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Famous as :
R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, record producerBirth Name :
Melissa Arnette ElliottBirth Date :
July 01, 1971Birth Place :
Portsmouth, Virginia, USAClaim to fame :
Single "Da Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" from album "Supa Dupa Fly" (1997)
Video Premiere: Queen Latifah's 'Fast Car' Feat. Missy Elliott
October 17, 2009 10:10:20Queen Latifah is captured racing with Common and Robin Thicke in the music video for her single "Fast Car". Also featuring her duet performance with Missy Elliott, the video sees Latifah winning the race.
Other famous faces in music industries who make cameo in the video are rapper Jadakiss, radio personality Angie Martinez, actress Paula Patton and top-notch producer duo Cool & Dre, the mastermind behind the single. Debuted on BET, the video is directed by Juwan Lee.
Video Premiere: Ciara's 'Work' Feat. Missy Elliott
June 24, 2009 09:06:56A music video filmed by Ciara to promote her single called "Work" has been made available to watch. The Melina Matsoukas-directed video sees Ciara and Missy Elliott performing the song in a construction area. It also captures Ciara showing off some sexy dance moves alongside several female backing dancers with a crane machine standing tall behind them.
Taken from her latest studio album "Fantasy Ride", "Work" is a song where Ciara teams up with Missy Elliott. It will be released sometime soon as a follow up to Justin Timberlake-featuring single "Love Sex Magic".
'Hip-Hop's Crown Jewels' Auction Features Pendants from Kanye West, P. Diddy and Others
September 27, 2008 11:09:49Kanye West and P. Diddy are among the many hip-hop artists who are putting their pendants at Phillips de Pury & Co.'s "Hip-Hop Crown Jewels" auction next spring in New York. Some proceeds raised from the auction will be donated to Russell Simmons' Rush Community Affairs charity, an organization that provides education and resources to over seventy N.Y.C. community development programs.
As for West he will auction off one of his diamond-studded black Jesus pendants. Diddy, on the other hand, is putting on the event his diamond-and-platinum bracelet. A diamond link bracelet owned by 50 Cent and diamond-and-gold turntable ring belongs to Missy Elliott are the other items to be put under the hammer.
Ciara's New Song 'Work' Feat. Missy Elliott Leaked, the Audio
September 10, 2008 09:09:38Another new song from Ciara called "Work" which features Missy Elliott has been surfaced. Described as "a bass heavy homage", the song is produced by Danja and listed in her upcoming third studio effort entitled "Fantasy Ride", which is due for release sometime in December.
Speaking of the leaked single, Ciara reveals that she wants fans to enjoy "a fiercely energetic electronic dance track". She explains as saying, "I really want to embrace the world and the culture of voguing with this song. It's saying 'when you hit the dance floor, you better work! You better show it off.'"
Video Premiere: Danity Kane's 'Bad Girl' Ft. Missy Elliot
July 26, 2008 09:07:35The new music video from Danity Kane for their latest single "Bad Girl" has been premiered on FNMTV on Friday, July 25. The new clip, which was directed by renown director Erick White, also features the appearance of female rapper Missy Elliott.
It seems that the concept of the video is picturing the girls as female superheroes. The clip saw each of the girls having problems like being captured or being chased by a man, but after they transform into their superhero outfits each of them can handle their problems easily.
Missy Elliott to Change New Album's Title?
June 03, 2008 10:06:19A new rumor regarding the title and release date of Missy Elliott's upcoming album has just surfaced in the media. After earlier reports said that Missy has decided to name her new LP "FANomenal", Rap-Up.com has claimed that the name will be changed into "Block Party".
Besides changing its album's title, the website also stated that the release date for the rapper's new record will also be pushed back from June 17 to sometime in September. Rap-up also revealed that it received the news from sources close to Missy, who told the site exclusively. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any official confirmation from the female rapper herself regarding the news.
Missy Elliot Set 'FANomenal' As New Album's Title
May 28, 2008 10:05:44A new development comes from female rapper Missy Elliot regarding her upcoming LP, as she announced the title for the new set. Missy has confirmed that her new album will be called "FANomenal" and is scheduled to hit the stores on June 17.
Revealing the reason she picked "FANomenal" the rapper said to Malaysian newspaper, Malay Mail, that her fans' huge support was behind it. "I had a contest and we had so many people taking part. There were so many fans and I decided I wanted to dedicate it to my fans and spell it with F-A-N, 'FANomenal'. I have had so many people sticking with Missy from day one. So this album is for them," she said.
Name Missy Elliott's Album and Win the Prize
February 06, 2008 12:02:12Not only is Missy Elliott coming with a breakthrough in music video concept, she is also taking in suggestions from fans regarding the title of her album. On her official site, Elliott is giving fans the opportunity to name her seventh studio album and win the prize.
