The Daily Roundup for June 1

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Janet Jackson Talks With Prevention Magazine.

Here are some of the things janet had to say in her spread by Prevention magazine.
On being the spokeswoman for Nutrisystem:“I think people really connect with the idea of someone who’s gained and lost weight in a very public way, and also someone who’s an emotional eater.”

On being an example to her niece Paris, Michael’s 14-year-old daughter who landed her first film role in Lundon’s Bridge and the Three Keys:

“We’ve spoken about the fact that you’re only a child once. I think there’s a time for everything, and now is not the time [to act in films]. I told her I thought she should enjoy being a kid, possibly go to college—or not—but wait till she turns 18. She’s a very tough, smart girl. But it’s a cutthroat industry. I wouldn’t want my child to do it.”
On the dichotomy of being 5’4, sweet and soft-spoken and her identity as a five-time Grammy Award-winning artist who’s sold more than 100 million records:

“My songs are normally about what’s going on in my life at the moment. I don’t need to keep a diary.”

OFFICIAL Pics From Rihanna's JULY 2012 "ESQUIRE UK" COVER Photoshoot

Rihanna has released more photos from her sexy topless photoshoot with the UK's "ESQUIRE" Magazine.I told you earlier about Rihanna's super sexy photoshoot for the UK's ESQUIRE Magazine, and now the magazine has released more photos from the shoot and the official cover. 

The hot chica donned short camo shorts and in some pics, a crocheted bikini with strategically placed material.

And it's very fitting that Ri's next fragrance (due in November) is called Nude.

Donna Summer Lithographs Art Gallery Goes Way Up After Singer’s Death

According to TMZ: Death = $$$ … at least when it comes to art … and a gallery in Vegas is proving the point, ’cause it immediately upped the price of Donna Summer pieces when she passed away.
The Jack Gallery in Las Vegas worked with Summer in 2003 to create limited edition lithographs … printing 750 hand-signed prints of 4 different art pieces (designed by Summer), which sold for $550 each BEFORE she lost her battle with cancer.

But days after the Disco Queen passed away earlier this month, the prices went up AT LEAST $100 a pop … with the cheap ones going for $650. Donna’s most popular piece — The Winter Melody — was raised from $550 to $1,000.

The gallery tells us that Summer’s work is in high demand since her death — Winter Melody is almost sold out — and her art is effecting people like never before. We’re told when one couple came in to admire the legendary singer’s art, they broke down and cried.

The gallery is currently planning a memorial exhibition for all the pieces that will go up in September at one of their Las Vegas locations.
When asked about the price increase, a rep for the store says it’s just the nature of the business … “Prices are determined by availability.”

Ciara Announces New Single & Album Title

Following a lengthy spell of silence and suspicion, R&B star Ciara has lifted the curtain on the title of her 5th studio album.
The moment, which also saw the singer gift the world the title of the project’s lead single too, came during an MTV press run today for new movie ‘That’s My Boy’ – the Adam Sandler comedy the 26 year old cameo’s in.
What are you waiting for? The goodies (cheesy we know)
In the event you didn’t get that, Ci’s revealed that her Epic Records debut has been christened:
‘One Woman Army’
…while the single is titled…

‘Sweat’
And there, folks, you have it!

The ‘One Woman Army’ “era” is officially underway. And by the sound of the praise we keep hearing heaped on the finished project from our trusty insiders, many will be saluting Ms. Harris very soon. I guess.

DIVORCE DRAMA: Allen Iverson Wants Judge To Throw Tawanna In JAIL For RANSACKING His Home!

Allen Iverson and Tawanna Iverson are STILL FIGHTING. And now Allen wants Tawanna thrown in jail for ransacking his house. These two. Despite "getting it in" a while back, Allen and Tawanna Iverson are still very much UNHAPPILY married and are still heading towards divorce. But now, Allen wants Tawanna thrown in jail. He says she ransacked his house while he was out of the country playing basketball in Asia this according to new legal docs.

Allen recently filed a motion in Georgia, according to TMZ, for contempt saying that when he returned home, his place was totally gutted! DAMN!

According to the docs, he says she got away with furniture, art, memorabilia and cash and now she won't return them! He wants a judge to hold Tawanna in contempt for harassing him and leave her in jail until he gets his stuff.

