for her single Until It’s Gone starring Brian White and Malinda Williams.
In an emotional video that aligns with the lyrics of the song, currently increasing spins on urban radio, the theme of the video forces the viewer to take into account the consequences of cheating and distractions as well as what really...
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Glamour Girl Kelly Rowland Shows Off X-Factor...
X-Factor judge, Kelly Rowland, gave Glamour UK an exclusive look at the fashion choices she’s made for her appearances on the UK television show.
In designer garments from Falguni & Shane, Azzedine Alaia, Julien MacDonald and Todd Lynn among others, for each outfit, Kelly gives an inside look into how she decided what to wear!
In this spectacular Roberto Cavalli that she wore to open...
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Official Visual :: Boyz II Men's "One Up For Love"...
Boyz II Men are celebrating their 20th anniversary with the release of their new full length studio album, Twenty.
The most recent single, One Up for Love, is an uplifting track produced by none other than Babyface. The Queen’s Castle brought you their single, More than You Know, feat. Charlie Wilson a few months ago, listen here.
Nathan, Shawn and Wanye will release Twenty on October 25....
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Music Monday :: Mateo's "Say Its So" feat. Alicia...
Morehouse man, Mateo is preparing to release another collaborative EP with multi-Grammy Award winning producer Kerry “Krucial” Brothers. His earlier offering, Love & Stadiums, gave birth to one of my favorite collaborations with Goapele and Ab Liva, Please Don’t Shoot Me Down.
The 24-year old King is back with his first studio release and another collaboration, this time...
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Official Trailer :: "He's Mine Not Yours" feat....
The Queen’s Castle was in the building for the world premiere of He’s Mine Not Yours, which screened at the 2011 International Black Film Festival of Nashville.
Gabrielle Dennis and Caryn Ward were in attendance for the film’s world premiere, you can watch The Queen’s Castle’s exclusive interview with these talented actresses and the film’s director, Roger...
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Nick Cannon & Mariah Carey Reveal Twins "Roc &...
After months of waiting to see Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey’s boy and girl twins aka “Dem Babies” the couple appeared on 20/20 to talk about marriage, their relationship and parenting.
When Nick appeared on The Talk a few weeks ago, he shared that Mariah had the twins by c-section and the live version of Fantasy played for their entrance into the world. Tonight Mariah said,...
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Remix :: Beyonce's "Party" feat. J. Cole!
As word hits the net that Beyoncé will premiere the “Official Visual” for her single Party on BETs 106 & Park this coming Tuesday, October 25, a remix of the song featuring Roc Nation’s J. Cole makes its way to the surface as well!
On the album, 4, Party features half of the Outkast duo, Andre 3000. I understand he will not make a cameo appearance in the video, he’s...
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Nicki Minaj Expands Branding to OPI Nail Color...
Nicki Minaj joins the likes of pop star Katy Perry, the Kardashian Sisters, sports great, Serena Williams and the Muppets with her new OPI Nail Polish Collection.
Minaj is truly using the full force of her brand, the Queen of Pink Friday has recently expanded her kingdom to introduce six colors with names and themes that play off music from the First Lady of Young Money’s debut album!
The...
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Janet Jackson's Blackglama Legends Gallery +...
Back in August, The Queen’s Castle revealed that actress, singer and author, Janet Jackson, was the first Blackglama Legend to be featured in the company’s fur campaign for two consecutive years.
The coveted campaign has featured some of Black Hollywood’s finest including Lena Horne, Pearl Bailey, Ray Charles, Diana Ross and others; more here.
It’s no surprise that...
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“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t...”
– Alice Walker
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New Music + Download :: Bridget Kelly's "Every...
I’m not sure who has next out of Roc Nation’s camp, but I can tell you who’s got now and that would be Bridget Kelly.
Earlier today, the Thinkin’ About Forever, songstress released her new EP, Every Girl, and I seriously can not believe it’s being given away for free $.99, but it is…
In a short period of time, Kelly has been able to make a name for herself in...
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Syleena Johnson & Tweet's "Angry Girl" [Live...
