07.27.2006 Nippy Watch
My apologies for the Nippy updates being few and far in between. From what you guys have been telling me in your emails, she is out in California with CeCe Winans. I don't know how true that is but I just hope she is doing well.
Tina Brown is making her media rounds again. Here is an excerpt from her interview with Jamie Foster Brown in the August 2006 issue of Sister 2 Sister. I will scan the entire article later. My computer is on that kryptonite right now.
Sister 2 Sister: The tabloids are saying that Whitney is broke.
Tina Brown: But guess what? She has like 40 people on her payroll. They all have chauffeurs and buying brand new cars and all this, but she's broke? Come on! She did Europe and she got $750,000 a night and when she got back I said, "Nip..." I always try to encourage her to handle her own bills. And come to find out, I said, "Where's all your money, Nip?" She said, "They say I owe people." I said, "You don't owe people . . . " Come on! And all that money does not go to drugs. They spend a lot of money on drugs, yah. But it's not $750,000 worth.
S2S: Do you know if Whitney has a brain tumor or not?
TB: I don't know. But the talk in my family is that she does! On the outside world, no! But in my family, yes! And (a family member) said the other day, "It's getting worse. Let's take her to the hospital." And (another family member) said no because of the media. "We don't want them to know." So they got her on a phone and took her to--she's going into her childlike states and everything. All the symptoms are there.
S2S: Does Bobby know about any of this?
TB: Bobby got a phone call in front of my sister. He dropped the phone and started screaming and crying. Come to find out, that's what was said.
S2S: What was said?
TB: They called from California stating that she had a tumor. Why are they keeping this a secret, I don't know. But it's so much. It's so much!
Yeah it is so much, damn.
Ashanti & Nelly At The Premiere of "John Tucker Must Die"
If I was about 10 years younger I would probably give a damn about "John Tucker Must Die." But since I'm not you already know. Any movie advertised as "this year's 'Mean Girls' " is not my cup of tea.
I must be getting soft because all of these celebrity couples are becoming cute to me (Janet and Tattoo included). Here are a few pictures of Ashanti and Nelly at the movie premiere Tuesday. Ashanti's family also came out to show their support. Her dad's hair is awesome.
Key Kids, Are You A Side Line Ho?
If your man doesn't take you to church and leaves you alone on the holidays, you're a sideline ho. Hey, those are Monica's words, not ours.
The R&B diva's next release, 'The Makings of Me,' is due in September. The song 'Sideline Ho' was actually inspired by an ex who cheated on her with (gasp!) a video model. Co-produced by Tank, the mid-tempo track finds the new mom exposing the havoc wrought by that chick on the side.
Despite the obvious fightin' words of 'Sideline Ho,' Monica tells AOL Music she was "much nicer" on wax than in real life. "I felt a little sad when I walked away from the situation, even for her, because he had no desire to be with her," she says. "Looking back now, I kinda get it. I believe in love strongly and expect a lot out of relationships, so I think I was just too much for him altogether."
Before the whispering starts about said cheater's identity, let's clear one thing up. "[He is] absolutely not my son's father," says Monica. "Hell no!" (AOL Music)
I have nothing to say about this one. Click here to listen.
7.26.2006
Your Two Cents Required : Janet's New Video
Tonight I not only watched the world premiere (pre-miere, puh-puh-premiere) for the video "Call On Me", but it was the first time I heard the song period. I actually did this on purpose because I wanted to get the full "experience." I sort of wished I would've done the same with "Deja Vu" but I couldn't seem to shake the song. Damn you Mathew!
Anyway, you know the drill. Questions, comments, or concerns?
Candids of Will Smith In NYC
I'm so happy to see Will out and about. Whoo, he isn't on Suri Cruise watch any more. I was starting to think he joined a cult after listening to a promotional copy of Wicked Wisdom's cd. But I will put away my Kerney Thomas prayer hankie since all is well. Seriously, my umi was worried for a minute.
But peep the guy on the side in the first photo. Look closely now. Can you spot a dirt angel? I smell manna from heaven.
07.26.2006 WTF Files
Everybody knows that Colin Farrell likes to dip in the chocolate from time to time. But something tells me that he didn't put his stick any where near this fondue pot.
Former phone sex operator Dessarae Bradford is sticking like Krazy Glue to "Miami Vice" star Colin Farrell. Last week, she ambushed him on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," storming the stage ostensibly to serve him with legal papers. Yesterday, as the Daily News' Michelle Caruso reports, the 31-year-old Bradford staged a circus-like press conference in front of the L.A. federal courthouse, announcing she's just filed another lawsuit against her target. "Not only am I suing him for slander but for stalking," she told half a dozen reporters. "It's affecting me."
Bradford warned those present that if she didn't like what they wrote, she'd sue them, too. As for the Leno incident, she claimed: "My whole purpose was to get Colin Farrell served properly. ... I was intending to be a mini-diversion while my private investigator went up and served him. I never expected Jay Leno's security to step aside. They parted for me like the Red Sea." Bradford also handed out copies of her self-published book, "Colin Farrell: A Dark Twisted Puppy." (continue)
More Ghetto Prom Fun
Granted I went to a prom where guys were walking around with pimp cups and spiral curls but it still wasn't this bad. Who has armed security at their prom? Download this power point presentation to find out. Thanks Diesel 15 for the laughs.
Update: Yllona was nice enough to convert the presentation into a PDF file. My God would like to say thanks so much.
What's Got Rihanna So Jubilant?
Did Pon De Forehead just save a lot of money on her car insurance by switching to Geico? Tested negative for the clap? Or maybe she found out that she just secured a job as a worker in the wig crypt. I'm not sure, I'm hoping you guys can help me out.
She stopped by TRL yesterday to perform that damn song for the 5,429th time. I will say that I like the classy Rhianna better than the booty shake one. She still reminds me of a girl that I once knew. Um hmm.
Black Star Power, Eh?
At first glance I thought that BET was trying to assemble a Surreal Life inspired reality show but I was wrong. Hewpz, Chingy, Floyd Mayweather, and Posta Boy all made their way to Da Bassment (or whatever the hell) yesterday. I'll like to take this time to announce that I will be hosting that shit next week. Yes, blogging has really opened a lot of doors for me.
Uh oh, I feel an annoying Dirty South rap coming on. Check her footwork, check her footwork! You ain't got these, you ain't got these!
Oh No She Didn't!
After you guys read the scoop about BeYahweh and LeToya on Sandra Rose, you sent a ton of email over to me about it. I guess my daily attempt to ignore SWSNBN has now been crushed. Some how I know I will get over it. This gif is sure helping me out.
Nova Slim, you crazy for this one.
I'll fill you in for those of you who don't know what's going on. LeToya Luckett's debut album dropped yesterday and is expected to move major units. Nothing out of the normal right? This is where things start to get a little tight. BeYahweh pulled what a lot of you believe is a shady move and made her upcoming album available for pre-order on iTunes.
BeYahweh's album was originally scheduled to drop on September 5th but the pre-order has now been pushed up two months in advance. Well well well. Cake and Ice Cream has some new pictures of SWSNBN. They look pretty nice. There, I actually said something polite.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones
I love SWSNBN and her puppetmaster just as much as the next Stan, but Kelis and Nas will always be my number one (right behind Andre 3000 and Erykah Badu, sigh). God's Son got his grown man on for the good people at King while the wife kept it funky for GQ.
(GQ scan via Ultimate Kelis)
Levi also sent over the cover for Kelis' new cd. It makes you kinda look twice. Can't say that about everybody's shit I've seen this month. Well?
7.25.2006
Here We Go Again
Unless the "The View" decides to have Jayne Kennedy on an upcoming show as a special guest host, I don't think I will be tuning in any time soon. In this clip you will see Barbara refer to Mo'Nique's children as creatures and hear about hairy situations. At least this time she didn't ask if her hair was real.
I'm not shocked one bit. Remember when she came to Richard Pryor's funeral rocking her hairy legs? I rest my case. Mo'Nique is also speaking out about being booted off an airline flight Sunday. Drama people. Thanks Dex and Laylah!
New Pictures of Danielle!
The other night while I was organizing my magazine collection (hush, I'm a neat freak), I picked an old issue of Vibe with Mary J. Blige on the cover and started to thumb through it. I thought my eyes was playing tricks on me at first but there she was in the V Style section in all her greatness. It's official, Jade's new name is now Ben Famemiss.
Danielle's tearsheet profile is finally up at the Ford website. The girl looks fierce as usual. I hope her career takes off and she doesn't end up working at that same Wal Mart service center along with T.Error Mari. Thanks Shana for the tip!
If you haven't already heard, the writers at ANTM
are on a strike. They are seeking the kind of health care and pension coverage, salary and working conditions protections afforded to other WGA-covered scripted series writers.
07. 25. 2006 BlackVoices Blind Item
Sources tell BV Buzz that a certain producer-singer is headed for divorce after a short, two-month marriage. Said entertainer is ready to tell his new wifey "goodbye love," accusing his significantly younger bride of being an "opportunist" and a "gold digger," a source tattled. Maybe this should serve as a warning to anyone else in the music business, who may meet and marry a woman on MySpace. Oh yeah, I didn't mean to leave that part out. (BV Buzz)
Candids: Jamie Foxx and Halle Berry
Jamie Foxx was spotted outside of the TRL studios yesterday with lovely chicas. I'm not sure who the youngest girl in the pictures is, but I believe the oldest is his daughter. Don't quote me on that though. Halle is so exciting! I'm twirling around in my chair right now.
Here Comes The Bride?
In the beginning I did appreciate Janet's emergence back into mainstream. But now she is starting to get on the same page as Vivica. I know she has a project to promote but I'm going to need for her to diminish to the wig crypt for at least five days. I could've sworn I saw her at Krispy Kreme last night licking donuts before putting them back in the box. I swear its deja vu.
