And the Black church will EXPLODE in 5..4..3..2..1! Tonex Divorces Gospel and Goes Gay Pop Activist?
Seen Tonex lately? You’ll have more luck finding him as B Slade, waving a rainbow striped flag at a Gay Pride parade than testifying in church circles.
Crossing over in more ways than one, the entertainer has dead bolted his life as a minister and re-emerged as a recording activist with “Diesel,” his first pop/soul release (which he says is inspired by the “hoodspah” that enabled strong Black men to do what they like).
Tonex was to Gospel music, what Lady Gaga is to pop — an ingeniously talented, flamboyant provocateur. In 2009 he confirmed suspicions about his sexually ambiguous image, coming out on a nationally aired TV show. In so doing perhaps he became the first well-known openly gay gospel artist and like Gaga believes homosexuals are “born this way.”
ESSENCE.com talks to the artist about his more-than-unconventional stance on sexuality and how this newly embraced freedom has influenced his new persona:
ESSENCE.com: Is your gospel career a thing of the past?
B SLADE: When it comes to the genre, yes. Unfortunately I was pigeonholed into that genre even though I felt that gospel music could very much so cross over to mainstream. Formidably and exclusively, yeah that part is over. There will always be a spiritual core to what I do and you will still feel that light and that love in my pop and soul music.
B SLADE: When it comes to the genre, yes. Unfortunately I was pigeonholed into that genre even though I felt that gospel music could very much so cross over to mainstream. Formidably and exclusively, yeah that part is over. There will always be a spiritual core to what I do and you will still feel that light and that love in my pop and soul music.
ESSENCE.com: What about your fans?
B SLADE: Some crossed over with me. I think because they connect with the truth and even if they don’t understand everything. That’s one thing they can always bank on with me is I’m going to present truth and courage and objectivity.
B SLADE: Some crossed over with me. I think because they connect with the truth and even if they don’t understand everything. That’s one thing they can always bank on with me is I’m going to present truth and courage and objectivity.
ESSENCE.com: How is B Slade different from Tonex?
B SLADE: B Slade is a recording activist. Tonex was more of just a recording artist. I think that the people’s interests were at both brands heart, but the represent the culmination of raw art, audacity and hard work. This brand represents the essence of the Black Sheep, the person who pretty much has all the odds against him, that phoenix rising aura about them.
B SLADE: B Slade is a recording activist. Tonex was more of just a recording artist. I think that the people’s interests were at both brands heart, but the represent the culmination of raw art, audacity and hard work. This brand represents the essence of the Black Sheep, the person who pretty much has all the odds against him, that phoenix rising aura about them.
ESSENCE.com: Since you’ve become openly gay, have you experienced more or less freedom?
B SLADE: I will say more. I think the interesting notion is that people kind of knew. It’s just as long as it wasn’t confirmed I was deemed okay. It’s just when you bring confirmation to some things, then it becomes controversial. It’s interesting to see people coming up to me and apologizing for the way the handles the whole coming out process, how they turned their backs or initially reacted.
B SLADE: I will say more. I think the interesting notion is that people kind of knew. It’s just as long as it wasn’t confirmed I was deemed okay. It’s just when you bring confirmation to some things, then it becomes controversial. It’s interesting to see people coming up to me and apologizing for the way the handles the whole coming out process, how they turned their backs or initially reacted.
ESSENCE.com: You’ve been married before as a straight man, would you marry again as a gay man?
B SLADE: I wouldn’t say it’s not an option. I think that love is for everyone
“Diesel,” by B Slade, the artist formerly known as Tonex is in stores now. I will say this at least he has come to terms with who he is. Now I know as far as the church is concerned everything not godly is a demon. But hey I feel like this to thine ownself be true!
B SLADE: I wouldn’t say it’s not an option. I think that love is for everyone
“Diesel,” by B Slade, the artist formerly known as Tonex is in stores now. I will say this at least he has come to terms with who he is. Now I know as far as the church is concerned everything not godly is a demon. But hey I feel like this to thine ownself be true!
WTF?...Terrell Owens………ACCOSTED!!!! By N-Word-Hurling Jackass
Terrell Owens pulled off the impossible -- keeping his cool like a boss while some disgruntled loudmouth hurled n-word after n-word at the NFL star ... and TMZ has the footage.
It all went down in Miami earlier this month when T.O. was posing for pics with some female fans -- and, according to one witness ... the foul mouthed dude started popping off because he thought Terrell snubbed him.
It all went down in Miami earlier this month when T.O. was posing for pics with some female fans -- and, according to one witness ... the foul mouthed dude started popping off because he thought Terrell snubbed him.
Check out the verbal onslaught to see why T.O. is a merciful man
Video: SHOCKING VIDEO CLICK HERE
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JEEBUS..Some folks wonder why our kids are the way they are!
