The Daily Roundup for Nov 14

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AND HERE'S A WORD FROM TAMAR BRAXTON!!

The breakout star of "Braxton Family Values" is talking it up this week as she continues promo for season 2 of the reality show. Tamar Braxton is telling her haters to have a seat with those skin bleaching rumors and gold digging comments.  And she says the show has indeed created more sibling rivalry.

Check out excerpts BlackEnterprise.com's interview with the youngest Braxton chick inside....

Tamar's obviously our fave Braxton sister of the moment--well, we love us some Trina and Traci too--so we had to relay the message she told BlackEnterprise.com this week about all the rumors floating around about her and her fam, including her manager husband Vince. She's also dishing on her post-reality show business moves.

BlackEnterprise.com: Do you think that the attention you’ve received has caused some sibling rivalry?
Braxton: At first I did, and it was very difficult for me because I would get accused of acting like a prima donna. But I’m like, if y’all think about it, I’ve been making the same faces since I was about 2 [years old]. I think the problem is when you see it on TV it’s magnified. I believe it was difficult for my sisters to watch it and they became defensive. But again, I’ve always been candid and honest. I believe everybody is back to normal and it was more of the surprise the first season.

BlackEnterprise.com: When you think of developing and expanding your brand, what’s your priority?
Braxton: The No. 1 priority is to complete my album and fulfill my dream. One of my other passions is talking to and empowering young women by teaching them about self-esteem, the importance of education and choosing a [career path] for their lives. I really enjoy doing things like that so right now speaking and empowering young women and helping them to be confident is something I’ve found I truly love and want to do more of in the future.

Tamar also told the haters to HAVE A SEAT with the gold digger rumors and she finds the comments about her teddy bear hubby Vince, who has recovered from his collapse, just disrespectful. Same thing with the skin bleaching rumors:

BlackEnterprise.com: What is the craziest rumor you’ve heard about yourself?
Braxton: God, there are several, but the one that really bothers me is that I [married] my husband for money. What? Where did that come from? Are you saying that because he’s thick? How do you know I don’t like teddy bears? I mean, really? Have a seat. Do people realize that [those comments] are very disrespectful to my relationship and friendship with my husband? I find no humor in that. To have people [speculating] about why you like what you like. Don’t they think that could affect how he feels about himself or me? If we didn’t have that openness and friendship it could. I’m sure those comments hurt his feelings. Sometimes people wanna say, “With all that mouth Tamar has…” and I say to [all of them], have several seats because I’m gonna always stand up for myself, my husband and our relationship.

BlackEnterprise.com: Unlike other celebs who go under the knife it’s refreshing that you’ve always been candid about your belief in plastic surgery. In the blogosphere, there’s been much debate about whether you bleach your skin. Do you?

Braxton: Yes, I believe in plastic surgery because I believe you’re supposed to enhance what you are happy with. And if I bleached my skin then I wouldn’t have stretch marks, right? So boom! (Laughs).

Gotta love that Tamar. Check out the full interview with Tamar over at BlackEnterprise.com.

"Braxton Family Values" Season 2 premieres this Thursday on WeTV.

SO HEARTBREAKING! Twin sisters face murder charges 'for leaving their three toddlers alone to die in house fire'

Twin sisters have been arrested for murder after their three young children were left alone to die in a fire in their home.
Akeevia Lajoseia Abner and Tekeevia Lajoseialan Abner, 18, from Atmore, Alabama were taken into custody on Monday by the state fire marshal.
Three-year-old Aniyia Abner, three-year-old Takia Abner and 22-month-old Michael died in a house fire while their mothers were out.
'Indifference': Akeevia (left) and Takeevia Abner (right) were taken into custody after a house fire killed their three children, whom they had left on their own

A preliminary investigation indicated an oven left open could be the source of the blaze that killed the children.
Investigators suggested the oven could have been left open to keep the children warm.
In a statement, Escambia County District Attorney Steve Billy said the women showed ‘an extreme indifference’ to the children's lives and ‘created a grave risk of death to the children’ by leaving them alone.
Scott Pilgreen, an assistant state fire marshal, said one child was found in a bedroom and the other two in a hallway.
When fire personnel arrived just before 8 p.m. Wednesday, they found the home engulfed in flames and all three children unconscious, he said.

The children were transported to Atmore Community Hospital, where each died a short time later.
The preliminary cause of death has been listed as smoke inhalation, but all the children suffered burns as well.
Their bodies have been transported to Mobile for autopsies, Billy told Reuters.
It was not immediately known which children belong to which mother or if either woman has any other children not present in the home at the time of the blaze.

