BREAKING NEWS: Former B2K singer Raz B is on LIFE SUPPORT!
Oh my goodness! B2K bad boy Raz B, who's been living in China for the past three years, was smashed in the face with a bottle Thursday Night
According to TMZ Raz was performing at a club in Zhejiang when he noticed a fight pop off in the crowd.
Raz left the stage to try and stop the fight and got hit in the mouth with a bottle by one of the brawlers.
Security moved in fast and both Raz and his attacker were taken to the police station, but after it was determined that Raz was not at fault he was released to the hospital.
Raz required a 1-hour surgical procedure and 4 stitches to repair the wound to his mouth. His attacker was ordered to pay Raz $5,000 for medical expenses.
Raz tells TMZ
"F**k this s**t hurts. I have a f**king hole in my lip. Thank god I made it to the hospital."
Burt now according to TMZ the morning after the attack Raz B did not wake up...and is currently on life support. TMZ spoke to Raz's publicist, Toy Jones, who tells them, "He is in a coma and needs as many prayers as possible."
Raz was planning a return to the States by the end of the year to mount his big comeback. Whatever that might be. However keep him in your prayers! h/t TMZ, RWS!
Nelson Mandela In Critical Condition, Statement From President Jacob Zuma Says!
Nelson Mandela's health has deteriorated and he is now in critical condition, the South African government said Sunday.
The office of President Jacob Zuma said in a statement that he had visited the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader at a hospital Sunday evening and was informed by the medical team that Mandela's condition had become critical in the past 24 hours.
"The doctors are doing everything possible to get his condition to improve and are ensuring that Madiba is well-looked after and is comfortable. He is in good hands," Zuma said in the statement, using Mandela's clan name. Zuma also met Graca Machel, Mandela's wife, at the hospital in Pretoria and discussed the former leader's condition, according to the statement. Zuma was accompanied on the visit by Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president of the country's ruling party, the African National Congress.
Mandela was jailed for 27 years under white racist rule and released in 1990. He then played a leading role in steering the divided country from the apartheid era to democracy, becoming South Africa's first black president in all-race elections in 1994. He was hospitalized on June 8 for what the government said was a recurring lung infection. In Sunday's statement, Zuma also discussed the government's acknowledgement a day earlier that an ambulance carrying Mandela to the Pretoria hospital two weeks ago had engine trouble, requiring the former president to be transferred to another ambulance for his journey. Pretoria, South Africa's capital, lies about 50 km (30 miles) from Johannesburg, where Mandela has been living.
"There were seven doctors in the convoy who were in full control of the situation throughout the period. He had expert medical care," Zuma said. "The fully equipped military ICU ambulance had a full complement of specialist medical staff including intensive care specialists and ICU nurses. The doctors also dismissed the media reports that Madiba suffered cardiac arrest. There is no truth at all in that report."
Mandela, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, is seen by many around the world as a symbol of reconciliation, and Zuma appealed to South Africans and the international community to pray for the ailing ex-president, his family and the medical team attending to him.The ruling party expressed concern about the deterioration in Mandela's health. "We welcome the work being done by The Presidency to ensure that South Africans and people of the world are kept informed on the state of Madiba's health," the party said. "The African National Congress joins The Presidency in calling upon all of us to keep President Mandela, his family and his medical team in our thoughts and prayers during this trying time."
In Washington, the White House National Security Council spokeswoman noted the latest reports from the South African government about Mandela's worsening condition."Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and the people of South Africa," said spokeswoman Caitllin Hayden.
Prior to Zuma's statement late Sunday, reports from the government, former President Thabo Mbeki and a grandson of Mandela had indicated that the health of Mandela was improving, even though he has been in the hospital for treatment several times in recent months. In the days following his latest hospitalization, Zuma's office described his condition as serious but stable. Family members have been seen making daily visits to the hospital where Mandela is being treated.
Mandela, who has become increasingly frail in recent years, last made a public appearance at the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament, which was hosted by South Africa. He didn't deliver an address on that occasion and was bundled against the cold in a stadium full of fans. On April 29, state television broadcast footage of a visit by Zuma and other leaders of the African National Congress to Mandela's home. Zuma said at the time that Mandela was in good shape, but the footage – the first public images of Mandela in nearly a year – showed him silent and unresponsive, even when Zuma tried to hold his hand.