Queen Latifah Will NOT Be on DWTS!
*Despite earlier reports and rumors, unfortunately, Queen Latifah will not be on the next season of “Dancing With the Stars.” But Christina Milian, Robert Kardashian, Snooki and Mike Tyson might be.
Now where did all this talk of the former rapper appearing on the show come from? TMZ reported Friday she would be on the show, however her reps denied all claims and insisted there was never any conversation about her dancing.
T.I.’s Last RANT From Prison
Rapper T.I. is set to be released from prison next month, after serving a year for violation of probation. Throughout his term, he’s been posting messages to his site, TrapMuzik, and today spoke out from Forrest City Correctional Facility in Arkansas:
What up world? This will be my last message from Forrest City. Just reaching out and sending my love, respect and appreciation to all who have been ridin’ with me throughout this chapter in my life and not just recently but since all the things started happening one after another back in ’06. From Big Phil’s murder to my beautiful little angel Leiah being called home to heaven, to my arrest in ’07, the 1st prison sentence in ’09, to this last journey that I’m nearing the end of. A lot of people who are aware of all that has happened to me in my life say that there aren’t many men who could have endured and withstood so much pain, pressure and turnoil while managing to remain sane and keep their wits about them. I must say that I wouldn’t have been able to do so without God’s grace and having a strong support system behind me every step of the way. So often we spend time acknowledging the presence of “haters” and all the negativity they send our way but we don’t take the time to acknowledge and appreciate all the ones who love and support us and supply us with the positive energy we need to overcome. We complain about the pain so much that don’t even notice how much stronger, wiser and better of a person the suffering has allowed us to become. I heard Pac say once “To live is to suffer and to survive is to find meaning in that suffering.” I later found out it came from an author by the name of Friedrich Nietzsche. When I heard Pac say that it was just some hard shit to hear your favorite rapper say before he kicked a verse. Now that I’ve gone through it and grown from it those words have a real true meaning to me. I know this won’t be my last batter with adversity but it has truly prepared me for whatever else may come in the future. For that also I’m thankful. Now it goes without saying that I hate I had to come back to prison for these 10 months but I am truly grateful for the knowledge, growth and understanding I’ve received from the experience.
Next time you hear from me I’ll be back out there with you. Doing for those who can’t do for themselves and speaking for those whose voices are never heard. When I touch down, I’m going all the way back to square one, like I’m fresh in the game and never sold a record. Back on some I’M SERIOUS, TRAP MUSIK s***… But until then RESPECT to all who deserve it. I’ll be back at you in a minute.
-KINGSee you next month. Tip
Bre, Camille, Isis, Angelea, & Bianca Return For "AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL ALL-STARS"
"America's Next Top Model" is returning for a 17th ALL-STAR season which will feature previous fave contestants like Camille, Isis, Angelea, Bianca and Bre
Tyra Banks is returning for a 17th season (who knew?!) of "America's Next Top Model," and this cycle is all about the "All-Stars." This season, all of the contestants competed in previous cycles of the show, which should make it pretty interesting. The new cycle premieres Wednesday, September 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Returning for another go around are:
Camille McDonald, a 33-year-old who previously appeared on Top Model's season 2. That body is on ridiculous status.
Bre Scullark, our forever fave, a 26-year-old who previously appeared on Top Model's season 5.
Bianca Golden, a 22-year-old who previously appeared on Top Model's season 9.
Isis King, a 25-year-old who previously appeared on Top Model's season 11.
Angelea Preston, a 25-year-old who previously appeared on Top Model's season 14.
Will you be watching?
George and Cindy Anthony to break silence on Dr Phil, while Casey memoir 'will reveal identity of Caylee's father'
Casey Anthony and her parents are finally set to break their silence over the murder acquittal that stunned America.
The mother who was sensationally cleared of killing her daughter, Caylee, is said to have signed a book deal to pen a tell-all memoir about her life.
And her parents, George and Cindy Anthony, have agreed to appear on the season première of The Dr Phil Show on September 12.
The mother who was sensationally cleared of killing her daughter, Caylee, is said to have signed a book deal to pen a tell-all memoir about her life.
And her parents, George and Cindy Anthony, have agreed to appear on the season première of The Dr Phil Show on September 12.
The tough-talking TV psychologist said he won’t be pulling any punches in the interview
‘Cindy and George have suffered a horrific loss with the untimely death of their granddaughter Caylee, and they have since endured an unprecedented public attack on their family,’ he said in a statement today.
‘Cindy and George have suffered a horrific loss with the untimely death of their granddaughter Caylee, and they have since endured an unprecedented public attack on their family,’ he said in a statement today.
‘Have these attacks been warranted, or not? I looked them straight in the eye and asked some very tough questions. Nothing is off limits during this interview,’ he added.
