The Daily Roundup for Jan 10

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The Cast Of RED TAILS Covers February 2012 Issue Of EBONY Magazine

The cast of Red Tails is covering the pages of the upcoming February 2012 issue of EBONY magazine. And the fellas are looking NICE!

(l-r) Nate Parker, Terrence Howard, David Oyelowo, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. are are holding down the front cover of EBONY's February 2012 issue.

The fellas are all starring in George Lucas' new Red Tails movie, an interpretation of the story of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Their co-stars are also rocking the inside cover:

Elijah Kelley, Ne-Yo, Tristan Wilds, Michael B. Jordan, Method Man, and Leslie Odom, Jr. are looking dapper as well.

The movie is about the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II. This is produce by George Lucas and should be a FAB flick!

Yo’ Miss JLO Take that!

It didn't take long for Jennifer Lopez to get over her break-up from third husband Marc Anthony.

The singer, 42, quickly found herself a toyboy in the form of 24-year-old Casper Smart.
But now, Marc Anthony decided to show the world he is also moving onto bigger things - by adding a photo of him and his new girlfriend kissing to his Facebook and tweeting about his new relationship.
Anything J-Lo can do... Marc Anthony flaunts new model girlfriend as he posts kissing photo on Facebook
The 43-year-old salsa singer is dating Venezualan model Shannon De Lima, and took to the social networking sites to declare his adoration for her.
He added a photo to his official Facebook page, which shows him kissing De Lima with his arms tightly wrapped around her.
The intimate photograph had the caption: 'Gracias!'

He also posted a tweet to the beauty in Spanish which read: 'A mi @Shadelima mi estatua de libertad. Besos bebe.'

This translates as: 'To Shannon, my statue of liberty. Kisses baby!'
Cover girl: Shannon (far left) on graces a bikini magazine in just a thong

Most noticeably, Anthony's son Chase Muniz, who he adopted while dating Debbie Roasdo, expressed his fondness for his father's new girlfriend.

He wrote on his Twitter page: 'To all my followers and everybody on twitter follow 2012 best couple and for many more years to come @MarcAnthony and @Shadelima !!!!!'
Way with words: Marc Anthony sends a romantic tweet to his girlfriend in Spanish

Seal of approval: Marc's son Chase also tweeted about the relationship

Ready for her close up: Shannon and a friend pose up for the camera
The doting son then added: 'Life is beautiful nothing like being surrounded by the people you love @MarcAnthony @Shadelima !!!!!! #family'

His sweet messagee suggests that things between the couple have already become very serious.

Jennifer Lopez as also been flaunting her new relationship recently on a romantic break in Miami.
Lopez and Smart were photographed walking hand in hand in South Beach, where they rang in the New Year together.
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez separated in July after seven years of marriage.
They have three year old twins together, Emme and Maximilian.

MISSING PERSON ALERT ESPECIALLY TO MY ATL READERS!
Family of Missing Atlanta Woman Asks Public For Help…

The family of a missing Atlanta woman is praying that someone… anyone… will come forward with clues that will aid in the the safe return of their daughter.

 Stacey Nicole English disappeared from her Buckhead condo off Lenox Road the day after Christmas and reports are that the last person to see her was a male friend who was visiting for the holidays.

The 36-year-old works for Sun Trust bank and has lived in her condo for four years.
“(I) tried to reach Stacy several times during the week. She left very important things behind, such as the access key to get into the condo, and the fireplace was on,” English’s mother, Cindy Jamison, said.
English’s cellphone was also left behind.

English’s family said her male friend came to visit from St. Louis and that the man admitted the two had an argument the night of Dec. 26th and she asked him to leave.

“There is a person of interest, that was last … that we know of, that the police know of,” English’s stepfather, Kevin Jamison, said.

“Come forth and give us information that will assist us and bring her home,” Cindy Jamison said.
“Whatever stone needs to be turned, we’re going to do that to bring her home safe,” Kevin Jamison said.
The family has been utilizing social media and word of mouth to gain the attention of the public to aid in the search for their missing daughter and sent out a message asking for help.
They have created a Facebook page called Help Us Find Stacey Nicole English where they post updates and seek information.

