The Daily Roundup for May 21

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Jennifer Lopez Looking To Leave ‘Idol’?

 

Just as one diva enters, another maybe looking to exit. Despite spending last summer teasing the possibilities of not returning, ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ hitmaker Jennifer Lopez still signed onto her second season aboard the judging panel of ‘American Idol’.

Now, as the May 23rd season finale approaches, the actress/singer is singing a different tune about a third season. Taking to ‘Ellen’ with ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’ co-star Cameron Diaz, Lopez dishes on the possibility of her return to ‘Idol’…or lack thereof.

Guess not even $20 million is enough to keep the songstress seated…

‘Idol’ is undoubtedly the catalyst that reignited interest in the Latina’s once ailing career. However, that magic touch was never quite duplicated on any single beyond ‘On The Floor’ (nor it’s parent album). And, with ‘Dance Again’ not making any blockbuster moves (though hitting top 20 post her performance last week) as ratings for the show worsen with each season, J.Lo may be onto something by her pending decision to jump-ship.

Should J. Lo remain on ‘Idol’?....Your thoughts?

OJ Simpson Collapses in Prison from a Stroke!

OJ Simpson suffered a frighting collapse after experiencing stroke like symptoms in the Nevada prison where he is being held on armed robbery charges...

From The National Enquirer

O.J., who turns 65 in July, was talking with some of his fellow inmates in the prison’s recreation area when his speech became slurred, an insider revealed. He then slumped over and fell off his chair, complaining of double vision and weakness in his arms.
“His buddies were sure he suffered a stroke,” continued the insider. “The guards were so concerned they sounded the alarm and carried O.J. to his bunk while a doctor rushed from the prison hospital to help him.
O.J. has gained a considerable amount of weight since he began serving a sentence of up to 33 years for armed robbery and other convictions in 2008. At the time of his incarceration, the 6-foot-2 former gridiron great weighed 235 pounds. Sources say he’s now tipping the scales at a whopping 283!
After monitoring him for several days, prison doctors determined O.J. did not suffer a stroke, but rather a serious pre-stroke condition called a Transient Ischemic Attack, which mimics an actual stroke. They warned him he needed to change his eating and exercise habits immediately, said the insider.
“O.J. told a close friend, ‘I plan on living long enough to walk out of this prison one day. I’m taking this for real – I’m going to get in shape,’” said the insider.

Kanye West Confirmed To Be Apart Of New Season Of Keeping Up With The Kardashians

History is repeating itself when it comes to Kim Kardashian’s love life. After vowing to take a break from the spotlight, the reality vixen is back to her old tricks, revealing that her new beau, Kanye West, will indeed appear in episodes of her reality show, Keeping Up With the Kardashians. “I want to show my life,” she says. “If we are having dinner and he does show up, I’m sure we’re not going to go, stop the cameras!” Despite the fact that most of the details of Kim Kardashian’s romantic life have been very public over the last few years, she’s been mum on her latest romance with Kanye West. “I don’t know if I’m ready to talk about him,” Kim said sincerely. “I feel like I’ve had such a hard time sharing my love life that now I’m a little bit more reserved on that.”

The twice-divorced star admits her very public split from husband Kris Humphries after 72 days of marriage has left her wary of courting in the public eye. The new season of of Keeping Up With the Kardashians premieres this Sunday at 9PM on E!

Pilar makes out cute in Divorce Court!

Pilar Sanders didn't quite get what she wanted but she still made out pretty well in divorce court...

After requesting $24,000 a month in living expenses so that she and her children can maintain the lifestyle they've become accustomed to, a judge instead awarded Pilar $10,000 a month plus $275,000 in attorneys fees.
Pilar also gets $3,500 a month in upkeep for a house she will live in in Celina.

Was Nene Leakes Responsible for Getting Kenya Moore on RHOA

Expect to see a new face on the hit reality show “Real Housewives of Atlanta”. Former Miss USA (1993), now model/actress, Kenya Moore will be joining the show. Naturally, she will be a member of “the Talls”. Kenya is friends with Nene Leakes, hence how she got on the show.

