It’s been 3 years since Michael Jackson‘s passing, yet the
King of Pop’s commercial viability shows no sign of slowing.
For, in what is being hailed as yet another master stroke by Jackson’s Estate, it has today been confirmed that the singer’s brand will once again by endorsed by Pepsi – almost 30 years after their first outing.
For, in what is being hailed as yet another master stroke by Jackson’s Estate, it has today been confirmed that the singer’s brand will once again by endorsed by Pepsi – almost 30 years after their first outing.
According to Billboard, the drinks juggernaut will roll out a
special-line of cans featuring the superstar’s image this May in honor of the
25th anniversary of his third solo album ‘Bad’. The cans will, most importantly,
feature codes that -when redeemed online- will “unlock” exclusive ‘Bad’ remixes
from the likes of Diplo and Skrillex.
The set, which hit stores on August 31st 1987, is one of the greatest selling albums of all-time, having shifted over 45 million copies worldwide (10.5 million in the US), and spawning a whopping five #1 singles on the Hot 100.
The set, which hit stores on August 31st 1987, is one of the greatest selling albums of all-time, having shifted over 45 million copies worldwide (10.5 million in the US), and spawning a whopping five #1 singles on the Hot 100.
Jackson’s previous collaborations with Pepsi include the ill-fated 1984 commercial which saw his scalp set on fire, and sponsorships of his solo tours in 1988 and 1992.
Needless to say, this serves as yet another testament to
Michael’s unparalleled and enduring impact. An impact which should sell a potent
message to the stars of today: strive for a brand of greatness that will outlive
you. More than any charting or award, that is the ultimate success.
Bobby Brown: ‘II’m NOT the reason Whitney is DEAD’
He has been widely derided by many fans being responsible for
introducing his former wife, the late Whitney Houston, to the drugs which played
a part in her untimely death.
But now, Bobby Brown has hit back at the claims in his first interview since the singer passed away back in February.
'I didn't get high [on narcotics] before I met Whitney,' Brown tells The Today Show's Matt Lauer. 'I smoked weed, I drank the beer, but no, I wasn't the one that got Whitney on drugs at all.'
But now, Bobby Brown has hit back at the claims in his first interview since the singer passed away back in February.
'I didn't get high [on narcotics] before I met Whitney,' Brown tells The Today Show's Matt Lauer. 'I smoked weed, I drank the beer, but no, I wasn't the one that got Whitney on drugs at all.'
He says drugs were a part of the singer's life 'way way
before' they got together. They married in 1993 and had daughter Bobbi Kristina,
now 19-years-old, before divorcing in 2007.
Brown adds: 'It's just unexplainable how one could, [say that
I] got her addicted to drugs. I'm not the reason she's gone.'
In the candid sit-down interview which will air in the U.S. this Wednesday, Brown, who says he is 'very much clean and sober' from narcotics,' tells host Matt Lauer that he was 'hurt' when he heard the news of Whitney's death at just 48-years-old.
In the candid sit-down interview which will air in the U.S. this Wednesday, Brown, who says he is 'very much clean and sober' from narcotics,' tells host Matt Lauer that he was 'hurt' when he heard the news of Whitney's death at just 48-years-old.
'I was hurt because me being off of narcotics for the last
seven years, I felt that she was... I didn’t know she was struggling with it
still,' says Brown, who looks studious in a pink sweater over a checked shirt.
'But at the same time, listen, it's a hard fight. It's a hard fight to maintain sobriety that way.'
Lauer then presses home the media speculation to the 43-year-old R&B star, saying: 'If I heard it once, I heard it a hundred times, and I know you heard it too. Fans, people who say they were close to Whitney, say her life went downhill when she met Bobby Brown. How does it make you feel when you hear it?'
'It makes me feel terrible,' Brown responds. 'But I know
differently. I think if anyone ever knew us, if anybody ever spent time around
us instead of time looking through the bubble, they would know how we felt about
each other. They would know how happy we were together.'
