Ex-high class call girl Ashley Dupre now eyeing singing career?
Sources have revealed that the 23-year-old has signed manager Chris Lighty, with high profile client list such as 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott, to help her in her pursuit of a music career. Dupre, who moved to New York City at the age of 19 to get her chords heard, had apparently swayed from her dreams to other career choices, reports the New York Post. She had been dubbed as an ‘informant’ during the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal which saw the politician patronising a prostitut

Ashley Dupre Wants to Yell for Cash
The ex-prostitute -- fine, escort - who felled Eliot Spitzer wants to sell herself to that other brothel, the music biz.Dupre has already hooked up with Chris Lighty, the guy who has managed 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliott,...Permalink

Eliot Spitzer’s call girl lands a record deal.
The call girl in the middle of the Eliot Spitzer scandal has landed a record deal. She has just been signed to Violator Records, the same company behind rappers Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot. Ashlee Dupree shot to fame when her relationship with married politician Spitzer hit the headlines in March. Ashlee Dupre benefited from the exposure and her songs Move Ya Body and What We Want, both posted on her MySpace page went on to receive over 3 million hits. A source confirms, “She deserved a fair shak

Morning Memo: Ashley Dupre Gets a Manager; Amy Winehouse Gets Serious; Thanksgiving With Madonna and Alex Rodriguez
Manager Chris Lighty, who has handeled 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot, has decided to get into the novelty act business by signing on to guide Ashley Dupre's musical career. [P6] Alex Rodriguez split his Thanksgiving day between wife Cynthia's house in Miami (where his children live) and Madonna's house on nearby Star Island. Bonus: at some point, the pair met up with billionaire Jeff Soffer and Gwyneth Paltrow, who seems to have decided against spending the holiday with husband Chris Martin. [NYDN

Extra, Extra
Photograph by jeanettics on FlickrFrom the Gothamist Newsmap: Shots fired at the police at E 125 St & 1st Ave in Manhattan, a pursuit at Richmond Ave & Platinum Ave on Staten Island, and a large crowd at Ave U & E 55 St in Brooklyn.In today's shortened day of trading, the stock market was up: The Dow gained over 100 points and the S&P 500 had its best week of advances in 34 years.Activists are protesting Rent-a-Center's expensive fees for renting new appliances, claiming the company takes advantage of inner

Hooker Dupre wants to sing!
We haven't heard of Ms. Dupre for a pretty while and I was wondering how she's doing. Well, the most famous New York call girl is trying to start a new career. You may think she think of moving to LA to seduce Schwarzenegger but instead she's up for singing...

Call Girl Ashlee Dupree Signs With Chris Lighty & Violator???
The former call girl that was involved in the embarrassing scandal that helped bring down New York Govenor Eliot Spitzer has inked a deal with Violator Management. The New York Post reports that Violator, which is helmed by veteran manager Chris Lighty, will oversee the career of former call girl, Ashlee Dupree. Another source confirmed with AllHipHop.com that Dupree, who has released tracks like "Move Ya Body" and "What We Want," is working on her memoirs. Dupree, 23, herself made headlines in March of

Access Exclusive: Ashley Dupre
A candid Ashley Dupre sat down with Access' Maria Menounos to shed some light on how a self-described normal girl could end up in a situation like the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal.

Hudson Family Memorial Takes Place
Beyonce Knowles, Oprah Winfrey, Missy Elliott attend Hudson memorial...

Violator Lands Ashlee Dupree; Memoirs On The Way
The former call girl that was involved in the embarrassing scandal that helped bring down New York Govenor Eliot Spitzer has inked a deal with Violator Management.   The New York Post reports that Violator, which is helmed by veteran manager Chris Lighty, will oversee the career of former call girl, Ashlee Dupree.   Another source confirmed with AllHipHop.com that Dupree, who has released tracks like "Move Ya Body" and "What We Want," is working on her memoirs.   Dupree, 23, herself

Katy Perry, Missy Elliott, Run-DMC, The Ting Tings, Young Jeezy: Run DMC, Ting Tings, Young Jeezy, Katy Perry, and Missy shill for Adidas (Commercial)
I've had my trusty white Sambas for a little over a year now, and Adidas never sent me an invitation to some cool house party where Young Jeezy took all my money in a poker game, Katie White from The Ting Tings covered me in paint, Estelle blew glitter in my face, and Katy Perry vomited all over me after she kissed a girl. This is bullshit Adidas. I just want to be cool and have lots of famous friends, gosh. Posted in: Katy Perry , Missy Elliott , Run-DMC ,

VIDEO : David Beckham, Katy Perry, Missy Elliott, Estelle… : une fête d'enfer pour les soixante ans d'Adidas !
Après d'une saga Impossible is nothing digne des plus spectaculaires blockbusters du septième...