Between hospital stays in recent months, Mandela has been staying at his home in the Johannesburg neighborhood of Houghton, where he has received what the government described as "home-based high care" by a medical team. On April 6, he was discharged from a hospital after treatment for pneumonia, which included a procedure in which doctors drained fluid from his lung area. Mandela has been vulnerable to respiratory problems since contracting tuberculosis during his imprisonment under apartheid. Most of those years were spent on Robben Island, a forbidding outpost off the coast of Cape Town.
For some just meditate and others Just pray God’s Will!
BREAKING NEWS: 6-Month-Old Shot Multiple Times In Chicago: Baby Wounded In South Side Gunfire
A 6-month-old baby was shot Monday afternoon on Chicago's South Side.
A 6-month-old girl and her father were shot multiple times in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood Monday afternoon.
According to DNAinfo Chicago, the child was one of two people wounded in the shooting, which took place around 12:48 p.m. in the 6500 block of South Maryland Avenue.
Both victims -- the other the girl's father, per ABC Chicago -- of what police believe was a drive-by shooting were taken to area hospitals and are in serious-to-critical condition, the Chicago Tribune reports.
A DNAinfo report identified the female infant as Johnylah Watkins. The male victim, according to the Tribune, is Jonathan Watkins, the baby's father
Jonathan Watkins, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, was changing his baby's diaper in the front passenger seat of a Chevy Venture minivan, just minutes after visiting the girl's grandmother, when a gunman approached them and opened fire.
The baby's mother was previously shot while carrying Johnylah, both the Sun-Times and DNAinfo report.
According to NBC Chicago, police say the baby's father, Jonathan Watkins is known to have gang affiliations.
No one is in custody in the shooting and police are investigating.
Atlanta born and Gospel powerhouse LaShun Pace recently found out she was diagnosed with Cancer. But being the soldier in Christ that she is she has found POWER in the midst of pain and a negative report from the Doctor.
See her speak on this and also meet Arion her daughter and the generation of Pace’s to take off!!
WATCH HERE:
Whose report DO YOU BELIEVE? By his stripes we are and she is also HEALED!
Tameka Raymond has taken to her social network for the first time since her son Kile's jet skiing accident. After 1 week with 11-year-old son Kile Glover on life support after he was involved in a jet skiing accident on Lake Lanier in Atlanta, Tameka Raymond has asked for prayers via her social network. She tweeted for the first time since the accident, "#Pray4Kile". She also changed her Twitter background and avatar to a picture of Kile to garner support.
Her ex-husband Usher has been by her side the entire time. But since Kile was declared brain dead, it seems there have been no significant changes in his health. But Tameka has not lost hope. TMZ reports that Tameka's family is considering taking Kile off of life support as early as the beginning of next month. Or as long as the insurance company will continue to fund as, reportedly, she will not be able to cover the large hospital bills herself. According to sources, Tameka can only keep Kyle on life-support as long as her insurance company agrees to pay ... otherwise she doesn't have the funds to cover the enormous hospital bills. According to them they're told the insurance company hasn't set a specific deadline, but they've made it clear ... they're only willing to shell out coverage for a couple months ... tops. And sources say that Usher -- who helped raise Kyle for several years -- has been incredibly supportive in this difficult time... but has NOT offered to pay for any medical bills. We're told Tameka does not see him as a viable financial option.
Meanwhile, I’m keeping Kile in my prayers and you should too!
Etta James, the "At Last" singer whose health has been in decline, is terminally ill with chronic leukemia, her doctor says.
Dr. Elaine James, who has lived with the 73-year-old singer since March 2010, made the announcement Thursday, explaining that James’ leukemia was deemed incurable two weeks ago. The diagnosis was determined with help from an oncologist-hematologist and an internist.
"I am Southern and Christian and would just ask for the prayers of her fans and friends," the doctor, who is no relation to the singer, told the Riverside Press-Enterprise. "[Fans] know she’s been sick, but not how sick."
Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, where blood cells are produced, according to our sister blog Booster Shots. When abnormal cells are created, they disrupt the function of healthy cells. Treatments for more advanced stages of chronic leukemia can include drug therapy, chemotherapy and bone marrow or stem cell transplants.
She has influenced American musicians like Diana Ross, Janis Joplin and Christina Aguilera. She has also made her mark on British artists like The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone and Adele. Etta was also played by Beyonce Knowles in the 2008 film, Cadillac Records. Her fans know that she's been ailing, but do not not realize the extent to which her health has been failing.
Adding to Etta James' suffering are kidney failure and dementia, according to court records, and Elaine James says Etta's communication is at this point mostly just "uh-huhs”"and "no's." The Riverside resident, who underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2003, was hospitalized earlier this year with blood and urinary tract infections, and has suffered from heroin and painkiller addictions in the past. Donto James and his brother Sametto James told Reuters on Friday that they were not involved in the announcement and are still trying to determine the accuracy of the diagnosis.
Donto has been involved with ongoing court proceedings concerning his mother's estate and care. So far, he is asking for a conservator to take over his mother’s $1-million estate in place of her husband, Artis Mills, and is questioning the employment of Elaine James. The doctor’s salary was previously reported at $20,000 per month, then $25,000 and now $30,000.
Etta singing her signature 'At Last"
Please keep Etta in prayers and hope for a Breakthrough. But in the end it’s in God’s hands. But Etta we thank you for all your contributions to music! WE LOVE YOU!
PRAYERS FOR GEORGE MICHAEL! The former Wham! singer was hospitalized earlier this week with pneumonia, forcing him to cancel the rest of his 2011 tour dates. George Michael's boyfriend says the hospitalized singer's condition is improving.
Celebrity hairdresser Fadi Fawaz told the U.K.'s Mirror that Michael -- who was hospitalized in Vienna, Austria, earlier this week for pneumonia, forcing him to cancel the rest of his 2011 tour dates -- is "getting better by the hour." Several sites quotes one of the singer's doctors as saying he has "severe community acquired pneumonia." Michael's spokesman confirmed his condition as "bad." Some tabloids are already rushing out with AIDS rumors
“George is doing well and is in good spirits,” said Fawaz, who added that he been with Michael at his bedside. “I have been seeing him each day and he is getting stronger all the time. George is trying to stay upbeat. He is smiling through it all and everyone is just willing him to get better.”
Fawaz said he is speaking up about Michael's condition to set the record straight in the wake of reports claiming that doctors had put the singer in an induced coma and that a heart problem was causing Michael serious pain. “A lot of what has been reported isn’t true," Fawaz said. "I’ve been with him every day and his condition is getting better. His family and friends are very happy with his care. He is in the best place, getting the treatment he needs.”
Michael fell ill Monday while staying at Vienna’s Imperial Hotel with Fawaz, just hours before he was supposed to perform in the city. A statement Friday from publicist Connie Filippello said the 48-year-old singer "is responding to treatment and slowly improving."Michael "is ill with pneumonia and any other speculation regarding his illness is unfounded and untrue," the statement said. The singer has postponed dates in Liverpool, Sheffield, Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and London; the statement said that all of the concerts will be rescheduled.
Michael gained mega-stardom in his early 20s as half of Wham! and went on to a successful solo career. His first solo album, 1987's Faith, sold 20 million copies. Michael had played 45 dates on his Symphonica European tour before falling ill.
Michael reportedly began dating Fawaz less than a month ago. According to the Pink News Michael's team is denying the Vienna Times report about his heart. The star’s spokeswoman said in a statement: “George Michael is ill with pneumonia and any other speculation regarding his illness is unfounded and untrue. “He is receiving excellent medical care, he is responding to treatment and slowly improving”“George has woken up and he’s in good spirits. Doctors are very pleased with him, and he’s making progress.” “He’s been in terrible pain. He’s had a dreadful chest infection, but he’s been in good care. He’s in very capable hands”.
Whatever the case is. George we’re praying for you!