In her book, to be written with the help of a ghost writer, Casey will reportedly cover growing up in the Anthony family, becoming a teenage mother and her relationship with her brother, Lee, and her parents.
In her book, to be written with the help of a ghost writer, Casey will reportedly cover growing up in the Anthony family, becoming a teenage mother and her relationship with her brother, Lee, and her parents.
According to the Los Angeles Examiner, the memoir will also finally name Caylee’s father. A source claimed that contrary to reports during the trial that the father died in a road accident, he is ‘very much alive.’
Casey was released from jail in Florida on July 17 after a jury controversially acquitted her of killing her almost three-year-old daughter.
She has been ordered to serve a year of probation in the Orlando area for a check fraud conviction, but her lawyers have filed an appeal.
Scoop: George and Cindy are set to appear on Dr Phil
Casey has kept a low profile since her release. She reportedly got a high six-figure advance for the multi-media book deal.
She is unlikely to do any promotional tours for the book because of threats on her life.
'She has her advance, which is a high 6 figure one. All she has to do is work with the ghostwriter, finish the manuscript by the agreed date,’ the source told the Examiner.
‘She is contracted to do one major interview, to promote the book and that's it. Even if not one book is sold, she has her advance. She will be fine for a long time to come.
'Anyone that thinks, crime doesn't pay is sadly mistaken.’
Casey’s parents are being interviewed in return for a donation to Caylee’s Fund, a charity they set up in memory of their granddaughter.
‘We knew that we'd want to speak at some point and we figured there was no better place than with Dr. Phil,’ Cindy Anthony said in a statement.
‘We are hoping that by doing this interview, we will be able to help other people who may be experiencing struggles of their own. We certainly don’t want anyone to experience what we have these last three years.’
Casey was released from jail in Florida on July 17 after a jury controversially acquitted her of killing her almost three-year-old daughter.
She has been ordered to serve a year of probation in the Orlando area for a check fraud conviction, but her lawyers have filed an appeal.
Scoop: George and Cindy are set to appear on Dr Phil
Casey has kept a low profile since her release. She reportedly got a high six-figure advance for the multi-media book deal.
She is unlikely to do any promotional tours for the book because of threats on her life.
'She has her advance, which is a high 6 figure one. All she has to do is work with the ghostwriter, finish the manuscript by the agreed date,’ the source told the Examiner.
‘She is contracted to do one major interview, to promote the book and that's it. Even if not one book is sold, she has her advance. She will be fine for a long time to come.
'Anyone that thinks, crime doesn't pay is sadly mistaken.’
Casey’s parents are being interviewed in return for a donation to Caylee’s Fund, a charity they set up in memory of their granddaughter.
‘We knew that we'd want to speak at some point and we figured there was no better place than with Dr. Phil,’ Cindy Anthony said in a statement.
‘We are hoping that by doing this interview, we will be able to help other people who may be experiencing struggles of their own. We certainly don’t want anyone to experience what we have these last three years.’
Selita Ebanks says Nick Cannon is 'eh' in the sack.
Supermodel Selita Ebanks, who was engaged to “America’s Got Talent” host Nick Cannon a couple of years ago, was very unenthusiastic when discussing her ex fiancee’s skills in the bedroom, as well as their former engagement.
“I mean I technically wore a ring but I don’t think I was really engaged,” Ebanks told celebrity gossip columnist Rob Shuter. “I want a Prince. I want Prince Harry. Do you think the queen would accept me?”
“I mean I technically wore a ring but I don’t think I was really engaged,” Ebanks told celebrity gossip columnist Rob Shuter. “I want a Prince. I want Prince Harry. Do you think the queen would accept me?”
And as far as kissing she gives Cannon a “meh” but was less enthusiastic about his other, most private asset giving it an even less passionate “meh.”
Eva Marcille & Miss J Ready Their HAIR BATTLE SPECTACULAR
Eva Marcille is working it out in her new role as host of Oxygen's Hair Batttle Spectacular Season 2. And she and judge Derek J hit the red carpet of their show's premiere last night at Ricky's NYC Revlover Salon in NYC Yes indeed. Derek J threw on his gold lame hot pants and nude floral detailed heels for the event While Eva showed off her ridiculous gams in this glittery gold sheer paneled dress.
I mean...really Derek. REALLY.
It's a cute look for Eva though.
And she kicked it with owner Ricky Kenig.
Eva chit chatted with our friends over at ESSENCE.com about her new gig. Here's some excerpts:
ESSENCE.com: Tell us a little bit about what we can expect from "Hair Battle Spectacular?"
