The Daily Buzz for Sept 12

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Gabrielle Union Covers Ebony Magazine

Actress Gabrielle Union covers the October issue of Ebony magazine.  Gabby has a six-page spread, where she touches on everything from how she grown so much and failed relationships. In this issue, she also writes some words of encouragement to her younger self. Below are some quotes from this issue:

To her younger self

Your deep Mahogany skin may not resemble that of the others in your family, but it’s just as gorgeous and you’re just as worthy….One day you’ll appreciate how much your brown skin shines in the moonlight, glistens in the sun and ages ever so slowly.

On her self-worth and true love

Don’t let that pesky low self-esteem creep in and fool you into believing that you don’t have value…don’t allow it to crush your will or dampen your spirit…Never worry about LOVE….real love will find you….an incredible love with an incredible man….there is a beautiful rainbow at the end of your storm.

Don’t let other people’s needs, wants, desires, fantasies, hopes or dreams dictate your choices and decisions. Follow your own path, and don’t worry that you’re being selfish or disloyal. To read more pick up Ebony Oct issue.

Busta Rhymes Says Tupac Dissing A Tribe Called Quest Was A Misunderstanding 

Back in the day at the 1994 Source Awards, Tupac allegedly dissed A Tribe Called Quest, and the beef was on. The urban legend is that ATCQ, who are members of the Zulu Nation, were ready to step to the late rapper after he infamously cut off their acceptance speech for the Artist Of The Year Award. However, according to Busta Rhymes, the entire incident—Pac bumrushed the stage to perform "Out On Bail"—was a big misunderstanding.

Speaking to Young Jack Thriller of ThisIs50.com, the Dungeon Dragon, who has "experienced some profound sh-t in Hip-Hop," detailed how things almost got out of order.

Note: that time Suge Knight threw blatant shots at Sean "Diddy" Combs and Bad Boy was the 1995 Source Awards.

"Tribe had got the award for Best Hip-Hop Group of the Year. I don't know if Pac's people at the time knew that Tribe was still getting their award and doing their acceptance speech, but he pressed play while they was doing their acceptance speech," said Busta. "So it looked like Pac just went out there and started performing on some, 'F-ck the awards sh-t, 'I'm just gonna do my sh-t on top of them ni--as, whatever!' So it looked crazy from the front because it was like, these ni--as is in the middle of their acceptance speech and then yo sh-t just come on and you just com eout there and bogart their sh-t, and it just looked like a crazy disrespect to Tribe. So the beef started immediately."

Ego Trip's: Big Book of Rap Lists pointed out a suspect soundman as the real cause of Pac's too early performance start. According to Busta, he held private convos with Tupac and acted as a mediator to get the separate camps to squash any sort of tension.

WATCH:

"I don't know if too many people knew about this at the time when it went down or even after, that it was a big misunderstanding," says Busta, who was closely affiliated with Tribe. "Me and Pac had a conversation about that, and Pac made it clear to me that he didn't mean to do that, that wasn't his fault and he don't understand why or how it happened that way. But you know how it go, you're music start rolling, you going to do what you supposed to do. Pac was actually trying to see how we could coordinate getting a public truce going on BET; Rap City was still on the air. I was actually trying to coordinate that and I was communicating to Tip via Pac and Pac via Tip, and the vibe was amazing. Everybody was like, 'Yo, no doubt, no problem, let's the world see it' and it never happened.

MORE FABULOSITY FROM NY FASHION WEEK!

The stars are continuing their jaunt of NY Fashion week! Get in Oh Kimmy  The original rap Barbie made her way to the front row of the Nina Skarra show Saturday. And if you're not feeling her look--or the wiggery--blame her stylist Anthony La-mourr.

Kim rocked her satin grey & gold look and was attempting a sophisticated look.  We still love her though.

And Angela Simmons rocked another flawless face at the same show:

We're in love with the hot pink lip and little white dress and stiletto booties:

Hot.

At the Korto Momolu Spring 2013 show at the Helen Mills Gallery, pretty gals Nik Pace (from "ANTM" and is also a mom now) and actress Elise Neal kicked it front row in all black:

Miss Universe Leila Lopes looked her usual gorgeous self there as well.  And all those shows worked up a chick's appetite.  

So Elise headed out for some grub at La Esquina--where her girl Vivica Fox met up with her:

Fun times.

Back at the Lincoln Center, Sparkle actress Tika Sumpter looked amazing in a fashion forward look of a white pencil skirt with longer cheetah side panels, and a blue & white jacket over a black cropped corset:

 This hair is hittin'.

The gorgeous chick hit up the Rebecca Minkoff show with her new gal pal, Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross, who has been looking just as hot lately.

Loves it.

The fab actress kicked it front row next to reality star turned fashion designer Lauren Conrad, Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte, and "90210" actress Shanae Grimes. 

