Watch Katt Williams talk about the charges that have been filed against him.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Gucci Mane is Back in Jail
Rapper Gucci Mane was sent back to jail today because he violated his probation. The actual act of violation has not been released, but he was sentenced a year but may only have to serve 6 months for good behavior. Well DAMN I guess some people never learn.
Hip Hop Wired – 11/12/09
HHHWired Exclusive: B.G. Speaks on Arrest, Lil Wayne, Lil Boosie, Turk
» By Danielle Canada Nov 12 2009, 17:23 Pm
Rappers have been unable to outrun the long arm of the law as of late. With C-Murder, T.I. and Max B behind bars, Boosie having his sentence doubled and Lil Wayne possibly facing a year, it feels as though no artist is safe from the big house and must be weary of his/her actions.
Rapper B.G. was barely able to escape as he was arrested last Tuesday following a traffic stop when authorities found 
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Lil Kim Sued For Missed Appearances
» By Danielle Canada Nov 12 2009, 16:59 Pm
Lil Kim's been busy overseas trying to revitalize her career and ultimately reclaim her position as the ‘Queen B.'
Kim recently made a brief stop across the pond in London where she was scheduled to make several club appearances from November 7 through 14. Unfortunately for British fans anxious to catch a glimpse of her, she left prematurely after suffering 
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Dr. Dre Teaming With Best Buy For New Business Venture
» By Danielle Canada Nov 12 2009, 16:37 Pm
Dr. Dre continues to embrace his talent in music and further build his brand by collaborating with major electronic retailer Best Buy which will serve as endorsement for his Beats By Dre headphones and DJ equipment.
Calling the venture Club Beats, the joint venture is a partnership with 
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Tags Beats By Dre, Best Buy, Club Beats, detox,dr. dre, R.E.D., the game
Charles Hamilton Making His Return?
» By Danielle Canada Nov 12 2009, 15:29 Pm
Since being shunned from the offices of Interscope and having his debut album shelved indefinitely, the rap career of Charles Hamilton seemed to have died out before it could truly launch.
Last impressions are almost as significant as first and for Hamilton, his last image was that of having a few teeth shifted after a punch from his female affiliate.Sonic lost all his coins after that hit as he completely dropped off the
C-Murder Cannot Afford Appeal For Murder Case
» By Danielle Canada Nov 12 2009, 15:13 Pm
Corey Miller's troubles with the law ultimately landed him a lifetime behind bars.
As previously reported C-Murder was convicted of second degree murder for the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in 2002 and sentenced to life in prison. Now as he continues to serve his time C-Murder's trying anxiously to appeal his conviction so he can see the light of day again.
Unfortunately for him however the cost of an appeal is more than he can afford. According to court documents
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Details Spill On Eminem's “Shady Talez”
» By Michael "Ice-Blue" Harris Nov 12 2009, 15:03 Pm
With a history of ruthless, malicious lyrics to make fans cringe or cause a stir, it only makes sense that Eminem would use his ability to craft frightening tales and paint it on a larger canvas.
Earlier reports gave mention of the rapper working on a series of horror films titled Shady Talez and now further details have surfaced as it pertains to the upcoming flick.
The actual film will be a 3D anthology film which will showcase the rapper's ability to be a chameleon as he will be put
Comments 0 Tags 50 cent, dr. dre, eminem/ relapse, shady talez
Sha Money XL Announces Distribution Deal
» By Danielle Canada Nov 11 2009, 17:15 Pm
The former head of G Unit Records and the man deemed by 50 cent as the “chain on the bike, Sha Money XL, is announcing a brand new business venture.
It's been two years since he left his post and now he's stepping up to take the reins of a multi-million dollar music and film distribution deal. The deal brings together the businessman and 'The Orchard' as he launches
Wu Tang Affiliates Arrested
» By Danielle Canada Nov 11 2009, 17:12 Pm
The old saying to watch the company you keep is ringing true once again. Two affiliates of the legendary team Wu are finding themselves in jail after being arrested in Arkansas. DJ Allah Mathematics and Streetlife were arrested Tuesday after police found weed on their tour bus. According to the police report,
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Chris and Rihanna are working together to Promote?
There are rumors that Chris and Ri-Ri are working together to use this bullsh*t of a relationship to promote their albums. Guess what? Turns out that they are both releasing their videos on the same day! Friday (tomorrow) is the release date for “Russian Roulette” by Rihanna and Chris is releasing “Crawl”
Listen to Dr. Boyce, Roland Martin and Tom Joyner Discuss Heather Ellis
Given that Tom Joyner's Show is sponsored by Walmart, this leads to a relatively awkward conversation!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Black Kids Told to Pick Cotton in front of their White Classmates!
A history lesson that asked black elementary students to act like slaves has sparked protests from parents and teachers at a North Carolina school Wednesday.
During a field trip to Latta Plantation, three students from Rea View Elementary in Waxhaw were chosen by tour guide Ian Campbell to wear bags and mimic picking cotton while their white classmates looked on, WSOC-TV, Charlotte, reported Friday.
Many of the teachers and parents from the elementary school said they plan on writing the leaders of the plantation regarding the racially insensitive history lesson.
What the hayell? The Cosby Show Redone as a Porno!
Click here to watch the video trailer – hilarious!
News: Black Professor Punches Out a White Colleague in Conversation Over Race
A prominent Columbia architecture professor punched a female university employee in the face at a Harlem bar during a heated argument about race relations, cops said yesterday.
Police busted Lionel McIntyre, 59, for assault yesterday after his bruised victim, Camille Davis, filed charges.
McIntyre and Davis, who works as a production manager in the school's theater department, are both regulars at Toast, a popular university bar on Broadway and 125th Street, sources said.
The professor, who is black, had been engaged in a fiery discussion about "white privilege" with Davis, who is white, and another male regular, who is also white, Friday night at 10:30 when fists started flying, patrons said.
LIONEL McINTYRE "Unfortunate event."
McIntyre, who is known as "Mac" at the bar, shoved Davis, and when the other patron and a bar employee tried to break it up, the prof slugged Davis in the face, witnesses said.
"The punch was so loud, the kitchen workers in the back heard it over all the noise," bar back Richie Velez, 28, told The Post. "I was on my way over when he punched Camille and she fell on top of me."
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Katt Williams Keeps a Smile on His Face
By now ya’ll already know that Katt Williams has been arrested on charges of burglary and criminal trespassing, so I figured I should post up his mug shot. LMAO at him cheesing so hard.
Random Hookups and Liquor Can Lead to HIV
It's a warm summer night. A young man sits on the corner of Broadway and 12th Street in downtown Oakland sipping from a bottle of Hennessey. Bored and looking for a sexual fling with no strings attached, the young man dials up The Biosphere, a popular social networking tool that anyone with access to a phone can use to meet people in their area. It's basically a party line for random hookups and one-time sexual encounters.
As soon as he gets through, he hears the disclaimer that The Biosphere is not responsible for any actions or consequences that may result from meeting someone online. An hour later, the young man finds himself in the company of a complete stranger -- names don't matter since they're probably all made up. Besides, the odds are against the two of them making a love connection. Ten minutes in, they're engaged in some extremely risky behavior.
The young man is only 17, a senior in high school, from a good home, and curious about exploring his sexuality.
Monday, November 9, 2009
The Urban Daily – 11/9/09
MUSIC
VIDEO: Mos Def & Jim Jones On A Track Together??
By Jerry Barrow, Senior Editor November 9, 2009 8:06 am
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TAGS: Dame Dash, jim jones, mos def, The Black Keys
MOVIES
Monique Channeled Own Abuse For Role In “Precious”
By The Urban Daily November 8, 2009 4:38 pm
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TV
VIDEO: Taylor Is Swift With Kanye Payback
By The Urban Daily November 8, 2009 2:55 pm
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TAGS: Kanye West, taylor swift
NEWS
Men’s Group Wants Rihanna To “Woman-Up” On Hitting Brown
By The Urban Daily November 8, 2009 2:18 pm
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TAGS: chris brown, rihanna
NEWS
Lamar Odom Wants Kids With Khloe:”Soon!”