Both women were taken into custody by the State Fire Marshal and booked into the Escambia County, Ala., Detention Center. They were each arrested on three counts of reckless murder.
If found guilty, they could receive ten years to life for each count.
Neighbour Sandra Thomas told Fox News: 'The mothers, they are already in a prison in their minds because they have to live with the fact they are responsible for their children dying.'

A service was held at New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.Bless those kids HEARTS!

Whitney Houston Returns to the Big Screen in ‘Sparkle’ Remake

Whitney Houston is making a sparkling comeback to the big screen. The legendary diva is executive producing and starring alongside Jordin Sparks in a remake of the 1976 Motown-era film Sparkle. “ET” went on set with Houston for her first big-screen role since The Preacher’s Wife in 1996.
“I got a call from my partner Debra Martin and she said, ‘You’re not gonna believe this, but Sparkle‘s been picked up and they want to do a film.’ And I was like, you’re kidding,” said the 48-year-old singer-actress.

She explained why the “American Idol” winner was perfect to play the role of her musical daughter. “She speaks for herself—the face, the smile, the innocence, the love for music, the love for singing,” said Whitney of her 21-year-old co-star. “Her personality just being Jordin and transferring that to Sparkle, it was not a hard transition.”

Sparks picked up some pointers from her on-screen mother. “I listened to her and I watched her and for her to be standing here and just telling me different things, I definitely want to take it to heart ’cause she’s been through so much—highs, lows, ups, downs, successes, different things like that—and it’s just so amazing to stand here and she’s still doing it.”

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Good to Whitney keeping it together!

Adele Undergoes Throat Surgery

Adele is expected to make a full recovery from throat surgery repair damaged vocal cords.
Adele has undergone laser microsurgery to repair damaged vocal cords that have caused repeated hemorrhaging, leading to the cancellation of many tour dates for the year's biggest pop act.
Dr. Steven M. Zeitels, director of Massachusetts General Hospital's Voice Center, "expects Adele to make a full recovery from her laser microsurgery," the hospital said in a statement. Zeitels has previously treated other singers with similar ailments, including Aerosmith's Steven Tyler.

Adele has been suffering recurring rupturing of blood vessels in her vocal cords. Last month she canceled several weeks of upcoming touring in the U.S. due to the issue.

SHHHHHHH Kyla Pratt Has A 1-Year-Old Baby!

Actress Kyla Pratt, who's best known for her roles on "One On One" and the voice of Penny Proud on "The Proud Family," made an appearance on BET's "106 & Park" yesterday and shock the hell out of nearly everybody. When she confirmed the rumors that have previously been out about her. She revealed that she has an almost 1-year-old baby girl after secretly giving birth a year ago. YUP...you read that right.

The 25-year-old, who is best friends with actresses Jennifer Freeman and the Haqq twins, is set to join the second season of BET's "Let's Stay Together" in January 2012 (pictured above with co-star Kym Whitley) and was there to promote the show.

"A lot of people don't know but I had a daughter last year and she's going to be 1 next week," Kyla told the surprised audience.

Kyla says they're going to "do it big" for her baby's first birthday--Disneyland, party at the house, and more.
She did not confirm who the father of her child is or whether they are couple. But there are several unconfirmed reports naming a L.A. stripper turned tattoo artist as her alleged fiance'/child's father. And her baby's name is Lyric Kai.

Well Kyla you are an adult so do you! Boo

50 cent calls “BEEF” With Rick Ross A Battle?!

Recently SK founder 50 Cent spoke with MTV and defused the long going tension with Miami’s Biggest Boss Ricky Ross! 50 Cent is someone who is KNOWN for his competetive rapper nature and beefs with other fellow rappers including Ja Rule, Game, Young Buck, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Nas and even Rick Ross!
But with Rozay in and out of the media spotlight for his recent medical scares with two back-to-back seizures in the same day; 50 cent has chosen to downplay their feud and beef in conversation.
50 cent went on to say “You shouldn’t wish that on anyone,” (which is TRUE!) and that he would never wish any type of harm on Rick.
And to say the least… I’m more then happy for this, maybe they will collab on a track together.

He spoke on how it got started between the two of them; which started at the 2009 B.E.T Awards red carpet.
“He says it started because I looked at him the wrong way, that just means he wanted to compete, he wanted to move up, he wanted to create an awareness for himself, and he did it.”
In regards to how serious their feud was, 50 reminds folks that battling is a part of hip-hop:

“This is why they changed the terminology from ‘battling’ to ‘beefing.’ It was always that battling was a part of the culture; they didn’t do that until Tupac and Biggie Smalls’ situation, that’s when it became taboo to actually mention an artist’s name.”
What y’all think of this? Are y’all glad 50 cent finally defused this PETTY bomb between himself and Ross, or you think it was good-hearted or just a publicity stunt?

