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The Daily Roundup for May 8


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Chris Brown Launches ‘Dum English’ Toy Line
The Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown teamed up with contemporary pop artist Ron English to launch Dum English, their new line of collectible toys and one-of-a-kind art sculptures at the Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles.
Chris Brown is thinking smart in case his career in the music industry doesn’t last that long. Brown posed with fans on Melrose to sign the toys which go for $140.

Hot 97 Summer Jam 2012 Lineup
Hot 97 crew announced this year’s Summer Jam lineup. This year expect to see Waka Flocka, French Montana, Maino, Tyga, 2 Chainz, Mavado, Young Jeezy, J. Cole, Trey Songz, Big Sean, Wale, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled & Friends & Nicki Minaj all hit the stage on Sunday June 3rd at The Met Life Stadium in New Jersey.
Summer Jam 2012 is going down on June 3rd at the Met Life Arena. and for more information go to Hot 97


Kanye West BLASTS Rumors He Was PHYSICALLY ABUSIVE On New "I Don't Like" Track
On a new track called "I Don't Like," Kanye West responds to explosive rumors that he was once physically abusive towards his former fiance, designer Alexis Phiefer.
The pair became engaged in 2006 after four years together, but their relationship didn't last and they parted ways in 2008. And apparently, it wasn't just his work schedule that crushed the relationship....there was also his ego AND Kim Kardashian. Hmm....doesn't she ALWAYS come up in the mix.

Someone close to Alexis revealed in an In Touch Weekly article that an argument got physical when Alexis confronted Kanye about looking at a naked photo of HER friend Kim K. Messy.......
But of course Kanye wants you to know this NEVER happened as he raps, "A girl will run her mouth only out of spite, but I'll never hit a woman in my life."
SONG:

You decide........


Miss Moore finally kills off Mrs Kutcher as her Twitter handle
For months following their split her Twitter handle has remained as Mrs Kutcher.
But Demi Moore has finally dropped her ex-husband's name on the social networking site.
Now the 49-year-old changed her name to @justdemi.
Demi and Ashton Kutcher, who often used the micro-blogging site to post pictures of themselves and proclaim their love for one another, announced the end of their marriage in November.

In April, the actress asked her followers on the site for suggestions for a new handle.
TV personality Piers Morgan suggested, 'How about (at)mrsmorgan?'
Demi said she would 'have to get clever' because so many names on the popular site have already been claimed.
She wrote: 'So hard finding a name that was fun somewhat playful and available. So for now it will be @justdemi It could grow on me!'
She also thanked fans for helping her find a new name.
'Thanks everyone for your help in finding my new name!' she wrote.
Demi has nearly 5 million followers on Twitter.


VH1 Behind the Music: Notorious B.I.G. (Full Episode)
VH1 re-aired Biggie‘s “Behind The Music” episode, featuring updated interviews and more.
The one-hour special focused on the rapper’s rise to fame, his feud with 2pac, his failed marriage to Faith Evans, his death, and more.
This version also includes new evidence from a detective who claims he knows who murdered the rap legend.


Watch Notorious BIG’s VH1 “Behind the Music” special below:

Video #1
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R.I.P…Biggie!


Ice Cube New Album Coming : New Friday Movie Script Almost Done ‘LAST Friday’
Ice Cube is thawing out some new lyrics for a new album. The hip-hop vet has been doing more acting than rapping lately but is ready to get back into the game. In doing so he says he’s sticking to the formula that works for him. He tells MTV fans can expect “Hardcore, West Coast hip-hop.” It’s what he says he does best and what his fans expect from him.
Cube’s still working on a title for his new set but says he’s leaning toward something like “Everything’s Corrupt.” The rapper’s last album, “I Am The West, ” was released in 2010. Since then, Cube has added three more films and a TV series to his acting resume. He recently appeared in the big screen comedy “21 Jump Street,” playing the role of the police captain supervisor for Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum.
And here’s the news everyone and they mama been waiting for. MTV reports Ice Cube is almost done with his latest installment to his follow-up to the 1995 original comedy “Friday”. Cube plans to write produce and star in another installment of the film, which he’s titled ‘LAST Friday’ and has been in talks with Tucker to reprise the role of Smokey.
Tucker was originally hesitant about returning in the film, and once cited his religion as a contributing factor in his decision NOT to do previous sequels. His character “Smokey” was all about pot smoking, but judging from the photo above, it’s looking like he may be on board to return. 