To the Media Personnel and Whom this may concern,

We, Kevin and Cindy Jamison, Anthony English, family, and friends of our beloved daughter Stacey Nicole English, pray that you will assist us as time is of the essence to bring our daughter safely home. Stacey was last seen on Monday, December 26th, around 10:30 or 10:40 PM.
Our daughter is a smart, vibrant, out-going, and a well liked person that would help anyone in need. We so desperately need your assistance as we are trying to schedule a news press conference tomorrow which is Wednesday 1/4/12. The missing person report is on the AtlantaPD.org website.

We can no longer sit and hold our peace as we have searched around the metro area where she lived on Lenox Rd, (The Vanderbilt), and have called and searched area hospitals and jail areas.

Our daughter, Stacey Nicole English, is 5’3” approximately 135 lbs. She has brown eyes with shoulder length hair. She is 36 years of age. She attended Fayette High School and graduated from Hampton University c/o ’93.

Her car is missing as well. It is a four door 2006 white Volvo S80; tag number BPR 324, with tan toned leather seats.

We solicit your help in finding our precious daughter as we will uncover every stone and utilize all sources to do so. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Atlanta Police Department’s missing person bureau.

Sincerely,
Kevin and Cindy Jamison

English’s white 2006 Volvo S60 was originally missing at the time of her disappearance, but Atlanta police announced this morning (Thursday, January 5, 2012) that it had been found abandoned on Dec. 27th in southwest Atlanta.

There are still no clues as to her whereabouts and no suspects have been named….

If anyone has any clues PLEASE HELP Because if this was you. You would want someone to help you out too!

Meet The new class of “Celebrity Apprentice”

A late night talk show legend and a former Danity Kane member will be competing on the upcoming season of “The Celebrity Apprentice.” On Wednesday it was announced that Arsenio Hall and singer Aubrey O’Day will be among the famous faces starring on the new installment of the reality TV competition. Other stars set to take part include former “American Idol” contestant Clay Aiken, “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice, and rocker Dee Snider. Comedienne Lisa Lampanelli, actor George Takei, and pop star Debbie Gibson are also a part of the cast. As in previous seasons, this year’s crop of celebrities will be competing to raise money for a charity of their choice. The new season of “The Celebrity Apprentice” gets under way February 12th on NBC.

Here is “The Celebrity Apprentice” cast:

Men’s Team:

Late night legend Arsenio Hall
Pop star Clay Aiken
Radio host Adam Carolla
“Incredible Hulk” star Lou Ferrigno
Magician/comedian Penn Jillette
Rock star Dee Snider
Actor George Takei
IndyCar legend Michael Andretti
“American Chopper” star Paul Teutul, Sr.

Women’s Team:

Supermodel Cheryl Tiegs
Pop star Debbie Gibson
Actress and Grammy winner Tia Carrere
Author and reality star Victoria Gotti
Comedienne Lisa Lampanelli
Former Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza
Singer and actress Aubrey O’Day
Actress and model Patricia Velásquez
“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice.

Obviously Arsenio didn’t get the memo after all that racist trash Trump. I guess money trumps all. I hear you Arscenio…BUT DO YOU!

LUDA wants you to eat Chicken and Beer…..Literally!

Word on the curb is that it’s over for Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges‘ Straits restaurant.

The popular Atlanta had formerly been plagued with health inspection issues but it continued to thrive as an Atlanta hotspot known for industry parties and private get-togethers.
Straits is closing it’s doors for good and Luda, who now parks his private jet alongside billionaires, plans to take his money and run towards the airport with a new venture involving chicken & beer.

 Details…

According the the AJC Buzz,
Ludacris is ending his nearly four-year run as a Midtown restaurateur, pulling up the stakes at Straits to focus on a new venture at Atlanta-Hartsfield International Aiport.

Ludacris made the decision to close Straits after winning a contract to open a new restaurant — Chicken N Beer — at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with Atlanta Restaurant Partners.

The airport’s concession contracts were approved Tuesday in a marathon City Council meeting.
Fans may recognize the name of Luda’s new eatery… inspired from his 2003 album of the same name. He plans to serve comfort food and craft beers using locally grown ingredients.

As I continue to learn and evolve as a businessman, I am extremely excited to put my restaurateur footprint into a new venture inside the busiest international airport in the United States, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,
Straits was a great segue into the industry and with Chicken N Beer I can create my own concept. I look forward to expanding my creativity and driving.

WERK LUDA!

