CONGRATS! Amber Rose & Wiz Khalifa Welcome Baby Boy SEBASTIAN TAYLOR THOMAZ!
Finally! Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose are officially parents to their brand new baby boy--Sebastian Taylor Thomaz! Wiz's first words as a proud dad inside...
After a false labor alarm yesterday, it was all systems-a-go Thurdday. "Up" rapper Wiz Khalifa--real name Cameron Jibril Thomaz--announced that fiancee' Amber Rose has delivered the couple's first child.
We're sure their little one is a major cutie and we hope to get a peek soon.
Congrats to the new parents and Happy Birthday baby Sebastian!
Fantasia Pushes Back New Album
It may be a New Year, but the same issues are plaguing some of our most anticipated releases.
Unfortunately, the dreaded “push back” has struck again with singer Fantasia its latest victim.
Originally slated for release next month, the star’s fourth studio album ‘The Side Effects Of You’ has been held back until an undetermined date. And while many anticipated this in the absence of a radio or video release for its lead single ‘Lose To Win’, the American Idol alum has explained why the move to delay the “rock soul” sounding set was a must.
Her words after the jump…
Writing on Facebook moments ago, the 28 year old announced…
In many ways, we applaud Ms. Barrino’s decision — although we’re sure it was just as much the record label’s as it was hers.
For, following her unintentional, yet damaging comments back in December, she clearly was in need of image rehabilitation; something only time and space would be able to repair.
What’s more, as unique as ‘Lose To Win’ is, there’s much to be said about the fact that we didn’t give it much (if any) play beyond the week it premiered. Jury’s still out on whether this is due to it being rush-released during the Holiday season or if it just isn’t that good. What is certain, though, is that the track doesn’t demand a listen nor does it have a sense of urgency to play — which is dangerous given that there is no longer the reality show platform to push her material.
Our advice to Ms. Barrino would be to ignore the negativity, ditch the “woe is me” malarkey, and just focus on churning out a solid album. R&B may not be where it once was commercially, yet her talent remains ever-on-point. It’s time she remind the world why took to her in the first place.
For now though, take a listen to ‘Lose To Win’
Jennifer Hudson Recording Third Album
After performing at the Super Bowl and starring on NBC’s “Smash,” Jennifer Hudson is getting back to the music. The Grammy-winning diva was back in the lab on Monday, laying the groundwork for her third album. She tweeted photos of herself in the studio with producer Salaam Remi. “Ok ! Here we go guys! First day of recording my album!! @Salaamremi is everything !!” tweeted J-Hud, later adding, “I had the best day in the studio with @salaamremi! He let me be me!”
Jennifer’s last album, I Remember Me, was released in 2011 and spawned the singles Where You At and No One Gonna Love You.
Keri Hilson & Serge Ibaka Soak Up The Sun On Romantic Getaway
When you can’t sell records you go on vacay! Keri Hilson’s enjoying some fun in the sun in Cabo, with her boyfriend Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder. She showed off her bangin’ body, posing in a striped bikini along the beach, at the One & Only Pamilla Resort.
Serge, who flew into Cabo after coaching the Sprite Uncontainable Game in Houston during All-Star weekend, also showed off his killer physique as he hit the pool.
As she headed on her romantic Mexican getaway, she shared the above pic writing; “destination relaxation”
Concert Announcement: Keyshia Cole & Chrisette Michele ‘Woman To Woman’ Tour
After spouting her mouth sounding DUMB about Michelle Williams and supposedly getting a divorce. R&B singer Keyshia Cole is gearing up to head out on the Woman To Woman Tour. The 18 city headlining tour with Grammy Award Winner Chrisette Michele the tour will kickoff on March 28th in Westbury, New York. Cole’s, you can purchase tickets on February 20th.
Check out the list of Cole’s Woman to Woman Tour dates below:
March 28th – NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY – WESTBURY , NY
March 29th – CHRYSLER HALL – NORFOLK , VA
March 30th – WARNER THEATRE – WASHINGTON, DC
April 2nd – ORPHEUM THEATRE – BOSTON, MA
April 4th – BEACON THEATRE – NEW YORK, NY
April 5th – OAKDALE THEATER – WALLINGFORD, CT
April 6th – THE BORGATA – ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
April 7th – TOWER THEATER – UPPER DARBY, PA
April 11th – MOTOR CITY CASINO – DETROIT, MI
April 12th – STATE THEATRE – CLEVELAND, OH
April 13th – STAR THEATRE – MERRILLVILLE, IN
April 14th – OLD NATIONAL CENTRE – INDIANAPOLIS, IN
April 16th – VERIZON THEATRE AT GRAND PRAIRIE – GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
April 18th – CELEBRITY THEATRE – PHOENIX, AZ
April 19th – CLUB NOKIA – LOS ANGELES, CA
April 20th – HUMPHREYS – SAN DIEGO, CA
April 21st – FOX THEATER – OAKLAND, CA
Tickets on sale for 5$...LOL Now!
