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Drake Covers Billboard Magazine!
Drake rocks a huge smile on the cover of Billboard magazine. Written over his pic, are the words ‘Drake Finds Happiness,’ and it also features a quote from the rapper - “I’m 26, I don’t know what else I could be doing better than this. I feel incredible.”
Currently readying the release of his new album, Nothing Was the Same, Drake discusses his music and catchy phrases, saying that he’s trying to make something for people to live by. He also talks being happy with where he is in his life right now, and touches on Kendrick Lamar‘s much-talked about “Control” verse.
On his goal with his music:
I’ll be out trying to get a sandwich or something and the guy will say to me, ‘I’d give you a free drink with that, but you know, no new friends. I swear I’m not sitting around going, ‘What’s the new meme going to be?’ But I do spend a lot of time when I’m writing, especially lately, trying to make something for people to live by. I’m trying to make anthems that are empowering to people, to find phrases that I haven’t heard before. I’m not just going to sit here and be like, ‘F–kin’ b—hes, getting money!
On being happy with where he is in his life right now:
There’s a lot less sort of ambient ballad moments on this album where I’m searching or longing for something. That sentiment is gone. Now I’m just kind of like, ‘You know, I’m 26, I don’t know what the f–k else I could be doing better than this. I feel incredible about how I’m able to support my family and friends and how supportive my family and friends have been of me.
A lot of people get on and it’s like they’re just waiting to get more on. They’re always waiting for a bigger moment to come. But I’ve started to realize that this is it, this is the moment. And it reads, you know? People come up to me now and they’re like, ‘Man, you look good! You look like you’re happy.’
On Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse:
[I] went about my day, went and got dinner and kept it moving. I didn’t really have anything to say about it. It just sounded like an ambitious thought to me. That’s all it was. I know good and well that Kendrick’s not murdering me, at all, in any platform. So when that day presents itself, I guess we can revisit the topic.
Nothing Was the Same is slated for a September 24th release. Drake unveiled the covers for the new album a little over a week ago. If you missed them, check ‘em out here.. Hit Billboard for the full story.
Justin Beiber almost got ATTACKED at a NIGHTCLUB!
Everybody hates Justin? While in a club in Canada a patron tried to bum rush the club’s door to attacl Justin and of course Good Ol’ TMZ has the pics!
Bieber left the safety of his VIP area to mingle with other partygoers and that’s when a male clubgoer charged at him. The guy grabbed on to Bieber’s shirt, and tried to take him down but failed.
In pictures it’s clear that the aggressive male failed. Justin defended himself by unleashing a few kicks while the club’s security guards rushed in to pull the guy off of JB.
The aggressor was reportedly kicked out of the club, while Justin and his crew left shortly after the incident as well. Police were never called. h/t TMZ.com
FINALLY: Ashanti releases BRAVEHEART and has a CD release party to go with it!
Hitting up Sin City to celebrate the release of her new album, Braveheart, Ashanti partied at Moon Nightclub inside the Palms Casino.
The "Rock Wit U" singer looked pretty in a strapless black and pink dress with black and white heels as she posed for pics before getting down to business.
Earlier this month, reports surfaced that the 32-year-old singer and past collaborator Ja Rule were working on new music together after his recent release from prison.
Posting a pic of the two in the studio, Ashanti tweeted, "Uhh ohhhhh me & my bro @ruleyorkcity in the lizzaaaabbbbb!!!!!!! We haven't seen each other in 4ever!!! & it feels great!!!"
Amanda Bynes Returns To Twitter With "I Love Drake"
After being all over social media before her placement on a psychiatric hold, many were wondering what we would hear next from Amanda Bynes .
In classic, bizarre Amanda style, her first tweet since July 19th referenced her frequent beloved subject, Drake.
It seems the former child star's extended psychiatric treatment hasn't made too much of a difference in her Twitter habits, as her "drake is gorgeous" tweet, posted before she was committed, was followed up on Saturday by the simple tweet, "I love drake."
Just the day before, according to TMZ, a judge granted her doctors' requests for a long-term hold, who transferred control of the hold to the 27-year-old star's mother, her temporary conservator.
