The Daily Roundup for Aug 1st

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KELLY ROWLAND COVERS VIBE!

In the latest issue of Vibe Magazine Kelly Rowland kind of admits she doesn't talk to Mathew Knowles anymore...

From Vibe
When you walked away from that last meeting with Mathew, did you feel an “exhale” moment?
I did, but I also felt like, 'Oh my God, what have I done?!' I stayed in the house for two days. I was sad. It was like a funeral. I had to deaden that situation in order to start fresh. That’s a very long time to have the same manager and the same label.
What about your personal relationship with Mathew Knowles. Do you still talk to him?
Mathew sent me flowers for my birthday!
But do you talk to him?
It’s... I respect him above anything.

OH WELLS!

BREAKING! Fantasia ANNOUNCES Her PREGNANCY!

Well I'll BE!  Fantasia just announced what we all pretty much figured when THESE PICS surfaced last month of her and Antwaun in Barbados. 

Fanny performed a charity concert for the opening of Riverview Apartments in Jacksonville, FL.  And she made a BIG announcement during it.  One of our readers in attendance copped the video.  Fantasia told the crowd:

For a while I walked around figuring out what will they say and what will they think about me.  But now I tell you I don't live my life for folk.

"THIS CHILD THAT I AM CARRYING...God has given me this child.  And I don't have to hide it from NONE of y'all."

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Well there you have it.  Fanny's pregnant.  And we're pretty sure this is Antwaun's baby.  Unless there's a Lauryn Hill/Rohan Marley situation poppin' off....

And all I can say is...DO YOU BOO....

In the Debt Debate:Debt Ceiling Deal That Cuts Trillions, Creates 'Super Congress' Announced By Party Leaders

Congressional leaders and President Obama on Sunday night announced they've cut a deal to avert a historic U.S. default, saying they have assembled a framework that cuts some spending immediately and uses a "super Congress" to slash more in the future.

The deal calls for a first round of cuts that would total $917 billion over 10 years and allows the president to hike the debt cap -- now at $14.3 trillion -- by $900 billion, according to a presentation that House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) made to his members. Democrats reported those first cuts at a figure closer to $1 trillion. It was unclear Sunday night why those two estimates varied.

The federal government could begin to default on its obligations on Aug. 2 if the measure is not passed.

The next round of $1.5 trillion in cuts would be decided by a committee of 12 lawmakers evenly divided between the two parties and two chambers. This so-called super Congress would have to present its cuts by Thanksgiving, and the rest of Congress could not amend or filibuster the recommendations.

But if the super Congress somehow failed to enact savings, the measure requires automatic cuts worth at least $1.2 trillion. Those cuts would be split equally between military and domestic programs. Social Security, Medicaid and programs for the poor would be spared, but Medicare providers -- not beneficiaries -- would take a hit.

White House officials confirmed that there would not be an extension of unemployment benefits as part of the final package. The administration had insisted that an extension be part of the grand bargain it was negotiating with Boehner. But when those discussions fell apart, so too did efforts to ensure that unemployment insurance was part of a final package. A senior administration aide added that the president would push for an extension in the months, if not weeks, ahead.

Some observers scored one victory for the president -- the second round of cuts do not kick in until 2013, when the Bush-era tax cuts are set to expire. Having a fresh round of deficit reduction that is all cuts with no revenues could give the White House ammunition to end the tax cuts on wealthier Americans, as if failed to do last winter.

Though none of the leaders sounded pleased about the deal, they said they were relieved it may present a chance to avert default. President Obama seemed especially dissatisfied with the idea of the super committee, saying the leaders should have been able to accomplish all the cuts now.

"Is this the deal I would have preferred? No," Obama said. "I believe that we could have made the tough choices required -- on entitlement reform and tax reform -- right now, rather than through a special congressional committee process."

The two Senate party heads also expressed qualified support for the deal.

"Leaders from both parties have come together for the sake of our economy to reach a historic, bipartisan compromise that ends this dangerous standoff," Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said on the Senate floor Sunday night.

"At this point I think I can say with a high degree of confidence that there is now a framework to review that will ensure significant cuts in Washington spending," said Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

"We can assure the American people tonight that the United States of America will not for the first time in our history default on its obligations," McConnell added.

In spite of the guarded optimism, all sides will face quite a sales job in getting enough lawmakers in the middle to accept a deal.

Liberals were extremely displeased with the final result of the talks, which began with Democrats saying there should be no strings attached to a debt limit increase that would enable the country pay its bills.

Then they insisted that if deficit reduction was going to be linked to the debt limit, then closing loopholes and raising taxes on the rich had to be part of the deal.

