The Daily Buzz for Sept 5

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Kate Upton Is sizziling as Marilyn for Vanity Fair’s 100th Anniversary Episode!

Kate Upton is a modern-day Marilyn in lingerie and lipstick for Vanity Fair's 100th anniversary issueBy

Kate Upton has channeled her inner Marilyn Monroe for a special 100th anniversary edition of Vanity Fair.

On the cover, the 21-year-old supermodel, who was named 2013's Model of the Year yesterday, dons siren red lipstick, cascading blonde curls and a gold bodysuit, holding a cake lit with a candle in one hand.

Shot by famous photographer Annie Leibovitz, the stunning image marks just how far Miss Upton has come since appearing on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 2011.

Within the magazine, the blonde bombshell is pictured lounging on a crescent shaped moon, a photographic tribute to Vanity Fair's first ever cover illustration in 1913.

She puts her famous curves on show in a low-cut golden dress with a thigh-high slit and pointy white stilettos.

The event will celebrate her career thusfar, from being named Sports Illustrated's Rookie of the Year in 2011, to covering Brazilian and American Vogue - and now Vanity Fair - this year.

Her rise to stardom hasn't come without its difficulties, though.

Indeed, while she is one of the most coveted models now, Miss Upton was once slated by Victoria's Secret for her distinctive look.

The brand's model booker, Sophia Neophitou, was quoted in the New York Times saying Miss Upton was 'too obvious. She's like a footballer's wife, with the too-blond hair and the kind of face that anyone with enough money can go out and buy.'

Not only has she proved she has what it takes to be a top model, but she has also recently showed off her acting skills.

The buxom blonde is set to appear alongside Leslie Mann and Cameron Diaz in comedy film The Other Woman, which will be released in theaters in April 2014.

The October issue of Vanity Fair will hit newsstands on Today!

Zoe Saldana Sparks Secret Wedding Rumors in London

Fueling secret wedding rumors, Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego stepped out with rings on in London, England

The "Avatar" star wore a black top, pink patterned pants, and a diamond sparkler as she and her beau headed to Loulou's members club in Mayfair.

Prior to her current relationship, the 35-year-old actress dated her "The Words" co-star, Bradley Cooper and they'll soon reunite on screen.

In the newest Marvel flick, "Guardians of the Galaxy," the pair are both cast members, but are unlikely to run into each other on set. Keeping his handsome face behind the scenes, Bradley will voice the character of Rocket Raccoon.

Reality Star Omarosa is now dating WWE Wrestler Titus O’Neal

That was quick! It looks like reality star Omarosa has finally found love after the death of her fiancee Michael Duncan Clark.

This past weekend blogger Twana Tellz spotted Omarosa and her new boo WWE wrestler Titus O’Neil hanging out in Orlando at the Tom Joyner Family Reunion. They looked like they were having a good time as they took in a few concerts and walked around the convention center holding hands and chatting with fans.

Omarosa was previously engaged to actor Michael Clarke Duncan, however he passed away last year on September 3rd after he went into cardiac arrest.

The word on the curb is Omarosa and Titus met last year in Orlando, at the Tom Joyner Family Reunion a day before Michael passed away. She was also feuding with his family because a few months before Micheal passed away he changed his will and made her the main beneficiary. And according to the family Micheal was not of sound mind when he made Omarosa his beneficiary…

Things that make you go hummmmmmmm!!!!!

Lil Kim, Eve & DMX Unite For “Return Of The Legends” Show; Mimi Faust & Ariane Davis Join Them

Lil Kim, and DMX all made their way to Detroit for the “Return of the Legends” show at Chene Park Amphitheatre. The trio posed for pics while coming together for the final show of the 2013 Chene Park Season.

Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s Mimi Faust and Ariane Davis came out for the concert, and were spotted chillin’ with Kim. But Kim that face!

Kanye West Makes 3 Million Dollars As The Wedding Singer

We all know Kanye is rich but he just got richer over the holiday weekend. Word on the curb is he was paid 3 million dollars for 1 event! But guess where the event was….Kazakhstan!

According to a TMZ source Kanye West was invited by President Nursultan Nazarbayev to perform at his grandson’s wedding reception over the weekend  in Almaty at the Hotel Royal Tulip.

North West daddy hit the stage and performed some of his biggest hits while the wedding guests posed for pictures in front of the stage. I guess they were more concerned with posting pictures on Instagram than Yeezy’s great performance.

