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The Daily Roundup for June 19




Marsha Ambrosius Spills Sophomore Album Details
British soulstress Marsha Ambrosius is readying her faithful Marshians (pet name for fans) for the follow-up to her critically acclaimed solo debut ‘Late Nights and Early Mornings’. The Grammy nominated set, led by the buzzworthy ‘Far Away’ single, saw the former Floetry frontwoman gain a whole new set of fans. A feat only capitalized upon after joining fellow R&B crooner Miguel on a stateside tour.
Now the songbird is lifting the lid on her second, long-awaited offering. Find out what she’s dishing below:
Via Essence:“It’s cooked. It’s a well prepared meal with gorgeous side dishes and snacks. With Late Nights and Early Mornings I was very precise in how I wanted it to be, but with this one, I don’t feel like I’m taking chances. I feel like I can be me now.”

“The first time around it was me showing and proving that I had a lane and an avenue to cover. But this album, I definitely had to live it to write it.”
”The sound and authenticity is still there. As far as a difference, you will be able to tell I experienced more this time. There is this expectancy there; I know who I’m talking to. I get to target the people I’ve met along the way.”
Set for a Thanksgiving release, the singer has yet to reveal who fans should expect to guest the album. Read more here:
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John Travolta Gay Lover Writing Tell-All
Ish just got real. The pilot who claims to have had a six year affair with John Travolta is writing a tell-all book.
The latest bombshell in the John Travoltasex scandal is that the pilot he had a six-year gay affair with is negotiating to reveal all the juicy details in an explosive tell-all book.
Don Gotterba was John's pilot in the 1980s, and according to his former secretary and Don's ex-boyfriend, the two were lovers, the National Enquirer reported last week.
The Enquirer didn't get comment from Don, only confirmation that he worked for John, but now the publication reports Doug already has two writers lined up to help him tell his story!
The Enquirer reports Don confirmed his desire to write the tell-all book.
"It could be a marriage-ender," an insider told the Enquirer, expressing that the book could not only be career-crushing, but devastating to John's wife, Kelly Preston.
"Even though she wasn't married to John at the time, she's already been terribly humiliated by this ugly scandal that doesn't seem to end. A book by a man who John carried on with for multiple years would simply be too much."
Two masseurs stepped forward in May slapping John with lawsuits claiming he was sexually aggressive with them during massages and inappropriately propositioned them.
Since then, more men have stepped forward claiming much of the same, but John's powerhouse attorney Marty Singer vehemently denies all allegations.


R Kelly Has Not Paid The IRS Since 2005

R Kelly joins Lauryn Hill on the IRS’ list of urban artists that are not paying their income taxes. According to reports R Kelly hasn’t paid any income taxes since 2005! Documents filed by the IRS show Kelly owes $1,472,366.77 from 2005, $710,520.51 from 2006, $376,180.11 from 2007, $1,122,694.90 from 2008, $173,815.18 from 2009 and $992,495.24 from 2010. That’s a grand total of $4,848,072.71.
DAMN KELLS…Pay your Taxes!


Fantasia Eyes Summer For New Single / Fall For Album
The last two years have been all sorts of tumultuous for Grammy winner Fantasia Barrino.
However, as seems to be the case between each of her releases, the vocal powerhouse is hoping to confine the drama to the past as she gears up to unleash new material.
During a new interview with Go Memphis, the mother of two revealed that she’s putting the finishing touches to her fourth studio album with hitmakers Chuck Harmony and Jerry Wonder. She confirms that the set is currently slated for release at the end of the year, with its lead single due in the Summer.

Speaking on her return to the charts, the singer said:
“Of course, the pressure is always on to give the fans more of Fantasia and to allow them to see my growth. This time around, I have more creative input and am writing a lot. I think everyone will be quite pleased with where I am going this go-’round.
However, the 27 year old was swift to add that music -regardless of when its due- takes a backseat to motherhood:

“I’ve learned how to balance my time between being a single working mother and an entertainer. My children mean the world to me, and that’s what helps me to make my career my No. 2 priority after being a mother first.”
We, quite literally, cannot wait for Ms. Barrino’s return! Regardless of her trials and trouble, she remains one the industry’s most gifted talents. As such, we’re ready for her to shine all over again.




Rev. Al Sharpton to Be Honored with BET’s Humanitarian Award
 
BET has announced that Rev. Al Sharpton will be honored with the Humanitarian Award at the upcoming BET Awards 12, for his commitment to politic activism and social reform. As the Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), a not-for-profit civil rights organization headquartered in Harlem, NY, with over 47 Chapters nationwide, Sharpton continues to raise awareness about civil rights and political issues, and actively takes a stand against prejudice and injustice for all people—no matter one’s race, gender, sexual orientation or political affiliation. 

Previous BET AWARDS Humanitarian Award winners who have been honored for their philanthropic efforts toward charitable causes, are Steve Harvey, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Wyclef Jean, Quincy Jones, Don Cheadle, Harry Belafonte, Denzel Washington, Pauletta Washington, Danny Glover, Magic Johnson and Muhammad Ali. Sharpton plans to dedicate his award to his late mother. He shared on twitteR:
BET has announced that I will receive the Humanitarian Award at the BET Awards in LA on July 1. I will dedicate it to my Mom, Ada Sharpton.
BET Awards 12 will take place Sunday, July 1, 2012, live from the Auditorium in Los Angeles.


