Solange is working on a new album

Solange Knowles is working on a new solo album. The album, her third solo studio effort, will feature samples from Dr. Dre's works. Look for it in stores in the clearance bin next year.

Solange and Wale sittin' in a tree

K-I-S-S-I-N-G! Wale could barely contain his crush on Solange during a recent interview with honeymag.com:

“I do love her,” he admits of Solange, flashing a Cheshire. “We’re
friends. She’s amazing. She’s a good person. Any single mother contributing
to society the way she does - I got a lot of love for them. She’s got to do
a lot on her own and raise a young black man in this day and age so my
hat goes off to her. She’s definitely an anomaly. And the way she can do
that and manage to do the same things that I complain about having to
do.” His affection is as obvious as a set of flushed cheeks. An
impossibly adorable. Wale, the former mixtape rapper from inner city DC, is
borderline giddy. “Did you interview Solange about me?” Wale asks. He’s
sprawled across his bed; head practically buried in the pillow. “Did she
smile when you mentioned my name?”

I think his obvious admiration is very sweet, however let us not forget Solange is hardly the typical single mom. I dare say she has far more help and money than the vast majority of single parents rasing children in the United States. Still, I'm interested in seeing how this collaboration develops on and off the stage.

Solange splits from Interscope....

Though Solange has been currently recording new music for her third solo CD, that music is being recorded independently as she has yet to ink a new deal with another label.

Solange's peoples, Music World Entertainment made the following comment:
“Solange felt it necessary to go with a smaller, independent label that focuses more on the alternative genre, one that reflects her music style and artistry. Solange is working on a new album and the label will be announced shortly. The relationship with Interscope is excellent and the current album, ‘Sol-Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams’ is still being worked through the Music World/ Interscope joint venture with consistent weekly sales.”

"Executive Baby Mama" Strategy

According to the YBF, Alexsandra Wright, the woman who filed a paternity suit against Mathew Knowles, actually worked at Interscope Records a few months ago. She was the Marketing Director at the record company and went by the name of “Alex”.

Apparently, after Solange's old record label Geffen and Interscope merged, Mathew Knowles persuaded Interscope execs to hire Alexsandra. Staffers at Interscope contend, she was not competent for the job, overly dramatic, had work history missing from her resume and they were shocked she was hired for such a management related position.

Alex was fired from Interscope in March after working there a very short while. Then two weeks ago Alex files the paternity suit against Mathew claiming she's 6 months pregnant. Looks like she 'thanked' Mathew for the Interscope gig as an insurance policy of sorts.

Solange giving the business

I really didn't like Solange's hair cut when those first pics came out of her taking her son to school, but I have to admit, she has finally gotten it right in these pictures. She looks like a Wookie raver in that ridiculous faux fur coat, but I love, love, love that picture in the black and white gown. The leopard shoes are to die for and I would kill for those black thigh high boots. Her hair and makeup are both on point and she is definitely serving it! Shoe game proper.

Other stars aren't feeling Solange's haircut either

Bow Wow says, “Man these chicks losin’ they mind, they all look like they goin’ through something. These chicks look… retarded wit this bald [stuff] man.”

Soulja Boy suggested Solange may have been trying to go for a look similar to Amber Rose — who’s known for her buzz cut as much as she is for dating Kanye West. He says, “Ladies, if you gonna shave ya head at least my barber Bobby world give you that tight hairline. Stop jockin’ Amber Rose. It’s not cute.”

And former Destiny’s Child member Latavia Roberts thinks Solange is just trying to stir up some heat. She says, “I don’t get the whole shaving your head thing. It’s not edgy, it’s attention-seeking. Believe me, I know.”

The problem is 2 of those 3 have their own problems with Twitter abuse and photo-assaulting their fans for shock value and desperate attention.

Solange airs you haters out

For all you who had negative opinions about Solange's new haircut, she has something to say:

"Listen, if I wanted to make a statement I would have twitpic'd photoshoot etc I was simply taking my son to school. stupid paps took pic. Ive had my hair cut for two weeks. I was NOT inspired by anyone but myself. Dont need your attention or opinion. I dont want to edge up or perm beacuase Im not trying to make this a style or statement. "

It must be really hot outside because Solange sure looks thirsty

I love natural hair. I have friends with similar hairstyles and it looks good on them. Actually, I've liked quite a few of Solange's hairstyles, especially the big hair ones on the bottom. The hair on that picture of her with yellow eyes and lips is fiyah! This new one, I'm not feeling simply because it looks like she cut it herself with a pair of $7.95 Conair clippers in a dim hotel bathroom. The edges are not defined and the curls are not picked out. If she wanted short, she should have gone to a professional.

Solo goes hard for Bey

Solange responded to her fans' criticism of Beyonce's new video on her Twitter:

–Now that was the “nice” read.Next person who hits me with some negative energy about my sister is gonna get Fox news all over again.Ya hear!

–Don’t try to love ME becuz u want 2 be the “anti Beyonce”.I am the “all for” Beyonce.Now kiss both of our Knowles asses if u don’t like it!

–Call me whatever u want to, but next time I say “yo momma….” don’t flinch. See how u feel.

–Now back to your regular scheduled programming. I’m back in the booth creating & she is somewhere shutting down a sold out show:) kisses…

Solange reinvents herself

I guess she said to herself "if my 'mainstream' audience doesn't appreciate me I'll reinvent myself as a diva for the gay community like Liza, Bette, Miss Ross, and Madonna (later years)." Too bad she looks like th eSurance girl's crazy cousin.

Matthew explains why Beyonce didn't show

“The cancellation of the launch party for Beyonce’s “I AM…” tour, first scheduled for this Saturday at M2, was a result of a breach of contract by the promoter. Beyonce never had a contract with the club itself and no one in her camp dealt directly with the venue. The superstar was never scheduled to perform but was to serve as a co-host and introduce singer/songwriter Solange’s performance. Patrons were falsely promised a performance by Beyonce.”

They actually expect us to believe they scheduled Solange for a show?

This is a cute picture of them together.