http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:16:18 -0800 Yahoo! http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/232478/rihanna-wants-to-help-young-girls-recalls-father-beating-mother/ Rihanna confirmed the police report that ex-boyfriend Chris Brown put her in a choke hold and bit her during his February 8 attack, the singer revealed in an interview with Diane Sawyer Friday on ABC's "20/20." Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:16:18 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/229180/chris-brown-responds-to-rihannas-tell-all-tv-interview/ Chris Brown released a statement to MTV today, responding to Rihanna's tell all interview with Diane Sawyer that has revealed the details and motivation of his February 8 felony assault. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:51:02 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/229158/ushers-divorce-papers-final-today/ Today, Usher's divorce from Tameka Raymond is final. The pop superstar and Foster were married for two years and have two children. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:25:30 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/229151/mary-j-blige-was-damaged-by-precious-song-opens-womens-shelter/ Mary J. Blige said she was "damaged in a good way" when working on "I Can See In Color," the lead song from the controversial film, "Precious: Based On The Novel ‘Push' By Sapphire" which opens in limited theatres today. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:16:41 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/229101/chris-brown-smiles-his-way-through-mtv-interview/ Chris Brown's second television interview since his felony assault on Rihanna will air on MTV Friday at 6 p.m. ET/PT. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:18:17 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/229032/rihannas-wait-your-turn-videodark-and-inviting/ I think Rihanna sounds sad and unstable on her comeback song "Russian Roulette." The lyrics are depressing, and the single gun shout sound effect that ends the song gives me chills. It makes me wonder if she is okay. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:19:14 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/228996/ne-yo-makes-music-video-for-disneys-1st-african-american-princess/ Ne-Yo is used to writing songs for princesses, at least those in the world of popular music. He has penned hits for Beyonce, Rihanna, Celine, and Whitney. But now he adds to his repertoire, a credit for an animated princess. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:10:46 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/228989/rihanna-finally-publicly-addresses-chris-brown-incident/ ABC's Diane Sawyer has interviewed Rihanna about her altercation with former boyfriend Chris Brown and growing up in Barbados. It is the first time Rihanna has spoken publicly about the February 8 assault that resulted in the "Run It" singer being sentenced to five years of probation. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:32:49 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/228936/michael-jacksons-dream-for-tour-revealed-in-this-is-it/ The documentary-styled film follows Michael during the rehearsals for his "This Is It" concert. Director Kenny Ortega wanted Michael's fans to understand his vision for the sold-out 50-date run at London's O2 venue. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:32:49 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr. http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/228827/michael-jacksons-this-is-it-musical-director-says-singer-was-our-friend/ "Michael Jackson's This Is It" Musical Director Michael Bearden said it was difficult pulling together the documentary styled film in just four months since the King Of Pop's death on June 25. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:06:37 -0800 Billy Johnson, Jr.