
Profile
Famous as :
R&B singerBirth Name :
Casandra VenturaBirth Date :
August 26, 1986Birth Place :
New London, Connecticut, USAClaim to fame :
Single "Me & U" (2006)
Video Premiere: Ryan Leslie's 'Addiction' Feat. Cassie and Fabolous
September 08, 2008 01:09:14One of Universal Records' singers, Ryan Leslie has just released a music video in an attempt to promote his second single "Addiction", in which he has teamed up with R&B singer Cassie and rapper Fabolous. The song, which is categorized as an R&B and soul song, appears in the singer's self-titled album, which is scheduled for release on September 26.
The music video for the song is directed by Diane Martel and, as Ryan says, talks about the beauty of simplicity. "I'm not wearing a tuxedo or even a suit in the clip. Director Diane Martel assured me that this one should be all about the beauty of simplicity," he says as posted on his MySpace page.
Video Premiere: Cassie's 'Official Girl' Feat. Lil Wayne
August 23, 2008 08:08:31Cassie has just premiered a music video to support her lead single called "Official Girl". The Danja-produced track where she collaborates with rapper Lil Wayne, is taken from her upcoming sophomore album tentatively entitled "Connecticut Fever", which has no fixed release date yet.
The music video is directed by Chris Robinson. The singer described its plot as "a series of things", where she is in the "crazy-girl stage". It is mostly about a young beautiful woman, who is feeling stressed out. She is fallen into a situation where her lover has no desire to take their relationship to a more serious level. Being fed up with all the uncertainty, at the end of the video, Cassie decides to call off her relationship and move on to find any other man who really loves her.
A Sneak Peek to Cassie's 'Official Girl' Video Feat. Lil Wayne
August 05, 2008 11:08:01American pop singer Cassie has given her fans a sneak peek for the video of single "Official Girl" featuring rapper "Lil Wayne". The single is taken from her upcoming solo album which hasn't been titled yet. The upcoming video was directed by Chris Robinson with Lil Wayne making a cameo.
Speaking about the video plot, Cassie described it as a series of things, in which she plays as a young girl who is stressed out with her love relationship. She said, "It's about the fly chick, she's going into the hotel, feeling out her situation, talking to the guy who she thinks is there, but it's really not. You have to see it. It's hard to explain."
Cassie Tapped Lil Wayne on 'Official Girl' Video
June 21, 2008 10:06:29Preparing for the release of her sophomore effort, Cassie gives a special treat on the upcoming LP as on the latest single from the set "Official Girl" she taps Lil Wayne to do some rap tunes. Not only that, the female singer will also feature Wayne on the music video for the song, which has been shot earlier this week in L.A.
Explaining about Wayne's involvement on the video and the single, Cassie told MTV that she's wasn't the one who should get the credit, stating that it was all P. Diddy's effort. "Puff surprised me with it. He laid the verse. I had no idea. I got on the phone and said, 'Thank you.' It's great. With how he's doing now ... he's platinum today, and he decided on his platinum day to be here with me. It's great. He's one of the best rappers out right now."
P. Diddy Ready to Marry Cassie, Already Chose the Church
June 14, 2008 01:06:33Has recently become the subject of media publication concerning a name change confuse, P. Diddy is grabbing headlines yet again with rumors of a marriage. The hip-hop mogul reportedly has told a U.K. magazine he's getting hitched soon.
MediaTakeOut reported last week that Diddy, who has been dating R&B singer Cassie, already had a specially made ring for her. And when he was asked by an unnamed U.K. magazine whether he was ready to settle down, he responded "I definitely want to get married."
Hot News, P. Diddy and Cassie Caught on Camera Snuggling Up
May 14, 2008 04:05:33Speculation of a love relationship between P. Diddy and Cassie was soon to spark as the two music stars have been photographed snuggling up. Diddy was caught on camera snuggling up to Cassie as they enjoyed Mother's Day, May 11 in New York City's Central Park, watching street dancers entertain a crowd of onlookers.
GStyle Magazine was the first to cover the dating speculation. It, moreover, also obtains the photos of the twosome snuggling up. One of the two photos the publication has, shows Diddy's face clearly as he hugged Cassie from behind her back. The other shot, meanwhile, exposes the supposed lovers from different angle that that gives people a closer look at Cassie's face.
Cassie's Second Set Aimed for September 2008
April 08, 2008 01:04:48Cassie's sophomore effort, one of the long-delayed albums in Hip-Hop field, will finally hit the stores in the third quarter of 2008. Producer P. Diddy said that the not-yet-titled LP will not only be coming this September but will also "catch people off guard".
"That's going to really, really catch people off guard," Diddy told Billboard.com. He also cited that Cassie fits the market demand for younger artist, saying, "There's a huge (cry) out there for a younger Britney Spears, a younger Janet Jackson. Those two great artists have paved the way. She has a single out called 'Official Girl' and Danja produced it, and it is a smash."
Video Premiere: Cassie's 'Is It You?'
February 04, 2008 09:02:26With the premiere date of "Step Up 2 the Streets" movie coming nearer, a music video from one of the soundtracks of the movie has been outed. The Cassie-sung single "Is It You?" is made the first one.