GLAMOUR Up The Night For Women Of The Year Awards

Carnegie Hall hosted the 21st annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards where Condoleezza Rice, Jennifer Lopez, Gabrielle Gifford and Chelsea Handler where among the women honor for their contributions to society.

Jennifer Lopez, one of the evening honorees, looked amazing in a beige Versace gown. And Donatella Versace turned up to present her with her award.

She walked into the event with Erica Reid.

On the red carpet, Jennifer posed with Chelsea Handler who was there to present her BFF Jennifer Aniston with an award.

Gorgeous actress Kerry Washington turned heads in a yellow Marchesa gown and diamond earrings.

Kerry presented an award to "Facebook Girl" Esraa Abdel Fattah, who had a pivotal role in kicking off the Arab Spring in Egypt.

LaLa Anthony wore a one-shoulder coral dress with a fabulous bow detail.

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, whose memoir is hitting shelves soon, was presented her award by Laura Bush and daughters Barbara and Jenna.

Newark mayor Cory Booker presented an award to former sex trafficking victim Withelma "T" Ortiz-Macey.

TV host Wendy Williams was there.

Model Liya Kebede also attended.

Rachel Roy wore a chic ensemble.

Beverly Johnson let the girls hang out....and apparently it was cold!

Gayle King also attended.

And Erica Reid was there to support her good friend J Lo.

Fab event for some fab women.

Lil Kim ain’t gonna like this: Nicki Minaj Added to the Victoria Secret Line-Up

Nicki Minaj is everywhere Lil Kim wants to be. Hot on the heels of the announcement that Nicki would be joining Prince in performing for the H&M Versace launch in New York [click here if you missed that], Nicki's picked up another high profile gig...

Nicki Minaj was just added as a musical guest for this year's Victoria Secret Fashion Show after Cee-Lo Green dropped out unexpectedly. Nicki joins Kanye West and Maroon 5.

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show tapes tomorrow night and will air on November 29th at 10 p.m on CBS.

FROM THE STRANGE AND FICTION DEPT; Burly rugby player has a stroke after freak gym accident… wakes up gay and becomes a Hairdresser!

When 19-stone rugby player Chris Birch suffered a stroke during a freak training accident, his family feared it would be a life-changing injury.
Yet while his recovery certainly brought about a transformation, it seems to have been in a way no one could have expected.
For when he regained consciousness, the 26-year-old – who was engaged to his girlfriend – claimed he had become gay.
Mr Birch’s astonishing change saw him break up with his fiancée, ditch his job in a bank to retrain as a hairdresser and lose eight stone in weight.
He has now moved in with his 19-year-old boyfriend.
The now ex-rugby player, a flanker with his local amateur reserve side, had been attempting a back flip in front of friends on a field when he fell down a grass bank, breaking his neck and suffering the stroke.
He was taken to hospital where his fiancée and family spent days waiting anxiously at his bedside before he delivered the shocking news.

Mr Birch recalled: ‘I was gay when I woke up and I still am. It sounds strange but when I came round I immediately felt different.
‘I wasn’t interested in women any more. I was definitely gay. I had never been attracted to a man before – I’d never even had any gay friends.
‘But I didn’t care about who I was before, I had to be true to my feelings.’
Before the accident Mr Birch, of Ystrad Mynach, South Wales, had spent his weekends watching sport and drinking with his mates.
But he said: ‘Suddenly, I hated everything about my old life. I didn’t get on with my friends, I hated sport and found my job boring.
‘I started to take more pride in my appearance, bleached my hair and started working out. I went from a 19-stone skinhead to an 11-stone preened man.
‘People I used to know barely recognised me and with my new look I became even more confident.’

Mr Birch sought advice from his neurologist and was told it could all be down to the stroke opening up a different part of his brain.
Two years ago it was reported that Alan Brown, from Malvern, Worcestershire, woke from a stroke to find he was able to paint and draw in incredible detail, despite no previous evidence of the skill.
The father of three said the experience must have ‘flicked a switch’ in the creative part of his brain.
And Mr Birch certainly has no regrets about his transformation. ‘I’m nothing like the old Chris now but I wouldn’t change a thing,’ he said.

