4/9/12

The Daily Roundup for April 9




Kanye West Slapped with Another Lawsuit

Just weeks after settling a copyright infringement suit filed against him by Chicago blues man Syl Johnson. Kanye West finds himself back in the crosshairs, this time by Thin Line Between Love and Hate singer Robert Poindexter...Robert claims Kanye sampled his song "trying Girls Out" for the Girls, Girls, Girls remix that appeared on Yeezy's Freshmen Adjustment mixtape.

A cleared version of Trying Out Girls was used for the official Girls Girls Girls track which appeared on Jay Z's The Blueprint, but Poindexeter wants to be compensated for the version that appeared on the remix as well.

Poindexter says he tried to settle the issue without going to court but Kanye refused to cooperate.
Poindexter is seeking $500,000 in damages.



Exclusive: Arnelle Simpson spens her Father’s Pension money on herself and caused his Florida home into FORCLOSURE!
O.J. Simpson's financial and legal woes never seem to go away - even from behind bars.
This time, it has been revealed he is on the verge of losing his South Florida mansion because his oldest daughter Arnelle has not paid the mortgage for two years.
According to the National Enquirer, Simpson is furious with her and is blaming her for squandering his $25,000-a-month NFL pension.
The mortgage on his four-bedroom, Kendall home is $3,133-per-month.
But documents revealed it hasn't been paid since 2010 - despite the fact the acquitted murderer trusted Arnelle to look after his interests and assets after he was jailed for 33 years on kidnapping, armed robbery and assault offenses in 2008.
Sources told the Enquirer: 'O.J. was forced to sign paperwork to fight the foreclosure. He couldn't get over it.'
In an angry phone call from his Nevada prison, he accused her of blowing his money on alcohol, shopping and living a lavish lifestyle.
The source said: 'O.J. fought with Arnelle all the time about her drinking, and he tried for years to get her married to get her out of his house.
'All she would do is sit around and drink vodka, even for breakfast.'
'Arnelle is a shopaholic. Shopping was often the only thing that got her out of the house. She loved her trips to Saks and Victoria's Secret and paid for them with her father's money.
'She'd also bring all of her friends to the house or go to expensive restaurants and buy everyone dinner and drinks.
Though the former NFL star lost most of his assets to the family of Ron Goldman in a wrongful death lawsuit, the 64-year-old was still able to keep his monthly pension from his footballing days.
His daughter is allegedly planning on buying a condo in Los Angeles with his money.
The source told the Enquirer: 'Her actions are really revenge against a father she felt abandoned his children long ago for a life of bad behavior and crazy antics with questionable friends and loose women.'

Known as 'The Juice', OJ Simpson was one of the nation's best-loved sportsmen with a clean-cut image and a multi-million dollar fortune.
But all that changed on the night of June 12, 1994, with the double killing of his ex-wife and her friend, who were found stabbed to death on the tiled pavement outside her Spanish-style town house near Sunset Boulevard.
Simpson was soon arrested after a bizarre slow-speed police chase through the streets of Los Angeles, driving one handed while holding a gun to his head, threatening to kill himself.

A jury later acquitted him over the double murders after a highly-televised trial, which was followed by a civil judgment which found him responsible for their deaths and ordered him to pay $33.5 million in damages.
Thirteen years to the day after he was cleared of double murder, he was convicted of kidnapping, armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to 33 years in jail.


Ashanti Celebrates Her Little Sister Shia's 23rd Birthday
It's Shia's birthday again. And this time, big sis Ashanti and parents Tina & Kenkaide Douglass (pictured above) celebrate family style at Morton's steakhouse. Complete with 3 cakes (two made of cupcakes) and balloons and all that jazz. Oh, actually, one of the cakes was for Ashanti to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her self-titled debut album:
Ashanti has said that Shia and her group of friends, who go by the name of Presidential Dymes, have helped style Ashanti for appearances.
This outfit Shia. I know it's your birthday and all but...
Meanwhile, Ashanti's fifth album BraveHeart is scheduled to drop April 24th.