The video opens with producer Ryan Leslie playing the piano before Cassie begins singing. "Is It You?" is one of the songs in the 16-tracks CD that has not appeared in an album. Rumor has it that it would be included in Cassie's sophomore set, tentatively titled "Internity", which will be released later this year.
Cassie Puts Sophomore Album on Schedule
January 12, 2008 10:01:54Previously assumed got stuck in her sophomore effort, model turns singer Cassie finally drops the news on the album which is not yet titled. Billboard.com reported that the album will arrive May 20 via P. Diddy's Bad Boy Records.
On the difference to her debut set, Cassie said of the new album, "I guess I grew up a lot but I'm still in essence the same person. Lots has changed in my life, stuff that has made me think about things differently. I'm more vulnerable and you can hear my vocals better this time around. There's real emotion and a much realer connection with my fans."
'Connecticut Fever', Cassie's Sophomore Set?
December 08, 2007 01:12:58Although still not confirmed, it was reported that Cassie will release her sophomore set under the title 'Connecticut Fever'. The first single chosen from the album would be 'Is It You?', a song utilized as the soundtrack from her film 'Step Up 2 the Streets'.
'Is It You?' has hit the airwaves and it reportedly will appear in the album along with two leaked tracks called 'In Love With the DJ' and 'Turn the Lights Off' as well as the song that was posted in her MySpace called 'Sometimes' feat. Ryan Leslie.
P. Diddy Expands His Sean John Line with New Women's Collection
August 07, 2007 09:08:44
P. Diddy is working his way up in the fashion industry. The hip hop mogul is keen to expand his fashion line, Sean John, thus has partnered with G-III Apparel Group to launch a new women's collection, dubbed Sean John Women's collection.
With his partnering with G-III Apparel Group, which is one of the world's top manufacturer and marketers of licensed clothing brands, Diddy's Sean John line will now include clothing for women as well as men and a junior sports line. "From day to night, the new Sean John collection for women is glamorous and sexy with the style and swagger that customers have come to expect from our label," Diddy said in a statement.
Celebrities Stripped Down for Women's Fashion Magazine Allure
April 25, 2007 10:04:28
Hollywood's female celebrities, including Carla Gugino, Vanessa Williams, Cassie, Marley Shelton, and Kristin Chenoweth, are all teaming up for the special issue of women's magazine Allure.
The stars bared all for a sexy new photo-spread in the so-called "What Lies Beneath," appears in the magazine's May issue.
The Billboard Hot 100 Chart-Toppers for the Week Ended September 7th
September 08, 2006 11:09:11
The Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday September 7th has no new champion. Just as last week, the single charts still sees Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" on its very top position, marking the set second week in a row to be the number one single in the US.
Remain steady at 2nd position is Stacy Ferguson's "London Bridge", just one place ahead of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" which climbs one place from last week's position to No. 3. Following close behind at No. 4 is The Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons". Securing the 5th position on the charts is Sean Paul's "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me".
Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart August 31st
September 01, 2006 01:09:08
The just-comeback pop singer Justin Timberlake hit hard the music industry with his new released single "SexyBack" sells 250,000 copies as a digital download, such attainment that places the man on the very top position of Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart for the week ended Thursday August 31st.
With Justin there at No. 1 spot, last week's champ Stacy Ferguson's "London Bridge," slips one to 2nd position, followed close behind at No. 3 by Sean Paul's "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me". Meanwhile, the VMA winner Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" is at No. 4, just one place ahead of The Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons" at the 5th spot.
Slumber Party Girls, The Next Teen Sensation to Hit Your Stereo and TV!
August 19, 2006 01:08:42
Formed by Geffen Records and merchandising firm DIC Entertainment, Slumber Party Girls, or SPG for short, features a triple threat of five talented teens who sing, dance and act. Chosen from more than 1,000 who auditioned, the multicultural group comprises Caroline Scott, Cassie Scerbo, Karla Deras, Carolina "Lina" Carattini, and Mallory "M-Dawg" Low.
The girls' first single is debut in August on iTunes and AOL's KOL kids site. Check out "Bubblegum," a brand new track from Slumber Party Girls, also their previous single "Good Times". They are currently in the studio recording their debut which will be supported by music videos and a national tour.
The Billboard Hot 100 Chart-Toppers
July 14, 2006 03:07:12
Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous" holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third consecutive week. On top of that the track also is the chart's greatest airplay gainer and remains atop the Pop 100 and Hot Digital Songs charts for a third frame each.
Back then to the Hot 100, Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" secures the 2nd place, just one place ahead of Cassie's "Me & U" which moves up one place from last week position to No. 3. Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie", in the meantime, falls two places to No. 4, followed after by Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down" at No. 5.
Songs Scored the No. 1 to 10 Spot on Billboard Hot 100
June 23, 2006 11:06:52
Taylor Hicks is rocketing even higher and higher in the industry, keeps reaping wining after winning from the day he was crowned season five "American Idol" champion. Has just signed his first ever recording contract, he shortly thereafter released his first single, "Do I Make You Proud", on June 13.
As many have predicted, the silver-haired Alabama native's set satisfyingly comes in at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the Billboard Single Sales chart and the Billboard Pop 100 chart, making it the best selling song in the country with over 190,000 copies sold in its first week of release. What's more Hicks will perform this chart topping song on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday, June 22nd.

















