The Daily Roundup for Dec 7

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President Obama Holds 34th Annual Kennedy Center Honors

Honoring the best in entertainment and arts, President Barack Obama led the 34th Annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C. on Sunday evening (December 4).

The U.S. Commander-in-Chief, who was joined by wife Michelle (who looked lovely in a strapless cobalt dress), kicked things off by welcoming honorees Meryl Streep, Barbara Cook, Neil Diamond, Sonny Rollins and Yo-Yo Ma to a reception in the East Room of the White House before heading over to the Kennedy Center.
Of the selections for this year's ceremony, Obama told that each and every one of them has "given the nation the extraordinary gift of the arts."

And while he agreed that each has an unbelievable amount of talent, President Obama said that Meryl, Barbara, Neil, Sonny and Yo-Yo are being "celebrated for their ability to bring people together."

During Miss Streep's presentation, Tracey Ullman took to the podium while saying, "Looking around, I see Caroline Kennedy, first lady Michelle Obama, the president … an illustrious group to be sure, but with no disrespect to you guys, we have Meryl-bloody-Streep in the room!"
Also toasting Meryl were Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, with Miss Blunt telling the illustrious guests, "In every scene, she's actually doing at least two jobs. First, her own character, who is always so complete, so natural, you forget that somewhere in there is Meryl Streep. Then the second is stabilizing the other actor who is having a nervous breakdown because they're in a scene with Meryl Streep."

With the gala set to be broadcast on CBS December 27th, other attendees/performers at the annual affair included Sarah Jessica Parker with Matthew Broderick, Glenn Close, Diane Sawyer, Robert De Niro, Newt Gingrich, Cal Ripken, Alan Greenspan, Stephen Colbert, Florence Henderson and Smokey Robinson.

YOU DON’T SAY; Rihanna Needs 24 Hour a Day Supervision?

According to reports Rihanna's record label is worried about her well-being and has her under 24 hour a day supervision.... From The Mirror
STRESSED Rihanna’s been put on health watch ahead of this weekend’s Capital Jingle Bell Ball event.

Mercury record label execs are insisting she has 24hr surveillance – and a curfew – after flipping out last weekend in a tearful rant to Beyonce.

A source said: “She’s filming her Loud tour DVD in December and her team is determined that she looks, acts and performs at her best.

Celebs are KICKING IT In Miami

Tons of celebs are down in Miami for Art Basel and the parties are on and popping. and Diddy partying with Mama Combs at the launch party Culo inside....

Hit-making producer Rico Love celebrated his 29th birthday at Vic & Angelo’s Coal Oven Enoteca in South Beach with a swanky party hosted by Usher, Mary J. Blige and Diddy.

During the dinner, Usher made a heartful speech saying,

“I have something very special to give Rico tonight, and I’m glad you’re all here tonight to share it with me."

He then took out his Grammy for Best Male R&B Artist and presented it to Rico.

“This is one of many, but I just wanted to say how my successes are your successes. Without him, I wouldn’t have completed this journey, so I wanted to present this to you as a good friend."

And how can you top a present like that?

The room was filled with fab chicks like Melanie Fiona, Rocsi and Gabrielle Union.

Gabrielle later posed with music exec Steve Rifkind.

Gabby also chatted with Juwan and Jenine Wardally Howard and Deborah Cox.

Teairra Marie, who's signed to Rico's record label, looked hot in this sexy sheer and sparkly number.

She was spotted with Sylvia Rhone.

Then Teairra and Rico posed with Cherlise, who's also signed to Rico's Division1 label.

Yelawolf and Chris Bosh also came out to toast Rico.

Then Yelawolf partied with Deborah Cox.

Fat Joe's wife Lorena Cartagena attended with Robin Cartagena.

And across the room, Diddy, who also co-hosted, was spotted kicking it with his former Uptown MCA boss Andre Harrell and Irv Gotti.

Meanwhile, Maino hung out with Cee Lo Green.

And later, Cee Lo got a few smooches from Melanie Fiona.

Before his guests left, Rico said to everyone,

“I want to thank you all for being here with me on this special day. I wouldn’t have made it this far without each and every one of you.”

Also in Miami.......

Sean "Diddy" Combs left Rico's party and rushed over to Mr. Chows' where he threw a launch party for the artsy book Culo By Mazzucco. And he dined with Mama Combs and that horrible ass blonde wing!

Then Robin Thicke and Will Smith both came through the party to show some love.

Pharrell also attended and he rocked his own BBC gear.

And Chris Bosh brought out with his wife Adrienne who was glowing with a baby bump we have still yet to see.

FUN TIMES IN MIAMI. Hat ip The YBF!

RAP BEEF 2.0? Is Duct Tape's Alley Boy Calling Out T.I. For Misrepresnting The Streets Of ATL???

"I'm Talking To You: Is Alley Boy Going At T.I. For Misrepresenting The Streets Of ATL???
Alley Boy from Duct Tape seems to have a problem with T.I. and other rappers claiming to be represent the streets when they have far been removed from the life. 

In this interview with Ms. Rivercity, he goes in saying,
"When I say this my city, I feel like my city because I'm the only one acative as far as an artist that's still active in the streets. My Zaggins still active... I really feel like Zaggins that been in the forefront ain't really been speaking up for the city the way they supposed to.