'She had this glow about her that was just incredible,' he says. 'I'm saying to myself, "She must be doing really well," because she looked really well. She looked like she was in a good place.'
Houston, was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel bathtub on
February 11 from what authorities called accidental drowning brought on by
cocaine use and heart disease. White powder and drug paraphernalia were found in
the bathroom where she died.
The second part of Brown's interview with Lauer airs on Thursday on U.S. network NBC and features interviews with three of the singer's children Landon, Bobby Jr, and La’Princia - and his fiancée, Alicia Etheridge.
The second part of Brown's interview with Lauer airs on Thursday on U.S. network NBC and features interviews with three of the singer's children Landon, Bobby Jr, and La’Princia - and his fiancée, Alicia Etheridge.
It has not been smooth sailing for Brown since Houston's death.
Brown turned up for Houston's funeral in New Jersey but left before the service started saying he felt unwanted and disrespected.
And six weeks after Houston died, Brown was arrested and charged in Los Angeles with drunk driving and driving on a suspended license. Brown has pleaded not guilty.
Rihanna's "Battleship" Photocall At Pearl Harbor
Rihanna is putting her all into the promotional aspects of
Battleship. She's taken time away from recording a new album to travel the
world and promote the film.
A smiling Rihanna joined co-stars Taylor Kitsch, Alexander
Skarsgard and Brooklyn Decker for a photo call at the Battleship Missouri
Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
The cast shot the movie on the island and
returned for the big premiere week:
Rih kept it simple in a sweater and a pair of slacks for the
photo ops.
The cast also snapped pics with Col. Gregory D. Gadson, who
serves as the director of the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program.
Derrick Rose Out For The Rest Of The Season
Derrick Rose felt something pop as he drove to the basket late
in Saturday’s Bulls playoff opener against the Sixers, and across Chicago, fans
knew exactly what that something was: the dream of the 2012 NBA title. Derrick’s
torn anterior cruciate ligament tore heartstrings in Chicago. The injury came
nine days after the Orlando Magic announced center Dwight Howard would have
season-ending back surgery, the same day the New York Knicks lost their second
guard and the day before Boston Celtics scorer Ray Allen missed Sunday’s game
against the Atlanta Hawks with bone spurs in his right ankle.
And what of Chicago’s chances now? Derrick Rose missed 27
games in the regular season with an assortment of injuries — left toe, lower
back, groin, right foot and ankle. Chicago went 18-9 without him, 7-5 against
playoff teams, including 1-1 against the Heat. They were 1-0 without him against
the Sixers, whom they will face in Game 2 on Tuesday at the United Center. C.J.
Watson will start in his place.
“We’re not going to let anybody paint the picture for us,”
center Joakim Noah said. “We can’t feel sorry for ourselves.”
Jennifer Lopez Announces Summer Tour, Gets Sued
Coming as music to her adoring fans' ears, Jennifer Lopez took
center stage at Boulevard3 in Hollywood, California to make a big
announcement.
Looking dashing in a peach and tan block colored dress
embellished with a sparking snake, the 42-year-old performer joined alongside
Enrique Iglesias and Wisin Y Yandel to reveal plans for a joint Summer.
The Jennifer Lopez/Enrique Iglesias Tour
Dates are:
Montreal Bell Centre Sat, Jul 14, 2012. Buy on Sat, May 05, 2012 9AM PDT
Toronto Air Canada Centre, Tue, Jul 17, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 9am PDT
Newark Prudential Center Fri, Jul 20, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 9am PDT
Boston TD Garden Wed, Jul 25, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 9am PDT
Washington DC Verizon Center Sat, Jul 28, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 7am PDT
Chicago United Center Fri, Aug 03, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 8am PDT
San Jose HP Pavilion Wed, Aug 08, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 10am PDT
Anaheim Honda Center Sat, Aug 11, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 10am PDT
Los Angeles Staples Center Thu, Aug 16, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 10am PDT
Dallas American Airlines CTR Sat, Aug 25, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 10am PDT
Houston TX, Toyota Center Sun, Aug 26, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 8am PDT
Atlanta Philips Arena Wed, Aug 29, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 7am PDT
Miami American Airlines Arena Fri, Aug 31, 2012. Buy on Fri, May 04, 2012 7am PDT
In personal news, Miss Lopez and her manager, Benny Medina,
are reportedly being sued by her former personal assistant, Hakob Manoukian,
after giving up his own company to become the head of her security and
transportation for $200,000 a year.