“Fearless…”
A few weeks ago, TC wrote about the decline of the R&B album. He was right, vocoders, the desire to become singing rappers and overly formulaic snoozefests that somehow pass for albums have dominated the market. Jazmine Sullivan has come out of nowhere to bring us back to the golden age. Her new album, Fearless, powered by production from Missy Elliot and Salaam Remi, is an adamant declaration of a new powerhouse on the R&B scene. Jazmine’s sound has immediately garnered comparisons to Lauryn H

Jazmine Sullivan Discusses ‘Need U Bad’, Missy & Lauryn
G.Child of 1Xtra caught up with Jazmine Sullivan during the R&B singer’s recent visit to London, where she talked about her first single ‘Need U Bad’, working with Missy Elliott, never singing over a reggae beat before that track, having a record deal at 16 with Jive that “didn’t work out but ended up being a blessing”, and being “definitely influenced” by Lauryn Hill, prompting her to belt out a few lines of ‘I Used To Love Him’. Watch the in

The Pussycat Dolls “Whatcha Think About That” Music Video (Ft. Missy Elliott)
The Pussycat Dolls have joined forces with Grammy-winning rapper Missy Elliott for their latest track, “Whatcha Think About That,” the second single on their Doll Domination LP.

‘Pussycat Dolls’ Sex Doesn’t Always Sell
With so much hype for the awesome lineup at the AMA’s this year, I thought this show was a sure winner.  Well, I was wrong and I admit it.  There were some good performances like Annie Lennox.  Justin Timberlake didn’t even perform…..he just recorded a duet with Rihanna and for some, unknown reason didn’t feel the need to perform with her at a music award’s show?!?!  That girl needed his help! BUT, “I Hate This Part” by the Pussycat Dolls…..my oh my.  Th

Video: Jeezy, Missy E. & Method Man star in Adidas’ first TV ads
Adidas has partnered with hip-hop artists such as Young Jeezy, Method Man, Missy Elliott, DMC and more to push their first ever U.S. TV campaign. Check out all the ads here.

La Coacha is casting for Madonna “Hollywood” Music Parody!
Joo know what time it is??? It’s Bideo Time! Bideo, Bideo Time!!! I am looking for all LATINO chapes and sizes to cast in my Madonna “Hollywood” music parody. I want all my fans to be a part of it!!! The choot will be on October 11th and 12th in Hollywood!!!! Joo only need to make one day, and [...]

Pussycat Dolls: Whatcha Think About That (Video) ft. Missy Elliott
Half naked girls = goodMissy Elliott  = good Katy Perry reference = terrible This song = terrible Let this be a lesson that good does not always overcome evil. I hope you ...

Pussycat Dolls (Feat. Missy Elliot) - Whatcha Think About That
Video for Pussycat Dolls (Feat. Missy Elliot) - Whatcha Think About That

WE HEAR . . .
THAT Missy Elliot will perform at the Pepsi Smash concert tonight at the Nokia Theatre in Times Square . . . THAT Aussie art dealer Andy Valmorbida will take artist/photographer Raphael Mazzucco's show to the Palazzo Corsini in Florence in November...

Pussy Cat Dolls “Whatcha Think About That”
Pussy Cat Dolls Whatcha Think About That lyrics and video can be seen here. The video features Missy Elliott and is the second single off of Doll Domination. Pussy Cat Dolls “Whatcha Think About That” Music Video Pussy Cat Dolls “Whatcha Think About That” is the second single off of their new album and the lyrics and video are found below. The video is classic PCD style with burlesque inspirations, and the usual Nicole domination, which is what the album should be called. I a

David Archuleta - Spread in this Week’s People Magazine, AOL Sessions
ETA:David Archuleta performed live in Beverly Hills yesterday for AOL Live Sessions according to this site. His performances will debut around the time of the album release–11/11. He performed: “My Hands,” “A Little Too Not Over You,” “Touch My Hand,” “Crush” and “You Can.”David Archuleta will appear in this week’s People magazine answering fan questions.  The issue will be on newsstands this Friday.Here are a few questions he answer

New Timbaland ft. T-Pain & Missy Elliott - Talk That Shit
I guess I posted this track a bit too soon earlier. This is the final product fully equipped with Missy Elliott. I am really feeling “Talk That Shit” — but one thing is still unclear, will “Talk That” be on Timbaland’s Shock Value 2 or Missy Elliott’s Block Party, or maybe even T-Pain’s Thr33 Rings.  As Musicology [...]

OS: RnB Corner (Special Edition) [10.03.08]
I actually just wanted justification to post the wifey’s performance on Oprah. Any Superwomen still out there? I heard they went on the Endangered Species list (I’m sure no woman will attest to that though, they’re allll special lol). Consider this the Superwoman Roll Call.. hit the jump for your present because we might have to Pop Champagne.. lets hope the comments don’t dictate their level of extinction. I’m giving you guys the benefit of the doubt! Ron Brownz - Pop Champ