BRANDY "SITTIN' UP IN MY ROOM"

Brandy’s hit music video of “Sittin’ Up in My Room” by Director Hype Williams commissioned Joe Rey to Production Design, build and help create this music video. Music from the ‘Waiting to Exhale’ soundtrack (1995). Choreography by Fatima Robinson, Director Of Photography Vance Burberry Acs

Additional POPOLOGY fact: This video was shot on the same soundstage in NYC, in the same week with Mary J Blige’s Not Gonna Cry Music Video in which Joe Rey (POPOLOGY®️ Founder Production Designed as well.

Brandy Rayana Norwood, better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, actress and model. Her sound, characterized by heavy voice-layering and intricate riffs, has seen her nicknamed "the Vocal Bible

Brandy returns as Queen Cinderella for Disney+ musical

Paolo Montalban, who played Prince Charming in the 1997 movie, will reprise his role for “Descendants: Rise of Red” as king.

The glass slippers still fit Brandy. The singer’s long-awaited return as Cinderella in a new Disney television movie has been given an official first look, courtesy of footage from the set of “Descendants: Rise of Red.” Brandy is reprising the role of Cinderella 26 years after becoming the princess opposite Whitney Houston’s Fairy Godmother in the 1997 television movie “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.”

The set footage also confirmed that “Descendants: Rise of Red” will feature the return of Paolo Montalban, who played Brandy’s Prince Charming in the 1997 movie. Charming is now king, and Cinderella is queen.

Brandy Norwood and Paolo Montalban in "Cinderella."

Variety confirmed last November that Brandy boarded the “Descendants” movie as Cinderella. At the time, the movie musical had the working title of “The Pocketwatch.” The film centers on the relationship between Red (Kylie Cantrall), the rebellious teenage daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe (Mia Baker), the cheerful but naive daughter of Cinderella and Prince Charming. The two must travel back in time to prevent the destruction of their home, the kingdom of Auradon.

Rita Ora is also starring in the film as the tyrannical Queen of Hearts. Additional cast members include China Anne McClain as Uma, daughter of “The Little Mermaid” sea witch Ursula; Morgan Dudley as Ella, the younger version of Cinderella; and Melanie Paxson as the Fairy Godmother, among others.

Disney’s “Descendants” franchise centers on the children of the studio’s most infamous villains. The 2015 original starred Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson and debuted on the Disney Channel to over 6 million viewers. Two sequel movies followed in 2017 and 2019.

Disney+ has yet to announce a release date for the film, which is directed by Jennifer Phang and written by Dan Frey and Russell Sommer.

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Jay-Z~~The Blueprint for Success~~

Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and media proprietor. He is one of the most successful and influential rappers of all time, and his music has been praised for its lyricism, storytelling, and social commentary.

Momma Carter~

Jay-Z was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City. He began rapping in the early 1990s, and his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, was released in 1996. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Jay-Z as one of the leading rappers in the industry.

Jay-Z has released 14 studio albums, all of which have been certified platinum or diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has also won 22 Grammy Awards, making him the most awarded rapper in Grammy history.

Jay-Z is married to singer Beyoncé, and they have three children together. He is one of the most recognizable and respected figures in popular culture, and his impact on hip-hop and music in general is undeniable.

In addition to his music career, Jay-Z is also a successful businessman. He founded the record label Roc-A-Fella Records in 1995, and he has also invested in a variety of other businesses, including clothing, sports, and entertainment.

He is one of the most recognizable and respected figures in popular culture, and his impact on hip-hop and music in general is undeniable.

Here are some of the key moments in Jay-Z's career:

• 1996: Releases his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, which is a critical and commercial success.

• 1998: Releases his second album, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, which is also a success.

• 1999: Founds the record label Roc-A-Fella Records.

• 2001: Releases his third album, The Blueprint, which is considered one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.

• 2003: Releases his fourth album, The Black Album, which is his final album under his contract with Def Jam Recordings.

• 2004: Founds the clothing line Rocawear.

• 2006: Releases his fifth album, Kingdom Come.

• 2008: Releases his sixth album, American Gangster, which is inspired by the movie of the same name.

• 2010: Releases his seventh album, The Blueprint 3, which is a sequel to his 2001 album The Blueprint.

• 2013: Releases his eighth album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, which is his first album released through his own record label, Roc Nation.

• 2017: Releases his ninth album, 4:44, which is a more personal and introspective album.

• 2019: Releases his tenth album, Everything Is Love, with his wife Beyoncé.

Jay-Z is still active in the music industry, and he continues to release new music and tour. He is also a successful businessman, and he is one of the most influential figures in popular culture.

JAY-Z Returns to Instagram and Announces New Music for 'The Book of Clarence'

The rapper began promoting his latest project on Tuesday

JAY-Z is back — both online and with new music soon. 

The rapper, 53, quietly returned to Instagram on Tuesday at @jayz. Based on his first post, it looks like the "Empire State of Mind" artist came back to social media to begin promoting his upcoming new music. 

While few details have been announced, an official release for the upcoming film The Book of Clarence confirmed that he’ll be contributing to the soundtrack. 

For his first Instagram post, the Grammy winner (whose real name is Shawn Carter) shared the trailer for Jeymes Samuel’s Biblical comedy starring Lakeith Stanfield. He captioned the post, “The Book of Clarence January 2024.”

