Janet Jackson, who according to



(no she's not pregnant)

In this staged interview the Jackson royal answers questions like, How good is Jermaine Dupri in bed on a scale of 1 to 10? Has she ever faked an orgasm? and What is the strangest place she has had sex?
Watch all eight parts on YouTube.com


Beyonce, Jamie Fox, Eddie Murphy and show stopper Jennifer Hudson will be on "Oprah" today for the first big American interview for "Dreamgirls." Watch the official "One Night Only" promotional video here.

Check it out and see if the movie is worth $25 a ticket.

Last week we mentioned that Omarion would release a video for "Ice Box". It world premiered on BET this past Friday. The video features Timbaland and Solange as the love interest.

oes that video smell anything like this:

Dark theme, Timbaland in the car, slower tempo.... maybe not.

Solange is rumored to be in the studio with Bilal working on her sophomore cd. We'll have to verify that later on.

Omarion co-headlines the Scream 5 Tour with NeYo, Pretty Ricky and Yung Joc.

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Saturday - November 18, 2006 by Alexis Chase
Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons and tsunami survivor/model Petra Nemcova are planning a trip to Botswana and South Africa later this month in order to get in some first hand research about the African diamond trade.

Simmons, who works with popular jeweler DeBeers on his own line of jewelry, has high hopes that the trade can be redirected in order to better benefit the people of Africa.

"I'm making a lot of money by selling diamonds," Simmons told the New York Daily News. "I want to give my money back to the people in Africa. We're starting the Diamond Empowerment Fund to teach Africans how to cut and polish diamonds on the continent, instead of taking the diamonds out. We want more of the black Africans to become executives. The diamond industry should be the leader of African empowerment."

The pair have already made plans to tour diamond mines and factories in both countries, but many inside the diamond industry believe top jewelers will be reluctant to allow Africans to take over cutting their gems. Most companies currently rely on experts in Belgium and Israel to do that job.

The diamond industry has faced ongoing scrutiny over the sale of "conflict diamonds," thanks in part to songs like Kanye West's "Diamonds for Sierra Leone" and the upcoming Leonardo DiCaprio film Blood Diamond, both which have cast light on how diamonds were used to finance civil war in African countries during the 1990s.

While Simmons has said the industry has gotten much better about avoiding conflict diamonds, he said, "The business can always get better."

In the meantime, Simmons is working toward reaching a point where buying diamonds can be looked at as a more humanitarian act, adding that his hope is to reach a point when "Americans will know that, when they buy a diamond, it doesn't make you an asshole with money, it can make you a person who's empowering Africans."

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Before deciding to write my report on Young Jeezy’s dismal album release concert that took place last night in Downtown Atlanta, I truly wrestled with my journalistic integrity and my inability to fake the funk. Sometimes journalists will try to put a positive spin on a story to shed an artist of any possible embarrassing moments and or instances no matter what their own personal experience were. This practice is often used to keep them in the artist’s good graces. Though I aspire to keep my opinions neutral, I often fail as I feel that it is my duty to keep it real as I can with each and every one of you. With that being said I have to tell you that to call Young Jeezy’s promotional concert a disappointment would be a major understatement.

The famed Tabernacle, on Luckie and Spring street, was where Jeezy’s held his highly publicized “secret location” concert. But, the overwhelming absence of celebrities and fans left many to believe that maybe it was a little too secret. Though the presentation at the venue was eye appealing with various unbelievably luxury automobiles posted in front as you entered the building. The un-professionalism and lateness of Jeezy and his camp ruined any amazing moment that felt.

The event, which was supposed to start sharply at 7PM blew the deadline leaving all media personnel standing around idly wiping camera lenses, networking with other media outlets and shivering to remain somewhat comfortable as warma bright day turned into a cold dark night. By 8PM things continued to spiral out of control as not one celebrity who was supposedly confirmed to attend this event had bothered to show up. By 8:30 PM any hope that this concert was going to be exciting faded from within me. As I looked around and watched radio stations breaking down their publicity tables and packing up their promotional trucks I knew in my heart of hearts that this evening was a complete waste of my time. But the straw that broke the camels back for me and most of my entertainment colleagues was when we all found out that the reason for the delay of the black carpet was because the venue hadn’t been filled to capacity, not even half to capacity. While I wasn’t told this personally it seemed that Jeezy wasn’t interested in performing for half filled room.

