So this is the plan. I'm going to update this one throughout the night with pictures as soon as they hit the different image services. So every now and then refresh your browser.
BET's Access Granted cameras caught up with T.I. and Jamie Foxx on the video set of the song "Live In The Sky." Here's the video for the track that appears on T.I.'s King album. The Forest WhitakerChris Robinson directed clip is takes a cinematic approach.
High quality pictures are evil. For instance. Diana Ross sung for the naming of the Billie Jean King USTA stadium yesterday. I'm sure she was her usual dramatic cunt self, but I love it. I'm just scared of her.
Eve went all Hollywood on us and never came back. Oh well, at least she isn't stealing belts and taking trips to jail. She attended Paris Hilton's album release party this past week out in Las Vegas. I hope she has a good bodyguard just in case her ex-boyfriend decides he wants to roll up.
I guess a hoe will just be a hoe. According to Superhead, Bobby is her "dearest friend" and she is not using him to gain her own reality television show. In fact, she's already turned four down: So You Think You Can Suck Dick?, Dancing With Hoes, Double Penetration On Ice, and Celebrity Duets With Pornstars.
Whitney Houston appears to have rid herself of hubby Bobby Brown. Whether he gets back into the house may depend on hip-hop temptress Karrine Steffans. Houston's friends have long blamed Brown for her woefully heavy eyelids. So they're praying she has the strength to change the locks. . .
Lately, she's been seen around L.A. with him. So what's up with them? "It's a really tricky situation," she told us this week, as she test-drove a Mercedes SLK 280. "He is my dearest friend. But I'm not saying it's romantic. We won't know what it is till we're ready.
"There's a wife and children involved," the single mom went on. "I don't want to wreck any marriages. But if a marriage is already wrecked, that's not my fault." So she and Bobby have been intimate? "It's none of your business," she scolded. "I'm still celibate. And if you believe that, I'll tell you another one."
"Look," she said, shifting the Benz into a higher gear, "there are way bigger things in the works than a romance. I'm a businesswoman. Bobby and I are working together on some things."
Somebody told online gossip Janet Charleton that Karrine is "using Bobby because she wants her own reality show.""Please," she said. "You think I need Bobby Brown to get a reality show? I've turned down four reality shows." (continue)
Tonight is the big night! Are you excited to see what is going to happen? I would be a liar if I said that I wasn't looking forward to the performances at the awards. The stars have really been filling up the Big Apple with parties, that's for sure.
Pharrell & Kanye; Ciara; Cee-Lo; Tyson Beckford; T.I. ; Miss Info; Vanessa Simmons; Kelly Rowland
Solange and Mama Tina took a break from circling around Miss Jones's block and went out to Las Vegas for the Magic Expo. Solange looks nice with darker hair. Buffie . . . I don't even know. Big Booty Judy, ya'll. Spanky looks like he just got finished stealing somebody's lawn chairs to pay for that shirt. Not a good look at all.
Buffie the Body; Buffie & Big Tigger; Solange; Solange & Tina; Bun B; Spanky Hayes
It's about damn time! I've been waiting on an accompany video for this song what seems like forever. The new video features his beautiful wife actress Paula Patton. I love this white boy, I really do. (spotted at Concrete Loop)
Mariah Carey took home two awards last night for her hit song "We Belong Together" and Songwriter of the Year, along with Miami-based producers Bigg D and Jim Jonsin. Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Antonio "L.A." Reid were named BMI Icons for their influence of Chinese slippers and lip gloss on today's metrosexual rappers. Just making sure you were paying attention. But the two were recognized for their "enduring influence on generations of music makers."
Kanye West earned producer of the year and Jazze Pha's "1, 2 Step" won the topped spot for BMI Urban Ringtone Award. Damn, they give away awards for that shit now? Click here to see to find out who else won awards.
Rihanna; Cool & Christina Milian; Christina Milian; Ja Rule; Cee-Lo; Slim Thug; Sleepy Brown
Mariah Carey; Ne-Yo; Big Gipp; Ciara ; T-Pain; Johnta Austin; Rick Ross; Lil Jon
Although Jill Marie Jones won't be returning to the small screen as Toni Childs this Fall you haven't heard the last from her yet. She just wrapped a movie that should be released next year.
From a girlfriend to a killer? Jill Marie Jones wraps production on her feature film debut Redrum, an offbeat comedy produced by Griot Filmworks.
Jones, best known for her role as the self-indulgent Toni Childs on the UPN hit (now CW) Girlfriends, plays timid wife Tanya Diggs, who enters into a killing spree with her husband, played by the director of the film, Kenny Young. As one tries to stop with the murders, the other moves swiftly forward, putting their love to the test.
Joe Torry, Snoop Dogg and Bishop Magic Don Juan also make appearances in the film.
"Kenny has been amazing," Jones said exclusively to vibe.com about her first film experience. "It's just so awesome when you work with a director who's also an actor. He understands what you're (as an actor) trying to accomplish. (continue)
Uh oh, Snoop and Don Juan? I guess you have to start off some where.
With the Video Music Awards right around the corner there are so many different events going on. Last night Missy Elliott and Ciara co-hosted a party for White Flash with a "Dripping In Diamonds" theme. On the other side of town Kelis hosted a Pre-VMA bash at. Everybody looks like they are having a good time expect for Andre Harrell. Aww, I think he really would've rather have been at Puff's party.
Missy Elliott; Cool & Chamillionaire; Ciara; Chamillionaire; Kelis; Mario; Andre Harrell; Kanye West & Swizz Beats
Yesterday Carolina Gul posted this in the comment section of the music notes post and all hell broke lose. This is NSFW, it's barely safe for home. Some things just deserve their own post. Aretha's chesticlesare one of them. That is all.
Michelle Williams & Jai Rodriguez On 'Celebrity Duets'
Michelle got a 48 hour pass from the wig crypt and appeared on Fox's new show 'Celebrity Duets' last night. I didn't know she had a third album on the way. Shoot, where the second one at? F.Y.E probably put that shit in the clearance bin to make room for - - nevermind.
Michelle and Jai Rodriguez from 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy' performed the Destinys Child hit "Say My Name." He didn't sound half bad. I almost forgot to mention that Little Richard is also a judge on the show. Shut up! Just when I thought I hit the jackpot with that great Geico commercial.Thanks Butta for the tip!
I'm starting to think that there is something seriously wrong with Foxy Brown. She has been displaying some really random behavior lately. Yelling at people who work in boutiques for not cutting the dick holes out of her panties and running up on 17 year olds. That's real gangsta. The fuck is her issue? You don't see me acting like a dramatic cunt with associates at Wal-Mart because all of the Hurricane supplies are pratically gone.
Mya and JoJo Celebrate the Release of Their Upcoming Albums at Sephora
I must admit that I was a fan of Mya over the years. I even liked that dumb ass song she did with Silk The Shocker. But then she started singing about her ass being like whoa and completely lost me. I hope that her upcoming material for her album has a little bit more substance behind it. Anybody who was able to put up with Sisqo on any level deserves another shot.
Diddy Hosts the Launch of Nylon Guys Fall
Yet another Diddy party. Nothing much to say about that really. A couple of days ago I came across the perfect shirt to describe Cassie and Yung Joc. You gotta love it.
Diddy; Ja Rule; Jae Mills; Reggie Miller; Yung Joc; Cassie
It's no secret that stars love free shit. Who doesn't like a dope hand out? But sometimes I feel like there should be some sort of system for celebrities who wish to enjoy the giveaways. A check list of sorts. We need some order in this mutha.
I think the people who are in charge of giving away the gift baskets should do one for each specific level of fame. For example, Blu Cantrell does not deserve free tickets for two to a vacation spot in Fiji. A year round bus pass should suffice just fine. If she doesn't like it she can just kick rocks. Here are a few pictures from different gifts suites at the MTV Awards.
Naima; Method Man; Saigon; Amerie; Morris Chestnut; Slim Thug
Rumor Control: Is Mary J. Blige Trying To Sabotage LeToya?
The LeToya rumors just keep on rolling. The latest buzz around the internet is that Mary J. Blige is trying to ruin her budding career. Hilarious I know.
But if LeToya wants to wrest the crown from the reigning monarch, she'll need a better display than she presented as Blige's opener. Singing a small handful of tunes with only a taped backing, and playing in front of a monstrous white sheet (which hid Blige's already assembled stage setup), LeToya's overloud 20-minute opening set was both a sonic and a visual nightmare. While she displayed requisite pipes and lots of energy, it also seemed as though the Blige camp had set her up for failure. Yet another indication that Blige is in no way ready to give up the crown just yet.
False. I honestly don't think that MJB is trying to sabotage LeToya. It just doesn't make any sense to me. No disrespect to Ms. Luckett but they are in totally two different weight classes, so the threat factor is pretty much non-existant.
Fantasia Opens Up Shop
The "American Idol" winner has teamed up with Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter to open a chain of beauty salons to fund a home to help single mothers.
The driving force behind the project is Minter's sister, Rosalind Beaty. Beaty said that she hopes to open franchises that will channel their profits to a faith-based, nonprofit residential home for single mothers.
The first shop is due to open this fall in Concord under the name Imaj Salon and Spa. (
Flicks From June Ambrose's Effortless Style Book Party
June Ambrose is one of my favorite celebrity stylist. Her work has been featured in countless magazines, music videos, and movies. She has also worked with celebrities like Janet Jackson and Beyonce's freakum dress zipper.
Ambrose hosted a party along with Diddy last night for her book "Effortless Style." I can't wait to see what she has to say about upcoming trends. Lorriane Gibson, Stephon Marbury, Melyssa Ford, Pras and (gasp) Perez Hilton were a few of the familiar faces that attended.
Rumor Control: Is Al Trying To Help Star Get A Job At BET?
Star Jones and hubby Al Reynolds were back from their European vacation for only a couple of hours last week when Reynolds left his wife at home to hit the clubs with the guys.
He arrived at Lotus with three young men "in tight pants" and a woman and partied for a few hours before going home to Jones.
But a pal of Reynolds says he may have just been trying to help his underemployed spouse get a job, telling us: "Al went out with the new female host of '106th and Park' and a group of executives from BET." (
I know this is one hell of a stretch but how dope would it be to watch Star Jones interview people like Jim Jones on the 106 & Park couch? Come on now, you know the ratings on the programming would increase because people (such as myself) would tune in just to watch her say shit like "Coming in at the top spot once again is Young Dro with 'Shoulder Lean.' What it do Dro? My boy got a boyfriend! "
Or Al could stop by the show once a week and give the latest scoop on celebrity gossip while wearing his now famous Ms. New Booty hot pants. Work with me people!
This past weekend BV's Karu Daniels attended "An Evening With New Edition" and snapped the following picture. Johnny Gill was presented a crown of all things [1] by a fan, which he happily accepted. Meanwhile, Bobby played the back with an interesting look on his face.