We'll keep you posted........

Did Michael Jordan’s Son Marcus Hooked Up With A Blonde Porn Star?

Mediatakeout got wind of a tweet that was suppose to be a “DM” (direct message) to well known porn star Rachel Roxx. Check out the story

Marcus Jordan is the son of NBA Legend Micheal Jordan and Juanita Jordan. In the tweet, Marcus was hoping to hook up with blonde porn star for “round 2″ of something that seemed to involve some money. The tweet has since been deleted from his twitter account.

But hey, look on the bright side. At least he didn’t get caught tweet a direct message to a dude. Plus, it looks like Marcus wants to be like Mike! LOL!!!!

Lil Kim Readies New Single & Tour With Missy Elliott, Eve?

Looks like somebody is a busy busy bee

Already making her way across the nation and earning much buzz for her ‘Return of the Queen’ tour, seems Lil’ Kim is also planning a return to charts. Despite the no start singles ‘If You Love Me’ and the Young Jeezy-assisted ‘Keys To the City’, Kim took to the Windy City of Chicago to visit Power 92 and give them the lowdown on her new single.

Also dishing on her new book, Kim gave inklings that she may be joining two other femcees on the road soon -‘Hot Boys’ hitmakers Missy Elliott and Eve. Fans know all three rap divas’ returns are reportedly in the works, but will it take the power of 3 to put female rap back on the map?

Hear this and more below:
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Looks like ‘Looks Like Money’ will be Kim’s new joint. The Rockwilder produced cut was previewed with the producer himself here (at the 1:42 mark).

The NYC & ATL Premiere Of “L.A. Hair”

The cast of WE tv’s upcoming reality show “L.A. Hair” – celeb stylist Kim Kimble and staffers Terry and Angela –flew cross country to promote their show which debuted Thursday on WeTV.

First stop is NYC, where the threesome dined at PRANNA with a room full of local press. 

Next, the cast headed to Atlanta, where stylist and tv personality Derek J, hosted a private celebration for the show at his J Spot Salon. Guests mixed and mingled while scoring hair tips and tv scoop from Kimble and cast.

IRS Holding Sean Garrett’s Paychecks :Owes Uncle Sam Over $700,000

I guess when one owes the Government over $700k they have no choice but to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The government has orded BMI to hold all the money hip-hop producer Sean Garrett makes until they have been paid back in full. Garret, who’s been in the music industry since he was 17 years old and began successfully writing and producing in 2003.

And according to reports, Garrett owes the IRS $732,553.57, in back taxes. Sounds like a pretty piece of change, but with producing hits for artists like, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, Usher, Teairra Marie, Mario, Ciara, and others, we’re confident he can bounce back financially.

No official word from Garrett or his camp, but he has been on twitter, sharing just how dope he and is work ethic are:
So tired of motherf*ckers thinking cause u fuck with a click yo music hot! That’s what got the game shot! Errbody sh*t sounding the same, and n*ggas think they poppin! 17 number 1′s is way different than having sh*t on the radio!!stop getting sh*t confused!! u can never outwork [me].

Alright-y then.

Tom Cruise’s “Raunchy Photos” with Women Set to Ruin Katie Holmes Marriage

“Raunchy photos” are set to destroy Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, according to the National Enquirer.
In a “bombshell world exclusive,” the tabloid describes racy pictures that will drive Holmes “wild with jealousy and tear the couple apart.”
The magazine’s cover screams about Cruise being “Half-Naked in Bed!” with another woman.
Whoa!
Where are these allegedly “ultra-steamy” photos? What’s Cruise doing in them? Who’s already seen them?
Um, we’re guessing everyone.
Yes, the pictures that have the Enquirer all hot, bothered and frantic about the future of Cruise and Holmes are from the stylized pictorial in W Magazine featuring the actor, in character as rocker Stacee Jaxx from Rock of Ages, cavorting with models Abbey Lee Kershaw and Edita Vilkeviciute.

Talk about an utterly shameless bit of bait-and-switch sensationalism.
The Enquirer, however, thinks the W pics are “sure to provoke a bitter battle” with Holmes.
“Katie will be devastated by the erotic and explicit nature of the pictures,” shrieks a so-called “close source,” later adding, “It’s certain to spark a shocking blowup between them!”