According to rumors, the producers of the show pretty much do anything to keep Nene happy, and that included not letting Toya Wright be the other new cast member. Nene wouldn’t want “the Smalls” dominating the storyline, so Toya had to go. We’ll keep our eyes open for who the other new cast member will be. The two will replace Sheree Whitfield and Marlo Hampton. And do you think Nene REALLY got Kenya on the show?

Hot Shots: Nicki Minaj Jets To Sydney

‘Beez In the Trap’ beauty Nicki Minaj was met by a swarm of frenzied Australian fans when she made her landing on their shores today. The hip popstress is making waves down under, with news of her sold out shows there crossing many-a-pond.

Greeted by delighted Barbs and Ken Barbs, Miss Minaj made way through a stop of autographs and poses as she prepares for shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Lil Wayne professes his Love for Trina??? What about Dhea?

Rapper Trina found out some very interesting news while partying with Monica in Miami recently..... her ex Lil' Wayne (who currently has a girlfriend named Dhea) misses her. Weezy, who performed three songs, gave a very "intimate" shout out Sunday night at Liv to Trina and appeared to still have some "feelings" for the queen of Miami. Perhaps it was Trina's A.L.C. Delilah Silk Shirtdress, Christian Louboutin Riviera Trash Clutch, and Casadei Cutout Platform Sandals that had him wanting that old thing back.

Watch Weezy profess love for Trina below:

He and his homie screamed into the mic asking her to come on stage, and Lil Wayne said he just had to let her know he "misses her and loves her." Ahhhh that never dying hood love. Too bad she's moved on with OKC baller and the NBA's 6th Man of the Year James Harden.

Lebron James Receives His 3rd Nba Mvp Award

LeBron James accepted his third NBA MVP award Saturday, making him the eighth player in league history to win that many. The others — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson and Moses Malone — all have won three MVP titles.

LeBron spent two days trying to figure out the right words. An assistant jotted some ideas on notecards, which were ignored. So when the moment came to deliver his MVP acceptance speech, James spoke emotionally about family, charity, history and what the Miami Heat organization means to him

Tami Roman Apologizes For Her Behavior

Basketball Wives star Tami Roman just got the ultimate reality check, watching herself on TV. After viewing the reunion show. Roman took to her twitter, and admitted she was the ultimate bully to Kesha Nichols. During the reunion show Kesha refused to admit she had been talking smack about Tami, which set Roman off in attack mode.

Tami’s got her name DRAGGED on Twitter. I’m glad she knows she showed out, but I accept her apology, but she has to control her anger.

Did you watch the show, and if so what do you think, and do you except Tami’s apology?

Lady Gaga struts through the airport in just a Chanel jacket

Lady Gaga was snapped leaving Japan having played three nights at the Saitama Super Arena, and tottered through Narita International airport in towering platform lace-ups.

But it was the lack of attire that drew the most attention as she made her way through the terminal in nothing more than a Chanel jacket that she had zipped up and ended just below her bottom.
She completed the look with snagged fishnet tights and a military style cap, black gloves and sunglasses.

And under the cap peeked a shock of ginger hair, recently dyed having ditched the rainbow-effect locks she showed off last week.

Gaga, 26, was heading off to Taiwan to play two nights at the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall as part of her Born This Way ball.
From there she heads to the Phillipines, Thailand and Singapore and was due to play the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jarkata, Indonesia on June 3.
But she was forced to cancel the concert after police refused her a permit following protests by Islamic extremists.

A total of 52,000 tickets have so far been sold for the gig which is the biggest show on the Asian leg of her world tour.
Promoter Michael Rusli had hoped police would still grant the megastar permission to perform, but spokesman Boy Rafli Amar confirmed that the application has been rejected.
Indonesia's Muslims are mostly moderate but a hardline fringe has become increasingly vocal with radical groups such as the Islamic Defenders Front and the Muslim Defender Team threatening that 'bad things might happen' if the show goes ahead.

They have suggested they will forcibly prevent Lady Gaga from stepping off her plane saying the outlandish performer will corrupt the nation's youth.

Usher Planning to Evict Tameka? 

According to reports Usher Raymond is thisclose to evicting Tameka from his posh Georgia digs...

From TMZ
Sources tell us, the couple -- who's trying to settle a nasty custody dispute -- is deadlocked in mediation, and the biggest bone of contention is Usher's Georgia mansion.
Tameka's currently living there -- but under the divorce settlement Usher can sell the property whenever he wants ... as long as he gives her a 60-day heads up.
We're told Tameka fears Usher is going to pull the trigger -- leaving her buried in legal debt with no place to live -- so she's asking him for a permanent home for her and Usher's kids.
Usher's response ... no way, no how. He says he's already paid her enough.

The Return of Legendary New York Club CBGC!

In 2006 one of the most renowned music venues in the country shut its doors.

But now it looks like CBGB -- the venerable East Village hard rock institution founded in 1973 that launched acts like Patti Smith, Blondie, the Ramones and the Misfits -- is making a physical comeback. And not just on t-shirts.

The club originally shuttered due to rent disputes with their landlord, after their rent was raised from $19,000 a month to $35,000 a month.

Last week the club's newest investors -- an unnamed group of six who have acquired the rights to the club's intellectual property and assets from the previous owners --announced they are on the lookout for a new venue somewhere in downtown Manhattan. Original founder Hilly Kristal's daughter, Lisa Kristal Burgman, told the New York Times she was relieved to know the club could be "reborn" and that "it's not going to die."

This news came on the heels of an announcement that CBGB would be hosting their first rock festival -- a three day spurt from July 5-8 featuring hundreds of indie bands playing a variety of venues across New York.

Mystikal Is Back In Jail For Domestic Abuse AGAIN!

Rapper Mystikal (real name Michael Tyler) just checked into a Louisiana jail to serve out the remainder of his 90-day sentence, TMZ reports. He was arrested in Baton Rouge on a domestic abuse in February violating his probation…so now he is back in jail.

Mystikal was also required to register as a sex offender in Louisiana following his initial guilty plea.

Polow Da Don Hosts “F.O.C.U.S. 4 Life” Fundraiser Kickoff

 Polow Da Don, Zone 4, Inc. & Foundation F.O.C.U.S. presented the “F.O.C.U.S. 4 LIFE” campaign kickoff last Friday at Do Restaurant in Atlanta. Special guests included Josh Powell of the Atlanta Hawks, Konsole Kingz, Actress Jasmine Burke, Actor Brad James and celebrity stylist Jaclyn S. Banner. Past campaign ambassadors have included Keri Hilson, Jessica White, Laurieann Gibson, Cynthia Bailey, Laz Alonso, Michelle Williams, Lance Gross, Teedra Moses, Bianca Golden, Tank, Timothy Bloom & V.Bozeman and Rashan Ali.

 

 The kickoff mixer was the first of several fundraising events leading up to the culminating C4AC fashion show on July 15 at the Georgia Freight Depot. For more information visit FoundationFocus.org Event photos courtesy of Lillie Mae PR and Carl Semien/Semien Photography.

R. Kelly Announces ‘Write Me Back’ Release Date

With the Summer months approaching, R. Kelly aims to heat up the charts with his 11th studio album ‘Write Me Back’ – the release date and covers for which were unwrapped

Joining the already beefy June release schedule (see: Usher, Justin Bieber, and the like), the follow-up to 2010′s ‘Love Letter’ has been ascribed a June 26th store date.

The deluxe version (artwork below) boasts four extra tracks and a postcard to write the Pied Piper back. Cool, right?
That said, we want to know -having heard lead singles ‘Share My Love’ and ‘Feelin’ Single’…

Robyn Crawford Writing a Book?

Whitney Houston's former best friend Robyn Crawford is rumored to be writing a book about their life together...

From The National Enquirer

War has erupted between WHITNEY HOUSTON’s mom CISSY and the singer’s one-time BFF ROBYN CRAWFORD over her secret tell-all diary!
With Cissy planning a bio about her daughter, Robyn has decided to go toe-to-toe with her by penning her own book, say sources.
“There’s been bad blood between Cissy and Robyn for decades, and Robyn is afraid Cissy is going to trash her in her book,” revealed a close source.

“She doesn’t want Cissy to have the final say, so she’s going to write a book herself.”
A friend added: “Whitney’s death reopened old wounds, and a cat fight has broken out between Robyn and Cissy over their books. Whitney and Robyn were like Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King. They were super-close before Whitney married Bobby Brown – and Cissy always resented that.”
Cissy demanded her daughter “get rid” of Robyn, believing lesbian rumors, even false ones, could destroy Whitney’s career. Even though both Whitney and Robyn denied they were lesbians, Cissy said it wasn’t “natural” for the two to be so close.

