A Friday pick me up mixtape for you all! I want to start featuring more tracks and mixtapes on the blog, because there are a lot of talent artists out there that deserve their shine!

The artist for today I had the privilege of featuring a few years ago. His name is Nova, and he has released a new mixtape that you all should check out!










Just Practicing 3 is the 3rd and final installment to the Just Practicing series that Nova has been developing for listeners! The mixtape, released back in February, features singles "Fulfill My Dream" and "SoBe Live."

Check out the mixtape below and download it to add to your collection! You can learn more about Nova and check out his work on his official website, as well as connect with him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!


As always, any upcoming artists, designers, producers, etc, that want to feature their work on The Spotlight, feel free to email me at brittanyshawnte@jwwwd.com!







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NBC has announced that Jay Leno will ending his run as host of The Tonight Show! After 22 years, Jay will be stepping down in spring 2014, with Jimmy Fallon replacing him. NBC confirmed reports of the switch in a statement today.


"Jay Leno is an entertainment icon, making millions of people laugh every weeknight for more than 20 years. His long reign as the highest-rated late-night host is a testament to his work ethic and dedication to his viewers and to NBC," said Steve Burke, Chief Executive Officer of NBC Universal. "We are purposefully making this change when Jay is no. 1, just as Jay replaced Johnny Carson when he was no. 1."

"Jimmy Fallon is a unique talent and this is his time," he continued. "I'm thrilled he will become the sixth host of The Tonight Show at exactly the right moment, in conjunction with our coverage of next year's Winter Olympic Games from Sochi, Russia."

Both Jimmy and Jay were in good spirits about the move. "Congratulations Jimmy. I hope you're as lucky as me and hold on to the job until you're the old guy," Jay, who took over the show from Johnny Carson in 1992, said. "If you need me, I'll be at the garage," he added.

Jimmy joked of his new time slot, "I'm really excited to host a show that starts today instead of tomorrow."

NBC says plans for Jimmy’s Late Night show at 12:35 a.m. are "currently in development and will be announced soon."

I think it's great that Jay is stepping down while he's still out on top. He's a legend in TV, and I don't want to see him going out at anything less than his prime. Jimmy will be a great host for the show when he takes over, I'm sure!

Players come and go, but The Game goes on! Picking up from last week, Pookie and Tasha have FaceTime. She is still in New York, even though the draft is over, which is weird. Pookie can tell a little bit that something's up, but plans to see her in San Diego in a few days. Then it's revealed that Rick Fox is laying right beside her, and they definitely slept together! Which isn't all that surprising, seeing as though he showed up at her door last week.

Tasha freaks out on Rick, who still clearly loves her. This wasn't random sex for him, and he wants to work things out. Tasha thinks she's made a huge mistake messing with him, but Rick calls her out, saying if she was so in love with Pookie, then what was she doing with him? TRUTH!

At the bar that night, Keira and Malik sip on ginger ale, and toast to being rich and famous. Blueprint comes in with Jason, and Keira clearly wants him nowhere around because he messed around with Ciara. Meanwhile Jason tells Blue to enjoy being young and new in the game. They chat and enjoy the night, with everyone eventually migrating over to their table, even Malik, leaving Keira behind and irritated.

The next day, Pookie surprises Tasha in her hotel room. He tries being intimate, but she pushes him away. She tries to pick a fight saying that she needs "consistency" in her life, since Pookie is a security guard for Too $hort. Pookie reiterates that he is committed to their relationship, and they both go to get tattoos of the other's names on them. It's all so stupid, and Tasha is way too old to be trying to force her feelings like this. If you love someone, be with them. Don't lead someone else on, and definitely don't get their name tattoo on you thinking that will bring y'all closer! Pookie definitely feels like something is wrong, and doesn't want to jinx it with a tattoo. He wants to be around her every day, and plans to move his security business to San Diego for her.

At the grocery store, Blue and Keira run into each other (such a coinky dink!). Blue tries to talk to her about New York, and Keira feels like he embarrassed her by sleeping with her friend. She wants them both to go their separate ways, and he agrees. However, later, she sees him moving into her building!

That night, Pookie and Tasha go back to her hotel room. Tasha gets flowers from Rick, and hides it from Pookie. She calls Rick, and tells him to meet her in an hour. She shows Rick her "Pook" tattoo, and they end up making out and having sex in the car regardless. Tasha keeps telling him that she loves Pookie, but she's only trying to convince herself, knowing that she still loves Rick. The ball is in her court. Chardonnay sees her and Rick Fox in the parking lot, and it's not clear if she plans to run her mouth about it or not yet!