The contest has been opened on Missy-elliott.com, and submission of the titles will be closed on Sunday, February 20. Winner will then be announced on March 2 and he or she will receive a credit on the album as well as a "Respect M.E." Adidas gift card worth $500.
Video Premiere: Missy Elliott's 3-D 'Ching-a-Ling/Shake Your Pom Pom'
February 05, 2008 09:02:48The much anticipated 3-D video from Missy Elliott has been premiered on MTV's TRL. The rapper combines two singles "Ching-a-Ling" and "Shake Your Pom Pom" in a single 3-D video.
The video which suggestively should be watched in 3-D glasses, is directed by Dave Meyers who had directed Elliott in many of her previous 2-D videos. The 3-D work is done by Pace and Fotokem, the same company that also penned box office breaker this weekend, "Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour".
Missy Elliott Goes 3-D for New Music Video
January 30, 2008 11:01:17Missy Elliott and Walt Disney Studios will take on a rather new approach in music video production, combining two Elliott's songs 'Ching-a-Ling' and 'Shake Your Pom Pom' in a single 3-D video. It will be premiered on MTV on Monday, February 4 during the 'TRL' show, and 3-D glasses will be distributed beforehand through various promotions.
On the idea itself, Glen Lajeski, Disney's executive for music, creative and marketing said, "It was a perfect fit. Missy always wanted to do a 3-D music video, and Disney has done a lot of movies in 3-D."
Missy Elliott Released New Materials, Gearing Album
January 21, 2008 10:01:35Missy Elliott who took a two-years absent, will soon have her new materials coming out and for that she needs the help of her long time collaborator, Timbaland. Two new songs have been confirmed and others are hoped to be worked on with Timbo.
'Ching-a-Ling' and 'Shake Your Pom Pom' are Elliott's original materials that will be utilized as the soundtrack to 'Step Up 2 the Streets'. The former had been leaked on-line earlier this month. Meanwhile, the album is reported to be dropped around May.
Jennifer Hudson Tipped for Missy Elliott Biopic
July 13, 2007 10:07:31
Able to display her singing knack in "Dreamgirls", Jennifer Hudson may go rapping in her future starring vehicle as well.
The Oscar winner reportedly has caught the attention of rapper Missy Elliott who is keen to have the actress played her in a Hollywood feature about her life, being thought by the "Work It" singer to be the perfect one to take on the life account of hers on the big screen.
Panic! At the Disco's "Tragedies" Won VMA's Video of the Year Award
September 01, 2006 10:09:50
Pop punk/emo band Panic! At the Disco beat the other potential and strong contenders to bring home the Video of the Year award at the 23rd MTV Video Music Awards, held August 31st at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It was the band's single "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" from album "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" that bring them to the attainment.
As of the album, it is their debut released September 27, 2005. It was also this set that indeed brought Panic! to widespread recognition as the album debuted at #112 on the Billboard 200 album chart, #6 on the Billboard independent chart, and #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, with nearly 10,000 albums sold in the first week of release. On top of that, in early August 2006 "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" finally was certified Platinum.
A Sneak Peek on Fantasia Barrino's Upcoming LP
July 08, 2006 10:07:30
While the new American Idols are busy with their "American Idols Live!", the third season Idol Fantasia Barrino is in the recording studio preparing her upcoming LP.
As for her new album, Fantasia has it very special for she's collaborated with her American Idol, Aretha Franklin, for one of its tracks. "She's my idol, and I've always wanted to do something with her," Fantasia said while adding "Actually, she wanted to meet me when I was on the 'Idol' show and I was nervous and I didn't want to meet her, but I'm ready now. I'm better now, and it's an honor and a blessing to get to perform with such an awesome woman. She's a legend."
The 2006 BET Awards Winners
June 28, 2006 03:06:29When some other artists nabbed only one award, the likes of Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx and Chris Brown were all double winners at the 6th annual BET Awards held Tuesday June 27th, 2006. As of J. Blige, the singer was honored with Female R&B Artist and Video of the Year awards.
Meanwhile, West and Foxx both shared the Duet/Collaboration and Video of the Year awards for their duet on "Gold Digger". Chris Brown, in companion, brought home New Artist award and Viewers' Choice honor thanks to his set of "Yo, Excuse Me Miss". The other award winners were T.I. who was chosen as Male Hip-Hop Artist, Missy Elliott who won the Female Hip-Hop Artist award and Prince who took home Male R&B Artist prize.
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott Is Ready for Another Movie Smash
June 16, 2006 10:06:34
After two big male rappers, 50 Cent and Eminem, gave a shot on the big screen, it is now the time for female rappers to join the club. Missy Elliott is ready to broaden her enormous talents, in the music business and on the silver screen, after her previous in "Shark Tale" and one in "Honey" with the "Good Luck Chuck"'s star, Jessica Alba.