EVA MARCILLE: It's going to be absolutely awesome! This year, the show has eleven stylists and they go head-to-head competing, doing various hair designs. At the end, one person will win $100,000. What's different for this year is that I'm hosting the show and there is a new judge, Taylor Jacobson, who is our style maven. Derek J, who is just king/queen of fantasy hair, is returning as a judge. He's an absolute sweetheart and he's a man in pumps -- and he can work some heels, let me tell you!
EVA MARCILLE: It's going to be absolutely awesome! This year, the show has eleven stylists and they go head-to-head competing, doing various hair designs. At the end, one person will win $100,000. What's different for this year is that I'm hosting the show and there is a new judge, Taylor Jacobson, who is our style maven. Derek J, who is just king/queen of fantasy hair, is returning as a judge. He's an absolute sweetheart and he's a man in pumps -- and he can work some heels, let me tell you!
ESSENCE.com: Did the atmosphere on "Hair Battle Spectacular" mirror your own experience competing on "Top Model?"
EVA: Yes, I know exactly what that feels like, having done "Top Model." We never knew how big one presentation or one challenge could be. Any day could be your last day, so the stakes are really high.
EVA: Yes, I know exactly what that feels like, having done "Top Model." We never knew how big one presentation or one challenge could be. Any day could be your last day, so the stakes are really high.
ESSENCE.com: Is there anything that surprised you about the process of creating hair art?
EVA: I didn't realize how intricate it actually was. Being from California, fantasy hair is not something that I grew up with. Today, you see Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga at every awards show with extravagant fantasy hair. To create some of the styles, they use foam fillers, chicken wire... and creating a steady foundation for the hair is really important. Also, someone actually has to wear this on their head, so it has to be comfortable enough for the model, but still creative and great enough to stand alone.
EVA: I didn't realize how intricate it actually was. Being from California, fantasy hair is not something that I grew up with. Today, you see Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga at every awards show with extravagant fantasy hair. To create some of the styles, they use foam fillers, chicken wire... and creating a steady foundation for the hair is really important. Also, someone actually has to wear this on their head, so it has to be comfortable enough for the model, but still creative and great enough to stand alone.
Sean Kingston: Selena Gomez DOES Like Me!
Looking to debunk the recent claims, Sean Kingston has addressed the rumor that Selena Gomez doesn't like him spending time with her beau Justin Bieber.
While checking in with "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," the "Beautiful Girls" singer explained, "Nah, it's a rumor. The first thing I will say, no offense to Selena, but I knew Justin before. He came to me a was like ‘Yo, what do you think about the relationship.’ So, I’m like a big bro mentor to him."
Sean continued, "The media takes things and they roll with it. I was just with Selena they other day at the Teen Choice Awards, we hung out, it was cool, it was all love."
As for whether he has ever, or will ever, bring it up with Selena, Kingston says absolutely not, telling, "No, 'cause I know she's just a sweetheart, I know that's definitely not coming from her."
As for whether he has ever, or will ever, bring it up with Selena, Kingston says absolutely not, telling, "No, 'cause I know she's just a sweetheart, I know that's definitely not coming from her."
DAMN KOBE I know the Pastor said reach out and touch…But really???
Kobe Bryant is being investigated by police on accusations that he grabbed injured a man in church on Sunday. The alleged incident took place at St. Therese of Carmel Church in San Diego, California when Bryant grabbed the wrists of a man he thought was taking photos of his family with a cell phone. Kobe then grabbed the phone, looked through it and when he found there were no pictures of his family, returned the phone. The man now claims Bryant injured his wrist…probably embarrassed him too.
What do you think? Was Kobe’s reaction justified? Or was he being a little paranoid?
When Ministers Attack – Taser Used in Church Brawl
*You know times are tugh when ministers have it out for other ministers.
Singer and Minister of Music, Simone Moore (pictured), allegedly used a Taser on a pastor who just fired him, which set off a terrible confrontation. It ended up with a deacon stabbing the Moore’s mother.
It all went down a week ago at New Welcome Baptist Church in Alabama after Rev. Darryl Riley told Moore that he had to get gone and was released with his final paycheck.
Not so fast. Moore disputed the amount of the check and whipped out his Taser gun and did his thing.
When several church members rushed in to attempt to diffuse the issue, a deacon pulled out a knife and stabbed the music minister’s mother, Agolia Moore.
“I said, ‘Oh my God, he done cut me,” Agolia Moore told Local 15 News. Moore, who suffered a gash on her arm that required 19 stitches, claimed church leaders ganged up on her son when he was fired. “They owed him,” Agolia said. “He asked them for his money. That was the big thing right there, wasn’t no more or no less.”
Singer and Minister of Music, Simone Moore (pictured), allegedly used a Taser on a pastor who just fired him, which set off a terrible confrontation. It ended up with a deacon stabbing the Moore’s mother.
