The full version of the Lil’ Freak video is out and well…I’m a little underwhelmed. Nicki Minaj prowls a dark nightclub in a two-tone wig, Usher spends a lot of time not dancing, and Ciara and Jamie Foxx both make the briefest of cameos. This song is still the bisexual girls anthem, but the video is just kinda meh.

In an interview with MTV, Nicki Minaj revealed that the video concept was based on a certain horror movie. “The video is freaky. And it’s a great concept, a great story line. It felt just like one of the sequels to ‘Saw’. It was dope.”

Raymond vs. Raymond will finally be released on March 30.

I’ve been bumping this track and waiting on this video for months now. Ummm…can we get Raymond vs Raymond anytime soon? Lil’ Freak is a banger for both Usher and Nicki Minaj. I love ‘em together, but I’m a little undecided on the video.

Based on this preview clip, I’m not all that impressed, but I love the song so much that I’m willing to hold off on a final opinion until I see the entire video.

Artist: Teairra Mari featuring Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy
Song: Sponsor
Album: At That Point
Director: Yolande Geralds

I’ll take any chance I can get to post Erykah Badu in a leotard. I’ve got no shame in my game.

Erykah Badu (backed up by The Roots) appeared on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” for a live performance of her new song, “Window Seat”. The song is the first single from her soon to be released album titled New Ameryhak Part Two: Return of the Ankh.

After locking down the 10 videos he shot before reporting to jail, Lil’ Wayne found time to appear in one more — Nivea’s “Love Hurts” video. As the ex-girlfriend and babymama of Lil’ Wayne, the song is probably more than a little autobiographical for her.

My favorite line:

Women always think they can change a man when changing my mind was the better plan.

Love it.

Rihanna stopped by “Ellen” to perform her new song and just like the Rude Boy video, I love this performance. Her vocals sound good and she put down a little dutty wine for daytime TV. Go Rhianna!

Sade stopped by Late Night with Dave Letterman to perform Soldier of Love, the title track off their latest album in stores now.

In 2008, Sade posed nude for photographer Carolyn Djanogly to raise awareness for breast cancer. Even at 50, this woman looks amazing!

Everyone is dying to see the new Rihanna video for her single “Rude Boy”. These photos from the video shoot were released yesterday and if the wardrobe is any indication, this video is going to be hot like fiyah!

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