Michael Jackson’s Son Prince Lands His First Job
In a bit of unexpected TV staffing news, Entertainment Tonight announced Monday that it has made Prince Michael Jackson an on-air correspondent. Just 16 years old, the eldest child of Michael Jackson — started his new life as a member of Entertainment Tonight staff over the weekend at a Pasadena junket for Disney’s Oz the Great and Powerful. It may seem like nepotism at its best, but Prince says he has a genuine interest in pursuing work in entertainment. “I’m looking to become well-rounded as a producer, director, screenwriter and actor,” Prince said.
WATCH HERE:
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I wonder what would Michael think?
Lil Wayne Signs His Daughter, Reginae, To YMCMB
Say what you want about Lil Wayne, but the man takes care of his kids and in my eyes that's something you have to respect! I'm ALL about the kids and so is Lil Wayne as the word on the internet curb is that he just signed his daughter, Reginae, to his label Young Money (YMCMB).
As I'm sure you all know, Reginae used to be a part of the group the "O.M.G. Girlz". For whatever the reasons, Lil Wayne took Reginae out of the group and has since moved on. Now, Reginae is said to be a solo artist and Lil Wayne is expecting her to follow in her daddy's footsteps and become a mega star!
Cash Money's CEO, Mack Maine, confirmed the news of Lil Wayne signing on Reginae in a recent interview done with Rap-Up.com
So Young Money has a new division out called "Young Money Youngins"? This is definitely going to be interesting! Now what are your thoughts?
Floyd Mayweather Inks Record Breaking Deal With Showtime
The man can certainly talk a good game outside the ring and in business. 35-year-old Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather has inked a pretty lucrative deal with Showtime. Check out the press release below:
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Undefeated eight-time world champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather, boxing’s pound-for-pound king and the highest paid athlete in the world (Forbes, 2012), has entered into a groundbreaking pay-per-view deal with Showtime Networks Inc. and its parent company, CBS Corporation. Under the new deal, SHOWTIME PPV® will collaborate with CBS Corporation to comprehensively promote Mayweather’s events on the CBS Television Network and via the corporation’s expansive media platforms.
The deal—a unique revenue-sharing arrangement between SHOWTIME PPV and Mayweather—will enable him to fight up to six times over a period of 30 months, with the first mega-event taking place on May 4, 2013, when Mayweather will fight Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero. More details of this upcoming event will be announced shortly.
Mayweather’s new deal is by far the biggest in the sport of boxing (specific financial details are contractually confidential). Mayweather is the PPV king and averages over 1 million PPV buys per event, which is the highest PPV buy average of any boxer in history. At this record-setting PPV performance level, if all six fights contemplated by this deal occur, it will be the richest individual athlete deal in all of sports.
Congrats, to Floyd and #theMoneyTeam.
New Beyonce Pepsi Promo Unwrapped
As the music industry waits with bated breath for Beyonce‘s new single, brand partners Pepsi have unveiled another promotional shot of the singer.
The image, which tributes artist Andy Wahol, is the latest snap to surface ahead of the drink’s giant’s full-on media blitz in support of King B’s 5th studio album (due in April).
With a stated view to ensure the project is the Grammy winner’s “biggest yet”, the multi-national are sponsoring ‘The Mrs Carter Show’ world tour, funding music videos, and are (from next month) issuing special edition cans and bottles with the singer’s image on them…
Needless to say, with $50 million being leveraged towards the project, it’s smart guessing that Pepsi Bey will feature prominently on many a Forbes list this year. More power to her.
In the more immediate, though, can we get the single already?! Or at least an announcement of its pending arrival.
Metta Wold Peace Wakes Up To 4 Armed Men At Condo Complex
Metta World Peace was awaken as the police were called in response to 4 armed men in his basketball court of the condo complex.
TMZ reports that LAPD was called to the scene for 4 men with 3 handguns and one shotgun. They were allegedly stalking around the NBA stars home. The suspects had been called over a loudspeaker and World Peace’s brother and cousin came outside to talk to cops. Due to no identification they were put in cuff until they were known as not suspects.
Metta was woken up to identify that his cousin and brother were not suspects and they were released from handcuffs. Metta was very understanding and professional about the entire incident. The ‘armed suspects’ came out to police and claimed they were returning home with the guns they used for recording a video. The men apparently got off with a warning. The warning was for carrying the weapons in public.
K.Michelle Questions Sexuality of Mimi Faust’s New Boyfriend says he’s on The DL!
If there’s one thing that reality star/singer K.Michelle is going to do, it’ tell you how she feels. This week, the Memphis native, who is one of the stars of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, visited the Breakfast Club dishing on her new album (Rebellious Soul), what really happened with NBA baller J.R. Smith, along with her thoughts on the sexuality of Mimi Faust’s new man. Check out a few excerpts.
On what inspired her new album, ‘Rebellious Soul’:
That whole album is about that boy [JR Smith]. When dudes use us for coochie, I use them for songs.On if she essentially got played in her relationship with JR:
Yeah, man he played me. I was in love. I was so open dude, I was ready to cook breakfast naked. I was ready to sit own. I was very sincere. He was so persistent. I was going thru my angry black woman syndraome, it was lot of nagging, a lot of fussing.On if she considers herself the old Keyshia Cole and Mary J. Blige, singing out of anger and pain:
I have a lot of women that come up to me like ‘I hate my boyfriend! Thank you.’On what her role will be this season on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta:
We’re into the six episode and I’ve cursed everyone out.
On conflict that she’s had already this season:
Mimi has a new boyfriend, I think he’s downlow. That’s my opinion. Normal stuff I wouldn’t be in the middle of. I really just wanna be in the studio.On if she likes Tahiry Jones’ (of Love & Hip Hop New York) new song:
No i don’t like that record, but i love her.On rumors that she’s moving to New York:
I love it here. The city is so big. New people, new personalities. Atlanta- i’m just over it.On why she didn’t perform a few months ago, at Lyfe Jennings’ show:
Yo, I was so wrong for that. I was like ‘No he’s gonna go on first, he’s been in jail.’ I ended up saying I would go on. I’ve learned as an artist, regardless of anything your, fans are first.
Listen to the interview
Thoughts? And why is she concerned if he’s a BUTCH QUEEN or not?
Erica Mena Fights Again
Reality TV can sometimes be a little tricky because the producers of the show can create these scenarios that in real life one might not normally be around, and unfortunately in this particular case, it seems that Erica Mena feels that's exactly what happened to her. So here's what went down below:
The producers of Vh1's "Love & Hip Hop New York" were filming at the "Nail Lounge" in New York City when Erica Mena and a blonde haired woman by the name of Tiffany came to blows "allegedly" over a man. I'm not sure if the man in question was Broke Pennies because he was there on the scene arguing with women as is his M.O.
In any event, Erica Mena can be heard screaming at the producers of the show "F*ck all of yall! This is what yall wanted!". The scene was complete chaos as security tried their best to separate the two brawling ladies.
So get ready to check out the madness NOW HERE!
Sidebar: Who knew Vh1's "Love & Hip Hop New York" was still taping?
Family & Friends Throw Surprise Birthday Party for Mona Scott-Young
Recently an intimate group of friends, family and staff of Monami Entertainment threw “Love & Hip Hop” creator/executive producer Mona Scott-Young a surprise birthday party at NYC’s Pink Elephant.
Guests included Hot 97 program director Ebro Darden, BET’s Rhonda Cowan, Yandy Smith (“Love & Hip Hop”),K.Michelle (“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta”), K. Foxx (Hot 97 personality), Ariane Davis (“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta”), Jamie Foster Brown (Sister 2 Sister), Kim Osorio (The Source), Dr. Jeff Gardere, Misa Hylton, Jacquie Lee, Sidra Smith, Jas Fly and many more.
With her husband Shawn Young by her side, Mona was all smiles as she cut into a Christian Louboutin-inspired cake.
Attendees wrote their birthday wishes on a giant board, while nodding to the sounds of DJ Chris Washington and sipping on Myx Fusions and Bartenura Moscato. Check out more pics below
Happy Birthday Mona!
Rihanna Shares Exotic Vacation With Fans
Check out these shots of ‘Styled To Rock‘ star Rihanna showcasing her goodies while on vacation recently.
Sharing the snaps via her personal Instagram page, the hit collecting nocalist can be seen flaunting a number of her tattoos hours before she turned 25, and weeks before the launch of her ‘Diamonds World Tour’.
More pics below…
But seriously Rihanna I see you’re weed head. Do we constantly need to see this shyt….SERIOUSLY !?!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Cheetah Girls’
Why are people obsessed with cheetah print? Seriously, am I the only one that realizes past the age of 8 it’s just a ridiculous thing to have? You either look like a stripper or a weirdo and neither of those are good options.
On a relatively slow weekend at the box office, newcomer Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters easily claimed the top spot with a decent $19 million opening. Meanwhile, Parker and Movie 43 had terrible debuts, and as a result the Top 12 was off over 10 percent from the same weekend last year.
Hansel and Gretel's estimated $19 million start is better than Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter's $16.3 million and The Brothers Grimm's $15.1 million, though it's about even with Grimm in estimated ticket sales. While that's definitely not a great start, it's passable for a $50 million production that's been wasting away on the shelf for the last year. The movie benefited from a clearly articulated premise (it's right there in the title), action-packed commercials, and a lead actor (Jeremy Renner) who has seen his stock go up significantly in the last two years.
While Hansel and Gretel has been savaged by critics (15 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences gave it a "B" CinemaScore, which suggests it might be able to come close to $50 million by the end of its run. Add in an overseas total that will be way above $100 million and it looks like Hansel and Gretel is going to avoid being labeled a flop.
The movie's audience was 55 percent male and 57 percent were 25 years of age or older. 3D showings accounted for 66 percent of the gross (55 percent regular 3D, 11 percent IMAX 3D).
In second place, last weekend's winner Mama fell 55 percent to an estimated $12.9 million. While that's a pretty steep decline, it is fairly standard for a January horror release. The movie is already at $48.6 million, and is on pace to out-gross any of 2012's horror offerings.