Miss Teen USA 2012 Logan West brought her talents tot he front row of the Academy of Art show at the Lincoln Center.

And while she's a stunning girl, this dress was all wrong.  Were we supposed to look at her panties as part of this look?

Stylist June Ambrose made her rounds at several shows, and even let her moni me Summer rock her popular mouse ears & lace hat.

John Legend's fiance and model in her own right, Chrissy Teigen, hit up the the Elle Fashion | Next - Spring 2013 show in sequined pants and a bright smile.  Very pretty.  By the way, we hear she's in the running against Khloe Kardashian for the "X Factor" hosting spot.

Modelesque chick Nicole Murphy stepped out on the red carpet for Harlem's Fashion Row 5th Anniversary at Jazz at Lincoln Center:

Not loving a thing about this look.

But she's working this one. 

Vanessa Williams and her model daughter Jillian Hervy also attended.  Great genes!

And Vanessa also posed it up with the creator of NY Fashion Week, Natalie Cole & Tasha Smith.

Over at Nicole Miller, model Joan Smalls kept it sheer and sexy.

Fashionista Alexandra Burke came over from London to attend the shows at Lincoln Center.  She and model Jessica White hit up the Charlotte Ronson show:

Absolutely LOVING her black bob.  No more red!

Actress Dania Ramirez made her way over to the show as well.

Fab times!

Usher is NOT Having it from Tameka!..He responds to her Retrial request!

Tameka Raymond filed a motion to request a new trial in her child custody case after losing primary custody of her two sons with Usher [click here if you missed that].

Usher thinks Tameka should just get over it...

From TMZ

The singer filed his own response on Wednesday asking the court to deny Tameka's request, claiming her motion is "an assault on the integrity of the court."

Usher believes Tameka is delusional, claiming if she were granted a new trial, it would be grounds for a reversal of ALL trials where a lawyer had contributed to a judge’s campaign.

Usher claims the motion "constitutes a continuum of [Tameka's] vile and unsupported claims that every person who dared testify against her ... is biased and tainted."

Gabby Douglas Lands Book Deal

It looks like the successes of Olympic Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle ‘Gabby’ Douglas aren’t going anywhere! Reportedly, she landed a two-book deal with HarperCollins’ Zondervan imprint. The first, which is a memoir called, Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith, hits shelves this December. Her memoir will contain a free poster. She confirmed the news on twitter writing:

“Even before I competed in the Olympics, I always wanted to write a book. Of course, there’ll be a lot of stories about gymnastics, but the book will also be about how much my family and I have overcome during our journey. It hasn’t been easy. I want people to read my story and say, ‘If Gabby can do it, I can do it too. Anything is possible.’ I hope the book inspires others to go for their biggest dreams.”

No details on the second book have yet been released.

Report: American Idol Offered Enrique Iglesias $4 Million To Be Judge

Reports are saying that singer Enrique Iglesias was offered $4million to be a judge on American Idol.  Idol is reportedly paying first time judge Mariah Carey $18million to do the same job, and they reportedly offered singer Katy Perry $20million but she turned it down.

Everybody knows that Ryan Seacrest signed a $30 Million deal with FOX.

Looks whos back? Sunshine Anderson and Anthony ”Q” Set Aurum On Fire!!

R&B singer Sunshine Anderson hosted an intimate Tweet & Greet event with special guest Anthony “Q” (formerly of Day26)  at Aurum Lounge in Atlanta. Espada Tequila treated the guests to an open bar of their product and they guests also enjoyed miniature cupcakes prepared by Simply Delicious Cake. According to Anderson, “ Q and I are going to prove that R&B is back.”

Anthony “Q” hit the stage first, with an a capella rendition of his R&B ballad, “Medicine,” from his Guitar Her mixtape and debuted his new song, “Money Bags,” which is the first single from his upcoming solo album.

Anderson mentioned a few projects, including a possible reality show. Performing a snippet of her new single, “You’re Not Mine,” she reminded the crowd of the rich quality in her voice. Anderson closed out the performance with her female anthem, “Heard It All Before,” which brought the crowd to their feet.

Artists, such as Lil Mo and Cori Sims, were also in the building to show support for fellow R&B singers. Not to mention   Jakeem Smith as seen on”R&B Divas“ (Executive Assistant Nicci Gilbert) was there.

OOPS Miss Karrueche is Furious with Chris

Karrueche Tran is terribly upset that Chris Brown and Rihanna were kissing at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards...

From Us Weekly 

A source tells Us that the aspiring model, 23, is "totally pissed off" with her beau of nearly a year after he congratulated Rihanna for her Video of the Year win with a very public show of affection.

"She felt the kiss was a public slap in the face," the source says, adding that Brown decided to attend the VMAs last minute, without letting Tran know. Earlier this year, multiple sources told Us Weekly that Brown, 23, and Rihanna, 24, have been secretly hooking up; the twosome split in February 2009 following his brutal assault of the "We Found Love" singer.

