New Song: Jason Derulo –“Marry Me”

August 26, 2013, 3:33 pm

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[caption id="attachment_44636" align="aligncenter" width="510"] Jason Derulo goes shirtless...for the ladies[/caption]

Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks are working overtime to promote their relationship in the media. In addition to obviously PR-generated rumours that the pair have gotten engaged, the former has released a new song called "Marry Me" just in time to capitalise on the timely hype.

On September 24, Derulo will issue his Tattoos studio album (due September 24) but his music is still on the back burner as the press remains fixated on his love life. Perhaps, that is why he dropped "Marry Me" to refocus the attention of the gossip blogs on his records.

Is "Marry Me" worth a listen? Well, if you like cliche lyrics with studio enhanced vocals then this is right up your alley. Check it out below:

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2013 Billboard Music Awards: Red Carpet Arrivals

May 19, 2013, 5:42 pm

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[caption id="attachment_41072" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Nicki Minaj[/caption]

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards are being held this evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and dozens of the music superstars are in attendance. From Nicki Minaj to Chris Brown and Jennifer Lopez, the entertainers have turned out to celebrate a year of chart achievements.

Who is the best-dressed artist at the Billboard Music Awards? As usual, Lopez gets my vote with her simple makeup and stunning gown. The 40 years+ crowd never looked that good! See more images from the show below:

[caption id="attachment_41065" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Chris Brown[/caption] [gallery]   Photos by Jason Merritt/Getty Images North America

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An Industry of Imitation: How Unoriginality is Damaging Music

July 19, 2013, 1:40 pm

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“If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants” – Isaac Newton. That saying has been repeated by the greatest thinkers, builders and entertainers but many misuse his words as an excuse for imitation. Such is the case in the music industry and that lack of originality is

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Payola: Why Artists Pay for Play

July 24, 2013, 3:00 am

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What we’re about to discuss is the ultimate taboo in the music industry. No, I’m not referring to Beyonce’s lip-syncing, Jay-Z’s current lack of lyrical depth or the Illumnati membership list. Rather, this article centres on the practices of payola as we develop an understanding of how and why artists use them today. Payola, in

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Expired: Ageism, Sexism & Women in the Music Industry

August 2, 2013, 7:47 am

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We lightly discussed the issue of ageism in the music industry before but it’s time to take a more critical look at the matter with a fresh perspective. As women over the age of 40 years continue to struggle to find their footing on the Pop charts, let’s highlight the core causal factors of this

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Trini Trent TV: How to Promote R&B Music

August 6, 2013, 7:02 am

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It is no secret that R&B artists are still struggling to make an impact on the charts with few signs of improvement. However, is the quality of the music really the issue or is it simply poorly promoted? This is where Trini Trent TV comes in handy as I fire up my webcam and challenge

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Female Sexuality in Music: Empowered or Objectified?

August 8, 2013, 4:04 pm

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Last week, we discussed at great length the effects of ageism and sexism on female artists in the music industry, and highlighted the key relationship between Western patriarchal ideologies and the objectification of female sexuality. Yet, are those women really victims or is there a new wave of empowerment at play? Starting in the late

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A Diva Birthday: 10 Artists Influenced by Whitney Houston

August 9, 2013, 10:25 am

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Whitney Houston’s life came to a tragic end on February 11 2012 but if she lived, today would have been her 50th birthday. So, rather than dwell on the negative aspects of her short life, let’s measure her influence on the music industry via the many singers that she inspired with her incredible voice. Houston launched

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12 Years Later: The Unfinished Story of ‘Aaliyah’

August 26, 2013, 2:30 am

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It has been 12 years since the tragic death of Aaliyah on August 25 2001 and it is still difficult for many of her fans to accept. Listed among the great talents of Contemporary R&B, the young songbird was already an icon of her generation at the age of 22 years and was quickly headed

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#Blackface: An American Pop Culture Fetish

November 5, 2013, 9:52 am

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Whether or not they publicly admit it, products of black or “urban” culture has been at the core of the white American diet for hundreds of years. However, that fascination with the music, fashions and behaviours of the now rising minority has been coupled with crude imitations that extend to extreme mockery. Of course, I’m

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Trini Trent TV: The Return!

November 14, 2013, 6:03 am

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Trini Trent TV is back and I have a lot to say about your favourite stars, including Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Beyonce and Trinidad comedian, Rachel Price! This time, I won’t bore you with a long introduction to the action. So, before I get attacked by squirrels again, watch the new episode of

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Trini Trent TV: Lady Gaga’s Decline

November 22, 2013, 3:41 pm

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Lady Gaga’s career has been declining following her stunning debut with The Fame and this week, she hit a new low as ARTPOP debuted with less than stellar figures. So, Trini Trent TV is here to provide insight into what caused her loss of popularity. Gaga may be the second coming of Madonna but it

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Trini Trent TV: 2013 AMA Review

November 25, 2013, 8:21 pm

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The 2013 American Music Awards have passed but many of us are still buzzing about all of the event’s biggest highlights. Now, Trini Trent TV is back to name the top performances, Rihanna’s special honor and allegations of racism during the show! So, is did Rihanna deserve the first ever Icon Award at the AMA?

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Trini Trent TV: Beyonce’s New Album

December 17, 2013, 3:45 pm

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Beyonce surprised the world by releasing new self-titled album unannounced. Yet, despite all the excitement, is it really a hit or just another overhyped disc of commercial jingles? Watch Trini Trent TV to find out! You read the reviews, seen the sales and heard all the chatter but you know I like having the final

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Trini Trent TV: Beyonce, Jay-Z & the Objectification of Women

January 29, 2014, 6:34 am

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I usually review the best and worst moments of award shows but that format has become incredibly dull. So, I will use Trini Trent TV to address the glaring issues that arose from the 2014 Grammy Awards as they relate to major problems affecting the music industry. Naturally, I’m starting with Beyonce’s performance. Beyonce and

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Trini Trent TV: The Displacement of Black Artists in Music

February 4, 2014, 4:38 pm

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If you thought the previous episode of Trini Trent TV was controversial, take a deep breath before you watch this latest instalment of your favourite show. This time, I’m not hold anything back as I address the displacement of black artists in the music industry. Once again using the 2014 Grammy Awards as the basis

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Trini Trent TV: Homophobia in Pop Culture

February 12, 2014, 6:37 pm

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Trini Trent TV is on a roll, thanks to all of the activity in the world of popular culture! This week, I’m using the scandalous comments made by the ladies of Braxton Family Values and The Real Housewives of Atlanta to address the issue of homophobia. Homophobia affects both men and women, especially in minority

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Trini Trent TV: Gay Men On the Down Low

February 25, 2014, 7:56 am

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The previous episode of Trini Trent TV, which tackled the issue of homophobia in poplar culture, was so well received that I’m back with a new instalment to keep the discussion going. This week, I’m tackling the controversial topic of gay men on the down low. What forces men to express their sexuality behind closed

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Trini Trent TV: 2014 Soca Monarch & Trinidad Carnival Review

March 12, 2014, 6:36 am

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Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival season has officially come to an end and now that the dust has settled, many longtime participants in the world’s so-called greatest festival are upset. Naturally, I have my own views on this year’s events, including the International Soca Monarch competition, and I’m voicing them via Trini Trent TV. These are

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Trini Trent TV: White vs Black Racism

March 28, 2014, 6:27 pm

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Nick Cannon made headlines this week when he sported whiteface makeup in a series of Instagram videos. Naturally, many of his white followers were offended and said he is no better than white performers who dress in blackface. What do I think? You’re about to find out on Trini Trent TV. No preview is necessary.

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