[1] Pink lace thong and garter belt set, fine. Crown? Eh.
While you are over at BV please be sure to check out the Celebrity Look-Alike gallery. There are some great comparisons between the celebs and ordinary people.
Tracee Ellis Ross & Evan Ross @ The HBO Emmy After Party
There is something very strange going on with about Evan Ross. I can't quite put my finger on it but he looks totally different than he did in 'ATL'. He almost looks like . . . Michael Jackson? Tracee looks great as usual but she better watch out for her little brother. He looks like he is going to break lose and start scurrying around the floor.
I can only speak for myself but when I think about Kimora and her entourage, zesty men servants are the first thing that enter my mind not her being ghetto. Thanks Bitch Please (love that name by the way).
Just because you're in Kimora Lee Simmons' posse doesn't mean you can enter Unik Ernest's P.M. Lounge at will. Several members of the Baby Phat founder's entourage were deemed "too urban" Thursday night to be allowed into the Meatpacking District boite, which has the atmosphere of a mid-century Haitian gentleman's club. While Simmons, execs from her clothing line and a roster of "Baby Phat girls" were ushered into the party for company ad director B.J. Coleman, rapper types were blocked, says the source.
"There was definitely drama at the door," one guest tells us.
"They kept saying we were too ghetto," says our source. "They were rude - they even called one guy a 'big fat [homophobic epithet].'" Words - including the N-word - were exchanged, claims our earwitness, and "Kimora was horrified."
Unik told us: "I am black, and I never use that word. And my host is gay - we don't use that word, either. I didn't hear my staff use them - anyone in the crowd could have shouted it out. But give your source my cell number, and I will line up everyone who worked that night, and if they can identify him, he will be fired on the spot. Not tomorrow, not the next day, on the spot." (continue)
It's been about a week since Beyonce has been posted on this site. I'm happy to report that the Earth didn't come to a complete and sudden halt during that time period.
According to the Hot 97 jocks, Friday Miss Jones and Mama Tina had an altercation which has resulted in Jonesy getting suspended. Apparently Tina let Miss Jones know that she didn't appreciate being talked about everyday on air. Miss Jones replied back that "actually you should thank MAC make-up for hiding all of that oldness you have on your face. Now you look like the joker."
Wow. Can't we all get along? "Black people need to stick together and stop bringing each other down!" [sarcasm] I swear I have heard this shit since the inception of this site.
Anyway, Hip and Pop has an audio recap given by the folks at Hot 97 who were around when things turned ugly. Check it out.Meet me in the wig crypt, it's goin' down. Meet me at Shot 97, it's goin' down. And let's be clear, I ain't trying to deal with all that crazy shit today just because this is a Beyonce related post.
As many of you may have already noticed Tyra had a little bit of a wig malfunction at last night's award ceremony. I still don't understand why her (or her hair stylist's) application skills have not improved. She's been wearing them for a while now! I'm just saying.
Here's what the ladies over at Go Fug Yourself had to say. Their comments had me rolling:
See, I LOVE wigs. I am a huge fan of wigs! When I'm an old lady, I plan to wear a rotating series of wigs: platinum blonde for Monday bingo nights; long, dark and curly for Tuesday's dialysis appointment; short and red and flippy like Ginger from Gilligan's Island for Wednesday night's cocktails at the Assisted Living Centre with my girls; a giant Afro for Thursdays, when the pool boy comes. Et cetera. And let's face it: you're a babe. However, you're also a babe who's got loads of cash and more contacts in the hair-and-makeup world than the rest of us would make in twenty lifetimes. So why aren't the edges of your wig EVER EVER EVER properly blended into your forehead? It's not like you don't have the acreage up there, and we know you know that.
I know I have called Danity Kane fruit bats in the past but I actually don't think they are that bad. All of their sessions with Betty Wright (and her magical beret) have paid off. They sound light years better than that other child. The girls' self-titled debut album has been flying off shelves! Good for them.
This past Friday they stopped by 106 & Park to drop off the remix to "Show Stopper" featuring Diddy and Yung Cock.
BV: Flavor Flav gave you all nicknames and Brigitte Nielsen nick named him "Foufie Fouf." Do you have a nickname for Flav?
LD: On the real -- what the hell kind of s#*t is that? From Flava Flav to Foufie Fouf? I would call him Flavalicious, cause he's damn sure delicious. He always smells good, you know, like the brother on the street?It's like 90 degrees, and he would sweat whatever cologne he had on, like that brother. (source)
The Janice Combs wig collection has been doing wonderful this year thanks to Rhonetta Jonhson, Serena Williams, and Wendy Williams. Diddy should be very proud of his mother. That's no easy accomplishment. Them shits have been selling like hot cakes.
Wendy hosted Layer Cake Thursday this past week. Wait a minute, layer cake? Anyway, this may be the sleep talking but I don't think Wendy looks that bad in these pictures. Considering the other pictures in the gallery, she was not the Queen of all Fugdom at the party. If you are curious and you're at work you may want to hold off until later.You're not missing anything, trust me.(pictures via Whats Poppin)
I'm sorry but judging from the many post shows that were on last night, the Emmy's looked like one big snooze fest. I could be wrong of course but I'm glad I decided to skip the offer.
For the longest I didn't know if I should've believed the rumors that Melanie Brown (aka Scary Spice) and Eddie Murphy were in item since I never seen any pictures of them together. The two were spotted leaving Hawaii yesterday after enjoying a vacation together along with their children from different relationships.
Here's the email that has been circulating around the net this weekend about Go-Go. Supposedly he is coming out of the closet in the October 2006 issue of Essence. I'll believe it when I read it for myself.
Singer Ne-yo Announces He Is Gay Essence Magazine August 23,2006
The newly famed singer/songwriter has came out of the closet and announced that he is gay. The multi-platinum recording artist sat down for the October issue of Essence Magazine last week and announced the shocking news stating, "Yes, I am gay, and I have always been." After several internet rumors have been circulating around the internet. He also said, "You now this world we live in is full of judgement, resulting in one of the reasons why it took me so long to come out of the closet." Earlier this month, a man by the name of Derrick Johnson claimed that he had an intimate relationship with the singer during there teen years in high school. He also said that for months the singer and Def Jam has been trying to pay him to keep quiet over the ordeal. Worrying that it would destroy his image. Ne-yo responds saying, that the relationship did occur and he is no longer ashamed of saying that he was deeply in love. Reciting "That situation was what inspired me to write the song Unfaithful. But no one knew it was actually about myself, and our relationship." He told Essence that he doesn't care anymore, he was tired of living a lie and is ready to come clean. Quoting, "the music industry can either except me for who I am, or desert me." The full interview with the magazine is expected to hit stands mid-October.
Fox Boogie has really become the poster child for lame and random behavior for female rappers. First she snuffs a bitch because she didn't want to pay for a manicure, then she makes 'terroist' threats against a personal assistant, and now she's in hot water for shoplifting.
I may have given her a pass is she was stealing, say, some new MAC lipglass. But that's not the case of course.
Cops are investigating claims made by an upscale Greenwich Village boutique that Brown stormed out with two belts costing nearly $400 apiece on Thursday, The Post has learned. "I was going to just call her and tell her to get those f-ing belts back - but I guess I'm pressing charges," said Tony Khayat, owner of L'impasse on West 8th Street.
Khayat said Brown has been a long-time customer and has had her fits of diva behavior before, but this takes the cake. "I'm very upset. I gave her free clothing the day before yesterday. It's unbelievable," Khayat told The Post. "I just want to make an example of this. What gives her the right to take what doesn't belong to her?"
Calls to Brown's three lawyers were not immediately returned. Her most recent publicist, Marvet Britto, said she no longer represents Brown. Abdul Sal was the clerk in the store when Brown, 26, demanded to enter at 9:45 p.m. - an hour after the shop had closed.
Brown was wearing cut-off jean shorts, a black tank top and paper pedicure slippers with cotton between her toes and fresh orange nail polish on them at the time. She had dropped off some lingerie the previous day for tailoring, but the items weren't ready, Sal said.
"She said, 'I don't f-ing care, I'm not leaving until it's done!' " said Sal. The tiny rapper got belligerent with Sal, yelling and cursing at him. She can be seen flailing her arms wildly in a surveillance video viewed by The Post. Brown haggled over the price of a gold rhinestone belt to match the free brown leather dress Khayat had graciously given her.
Dissatisfied with Sal's offer, he said she put the belt in her bag, stormed out, and then took another silver one as she was leaving - without paying for either. (continue)
I'm a self proclaimed Kelis Stan but wack is as wack does. I didn't catch this performance but I was able to catch her attempt to serve up some spoiled 'Milkshake' later on. Around 00:54 she started to fumble and I couldn't stand to look any more.
It was five years ago today that fans were rocked by the tragic death of Aaliyah, but the Brooklyn-born songstress is far from forgotten.
"Her passing was probably the hardest out of all the people we lost in the hip-hop world," said Mister Cee, a deejay at Hot 97 (WQHT-FM), who is hosting an hour-long tribute to the angelic-faced singer during his "Throwback at Noon" show today.
"I just want listeners to know we haven't forgotten her. It's keeping her spirit alive," the deejay said.
Aaliyah was only 22 when she and eight others were killed in a plane crash in the Bahamas, where she had been shooting a video.
The twin-engine plane was overloaded by 700 pounds when it went up in flames. Investigators also found cocaine and alcohol in the pilot's system. (continue reading)
I was first told about the hot mess that is Crackheads Gone Wild from the bootleg man outside of a the Waffle House this past March. "It's the most amazing shit Shawty! They be fucking and everythang. Hol up, lemme give you a free preview of the trailer." He proceeded to pull out a portable DVD player and popped the movie in. I try to give most street hustlers the benefit of the doubt but I didn't bother to stick around to watch.
Plus I really wanted some breakfast.
Fast forward to last week. One of my friends convinced me to watch five minutes while visiting. All I could do was shake my head. Here is footage of a clip that Fox news did on the movie. Click here if you would like to watch the an trailer. I wouldn't suggest watching this at work since people are on there humping and shit. Plus the ignorance may be so strong your screen may freeze.
I don't shop at the Gap too often for the simple fact that the sale associates act too damn happy for my taste at times. As soon as I walk in the door they pratically give me a hug and pat me on the head as if to say "Good black woman. That's right, spend your money here with us."
Then again they could easily treat me like I was the amazing invisible negro likeo ther stores so I appreciate the attention. I just want them to calm down, take it down a notch. I'll still love you in the morning.
Anyway, Common was on hand yesterday to help customers design shirts. Mary J. Bligemade an appearance at Sephora in Florida yesterday. As you can see she stopped by Trina's house and scooped up one of her wigs before making her way to the event. Kidding. I don't want any Brook Lynn Stans to attack.