"[Karrueche] and Rihanna really hate one another and Chris ultimately just does what he wants," the source continues. Seeing him with Rihanna at such a public event made her very angry..

Tina Fey Joins Star-Studded 24th Season Of "The Simpsons"

Getting ready to slip into a cruel character, Tina Fey is slated to make a guest appearance on "The Simpsons" during the show's 24th season.

The "30 Rock" actress will voice the role of Ms. Cantwell, a substitute teacher who is nice to all the students besides Lisa Simpson - whom she ends up bullying in an episode titled, "Black-Eyed, Please."

Cluing us in as to just how much of a mean girl Tina will be, executive producer Al Jean revealed, “She gives Lisa a ‘B’ and Ralph an ‘A’ even though Ralph signed his paper ‘Ralpa.’"

Adding to the classroom drama, Al explains, "Lisa has a reading kangaroo with a bunch of little joeys in it for the books that she reads, and [Ms. Cantwell] takes the joeys out and puts them in other kangaroos. Hardcore stuff.”

The 24th season of the animated comedy will kick off on September 30th and will also feature vocal contributions from Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Zooey Deschanel and Sarah Silverman.

Vanessa Bryant Dishes On What It’s Like To Be A ‘Real’ Basketball Wife

There might be shows that try and tell you what a real basketball wife is, but Vanessa Bryant knows firsthand since she’s been married to one of NBA’s most celebrated players since she was 18 years old.

Even though she’s not with Kobe, shooting in the gym, she’s been holding down the homefront for over 11 years while making sure the couple’s two daughters are well taken care of, and Kobe can focus on what he does best; play basketball.  Vanessa recently sat down with Giuliana Rancic’s lifestyle site, FabFitFun.com, and gave a little insight into what her day-to-day life is like, as well as revealed if she’d ever do a reality show and why her mom is her biggest role model.

Check out some highlights below:

On Day-to-Day Living With A Husband Who Is Gone 75% of the Time

I’m up at 6:30 a.m. every day with my girls and they have their own extracurricular activities so I’m at their games or practices until about 6 p.m. some nights. Then I take them home, get them ready for bed, take a shower and get dressed to drive an hour to LA to be at Kobe’s games as often as I can. I certainly don’t miss any games or events he specifically asks me or needs me to be at. So when you see a photo of me and I look “busted,” you know it’s been a long day!

How Motherhood Changed Her Life

Motherhood is the most rewarding and amazing thing that I think a woman can experience. I love my children more than anything and my goal is to be the solid rock and constant security for them. Motherhood has most definitely taught me to be selfless, patient, understanding, and to always think of my children and their very best interests before thinking of my own. I stay balanced by trying to schedule an hour of “me time.” Even if it is an hour of paying my personal trainer to kick my butt.

On Hanging Out With Her Family

My girls, Kobe and I are extremely competitive and we have “teams.” Usually, Natalia and I are on the “Fabulous” team and Kobe and Gianna are on the “Mamba” team. We love playing Scattergories, Catch Phrase, the card game Speed, jumping on the trampoline, cooking out on the grill, and watching our girls play in the swimming pool. Kobe and I stay on the same team when we play against friends and family. Otherwise, we have to play two out of three games to determine who the “real” winner is.

On If She’d Every Do Reality Television

Absolutely 100% no. Kobe and I were approached to do a reality show after Nick and Jessica started Newlyweds, then they wanted my friend La-La and I to do one, years ago. I really enjoy my privacy and I love being my goofy and sarcastic self with family and friends. I certainly don’t want to enable people to think they have a significant opinion on what goes on in my life.

On Her Mother Being Her Role Model

I have several role models. But I admire my mom for being an independent single mother and sole provider for my sister and me. My mom raised my sister and me as a single parent until she remarried. Thankfully, we never went without anything we needed, but I certainly am grateful that my mom worked two jobs, owned our home and didn’t ask for anyone’s help to support us. It certainly wasn’t easy though. I most definitely have compassion for people who have been dealt unfortunate circumstances.

I admire her for teaching me to be compassionate and giving, and teaching me to be a person of substance and character and not feed into what people think or falsely accuse me of being. I think that’s why people always gravitate to her for guidance. I’m sure those are some of the reasons my husband has a great and close relationship with my mom even though she’s not his own mother.

Vanessa has been constantly called a gold digger over the years but she seems like a really grounded woman who dodges the spotlight and puts her family first.

You can catch the rest of Vanessa’s interview over at FabFitFun.com! http://fabfitfun.com/vanessa-bryant-interview

AND FINALLY FROM THE PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES

“STARSHIPS WERE MEANT TO FLY”

You wanna blame someone for this? Blame Nikki Minaj, she is inspiring all the girls to dress like whores from the future.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!

EFREM

Gabby Douglas Former Coach said she LIED about Racism & Bullying!