In the garage, Keira's car is stuck right when she has to make it to an audition. Of course, Blue sees her as she is trying to change her tire, laughs, and seemingly drives off. However, he comes back to help her out, and gives him her jacket to wear too. He tells her that he understands that she's pissed, and tells her it was just one night. Keira, at first, doesn't want to hear it, but tells him that if he fixes her tire, they can throw in a couple of "pleasantries" here and there. Eventually, they'll get together, but I actually like seeing their progression towards being a couple. They're cute together!

Check out all new episodes of The Game Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET on BET!



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 Glee's Heather Morris is going to have to chill out with her dancing for a while! The former Beyonce backup dancer turned actress is pregnant with her first child, a source confirms exclusively with Us Weekly. "She's a little more than three months along and starting to show," the source said.


The dad-to-be is the star's longtime boyfriend Taylor Hubbell, whom she met in high school.

"It was totally unexpected, but they are incredibly happy and excited," the source said.


Heather, who plays ditzy yet lovable cheerleader Brittany on the FOX hit show, has talked about starting a family with her man for a while, even if it means giving up her career. "I want to marry Taylor and have kids with him,"she told Fitness in 2011. "I love acting, but if it affects my relationship, then I won't continue."

A second friend says the couple have no plans to wed just yet, but a march down the aisle might not be that far away. The source said: "I see it in their future."

Congrats to Heather and Taylor and their families!

What do you think?

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Finding Nemo is making a comeback! Disney and Pixar announced today that the movie is getting a sequel with the upcoming release of Finding Dory!

“I have waited for this day for a long, long, long, long, long, long time,” said Ellen DeGeneres, who voices Dory, in a statement. “I’m not mad it took this long. I know the people at Pixar were busy creating ‘Toy Story 16.’ But the time they took was worth it. The script is fantastic. And it has everything I loved about the first one: It’s got a lot of heart, it’s really funny, and the best part is—it’s got a lot more Dory.”
Finding Dory is reportedly set on the California coastline, one year after Finding Nemo (though the movie first came out in 2003). The animated flick will include many of the characters from the first film, such as Marlin, the Tank Gang, and of course, Nemo. Andrew Stanton will direct the film, with Albert Brooks, who voiced Marlin in the first film, returning as well.
Finding Nemo was a huge success for Disney and Pixar. The movie, now considered a Disneey classic to the younger generations, took home a total worldwide gross of $921.7 million, and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Finding Dory will hit theaters on Nov. 25, 2015!

Yes, the kid in me unashamedly does want to see this. And, if you’re just honest with yourself, you kind of do too!

What do you think about the sequel?

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Chris Brown has officially released his new song "Fine China," and, in a surprise move, the video on the same day! The single is the first on Breezy's upcoming album, X, set to be released on RCA Records later this year.

The video, which is in mini movie form, tells the story of forbidden love between Chris and his female lead. Of course, we see Chris' signature dancing styles, incorporating moves form the late great Michael Jackson as well. Also featuring a well choreographed fight scene, the video eventually ends on an tense cliffhanger between Chris and the father of his girlfriend!

Check out the video below!


LOVE LOVE LOVE this song! It's upbeat, catchy, and fun to dance too! The video was great too...and I'm very curious to see if the cliffhanger is resolved!


It has been revealed that Glee’s Cory Monteith has checked into rehab. "Cory Monteith has voluntarily admitted himself into a treatment facility for substance addiction," his rep said in a statement. "He graciously asks for your respect and privacy as he takes the necessary steps towards recovery."

It’s not the first time that Cory has struggled with this issue. In a revealing 2011 interview with Parade, the actor revealed that he dropped out of school at age 16 and starting using drugs and alcohol heavily. "I burned a lot of bridges," he admitted. As for his drug use, Cory also revealed he did "anything and everything, as much as possible . . . I had a serious problem.

Fearing he "could die," his family and friends staged an intervention when he was 19. "That's when I first went to rehab," he told Parade. "I did the stint but then went back to doing exactly what I left off doing." He reached rock bottom when he was caught stealing "a significant amount of money from a family member . . . I was so desperate I didn't care. It was a cry for help," he revealed. Given an ultimatum by his family -- get clean and sober or be turned over to cops – Cory finally got his life together, got a job as a roofer, and began working with an acting coach. However, it’s so easy to relapse, and, unfortunately, it has happened for Cory.

This just goes to show that as much as we report and keep up with celebrities, we really don’t know their personal lives and struggles. However, I really do hope that Cory gets the help that he needs. Substance abuse is no small thing. This isn’t about Glee or his career. This is important to his life. Thoughts and prayers lifted up to him, as well as his loved ones, through this difficult time.

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