Thursday, August 4, 2016

Check out the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood Season 3 Super Trailer

Love and Hip Hop Hollywood is back with all new drama and new faces. Adding Rosa Acosta, Fetty Wap, Lyrica Anderson & Safaree Samuels is sure to broaden the viewership and I'm excited to tune in. Fetty Wap and Masika Kalysha introduce their new baby and new drama, Safaree Samuels creates his identity outside of Nicki Minaj and the usual shenanigans between veteran cast mates Miss Nikki Baby, Nia Riley, Princess & Ray J, and more. Season 3 airs August 15th on VH1.
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Friday, July 8, 2016

MTV, BET & 7 Other Networks SUSPEND Programming for #WhatNow Special.

with technology being at the forefront of our fingers, yet a nation is becoming more and more divided. BET, and MTV stepped up for a town hall style special, tonight Friday July 8th at 10pm. The two popular networks along with their 7 other affiliates under the Viacom umbrella will air the #WhatNow special as well as live broadcast via Facebook and Youtube.
this is an opportunity for the youth, the leaders, everyone to tune in, brainstorm, unite and solve. Viewers are able to tweet in using the #WhatNow, and call in with input to the town hall meeting. Focused on Race and Violence in America due to the tragic week our country has seen, the special airs tonight at 10pm. The discussion will be moderated by Jamil Smith, Marc Lamont Hill, Charlamagne Tha God and Franchesca Ramsey. please tune in.

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Beyonce Calls for Action in response to #AltonSterling and #PhilandoCastile murders.

the tragic senseless murders of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile have the world in an uproar. since we are so in tune with pop culture, now more than ever we need our icons, musicians and celebrities to use their platforms to help with this battle. this is the type of response and type of leadership we need. directing those who are able to voice their opinion, but don't know how to for change. Beyonce posted on her personal website yesterday a call to action for everyone, regardless of your race, sexuality or background. in the call to action she requests that you contact your local political officials. read the entire call to action below, and click the links to submit to both Minnesota and Louisiana legislature (states where shootings took place).

to submit a short form to help click the links below. They direct you to the state's legislature sites. basically this is your way to contact congress on behalf of these men. please do it. we all need it.
Louisiana State Legislature (Alton Sterling shooting)
Minnesota State Legislature (Philando Castile shooting)

Zoe Kravitz, Young Thug, Frank Ocean and more model for Calvin Klein.



Designer Calvin Klein does well with grabbing big names for their campaigns, and this upcoming Fall 2016 campaign will be no different. Sporting the popular underwear collection, the campaign features the likes of Young Thug, Frank Ocean, Zoe Kravitz and Selah Marley. All big names that are unique, and #POPPIN in their own brands... Check out some images from the upcoming campaign below and the feature ad.


Saturday, July 2, 2016

POPPINtv: Bad Girls Club Twisted Sisters: The Reunion Pt. 2

Fergie's "MILF Money" video starring high profile Moms!


what a #POPPIN surprise?! Fergie is back! and she just made a splash in a big way. Releasing her single and video simultaneously featuring A-List moms. The "M.I.L.F. $" video features cameos from Ciara, Devon Aoki, Tara Lynn, Chrissy Teigen, Angela Lindvall, Gemma Ward & Kim Kardashian West. "Moms I'd Like to Follow" is Fergie's spin on the popular acronym "Moms I'd Like to F#$k".


Check out the video here.

Monday, June 27, 2016

June's Diary debut first music video, "L.A.N.C.E."

Kelly Rowland's hand-selected supergroup, June's Diary has made their first red carpet appearance and debuted their first ever music video titled "L.A.N.C.E." Their first single "L.A.N.C.E." is an acronym for "Lying Ass Nigga Cheating Everyday". The Chasing Destiny girls, Shyann Roberts, Kristal Lyndriette, Brienna DeVlugt, Ashly Williams and Gabrielle Carreiro are certainly doing just that with their latest track, giving all sorts of Destiny's Child realness. June's Diary made their first red carpet appearance at the 2016 BET Awards yesterday and collectively slayed the carpet, in all of their shades of melanin.



Check out the video below.

2016 BET Awards: Beyonce performs 'Freedom' & more PLUS full list of winners.

Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross and Anthony Anderson, stars showed up and showed out at The 2016 BET Awards. Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar opened the show with an electrifying performance for "Freedom", the 10th track from Beyonce's Lemonade.



Although there were small tributes to both Prince and the late Muhammad Ali, the highlight of the night was the official Prince tribute featuring Stevie Wonder, Tori Kelly, Jennifer Hudson, Maxwell, and Erykah Badu. Catch the dedication performance below.

via GIPHY

A complete of winners is below.
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist?