Though I can’t place the blame of the chain of events completely on the Snowman, I can say that to me, when it comes to Young Jeezy – nobody cares! With all the buffoonery that was playing out before my eyes I did still managed to get into the building early on to watch Young Jeezy practice his set with his live band and entourage in tote. And who to my surprise do I see sitting one row back from the front is none other then Ms. Ghetto Girl herself – Ms. Keisha Cole. Her presence was completely unexpected seeing that she has been denying relationship rumors between her and Jeezy for quite sometime. To say that she was unapproachable would be me being kind. Keisha was surrounded by uniformed police officers the entire practice session. Now, this wouldn’t be anything necessarily interesting had it not have been an almost empty room. Who was she being protected from? I don’t know and frankly, I just don’t give a fuck.

If this is any indication of Jeezy’s future career i.e. the lack of interest from Atlanta, the lack of respect for the black press, or the fact that he couldn’t give away free tickets to one of his own shows. Then I will make sure to not waste my time, or valuable resources on such an undesirable rapper.


Be sure to be here tommrrow for the launch of Atlanta's Own!!

Peace!

--Sohh Gyant
Posted by SOHH Gyant at December 14, 2006 12:49 AM

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According to the NY Daily News, the illegal tagging of subway cars is slowly becoming a recurring trend-- a trend responsible for the 1982 hip-hop classic "Wild Style"--but the NYPD Transit Bureau is publicly blaming "foreigners" as a means to discouraging New York City paint pros from catching the graffiti bug themselves... even though they've already been doing it.

The cops-- the same manipulative cops who recently tried to shy the attention away from their wrong-doing during that unjust shooting in Queens by inventing a "fourth witness who escaped from the scene of the crime"-- "estimated" that 70% of the tags found on New York City trains "are being carried out by Europeans." Riiiiiiiiiiiiight. Not to mention that in this Daily News article, they've appeared to have made up conspiracies of where some of these "foreign" tags originated. Please.

They clean the trains up within hours (even though it takes up to 8 hours per train), which is easily done because the graffiti epidemic has not hit hard just yet, which explains why the cops are blaming out-of-towners to distract city natives from getting busy with the spray cans... they're afraid of another 1970s out-of-control tagging epidemic, which will make it damn near impossible to keep the trains clean. But riding the 2 train in The Bronx is like sitting in a trash dump, so what's the big deal. A little paint here and there would sure brighten my commute.

But according to former '80s tagger Lady Pink, New York City's most famous graffiti artist and also a star in the movie "Wild Style," says that New York City has grown tired of painting on trains, because they know the paint will just get removed anyways. The point of the whole thing, she says, is for it to run on the tracks and be spotted by others.

But if the cops ever admitted who's really responsible for tagging the trains, trust that others would follow suit... and the painting would run far from their control. If last week's report from the Daily News sticks, which says that vandals have tagged and scratched 162 cars, more than triple the number in 2004, then there might be a problem. This is what they get for constantly raising prices on weekly and monthly Metro Cards.

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The estimated sales figures have been released for last week and its too bad Lil Scrappy can’t bask in success as his newly released CD – Breed 2 Die, Born 2 Live — has completely bombed coming in at # 24 selling a meager 84,000 units sold (estimated tally, the final sales will be released later on today). While the streets were all a buzz about Scrappy’s – G-Unit association, it seems that at the end of the day nobody cared as his, Breed 2 Die, Born 2 Live, failed to garner the majority of the hip-hop communites support. Without a major single to sustain his album how did anyone expect Scrap to come in any higher? While the argument could be made that his affiliation with the “Big Bully” of the rap game – G-Unit, has turned fans off, the one thing that can’t be said is that there wasn’t enough marketing and promotion done to push this album into a top ten success. Despite the fact that many people feel that SOHH.com are G-Unit haters (which are basless accusations), if you’ve paid even the slightest bit of attention to our innovative and highly popular site, you would have noticed that Lil Scrappy was heavily promoted on this site.

After three failed albums this year, (Scrappy,Lloyd Banks, and Mobb Deep),could the rumors of Interscope records possibly dropping G-Unit be true? It looks like their dollars just aren’t making much cents. 50 has palpably shown us that he is not ready to run a record label. From Olivia, to Lloyd Banks and every artists in between nobody has had been a breakout artists.

Interestingly enough there is a line in Scrappy’s “Money in the Bank” song that is extremely comical “My shit gonna sell, your shit gonna flop”. I guess not Scrap. It looks like its back to the drawing board. Ladies his money in the bank may be as short lived just like his fleeting rap career.