It all went down a week ago at New Welcome Baptist Church in Alabama after Rev. Darryl Riley told Moore that he had to get gone and was released with his final paycheck.
Not so fast. Moore disputed the amount of the check and whipped out his Taser gun and did his thing.
When several church members rushed in to attempt to diffuse the issue, a deacon pulled out a knife and stabbed the music minister’s mother, Agolia Moore.
“I said, ‘Oh my God, he done cut me,” Agolia Moore told Local 15 News. Moore, who suffered a gash on her arm that required 19 stitches, claimed church leaders ganged up on her son when he was fired. “They owed him,” Agolia said. “He asked them for his money. That was the big thing right there, wasn’t no more or no less.”
Simone Moore eventually surrendered to authorities days later and was charged with third-degree assault. Rev. Riley was struck twice on the arm with the gun’s sting and bashed on the head with the moneybox, receiving to cuts that required 32 stitches.
“The deacons and myself said we were not going to pay him because this Sunday was supposed to be his last,” Riley told the Press-Register. “At that point, he pointed the Taser at me.”
Simone Moore said he was preparing to quit and was carrying a Taser because he “didn’t trust the situation.” He claimed the church owed him $600 more.
“The deacons and myself said we were not going to pay him because this Sunday was supposed to be his last,” Riley told the Press-Register. “At that point, he pointed the Taser at me.”
Simone Moore said he was preparing to quit and was carrying a Taser because he “didn’t trust the situation.” He claimed the church owed him $600 more.
Kelly Rowland's New Promo Shots For "X-Factor UK"
Kelly Rowland's looking golden hot in the new promo pics for "X-Factor UK." We've got the pics under the cut...
Lookin' gorgeous Kel. She's pictured with her fellow judges Louis Walsh, Gary Barlow, and Tulisa Contostavlos. The eighth season of "The X Factor" starts on Saturday at 8pm on ITV.
Kourtney Kardashian Leaks Kim’s Wedding Details
It’s going to be one of the biggest weddings in recent memory, and Kim Kardashian is tying the knot with Kris Humphries this weekend.
And according to the bride-to-be’s sister Kourtney, all the bridesmaids will be wearing lovely green dresses.
Kourtney took to her Twitter page to share the hint, just a few days after Kim revealed that she’s wearing a wedding gown designed by Vera Wang.
And according to the bride-to-be’s sister Kourtney, all the bridesmaids will be wearing lovely green dresses.
Kourtney took to her Twitter page to share the hint, just a few days after Kim revealed that she’s wearing a wedding gown designed by Vera Wang.
Kim’s mom Kris Jenner also told press, “Kim is very calm. It’s just her personality. She knows what she wants and she’s very focused on the day and is just enjoying the process.”
Did Zachery Tims die of a Drug Overdose???
Police investigating the death of a Florida pastor who was found dead in a Times Square hotel believe the man may have died of a drug overdose, according to reports.
Zachery Tims, 42, of Orlando, was discovered on the floor of a room at the W Hotel in Times Square on Friday.
Zachery Tims, 42, of Orlando, was discovered on the floor of a room at the W Hotel in Times Square on Friday.
Police sources said a small envelope containing a white powder was found in the pastor's pocket, it has been reported.
The substance will be tested after an autopsy on Tims was inconclusive.
The housekeeping staff at thehotel discovered Tims' body when they entered the room to clean it.
It wasn't immediately clear how long he was dead before his body was found or what he was doing in New York.
The substance will be tested after an autopsy on Tims was inconclusive.
The housekeeping staff at thehotel discovered Tims' body when they entered the room to clean it.
It wasn't immediately clear how long he was dead before his body was found or what he was doing in New York.
He also hosted and appeared on Christian television and radio programs.
The Orlando Sun-Sentinel reported that the church, which Tims started with his then-wife Riva in 1996, had more than 7,000 members.
The congregation grew quickly and in 2005, the church built a $3.4million, 34,000-square-foot youth centre.
The paper reported that Tims had been in and out of jail as a young man and hoped the centre would keep youngsters away from drugs and crime.
He recounted his beginnings in a book titled It's Never Too Late: How a Teenage Criminal Found His Divine Destiny and Became a Successful Millionaire and Pastor of a Thriving Church.
The Orlando Sun-Sentinel reported that the church, which Tims started with his then-wife Riva in 1996, had more than 7,000 members.
The congregation grew quickly and in 2005, the church built a $3.4million, 34,000-square-foot youth centre.
The paper reported that Tims had been in and out of jail as a young man and hoped the centre would keep youngsters away from drugs and crime.
He recounted his beginnings in a book titled It's Never Too Late: How a Teenage Criminal Found His Divine Destiny and Became a Successful Millionaire and Pastor of a Thriving Church.