They lost completely on both counts, and House Republicans managed to pull the entire deal further and further to the right, even inserting a requirement into the agreement for a vote on a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Both the Congressional Black Caucus and the Progressive Caucus in the House had called emergency meetings for Monday as details of the plan started to leak. They seemed likely to oppose the deal.

One top House aide said his boss would vote against the measure, and the aide predicted Minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) would not be eager to whip her members to get on board.

"This is going to be close. I think in the end, the president and Nancy are going to have to twist arms, and I'm not sure how hard she'll work to do that," the aide said, noting that Pelosi still remembers the infamous TARP vote where she delivered 150 of her members but Boehner did not get 100 of his.

Many of Boehner's freshman Tea Party members also are likely to find the proposal tough to swallow, since many wanted no hike in the borrowing limit to begin with. They also wanted the passage of a balanced budget amendment to be a prerequisite for increasing the debt ceiling.

Both sides can afford to lose members if 217 representatives can still back the plan.

Boehner's talk to his 240 members Sunday night had the greatest note of triumph.

 “Now listen, this isn’t the greatest deal in the world," he said, according to remarks his office sent out. "But it shows how much we’ve changed the terms of the debate in this town.”

He also sounded a note of vindication.

 “There is nothing in this framework that violates our principles. It’s all spending cuts. The White House bid to raise taxes has been shut down," Boehner crowed. "And as I vowed back in May -- when everyone thought I was crazy for saying it -- every dollar of debt-limit increase will be matched by more than a dollar of spending cuts."

Notably, Pelosi was the only of the four congressional leaders not to pledge support for the plan.

"I look forward to reviewing the legislation with my Caucus to see what level of support we can provide," she said in a statement.

NOW DAMN IT EDDIE LONG I’M TIRED…YOU MEAN TO TELL ME YOU ARE IN THIS DEEP ON THE DOWN LOW???....

Everybody ,Meet Centinio Kemp

A 5th accuser in the Bishop Eddie Long sexual misconduct settlement has been revealed as Centino Kemp. He is a 22-year-old musician and Atlanta resident who sports a tattoo on his arm about his "relationship" with the New Birth pastor. See the tattoo and get the deets inside....
I told you earlier that Bishop Eddie Long had reached a settlement with four accusers in his sexual misconduct case, but now a 5th accuser has been revealed.

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The FOX 5 team in Atlanta has revealed that 22-year-old musician Centino Kemp, who was not named in the original lawsuit, was a big factor in the settlement. In fact, sources speculate that Centino helped the plantiffs reach a settlement because Bishop Eddie Long was "VERY" uncomfortable with Centino's presence anywhere near this case. But why?
Well, from the outset, Centino is....different...from the other plantiffs we've seen. Let's just say he is far removed from hypermasculine hip-hop imagery. And by that we mean he's not afriad to rock a perm or lipstick.
When Fox 5 approached Centino, he would not offer up much by way of commentary about Bishop Eddie Long...but his music and tattoo speak for themselves. He sports a tattoo on his arm that reads "

"Eddie Long. Never a Mistake, Always a Lesson"

Hmmm. Wonder if he was inspired by Rihanna's "Never A Failure. Always A Lesson" tatt. And according to FOX 5, most of Centino's music is from the perspective of a scorned lover and does address his stance on the church...which isn't always positive.
One source said Centino, who is from the Bahamas, met the bishop while he was a college student in Florida, but his apperance in the lawsuit threw most for a loop.

OKAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH....THIS IS WHY AFRICAN AMERICANS ARE SCARED TO BE WHO THEY ARE BECAUSE OF FOLKS LIKE THIS!!!!!

Eve FINALLY Sells Home In Hollywood Hills For 1.3 Million

Eve no longer resides in the Hollywood Hills. The “Los Angeles Times” is reporting that the rap diva has sold her home for just over one-point-three-million dollars. Eve purchased the house back in 2005 for almost one-point-eight-million dollars. The contemporary Mediterranean home is nearly 43-hundred square feet, and features four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms.

When Eve isn’t busy with real estate transactions, she’s working on her fourth studio album, “Lip Lock.” A release date for the record hasn’t been announced, but back in May Eve told BBC Radio that she had five more songs to finish before she’s done with the album.

Keyshia Cole Hints at Bio-pic?

