The Daily Roundup for Jan 9

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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Covers The Real Housewives Franchise!

Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise is putting a face of each of the 5 cities on front street for the upcoming issue of The Hollywood Reporter.

Orange County’s Vicki Gunvalson, New York’s Ramona Singer, New Jersey’s Caroline Manzo, Atlanta’s NeNe Leakes and Beverly Hills’ Kyle Richards are all on the cover. Check it and how much money these chicks are really raking in, plus Gabby Union's new WMB 3D magazine cover, inside...

NeNe's sitting pretty amongst the other "Housewives" on the brand new Hollywood Reporter issue. The ATL Housewife is repping for the southern franchise while also prepping to appear as swim coach Roz on the upcoming season of "Glee".

And as for all the rumors of how much mula the Housewives are actually bringing in, only the New York franchise's paychecks have been publicized, and it's about $250,000 this upcoming season.

Bravo offers each of the Housewives an unparalleled opportunity to develop her own brand. Combined, the Housewives have published more than a dozen books; received product deals from makeup and jewelry to sex toys and alcohol; average well over 100,000 Twitter followers (Leakes has nearly 600,000); and receive an approximate six-figure salary each season (the New York cast is drawing a $250,000 payday for Season 5) — not movie-star money, but steady income for people arguably of limited talent. Bethenny Frankel is the best example of this with several bestselling books, her own spinoff series, and the ability to promote her Skinny Girl margarita brand on Bravo, which she sold for $120 million.

Well alright girls….GET IT!

BUT IN MORE HOODRAT NEWS: Black Mafia Family{BMF} Ladies Maybe Coming to Reality TV? Hopefully NOT!

They saying that the wives and girlfriends of the Black Mafia Family are probably getting a new TV reality show. Viewers may get a chance to see Gricelda Chavez, Lisa Buford, Tiffany Gloster, and Tonesa Welch, in the show.

Published in an article of Ozone Magazine, Terry’s wife Welch may appear on the reality show telling her husband’s side of the BMF story. For the record, the organization was arrested in 2005 by FBI as they believed that over 30 members from the organization were involved in moving more than 2,500 kilograms of cocaine a month throughout the US. The prosecutor also claimed that they made over $270 million from illegal drug business.

Somehow this group had a connection with the Hip Hop community. So when their ladies step up to speak on their behalf, it gets quite exciting and interesting.

Ozone Magazine wrote the following:

Terry’s wife Tonesa Welch, who calls herself the “First Lady of BMF,” appears to be the Shaunie O’Neal of this whole venture and hopes to help tell Terry’s side of the BMF story.

 Gricelda Chavez, who was involved with music producer Damon Thomas (incidentally, although not as famous as Kris Humphries, he is also a Kim Kardashian divorcee). Damon was a player in a BMF money-laundering scheme involving jewelry purchases and, when confronted with the evidence, agreed to cooperate with the government as a witness against Terry.

Lisa Buford’s man “PJ” was a high-ranking BMF affiliate on Terry’s side of the organization.

Tiffany Gloster and her man Jerry “J Rock” Davis were both indicted by the DEA on BMF-related charges in 2007. Tiffany served a two year sentence for her part in helping to launder the proceeds from J Rock’s cocaine sales. J Rock is currently serving a sentence of 39 years and 10 months in prison.

So, what do you think? Already excited about the upcoming hit? I’m not!....LOL!

LA VIDA LOCA; Ricky Martin Sets a Wedding Date

Ricky Martin and Carlos Gonzalez are planning a January wedding in New York.

Ricky Martin and Carlos Gonzalez are planning a wedding, boda, after matrimonio reports dominated Latin America noticias this week. Ricky Martin and novio Carlos Gonzalez will have a wedding ceremony in New York in January, Latin American news is reporting today. The reports follow earlier erroneous claims that the couple would marry in Buenos Aires.
Ricky Martin and Carlos Gonzalez dominated Latin American noticias in December with reports of a possible wedding in Buenos Aires. The reports had claimed Martin and his economist boyfriend Carlos González Abella had sought to marry in Buenos Aires. Those later reports were confirmed as false.

December reports later claimed that Martin was anxious to marry this January, but that Martin hadn’t decided on a location. Other reports claimed that Martin’s best man would be Angelo Medina. Another story claimed that a wedding reception would be held in Miami with guests anticipated to be Ednita Nazario, Charly Masso of Menudo, and Ángelo Medina and others from Menudo.
Martin, who turned forty on December 24, has previously told news that he wants same-sex marriage to be legalized in Puerto Rico. “What I want is for them to say no to discrimination so that equality among us human beings may be a reality in my country.”
But with Puerto Rico not possible, El Nuevo Dia is reporting noticias today that the Ricky and Carlos will marry January 28 in New York City. The location in NYC is not revealed.