Silver Linings Playbook held on to third place this weekend with an estimated $10 million. That's off just seven percent from last weekend, which once again reinforces just how strong the word-of-mouth is on this Oscar-nominated romantic comedy. Silver Linings has now earned $69.5 million, and if it continues to hold well through the Academy Awards ceremony (which is four weekends from now), it will wind up with over $100 million.
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In its third weekend in nationwide release, Zero Dark Thirty dipped 38 percent to an estimated $9.8 million. While that's definitely a good hold, it is starting to seem like the buzz has evaporated on this title (what happened to all the torture controversy?). The Oscar-nominated CIA thriller has grossed $69.9 million so far, and it now looks like there's a good chance it winds up below $100 million.
Parker opened in fifth place with an estimated $7 million from 2,224 locations this weekend. That's less than Jason Statham's last solo outing, Safe, which bombed last year with just $7.9 million. It is at least slightly higher than 2009's Crank: High Voltage ($6.96 million), though it could fall below that level when actuals report on Monday afternoon.
Jason Statham clearly has a fan base, but it's starting to look like it's only good for about $7 million on opening weekend. To get higher there needs to be something else presented that connects with other audiences, and that doesn't seem to have happened with Parker.
The movie at least received a good "B+" CinemaScore, which means it could wind up near $20 million by the end of its run.
Black Nativity Movie Beings Filiming Soon
Fox Searchlight’s adaptation of Langston Hughes’ 1961 gospel musical Black Nativity — will start filming later this month with Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese Gibson and Jacob Latimore. Writer-director Kasi Lemmons (best known for Eve’s Bayou) is writing and directing the film. Black Nativity follows the story of Langston, a teenage boy from Baltimore, who is sent to Harlem to spend Christmas with grandparents he has never met. Through his grandfather’s Christmas Eve sermon, he learns the importance of faith and family.
Jennifer Hudson will play the mother who hasn’t spoken to her father since they had a falling out after she got pregnant. Angela Bassett and Forest Whitaker will play the boy’s estranged grandparents, Rev. Clarence and Aretha Cobbs.
Black Nativity, which was first performed in 1961, is a retelling of the Bible’s nativity story with an all-black cast and features traditional Christmas carols sung in gospel style. It was one of the first plays written by an African-American to be staged on Broadway.
Bobby Valentino ROBBED at GUNPOINT in Atlanta!!
Atlanta native Bobby V. had an experience this week that left the R&B singer quite shaken up. After coming out his Bentley on 14th and Spring Street in Atlanta, Bobby V. (real name Bobby Wilson) was approached by two men and robbed at gunpoint for the car. Luckily, Atlanta police have found the car and made an arrest. Bobby V. tweeted his praises to the good Lord
Glad he’s safe!
Kaepernick Real Mom Come Lately?
Colin Kaepernick's biological mother faces the cameras and says she still hopes to meet her son and denies his new-found fame has motivated her into going
The biological mother of San Francisco 49ers star quarterback Colin Kaepernick has said she wants to meet her son face-to-face but has denied that she wants back in his life only because of his new found fame.
With less than two weeks to go until Kaepernick takes to the field against the Baltimore Ravens in New Orelans for the Super Bowl, Heidi Russo opened her heart up about the decision to give her son up for adoption as a scared 19-year-old, 25 years-ago.
And having watched Kaepernick's stellar performances in this, his break out year, Russo said, 'Don't get me wrong, I am not 'coming out' to share in any of the success Colin is having, I just want him to know I never stopped thinking about him.'
Currently living and working in Thornton, Colorado as a dental nurse with an eight-year-old son, Russo explained to Fox 11 the heart-breaking decision she went through to give him up as a teenager living in Milwaukee.
'It is the toughest decision that I have ever made. But, for him, it was the right decision,' said Heidi.
'For me personally, I was in a situation that wasn't planned, certainly wasn't in a position to give Colin the life that i Wanted him to have.'
Heidi explains that she has only ever spent six weeks with her son and is thankful to Rick and Terersa Kaepernick for taking her son out of her hands.
Speaking from her home in Thornton, Colorado, Heidi Russo also became emotional when she explained how proud she was of Colin and his achievements this year
This has been Colin Kaepernick's break-out year and he has starred as the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers on their way to the Super Bowl in New Orleans
'He was born in 1987 and I took care of him for six weeks and I was fortunate enough and blessed with Rick and Teresa who adopted him.'
Explaining that Colin never left her thoughts, Heidi says that updates from the Kaepernick's including photographs and letters about Colin's progress had to stop when he was seven as they were affecting her ability to move on with her own life.
'I couldn't move forward with my life - I would wait for her letters, I would wait for pictures. It was really hard.'
'His whole life I have thought about him, every birthday. You think about him, you don't just forget.'
In December, Heidi spoke to the Mercury News about her exposure to the media as the parent of a 'celebrity' that she doesn't really know, describing it as 'obviously a strange experience.'
'But I've been interested in getting a chance to see Colin, to be with him, since the day he was given up for adoption,' she added.