According to TMZ, Manoukian claims that the “American Idol” judge was out to get him and often accused him of dressing badly and not speaking English well enough.
According to TMZ, Manoukian claims that the “American Idol” judge was out to get him and often accused him of dressing badly and not speaking English well enough.
He apparently felt forced to resign after Medina convinced
Lopez to strip him of security responsibilities and is suing the two for
unspecified damages. The singer’s rep has yet to comment.
Waka Flocka Flame Blasts Tupac Hologram
Although the hologram of the late Tupac Shakur that appeared
at this year’s Coachella Music and Arts Festival was one of the most talked
about appearances at the event, Wocka Flocka Flame now says that he thinks the
hologram was a horrible idea.
“I hated it,” he told Vibe in a recent interview. “That sh*t wack. I don’t think they should be doing that. Cause they getting paid off a dead man’s body. You don’t know what a dead man be wanting to do.”
“I hated it,” he told Vibe in a recent interview. “That sh*t wack. I don’t think they should be doing that. Cause they getting paid off a dead man’s body. You don’t know what a dead man be wanting to do.”
He continued that the best thing that can be do
ne for Tupac
now is to leave him alone.
“You gotta let that man rest in peace,” the rapper said. “He’s a great.”
“You gotta let that man rest in peace,” the rapper said. “He’s a great.”
In other Waka Flocka Flame news, it was announced recently
that he will appear on the cover of the May/June issue of Spin magazine this
year. His second studio album, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans and Family is
scheduled to be released June 12, 2012.
PETA Dog’s Chris Brown Over Puppy Selling Business
Chris Brown’s pitbull puppy selling venture isn’t going over
well with animal rights activists. In an attempt to fizzle out some of the
backlash, Chris Brown attempted to show off his softer side by tweeting a
picture of himself looking after his adorable pets. Brown posted an image of
himself relaxing at home with his pooches, kicking back on a sofa as he did a
spot of dog sitting.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is blasting
the R&B star for selling the animals at one-thousand-dollars a pup.
PETA tells E! News that while Brown counts his money all the way to the bank, animal shelters are counting bodies in a barrel.
PETA tells E! News that while Brown counts his money all the way to the bank, animal shelters are counting bodies in a barrel.
They say wonderful dogs are being put down in shelters across
the country for lack of a good home.
The SPCA is also against Brown’s selling of the pups saying,
“The one-thousand-dollar price tag for a Chris Brown puppy could be better spent saving the lives of shelter animals.”
The singer’s reps previously defended Chris’ pitbull puppy sale through the website CBBreeds.webs.com. They say Brown loves animals and is just making sure the pups find good homes. The litter reportedly came from Brown’s family dogs in Virginia.
Khloe Kardashian and husband Lamar quit their reality show... so Odom can concentrate on his basketball career
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom have decided not to continue
with their reality series, so that the sportsman can concentrate on his
basketball career, it has been claimed.
The married couple are said to be pulling the plug on their show, which currently airs on E!, and will significantly limit their time on the main family programme Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
According to the TMZ.com, Lamar is keen to revive his playing career, after he was put on the Dallas Mavericks 'inactive list' following a less than successful season.
The married couple are said to be pulling the plug on their show, which currently airs on E!, and will significantly limit their time on the main family programme Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
According to the TMZ.com, Lamar is keen to revive his playing career, after he was put on the Dallas Mavericks 'inactive list' following a less than successful season.
A spokesperson for Khloe said the future of the show is still
up in the air, telling Mail Online: 'It will depend ontheir schedules as Lamar’s
basketball schedule is a priority.'