Jeremy Renner on Gay Rumor: "It's F***ing Not True"….But who cares???
Here's gearing up for his new movie "The Avengers" to hit theaters on May 4th, and Jeremy Renner piled onto the promotions by covering the new issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
The 41-year-old big screen star looked snazzy as he suited up for the publication's Kurt Iswarienko shot spread while talking about everything from gay rumors to landing himself in the hospital after an on-set injury.

Highlights from Miss Renner's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to The Hollywood Reporter!
On trying to keep his personal life personal (and addressing the gay rumors):
“I want my personal life to be personal, and it’s not f**ing true. And I don’t care if you’re talking about things that are true, you’re still talking about my personal life. How about I go peek in your window, take what underwear you wore last night, whose husband you were f**ing, and shove that in the megaphone throughout your neighborhood? How does that feel?

On what really went down during the Thailand knife fight:
“It was a silly, tragic accident that happened to this guy... [an acquaintance] got attacked in a bar fight at 4 in the morning. He was saying stuff, and 20 people jumped on him. I was in flip-flops. I don’t do bar fights. Did he deserve to get stabbed and almost murdered by 20 people? F**k no.”

On his 'Bourne' injury that sent him to the hospital:
“I got injured kicking a table and missing and hyper-extending my leg! I had to get an MRI.”


BeYAwnSeY! Has lost her damn mind!
Beyonce releases ticket prices for her Memorial Day Concert, But the question is how much are you willing to pay to see her?
It’s been a while since we have seen Beyonce hit the stage, and now she is ready to return.
I reported a few months ago that Beyonce would be taking to the stage in New Jersey for a 3 Day return concert memorial day weekend.
There was much speculation about the prices for these tickets. Would they be reasonably priced, or would fans have to take out a second mortgage to see Beyonce, well lets just say you might not have to take out a second mortgage, but you might miss a car payment or two.
So Beyonce plan on making some Bread huh? Well Blue Ivy has to pay for school somehow right? Not with my coins she won’t


WHITNEY THE FINAL RESULT!
The gory details of singer Whitney Houston's lonely death have finally been laid bare.
Whitney's body was discovered face down in the bath tub with a 'bloody purge coming from her nose.'
It was a sordid end for the award-winning star, and officials insist there were absolutely no signs of foul play.
They do note that the water in the bath where Whitney was found, with some evidence of trauma including a cut lip, was 'extremely hot.'
Details of the drug paraphernalia found amidst the minutiae of the diva's final hours are simply heartbreaking.
According the final autopsy report, there was a 'spoon with a white crystal-like substance on it' and a 'white powdery substance' which was later tested and determined to be cocaine in the late singer's hotel room.

The report , which gives a detailed description of the state of the Beverly Hilton hotel room when officials arrived reads: 'Located on the south portion of the counter was a small spoon with a white crystal-like substance in it and a rolled up piece of white paper, along with other miscellaneous items.'
'Located in the top drawer, in the north side of the counter were remnants of a white powdery substance, and a portable mirror on a base.'

Officials found more white powder on the base of the mirror.
According to TMZ, The report also says: '[Whitney] possibly overdosed on a narcotic substance, prescription medications, over the counter medications and alcohol.'
The I Will Always Love You singer was pronounced dead at quarter to four in the afternoon but almost six hours later at twenty-five to ten at night, the temperature in the bathtub was still 93.5 degrees.
Not surprisingly, the beloved performer, who was due to attend her mentor Clive Davis' Grammy Party at the same hotel that night, had scald marks on her back.
She had two superficial abrasions on the left side of her forehead and one on the bridge of her nose.

The level of Whitney's drug abuse was evident due to a 'perforation of posterior nasal septum.'
The report also notes that when officials discovered the body, Whitney was wearing a brown wig 'tightly attached to the hair.'
Houston also had traces of marijuana in her system as well as Xanax (anxiety medication), Flexeril (muscle relaxer) and Benadryl (allergy medication).
The report also describes a plastic bag ripped open with pills spilling out, medication bottles and an ashtray with cigarette butts all over the place.