DJ Mel DeBarge celebrated his birthday yesterday in NYC. And wherever there is a party around you know our own Black Paris Hilton isn't too far behind.Kanye should come with a warning label. If you are going to fuck with him you may run the risk of showing up to parties wearing clothes for the Baby Gap. Melyssa Ford looks like she has been sharing paint chips with Dame Dash. I can't put my fingers on it but something just ain't right about that girl now.
Melyssa Ford; DJ Mel DeBarge; Daytona, Pete Rock and Brooke Crittendon; Marsha Ambrosius and Swizz Beats; Busta Rhymes and Marsha Ambrosius; Melyssa Ford; Busta
I figured if I could spread the world about the evil dramatic cuntmedy that was Terri McMillian/Jonathan Plummer appearing on Oprah that I could use this forum for good. Many of you already know that ABC will be airing an AIDS special tonight but for those of you who didn't, here's the scoop.
As the world marked the 25th anniversary of the first reported cases of AIDS this summer, one important story was mostly ignored: AIDS is an epidemic in the African American community and it's spreading fast.
Watch Primetime's special report "Out of Control: AIDS in Black America," Thursday, Aug. 24, at 10 p.m.
Shortly before his cancer diagnosis, Peter Jennings started work on a one-hour documentary devoted solely to the issue of AIDS in Black America. ABC News has now finished his work in a one-hour Special Edition of "Primetime," reported by Terry Moran, airing Thursday, Aug. 24, at 10 PM.
"In America today, AIDS is virtually a black disease, by any measure," says Phill Wilson, executive director of The Black AIDS Institute in Los Angeles. Wilson also points out that while many black American leaders and celebrities have embraced the cause of the epidemic's toll in Africa, few have devoted similar energy to the crisis here at home.
Jennings's contribution to the hour is a candid group discussion he conducted with HIV-positive African American men in Atlanta about the harsh realities of dealing with AIDS in Black America. (continue)
What happens when someone is angry and full of raw emotion (and I do mean raw) online? They write a petition. When I saw the email subject 'FREE LAURYN HILL' in my inbox I immediately thought "she ain't Mumia, who cares." But I still decided to give it a look.
Lauryn Hill fans from all over the globe have come together to show support for the release of Lauryn's second studio record - A record Columbia Records refuses to release. Check out the link posted below and please consider making a reference to this story on your website.
Here's the link to the petition if you care to sign. If you are interested in finding out more information about the petition you can visit the group's Myspace profile.
First Keyshia shows her ass (literally) now this. Apparently one of Ne-Yo's back up dancers 'hacked' inside of his Sidekick and posted picures of him receving some oral stimulation from another dancer on the net. If you are thinking anything like me you don't believe that story one bit. I think that Go-Go may have leaked the images his damn self. We've all heard those little rumors about him being . . . well, zesty.
Doesn't he have a song about fucking in a mirror? Goodness, first Keyshia shows her ass (literally) now this. Who is next in line? So here are the pictures via CL.NSFW of course.
If those two fingers could talk the stories they would tell
Quincy Gets His Groove Back - Sent In By Q
Bossip has learned Music writer/producer Quincy Jones is dating aspiring fashion designer Heba Elawadi, age 19. They recently attended the Ludacris Bridges "Release Therapy" listening party on August 21, 2006 at Social Hollywood in Hollywood, California. Elwadi is only 19 and left Egypt at the age of 15 in 2002 for London. (source)
Well what can I say, somebody has to tickle his balls.
Segregated Survivor - Sent In By Suga
Some may call it exploiting racial tensions. CBS calls it darn good television. Jeff Probst popped in on The Early Show Wednesday morning, confirming the reports that the 20 castaways for Survivor: Cook Islands will be grouped by race, with competitors divided into four tribes consisting of whites, blacks, Asians and Hispanics.
Apparently, "separate but equal" holds only the warmest of connotations for Mark Burnett. Like a good host, Probst had nothing but praise for the producers' controversial brainchild, calling the exercise in segregation a valuable social experiment, rather than a stunt to dig up some controversy--and raise ratings. "The idea for this actually came from the criticism that Survivor was not ethnically diverse enough, because for whatever reason, we always have a low number of minority applicants apply for the show," Probst said. (source)
I didn't watch Survivor when it had an all white cast and one black person sprinkled in the mix. And I'm not going to start now. I think they are just trying to start some controversy for ratings. We'll see what happens.
Mimi and Her Friends Take A Bite Out of The Big Apple
Mariah Carey performed at Madison Square Garden along with a few of her friends last night. In the last picture Jay-Z looks like he is ready to attack a bitch. You know how camels like to spit on people. Okay, that wasn't nice.
And Da Brat wears underwear with dick holes in them. There I said it. Don't act like you weren't thinking the same thing
Tyson @ The Universal & La Face Records Screening of Idlewild
I know that Getty has the tendency to fuck up on people's name from time to time but seriously, who is this and what has he done with Tyson? If you know please fill me in. Your full cooperation would be appreciated. Thanks.
Before you do anything, stand back and just look at the grill.
That's why he has silky smooth, cocoa butter skin. Jessica Simpson and Lindsay Lohan should've followed his pretty ass from the beginning, now they're late. Whoever made the comment that he sounds like Leon when he channeled Little Richard for a biopic hit the nail right on the head.
Janet Answers Questions From Big Boy's Hat of Forbidden Questions
Janet Jackson stopped by Big Boy's Neighorhood morning show out in La La land. So you already know that he couldn't let her leave the show without asking her questions from the hat of forbidden questions. Janet revealed that she doesn't know what happened to Bubbles the chimp, the worst drugs she has ever tried in the past (not what you think), and Don King having dragon breath.
Beenie Man has been having a rough last few months to say the least. Not only was he injured in a serious car accident but he lost his older brother and sister in seperate freak accidents and also two friends to violence. So I say good for that guy for taking the best step! A CL visitor emailed Angel.Lasome pictures from the ceremony.
Under a gunmetal grey sky and a thick canopy of clouds, Moses 'Beenie Man' Davis and Michelle 'D'Angel' Downer got married in a lavish ceremony at Crichton Estate, St. Andrew (adjacent to Chris Blackwell's Strawberry Hill) on August 22nd. The event was attended by at least 150 guests, all clad in full-white, and featured many moments of high comedy, sweet drama and at least one unexpected surprise for all those in attendance.
The marriage ceremony got off to a late start as D'Angel, looking ravishing in a satin dress with a sweetheart neckline encrusted with swaroski crystals, was escorted down the aisle by her uncle, Loxley Downer. Beenie Man had arrived over an hour earlier, and kept guests entertained by dancing down the aisle, and giving jokes, and at one time shouted 'where is my wife?' (Yard Fest)
Alright gotta bounce. Being Bobby Brown marathon is still on, yes!
QVC and Cynthia Garrett Celebrate the Debut of New Jewelry Line
Cynthia Garrett debuted the "Love Conquers All" jewelry collection on QVC last night. I'm sure there are some nice looking pieces that you push yourself further into credit card debt for. Gary Dourdan, Neicy Nash (and that damn flower), Sanaa Lathan, Eula Smith, Shaun Robinson, Holly Robinson Peete, and Billy Dee Williams all came out to support her.
There are times when Game looks like he smells like cottage cheese that has been sitting in the sun for a couple of hours. That's just the way it is. Here is his new video for the song "First Blood" that premiered last night on BET.
Did you hear the wonderful gossip? Rumor has it that LisaRaye is going to finally quit acting after marrying the Cake Daddy of her dreams. She is also set to come out with a line of ponytail hair extension pieces. Yes! Finally, a gift I can share with my family as a stocking stuffer during the holidays. I hope she sells them on the Home Shopping Network so she can go head to head with that Toni Pony woman.That bitch irks my nerves. I wish I would pay $27.99 + shipping and handling for a clip-on ponytail.
Anyway, Supa Cindy is reporting that the women of Turks & Caicos aren't feeling LisaRaye too much.
I had the pleasure and honor of being asked to host the celebration concert for Premier minister Missick of the Turk and Caicos known in the U.S. for taking Lisa Raye out of the poverty line by marrying her! hee hee. The island of Turks has alot of money and the rich of the island are really really rich!! As I was sitting through the ceremony of promoting Dr Missick from Chief Minister to Premier Minister I noticed something, that the people of Turks ESPECIALLY the women DO NOT LIKE their First Lady Lisa Raye. When it was time to applause for her the applause was weak!
Whenit was time to applause for her the applause was weak! Another thing I noticed was the horror of Lisa Raye's daughter's HAIR!! WTF??? Her daughter had the nerve to have the front of her head gelled to the MAX with a frizzy poofball ponytail on the upper right side of her head????? There was press from across the globe, this event will go in the history books and her hair was a straight MESS!!
Well at least her daughter was around for once. I heard that LisaRaye shipped her off to a boarding school.
Lupe Fiasco once said that my greatest enemy is my inner me. I'm beginning to think that mine is checking my email.
I'm assuming that whenever Keyshia took this picture the last place she expected it to end up was on a gossip blog. *In my best Charlie Murphy voice* Wrong, wrong! The flick some how mysteriously made its way to these rough and tough internets streets.
It could've been a lot worse. But it makes me feel a little weird seeing Key-Lo-Lo . . . well, assed out.This picture doesn't contain nudity but I don't think your boss would appreciate you looking at ass crack during work hours.Clickity clack for the full view.
I'm pissed. Every day I get tons of emails from record companies promoting the new MC Such-n-Such record and no one bothered to tell me that K-Ci was coming out with an album? Hello people! Let's put on our thinking caps. Geez.
That's right people, he is back. And more cracked out than ever. I'm feeling so enthused about this shit that I feel the sudden urge to do a line or two. But since I choose to just say no I will pass the digital mirror and razor blade your way with these pictures. Human crack in the flesh.
Usher premiered tonight to a star studded audience. I hope his performance was better than the atrocity that was In The Mix. I personally think that he is doing this just to make himself look like less of a douche bag for passing up on the Dream Girls gig. Guess what? It's not working.
Kelis may be angry at her label, but the album is finally in stores today. The album includes production from Shondrae Crawford, Will.I.Am, Raphael Saadiq, Sean Garrett, Scott Storch, Knobody, Cee-Lo, Dr.Luke, and Damon Elliot! Here is the second cover to the second single 'Blindfold Me'.
She will appear on 106 & Park later on today so be sure to check that out as well. Here are a couple of candids of her leaving the BET studios yesterday. (Pictures via Wanderland of Kelis)
I'm very excited that Idlewild will be released in theaters this Friday. It seems like it took forever for this time to come but it's finally here. That is great news to hear for a Stan like myself.
The stars showed up and showed the hell out at the New York premiere of the movie. I just don't know what some of them are wearing.