Heidi Russo received regular correspondence from Colin's adoptive parents up until she asked them to stop when he was seven years old because the pain was too great
Heidi has made numerous attempts to get back into contact with Colin over the past 18-years and each one has been rebuffed in a polite or lukewarm manner.
'I have to respect his wishes,' explained Russo.
'If and when he changes his mind - he may never change his mind - I'll watch him from home.
'When I have a chance to get out to a game, I'll watch him from there.'
During one of the brief exchanges they did have, Colin asked Heidi about his biological father.
Heidi explained to the Mercury News that she tried to contact him, but got no reply.
'I never got a response,' explained Russo. 'He has denied him for 25 years, so nothing has changed.'
Having given birth to another child Heidi wondered how things might have worked out had she been more prepared in 1987.
'I made my call on Colin a long time ago,' she says. 'I have to live with that.
'It's his life. The Kaepernicks have been great. They have given Colin everything he could want and more. They were able to raise him in the same kind of athletic environment that I grew up in. I wanted him to have a great life, and that's what he has.'
Colin Kaepernick has kept contact with his biological mother to a minimum and has not met her since she gave him up for adoption
From Kaepernick's point of view, he has reportedly made his feelings clear about resisting the public calls from his biological mother to reunite.
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'I think he would view it as almost treasonous to them to meet with his biological mother or father,' said former University of Nevada roommate Virgil Green to Yahoo News.
'They did such a great job giving him everything he needed to be successful in life.'
Rick and Teresa Kaepernick have indicated to Colin that they will support any decision he makes regarding his biological parents.
After having failed to meet any adoptive parents she liked during her pregnancy, Heidi had come to terms with keeping Colin when a family friend who works for the Lutheran Social Services in Wisconsin introduced her to the Kaepernick's.
The couple had two children of their own and had lost another two to heart defects.
'I knew they were the right people immediately,' said Heidi, who was living in Milwaukee at the time.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will rise to national prominence if the 49ers defeat the Baltimore Ravens to win Super Bowl XLVII
'The first thing Teresa did when she met me was give me a hug. They were such giving, wonderful people from the moment I met them.'
Under Wisconsin law there is a six-week waiting period between when a child is born and when he or she can be officially adopted. If the parent cannot cope, the child goes into foster care.
'I refused to have him in foster care, there was no way. I raised him for the first six weeks,' said Heidi.
During those six weeks, she developed a mother-son bond that complicated giving up her child.
'I think your mind and your body do things to help you forget truly painful experiences like that,' said Heidi.
'I remember going to the courthouse to sign all the papers, then we went somewhere else for the exchange. It might have been the Lutheran Social Services building, but I really can't remember.
'All I remember is that we had to be in separate rooms. The adoption officials came and got Colin from me and then took him to the Kaepernicks.
'That's the one thing I wish I had done differently. I wish I had given him directly to the Kaepernicks.'
Jennifer Hudson & Christina Aguilera Set To Tribute Donna Summer At ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’ Ceremony
Fans may recall the last time powerhouse vocalists Jennifer Hudson and Christina Aguilera shared a stage was the 2011 Grammys in tribute to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.
Now, the divas are teaming up to honor another musical monarch – Queen of Disco Donna Summer…
Indeed, it was announced today the ‘Spotlight’ and ‘Dirrty’ singers would be lending their signature sounds to one of Summer’s greatest hits as she is finally being inducted into the prestigious ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’.
Reports indicate more performers and inductees will be unveiled in the coming days. Tickets for the Los Angeles-based ceremony go on sale to the public Feb. 1, but for those unable to attend, the show will also broadcasted live on HBO May 18.
Your thoughts?
15-Year-Old Bronx Teen Robs Bank, Arrested After Hidden Dye Pack Blew Up In His Face
A teenager from the Bronx was busted for robbing a bank, yesterday. Police were able to track down 15-year-old Taheim Hart because a red dye pack hidden between the stacks of bills blew up in his face.
Hart was covered in the substance when he was arrested outside of the Amalgamated Bank branch in the Bronx. He attempted to escape the scene with $1,000 in cash before being apprehended, at around 2:40 p.m.
Upon entering the bank, Hart reportedly passed a note to the teller that said he had a bomb. The quick-thinking employee placed the exploding matter under the bills, without Hart's knowledge.
“Police officers ran over quickly and started picking up all the red bills,” said a witness. “These kids today are so stupid. How did he think he could get away with robbing a bank? The teller was very smart to do what she did.”
Teen bank robbers are uncommon, but there have been cases of youngsters who have— like Hart—inadvertently implicating themselves. Last month, a teen girl in Nebraska posted an 8-minute video on YouTube bragging about holding up the Cornerstone Bank in the city of Waco, and was subsequently arrested.
Shots Fired: Joan Rivers READS Michelle Obama for her Bangs!
The First Lady’s new haircut was the talk of the inaugural festivities, and even President Obama himself has weighed in. Michelle welcomed her husband to the stage at the NationalBuildingMuseum in DC Monday night with the declaration,
“Our President for the next four years, Barack Obama. Love you!”
In turn, the President said:
“I love Michelle Obama. And to address the most significant event of this weekend, I love her bangs!”
