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Meet The "R&B Divas": Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Monifah Carter, Syleena Johnson & Keke Wyatt
Ever wondered what ever happened to your fave R&B chicks of the 90's and the millennium? Well they're back and putting their lives on a reality tv platter. Meet the ladies of TV One's upcoming "R&B Divas" show, (l-r) Monifah Carter, Nicci Gilbert, Faith Evans, Syleena Johnson & Keke Wyatt. The R&B gals from the (semi) past are letting us in on what's been happening since they've been in the limelight.
The new reality series tells the current, real-life story of five multi-talented R&B stars (remember back when you needed actually talent in order to be a star?) who hit the spotlight, and then saw it dim.
According to the press release, this is what's going down:
The series offers a personal glimpse into their private worlds as they lean on each other and offer candid revelations about their efforts to deal with major life transitions and challenges such as divorce, parenting issues, drugs, alcohol, physical abuse and more.
The series offers a personal glimpse into their private worlds as they lean on each other and offer candid revelations about their efforts to deal with major life transitions and challenges such as divorce, parenting issues, drugs, alcohol, physical abuse and more.
These friends come together, at the instigation of Faith Evans, to produce a charity album inspired by her friend, Whitney Houston. In honor of the late singer, proceeds from the album will benefit the Whitney E. Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, an institution that Houston attended, located in her hometown of East Orange, NJ.
At the same time, they are all juggling myriad personal challenges and responsibilities in addition to making music - including raising families. Faith prepares for a major move as she maintains her businesses and helps manage the estate of a music icon. Monifah reveals a bombshell that could drive a wedge between them. Keke is pregnant and the women are convinced that she can't go anywhere without her husband/manager. Nicci is launching a new plus-sized clothing line called Curvato, while Syleena makes a career decision that will affect her entire family and put additional strain on her financially.
Faith Evans: Faith has been in the industry for over 10 years and was previously married to the Notorius B.I.G. And after winning a Grammy, dropping three platinum albums and becoming a NYT Best Selling author, she's the center of this friendship circle of ladies.
Nicci Gilbert: She's the lead singer/songwriter from the R&B group Brownstone. She's now spun her 15-year-career into the acting and fashion worlds.
Monifah: After getting her start singing background for reggae artist Maxi Priest, she worked with Heavy D to get her career and first album Moods...Moments off the ground in the late 90's. Fifteen years and 1 Gold certified album later, the "I Miss You" singer is currently writing, producing and recording her fourth CD as she continues performing live with her band "Soulution."
Syleena Johnson: The singer says she lost her love for music "for a minute because it broke my heart at one point...but I am glad to say that we are back together and learning to love each other again." The daughter of the nation's first black female police commissioner and legendary soul and blues singer Syl Johnson, she was initially discouraged from getting into the music business by her father, who had many disappointing experiences in the industry.But after training and a breakup with an abusive boyfriend, she embarked on a career 10 years ago. She's well known for handling the vocals on Kanye West's "All Falls Down" track.
Ketara Shavon Wyatt, b.k.a. Keke Wyatt: She's the daughter of a Caucasian vocalist mother and an African American organist/vocalist father and started singing at two. KeKe grew up in the church, where the family had the image of a happy Christian family; but behind closed doors there were problems stemming from abuse and also adversity experienced by the family's multi-racial background. At the height of her career breakthrough, the "Nothing In This World" singer's private struggle with domestic violence became the main focus in the media. In 2001, Wyatt was arrested for stabbing her husband; the charges were later dropped, but her career suffered from the negative attention. In 2004, the songstress signed to New Orleans based Cash Money Records. Thanks to Hurricane Katrina, her album promo and sales suffered. She now serves as a spokesperson for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
The show premieres on Monday, August 20 at 10 PM ET on TV One. Will you be watching?
The show premieres on Monday, August 20 at 10 PM ET on TV One. Will you be watching?
