Kelly Rowland joins Beyonce for the filming of 'Party'!!

The ladies of DESTINY seem to be inseparable these days--just like old times one would gather.  Beyonce showed her support at Kelly's 'Here I Am' album release last week.  Then earlier this week both ladies were out to support Jay-Z and Kanye's upcoming project, 'Watch the Throne' in NYC, and again the ladies are paling around on the set of Beyonce's latest visual, 'Party' which features the ubiquitous Andre' 3000 & Kanye West.  The ladies have indeed been busy promoting there albums.  Congrats to Kelly Rowland for debuting at #3 on Billboard, and also congrats to Beyonce's '4' for being certified Platinum!  Both ladies have a lot to smile about these days.  Check out some pics from the set:

Beyonce is also gearing up to shoot the video for 'Countdown' with director, Adria Petty.  Petty was also at the helm for the making of Beyonce's 'Sweet Dreams'. 

BEEF? What Beef? Kelly & Beyonce /Jay-Z & Kanye come TOGETHER in NYC!

The media would rather see people at odds with each other as opposed to in harmony.  In some instances, some outlets will try to conjure up a beef where none exists.  The media will perpetually compare Beyonce to Kelly and try to manufacture tension with Jay-Z & Kanye as if two pairs of great talents can't coexist together and both SHINE.  Well I guess the naysayers will be silenced for a little while at least.  Kelly and Beyonce , Kanye and Jay-Z all came together at one event! 

What parallel universe is this that made this happen?  Kelly and Beyonce were both in NYC this week promoting their albums 'Here I Am', and '4' respectively, when they reunited again.  This time they united to support Jay-Z & Kanye West at their 'Watch the Throne' listening party! This is too much starpower in one room! Wow~!

For some reason, I got left off of this list as well.  I am sure it was an oversight on  Mr.West and Mr. Carter's people,and I do forgive you this time and this time only. But take a look at some of the pics from this star-studded event!  Oh and Solange was there too.

With STELLAR releases from both Kelly & Beyonce and the anticipation of 'The Throne' project, the summer is shaping up quite nicely!

Oh, and Solange is dee jaying at venues this summer as well!
We HEART Solange over here at THE GAMUTT too!

Thank THATGRAPEJUICE.NET for the great pics!

Diddy unveils new female fragrance and new face of 'Empress'.

Life is really 'smelling like a bouquet of roses' for R&B superstar, Kelly Rowland.  On a recent interview with 'Access Hollywood', Rowland let us know that she was recently named the spokesperson for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' new fragrance, 'Empress'.  Empress is the female counterpart to the hugely successful, 'I am King'.

“Yeah, I’m the new ambassador for ‘Empress’; I just love what ‘Empress’ represents. It’s just for women that are beautiful and powerful in their own right,” Kelly recently told Access Hollywood.

In the press release for the fragrance, a woman that wears ‘Empress’ is described as “a force of nature, powerful, enchanting and uniquely feminine. Her presence captivates and her words inspire, compelling those around her to her cause. Men long to be by her side, women want to know her secrets.”

The scent is said to be composed of a “crisp, fruity floral with notes of key lime accord, mandarin, starfruit, raspberries, passion flower, peony, cardamom, ambrette seeds, vanilla, sandalwood, crystallized caramel and second skin accord.”

‘Empress’ will be available exclusively at Macy’s department stores nationwide in August, and sell for about $57 to $74.

Seems like it should smell great with all those ingredients, right?

Beyonce does 'Jimmy Fallon' talks about Kelly Rowland & '4'!!!!

A slightly hoarse Beyonce, still on the promo trail for the #1 album '4', popped up on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' recently.  The International pop star performed her hit 'The Best thing I Never Had', and she also stuck around to dish with Jimmy about her year off, her travels to China and bandmate's Kelly Rowland's new cd 'Here I Am'.  Take a look.  Despite being a bit hoarse, Beyonce still gave a stellar performance!



'Best thing I Never Had'


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'Look at me now!' Stars from their meager beginnings to Now!

 I was listening to an Andre 3000 rap and the line, "We came a long way like dem slim ass cigarettes..." stood out in my mind and  just so happen became the inspiration behind this article.  I was thinking about how some stars were when they first impacted onto the scene to the present day.  Some artists have had meager beginnings but have risen to the level of SUPER STARS.  Let's take a look at a few to see the progression of hungry new jacks, to seasoned veterans that STILL command and garner accolades and adoration from their legions of fans.


No,No,No -Destiny's Child

Run The World-Beyonce

Motivation-Kelly Rowland

What have you done for me lately- Janet Jackson

So excited-Janet (She only needs one name now--we all know who she is!)

Get up get out-Outkast

B.O.B-Outkast

Derek Blanks': The making of Kelly Rowland's ' Here I Am'

Famed celebrity photographer Derek Blanks, known for his signature 'ALTER-EGO' photo spreads takes us behind the scenes of this summer's hottest release, Kelly Rowland's 'Here I Am'.

 Blanks has worked with the biggest and brightest in the business and constantly changes the face of photography. One shoot quickly out does the one before as he broadens his repertoire and takes celebs to places they may have never dreamed of, photographically.