Anyway, are wedding bells going to be ringing sometime soon? She doesn't know.
Even Janet Jackson isn't sure whether she's engaged to boyfriend Jermaine Dupri, she revealed in an interview that aired Tuesday on Britain's Choice FM Radio. Referring to Dupri, Jackson's boyfriend of five years, a DJ said, "You guys are getting married . . ." Jackson responded, "That's what he said. He, um . . . that's . . . everyone's been asking me about this. He said something about September 26th we were getting married."
"What are you saying?" asked the DJ.
Said Jackson, laughing, "That's the date the album comes out! September 26th." (The 26th is the drop date for Jackson's latest disc, 20 Years Old.) The DJ then asked, flat-out, "Are you engaged?"
"That's what he said!" Jackson said with a laugh. "So if . . . I don't know. You know . . . Everyone's been asking me about it. And if it's meant to happen, it'll happen."
When the DJ started to ask a follow-up question, Janet asked, "Why is everyone just staring at me? It's really quiet in here. It's too quiet in here." (continue - - Thanks Da Real!)
Slickback's Baaaaad Asssss Ad
Human crack in the flesh. The last of the best. One word to describe Slickback, spectacular yes! I yelped with joy when I saw this ad. It's been a while since I last peeped Uncle Slicky working his jelly for the camera. Fabulous. Unlike his boy Fonzworth, I actually feel a connection with this one, like he's looking right at me. How wonderful.
There are just some ads that don't do it for me. Remember this Jigga number? The hell was that all about?
7.24.2006
Fresh Flicks: 106 KMEL's Block Party
Can somebody please start up at PayPal account for Cherish? I'm beginning to get worried. It looks like they have mini-blue house arrest bracelets on their ankles. Then again maybe that is what all the children are doing now days.
Chris Brown ; Keyshia Cole; Omarion; Lyfe Jennings
Cheri Dennis; Marques Houston; Megan Rochell ; Chris Brown
Mariah's Ass Gets Emancipated
My Granny once told me that there are just some people that we have to leave in the Lord's hands. Add Mariah's name to that list. I wonder if she was serving syrup along with all that pancake.
Star & Al Are Still In Love, Aww
Let's keep it funky here. I know Media Take Out is a entertainment and gossip just like C+D but you would be a damn fool if you believe some of the shit that comes off of that page. They're probably going to give Arsenio Hall bird flu next week.
Forget those rumors that you've heard about Star Jones Reynolds and husband Al Scales Reynolds being headed for divorce court. Not true, I am told. A friend of the couple told me last week that the latest reports, which originated on the online blog Media Take Out, are "completely fabricated works of fiction because face it, Star is hot right now."The Media Take Out report claimed Jones Reynolds' banker husband "visited the offices of the divorce law firm Blank Rome LLP in New York's Chrysler Building." The report went on to say that her husband had a two-hour meeting in the building and then attempted to "quietly sneak out of the building. But before he could leave, [a] witness tells MediaTakeOut.com, 'I walked up to him and said, 'Al, is that you', and Al ran out of the building-almost knocking over a pregnant woman." (
continue at BV)
The former member of the best selling female group of all time has announced that she is pregnant. She was interviewed with AMG, and confirmed that she was indeed 2 months pregnant. Rumors have been circulating through the media about her being pregnant but was never confirmed until today. She says " It was definately a suprise! Its kind of a bitter-sweet feeling because I was planning to release an album next year". She also told AMG that it will be pushed back to end of 2007, or beggining [Yes, beggining. - - Fresh] of 2008.Keith Slogan - AMG (AMGMusic.com)
Say it with me gang: we don't believe you, you need more people. And by more people I don't mean these chicks. The website for AMG Music doesn't even exist. Enough said.
Beach Bodies: Craig David and Russell Simmons
Look at all this delicious eye candy laid out for you! Don't you just want to lick Russell's fur?
Pictures From The Dons & Diva Ball
I'm really starting to think that in Kevin Hunter is a part of Team Window Licker (whaddup Consequence!) . He has that special sparkle in his eye that indicates it. He looks like in between episodes of 'Go Deigo Go' on Nick Jr. that he performs random acts of violence around the house. Hide the kids and lock the doors people. But forget him, I know who you really want. Wendell! Here are a few pictures of her from the ball along with Charlemagne and Melinda Williams.
7.21.2006
Hood Rapunzel @ Power 105 Sidekick Party
Now that Lil' Kim is a free woman, Remy has decided to buy enough Yaki Silky to last her through the remainder of the year. Ah ha! Way to get one up over the competition.
She is doing too much for me. Check out ol girl's expression in the background of the first picture. Apparently Remy is doing too much for her as well.
Kimora's King Spread
Earlier today one of my friends who has been out of town came over to see me. The current issue of King was resting on my computer desk and she picked it up and gave me the official side eye. You know that look! Before her brain could conjure up some shit, I told her that I brought it to check Kimora's interview out. Not to look at the scantily clad women.
See what I go through for you guys? Ha ha. Side eyed for your pleasure. But here are a few excerpts from the interview.
King: There have been a lot of pictures of you, but one of my favorites is you soaking your feet in a Cristal bucket. That's millionaire-girl's-club swagger.
Kimora: Glad you asked about that, 'cause that ended up being on the Internet and the writing next to it was some sort of crap. That came off a blog and that was totally written by a viewer. The picture was taken three years ago. It was a Perrier-Jouet champagne pedicure that was given to me at the Academy Awards. I don't know where the picture came from, that was so old.
King: When people get a glimpse of you, they don't automatically register you as a black woman . . .
Kimora: You're right, they think I'm Asian. I'm half Asian and half black: 50/50. I embrace the best of both worlds, all cultures. I represent a multicultural movement of women.
King: You and Tiger Woods have a lot in common. And we're not referring to your animal instincts for business.
Kimora: Me and Tiger Woods are the same damn thing! We just feel diferent ways about it, that's all! We are the same damn thing, though; let me say that from my mouth!
All Access Diddy!
Big shouts out to Essy for this one. Now I can finally die knowing what it really feels like to spend time in the "bafroom" with Diddy while he's taking a shit.
Yet Another Post About Janet, Dammit
Take that, take that, take that.
Janet Jackson was in Washington yesterday to do . . . something. Exactly what is unclear.
What we do know is that the R&B diva took a short break from doing whatever else she does and deigned to spend about 15 mid-afternoon minutes in a chi-chi hotel ballroom, offering not very revelatory answers to questions about her personal life, her career, her fans and a forthcoming album, "20 Years Old" -- an album that none of the reporters in the room had been given a chance to hear.
(Q: So, how is that CD? A: Might be the best thing we've never heard!)
The event, such as it was, was billed as "The D.C. Press Junket for the International Icon," and throughout the exercise in celebrity-journalism torture, said international icon -- multiplatinum recording star, sister of Michael, flasher of nipple -- offered very little beyond a look at her newly trim bod. Jackson, 40, generously shared that much of herself with the cameras, courtesy of a midriff-baring cropped vest that was held together, at the bosom, by a single button that was holding on for dear life.
Otherwise, Jackson threw very few bones to the hungry journalists and instead served a big, steaming bowl of nothing. (continue)
First let me start off by asking what in the blue fuck is a "bling pose" exactly? I hate when the media tries to incorporate the word into everything related to a African American entity in entertainment. Second, I don't know why they have their panties in such a bunch. Janet has been conducting these types of interviews since I was picking penny candy out of my retainer. It could've been a lot worse. Key-Lo-Lo any one? With that being said, I love the way she is hiding her forehead.
Fresh Flicks: Rihanna Performs At NBC's Morning Concert Series
Rihanna decided to put away the strip aerobics routine this morning when she hit the stage at NBC Morning Concert Series. She was also presented with a platinum plaque for her latest disc. Congrats! T.Error Mari couldn't be reached for comment since she was busy rotating my tires at the service center in Wal-Mart. But I bet she would have nothing but good words.
Feed The Children
Somebody please Fed Ex this child a biscuit. It's getting out of hand.
Did Nicole Richie take that phrase "shop until you drop" too seriously?
The super-skinny reality show star reportedly fainted while doing a little retail therapy. Richie -- who has admitted that she’s too thin but has denied that she has an eating disorder -- collapsed while browsing at Kitson, a chic LA boutique, on July 15, according to Life & Style.
"She was looking through a rack of clothes when she suddenly fainted and hit the floor," an "eyewitness" told the mag. "The staff helped her to a chair and offered her something to eat. She shot back, 'No!' and mumbled something about it being 'so hot.'" Although Richie turned away food, she did accept a glass of water, reports the mag, and after about 20 minutes "was steady enough to leave." (source - - Thanks Aja!)
New Videos From OutKast And Lil' Wayne
I'm the biggest OutKast stan in the universe. Point blank period. The difference between myself and other stans is that I will never argue muthafuckas down in these mean internet streets over them. It's not that serious folks, everybody is entitled to their own opinion. Who gives a damn if they're your favorite artists? I know I don't. So ah hah, hush that fuss.
OutKast - "Morris Brown"
Next up is Trina's current wig crypt keeper Lil' Wayne. Weezy F. Baby is after that TRL money. I'm not mad at him one bit.
Lil' Wayne feat. Robin Thicke - "Shooter"
Maybe you can guess who this bumble bee is. It's Mary J. Blige at an Carol's Daughter event trying to handle her bizz. She's on her grown woman but today she's looks like a project kid. I wore that same outfit to in-school school suspension when I was in high school serving a bid.