Stevie J Says Eve's Girlfriend Leaked Sex Tape
Before he was known for juggling women on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, music producer Stevie J was famous for a sex tape starring him and rapper Eve that leaked online in 2005
Now, after all these years, Stevie says it wasn't him who leaked the tape but a girlfriend of Eve's...
Stevie tells V103's Kenny Burns,
“…that was a girl with Eve who leaked that tape, Eve’s girlfriend leaked that tape. They was on the tour bus watching it and she must have felt some type of way and she wanted it for herself.”
Stevie tells V103's Kenny Burns,
“…that was a girl with Eve who leaked that tape, Eve’s girlfriend leaked that tape. They was on the tour bus watching it and she must have felt some type of way and she wanted it for herself.”
Willow Smith's Tongue Jewelry Causes a Commotion
She's known for her eccentric look and multi-colored hairdos, so it doesn't come as too much of a shocker to find Willow Smith in the headlines for appearance-related reasons.
The 11-year-old daughter of Will and Will Smith has caused a stir after posting an Instagram pic in which she's sporting new jewelry in the form of a tongue ring.
The 11-year-old daughter of Will and Will Smith has caused a stir after posting an Instagram pic in which she's sporting new jewelry in the form of a tongue ring.
The "Whip My Hair" singer can be seen as she proudly has her kisser open to display the silver mouth adornment while situated a labret-sporting gal pal.
While there's no official word as to whether Miss Smith's tongue is actually pierced, a source close to the family says that it's a fake, telling press, "It isn't a piercing, it's a magnet. Just a young girl having fun with accessories."
While there's no official word as to whether Miss Smith's tongue is actually pierced, a source close to the family says that it's a fake, telling press, "It isn't a piercing, it's a magnet. Just a young girl having fun with accessories."
Basketball Wives Star Jennifer Williams’ Bentley Is Officially REPOSSESSED!!
Basketball Wives star Jennifer Williams’ white Bentley was repoed and TMZ has the pics! I’m sure you recall my earlier report Jen, was about to have her Bentley repossessed?
Well it’s a done deal now, The car was repoed, and is already on the auction block.
But it was Jennifer’s estranged hubby Eric who defaulted on the car payments.
The couple is currently involved in an ongoing divorce case
Jennifer Hudson Joins Nbc’s “Smash”
Smash is getting some major star power next season! Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has signed on for a multi-episode arc on the NBC musical drama’s second season, starting with the season premiere. Jennifer, will play Veronica Moore, a Tony Award-winning Broadway star who impacts the lives of Karen (fellow American Idol alum Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty). “This series is a showcase for some of the best musical talent in the business and that’s a fitting description for Jennifer Hudson,” NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt said in a statement. “Her character will represent someone who reached their Broadway dream but also paid a price for it.”
Chris Brown and Drake Offered $1 million To Fight In Celebrity Boxing Match
According to reports Celebrity Boxing founder Damon Feldman has offered Chris and Drake $1 million apiece to duke it out live on television.
Should they accept the Brawl for the Barbaian would go down August 25 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The gag is that a portion of the proceeds would go to a charity for battered women.
Feldman admits neither Chris nor Drake have returned his calls.
CANDIDS: Mariah Carey Gets Tripped Up, Nicki Minaj Channels Monroe + Nicole Murphy Hits GMA
Nicole Murphy, who’s doing promo for her new reality show, “Hollywood Exes”, was spotted leaving ‘Good Morning America’.
Mariah Carey’s red bottoms get the best of her, as she poses for photographs while arriving at her Dorchester hotel in London.
Nicki Minaj channels her inner Marilyn Monroe, at the Hammersmith Apollo.
Andrea Fletcher, the ex-wife of R.Kelly, was all smiles while she was wheeled to ‘Good Morning America’.
LOL!
Chris Bosh’s Baby Mama Talks About Being Dump After Having Baby
The mother of Chris Bosh’s first born, Alison Mathis, is airing their dirty laundry.
In an exclusive interview with Gossip Extra Alison explains how it was Chris’ idea to have their baby out of wedlock, but that he’d promised her mother and his mother that they would eventually wed.