OutKast; Bryan Barber and wife Cicely; Paula Jai Parker; Paula Patton; Patti LaBelle
Civil War Darrin Henson; The Purple Ribbon Gang; Phylicia Rashad; Slickback!; OutKast and Macy Gray
Anese sent over this blurb from Street Roach Pics. That's one website name that is sure to stick with you.
Tracee Ellis Ross best known for her role on Girl Friends and being Dianna Ross's daughter is not afraid of being single and when times get rough. She said she will just masturbate according to Vibe Vixen magazine. Tracee who was exposed to celebrity drama as a child because of her mother's fame has learned to use humor to hide from hard questions. Tracee who got lucky while trying to start an acting career was first seen on Lyricist Lounge on MTV.
From this MTV show, she was able to build her career. Although Tracee would love to start a family, she said she has no problem being a single mom. Don't let this doe eye, bootylish, dilly broad [Why she gotta be a broad? - - Fresh] fool you, she is a Brown University graduate, ex stylish and model. Tracee sees her self as well rounded person. Tracee feels that living with her cousin in the summer and sharing the beds is one example in her life which made her this way. She would be living the life of a daughter star at one point but return to middle America to live as a normal child with her extended family. Rumors have spread that she may have had off set relationships with one or two celebrity male guest on Girlfriends. Tracee is currently working on various movie projects and productions.
Fonzworth's party at the Cabana Club in Los Angeles looks like a celebration for the Hollywood's Black F-list. Where else can you find Omarosa, Hoopz, Kel Mitchell, and Blu Cantrell under one roof (aside from the unemployment line)? Ring the alarm! Somebody call the fire department because the occupancy for has beens is over the limit.
Some nigga even showed up with a fucking donkey.I'm done.
Fonzworth Bentley; Blu Cantrell; Countess Vaugh; Kel Mitchell; Omarosa
Blu Cantrell and Sean Paul; Dawn Robinson; Melika; Furonda; Hoopz
Beyonce Knowles' manager father Mathew is taking credit for the success of former Destiny's Child singer LeToya Luckett's debut album, claiming he taught her about hard work during her days in the girl group. Luckett joined the band in 1993, but quit in December 1999, shortly after the release of the girls' sophomore album The Writing's On The Wall, which featured the hits Say My Name, Jumpin', Jumpin' ; and Bills, Bills, Bills. Luckett and bandmate LaTavia Roberson, who also left the group at the same time, claimed Mathew was keeping a disproportionate share of the band's profits, was too controlling, and unfairly favoured his daughter and the group's fourth singer Kelly Rowland .
In 2000, Luckett and Roberson attempted to sue Beyonce and Rowland, before dropped the case, and eventually settled a legal battle with Mathew. When Mathew heard of Luckett's long-awaited success with her self-titled disc, which topped the US album charts earlier this month (AUG06), he insists he was pleased for her, despite past animosity. He says, "I couldn't help but smile. I'm proud of her and her work ethic, something I know comes from DC's early boot camp days." (source)
Here we go again! Miss Jones recently voiced her opinion on Monica's new single and she was not feeling it at all. To be totally honest I'm not either. Anyway, Monica got wind of her comments and responded back at a recent event she did with DJ Clue. Of course Miss Jones had a lot to say about Monica. I'm not going to ruin the fun for you so check out the audio,uploaded by the good folks over at Hip & Pop.
Rihanna; Tichina Arnold; Chingy and his daughter (?) ; Marlon Wayans; Christina Milian; Ludacris
Congratulations goes out to Rihanna who walked away with the awards for Choice Breakout Artist and Choice R&B Artist. Here are some pictures of her performing "S.O.S".
Rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has tipped The Pussycat Dolls frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger as the next Madonna or Beyonce Knowles.
The hip-hop star, 36, duets with the Hawaiian beauty on Come To Me, the first single from his latest album Press Play. Combs, who has produced big urban names including Mary J Blige, Jodeci [Jodeci?! What about Bobby Brown? - - Fresh], Mase and Notorious Big, has hailed Scherzinger, 28, as the next big thing.
He tells MTV.com, "She's definitely, to me, one of the next female superstars."I thought that she would play a great seductress and somebody that I could chase, too - the cat-and-mouse thing. And (I also thought) that we could dance and have some fun." (Yahoo)
Kimora Lee and Russell hosted Aoki Lee's birthday party and a children's benefit event at their home out in the East Hamptons over the weekend. I don't know what they did to the little Kimussell on her birthday but she looks like she could really use a Hand- Snak and a nap. Poor thing.
It feels so lovely to be fresh off of my mini-vaca. I'm feeling like a new woman and shit, ha ha.
Over the weekend Jermaine Dupri dropped off something so so exclusive, Janet's new single "So Excited" featuring Khia. Since my computer is acting a donkey right now I will upload it later. Check it out at ONTD for the time being.
Reggie is looking damn fine in the September issue of GQ. I would consider drinking his bath water out of a flexistraw, on ice. It should be a damn crime to have a body like that. Darren Sharper I know I told you I'll be true. But Reggie got all that chocolate delight, so I'm leaving you.
I've been meaning to tell you guys to vote for NAH RIGHT on your Black Weblog Awards ballot.Clearly, this is not a hip hop site. Posting a picture or two of Jay-Z and Beyonce at a Nets game isn't quite the same.
I don't know about you but this picture made my day.
After receiving about six different emails about Key-Lo-Lo being in the slammer I decided to look into things. The rumor was that she was arrested this past Tuesday. Keyshia's manager Manny (ha, Manny the manager) denied the talk at Hot 97 according to RWDMAG.COM.
The young female singer/songwriter is working on her new album called Tears From a Soldier's Heart which will be released in December. This time round, the singer who is famed for her two-toned, red-blonde hair (weave) will collaborate with R. Kelly, John Legend and Jagged Edge.
Flicks From Radio One's 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner Gala
I have a tremendous amount of respect for Cathy Hughes. I never realized how much she had to sacrifice to make her dreams possible until I read an article in Essence about her. If I get the opportunity to I am going to try and hunt that issue down and scan it. Here is so information about last night via Eurweb:
Last night Cathy Hughes' Radio One celebrated its 25th anniversary with a star-studded event in DC at the JW Marriott Hotel. To put it mildly the celebration was off the hook. In attendance were movers and shakers from the business world like advertising execs Byron Lewis and Chuck Morrison of UniWorld Group and record company honchos such as Clarence Avant and Jive/Zomba's Larry Khan.
Among the many celebs in the house to pay respect to Ms. Hughes and her son and business partner, Alfred Liggins, were Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Jay-Z, Diddy, Russell Simmons, Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful, Vickie Winans, Eric Benet, Kirk Franklin and Gerald Levert, David Banner and Ruben Studdard among others. Even producer Dallas Austin was present. And yes we got him to talk about his recent headline making incarceration in Dubai. We'll bring you his comments next week.
Meanwhile guests were treated to performances by Natalie Cole, Aretha Franklin and LeToya. But the big surprise was the appearance of Bouncy, er, Beyonce. Miss thang treated the event as if it was a concert at Staples Center or Madison Square Garden. (continue)
Beyonce; Ciara; Janet Jackson; Diddy and Al Sharpton; Tom Joyner; Aretha Franklin
Diddy; Dick Gregory; Maxine Waters and Cathy Hughes; Cathy Hughes and Chuck Brown; Natalie Cole; Ruben Studdard
Now raise your right hand and repeat after me. I, [insert your name here] promise not to act a fool because Beyonce's name and pictures are both featured in this entry. If I fail to do so I could face a $50 fine payable to Freshalina Lee Simmons via Pay Pal.
Just this morning I was sitting back drinking a hot cup of Swiss Mocha thinking about how Kanye reminds me of Little Richard. Minus the Pancake 31 of course. You know how Lil' Richard used to enjoy the boys kissing the girls. Well, I would not be surprised if that same info is revealed when 'Ye does a biopic. You know he is, just a matter of time. I just hope that Terrence Howard is available.
No really, he said that on 106 & Park during an interview in the Free and A.J. era.
Anyway, Kanye and Alexis went were spotted leaving Mr. Chows in Beverly Hills yesterday. Celebs aren't slick. They already know that the famous restaurant is a hot bed for photographers. But who can really blame him. Beard or no beard, I think they look cute together.
I love Tyra. I really do. But sometimes while I'm watching her talk show or her act like a dramatic cunt (you like the way I worked that in there, didn't you?) on panel I want to choke slam her. Sometimes I don't even bother viewing the last 15-20 minutes of ANTM because I already know what is in store. All that slow talking and blinking, eh. Just thinking about it makes my blood pressure rise.
But I still like Ty Ty. Charlene sent in these new (?) pictures of her in this evening. I think they look great but I must say that even Tyra realizes she has a good side. And she's working the heck out of it.
I must admit that I wasn't the biggest Ciara supporter in the beginning. But she has grown on me a lot since she put Bow Wow's Capri Sun sipping ass to the curb. Sure, she's not the best vocalist in the world. But her performances are almost always full of energy.
Baby Sykes performed on the season finale of 'So You Think You Can Dance' last night. I will cut her some slack since she is gyrating all over the stage. Unlike some people who shall remain nameless, her performances distracts borderline A.D.D. people such as myself from the fact that she is probably singing using a backing track.
What do you think?
* If I was still referring to her as Uncle Ciara I would've inserted a snide remark. Opps, I think I may have anyway.
Run's House is one of my absolute favorite television programs on television right now.The Dealer can't seem to understand why I enjoy the show so much but I really do. Tonight's season finale made me feel like I was on the receiving end of a pratical joke. I just knew for sure that the sex of the baby was going to be determined. Oh well, guessI will have to just tune in next season. I do have my fingers cross that its a girl.
Luda dropped off the video for his new single "Money Maker." I was this.close to catching it but had to take care of some business. Knowing Chris Lova Lova (ha ha) it probably is something different. His videos are dope for the most part. Just don't ask me what type of Blueberry Yum Yum that boy was smoking when he approved the video treatment for "Splash Waterfalls."
Our very own Butta is the voice behind the Vibe Confidential.Be sure to add that link to your bookmarks/blogrolls and check it out everyday.
Butta tried to send me into cardiac arrest with this one. Karamo from Real World fame has a decided to get his showcase his "swagger" (imagine me making quotation marks with my fingers) by creating a video for T.I.'s hit song "What You Know".
During the video the boy had the nerve to pull out some "work." Um, what the hell was that, talcum powder? Flour? Put him at the very top of your prayer list.
Saun sent me some pictures of the fabulostic Fonzworth Bentley that were snapped by sister at the Bud Billikin parade in Chicago this past Saturday. I'm glad to see that he is pulling it together after Kanye announcing that he going to up and marry that fish! Kidding.