Following 50 Cent's debut in "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" and Eminem's in "8 Mile", Miss Misdemeanor is setting up for another biopic, Missy as herself in her own life-story-based movie.
The 2006 BET Awards Nominees
May 17, 2006 04:05:52
People listened carefully while the nominees for the 2006 BET Awards were announced Tuesday May 16th, 2006. Among the many names mentioned, there were the likes of Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, Jamie Foxx and Busta Rhymes all of whom led the pack with four nominations each.
As for Rhymes he was nominated for the categories of Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Best Duet/Collaboration and Video of the Year both for "Touch It (Remix)", and Viewers' Choice for "Touch It". Elsewhere, Missy Elliott vied for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist and Video of the Year for "Lose Control", and Jamie Foxx was nominated for Best Male R&B Artist and Best Actor among others.
Nominees of the 20th Annual Soul Train Awards
February 03, 2006 03:02:15The show creator of Soul Train Music Awards, Don Cornelius, has announced Thursday, February 2, the nominees of the award for this year and it's R. Kelly who turns out to lead the nomination this time. Obtaining a Best Male R&B-Soul Album nod for his "TP.3 Reloaded", the R&B crooner was also nominated in Best Male R&B-Soul Single and Best R&B-Soul or Rap Music Video categories for song "Trapped in the Closet (Chapter 1 of 5)" besides being the first recipient of the Stevie Wonder Award, given for his outstanding career achievements in song writing.
Joining Kelly in the line-up of Best Male R&B-Soul Single and Album nominations, John Legend nabbed the honor of being presented with the 2006 Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the Year Award while chart-toppers Destiny's Child received another accolade for Outstanding Career Achievements from Quincy Jones.
The 48th Grammy Nominees
December 09, 2005 09:12:05These days belong to "Mimi." With her comeback album, tentatively titled "The Emancipation of Mimi," pop diva Mariah Carey slowly but sure would repeat her world success in the music scene which is apparent as she gains 8 nominations for the 2005 Grammy Awards, which actual event scheduled for Los Angeles on Feb. 8 and will be broadcast on CBS.
The 8 nominations that Carey gets among others include Album of the Year and Record of the Year. Though, she isn't the only big nominee for the prestigious event, there are also John Legend and Kanye West who both earns 8 nominations as well. 50 Cent, Beyonce Knowles, Will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder are those who get 6 nominations. Also there are Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Gwen Stefani and U2 with 5 nominations.
Missy Elliot Working on A Movie Based on Her Life
December 06, 2005 03:12:11Hip hop star Missy Elliott is working on a film based on her life. In the script she reveals all about her dark past during which she was raped by her cousin at the age of 8 and was abused by her father when she was growing up.
"I'm working on my own movie on my life, which probably a lot of people don't know," Elliott said. "I've been kinda like a character in the TV world as far as videos and stuff, so they really don't know my life story about my father being abusive and the rape by my 16-year-old cousin when I was eight. So y'all will see that soon," she added.
"The Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter"
October 28, 2005 04:10:38Late Notorious B.I.G. should proud of either he himself or his music career. Apart from his death, his music still speaks for him, becoming a hit in music industry. What an achievement that is rarely achieved by any other musicians.
"The Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter," is a 22-track set that involves contribution from many celebrated musicians, including Eminem, Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, Nas, Snoop Dogg and Missy Elliott. The set, slated for a December 20 release date via Bad Boy, features unreleased music from the late rapper.
"The Cookbook" by Missy Elliott
July 06, 2005 09:07:38Time can bring changes to someone's life. And so it works for rapper Missy Elliott, who after her previous 5 albums has just realized that she is one of hip-hop's finest and no need to tell or prove it over and over to anyone. Hence, Elliott just comes the way she is in ''The Cookbook," which is her 6th album.
Has changed the way she thinks of herself, still Elliott comes to herself as the point of her album, containing a more inspired material. The album, shows Elliott's exuberant, try-anything-once, bang-on-everything-including-the-kitchen-sink, includes single "Lose Control" featuring Ciara and Fat Man Scoop.
Missy Elliott's Cloth Line Problem
February 14, 2005 10:02:44Missy Elliott's street wear collection has been claimed to have the similar logo with the one of Queen Margrethe II that Denmark royal court then said it infringed on the queen copyright. In fact, the queen logo consists of a crown on top of the letters "M-2-R,"with the "R" standing for the Latin word for queen, Regina, while Missy Elliott's line uses a logo consists of a crown on top of the words "Respect" and Missy Elliott's initials "M.E."
In hearing this snag, the clothing maker Adidas-Salomon AG then soon withdrew the line from Danish stores. And as confirmed by Adidas spokeswoman Margaret Sap, the company had agreed to remove the clothing from Danish stores, and that the similarity was merely a coincidence. So there's nothing to worry about, right?!