In the video below we find out Chris ended up marrying someone else and putting her through a bitter legal fight over visitation and child support instead.
In an exclusive interview with Gossip Extra Alison explains how it was Chris’ idea to have their baby out of wedlock, but that he’d promised her mother and his mother that they would eventually wed.
In the video below we find out Chris ended up marrying someone else and putting her through a bitter legal fight over visitation and child support instead.
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Alison also says Chris is a totally different person than the man she lived with while he played for the Toronto Raptors.
Alison goes on to explain why she had to apply for Food Stamps and how Chris sued to keep her from taking a role on Basketball Wives, even though it would have made her independent, and says Chris knows full well how bad off she and his daughter are living and still refuses to help.
No wonder she’s running her mouth.
Miami Heat 2012 Championship Parade!
The Big 3--Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh--and the rest of the squad were celebrated with their jerseys being plastered on their big cake. Last Thursday night after the Heat's big win, Divine Delicacies had only 2 hours to whip up this giant sake for the team to bring to their afterparty at Fountainbleu.
It was a one story cake with the Gold painted Trophy on top. They also did a Happy Belated Birthday Cake for player Udonis Haslem.
It was a one story cake with the Gold painted Trophy on top. They also did a Happy Belated Birthday Cake for player Udonis Haslem.
As for the second official cake brought to the official party at Bamboo on Saturday, Divine Delicacies created this:
It's a 4 tier Vanilla Rum Cake topped with a Giant 24K edible Gold trophy replica of The O'Brien championship trophy.
The cake had the whole team's player's jerseys around the red tier with 6 bands of gold Swarovsky crystals surrounding it.
There was also 3D airbrush fondant flames around the other tiers.
In the trophy part was a Custom Swarovski Crystal Heat logo with more than 500 crystals. Plus. a custom Gold Shadow stone that read "2012 NBA Champions" created by Cake Monogram Miami.
Nice!
And during the parade...
Miami fans cheered the team as they proudly displayed their trophy on the parade route.
They ended with a celebration at American Airlines Arena.
Chaka Khan Says her 2011 Diabetes Diagnosis Inspired Diet
Chaka Khan said her recent health kick – which has so far resulted in a 60 pound weight loss – was her immediate response to discovering that she suffers from diabetes.
The R&B legend, 59, was diagnosed with the blood sugar condition last year. She said the condition, and winning custody of her young granddaughter, were just the kick starts she needed to begin her drastic weight loss program, which involved fasting and adopting a vegan diet.
“I had diabetes type two and high blood pressure. I adopted my 10-year-old granddaughter last year. I have to be there for her,” she told Essence.com.
“I knew I couldn’t go out like this so I just fasted for, like, a month, then I went vegan and went off meats and all dairy and anything with eyes. If I have a craving for a little baked fish or something I might eat it. But that’s about it. I’ve mostly been doing a lot of high-protein foods and a lot of vegetables and exercise…
“I knew I couldn’t go out like this so I just fasted for, like, a month, then I went vegan and went off meats and all dairy and anything with eyes. If I have a craving for a little baked fish or something I might eat it. But that’s about it. I’ve mostly been doing a lot of high-protein foods and a lot of vegetables and exercise…
“I felt like I need to heal my body, so I would just fast and eat no meat, no dairy. I’ve never been a fan of meat, dairy and sugar. And when I developed diabetes last year I said, ‘Oh OK, I’m not going to be here long. A change is coming.’ So I started getting my mindset, then I started the fasting.”
But Khan admits she’s not a fan of working out to keep the excess weight off her new slimmer frame: “I don’t like exercising at all. I guess if I had one (exercise) of choice it would be walking. I do not run and I’m losing, like, on average about five pounds a month. I’ve lost 60 pounds since October.”
As previously reported, Khan was awarded permanent guardianship of her then-10 year old granddaughter in December after claiming her son and the child’s mother were incapable of caring for her as a result of drug abuse.
