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Though our specialty is reviewing music, we’re often distracted from an artist’s tunes by their amazingly awful album cover. In 2011, there were 10 (mostly) high-profile releases with cover art so ridiculous, so badly designed, and just so straight-up weird that we had to share them with all of you. Last year, MGMT nabbed the highest honor here for their hallucinatory surf’s-up-kitty album cover art for Congratulations — but even that hot mess looked like it should be hanging in a museum compared to this year’s entries. Check out our 10 picks for worst cover art for albums and mixtapes released in 2011 (with one exception), and check back tomorrow for a palate cleanser of the year’s 10 best. More »
Posts Tagged ‘Lil Kim’
Lil Kim Teases Fans With Fuzzy New Promo Pic
Tue Dec 27 2011 by Robbie Daw
Unfortunately, Dr. Dre's Detox — which Lil Kim claimed she'd be making an appearance on — never materialized in 2011. But fans of the razor-tongued rapstress at least have her five-song EP, which should be arriving any day now, to look forward to. Ahead of it, Kim teased the release by tweeting a glammed-up pic of herself on December 25. "Hey Guys!!! I have a little Gift for U. A little preview of what's to come. Merry Christmas :) !!!!!" she wrote. Don't you want to just paw at her sleeves?
Lil Kim Abuses Auto-Tune In New Track “Spend A Mill”
Sun Oct 16 2011 by Idolator Staff
Lil Kim has released a new track called "Spend A Mill," but before we listen to it, let's take a moment to reflect back on her turbulent career. The Black Friday songstress was once a hip hop powerhouse with such memorable hits as "Ladies Night," "Lady Marmalade," and of course, the deliciously nasty "How Many Licks." After a stint in prison, however, the Dancing With The Stars diva has fallen on hard times, raising petty beef with Nicki Minaj, catching hate from Biggie's mom, and other such underwhelming shenanigans. Okay, all caught up? Now take a deep breath, prepare to be very much not impressed, and head below to listen.
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Chynna Phillips Joins The Long History Of Pop Stars On ‘Dancing With The Stars’ (PHOTOS)
Tue Aug 30 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Wilson Phillips’ Chynna Phillips will cha-cha her way onto Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars, and the “Hold On” singer expressed her excitement to put her former ballet training to work with the Venetian Waltz. (She also hopes her recent movie cameo in Bridesmaids will encourage viewers pick up the phone to vote this Fall.) We’re stoked to see the 43-year-old join the ranks of 12 seasons worth of pop star contestants when the competition kicks off September 19. Dance down memory lane as we remember some of our favorite music acts to tango onto DWTS. More »
Lil Kim Eyes The Throne Rapping Over Jay-Z And Kanye West’s “Otis”
Sat Aug 20 2011 by Idolator Staff
Uh-oh — looks like the Queen Bee wants her throne back! After quite some time out of the spotlight (not to mention behind bars), Lil Kim has been vying to reclaim her fame lately. But thus far, the highs of her heyday have eluded her (with no help from Notorious B.I.G.'s mom). Now the Rihanna fan is eyeing The Throne in hopes of winning some fans, taking after hip hop royals Jay-Z and Kanye West by dropping her own verse from “It’s All About The Benjamins” over “Otis” at Melbourne’s WinterBeatz Festival. (Yeah, it’s winter there.) Catch it below. More »
The Morning Mix: Will Smith Recording A New Album?