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Former Coach Says Gabby Douglass Lied About Racism & Being Bullied 

It didn’t take long for negative press to surface after Gabby Douglas’ interview with Oprah Winfrey aired. During her ‘Next Own’ interview, Gabby suggested that while training at Excalibur Gymnastics (her former gym) in Virginia Beach, she experienced racism. Specifically, Gabby said that a teammate demanded her to do something because she was their ‘slave’. Gabby told Oprah:

‘I definitely felt isolated. I felt, ‘Why do I deserve this? Is it because I’m black?’

Here’s a clip of Gabby sharing that she felt bullied:

Her former coach Dena Walker responded to Gabby’s remarks, telling a Hampton Roads news outlet:

 ‘Really, I was shocked and very hurt.’

One of Gabby’s former team members, Randy Stageburg spoke with GymNewstics.com, denying Gabby’s experience.

 ‘This is absolutely ridiculous, Gabby was never a victim, in fact many would say she was one of the favorites. I am not saying that she never felt bullied because when you are in a sport with a bunch of girls it is bound to happen. However, anything that she may have felt was never about race and I can assure you everyone at some point has felt bullied. I watched Dena open her home to Gabby, feeding her, taking her to gym, and allowing her to stay over her house whenever Gabby wanted to…”

Even the CEO (Gustavo Moure) expressed his resentment towards what Gabby told Oprah and the rest of the world. He explained:

I wish to defend the children that trained with her and supported her when she attacks them with these allegations. Is Gabrielle a credible person just because she is an Olympic champion? She is not giving any names or dates, leading us to believe that the accusation is fake. Gabby’s remarks were hurtful and without merit. We’ve had more African-Americans in elite and on the national team than any other gym in the country.

What are your thoughts on their comments, disputing Gabby’s experience? Could Gabby have innocently exaggerated her experience or do you believe her claims that she was treated unfairly? I personally believe her!

The Daily Buzz for Aug 28

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Jennifer Hudson Set For Oprah’s Next Chapter

Oprah Winfrey‘s OWN network has seen a bump in ratings since she started interviewing pop stars on her flagship show Oprah’s Next Chapter. Oprah is looking to continue capitalizing on that trend by having Jennifer Hudson on for an episode to air in September. 

With a number of issues to discuss, including becoming a mother and author, this will be Jennifer’s first major interview with Oprah since William Balfour was convicted. Jennifer could also discuss her tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammys, upcoming wedding, and forthcoming role in NBC’s hit show, Smash. Oprah’s Next Chapter, featuring Jennifer Hudson, is due to air Sunday, September 9th at 9 p.m. 

DOES THE ILLUMINATI REALLY EXIST?

Still Not Convinced That Illuminati Exist, Rebecca Scott Calls Out The Illuminati puppets such as Jay Z, Beyonce, Rhianna, Lady Gaga, and Kanye West ? 

I just happened to stumble across this as I was reading comments from Miss Info about the shyne and Diddy beef. There has been speculation for years about the Illuminati and who or what is behind it. Why are there so many artist doing subliminal hand gestures and how as Rebecca Scott in the pic above put it  ”Ever wonder how someone can go to sleep in public housing and wake up in a mansion seemingly overnight?” we’ve all asked this question numerous of times. Rebecca Scott who has been in the industry for 25 plus years has seen how the Illuminati infiltrated the industry overtime. As CEO of Great Scott Management, she represented Mad Lion and hip hop icon KRS One. She has worked with Atlantic Records, Jive Records, and Universal to name a few. In addition she has worked with P. Diddy, Russell Simmons, and Tupac Shakur amongst others. She began looking into the Illuminati after Tupac’s The Don Killuminati 7 day theory album.

The book essentially has five chapters. In Chapter One she details who the big wigs are. The most powerful men and secret societies conspiring to destroy our lives. Groups you may or may not have heard before such as the Bilderberg Group, Skull & Bones, the Boule, Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission. These are evil men who pretend to have our best interests in mind publicly while long term plans are in effect to destroy the very fabric of society, take God out of our lives and eliminate most of the world population in secret.  Chapter Two details how the Illuminati are intentionally dumbing us down. Holding back our God giving potential by dumbing down the children, drugs, alcohol with ignorant music and culture. It also speaks on how the Illuminati has infiltrated the Church. The Illuminati also monitors the social websites. It was ironic in the book she mentioned that if you ever send a Tweet about the Illuminati that you will receive a message from them (supposedly) warning that they are now monitoring your activity. Chapter Four titled, ‘The Mark of the Beast’ discusses DMX, Wesley Snipes and Barack Obama. It discloses some of the females involved in the Illuminati and also details many of the types of people and jobs the Illuminati are looking for.

