4/22/12

The Daily Roundup for April 23



Michael Jackson’s Ex-Bodyguard Says He’s Blanket’s Daddy
Michael Jackson's former British Bodyguard has launched a legal bid to prove that he is the biological foather of his youngest son 'Blanket'. Martial arts master Matt Fiddes, who provided protection for the King of Pop when he was in the UK, is filing court papers in America to demand the right to see 10-year-old Blanket, whose birth name is Prince Michael Jackson II. Fiddes claims to have given Jackson – who also had two other children, Prince Michael, 15, and 14-year-old Paris – a sperm donation in a London hotel a year before Blanket was born in 2002. He has vowed to provide officials with a DNA sample so they can confirm his paternity claim.
”I am going to lodge my DNA and formally ask the Jacksons for access. I want visitation rights,” he said, according to WENN. ”Michael is their father and I do not want that to change, but I want the children back in my life. The only way that’s going to happen is through legal action. I think Blanket is mine but I want final proof.”

Fiddes, who has three other children, alleges Jackson’s family has refused to speak to him or answer his letters since his death in 2009. He claims Jackson’s mother Katherine, 81, has done her best to block his attempts to see Blanket believing he is after money.
He says Jackson told him he was Blanket’s real father in November 2002, after he infamously dangled the then nine-month-old child over a hotel balcony.
”I sat there and asked the question, ‘Is Blanket my child?’ He said, ‘He’s my child, Matt, but I used your sperm to produce him,”’ Fiddes said.
Jackson died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009 at the age of 50.



Think Like a Man' Has MASSIVE WEEKEND Scores $33 Mil, Is # 1 at The Box Office


New movies overperform across the board as "Lucky One" turns in $22.8 million, while "Chimpanzee" grosses $10.2 million, the highest opening for a Disneynature film; "Hunger Games" has now grossed $357 million domestically.

Ensemble comedy Think Like a Man scored one of the best openings in recent memory for an African-American themed film in debuting to $33 million, and continues Screen Gems' winning streak at the box office.
Think Like a Man -- adapted from Steve Harvey's best-selling advice book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man -- gets bragging rights to being the film to topple Liongate's blockbuster The Hunger Games, which has now grossed $357 million domestically.
The film, whose cast includes Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall and Kevin Hart, is about four men whose love lives are disrupted when their partners begin using advice from Harvey's book and received an A CinemaScore.
Think Like a Man, made for a modest $12 million to $13 million, follows the success of Screen Gems' The Vow and Underworld Awakening earlier this year.
In terms of African-American themed films, Think Like a Man exceeded many of Tyler Perry's recent films. Perry's Good Deeds debuted to $15.6 million earlier this year, while last year's Madea's Big Happy Family opened to $25.1 million last year.
Warner Bros.' film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' The Lucky One came in No. 2, turning in a better-than-expected $22.8 million in a boost for Zac Efron.
The seventh film based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, The Lucky One received a B+ CinemaScore. It wasn't able to match the $30.5 million debut of Dear John in February 2010 or the $25.3 million debut of The Last Song over five days in March 2010, but is nevertheless considered a strong start.

Title                           Weekend                    Total

1. Walk Like a Man        $33,000,000          $33
2 .The Lucky One          $22,805,000          $22.8
3 .The Hunger Games  $14,500,000          $356.9
4 .Chimpanzee               $10,205,000          $10.2
5 .The Three Stooges   $9,200,000            $29.3
6 .Cabin in the Woods  $7,750,000            $26.9
7 .American Reunion    $5,232,000            $48.2
8 .Titanic 3D                    $5,000,000            $52.8
9 .21 Jump Street           $4,600,000            $127
10. Mirror, Mirror             $4,114,000            $55.2


After ruling the domestic box office for four consecutive weekends -- the most since Avatar -- Lionsgate's Hunger Games fell to No. 3, grossing $14.5 million for a domestic total of $357 million.

The third new film of the weekend is Chimpanzee, Disney's latest nature documentary, which placed No. 4 Friday with a pleasing $10.2 million, a record for a Disneynature film(Earth was the previous best at $8.8 million). Some proceeds from opening-weekend earnings will go to the Jane Goodall Institute.





Vanessa Williams Reveals Abortion Secret
Vanessa Williams is currently promoting her memoir 'You Have No Idea', co-written with her mother Helen [click here you missed that], and in a recent interview reveals secrets from the book including the abortion she had in high school...
In her interview with Nightline's JuJu Chang Vanessa talks about being molested at age ten and how it caused her to act out sexually.

"I think I was highly sexualized because I was in fifth grade and I had this experience. Because it feels good, you're like, OK, well this is supposed to be normal. That's not normal for a 10-year-old to be seduced."
Vannessa also explains why she chose to have an abortion in her senior year of high school.
"Being pregnant is the most frightening thing that happens in your life. I knew in high school that's something that I was not prepared to do or fight or struggle with."