The date appears to be logical. Martin will debut on Broadway for Evita in March. He will play the role made popular by Antonio Banderas in the film version (opposite Madonna). Martin will play Che in the groundbreaking revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical. Previews for Martin on Broadway start March 2012, the opening is April.

Who is that Mystery Woman Idris Elba is Creeping With?

Idris Elba brought in New Year 2012 at Atlanta’s Compound Night club.

Idris, best know for his work on the small screen in HBO’s The Wire and his big screen appearance in Taker’s alongside Clifford T.I. Harris, is definitely a fan favorite amongst most women with eyes.
The chocolate brother, who is reportedly married with kids, arrived alone but he was VERY popular with the ladies that night. So popular, in fact, that insiders say Idris did NOT leave empty handed.

 Ummm…. I wonder what his wife thinks about this.

 First it was Denzel then it was Idris. Both actors have embodied the image of Black male perfection onscreen (sorta kinda).

IN THE NAME OF JESUS, THE TAX MAN COMETH; Rev Run’s Daughters Owe Uncle Sam Half A Million In Taxes

*Reverend Run’s daughters seem to have been running from the IRS these last few years, according to a new Detroit News report.

The IRS and the state of California claim that the two, Angela and Vanessa Simmons, owe more than $450,000.
The sisters have yet to respond to the allegations, but I’m sure they’ll be responding with their bank accounts when you take a look at the documentation both California and the IRS have.

Check out what they owe below:
The IRS filed a $26,658 tax lien against Angela Simmons on Dec. 22 with the New York City Register.
The IRS filed a $22,528 tax lien against Vanessa Simmons on Dec. 22 in New York.
The IRS filed a $157,787 tax lien against Vanessa Simmons on Nov. 10 in New York.
The IRS filed a $27,248 tax lien against Angela Simmons on May 20 in New York.
The IRS filed a $132,466 tax lien against Angela Simmons on April 1 in New York.
The state of California filed a $44,253 tax lien against Vanessa Simmons on March 23 in Sacramento County Court.
The state of California filed a $39,538 tax lien against Angela Simmons on March 23 in Sacramento.

Girls pay that ish up Now!

Kim Kardashian joins sister Khloe courtside as they cheer on Lamar Odom

The last time she attended a basketball game, Kim Kardashian was still married to an NBA player.

 Now that the 31-year-old reality star is single again, she seems to have returned to her favourite stomping grounds: anywhere an athlete might be found. 

She might have an affinity for sweaty men in small shorts, but the E! starlet was actually sitting courtside in Dallas to support brother-in-law Lamar Odom's new team, the Mavericks.
Back to basketball: Kim and Khloe Kardashian attended tonight's Dallas Mavericks game in Texas
She couldn't resist cheering loudly with 27-year-old sister Khloe, who's been married to the NBA star for two years.
This was Kim's first time back at a basketball game since filing for divorce from her husband of just 72 days, New Jersey Nets power forward Kris Humphries.
All eyes on the prize: As usual, the girls found themselves trailed by a camera crew
That doesn't look good: Did Lamar just make a mistake on the b-ball court?
The two were swarmed by photographers eager to take their picture as well as fans who only wished to meet their favourite reality stars.

 Khloe followed her older sister's lead, pairing a leather jacket with a black and white patterned scarf as well as some heavy eyeshadow. 

While perhaps a bit inappropriate for a basketball game, Kim's look definitely attracted the right kind of attention: she left the American Airlines arena with both her sister and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.
Munching away: The 31-year-old couldn't resist having a nibble during the game
Grumpy Khloe? The 27-year-old reality star doesn't seem happy - perhaps because Kim has all the food!
On their sisterly expedition, the two picked up furry boots and purses in the city's chic Stanley Korshak store. 

In addition to the identical gear they purchased, the two sisters wore complementary outfits during their girls day out.
The belles of basketball: Kim and Khloe find themselves to be the centre of attention yet again
Kim looked sleek in black leggings and a tan sweater underneath a hip army jacket and zebra print scarf.
On her feet were strappy stiletto boots, which gave the diminutive starlet a bit of necessary height.

 Unfortunately, Khloe, who is eight inches taller than her older sister at 5'10, also chose to wore stilettos. 