 Chapter Five goes in detail about the Illuminati sponsored ‘Black Mafia Family and how their excessive lifestyle and advertising of it led to their inevitable downfall. After that there is an exhaustive timeline of Hop Hop and Illuminati influences beginning from 1969 leading to today. Overall it’s a good read and easy to get through at only 136 pages. Rather you inevitably believe or not, keeping an open mind goes a long way. She did an interview with XXL Magazine and she spilled alot of information about the secret society that we call the Illuminati and they so convienetly left out alot of valuable information. Do you remember when Diddy was first coming into the game and he did a College concert in Brooklyn? and 9 people were killed because of the stampede? Everyone blamed Puff for that incident? Well Rebecca said that “Folks do not know that the Illuminati were behind the City College tragedy. The behind-the-scenes promoter of the event was in fact, old-guard Illuminati, Jessica Rosenblum, not Diddy as the media portrayed. Unbeknownst to a lot of folks, those nine people that died that night were the result of Jessica’s bad judgment. Jessica collected the money and let Diddy put his name on everything and assume any liability; smart move considering the night’s turn of events. It was Jessica who ordered the security guard to lock the last available exit door after she was safely behind it. She did this because she thought that the people would try to snatch the cash box with the night’s proceeds.”

“On the other side of that exit door is where the nine bodies were piled up, crushed from people trying to escape gunfire through the locked exit. It would not be long before the term “Bad Boy” would become appropriately associated with Puffy’s name. Puffy’s meteoric rise was the direct result of Illuminati intervention in his mediocre (at the time) career.” She also speaks about Jay-Z and how he gave a public denial and many of the brainwashed zombies who follow him accept the denial as truth refusing to believe that their beloved artist is in a satanic fraternity, which was started by the Klu Klux Klan.  Rebecca also says that The Illuminati caters to a need. If a person is poor, the obvious lure is the promise of wealth. It is a trap but to a hungry person it is a guaranteed meal and the promise of many more to come. A weak person will take the bait. When you do not walk by faith, temptation is even harder to resist. Please read the rest of the interview here. I can believe it. Plus would you doubt her, she has been in the game for 25 plus years. Rebecca has her own blog she talks about how she got introduced to the game as a Hip Hop Manger. Rebecca managed KRS 1 and Mad Lion and worked with some of the biggest labels in the industry. Even the whole Jeezy & BMF situation apparently the Illuminati had their hands on. It’s crazy, but check it out and leave us your feedback….

I just happened to stumble across this as I was reading comments from Miss Info about the shine and Diddy beef. There has been speculation for years about the Illuminati and who or what is behind it. Why are there so many artist doing subliminal hand gestures and how as Rebecca Scott in the pic above put it  ”Ever wonder how someone can go to sleep in public housing and wake up in a mansion seemingly overnight?” we’ve all asked this question numerous of times. Rebecca Scott who has been in the industry for 25 plus years has seen how the Illuminati infiltrated the industry overtime. As CEO of Great Scott Management, she represented Mad Lion and hip hop icon KRS One. She has worked with Atlantic Records, Jive Records, and Universal to name a few. In addition she has worked with P. Diddy, Russell Simmons, and Tupac Shakur amongst others. She began looking into the Illuminati after Tupac’s The Don Killuminati 7 day theory album.

The book essentially has five chapters. In Chapter One she details who the big wigs are. The most powerful men and secret societies conspiring to destroy our lives. Groups you may or may not have heard before such as the Bilderberg Group, Skull & Bones, the Boule, Council on Foreign Relations and the Trilateral Commission. These are evil men who pretend to have our best interests in mind publicly while long term plans are in effect to destroy the very fabric of society, take God out of our lives and eliminate most of the world population in secret.  Chapter Two details how the Illuminati are intentionally dumbing us down. Holding back our God giving potential by dumbing down the children, drugs, alcohol with ignorant music and culture. It also speaks on how the Illuminati has infiltrated the Church. The Illuminati also monitors the social websites. It was ironic in the book she mentioned that if you ever send a Tweet about the Illuminati that you will receive a message from them (supposedly) warning that they are now monitoring your activity. Chapter Four titled, ‘The Mark of the Beast’ discusses DMX, Wesley Snipes and Barack Obama. It discloses some of the females involved in the Illuminati and also details many of the types of people and jobs the Illuminati are looking for.

 Chapter Five goes in detail about the Illuminati sponsored ‘Black Mafia Family and how their excessive lifestyle and advertising of it led to their inevitable downfall. After that there is an exhaustive timeline of Hop Hop and Illuminati influences beginning from 1969 leading to today. Overall it’s a good read and easy to get through at only 136 pages. Rather you inevitably believe or not, keeping an open mind goes a long way. She did an interview with XXL Magazine and she spilled alot of information about the secret society that we call the Illuminati and they so convienetly left out alot of valuable information. Do you remember when Diddy was first coming into the game and he did a College concert in Brooklyn? and 9 people were killed because of the stampede? Everyone blamed Puff for that incident? Well Rebecca said that “Folks do not know that the Illuminati were behind the City College tragedy. The behind-the-scenes promoter of the event was in fact, old-guard Illuminati, Jessica Rosenblum, not Diddy as the media portrayed. Unbeknownst to a lot of folks, those nine people that died that night were the result of Jessica’s bad judgment. Jessica collected the money and let Diddy put his name on everything and assume any liability; smart move considering the night’s turn of events. It was Jessica who ordered the security guard to lock the last available exit door after she was safely behind it. She did this because she thought that the people would try to snatch the cash box with the night’s proceeds.”