Tyrese’s Child Custody Battle is about to get UGLY!
For the past few years, singer/actor Tyrese (real name Tyrese Gibson) and his ex-wife, Norma Gibson, have been battling of the custody of their daughter, Shayla. In 2009, both parent were instructed to share custody, with Tyrese ordered to pay $6,230 per month in child support. So what’s the latest? It appears that there’s still some unresolved matter, in terms of the custody of their 5-year-old daughter. How do we know? Because the TGT singer told us so! On social media of course. The 33-year-old wrote:
Real MEN and Fathers…. Pray a hard prayer for me this morning from wherever you are. This is gonna be a rough one.. #ShaylaDadLove … On a day of a heavy heart w/ a personal matter I also rejoice in hvng the #1 #ThreeKings album on RnB Billboard and the #3 on the top 200!!
After court, he added:
In California the custody laws are financially set up to make you become a victim of your own success … Today was rough…I won’t give up on my daughter and I refuse to walk away … Enjoy for now…See you soon. Shayla’s Daddy.
Interesting….And in more pleasant news, Tyrese is continuing with his pen game, with plans to write another book. This week, he announced:
Writing my 3rd book called BLACK-ROSE’ here’s a preview.. Thank God she’s too young to understand, Thank God there are still play-dates, friends and fun stuff that she’s always doing that keeps her away from grown up stuff…. My goal as your father is to minimize your exposure to dysfunction cause I can never assume that you are too young to be affected by WHAT’s being said or reading into the energies that
Sweet.
UVA Students Viciously Beatdown Robbery Suspects [PHOTOS]
Two would be robbers had the tables turned on them and caught a vicious beating from their intended targets, a pair of college students. It all went down on August 27 in Charlotteville, VA, home of the University of Virginia.
Reports WAVY News (seriously):
Two attempted armed robbery suspects were badly beaten by the victims they targeted in Charlottesville, according to police.
WAVY News' NBC sister station, NBC 29, is reporting the incident occurred Tuesday night. Police say Johnny Calderon, Jr., 19, and Gerald Allen, 18, of Charlottesville tried to rob two University of Virginia students.
When officers arrived on scene, they found the suspects with severe injuries. Police say they were beaten by the victims and were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Both were charged with two counts of attempted robbery. Calderon was also charged with pointing a firearm and using a firearm in the commission of a felony.
By the looks of their photos, the victims got blessed with the proper fades. [Full Disclosure: The writer of this story is a UVA alum...Wahoowa...and find this incredibly hilarious.] Since a gun was involved, and if this incident really went down as reported, the students turned justice deliverers are fortunate things didn't go the other way.
Out & About: Tatyana Ali Steps Out To Bootsy Bellows
Tatyana Ali was spotted leaving Bootsy Bellows in Hollywood, Friday night. With her hair pulled into a chic updo, the 34-year-old actress showed off her legs in a little pair of shorts - which she rock’d with a pink top, and black heels. Catch a couple more pics.
She looks nice!
Sean Kingston Settles Gang Rape Lawsuit
Recently it was revealed that a court date had been set for a civil lawsuit against rapper Sean Kingston by a woman claiming she had been gang raped by Sean and two members from his entourage after a Justin Bieber concert in 2010
Sean has decided to settle the suit...
Sources tell TMZ Sean Kingston settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount because he is too busy working on his album and preparing for his upcoming tour.
The source says the settlement does not include an admission of guilt and that if the case had gone to trial Sean is certain he would have been victorious.
Criminal charges in the case were never filed for lack of evidence.
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RECAP ATL BLACK PRIDE! Joseling parties with the Lesbians and Lil Kim performs!
Joseline Hernandez & Dice Spotted At Traxx Girls Party
Joseline Hernandez from Love and Hip Hop Atlanta and Dice from LaLa’s Full Court life were spotted at Traxx Girls’ party during Atlanta Black pride weekend is in full swing. Check out the pictures below.
Well alright Miss Joseline. Also in Atlanta over the weekend……. Keri Hilson, Maia Campbell & Tiffany Foxx Show Up for Lil Kim’s ATL Performance
Girl power was the theme over the weekend at ATL’s Club Rain nightclub for Pride Weekend. Lil Kim performed a sold-out show and some of her celebrity friends including actress Maia Campbell, singer Keri Hilson and her rapper protege Tiffany Foxx were in the building. Check out some of the photos.