Her tan, calf-length pair matched her sweater and jacket, and the blue in her jeans matched her blue purse nicely.
She also appears to have lost weight while living in Dallas, gauging from how thin her legs have been looking lately.

Kim's smile was sweet as she left the boutique, at least, seems to be going quite well. 

According to the New York Post, the star and her sisters are close to inking a deal to launch their own magazine.
The glossy would be published by American Media Inc., the same company that owns Star, The National Enquirer and Shape magazine.
Tall and small: Khloe and Kim take Dallas - and its stores

'They have been reaching out to several media outlets. Now the Kardashians can spin their own stories in print,' a source sniped to the newspaper.
Additionally, Kim will be appearing in several television and film projects in the coming months.
Not only will the Kourtney and Kim Take New York star appear on the big screen in Tyler Perry's new movie, The Marriage Counselor, but she will also appear on Tim Allen's ABC sitcom, Last Man Standing.
She is also slated to play herself on an episode of How I Met Your Mother.

Oprah’s Next Chapter’ Premiere Sets Record for OWN

Last Sunday’s two-hour premiere of Oprah Winfrey’s new primetime series “Oprah’s Next Chapter” garnered the network’s highest Sunday premiere ever on OWN 1.1 million total viewers.

The premiere episode, which featured an intimate interview with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler at his lake house in Lake Sunapee, New Hampshire, posted the highest ratings ever in the 9-11 p.m. time period (up +463% among women 25-54 versus the Sunday 9-11 p.m. December 2011 time period average), built through its second hour, and garnered double digit growth across all key demos versus year ago network launch numbers.

This was the highest rated premiere for a series on OWN outside of the network’s launch weekend only behind the two hour premiere of “Season 25: Oprah Behind the Scenes” on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, making it the second highest telecast for the network to date across all key demos.

Well Looky, Looky. Love & Basketball and how to steal a husband; Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade Cover The FEBRUARY 2012 Issue Of ESSENCE Magazine

For their LOVE focused February 2012 issue, ESSENCE magazine tapped Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and his girlfriend, actress Gabrielle Union, for the cover.

While rocking a gorgeous yellow gown, Gabby Union is covering the Love & Basketball issue of ESSENCE with dapper white dinner jacket wearing man over 4 years, Dwyane Wade.

The full-time father of two commented about he and Gabby not rushing into marriage saying:
“We’re not rushing it. Both of us have been married before, and we understand that if we choose to marry again, we want it to be right. We both took failing at marriage hard. The next time it’s gotta be forever…”
The twosome are opening up about their controversial love (i.e., getting together before Dwyane filed divorce papers from wife Siohvaughn Wade) in the issue. And Gabby is set to star in Tyler Perry's upcoming Good Deeds movie, as well as Steve Harvey's Think Like A Man.

Here are some QUOTEABLES from the piece;

Check out the 3 reasons Dwyane says he loves him some Gabby, and what she had to say about marriage,
Seems like everyone has an opinion on whether Dwayne & Gabby should be glorified on the new ESSENCE magazine cover. And it's no secret that controversy sells...and all print publications are in need of serious sales these days.
Essence gave the mainstream folks over at OMG Yahoo some insight into the cover story where the two are dishing their love for each other.

Dwyane, who is 10 years younger than his 38-year-old gorgeous girlfriend, gave 3 reasons why Gabby floats his boat:

"Obviously her smile. It lights up my day … she has a great aura that makes it easy to love her -- and she's hot."

And the Think Like A Man actress gave her thoughts about marriage--after Dwyane explained they are not rushing into anything, especially since both were hurt by previously failed marriages:
"A lot of times celebrity couples get together because it's an easy way to generate press. One person in the spotlight dates another in the spotlight to increase their light. But Dwyane doesn't need any more light and I don't either. We're pretty well lit individually."

Despite the fact these two make a totally hot couple, to say the least, we have a feeling not everybody's going to be on the bandwagon. Essence says about the cover story:

Spend any amount of time with actress GABRIELLE UNION and Miami Heat star DWYANE WADE and it quickly becomes clear that their relationship is nothing like the complicated ties you see on reality TV. The super-hot stars are both on the top of their game professionally and physically—with Union remaining in high demand over the course of her 16-year career and Wade widely regarded as one of the best players in the NBA. But their love has come at a steep price. When the couple’s courtship started, the blogs lit up with rumors and accusations. But love rises above the chatter. That’s how you know it’s real. Here’s their story… (Page 104)

The issue hits stands January 12th. Your thoughts?

