It’s been nearly 15 years since Monica first appeared on the scene with her breakthrough debut Miss Thang. After taking time off to focus on her family, the R&B veteran is coming back full force with a reality show and two new singles to satisfy hungry fans.
It was ladies’ night on Monday (Aug. 31) at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City where Richgirl performed at the Power Live concert with Monica and Teairra Mari. One lucky guy got more than he bargained for when Teairra gave him a show he won’t soon forget. Witness it below.
Jermaine Dupri has posted a new “Living the Life” vlog in the studio with Monica, but it’s Monica’s son who steals the spotlight. Lil’ Rocko busts a move to Hurricane Chris, Soulja Boy, and Michael Jackson. Watch out now!
Keyshia Cole gave fans more than their money’s worth by bringing out an all-star lineup at her “A Different Me” tour stop at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Thursday (June 18). After sets from Keri Hilson and The-Dream, the R&B songstress surprised the audience with special guests Nas (“Oh-Oh, Yeah-Yea”), Lil’ Kim (“Let It Go”), Too $hort (“Didn’t I Tell You”), Diddy (“Last Night”), and Monica (“Trust”). She was even surprised herself with a multi-platinum plaque for 5 million albums sold.
“You saw everyone tonight. You shoulda paid $1,000 for your ticket!” she joked to the packed house.
Young Jeezy, T.I., Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, and Monica were snapped courtside at Game 4 of the NBA playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta on Saturday. Keyshia Cole sang the National Anthem.
Keyshia Cole and Monica duet under the Tuscan sun in the video for “Trust,” the third single off the Oakland native’s album A Different Me. Keyshia is already at work on her next album, due for release in December.
Monica attended a luncheon for the Frank Ski Kids Foundation in Atlanta on Sunday. The R&B singer is working with Missy Elliott, Stargate, and Bryan-Michael Cox on her sixth studio album, as well as a reality show for BET called “Still Standing,” which premieres in September.