 Take a look at a master at work as he transforms Kelly into the 'Here I Am' vixen we see in the album art for her hot new project that hit stores and online Tuesday.

Kelly Rowland Album Release Party: 'Look who's coming to Dinner... Beyonce & Michelle'

Last night Kelly Rowland ended her busy promo day at her very own album release party held at The Standard Hotel in NYC.  Kelly was busy promoting her 3rd solo album, 'Here I Am', making stops at '106 & Park' with Terrence & Rocsi, then Planet Hollywood, then The Angie Martinez Show.  You must respect the energy and time Rowland put in on the promo trail.  And the 'party' didn't stop there.  Kelly then hosted her album release party and her fellow bandmates Beyonce and Michelle came out to support her.  There destiny maybe 'fulfilled' but the ladies reunited once again, if only for one night to show their love and support for their 'sister'.  A host of other celebs were on hand as well to celebrate Kelly's success!

Tika Sumpter

*Big Sean*                              Let's 'scratch' Estelle out and pretend Beyonce is in her spot.-LOL

Maxwell & Jessica White

Confirmed! Kelly Rowland & Chris Brown to tour together!!

Kelly Rowland's 'Here I Am' to dropped yesterday, and Chris Brown is set to take 'F.A.M.E.' on the road.  There has been some talk about Chris and Kelly possibly touring together!  Brown took to Twitter a few days ago and let out sparse details about his upcoming tour that lead some to think Rowland would be a tourmate.  No details are solid as of yet!  If Chris & Kelly toured together, would you go out and support it?


UPDATE!!!

Kelly Rowland confirmed on The Angie Martinez Show that she is indeed going on the road with Chris Brown, and that the tour would take off in September.

Kelly chops it up with 'The Breakfast Club' and goes TOPLESS for 'Vibe'!

Kelly Rowland is really in PROMO mode with the release of  'Here I Am' on yesterday.  Kelly stopped by Power 105.1's 'The Breakfast Club Morning Show with DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne to discuss her album, the success of her hit single, 'Motivation' and her hot BET Award's performance.





Kelly is getting well received from this side of the pond to the other side, from X-Factor U.K. to 'Vibe'.  Speaking of 'Vibe', Kelly Ro stripped down for the cover of 'Vibe's JUICE Issue.  In the article Rowland 'bares all' about walking away from former manager Matthew Knowles and the constant comparisons to Beyonce.  Rowland gets quite candid in her responses and 'Vibe' did not hold back in grilling her either.

Kelly Rowland 'I'm dat chick'!! From 'Here I Am'

It's KELLY ROWLAND DAY here at THE GAMUTT!!!
WHITE HOT DISC in stores today, 'HERE I AM' is finally here!  Get a listen at what you can expect from R&B diva Kelly Ro!!!

'I'm Dat Chick'


HOT TRACK!
'Here I Am' in stores TODAY!

Kelly Rowland UNLEASHES 'HERE I AM' Today!!!!

It is finally here!!! Kelly Rowland unleashes 'Here I Am'!  The hotly anticipated disc hits stores TODAY!!!

Take it from me, the disc is a smash! A must have!!!!!

 One of my favorite tracks is the Rico Love-assisted "All Of The Night."  Kelly coos sweetly in multiple-part harmony as she successfully seduces her man: "One on one, we're having some fun/In the bedroom all day and all of the night."  Rico Love replies with a very sexed-up verse of his own and asks one simple question: "I don't mean to impose but what the clothes for?/This is a bedroom and that's a closed door." I think I am going to use that line.  This song is already BUZZWORTHY on MTV.com!

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This is the 'KELLY' we've been waiting to see! You got to LOVE IT!

Kelly Rowland Exclusive! Kelly talks 'the business' and Gucci Mane & Wacka Flocka!

HipHopWired.com recently caught up with the beautiful and talented Kelly Rowland on the heels of the release of the highly-anticipated 'Here I Am'.  Rowland gave some words of advice about 'the business' when she was interviewed at the ASCAP 'Women Behind the Music' event.  Kelly offers advice about following your dreams and what it takes to make it in the business and also talks about possibly working with Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka in the near future.  Take a look at what Kelly had to say:


'Here I Am' hits stores TOMORROW!! July 26! Make sure you get your copy.  I heard snippets of the disc and it is some of her best work!  Make sure you get a few copies for you friends too!

Kelly Rowland & Chris Brown to tour together!?

Kelly Rowland's 'Here I Am' to drop on this Tuesday, and Chris Brown is set to take 'F.A.M.E.' on the road.  There has been some talk about Chris and Kelly possibly touring together!  Brown took to Twitter on yesterday and let out sparse details about his upcoming tour that lead some to think Rowland would be a tourmate.  No details are solid as of yet!  If Chris & Kelly toured together, would you go out and support it?

Kelly Rowland gets NAKED' for 'Here I Am'

Kelly Rowland's 'Here I Am' hits shelves on Tuesday!  And the R&B Diva is already in promo mode!  Here are some sexy promo pics for 'Here I Am'.

Make sure you pick up Kelly's cd on Tuesday!!