Beyonce (WINNER)
Adele
Andra Day
K. Michelle
Rihanna

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Bryson Tiller (WINNER)
Chris Brown
Jeremiah
The Weeknd
Tyrese

Best Group
Drake & Future (WINNER)
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
Puff Daddy & the Family
Rae Sremmurd
The Internet
Best Collaboration
Rihanna ft. Drake - "Work" (WINNER)
Big Sean ft. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign - "Play No Games"
Big Sean ft. Kanye West & John Legend - "One Man Can Change the World"
Future ft. Drake - "Where Ya At"
Nicki Minaj ft. Beyonce - "Feeling Myself"

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake (WINNER)
Betty Wap
Future
J. Cole
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
Dej Loaf
Lil Kim
Missy Elliott
Remy Ma

Video of the Year
Beyonce - "Formation" (WINNER)
Bryson Tiller - "Don't"
Drake - "Hotline Bling"
Kendrick Lamar - "Alright"
Rihanna ft. Drake - "Work"

Video Director of the Year
Director X (WINNER)
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley and the Little Homies
Hype Williams

Best New Artist
Bryson Tiller (WINNER)
Alessia Cara
Andra Day
Kehlani
Tory Lanez

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Kirk Franklin (WINNER)
Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
Erica Campbell
Lucre
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs

Best Actress
Taraji P. Henson (WINNER)
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Tracee Ellis Ross
Viola Davis

Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan (WINNER)
Anthony Anderson
Courtney B. Vance
Idris Elba
O'Shea Jackson Jr.

YoungStars Award
Amandla Stenberg (WINNER)
Quvenzhane Wallis
Silent
Willow Smith
Tara Shahid

Best Movie
Straight Outta Compton (WINNER)
Beasts of No Nation
Concussion
Creed
Dope

Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams (WINNER)
Cheyenne Woods
Gabrielle Douglas
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams

Sportsman of the Year
Stephen Curry (WINNER)
Cam Newton
Kobe Bryant
LeBron James
Odell Beckham Jr.

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
Beyonce - "Formation" (WINNER)
Bryson Tiller - "Don't"
Chris Brown - "Back to Sleep"
Drake - "Hotline Bling"
Future ft. Drake - "Where Ya At"
Rihanna ft. Drake - "Work"

Centric Award
Beyonce - "Formation" (WINNER)
Andra Day - "Rise Up"
K. Michelle - "Not a Little Bit"
Rihanna - "BBHMM"
The Internet - "Under Control"

Best International Act Africa
Wizkid (Nigeria) (WINNER)
AKA (South Africa)
Black Coffee (South Africa)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mzvee (Ghana)
Serge Beynaud (Cote D'Ivoire)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria)

Best International Act UK
Skepta (WINNER)
Kano
Krept & Konan
Lianne La Havas
Stormzy
Tinie Tempah

Friday, June 10, 2016

French Montana and Kodak Black release "Lockjaw" video.

one of the most #poppin tracks out right now (in my opinion) Lockjaw by French Montana featuring newcomer Kodak Black. Check out the video below, what do you think of it?

Kanye and Kardashians pose for Balmain editorial!

its no secret that the Kardashian klique are absolutely in love with Balmain, and it's creative director Olivier Rousteing. Kanye, Kim, Kris and Kylie joined supermodels Jourdan Dunn, Cindy Crawford and Sean O'Pry for the edgy shoot. The Wests rocked their 2016 Met Gala looks that had the world talking. The editorial to be featured in french magazine Paris Match.



Thursday, June 9, 2016

Kelly Rowland's Girl Group releases new buzz track from Chasing Destiny.


If you've been under a rock, let me let you in on something #POPPIN, BET and Kelly Rowland premiered the finale of the 10 part docu-series "Chasing Destiny" Tuesday night. Chasing Destiny is a docu-series focused on Kelly Rowland and choreographer Frank Gatson Jr.'s search and creation of the next big girl group. Following directly in the footsteps of En Vogue and Destiny's Child, the unnamed girl group is oozing with talent. All 5 girls, Brienna, Ashly, Shyann, Kristal, and Gabby boast unique, powerhouse voices.
Throughout the series the girls were met with historical icons such as New Edition and En Vogue to offer sound advice and direction for the music industry.


At the finale the girls debuted their new buzz tracks "All Of Us" and "It's Alright". It's Alright was a gift from creator Kelly Rowland, it would've been a track on her last album. The girls offer a soul, talent and unity, 3 key factors that are missing in today's music industry and in particular female and R&B genre. Check out their singles below. We're eager for visuals and their career to come.