By The Urban Daily November 8, 2009 2:01 pm
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TAGS: khloe kardashian, lamar odom
MUSIC
VIDEO: Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter” Documentary Trailer
By Jerry Barrow, Senior Editor November 7, 2009 2:09 pm
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TAGS: Lil Wayne
MUSIC
HOT OR NOT: Juvenile, “Gotta Get It”
By Jerry Barrow, Senior Editor November 6, 2009 5:30 pm
Read more about HOT OR NOT: Juvenile, “Gotta Get It”
TAGS: Gotta Get It It, juvenile
The Latest from Black Voices – 11/9/09
Watch Teaser Trailer to 'Why Did I Get Married Too?'
Andrea of 'Fly' and Her Hair Inspiration
Looks for Less : The Soul Train 2009 Awards
Is the Swine Flu Reaching a State of Emergency?
Jay Z vs. Beanie Sigel: It's Nothing but Business as Usual
Steve Harvey: His New Wife is the Woman Who Changed His Life
Health Care Reform: Join The War Room Fight Now and Beat The Tea-Baggers
Former WNBA Player Admits to Smoking Weed While in the League
Deadly Russian Road Roulette All the Rage in Bulgaria
'Permission Slips,' Sherri Shepherd's Memoir About Life's Ups and Downs Will Make You Laugh and Cry
Katt Williams Arrested for Burglary? WTF?
NEWNAN, Georgia (AP) -- Comedian Katt Williams has been jailed in Georgia on charges of burglary and criminal trespassing.
A deputy at the jail in Coweta County, southwest of Atlanta, confirmed Williams was being held there and that a magistrate was expected to set bond at an arraignment Monday afternoon. The deputy did not have access to a police report to provide more details.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Rapper Vigalantee Weighs in on Jay Z's Beef with Beanie Sigal
The Kansas City Rapper Vigalantee weighs in on the beef between Jay Z and Beanie Sigal - Did Jay Z get him fired?
Did Jigga Get Charlamagne Tha God Fired from His Job?
The people at Media Outrage did an interview with an insider at 100.3 The Beat to see if Jigga really did have a role in getting Charlamagne Tha God Fired over his interview with Beanie Sigal. Here’s what they had to say:
MO: Was Charlamagne fired because of his interview with Beanie Sigel?
Person: Yes, I am %100 sure that he was let go because of his interview with Beanie Sigel.
MO: So you’re not speculating like the rest of us right now?
Person: No
MO: Why would they do that though, knowing that that interview brought high ratings?
Person: You have to understand as I’m very sure that he already does, the station has to maintain an amicable relationship with Jay-Z and his camp because this man is the biggest rapper in the game right now. Infact, he’s not really even a rapper anymore. He’s a business. So you can’t risk ruining a relationship like that just to draw ratings. A radio personality can always be replaced and with the proper set-up, put in a position to succeed. It’s better for the station to replace that person than ruin a relationship with someone who has been on top of the game for years now.
MO: So you are saying that you are really %100 sure that Charlamagne was fired because of his interview with Beanie Sigel?
Person: Yes. I can’t really go into the particulars but that’s what I was told. Is it foul? Yes. This is the business that we are in though.
MO: Thank you very much for taking the time to speak with us.
The Latest from Hip Hop Wired – 11/7/09
LL Cool J's “NCIS: Los Angeles” Heading To Syndication After Only 7 Weeks On The Air
» By MICHAEL ICEBLUE HARRIS Nov 7 2009, 9:07 Am
LL Cool J is showing no signs of slowing down after more than 20 years in the game. The Queens MC is about to receive some major paper from his moonlighting gig away from the mic. His new television series “NCIS: Los Angeles” has just been sold into syndication after only seven weeks on the air.
CBS TV Distribution has licensed the show to USA for roughly $1.9 million per episode. It will start airing weekly in the fall of 2011.
“NCIS: Los Angeles” is a spin-off from the popular 
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Tags def jam, ll cool j, rock & roll hall of fame,“NCIS: Los Angeles”
Dr. Boyce Watkins Editorial: Black Men Continue To Get Pimped By The NCAA
» By Dr. Boyce Watkins Nov 7 2009, 8:06 Am
The revolution has been televised.
I always knew it would be, since African American athletes have always been center stage in the NCAA's multi-billion dollar money machine. Millions of Americans go mad during the month of March to see "Tyrone G. Anyhood," the latest corporate product being lined up on the Great American assembly line of mass exploitation and academic fraud.
The NCAA has profited handsomely from the Black community's commitment to producing and delivering hoop dreams that put young Black men on the court during the hours they should be spending in a book. We perform death-defying athletic circus acts for the amusement of America, while
Comments 1 Tags boyce watkins, Ed O'Bannon, NCAA
Ludacris On Hand To Pay Tribute To Soul Legend Otis Redding
» By JORDAN C. ALSTON Nov 7 2009, 6:35 Am
Feelings and memories of a better time were aplenty at the Wooddruff Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday as some of this era's most bright and promising talent paid tribute to a man that left an indelible mark on the world with his music.
Artists such as Anthony Hamilton, Estelle, and Grammy-winning rapper, Atlanta's Ludacris, were on hand to give respect to soul music titan Otis Redding.
Estelle sang Redding's classic,
Comments 1 Tags Anthony Hamilton, atlanta, ludacris,music, Otis, otis redding, Redding, Soul, the rolling stones
Mos Def To Join Jay Electronica & Curren$y To Form Trio
» By Jason Weintraub Nov 7 2009, 6:11 Am
If you are a Hip-Hop fan who tends to care more about lyrics and meanings to tracks than the catchy hooks and repetitive beats, then do we have news for you!
Mos Def, Jay Electronica, and Curren$y are all teaming together to make a much needed “Hip-Hop” album that will give the game something it has been missing for awhile.
According to Curren$y, the three, all by complete coincidence, met up at Dame Dash's new music facility
Comments 0 Tags damon dash, jay electronica, lil wayne,mos def, rapper currensy
Wyclef To Receive RFK Center For Justice & Human Rights' Ripple Of Hope Award
» By Moguldom Nov 6 2009, 16:09 Pm
The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights today announced that Wyclef Jean and Bono will receive the organization's 2009 Ripple of Hope Award. The award, which will be presented at the Center's annual dinner on November 18th, recognizes the bold leadership demonstrated by the two honorees on humanitarian issues.
"As champions of justice, Bono and Wyclef have brought the national spotlight to human rights violations, empowered local activists, and transformed the lives of millions of people living in poverty from
Comments 0 Tags bono, The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, U2, Wyclef Jean
Bone Thugs Speak On Flesh's Incarceration & Eazy-E's Death
» By MICHAEL ICEBLUE HARRIS Nov 6 2009, 14:53 Pm
"It's both, it's a place where you can rehabilitate but it's also a warehouse. Because mind you, that place is there for a reason. You got real live monsters that deserve to be there that committed crimes that are absolutely heinous. They are never gonna see the light of day and they are there forever and for a reason."