Bravo’s Andy Cohen and Retired NHL Down Low Player Sean Avery “Engaged?”

First of all Andy Cohen is very private about his personal life and I see why, his beau Sean Avery who is a NHL hockey player is gay, but DL.. I guess the league didn’t know and if they did it was supposed to be hush, hush until now.  Sean used to date model Rachel Hunter and Alisha Cuthbert. A person in Sean Avery’s camp tipped information about Andy and Sean’s secret engagement and when Andy was asked on twitter if the engagement to Sean Avery was true he said this…

Here is Sean Avery with Elisha Cuthbert….  When they broke up he talked about her real bad stating that she talked too much and had a huge mouth, like who does that? Plus he was on the fashion police just giving off vibes.

But wait het this Andy already admitted to being a top on Wendy so that will make Sean a bottom. Omfg Andy Cohen A TOP????? LOLOL. All those women he dated . GURL BYE!

Television Review: ‘The Watsons Go to Birmingham’

On Friday, September 20th at 8/7c, Hallmark Channel premiers the new movie, “The Watsons Go to Birmingham.”

The film, produced by Tonya Lee Lewis and Nikki Silver, is adapted from the book “The Watsons go to Birmingham-1963,” written by Christopher Paul Curtis. The fictional story boasts awards such as the Newbery Honor and the Corretta Scott King Honor.

 “The Watsons Go to Birmingham” is described by Hallmark as a “tale of a summer journey that leaves a family – and a nation – forever transformed.” The film stars Tony-winning and Grammy nominated actress Anika Noni Rose, who plays ‘Wilona Watson,’ and three-time Tony nominee David Alan Grier, who plays ‘Mr. Robert.’

Other cast members include Skai Jackson, LaTanya Richardson, Wood Harris, Bryce Jenkins and Harrison Knight. Also on board is Director Kenny Leon, a Tony Award nominee.

Below is a clip from the movie produced by Walden Media, Arc Entertainment and Tonik Productions, LLC, in Association with Walmart and P&G.

WATCH:

Will you be watching?

The Wire’ Cast Reunites At ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Premiere Party

It’s about that time! HBO’s Boardwalk Empire is back for a fourth season. This week, cast members kicked off the new season with a NYC premiere party. See the pics!

The event included cast members, along with June Ambrose (celebrity stylist), Tristan Wilds who reunited with some of ‘The Wire’ cast like Felicia ‘Snoop’ Pearson and Michael K. Williams, NBA Baller Tyson Chandler, Tyson Beckford and a few other famous folk.

Terrence Howard jets out of LA amid new claims he threatened suicide during fight with ex-Wife

Terrence Howard was seen catching a flight out of Los Angeles on as new details in his current court case emerged.

The actor’s ex-wife Michelle Ghent was granted a temporary restraining order against him last month following an almighty row.

In a new filing, Ghent has claimed Howard threatened suicide during the dispute.

Ghent alleges that the argument began in a Toronto hotel room on April 23 after she questioned Howard upon finding six women’s phone numbers in his bag.

Ghent claims the 44-year-old threw her laptop out of a window and lifted her up by her clothing before slamming her back down to the ground.

According to the documents obtained by New York Daily News he threatened suicide and said: ‘I’m just thinking if I should kill you first before killing me.’

Ghent won the temporary restraining order amid claims Howard ‘sucker punched’ and ‘kicked’ her on June 29 during a fight in Costa Rica.

Howard denies the allegations and claims 36-year-old Ghent was the one who lost her temper during their holiday together.

Accused of cheating: It came after a row in April which started when Ghent found six phone numbers in Howard's bag

In his own statement, the Hustle & Flow star alleges: ‘(She) suddenly went crazy for no apparent reason, said “I told you not to f*** with me,” and she took out a canister of mace/pepper spray and proceeded to spray me with it.’

He goes on to claim that Ghent left while he was flushing out his eyes and she allegedly had no noticeable injuries when he saw her the next day.

In addition Howard claims Ghent timed her court filing in order to ‘ruin’ his reputation ahead of the release of his new movie The Butler.

Howard was in fact about to board a plane to Toronto when he was seen arriving at LAX on Tuesday.

The Oscar-nominee, who portrayed Nelson Mandela in 2011’s Winnie Mandela, was carrying a bag with a photograph of the icon printed on it.