2012 Young Hollywood Awards: A Complete Look
Organized to pay tribute to the up-and-coming talent in Tinseltown, the 14th Annual Young Hollywood Awards were held in Los Angeles, California 
Presented by Bing at the Hollywood Athletic Club, the showcase was hosted by "Twilight" actress Ashley Greene - who was also among the winners while having been named as the Female Superstar of Tomorrow.
Others recognized and in attendance at the glitzy ceremony included Cross-Over of the Year victor Miranda Cosgrove, Kiernan Shipka as Female Scene Stealer and Rico Rodriguez and Nolan Gould - as the duo was doted with Male Scene Stealers accolades by their "Modern Family" co-star Ed O'Neill.
Rounding out those joining in on the celebratory fete included Hailee Steinfeld, James Van Der Beek, Bella Thorne, Caroline D'Amore, Master P, Alex Pettyfer, Janel Parrish, Cody Horn, Sierra McCormick, James Maslow, Ginnifer Goodwin, Whitney Cummings, Aubrey Plaza with Chris Pratt, Nick Krause and Cameron Monaghan.
Topping things off, the lovely Sophia Bush was recognized with the Bing Philanthropy Award for raising awareness of social and ecological issues by teaming with multiple organizations including F**k Cancer and Global Green.

With pictures from the event found below, the complete rundown of the 2012 Young Hollywood Awards honorees is as follows:
Breakthrough Performance of the Year – Female: Aubrey Plaza
Cross-Over of the Year: Miranda Cosgrove
Superstar of Tomorrow-Male: Alex Pettyfer
Superstar of Tomorrow-Female: Ashley Greene
Scene Stealer- Female: Kiernan Shipka
Scene Stealers – Male: Rico Rodriguez and Nolan Gould
Style Icon: Ginnifer Goodwin
Veteran of the Year: James Van Der Beek
Philanthropy Award: Sophia Bush


Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta Cast Hits Private Screening
Last week the premiere party for VH1’s highly-anticipated reality spin-off “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” went down in Atlanta. Cast members Rasheeda, K.Michelle, Mimi Faust, Erica Dixon, Karlie Redd, Joseline Hernandez, Momma Dee, Stevie J, Lil Scrappy, Kirk Frostand executive producers Mona Scott-Young (Monami) and Stephan Marley (NFGTV) attended, along with over 300 guests at Frank Ski’s Restaurant to preview the first episode.Peep the photos.



The evening began with a press Q&A with the cast moderated by V103 midday personality and HGTV’s “Property Virgins” host Egypt Sherrod followed by the episode screening (also hosted by Egypt with husband DJ Fadelf on the turntables). The event closed out with a performance by Stevie J and rapper Benzino’s band The Magnificent 757s. Additional guests included Jazze Pha, Dave Mays, Bernard Bronner, Phaedra Parks, Apollo Nida, Derek J, Sharlinda Parker, Sabrina Rowe and many more.


New Video: Azealia Banks ‘Liquorice’
Azealia Banks has officially released the music video for her new single ‘Liquorice’.
Yes, in what might see her surpass the success of ’212′, Azealia Banks has released the clip for the Dance Rap anthem ‘Liquorice‘.

Sick!
Classically Rankin but truthful to Banks, ‘Liquorice’ is one of a few videos out there with the power to stop a viewer in their tracks.
In short, it’s stunning-serving up enough beauty shots to up Azealia’s aesthetic stock, breathtaking when placed against the varying scenarios.
Luvs Her!...Just shut up trying to battle other rappers and DO YOU!


Chris Brown Gets GRILLED UP For "Dum English" Art Exhibition
Before he got beat down Chris Brown showed off his limited-edition collectible toys he created with American artist Ron English at Toy Tokyo in NYC.
Chris Brown held a viewing of some of his street art at Opera Gallery in New York City recently.
DJ Khaled dropped in to check out the artwork and pose for pics.
June Ambrose posed with Jonathan Cheben at the event and also admired the work.
Later.....
Chris was seen arriving at the Toy Tokyo store in the East Village of NYCfor his exhibit called "Dum English."
The exhibit featured Chris' street art as well as a line of collectible toys he created with American artist Ron English.
Chris rocked a grill for the event. Hate these things.


He later tweeted some fun pics from the exhibition.


Lady Gaga Unveils Perfume Fragrance ‘Fame’
Who wants to smell like a little monster? Lady Gaga is releasing her first perfume, “Fame, Lady Gaga took to her Twitter to give her Little Monsters the first official look at her soon-to-be released scent. The perfume’s name obviously follows the title of her debut album ‘The Fame’ which helped Gaga make the impact she has on the industry


Tamera Mowry’s Having A Boy!
Great news for actress Tamera Mowry. She recently confirmed with People that she’s having a boy. She and her husband, Adam Housely, are five months (yes, he’s expecting too . And the 33-year-old actress is THRILLED about the babie’s sex:
“I want a boy because I have two brothers whom I love and adore…I helped raise my brothers so I have somewhat of an experience raising boys.”
BTW, her sister, Tia, also has an adorable little boy, named Cree. Congrats!


Funk Master Flex Called Out By His Wife
Last week, after Funk Master Flex spent an entire evening roasting rival radio host Charlamagne Tha God, Charlamange shot back by bringing up Flex's issues with domestic violence.
Not long after old restraining orders filed against Flex by his estranged wife Monica mysteriously showed up online.
Flex went on air to say he'd been cleared on those charges and even offered links to legal documents clearing his name, but Monica says Flex is lying...
We shall see!


Kelly Rowland On Set Of Summer Dreaming Video : Replaced By Nicole Scherzinger As X Factor Judge
Kelly Rowland wore a beautiful Maria Grachvogel 2005 Classic Couture dress on the set of her Summer Dreaming video. The video was shot in Barcelona Spain.






Kelly Rowland was recently replaced by Nicole Scherzinger as a judge on the UK version of X Factor.


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

The good news is your ass looks like the 1-Up from Super Mario. The bad news is if that’s what I have to touch to get that extra life, I don’t think it’s worth it.


SEE YA!!!
EFREM

1 comment:

  1. I would touch that "1up" all day and night.

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