Although it was reported here that ‘Let It Go’ singer Keyshia Cole is working on a new reality show, fans may soon be able to see the starlet on another screen.
Cole caused quite the buzz on Twitter when she hinted at plans to star in a new movie, with rumors swirling the flick may be a biopic chronicling the star’s rise to fame:

With a reality show, tour, and (now) a movie all in the pot, Cole may be cooking up a comeback after her triple aluminum-selling last album ‘Calling All Hearts’ failed to get much of an answer from record buyers.

Usher Raymond at New Look Foundation Conference

Usher Raymond IV posed with his adorable son Usher Raymond V (Cinco) during his New Look Foundation Conference
The 3-day event took place in Atlanta, Georgia and this year’s conference theme, “One World Powered By Service,” focused on two days of substantive workshops.
The Conference finale was held Friday, July 22nd, with the second annual World Leadership Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Media mogul Ted Turner was honored with the Service Legacy Award, which last year was presented to President Bill Clinton.

Several newsmakers, business leaders, artists, musicians, journalists and local personalities like Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Atlanta Falcons’ Ovie Mughelli, American Idol Melinda Doolittle, Celebrity Photographer Derek Blanks played a part of this year’s event.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed & Usher Raymond

Usher & Ted Turner

Derek Blanks & Usher Raymond

Former American Idol Contestant Melinda Doolittle

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin & Usher

A Very good thing Usrh has got going on…CONGRATS to all the honorees!

Kardashian Sisters Name Debut Novel "Dollhouse"
After a full morning of filming alongside sister Khloe and fiance Kris Humphries, Kim Kardashian said her goodbyes as she was spotted heading off for a photo shoot in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 27).
Not letting the non-stop workload dampen her mood, the always-busy E! reality star was especially pumped up for the midday photo session, as she tweeted, "Huge cover shoot today!!! I am soooo excited for this one! I will try to send a twitpic! It's my 1st cover for the middle east! Sooo major!"
And while Kim happened to be solely focused on her demanding celebrity schedule, fellow sister Kourtney's priorities commendably laid in spending time with her 1 1/2-year-old son Mason as the twosome were spotted having a blast while out shopping in Calabasas.
Despite carrying out the separate schedules, Kim and Kourtney both joined together on Twitter to make a big announcement during the course of the afternoon - as the ladies have chosen the name for their first literary offering.

The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" stars wrote, "We've picked a name for our very first novel.... DOLLHOUSE! A big congratulations to Courtney Powell who picked the winning name, and will get a guest role in the novel!"
For all of those interested in grabbing up the Kardashian sisters' book, it hits store shelves November 1st while currently available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

The book is out on November 1 but it’s available for pre-order NOW an Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

CELEB GIVE BACK: Wi​ll Smith, Tyrese, Lil Mama, Mike Vick & More At The Party 4 Peace

Tons of celebs flew to Philadelphia last weekend to help radio vet Charlie Mack promote the "Party 4 Peace." And we love when celebs give back. So we've got pics of who showed up to spread the peace.

Shown above, Will Smith, Rebecca Crews and Allen Payne were among the celebs who attended the 8th Annual Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebration.

A portion of the weekend proceeds benefitted the local non-profit, The Charlie Mack Cares Center.

Actor Allen Payne offered words of inspiration to the kids.

Lil' Mama and her new orange bob also spoke during the event.

Charlie Mack posed with Maria Battle of Keystone Mercy and Michael Vick and Tyrese as well.
Love when celebs give back.

And at other events from the Charlie Mack weekend....

Actor Terry Crews' wife Rebecca Crews hung out with fab chick Jill Marie Jones and Elise Neal.

Terry posed with KD Aubert. Wonder what she's been to.

Terry Crews, Maria Battle of Keystone Mercy, Will Smith, Sharon Thompson of Keystone Mercy and Rebecca Crews all posed together in all-white and gray.

Charlie also kicked it with Terrence J, Chico Benymon and Allen Payne.

During the festivities, the celebs gathered up for a group shot. Hey Tocarra! We see you over there on the end....

Fab times for a good cause.

Outkast Reunion Possible!

*Outkast fans’ hearts were broken when we all learned Big Boi and Andre 3000 were banned from working together, so to speak. But there is hope for a reunion.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Big Boi didn’t say anything for sure but definitely dropped some hints of a coming collaboration.
“I think it’s very much possible because we have L.A. Reid in our corner now, and he was the first to sign Outkast,” Big Boi said, referring to the major transition Epic Records made.
Big Boi is signed as a solo artist with Def Jam while Outkast is signed to Jive. The deals kept the pair’s work from appearing on his 2010 solo debut, “Sir Lucious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dusty.”
“L.A. Reid has permission to make it happen now,” Big Boi said. “so I hope it does, and I don’t really see why it won’t.”
In the meantime, the rapper is hopeful that his next album, “Daddy Fat Sax: will be out this year with a special collaboration with Janelle Monae, a Big Boi discovery.

