• First up, here’s the new advertisement of Keyshia’s endorsement with Luster’s Pink Smooth Touch. Keyshia looks glamorous in blue!

• ALSO, Keyshia’s article in Sophisticate’s Black Hair (Sept/Oct 2008). Star hairstylist Dr. Boogie talks about Keyshia’s new hair hair cut, color and styling. Click here for the scans. Here’s an excerpt from the article:

Keyshia has never been one to shy away from trendsetting hairstyles, so Dr. Boogie wanted to craft something to showcase her versatility. “Keyshia’s definately not afraid of change, and she’s 100 percent down for setting the trends in 2008.” her mane man notes.

Following updates on Keyshia Cole during the past few days:
• Keyshia’s adoptive mom, Yvonne Cole speaks out in an interview regarding her record label, “The Way It Is: 3″, and her relationship with Keysh. Read about it here.
• “Heaven Sent” shows no signs of budging from the top after nine weeks of being #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. It’s down four spots to #36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• An official remix to Heaven Sent with singer Mario is lurking online. Click here to listen before buying!
• Just Like You is #83 on the Billboard Top 200, up from #103
• Rapper Lil Wayne speaks on his recent collaboration with Keyshia Cole. See it here.
• “#1 Fan” will be rapper Plies newest single. The song features Keyshia Cole and J. Holiday. A quote from Plies on the collaboration:

“Even my third single, ‘#1 Fan,’ with Keyshia Cole and J. Holiday,” he added. “I wanted to load up two big features on that record as well. Try something different. A lot of times you get a feature, and it’s just you and that other artist. I wanted to see if I could bring something different to the game, see if I can force people to follow my trend.”

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Click the video below to watch outtakes of Frankie’s commentary for Season II of “The Way it Is.” Click here to watch Keyshia’s older Outtakes from season I.

Thanks to KCMoesha of the OK forums and Youtube user BrownChick83.

Peep Keyshia’s short interview with Guerrilla Journalism to find out who she’s voting for and more!

It’s way to soon to be definitely sure of it, but Billboard’s R&R has released a tentative release date for Keyshia’s to be announced third album:

Dec. 23 - Keyshia Cole TBA (Geffen)

Definite or not, a new album will be coming by the end of the year!

HIP HOP GROWS UP, Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to closing the gaps in education, between parents/guardians, youth, and educators.

It is also formed to help youth better prioritize images and words they receive from entertainment, and to greatly enhance the self-esteem within youth. The HIP HOP GROWS UP alliance with Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam, to head the HHGU Literary Wing was happily announced last week. Additionally, HIP HOP GROWS UP, Inc. is very pleased to reveal the union with two exceptional women of God to work with the Spiritual Wing of HIP HOP GROWS UP, Inc. Dr. Yvonne Cole is a remarkable woman of God, as an Evangelist, Gospel Singer, and Speaker.

As a prophet of the Lord, Dr. Cole ministers to youth across the country. Her humble and sincere approach to youth is inspiring to see. Dr. Yvonne Cole is mother of Shun alias NUTTSO, who was hand-chosen by the late, great Tupac Shakur (2Pac) , of his group “The Outlaws.” And she is also the adopted mother of Superstar R&B Sensation, Keyshia Cole. “I am so glad to partner with HIP HOP GROWS UP, Inc. As a minister, I see the challenge our kids face today. I feel our kids want some one to hear them and HIP HOP GROWS UP, Inc. is that ear. If the elders don’t hear the kids, then who will?” – Dr. Yvonne Cole, continue reading this article here!

It was standing room only for Ms. Frankie’s star-studded birthday bash held Saturday night at The Pearl Bistro and Bar in Atlanta.

Ms. Frankie, mother to R&B singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole, and co-star of BET’s top-rated reality show “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is,” celebrated her 48th birthday with family, friends and fans.Special invited guests included Snoop Dogg, Monica, Akon, Flava Flav of VH1’s “Flava of Love” and designer Mychael Knight from the hit show “Project Runway.”

“I came out to show my support because Ms. Frankie is like a mother to all of us,” said R&B singer Monica. “I also wanted to show love for my girl Keyshia.”

Ms. Frankie’s growing fan base has landed the celebrity mom her very own reality show currently in pre-production. Parts of the show, entitled “Holla: I’m Just Frankie!” were taped during Saturday’s birthday bash.

Click here for the photo slideshow of the party

Best of wishes and congratulations to Ms. Frankie from OK.com!

There was no stepping off stage for R&B singer Keyshia Cole, but that isn’t to say her showing was less entertaining. at least for those who went to see her.

Cole channelled summer sexy in a tiered white halter, matching shorts and cropped black hair - a departure from her usual blonde curls, long in the front and short to the back and side.
Known for power-ballads with an urbane rough-chick edge, Cole charmed on Should Have Let You Go amidst bluesy synths, black and white-clad dancers, lights and smoke for effect.

Said to have the vocal emotiveness of Mary J Blige, Cole was ‘Keyshia the vulnerable’ on (I Just Want It) To Be Over and ‘Keyshia the defiant’ on I Should Have Cheated from her 2005 album The Way It Is.

With emotions aside, Cole delivered a brilliant Give It Up To Me, a track that features Jamaican hip-hop superstar Sean Paul for the movie soundtrack Step It Up.

Just Like You (the title track from her most recent album), Heaven Sent (her latest single) and I Remember followed. But perhaps her biggest ‘forward’ for the night came from the popular slow jam Love, which the audience inside the Catherine Hall Entertainment Centre sang verbatim.

“Thank you for helping me sing that. You guys sound amazing,” she said, before dedicating When Doves Cry to her mum Frankie, who along with Keyshia and her sister Nefetaria are stars of the BET reality series The Way It Is.

The singer closed with the still-current Let It Go that features Lil’ Kim and Missy Elliot.
Though the international acts put on a good show, their local counterparts were not outdone.