WOW..Kim that face?????? Photos courtesy of FreddyO
Paris Jackson Wants to Be Emancipated?
Back in June Michael Jackson's daughter Paris was hospitalized after a botched suicide attempt
Since then Paris has been in treatment at an undisclosed boarding school for troubled youth and insiders say she now wants to be emancipated from the Jacksons altogether...
From Star Magazine
Time away from the Jackson clan – and the wrongful-death lawsuit the family has brought against concert giant AEG – has led Paris to believe she may be better off without her famous family. “Paris wants to stay far away from the Jacksons; she wants to be emancipated from them,” a source says. “Thanks to her therapy, she’s starting to realize how toxic and treacherous that family is. She thinks they are vultures who only care about money and want to control her so they can access what Michael left her.”
WOW….Father Has 54 Children??
Papa was a rolling stone, who was most like exhausted. The family of Samuel Delbert Whitney from Phoenix, Arizona, gathered together at the weekend to celebrate the life of the man that they called ‘daddy.’ Samuel Whitney, passed away last month at the age of 87.
In south Phoenix he was well known for operating a wrecking yard, running several social clubs and for fathering a lot of children. His children range in age from o one is exactly sure how many children Samuel fathered. His stepdaughter Lexi Woods, has admitted her step-father had told her that she had 41 brothers and sisters.
His daughters had a hard time getting in touch with all their siblings and they don’t know how many children their father had.
Sandra Whitney is the eldest of Samuel’s biological children described her daddy as a family man, but also a bit of a wild man. “He had a lot of umph in him I guess”.
After their father’s passing, three of his daughters decided to organize Saturday’s memorial service and got busy trying to get in touch with as many of their brothers and sisters as they could track down. Lexi, Marillyn and Sandra Whitney, didn’t know where many of their siblings lived or even who they were.
They put posters up throughout south Phoenix in an attempt to inform as many of Samuel’s children as possible about the passing of their father and to let them know the memorial was to be held at the Bridge Church. But when they didn’t get much of a response, they contacted the local TV news who ran a feature about their plight on the night before the memorial.
3TV aired a story about Whitney on Friday night, and since then more of his children have come forward. Some have even flown over from Los Angeles to pay their respects and meet the family they never knew they had.
“The ones who didn’t know he passed, sooner or later, by word of mouth, they’re going to find out, so I’m hoping that all of them can get together and we can all have one happy reunion,” said Whitney’s granddaughter Teresa Winfield.
His offspring say their father was a loving man who worked hard and instilled that work ethic in his many children
Allen Iverson's Ex-Wife Demands $1.3M In Advance Child Support
Allen Iverson may want to reconsider his reported intention to officially retire from pro basketball. A.I.'s ex-wife, Tawanna Iverson, is asking a judge that the NBA great fork over almost $1.3 million in child support (the next 13 year's worth)—not now but right now. TMZ reports:
TMZ broke the story ... after the couple's nasty divorce Iverson was ordered to pay $8000/month in child support for their 5 kids. Problem is, Tawanna has gone to court on numerous occasions because A.I. won't pay. It came to a head in July when a judge threatened Iverson with jail, unless he forked over $40,000 in back support -- which he did. But Tawanna says she doesn't want to keep running into the same problem. On August 1st she filed docs asking a judge to make A.I. cover ALL the support through October 2026 (when their youngest turns 18). After the math, it comes to $1,272,000 ... which Tawanna wants put in a trust for the children.
There are two adults participating in this Maury worthy struggle, though. This is where we must point that this is the same Tawanna Iverson that accused A.I. of kidnapping his children because she didn't want to drive to a hotel and pick them. A judge agreed that Iverson did not kidnap his kids. So there's that
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘SCOPING IT OUT’
Damn you camo! You fooled me again. I almost completely overlooked this gal, but my trained eyes can spot them now. I won’t let 10 point bottom biscuits in Walmart get by my scope!
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!
EFREM