He was also dressed smartly in a grey suit, white shirt and navy tie with white polka dots, along with mirrored aviator sunglasses.

Lupe Wrapped Up In Drug Lord’s Soap Opera Fiasco!

Lupe Fiasco has been getting a lot of media attention lately, and its hasn’t been about his music career. Lupe is now on the receiving end of a lawsuit from a convicted drug kingpin’s estranged wife.

The wife, Inita Patton, has boldly stated that Lupe is a cohort to the drug lord, Charles Patton, and is hiding millions of dollars from her to swindle her out of gaining too much out of the pending divorce.

According to TMZ, Inita believes that she has uncovered the money trail and Charles has Lupe moving in excess of $9 million to various bank accounts, and she is suing because she wants what’s rightfully hers.

Lupe’s lawyer responded to TMZ saying that Inita’s allegations will be proven to be wrong at trial. “There are no secret accounts and no illicit instructions.”

How special: Ciara and Future Buy Matching 2014 Bentleys

Ciara and Future are trying to emerge as the next big power couple and doing it in a big way.

The couple showed their baller status by coping the FIRST 2014 Bentleys. Literally they have the first two ever sold! They cashed out on the new Bentley Continental “Flying Spurs”, which retail at about $210,000 each.

His and hers Bentleys now, can’t even imagine what’s next. Guess they can’t be like the rest of us normal folks and get matching bracelets.

Michael Douglas Says He & Catherine Zeta-Jones “Are Fine” Amidst Divorce Rumors

Despite all those divorce rumors it seems, Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones are just fine.

In fact, it’s just what the actor stated while promoting his new film, ‘Behind the Candelabra’ in Germany

“I have a crisis at home? No, I think the press has a crisis,” Douglas told a reported.

He didn’t exactly dispel rumors of a separation, however. He adds,”We, we are fine. My wife and I are, are fine. We take a temporary separation, but the press, it gives you stuff to write about.”

So to further “clear” things up. The Douglas’ may or may not being headed to divorce.

Guess, the press didn’t exactly get this one wrong.

Perhaps, he shouldn’t have answered the question.

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

‘Highlighting The Goods’

Just in case you might miss his manhood jumbled up into some short shorts he made sure to walk around like a human highlighter so you can’t help but notice.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

EFREM

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Queen Latifah COVERS (THR)  "The Hollywood Reporter”"

On September 16, media mogul Queen Latifah will make a heralded return to the daytime television market with The Queen Latifah Show.  Folks who tune into the Sony Pictures Television show will see Queen Latifah tap cover a mixture of celebrity interviews and human interest pieces....and she'll even sing!  But you shouldn't expect any revelations about her personal life.  

Holly Jacobs, executive vp syndication and reality programming at Sony Pictures Television said,

"It's her choice what she chooses to talk about....It doesn't feel relevant to me because we're just making a big, entertaining show and celebrating all of life. There's a difference between talking about one's personal life and one's point of view and perception of the world and how they see it. And I respect that people need to put boundaries to whatever they want to talk about."

But that doesn't mean the show will steer away from controversial topics.  The Queen Latifah Show has already been sold to 94 percent of the country and its host does not plan to miss out on polarizing issues.

When asked about the George Zimmerman verdict, Queen told THR, "I like that that trial brings up race and people's fears. But I don't necessarily need to sensationalize it. I would like to find a more interesting way to talk about it without trivializing it."

Elsewhere in the article, Queen talks about the death of her beloved brother, keeping her personal life "personal" and how she feels about the growing number of Black talk show hosts.  Here are the highlights:

On the death of her brother:

"I know what it is to really lose someone, and the devastation that it causes and the confusion and the helplessness and the desperation and utter grief. There's nothing closer to me than my brother. That was my foundation. Mommy, Daddy, my brother, from the moment I was born, they were in my life. But I also know some of the little things that can trigger your emotions. You may smell something that reminds you of that person, and it will just flood all of these emotions through you. And it just comes back and you don't even expect it. Sometimes it's not only the big knock-you-over-the-head things, it's the subtle things."

