Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Last week we reported that Jay-Z would participate in the Made in America Music Festival during Labor Day weekend in Philly’s Fairmont Park. Well, Jigga Man has finally released the names of some of the artists who will be joining him for this inaugural festival.
The line up so far includes: Pearl Jam, Skrillex, Miike Snow, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Odd Future, D’Angelo, Maybach Music (feat. Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill), Passion Pit, Santigold, Dirty Projectors, X, Janelle Monáe, Prince Royce, Rita Ora, Savoy (DJ set).
11 slots remain! Stay tuned to find out the other acts that will be announced.
Queen Latifah
Remember the story about Queen Latifah headlining a Lesbian & Gay Festival? Well, the hip-hop icon did make her appearance this past weekend at the Long Beach Pride event.
According to BET.com, Latifah was the featured headliner for the festival. She wowed the 10,000 plus crowd and performed such self-affirming songs as U.N.I.T.Y and Ladies First. It was also said that the “Queen” was very proud to be amongst “her people” stating, “I’ve been waiting to do this for a long time.”
Nene Leakes
The “Rich Bitch” has struck again! RHOA star turned actress, Nene Leakes came bearing gifts on The Wendy Williams Show yesterday. Leakes presented Wendy with a Celine Phantom Bag in honor of her 500th show. Leakes also talked about her stint on Glee, her new show The New Normal, her new friendship with Kim Kardashian and dispelled a few rumors about season five of the RHOA. Check it out:
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