LeBron James Pisses Off Pastry Chef

LeBron James was comped a $3,000 cake for his birthday at the last minute in exchange for free publicity, but the publicity never came because Bron Bron thought the cake was ugly...

From Gossip Extra
Passion for Pastry owner Alethea Hickman, a well-known Boca Raton baker, is downright pissed off!

The $3,000-birthday cake she was asked to deliver to James’ New Year’s Eve party at theShelborne South Beach hotel in Miami Beach – free of charge as part of a “sponsorship deal” – supposedly wasn’t fit for the king!

“It was a great cake,” Hickman said. “I could’ve blown it off because I had so much work with the holidays, but I came through at the last minute. I don’t even known what they did with it at this point. They have no respect.”

Two days before the Miami Beach fiesta for 50-plus that included Heat teammates Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Juwan Howard, Hickman tells me she received a frantic, all-in-caps email from Samantha Rosen, the Shelborne‘s marketing director.

“URGENT!,” the email read. “NEED CAKE FOR LEBRON JAMES BIRTHDAY THAT WILL BE HOSTED AT THE SHELBORNE HOTEL BY DWADE, GAB UNION AND HEAT TEAMMATES.”

There was a catch: Hickman couldn’t charge anything, simply because James wouldn’t pay for it — never mind that James is in his second year of a $100 million-contract with the Heat!

In exchange, however, Rosen promised free publicity for Hickman’s Passion for Pastry: Photos of the cake would be distributed widely to the press and twittered with the name of her business prominently mentioned! Rosen didn’t return calls for comment but her boss Jared Galbut, the newly-redesigned Shelborne‘s managing principal, confirmed the deal today.

Lebron chose the cake on the right

I’ll say NO MORE!

Tattoo Loving Rihanna Named Queen of Downloads

Having made her way back to California after spending the holidays in Barbados and Florida, Rihanna was spotted making her way around West Hollywood, CA on Thursday night (January 5).

The 23-year-old "We Found Love" singer rocked a navy and grey sweater with yellow sleeves paired with dark jeans as she ended up dropping by a local tattoo parlor to reportedly add another ink job to her continuously growing collection of body art.
On the career front, RiRi continues to hold court as one of the most popular acts around, as she was just named as the best-selling artist online.

According to Nielsen SoundScan, the Barbadian beauty's sales totaled more than 47.5 million at the end of 2011 - which edged out second place finisher, The Black Eyed Peas (42.4 million).

With Eminem garnering the third slot (42.2 million) and Lady Gaga fourth (42 million), the top ten was rounded out in respective order by Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne, Beyonce, Kanye West and Britney Spears.

L.A. Basketball Wife" Imani Wants You To See Her New Bikini Pics

Imani Showalter, the NY spitfire on "Basketball Wives: L.A." who was one of the first to read co-star Jackie Christie her rights, has been working out these days. And she wants to show you the fruits of her efforts.

Since the show ended a few months ago, it's time for vacay. Imani's headed to St. Barts soon, and she wanted her twitter followers to help her choose a bikini for the occasion. And, of course, she wanted to show off her new bikini bod. So she posted different angles of herself in the Victoria's Secret revealing leopard bikini:

And tweeted: Ok y'all this is the the winner for my St. Barths trip....Yes it's really me haha!

She looks great!..Fellas what do you think?

SAY WHAT?????? Mos Def Is A Bigomist Confirms His Wife

Word on the streets are saying that the 38 year old Muslim rapper/actor Mos Def is a bigamist. Because Mos Def recently got married again to some chic in California, and his wife estranged wife Alana Wyattcouldn’t believe it when she heard the news. This is not the first time reports have surfaced that Mos Def has allegedly been married to multiple women at the same time. Wyatt, who exchanged vows with the rapper after 96 hours, married him when he was married to someone else, Wyatt was furious when she learned the news but remained with the rapper. Now it appears she’s had enough.

In an open letter to Diary of A Hip Hop Street King, Wyatt gives details about their marriage. She talks about being spit on regularly before sex, his jealousy and her disappointment with Mos Def’s alleged bigamy.