On how she learned to control her destiny:

"Poverty will do that. When you want something that you can't afford, you do what you have to do. Our goal was to use our creativity to turn it into a business that would change the circumstances of our families. For Shakim and me, once we did it, we realized we were really good at it. We could do this all day. Business is fun. Controlling your own destiny is fun. Creating an idea and turning it into a movie; finding an artist and guiding their career and bringing them to some type of status -- there's joy in that. We didn't go to college. But we're smart people. We're hustlers, we're definitely going to get it done. But we also know where we came from. Nobody wants to go back there. We love the 'hood, but nobody wants to go back who makes it out."

On if there are too many Black talk show hosts:

Absolutely not. There's a reason that Steve Harvey is succeeding. He has a huge fan base. I listen to him on the radio. I watch him on Family Feud. Wendy Williams was a big-time radio host. And that's an underserved market. You'd need about 10 African-American hosts on TV for it to be saturated, but we're nowhere near that."

On sexuality: "That's mine. For me"

“I don’t feel the need to discuss my private life on this show or any other show,” Latifah says. “There’s the part of my life that the public and I share together. And there’s the part that’s mine to keep for myself. And that’s mine. For me.”

On bringing positivity to television:

“I have to be realistic about what I can and can’t do,” Latifah says. “So whatever I do has to really be worth it. I like to master the things I do. Making this show great, that’s my focus right now. I want to bring some positivity to daytime TV.”

On mastering the art of television

I have to be realistic about what I can and can't do," she says. "So whatever I do has to really be worth it. I like to master the things I do. Making this show great, that's my focus right now. I want to bring some positivity to daytime TV."

“Lah is every woman...“I remember seeing her in black-and-white photos.  She was barefoot and wrapped in this African garb with this African headpiece. I was so inspired by the courage of this young female MC. - Jada Pinkett Smith (one of The Queen Latifah Show producers).

Did Keri Hilson & Serge Ibaka Call It Quits 

It's true!! Singer/songwriter Keri Hilson has ended her relationship with Oklahoma City basketball player, Serge Ibaka. :(

What once started off as a mere rebound became months of love (and tons of Instagram pictures) from the lovely couple.

Find out the details of the breakup courtesy of NoMercyForYourFaves.com when Read below: 

From NoMercyForYourFaves:

According to Gossipwelove, after months of dating and sharing photos of themselves together on Instagram along with debuting her new ‘Poetic Justice style box-braids’ a few days ago, R&B singer Keri Hilson and her baller boo thang, Serge Ibaka, have “allegedly” called it quits. 

According to a few Twitter peeps, a poster was uploaded last night saying that Serge unfollowed Hilson on Twitter. Now, fans are buzzing about what happened between the once (or still is) happy couple.

No one really knows what the cause of this break up might be, but if you're into cougars Ms. Keri baby is back on the prowl.

Lady Gaga and her Stylist Part Ways

He has been with Lady Gaga for some of her most outrageous looks, but now her stylist Nicola Formichetti is stepping aside.

In an interview with Women’s Wear Daily, the 36-year-old told the publication that while he will always support her, he needs to focus on other commitments.

"She's going to be my BFF forever, but my ex-assistant Brandon Maxwell is heading that project," he said. "I'm too busy with other commitments. I've done two albums with her, it's been like five years, and you know, I'm always going to be involved somehow, but I cannot do it every day."

Mr. Fomichetti also revealed an interesting fact about the pop icon saying, "She changes 12 times a day; it's insane.”

 Gaga’s next album, ARTPOP, her first since Born this Way, is due out on November 11.

EXCLUSIVE — Dwyane Wade’s Legal Bills in Divorce Reach $10 Million! 

Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches: $10 million in legal bills for their divorce! 

Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade‘s divorce could end up costing him $10 million in legal bills!

Repeat: 10 MILLION BUCKS for a divorce!

Two of the dozen or so lawyers in two states involved with Wade’s split from high school sweetheart Siohvaughn Funches tell website Gossip Extra that the past few months in the six-year battle will undoubtedly run the total tab up to that stunning figure!

 “We were at about $8 million last year, and now we’re definitely at $10 million,” said one of the lawyers, asking not to be named in the story. “He’s paying more for lawyers than what he is paying his wife for the settlement.

“It was a complicated case, but it may have become personal.”

According to Gossip Extra D Wade has been paying for his and Funches’ attorneys automatically through a special bank account. It’s funded partly with a small portion of his Heat salary, and partly with endorsements.

 “My gut feeling is that he doesn’t even know how much he’s paying (in legal bills),” the source added.