They probably done got they money. They rich. So you know how easy it is for a rich Zaggin to ignore certain situations because they got so big until they money start to decline. And then when they feel the fans ain't Fu%%ing with fake ish they been putting out... That's when they go to "Real Zaggins is back in it. "

I stand for the city, for those who don' t rap... who out here waring in the streets doing whatever it takes because it's Fizzuked up out here. Ain't no bricks in the city or no ish like that. Dope still selling but ain't no major ish going on like that. All that "flexin" and ish that Zaggins talking about so I feel like the ish I be talking about... there's more to what's going on and I always try to stay relevant because I'm still in this ish. My Zaggin is still in this ish so I know first hand what the Fizzuk be going on.

Zaggins be wondering why they can't pop off or drop a single or whatever but its because Zaggins don't want to hear that "Flexing." Ni%%as don't want to hear no rich A$$ Zaggin flexing. I won't even say a rich Zaggin, I'd say a Zaggin ain't in the streets like that no more. You not talking about what the Fizzuk we got going on [in the streets]."

He also discuuses his recent arrest and his upcoming project Niggannati

Listen:

UGH!! I tell ya some folks just don't want to change!

Martina Davis, Sister of Troy Davis, Dies from Cancer

*(Via ajc.com) – Martina Davis Correia, older sister of Troy Davis, who was executed in September for killing a police officer, died Thursday, according to media reports.

Correia, 44, had been fighting cancer.
She stood by her brother, who maintained his innocence in the death of off-duty Savannah police officer Mark Allen MacPhail in 1989. MacPhail was moonlighting on a security detail when he was shot three times.
After Davis’ trial, a number of key witnesses recanted their testimony. Davis’ case was known around the world and fueled the debate over eyewitness testimony.

Correia fought to clear her brother’s name.
“She was the No. 1 messenger and was the one that really inspired people to get involved and work for him,” Laura Moye, who heads Amnesty International’s campaign to abolish the death penalty, told the Associated Press. “She is the person who really sparked the global campaign for Troy Davis.”
May she rest in Peace!

Kobe Bryant Out $400,000 Due to Bad Investment

One of Kobe Bryant’s investments has gone bankrupt, leaving the professional athlete out $400,000 – a mere drop in the bucket for the multi-millionaire.
He put a little of his hard earned money into the Power Balance company that marketed “performance bracelets.” But according to the Orange County Register, the company couldn’t handle the competition and filed a Chapter 11, listing Bryant as one of its biggest creditors.

Others include the Los Angeles Kings – $250,491; the Sacramento Kings – $100,000; and Blake Griffin – $20,000.
In a statement, the company acknowledged that it was forced to file bankruptcy because of several lawsuits that alleged misleading advertising for the product.

SERIOUSLY!?!; Boy, 9, suspended from school for sexual harassment after calling teacher 'cute'

In one North Carolina school, a student got more than just detention for having a schoolboy crush.
Nine year old Emanyea Lockett was suspended from school for two days when he told a friend that he thought his teacher was 'cute'.
'I was talking to my friend and I said Miss Taylor was cute,' Emanyea told local WSOC news.

'That's all I said,' Emanyea continued.
A substitute teacher at Brookside Elementary School overheard the remark, told the principal, and then the principal suspended the boy for two days.

Emanyea's mother thinks that his punishment is far more severe than the crime.

'It's not like he went up to the woman and tried to grab her in a sexual way,' mother Chiquita Lockett said.
'Why would he be suspended for two days?' she continued.
Emanyea's mother Chiquita Lockett thinks that the school is over reacting to her son's actions and believes he was given too harsh a punishment
One local broadcast pointed out the irony that the fourth grader was being accused of sexual harassment, even though he does not know what the term means.

A school representative for the district, located just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, said that the details of the suspension were not available.
She did tell local reporters that the incident related to 'inappropriate behavior after making inappropriate statements.

Check Out Tyrese's New $1 Million Crib

Tyrese is clearly more than just a pretty face as he recently flexed his business skills and purchased a homey $1 million crib that he negotiated down from $1.5 Million.
NY Times bestselling author Tyrese recently used his slick business skills to purchase a $1.5 million for the bargain price $1,038,750!

His 5,586 sq. ft. Woodland Hills home (in the L.A. area) boasts 5-bedrooms, a giant tropical backyard featuring a waterfall, private pool, basketball court and a garage for 10 cars!

Check out the Mediterranean-style mansion here:

Very nice and cozy!

Is Gary Dourdan's Ex is Trying to Set Him Up ?

Gary Dourdan was hauled into court recently for violating the restraining order placed on him after he was arrested for assaulting his ex girlfriend
However, after listening to the court proceedings, it sounds like Gary's ex is trying to set him up...

Apparently Gary violated his protection order by texting his ex, but he had evidence proving she texted him first.

WATCH:

Regardless, the judge told Gary even though his ex text him first, she's not the one under order and that she can contact him all she wants and that he is legally prohibited from responding and if he contacts her again he's going to jail.

And finally from “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“21 Days ‘Til Christmas”

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Santa! It’s no surprise that one caped crusader is a fan of another. So whether it be a Dark Knight or a Wintry one, be prepared because one of them is coming for you.

SEE YA’LL LATER!

EFREM