Fri Aug 19 2011 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Will Smith is apparently tired of being the world's biggest movie star (or he's just jealous of his daughter Willow), and wants to release another rap album. He's reportedly "working" (however vague that means) with producer La Mars “Mars” Edwads, who's collaborated with Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. [PopCrush]
:: The Justin Bieber Way street sign in Texas was stolen two days after it was erected. Was it a Belieber, or a Bieber hater? Either way, a new sign is being put up, so everyone wins. Especially the town's 11-year-old mayor. [Ocean Up]
:: It's been way too long since we've had some new Garbage tunes, so check out an extremely brief preview of the band's new song. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: 50 Cent and Lil Kim heat it up Down Under with the very first live performance of their 2003 song "Magic Stick". [Music & Lyrics]
:: Josh Groban has signed on to play the brother of Andy Bernard (portrayed by Ed Helms) on The Office. We can't wait for the inevitable a cappella duet these two do on the show. [Huffington Post]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
:: Will Smith is apparently tired of being the world's biggest movie star (or he's just jealous of his daughter Willow), and wants to release another rap album. He's reportedly "working" (however vague that means) with producer La Mars “Mars” Edwads, who's collaborated with Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa. [PopCrush]
:: The Justin Bieber Way street sign in Texas was stolen two days after it was erected. Was it a Belieber, or a Bieber hater? Either way, a new sign is being put up, so everyone wins. Especially the town's 11-year-old mayor. [Ocean Up]
:: It's been way too long since we've had some new Garbage tunes, so check out an extremely brief preview of the band's new song. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: 50 Cent and Lil Kim heat it up Down Under with the very first live performance of their 2003 song "Magic Stick". [Music & Lyrics]
:: Josh Groban has signed on to play the brother of Andy Bernard (portrayed by Ed Helms) on The Office. We can't wait for the inevitable a cappella duet these two do on the show. [Huffington Post]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
The Morning Mix: Bjork Reveals ‘Biophilia’ Album Cover
Thu Aug 18 2011 by Idolator Staff
Did You Hear?
:: Boundary-pushing pop auteur Björk looks like a cosmic Pointer Sister on the cover of her new album, Biophilia. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Neon Hitch has followed up her Wiz Khalifa cover by tackling Mac Miller's viral hit "Donald Trump". [Arjan Writes]
:: AC/DC release their own wine collection - please drink responsibly while driving the Highway to Hell. [Pop Dust]
:: "Witches' Brew" songstress Katy B shows why she we nominated her as one of 2011's leading ladies of pop with a killer Live Lounge set. [Music & Lyrics]
:: Lil' Kim pays tribute to Michael Jackson by donning a white glove and grabbing her crotch. [Rap-Up]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
:: Boundary-pushing pop auteur Björk looks like a cosmic Pointer Sister on the cover of her new album, Biophilia. [Pink Is The New Blog]
:: Neon Hitch has followed up her Wiz Khalifa cover by tackling Mac Miller's viral hit "Donald Trump". [Arjan Writes]
:: AC/DC release their own wine collection - please drink responsibly while driving the Highway to Hell. [Pop Dust]
:: "Witches' Brew" songstress Katy B shows why she we nominated her as one of 2011's leading ladies of pop with a killer Live Lounge set. [Music & Lyrics]
:: Lil' Kim pays tribute to Michael Jackson by donning a white glove and grabbing her crotch. [Rap-Up]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
Lil Kim Gets The Boot From Biggie’s Mom On A New Monica Track
Fri Jul 15 2011 by Idolator Staff
Who's a big fan of Lil Kim? Monica. Who's not? Biggie's mom, Voletta Wallace. That's what we've taken away from the controversy over the "Love All Over Me" singer's new single "Anything (To Find You)," which Lil Kim has already laid down her vocals for and Monica is happy with, but now may not be released as is. The Missy Elliot-produced track samples Notorious B.I.G.'s "Who Shot Ya," and since his mother now controls the late rapper's estate, she gets the final say on who appears on the cut — and it appears she's playing for Team Minaj. Find out more below.
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Nicki Minaj Fires Back At Lil Kim In The Catty Snippet “Tragedy”
Sat Apr 2 2011 by Idolator Staff
And the feud goes on! More than just temporary nemeses, Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj are on track to become full-on mortal enemies for life now that the wiggy Trinidadian has taken a swipe back at the former jailbird who devoted an entire mixtape to this she-brawl. That swipe comes in the form of the snippet “Tragedy,” produced by Hit-Boy and rumored to be from Lil Wayne’s upcoming Tha Carter IV. Amongst other clever digs, Harajuku Barbie compares her nemesis to a very different type of doll: "Last name Ann, first name Raggedy." Ouch! Hear the minute-long snippet below.
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Whatcha Say: The Good, The Bad & The Lambert In This Week’s Reader Comments
Fri Mar 11 2011 by Robbie Daw
This week Glee aired a noteworthy episode that featured the return of Gwyneth Paltrow and a touching storyline involving Brittany and Santana. There was also plenty of new music from Britney Spears, Chris Brown and Lil' Kim. Meanwhile, Adam Lambert popped up all over the place: on Ryan Seacrest's radio show, on American Idol and in our Top 13 look-a-likes gallery. Head below to see how our readers processed all this pop commotion!
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