Wade filed for divorce in his native Chicago in 2007.

He eventually won full custody of the couple’s two sons, but Funches has the boys for two weekends per month, and a full month in summer.

Financial issues were finally settled in Chicago last month, with Wade agreeing to pay Funches $5 million cash plus a couple of cars and their marital home near the Windy City.

The case included several appeals, and several hundred motions.

Last week, for example, a judge in Miami ordered Wade to surrender his kids to Funches after Wade asked that the visitation schedule be suspended.

The ball player was represented at the hearing by four attorneys, and Funches had two — and what was to be a 30-minute hearing ended up lasting more than three hours!

James Pritikin, Wade’s main attorney in Chicago, did not respond to a request for comment.

Out & About: Michelle Williams Is All Smiles While Out In NYC

Michelle Williams was spotted in New York City recently, making a few rounds in support of her upcoming album, Journey to Freedom. The “If We Had Your Eyes” singer beamed in blue, rockin’ a flared sleeveless dress, which she paired with hot pink pumps.

She stopped by the offices of ESSENCE for a special visit, and lunch with staff. While there, she was photographed reading a copy of the magazine’s latest issue; featuring her fellow Destiny’s Child member, Kelly Rowland, on the cover.

Photos: PacificCoastNews/Instagram

Tina Turners Wedding Photos

Tina Turner tied the knot with longtime partner Erwin Bach last month. The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at their home on the banks of Lake Zurich in Switzerland, where they were joined by celebrity guests including Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and others. The newlyweds shared their wedding photos soon after the event — view after the click:

Tina and Erwin, moved into nearby five-star hotel The Dolder Grand for a week beforehand, with the bride popping home daily to check everything was going according to plan. Thousands upon thousands of roses, flown in specially from Amsterdam.

The couple arrived together for the ceremony with Erwin driving a black Phantom convertible Rolls-Royce, to the sound of Frank Sinatra’s My Way, feeling no nerves, just overwhelming happiness.

Tina donned a nontraditional black and green gown by Georgio Armani, and requested that all of her female guests wear white, while male guests were asked to wear black.

Tina Turner sat down with Oprah for Oprah’s Next Chapter that will air August 25th on OWN. Oprah traveled to the South of France for an intimate conversation with rock and roll legend Tina Turner. 

In the only interview following the iconic singer’s private wedding ceremony in Switzerland to longtime love Erwin Bach, Oprah joins Tina during a stop on their honeymoon, to talk love, retirement and her private life out of the spotlight.

Drake Covers XXL's 150th Issue -- Addresses Amanda Bynes & His Competition With Kanye 

Drizzy is covering the special 150th issue of XXL and is telling all about why he stays real and others don't, his biggest competition (Mr. West) and that murderous vajayjay comment from Amanda Bynes.

Check out the highlights inside...

He's the guy you can blame for the rampant #StartedFromTheBottomNowWeHere hashtags on Instagram and beyond.  And he's also once again created major buzz around his upcoming album.  Toronto's native son Drake is dishing to XXL about how the Jewish community sees his tv-to-rap success, murdering vajayjay and more.

Check the highlights:

ON THE NEW ALBUM

I remember coming into this year thinking, “How am I going to cut through all these people and shine?” I’ve never been part of a year when so many legends are dropping projects. How am I going to be seen? I’m going to be like the kid waving in the background in the photo with all of his tall relatives. And, I guess, those were my initial thoughts, and not to say that I haven’t enjoyed some of the stuff that has come out this year, but it didn’t pan out the way I thought it was going to. I think I am going for it, to really establish what are murmurs or things being said quietly, “Um, I think that Drake might actually…” On September 17th I want people to be like, “Oh, we were right.”

ON HIS IMAGE

Do I think that if I didn’t have, for lack of a better term, a unique look about me, if I was from somewhere in America and if I hadn’t been on a kids TV show [Degrassi: The Next Generation], would I be as famous? I don’t know, man. Honestly, I don’t think so. I was just some young kid on a TV show. And I haven’t become anything else while I’ve been in this position. It’s not like I got here and was like, “Oh, got to switch up my image.” I don’t wake up nervous. I feel like maybe a lot of these guys do. How old are you, really? What is your background, really? What have you really done in the drug game, in the thug game?

