The Daily Buzz for Nov 2

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Miami Heats NBA Championship Ring Ceremony!

Tuesday evening, the Miami Heat received their tricked out 2012 NBA Championship ring. Teaming up with leading ring designer Jostens for the creation, we’ve got the details on the fancy personalized ring.

Each ring includes symbols of the HEAT championship legacy and is made of 14K white and yellow gold, with 219 diamonds (46 custom princess cut) totaling 10.8 carats, three custom onyx stones, and weighs in at 115 grams. 

The top features the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy in 14-karat yellow gold, featuring one round, half carat cut diamond set in the basketball of the trophy, while the Heat logo sits atop the trophy with 31 round brilliant cut diamonds. 

The words “WORLD” and “CHAMPIONS” frame the top of the ring. ”FAMILY” is inscribed below the two trophies. The HEAT and NBA logos are positioned to the right of the trophies.

The other side features the individual’s name and the year 2012. Below the name is the ALL IN Team Championship Trophy. On the base of the trophy are 16 bars in yellow gold that represent each win during the playoffs. Surrounding the onyx trophy is a circle created with the numbers of the 15 players who made up the 2012 championship team. The inside of the ring reads: ”FORGED IN THE FIRE BETWEEN A HAMMER AND ANVIL”. Way too much info for you? Of course it is. 

And afterwards! their girlfriends and wives took to twitter and instagram to show off their new jewelry.

Adrienne Bosh tweeted a photo of her ring with the caption:

A man on a journey…Always Growing, Always Fighting,Always Working,Always with a pure heart.I Love this man xoxo....Adrienne and Chris Bosh

Savannah tweeted:

Kiss the ring!

Lebron and Savannah

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Who knew that the girlfriends and wives were given rings also?

Usher Spends $12K On A Puppy

Usher dropped $12K on the adorable Goldendoodle puppy after placing the winning bid at the Pencils of Promise Gala in New York on Thursday. He outbid Gossip Girl star Jessica Szohr who bid $11,000.

The 34 year-old singer took to Twitter after purchasing the pup writing; Poppy (????) Raymond is what I’m think of namin’ her…however there are two gregarious 3 and 4 year olds that will have the last say…and the responsibility that comes wit her.

So not only is the money going to charity but his sons, Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Raymond, have a new pet to keep them busy. Usher also donated a private dance lesson, which went for a whopping $65,000, with two families tying for the win ($65K each).

Check out a few pics below..

Nice!

Chris and Karrueche Party While Rihanna Toils Away at the Studio

Chris Brown continues to juggle his women and parties with Karruche while Rihanna is at work.

Chris Brown fuels rumours he’s back in the arms of Karrueche Tran – after the pair attended the same Halloween party.

It had been reported that Brown had ditched Tran after reuniting with ex-girlfriend Rihanna.

If that’s the case, the R&B singer could find himself in hot water with the superstar when she finds out he’s been partying with Tran.

Brown turned up at the GreyStone Manor Halloween bash sporting ghoulish face paint, a baseball jersey, black jeans and trainers.

Tran opted for a more glamorous look, donning a stunning oriental red dress.

In a bid to guard herself from all the attention, she chatted on her mobile phone as she left the swanky shindig.

The duo arrived and left in separate vehicles but both were in jovial spirits.

Their joint presence adds another strange twist to the Brown-Rihanna-Tran love triangle.

Last week, Brown and Tran were spotted leaving the singer’s Los Angeles home looking worse for wear.

Stacey for Romney VS LisaRaye for Obama

Lisa Raye and Stacey Dash are making their dislike for one another very clear. First it was their inability to work alongside each other on the set of VH1′s “Single Ladies” now their political stance has got them on opposite corners yet again.

There was a huge fuss when Stacey Dash posted a photo of herself in a red bathing suit on Twitter, stating she was voting for Mitt Romney during the 2013 Presidential election. Even Vivica Foxx had a few choice words for Dash.