So Chris Brown “Dump’s” Rihanna!
R&B singer Chris Brown has “dumped” Rihanna reports In Touch. The mag says Brown, who allegedly “hooked up” with Rihanna throughout the past couple of months, “ended his affair with the singer” to be with Karrueche Tran exclusively.
According to a so-called “friend” of Brown, “He chose his girlfriend Karrueche over Rihanna.”
“Chris was just using [Rihanna] for sex,” notes the purported insider.
And Rihanna, whom the mag claims was “secretly sleeping with” Brown, is supposedly “heartbroken” that he’s broken things off with her.

Well that’s all very well, but there’s just one tiny thing wrong with this story.
Ever since they collaborated on each others songs in February, tabloids like In Touch began inaccurately reporting that they were an item again despite Brown continuing to step out with his actual girlfriend, Tran.

So now, the mag concocted this supposed breakup tale in order to cover itself for being totally WRONG in the first place about Brown and Rihanna’s alleged romantic reunion.
A rep for Brown tells our source simply, “He has always been with Karrueche.”



Trina Braxton Behind the Scenes At Her “Party or Go Home” Video Shoot
Party or Go Home! (available on iTunes) Support Trina Braxton !You looking good! Shaking THAT CAKE CAKE CAKE CAKE in her new Music Video! Let’s all pull together and be on a mission to make this song the Summer National Anthem! I know Trina Braxton said she wanted to party like a Rock Star but I didn’t know she was gonna be looking like a Movie Star “Go ahead baby in those Dorothy Dandrige feathers designed by House of Chapelle “Reco Chappelle” straight out of the ATL! The choreographer “Victor Jackson” has been on fire since he debuted on the Kandi Factory on Bravo showing no mercy! I have one question. Gabe who?
Derek Blanks is really serious about this music Video Directing Gig, maybe I can start shooting Alter Ego Photos now. Hit me up yall! Party or Go Home! I just want to know if you all were partying with that new “Cherry Noir” Vodka by Grey Goose Spirits? It tastes like heaven in a bottle. I don’t see no drinks in the air
No her name ain’t Baby it’s BRAXTON if you Nasty! I love it Babygirl! You Look Sooooo HOT!!! I love it!!
Everyone was truly getting it in! Can’t wait to see the Video completed!



MUSIC VIDEO: PJ MORTON – “DON’T BREAK MY HEART”
Check out the official video for “Don’t Break My Heart” from singer/songwriter/musician PJ Morton. This is a track off his recently released EP, FOLLOWING MY FIRST MIND (Click Here To Download The Mixtape ).
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Morton inked a new record deal with Cash Money Records earlier this year.The son of Bishop Paul S Morton said: "I’m very happy to be a part of such a force in the music industry," said Morton about his new deal. "Not only that, but a label that promotes being creative and being who you are. I couldn’t have asked for more."


Joss Stone’s Would-Be Killer Kidnapper Sent To Psychiatric Ward
One of the two men allegedly behind the plot to kidnap and possibly kill Joss Stone is currently undergoing tests at a psychiatric facility. BBC News reports, Junior Bradshaw’s trip to the mental health unit will help determine if he is fit to stand trial in August. Bradshaw and his accomplice Kevin Liverpool are facing charges of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and conspiracy to commit robbery.
They were arrested last summer near the British soul singer’s home in Devon, where they were found with swords, rope and a body bag. Bradshaw has yet to enter a plea, while Liverpool pleaded not guilty back in October.



‘Basketball Wives’ Jennifer Williams Sues Personal Assistant for Slapping Her
Lasts week, viewers of VH1’s “Basketball Wives” saw star Jennifer Williams get slapped in the face by Evelyn Lozada’s assistant, Nia Crooks.
Though the scene was filmed on January 21, Williams has now decided to fall a lawsuit against Crooks for the attack according to a recently filed police report.

The incident happened when the cast of the show was visiting Gulfstream Park race track in Florida. While the ladies were sitting at a table in a suite at the track, Crooks shouts at Williams, “Why don’t you show the f***** world who you really are.” After being ignored, Crooks continues, “Do you need to be slapped in your f****** face to realize the situation?”
“Yeah, yeah I really wish you would,” Jennifer Williams responds.

At that point Crooks gets up and shouts, “Say are you f*****’ serious you need a slap?” before hitting Williams in the face. Co-star Tami Roman attempted in vain to hold Crooks back.
There was also a small scuffle between the two before security intervenes, putting an end to the altercation.



Kanye West Was Abusive to Alexis Phifer?
According to reports Kanye West shoved ex girlfriend Alexis Phifer into some bushes after she confronted him about Kim Kardashian....

From In Touch Magazine
"[Kanye]'s an abuser," reveals a source close to Kanye's ex-fiance Alexis Phifer, adding that it was HIS CRUEL BEHAVIOR, that made Alexis end their 18-month engagement in 2008.
And ironically, one of their WORST fights - the one that got PHYSICAL - was over Kim [Kardashian]. "It was at a Fourth of July party they had at their house," the source shares. "Kanye was on his laptop, and Alexis came behind him and saw that he was looking at the screen of his phone - at a naked picture of Kim."
Alexis, a friend of Kim's before she met Kanye, wsa mortified. But when she asked her fiance about the photo, he became angry and defensive. "He said he couldn't control who sent him photos. But then he started getting dramatic - huffing and puffing and making a big deal." says the source.