ON THE COMPETITION

It’s tough for me. That’s a guy I can’t pretend not to like. He’s the guy to me, in a lot of ways. That’s Kanye West. But I’m also here to be the best. I’m here to surpass. I’m here to outdo. I’m ready for whatever with anybody.

ON HIS SUCCESS

I get Jewish people coming up to me proud like, “Mazel Tov, bro. Come to my house for Shabbat dinner.”

AMANDA BYNES

I don’t even know who that is doing that or what that’s about. If that is her, I guess it’s a little weird and disturbing. It’s obviously a behavioral pattern that is way bigger than me. Whoever is behind it, whether it’s her or somebody else, they know people are paying attention so they keep it going.

Drake's Nothing Was The Same album hits stores September 17th while his XXL cover issue hits stands August 20th. 

And if that's not enough emo-rapperdom for your life, the "Hold On, We're Going Home" rapper is kicking off his 41-city "Would You Like A Tour?" tour September 25th in Portland.

The Iconic Jackie Robinson statue defaced with racist slurs, swastikas outside Cyclones park!

A despicable act of vandalism sparked a chorus of outrage after swastikas and racist slurs were found scrawled on the iconic Jackie Robinson statue outside the Brooklyn Cyclones stadium.

A manager at MCU Park in Coney Island stumbled upon the defaced statue about 8:30 a.m., just hours before thousands of kids showed up at the ballpark for Camp Day.

Among the hate-filled messages written in black marker on the monument of Robinson and his Brooklyn Dodgers teammate Pee Wee Reese were: “Hile (sic) Hitler,” “Die N----r” and “F--k Jackie Robinson and all N------s.”

A worker covers the base of the Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese, where vile slurs written in marker could not be removed from the stone.  

In a bid to help cops catch the hate-filled coward, The NY Daily News is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS.

Investigators were poring over surveillance video. The desecration drew fiery denunciations from a slew of politicians and former baseball stars — including one of Robinson’s last living teammates, Ralph Branca.

 “I have no idea why anyone would do that,” Branca, 87, told the Daily News. “The statue signified a great moment in American history.”

Sen. Chuck Schumer, in a surprise visit to the site, lashed out at the perpetrator.

 “I hope you’re punished for what you did because what [you] did put a dagger in the heart of what America is all about,” Schumer said.

 “That there are still people who don’t understand what Jackie Robinson stood for in his grace, and his strength and the beautiful person he was and to try and deface him, defame him by defacing this statue is just an act of . . . it’s beyond words to me,” he added.

Photos of the defaced statue obtained show an image of a swastika above a Hitler reference and the word “N-----s” scrawled twice on the base, just above the inscription detailing the monument’s significance. The bronze and stone statue commemorates one of the most touching moments in baseball history. Robinson, the first black man to play in the major leagues, was met with a barrage of racist taunts and death threats when he strode out onto Cincinnati’s Crosley Field during his rookie year in 1947.

The stone could not be scrubbed clean so it was covered. 

“It was a great gesture on his part,” Branca told The News. “That took some guts, some courage.”

The statue, erected in 2005, shows the two players, with Reese’s arm around Robinson’s shoulder.

 “I remember Jackie talking about Pee Wee’s gesture the day it happened,” Robinson’s widow, Rachel Robinson, told The New York Times after the statue was unveiled.

Parks workers try to wash away the scrawl that reminds of 1947, when Jackie Robinson made his major league debut amid much discrimination. 

“It came as such a relief to him, that a teammate and the captain of the team would go out of his way in such a public fashion to express friendship.”

Team officials believe the crime happened between midnight and 6 a.m., according to a police source.

Nazi symbols and racist commentary defaces the state of Jackie Robinson, a great American pioneer. 

After the graffiti was discovered, a crew of workers scrubbed clean the legs of the statue ahead of the team’s 11 a.m. game. The Parks Department had to be called in to try to erase the swastika and other messages on the statue’s stone base.

 “We had 7,000 fans coming to the game and the vast majority were kids from local camps,” said Billy Harner, spokesman for the Cyclones, a minor-league affiliate of the Mets.

Most of the scrawling was gone by late morning, but part of the base was still hidden from public view by a garbage bag that night.

 “Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese embody the humanity and inclusiveness that make our borough, city and country great,” the Cyclones organization said in a statement. “It is both heartbreaking and deeply disturbing that this statue, which is a symbol of equality and tolerance, has been defaced in such an offensive and hateful way.”