When the 48-year-old singer's official cause of death was released in March her heart disease was mentioned, but the new detailed report also cites that she had a hole in her septum and that she was suffering from mild emphysema.
Kristy McCracken of the Beverly Hills Police Department also noticed an old needle puncture wound on Houston's inner left elbow.
On the day she died, Whitney Houston complained of a sore throat, so she decided to take a bath in at her hotel room at the Beverly Hilton before getting ready for Clive's party.


The singer's assistant left Houston to run an errand at department store Neiman Marcus.
When the assistant returned to the singer's room around 3:35 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 11, Houston was lying face down in the bathtub in approximately 13-inches of water.
Devastated: Whitney with Bobbi two days before she died
The singer was pulled out of the tub by her assistant and bodyguard so resuscitation attempts could be made.
Whitney was found to be well-nourished, with a thick head of hair and scars from breast implant surgery.
Meanwhile, it has emerged that the singer's 19-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, is facing intervention from her family and friends.
She has allegedly turned to pills and marijuana to help her cope with the trauma of her mother's death. 

According to America's Star magazine, Bobbi's aunt Pat recently arranged for several close family members and friends of the youngster to speak to her about her substance use, but their words fell on deaf ears.
A source said: 'Everyone is worried sick about Krissy ... her aunt Pat got a number of her friends and family to come to Atlanta and have a serious talk with her about her sobriety. There were lots of tears, but Bobbi Kristina didn't listen.'
Pat has even asked Whitney's long-term mentor Clive Davis to speak to Bobbi - whose father is the late singer's ex-husband Bobby Brown - about her problems.
The source added: 'Clive keeps telling Bobbi she needs to go to rehab, and that if she does, he'll help launch her music career. He's doing everything he can.'


Rihanna Covers ELLE Magazine May 2012 Issue
Rihanna is on the cover of the May 2012 issue of Elle Magazine. RiRi also addressed the backlash over her re-association with Chris Brown on the music front.
“People end up wasting their time on the blogs ranting away, and that’s all right . . . Because tomorrow I’m still going to be the same person. I’m still going to do what I want to do.”
Are you loving the cover?


Matt Kemp Covers Forbes Magazine
Matt Kemp, outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has signed an eight-year, $160 million contract, now this is some serious cash! How does a bankrupt baseball team–gives a young star player, such a hefty pay day? For the bankrupt Dodgers, who just secured new owners, a long-term contract with Matt Kemp represented an asset rather than a liability. Locking up Matt was an implicit guarantee, that the new owners can quickly negotiate deals worth billions with a regional sports network. Matt is a terrific player—the 27-year-old led the National League in numerous offensive categories last season and finished second in Most Valuable Player balloting.


T.I. REVEALS His Most "Hoe-rific" GROUPIE TALE!
T.I. stopped by Hot 107.9 recently and was asked about his "most memorable" experience with a groupie. Find out what he said inside and hear his latest track "Love This Life."
During a recent radio interview, T.I. was asked to think back to his most memorable moment with a groupie. The hubby of Tiny then told a story about going to sleep and waking up to a woman standing in his hotel bedroom. He doesn't reveal if something happened between them but...

Listen to the interview here: http://www.youtube.com/embed/a3l60j1r9ks

BONUS: Check out Mr. Harris' latest track "Love This Life" here: http://www.youtube.com/embed/Kt2YuF0lZQA
TIP is in order!


FAMILY TIME: Diddy, Kim Porter And The Twins Hit The Beach!


Diddy and his ex Kim Porter brought their twin daughters, D’Lila Star & Jessie James, to Miami Beach for some fun.


I know who’s missing….Cassie!!!


Barbara Streisand at War with Gay Son
Barbara Streisand demanding gay son change his gay-party lifestyle.
BARBRA STREISAND turns ponderous proboscis up at her only child because he refuses to stop his gay-party lifestyle, settle down and make her a grandmother.
Although Barbra, 69, has never taken issue with the fact that her son Jason Gould, 45, is a homosexual, she’s never been able to put up with his “promiscuous” ways and hasn’t talked to him in more than a year, say sources.
Jason – Barbra’s son with “M*A*S*H*” star Elliott Gould, her first husband – is HIV-positive and has a reputation as a Casanova in New York City’s gay community, according to the sources.