Seriously?

A blowup is “certain” — over totally innocuous photos that Cruise, Holmes and millions of others have known about for weeks?
The Enquirer goes on to pad its cover story with “marriage experts” chiming in about how horrified Holmes will be with the pictures and a comparison between Australian model Kershaw and Cruise’s ex-wife Nicole Kidman.

“Katie is sure to be jealous of Abbey Lee from the photo shoot,” a “source” tells the tabloid, adding, “It must be in the back of Katie’s mind that Tom might become smitten with his latest co-star.”
No she’s not.This is pure ridiculousness.
The Enquirer has been pumping out speculative nonsense about Cruise and Holmes since they got married.
Back in 2010 the magazine wrongly claimed the couple was “battling” over baby plans, and last spring Holmes was falsely said to be “at the end of her rope” and mulling divorce.
Meanwhile, year after year, Holmes and Cruise remain together and happy.
Sources say the latest Enquirer cover “bombshell” is “made up and completely false.”

Drake & Rihanna PARTY At Club LIV In Miami, Hit The SET OF French Montana's "Pop That" Video With Weezy & Rick Ross

Drake and Rihanna were spotted at Club LIV in Miami last night. See pics of the duo inside and see folks like Lil' Wayne, Rick Ross and French Montana on the set of his "Pop That" video.

It looks like Drake and RiRi kept the drinks flowing all night and got a little tipsy.

Drake also kicked it with a few fans and friends.

But partying at Club LIV wasn't all Drake and RiRi did together......

She was also spotted on the set of Moroccan born/Bronx bred MMG rapper French Montana's "Pop That" video watch her friends work.

Drake and Rick Ross were amongst the rappers who teamed up for the shoot. "Pop That" is the first single off French's upcoming debut Excuse My French, due July 17.

Fat Joe also showed up.

The shoot was held at a lavish mansion in Miami and Lil' Wayne also rolled through...of course.

Fun Times!

Kevin Hart Gets A Dope Gift from Atlantic City Mayor, Keys to the City 

32-year-old comedian and actor Kevin Hart is having a helluva year. Over the Memorial Day weekend, was laced by Atlantic City’s Mayor with the keys to the city. 

The Philly comedian was actually in town to attend a Youth Explosion Event, in honor of The Boys and Girls Club in Atlantic City.

He had no clue that the city had planned to give him this honor and at the closure of the event, Alantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford and Councilman Marty Small announced that the day was “Kevin Hart Day”. Sweet surprise!

Country Singer Willie Nelson Smoked A Joint With President Jimmy Carter!

Will Nelson was on top of the white house smoking that Kush!!! Lol
When Willie Nelson visited the White House last December, it was just days after the singer’s arrest for possession of 6 ounces of pot. The 77-year-old singer, who is on the advisory board for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), has never bothered to hide his famous habit.

It had been 30 years since the first White House sleepover for the man who wrote ‘Crazy,’ ‘Night Life,’ ‘Hello Walls’ and many more of country music’s most enduring hits. In 1980, in the waning days of Jimmy Carter’s administration, the former peanut farmer from Georgia invited his old buddy to perform and stay at the White House. Nelson and Carter had grown friendly during the president’s 1976 election campaign, when the Texas native sang ‘Georgia on My Mind’ at several rallies for the candidate.

To relieve the stress of being the leader of the free world, Carter, an avid fly fisherman, sometimes retired to the presidential study to tie flies while listening to Willie on “the hi-fi,” as the former president recalled when the two appeared together on a CMT special in 2004.

In one of Willie Nelson’s books, he freely admits stealing away to the roof of the White House, where he lit up “a big fat Austin torpedo” while members of the Secret Service looked on. Apparently, it wasn’t the first time that particular law was broken at the White House: In 1977 — also on Carter’s watch — David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash are said to have burned a fatty of their own when they were left alone in the Oval Office.

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“The Middle”

What I need to know is while you were in the store, what the hell happened to the middle part of your jeans? I mean, it has to be a crazy story because I refuse to believe anyone in the entire world would do that shit on purpose.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM