Ashanti "In These Streets"

New music from Ashanti has just leaked "In These Streets" is from her upcoming LP The Declaration.

Me Likey!!

I have to say, vocally she is sounding much better and I am anticipating this album because while Ashanti is not the best vocalist or performer she can deliver a damn good album and she never disapoints.

The Rejects of VH1 "I Love Money"

So VH1 needs to keep the lights on over there so they have decided to help the past rejects of Flavor of Love, Rock of Love and I Love New York get 15 more minutes:





I am definetely going to be watching

Look Who's Getting Covers

None other than Aubrey O'Day:

She is covering the new issue of J'ADORE magazine


The pictures are fabulous by the way.... she is killing the whole glam prom look, the Heatherette dresses are dope!

Now ya already know that Aubrey is my girl and I'm glad she is stepping to the front and getting her shine because she seems like the only girl in Danity Kane with that "it" factor that Diddy so desperately wants them to have. Dawn is another one who has potential to get her own shine.

Fashion: Look Of The Day

Because I love fashion more than gossip....


My look of the day for today goes to Rachel Bilson, who was spotted in L.A. recently in this very cute get-up. Black dress and leggings, black boots, purple scarf and a very spring blue bag. This whole get-up screams spring (minus the leggings, we'll leave that to MiMi Cannon)

Quick question: I wanted to ask you guys, To be honest I'm really not into celebrity gossip (oh, okay I'm lying.. I liek to read it just not REPORT it) Should I turn The Fab Factor into a fashion blog, which is actually how it originally startd? Leave a comment and let me know, that would be really helpful!! Thanks a bunch

kanYe's Back At It

So after further consideration and the much talked about "Flashing Lights" video, kanYe West has released his 3rd video:


I really love kanYe for taking it where no other artist in no other genre of music takes it. He's not so "record label programmed", although I don't think that's an option with 'Ye over there at Roc-A-Fella.

Usher On Board

Usher recently stopped by the USS Kearsarge in NYC to sign copies of Here I Stand for the Coast Guard:





Speaking of Here I Stand, Usher is expected to do big numbers and debut at number 1 but he have lost royalties already when over 550, 000 copies were illegally downloaded. Damn, good luck with that Ursh.

God, Jada's A Lucky Gal

Will Smith recently stopped by the Ellen DeGeneres show to have a chat with Ellen:

Of course Jada was brought up and about their union Will had this to say:

"What I found is divorce just can't be an option," the actor explained. "It's really that simple. And I think that's the problem with L.A. – there are so many options. So a huge part of the success for [Jada] and I is that we just removed the other options."

"We're like listen, we're going to be together one way or the other so we might as well try to be happy," he said.

The couple have been married for 10 years and still going. So I better not hear "Hollywood marriages don't last" no more!

A Hot Ass Mess

Lil Kim showed up to the Sex and The City: The Movie premiere in New York the other night with her clown makeup on looking like the doll from Saw:




But why?

Because Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend?

Chris Brown recently dropped $100k for 2 ruby and diamond necklaces for his "friend" Rihanna. About the gift the jewelry designer stated “He went for the heart theme,” Arasheben explained. “He said, ‘She’s going to love this because she loves hearts.’”

Rihanna also returned the favor by purchasing a blinged out cross pendant for her beau and gave specific instructions for the pendant stating that she wanted it to match the rest of his jewelry.

This is too cute... buying jewelery for your boo because it's Thursday!

Tyra Covers New York Times Magazine

Entertainment Mogul Tyra Banks is covering the new issue of New York Times Magazine. In this issue they are comparing her to Oprah and Martha Stewart:


Tyra is definitely doing her thing and I wish her the best in all her endeavours. She is truly a phenomenal woman. (She looks fab by the way)

Livin' Large

The Carters have settled down and their next step is settling in. They have purchased a big house in Scarsdale, NY (the same place they obtained their marriage license). Check it out:


Here is the address for all you die hard Beyonce stalkers... I mean fans:

But don't get stupid it is under 24 hour surveillance!

Nelly & Ciara "Steppin On My Jays"

Nelly recently shot his video for his new single with Ciara "Steppin On My Jays" and of course Mr. So So Def him self, Jermaine Dupri, got behind the scenes footage and posted it right on up on You Tube, You Tube (that was my best Mariah Carey effort)

If you want to skip the sh*t talking and skip to the actual sneak peek, go to 5:25 (the middle)


Here are some flics from the shoot:





Looks like fun... can't wait

Word?

Okay. I know every other blog is reporting this and I decided not to because I simply thought it wasn't true but I got official word from a Bad Boy employee (who happens to be a very close friend of mine). Diddy copped a ring recently... yes it's true! While the employee says she is unsure whether he purchased it for Cassie or for long time flame Kim Porter, Diddy did indeed buy a ring and she is also unsure of whether or not it is an engagement ring like some bloggers claim. My source also says "Official Girl" was for Diddy and that "Diamond Girl" by Ryan Leslie was for Cassie and that it is just a big love triangle going on over there at Next Selection/Bad Boy.

So here's the scenario in a nut shell.... Ryan is feeling Cassie, Cassie is loving the Diddy d**k, Diddy is still head-over-heels in love with Kim, Kim is still trying to be the back bone of her family and SOMEBODY is about to get a damn ring!

I really hope Diddy is presenting the ring to Kim and not Cassie, after all Mama Porter did indeed go through all that mess with him and he still expresses his love for her to this day!

Michael Jackson In Public

Look who left their house:



It's my favorite... umm... of all time! Because I love Michael Jackson very much and "You are not alone" makes me emotional TO THIS DAY I refuse to bash him like every other blog, radio station, tabloid magazine and website does. I have a lot of respect for this man and the funny thing is if he were to grant them an interview right now they would trip over their feet and bust their lip without watching their weave for an exclusive. SMH... love you Michael!!!!

Oh yeah... he was at Christian Audigier’s 50th Birthday Bash in Hollyweird this weekend

More Smut Bucket Coming Your Way

I wasn't plan on posting this being that I had an ounce of hope for her after watching Charm School, but just like the Dean said (I forgot his name)... "You can put as much lipstick on a pig as you want, that doesn't make her a lady" SMH... Charm School couldn't fix this! Shorty has a sex tape out *sigh*

For the record... it is definitely Buckeey in that tape!! From when it starts you can tell it's her. I'm not sure if the person in the tape leaked it to embarrass her, if Bootz got a hold on it or if Buckeey her self released it to extend her 15 minutes