The Daily Roundup for Feb 29

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Jennifer Hudson Offends Adele?

Jennifer Hudson offended Adele back stage at the Grammys after trying to offer her weight loss tips.

Adele is currently riding the biggest career wave in recent memory. She swept that Grammys, she took home two Brit Awards, she’s breaking chart records, and she’s the first artist to go double-platinum on iTunes. This time should be all roses, right? Well, haters still want to hate. Although “hate” seems a strong word for this one - The Enquirer reports that backstage at the Grammys, Adele had an “incident” with Jennifer Hudson’s rude ass. Imagine this: you’ve just won your sixth Grammy of the night, you’re riding high and you’re emotional and grateful and so, so happy. Now imagine Jennifer Hudson comes over to you and starts talking about how you need to lose weight. J-Hud better step off.

The first thing Jennifer Hudson did when she ran into Adele backstage at the Grammys was congratulate her on her impressive haul. The second thing she did was offer weight-loss tips, which annoyed Adele. Hudson, a Weight Watchers spokesperson, pulled Adele aside at the Grammys and offered to be her fat-fighting mentor!
A source told the Enquirer, “Jennifer congratulated Adele on her six trophies but then added, ‘I used to be heavy just like you and gosh, Weight Watchers saved my life! I can hook you up.’”

Although Adele was outwardly gracious, friends say she was seething on the inside. She huffed about Jennifer, “The nerve of that woman!” Adele has made it known she’s happy just the way she is – at 165 pounds – and doesn’t intend to diet..

This isn’t the first time Jennifer’s zeal for losing weight has backfired.
“Her heart is in the right place, but her preaching is starting to get on people’s nerves,” said the friend, who added that Jennifer may have been motivated by jealousy. “I’m sure seeing Adele become the belle of the ball at the Grammys got under her skin. Meanwhile, Adele has made it pretty clear she doesn’t care what Jennifer or anyone else thinks about her or her weight.”

Chris Brown x Rihanna To Re-Unite On Stage at American Idol Finale?

Rihanna and Chris Brown have been receiving all kinds of backlash for reuniting on each other’s songs, so what’s a live performance together added to the mix? Well it could be happening sooner than you think. Rumor has it that the two ex-lovers may be hooking up to perform at American Idol’s season finale.

Rihanna’s rep has denied any involvement of the two regarding a performance together, while an insider has commented that “They [Producers] want Chris and Rihanna to reunite on the show.” But is “American Idol” really the right avenue to take for a long lost couple to get back to their business? A family show? Promoting domestic violence?

Yes the altercation was more than three years ago now, and nobody is saying that all can’t be forgiven at some point and time… but many would argue that “American Idol” isn’t the right avenue to showcase it. People have already been going hard at both of them for even reuniting on a song, it’d be interesting to see how they would interact on stage with one another. Because you know that if they got together for “Birthday Cake” it’d be one big sexually explicit love fest up there– and that’d really get people talking.

What do you think, will they perform together on “American Idol?”

Petey Pablo Serving A 3-Year Jail Term

The former platinum selling rapper Petey Pablo who was arrested for trying to smuggle a gun through an airport on September 11 of all days finally began his 3 year prison in West Virginia.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, the court recommended Pablo receive “intensive substance abuse treatment, vocational training and educational opportunities” while locked up.

He is scheduled be released on July 17, 2014.

Atlanta Gay Beating Victim Brandon White Lied, Thugs Jumped Him For Threatening To Expose Their DL Ways?

Members of Change Atlanta, a gay rights organization, report Brandon White is a lier and got the ass whipping of a life time cause he was trying to expose all his DL friends.

White is the 20-year old Atlanta man who was beaten by three men outside a neighborhood store in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh community on Feb. 4. While the men were beating White, they yelled gay slurs at him.

CBSATL reports Devin Ward was among the first in the community to speak out against the beating. Ward said he supported White when he first saw the beating video on TV. He thought the three men beat White because he is gay. But Ward said now he doesn’t believe that’s the case.
“If indeed this is shown to be truthful in that Brandon did have prior interaction with these young men, Brandon needs to come forward and make his wrong wright,” Ward said.

