The Daily Roundup for Feb 28

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DRAKE’S TANTRUM COSTS HIM VIBE COVER

Drake was slated to appear on the latest cover of Vibe magazine to accompany the story, The Dark Side of Aubrey Graham — but his diva-like temper tantrum during photo shoot, ruined the plans. He fouled everything up when he arrived more than eight hours late to the shoot and refused to wear any of the wardrobe provided for him. He brought his own clothes, which was mostly Hemès and leather bomber jackets, however it was a shoot about spring fashion. “He was going on and on about wearing his leather bomber, and wasn’t letting it go,” revealed a source at the shoot. He said the female stylist was too aggressive, that he wasn’t a model and he wasn’t feeling the vibe. He hopped in his SUV and left.

To make up for the money lost on the shoot his camp agreed to pay the $10,000 in overage fees for the rental space. The magazine went with Drake’s label mate, Nicki Minaj for the issue.

Jennifer Williams Talks About Getting SMACKED

Jennifer Williams called into iPower 92.1 to chat with TT Torrez where she got into the juicy details about her getting smacked around on “Basketball Wives.”
Find out what she had to say:

On Evelyn’s assistant smacking her in the face:
“She wants her 15 minutes of fame because ‘I hit Jennifer in the face.”

Jennifer says she and Evelyn’s assistant, Nia Cook, were actually friends at one point. Jennifer said once she began working for Evelyn she fell back since she and Evelyn had their issues. She said Nia use to stay at her house in Miami and that she did have her keys at one time but doesn’t have them now.

Nia filed a police report saying Jennifer stole her house keys after she learned Jennifer filed a police report on her after she smacked her.

“It’s so stupid, but unfortunately you can go to the cops and you can allege that someone did anything. I’m not going to tolerate abuse from anyone, whether it’s a man or a woman, so I’m taking the necessary steps to do what I have to do because I don’t think it’s right that people go around hitting people and think that it’s ok and there’s no repercussions. That’s crazy!”

Bobbi Kristina: "Doing a Little Better Each Day"

Though the unexpected death of her mother is still fresh in her mind, sources are saying that Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, is doing better.
"She's doing okay," says a source close to the family. "She's still obviously got a lot to deal with but she's doing a little better each day, and being back home in Atlanta seems to be a good thing."
Bobbi suffered from an emotional breakdown shortly after hearing the tragic news of her mother's untimely death, but with family support is getting by.

"She is a strong girl," says Ellin LaVar, Houston's former hairstylist, who did Brown's hair for her mother's viewing on Feb. 17. "I think with support she will make it through this."

LIL KIM WTF?

Kimmy Blanco performwed at a concert in PA this past weekend. It was a No Sleep Ski-Trip Weekend also performing was Rick Ross and Meek Mills. And she wore this little number by The Fabric Twin along with Gianmarco Mirenzi Lime Green Peep Toe Pumps. ME NO LIKEY KIM!

MUSIQ SOULCHILD TAKES A BREAK FROM MUSIC

Musiq Soulchild has announced that he is planning to take a break from music. Musiq, who’s real name is Taalib Johnson, said that he is going to focus on being creative for the time being: “I think I want to take a step back a little bit as an artist. I’m not going to stop performing or being an artist. I do enjoy singing and all of that, but it takes away from being creative. At least with being a writer-producer you can constantly create and make music and things like that.” Musiq has begun writing and producing for other artists including Chrisette Michele, Bow Wow, among others.

On top of writing and producing for other acts, Musiq is writing his first book. According to the publisher, DIP, the book will likely be in stores Summer 2012. Musiq added, “But I know in a minute I’m going to miss being an artist and . . . I’ll want to get back to that, too.”

DMX Sits Down With The Breakfast Club: “I Don’t Like Anything about Drake …

DMX stopped by “The Breakfast Club” this morning, and gae to them in the RAW! During his raw interview, X spoke on his former friend Jay-Z, once pretending to be a cop, his hate for Drake, and more.

Listen:

“I don’t like anything about Drake,” he said when asked about the Young Money rapper. “I don’t like his f**king voice. I don’t like what he talks about. I don’t like his face. I don’t like the way he walks. Like, nothing. I don’t like his haircut. I might just… Let me shut up, I’ll just stop right there.”

Monica and Brandy, Planning A Summer Tour

A pair of R&B divas have their eyes set on a summer tour. Monica recently told Hot 93.7′s Jenny Boom Boom that she’s planning to hit the road with Brandy. Monica says they’re currently working to gather sponsors and find people who will get them “in the cities” they feel they should be performing in. 

