Mariah Carey

By Souleo. Fefe Dobson is known for being a bold, loud and outspoken rocker but when it came to the challenges of being biracial she found strength in none other than: Mariah Carey.

"We are both biracial and we talked about that in some way or another.  My mom's White and my dad is Black.  My mom was in my life and my dad wasn't.  So I kind of didn't know that side and now I know it and embrace it.  Mariah helped because she was supportive and giving me sweet words.  I love her because she's been through so much and has kept going."

Good for you, Fefe!  We should all embrace every facet of who we are!

Fefe's love for Mariah runs so deep that she listens to the diva whenever she is down.

"I have to say when I'm sad I listen to every single Mariah Carey record.  I have her whole catalog in my collection."

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?  How cool would it be to have Fefe cover a Mariah song?  I suggest she deliver a rock take on "All I Want for Christmas Is You."  We'll have to wait for her next release after, Joy in order to be blessed with such a cover.

Make it happen, Fefe.

By Souleo. There's a saying: go hard or go home.  It's an old motto that defines the journey of rising R&B artist, Bertell (yes, that's his birth name).  Bertell's path has taken him from being homeless to being the protégé of A-list producer/writer Bryan Michael Cox (Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and Usher) and Capitol Records' newest priority.  Bertell spoke with JimmyJazz to give us the exclusive rundown on his story of beating the odds.

Unlike many Bertell's experience with homelessness was a choice; one borne out of a need to prove to himself that he could succeed doing things the right way.

"It was pretty much by choice.  I was in a situation where I was kind of out in the streets doing things the wrong way.  I cut loose from everything wrong that was getting the money for me.  I figured out that it ain't that easy to get money the right way.  When I figured that out I didn't want to run back to my mother's house.  I didn't want to be a burden on anybody," he said.

While he lived out of his car and slept wherever he could lay his head, Bertell soon discovered that to survive he would have to go hard and that's when he developed his grind.

"I was a real hustler.  I would sell you some socks.  I would sell you a t-shirt.  My mother always used to tell me 'You don't have no kids and no responsibility so you don't have no excuse.'  So for me I always used to wake up like there was no excuse so I gotta figure it out," he said.

Bertell's hustling soon paid off resulting in heavy mixtape sales and a chance meeting with Bryan Michael Cox.  Together the two are working on the final touches to Bertell's forthcoming album, Going Hard.  As the title suggests no matter what he is singing about, it's the message of perseverance that stays with Bertell the most from his homeless experience.

"I found out that I was driven and that I wasn't a quitter. That was the biggest thing I found out about myself.  Anybody that comes to me is going to see the same thing."

For more information visit: www.bertellonline.com

Check out the lead single, "She Bad," feat. Bun B

Gucci Mane is getting ready to release his very much anticipated release, The State vs. Radric Davis, which is scheduled for a December 8th drop date. In preparation for the release, Gucci sat down with popular blogger/ radio host Miss Info to talk about the The State vs. Radric Davis, beef with Young Jeezy and more.

The State vs. Radric Davis features Usher ("Spotlight"), Plies ("Wasted"), OJ Da Juiceman, Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne, and others.

BONUS: Here's Gucci Mane's "Spotlight" featuring Usher.

Precious is on track to be one of the biggest film releases of the year! Much buzz has been garnered for the movie which features as star-studded lined-up, Paula Patton (as Ms. Blue Rain), Mariah Carey (as Mrs. Weiss), Lenny Kravitz (as Nurse John McFadden), and Mo'Nique (as Mary Lee Johnson). Precious, which is only opened in 18 theaters nationwide, is centered around 16-year old Claireece "Precious" Jones (played by Gabourey Sidibe), who is also obese and illiterate. Precious, also comes from a very abusive and dysfunctional home setting. Her mom in the film is played by Mo'Nique (as Mary Lee Johnson).

It has been confirmed by numerous News outlets that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson has passed away. Jackson, who was born in Gary, Indiana, suffered a cardiac arrest in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, June 25th. He was 50 years. The musical genius is survived by 3 children.

Since the fatal news of Jackson's sudden death broke on the internet, a ton of celebs have poured out their emotions on their twitter accounts.

Here are some tweets from celebs who have been inspired by Michael Jackson and the legacy he leaves behind.

Diddy: "Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!"

Drake: "Blew the dust off my Moonwalker tape...and just set it right on the dresser...Long Live the King."

Keri Hilson: "MJ's the only idol I've ever had...never got the chance to tell him how much he & his music mean to me. man oh man."

Usher: "Again.. my heart goes out to the King of Pop and his family."

Cassie: "There are no words.... Sending all of my love and prayers out to the Jackson family."

Soulja Boy: "R.I.P. MJ."

Solonge Knowles: "Thank you Michael Jackson for being my FIRST of many! My mother took me to my FIRST concert, I was only two years old." I fell in love."

Trey Songz: "Speechless."

Snoop Dogg: "billie jean is not my son!!! mike went hard on this one.."

Kid Cudi:  "if ur a musician and u didnt acknowledge michaels passing today on ya page, ur a douche."

Rev Run: "Rip MJ! Dream as if u'll live 4ever, Live as if u'll die 2day. U only live once, but if u do it right dats all u need! U did it Big MJ!!"

Wale: " i can only hope people dont take cheap shots at his legacy for laughs...God Bless MJ."

Mariah Carey: "No artist will ever take his place. His star will shine forever." - Mariah

Lauren London: "There are no words.....my prayers to the Jackson Family."

Busta Rhymes: "GOD BLESS THE JACKSON FAMILY...BE STRONG AND OUR PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES GO OUT 2 THE JACKSON FAMILY!!!!!TO THE MAXIMUM LEVELS!!!"

If Michael Jackson inspired you, feel free to express your thoughts in our comments section. 

R.I.P. Michael Joseph Jackson

August 29, 1958 to June 25, 2009