I KNOW SHE THE QUEEN BUT WHAT THE FUCK IS THE DEAL? SHE LOOK LIKE SHE BEEN SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES FROM THE CLEARANCE RACK AT WET SEAL. GO 'HEAD.
^ ^This is why I will never be a rapper.
Fans To SWSNBN: "Hated It!"
Angry and disgruntle fans of SWSNBN [1] have comprised an online petition for a re-shoot of the video for "Deja Vu." Here's the petition:
To: Columbia Records, A Division of Sony BMG
This petition is for the advocacy of having Ms. Beyonce' Knowles, Columbia Records, Music World Entertainment, and all other entities associated with the creative process of creating the long-form music video known as "Deja Vu" reshoot aforementioned video immediately.
This video is an underwhelming representation of the talent and quality of previous music video projects of Ms. Knowles. The following problems have been pointed out by numerous fans on and offline:
A) There is no clear story or theme to the video
B) The dancing is erratic, confusing and alarming at times
C) The sexual themes and shots between Ms. Knowles and Mr. Sean Carter PKA Jay-Z, are alarming and show unacceptable interactions between the two
D) The fashion in this video, while haute-couture, is unbelievable and ridiculous
E) The editing, while professionally done, causes one to get dizzy and disoriented
F) The overall feel of the video leaves a sense of much to be desired
G) The video is very disappointing and is not a clear representation of any of the songs themes
We, the fans of one Beyonce' Knowles, ask that an alternative video be shot featuring; more choreographed & less spontaneous dancing, clearer visual themes that relate to the lyrics of the song, less gyrating, less scenes of non-existant sexual chemistry between Mr. Carter and Ms. Knowles, less zooming and quick cut edits and a more stylized and clear direction for all other aspects of the video production.
Suggested in this re-shoot would be the hire of another producer besides Ms. Sophie Mueller -- one more acclimated to urban themes and imagery in music videos, other than Hype "Letterbox" Williams.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Cold as ice, baby. The funny thing about all of this is this is allgedly coming from her fans. The online petition is even garnering national attention. Sexy Dexy (heh) sent me an email this morning saying that his local news team reporting the story. Damn damn damn!
[1] She Who Shall Not Be Named
7.20.2006
Fresh Flicks: The Rhodes Foundation Launch
Last night NFL star Kerry Rhodes of the New York Jets launched The Kerry Rhodes Foundation which benefits women and children who suffer from dry scalps. Okay it doesn't. I haven't hit Google yet, but I'm sure it is for a good cause.
Here are a few pictures which I don't feel like labeling. You're a bright kid, you'll figure it out. Before people start emailing me asking if Brooke Crittenden is still with Kanye let me take the time out to answer your question. The hell if I know! The only things I know about the girl is what I've read on her profile on myspace (eh eh eh). And since I never see their ass together any more, she is probably giving 'Ye his space (eh eh eh). Jessica White looks like a chocolate fantasy as usual. I can't bring myself to hate on her. Well, at least not today.
So . . . all the black reality kids are hanging together now? They probably live in a two bedroom apartment in New York City. And you know Audrina probably braided Camille's hair. But there's nothing wrong with kitchen ass hairstyles, we've all been there before.
07. 20.2006 Candids of Halle And Gabe
I watched "Something New" for the first time two weeks ago. I must admit, whenever I see Gabe I want him and me to roll around in the grass. Halle, you can be touch. Just know that homegirl. Ha, let me quit once again before a Stan goes berserk or better yet I catch a charge. I like these two kids. I hope he's doing her right though.
I'm still adjusting to the new haircut but of course I still think she looks great. She still puts my ass to sleep but hey, what's new.
Pictures From Janet's New Video
(scans via CL) Janet is keeping it whimsical in the new video for "Call On Me." With Hype Williams handling his business, let's hope that the clip doesn't turn into the kid sister of Pharrell's "Number One" video. In the Us article Janet explains that the video is inspired by the children's classic Aesop's Fables.
The video premieres on BET on July 26th. I also heard that she is supposed to stop by 106 & Park in the near future to hang out with the replacement killers. I'm hope between the two of them theysuccessfully formulate a sentence that I understand.
Yesterday Nova sent me over to Angelique's place to get a look at some of the album cover designs for 20 Years Old. Bad Boy should've had this same type of contest for Dannity Kane, shit. The covers are looking pretty interesting. This is the best one so far, hands down. She can get DJ Drama to yell over all of her songs. That's what the streets want, you know I know.
Let me quit.
I know that a lot of you are gifted in photoshop. You should really give it a whirl. You never know, your ass just may win!
Fresh Flicks: "Shadowboxer" Los Angeles Premiere
Lee Daniels and Cuba Gooding, Jr. ; Macy Gray ; Rachel Roy and Dame Dash ; Rochelle Aytes
Mo'Nique and Sidney Hicks ; Cuba Gooding Jr. ; Courtney B. Vance ; Shondrella Avery
Yeaaaaaaaah! BET's 25 Hottest Bodies
Like many of you, I gritted my teeth and sat through Tocarra and Kevin Hart's lame hosting and watched 'BET's 25 Hottest Bodies' countdown last night. Here's the list for those of you who may have missed the show.25. Omarion
24. Tracee Ellis Ross
23. Morris Chestnut
22. Ciara
21. Usher
20. Serena Williams
19. Will Smith
18. Roselyn Sanchez
17. Henry Simmons
16. Tocarra
15. Boris Kodjoe
14. Gabrielle Union
13. Tyrese
12. Lisa Raye
11. The Rock
10. Tyra Banks
09. 50 Cent
08. Melyssa Ford
07. Nelly
06. Halle Berry
05. Terrell Owens
04. Jennifer Lopez
03. Tyson Beckford
02. Beyonce
01. LL Cool J I already know you guys will like to toss your two cents in the mix. Do you think the list was on point or do they need to adjust it a bit?
7.19.2006
Rumor Control: Has Akeem Found His Princess?
Faster than you can say 'Pluto Nash,' Eddie and Mel B are planning for a wedding. Or at least that's what the second round of rumors are saying.
Eddie Murphy and former Spice Girl Mel B are reportedly set to wed in September. The couple - who met at a party in Beverly Hills last month - have reportedly booked the plush Roosevelt Hotel, in Los Angeles, for their "dream wedding". Mel, 31, and Murphy - who is 14 years her senior - are reportedly planning to tie the knot in an intimate ceremony attended by just close family and friends.
However, the pair have drawn up a star-studded guest list, which includes Whitney Houston and British actor Max Beesley, for their wedding party. A source told Daily Star newspaper: "Mel just wants her and Eddie's close family to be there for the simple blessing. But they will be inviting their friends to a lavish wedding breakfast reception at the venue afterwards."
Both Mel and the Shrek star have been married before. Murphy divorced his wife Nicole Mitchell Murphy - who he has five children with - in May after 12 years of marriage. Mel - better known as Scary Spice during her time in the Spice Girls - married dancer Jimmy Gulzar in 1998 but the couple got divorced three years later. They have a seven-year-old daughter Phoenix-Chi. (source - - Thanks Lazer for the tip!) Did you hear that? Nippy is going to be there!
Kim And Diddy Do Lunch
Like Ashanti and Nelly, Kim and Diddy are finally beginning to grow on me. Who would've ever thought, damn. The pair was spotted enjoying lunch at Le Pettit Four in West Hollywood earlier this month. P.D.A. alert!
Superhead Strikes Again?
Are Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown going through yet another rough patch? Folks concluded as much after Brown, during a weekend concert at L.A.'s Greek Theater, reportedly announced that he'd split from his wife and is "looking for a new tenderoni. Anybody want to come home with me tonight?"
Despite the testimony of multiple witnesses, Brown's lawyer, Phaedra Parks, insisted last night that Brown and Houston happily celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary yesterday "with a quiet dinner."The 37-year-old crooner previously denied a Lowdown report that he and the 43-year-old R&B diva, stars of last summer's Bravo reality show "Being Bobby Brown," were on the rocks.
But I hear Brown was hanging backstage with Karrine Steffans -- who wrote about her dangerous liaisons with him in her sexcapade memoir, "Confessions of a Video Vixen" -- and left with her after the show at the wheel of her Mercedes-Benz E350. I also hear that in recent weeks, Brown has been sleeping at various L.A. hotels while Houston has been living at home. Parks denied Brown departed with Steffans and said he's stayed in hotels only to rehearse. Houston's spokeswoman, Nancy Seltzer, said she has "no comment on the state of their union." (source - - Thanks Dex!)
I'm crossing my fingers that Karrine and Bobby haven't linked up again. If you read her book you probably already know about their little sex sessions. I wouldn't trust her ass. She's probably trying to find material for a new book. Here's a picture of Bobby and Bobby Jr snapped last week. Think about the kids Bobby! Oh wait, Whitney isn't his mother. Well, do it for Nimpho Babby!
We Gotta Problem Houston
Mike Jones reminds me of the boy in the back of my 4th grade class who came to school every day with dried crust in the corners of his mouth. Every time I see him on television I want to rub his face down with some lotion. Vivica is looking like Vivica. Not really much to say about her than what has already been said. Buffie isn't ass ugly like some people make her out to be. I think she looks better in these pictures than in some of the professional shots I have seen her in. Visit
InDMix for additional pictures. Thanks Ashleigh for the tip!
By the way
this shit looks country as hell. I bet his cousin and auntie are the
Kool-Aid girls.
New Janet News And Promo Shots
Janet Jackson is turning over the artwork for her upcoming album, "20 Years Old," to fans through a contest with Yahoo Music.Beginning Tuesday, fans can download 33 images of Jackson for use as part of their own covers. Jackson will personally choose four finalists, whose creations will appear on "selected publicly distributed copies" of the album, according to her Virgin Records label.Sixteen finalists will win Jackson's complete album discography on CD. Each design uploaded to the contest site (http://music.yahoo.com/janetjackson) will be assigned a unique link that can be shared. (source - - Thanks Da Real!)