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is gearing to release their long awaited unified front, Uni5: The World's Enemy, which will be dropping on December 22nd. Speaking with Hip-Hop Wired, Krayzie spoke on the conception of their latest album saying,
“Flesh was locked up for ten years, he just came home. As everybody knows Bizzy Bone was away from us for a while. Flesh came home and we just felt the need…it was going to happen regardless. We felt the need to come back together and give the world that Bone magic that we brought to the world years earlier. It was like a must. The whole concept of the album, Uni5: The World's Enemy… the unifying came from us being back unified and the world enemy concept came from we always felt like we was
Comments 0 Tags Bone Thugs N Harmony, eazy-e, flesh n bone, ruthless records
50 Cent Still Considering Signing Beanie Sigel, Promotes New Fragrance
» By DANIELLE CANADA Nov 6 2009, 12:44 Pm
“You can't sign a deal in a conversation — it's a process. We'll see what happens."
50 Cent, the man whose name has become synonymous with controversy in the weeks leading up to his official release of Before I Self Destruct, is speaking out on his alleged contractual agreement with Jay-Z's latest enemy, Beanie Sigel.
As previously reported , Fif and Beanie caused mass speculation of a possible new G-Unit alliance after appearing on a Philadelphia radio show.
Comments 1 Tags "before i self destruct, 50 cent, beanie sigel, g-unit, jay-z, Power By 50, thisis50
DMX To Pull Out Of MMA Fight?
» By DANIELLE CANADA Nov 6 2009, 11:59 Am
DMX made headlines in September after announcing that he was willing to allow bodily harm to be inflicted on him by the hands of a mixed martial arts fighter. Now reports are circulating that he came to his senses and pulled out of the scheduled beat down.
As previously reported, he was scheduled to take on Eric Martinez on December 12 in Jefferson, Alabama. He even caused promotional melee about the upcoming production by stating that he wouldn't train for the event. Instead, he had the bright idea to
Comments 0 Tags dmx, DMX Cancels MMA Fight, Eric Martinez, mixed martial arts, MMA Fight
Ludacris Donates Coats For Charity
» By DANIELLE CANADA Nov 6 2009, 11:17 Am
The always philanthropic and always present in the Atlanta community, Ludacris, strikes again with his charitable ways.
September brought an onslaught of tumultuous flood waters that left parts of metro Atlanta devastated. Offering to aid his ailing city, Luda stepped up through his Ludacris Foundation to donate
Comments 2 Tags Atlanta Floods, Clarkdale Elementary,LudaCares, ludacris, Ludacris Founation
Ying Yang Twins Release Greatest Hits Album
» By DANIELLE CANADA Nov 6 2009, 10:17 Am
The Ying Yang Twins, Atlanta's hyper hood brotherly duo, helped usher crunk to the musical forefront and gave the world music to dance to. Now just shy of four years out of the limelight, the dynamic duo of Kaine and D-Rock is bringing their trademark shake anthems back to listener's ears through a collection of their greatest hits. Titled
Comments 0 Tags Champs Is Here, deep entertainment,mannie fresh, ying yang twins, Ying Yang Twins Greatest Hits
Young Jeezy Added To Blueprint III Tour
» By DANIELLE CANADA Nov 6 2009, 10:01 Am
As Jay-Z begins to wrap up his ‘North American College Tour' with Roc Nation affiliate Wale and his signee, J.Cole, he's still prepping for his highly anticipated Blue Print III tour. The man, who apparently never sleeps, will trek across the country again to bring fans cuts from his #1 album. Jigga won't be alone however and has announced plans to bring his “Real As It Gets”, collaborator Young Jeezy
Comments 0 Tags Blueprint 3 Tour, J. Cole, jay-z, North American College Tour, roc nation, wale, young jeezy
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S BROTHER SPEAKS OUT
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President Barack Obama's half brother has broken his media silence to discuss his new novel — the semi-autobiographical story of an abusive parent patterned on their late father, the mostly absent figure Obama wrote about in his own memoir.
In his first interview, Mark Ndesandjo told The Associated Press that he wrote "Nairobi to Shenzhen" in part to raise awareness of domestic violence.
OPRAH PULLED BEBE WINANS FROM THE SHOW
Oprah Winfrey has removed gospel singer BeBe Winans from her show's "karaoke challenge" until charges against him for allegedly pushing his ex-wife to the ground are resolved, reports the Associated Press.
Winans appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" last week to discuss the selection of contestants for the season-long challenge. He was also seen surprising some of the finalists with news they had made the cut.
Friday, November 6, 2009
ANTHONY ANDERSON PICKING UP ASIAN WOMEN
The New York Post's Page Six is reporting that Anthony Anderson was at the Sony Cierge holiday party in NYC recently when he randomly tapped an Asian girl on the shoulder and exclaimed, "Would you take a photo with me? I love Asians!"
SERENA MIGHT BE THE HIGHEST PAID
Serena Williams has set the record for single-season prize money in women's tennis by topping $6.5 million in 2009, reports the Associated Press.
Williams broke the WTA mark of slightly under $5.5 million, earned by Justine Henin in 2007.
Serena won the season-ending tour championships Sunday, beating older sister Venus in the final, and ends the year ranked No. 1. The younger Williams also won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2009.
Williams' career prize money is now at a record $28.5 million.
THERE WAS A RUMOR THAT THIS WOMAN AND GAYLE KING WAS KICKIN IT
Model Veronica Webb is laughing off rumors that she is dating Newark, New Jersey mayor Cory Booker, especially since she is happily married with two children.
"He's a great guy," said Webb, who insists she and Booker are just really good friends and nothing more.
SEACREST STALKER IS IN THE ARMY…WTF
The man accused of stalking Ryan Seacrest is not only a member of the U.S. Army reserves, but he is assigned to a part of the Army special forces, which is attached to the Green Berets.
TMZ is reporting that the Army has apologized to Seacrest after learning that Chidi Uzomah, Jr. is currently in the Army Reserves in Upland, California.
A FIGHT THAT CHANGED HIS LIFE
If anyone needed a huge postfight bonus at UFC 104, it was Pat Barry. The heavyweight out of New Orleans, scored Knockout of the Night and Fight of the Night for his victory over Antoni Hardonk. That was good enough for $120,000.
Good thing, Barry needed the infusion of cash in the worst way. He confirmed to MMAScrapsRadio that he was completely down on his luck before the fight, agreeing that he had little to eat in Los Angeles the week of the fight.
CHRIS BROWN NEW ALBUM COVER
Through a Monday afternoon tweet, Chris Brown unveiled the cover art for his forthcoming "Graffiti" album, due Dec. 15.
The singer is shown dressed in all black - blazer, turtleneck, sunglasses and army boots – while holding an electric guitar over his right shoulder and a can of spray paint in the other hand.
The spray is directed both at the album's title, shown in a liquid, futuristic silver font, and at a collection of colorful cartoon characters.
OBAMA AND THE SCHOOL SYSTEM
WASHINGTON – One year after his election, President Barack Obama is coaxing states across the country to rewrite education laws and cut deals with unions as they pursue his vision for school reform.
Obama is visiting Wisconsin, where lawmakers are poised to change a law to boost their state's chances at $5 billion in education grants, the most money a president has ever had for overhauling schools.
Nine other states have taken similar steps, even though states can't apply for the money yet and only a few states may end up getting grants.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Is Rihanna Taking Responsibility for her Own Actions?
In the midst of Rihanna finally opening up about Chris Brown abusing her, some people feel that she also needs to admit her wrongdoing in the situation. The National Coalition for Men has stated that they support Chris Brown, and that they now want Rihanna to take responsibility for her reported violence against Chris.
Pop singer Rihanna recently made a widely publicized statement to Glamour Magazine that she wants to "shed light on the reality of domestic violence." The National Coalition For Men (NCFM) calls on Rihanna to discuss her own reported violence against Brown as well if she wants to shed light on the problem honestly.
According to court records and other sources, Rihanna struck Brown in the face "numerous times" before Brown assaulted her ('http://news.ninemsn.com.au/entertainment/768865/rihanna-hit-chris-brow...). NCFM purports although that would not justify his more severe assault, her violence should not be ignored, and if she does not "woman up" to it then her message will be the usual one-sided double standards that leave female perpetration covered up.