JAY-Z is also among the producers of the film about a “down-on-his-luck” man living in Jerusalem who tries to capitalize on the rising influence of the Messiah. It's currently due to hit theaters on Jan. 12, 2024. 

At this time, it has yet to be confirmed how many songs the rap star will release on the soundtrack, if they feature any collaborations or when they’ll drop.

The Roc Nation founder previously collaborated with writer-director Jeymes Samuel on his 2021 film The Harder They Fall, which JAY-Z produced and wrote two soundtrack songs for, as well as his 2017 short, Jay-Z: Legacy.

Currently, the “Part II” artist only follows his wife Beyoncé on Instagram. His page just includes a link to rocnation.com, and his profile picture is a shot from the early days of his career. 

The hip-hop legend recently reached a major milestone in his career. In July, he became the first Black recording artist to earn at least 10 double-platinum solo studio albums.

The news came shortly after the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) updated its certifications, pushing the rapper’s 2009 album The Blueprint 3 to double-platinum status and making his 2003 album The Black Album reach quadruple-platinum status. 

As a part of the 50 years of hip-hop celebration, the “Holy Grail” rapper was honored with an exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library titled Book of HOV. The exhibition, which opened in July and is free and open to the public until sometime this fall, showcases archives, never-before-seen footage, images, masters and more from throughout the music icon’s career.

In a press release, the exhibit was described as "a tribute to Carter’s global impact as a musician, entrepreneur, philanthropist and disruptor."

The statement continued, “It was also constructed as a surprise to Carter and as a celebration for both his hometown of Brooklyn and the broader hip-hop community across the world.”

Beyoncé and her and JAY-Z’s eldest, daughter Blue Ivy, 11, showed their support for him at the exhibit’s unveiling in July. 

Beyoncé A Force to Be Reckoned With! Beyoncé is a global icon, wife, mother & business woman!

is a global icon, and her impact on popular culture is undeniable. She is also a successful businesswoman, and she has used her platform to promote equality and social justice.

At age nine Beyoncé formed the singing-rapping girl group Destiny’s Child (originally called Girl’s Tyme) in 1990 with childhood friends. In 1992 the group lost on the Star Search television talent show, and three years later it was dropped from a recording contract before an album had been released. In 1997 Destiny’s Child’s fortunes reversed with a Columbia recording contract and then an eponymous debut album that yielded the hit single “No, No, No Part 2.” Their follow-up album, The Writing’s on the Wall (1999), earned the group two Grammy Awards and sold more than eight million copies in the united states. Survivor (2001), the group’s third album, reached the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart.

Destiny's Child was an American girl group formed in Houston, Texas in 1990. The original members were Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett. The group went through several lineup changes, with Knowles and Rowland remaining the only constant members.

Destiny's Child released their self-titled debut album in 1998, which spawned the hit singles "No, No, No" and "Bills, Bills, Bills." Their follow-up album, The Writing's on the Wall (1999), was even more successful, selling over 10 million copies in the United States and spawning the hit singles "Say My Name," "Jumpin' Jumpin'," and "Independent Woman Part I."

In 2000, Roberson and Luckett were fired from the group and replaced by Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin. Franklin was later fired as well, leaving Knowles, Rowland, and Williams as the final lineup. The group released their third album, Survivor (2001), which was a commercial success, selling over 12 million copies in the United States.

after the disbandment of Destiny's Child in 2006, she released her second solo album, B'Day (2006), which contained hits such as "Irreplaceable" and "Déjà Vu". Her marriage to rapper Jay-Z and the birth of their daughter, Blue Ivy, inspired her 2011 album 4, which explored themes of motherhood and marital infidelity. Beyoncé's critically acclaimed visual album Beyoncé (2013) explored themes of black womanhood and infidelity, and was supported by the worldwide tour The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. Lemonade (2016), her sixth solo album, was inspired by her marital infidelity and explored themes of black womanhood, forgiveness, and empowerment.

Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of her debut album Dangerously in Love (2003), which featured the US Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy".

beyonce is a truly talented and groundbreaking artist who has made a lasting impact on popular culture. She is an inspiration to us all. became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child. After the group disbanded in 2006, she launched a hugely successful solo career, winning a record-setting 32 Grammy Awards. Beyoncé is also an accomplished actress, appearing in films such as Dreamgirls, Cadillac Records, and The Lion King. She is known for her powerful vocals, her glamorous image, and her commitment to social justice.

• She is the most awarded female artist in Grammy history, with 28 wins.

• She has won 24 NAACP Image Awards, 31 BET Awards, and 26 MTV Video Music Awards.

• She has been ranked as one of the most powerful women in the world by Forbes and Time magazine.

• She is a global icon and a role model for women and girls everywhere.

• She is a powerful voice for social justice and has used her platform to speak out on issues such as gender equality, racial injustice, and LGBTQ rights.

A Beyoncé fan had no idea his ecstatic reaction at a concert was caught on camera. Now he's living the surreal experience of going viral.

• A TikToker filmed and uploaded a video of a man's ecstatic reaction at a Beyoncé concert.

• The upload received over 4.6 million views, prompting an online discussion about filming strangers.

• The fan told Insider he was flattered by the attention but understood why others would dislike it.