Ice Cube says:
“I’m still writing [the screenplay]. I’m still in the process, I’m deep into it…[the title is] Last Friday,” he noted. “I want [Chris Tucker] to be in it. He’s given us every indication that he’s gonna be in it. Until he shows up on set, you never know. That’s really how it goes.” — ”I’m almost finished with the script, so as soon as we can finish the script, fast motion on it,” he said.
And that long-talked about biopic about N.W.A. is also “full steam ahead,” with director and frequent collaborator F. Gary Gray at the helm.

“We’re excited about him being part of the project,” Cube said of his friend. “The script is getting tighter and tighter, and once the script is tight as sweaty butt cheeks, we’ll put it out, and we’ll start working on it.
Movies aren’t the only projects on Ice Cube’s tray: he’s also been helping to develop a TV drama for FX called “Eye for an Eye,” where he’ll play an ambulance driver with a vendetta.


Edvard Mucnh’s “The Scream” Painting Sells for Record-Setting $120 Million
A version of Edvard Munch‘s world-famous masterpiece “The Scream” broke a world record last week, becoming the world’s most expensive piece of artwork to be sold in an auction.
Five bidders completed for the art piece, which was eventually sold to a bidder for $119,922,500 over the telephone.
That’s almost One Hundred and Twenty MILLION Dollars … for a picture!
Now granted, it is one of world’s the most recognizable images, next to Leonardo Da Vinci‘s “Mona Lisa” … but WOW, that’s a hell of a lot of money!
There are only four official versions of “The Scream,” three of which are now in Norwegian museums.

The version of the picture that was sold on Wedensday (Apr 2) — created in 1895, and is technically not a “painting,” but pastel on a board — is the only one in private hands.
But really? $120 million for a picture?!? You can buy at least 2 or 3 Neverland Ranches with that kinda money!


Deion Charged with Trying to Destroy Evidence
Deion Sanders was charged with trying to destroy evidence proving he assaulted his estranged wife Pilar...
From CBS 11
Sources told CBS 11 News that police in Prosper filed criminal charges against former Dallas Cowboys star Deion Sanders on Wednesday night, for allegedly trying to destroy evidence related to a domestic disturbance at his home.
Sanders will face a Criminal Mischief charge for allegedly smashing the smartphone of his wife’s friend, who was recording an altercation between Deion and his estranged wife, Pilar, last week. 

The memory card from that smartphone is in the custody of police, and could be used as evidence in an investigation of the couple, trying to determine just who assaulted who.


Will Smith makes up for grumpy Tommy Lee Jones by flashing famous grin at Men In Black event
He is hardly renowned for his sparkling personality and a preponderance of cheerful move roles.
And Tommy Lee Jones was his usual taciturn self at an event to promote his new movie Men In Black 3 in Beverly Hills today.
Luckily for the grumpy actor, his effervescent old friend Will Smith was able to take up the charm slack by flashing his famous smile for the smattering of show business cameras.
The pair, who first struck box office gold together as Agents K and J in the 1997 original, have reunited for the third installment in the series, which is subtitled Back In Time.
It sees Will go back in time to work with the young version of his partner, who is played by The Goonies star Josh Brolin.
 
But 65-year-old Tommy looked less than enthusiastic when he appeared at the promotional stunt, in which props from the film were put in a time capsule.
Perhaps he was feeling less than festive as he realised he faces an uphill struggle to be around when it is finally opened again in 43 years time.
And it briefly seemed like his temper had got the best of him when he pulled out a gun and brandished it at photographers.
Luckily it was just a prop, and the Batman Forever star soon dropped it in the capsule.
Josh made the slightly egotistical choice to drop a signed picture of himself in the container, which will travel across the country before getting locked away inside a NASA storage facility.
Perhaps the most exciting drop-off was made by Will, 43, however, as the Fresh Prince decided to let go of his character's famous shades.
No doubt movie bosses will try to find a way to get them back and dust them off if the film, which is released on May 25, proves to be a big success.
For the chance to milk even more money from the popular franchise will surely prove too good an opportunity to miss for makers Columbia Pictures and its star.


Long Kiss Goodbye: Fear Of A Black Planet Killed A Black Radio Station
New York radio station 98.7 KISS-FM folding into WBLS seemed like a simple business transaction on paper, but it was a gut wrenching and shocking turn of events for longtime NYC music loving residents. Particularly "Urban" (read: Black) music aficionados. The long time competitors unifying is akin to UNC and Duke University, and their basketball teams, deciding to join forces. How could this happen?
Renowned author Dan Charnas (The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop) ably tackles the history of the two stations and the loss of KISS-FM's ramifications in a story titled "Long Kiss Goodbye: Fear Of A Black Planet Killed A Black Radio Station." 