Syleena Johnson and our favorite Southern Hummingbird, Tweet, recently teamed up at the CRC Recording Studios to record this live, acoustic version of Angry Girl, the second single from Johnson’s fifth studio album, Chapter V: Underrated.
If you enjoy the clip below, you’ll be pleased to know that we’ll get to see more of Johnson and Tweet together on-screen in the near future....
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Through the Lens :: Black Americana
Creative producer Brandon Littlejohn and photographer, Rod Gailes have collaborated to develop a four part photo-essay that presents a “commentary on Black American life and patriotism.”
The first installment, a beautiful full color pictorial, Island in the Sun, depicts gorgeous images of Black Americana circa 1950.
With wardrobe design by Jamari Walker and make-up by Dominique...
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Is "Soul Food" Making It's Way Back to...
How many of us were in love with the Showtime spin-off television series that resulted from the feature film Soul Food?
According to MediaBistro, 20th Century Fox is considering bringing the popular TV series back on air. Still in the early stages of development, executives are said to be revamping the series for a new generation.
Soul Food: The Series had five successful seasons on Showtime and...
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Remix :: Frank Ocean's "Thinking About You" feat....
…just when I thought this track couldn’t get any better! What you know about Chi-Town veteran rap artist Twista?
Frank Ocean’s Thinking About You was already on heavy rotation in my house and now I get to replace it with the remix.
Please believe Twista is in my “Top 20” greatest rappers of all times list. He probably still holds the world record for the fastest...
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Idris Elba & Brown Paper Dolls present "milk +...
It’s finally here! For months we’ve heard buzz about milk + honey, a scripted web series produced by Idris Elba and the Brown Paper Dolls.
“Love. Dreams. Go.” A dramedy, milk + honey follows four young women, Nia, Samirah, Harper and Farrah, described as ambitious women learning to navigate the allure of Hollywood. The cast includes Lance Gross who plays Nia’s...
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Will & Jada Smith Become Part Owners of the...
Even though courts and stadiums are empty right now, big moves are being made during the NBA lockout. A few weeks ago, rapper and mogul Shawn Jay-Z Carter snagged the Nets, now Will and Jada Smith become part owners of the Philadelphia 76ers.
You know Philly is Will’s hometown…
In a deal reportedly worth $280 million, Will and Jada enter into the ownership investment with David...
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New Music + Download :: Estelle's "AOM: The...
The Queen’s Castle brought you Estelle’s Remember Me featuring Don Cannon a few days ago…
…now the full mix tape, AOM: The Prequel, is available for download.
With features from Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes and Jadakiss, you shouldn’t be surprised that Estelle reaches back to her roots, drops rhymes and flexes her singing prowess…
Download Estelle’s...
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Lala Vasquez-Anthony & Tika Sumpter Channel...
Vibe Magazine recently paired The First Lady of New York, Lala Vasquez-Anthony and Tika Sumpter from BETs The Game to channel old school movie bandits Thelma & Louise!
Fitted in designer fashions from Louis Vuitton, Lia Sophia and Mezi, these Queens were dressed in all black like the omen!
The full ‘Thelma & Louise’ inspired fashion spread appears in the 2011 October/November...
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Tamar Braxton Works the Red Carpet at Black Girls...
BET enlisted no other than “Queen dot com” Tamar Braxton to work the red carpet for the Black Girls Rock! Awards ceremony which was held at Paradise Theater in the Bronx this past weekend.
As The Queen’s Castle previously reported, the awards will air on BET Sunday, November 6! This year’s Award honorees include Angela Davis, Shirley Caesar, Taraji P. Henson, Laurel J....
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Official Visual :: Beyonce's "Love on Top"
On a Sunday under the radar of most, Beyonce drops the official visual for her single, Love on Top, from her fourth solo album, 4.
Our friend Toya, over at Black Girls Like Us, pointed out that Bey pays homage to New Edition’s If This Isn’t Love, with her choreography in this video. I’m just saying in advance, so we all know she’s not ‘stealing’ the concept.
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