The saying, "There is no excuse for domestic violence," applies to both sexes. Female violence in relationships is not rare but is often hypocritically deemed acceptable or humorous, such as in the film, Sideways. It is part of the cycle of domestic violence, which cannot be stopped without addressing the problem honestly. Children are damaged just by witnessing domestic violence, regardless of its severity.
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Trey Songz Invented Sex?
Well not quite, but from the looks of things in his new video “I Invented Sex” he sure does look like he knows what he is doing. Click here to watch.
Why Did I Get Married Too? Trailer
Yesterday "Entertainment Tonight" aired the trailer for Tyler Perry’s movie Why Did Get Married Too, and I must say that this one seems like it may be just as good or better than the first one. It also seemed that this movie will be a little bit more dramatic than the first one. The movie is set to be released in April 2010, click here to watch the trailer.
Sneak Peek of Diane Sawyer’s Interview with Rihanna
Rihanna has finally decided to speak for the first time since the altercation between her and Chris Brown back in February. A snippet from her interview with Diane Sawyer aired this morning on Good Morning America, and the entire interview will air this Friday at 9 pm on 20/20. Click here to watch some of the interview.
Beanie Sigel VS. JAY-Z
While their respective home teams battle in the World Series, Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel and his former Roc-A-Fella Records boss Jay-Z are in a sparring match of their own, sparked by Sigel's verbal missive, "What You Talkin Bout (I Ain't Your Average Cat)."
Promoting the dis record on a Philly radio station, Sigel said he was responding to several lines from Jay-Z's track "Already," as well as his treatment at Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philly last weekend, which Jay-Z headlined. There were rumors that Jay had Sigel removed from the venue by police.
OPRAH AND OTHER CELEBRITIES VISIT THE WHITEHOUSE
Celebs Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington and Oprah Winfrey were among the mix of prominent Democratic fundraisers, and heavyweights from the financial services and high-tech industries who have visited the White House since Barack Obama took office in January.
Winfrey, who campaigned for Obama, interviewed the first lady Feb. 17 and was on the guest list for an inaugural reception Jan. 20. Actor Denzel Washington appears on the visitor list for two White House tours.
MORGAN FREEMAN GETS DIRTY ON A NEW COMEDY
Morgan Freeman has been tapped to star in and executive produce an untitled comedy feature for Warner Bros, previously dubbed "Dirty Old Men."
The project follows an aging playboy who finally meets the love of his life, while his best friend and wingman of 40 years (Freeman) does everything to break up the new couple.
The film is similar in tone to "Wedding Crashers" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," according to the Hollywood Reporter.
SOME COLLEGE PRESIDENTS MAKE MORE THAN PRESIDENT OBAMA
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In these challenging times during the U.S. recession, college presidents know they should be ashamed of themselves for carrying anything near a seven figure salary.
Although, on an ordinary day we might be patting our sister, Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, for topping the charts of college compensation last year at a whopping $1,598,247.
According to College Board, the average college costs for the 2009-2010 school year range from public four-year college education at $7,020 to a private four-year college at $26,273 both up 6.5 and 4.4 percent from last year, respectively.
WHITNEY HOUSTON SELLS HER HOUSE FOR HALF PRICE
Whitney Houston has placed her New Jersey home on the market for $2.5 million – a steal, considering it's less than half of its assessed value, according to the Philadelphia Enquirer.
Earlier we quoted People.com's report which said the listing was $5.6 million.
The five-bedroom, 12,561-sq.-ft. Menham, N.J., home is described by the real-estate website where it's listed as modern-styled home full of natural light and containing "circular-themed interior spaces," as well as a four-car garage, three fireplaces, walk-in closets, a bar and skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows.
LEE DANIELS IN THE MIDDLE OF TYLER AND SPIKE
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Lee Daniels says he doesn't have time to get caught up in the back-and-forth between one of the executive producers of his new film "Precious," in theaters Friday, and his personal mentor, Spike Lee.
Lee has made it known that he likens Perry's work unto minstrel shows, and Perry responded in a "60 Minutes" interview last week, saying he was "insulted" and "pissed off" over Spike's comments.
Daniels says he is close to both filmmakers and has no intention of taking sides.
AL SHARPTON EX-WIFE AND DAUGHTER ARRESTED
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The Rev. Al Sharpton's ex-wife and oldest daughter were arrested in Manhattan Friday night for resisting arrest after speeding past a patrol car and through a red light, reports the New York Daily News.
Kathy Jordan, 53, and her daughter, Dominique, 23, were pulled over around 7:30 p.m. for zooming through the light at Eighth Ave. in Harlem, the newspaper said, citing sources.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Hip Hop Wired – 11/4/09
Beanie Sigel & 50 Cent Air Out Jay-Z, Beans To Possibly Sign With G-Unit
» By MICHAEL ICEBLUE HARRIS Nov 4 2009, 12:35 Pm
“He is a crumb and I'm gone put my foot on his neck until he responds. Please make a record because a week it's been out dog. I'm not taking nothing from Jay-Z as an artist. He ain't no walk in the park but all I'm saying is I don't got to jog to keep up to him.”
It looks like the union between Dwight Grant and Curtis Jackson is official as the two lyrical titans stood side by side on Philly radio airwaves with radio personalities The Hot Boyz. Putting the rats in the fire, Sigel held no punches as he spit his truth about Roc-A-Fella and how Damon Dash and Jay-Z both played one of their most loyal soldiers.
Beanie Sigel discussed his plans to sign with 50 Cent
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Common Joins Maya Angelou to Discuss State of Black America
» By JUSTIN STEWART Nov 4 2009, 12:20 Pm
America has been in a state of emergency for some time as of late. With the recession and the swine flu running rampant and leaving their marks, the country has been in a mad dash searching for some sort of order out of this madness.
The same situation is present in the Black community, but the effect has been one that has been going on for even longer.
African-American communities have continued to be ravaged with violence, drugs, poverty and more as the race has slowly been destroying itself with so much inner turmoil with the intentions of just surviving.
Heavily influenced by images that seem to generally promote more ignorance and without having
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Lupe Says Hip-Hop Was A Factor in Derrion Albert Murder
» By JUSTIN STEWART Nov 4 2009, 11:38 Am
Since the murder of Derrion Albert, many rappers have weighed in to say that action needs to be taken as the aggression in the African-American community has escalated.
It was reported earlier that Twista had made a more direct approach by visiting those that were friends of Albert.
With such a heavy influence in the community, it has been in the hands of rap artists to gear these young minds into the right direction and provide positive imagery to show that there is a way to enjoy life without having to resort to violence.
As a Chicago native, rapper Lupe Fiasco recently stepped up to the plate and
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Roccett Releasing “The Free Agent” With DJ Drama
» By JUSTIN STEWART Nov 4 2009, 11:07 Am
Once an artist that was given the support from Young Jeezy, West Coast artist Roccett has since stepped away from CTE and decided to go about things on his own.
Releasing a slew of mixtapes, including Another Day, Another Dollar, the rapper has built up anticipation for the big band, which comes in the form of his official street album, The Free Agent.
With assistance from DJ Drama, the two will release the album to iTunes and all other digital online retailers this month. Noted features include
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Game's R.E.D. Pushed Back
» By DANIELLE CANADA Nov 4 2009, 11:07 Am
Game is becoming the latest victim of an always frustrating, always unfortunate trend in hip-hop; album push backs. Hurricane Game confirmed to his fans via Twitter that his latest installment, R.E.D., would be put on hold.
Originally set to drop in December, a new release date has yet to be confirmed. He tweeted about the mishap saying,
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Shyne Finally Speaks
» By JUSTIN STEWART Nov 4 2009, 10:50 Am
“Nobody's perfect and a lot of us grow up in imperfect situations, as myself, and our lives continue to be imperfect, but there are no excuses.”