Lil' Kim gave her first post-jailhouse interview Tuesday, to ace reporter Kimora Lee Simmons. Kim shot a pilot for her good friend's unnamed new talk show, backed by HBO. (click thumbnail to enlarge picture)
The trimmed-down rapper seems to have shed the "Sing Sing 15." "She said she's writing books and doing a sequel to her reality special, 'Countdown to Lockdown,'" said an on-set spy. Asked why Kim did the show, my snitch replied: "Kimora forced her. She sent a car for her."
Although her album may have debuted at #4 on this week's SoundScan charts, Cassie has been facing a major backlash for everything from the "unofficial" video for "Me & U" to her wack ass live performance on 106 & Park.
Nothing to fear, Puff is here! The Diddy defended his new artist while on vaca in the U.K.
She had her first television performance, and she had an all right performance," he said. "You could hear the nervousness in her voice. And to be honest, I kind of smiled at it, because it made me really appreciate what I really love about her: She's a regular person. And we, as artists, we sometimes get nervous. I told her it's like riding a bike: You're gonna fall down, you got to keep on getting on it. I'm with her through her development, and I have no questioning on her ability, on her singing ability. It just made me appreciate that she got nervous, and it was kind of cute to me, to be honest.
"It takes time when you're developing a new artist," he continued. "You can't be fickle. Some people are going to have good days and bad days. The thing about Bad Boy is, we're with our artists through all days. She's not an artist that has a problem with her vocals or singing. You've got to understand that success for her is coming out of nowhere. It's just so huge, and sometimes everybody handles it differently. So I'm quite sure she'll get over it. She's going to have to. That's part of being a recording artist, and sometimes it takes time. I don't care how many performances it is, I'm going to be with her until she gets it right." (continue)
None of this would have happened if he made her sing "I need you for-ev-vah" while Betty Wright performs a drum cadence that rivals FAMU's marching band. And where is Jason when you need him?
Stephon Marbury is now endoring a shoecalled The "Starbury One," designed by Steve & Barry's University Sportswear. I think its a dope that he is trying to make affordable shoes because let's face it, everybody isn't able to run out and cop the new Jordans.
Stephon and LaTasha Marbury ; Melyssa Ford and Biz Markie; Black Buddafly (isn't one missing?) ; Melyssa Ford; Lil' X
Rumor Control: Have Karrine And Bobby Brown Been Keeping Each Other Company?
Does WhitneyHouston KNOW what her husband Bobby Brown is up to? Does she CARE? Bobby, according to a friend, has moved into the home of the notorious Video Vixen Karrine Steffans. This is the woman (nicknamed "Superhead") who wrote the outrageous book revealing the sex habits of her many famous conquests from Jay-Z, Shaq, Ja Rule, and Bobby, too. Whitney was reportedly furious when she heard Bobby had cheated with Karrine while they were together. Things have gone downhill ever since.
Karrine, described by many as a "gold digger" has been hanging with Bobby for the past month.They've been seen together at the Grove mall (with Bobby's kids) and several times at the private club Xenii. (Once Bobby even brought his kids to the club till 5 AM. ) Our insider snipes that Karrine is USING Bobby because she wants her own reality show and Bobby's TV producers are often with him, trying to resuscitate Being Bobby Brown. Is this the last straw for Whitney? (source - - Thanks Mz. Confucius!)
So she is hanging around Bobby for a piece of the spotlight. Wow, not that's one thirsty bitch if this is true. I don't think the world will ever be quite ready for 'The Glamorous Life of Superhead'. But we all know that she will try to gain attention by any means necessary.
Random Nippy Trivia: Did you know that Osama Bin Laden had a love jones for Whitney? According to a former lover he sure did. I don't know what is more weird, Osama's school boy crush or him having a Superhead of his own. Thanks Jocie for that little factoid.
There has always been a certain something about Fantasia that I dig. She seems like if you were to meet her in person she would actually acknowledge your existance (shut up!). I haven't had the pleasure to do so yet but something tells me that she is probably just as nice in person as she comes across on television.
Or she may beat her assistant down with cell phones. Peep the side eye.
Don't forget to catch 'Life Is Not A Dream: The Fantasia Barrino Story' at 9 PM ET/PT this Saturday on Lifetime!
Your Two Cents Required: Keyshia Cole's Series Finale Episode
I've been watching Keyshia Cole's six-part series since it first debuted in July. When I initially heard the news that she was getting her own reality show I couldn't help but roll my eyes at the idea. But BET accomplished their mission in my household since I tuned in every week to watch the dram unfold.
This week's episode was my absolute favorite. Not because of the intense culmination of events (including Keyshia visiting her incarcerated mother and trying to help her sister who is abusing alcohol) but because I think viewers got to see another side of Keyshia.
I would love to hear what you guys have to say about the series finale. Over the past weeks I've been receiving a ton of email from you regarding the show, so I know you have an opinion.
Since I have more than one blurb on Janet I decided to squeeze everything in. I promise you I won't bust a vein in my forehead though. Alexis emailed these new promo pictures of Janet over. They look great! I don't recognize her really but at least she doesn't look like a Sims character (ahem).
Janet Jackson doesn't have a problem with dating younger men: In fact, she prefers it, the singer says in a new interview. "I came to realize that younger men had less of a problem with who I am than older men," Jackson, 40, whose boyfriend is 33-year-old music producer Jermaine Dupri, tells Vibe magazine.
"With the younger guys, there was less ego. Things were less competitive. They weren't threatened by who made more and who made less." Dupri, she says, gives her self-esteem "a little boost." "When I look at Jermaine, I see myself," Jackson tells the magazine in its September issue, on newsstands Aug. 15. "I feel as if I'm looking in the mirror. The connection I feel with him I have never felt with anybody else."
The couple, who have been together for five years, recently made headlines by hinting that they're planning to get married – possibly on Sept. 26, the date Jackson's new album, 20 Years Old, hits stores. On the rumored wedding, Jackson told a British radio DJ, "Everyone's been asking me about it. And if it's meant to happen, it'll happen."
One thing she tells Vibe will happen: motherhood. Asked if she wants to have kids, Jackson says, "I do and I will. I didn't before, but with Jermaine I do."
Will she ever stop posing for sexy pictures? "Of course," Jackson says. "When I'm 80. That's when I'll call it quits." (ONTD - - thanks Da Real!)
Justin Timberlake recently gave his point of view about the whole Superbowl incident on MTV VMA 06: All Eyes On Justin Timberlake.Big shout out to Ange for the heads up.
Ms. Juicygot her hands on some new pictures of Jade. I don't know what Ben Famemiss is doing but I never do.
I'm waiting for the Dealer to come back and "fluff me" so that the negative energy from today can dissolve into the core of the Earth . . . or whatever it is that her Mom does.
Wow . . . with a soda on the side, eh? So this is what's going on in the streets. If you see anybody doing this in public you have more permission to slap fire out they (not their, they) ass.
Rapper Eve is distancing herself from her on-again, off-again boyfriend, the son of an African dictator, even as he came closer to power last week. The entire 50-man government of Equatorial Guinea walked out Thursday after pressure from Teodorin Nguema Obiang's father, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who's been "president" since 1979.
Called one of the most ruthless dictators in the world, President Obiang reportedly siphons off $700 million a year from the oil-rich country's profits. Teodorin, the Minister of Forestry, or the "Minister of Chopping Down Trees," as some call him, pursued Eve relentlessly until she finally "gave up" and started going out with him, sources told us. The international playboy spent $700,000 at Christmas to rent Paul Allen's yacht to fete her on St. Bart's, tooled around in one of his two Bentleys, and invested $25 million in a rap label, Detroit's TNO Entertainment.
But the rapper-actress, who gets involved in good causes like promoting HIV testing, probably couldn't help but feel a twinge of conscience being with a spendthrift whose people live on $1 a day. What's more, her friends were jamming her to end it.
One of them tells us she has now broken up with him, even as Teodorin comes close to becoming president himself. His father has prostate cancer and serious heart problems. Perhaps it was the potential father-in-law who was the turnoff. President Obiang killed his own uncle, was thought to be involved in his brother's "suicide attempts" after he questioned Teodorin's role in the government, and has been accused of cannibalism by opponents.(continue)
Normally I would add my two cents into the mix but I'm since I'm afraid for my life I won't.
Vivica Talks About Gossip Blogs, Plastic Surgery (sort of), and Upcoming Projects Like many of you, I peeped the interview Aunt Viv gave to BET.com after reading it on CL.
BET.com: There are a lot of photos of you and other Black celebs on the recent crop of Black gossip blogs. Are you aware of any comments about the way you look and if so, how do you feel about it?
VF: I could care less. People are going to say what they want to say. I'm in the entertainment business, and they may prefer to be mean and cruel, but they're entitled to their opinions. It's life in a fishbowl. They love to build you up and break you down. It's better to brush it off your shoulder. People like you or they don't, but it does make you sad that your own people can be so negative. I'd love to follow them around all day and see what they look like on a 24-hour basis.
BET.com: You've been quoted in the past as saying that you're OK with plastic surgery.
VF: Is this interview about plastic surgery? I don't care. If we could skip over that, I would so appreciate it. I have said before that if plastic surgery is something that people want to go do, then do it. End of plastic surgery. (continue reading)
Yes, we tend to go real hard on celebs, especially when it has to do with plastic surgery. I can't speak for everybody but I still don't understand why she would mess with anything on her face in the first place. She was beautiful! Now she is beginning to look normal again because that shit is finally settling in to place but I don't think it was necessary in the first place.
On another subject, who in the hell approved this shit? I mean really.
- There will be no ringing of the alarm of any kind on this site. I mean what I said last week. Take that take that take that.
- Do not vote for this blog at the Black Blog Awards. First! Seriously, I won last year. I didn't beg then so I'm not going to start now. Besides, it's time to let another site have it.
- This guy is hilarious. He keeps me awake at night while I'm working on my new layout.
In the comments thread that accompanied the latest Kanye post many of you asked what Brooke was up to now that the two have split. Well, it looks like she is making the transition from being a certified G.O.O.D. girl to one of the B.A.D. (her party theme, not mine) chicks. Brooke and her friend Dawn both celebrated their 25th birthdays by partying at NYC's Secret Location this past Sunday.
Here's a guy you don't see on this site much. Bobby Valentino recently sat down with Vibe.com to discuss his upcoming projects (which includes a denim line for the ladies called Bobby V jeans). During his one-on-one time he had a lot of interesting things to say about the state of R&B music. Check out this snippet:
Vibe.com: On the cover of your debut CD, there's a sign in the background that reads "Real R&B Singers Wanted." What is a "real R&B singer" in your opinion?
Bobby Valentino: Somebody that really sings and is not lip-synching. You can go to the shows and you can tell who does the lip-synching and you can tell who sings for real. I think there are a lot of fake singers out there. I wanted to send a message out saying, Let's get some people out here who are really singing and let's bring this R&B thing back.