Rihanna Gets Glammed Up For Glamour Magazine
The fire engine red hair wearing songstress Rihanna is covering the September issue of Glamour magazine. She took a ton of sexy photos and gave commentary on being a role model to young girls and how she likes it in the bedroom. Read on for more details from her exclusive interview with Glamour.
She vented her frustrations about maintaining true to herself while still being a role model to young girls saying,
“In the beginning of my career, it was really strict for me. I couldn’t wear pink or red lipstick; it was just bizarre. We had a young fan base, and they were trying to keep me fresh. But I just really wanted to be myself. I wanted to be sassy, the attitude, all these things that I am.”

She even told the magazine about how she likes things in the bedroom,

“I play a very dominant role in my life, in every aspect of it. And I like to feel like a lady still, at some point. I feel like that’s the time when a guy really gets to be a man, and I get to be a woman. And if I’m being a man in the bedroom too, there’s nothing really in it for me.”

Riri even dished to Glamour about her excitement that the music industry is taking with fellow female contenders such as Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and gal pal Katy Perry,

“There’s a pack. It’s me, Gaga, Katy Perry, Beyoncé…who else? Ke$ha, for sure. Women are definitely dominating music right now, and that’s because we are competitive beings. I feel like music hasn’t been this exciting in a while.”

Wiz Khalifa Celebrated "Rolling Papers" Going Gold 

It was a black-and-gold affair as Wiz Khalifa celebrated his career achievements. The Pittsburgh rapper was presented with a gold plaque for selling 500,000 copies of his major label debut Rolling Papers. Atlantic Records executives toasted the Best New Artist VMA nominee, who marked the occasion with his team including longtime manager Benjy Grinberg.

In addition, his singles “Black and Yellow” and “Roll Up” were certified platinum. “These Platinum Plaques Got me Thankful For Every Positive Person In My Life,” tweeted a humbled Wiz, who is currently on tour with Big Sean.

CANDIDS: Chris Brown Shooting Hoops For NIKE 

Chris Brown was spotted playing basketball out in Cali yesterday Chris Brown participated in the Nike Real Run Tournament in Los Angeles with a few NBA ballers.

Before the game, Chris tweeted
“Bout to play wit my homie Lebron at the Nike real run tournament at inglewood highschool today!! Gonna be crazy!”

And afterwards, he said:

“Thx to all the fans who came to the game today!!! We won! James Harden, Cuttino Mobley, Marcus Williams, had a [b]last!!! Shout out to Quebeey!”

SPEAKING OF THE TWO OF THEM: Chris Brown And Kelly Rowland To Tour Together

It’s Kelly Rowland Day round these parts, everybody! Here I Am is officially out, as is her “Lay It On Me” single art and Vibe cover, and now we get the news that Ms. Rowland will be hitting the road with Chris Brown on the singer’s upcoming US tour starting this September. The diamond-toothed R&B star tweeted on Saturday, “This Tour is about to be crazzzyyy! Not releasing the dates yet or the other acts. Don’t wanna count my eggs before they hatch!” Go ahead and count your eggs, Chris, and at least one chicken.

Oprah's Oscar Ploy Blows Up In Her Face

Oprah hatched a plan to boost her lagging popularity by attaching herself to the Oscars and ended up with egg on her face.
The “Chicago Sun-Times” headline hit America like a bombshell: OPRAH WINFREY Top Choice to Host Oscars!
The story, citing “solid Motion Picture Academy sources,” was instantly denied by the Academy – but now My OWN Spies (as in Oprah Winfrey Network) can reveal that this leaky gasbag report was actually a trial balloon launched sneakily by O herself!
Said a top OWN source: “Desperately trying to revive her failing network, Oprah huddled with top brass to brainstorm on re-energizing OWN – and flipped over one exec’s idea that she should host the Oscars, putting her back in the spotlight and luring viewers.
"So she secretly ordered her people to leak phony news that she was a strong contender for the job – hoping to create buzz and put the idea in the Oscar committee’s heads. But her scheme backfired when they announced: We’re NOT interested!”
Insulted at first, Oprah was greatly relieved she hadn’t lost face, at least. Her embarrassing secret – how she’d created, inflated and floated the phony balloon herself – had not, luckily, gone public…UNTIL NOW!!
Sorry, O – ironically, I bet you’d’ve been great.

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

“Orange Glo”

Orange you gland you can see my front butt?

HAVE A GOOD WEEK ALL!!!
EFREM