Life after prison has been quite the road for rapper Shyne. Shortly after being released from prison having served almost a decade, he was quickly swept up by immigration and was informed of the fact that there was a possibility that he would be deported back to Belize.
Deemed his homeland, many know that the rapper grew up and was raised in New York, but due to his criminal activity, his free passport for America was
Did Jigga Get Charlamagne Fired?
Radio personality, Charlamagne Tha God
, was fired from his post at Philadelphia radio station 100.3 The Beat this week, following an interview with Beanie Sigel where he explained his recent Jay-Z diss track.
Charlamagne revealed the termination via Twitter (@CThaGod) on Monday (November 2) morning.
While he says the station said they wanted to "move in a different direction," many speculate whether Jay-Z may have had a hand in the matter.
"I just got fired from 100.3 The Beat in Philly. Salute to Philly I hope you all enjoyed me the past six months," Charlamagne wrote.
Your Black News: Thousands Putting Together Buses in Memphis to Rally for Heather Ellis
The rally is on! Visit www.TheHeatherEllisCase.com for more information.
HARVARD OFFERS A CLASS DISCUSSING THEMES ON THE WIRE
Students at Harvard University will be able to learn more about understanding and combating urban social issues through a new course based on HBO's critically-acclaimed series "The Wire," which followed the struggles of urban life in Baltimore.
“‘The Wire’ has done more to enhance our understanding of the systemic urban inequality that constrains the lives of the poor than any published study” said sociology professor William J. Wilson, according to The Harvard Crimson newspaper.
BERNICE KING PLANS TO REACH OUT TO THE HIP-HOP COMMUNITY
Rev. Bernice King, the youngest child of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, on Friday became the first woman to head the Southern Christian Leadership Conference civil rights organization co-founded by her father.
"I stand before you as a daughter of the civil rights movement calling forth the daughters and sons of the next generation of social change," King said Friday at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where her father preached from 1960 until his death in 1968. "I am a King, yet I am mindful that I am not the only one."
NICOLE RICHIE GETS PARPARAZZI ARRESTED
A judge on Friday granted Nicole Richie's request for a temporary restraining order against two photographers who she accuses of hounding her more than other members of the paparazzi.
Her court filing states that one of the men, Eduardo Arrivabene, caused Richie's car accident that took place last month in Beverly Hills
1ST LADY ENJOYS THE YANKEES GAME
*Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani arrived at his favorite seats in Yankee Stadium for Game 1 of the World Series last week, only to find them taken by Michelle Obama.
Giuliani -- who complained during the ALCS when he didn't get the plush seats to the right of the Yankee dugout -- was positioned behind the photographers' box for Wednesday's game.
NENE AND HER NEW BOOK
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*Nene Leakes is known for keeping it real on Bravo’s hit show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” She is one of five female Atlantans that star on the very addicting reality series about some very vocal and independent women.
The show, which premiered in the fall of 2008, is the network's third series in this format (following "The Real Housewives of Orange County" and "The Real Housewives of New York City"), and the most widely popular and the highest rated of the franchise.
DEBRA WINANS CALLS OPRAH WINFREY BIAS
TMZ.com has tracked down the ex-wife of gospel star BeBe Winans to get her reaction to his continued appearances on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" despite his ongoing domestic violence case.
In February, Debra Winans made headlines after accusing her ex-husband of shoving her to the ground in front of their two kids, ages 10 and 13. According to the report, the two had a "verbal altercation" regarding "custody issues dealing with their children."
THIS IS IT EARNED 101 MILLION
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Despite the usual dip in box office numbers during a Halloween weekend, "Michael Jackson's This Is It" managed to top the US box office with $21.3 million, and dominate worldwide with an estimated $101 million in its opening frame.
Sony announced it is extending the film's domestic run through Thanksgiving weekend, or by three weeks – which means that the movie's DVD release has also been pushed back by roughly the same amount of time.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Frankie Appears on Judge Mathis
I swear the foolishness never stops with Keyshia Cole’s mama Frankie, she appeared on yesterday’s episode of Judge Mathis. Frankie was being sued by her manager Antonio and she was countersuing him. Click here to watch.
RIHANNA FINALLY SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HER ASSAULT EXPERIENCE
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Pop singer Rihanna is due to speak for the first time about the night she was beaten by her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, saying in a TV interview that this could happen to anyone.
R&B singer Brown, 20, was sentenced to five years probation and community service in August for attacking Rihanna, 21, on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February. He has since apologized for the assault but has remained largely out of the media spotlight.
In an interview with Diana Sawyer due to be aired on ABC's program "Good Morning America" on Thursday and Friday this week, the Barbadian singer says Brown was "definitely my first big love."
ROSIE O’DONNELL CALLED OPRAH & GAYLE GAY
In a candid new interview on “The Howard Stern Show,” Rosie O’Donnell shared some opinions about her idol Oprah Winfrey and the talk show queen's best friend Gayle King.
During her interview on Stern’s Sirius XM show, the shock jock asked O’Donnell about why rumors exist that Winfrey could be gay.
QUEEN LATIFAH DOING IT BIG WITH MACY’S
Queen Latifah will light up television screens this holiday season as the star of Macy's new "Believe" campaign.
Beginning Nov. 6, the rapper/singer/actress will appear in TV spots called "The Trek," which gets its inspiration from the famous New York Sun editorial “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” from 1897.
1ST LADY SAYS WHEN IT COMES TO A MAN, “CUTE ONLY LAST FOR SO LONG”
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*In the December issue of Glamour magazine, First Lady Michelle Obama lets readers in on the secret to landing a great guy – like, for example, her husband.
"Cute's good. But cute only lasts for so long, and then it's, 'Who are you as a person?'" Obama, 45, says in the magazine, on newsstands Nov. 10. "Don't look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the soul.
PRECIOUS BUZZING AN OSCAR
With her first feature film "Precious" generating Oscar buzz ahead of its nationwide release next Friday, first-time actress Gabourey Sidibe is already fielding offers to star in other projects.
The 26-year-old is currently in negotiations to join Showtime's comedy pilot "The C Word," which stars Laura Linney as a suburban wife, mother and a teacher forced to face a diagnosis of cancer but who manages to find the lighter side of a dark situation.
IDRIS ELBA PRODUCING ON NBC
After starring in seven episodes of NBC's "The Office" last season, British actor Idris Elba will return to the network as the executive producer of a new legal drama.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the untitled project centers on a vigilante lawyer who uses any means necessary to defend his clients against a corrupt district attorney and city establishment.
TAMEKA FOUND OUT ABOUT USHER’S DIVORCE ONLINE
Usher's soon-to-be ex-wife Tameka Foster said she found out about her divorce the same way everyone else did – via the Internet.
"It was rumored (on the internet), so friends and family called, saying, 'Are you OK?' I didn't really understand why," Foster told People magazine. "But Usher and I weren't really speaking then. He was away recording, and I was angry at other things going on. He filed two days later."
RACIST PHOTO OF PRES.OBAMA EATING FRIED CHICKEN STAYED ON FACEBOOK FOR 6 DAYS
The Republican National Committee took down a fan-posted photo on its Facebook page that showed President Obama eating fried chicken with the slogan, "Miscegenation Is a CRIME against American values... Repeal Loving v. Virginia."
Loving v. Virginia is a milestone civil rights case that led the Supreme Court to rule that prohibiting interracial marriage violates the Constitution.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Michael Baisden Gives $5,000 to The Heather Ellis Case – Will Attend the Rally Held by the Your Black World Coalition
Just when you thought black celebrities didn't care anymore, the "Bad Boy of Radio,"Michael Baisden announced today that he is going to give $5,000 to the legal defense fund of the family of Heather Ellis, a 24-year old black female college student who faces 15-years in prison after cutting in line at a Walmart.