“On the other side of that exit door is where the nine bodies were piled up, crushed from people trying to escape gunfire through the locked exit. It would not be long before the term “Bad Boy” would become appropriately associated with Puffy’s name. Puffy’s meteoric rise was the direct result of Illuminati intervention in his mediocre (at the time) career.” She also speaks about Jay-Z and how he gave a public denial and many of the brainwashed zombies who follow him accept the denial as truth refusing to believe that their beloved artist is in a satanic fraternity, which was started by the Klu Klux Klan.  Rebecca also says that The Illuminati caters to a need. If a person is poor, the obvious lure is the promise of wealth. It is a trap but to a hungry person it is a guaranteed meal and the promise of many more to come. A weak person will take the bait. When you do not walk by faith, temptation is even harder to resist. Please read the rest of the interview here. I can believe it. Plus would you doubt her, she has been in the game for 25 plus years. Rebecca has her own blog she talks about how she got introduced to the game as a Hip Hop Manger. Rebecca managed KRS 1 and Mad Lion and worked with some of the biggest labels in the industry. Even the whole Jeezy & BMF situation apparently the Illuminati had their hands on. It’s crazy, but check it out and leave us your feedback…. I’ll just say this and be done. JESUS SAVES!

Gabby Douglas: Citi Field Kids Program Pal

Looking to inspire the next generation of athletes, Gabby Douglas attended a special event for the Citi Field Kids Program in New York City 

The Olympic gold medal gymnast looked thrilled as she addressed the youngsters who were all listening to her every word intently.

In a recent interview, Gabby told of a time during the Olympics right after she struck gold when she finally learned what it meant to be worldwide celebrity.

During a trip out of Olympic Village to get some ice cream, Douglas ended up getting derailed by autograph seekers, and found it difficult to break away. “I just wanna go get some ice cream, and people crowd around me, and I can’t get my ice cream!” she exclaimed.

Kanye West Wins Copyright Lawsuit Over "Stronger"

It looks like Kanye West came out stronger in a recent lawsuit over his 2007 single.

Two years ago, Kanye West was hit with a copyright infingement lawsuit over the hook of his 2007 single “Stronger.”  Now, in a recent report from AllHipHop, it looks like the courts have ruled in favor of the G.O.O.D. Music emcee.

The original lawsuit claims that 'Ye stole portions of the lyrics of Viriginia producer Vincent Peters' 2006 song of the same name, specifically an interpolation of philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's idiom "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." Now, Judge Diane Wood of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of West, indicating that maxim has been quoted in a host of different songs and does not fall under the auspices of copyright law.

“Although the fact that both songs quote from a 19th century German philosopher might, at first blush, seem to be an unusual coincidence, West correctly notes that the aphorism has been repeatedly invoked in song lyrics over the past century,” Judge Wood said. "We are not persuaded that the similarities alleged by Vince P rise to the level of copyright infringement."

WOULD YOU PAY $315.00 FOR THESE SNEAKERS?

National Urban League Furious Over Nike Release Of Expensive Sneakers

The National Urban League is speaking out against Nike and their upcoming release of the most expensive shoe in Nike history at a whopping $315.

Nike’s basketball ads in the 1980s and early 90s featuring Michael Jordan and Spike Lee’s alter ego Mars Blackmon popularized the famous line “Money, it’s gotta be the shoes!”

Fast forward to 2012 – Nike is still selling sneakers and charging big-time money for them. This fall, the sneaker giant is expected to unveil its ‘LeBron X’ sneaker and if you want to wear them, it will cost a cool $315 according to the Wall Street Journal.

The National Urban League wants no part of it.

The civil rights organization has slammed Nike for charging so much for the shoe and is encouraging parents not to spend their money on an “empty status symbol.” The group’s president Marc Morial has asked Nike to scrap its plans to release the show altogether:

 “I ask Nike – and the parents whose children are targeted in this misdirected campaign – to join us in our efforts to empower young people to value their own talents – athletic and otherwise – above material tokens and work together for broader access to the economic mainstream.”

The urban league released a statement earlier today, where Morial describes the LeBron James sneaker as representing “twisted priorities and confused values.”

Earlier in the statement, Morial says: “To release such an outrageously overpriced product while the nation is struggling to overcome an unemployment crisis is insensitive at best.”