Riva Tims, his wife of 15 years, filed for divorce in 2008 after sordid details of the pastor’s affair with a stripper were posted on the internet.
Black Christian News reported that Mr Tims briefly stepped down from his post at that time to seek counselling for his admitted 'indiscretions.'
Church members and others posted a flurry of messages mourning the loss of the popular pastor on Facebook and Twitter late Sunday.
Black Christian News reported that Mr Tims briefly stepped down from his post at that time to seek counselling for his admitted 'indiscretions.'
Church members and others posted a flurry of messages mourning the loss of the popular pastor on Facebook and Twitter late Sunday.
Dream Kids and Macy’s 2011 “Wonderland Kids” Celebrity Fashion Show
Dream Kids Hair Care and Macy’s put on The Runway Red “Wonderland Kids” Fashion Show benefitting the Show Me The Way Foundation. The Lovely Cynthia Bailey came out to show love to the love of her life Lil Noelle Robinson who told me tonight how happy she was that Cynthia & Peter were there and that she wants to be a model just like her mommy. The fashion gala featured the children of celebrities and socialites alike. The mission of the foundation is to raise funding for children infected by or affected with HIV/AIDS.
Dream Kids also unveiled their new Olive Miracle formula hair care collection while a number of celebrities unveiled their children. Tameka Foster Raymond and Ushers sons stole the show winning the hearts of all the little ladies… cute.
OMG girls & QT Jazz enteained the audunce as they took over the stage… Its crazy how old the girls are getting and how fast they are growing up right in front of our eye’s
More pics.
This was beautiful and for a great cause!!!
Eddie Murphy to Voice Hong Kong Phooey
Eddie Murphy will voice the title role in the animated big screen feature of Hong Kong Phooey.
In the ’70s, the animated fighting kung-fu dog Hong Kong Phooey was a minor television favorite, in part thanks to the work Scatman Crothers did voicing the character. Now the mutt is set for a hybrid live-action/animated big-screen revival, in which the late Scatman will be replaced by Eddie Murphy.
A press release recaps the show effectively:
A press release recaps the show effectively:
Based on the 70’s cult classic Hanna Barbera animated TV series, a mild-mannered dog named PENRY (Murphy) stumbles into a mystic ceremony and is accidentally granted mystic powers, including the ability to walk, talk, and do kung fu. Under the tutelage of his kung fu master, Penry dons a costume and becomes Hong Kong Phooey, and with the help of his trusting sidekick Spot the cat cleans up a rogues gallery of wacky criminals.
Target of murder-for-hire on Facebook is shot dead hours after jailed suspects appeared in court
A man was shot dead just hours after two people appeared in court accused of conspiring to kill him in a Facebook murder-for-hire scheme,
Authorities are investigating two possible theories in connection with the death of Corey White, 22, in Philadelphia.
Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood said on Tuesday that police are investigating leads about whether Monday night's fatal shooting of White was connected to the Facebook threat or to a shooting last month outside a nightclub in Upper Darby, a Philadelphia suburb.
Allegation: London Eley, 20, is accused of offering $1,000 to anyone who would be willing to kill her ex-boyfriend Corey White, Philadelphia police said
Authorities are investigating two possible theories in connection with the death of Corey White, 22, in Philadelphia.
Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood said on Tuesday that police are investigating leads about whether Monday night's fatal shooting of White was connected to the Facebook threat or to a shooting last month outside a nightclub in Upper Darby, a Philadelphia suburb.
Allegation: London Eley, 20, is accused of offering $1,000 to anyone who would be willing to kill her ex-boyfriend Corey White, Philadelphia police said
Police believe another man was the shooter in last month's nightclub shooting, but they had been trying to track down White for questioning because they believed he may have been the getaway driver.
It's too early to tell if White's killing was connected to either that case or the Facebook posting, Mr Chitwood told the Associated Press.
Earlier Monday, a judge had approved charges including murder solicitation against White's ex-girlfriend London Eley, 19, and murder conspiracy charges against Timothy Bynum, the 18-year-old man who allegedly responded to her post in June.
For a 'stack': Police said 18-year-old Tim Bynum responded to her posting about needing a hitman and arranged to meet Eley
That night White got into an argument with the occupants of a brown car and a man got out of the vehicle and shot him, homicide investigators said.
The vehicle had been carjacked a short time before the shooting and was later set on fire, Mr Chitwood said.
Philadelphia police also said authorities were still trying to determine the motive behind White's shooting.
It's too early to tell if White's killing was connected to either that case or the Facebook posting, Mr Chitwood told the Associated Press.
Earlier Monday, a judge had approved charges including murder solicitation against White's ex-girlfriend London Eley, 19, and murder conspiracy charges against Timothy Bynum, the 18-year-old man who allegedly responded to her post in June.