Rihanna ft. Young Jeezy “Hard”
Yet another song from Rihanna’s upcoming CD Rated R has been leaked and this time it is her track titled “Hard”, which features Young Jeezy. Rih Rih sure is talking a lot of ISH on this track, I wonder if she can back it up? Click here to watch.
Student Gets in Trouble for Dressing Up as Aunt Jemima
By Danielle Canada
A student at a Long Island high school was sent home Friday after showing up to school dressed like Aunt Jemima and toting around a syrup bottle asking, “You want some pancakes?”
Commack High School senior, 17-year-old Dean Jeziorkowski, donned a wig, bandanna, and makeup for the costume. School officials ordered the boy to wash off the makeup and when he refused he was sent home.
His classmate, 16-year-old Danny Cuevas, defended his friend saying,
“I don't think it's that racist. At one point in time, that might have been seen as racist but not now.”
Jeziorkowski's family has yet to comment.
Oh okay I get it now. It's not that racist…just a little bit. So that makes it okay, right?
Solange Parts Ways with Interscope Records
A few months back there were rumors swirling around that Solange had been dropped from Interscope Records, but now it seems that the rumors have actually came true. Solange announced via Twitter ,like every other celeb, that she is no longer a part of Interscope. Read what she had to say below.
“Although it’s been a wonderful journey & experience at Interscope Records, after truly recognizing what’s important to me as an artist I decided it was time for me to continue my path on a more independent platform.”
Kelly Rowland is Having a Baby by 50 Cent?
Okay not really, but she is the leading lady in his new video “Baby by Me”. Click here to watch.
Charlamagne Gets Fired!
Radio personality Charlamagne announced today via Twitter that he has been fired from 100.3 The Beat in Philadelphia. According to his Twitter page the radio station is looking “to move in a different direction”, which seems like a BS reason. Rumor has it that he may have been fired due to the interview that he had last week with Beanie Sigel where some unpleasant things were said about Jay-Z. If so I guess Jay-Z is a lot more powerful than I thought.
R.CRUMB TURNING THE BIBLE INTO A COMIC BOOK
One of the most well-known underground cartoonists has turned the Bible’s book of Genesis into an illustrated comic book starring God as a superhero, according to the Washington Times.
"The Book of Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb" was published last month, and will go on display at Los Angeles' Hammer Museum until Friday. It’s also slated for exhibition in other cities, including New York and Portland, Ore., through February 2010.
SO CENT KEEP TRYING TO ACT
Rapper 50 Cent said he auditioned for the character Bosco "B.A." Baracus in the upcoming film remake of the 80s TV show "The A-Team.
The role made famous by Mr. T was ultimately given to mixed martial arts veteran Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, but 50 says he wouldn't have been able to take the role anyway because the shoot would have clashed with his music schedule.
ROCAWEAR PURCHASES GOES TO BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Jay-Z's Rocawear clothing line is doing its part for breast cancer research by teaming with the Susan G. Komen For The Cure charity to release special edition shirts called Roc For The Cure Polo.
Rocawear will donate 5% of sales through December 31, 2009 to the breast cancer organization. The minimum guaranteed donation from the brand however is $20,000.
read more click hereCHRIS BROWN IS MISSING RIHANNA
Chris Brown used his Twitter page to reminisce about the better days of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Rihanna; before their relationship came to an abrupt end over charges that he assaulted her.
Brown, who has a restraining order preventing him from communicating with Rihanna, tweeted Sunday, "IM SORRY YALL. JUST HAD TO POST IT," with a link to a YouTube video entitled The Way We Used To Be, showing him and RiRi as a couple.
NBC LAUNCHED A SHOW WITH A BLACK CAST
NBC has added an African American comedy to its development slate.
"Ordinary People," from "America's Next Top Model" co-developer Kenya Barris, is described as "Mad About You" meets "The Cosby Show," according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Inspired by Barris' real-life experiences, the sitcom revolves around Kevin and Kelsey Whitmore, a married couple in their late 20s who are fast-tracked professionals with four kids. After spending most of his time on the road as a Rolling Stone music reporter, Kevin is promoted to columnist and works from home, a change that requires adjustment for everyone in the family.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
ROBERT TOWNSEND BACK TO WORK
“It’s kind of like ‘Twilight Zone’ or ‘Hitchcock’ because I was a fan of those shows as a kid, and I’m acting as a Rod Serling type character where I introduce the different vignettes,” Townsend continued. “They will make you laugh, they will make you cry, and they will give you hope. The format is totally different. It’s never been done, but I’ve always been kind of in a zone by myself anyway, for me to pioneer a new concept of gospel music; a celebration.”
*Actor/director/producer Robert Townsend has been doing the “Hollywood Shuffle” since he debuted the film of the same name in 1987.
More than two decades, several film projects, a four-year reign heading up the Black Family Channel, and more later, Townsend has teamed up to form Bell Town Productions with Bishop Eddie Long among comedy and drama projects.
P.DIDDY RESTAURANT HAS RATS!!!!!
Eeek! look at the evidence:
Everyone remembers when Diddy had members of Making the Band 2, go to Brooklyn for Cheesecake right? Well, the place where they went was Junior’s.
The joint has delectable desserts sitting in the pastry windows, but there are guests that come and give you a tour through each one. Sounds like great service doesn’t it?
Well, the host isn’t human, if that’s what you were thinking. According to reports, the extra customer service personnel is a rat.
It appears that someone was able to catch him on film doing what he does best.
STOMP THE YARD WILL HAVE A SEQUEL
Writer-director Rob Hardy, an executive producer on the 2007 film "Stomp the Yard," will sit in the director's chair for the sequel "Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming" for his Rainforest Films banner.
Columbus Short, who starred in the original Sony Screen Gems release, will serve as a producer on the project along with Will Packer ("Obsessed"). Short is also in negotiations to reprise his role as DJ, a master street dancer. The sequel is set to shoot early next month in Atlanta.
VIOLA DAVIS IS ON THE RISE!!!
Viola Davis has picked up two new film roles this month.
The Academy Award nominee will star opposite Zach Galifianakis in Focus Features’ "It’s Kind of a Funny Story," and in the David Schwimmer-directed drama "Trust" for Millennium Films.
"Funny Story" centers on a clinically depressed 15-year-old who checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward where he gains a new lease on life. Davis will play the psychiatrist who helps him understand his anxieties and provides him with the help he needs, reports Variety.
LEBRON GIVES OHIO STATE QB SOME ADVICE
*NBA superstar LeBron James has taken on the role of mentor to Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, hoping to school him on the ups and downs of being a celebrity athlete.
"(I'm) trying to mentor him and get him through 'life in the spotlight,' which I've been through," the Cleveland Cavaliers player said after a preseason game in Columbus on Wednesday night.
ANCHOR CALLS JESSE JACKSON AL SHARPTON
MSNBC's Contessa Brewer has apologized for getting her black civil rights activists mixed up on live TV. [Scroll down to watch.]
During a segment on homelessness, Rev. Jesse Jackson was shown on the right side of the screen via satellite from NBC's Burbank studio, while Brewer was seen on the left side of the screen - introducing him to viewers as Rev. Al Sharpton.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
ISIAH HURT BY MAGIC JOHNSON COMMENTS
MIAMI (AP) — Hall of Fame players Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson famously kissed moments before tip-off of Game 1 of the 1988 NBA finals.
Today, the relationship clearly isn't anywhere near as close.
Thomas told SI.com earlier this week that he is "really hurt" over criticisms levied by Johnson in a new book chronicling the careers of Johnson and Larry Bird. According to Thursday's SI.com report, Johnson said Thomas questioned his sexuality after the Los Angeles Lakers star retired in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV.