KeKe Palmer Hosts Private Movie Screening “Joyful Noise”

KeKe Palmer and Rap Artist “Dat Guy” Pose for a Picture at a Private Screening of the new movie Joyful Noise. This new film stars Queen Latifah as “Vi Rose Hill” aka KeKe’s(Olivia) Momma in this “Inspiring Feel Good” gospel meets comedy meets love story type new film. The movie was filmed in Atlanta. You will see a LOT of familiar faces like Courtney Vance (married to Angela Bassett), Atlanta based Singer 14yr old Ivan Kelley Jr., Dolly Parton and Kirk Franklin.

After the movie there was a Panel/Audience Discussion hosted by 11alive News Anchor Karen Grier. The movie screening brought out some other TV Reality stars such as Towanda Braxton accompanied by her date little Braxton. Check out more pics.

Also the movie will be in theaters on 1/13 next Friday. Please support our Filmmakers and invite your church group out. There are special prizes for church groups www.joyfulnoisegiveaway.com

Crazed Beyonce Stan Stabs Hater

A crazed Beyonce mega stan got into an argument and stabbed someone because they did not know Beyonce and Jay Z were married.

A fight over a music video led to a Garfield Heights man being stabbed outside a Parma apartment on New Year Eve.
Det. Marty Compton of the Parma Police Department tells Fox 8 News that Ronald Deaver, 31, of Parma, was arrested and charged with felonious assault for allegedly stabbing a 48-year-old Garfield Heights man following an argument.
Det. Compton says the fight began because the victim did not know that singer Beyonce's husband is rapper Jay-Z.

An arrest report obtained by Fox 8 News states the alleged stabbing occurred around 11:00 p.m. on December 31, 2011, outside Deaver's apartment on Broadview Road.
Det. Compton says authorities were called following the stabbing and the victim was taken to a local hospital. He was later transferred to MetroHealth Medical Center where he is currently listed in good condition.

Police attempted to locate Deaver at his apartment, but according to the report, a woman in the residence, Jennifer Fornari, 31, told officers that Deaver no longer lived there.

Deaver was located by police a short time later and Fornari was arrested on an obstructing justice charge.

Jason Derulo Fractures Neck During Tour Rehearsal

‘Don’t Wanna Go Home‘ will certainly be the last thing Floridian hitmaker Jason Derulo will be singing after this recent accident left him injured. Taking to Twitter moments ago to lend the announcement, the chart-topper has set the net abuzz with the revelation of a neck injury incurred during rehearsal for his upcoming tour:

Always good to see the young crooner is in good spirits. With his aptly titled ‘Future History’ becoming just that a short time after its release, Derulo’s forthcoming trek would certainly bid well in extending its short shelf life.

Set for the road on a European tour from February to late March (with a reported Australian tour shortly to follow), here’s wishing Mr. Derulo a swift recovery and hope his dancing shoes are dusted off soon to resume doing what he does best.

Jill Scott Shows Off Her Old College Self,

Wonder what Jill Scott was like back in her college days? Well now that she's turning 40 this year, she's reflecting on her past. Check out the pic she tweeted inside.

Fab chick Jill Scott spent New Year's Day reflecting on her past.

She turns 40 April 4, so she decided to post a pic of her and her then-boyfriend during her days at Temple University. Cute pic

Chad & Evelyn’s Wedding CALLED OFF…DUE TO INFIDELITY?

He is famed for his gregarious nature and flamboyant personality.

But it seems NFL star Chad Ochocinco may have been too outgoing for his own good, after it was claimed his wedding had been postponed because he had been cheating.
The popular New England Patriots wide receiver's Basketball Wives star fiance Evelyn Lozada recently confronted Ocho after she became suspicious about his behavior, according to TMZ.

And when she failed to be convinced by his answer, she decided to call off the wedding.
They were set to be married in the summer, but Evelyn has put the brakes on the plan, though she did not go as far as officially cancelling it.

In addition, the couple were supposed to begin shooting their new reality show in three weeks, but this plan is also now on ice.
VH1 have been waiting to film a programme featuring the run-up to their nuptials since November 2010, and their lengthy wait could now prove to be fruitless.
The pair were keeping tight-lipped about any split on Twitter, though the NFL star, whose original surname Jackson, did allude to a bust-up.

He said: 'What does it mean when the person closest to you bestfriend/girlfriend/boyfriend don't get you anything for a holiday or birthday?'