Terik Jackson is also with Change Atlanta.

“In the beginning we thought this was a random attack because Brandon was gay, because of his sexual orientation. The video did depict that there were some slurs that were used,” Jackson said.
When White spoke publicly for the first time after the beating, he told reporters he did not know his attackers.
“I have never seen those guys before. I go to that store plenty times. I don’t bother anybody I don’t talk to anybody. No, I have never seen those guys before,” White said.

Several days after the attack, police arrested Dorian Moragne, Christopher Cain and Dareal Williams.

Gary Nichols said he and several other members of the community searched for White’s attackers before they were arrested. NIchols said when they interviewed witnesses and those in the Pittsburgh community who know White and his alleged attackers, he found out new details about White’s prior relationship with some of his attackers.
“I would tell the Atlanta community we were duped. We were all duped and it’s a shame. It’s a bitter shame,” Nichols said.

Nichols said the attack was not a hate crime. The motivation was revenge.

“Brandon was agitating these young men about personally exposing them for being DL gay – on the down low possibly gay. The young men responded because they don’t want their families to know,” Nichols said.
Jackson said he spoke directly with one of the suspects, Dorian Moragne, who also confirmed that they knew White.

“He was very clear about being sure that Brandon White in fact knew the other attackers in question,” Jackson said.
Jackson and Nichols said the attack was centered around a video that’s supposed to be on White’s phone. The video of the attack shows one of the men grab White’s phone.

“It’s a video of somebody performing a sexual act with one or a few of these young men,” Nichols said.

“That’s why the cell phone was a target. They didn’t just beat him up because he was gay,” Jackson said.

Atlanta Police is still investigating the beating. A spokesman said whether or not White knew his attackers will not affect their case. A crime was still committed. The FBI is investigating as to whether or not a hate crime was committed.
“It’s very important that we know the truth and the community deserves to know the truth,” Jackson said.

CBS Atlanta tried to contact White through his attorney, but she did not return our call.

CHURCH BANS KIDS, TO ALLOW PEDOPHILIA PASTOR TO PREACH

Christ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church has banned children from attending Sunday services because their new pastor, Darrell Gilyard, is a registered sex offender and cannot have contact with children. In 2009 Gilyard plead guilty to lewd conduct and lewd molestation of two underage girls. While he was the pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church Gilyard molested a 15-year-old girl and sent a lewd text message to another. Under the conditions of his plea agreement, Gilyard cannot have “unsupervised contact with children under 18 years old,” and his new church has taken extraordinary steps to help Gilyard stick to the terms of his deal.

WATCH:

Despite the seriousness of his offense, Gilyard’s return to the pulpit was swift. After being released from jail on December 28, he resumed preaching in January, and told reporters he hopes he can move past this incident and continue with his work. “Somehow I will prove that life isn’t over when one has committed a crime for which he receives this heinous label,” Gilyard said. “You don’t have to languish on the fringes of society.”

I believe in second chances and I know God believes in many chances — I wouldn’t be were I am today, if he didn’t. So, no shade to this congregation or its pastor, but this leaves me with a funny feeling in the pit of my stomach!

How do you feel about this?

Azealia Banks Readies Debut for September

Azealia Banks had the Internet abuzz with her raunchy single “212,” but she’s just getting started. The Harlem rapper-singer is prepping her debut album for a September release.
“It’s called Broke With Expensive Taste and it’s coming out in September,” the 20-year-old newcomer told Nylon. “The theme is a young girl trying to find it.”

She elaborated on the concept. “That girl who’s at the end of her childhood trying to get a job and make some money,” she explained. “She needs to get what she can get! She needs to go out there and show people she knows how to work for it.”

Banks, who is signed to Universal Music, has quickly been embraced by the fashion community, performing at Karl Lagerfeld’s Net-a-Porter collection launch, shooting a video with Thierry Mugler designer Nicola Formicetti, and making the front row rounds at London Fashion Week.