The vandalism also disgusted fans streaming out of the ballpark Wednesday.

 “This is messed up what transpired,” said Noel Aguillar. “All the kids are here.”

American baseball player Pee Wee Reese, pictured in 1955, put his arm around Jackie Robinson during an emotional moment in Cincinatti during Robinson's rookie year in 1947. 

Patrick Gabour, who volunteers at Cyclones games, was visibly angry as he sat outside the statue with a couple bottles of paint remover.

“It’s disgusting,” said Gabour. “I could understand it 20, 30, 40 years ago, but you know what? It’s not like that now.”

The statue outside MCU Park in Coney Island shows Pee Wee Reese putting his arm around Jackie Robinson, as a symbol of solidarity. 

Coney Island resident Queenie Huling agreed.“It's very offensive,” said Huling, 67, who is a former president of the Brooklyn chapter of the National Action Network. “It’s a true insult to this community and to Jackie Robinson.”

The iconic statue of Jackie Robinson outside of MCU Park is one of the first things vistiors see when going to a Brooklynj Cyclones game. 

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz also expressed his dismay. “I’m beyond disgusted by the defacing of the #JackieRobinson monument,” he posted on Twitter.

A total of 36 cameras are installed inside and outside the stadium, but none is trained directly on the statue.

“We’re hopeful that with different angles, we’ll be able to put something together,” Harner said.

Police are investigating the vandalism as a possible hate crime.

Big Boi Casts Doubt On Celebrity Big Brother Rumours 

Big Boi may not be on a reality show

Rapper Big Boi has played down reports suggesting he is set to join the cast of British reality show Celebrity Big Brother, insisting he never gave producers an official answer.

The Outkast star reportedly signed a $450,000 (£300,000) deal with network bosses at Channel 5 to appear in the fly-on-the-wall reality series, which will begin airing later this month (Aug13), but Big Boi claims the announcement he'll be a part of the show is premature.

In a statement issued to the Wall Street Journal, the hip-hop veteran explains: "They (Big Brother producers) reached out to my team a while back. I was on my way back from Canada, they started saying I was set to be on there... and it wasn't true."

However, Big Boi isn't ruling out the Tv gig completely, adding: "I don't know. I've been on the road... They were talking to my team but I don't know what happened after that. I never said yes or no, ever."

Sylvester Stallone VS Bruce Willis?

Sylvester Stallone Calls Bruce Willis Greedy and Lazy

Sylvester Stallone who stars in the movie Expendables along with Bruce Willis is calling him out… Bruce Willis who was apart of the franchise didn’t leave on amicable terms so they replaced him with Harrison Ford. Production on “The Expendables 3″ is set to begin this month. Jackie Chan, Wesley Snipes and Milla Jovovich are expected to join the cast, possibly alongside Mel Gibson. Look for “Expendables 3″ to arrive in theaters next year.

Sylvester Tweeted out “Greedy and Lazy is a sure formula for career failure…” But I’m pretty sure Bruce Willis is chillin, he has his new Movie Red 2 that dropped this year, w, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lee Byung-hun, Anthony Hopkins, and Helen Mirren, so he is not stressing. If anything Sylvester Stallone is a struggle that he can’t cross over from his Rambo days…

Groupie Puts Lebron On Blast On Savannah’s Instagram…

Lord Jesus, the saga continues… Well we told you how Lebron and his friends were recruiting groupies in Toronto this past weekend and how  they were making sure that people weren’t snapping any pictures of the NBA player and if they caught you, you were kicked out!… Now I guess Savannah posted something on her Instagram and someone put Lebron on blast…  Check out the message inside.

 MrsLondonroe continued to leave messages on Savannah’s page, claiming not to be hating, jealous or the actually “groupie” she alleged was with Lebron but as a woman she wanted to let her know how her soon to be husband acts, ok MrsLondonroe why were you at this hotel?

At the end of the day Savannah knows the type of dude Lebron is, so there is nothing new under the sun that anyone can tell her. I can’t wait until they make it official next month!

AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES

‘Floral Vs. Stripes’

It’s common knowledge that the purpose of pants is to cover up your underwear right? I haven’t kept my finger on the pulse of this topic as much as I probably should but that’s probably because I thought it was a non-issue. I guess I’ll have to be more attentive now. Thanks

HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!

EFREM