Vibe: With Ne-Yo, Mario, Chris Brown, Omarion, and of course you in the spotlight, a new generation of singers are emerging. How do you think this generation of male R&B singers compares to the past generation?
Bobby Valentino: I think the past generation was more into it. They knew more about music. It wasn't all about just entertainment with them. It was more about the song and it was more about the passion that they might have for music. I think now it's more sugarcoated and there are more politics involved. So now you just have to conform for a little while. Before, [record labels] were into making artists. Now they're just into making a hit record.
Vibe: Out of the new generation of male R&B artists, what makes you stand out of the bunch? What do you think your place is in this generation of singers?
Bobby Valentino: I think my album's hotter. My music is hotter than all of theirs. But who am I to judge? If you listen to my album and put it next to anything that any one of those other artists are doing, I think that mine really speaks for R&B and what it's supposed to be. I don't do all of the dancing and all that stuff, not to knock them for that. I think they're cool artists. I'm really just high on myself because if you don’t believe in yourself, nobody else will. (continueat Vibe)
Oh, really? Big thanks to Hell Ay boy for the tip ;)
When I started to read this email I secrectly hoped that it was Miss Jones. But of course I was wrong. Here's the scoop:
After six years of being a part time On Air Personality at WBLX, Inetta the Mood Setta exits WBLX in Mobile with a BANG! Listen to her quit live on the air unexpectedly Saturday afternoon! Holla at Inetta on her myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/francoandme.
A new season of ANTM will begin on September 20th. I just received this press release about the show.
During this cycle, the 13 participants live together and ferociously vie for the grand prize, competing in a highly accelerated modeling boot camp. The participants abilities are tested each week as they strive to master the runway, fashion photo shoots, perfect publicity skills and learn the business aspects of becoming a supermodel, all under 24-hour-a-day surveillance of the "America's Next Top Model" cameras. Throughout the series, supermodel Tyra Banks, art director of photo shoots Jay Manuel, and runway guru J. Alexander mentor the participants. The new grand prize package for "America’s Next Top Model" will be announced at a later date.
Banks leads the panel of "America's Next Top Model" judges, comprised of leading fashion industry experts, including supermodel Twiggy, photographer Nigel Barker and runway expert J. Alexander, who closely evaluate the progress of the models to narrow the field each week. In addition, special guest judges appear to critique within his or her area of expertise.
This picture was allegedly snapped after 'Ye popped the question. So this is Alexis. Well, I hope she looks familiar to some of you because I've never seen the woman in my life. I think she is very pretty though. You know she is calling her Mama! Um, but on a side note, what in the hell is that around that boy's neck?
Since I have a feeling that its going to be a slow day, you can caption the picture if you like.Here's a close up of the ring.
Alicia Keys has confessed that she made her current boyfriend wait a year to have sex with her.
The 'Unbreakable' singer kept her romance with songwriting partner Kerry 'Krucial' Brothers quiet for as long as possible, but has now spoken about the way in which she tested him to see if he was worthy of dating her.
She told Contactmusic: "I made him wait a year because my body is too beautiful to be violated by someone who doesn't deserve it." (Digital Spy)
I'm glad that Alicia decided to share that with her fans. Maybe some of the young and impressionable girls (and boys) out there will take a cue from her and stop fucking everything moving. Shit, some of her older fans too.
Why does Quincy Jones have a white woman in the trunk of his car? Attempting to silence a potential paternity case witness? Nah, he is getting his model face on for Jimmy Choo. You better work it.
The Photoshop Awards: Flavor of Love Girls In King
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MK has something called The Photoshop Awards over at D-Listed.I think I'm going to have to start swagger jacking that idea because this cover definitely deserves the title. I'm not sure how many of you all watch the TLC show "Honey, We're Killing The Kids"but I can't help but compare this cover to the simulated images they make on the show to scare the parents straight. One thing is for sure, you can't airbrush fug away.That shit is to the bone! Seriously, this shit looks like a bunch of create-a-players off of Madden. The end.
Cherish visited the TRL studios earlier today to drop off the new video for their second single called "Unappreciated." I almost didn't recognize the girls without the tropical Skittles Nike dunks. Usher (along with his younger brother James) made an appearance to promote his broadway appearance in "Chicago". I still don't like that dude but I will tolerate him for the kids.
Play House With Ray J KnockOut Entertainment label owner/R&B Artist Ray J is making new strides in his career as he gears up to independently release the next single "Let's Play House" from his Raydiation CD. The young entrepreneur has taken total control of promoting his project solely under his KnockOut Entertainment label.
"It's time for me to fly on my own," Says Ray J, the 25-year-old label owner who's first single "One Wish" was a smash hit at radio gaining over 200,000 spins nation wide. (Eurweb)
Wow . . . did this guy really just say "like that dark stain on your carpet I won't go away" or am I tripping? I know I'm sick but my ears still work.
Diddy is to be a father again. Friends of the music mogul and his girlfriend Kim Porter claim she is pregnant with their second child, according to the New York Post newspaper.
The rapper, real name Sean Combs, already has a nine-year-old son, Christian, with Porter and a 12-year-old son, Justin, by Misa Hylton Brimm. Friends began to suspect that Porter might be pregnant when she didn't drink any alcohol during the couple's visit to St. Tropez this summer.
Diddy threw his annual White Party onboard a chartered yacht docked in the fashionable town in the South of France. He also threw a lavish launch for his new men's fragrance Unforgiveable onboard the yacht. Paris Hilton and the Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Prince Andrew, were among the guests.
Then at the photo shoot for the advert for Unforgiveable in Monte Carlo Porter aroused further suspicion she might be pregnant when she wore loose shirts. The couple's friends have also hinted that Diddy, 36, plans to propose to Porter.
The rap mogul is currently in the UK promoting the release of his new single 'Come to Me'. (Hollywood Rag)
Shar @ The AIDS Healthcare Foundation Presents "Hot In Hollywood"
Our favorite babymama is back! Okay so I am going to be a little fair. It has been a second since Shar has been out in the public eye. Maybe she finally got the memo that we didn't want to see her ass at every event, no matter how big or small. This time she got her party on for a good reason.
We don't see Dame's son Lucky as often as we do Boogie and Ava. The last time I saw him he was cruising in his stroller. The rumor (if you want to even call it that) is that Dame was involved with Lucky's mother before he tied the knot with Rachel. His birth was said to the reason why Rachel allegedly gave Dame the "marry me or I'm leaving your ass" ultimatum.
Eh, drama. Whatever the case may be I think all of the kids are cute as buttons.
Like the old saying goes, there are two sides to every story. Cassie decided to give her defense rebuttal on her Myspace blog.
Yo, some things need to be cleared up right now. First off I'd like to say that the media is absolutely ruthless and will do ANTHING to tear people down. This week particularily has been the worst with media for me. They've released statements that I never said about the intentions of my first single 'Me & U.' I never said that the song is about oral sex. Take it as you wish, I NEVER SAID THAT, EVER!
Second, this week I had an interview on New York radio, first with Angie Martinez and then later with Funk Master Flex on Hot 97. What I said with both Angie and Flex was what I said, but all of it was taken out of context when sites such as Vibe.com decided to write about it. I never said that Pharrell could get it, I said that he was cute and that was on Angie Martinezs' show. Also on Angie's show, I said that I didn't have time for guys and that is exactly what I meant. It's not that people aren't good enough or however some of you may have taken it. I'M BUSY, STRAIGHT UP. I never said that I didn't like Ciara, I am actually a HUGE FAN of hers. I said that I didn't understand why we are compared, not only because I'm only on my first single, but because our styles are much different, she's soooooo talented, why would I discredit her? Lets be real.
On Flex, he read into a lot, but that is what his show is about. I realized that after I was done with the show. I personally don't feel that I need to talk about this "unofficial video" again (right now). But quickly, it was a bad look that got leaked on the internet. No, I DID NOT leak it....I don't care for that video, I never have cared for it. (continue)
With all of the buzz surrounding Janet going on right now you know that LaToya is waiting in the shadows to come lurking back out. Lord knows what she will do next. In the first picture we have a young Miss Jackson sporting some ill slickdown baby hair. Beside if you will see a recent (?) picture that Jazmyn emailed to me of her. I'll never understand it. I'm cool with a nip and tuck here and there, do you. But when you start to look like the creature from the blue lagoon I think it's time to finally stop. Aunt Viv, you reading this?
Christina Milian got more than what she bargained for when she called into the Miss Jones Morning Show last week to promote her new movie "Pulse".
As usual, Miss Jones immediately started to throw daggers at Christina. The whole purpose of the interview was to promote the film. I think it was very unprofessional for Jonesy to abruptly end the conversation in the manner that she did. I know she is a shock jock and all but c'mon. Not to mention it was a straight bitch move on her part. If you are going to come at somebody hard, at least allow them to respond back to you. Even I get enough angry emails to know that now.
I don't even rock with Christina like that and I can understand her frustration.Anyway, for those of you who may have missed the interview, CL (which is sporting a new hot layout) has it uploaded for your listening pleasure.
Tracee Ellis Ross from Girlfriends fame is featured on the September 2006 cover of Vibe Vixen. I think she is looking pretty damn fabulous. I'm still a little salty that my favorite girlfriend (Jill Marie Jones) won't be coming back next season. (Cover via Foxxology)
I'm so mad at my editor over at XXL right now. Somehow in our many conversations on AIM he neglected to tell me that MC Hammer has a new song out! "Hammer Time" is produced by Scott Storch who has diligently gone out of his way to prove that he will work with anybody. Hammer sounds a lot like Keak Da Sneak hooked up to a breathing machine on this track to me. I need to hit the homie Essy up to ask if the folks out in the Bay Area are going dumb to this one.
I know you miss it bring it here let Daddy kiss it,
Been a minute but I'm back getting all up in it,
You love how I do when I take my time,
Swang by, scoop you up, its Hammer Time . . .
I'm doing the Pool Palace in front of my monitor as we speak. Click clack trick, listen to the song at XXL.
And no Hammer post would be complete without mention of this marvelous video. Pumps in da bumps affair at my house this weekend!(song spotted at Juicy News)
Our little Kanye is getting married, ya'll. I'm dabbing the corner of my eyes with my Pet Smart hankie as we speak.
Rapper and producer Kanye West is engaged, several sources have confirmed to PEOPLE exclusively. West, 29, proposed to his girlfriend, Alexis, while overseas for two weeks recently, sources close to the singer tell PEOPLE.
Alexis, whose last name and occupation were not immediately available, was West's girlfriend prior to his October 2002 car accident, one source says. A rep for West had no comment. This will be the first marriage for the Grammy winner. (People)
I'm totally at a lost of words right now. I can't wait! You know the wedding ceremony is going to be fabulous. I wouldn't be shocked if Kanye himself walks down the aisle in a Vera Wang dress. I bet Fonzworth, Common, and Consequence are going to be groomsmen.