According to the Wall Street Journal, this version of the ‘LeBron X’ sneaker includes its own electronics and will be the most expensive shoe in Nike history.

Would you buy these for your child or let them spend their hard earned money to purchase them?

MAG FAB: D'Angelo Covers UPTOWN + Estelle Rocks SHEEN + Towanda Braxton's New Photoshoot

D'Angelo & Estelle are keeping it sexy on magazine covers this month.  Check out their UPTOWN magazine & SHINE magazine flicks inside, plus Towanda Braxton's new photoshoot...

D'Angelo is making his magazine cover rounds as he makes his comeback.  The sexy crooner is covering the August/September 2012 issue of UPTOWN Magazine.  Vintage sex appeal is always welcomed.

And on the September/October issue of SHEEN Magazine, singer Estelle puts on her fave makeup looks and cute leg-baring looks for the cover and spread:

Loving this orange shade of lipstick for her.  In the issue, hitting stands tomorrow, The "Thank You" singer discusses her career, what makes her sexy and making time for romance with a busy career. She also touches on the state of the music industry, and bringing a real flavor back to R&B. By the way, she paints too!

And now that "Braxton Family Values" are back on our tvs, Towanda Braxton just rocked a new photoshoot for designer Reco Chapple's House of Chapple clothing line:

The slim and trim middle sister, who is the voice of reason amongst the clan, shot for the new HOC Magazine.  

And was styled by Mr. Reco himself.

Chanita Foster Throws Charity Fundraiser for BTG Foundation 

Former reality star Chanita Foster hosted her 2nd Annual Charity Benefit for her BTG (Beyond The Game) Foundation that supports 1000 children in Swaziland, Africa recently at the Park Tavern. 100% of the proceeds will go to the school Chanita built called “Beyond the Game” and will feed the children for the next several months.

“R&B” Divas KeKe Wyatt, Sylenna Johnson and Nicci Gilbert attended as well as other celebs to help raise money for Chanita Foster’s BTG Foundation

The R&B Divas Nicci, KeKe and Syleena brought out their men for the evening. Y’all know KeKe was not leaving the house without her hubby.

Monyetta Shaw, Ne Yo’s baby momma, was honored during of the evening. Sidenote: Each month, she feeds a total of 48 children she and her fiance Ne-Yo have adopted in Swaziland.

Jazze Pha was there

Q Parker posed with Anthony Q.

And then there was Derek J with a hot pink bag and matching pumps

Q’s wife Sharlinda and their son Lil “Q” also struck a pose.

RL and Lena posed with Boston Celtics star Jason Terry and wife Johnyika Terry.

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Looks like a fun time had by all for a GOOD CAUSE!

LaLa & Carmelo’s Son Kiyan, “A legend will rise” Jordan Debut

A legend will rise Rookie USA

LaLa Anthony‘s gorgeous son Kiyan has officially become the poster boy for RookieUSA and Jordan Kids.  His Billboards are placed all over NYC.  LaLa must be a proud mama to see her young one on the ad while walking the streets on New York!  The kid is definitely taking after his dad Melo, who is also a Jordan brand spokesperson.

LaLa tweeted

WOW! Such a proud mom..Kiyans face on the back of NYC buses as the new face of Jordan Kids…MAJOR!

Kat Stacks Seeking Obama's Help to Stop Deportation 

Notorious hip hop groupie Kat Stacks is seeking help from the Obama administration to keep from being deported to Venezuela... 

From The Hollywood Reporter 

Kat Stacks’ mother, Johnyelsi Cardenas, is reportedly requesting help from the Obama administration to postpone her daughter's deportation for two more years. Further hoping to secure a green card, she's citing the recent case of Daniela Pelaez, a Miami high school valedictorian who was allowed to stay in the U.S. under a presidential executive order.

Miss Kat have many seats in Venezuela…….Girl Bye!

The Island Of St. Maarten Plans To Sue Chad Johnson And Evelyn Lozada For $90,000 That Paid For Their Reality TV Wedding!

St. Maarten May Sue Chad Johnson And Evelyn Lozada For $90,000 Contract Breach

The Council of Ministers, namely the Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Silveria Jacobs and the Minister of Finance Roland Tuitt may soon have to take legal actions in the United States against Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and his estranged wife Evelyn Lozada if they fail to abide by the contract they have with the government of St. Maarten. Johnson and Lozada signed a contract with the government of St. Maarten and obtained approximately $90,000 for their wedding which was held on St. Maarten on July 4th, 2012. The official and legal ceremony was conducted on the Dutch side of the island while the wedding and reception was held at the Le Chateau des Palmiers in Low Lands.