The Only one who will be talking that talk on Rihanna’s CD will be Jay Z’

The mystery guest on Rihanna’s new album has been unveiled. Jay-Z is re-teaming with his protégé for a collaboration on her new album Talk That Talk.
Producer Stargate revealed to Norwegian website 730.no that Jay-Z appears on the title track to Rihanna’s sixth album. “This is the first time we do a song with Jay-Z and Rihanna together. Actually it’s the first time Jay does anything on our beats,” said Tor Erik Hermansen, one half of the hitmaking duo. “It was about time.”

He described the Roc Nation affiliates’ latest r

ecord. “‘Talk That Talk’ is a mid-tempo banger with hard drums, dirty synths, and Rihanna and Jay at their best. We are very happy with the song and Jay’s verse is crazy—same with Rihanna’s part.”

Jay-Z and Rihanna have worked together several times in the past, most notably on their chart-topping singles “Umbrella” and “Run This Town.”
The hip-hop superstar is the only guest on the album, due November 21. “One feature on the album! And we got the best!!!!!” Rihanna previously tweeted.

Also Rihanna Is trying to sell her ill fated California Home!

Remember back in September when Rihanna sued her Realtor for fraud over the Beverly Hills mansion she bought in 2009 claiming the Realtor had concealed major structural flaws?

Yeah well RiRi is trying to unload that mess onto someone else...

Rihanna bought the 10,000 square-foot, eight bedroom, 10 bath Beverly Hills mansion for $6.9 million. It's on the market for $4.5 million, so if you know anybody looking for a house...

Witness: Sharon Bialek Was Hugging Herman Cain Last Month

Herman Cain backstage at the recent TeaCon with Amy Jacobson shortly after Cain’s alleged encounter with accuser Sharon Bialek.

*The Chicago Sun Times reports of a radio host who says she witnessed Herman Cain’s fourth accuser hugging him at a Tea Party function just last month in Chicago.
“They hugged each other backstage in a full embrace like old friends,” says WIND radio co-host Amy Jacobson, who tells Sun Times columnist Michael Sneed she witnessed the Cain/Bialek hug in October while backstage at the AM 560 WIND sponsored TeaCon meeting in Schaumburg Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center.

“She grabbed his arm and whispered in his left ear. She kept talking as he bent to listen, and he kept saying ‘Uh, huh. Uh, huh.’ I don’t know if what she was giving him was a sucker punch, but he didn’t put his arm down while she was talking to him,” said Jacobson.

Bialek told the media of the encounter Monday: “I went up to him and asked him if he remembered me. I wanted to see if he would be man enough to own up to what he had done 14 years ago.”
Jacobson said of the same encounter, “I recall Sharon was hell bent on going backstage at the TeaCon convention — where she cornered him. I was surprised to hear she claims she did not know Cain was going to be there. Cain was expected and was late.”
“It looked sort of flirtatious. I mean they were hugging. But she could have been giving him the kiss of death for all I know,” Jacobson continued. “I had no idea what they were talking about, but she was inches from his ear.”
“It all began when I took a convention break and joined my pals at the hotel bar. Sharon was drinking Mimosas with them,” said Jacobson. She said she was a Republican, a Tea Party member, had once dated [White Sox sports announcer’ Steve Stone] and had worked at WGN radio.”
“Sharon also said she was anxious to meet Cain again and had once gone to an afterparty with him and her boyfriend years ago. But she never mentioned he had sexually harassed her.”

Meanwhile, Bialek has since applied for employment in sales at WIND radio and is scheduled for a second interview Thursday.

NeNe Leaks and Shannon Brown Ball For A Cause at Damien Wilkins Monster Slam Exihibition

The NBA season is still on hold but “shoot”, who needs ‘em? The lockout couldn’t keep Atlanta Hawks player,Damien Wilkins and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member NeNe Leakes from teaming up for a fun exhibition game Saturday to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Damien took the court with some his NBA buddies: Anthony Morrow, Chris Wilcox, Derrick Favors, James Harden, Jarrett Jack, Jeff Green, Jeff Teague, Joe Johnson, Jordan Crawford, Lou Williams, MarShon Brooks, Mike Beasley, Rudy Gay, Shannon Brown, Solomon Jones, Travis Leslie and Trey Thompkins.

NeNe Leakes and award winning producer Drumma Boy were the “celebrity coaches” for the Fan Fest which was held at Clark Atlanta University.

My sources spoke to Shannon Brown along with Atlanta Hawks player Jeff Teague discussed their feeling s on the lockout and both hope for a postive outcome. Teague looks to utlize his time off by enrolling back in college. I‘’m a major in communications so one day I’ll be interviewing like news Teague joked.

It is nice to see NBA players forget about the lockout and hoop for a cause.

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

Scrub-a-dub-dub, who else is getting’ in this tub?

HAVE A GREAT WEEK ALL!!
EFREM