He added, “She looks good. She always looks good.”
With just a few snips, Michelle has already set the trend for a fashionable second term. On stage Inauguration night, she wore a stunning black sequined Michael Kors cocktail dress that she first wore in 2009 for a dinner at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in DC. And while some of us are yelling praises about the First Lady Michelle Obama’s bangs….others aren’t feeling them at all. Joan Rivers, who is arguably one of the toughest fashion critics in the biz today, had some words for FLOTUS’ new ‘do.
She tweeted:
“Today starts President Obama’s next four years in the White House, Let’s hope the same isn’t true about the First Lady’s new hairdo.”
No shade I feel the same way about your face Joan!
Rivers’ negative comments pale to the amount of approval our First Lady received for her bangs. “E! News” called them “flawless,” and the “LA Times” described the new look as a “glamorous sleek pageboy featuring bangs.”
Is there anyone out there that agrees with Joan Rivers’ comments?
Erica Mena, Angela Lee and Chaundrea Nicole are having a TWITTER WAR?
LHHNYC’s Erica Mena has been battling with our Power 105.1 Breakfast Club homie Angela Yee. Recently, Angela commented on Erica's new single "Fantasy" on Twitter asking her followers, “What y’all think of Erica Mena singing?” As you can imagine, ALL of the responses were pretty negative. Erica shot back at Angela saying,
“This cabbage patch slore bag loves talking about me so when I run into let’s see if she can still say all this to my face. You need to really be asking what people are going to think when I slap the blood out your face @angelayee.”
While many of Angela followers responded in support of Angela and commented on Erica's "lifestyle" which may or may not include bad parenting and alleged drug use, Angela tweeted, “So sad that this person has a child somewhere in the world…” We're pretty sure Erica is scared that Angela could drop that dime we ALL know about--Erica allegedly cheating with Ange's very married co-host DJ Envy.
Now here's where it REALLY gets rachet. We told you that Chaundrea Nicole REALLY took issue with Erica laying up with Rich (a man who doesn't honor his responsibility as a father) and what message that puts out to their daughter.
On the Twitter side of this, Erica never addresses Rich's alleged paternity but instead focuses on how Chaundrea drives a broken down truck and has nappy hair.
And to make it even worse, there are rumors going around that Rich has hired a "Crackhead" to follow Chaundrea around and take photos of her.
The women these men choose....
Chaundrea shot back with a few tweets of her own that seemed to threaten legal action....
The real loser in this mess is Chaundrea's teenage daughter who is watching all this play out in public (and we're sure her friends are watching it too). Really wish people would stop playing out custody issues and catfights on Twitter. But then again, how would we ever find out how truly ratchet these fools are?
SMH.
Eve Announces Album Release Date
We knew she was ‘Bad‘, but Eve confirm that she is most certainly back.
That’s right, 11 years after the release of her last album ‘Eve-olution‘, the Rap mogul has now confirmed the release date for its follow up ‘Lip Lock‘.
All the details below…
Set for launch on May 14th, ‘Lip’ will boast collaborations with Pusha T, Snoop Dogg and the ever impressive Chrisette Michelle, and will feature her club smash ‘She Bad Bad’ and the freshly squeezed ‘Make It Out This Town’.
As far as production goes, the world can look forward to jams crafted by ‘Tambourine‘ producer Swizz Beatz and Claude Kelly, the man responsible for Christina Aguilera‘s digital hit, ‘Just A Fool’
Are the Obama’s and Oprah Beefing?
During the festivities and Inaugural celebrations I noticed that Oprah was absent from everything. The media mogul does have a busy schedule but no time for President Obama seems odd for Oprah. Question where was Oprah, are the Obama’s and Oprah beefing? All weekend the world watched as President Obama, the First Lady and several other celebrities prepared for the 2013 Presidential Inauguration and Ball.
I guess I am not the only person who noticed Oprah’s absence our friends at CottenKandi had this to say
Back in 2009, Oprah was one of Obama’s biggest supporters. She even invited the then governor on her daytime talk show, and single-handedly, introduced him to millions of Americans. She was even given credit for helping him win the election when she donated millions to his 2008-2009 campaign. However, this time around Oprah has been surprisingly quiet. So we’re curious. Could something be wrong between the Obamas and the talk show queen? We certainly hope not!
Maybe they forgot to send her an invite, maybe Oprah was too busy??
Aliens Inspire Kevin Durant, LeBron James & Kobe Bryant's All-Star Kicks
After the Holiday season, the next round of exclusive kicks are Chinese New Year homages followed by NBA All-Star weekend specials. The latter is in Houston this year and thanks to the city's history of space exploration, extraterrestrials inspire special make ups of Kevin Durant, LeBron James & Kobe Bryant's signature Nike sneakers.
Nike Basketball used "extraterrestrial species, undiscovered planets, new constellations" and a general theme of discovery in these special colorways of the LeBron X, Kobe 8 System and Zoom KD V.