Charnas writes:
On one level, the collapse of those two globally influential brands into one is a sign that radio's power and value has been eclipsed, especially by new forms of media, downloadable and streaming music in particular. The troubles of radio were also compounded by deregulation — which made radio stations act according to the needs of the stock market rather than their audiences. And the woes of Black radio were redoubled by a new, digital audience measurement system, changing demographics, and the perennial racism of advertisers who — even in the 21st century — discount the buying power of the Black consumer. And the Great Recession of 2008 and 2009 just made everything worse.

Read the rest of Charnas' compelling and educational story over at The Urban Daily: 


ON THE SET: Nas Includes Daughter Destiny In "Daughters" Vid + More
The almost-18-year-old Destiny Jones seems to be cool with her dad's new song about her mess-ups and his fathering skills. Because Instagram pics show she was on the set of the "Daughters" video just a few days ago with her pops Nas, stylist June Ambrose & director Chris Robinson.
Carmen went off about the song "Daughters" last week saying it was disrespectful and portrayed their daughter in a false light. But maybe the almost adult Destiny believes otherwise. 
 
Because she will likely be making a cameo in the video.. Check out the behind the scenes video below for the first peek of the Colin Tilley directed vid:

She also tweeted today how much she loves living with daddy Nas saying, "Love livin wit dad! He knows how to shop!!!lol" Carmen did say he needed to spend more time with her...
In other on-the-set news, DJ Khaled is shooting his new "Take It To The Head" video with his homies Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Drake & Chris Brown in L.A.

Kim Zolciak & Kroy Biermann: We're Having a Boy!
Congratulations are in order for “Housewife” Kim Zolciak, who announced on Wednesday (May 2) that she is expecting a baby boy.
Her husband, Kroy Biermann, should be thrilled to have another potential football player as his offspring. 

"[Kroy] and I are soooo excited we are having another BOY!!!" the 33-year-old reality TV star tweeted. "KJ will have a best friend for life!! Thank u 4 all the Congrats!"
She and her Atlanta Falcons athlete hubby are expecting their second child together, as the little one will join baby Kroy, Jr.
Meanwhile, Miss Zolciak has two older daughters from a previous relationship, Brielle, 15, and Ariana, 9.


Swizz Beatz & Alicia Kiss To $100K For The Bronx Charter School,
Swizz Beatz pulled out all the stops, alongside wife Alicia Keys, at The fourth annual Charity Art Auction. The artsy producer and his celebrity friends raised over $100,000 for Arts and Academic Programming for the Bronx Charter School.
$100K definitely is something to kiss to. Swizz Beatz and Bronx Charter School for the Arts auctioned off art at New York’s hotspot Marquee. And celebs like wife Alicia Keys, Carmelo Anthony, La La Vazquez-Anthony, Rick Ross, Big Sean (pictured below), Melanie Fiona, Rocsi Diaz, French Montana, Jason Pierre-Paul and Terrell Thomas of the New York Giants all came out to help the money raising efforts.
Celebs & guests, while sipping on Ciroc & chowing down on hors d’oeuvres, participated in silent and live auctions featuring original art work by Bronx Arts elementary student artists. There was a presentation of 20 new ESP electric/acoustic guitars, donated to the school by the Traveling Guitar Foundation. And an autographed, original Rolling Stones, electric guitar was auctioned and sold for $5,000.

 
Swizz Beatz and Big Sean rocked the crowd during the post-auction party.
Alicia looked cute while showing off the artwork.
Swizzy's son Kasseem, Jr. was front and center with daddy.
NY Knick Carmelo Anthony spent his off-night with his wife LaLa for the cause:
Look at lil Jr. with the ladies. Rocsi's rocking a Helmut Lang dress by the way.
Melanie Fiona looked cute as usual.
Swizzy's Reebok homie Rick Ross hit up the event with rapper French Montana.
Loving the blue suit.
According to the press release:
Bronx native Swizz Beatz, in partnership with the Bronx Charter School for the Arts, served as the official host for the evening. An advocate for arts in education, Beatz is committed to assisting the school with achieving its fundraising objectives. The funding will support the school’s arts education programs, as well as its academic intervention programs—which provide additional support for struggling learners. 

These initiatives allow students to receive additional hours of instruction, as well as participate in a variety of arts and enrichment programs, such as the Bronx Arts Band and Dance Team.
Nice!


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Taste The Rainbow’
I feel like you just came out of a big bag of Skittles.


HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
EFREM

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