Last night I went against my word and watched the season finale of Making The Band 59. The girls did a live performance in Brooklyn and I was actually impressed. Unlike some people, they sounded pretty good while jumping around on stage. Have I grown to like the girls? Nah, not yet. But I do think they may come out with two albums instead of one (unlike their predecessors Da Band). I'm not a big fan of the song "Show Stopper" at all though. Singing about riding rims and all of that bullshit is so yawnfest worthy. Here'sthe linkto the video if you're interested in watching. So, what did you think of last night's season finale?
Speaking of Diddy's other bad creations, Young Titty is in trouble with the law.Shame shame shame!
The rumor that R.Kelly's cousin Desmon Kelly will be releasing a porn has been around for a second. I guess he is finally set to release his debut.
A few years back R. Kelly claimed that it was actually his brother featured on the now famous sex tape that prompted child-pornography charges against the singer. But Kelly's brother has since denied that it was actually him on the tape says that it was his brother R. Kelly.
Well, sex tapes must run in the family because now R. Kelly's cousin, Damon Kelly has decided to get into the game. The younger Kelly will be featured in an adult film called, "Nite Lite...Day Lite" produced by Zaniby Media. The 1:20 min. movie features Kelly as a strip club dancer by night, callboy by day who falls in love with a young singer. The DVD goes on sale Oct. 16th. (ONTD)
Call it Rick James' final impression. A massive two ton jet-black tombstone,bearing an image of the funk legend clad in tight pants, jacket and clutching a guitar, was erected Sunday at his grave site in Buffalo, NY. The grand unveiling marked the second anniversary of James' death. The etching comes from a photo taken for his 1981 hit album "Street Songs," which included "Give It to Me Baby" and "Super Freak." The album sold three million copies and propelled him to superstar status. (TMZ)
Here's the new Busta Rhymes video featuring Rick. It seems like everybody has been coming out with a new joint lately.
There has been a lot of speculation about who exactly Beyonce is talking about on the song "Ring The Alarm." The first person who's name was initially brought up was Rihanna. We all know about the alleged relationship between Joe the Camel and Pon De Forehead. Then tonight I received about five emails that claim the subliminal lyrics are actually directed towards Blu Cantrell. As the rumor goes, Blu and Jay-Z once had some sort of relationship in the past.
I would like to take a moment out of my evening to say the following. Who gives a fly fuck if they did?
I've also heard reports that the second single is not going to be"Ring The Alarm." Supposedly, her management had a sudden change of heart after conducting focus groups and may go with "Get Me Bodied" produced by Swizz Beats or The Neptunes' "Green Light."
Somebody please ring the alarm and wake me up when her album is released. Thanks.
Prince Set To Perform At Super Bowl XLI's Pre-Game Show
Have you heard the amazing news? Cirque du Soleil will be the pregame show at Super Bowl XLI (pronounced "gigli"), and that Prince feller is doing the halftime.
Yes, you read that correctly. Prince. The Super Bowl. On CBS, home of the 2004 wardrobe malfunction. Not this Prince. This one. Remember him? Musical genius, shy exhibitionist, and sexual revolutionary? Has an album out, 3121? Okay, okay, it's that guy who sang on American Idol. Remember him, kids? Golly, who'd have thought the day would come when Prince was considered a "safe" alternative to Janet Jackson?
It makes a certain sort of sense actually. He and Beyonce subbed for Jackson at the Grammys after Boobgate. But will he use this bully pulpit to shock or awe? He's one of our greatest live showmen, whose concert work is renowned for its pure musicianship -- little need for fireworks, stage effects, or gimmicks. The most controversial thing Prince could do would be to, well, just play good music. (continue - - thanks Nova!)
Rihanna Likes To Play It Safe
Modest Rihanna refuses to wear skimpy clothes for videos and photoshoots because she's determined to impress with her music alone - just like her idol Alicia Keys. The Barbados-born R&B star recently turned down a cover shoot for German magazine when she learned editors wanted her to go topless for the session.
She says, "I don't like to wear things (that are) too skimpy... If I do shorts on the bottom, it's gotta be something very conservative at the top." If it's skimpy at the top, it's gotta be long jeans or something. I like to balance it out. I won't do short shorts and short top. That's what I admire so much about Alicia Keys. She became so successful off of just her music. She was really conservative about her style at first". (Female First)
Here are two pictures of her from Fashion Rocks Magazine (via Oh Rihanna). Thanks Janice for the tip.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming season of The Tyra Banks Show because I have a feeling that she is going to continue with her undercover exploits. I'm betting that she will make her way to the projects to take on crime one on one. And get shot.
Tyra Banks and Nicole Richie hit two of the hottest and most photographed locales in LA Wednesday: The Ivy and hot shopping spot Kitson. They also hit the not-so-hot 99 Cent Store in Hollywood- and surprisingly, attracted a gaggle of photogs there too.
So are Tyra and Nicole suddenly BFF? And what's the deal? Can you really mix and match the 99 Cent Store with Kitson? Never fear- TMZ has cracked this case. The two were shooting a segment for the second season premiere episode of "The Tyra Banks Show," set to air September 11, 2006.(TMZ)
Diddy premiered the video for "Come To Me" earlier this week on BET. Can't tell you for sure if I'm ready to press play on his album quite yet, but I have been chanting "do it, do it" while performing household chores.Nicole Scherzinger (aka "that girl" from the Pussy Cat Dolls) pretty much saves the record in my opinion.
Since I am refraining from watching the second season Flavor of Love I have been left completely out of the loop. All I know thus far is that "Somethin" took a spray dump on the floor. Apparently before she decided to take a stab at reality television, she moonlighted as an internet porn star. You can check out a couple of pictures from her at Black Thick Girls. Of course, these pictures are not safe for work and may cause you to dig your eye out a la Houston.
Finally, some penis worth talking about. It's been a while since I've last seen Morris out. While I'm not crazy about his outfit selection I can't deny that he looks damn good.Everybody else looks just as I expected them to. I'm waiting for Sole to appear from the shadows and stand behind Ginuwine for some odd reason. Check out more pictures from Club Ice Age by visiting InDMix.
Morris Chestnut; Mike Jones; Ginuwine Morris Chestnut, Alex Thomas, Tracy McGrady
President Carter is at it again. This time he wants to make it crystal clear that young people need to understand the importance of water conservation.
Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z wants to use his influence on young people to get them to conserve water at a time when poor nations cannot get enough safe drinking water.
Jay-Z told a news conference at U.N. headquarters on Wednesday that he will use his world concert tour beginning September 9 to visit poor regions lacking clean water. His record company said details of his tour have not been announced.
Jay-Z, who is president and chief executive officer of New York-based Def Jam Recordings as well as a performer, also plans to narrate an MTV documentary, "Diary of Jay-Z: Water for Life," that will air November 24.As I started looking around and looking at ways I can become helpful, it started with water. Something as simple as water," said Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter. "Young people need to know the problem exists."
Jay-Z said he hopes young people will learn to conserve water at a time when 4,500 children die daily from preventable diseases caused by poor sanitation and a lack of water. (source - - thanks Gene)
Whenever I see Brandy's butterfuly tattoo on her back I can't help but think of Quentin Richardson's face once gracing that spot. And then I laugh. But I do think that she looks pretty in these pictures that are featured in Ok magazine.(pics via Brandy Fan)
I never understood what the fascination with celebrities without make up. Unless they totally look like someone hit them in the face with a bag of fucking rocks (which in this case she doesn't), who cares? Believe it or not, they also actually take shits like the rest of us. Shut your mouth!
I'm assuming that Baby Sykes is working with Will.i.am on an upcoming project, which is cool. I just hope the songs aren't half as annoying as "I Love My Chick." Yup yup, I hated it.
I couldn't decide between these two pictures of Nippy strolling in Beverly Hills last year so I decided to post them both.If ya'll fresh to death, then she's deceased.
The latest round of internet gossip about Hewpz is an interesting one. My darling Nikki is allegedly pregnant, and people are speculating that the father of the child NBA All Star Dwayne Wade.
Well we don't believe you, you need more people.
Hewpz has been linked to everyone from T.I. to Allen Iverson. Hell, I'm pretty sure someone on my list of friends on Myspace has probably hit that. So who knows if this shit is actually true. Better yet, who cares?
Lee Daniel Gives His Two Cents About Halle Berry and Cuba Gooding Jr.
Who wouldn't want Halle Berry in their movie? Well, back before she won an Oscar for her role in "Monster's Ball," the film's producer, Lee Daniels, had his reservations about casting Berry in the career-making part.Daniels tells AOL Black Voices that he was skeptical of Halle's talents because she was "at her worst publicity-wise. She had just run over somebody- backed up, took off and left them there; done the Flintstones [movie] and was being called a Black Barbie doll."
Luckily, minus the blip known as "Catwoman", Halle's career has never been healthier. Daniels latest project is the drama "Shadowboxer." As the director on the film Daniels also expressed concerns over hiring Cuba Gooding Jr.
Despite winning an Oscar for his role in "Jerry Maguire", Gooding has seen his once hot career fizzle. Daniels adds "With Cuba, something wasn't sitting right with me but I remembered him in 'Boyz N the Hood.' That's when I saw the truth and went for him. [With this film], I think he's gangsta. I think he's thug. I think he's honest and good. And I think he's back." (TMZ)
Now some people say that his comments about Halle are personal because he wanted her to finance a movie and she choose not to. I don't know anything about that but I will say that I still think he has totally awesome hair.
Leave it Naima to go from sixty to zero in less than 24 hours. She made an appearance on Monday at All Hip Hop's Fashion Show looking pretty damn cuteif I must say so myself. But last night at Cassie's album release party she totally dropped the ball. Grab your Bibles folks, we still have a lot more praying to do.
This young lady is allegedly Ne-Yo's sister. Now I am not 100 percent sure if this is true, or if some folks are calling her that because of the strong resemblance between the two but I decided to share the picture with you guys anyway.
But um, yeah, her hair looks nice. Thanks Chloe for the picture!
08. 08. 2006 WTF Files: Naomi Campbell, You Reading This?
Wearing a ski hat and a top made out of what appeared to be black clingfilm, Grace Jones produced a bravura performance to overshadow Patrick Swayze's opening night in the West End.
The singer/actress was invited to the aftershow party in Soho and her act was pure Jones. One eyewitness described her look as that of a "Smurf gone wrong". Some suggested that next time the diva gets dressed she should take off the dark glasses first. Then she performed her trademark slap - the one that decked chat show host Russell Harty - not just once, but repeatedly. This time, the target of her affectionate punching was a young photographer.