“It’s terribly sad,” an insider revealed. “There’s a tremendous strain in their relationship and it’s because they’re both so similar – stubborn and pigheaded.
“Jason has a reputation as quite the Romeo. He dates a lot of different guys and is always on the lookout for a new conquest.
“Barbra is terrified that he’s neglecting his health and focusing too much attention on his social life.
“She wants him to fall in love with a nice boy and settle down. But Jason says that’s just not in the cards.”
When Barbra first heard rumors last year that Jason was involved in relationships with multiple men and engaging in public displays of affection, she blew up.
“She screamed, ‘I don’t want to hear it!’ whenever anyone brought up Jason’s love life,” the insider said.
“At that point she called Jason and told him he needed to settle down with one guy and to quit all the playing around – and if he was going to be irresponsible with his life then she was going to wash her hands of him.

“But Jason takes good care of himself and feels that his sex life is his own business.
“He told his mother in no uncertain terms to take her nose out of his business – and she hasn’t talked to him since.”
The “Funny Girl” singer is doubly devastated by Jason since he told her he wasn’t interested in adopting a child or hiring a surrogate in order to be a father.
“Barbra is almost 70 and she wants a grandchild,” the source noted. “She’s upset with Jason for denying her that pleasure.”
For now, neither is willing to budge.
“Barbra says she’s not going to call Jason until he changes what she calls a dangerous lifestyle,” added the source. “And Jason won’t call Barbra until she can learn to mind her own business.”


The Celebs Hit Up The MJ Immortal Show In NYC
Celebs had some fun at the Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour Cirque Du Soleil show at Madison Square Garden. Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Zoe Kravitz and more all turned up for the event. The show has traveled from Vegas and all around the world and memorializes the late Michael Jackson's talents Cirque Du Soleil style.
Tyra looking FAB & Fresh and lacefronted OUT again!
Tracy Morgan brought his grogeous girlfriend Megan to the show:


And showed her off to the cameras. Cute dress!
Zoe Kravitz hit the carpet as well in all black:

Convinced she just throws on the closest thing in arms length before walking out the door. But she always manages to look cute though.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell looked great for the occasion.
MTV newshead and Shade 45 morning host Sway hit up the show.
And, of course, Ice-T & CoCo put on their evening best for the show. 
Anyone else noticed CoCo has toned down her look a bit? Maybe she is prepping for mommyhood....
Fun Times..I’ll be at The May 5th show in Baltimore!


TV ONE unveils new plans for 14 new series
T V One President and CEO Wonya Lucas unveiled plans by the entertainment network to add 14 new series and specials during the 2012-2013 upfront season! Kicking off its first upfront season with President and CEO Wonya Lucas at the helm, TV One today unveiled ambitious plans to double the amount of original content during the 2012-2013 television year. In a star-studded presentation to advertisers at Cipriani in New York City. Ms. Lucas said the entertainment network for black adults planned to add 14 new series and specials during the upfront season, including three original sitcoms, two bio doc series that build on the legacy of its award-winning series Unsung, and nine non-fiction entertainment series.

New Sitcoms In Development:
The Rickey Smiley Show – a sitcom starring comedian and radio personality Rickey Smiley, who plays on the show a character loosely based on his own life – a popular, local DJ based in Atlanta, who is the single father to four adopted children. The show’s stories are derived from Rickey¹s attempt to raise his children by himself and still have a personal life, as well as the situations that occur at the radio station, which is a hot bed of office politics, back stabbing, sexual innuendo, social issues, celebrity appearances, music and, of course, humor. Produced Bobcat Films.

Belles –a new sitcom centered around an upscale soul food restaurant owned and operated by the widowed patriarch Big Bill Cooper. Belle, Bill’s wife, passed several years ago, leaving him with his hands full: a restaurant to run and three daughters to raise. Produced bylegendary producer Ed Weinberger and Miguel Nunez.