The couple were spotted in New York today where they joined
the rest of the clan to promote the upcoming season of Keeping Up With The
Kardashians.
Lamar released a statement earlier this month when the news of
his Dallas departure was announced, which read: 'The Mavericks and I have
mutually agreed that it's in the best interest of both parties for me to step
away from the team.
'I'm sorry that things didn't work out better for both of us, but I wish the Mavs' organisation, my team mates and Dallas fans nothing but continued success in the defence of their championship.'
The 32-year-old sportsman, who now lives in Los Angeles full-time with Khloe, has hired a trainer in a bid to improve his skills on the court.
It is believed he is hoping to be traded from the Mavericks once the basketball season draws to a close.
'I'm sorry that things didn't work out better for both of us, but I wish the Mavs' organisation, my team mates and Dallas fans nothing but continued success in the defence of their championship.'
The 32-year-old sportsman, who now lives in Los Angeles full-time with Khloe, has hired a trainer in a bid to improve his skills on the court.
It is believed he is hoping to be traded from the Mavericks once the basketball season draws to a close.
Khloe & Lamar, which airs in America on Sunday nights, has
proved a more than successful spin-off of the main Kardashian vehicle.
It followed in the footsteps of the family's other spin-offs, including Kourtney & Kim Take New York, and Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, as well as Kim's Fairytale Wedding - which followed the most famous Kardashian as she prepared to wed her now estranged husband Kris Humphries.
It followed in the footsteps of the family's other spin-offs, including Kourtney & Kim Take New York, and Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, as well as Kim's Fairytale Wedding - which followed the most famous Kardashian as she prepared to wed her now estranged husband Kris Humphries.
The seventh season begins airing in the States on May 20.
Basketball Wives’ Producers Plan to Sue Jennifer Williams
Vh1′s “Basketball Wives” producers plan on suing cast member
Jennifer Williams, so her best bet is to get her attorney. As we all know,
Jennifer Williams is suing Evelyn Lozada’s assistant Nia Crooks for slapping her
in the face, and now they are looking to sue Jennifer.
Now sources tell TMZ — producers are ready to take their own
legal action after Williams went on a media rampage and blasted “BB Wives”
alleging the show portrays African-American women negatively.
According to my sources, producers feel Williams’ show-bashing is in violation of her contract — which forbids cast members from doing any media appearances or press without approval, or speaking negatively about the show. We’re told they feel she is “ruining the brand” they worked so hard to build.
The producers are looking to file a suit against her claiming
it is in breach of her contract.
I say Jen needs to just get off the show, since everyone seems
to be against her.
From Beyonce: B*tches stop hating I did have a Baby!
In case you missed it, Beyonce Knowles has a few new pics from
vacay and time with her hubby Jay-Z & bestie Gwyneth Paltrow. Check out her
cute new flicks, plus her quotes in the new People magazine about those "crazy"
fake pregnancy rumors...
Updating her new Tumblr site sporadically, Beyonce posted a
few new pics of her and best friend Gwyneth Paltrow chillin' out...extra hard.
As well as her and Jay on vacay both a while back and recently for their
anniversary in St. Barts:
And their own courtside view from the Knicks game a few weeks ago. Cute.
And their own courtside view from the Knicks game a few weeks ago. Cute.
Beyonce finally addressed those frivolous fake pregnancy
rumors in the new People magazine where Beyonce is named The World's Most
Beautiful Person.
She may have shrugged it off, but MaMa Tina spoke on just how
hurtful the rumors were:
“That was crazy. It wasn’t hurtful, it was just crazy,”
Beyonce said. “[I thought] ‘Where did they come up with this?’”
Someone who didn’t take the rumors so lightly? Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles. “I thought it was very unfair and very cruel that someone would think that someone would be that diabolical to keep up a charade like that for nine months. As a mother it was painful for me to hear the crazy rumors,” Knowles said. “And I even had people ask me, which was so ridiculous.”
Someone who didn’t take the rumors so lightly? Beyonce’s mom, Tina Knowles. “I thought it was very unfair and very cruel that someone would think that someone would be that diabolical to keep up a charade like that for nine months. As a mother it was painful for me to hear the crazy rumors,” Knowles said. “And I even had people ask me, which was so ridiculous.”
Knowles also addressed the now infamous Australian TV
interview that first sparked and amplified rumors of a faked pregnancy. “It was
a fabric that folded — does fabric not fold?” the protective grandma said. “Oh
my gosh, so stupid.”
Who's ready for Memorial Day Weekend? I sure am Because Efrem
will be in Chicago and Not A.C for BeYAwnSeY’s concert!...LOL!
Damon Wayans will NOT be on film for TV Land…ACCESS TO HIM IS
DENIED
Is there Trouble in Wayansville?
It's been more than twenty years since the groundbreaking sketch comedy In Living Color debuted on the Fox Network and the reunited cast has been making the rounds on various talk shows to celebrate the mile stone.
Interestingly enough In Living Color co-creator Damon Wayans
has been M.I.A for the reunions and is refusing to allow his likeness be part of
an upcoming tribute...
From Dead Line
Damon Wayans, who is credited as co-creator of In Living Color with his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans, was a key In Living Color writer-performer and played some of its most memorable characters.
Damon Wayans, who is credited as co-creator of In Living Color with his brother Keenen Ivory Wayans, was a key In Living Color writer-performer and played some of its most memorable characters.
Sources close to the actor say he declined to attend the ceremony “because it just wasn’t his thing.” But while Foxx (as well as every other In Living Color alum) allowed TV Land to use ILC footage on the awards special, Damon Wayans declined the network’s request for permission to use any scenes with him.
Clips with Damon were shown at the event but, as a result of his decision,
such classics as Men on Film and Homey D. Clown had to be cut out of the TV
special.
BOMBSHELL Testimony In Hudson Family Trial
A bombshell dropped in court, when the prosecution threw down
a stunning new twist at the trial of William Balfour, who’s charged with
murdering three of Jennifer Hudson’s relatives. One of William Balfour’s
girlfriends testified that he admitted to the killings, and asked her to provide
an alibi. Shonta Cathey was one of William’s four girlfriends in 2008. She said
he was spending three to four nights a week with her, while separated from
Jennifer Hudson’s sister Julia. Shonta told the jury that on the day of the
murders, William showed up at her home around 3 p.m. and said, “Anybody asked,
he was there at ten.”
Video:
“They got shot,” Shonta said William told her, “Her mother and
her brother. He said the brother rushed him, and he shot him, and the mother
came downstairs and he shot her.” Shonta asked William about the missing
7-year-old nephew, Julian King. William told her he was outside. As Shonta told
her story, Jennifer Hudson buried her head in her hands, occasionally wiping
tears from her face, her fiance wrapping his arm around her shoulders.
Also The
911 call that Jennifer Hudson’s sister, Julia, made upon finding her mother
murdered by her ex-husband, William Balfour, was released today by the
judge.
The prosecution originally asked that the gut wrenching call not be made public, however, Judge Charles Burns went against those wishes by allowing the tape to be released in the murder trial against Julia Hudson’s estranged husband, William Balfour.
In the call, Julia can be heard begging:
“Help, please. Oh, God. Somebody’s killed my mother, somebody’s killed my mother…Please help me. Oh my God, oh my God.”
The dispatcher then proceeds to ask Julia if an ambulance is needed, to which she tells them she is scared and asks them to send one to the house.
The prosecution originally asked that the gut wrenching call not be made public, however, Judge Charles Burns went against those wishes by allowing the tape to be released in the murder trial against Julia Hudson’s estranged husband, William Balfour.
In the call, Julia can be heard begging:
“Help, please. Oh, God. Somebody’s killed my mother, somebody’s killed my mother…Please help me. Oh my God, oh my God.”
The dispatcher then proceeds to ask Julia if an ambulance is needed, to which she tells them she is scared and asks them to send one to the house.
