Erykah Badu Has Some Questions For Men About the Role of Women
In today's Tweet Beat, the VMA's were still on everyone's mind. Really, really, on everyone's mind. Also Erykah Badu wondered what men think about women and something about John Lennon.
Prince Makes Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu Even Cooler, If That Was…
When Janelle Monáe and Eryklah Badu teamed up for their video for the song "Q.U.E.E.N.", our own Madeleine Davies called
Erykah Badu, You're Causing Quite A Disturbance
Because you look soooo good without make-up (or photoshop).
Here Are Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu in the Most Stylish Video EVER
Have you ever watched a music video and thought "I want to live in that"? If not, get ready: Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu have created what is possibly the most fun and stylish music video of all time. Just wait — tomorrow we'll all be sporting fringed tuxedos and streaks of red down our faces because that's the…
Flaming Lips Replace Erykah Badu with Amanda Palmer in their Cummy,…
The Flaming Lips kicked up their fair share of controversy a couple months back when they released their collaboration with Erykah Badu, a cover of Roberta Flack's heart-wrenching "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," along with a video featuring Badu's sister Nayrok naked, in a bath tub and slathered with bodily…
Erykah Badu to Flaming Lips Frontman: 'Kiss My Glittery Ass'
An audible gasp could be heard across the internet last week when the Flaming Lips released the very NSFW video for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," the band's collaboration with Erykah Badu. The video features a demurely naked Badu and, more strikingly, gratuitous shots of Badu's sister Nayrok covered in gold…
Watch the Kardashians Gleefully Butcher Notorious B.I.G's ‘Hypnotize’
Even those who couldn't give two fucks about the music of Notorious B.I.G will find reason to be offended by the Kardashian klan's krazy music clip remake of "Hypnotize." Shooting what looks to be the ultimate home video version of Awkward Family Photos while on holiday in the Dominican Republic, watch as Kim, …
Erykah 'Badoula' Wants To Be A Midwife Too
Would you like Erykah Badu to be present at your birth? It could happen — she's already a doula, and now has said she wants to be a midwife.
Better Call Tyrone
Dallas, Feb 4: Recording artist Erykah Badu spins during the Grey Goose lounge series at Super Bowl. Presumably, this trip to Dallas didn't end with Badu nude at the site of the Kennedy assassination. (Image via Getty)
Ray J Sticks Up For His Sister Brandy, Hates DWTS
Today in Tweet Beat, Ray J is no longer a fan of DWTS after his sister was eliminated instead of Bristol Palin. Plus, Lady Gaga gives an update on her forthcoming album.
Kanye Is Sorry If He Hasn't Offended You
Today in Tweet Beat, Kanye is self-aware, Erykah Badu is not pregnant, and Justin Bieber has finally earned some street cred.
Courtney Love Quits Twitter Over Crotch Shot
Today in Tweet Beat, Courtney Love quits Twitter after accidentally posing a provocative picture. Plus, Snooki got a dog and it puked on her.
Justin Timberlake Is Touched That You Went To The Movies
Today in Tweet Beat, Justin Timberlake appreciates your box office dollars, Malcom-Jamal Warner is on a morphine drip for food poisoning, and Rachel Zoe has a cavity—literally.
Mariah Carey Tweets In Code
Today in Tweet Beat, Mimi is confusing even her "lambs" with her latest acronym, Raekwon has a shout out to make, and Susan Orlean still prefers hard copies.
Megan Fox Didn't Get Engaged Again; L.A. Reimbursed $1 Million For…
- Earlier this week, Megan Fox's rep confirmed that she got re-engaged to Brian Austin Green. Last night she said, "We've been engaged for four years, so I don't know why the story is breaking now like it's new."
M.I.A.'s New Video: Very Violent, Very Political
M.I.A. has always mixed pop with politics. And her new video, for a track called "Born Free," is a nine-minute, disturbingly graphic film that raises more questions than it answers.
Scott Baio Vs. Jezebel, Day 2 (Plus Pictures!)
Today in Tweet Beat, Scott Baio tells us (in Italian) that "the broom and dustpan are in the closet." We think he's either calling us witches or imploring us to clean something. Plus, the Kardashians have written a book.
Terry Richardson Tweets Tits
Today in Tweet Beat, Terry Richardson posts a photo of nipples, Diddy is filming an episode of Inside the Actors' Studio, and Erykah Badu talks breastfeeding.
Oprah's Mom Doesn't Know Her Number; McGee Caught In Nazi Tattoo Lie
- In her new unauthorized Oprah Winfrey tell-all, Kitty Kelly claims that Oprah's mother Vernita, "Buys $500 hats, and she has a very good life financially, but she can't reach Oprah. Oprah will not give her mother her telephone number."
Five-Year-Old Explains Erykah Badu: "She's Naked And Cool And Free"
There is a lot to be said about Erykah Badu's video for "Window Seat," but somehow a five-year-old says it best: "She feels naked and cool and free... It's just her body. I have a body." [LoveIsn'tEnough via Feministe]
Erykah Badu And The Liberian Sex Strike
Of the many astonishing, alternately horrifying and inspiring things that Liberian women's rights activist Leymah Gbowee said at breakfast this morning, there was the story of her taking off her clothes to prevent her arrest.
Advertising Fail
DC beauty salon D'Brows has decided to capitalize on the controversy surrounding Erykah Badu's latest video by suggesting that Badu's confidence comes from "a good waxing." The press release even nonsensically claims she "read this" before shooting the video. [TheSexist]
Miley Moves Out; J. Lo Says She Was At The "Forefront" Of A "Little Girl…
- Miley Cyrus, 17, is getting her own place.
Inspired By Erykah Badu, Wanda Sykes Takes A "Middle Seat"
During an appearance on The Wanda Sykes Show last night, Erykah Badu addressed the controversy surrounding her "Window Seat" video, telling Sykes that her "point was grossly misunderstood all over America." Afterward, Sykes premiered a video of her own. [EW]
Liev And Naomi Hit A "Rough Patch," Rumors Of Bullock/James Sex Tape…
- Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber are reportedly going through a "rough patch" due to ego problems:
"Dallas PD's Holding Press Conference to Announce It's Charging Erykah…
Ugh. Seriously? Oh, and some loser filed a complaint yesterday. [Dallas Observer, Access Hollywood]
Window Seat: Does Erykah Badu's Booty Obscure Her Artistic Message?
A People.com poll posted yesterday afternoon asks, "Did Erykah Badu Go Too Far in Naked New Video?" So far, almost 60% of respondents agree.
Michael Lohan Says He'll "Remarry" Lindsay; Jesse & Friend Attack…
- In an interview Michael Lohan responded to Lindsay Lohan calling him her "ex-father" on Twitter saying, "maybe she's divorcing me today, but she'll remarry me once she gets her life back."
Erykah Badu: "Just Be Butt Naked Somewhere...With Glitter"
Not a lot of women would defend Louis Farrakkhan, much less defend Louis Farrakhan in Israel but singer Erykah Badu does not give a fuck...