WHITNEY MARRIED BOBBY TO STOP “GAY” RUMORS
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*In his new tell-all book, Bobby Brown says Whitney Houston wanted to marry him so that she could squash rampant rumors that she was a lesbian.
"(The marriage) was doomed from the very beginning," Brown writes in "Bobby Brown: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But..." "I think we got married for all the wrong reasons. Now, I realize Whitney had a different agenda than I did when we got married... I believe her agenda was to clean up her image, while mine was to be loved and have children.
STEVE HARVEY TEARFUL TESTIMONY
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Steve Harvey took a moment with Donnie McClurkin on the religious channel TBN, recently to express himself and give his testimony.
It was obvious that he is going through a personal ordeal that he needed to try to make an attempt to share. But, of course, he could not be specific.
It appears that he is trying to convey that while he's a celebrity, he is still quite human and he is hurting.
Click over and watch out his moving testimony.
WEDDING VIDEO MADE HIM HAPPY
Chris Brown is finally speaking out about the famous Youtube video showing a wedding party dancing a choreographed routine down the aisle as his song "Forever" plays in the background.
In a New York radio interview with Hot 97's Angie Martinez, Brown said the viral video hit did cheer him up during the days following his sentencing for assault.
ATLANTA HOMELESS WOMAN KILLED IN FRONT OF CHURCH
Members of an Atlanta church have offered a reward to help police there find the killer of a homeless woman. Jeanette Smith was known to sleep outside West End Church of Christ on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard for the past three years.
Last week Smith, 66, was found shot to death right in front of the church.
"We felt like we need to step up and do something in this community and see if we can bring some resolve to this case," said church elder Floyd Williams.
IS T.O CAREER OVER???
As the trade deadline loomed only a few hours away Tuesday afternoon, a high-ranking AFC executive was rattling off some tidbits about potential movement around the league when the conversation turned to the value of Buffalo Bills wideout Terrell Owens(notes).
Still hyped by the media as a commodity at this week’s deadline, Owens had been relegated to footnote status long ago by this particular talent evaluator.
He’s hit the wall,” the AFC executive said. “I think he has. I think it’s done or close to it. He’ll have a couple of games here and there where he shows up, but big picture, long term, I think it’s done.”
Friday, October 30, 2009
Beanie Sigel Disses Jay-Z in New Single
Beanie Sigel has a new single called “Average Cat” in which he disses his old buddy Jay-Z. Click here to watch.
Shyne Arrives to Belize
Rapper Shyne arrived in Belize the other day after serving nine years in jail for his involvement in a shooting at a NYC night club. Shyne was welcomed to Belize by his mother, father ( Prime Minister of Belize), and other family members. Shyne was advised to not speak with the media, but he is still attempting to obtain a pardon so that he can return to the U.S.
Tyra Banks Causes Controversy Over Black Face
Tyra Banks is always trying to do something over the top on her show America’s Next Top Model, especially now since the ratings are low. On the most recent episode of the show Tyra painted the girls so that they would appear biracial, and some people were not to happy about it. This episode comes only a few weeks after French Vogue was criticized for painting model Lara Stone in black face for the October issue. Personally, I don’t find either of these displays of black face offensive considering they are not mocking biracial and African American people in a negative way. Also if I recall correctly this is not the first time Tyra has done this on the show, but I could be wrong.
BALKI DOESNT LIKE DENZEL OR EDDIE MURPHY
He first gained national attention from his gig as wacky immigrant Balki in 80s sitcom "Perfect Strangers," but actor Bronson Pinchot went on to make a name for himself as a solid character actor, starring opposite the likes of Denzel Washington and Eddie Murphy.
Needless to say, those particular actors were not his favorite co-stars. In an interview with AVClub.com, he shared memories of his time on set with both superstars.
EDDIE MURPHY IS DESPERATE TO SELL HIS CRIB
*Eddie Murphy has knocked $15 million off the asking price of his home, hoping to spark some activity after it sat dormant on the market for nearly five years.
The New Jersey estate had an original price tag of around $30 million when the actor listed it in 2004.
BISHOP WEEKS AND HIS NEW WIFE
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Bishop Thomas W. Weeks III is again a married man.
Last in the headlines over his violent 2008 divorce from Pastor Juanita Bynum, the head of international church empire Global Destiny Worldwide put a ring on the finger of self-described prophetess Christina Glenn, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
HALLE BERRY AND THE BABY
The 1½-year-old daughter of Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry is apparently the next Tiger Woods.
"She started playing golf! She has a little hole in the backyard," Aubry, a golf addict, told People.com of his daughter on Monday at the Maybach Golf Cup 2009 Tournament in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
GLOBE TROTTERS GETS A CARTOON DEAL
The Harlem Globetrotters will once again star in an animated television series thanks to a new licensing and production partnership with the Cookie Jar Group, a Toronto-based company that has become the traveling team's global licensing agent.
The sports/entertainment property was last in make-believe form in 1971 and '72, when Hanna-Barbera Prods produced an animated series for CBS' Saturday morning cartoon slate.
CEDRIC SAYS THE BEARS TRIED TO STOP HIS PROGRESS
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP)—Cedric Benson(notes) believes the Chicago Bears did all they could to prevent him from signing with another team.
Released in June 2008 after two alcohol-related arrests, Benson will come face to face with his former team when the Cincinnati Bengals host the Bears on Sunday. Although he insisted he’s not out for revenge and won’t try to send a message, Benson clearly has some bad feelings for the Bears.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
What’s Really Going on in the Industry?
For the past few months I have been hearing a lot of talk about several of the top industry people being involved in a secret society or boule where they have to “sell their souls” to be excepted. Now I don’t know how true or untrue this secret society stuff is, but I do find it strange that some celebs have recently been exposing the industry claiming there are several people in the industry that are devil worshipers. Last week Tiffany Evans went in on the industry after hearing Rhianna’s new single “Russian Roulette” stating,
“Man! I really wish I could tell you guys what the industry really is and what stars are apart of destroying this world. The stars who worship satan,and those who have killed to get the respect they have now. You’d be verrrry surprise. Some of your favorite people pretend to worship God but they only do that to save face. Or seem innocent.”
Now this week Omarion is basically saying the same thing.
“…[and] it really made me think that there is a [time as an artist] where there’s going to be a choice. The[entertainment] world [dictates] that you have to be with three or four women, or do this in order to get that [and] I think it’s really interesting. With God and the industry, it’s really dark. The dark side is having to get in, there’s a certain submission you need to have. Just like a gang [initiation], so to speak. You might have to do something against your moral code. I’m not saying that it’s always this way, but when you’re someone that is young and you’re coming up in the industry and you really don’t have a grip on your morals it can be very dark. The game is just about over saturation.”
Wow, I wonder if anyone will come out denying these rumors about the industry?
Rocsi Responds to the Rumors
As of recently 106 & Park’s Rocsi has been receiving a bad reputation of sleeping around, which may have something to do with her being rumored of sleeping with Lisa Raye’s husband or ex-husband (I can never remember if the divorce has been finalized yet). Anyways, in a recent interview with Honeymag.com Rocsi decided to set the record straight, and let everyone know she is not an industry hoe. Read what she had to say below.
“I think a lot of these Web sites need a story. They need to find somebody to pick on, and I just so happen to be one of those girls. I’ve always had that coming up against Free on a black network and not being black.”
“With men in my life, I’ve always made good choices. I would love to think that. It’s just really hard to trust people, and that’s just coming from not knowing everybody’s intentions,” Rocsi says.
“It hurts when my brothers call me,” Rocsi says. “I mean it’s real bad when it gets to the point where everything’s so unbearable. You really got to have that strength, because if I didn’t have that strength in me, I would kill myself. There are some days when I’m like ‘How bad do I want to kill myself right now? What is the point of going on when so many people despise me or hate what I do?’”