Julia’s horrifying call continues:
“She’s on the floor and I see blood coming from her head…I just came home from work and there’s a bullet hole in our front door…she’s 57 years old. Please help my mama. Please just send an ambulance.”
“She’s on the floor and I see blood coming from her head…I just came home from work and there’s a bullet hole in our front door…she’s 57 years old. Please help my mama. Please just send an ambulance.”
Testimony is scheduled to resume today at the Criminal Courts
Building in Chicago.
Lil Wayne Settles $20 Million Lawsuit Over Hit Single Lollipop
Lil Wayne has settled a $20 million lawsuit with his
ex-producer Darius Harrison over the song “Lollipop.”
Harrison, known as Deezle, filed the lawsuit against Weezy’s Young Money Records and Cash Money Reocrds over a year ago in March 2011, claiming that he was owed $20 million for his work on Tha Carter III. In addition to “Lollipop,” Deezle claimed that he was owed for his production work on “Whip It,” “Prostitute 2,” “Action,” Mrs. Officer” and “Let the Beat Build.”
Harrison, known as Deezle, filed the lawsuit against Weezy’s Young Money Records and Cash Money Reocrds over a year ago in March 2011, claiming that he was owed $20 million for his work on Tha Carter III. In addition to “Lollipop,” Deezle claimed that he was owed for his production work on “Whip It,” “Prostitute 2,” “Action,” Mrs. Officer” and “Let the Beat Build.”
TMZ reports that the case was settled out of court and has now
been dismissed. The final agreement between the two parties is
confidential.
Deezle claims that Tha Carter III grossed more than $70 million, and felt that $20 million would cover his contributions to the album that he was never paid for. After the lawsuit was filed, Lil Wayne said that Harrison had no grounds to sue the record company.
“Lollipop” is the best known of the songs mentioned in the lawsuit. It won a Grammy Award in 2009 for Best Rap Song.
Deezle claims that Tha Carter III grossed more than $70 million, and felt that $20 million would cover his contributions to the album that he was never paid for. After the lawsuit was filed, Lil Wayne said that Harrison had no grounds to sue the record company.
“Lollipop” is the best known of the songs mentioned in the lawsuit. It won a Grammy Award in 2009 for Best Rap Song.
DJ Khaled’s Tour Bus Goes Up In Flames
DJ Khaled and his crew are lucky to be able to tweet about it
but it was a close call Friday night when their tour bus burst into flames. The
rapper tweeted the news that he was forced to cancel his concert in Orlando,
Florida after the bus caught fire and exploded on the side of a highway.
Khaled
apologized for not being able to keep his scheduled performance at the 2012 Grad
Bash, adding a photo of the fiery chaos as part of his explanation.
Everyone who was on board the bus managed to escape unharmed.
No word yet on what caused the fire.
TEASER: Trey Songz & Kelly Rowland Get Close In ‘Heart Attack’ Video
Trey Songz new single 'Heart Attack' may be a snoozer, but its accompanying video is shaping up to be anything but that! hot last
month, the clip sees the self-styled Trigga get up, close, and oh so personal
with R&B diva Kelly Rowland.
See what I mean here:
Toya Wright Denies Pregnant Rumors
Toya Wright isn’t planning to have a new bundle of joy in the
near future, despite what recent reports suggest. The reality star told Sister
2 Sister that she is not expecting a new baby with hubby MeMpHiTz “yet.” Toya
did post the picture, but it’s a old (13 years old??), and she’s not pregnant.
I’m sure Toya knows that posting a picture like that to a social media will
start some rumors.. Look below
Get it together Miss Toya!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART”
FILES
‘Name It AND CLAIM IT!
‘Name It AND CLAIM IT!
Well we have our “biscuit bottoms” & “muffin tops” and
this seems more than a “plumber’s crack” so I think it deserves it’s own name,
and I think you are the people to give it one! So let’s hear it folks, what
shall we call this glorious thing?
ENJOY ALL!
EFREM
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