WTF!?! Madonna Producer: “She Has Succeeded Where Michael Jackson Failed”

It seems Madonna‘s taste for controversy has rubbed off on those around her; namely producer Martin Sloveig.
For, the ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ crafter made quite the gaffe when talking up the 53 year old in a recent interview.

Peep his words
Speaking to French radio station Europe1 this week, Sloveig had the following to say when quizzed on Madonna’s legacy:
“She has left her landmark in music and fashion in every era. In the 80s, in the 90s. And she has succeeded – what I think Michael Jackson has failed to do – to still be relevant in the 2000s working with Mirwais and Stuart Price. I’m more a fan of those albums than the ones she released when she started. And THAT is impressive to me.”

And that’s not all. When inevitably questioned about the singer’s “beef” with Lady GaGa, the hitmaker added:
“No (GaGa did not take her crown). I think she’s a disciple. There’s a master and a disciple. It’s very simple. We all have a role model, don’t we?”

Clearly, those Live Nation cheques have Sloveig feeling all sorts of dizzy, because he’s spouting hot doo doo on a platter. Especially when it comes to MJ.

For, in his brief 50 years, Michael achieved a level of legend (and had a cultural impact) which will almost certainly never be seen again. Ever.

Though MJ and Madonna are routinely hailed as the King and Queen of Pop, it’s worth noting that Michael achieved such status without flashing his privates, leeching on younger stars, or courting controversy. And while troubles may have consumed the final years of his career, he boasts a catalogue of hits which aren’t confined to the era they were created. They remain relevant till this very day. Can the same be said for the material which has mobilised Madonna’s longevity (particularly her latter efforts)?

And that’s not to take away from ‘M’, as her run (how ever cunning) has been wholly impressive. However, Sloveig highlights what not to do when working with an artist of Maggie’s caliber: become blinded. It’ll only lead to soundbites such as those above, which make him sound wacker than the material he’s been cooking up with Madge as of late.

Your thoughts?

Rick Ross Rocking Air Jordan 10 “Chicago”

Rapper Rick Ross recently uploaded a picture rocking a pair of Air Jordan 10 “Chicago” sneakers. Classic hints of red make their way to a Jumpman on the heel, red-striped outsole and culminating amidst the checkered interior lining.

A debossed tongue hit and a tonal nylon heel tab round out the iconic shoe. These sneakers pay tribute to MJ, when he played with the Chicago Bulls.

WILLOW SUNSHINE?

She shocked her fans earlier this month when she shaved her locks completely off.
But aspiring pop star Willow Smith has gone one step further by dying her buzz cut a shade of platinum blonde.
The 11-year-old posted the picture on her Twitter account, where she is seen posing with some friends in the background.
Blonde ambition: Willow Smith has dyed her buzz cut a shade of platinum and posted the picture on her Twitter account
The daughter of superstar actor Will Smith paired the look with a striped top and some thick-rimmed oversized glasses, captioning the picture 'Nerds Rule'.

The young singer shaved her locks off during a trip to South America earlier this month.
Willow, who was off exploring Costa Rica, opted to show off her new look on her WhoSay page.
It was an interesting choice of hairdo for a girl whose most famous song is titled 'Whip My Hair'.
Goodness knows what her superstar father Will Smith thought of his daughters outrageous new look.
But without her long locks she certainly looks more like her father Will than her mother Jada Pinkett Smith.

Willow, who is yet to have a top-ten hit in the US, with her last single 21st Century Girl scraping in at 99 in the Billboard charts, describes herself as an actor and musician in her profile.
Her first song Whip My Hair did significantly better, reaching the number 11 spot and she will be a guest spot from Nicki Minaj can help her upcoming track perform well.
The True Jackson, VP star is also getting ready to appear in a movie adaptation of comic book series Amulet with her brother Jaden.

Bobby Wants Family Counseling Cissy Says No

Friends say Bobby Brown wants to go to family counseling with his daughter Bobbi Kristina but Cissy Houston is standing in the way.

Tensions are at an all-time high between Cissy and Bobby — and once again, Bobbi Kristina is caught in the middle!

