MAGAZINES: MARY J BLIGE ON VEGAS; SOLANGE, KERI & TEYANA ON RAP-UP.....

Mary J Blige graces the latest cover of Vegas magazine, whereas R&B chicks Solange Knowles, Keri Hilson and Teyana Taylor grace the August issue of Rap-Up magazine as 2008's "Brave New Girls":



Keri Hilson will premiere her new video 'Energy' tonight on 106 & Park. Teyana will premiere her new single when she opens the Diesel spring/summer 09 beachwear show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim on July 17th in Miami. Her new single is called 'Move' and it was produced by Hit-Boy.

In the issue of Vegas, Mary shows her disdain towards American Idol artists: "Honestly, it’s not giving most of them a real chance to become an artist for the rest of their lives", she explains. "They are on national TV every night. They have automatic fame. All of the greatest artists had to struggle for their success".

I agree with her comment to an extent except for the last line. Just because someone auditioned for American Idol doesn't mean they didn't struggle. Appearing on a popular talent show, singing in front of over 30 million viewers and constantly having your singing abilities judged isn't easy either and takes a lot of guts and courage. As long as that artist is talented and they are marketed correctly, I don't see how they can't have a lasting career to those who got their record deals the good ole fashion way.