POPPINtv: Chasing Destiny Episode 10 Finale

POPPINtv: Chasing Destiny Episode 9

Saturday, May 28, 2016

Rihanna collabs with Dior on Sunglasses Collection.

Fashion Icon and Pop Star Rihanna is back with more #WORK! Rihanna's just announced a sunglasses collection with French couture designer Dior. Since 2015 she's been named the global ambassador for the brand and this is a major design move on Rihanna's part. The futuristic glasses inspired by character La Forge from Star Trek's iconic eyewear.

the single design is available in six variations - silver, pink, blue, green, and red that retail for $840.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Alisan Porter Wins 'The Voice'

it's been a tough season on NBC's 'The Voice' but it has all come down to Christina Aguilera and Alisan Porter. The 34 year old singer was crowned winner of 'The Voice' on Tuesday. Since the show's inception, it's winners have only been those of male celebrity coaches.

Tuesday was a victory for both Alisan Porter and Christina being the first female coach to have a participant win the show. Alisan Porter, former child star, beat out Adam Wakefield for the title.

All The Way Up REMIX featuring Jay-Z

recent banger "All The Way Up" by Fat Joe and Remy Ma just got laced by Jay Z for the official remix. In perfect timing as well, Jay Z comments on Beyonce's controversial 'Lemonade' album with these bars:

"You know you made it when the fact/ Your marriage made it is worth millions/ Lemonade is a popular drink and it still is/ Survival of the fittest,"



currently the remix is available exclusively on Tidal. how do you like the remix?

POPPINtv: Chasing Destiny Episode 8

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

POPPINtv: Bad Girls Club Twisted Sisters Reunion Part 1

'Amber Rose Show' premieres Friday June 17th.


if you haven't heard, Amber Rose is debuting her late night talk show on Friday June 17th at 11pm EST. VH1 is the network and dishes in the press release;

"will conduct candid interviews with industry experts and lead provocative, entertaining and unfiltered conversations with guests about pop culture, parenting, relationships, friendships, race, and entrepreneurship."


titled 'Amber Rose Show' we're hype to tune in to the weekly talk show! thanks Yeezy, i love me some Muva!

Monday, May 23, 2016

Kris Kardashian? Kris Jenner says she's changing her name back.


if you don't know, Keeping Up With The Kardashian's is back with an all new season. Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian take a ride, and Kris dishes on how she's changing her name back to Kardashian. "I was the original Kardashian." Which is rightfully said. With Blac Chyna being engaged to Rob Kardashian and the news of her name change, it's time Kris cashes in on what is hers. Well we love the Kardashian's and whether Jenner or Kardashian, we love you Kris! check out the clip below!

Blac Chyna posts sonogram of new baby with fiancee Rob Kardashian.

Out of all the media attention and drama, Blac Chyna shares her little blessing in a post via her instagram. Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna are engaged and expecting a new bundle of joy. The two haven't dished the gender yet, but Blac Chyna did post the sonogram today with a heartfelt caption, check out the picture below.

POPPINtv: Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 5 Episode 8


Chance The Rapper's "Coloring Book" album makes history.

Chance the Rapper, just made history with "Coloring Book". The streaming-only album, the first of its kind to debut on Billboard 200 Charts. Coloring Book entered the chart listing at Number 8, unprecedented for an album that is only available digitally.



if you haven't heard of Chance or at least think you haven't, he's graced recent tracks including Kanye West's 'Ultralight Beam' featuring Kirk Franklin and Kelly Price. Coloring Book is quite arguably one of the most uplifting rap albums in years, and in 2016, possesses strongest lyrical content yet. Garnering collaborations with 2Chainz, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, Future and Kanye West. Coloring Book is a refreshing insertion of hip-hop in a "I Am HipHop" proclaiming genre. whereas many fellow rappers all claim to be that lyrical difference for the genre, Chance gets his guns loaded as he showcases why he is a force to be reckoned with. Make sure you get your copy of Coloring Book from Apple Music currently, later becoming available on other streaming platforms on Tuesday, May 24th. Chance The Rapper, who is still an independent artist, kudos to you. you're #POPPIN!

DJ Khaled covers 'The Source'

"Congratulations, you played yaself." Well he really didn't, well thats just one of his man catchphrases. DJ Khaled, music mogul and social media maverick is gracing the cover of The Source magazine for their June issue. in the magazine, he dishes on his many keys to success and what brought him to the level of success he has reached. see the behind the scenes of the cover shoot below, and if you want to check out the full interview, click here.