Bobby Brown is still trying to get closer to his daughter, Bobbi Kristina, but Whitney Houston‘s family isn’t loosening their leash one bit. A source tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that Whitney’s mother, Cissy Houston, has even shot down Bobby’s requests for family therapy to help heal old wounds! “There is still bad blood from the funeral debacle,” our source reveals. “Bobby is still considered the odd man out after trying to get Bobbi Kristina to seek help, both for her emotional distress and substance-abuse problems.”

But our source tells us Bobby isn’t giving up hope! He’s merely biding his time.

“Bobby believes that once some time passes [after Whitney's death], he will have more leverage to speak with Bobbi and to get Cissy to accept his phone calls.”

The Dream Says He Loves That Ex-Wife Christina Milian Is With Young Money

Christina Milian, who stars on as Social Media Correspondent on NBC's "The Voice," is making headlines for signing to YMCMB. But her ex-husband The Dream had some surprising things to say about it......
Singer Christina Milian was spotted out and about in Miami recently at Yuca Restaurant. And I reported recently that she signed to Weezy's label Young Money Cash Money.

In a surprising interview this morning, her ex-husband The Dream commented on the signing saying "I love it." He chatted with The Breakfast Club this morning and said he's happy for her.

But don't expect to hear him on her album. When asked if he would work with her, seeing that they've been spotted out together and have exchanged words about working togetether on Twitter, he quickly said, "NO!"

He also added that he and Christina remain great friends because of the child they have together.
Great to see they're still a fam in spite of divorce.

BEVERLY HILTON HOTEL FIRED STAFFERS FOR LEAKING INFO ABOUT WHITNEY HOUSTON’S DEATH

A group of Beverly Hilton staffers who spoke to the press after Whitney Houston was found dead at the swanky Los Angeles hotel have been fired. The hotel employees that talked to the media were fired because they violated hotel policy. They weren’t high-level employees, but the hotel didn’t want anyone to talk about Whitney’s death. A lot of drama has ensued at the hotel, now claims that an unspecified number of guests are asking for a refund due to the ensuing Whitney chaos, including an onslaught of emergency service workers, media, fans, security and the morbidly curious. The hotel has allegedly refused requests for a refund or discount, and instead directed people to Hilton’s website to file a complaint. The Beverly Hilton hasn’t responded to either story as of yet!

Jay-Z “Deeply Disappointed” By Rihanna, Brown Collaborations

It doesn’t sound like Jay-Z is going to be spending much time listening to Chris Brown and Rihanna’s two new singles. RadarOnline.com is citing a source who says the rap superstar is “deeply disappointed” that the two have decided to work together. The insider says Jay was “disgusted” by Brown’s behavior back in 2009, and has no idea why “Rihanna is doing the things she is doing.” Rihanna and Jay-Z’s relationship dates back several years. He signed her to Def Jam in 2005, and appeared on her hit single “Umbrella” in 2007.

Rihanna and Chris Brown made headlines earlier this week when they released their collaborations “Birthday Cake” and “Turn Up the Music.” It’s also been rumored recently that they’ve been growing closer on a personal level. Rihanna and Chris’ relationship made national news in 2009 when he assaulted her the night before the Grammys. He’s currently serving a five-year probation sentence for the incident.

SWV Unveils New Album Cover

Renown R&B outfit SWV are gearing up for the release of their brand new album ‘I Missed Us’.
Set to hit stores on April 17th, CoCo and co unveiled the LP’s official album cover moments ago.

And, much like their voices, it’s clear the ladies (who first burst onto the scene 20 years ago) have aged like a fine wine.

‘Co-Sign’, the album’s first offering, is available on iTunes now! Can’t Wait!!

Toni Braxton Doesn’t Mind Being Sexy

Toni Braxton modeled some floor length lingerie during an appearance at The Hollywood Reporters 84th annual Nominee’s Night event. 

Looking fab Toni!