New Music: LaTocha Scott (Formerly Of Xscape) Ft. Wale – “Complicated”
Check out LaTocha Scott’s new song entitled “Complicated” featuring Wale.
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First Phaedra and Now Johnny? Angela Stanton Exposes Johnnie Cabbell
Now that Angela Stanton is barred from dragging Phaedra Parks on Twitter, she's moved on to her next taget: Shorty Low's manager Johnnie Cabbell...
In her memoir Lies of a Real Housewife, Angela Stanton's primary target is Real Housewives of Atlanta's Phaedra Parks, who she accuses of getting her caught up in a life of crime and then leaving her to rot in prison.
Ever since Phaedra filed a lawsuit against Angela's publisher, Vibe Publishing, Angie hasn't made a peep about Phae and has since trained her sights on Shorty Lo's manager, Johnnie Cabbell, to keep the buzz going.
In her memoir Lies of a Real Housewife, Angela Stanton's primary target is Real Housewives of Atlanta's Phaedra Parks, who she accuses of getting her caught up in a life of crime and then leaving her to rot in prison.
Ever since Phaedra filed a lawsuit against Angela's publisher, Vibe Publishing, Angie hasn't made a peep about Phae and has since trained her sights on Shorty Lo's manager, Johnnie Cabbell, to keep the buzz going.
In her book Angela claims she was rapped by Johnnie Cabbell while she was on her period and that they worked out a financial agreement to keep her from prosecuting.
Over the weekend Angela antagonized Johnnie and then released audio of him admitting to the rape, apologizing for it and offering her money.
Over the weekend Angela antagonized Johnnie and then released audio of him admitting to the rape, apologizing for it and offering her money.
Tony Parker Sues Club Over Eye Injury
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker is suing the Manhattan nightclub where a brawl broke out allegedly involving Chris Brown and Drake. Tony was injured in the clash, scratching his retina. The suit was filed in State Supreme Court in Manhattan on Thursday. It says the W.i.P club in SoHo and its operators were negligent in security and supervision, which allowed the fight to take place. Tony is asking for 20 million dollars. The club has been shutdown since the fight, with the manager getting arrested on two outstanding warrants, and other patrons threatening legal action.
Hilarious moment dock collapses during wedding photo shoot... and groom swims for shore leaving bridesmaid to rescue his bride
If there is ever a day a husband should be chivalrous, it is his wedding.
But when Eric and Maegan Walber fell into the water during a photoshoot, Mr Walber swam for shore, rather than rescuing his dunked bride.
The entire bridal party got a soaking when a dock at the Bay Pointe Inn on Gun Lake in Shelbyville, Michigan, collapsed.
However, the new Mrs Walber gracefully took it in her stride and laughed.
Her only concern was a falling down gown and finding her footing while wearing the heavy dress.
But when Eric and Maegan Walber fell into the water during a photoshoot, Mr Walber swam for shore, rather than rescuing his dunked bride.
The entire bridal party got a soaking when a dock at the Bay Pointe Inn on Gun Lake in Shelbyville, Michigan, collapsed.
However, the new Mrs Walber gracefully took it in her stride and laughed.
Her only concern was a falling down gown and finding her footing while wearing the heavy dress.
'I came up laughing,' she told 24 Hour News 8.
Che bella! Fashion heiress Margherita Missoni makes gypsy weddings chic as she marries her racing driver beau
'I was like, “Oh, man, that really just happened. I can't believe that actually just happened." Your wedding party falls into a lake at your reception. You can't plan that,' she said with a laugh.
Che bella! Fashion heiress Margherita Missoni makes gypsy weddings chic as she marries her racing driver beau
'I was like, “Oh, man, that really just happened. I can't believe that actually just happened." Your wedding party falls into a lake at your reception. You can't plan that,' she said with a laugh.
Thankfully, her modesty was protected by a bridesmaid, who also tried to steady her friend.
The scene was captured by Anne Oppenhuizen of Inspiration Video.