“I got where I’m at because of my work,” Rocsi insists. “I never had to lay on my back to get where I was. I come from a Latino background where family and the way we were brought up was very important. That’s how we conducted ourselves as ladies. And that’s a very important thing to my family, so yeah, when these blogs come out and they start talking shit — you’re messing with what my parents instilled in me. And I know it isn’t true. But I’m glad I have great family members who know that I wasn’t brought up that way, to not be blinded by this industry.”
Click here to read the rest of the interview.
Man Pleads Guilty to Killing T.I.’s Assistant
By Danielle Canada
The 2006 shooting death of T.I.'s best friend and personal assistant, Philant Johnson, shook the rapper to his core. After a fight at a club in Cincinnati, T.I. and his entourage left in a fleet of vans to escape the escalating situation. While trying to leave amicably, the rapper and his crew were chased down and their cars were sprayed with bullets. The senseless act of violence left three people injured and Philant Johnson dead. Three years later, justice is finally being served.
Click here to read more.
Is Papa Knowles Hatin’ on Letoya Luckett?
According to a source Matthew Knowles (a.k.a. Beyonce’s daddy) has been paying off radio stations to not play Letoya’s new single “Regret”. Remember this is not the first time that Matthew Knowles has been accused of shady business toward her, back in the summer there were rumors that he would not allow Beyonce to perform at the BET Awards if Letoya did. SMH
LIL WAYNE MIGHT BE GOING TO JAIL
Lil Wayne was in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday for a hearing to judge whether a DNA profiling technique used in his 2007 gun-possession case is accepted within the science field.
The 27-year-old pleaded not guilty to charges filed after police searched his tour bus and found a gun in his belongings. He faces at least 3 1/2 years in prison if convicted.
JESSICA AND RIHANNA FIGHTING OVA JUSTIN
According to star magazine, Rihanna and Jessica Biel are planning on fighting each other. Here's an excerpt:
"Jessica has been so upset over Justin and Rihanna, and flew to New York to confront her," says an insider close to the actress. "She wanted to intimidate Rihanna, hoping to make her stay away from Justin."
But Rihanna doesn't scare easily ... The R&B singer laughed when she found out Jessica, 27 was in town. "Rihanna bragged, 'If I run into Jessica, I'm going to tell her the truth about me and Justin and what happened between us,'" says a friend.
WHAT ARE THEIR SINGLES REALLY SAYING
Hey, don't be mad at me for comparing Chris Brown and Rihanna's brand new singles.
The former pop couple decided to release their first official post-incident songs just three weeks apart. Chris' "I Can Transform Ya," featuring Lil' Wayne and Swizz Beatz, was released on September 19, and Rihanna's eerie "Russian Roulette" ballad premiered on her site, RihannaNow.com, Tuesday.
Hear Chris Brown's second new song 'Crawl,' a apology record
The lyrics of both songs are quite suggestive.
RUN-DMC THE MUSICAL IS COMING!!!
Paula Wagner has been busy since leaving her gig at United Artists. In addition to developing a film version of Broadway's "Miss Saigon" for director Lee Daniels, the film executive is creating a new original musical with legendary rap group Run-DMC.
"I feel their story lends itself perfectly to the stage," Wagner said, according to Variety. "This project has been a passion of mine for some time and I couldn't be more thrilled to be working with them."
MEET THE DIRECTOR OF PRECIOUS LEE DANIELS
It's now official – "Precious" director Lee Daniels will direct a film based on the hit Broadway musical "Miss Saigon."
As previously reported, Daniels had mentioned the possibility of directing a screen version of the play during red carpet interviews for his critically acclaimed second feature "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," opening Nov. 6.
ROBBER STOPPED BY A PRAYER: WATCH VIDEO
US robber stops for hugs and prays with victim
A heist in the US took an unusual turn after a robber delayed his hold-up and prayed with his victim. CCTV footage shows 23-year-old Gregory Smith entering the Advance America branch in Indianapolis, aiming a gun at the clerk behind the counter.
DAVE CHAPPELLE LOSES HIS ENDURANCE TITLE
Funnyman DAVE CHAPPELLE failed in his attempt to set a new record for comedy endurance - by walking offstage during his performance to go to the bathroom.
The comic took the stage at Hollywood's Laugh Factory on Sunday (28Oct09) in a bid to break the club record for the longest time on stage, previously set by Dane Cook in a seven-hour, 34-minute marathon last year (08).
However, Chappelle's attempt to outdo Cook failed after five hours when he was disqualified by owner Jamie Masada for taking a bathroom break.
The original record was set by the late Richard Pryor who spent two hours and 41 minutes on stage in 1980. Chappelle previously recorded a time of six hours before Cook's triumph in 2008.
KANYE MAD CUZ THE MEDIA TRIED 2 KILL HIM
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Kanye West did not die in a car accident yesterday, as was tweeted all across Twitter and the Internet late Tuesday and early Wednesday.
According to MTV.com, computer security blog Sophos.com tracked the bogus story to hackers who used the rumor to push the false reports to the top of Internet search engine results. By Wednesday morning (Oct. 21), "Kanye West died" (and variations of the phrase) had become one of the most-searched topics on Google Trends.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
FIRST LADY LOOKS FAB ON THE COVER OF GLAMOUR
It may only be October, but Michelle Obama already seems to be in the holiday spirit, at least when it comes to posing for the festive-feeling December cover of Glamour.
Of course, her status as a fashionista has sometimes been open for debate, and that's something Mrs. Obama has come to expect.
"People are always going to have opinions, and people have a right to their opinions, particularly when you're the First Lady; you're representing the nation," she tells the mag. "So I can't be surprised that people are interested. But I've tried to be at peace with the choices that I make first, and then be open to everyone else's reflection."
NAOMI CAMPBELL BEING SUED OVER PERFUME
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A fragrance marketing company is suing British supermodel Naomi Campbell for breach of contract, saying she kept millions of dollars in profits that she owed the company for perfumes it helped her develop.
Campbell "has made millions of dollars from the sale of fragrances and cosmetics products conceptualized, created, developed and marketed with the assistance of" Moodform Mission, said the lawsuit, filed by Moodform on Monday in New York State Supreme Court.
Jamie Foxx Puts Plies on Blast
During a recent radio interview Jamie Foxx put Plies on blast claiming that he was running from some real goons. Click here to watch.
Review: Michael’s Movie is Gooooood
Believe the hype. This Is It dispels any doubts about Michael Jackson's creative genius.
Clearly separating him from other artists of his day, longtime collaborator and the film's director Kenny Ortega emphasizes exactly why Michael Jackson earned his "King of Pop" title. Culled from more than one hundred hours of footage, This Is It goes beyond the best of Michael Jackson's rehearsal reels. Instead, Ortega - better known now for directing the High School High Musical films than his many other achievements which include co-creating and co-directing Jackson's Dangerous and HIStory world tours, elects to highlight Michael Jackson's creative process and erases any doubt that what you saw with Michael came from anybody but him and God.
In a world of manufactured music where contemporary artists, many with big names, are unable to sing and dance simultaneously, This Is It reminds us that Michael Jackson was of a generation of cultivated and honed talent where practice did indeed make perfect. There was no resting on laurels with Michael Jackson. It wasn't just magic. It was tireless work and effort - the two attributes that aren't often applied to the genius of African-American performers so liberally.
DIDDY NOT HEADLINING
Followers of Diddy's Twitter page know that he loves turkey sandwiches. But after premiering the first video from his group, Dirty Money's "Angels" on BET's 106 & Park, it seems that he's been snacking on humble pie.
Prepping for the release of the group's debut album Last Train to Paris, the man that sold out arenas with hip-hop's shiniest spectacle, the No Way Out to