Bill Maher Donates $1M to Obama’s SuperPAC

At the close of Bill Maher’s comedy special “CrazyStupidPolitics: Live from Silicon Valley” Thursday night, which streamed live on Yahoo, the comedian brought out a check and pledged a personal donation of $1 million dollars to President Obama’s SuperPAC, Priorities USA Action, reports Deadline.com.
According to his longtime publicist Sarah Fuller, he explained that having a country governed by Barack Obama rather than any of the Republican candidates is “worth a million dollars” and said “this is the wisest investment I think I could make.”

He also encouraged other wealthy liberals like himself to do the same. Maher’s pledge comes at a time when Hollywood financial support for President Obama’s re-election has been ebbing rather than flowing, according to Deadline.
Maher’s longrunning HBO show, “Real Time With Bill Maher,” is currently in its 10th season. In his nearly 20 years hosting political talk shows, Maher has earned 27 Emmy nominations but has never won in what is the longest such losing streak on record.

IS OUTKAST FINISHED?

Antwan “Big Boi” Patton and his homie Andre 3000 Benjamin, aka the legendary duo known OUTKAST, have been toying with fans for years now as we patiently wait for another classic Outkast album.
Dre recently spoke with GQ about his new “Masters of Style” Gillette sponsorship, and of course the unavoidable question regarding an Outkast reunion was asked.

Here’s what Dre had to say about it:
There’s been a lot of talk on the Internet about an OutKast album and I have to say that as of now, there are no plans for another OutKast album. There’s a lot of music on the horizon. I’ve been living off the excitement of new artists.

I’ve been privileged to have these new artists kind of reach out and grab back and say, “Hey, Andre, we want you on this song.” So I’ve been taking those calls and for the last two years, I’ve been doing collaborations. So these new artists have kind of been keeping me alive.

I’ve just really been feeding off of that and this year I think I’m planning to do a solo project. I don’t know when it will come out, but hopefully it’ll come out this year. As far as OutKast, I really don’t know if or when that will happen.

…and then there was one. *sniff*
But does that mean no Outkast reunion? *sigh* Here’s the REAL deal (listen up!)
“Outkast” is up in the air right now because, for one… Dre doesn’t want to sign a contract.
As implied in his GQ statement above, Dre has been making mad dough doing features & collaborations and guess what? There’s no label involved taking a bite out of his cheese!

Hopefully something will get worked out…..STAY TUNED!!!

Limp Bizkit Signs To Cash Money Records : Wayne Says Ashanti Signing Next

Limp Bizkit is joining the ranks of Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake and more as the newest addition to the Cash Money family. Frontman Fred Durst recently took to Twitter to confirm reports he and the band have been signed to the record label founded by current co-CEOs Ronald “Slim” Williams and Bryan “Birdman” Williams. In a subsequent press release, Durst says Cash Money is “without a doubt” at the top of its game, adding that he was most attracted to their family atmosphere. On the label’s behalf, Birdman says they’ve always admired Limp Bizkit’s blend of rock and hip-hop and says they’re looking forward to the unique sound the band will bring to the label.

Meanwhile, fans shouldn’t have to wait long to hear the Cash Money version of Limp Bizkit. The band is reportedly working with Birdman at Miami’s famed Hit Factory studio on what would serve as the follow-up to last year’s “Gold Cobra.”

VH1 reports another exciting piece of news came as Lil Wayne also revealed that Ashanti might be joining the Cash Money family. Yep, so you won’t ever have to say things like, “What ever happened to Ashanti?” or, “I miss Ashanti” or, “What’s Luv?” ever again. We’d love to see the diva with some of her own new tracks and yep, in one of the roles we love her best for: super sweet r’n’b vocals featured as the chorus to rap songs about love.

NO MORE BEEF? Drake & Common Talking At The NBA All Star Game

Drake and Common, did they really have beef?? It seems to me they just threw a few jabs at each other on various tracks, now they’re talking. Just this past weekend, Drake and Common were spotted talking and smiling courtside at the NBA All Star game. I’m so glad to see that they squashed their situation. now what’s next, maybe a Drake and Common collaboration in the near future.

Who would love to hear a Drake and Common collaboration?

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“Double Take”

This Just hurt my eyes counting the ripples!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

EFREM