The wedding party had just finished eating dinner when the photographer told them that if they wanted photos on the lake, now was the time to go.
'We were out there for probably 30 seconds, standing on the dock, and it started to lean and tilt,' said Mr Walber. 'We went right under,' he added.
Afterwards, the soaking wet bridal party got a standing ovation from other diners at the restaurant.
And Mrs Walber's evening wasn't completely ruined as she had the dress that she'd worn to the rehearsal dinner the night before to change into.
'It makes for a good story,' she said. 'We'll be telling our grandkids.'
The scene was captured by Anne Oppenhuizen of Inspiration Video.
The wedding party had just finished eating dinner when the photographer told them that if they wanted photos on the lake, now was the time to go.
'We were out there for probably 30 seconds, standing on the dock, and it started to lean and tilt,' said Mr Walber. 'We went right under,' he added.
Afterwards, the soaking wet bridal party got a standing ovation from other diners at the restaurant.
And Mrs Walber's evening wasn't completely ruined as she had the dress that she'd worn to the rehearsal dinner the night before to change into.
'It makes for a good story,' she said. 'We'll be telling our grandkids.'
Snoop Dog’s Son Lands College Scholarship Offer To Play Football For UCLA
Cordell Broadus, son of rapper Snoop Dogg, received his first scholarship offer from UCLA. Cordell will be entering his sophomore year at Diamond Bar High School this fall. Listed at 6′2″, 185lbs, he played wide receiver and defensive back for the freshmen team this past season. “We’re expecting him to really lead us the next three years,” Diamond Bar High School football coach Ryan Maine said. “Hopefully [our athletes] get bigger, stronger and keep leading this team.” Cordell isn’t the only high-profile recruit to receive attention from the UCLA football program. Justin Combs, son of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, will be playing football for the Bruins next season.
I can’t believe Cordell is so tall and already getting offers from college teams. It seems like it was only yesterday, Cordell, was playing football in the Pee-Wee League and Snopp Dog was coaching the team. Time sure does fly, when you having fun!
I can’t believe Cordell is so tall and already getting offers from college teams. It seems like it was only yesterday, Cordell, was playing football in the Pee-Wee League and Snopp Dog was coaching the team. Time sure does fly, when you having fun!
Be careful what you say to Beyonce or You’ll get f*cked up!
Watch what you say to Beyonce if you don't want to get your ass kicked...
According to reports Jay Z's entourage bum rushed this guy at the BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend after he insulted Beyonce.
Witnesses claim the backstage brawl got out of control after Jay's pals joined the bodyguards in the beat down
According to reports Jay Z's entourage bum rushed this guy at the BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend after he insulted Beyonce.
Witnesses claim the backstage brawl got out of control after Jay's pals joined the bodyguards in the beat down
Couples Fabu! DeVon Franklin & Meagan Good Hit New Edition's Concert + Amare Stoudemire & Alexis Do Calvin Klein's Fashion Show
Love was in the air as fab couples DeVon Franklin & Meagan Good, Victor Cruz and his boo plus and Amare Stoudemire & Alexis Welch were spotted spending cutesy quality time
Fab actress Meagan Good and her new husband DeVon Franklin were spotted walking to the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles last night.
Fab actress Meagan Good and her new husband DeVon Franklin were spotted walking to the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles last night.
The newlyweds attended the New Edition concert. These two could win the "Most Photogenic" Couple award. Fin laid back night out.
And in Milan, Italy.....
Newly engaged couple Alexis Welch and NY Knick Amare Stoudemire attended the Calvin Klein Collection Fashion Show.
Alexis' engagement ring....yes.
The show was part of Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2013.
Also, NY Giant Victor Cruz and girlfriend Elaina Watley als
o attended the presentation.
The dapper gents later posed with Henrik Lundqvist.
Looking good fellas!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“Inside The Bun”
“Inside The Bun”
It’s summer so you know I was grilling out this weekend. So what about you guys? You like the burgers or dogs?
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