Also Shout out to Ciara for coming in at number one selling a staggering 340,000 copies (estimated) landing Ciara her first number one album.
If you’ve you noticed I haven’t said anything too negative about Young Jeezy’s album. I will admit that I expected more from the aspiring rap mogul but at the end of the day, I don’t know where I stand on the topic of The Inspiration. I know that I am personally not all that inspired. Jeezy's album dropped this week and so far my people are telling me that he's selling OK so far. Next weeks record sales will drastically impact my final decision on where I see Young Jeezy headed as far as music is concerned.

I’m going to Jeezy’s publicity blitz tonight here in da “A” I’m going to try my best to secure an interview with him. Post some good questions that you want to know about the Snowman. Remember to keep it clean I don’t want to be thrown out of the building.

Oh and for my Jeezy fans dont forget that he will be signing albums at the Best Buy on Cobb Parkway in Smyrna on Thursday, December 14th, 2006. The signing starts at 5PM and ends at 8PM. Tell em Sohh Gyant sent you!!

2460 Cobb Pkwy Se, Smyrna, 30080 - (770) 859-9266

Yo its getting about that itme for real man...

SOHH Gyant is Looking For You!!

Yo, I'm doing my best to make this Atlanta spot pop with excitement, but I need your help. I believe we got a lot of talented people in the "A," more so here than any other place. I want to expose my city's great talent – and ultimately you! If you got some skills and are trying to maximize your exposure then you need to holla at me.
I'm launching "Sohh Atlanta's Own" – a great way to showcase my kats with those insane lyrical/vocal skills.

Don't play yourself; Sohh is one of the biggest leading hip-hop websites on the planet. The biggest acts in the world come here to see what we say, what we're doing, and who got the skills to take the game to the next level.
Every Friday, starting December 8th (I've granted a one week extention), I will post the hottest talents who submit me their music in MP3 format. Make ya move, and when you get to the top you can make sure to send me a check.
[email protected]

No matter how far you go, if you can't go back to the essence, you're not sayin' nothin'. The essence for me is hip-hop. But the hip-hop community I came up in isn't a loyal community.

--Wyclef Jean

I Love Y'all like Mang Champa Inscents and Baseball Caps

Peace!

--Sohh Gyant

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Aiight y'all today is December 12th and Fantasia's CD is released today. Homegirl had yet another date with me this past Saturday that she cancelled. But yet she's been parading all through New York City with Missy Elliot and such. She even showed up on the "Today Show."
She performed "When I See You" -- as usual the voice was sweet as hell but is Fantasia still an American Idol?

Here is my prediction: The people who voted Fantasia American Idol will forsake her at the cash register this week. Sure, she will make a splash in album sales, but I venture to say that Fanny has made the same misstep that Monica did. They confused their day job with their personal life.

Both women contend that they wanted to express their more urban side. They wanted to sing something that reflects who they really are. Survey says... WRONG! Both of these Clive Davis vixens just like Whitney Houston seem to forget that they built their fan base by being what we wanted them to be. Black girls that still sing like black girls but they sing songs that are still appropriate for the adult contemporary stations... like "Truth Is" and "Free Yourself"... not songs like "Hood Boy" and "Baby Making Hips." Not even songs like Monica's "Sideline Hoe" or "Errrrtime the Beat Drops."

What is it that happens when Missy gets into these girls pants heads? Monica is the new Tweet and Tasia is the new Monica.... Jump ship now Tasia, "Truth Is" a "Hood Boy" don't make enough to buy you platinum plaques. But that voice is sweet. A shame ain't it?

THE STREETS ONLY UPGRADES BEYONCE



And speaking of DING! ...if you haven't heard Beyonce is giving SONY the middle finger yet again. The label told her that they weren't financing anymore videos from that flop B'Day so she is gonna pay for videos for "Upgrade" and "Greenlight" out of her own pocket. Read about it here.

"Audemar Piguet... gotcha rockin' purple labels... hey, partna lemme upgrade you!"

Ciara hit the Pepsi Smash in Denver. Shout out to Cake and Ice Cream.

SOHH SOULFUL GIVE A WAY!!!!!



Today we are giving away "Dreamgirls" soundtracks. 15 random readers will be selected. To enter, email us at [email protected]. And for those that are curious... yes "Listen" is eligible for an Oscar nomination... so BEYONCE MAY WIN TWO OSCARS for Dreamgirls.


Stay tuned, in the coming days we've got tickets to see Sean Paul in Times Square on New Years Eve, the Scream Tour featuring Omarion, NeYo & Pretty Ricky and much more...
Check out more SOHH Soulful R&B news here.

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