After hitting the paparazzo with her customary vim and vigour, she gave him a kiss and a cuddle. Then she pulled out a middle finger and waved it around - no doubt testing wind direction and speed - before appearing to delve into her blouse and threatening to display her left breast.
Jones was accompanied by Viscount Wimborne, to whom she has been engaged for two years. Aged 41, he is 17 years her junior and has earned the soubriquet "Edward Scissorhands" for his unkempt appearance. (via ONTD)
Alicia Keys and Common are set to appear in the film Smokin' Aces which should be released sometime next year. Judging from the preview trailer it looks pretty action packed. You can watch the teaser at the movie's website now. (Spotted @ Hip&Pop)
Gather around children and let me tell you a quick story. The scene was so thick, low rides, seventy-seven Sevilles. El Dawgs, nuttin but them 'llacs. All the players, all the hustlers, I'm talking about Black man heaven. [1] It was a hot steamy day on the strip at Freaknik. Before Lil' Mama and Pooh could make their way inside of a gas station to cool off the following picture was snapped. Thanks Diesel 15 and AR for sharing.
The west coast premiere for Step Up took place out in L.A. yesterday. I'm sorry but I have no interest in going to see Save The Last Dance For Honey.Ciara has finally got it together, thank God. I've been saying a special prayer for her every night with my prosperity hankie that she would. I just wish the girl would close her mouth sometime. If this singing shit doesn't work out, she could always become a greeter at Wal-Mart. You know I'm telling the truth. Mario on the other hand looks very . . . special.Back away from the paint chips. I swear JoJo from Run's House could be his retarded stunt double.
Ciara; Mario; Vanessa L. Williams; Petey Pablo (okay, that's random)
Former NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson is a deadbeat dad - stiffing at least five of his seven children since exiting from the league last year, three women with whom he has kids confirm.
Although the Lithuanian team Zalgiris Kunas, where salaries run between $750,000 and $1 million, picked up the Queens native in January, Anderson has not coughed up a dime of support money to his kids since then.
His first wife and the mother of two of his four daughters, Tami Roman, is furious.
Roman - who gained notoriety on Season 2 of MTV's "Real World" for having an abortion and getting a housemate kicked out - said Anderson hasn't paid his required $8,500 per month for his two daughters, Kenni, 10, and Lyric, 11, since May 2005.
She says he owes the children about $100,000. The girls, who do commercial acting and modeling, could be forced to drop out of their exclusive French academy next year if he doesn't pay, Roman said. "I sold my Cartier watch so they could finish school last year," she said. (Read entire article)
Tami did a good job of preserving her sexy. She is going to have Kenny onSorry Ass Babydaddies in no time. In all fairness I do think they should level the playing field (if we simply must) and create a Sorry Ass Babymamas site. I know a couple of people I would submit, um hmm.
Terry McMillian provided us all with one of the greatest nigga moments in the past 25 years when she appeared on Oprah with her ex-husband Jonathan Plummer. I won't go into detail about her antics since I am pretty sure you tuned in and saw them for yourself.
It looks like she was trying to recapture that moment a couple of days ago at the 4th Annual National Book Club Conference in Atlanta.
Sam's Choice Bottled Water Isn't Good Enough For Janet
Janet Jackson demanded cold Fijian spring water was flown in for her radio appearance. The singer made the diva-like demand just an hour before she was due to be interviewed on London's Capital radio station.
Insiders revealed that when the star arrived at the studio she insisted her own staff checked the temperature of the water with a thermometer. A source told Britain’s Sun newspaper: "The lengths she went to for a cold glass of water were simply unbelievable.
"She insisted the water was from a Fijian spring and cooled to a precise temperature before she drank it. How anybody could tell the difference between a standard bottle of mineral water and some from a Fijian spring beggars belief. It was hilarious watching her staff make such a fuss." (via Hollywood Rag - - Thanks Da Real!)
Who the hell is Janet supposed to be, Mr. Albert from The Color Purple? "Ain't cold enough my ass!" Next time I think somebody should put a lil' bit of Shug Avery pee in it, and see how she like it.
The latest word on Aunt Viv is that she would like to try her luck as a talk show host. I didn't know they released daytime talk shows straight to DVD now. Here are a few pictures that were snapped a couple of days in at a restaurant in Toronto. Vivica looks . . . normal? The end must be rapidly approaching.
Unfresh! : Diamond & Princess of Crime Mob @ The Ozone Awards
You didn't know I was starting my own label, did you? It's launching Neveruary 32nd, 2097 baby! And these two broads are going to be my ticket out of the ghetto.
Diamond and Princess could've stayed at the house, seriously. Fashion Bug fashionistas! I think Diamond hit up Trina's yard salea couple of days before the show.
Wendy Williams will have a 9 city open casting call for her new film entitled "Queen Of Media" with the main goal of finding the most talented actress to play the lead character, Wendy Williams. Some celebrity cast members set to appear in the movie include Lil Kim, Vanessa Williams, Wesley Jonathan, Carl Anthony Payne, Chico DeBarge, Hassan Johnson, Angell Conwell and Erika Ringor among a host of many others
Memphis, TN (PRWEB) August 6, 2006 -- Top syndicated female radio personality Wendy Williams, in association with Furqaan Films and Ideal PR is casting for the new movie "Queen Of Media" based upon Wendy Williams' top selling book "Wendy's Got The Heat." This electric film explores Wendy's struggles, her rise to the top and the obstacles and drama along the way. This film has stirred such a buzz that an amazing amount of celebrity actors, singers and rappers have already inquired and signed on to be apart of this film production.
A national casting effort will occur in 9 cities in search for various roles in the movie . . . including the role of Wendy Williams herself. Each city will have a celebrity actor set to appear in the movie apart of the judging panel (which will also include the director and producer of this film as well). The selected actors from each city will audition at the grand finale on August 19th in New York City in front of Wendy Williams to determine the cast selection. (continue - - spotted @ Nah Right)
Whitney Houston appears to have rid herself of hubby Bobby Brown. Whether he gets back into the house may depend on hip-hop temptress Karrine Steffans.
From a girlfriend to a killer? Jill Marie Jones wraps production on her feature film debut Redrum, an offbeat comedy produced by Griot Filmworks.
The "American Idol" winner has teamed up with Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter to open a chain of beauty salons to fund a home to help single mothers.
Star Jones and hubby Al Reynolds were back from their European vacation for only a couple of hours last week when Reynolds left his wife at home to hit the clubs with the guys.
Here's the email that has been circulating around the net this weekend about Go-Go. Supposedly he is coming out of the closet in the October 2006 issue of Essence. I'll believe it when I read it for myself. 
It was five years ago today that fans were rocked by the tragic death of Aaliyah, but the Brooklyn-born songstress is far from forgotten.
What happens when someone is angry and full of raw emotion (and I do mean raw) online? They write a petition. When I saw the email subject 'FREE LAURYN HILL' in my inbox I immediately thought "she ain't Mumia, who cares." But I still decided to give it a look.
Janet Jackson stopped by Big Boy's Neighorhood morning show out in La La land. So you already know that he couldn't let her leave the show without asking her questions from the hat of forbidden questions. Janet revealed that she doesn't know what happened to Bubbles the chimp, the worst drugs she has ever tried in the past (not what you think), and Don King having dragon breath.
Did you hear the wonderful gossip? Rumor has it that LisaRaye is going to finally quit acting after marrying the Cake Daddy of her dreams. She is also set to come out with a line of ponytail hair extension pieces. Yes! Finally, a gift I can share with my family as a stocking stuffer during the holidays. I hope she sells them on the Home Shopping Network so she can go head to head with that Toni Pony woman. That bitch irks my nerves. I wish I would pay $27.99 + shipping and handling for a clip-on ponytail.
Anese sent over this blurb from Street Roach Pics. That's one website name that is sure to stick with you.
Beyonce Knowles' manager father Mathew is taking credit for the success of former Destiny's Child singer LeToya Luckett's debut album, claiming he taught her about hard work during her days in the girl group. Luckett joined the band in 1993, but quit in December 1999, shortly after the release of the girls' sophomore album The Writing's On The Wall, which featured the hits Say My Name, Jumpin', Jumpin' ; and Bills, Bills, Bills. Luckett and bandmate LaTavia Roberson, who also left the group at the same time, claimed Mathew was keeping a disproportionate share of the band's profits, was too controlling, and unfairly favoured his daughter and the group's fourth singer Kelly Rowland .
Lil' Kim gave her first post-jailhouse interview Tuesday, to ace reporter Kimora Lee Simmons. Kim shot a pilot for her good friend's unnamed new talk show, backed by HBO. (click thumbnail to enlarge picture)
Although her album may have debuted at #4 on this week's SoundScan charts, Cassie has been facing a major backlash for everything from the "unofficial" video for "Me & U" to her wack ass live performance on 106 & Park.
Rapper Eve is distancing herself from her on-again, off-again boyfriend, the son of an African dictator, even as he came closer to power last week. The entire 50-man government of Equatorial Guinea walked out Thursday after pressure from Teodorin Nguema Obiang's father, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who's been "president" since 1979.
Cause he won't stop, uh huh. Cause he can't stop.
Like the old saying goes, there are two sides to every story. Cassie decided to give her defense rebuttal on her Myspace blog.
I'm so mad at my editor over at XXL right now. Somehow in our many conversations on AIM he neglected to tell me that MC Hammer has a new song out! "Hammer Time" is produced by Scott Storch who has diligently gone out of his way to prove that he will work with anybody. Hammer sounds a lot like Keak Da Sneak hooked up to a breathing machine on this track to me. I need to hit the homie Essy up to ask if the folks out in the Bay Area are going dumb to this one. 
The rumor that R.Kelly's cousin Desmon Kelly will be releasing a porn has been around for a second. I guess he is finally set to release his debut.
Have you heard the amazing news? Cirque du Soleil will be the pregame show at Super Bowl XLI (pronounced "gigli"), and that Prince feller is doing the halftime.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming season of The Tyra Banks Show because I have a feeling that she is going to continue with her undercover exploits. I'm betting that she will make her way to the projects to take on crime one on one. And get shot.
President Carter is at it again. This time he wants to make it crystal clear that young people need to understand the importance of water conservation.
Former NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson is a deadbeat dad - stiffing at least five of his seven children since exiting from the league last year, three women with whom he has kids confirm.
Janet Jackson demanded cold Fijian spring water was flown in for her radio appearance. The singer made the diva-like demand just an hour before she was due to be interviewed on London's Capital radio station.
Wendy Williams will have a 9 city open casting call for her new film entitled "Queen Of Media" with the main goal of finding the most talented actress to play the lead character, Wendy Williams. Some celebrity cast members set to appear in the movie include Lil Kim, Vanessa Williams, Wesley Jonathan, Carl Anthony Payne, Chico DeBarge, Hassan Johnson, Angell Conwell and Erika Ringor among a host of many others