Brandy and Monica just recently released their new single “It All Belongs To Me,” which will be included on both of their upcoming albums. Monica says they’re dedicated to the track in a different way than they were with their 1998 duet “The Boy Is Mine.” She explains that they’re old enough now to know that “there’s strength in unity,” which makes working together much more enjoyable.

THE KANDI FACTORY TV SPECIAL

Kandi Burruss is getting her own TV special! The Real Housewives of Atlanta star – who turned Kim Zolciak into a pop singer – will coach two young people through a chance at music stardom on a new spin-off special. On The Kandi Factory, which will air March 4th at 10PM on Bravo, 

Grammy winner Kandi will invite a young man and a young woman to Atlanta, where she’ll work with them on “three factors (the song, the look and the performance) that have to fit together to create a pop sensation. Of the two singers, who have no previous experience in the music industry, one of them will get a big opportunity: their song will be released and a music video will be produced by Burruss’s team at The Kandi Factory.

The ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon!

The ladies kept it golden and white hot on the red carpet for the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood luncheon. During an emotional afternoon of empowering, uplifting, and embracing the fabulousness of black women in Hollywood, celebs hit the carpet in droves to celebrate accomplishments.

The little white dress seemed to be a popular choice on the red (black) carpet. Honoree Paula Patton, who gave an extremely emotional acceptance speech, donned a knee-length white Marchesa dress with silver pumps. She flew solo as her hubby Robin Thicke was in Chicago for work, but she still kept it sexy with a silver embellished bust line and red pout.

Chic honoree Kerry Washington rocked a peplum white dress with a red satin pump for her big afternoon. The "Scandal" actress commented that she's paying for her new Shonda Rhimes-created ABC show is successful so we can have more like it.

Viola Davis kept up the white trend in this simple yet sexy curve hugging Victora Beckham V-neck 3/4 sleeved dress. She rocked her natural hair which gave her the youthful glow we've been loving. And she was there to present to her good friend and co-star Octavia Spencer.

Honoree Octavia went on trend with a white button down paired with a black and grey cheetah skirt and a pop of color with purple Nine West sandals. "The Help" actress received a standing ovation for accomplishing her dreams.

Kelly Rowland kept it golden in her fab Jean Fares Couture dress and nude peep toe Louboutins.

And by the way, she was spotted once again with the same mystery man she's been seen in pics with lately--and whom we're assuming is her new boo.

Actress Jennifer Beals made a rare appearance on the carpet.

Producer/Writer Shonda Rhimes received the Lincoln Visionary Award for her work on "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice," and the upcoming drama "Scandal." She was even surprised on stage with a tiara from the Disney Co. (her ABC show's parent company) as they played into her motto that she gets to live out her dreams daily and get paid to do so.

"Grey's Anatomy" actors James Pickens, Jr., in a sheen heavy Hugo Boss suit, Chandra Wilson, in a Suzy Chen silver frock and Aldo shoes (she presented for Shonda), and Jesse James were all their to support their Exec. Producer.

Honoree Pam Grier showed how longevity in this business is indeed possible--she's been in the industry for 40 years! And even did her own stunts when she started out. Why? Because there were no black stunt women back then who could play her double.

And the fabulous Jordin Sparks was all sparkles...appropriately so...as she hit the event to perform a tribute to Whitney Houston. Her late co-star, who she commented was a mother and a friend to her, always encouraged her to be the best. And Ms. Jordin did a beautiful job performing, for the first time, "Look Into Your Heart" from the Sparkle film.

Tatyana Ali upped her sexy ante in this revealing gold number. The slnated cut-out bust revealed more than we're used to seeing her rock.

Anika Noni Rose did a Disney inspired frock with this yellow number.

Tatyana was spitted inside speaking with Siedah Garrett.

And Naturi Naughton was there as well posing it up with Kelly, Jeanette Jenkins--who rocked Tracy Reese--and Anika.

And Vanessa Bell Calloway, in a cute orange Zara dress, snapped a pic with Tatyana, a purple frock wearing Jurnee Smollett, and Yvette Nicole Brown.

FUN TIMES!

Usher Unveils ‘Climax’ Cover

After whetting appetites with new single ‘Climax’, R&B crooner Usher today unmasked the official cover for the seductive cut.
Haven’t heard the titillating number yet? Let Mr Raymond take your to the top below…

Set to feature on the star’s as yet untitled 7th album, the Diplo produced release is available on iTunes now.