I am the CURRENT WIFE (LEGAL) wife of Dante Smith. Aka Mos def aka Yasin bey! Who knows maybe next year it will be something different according to HIS mood at that day and time. Just so everyone who is paying attention it is clear that no matter what I may have been called, portrayed as because of a few videos and have dated a few athletes. I took his hand in marriage based on a promising life, future, and one day to build an empire of own. I don’t regret one minute of it. I never will. I made that choice for myself.
Until now…… Marriage is NOT something you should take in vain, it’s not something that 2 people consummate just because it suits the mood at the time. The man I married is NOT the man I grew to know. Shit I barely ever did get to know him. It seemed as tho we only knew each other when the world was watching. Did we ever live the marriage life? NO! Did we have a chance to really love each other for who we were? NO!

Even after 10 years of being with someone you STILL don’t know them. So most will say “then 3 days you really never knew each other.” Agreed!
But that’s what comes with marriage. Getting to each others likes and dislikes, and getting to know each other does NOT mean just getting along, or the only time you can make love with the lights on is when you are tipsy. The man mos def aka yasin bey, I married was NOT who I grew to know, I’m sure he can say the same. It was the first time I had ever experienced sex with my mouth being forced open and him feeling the need to spit in it 3 times. He would tell me what it meant, but I just could not wrap my mind around it. Each time he did it again and again, and again. This became our routine. It became real to me.

Dante (mos) is GOOD! He has a way of making you feel like you are the ONLY woman that exists. So I can see how it is easy to fall in love with him. I’ve been asked. Allot is he as weird in real life as in on TV! “Define weird”. I say. U lose yourself in him. Hence the so many marriages. I never understood having multiple wives. Multiple jump offs…..YA, but WIVE(S). Helllll Nooooo! Was this legal? Allowed? Or how did the wives feel?!

Which brings me to the CURRENT! I am still his legal wife. Last name, license, certificate and all. I’m sure some DNA also if ya dug deep enuff. I been respectful of his privacy, as well as NOT accepted the MANY MANY offers that have risen over the course of our “ongoing” divorce to throw his trifling ass under a bus. Well I’m DONE! Being quiet, DONE protecting myself for his stupid antics. How dare you NOT settle your MESS here in Toronto (Canada) have my ass out here married to someone I barely know, can’t move on, but yet … “OH”. Here ur ass is trynna marry some one else. AGAIN! Is this a fad or a joke to you?!?! I am disgusted, ashamed, and embarrassed. Not for me, baby boo…….but YOU! Running around marrying what suits your outfit that day.

I am NOT jealous, I’m fucking PISSED that he wouldn’t clean up shop before he runs off in the sunset for the 45th time. I have to wonder……….not even Santa Claus gets as many letters in November as Mos has wives.

I been quiet, respectful for the reason of his family and career, in 5 years I have NOT used or abused his name, nor used him to brand anything. But Now I have to speak up, when he is out there trying to get married AGAIN , clean tha FUCK UP what u already got going on HERE, I

I am NOT jealous (for the record), in fact I actually pity the “NEXT TOP WIFE” I could give a rats flying fuck if you married 8 hermaphrodites, just fix your dam mess with me and let me move on!!! I may have had my share of “fun”. But dam…. no rings are poppin off and tatts (GOD KNOWS WHAT ELSE) “ya CUM QUICK”.

Chroniclers do you agree with his wife??

MODELS RUNWAY OVAHNESS! MEET Nyasha Matonhodze for Versace Pre-Fall 2012

 Both Nyasha Matonhodze and Versace had a whirlwind year of success in 2011, so it is only fitting that the two come together for the brand’s latest ready to wear collection. Right on the heels of the debut of their H&M Cruise 2012 collection comes an edited selection of looks for Pre-Fall 2012. The collection is Versace luxe at its finest, fully equipped with glamour and sensuality. From gold cap toe black leather boots to lace sleeves and insets, these looks will surely be a hit with the brand’s fans including Jennifer Hudson, Nicki Minaj, Kelly Rowland and many more.

check out some of the best looks.

 A strong collection, but that signature glitz from the brand is missing. The looks are heavy on functionality and lacking the vibrancy of color and embellishments that are inherent to the Versace aesthetic. Have all the eccentric and va-va voom ideas been given to the latest H&M collection? We’ll see when the Fall 2012 collection debuts at Milan Fashion Week..

Kanye West Launches Design Company DONDA!

Kanye West is bringing some of the most creative minds together. The hip-hop impresario is launching a design company named DONDA aimed at developing products and experiences that “marry our wants and needs.”