Church Folk – a new sitcom produced in conjunction with Code Black Entertainment about The Hunters, a prestigious First Family, who are forced to leave their newly built mega-church in Los Angeles and start over back home in their native South, determined to rebuild their empire there. The last thing they would have wanted turns out to be exactly what they need, because sometimes having it all starts with having less.

New Series:
Save My Son – is a powerful unscripted series that profiles the struggles of African American families to save their sons who have fallen victim to bad influences and bad choices. With the help of strong black male role models, these families, many of them led by single parents, will attempt to save these sons from leading a life estranged from their families and/orwith heightened chances of their becoming another black male statistic in the criminal justice system. This groundbreaking series will go to communities to rescue young men from a range of dangerous activities. While many troubled youth come from the country’smost challenged urban neighborhoods, not all sons in need of help were reared in traditionally at-risk homes. The series looks to help a diverse group of individuals from different socio-economic groups and backgrounds

Each program features an intervention staged by loved ones, a therapist and the series host, Dr. Steve Perry, renowned educator, author and TV commentator. They work together to design the best possible plan of action to get the young man in crisis back on track. The series is produced for TV One by Powerhouse Productions. Save My Son is slated to premiere in 3rd quarter 2012.

Unresolved: Celebrity Cases – This investigative series delves into controversial and sensational cases involving some of the most prominent entertainment figures of our time. Unresolved: Celebrity Cases seeks to uncover the truth behind headline-making events, such as celebrity homicides like the fatal hotel shooting of Sam Cooke or the murder of once up-and-coming R&B singer LaLa Brown; or unexplained mysteries, like the disappearance of basketball star Brian Williams aka Bison Dele and many more. Each episode introduces the case of a celebrated figure then it takes the audience through the rise of the celebrity’s life to an intimate exploration of their publicized tragedy or downfall. Through dramatic recreations surrounding the events, eyewitness accounts, culture experts, family, friends and/or colleagues, a clear picture emerges of the days leading up to the fateful moment and thereafter. Created and produced by K2 Pictures. Slated to premiere in 4th quarter 2012.

The Ladies of R&B — is an hour long series that follows the current lives of R&B singers Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Keke Wyatt, Monifah Carter and Syleena Johnson. They share their pain, suffering and joy as they work hard and lean on each other to put their lives back together. The series will follow them solo, together and in different combinations as they not only fight to get their lives on track but also to pay their good fortune forward. Divorce, parenting, drugs and alcohol, physical abuse and more – these ladies have survived it all and continue to deal with life’s battles each day. It is their personal mission to help other women in need. If women can learn from their mistakes, it was all worth it. They will love each other, fight with each other and celebrate with each other because there is one constant in their lives — their friendship. This sisterhood cannot be stopped.Produced by ThinkFactory Media.Slated to premiere in 3rd quarter 2012.

In Development:
Bernie Mac: A Tribute To A Comedy King – TV One has signed a development deal withUltrawave Vision to present an elegant tribute to one of the great Kings of Comedy, Bernie Mac. Plans for the special presentation include bringing together top entertainers who will revisit the comedy, the films, and the life of one of the world’s greatest humorist. Family, friends, and colleagues will gather, dine and toast Bernie’s most memorable film clips, comedy routines, and special appearances. Comedians old and new will perform in his honor and his favorite bands and musical performers will sing to his memory.

Destined – is a new bio-series that picks up on the popularity of TV One’s Unsung series, and takes a nostalgic look back at the best, brightest and most beloved African American actors who have touched our lives in film and television. We know their names, we know their faces, and we are mesmerized by their talent. A relentless focus, drive and love for their craft set them on a journey to stardom. Through struggles and triumphs, these gifted individuals were determined to make their dreams come true by any means necessary, simply put…they were DESTINED. Witness the rise, fall and the determination of those who were Destined for stardom.

Returning series and specials include Unsung, Life After, Find Our Missing, Washington Watch with Roland Martin, TV One Night Only: Live From the Essence Music Festival and TV One on One with Cathy Hughes.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“What A Fox!”
What’s up ladies? Who’s trying to go back with him to his fox hole & get furry?



HAVE A GREAT WEEK ALL!!!!
EFREM

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