During their latest sit down with MTVNews, TLC members Chili and T-Boz revealed that they’re group was actually reached out first for a song that is now considered a major pop hit by Britney Spears. The two explained that although the song may have worked for her they could not imagine themselves repeating a certain line and overall could not connect with the song, hit the jump to find out which hit the group declined!
(Photos) TLC, Diana Ross, Missy Elliott, Ne-Yo & More Attend CrazySexyCool Premiere
VH1‘s CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story will debut on the network on Monday night, but this past Tuesday, industry insiders were able to get the first look via a private screening in NYC. The TLC ladies were in attendance along with the actresses that portray them in the film (Lil Mama as the late Left Eye, Keke Palmer as Chilli and Drew Sidora as T-Boz), as well as tons of other celebs. Check out some pics from the red carpet in the gallery! CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story premieres October 21st at 9pm on VH1.
(Photos) Lil Mama Will Perform With The REAL Chilli & T-Boz As LEFT EYE!
Lil Mama will not just play Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes in the VH1 biopic, “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story,” but she will also take the stage with Chilli and T-Boz to perform the groups’ famous hits. Hit the jump for the 411.
(Video) Guess Who Might Be Working With Drake Next?!?
Drake has been super busy at the studio, with everyone from Hit-Boy to Chief Keef trying to lock down some of his time. A singer has hinted at working with Drake. In an interview with CNN’s Soledad O’Brien, this singer talks about her new reality show and slipped a possible collaboration with Drake. Find out who it is after the jump.
(Video) Lil Mama Speaks On Acting The Role Of Left-Eye In TLC Biopic
Lil Mama is playing one of the most important biographical characters in the new TLC biopic and was interviewed by Hip Hop Wired on her new role. Keke Palmer and Drew Sidora are playing the roles of Chilli and T-boz. Among other things she said playing Lisa was “emotional” and “challenging.” Check out the interview after the jump.
TLC Speaks On Why Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Was Left Off The “Waterfalls” Re-release
TLC recently re-released their classic song “Waterfalls” for it’s 20th anniversary but replaced Left Eye with a Japanese singer, Namie Amuro. T-Boz and Chili not only angered Lisa’s family, but fans were outraged when the track didn’t even leave Lisa’s verse in the song. Many people wondered why they wouldn’t just omit a verse totally or why re-release the track and now we know why. It turns out that T-Boz and Chili do not own the rights to Left Eye’s raps and were not given clearance to use this one. They also opened up about why they decided to use Namie Amuro. T-Boz also said that Lisa’s family was in fact told about the re-release by the group’s management and that Lisa will never be replaced. Read what they had to say below.