In a lengthy series of tweets, Kanye announced his newest venture to the public. “I have started a new company and I’m so excited about the name…. it’s got the best name ever of all companies of all time!!!” he wrote. “The name of the company is DONDA.”

Named after his late mother Dr. Donda West, the startup will be comprised of creative individuals from different fields. “DONDA is a design company which will galvanize amazing thinkers and put them in a creative space to bounce their dreams and ideas,” he explained.

“I am assembling a team of architects, graphic designers, directors musicians, producers, AnRs, writers, publicist, social media experts, app guys, managers, car designers, clothing designers, DJs, video game designers, publishers, tech guys, lawyers, bankers, nutritionist, doctors, scientist, teachers.”
Taking inspiration from Michael Jackson, Alexander McQueen, and Steve Jobs, Kanye laid out his mission. “DONDA will be comprised of over 22 divisions with a goal to make products and experiences that people want and can afford,” he said. “We want to help simplify and aesthetically improve everything we see hear, touch, taste and feel. To dream of, create, advertise and produce products driven equally by emotional want and utilitarian need.”

If you’ve got what it takes to join the team, you can email contactDONDA@gmail.com. “I want to put creatives in a room together with like minds that are all waaaay doper than me,” said ‘Ye.

Are The Braxton Girls Getting a New Step Dad.com?

Is Evelyn Braxton headed down the aisle? Word around the Internet is Ms Evelyn found love again and is planning a February wedding...

From Sister 2 Sister

A source close to the family told Sister 2 Sister that family matriarch, Evelyn Braxton, will be tying the knot again in February.
The mother of six was previously married to her children’s father, a pastor who was unfaithful to her and is now remarried.

Aretha Franklin REVEALS Wedding DEETS And TALKS ABOUT Affair With Late Night Talk Show Host!

The Queen of Soul is in love and ready to share it with all her fans. During a recent interview, she talked about beau Willie AND revealed she once had an affair with a late night talk show host.....but who? Was it Tavis Smiley? Arsenio? Jimmy Kimmel?? 

 Read the highlights below..........

On why she’s getting married again at 69:
“I like being married. It’s an institution that I like. .So momentarily I don’t see any reason why I shouldn’t be married. I need taking care of a little more, I think. Let someone else be strong. Sometimes what you’re looking for is already there.”

On planning the wedding:
“You know I am very hands-on. There is no way in the world anyone else could do my wedding other than myself, along with whomever I select to do various things.”

On how Willie proposed:
“We were … just kind of talking along those lines, and then it got very serious. I just said, `Is that a proposal?’ and he said `yes.’ And that’s how that happened; we just kind of talked into it.”

On the wedding dress:
“I’d love to see what they [Donna Karan and Vera Wang] would do custom for me, without me saying anything. They’re known for kick butt (dresses).”

On the location:
“I’m kind of leaning that way ["the exclusive Hamptons"] because it’s closer to home, and more friends could get there easily."

On her dream performers: “I would love to have Smokey (Robinson) sing, my dearest, oldest friend [along with gospel singer Karen Clark and Stevie Wonder].”

On her previous relationship and affair BEFORE Willie:
“We had an intimate affair. (He was) one of America’s late-night talk-show hosts. At this point I’m thrilled it didn’t (work), and what I was looking for was already here. We’re very compatible, and he supports me and I support him a lot, and he has given me specialized attention that I don’t think I’ve received from anyone else. I receive a lot of male attention, but Will is more special than all the rest.”

Congrats Ms. Franklin!

Someone Broke Into Mike Tyson’s Hotel Room

Who could dare break into the hotel room of boxing heavy weight champion Mike Tyson? Whoever did it was fortunate enough to make their way out of the room before Mike could catch them.

According to sources, intruder(s) broke into his hotel room in Vegas this weekend. Fortunately for the intruder, the boxing champion was sleeping. They were able to get out of the room before Tyson woke up.

Mike was reportedly staying at The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas last Saturday night after attending New Year’s Eve concert held by Stevie Wonder. TMZ reported according to a source that when Tyson woke up, he only saw a flashlight. But before he could understand what was going on, the intruder was already gone.
Afterwards, hotel security was called and they are investigating the case. No goods were reportedly stolen from his room.

What do you think was the intruder’s motive?

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

I’m not sure you are really grasping the concept of a live-action Muppets movie.

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!

EFREM