Per a Nike press release:
LEBRON X
An indestructible force originating from fictional Nike Space Program (NSP) planet NSP-LJ6, LeBron James' dominance was born from the volcanic surface in the planet's mantle. He is rumored to have journeyed to earth on a meteor made of the galaxy's hardest substance – black diamonds.
Technical benefits of the LEBRON X shoe include full-length visible Nike Zoom cushioning, dynamic Flywire technology and Hyperfuse construction -- a trilogy set to unleash its fury in Houston.
KOBE 8 SYSTEM
Engineered to the specifications of Kobe Bryant's Houston mission, with origins rooted on a planet marked as NSP-KB24. The Ice Mamba circles the volatile surface as guardian of the five rings. The wise veteran is known to strike with moves that leave his opponents frozen.
Built for Bryant's lightning speed and precision, the KOBE 8 SYSTEM shoe is Nike+ Basketball enabled for the first time and this shoe also features Nike Zoom in the midsole insert. Nike Engineered Mesh upper and tactile traction complete the shoe.
KD V
Identified as Dark Matter, the biological and molecular breakdown of this figure remains a puzzle for scientists. Early readings of its origin, NSP-KD35, have sent back conflicting reports of a planet that is simultaneously solid, liquid, and gas – properties that make his game adaptable to any situation.
Joining with Bryant for their quest to lead the West to victory, this KD V shoe is designed to the specifications of Kevin Durant's Houston mission. The KD V features the combination of Nike Zoom (forefoot) and Nike Air (heel) cushioning along with Hyperfuse upper and dynamic heel support.
All the shoes will be available at select retailers on February 15. This is when you may have to decided between a gift for your significant others, or a pair of these. Choose wisely.
Cissy Houston’s New Book — Remembering Whitney
Nearly one year after Whitney Houston’s shocking death, her mom Cissy Houston often asks herself: “Could I have saved her somehow?” In a revealing new memoir, Remembering Whitney: My Story of Love, Loss and the Night the Music Stopped, Cissy, writes candidly about her daughter’s severe drug problems and the downward spiral that led to her death. “She started partying and she didn’t really know how to stop,” says Cissy. “I used to wonder what she was doing at night, where she was.” But when she tried to contact her, Whitney often didn’t return her calls.
“Whitney hid from me,” says Cissy. And when she did see her, she was often afraid to confront her daughter. Shocked at her skeletal appearance at the Michael Jackson tribute concert in 2001, she never expressed concern. “What was the point?” she asks. “I didn’t want her to run completely away from me.”
Cissy doesn’t believe former husband Bobby Brown was the cause. “I blame him for the way he treated her,” she says, “but I don’t blame him for her drug problems.” Still, she adds: “He was no help to her at all.”
Cissy also writes for the first time about her daughter’s relationship with former assistant Robyn Crawford, who became her creative director. “I just didn’t want her with my daughter,” she says. “I know nothing about a romantic relationship. That’s what everybody said but, they didn’t know either.”
She admits, Robyn Crawford “cared for her” and reveals for the first time that she was the first one to come tell her Whitney had a drug problem.
Cissy is still tormented by her daughter’s sudden death. “I’m angry she died alone, in those conditions,” she says. “I’m still mad about that.” Still, she hopes her book will remind people “what a good person she was. I want people to know the truth about her, how she really was.” The book comes out January 29th, it was written with Lisa Dickey.
To commemorate the passing of Whitney, Oprah has sat down with Cissy for what’s sure to be a somber and reflective exclusive interview. Whitney’s brother, Michael Houston, will also appear during the special airing of Oprah’s Next Chapter, this coming Monday, January 28th at 10 p.m. on OWN.
D’angelo Still Hard At Work On New Album
Last year, D’Angelo teased fans with a few notable performances — but a promised new album was never delivered. Now, Questlove reveals that the long awaited, highly anticipated third album from the enigmatic R&B crooner is almost ready. The Roots drummer and producer, has been working very closely with the neo-soul singer on his latest project, helping to produce tracks. Quest revealed, “All last week, I was in the studio finishing (the album). We spent close to 18 hours, well not me personally because I have to go to the Jimmy Fallon Show, but usually right after work. He’s the only person that I’ll actually go to the studio with and stay there to six in the morning, re-doing these drum parts. I won’t even do that for my own band, but I’ll do it for him. Right now, we’re just tightening up the loose ends. But I still stand by, 99% of it is done.”
The in-house drummer for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon also strongly suggested that the album should be released by February of this year. “If this record is not turned in by February, then something is extremely wrong. Because we worked to the bone in the entire month of January just to tighten up all the loose ends.”
Kelly Ripa Furious with Michael Strahan
Kelly Ripa is angry with her co-host Michael Strahan taking credit for their show's bump in ratings.
KELLY RIPA is more than livid – she’s FURIOUS at newbie co-host MICHAEL STRAHAN for boasting that he’s the reason the show’s ratings have been booming, say insiders.
The former NFL defensive end has been mighty offensive as far as the 42-year-old blonde beauty is concerned because he’s claiming viewers are flocking to the show to watch him since he replaced Regis Philbin in September.