For a 'stack': Police said 18-year-old Tim Bynum responded to her posting about needing a hitman and arranged to meet Eley
That night White got into an argument with the occupants of a brown car and a man got out of the vehicle and shot him, homicide investigators said.
The vehicle had been carjacked a short time before the shooting and was later set on fire, Mr Chitwood said.
Philadelphia police also said authorities were still trying to determine the motive behind White's shooting.
'Two theories': Philadelphia police homicide commander Capt. James Clark says investigators are looking at two lines of inquiry into Corey White's death
The city's homicide Capt. James Clark said: 'There are a couple of other theories out there.'
According to a police affidavit, Eley wrote in a Facebook post this spring: 'I will pay somebody a stack to kill my baby father.'
'Say no more ... what he look like ... where he be at ... need that stack 1st," Bynum wrote back, police said.
A 'stack' is slang for $1,000.
Eley's lawyer said at Monday's hearing that his client was merely venting about an argument she'd had with her ex-boyfriend and had no intention of following through.
'When you do it on a computer, you are putting it out there for the whole world to see and memorialising it,' defence attorney Gerald Stein said.
'Unfortunately, it sort of magnifies the anger.'
Prosecutors countered by saying Eley wasn't joking about the hit in the original post.
Bynum's lawyer, Lopez Thompson, said Tuesday that Bynum's family is devastated about White's death.
Comment: Lieutenant John Walker was mystified by the 'stupidity' in the case
The city's homicide Capt. James Clark said: 'There are a couple of other theories out there.'
According to a police affidavit, Eley wrote in a Facebook post this spring: 'I will pay somebody a stack to kill my baby father.'
'Say no more ... what he look like ... where he be at ... need that stack 1st," Bynum wrote back, police said.
A 'stack' is slang for $1,000.
Eley's lawyer said at Monday's hearing that his client was merely venting about an argument she'd had with her ex-boyfriend and had no intention of following through.
'When you do it on a computer, you are putting it out there for the whole world to see and memorialising it,' defence attorney Gerald Stein said.
'Unfortunately, it sort of magnifies the anger.'
Prosecutors countered by saying Eley wasn't joking about the hit in the original post.
Bynum's lawyer, Lopez Thompson, said Tuesday that Bynum's family is devastated about White's death.
Comment: Lieutenant John Walker was mystified by the 'stupidity' in the case
Thompson insisted his client had no intention of killing White when he responded to the Facebook message and had nothing to do with White's shooting.
Investigators said White, the father of her one-year-old child, contacted authorities after his aunt saw the messages on Facebook.
Bynum had also posted a photograph of himself holding a gun.
Detectives searched Bynum's home and found a .22 calibre fully-loaded handgun with the serial number destroyed.
Lieutenant John Walker of Philadelphia Police said: 'Who knows what would have happened if she had got him the money?'
Police said Eley had posted the message after a heated argument with her baby's father.
'Who knows what would have happened if she had got him the money? It's shocking that people are just so stupid'
London was arrested on June 10 and charged with conspiracy to commit murder. She is currently being held on $250,000 bail.
Bynum was arrested on June 12 and charged with attempted murder and a weapons charge. He is currently being held on $350,000 bail.
Investigators said White, the father of her one-year-old child, contacted authorities after his aunt saw the messages on Facebook.
Bynum had also posted a photograph of himself holding a gun.
Detectives searched Bynum's home and found a .22 calibre fully-loaded handgun with the serial number destroyed.
Lieutenant John Walker of Philadelphia Police said: 'Who knows what would have happened if she had got him the money?'
Police said Eley had posted the message after a heated argument with her baby's father.
'Who knows what would have happened if she had got him the money? It's shocking that people are just so stupid'
London was arrested on June 10 and charged with conspiracy to commit murder. She is currently being held on $250,000 bail.
Bynum was arrested on June 12 and charged with attempted murder and a weapons charge. He is currently being held on $350,000 bail.
BITTER EX FILES: Actress Hayley Marie Norman ARRESTED For Harassing Ex-Fiance's New Chick
Hayley Marie Norman, who's appeared on "Deal Or No Deal" holding briefcase #25, was arrested recently for sending "mean girl" messages to her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend and she might have even vandalized the chick's apartment
Hayley Marie Norman, who appeared in Will Smith's Hancock film, turned herself in to LAPD on Friday after her ex-boyfriend's new chick told authorities that Hayley sent her a text message that said, "You're a f**king c**t."
But it gets worse.....the new chick also said someone vandalized the outside of her apartment writing messages like "This girl sucks d**ks for free" and "This girl is a f**king c**t."
So Hayley turned herself in on Friday and was booked on the misdemeanor charge of making obscene or threatening phone calls. So far, the jury is still out as to whether she will be charged with vandalism too. Damn....Hayley goes hardcore with this ish.