7.18.2006
Monica In NYC
While I twirled around in my office chair like Rev. Alecia (yes folks, I'm officially a stan) , Monica spent most of today on her feet. She stopped by the Seventeen magazine offices to conduct an interview and then shot off to the Yves Saint Laurent store in Manhattan. She also managed to squeeze in a trip to J Records for another interview.
Try Again
Have you notice that each week on Making The Band 87 a different girl is having issues in the vocal department? Earth to Puff! I'm sick of watching these little fruit bats struggle and strain. When some real drama starts to pop off, let me know. Until then I will only be tuning into MTV on Thursdays strictly for Run's House.
The good folks over at Atlantic sent me their new album cover over. I hate to say it but it almost resembles a House of Dereon ad. In the esteemed words of Diddy, "it looks real regular." Speaking of shit Didster has said in the past, did you hear him he tell Aubrey that her hair looked like she was wearing a bootleg wig? The nerve of this guy! Some people should just keep their mouths closed on certain subjects, epsecially when their mother is walking around looking
like this.
Fun In The Sun With Kimora
Kimora spent some time in Miami last month at the Ritz-Carlton on South Beach soaking up some serious rays along with her man slaves. Looking at these pictures make me even more curious in how her spread for the upcoming King will look. You know they like to airbrush their women to perfection. I still think that she looks rather fabulostic after popping two Kimussells out.
Jada Pinkett Smith @ CW Event
You can check out Jada on this month's cover of Red Book. She looks great in her spread.
Nay Nay Is Back At It
Supermodel-actress Naomi Campbell allegedly created a stir over food on a yacht off Italy that resulted in almost $55,000 in damage, The Sun reported. The fireworks began when a romantic dinner aboard her lover's yacht off the Italian coast failed to please her, the report said.
Campbell, 36, was disappointed by a tomato, mozzarella and dried ham starter that a Tuscan chef prepared for the model and her lover, Badr Jafar, a Dubai-born prince, The Sun said. Jafar's $2.7 million yacht Nasma was located off the Tuscan riviera.
"All hell seemed to break loose," a man in Viareggio harbor said. "There was the sound of plates being broken." A colleague said chef Andrea, who works at Viareggio restaurant il Porto, would not have taken insults from Campbell, the newspaper said. The kitchen was a mess and the curtains and cushions ripped apart, the newspaper reported, and staff alleged she had broken antiques, light fittings, plates and glasses. A maid filed a personal injuries lawsuit against Campbell last month, and an aide sued for assault last week. (source)
I Swear It's Deja Vu
7.17.2006
Candids of Diana Ross Grocery Shopping
Well at least Diana doesn't have to worry about a female police officer feeling her up any time soon. At all. And I'm not dealing with her fanny pack today.
On Second Thought . . .
Erykah does look crazy as hell. If I saw her on the street I probably would mistake her for a bag lady.
I'm surprise she wasn't performing on stage in a office chair with a sheet over it. I know she's a vegan and all but that looks like a muskrat crawled on top of her head, regurgitated, and died . . . in 1995. I'm all for natural coifs but please remember to moisturize your situation. (Spotted @ Juicy News)
That's Their Story And They're Sticking To It!
Purse watcher turned editor of O Gayle King and Poprah wants the whole world to know they aren't bumping vaginas. I personally wouldn't care if they were.
Oprah Winfrey and her friend Gayle King want to be clear: they're not gay. In the August issue of O, the Oprah Magazine, the talk-show host explains that some people misunderstand her close friendship with King. "I understand why people think we're gay," she says. "There isn't a definition in our culture for this kind of bond between women. So I get why people have to label it — how can you be this close without it being sexual?" In a long article, Winfrey, 52, and King converse about their 30 years of friendship and "four-times-a-day phone calls."
The two friends say they would have no problem telling the public if they were in a sexual relationship."The truth is, if we were gay, we would tell you, because there's nothing wrong with being gay," says King. Says Winfrey: "Something about this relationship feels otherworldly to me, like it was designed by a power and a hand greater than my own. Whatever this friendship is, it's been a very fun ride." (source - - thanks ETS!)
07. 17. 2006 WTF Files
BET = Can't Get Right
Out of all the rappers and DJ's in the world they decided to roll with this guy? It's bad enough Mad Linx is the regular host of Wack City, now this. I pray that this is a rumor. You could barely understand what he was saying in his confessionals on 'College Hill.'
Apparently you have not seen the last of Rodney Henry from this season's College Hill. There are reports that Rodney will be hosting BET's Rap City this week while filling in for the current host Mad Linx. This week Rodney will sit down with E-40 for a day and find out more about the hyphy movement as well as talk about his business ventures and new album.
Henry's manager will not confirm nor deny that Rodney will be the show's next host, he comments, "We are just thankful to Stephen (Hill), Reggie (Hudlin), and BET for giving Rodney an opportunity. He adds, “But hey, you never know what can happen." Rodney is currently reading scripts for a pilot as well as entertaining an advertising campaign deal for a popular urban clothing line.
When Groupie Love Turns Ugly
American groupies have a long way to go.
A naked woman makes a scene outside the royals' favourite nightclub Boujis in South Kensington. The woman stripped naked in the street and climbed over passing cars and taxi's, blocking the traffic for about twenty minutes before the police arrived, when she was made to get dressed. She was then dragged kicking and screaming into a police van.
Meanwhile, Boujis, the scene of a street fight two weeks ago when Prince Harry and his friends were partying there, carried on as usual as Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz were expected to arrive. But the hot Hollywood couple opted for a quiet night as they went back to their hotel after a meal at the Nobu Berkley restaurant with Justin's mum, while Trinidad and Tobago World Cup star Dwight York arrived at the exclusive club with two girls on his arm. Singer Darius was also amongst Boujis' guests.
The following pictures contain nudity. So if you are on the plantation I suggest you ask Massa for permission first. Please remember I am not responsible for any lost wages. I wouldn't waste my time though, I give those titties four thumbs down. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
Ciara 'Gets Up'
Wow, "1, 2 Step" reloaded already?! Wanda Sykes Jr. Ciara provides you with another track to two step in the club along to with her new song "Get Up," which is also from the soundtrack for the movie "Step Up." She definately gets down in this video. I would break some shit (both on my body and in my home) trying to do those dance moves. Check the video out at AOL.
Serena Williams Workout Candids
Serena and her longtime sidekick have really been getting their workout on lately. She is set to return to tennis after a six month break due to nagging injuries. Her first tournament will be next week in Cincinatti followed by San Diego. Wiliams' goal is to work her way into shape for the U. S. Open. Her body is sick, (the good sick, not the Nicole Richie I-need-an-IV-drip type).
Diddy Sings The Blues . . . Kinda
Diddy always has a new hustle up his sleeve.
Rapper/producer P. Diddy will be showcasing his pipes on his next album. According to reports, Diddy's new album will be less party rap and more what he calls "hip-hop R&B." The new disc, called "Press Play," is hitting the stores on Oct. 3. On the album, at release, Diddy -- not Puff Daddy, Puff, or P. Diddy -- actually sings on a record for the first time. But don't cringe too soon, critics are saying that his voice is not half bad.
Still, Diddy doesn't really call it singing
"It's not like, singing. It's fun singing," he told Fox News' Roger Friedman. The rap mogul/broadway star/marathon runner/designer continued that although he was quite nervous, he found yet another challenge invigorating.
In true P. Diddy style, the album is not just a showcase for P.; it, of course, is laced with collaborations. This time he's brought in producer/writers Kanye West, Will.i.am, Timbaland, Pharrell, and a number of others. "Press Play" also features some acclaimed guest artists that can certainly teach P. a few things about singing, including Brandy, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole and Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas. (continue)
This is going to be interesting to see how the music actually turns out. I'm imagining him in a linen suit singing "And ya don't stop, and ya don't quit" into a microphone backed up by a jazz band. Let's cross our fingers that it isn't anything like that.
Jamie Foxx In Essence
In the August 2006 issue of Essence, Jamie Foxx spills the beans on rumors, his plans for the future, and why he loves black women so much. Here is a snippet from the article where he talks about his daughter.
In his hotel room, Foxx picks up where he left off, quietly ruminating on the fleeting nature of fame, George Bush's geopolitical maneuverings, and telling me about an actress he used to date ("It was around Oscar time and she said, 'What about my career?' "). Finally he touches on a topic that makes him light up. "You see this," he says bringing me over to his laptop, which has a tiny camera perched on its lid. "My daughter and I video chat like crazy. She's so cool." Foxx gushes about 12-year-old Corrine, her dance recitals, her softball games, her size 9-already feet and the way she'll interrupt a get-together he's throwing for, say, Will Smith, to ask how long he's going to be, because enough already. That, he says, "feels real good."
So here's the real surprise about Jamie Foxx: Behind the party man, the award winner, the jokester, jester and genius is a soul kinder and gentler than most you'll find in Hollywood. He's a man whose real joy seems to come from holding his family close.
Common, Rockmon Dunbar, Dwele, Michael Ealy and Hill Harper are among some of the 50 hot pieces of chocolate. Ah hem, this one is mine ladies. I had to give Darren is walking papers last week. Besides, you know I like to upgrade my men every three-five months. You can check all of the men out over at Essence.com .
7.15.2006
Khia Is A Natural Beauty!