And Evelyn seemed to be defiant today when she tweeted: 'When You're in A Relationship "You" Becomes "Us" I becomes "We" and They Become "HATERS"'
She later said: 'My day has been interesting to say the least.'
Chad's agent Robert Bailey said: 'I don't know anything about that.'

Evelyn representatives have yet to comment on the revelations.
Flamboyant Chad is noted for his outrageous personality.

Jennifer Hudson Graces ‘Good Housekeeping’ and says her son’s doesn’t know The Fat Jennifer!

Amidst speculation of a split, ‘And I Am Telling You’ Jennifer Hudson has seen her name atop many-a-headline for recently (re)confirming wedding plans to professional wrestler David Otunga. Besides confirming that the wedding is indeed still on, Hudson hasn’t been telling much else. But, while keeping mum on that topic, there’s info on one subject, as evidenced by February 2012′s ‘Good Housekeeping’, no one can keep the singer from humming about – her weight loss.

But check this out. She recently revealed her young son does not recognize photos of her when she was overweight.

The star has lost 80 pounds with Weight Watchers and exercise and is now just a U.S. size six.
Saying that the new her 'feels like a doll that I get to dress up', she also admits the old her is a mystery to her two-year-old son David Jr.
'He's never known me overweight,' she told Good Housekeeping magazine. 'If he sees a clip of the old Jennifer from Dreamgirls, he doesn't know who it is.' Neither do we….LOL!

The-Dream Speaks On Why He Can’t Produce For Ciara & His Success As An Artist

The-Dream‘s recent interview Tim Westwood seems to be the gift that keeps giving.

For, after revealing in part one how much he made for penning Rihanna’s ‘Umbrella’, part two seems the singer-songwriter open up about why he can no longer work with R&B star Ciara, as well as his thoughts on his own success as an artist.

Check out his comments after the jump…

On why he can’t work with Ciara: “I have a contract under Def Jam so it’s only certain people I work with. [The executives] were real smart by putting that in there, I made them pay for it.”

On R. Kelly’s influence: “He held it down. I don’t think this generation of R&B would be at this particular stage without that. R. Kelly was doing it in a hip-hop-dominated culture,” he says, adding, “But we all gotta go down.”….whatever that means.

On his success as a recording artist: “I don’t really care about the million album sales. I don’t really care about the number ones because I do those things writing for everybody else, so I can just stay in this spot and I’m comfortable selling 500k and under. Everybody wants to go pop, I don’t.”

On why Rated R is one of Rihanna’s best albums: “That was right after Good Girl Gone Bad. She could of went up and went more pop, but she regressed and went down back into it.”

With Dream’s deal at Def Jam not being recent, one has to assume mega-stars such as Beyonce are exempt from any such restrictions on who he’s able to write for. For, ultimately, the stipulations surrounding who he can work with boil down to the age old battle between Universal Music (where Def Jam is housed) and Sony Music (where acts such as Ciara and Beyonce call home).
Whatever the case, it’s doubtful anyone in the equation is losing any sleep; Dream will stay counting his coins, Ciara supporters needn’t worry about his nightmare numbers for her, and Ciara herself can focus on working with folk who actually bring out the best in her (see: Soundz, Infinity, Darkchild, and Polow Da Don). I still think Jazzy Pha was the best thing ever happened for her!

Sidenote: It’s great he understands approximately no one is checking for his own material. Still, his redundant riddims aren’t hurting anyone. So as long as he keeps up serving up that good-good for everyone else, we’re good. I guess?

Black Church Given Ownership of an old KKK Building

A black church, New Beginnings Baptist Church, is the owner of a building that was used as a KKK museum, “The Redneck Shop”.

It was a long legal battle. The interesting and also controversial end was ruled by a judge. According to sources, the ownership of the building was given to Rev. David Kennedy in 1997 by a Klansman who was fighting with others inside the group. The original ownership included John Howard, a KKK grand dragon for the Carolinas. Howard thought he would be able to legally operate his store inside the building for as long as he wanted.

After trying for years to have the property inspected, the Church finally took it to court back in 2008, three years prior to finally being ruled in their favor.

In this regard, Kennedy said that it has been a long time coming. “We knew we had done everything right. … The court knows that we have suffered,” he added. He also said that some of his congregation members are afraid to stand up for racial justice. Kennedy said to have told them that it was part of their faith to endure.

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

Really? That’s the man of your dreams? He must screw like a champ to hold that type of power over you, because from my viewpoint he looks too fugly to do telemarketing. Dream big kids!

MAKE IT A GREAT WEEK EVERYONE!!!

EFREM