The gridiron-star – who was just named a fi¬nalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame – is also taking credit for “Live Kelly and Michael” beating TV powerhouse “Dr. Phil” in the ratings. And he already wants a raise because of it, the insiders add.
“Kelly’s seething,” said a source close to the show. “The way she sees it, it’s basically been her show since Regis left and she was the one who championed Michael for the job!
“Now she’s left wondering what kind of monster she created.”
“Live Kelly and Michael” recently edged out “Dr. Phil” for the first time this season. Some 3.6 million people viewed “Live” during the week of Dec. 16, while 3.5 million watched “Dr. Phil,” which had been No. 1 among talk shows since the season began 13 weeks ago. What’s more, the talk fest also topped “Dr. Phil” in the critical 25- to 54-year-old female demographic, which is especially important to advertisers.
“Michael’s been puffed with pride ever since the good news came out,” said the source. “He’s full of ideas for the show. He even wants to bring his bride-to-be (Eddie Murphy’s ex-wife Nicole) onto the program.
“Now the two hosts are headed for a showdown.”
Ahmad Rashad and Sale Johnson's Divorce Gets Messy
Johnson & Johnson heir Sale Johnson has banned estranged hubby Ahamd Rashad from their swanky social club in Jupiter, Florida.
The split between NBA TV analyst and former NFL star Ahmad Rashad, and his multimillionaire socialite wife of eight years is getting downright ugly.
Rashad, 63, is no longer allowed in the fancy Jupiter community of The Bears Club after wife Sale Johnson asked security guards not to let him in unless she approves it, a Club insider tells Gossip Extra.
Sale Johnson, the ex-wife of Johnson & Johnson heir Woody Johnson, owns a $5 million-home at the Club developed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus around a world-class golf course.
According to records, the five-bedroom house is considered to be Rashad and Johnson’s marital home, even if the deed is solely under her name.
–Get it before The Palm Beach Post: Sign up for the Gossip Extra daily dirt alerts Ex-fashion model Johnson’s move came on the day last week when Gossip Extra revealed exclusivelythat the two were negotiating a settlement despite the fact that the divorce has yet to be filed.
“Sale cut Ahmad off from all the clubs they’re members of, and had the fob that gets him through the guard gate at the Bears Club deactivated,” the source said. “Actually, he got through and went to the clubhouse. But the guards asked him to leave and escorted him out.
“Ahmad and Sale are not on speaking terms right now. Things are being done through lawyers. They barely had a marriage anyway. He’s always gone with the basketball thing.”
Rashad and Johnson were married in 2007. He had just gone through a public split with actressPhylicia Rashad while Sale made a reported $100 million in her divorce from New York Jets part-owner Woody.
A second source, meanwhile, is telling me that Sale is armed with an iron-clad pre-nup that won’t pay Rashad anything once the divorce is final.
His fortune is estimated at about $8 million.
Last week, the New York Post reported that the bad blood between Rashad and Johnson started when Johnson allegedly tried to ban Rashad from seeing buds Michael Jordan, the NBA legend who’s building a home near Johnson’s pad at the Club, and golfer Tiger Woods, who lives in nearby JupiterIsland.
Neither Johnson nor Rashad returned calls for comment.
2013 BMI TRAILBLAZERS OF GOSPEL
BMI honored gospel giants Edwin Hawkins, Lady Tramaine Hawkins, and Kurt Carr at its 14th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon in Nashville.
Held at Rocketown, the event brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of the three honorees. Check out the photos
Congrats to All of them. Well deserved!
Keyshia Cole: ‘No More Singles From ‘Woman To Woman’
Despite being well on its way to reaching Gold Certification, it seems the plug has been pulled on Keyshia Cole‘s latest LP ‘Woman To Woman‘.
Yes, despite selling more units at a faster rate than any other female R&B release in 2012, the ‘Trust & Believe‘ singer has revealed that there will be no more singles from the album.
Find out why below…
Lol. No more singles! Album not selling good enough.RT @amerikanskitzo: Okkkkkay @keyshiacole im waiting for some … tmi.me/HCCEI
— Keyshia Cole Gibson (@KeyshiaCole) January 21, 2013
However, perhaps in realizing her mistake, she then implemented a little damage control with the below
What’s unfortunate about Keyshia’s Tweets, even when her ‘clarification’ is taken into account, is that they undermine the support her fans have shown her week on week on the Billboard 200.
For, while it may not be obvious to all, ‘Woman To Woman’ is what some might call a slow burner. The kind of LP, that starts off modestly but sells enough units each week to guarantee it doesn’t go down as a commercial failure.
It’s for this reason that her comments will confuse many of her fans, who in their support for her will be aware that stand as one of the only fan bases to support their ‘fave’ with their mouths and money, while other support groups are guilty of doing one but not the other.
Let’s just hope these Tweets haven’t burnt her chances of going Gold, and the loyalty that has ensured she sells more than 90% of the ‘R&B girls’, even on her worst day.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Pillow Fight!’
Finally I get invited to a girl’s slumber party and turns out it’s hers. Just my luck.
Jennifer’s last album, I Remember Me, was released in 2011 and spawned the singles Where You At and No One Gonna Love You.