Hayley Marie Norman, who appeared in Will Smith's Hancock film, turned herself in to LAPD on Friday after her ex-boyfriend's new chick told authorities that Hayley sent her a text message that said, "You're a f**king c**t."
But it gets worse.....the new chick also said someone vandalized the outside of her apartment writing messages like "This girl sucks d**ks for free" and "This girl is a f**king c**t."
So Hayley turned herself in on Friday and was booked on the misdemeanor charge of making obscene or threatening phone calls. So far, the jury is still out as to whether she will be charged with vandalism too. Damn....Hayley goes hardcore with this ish.
Hayley was released a few hours later and hasn't spoken out about the charges publicly. A woman scorned (or just uber jealous) aint nothin' to play with...
"To Catch A Predator" Judge Dismisses Sex Case…Says Dateline Entrapped Sailor
A sailor caught in the web of Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" was just acquitted of all charges, after the judge ruled NBC engaged in entrapment.
Joseph Roisman was prosecuted for lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor, after allegedly arranging a meeting with someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl.
Judge Arthur Wick in Sonoma County, California, threw the case out after the prosecution presented its case, ruling prosecutors failed to prove Roisman had an intent to have sex with the decoy.
Roisman's lawyer, L. Stephen Turer, lashed out at the tactics of the people responsible for "To Catch a Predator," saying "They took everything away from this kid just to make a TV show."
Joseph Roisman was prosecuted for lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor, after allegedly arranging a meeting with someone he thought was a 13-year-old girl.
Judge Arthur Wick in Sonoma County, California, threw the case out after the prosecution presented its case, ruling prosecutors failed to prove Roisman had an intent to have sex with the decoy.
Roisman's lawyer, L. Stephen Turer, lashed out at the tactics of the people responsible for "To Catch a Predator," saying "They took everything away from this kid just to make a TV show."
Turer added, "This case is the poster child for the abuse in this program."
There were 29 arrests as a result of the Dateline sting. 28 of the defendants pled guilty without going to trial. This is the only case of the 29 that went to trial, and Dateline's tactics were squarely repudiated.
There were 29 arrests as a result of the Dateline sting. 28 of the defendants pled guilty without going to trial. This is the only case of the 29 that went to trial, and Dateline's tactics were squarely repudiated.
NBC could not be reached for comment.
Star Jones $50k Booty Call
Star Jones may have to cough up $50,000 for referring to her marriage to Al Reynolds as 'booty'.
Talk is cheap, but it may prove to be VERY pricey for Star Jones if her ex-hubby has his way!
Al Reynolds, who has been divorced from Star for three years, filed a lawsuit against his former wife, claiming she violated the terms of their divorce by referring to their four-year marriage as “booty” on “The Wendy Williams Show.”
Talk is cheap, but it may prove to be VERY pricey for Star Jones if her ex-hubby has his way!
Al Reynolds, who has been divorced from Star for three years, filed a lawsuit against his former wife, claiming she violated the terms of their divorce by referring to their four-year marriage as “booty” on “The Wendy Williams Show.”
Now he’s demanding the49-year-old legal pundit fork over $50,000 for the verbal faux pas.
On the March 25 edition of Wendy’s talk show, Star said that although her 2004 wedding to Al was “fabulous,” the actual marriage was “kind of booty.”
A clause in the couple’s 2008 divorce agreement forbids them to say anything derogatory about each other or face a financial penalty.
So seven days after Star’s appearance on the show, Al’s attorney fired off a letter to his ex, demanding the five-figure payment for her “booty” remark.
The lawsuit was filed in May in a Miami- Dade County (Fla.) court, but it took Al until recently to locate Star and serve her with the papers.
But Star thinks the situation is a “laughable” ploy for attention, according to another insider, who added: “She says that Al is just trying to get more publicity for himself, at her expense.”
On the March 25 edition of Wendy’s talk show, Star said that although her 2004 wedding to Al was “fabulous,” the actual marriage was “kind of booty.”
A clause in the couple’s 2008 divorce agreement forbids them to say anything derogatory about each other or face a financial penalty.
So seven days after Star’s appearance on the show, Al’s attorney fired off a letter to his ex, demanding the five-figure payment for her “booty” remark.
The lawsuit was filed in May in a Miami- Dade County (Fla.) court, but it took Al until recently to locate Star and serve her with the papers.
But Star thinks the situation is a “laughable” ploy for attention, according to another insider, who added: “She says that Al is just trying to get more publicity for himself, at her expense.”
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“Walking The Aisle”
Well I guess technically every girl does aspire to one day make that glorious walk down the aisle with the man of her dreams….right man, wrong aisle.
MAY YOU AND YOURS HAVE A GREAT WEKEND!!!
EFREM
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