Hip-hop was almost dealt another lethal blow this week as 1/2 of EPMD Eric Sermon suffered a heart attack Sunday. The groups long time turntabilist DJ Scratch Tweeted, "Eric Sermon had a heart attack today. He's ok but send your prayers. " Reports claim that the attack may have been caused because of his high blood pressure. Our prayers go out to the Green Eyed bandit and his family.
Get well soon and Thank God Hip-Hop didn't suffer another blow after the tragic loss of Heavy D.
Vincent Herbert, Tamar Braxton Husband Hospitalized In NY!!
POOR TAMAR..Her cash cow I meant husband isn’t doing well!
Vince Herbert, known as the husband of Tamar Braxton and one of Lady GaGa super mangers has been hospitalized in NY. Herbert was hospitalized over the weekend after having troubles breathing. Sources say he is being treated for a blood clot in his lungs. A source close to the family said,
“He’ll be alright. He’s in our prayers, He’s a strong guy and he’ll pull through.”
The source also informed that public that Herbert was using a respirator to help him with breathing. It was only last week, where Herbert joined his wife and her sisters for the promo tour at Spelman College.
I'll keep you posed of any further details on this breaking news!
We here at The Chronicles are praying for a speedy recover.
A SHAME BEFORE GOD! Troy Davis Denied Clemency By Georgia Pardons Board
Georgia's pardons board rejected a last-ditch clemency plea from death row inmate Troy Davis on Tuesday despite high-profile support from figures including the pope and a former FBI director for the claim that he was wrongly convicted of killing a police officer in 1989.
Davis is scheduled to die Wednesday by injection for the killing of off-duty Savannah officer Mark MacPhail, who was slain while rushing to help a homeless man being attacked. It is the fourth time in four years that Davis' execution has been scheduled by Georgia officials. Steve Hayes, spokesman for the Board of Pardons and Paroles, said the panel decided to rejected Davis' request for clemency after hearing hours of testimony from his supporters and prosecutors. The board did not elaborate on the decision in its written official response to the clemency application. The decision appeared to leave Davis with little chance of avoiding the execution date. Defense attorney Jason Ewart has said that the pardons board was likely Davis' last option. Davis' lawyers have long argued Davis was a victim of mistaken identity. But prosecutors say they have no doubt that they charged the right person with the crime.
Davis has captured worldwide attention because of the doubt his supporters have raised over whether he killed MacPhail. Several of the witnesses who helped convict Davis at his 1991 trial have backed off their testimony or recanted. Others who did not testify say another man at the scene admitted to the shooting. The U.S. Supreme Court even granted Davis a hearing last year to prove his innocence, the first time it had done so for a death row inmate in at least 50 years. But in that June 2010 hearing, Davis couldn't convince a federal judge to grant him a new trial. The Supreme Court did not review his case. Federal appeals courts and the Georgia Supreme Court have upheld his conviction, leaving the parole board as his last chance. MacPhail's relatives said they were relieved by the decision. "That's what we wanted, and that's what we got," said Anneliese MacPhail, the victim's mother. "We wanted to get it over with, and for him to get his punishment."
"Justice was finally served for my father," said Mark MacPhail Jr., who was an infant when his father was gunned down. "The truth was finally heard." Kim Davis, the inmate's sister, declined immediate comment on the decision. Amnesty International USA director Larry Cox said in a statement that the decision was "unconscionable." "Should Troy Davis be executed, Georgia may well have executed an innocent man and in so doing discredited the justice system," Cox said.
Among those who supported Davis' clemency request are former president Jimmy Carter and Pope Benedict XVI. A host of conservative figures have also advocated on his behalf, including former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr, ex-Justice Department official Larry Thompson and one-time FBI Director William Sessions. Davis' legal team said in a statement it was "incredibly disappointed" by the board's decision. "The death penalty should not be exercised where doubt exists about the guilt of the accused. The Board did not follow that standard here," he said. "The state's case against Mr. Davis, based largely on discredited eyewitness testimony and an inaccurate ballistics report, cannot resolve the significant, lingering doubts that exist here."
PEOPLE OF COLOR REMEMBER THIS COULD BE ME, THIS COULD BE YOU! WE ARE ALL TROY DAVIS!