"They went outside, and Kanye pushed Alexis into some bushes with ALL HIS FORCE. She was wearing a t-shirt and she got cuts and scratches EVERYWHERE and was bleeding. She was crying. But he just left her there. He got in his car and drove away."



Kim Zolciak puts her pregnant form on show in a floral maxi-dress
Life really is blooming wonderful for Kim Zolciak right now.
The reality TV star, who is expecting her fourth child, looked radiant as she walked the red carpet at NBC Universal's Summer Press Day in Pasadena, California this morning.
The 33-year-old put her changing form on show in a vibrant hot pink and purple maxi dress that featured stripes and a floral design.
Her blonde mane was perfectly coiffed and her make-up was expertly applied.
She attended the event with NFL player husband Kroy Biermann, who plays for the Atlanta Falcons.
She was seen attending the day to promote her spin-off series, Don't Be Tardy to the Wedding.
She denied reports today that she was leaving The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
She tweeted this afternoon: 'I will be returning to RHOA sooo don't believe the BS!!' 
Her new show will chronicle Kim and Kroy's fantasy wedding, which occurred on November 11.


Drake's Entourage SCUFFLES With Club Bouncers In London
Drake and his crew went to party at the Funky Buddha Club in Mayfair and a little tiff broke out with his crew.
His people were seen arguing with bouncers (you can see Drake trying to calm them down--we think).
The "fight" was eventually soothed over and the crew all went inside and partied.
Now y'all know damn well Drake wasn't about to throw nan a blow. Dude is just focused on keeping the party goin' and sweet talkin' these chicks...


Chilli Covers Fit Figures Magazine
Check out Chilli from the Grammy Award winning group TLC showin off her toned body on the cover of Fit Figures Magazine. She looks good for 41 years old!


Terrell, There Will Be Tears
Terrell Owens to sit down with Dr. Phil...
In the next two weeks former NFL star Terrell Owens will take his problems and his multiple baby mamas to the Dr. Phil show.
Expect a messy showdown between Terrell and his baby mamas as they dissect their situation on national TV and reveal that Terrell has only seen one his children a total of twelve times.

Check your local listings.



MAJOR OUTRAGE: Swedish Minister of Culture Celebrates With ‘Nigger Cake’
Shocking images of the Swedish Minister of Culture carving into a “nigger cake” are sweeping the Internet. The bizarre incident occurred on Saturday in Sweden when Swedish minister of culture Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth celebrated a tax funded party for the Stockholm cultural elite, aka cultural elitist snobs.
The cake depicts an African tribal woman’s breasts, abdomen and vaginal areas. The icing is rich chocolate, and the cake is red velvet.
The Minister of Culture is pictured laughing as she performs a clitoridectomy on the cake by slicing into the area of the cake that depicts the genitals.
A performance artist’s head in blackface protrudes from the table. The artist screams each time the cake is sliced. Liljeroth then feeds the cake to the artist.
Makode Linde, the Swedish “performance artist” is also responsible for baking the offensive cake. Maybe it will comfort you to know that Makode is black? See what he looks like after the break.

Photos of the “nigger cake” sparked anger and outrage amongst blacks all over the world when the photos first surfaced on Makode’s facebook page Tuesday. Many critics said the Swedish minister was an example of a cultural elitist who has her cake and wants to eat it, too.
Photos from the party at World Art Day have already been released on Facebook and are now going viral in social media.
The shocking photos show several established left-wing members of the Stockholm cultural elite watching and laughing as Minister of Culture Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth slices a cake depicting a black African woman with minstrel-esque face.
Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth was invited to open the festivities by performing a clitoridectomy on the cake, which she did by slicing off the part of the cake depicting female genitalia. She then proceeded to feed that part of the cake to a performance artist, done up in blackface, his head protruding through the table.


Adrienne Bosh celebrates her birthday with a Brunch/spa soiree
Adrienne Bosh celebrated her birthday with a spa/brunch event last week. As the card carrying president of #TeamOverdressed, Mrs. Bosh loves to throw a fashionable soiree so you know her birthday festivities would pull out all the stops. 






Cupcakes, push pop desserts, flowers and a birthday Birkin to top the day off.
Beautiful! She’s living her dream.


Reagan Gomez ON THE SET For "EDGE" Magazine
31-year old mom of 2, Reagan Gomez will appear in the latest issue of "EDGE" magazine. Her hubby of 13-years, DeWayne Turrentine, was on the set and snapped the pics himself. So the fab chick shared the flicks with her fans on Twitter:
Reagan is starring in Datari Turner's current independent film release, Dysfunctional Friends, where she plays one of 10 characters forced to live in a mansion for a week in order to inherit a small fortune.


The cast includes Stacey Dash, Reagan Gomez, Jason Weaver, Persia White, Tatyana Ali, Hosea Chanchez, Terrell Owens, Stacy Keibler and Christian Keyes. The film is available on DVD.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“Tato Skins”
You say “potato”, I say “gross”



HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM

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