The government of St. Maarten entered into the contract with the foreign couple in which they agreed to have their wedding aired on VH1 in the USA. If the wedding was aired as agreed upon then St. Maarten would have received more publicity that would further boost the island’s tourism economy. However, Johnson and Lozada are now going through divorce procedures after the couple had a domestic dispute over the weekend. Johnson was arrested and is currently out on bail for head butting his wife Evelyn. Based on online media sources, it is understood that due to current developments VH1 will no longer air the wedding ceremony since the couple is now battling in a divorce procedure just 41 days after they tied the knot.

SMN News learnt that two Members of Parliament, one of which is supporting the current coalition government practically forced the current coalition government to make the monies available to Johnson and Lozada since they were busy negotiating with the couple prior to the fall of the UP/DP government. SMN News also learnt via our sources that the Prime Minister of St. Maarten Sarah Wescot Williams objected to the investment but her concerns were not taken into consideration and the Council of Ministers went ahead with the investment which they placed under “strategic advertising” for the island.

Reliable sources within the government apparatus said that the two MPs were supposedly getting a kick back from the monies government invested in the wedding of NFL player Chad Johnson. The source said one particular MP has connections in the United States and that Member of Parliament made commitments with the couple and other political heads in the US.

When SMN News reporter asked members of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday during the Council of Ministers’ press briefing if government intends to retrieve the tax-payers monies they invested in the wedding if the contract is not upheld, Minister of Education Silveria Jacobs at first deferred the question to the Minister of Finance but then she later said that the media was asked not to publish previously mentioned information on the couple’s wedding locally because the series is scheduled to air in September 2012.

Says Minister of Finance Roland Truitt:

 “When someone is investing in business it’s a risk they are taking and if something happens then they will have to deal with the consequences. Naturally, we have a contract with Johnson and Lozada and that contract has some clauses inside of it and St. Maarten will use those clauses if necessary.”

Brandy Is Bringing R&B Back On Her New Album

Brandy previewed tracks off of her new album yesterday. The singer, along with RCA and Chameleon Records, played tracks to an intimate group of media execs, previewing 11 tracks from her upcoming album, Two Eleven, which is set to drop October 16th.

It’s Brandy at her most realized: romantically shaky, vocally sharp and musically sound, thanks to an honors corral of producers and songwriters spanning Sean Garrett, Bangladesh, Frank Ocean, Mario Winans, Hit-Boy, Ester Dean, Harmony and more.

Over the course of her decades-long career, Brandy has become a woman before our eyes, outgrowing the baby-lamb naiveté of 1994′s Brandy and assuming the role of self-actualized woman (2002′s Full Moon). But it was with 2004′s Afrodisiac that she faltered in her steps, openly wallowing in a bitter divorce, before rising above the dancing flames on ’08′s Human. On Two Eleven, she juggles heartache and romantic solace, a nod to past delusions filtered through the hindsight of 33-year-old reticence.

“We gotta stick to the core, which is R&B. I got to bring you back to 2012 with hard beats, but the melodies are soft, and the content of the songs are going to be Brandy.”

Two Eleven, still a work-in-progress set to include 15 tracks, also features the Frank Ocean-written “Scared of Beautiful,” which will become a duet pending the Odd Future singer’s vocal addition. Over double-time instrumentation, Brandy stops seeking reciprocity and focuses inward. “I wonder why there’s no mirrors on these walls no more/ You can’t tell me why you’re so terrified of beautiful,” she sings. She’s looking only to herself – no man to safety-net her feelings – and she is ready to face her reflection.

We’ll have to wait a lil’ longer to hear all of the tracks but, in the meantime, check out her single, Wildest Dreams: 

PopoutBrandy tweeted out thank you’s to the song’s producers Tha Bizness.

They’ve done great work with Chris Brown (“Strip” “No BS”) and hopefully can do the same with Brandy’s new project.

Two Eleven, named after the singer’s B’day and the date of her mentor Whitney’s death, might just be that comeback she needs.

POST BABY BODIES  Kimbella & Yandy Smith Party With Their Men

They birthed their babies just last month (only a couple weeks apart), so now besties and "Love & Hip Hop" co-stars Yandy Smith & Kimbella are back on the scene.

Looks like Kimbella's baby' daddy Juelz Santana is still in the picture afterall.  The two weren't on the best of terms last year during the finale of the show, but it looks like now that their baby girl is here, everything's all good.

Yandy and her baby's daddy Mandeecees welcomed their baby boy at the beginning of last month too.  But both ladies took some time away from nursing and changing diapers to hit up a party at NYC's La Marina last Sunday night:

Everybody kicked it with "Mob Wives" Karen Gravano and co-star Ramona Rizzo.

And Kimbella has been tweeting about her new diet/workout DVD she's working on.  And she's on Operation Snapback to get her pre-baby bod back.  

She's looking good though.

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

‘Texas-Sized Biscuits’

Mmmmmmm mmmmmm, those bottom biscuits are making my mouth water….wait, check that, turns my eyes are burning and those are tears rolling down my cheek and into my mouth. My bad.

HAVE A GREAT ONE ALL!!

EFREM