Khia has definately been on my shit talking radar this month. I seriously haven't been this entertained by a printed interview in a long time. If you thought she was poppin' off in XXL, wait til you read what she had to say about her fellow Floridian female emcees in Ozone. Here's are a few of my favorite quotes:
I'm pretty without makeup. I don't need a stylist and I don't need thousand dollar hairdos. Keep it real, you know those hoes look a hot mess. You catch Trina early in the morning without all that makeup on her face and that hoes looks a hot mess. . .
She [Jacki-O] said I was a one-hit wonder and I looked a hot mess. Well, this is my hair. I've got dreads. I don't need makeup and expensive hairdos to make me look like something. I'm beautiful on my worst day. I don't have to get my ass pumped and I don't have to walk around butt-naked to sell records . . .
Honey, tell Lil Wayne to get him a natural beauty with some dreads. How's he gonna represent the hood when he's got a bitch with four different types of hair? I wrote the whole Thug Missus album listening to his CD. I love Lil' Wayne, and this ain't got nothing to do with Trina. I'm mad cause he even fucked her. That makes me not even want him no more. But tell him to holla at Khia. Tell him to get a girl with dreads. I know Trina looks cute when he wakes up in the morning and sees how she looks, I know he regrets it.
Somebody give this lady a reality show on BET please! I don't know about you but I would love to watch her play "let's make a deal" for lower narcotic prices with the local weedman.
Fresh Flicks: Erykah Badu In Concert At Somerset House Summer
Say what you may about Erykah's little wardrobe number, but you gotta give the woman some credit for always marching to the beat of her own drum. Maybe I am being biased since I can qualify for a Stan but whatever.
7.14.2006
Who Pissed In Her Cornflakes?!
I would give my two cents but I have one foot halfway out the door. But I can't wait to see what you guys have to say about this one. She had me clutching my pearls the entire time. I will say that I would not send my doggie to Dr. Keyshia.
Click here to listen.
Usher Takes His Act To Broadway
With five Grammies under his belt, R&B singer Usher is moving into Tony territory -- making his Broadway debut in a revival of the musical "Chicago." The five-time Grammy winner will play the role of the devious lawyer Billy Flynn -- Richard Gere's part in the 2002 Best Picture Oscar winner -- producers Barry and Fran Weissler said on Friday.
Usher, 27, joins a list of stars who have appeared on Broadway this year that includes Julia Roberts ("Three Days of Rain"), Denzel Washington ("Julius Caesar") and Christina Applegate ("Sweet Charity"). Usher will be opening in the long-running revival of "Chicago" on August 22 and stay with the show until Oct 1.
"Being on Broadway allows you to connect to audiences in a whole new way that's different from music and movies," Usher said in a statement.Usher, whose full name is Usher Raymond, was discovered in a talent competition at 13 and has since released five albums with his hit songs including "Confessions," "Burn," and "Yeah!"
He has also appeared on several television shows and films such as the thriller "The Faculty," the high school comedy "She's All That," and romantic comedy "In The Mix." (source - - Thanks ETS!)
Usher, please don't fuck this opportunity up.
Familiar Faces
Reunited and it feels so good. The Hillman gang attended the 2006 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour for the Nick at Nite Network yesterday. "A Different World" was and still is my shit. I don't know why anybody hasn't created a "which cast member are you?" poll for Myspace (or maybe that have). I would be all over it.
Debbie Allen; Darryl Bell; Cree Summer; Kadeem Harrison
Jasmine Guy; Dawn Lewis ; Sinbad; Lisa Bonet
SWSNBN Sticks Up For Herself
Like I've always imagine, Daddy Mathew likes to become one with his inner Joe Jackson from time to time. SWSNBN finally decided that she had enough of his shit when it came time to record her sophmore album. The bootylicious pop sensation sounds like she has about had it with her famously controlling manager dad, Mathew Knowles. She was so fed up, she demanded her new album, "B'Day," be recorded in secret. "'Don't tell my daddy. Don't tell my mama. Don't tell anybody . . . [including] the label,'" she admits ordering her studio team. "So two weeks later, I called my dad and said, 'My record's done.' He was, like, 'WHAT!?'"
She says in the next issue of Giant magazine: "I was, like, 'Don't you dare ever ask me to take that long to do a record. I'm never doing that again.' I didn't tell him 'cause I didn't want that pressure."
Beyonce admits they often fought when she was younger, especially when "I'd say 'no' to something and he'd book it anyway."
She says: "It took a while for me and my dad to have an understanding, because he thinks everyone's supposed to work like him. When I turned 18 and started handling my business more, he went into shock." (source)
That isn't a picture of SWSNBN as you probably realized, it's Tom Joyner. I know you see it, I know you see it. Thanks Butta for the picture!
Nigga Please : Yung Joc
If I've said it once I've said it a million times, I have got to become a rapper. If Trina can do it I know I can. I'm more than capable of putting words together. Which brings me to Yung Cock. I don't believe any of you know how much this guy annoys me. I have a problem with gimmick niggas, real big problem. Call me a hater cause I'll be that in this case.
At a recent block party I heard this song for the first time. I thought it was a local rapper so I didn't go hard on it when it blasted through the stereo. And then I caught the video for it the following Monday and put two-and-two together. Shoot me now.
7.13.2006
Harpo, Who This Woman?
Besides the fact that I didn't know who the hell she was at first, Penny Woods looks pretty damn good. I see those unsightly veins aren't present in these new pictures. . . how lovely. I'm not from NY, but I swear I be on my New York shit when I see them joints. Damn. Thanks Da Real for the tip! See another picture from Janet over at YBF. 
Caption This! : Venus Williams, Taye Diggs, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Serena Williams @ Party
Thanks Tyisha for the picture!
Montel Williams Gets Engaged
Damn, I thought Montel was still married to his first wife. Congrats to the future Mr. and Mrs. Williams. I guess we should all get together and buy them some weed for their wedding gift. I got five on it!
Talk show host Montel Williams is engaged, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.
"I feel like I have a true partner," Williams told PEOPLE Wednesday evening at his 50th birthday party in New York City. "I think there's a mutual respect that we have for each other that transcends anything I've ever experienced in my life."
Williams proposed to his new fiancée, Tara Fowler, an American Airlines flight attendant, at the restaurant Tavern on the Green in front of both their families on Wednesday.
"I was very surprised. I had no idea," Fowler said of the proposal. "(Montel) is just a beautiful person inside and out and I love and respect him a lot. I'm very happy, very fortunate." (source)
Nia Long Is Worth Fighting Over
Actress Nia Long found herself the center of attention Friday night at L.A.'s Grove shopping center while shopping with a new beau.
The actress of "Boiler Room" and "Big Momma's House" fame and a mystery man were on the streets of the hip shopping center when Long's ex, Massai Z. Dorsey, ran into the pair. Apparently there's bad blood between the guys because a street brawl broke out between Dorsey and Long's new guy, right in the middle of the shopping center!
Sources tell TMZ that the Long's guy friend kicked Long's ex's butt - hands down - leaving him lying on the street as he and Long took off running. As Long was running, she even lost her shoe - yet didn't seem to care. She left the shoe behind and kept running! (source)
That's crazy. You know somebody chirped Massai and told him where they was at. Ladies (and gentlemen!) be careful out there. Some people just don't understand that when it's over it's over.
Reality Bites: Lord Give Me My 30 Minutes Back
I finally got an opportunity to watch 106 & Park last night for the first time in months. No one bothered to tell me that BET finally got up off the dime and spent more than $200 on some new graphics. I like the new look, very nice and crisp. Anyway, I tuned in just in time to see DMX premiere the new video for "Lord Give Me A Sign."
This nigga was clearly under the influence during his time on the show. When most performers
visit they usually try to refrain from dropping F-bombs. Not X! I haven't seen crackhead behavior that erratic since last year's Thanksgiving dinner. He also made it perfectly clear that him and Nas wouldn't be doing any "Brokeback Mountain" type of activity in the upcoming sequel to "Belly".
If Tracey Edmonds was trying to scare audiences straight with 'Soul of a Man' she succeeded. I don't smoke but I am willing to give up drinking socially. If you haven't seen the show yet I won't ruin it for you, but I will say that the stop at the convient station for a quick egg sammich was priceless.
DMX - "Lord Give Me A Sign"
Jim Jones and Foxy Brown @ The Hip Hop Summit National Town Hall MeetingJimmy from the block always looks like he just got finish making dirt angels on the side of the road. He's the real life version of Pigpen from 'Charlie Brown.' Young, fly,and flashy my ass. Dude is the epitome of that dirty Reebok hanging from the power line in the hood.
Inga probably sat back in her chair on the panel rocking back and fourth like Miss Sophia, filled with happiness because she got her hearing back and can join in the fun. And I'm happy for her. Just don't touch that bitch's purse.
Labels: Dirt Angel
7.12.2006
Fresh Flicks: 2006 ESPY Awards
I opened a box of Fruit Loops this morning and guess who came falling out? Damita Jo and Moesha! Although I wasn't dressed for the chance encounter, I was still pleasantly surprised.
Okay so that's not true, but it could happen. The Espy's took place in last night at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Everybody is looking pretty spiffy for a change - - okay, almost everybody. Tune in to ESPN Sunday at 9pm for the ceremony!
Sanaa Lathan; Ludacris; Mariah Carey; Trameka and Jerome Bettis; Yolonda Adams; Venus Williams
Tracy and Alonzo Mourning; Brandy; Siovaughn and Dwayne Wade; LeBron James; Vanessa and Kobe Bryant; Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri
Candids of Queen Latifah On The Set of New Movie
Queen Latifah stars in an HBO original movie entitled, Life Support. Here she is on location in New York filming for the movie.
Life Support centers around Ana Willis (Queen Latifah), a former crack addict who is HIV positive. Ana Willis overcomes her drug addiction and becomes a wife and mother who is dedicated to educating people in the black community about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and how they can protect themselves from being infected. The movie is based on the true events of writer Nelson George's sister and is executive produced by Jamie Foxx. (continue - - Thanks Da Real!)