John Legend's Fiancee Trashes Rihanna's Cake

John Legend and his fiancee model Chrissy Teigen visited 'Watch What Happens Live' on Bravo and host Andy Cohen asked what they thought about Chris Brown and Rihanna's new 'Birthday Cake' remix.

John gave the standard PC answer. Chrissy? Not so much...

When Andy asked John what he thought about Chris and Rihanna's collabo, John replied:
"I don't have any thoughts about it."

Chrissy, on the other hand, blurted out,
"I absolutely think it's terrible. That's just me speaking. John cannot because he's in the music realm, but I am not, so I am more than happy to say that I think it's terrible."

Well alright!

Tyra Banks COMPLETES Harvard Business School

Tyra Banks has been out of the public eye for a while as she focused on studies at Harvard. And now, the work has paid off as she tweeted,

Smiling ear2ear on the Harvard Business School campus w/ my diploma! Tnx 2 my fab photographer mama 4 the pic!

Then she tweeted, A pic of me in the slideshow Harvard Business School showed @ my graduation! Don't be afraid 2 raise ur hand in class

Hey mom also snapped this pic and Tyra revealed, On stage at my Harvard Business School graduation! Lil blurry but SUCH an exciting moment 4 me & wanted 2 share w/u!

Now that she's done with classes, Tyra will be gearing up for Cycle 19 on "ANTM" which will be dubbed, of course, "The College Edition."

Smile! Congrats Tyra!

Game Order To Pay Police $5 Million Over “Stop Snitchin’ Stop Lyin’ DVD

Game is being forced to open up his wallet for five police officers in Greensboro, North Carolina. MyFox8 says on Tuesday a North Carolina appeals court upheld a 2010 ruling that awards five-million dollars to five officers who filed a defamation lawsuit against the rap star. The suit was filed in 2006 against Game, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, and Bungalo Records, Inc. The lawsuit alleges that the officers were slandered and libeled by having their identities wrongfully used in a documentary called “Stop Snitchin’ Stop Lyin’.”” The officers’ appearance in the documentary stems from Game’s arrest in October of 2005. The rapper and his entourage were asked to leave a North Carolina mall for reportedly causing a disturbance. The police were eventually called and Game was arrested on charges such as criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct.

(Photo Not Real)A member of Game’s entourage videotaped the arrest, and an edited version of the footage appeared on “Stop Snitchin’ Stop Lyin’.” The court has ruled, however, that the clip was “heavily edited,” and made it appear as if Game was “wrongfully arrested.” All five officers will now receive one-million dollars each in compensatory damages.

Tyler Diana DOES NOT see you!

Tyler Perry is dying to work with Diana Ross but she won't give him the time of day...

Tyler tells Hollyscoop
"Diana Ross. I have the perfect role for her. And I haven't shot that movie yet because I'm waiting for her to say yes."It's a jazz movie set in the 1940s, and (Ross) would play a jazz singer who runs a juke joint (music venue), and I just wish she would do it."

Chris Brown, Tyga, & Lil Wayne Celebrate Birdman’s Birthday

Chris Brown helped turn the music all the way up at Birdman’s birthday bash at “LIV on Sundays.”

Breezy partied with the YMCMB family including his friend Tyga and Lil Wayne as they toasted the Cash Money CEO and the release of Tyga’s album Careless World: Rise of the Last King. Tunechi got behind the DJ booth and Gucci Mane popped Ace of Spades in VIP.

While in Miami, Chris also joined the “Rack City” rapper on set of his video for “Faded.”

RIHANNA STRUTS HER STUFF AT LONDON SHOOT

After releasing the remix for “Birthday Cake” and winning at the BRIT Awards, Rihanna was back in front of the camera. The blonde superstar walked down a fire escape in black overalls with her hat flipped to the back while shooting in London. It’s likely she was filming for her “Project Runway”-inspired television show in the U.K.

“Exec producing a tv show today in London,” she tweeted about the fashion series, which will debut this summer on Sky Living HD.

RiRi will headline the Barclaycard Wireless Festival on July 7, along with performers Drake and Nicki Minaj.

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Captain Underboob’

Holy mother of Mary! What made you think you could pull that off?!?! Even those fun-house mirrors wouldn’t make you look good in that outfit (if we can call it that)!

HAVE A GREAT ONE EVERYONE!!!

EFREM