American Ballet Theatre’s Opening Night Spring Gala 2012

Last week the American Ballet Theatre held their annual Opening Night Spring Gala at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center. Thousands of art lovers herded into the Met, raising $1.8 million dollars for the company. Also, a portion of the proceeds will support ABT’s education and community outreach programs.

Sponsored by Graff and Valentino, (who failed to supply an open bar, but we’re not *cough * complaining!) ABT’s renowned principal dancers, as well as soloists and members of the corps de ballet gave preview performances from the eight-week season, which included Le Corsaire, La Bayadère, Thirteen Diversions, Don Quixote, Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake and Onegin. The highlight of the evening included a performance by students of ABT’s Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, who drew awwws from the audience.

Speaking of the audience, it was peppered with celebrities, art icons and fashion designers. Talk show host Wendy Williams, stylist June Ambrose, skater Johnny Weir, designers Christian Siriano and Rachel Roy along with models Alek Wek, NFL Hall of Fame’s Curtis Martin, and reality stars Nene Leakes and Cynthia Bailey were in attendance.

Although honorary chairs Caroline Kennedy and Blaine Trump were on hand, too bad their fellow co-chair first lady Michelle Obama wasn’t there due to other responsibilities.

Tyra Banks says her 17-year-old size four frame would be considered too heavy for runways today

Women's empowerment guru, Tyra Banks, has spoken out in support of Vogue's decision to ban rail thin models from its pages.

The 38-year-old media mogul and former supermodel praised the fashion glossy's 19 editors today for banding together to put a stop to 'thinspirational' editorial and called for a toast 'over some barbecue and burgers'.

Talking about the fashion world and its influence on the modelling industry she highlighted the way standards have changed over the years and said that as a size four, she never would have made it onto today's catwalks.
In a letter addressed to 'models around the world' recited to The Daily Beast, the Harvard Graduate lamented: 'Today you are expected to be a size zero. When I started out, I didn’t know such a size even existed.'

Trya also called on other women not to point the finger at the models themselves but at the industry that forces them to maintain unrealistic and unhealthy bodies.
Understanding the fact that models need to work like everyone else, she told how she regularly mentors young hopefuls who struggle to meet the expectations of designers and magazines.
She went on to express her hope, that thanks to Vogue, her phone might stop ringing so frequently with late night calls of desperation and sobs stories.
'I don't think there will be as much of: "I'm hungry, Tyra, and I'm tired. But I still want to do runway and high-fashion work. I want to stay on top,"' she said, adding: 'With Vogue’s new mandates, things, I hope, will now change for the better.'

Tyra has long been advocate for female empowerment and famously appeared on TV with a ball-busting message for the people who had made fun of her after holiday photographs showed her looking heavier than normal.
Wearing the same swim suit for which she was derided, she told the haters to 'kiss my fat a**.'

In her letter today, the voluptuous beauty also called upon mothers to take responsibility for their daughters' healthy attitude towards body image and recalled how her own mother had taught her to be strong. 

'In a way, it was my decision not to starve myself that turned me into a supermodel, and later on, a businesswoman'
Remembering the day she was told she was too curvy to work for certain designers she said: 'As my mom wiped the tears from my face, she said, "Tyra, you know what we're going to do about this? We're going to go eat pizza."

'We sat in a tiny pizzeria in Milan and strategize about how to turn my curves into a curveball.
'In a way, it was my decision not to starve myself that turned me into a supermodel, and later on, a businesswoman.'
Tyra expanded further explaining how she even managed to turn her generous forehead, for which she had been repeatedly bullied at school, into her trademark feature.
'I've been using the word "flawsome" a lot. It’s you + your flaws + awesome = Flawsome,' she said. 

The chat show host's academic smarts shined through as she talked about the need for union protection within the modelling industry.
But her sign off brought her story full circle as she once again saluted Vogue's decision.

'Vogue has the power to make and break - whether it’s fashion trends, designers, models, and yes, even industry practices. Their bold stance means that others will follow.'

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Pink Barbz and Wally

Even Nicki must be a budget shopper…LOL!

HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!
EFREM