She Who Shall Not Be Named's Spankin' New Video
I just got in from my evening hood workout. Who knew running from stray shots could be so reinvigorating. I feel like a new woman.
Anyway, my inbox is filled to the brim with requests to post SWSNBN's new video. So here you go. Don't get it twisted though, C+D is not trying to fill in for SWSNB World. But I must admit that I've been waiting to see this. Now I haven't watched the entire clip, but the beginning does remind me a lot of "The Color Purple." That may just be a good thing. But here you go, "Deja Vu."
She Who Shall Not Be Named In Giant Magazine
I had every intention on not posting these pictures since people seem to lose their damn mind over every time SWSNBN is mentioned anywhere on this site. So I've been sitting on these pictures for about a day now. If its any consolation for the fans of SWSNBN who I have made cry in the past, I really dig these pictures.
Method Man Does Not Care About Wendy Williams
Rumor Control: Lovers Lane?
Most people know Gillie Da Kid for being Lil' Wayne's alleged ghostwriter. He's been busy making his way around New York City lately spreading his distaste for Birdman Jr. People are buzzing about the bomb he dropped Friday on the "Wendy Williams Experience." When asked if he ever seen any homosexual things going down at Cash Money, he responded "But of course, how you gonna kiss a nigga in the mouth? I don't even kiss my own son in the mouth . . . Real nigga's kiss each other on the cheek, that's what you see people in the Mob do".
Now since I'm no Thug Misses I don't know any thing about the latter. However, I don't know if I would believe this one too much. In my expert opinion (ha!) I highly doubt that these two are sneaking in the break room at the label slobbing each other down. Have you seen those grills? It looks like it would be damn near impossible to do. This just sounds like another case of a rapper wanting some free publicity.
And my Yahweh loves this picture.
Shar & K.Fed 'Get Away'
A report set for publication this week will claim that Britney Spears doesn't know that her hubby Kevin Federline is set to record a duet with his ex-wife Shar Jackson. Star lays the groundwork by reporting that last weekend, Kevin Federline snuck out of the house to see kids Kori, and Kaleb – without Britney's permission. Maybe she should have moved to Louisiana.
The report claims that Brit doesn't allow Kevin to see the kids without her presence. Calling her "Controlling Brit" Star Magazine reports Britney is the polar opposite of Kev's easy going ex-wife, Shar. "Shar is always sympathetic when Kevin comes to pick up the kids and pour his troubles out to her," an insider tells the weekly magazine.hen they drop the bomb. According to the report - a romantic duet is in the works with Kevin and Shar. The duo plan to record a newer version of Bobby Brown's hit "Get Away." The speculation in the article is there may be a message there. A source tells the magazine that Kevin "hasn't told Britney about it . . . And when she finds out, I think she'll go ballistic. When Britney hears that Kevin is getting back together with Shar . . . I think it could be the last straw for her." (source)
"Get Away"?!
Katt Williams To Host The 1st Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards
Funnyman Katt Williams has agreed to host the first annual BET Hip-Hop Award Show, being held this November in Atlanta, GA.
Williams has enjoyed a successful run of recent comedic appearances on BET, having performed on BET's "Comic View," BET's "Rip the Runway" 2006 and the 2005 and 2006 BET Comedy Awards, as well as presenting an award at last month's 2006 BET Awards . Now the popular star of MTV improv show "Wild N Out" can also add host of the first annual BET Hip-Hop Award Show to that list.
Since 2001, the popular cable network has offered its BET Awards Show, however now the network has determined to pay homage to the genre of hip-hop with an evening of awards and performances, acknowledging the impact of hip-hop on American culture. The Hip-Hop Award Show will be taped at The Fox Theatre (660 Peachtree Street NE) on November 12th and telecast on BET on Wednesday, November 15th at 8pm. It will re-air on November 22nd at 8pm.
In related news, in addition to his current film role in the Eddie Murphy Dreamworks film Norbit and a soon-to be released rap album It's Pimpin on Cam'ron's Diplomat Records, Katt Williams has announced plans for his new line of clothing SPS (Secret Pimp Society). (continue)
Before you ask, yes that is a Diplomat chain. This sounds like a hot mess waiting to explode . . . and damn it I may just go for front row action! I guess since The Source's ship is sanking fast, BET decided to move in for the hip hop audiences.
Fresh Flicks: GM All-Car Showdown
Ludacris; Shaunie and Shaquille O'Neal; Coolio; Evan and Tracee Ellis Ross
Snoop Dogg; La La; Bernard Hopkins; and Serena Williams
7.11.2006
Free Lap Dances For Everyone!
Seems like they were more things going down at the Essence Music Festival than Bobby Brown acting a fool! Jawn Murray has the inside scoop on what went down.
Shug Avery got a little more than she probably expected from one fan.
Toni Braxton got a little more than she bargained for when she brought some men onstage for audience participation during her performance. One guy began rubbing her thighs and then slipped his hand between her legs as the mother of two gave him a lap serenade. Another overzealous fan attempted to rush the stage when Braxton asked for someone to sing along with her.
Security quickly escorted him out. And by the way, if anyone knows Braxton and can deliver her a message, please tell her that the inaudible act just ain't cute anymore. I know I joke and say she's the daughter of Anita Baker and James Brown, and AOL Black Voices' Marcus Vanderberg has nicknamed her Mumbles, but if people can't understand what you're saying on stage, then what's the point?
Jawn also spotted Keyshia Cole rocking a bright red hickey on her neck when she opened the show on Monday night. That's just nasty. Visit the BV Buzz for additional details on the festival and more!
Cingular Live In Concert Featuring LeToya With Special Guest Cherish
I probably won't buy LeToya's album (ain't my type of hype baby), but I'm happy for her. I didn't think she had a snowcone's chance in hell at first, but she has been really on her grind. Gotta respect the girl's hustle. She's also been getting her model on for Tommy Hilfiger. YBF has some a scan from an ad you can check out.
Don't get me wrong, I think that there isn't anything wrong with wearing extensions. It's just hair, damn! Do you. But if you are going to I do believe that you should make it look as natural as you possibly can. I mean really. I know they gotta have at least two bundles of weave in their hair each. Check out Sammie though, awww.
Visit Sandra Rose for more pictures from the concert!
The Fabulostic Life of Terrell Owens
T.O. looks like he is going to toss up some glitter and twirl around in itat any moment in these pictures taken inside the ESPY Style Lounge. At least he's not throwing a bitch fit or rapping. And I still think he looks like Winston.
Foxy Goes Back To Court
Foxy just can't seem to stay out of court. A former assistant filed a complaint in a Jersey City court a few weeks ago against Fox Boogie. At least she didn't hit Eliss with a cell phone like her friend Naomi.
Litigation-prone rap diva Foxy Brown, who only last year was in Manhattan Criminal Court being accused of assaulting a New York manicurist, is again in the dock facing charges of bad behavior.
The 26-year-old Def Jam Records artist -- a Brooklynite who was born Inga Marchand -- is expected to appear this morning in Jersey City Municipal Court to answer misdemeanor charges of harassment.
I'm told that Jersey City resident Rasheeda Ellis, who worked very briefly for Brown as a personal assistant before quitting last month, filed the complaint a few weeks ago, claiming that the rapper shorted her a week's pay and made not-so-veiled threats in E-mails and phone calls after she tried to collect. (continue)
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Before I go on any further, from this day on Ne-Yo will be referred to as Go-Go. If you've seen his little performance at the Apollo you know why. Anyway, Go-Go stopped by TRL yesterday. I wasn't able to watch but these pictures are good enough for me.
7.10.2006
Oprah's Relationship Drama . . . Yeah
I usually never buy tabloids (why spend the money when you can just read gossip sites on the net?) but I decided to snatch one up this past weekend at a trip to Wal-Mart. I guess I fell victim since Oprah was on the cover.
The National Enquirer is speculating that things are strained between Miss Sophia and Harpo. I personally don't believe it but it did keep me entertained while standing in line. Here's a little snippet from the article:
Insiders say the couple's 20-year old love affair is over - and that's got Oprah quaking in her designer boots. "After Stedman threatened to leave her recently, Oprah sent a fat direct deposit check to his account. That seemed to pacify him," said an insider close to Stedman.
"Whenever he threaters to walk out, Oprah seems to up his allowance."
Check Out Monica!
I've always had a special spot for Monica. "Don't Take It Personal (Just One of dem Days)" was my anthem while I was going through puberty. It's good to see that she is still out there doing her thing.
She recently shot a video for the song "Everytime The Beat Drops" featuring The Franchise Boyz. Check out Dee over at Cake and Ice Cream for more pictures from the set. Sandra Rose also has some flicks of Monica and Chyna Whyte (who is incredibly down to earth) from the set over on her website.
I know this is off the subject but I'm hearing reports that BET has finally pull the plug on "UnCut." I'll give you more details on that as I learn them.
Journeys In Crunk : Trick or Treat?
I've been sitting on a Trick Daddy tidbit since last week. The opportunity to talk about his dusty ass has finally presented itself.
Maurice Young is a he-man woman hater. At a show he did in Jacksonville, Florida (what's up to my people in Duval!) he put a group of women on blast something terrible. Before his set wrapped, he asked for some sexy young ladies to get on the stage and "shake something for a stack." So while Boomsheka and the gang ran on stage to shake their asses like they were on "UnCut", I immediately started to side-eye them hoes. I knew something was up. Trick is never this nice.
So he instructs his DJ to stop the song and then yells in his mic "I just wanted to see which one of ya'll trifling bitches would come up here for some damn money." He then tossed a couple of hundred dollar bills at each one of the girls and talking shit to each of them in the process.
Now instead of them trying to salvage what little dignity they had left and walk away, these birdbrains pick the money up and continue to shake their ass. Where's Jill Scott when you need her ass?
Dwyane Wade's Victory Party
Lil' Wayne and DJ Khaled; Dwayne Wade; Trick Daddy; Lil' Wayne
Trick Daddy, Fabolous, and Trina at Miami L.I.V.E
Fabolous and Trick Daddy; Rasul Butler and Trina; Trick Daddy
Rumor Control: Scary Spice And Eddie Murphy? Get The Hell Outta Here!
A reliable source told Perez Hilton that Scary Spice aka Melanie Brown and Eddie Murphy are are dating.
Well, we don't belive you, you need more people.
The image of these actually swapping spit is enough to make the contents of your stomach curdle. There's something about them that makes me want to scream "It's not right, alright!" like Sharif in "Menace II Society." But that's just me! Seriously, if these two are dating I wish them the best of luck.
Shits & Giggles : Reverend Alecia
I just have two questions . . . who in the blue hell is Yahweh and why should I praise him? Thanks Stephen for the link!
Upgrade! Shar Jackson @ A Midsummer Night's Dream Championship Celebration
Whoever made the comment that Shar is putting Britney's child support checks to good use may just be on to something. Even the biggest hater can't deny that she has been looking nice lately. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too high, its probably going to be back to the Fashion Bug clearance rack styles before you know it. So we should all enjoy this for the moment.
Brandy on the other hand looks like she just got finished licking every single window at the post office. Her and Consequence would make an awesome tag team duo.
And Now A Few Words From Our Friend
The last time we caught up with our superhero Khia was Friday after Yahoo music premiered the video for "Snatch The Cat Back." I see multiple MTV Video Awards in her future for that one! This sarcasm is delicious and fat free for breakfast. You should try a nice big bowl in the morning.
Anyway, someone made the comment that the Thug Misses was talking real reckless in the August 2006 issue of XXL so I decided to check it out for myself.
XXL: Is that why you declined Trina's offer to collaborate with her?
Khia: Oh yes, Trina, uh, uh. I don't do her. I feel when you look at Trina, you lookin' at sex. Most of her fans are ment that wanna fuck. Every time you see Trina, she half-naked, or in her video she talking about being a female pimp. At her shows, she's lap dancing and kissing girls. No female fans don't wanna see that. She's catering to what men wanna see. She's just an entertainer. When I look at her, I just see a whore. I don't want my daughter being nothing like Trina.
XXL: But what about Jacki-O who claims she's the Queen of the South?
Khia: Jacki-O ain't even up for question about being the Queen of the South. Jacki-O sold 60,000 units. She's bankrupt. Girl, you ain't even sell 100,000 units. Sit down! She tried to pull a "My Neck, My Back," but there will only be one. Jacki-O and Trina, every big song they made has needed a feature. I feel I'm the Queen of the South because I'm myself. Don't get it twisted,
Trick Daddy got Trina from Club Rol-lexx [strip club]. . .
How can you be a queen when you are being pimped by a bunch of niggas? All of 'em, Foxy and
Jay-Z, Lil' Kim and Biggie, Shawnna and DTP, Mia X and No Limit. Every big female artists that ever came out, came out under a man. How can you claim to hold the crown like that? (read the entire article)
7.08.2006
Wendy's Chocolate Frosty Brings All The Boys To The Yard . . . Right
I swear Wendy looks like one of the transvite prostitutes from 'Real Sex' sometimes. I haven't seen tittyballs that hilarious looking since Michael K's last Jordan post. One of those puppies must've jumped the fence and kicked Kevin in the grill. Poor guy looks like he has stroke mouth.
Husbanger Kevin Hunter and Wendy Williams; Wendy Williams and Javier
Fresh Flicks: Celebs @ A Midsumer Night's Dream: A Magic Night of Poker
David Banner; Benji Madden and Usher; Baron Davis and Magic Johnson; Shar Jackson
Al "Hits" Shearer; Tichina Arnold; Kandi; Paul Pierce
Shug Avery Jr. Shakes Something For The Camera Phone @ G-A-Y
What in the hell? All of that fancy gyrating and ass shaking still isn't going to turn some of the men at this event back straight. If anything they probably will appreciate their dick dealers more. I guess she didn't get that memo. This shit reminds me of how I would gap my Barbie's legs open when I dressed her.
I wonder if Rihanna and Trina both order their majorette tights from the same company. She looks like she is trying to sneak in a scratch in the last picture.
Nigga Please : Sanaa Lathan
In the latest edition of People magazine there is a little article about Beyonce's body.Whoopity doo! All was well until I read what Sanaa Lathan had to say about the fairer half of Bey-Z at the BET Awards:
"Beyonce was off the chain. She's a little more special than the rest of us."
Excuse me? Bitch speak for yourself! Hmph, I like Bey and everything but until she walks on
water or performs a triple bypass in a pair of stilletos, she still will not have shit on me. Thanks in advance. She just should've said she enjoyed her performance and shut up. Here's the scans from the magazine if you're interested.
7.07.2006
When It All Falls Down
When I heard the news that Stacey Dash was going to appear in Playboy I didn't believe it. I figured if she went this long without dropping her panties that she could go a little longer without doing it. I was wrong.
The pictures aren't that bad I guess. But I don't look at titties and pussy all day long so I don't have a system to measure it against (hey, just being real). Since this is a classy joint, I've decided not to post her pictures. But if you must seem them I will upload them somewhere and post the address in the comment section. Pervs.
You know the next question dog, "Yo, where Dame at?"
Insert Your Own Joke Here
"Access" cameras shadowed Star as she taped her segments for the show, which occurred weeks before dropping her big bombshell. Even then, Star admitted to Access producers that she and husband Al Reynolds were also on the house hunt and looking to sell her three-bedroom triplex apartment.
"We are starting to look for a new apartment. Something that's a little bit bigger and more conducive to a married couple," Star explained.
"My apartment initially was very much a single girl's lair with a dressing room and a closet that's the size of most boutiques.
But now we are looking for more space - - two bathrooms, one for each of us is a big deal, and a closet for him and a closet for me. So we've got some time to find what we really, really want." (source) Shouts out to Butta for this one!
Fresh Faces : The Ladies of 'Flavor of Love 2' ?
Monica sent in the following information regarding the second season of "Flavor of Love." I must admit, the show was one of my biggest guiltiest pleasures this year. I'm not 100 percent sure if these are some of the actual contestants but if they are . . . nevermind, I'm going to be nice today.
The second season of VH1's Flavor of Love has been taped. The season premiere of the second installement will premiere August 6. Flavor of Love, an offbeat version of dating series like The Bachelor, started out modestly on VH1 but later garnered impressive ratings and became the most watched show in the network's history. The season finale raked in 6 million viewers. The show's producers said the new season will have several celebrity cameos. Michael Hirschorn, executive VP of programming at VH1 said the new group of girls for the second season would be a more altruistic bunch. "While the show was a smash, it was a failure in terms of Flav finding someone he could trust and love," Hirschorn said. "We're making sure we cast a group in which we won't see a repeat of the rampant gold-digging and blatant self-misrepresentation." Below are a couple of contestants who will compete for Flavor Flav's love and devotion.
The Devil Wears Baby Phat
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is openly dating, but his estranged wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, tries to keep her love life secret in a cover-story interview with King magazine. When editor in chief Datwon Thomas asks what it's like being "on the market," Kimora pretends ignorance. "Am I on the market? What market?" With that - in the unpublished outtakes of the interview - a publicist breaks in to demand: "What's going on here?" When Thomas repeats the question, the flack advises: "I have to tell you we are going to have to end this interview." But Kimora did return to the phone to take a few more questions.
At another point, the 6-foot-tall model-turned-designer insists men don't hit on her. "Guys do not step to me! They don't, and if they do, they're a certain kind of a guy, like some little kid in the club. Like, 'What, do you even know who I am?' But no one ever steps to me, I guess 'cause they are being respectful." Thomas asks: "Because of the affiliation?" - meaning Russell. Kimora pauses and stammers: "I mean, yeah . . . uh, I don't know."
Elsewhere, the half-Japanese, half-African-American beauty announces that she's a "blazin' Asian. . . Me and Tiger Woods are the same damn thing!" As for her addiction to labels: "When I was a little girl, I slept on Ralph Lauren sheets. I was sleeping on another man: Ralph!" (source)
Real Women Know When To Snatch The Cat Back
The video for "Snatch The Cat Back" is finally here. I know you are probably beside yourself for this one. Imagine how happy I feel. [/sarcasm]
In Khia's defense this is probably the most expensive video she has ever done. But hell, now that I think about it this is only her second video (unless she had some UnCut joints). The clip feels like a dirty lap dance from the oldest stripper at the titty bar. Hope you don't catch the clap, enjoy!
7.06.2006
Twins!
Like the old adage says, everybody has a twin. I just never would've guessed in a million years it would be these two.
Kathy Hilton was so excited to see her friend Star Jones at Claudia Cohen's party Saturday night in East Hampton, she perpetrated a case of mistaken identity. The mother of Paris Hilton offered warm wishes to the just-fired co-host of "The View," told Jones how great she looked and then told the man sitting next to Jones, "Great to see you, Al!" - thinking he was Jones' Speedo-wearing husband, Al Reynolds. It was actually Bryant Gumbel, who is slimmer and younger-looking than when he hosted the "Today" show. When someone told Kathy of her mix-up, she exclaimed, "My poor eyes are going at the age of 44." (source)
If I was Bryant Gumbel I would've felt slighted. What you trying to say Kathy, Bryant looks like the type of nigga that twirls around in glitter while rocking some faux dreadlocks?
Questions, Comments, or Concerns?
Do you think this Sony ad is racist?
I'm Just Saying . . .
Close your damn mouth, thanks. See more pictures from the shoot @ Cake and Ice Cream!
The O'Really Factor : James Brown
"I got back to how it was years ago, when men controlled women. A woman should know her limitations, as a man should know his obligations. I'm going to stay into that philosophy, unless I quit reading the Bible. You can't give a woman limitations if you don't find your obligations. But once I've taken care of her like a queen, I'm not going to go along with so much."
Poor Brandy
Brandy has definately been on her grind lately. I guess she is really trying to stack her coins up for a lace front wig. You can see Brandy not only on NBC's surprise hit show 'America's Got Talent' as a judge, but she has also been filling Star Jones' seat on 'The View.'
Don't get it twisted, everything isn't all good for Brandy. On a recent episode they asked her if her Mom was a drunk, to see her tattoos, and if her hair was real. Ain't that about a bitch. Check out the video clip for yourself over at The Best Week Ever. Thanks Ms. Marla for the tip and Jordan for the pictures!
7.05.2006
You Sent It! : Ne-Yo & Corey Clark Performing @ The Apollo
YouTube has got to be one of the greatest inventions that has hit the net in recent years. You can virtually find any television clip from the past if you look search enough. Deana sent in the following clip of Ne-Yo and Corey Clark of 'American Idol' fame (if you can call it that) performing at the legendary Apollo theater in the late 90's.
You probably best remember Corey Clark best from the sex scandal which involved him and Paul Abdul. And yes No-No is rocking some orange hair. Boy stop. "This goes out to my players in the hood." Check it out!
Ms. Hill Hits The Stage Again
Lauryn Hill has been messing around in her "dress up" chest and doing shows again.
With two hush-hush "rehearsal" shows at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco last night, Lauryn Hill silenced the skeptics, answered years of questions, and unveiled a reinvention of sorts.
Backed by a raucous 12-piece band, the Fugees centerpiece oozed passion and soul, showing off new material, some reimagined old hits, and an aplomb reminiscent of the late 1990s, when her Miseducation of Lauryn Hill album made her the biggest artist in the world for a time.
On this night, the frail-voiced woman whose raw emotion at her 2001 MTV Unplugged performance that caused many to worry about her state of mind, let alone her musical career, was transformed into a heat-seeking funk bomb. In an hour-plus set that didn't start until 1:15 a.m. and continued even after the venue operators had turned on the lights and cut off Hill's mic, it was as though James Brown himself had inhabited her body as she let out howls, shrieks, and fist pumps of encouragement to her band. (continue at ONTD)
07.05.2006 Halle Berry Candids
Like I've said before, Halle Berry puts my ass straight to bed at times. Kerri sent over these candids this morning. I'm not sure how old they are since I don't keep up with Halle like that. I'm sure there are some people out there who would appreciate seeing her face so whatever.
More Essence Music Festival Pictures
Cedric the Entertainer; Bobby Brown; Raheem DeVaughn; Go Home; Mama Tina and Daddy Mathew; B. Brown Inebriated
Check out ya boy Slickback in the first picture. One word two syllables: gangsta. Wow, Musiq looks like he straight up licks windows in this picture. There just some shit you shouldn't wear if you are not making balloon animals for kids. Man, I wish I had tickets. I would've loved to see Bobby Brown acting like a damn fool and Keyshia Cole cussing the audience out.
Jill Scott Urges Better Portrayal For Women
I hope everybody had a fun and safe holiday yesterday. Mine was pretty good considering the fact that I almost caught an assault charge. Let's just say that I believe in violence.
Anyway, since the last post seemed to spark sometime of lame debate in the comments thread (yes, lame) I decided that this would be a lovely way to follow up on it.
The portrayal of black women in popular music and videos is too often degrading and the black community must find a way to change these images, best-selling singer Jill Scott said Monday. "It is dirty, inappropriate, inadequate, unhealthy and polluted," Scott said. "We can demand more."
Scott spoke before a panel that discussed the issue took the stage at the Essence Music Festival's empowerment seminars as part of the magazine's Take Back the Music campaign.
Actor Shemar Moore, rapper Common and former video dancer, Karrine Steffans, who wrote the book "Confessions of a Video Vixen," concerning her exploits, were part of the discussion. The panel addressed the dangers these images present to young girls and said education and self-esteem will help keep them from believing this is a proper representation of black women.
"Ladies you are queens and you need to believe it," Moore said. "What do you want and what are you willing to do to get it?" Steffans believes a lack of self-esteem allowed her to degrade herself in videos for virtually all the big names in hip hop. "I was always told I was ugly," she said. "I didn't realize my own power and my own worth." (continue) Thanks for the link Solitaire and ETS!
7.03.2006
Now Why You Wanna Go Do That?
Many days I sit back and quietly reflect on why it is that people do some of the shit they do sometimes.
This is one of those occasions.
Keisha sent over these pictures of Countess Vaughn to me earlier today and I immediately started to wonder what purpose does the shit actually serve. I mean really.
Now was this before or after the ass implants? I'm just saying . . .
Couple Watching @ The Black and White Ball Hosted By Nelly
Ashanti and Nelly; Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri; Gipp and Tamala Jones
Miss Ashanti doesn't look pregnant at all to me. I guess we will have to put that talk to rest now. I think she and Nelly make a nice looking couple. I just wouldn't want to invite them over to dinner. A conversation would probably go like this:
Me: So Ashanti, what did you think of your appearance at Oprah's Legend Ball?
Ashanti: Yoooooooooo Fresh, it was mad hot. Me and my momanger watched it together. It was bananas son. I murdered it!
Thank you Jermaine for driving home my point that you look like Tattoo by wearing the suit. I love Janet and everything but that vein in her forehead kills me every time I see it. I'm not going to bother to mention Tamala since I'm still salty over that shit she was talking about Bobby.
Guess Who's Bizzack
Lil' Kim Stans rejoice, you're queen is out of jail today! Looks like she's been eating good in there. Fuck what you heard, Big Bertha didn't get her cornbread.
Kim is finally set to return home today from the Federal Detention Center in Philly. It will start unglamorously about 6 a.m., as the pint-size rapper boards a bus that will take her from the Federal Detention Center in downtown Philadelphia to Newark, where she must check in with probation authorities at a halfway house. From there, she will be on house arrest in her Alpine, N.J., estate until Aug.2- a welcome change from the past 10 months spent behind bars for lying about a shootout with a rival rap crew outside the Hot97 radio station.When she gets home, the self-proclaimed Queen Bee can drape herself in her signature bling-- without fear of it clashing with a prison-issued leg bracelet (it's not required).
But the keepers of Lil' Kim's sprawling mansion were ordered to install a special phone line before Kim arrives."No caller ID, no call forwarding or anything like that," a source told the Daily News. "It was set up so she can be reached 24-7. She cannot leave her property, unless she has a serious medical condition."Family and friends of Kim, whose real name is Kimberly Jones, siad the Grammy-winning rapper has been counting down the days she spent in jail, often able to recite the number of months, weeks, days and hours she's been behind bars.Though Kim had been accustomed to the fabulous life that included all the finer things--- the Bentleys, baubles, and bubbly -- in prison she was forced to make do on a $200 monthly budget for commissary purchases that included everything from tooth-paste to feminine hygiene items. Kim's friends said she passed the time away reading, writing and learning Spanish by tapes. (continue) 
Janet vs. Mimi?
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First the bloods and crips now these two.
Now that Janet Jackson's beat her waistline into submission [Ha ha, damn. - - Fresh], she's ready to knock Mariah Carey off of her popstar throne. Sources say sexy Janet, 40, who just shed 60 pounds, is her pressing briliant music producer boyfriend Jermaine Dupri to her help top the charts again - - just like he did for Mariah, 36. It was Jermaine, 32, who co-produced Mariah's The Emancipation of Mimi CD, which has sold 10 million copies worldwide. Now he's finishing Janet's new CD, 20 years Old, her first since 2004, when she had her infamous Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction. (picture via ONTD)
Sources sayt that Jermaine also wishes Janet would've stayed on Team Chunk. Don't worry JD, she'll be back . . . she always comes back.
You Sent It! : Essence Music Festival
Joseph just sent me his account of Bobby Brown and Jaheim at the Essence Music Festival. Check it:
I just got home from the show and you have to get video/pictures of Jahiem. That nigga was on stage looking like a broke ass pimp from the 1970s. He had on a pastel Easter Sunday church suit and his hair was out didn't even look flat ironed or nothing it was just down and nappy it was sad.
Bobby Brown was horrible, he sounded really bad and he just kept on running back and forth on stage talking shit. He was on stage so long they cut the mics and his band and they kept playing. They also closed the curtain on him and he kept singing. After all that didn't get him to stop they finally cut his mic and he got mad and walked off stage.
7.01.2006
Luther Vandross - "Superstar"
Petitions have been popping up all over the internet lately. I've been thinking about composing one my damn self. What the subject will be is still unknown at this point. But when I think of something, you'll be the first to know.
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is openly dating, but his estranged wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, tries to keep her love life secret in a cover-story interview with King magazine. When editor in chief Datwon Thomas asks what it's like being "on the market," Kimora pretends ignorance. "Am I on the market? What market?" With that - in the unpublished outtakes of the interview - a publicist breaks in to demand: "What's going on here?" When Thomas repeats the question, the flack advises: "I have to tell you we are going to have to end this interview." But Kimora did return to the phone to take a few more questions.
Lil' Kim Stans rejoice, you're queen is out of jail today! Looks like she's been eating good in there. Fuck what you heard, Big Bertha didn't get her cornbread.
