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Erykah Badu Has Major Beef With The Flaming Lips

Julie GersteinJune 7, 2012 //

Are you familiar with The Flaming Lips? Then maybe you heard about their newest video, “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” a collaboration with singer Erykah Badu and her sister Nayrok. The video was leaked to Pitchfork a couple of weeks back, and featured vocals from Erykah, plus images of a naked Nayrok careening through the streets. When it first appeared on the web, it made a big splash — inciting controversy for its blatant nudity — and garnering major publicity for The Flaming Lips.

But a few people weren’t very happy with it — namely Ms. Badu, who claims that the band’s singer Wayne Coyne took advantage of her and misrepresented her image. The video includes imagery of Nayrok splattered with blood, glitter and what looks like semen. And it also features images of a naked Erykah in a tub — images she says Coyne coerced her into doing. Keep reading »

The Surprising Reason Erykah Badu Stopped Wearing Her Head Wrap

Amelia McDonell-ParryJune 13, 2011 //

“I’m always evolving. I visited Cuba to get a santería reading in 2000 and I didn’t know exactly what to expect. I went there, sat on the curb and waited for my reading. I had on this white head wrap and this white long dress and all of my jewelry, because it was part of me. It was who I was. I was overdressed because everybody else had on T-shirts and baggy tights …”

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Quickies: Erykah Badu Gets Probation & The Vagina Is A Deadly Puffer Fish

Annika HarrisAugust 17, 2010 //
  • Erykah Badu has been sentenced to six months probation for stripping while filming a music video in Dallas. [The Root]
  • Is “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” misogynist? [Cinematical]
  • From Lauren Conrad to Stephanie Pratt to Paris Hilton to … Kristin Cavallari? Yep, Doug Reinhardt was spotted making out with Kristin. [RadarOnline.com]
  • You can buy the toilet belonging to the late The Catcher In The Rye author J.D. Salinger on eBay. That is all. [FlavorWire]

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Erykah Badu Takes It All Off In “Window Seat”

Susannah BreslinMarch 29, 2010 //

Over at Boing Boing, Xeni posted this wild new video from Erykah Badu, “Window Seat.” The video was shot without a permit in one take on the streets of downtown Dallas, Texas, and is all the more impressive for what the queen of Baduizm does in it. To wit, she takes off all her clothes in public. Beforehand, Badu tweets, “I was afraid.” Afterward, she notes, they “ran like hell.” Like I said the other day, it’s nice to see women with bodies that aren’t reed thin showing off their shapes. Say what you will, but I think this video took some serious cojones. What do you think? Keep reading »

Only Erykah Badu Could Get Away With This ‘Do

Annika HarrisMarch 25, 2010 //

I’m really hoping Erykah Badu‘s Rick James-inspired, braided and beaded hairdo is a wig because, if not, then it could have taken upwards of 12 hours to complete. And an entertainer like Erykah has better things to do, like promote her latest album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). Though, I gotta say I really love the look! [NYC, 3/25/10] Keep reading »

New Erykah Badu Track Trips The Light Fantastic

Susannah BreslinFebruary 16, 2010 //


Ah, Erykah Badu. So … unique. Never one to keep it simple, in her latest video, featuring the enchanting Lil’ Wayne, Miss Baduizm gets all trippy and psychedelic in “Jump Up in the Air (Stay There).” How I am supposed to jump up in the air and stay there, I haven’t figured out yet. The track is from Badu’s upcoming New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh), slated for a March release. Do you dig it or would you rather diss it? Tell us what you think of it in the comments. Keep reading »

Quick Pic: Is This Erykah Badu Or A Cyber Mad Hatter?

Annika HarrisJuly 22, 2009 //

Only Erykah Badu can pull off a top hat, reflective sunglasses, a trench coat, and a hoodie while performing at a jazz festival. [Nice, France, 7/21/09] Keep reading »

Quickies!: Mars Is The New Celeb Kid On The Block, Stay Youthful Like Demi Moore

Annika HarrisFebruary 4, 2009 //
  • Bronx Mogli has been dethroned. Mars Merkaba, Erykah Badu’s newborn, now has the strangest celebrity baby name. [Dlisted]
  • Lynne from “The Real Housewives of Orange County” is dumb as a box of white rice. Not only is she not sure there’s air conditioning in her home, but she also thinks horseradish comes from little ponies. Now my dreams of Lynne putting Vicki’s million dollar ass in its trailer park place have been crushed. [Dlisted]
  • Michelle Obama’s hairstylist will train D.C.-area stylists to do the first lady’s hair because he doesn’t want to move, and flying back and forth isn’t practical in this economic climate. How do I get an application for this apprenticeship program? [Perez Hilton]

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    Star Couplings: Britney Spears Is Going To Set The Record Straight, Y’All

    Amelia McDonell-ParryOctober 10, 2008 //

  • Eek! In an upcoming 90-minute special, Britney Spears is going to SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT about the last few years of her life. Sneak preview above! [Us Weekly]

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    15 Female Empowerment Breakup Songs

    Annika HarrisAugust 27, 2008 //

    We’ve all been through a breakup at some point, and oftentimes, there’s one song that gets you through the crying spells or fits of anger. Since listening to a sappy, sad “Take Me Back” song is not productive, we’ve compiled a list of 15 breakup songs that actually empower women. And contrary to intern Leigh’s advice on How To Save Face During A Breakup, only one threatens violence. We even have a classic told from the perspective of a man being kicked out. Tell us your favorite breakup songs in the comments section. Keep reading »