sábado, 8 de janeiro de 2011

Omari Ismael Grandberry

Omarion Admits To Being Bisexual?


Omarion has reportedly admitted to being a bisexual. The R&B singer supposedly released an official press statement in response to his former B2K bandmate Raz B’s allegations that he is a gay man – a rumour that has existed since the start of Omarion’s career. See the statement below:


“I pride myself in being an honest, God Fearing, respectful man. I have kept my personal life private and wanted to keep it that way. Unfortunately, other’s are interested in profiting from my anguish; so before they can do that, i will clarify things. I am not at all what certain ex-band members are trying to paint me as, I am however a respectable, mature, proud, bisexual man.” {Source}

Something about this seems quite odd. I wouldn’t be surprised if that press release was written by Raz B himself.


Omari Ismael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984), better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the boy band, B2K. His third album Ollusion was released January 12, 2010 with the lead single I Get It In. Omarion is currently the newest judge on America's Best Dance Crew.

Music career

Early career with B2K
In Omarion's early career he was part of the hit group B2K that was founded and managed at the time by music producer Chris Stokes with other band members Lil' Fizz, J-Boog & Raz-B. B2K was an R&B/Hip-Hop boy band of the early 2000s, but they eventually broke-up in 2004 leaving Omarion a Solo act.


Solo career


O (2004-2005)
On July 17, 2004 Omarion released his debut single O the single was a top 30 hit in the U.S. charts. Then on February 21, 2005 Omarion released his second single Touch which was less successful than his first single. On February 22, 2005 Omarion released his debut album O the album went certified Gold selling over 500,000 units.


21 & Face Off (2006-2007)
On December 26, 2006 Omarion released his second album 21 which contained his hit singles Ice Box which featured Timbaland & Entourage. Ice Box was dated as Omarion's highest single. Even though 21 sold over 100,000 copies it was as successful as his first album. In late 2007 Omarion & Bow Wow decided to do a Collaboration album entitled Face Off it sold over 100,000 copies in its first week & eventaully went certified Gold.


Signing & Release from Young Money (2009)
On March 30, 2009 Lil Wayne confirmed that Omarion was officially signed to Young Money Entertainment but only after two months rumors were circulating that Omarion was dropped from Young Money Entertainment. But after a month Omarion & Lil Wayne confirmed he was out for business reasons. Later rumored to have gotten kicked out the label for releasing the song "I Get It In" Ft. Lil Wayne prematurely and without Lil Wayne's consent as the song was yet to be finished. Omarion later released the song Ft. Gucci Mane.


Signing with EMI & Ollusion (2010-present)
In early 2010 Omarion signed with EMI. He released his third studio album Ollusion on his own imprint, StarrWorld Entertainment it sold 21,200 copies its first week. It Contained the singles I Get It In & Speedin'.


Personal life
Omarion is the older brother of singer/actor O'Ryan. Omarion is also close friends with fellow R&B singer Marques Houston, they have starred in mutiple films together such as the dance drama film You Got Served. In late 2008, Omarion had his signature braids cut off. He currently resides in Los Angeles by himself.


Other ventures

Acting career
In early 2004, Omarion appeared in several films, most notably You Got Served in which he starred alongside Marques Houston, as well as his former B2K band mates. The movie centered around a group of friends in a hip hop dance crew who take part in underground dance competitions. It earned $48 million worldwide. Later that year he played the role of the school bully "Reggie" in the comedy Fat Albert, based on the animated series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. Omarion also played the voice of Fifteen Cent in The Proud Family Movie. In late 2007, Omarion, starred in the urban thriller/horror film Somebody Help Me, which was released only on DVD and aired on BET in celebration of Halloween. Omarion also starred in and co-produced Feel the Noise.


Americas Best Dance Crew
He was a judge on the fifth season of America's Best Dance Crew, replacing Shane Sparks.


        

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