Now Lisa Raye has taken a similar route to show her support for Obama’s re-election saying “I Got Obama’s Back” while posing topless on a teacher’s desk in a new photo campaign. Do you think Vivica would have anything to say about Lisa Raye?

Now if that tit-for-tat wasn’t enough, Stacey Dash, who has already cast her vote early,  was recently photoed with VP candidate, Paul Ryan. “Fighting The Good Fight”, she tweeted.

We'll see Hon! You still haven't said anything about their policies!

Ne-Yo’s Girlfriend Monyetta Shaw, Radio Personality Egypt Sherrod Honored At ‘Top 25 Women’ in ATL

Congratulations is in order for some Atlanta’s top female movers and shakers. Rolling Out held a private dinner celebration honoring the “Top 25 Women of Atlanta” for their achievements in business, media, entertainment and the community. Among the honorees were V103 midday host/host of HGTV’s “Property Virgins” Egypt Sherrod, on-air personality for “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” Ebony Steele, and Monyetta Shaw, owner of Emerlyn and Ester Boutique (Ne-Yo’s fiance).

Kudos to following women who were also honored:

1. ·         Tara Murphy, Owner/President, 360 Media, Inc.
2. ·         Camille Russell Love, director, City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs
3. ·         Alisha Thomas Morgan, House of Representatives, Georgia
4. ·         Anne Talton, agent/owner, American Family Insurance
5. ·         Deborah Riley Draper, VP and Head of the Experiential Marketing, BBDO
6. ·         Ebony Steele, co-host of the “Rickey Smiley Morning Show
7. ·         Egypt Sherrod, host, “On Air With Egypt”, V103; and host of HGTV’s “Property Virgins”
8. ·         Erica Qualls, general manager, Atlanta Marriott Marquis-Marriott International
9. ·         Grace Kisa, visual artist, Kisa Studios
10. ·         Joyce Sheperd, councilmember, Atlanta City Council
11. ·         Karyn Greer, anchor, 11Alive Morning News
12. ·         Kimberly Paige, VP, African American Marketing, Coca-Cola Company
13. ·         Lori Harrison, Mary Kay Cosmetics
14. ·         Malissa “Mali” Hunter, COO, The Retnuh Agency; TreeSound Studios
15. ·         Markina Brown, chief meteorologist, CBS Atlanta News
16. ·         Maureen Yancey, owner/CEO, My Beauty – Beauty Supply
17. ·         Monyetta Shaw, owner, Emerlyn and Ester Boutique
18. ·         Muriel Powell, McDonald’s owner/operator; president, Golden Partners, LLC
19. ·         Renee Sattiewhite, president/CEO, Sattiewhite Training Producions, Inc.
20. ·         Susan J. “Sue” Ross, vendor development manager, City of Atlanta; Photo-griot
21. ·         Sylvia Webb, founder and executive director, 40 Girls and Some Shoes
22. ·         Tameka “Tiny” Harris, entertainer
23. ·         Tisha Tallman, president & CEO, Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
24. ·         Dr. Queenston Thorpe, dean, Health & Public Safety Technologies, Atlanta Technical College
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Evelyn Lozada Wants No Contact Order Against Chad Dropped

Could there be a reunion in the making?  Sources close to the ex-couple told TMZ, Chad’s on track to finish his batterer’s intervention program in the next couple months — at which point Chad will ask the judge to terminate his probation and lift the no-contact order. If that happens, Evelyn would have to get a civil restraining order to keep Chad away — but she has decided NOT to do that … because she just wants to “move on.” Chad was sentenced to one year probation and the batterer’s class after pleading “no contest” to domestic battery following the August 11 fight with Evelyn — but since he’s completing the class early … the judge can also lift the probation early. 

Despite Evelyn’s decision … she does NOT want a reunion with Chad. I didn’t know this was still a thing, but I’m disappointed in these two who are supposed to be about that life. Chad’s career is a fail, and that VH1 income would have been income. I can’t believe he didn’t think about this before headbutting her. If you’re about that money, you need to be about finding ways to make it not lose it!

Sherman Hemsley Still Not Buried After 3 Months

Actor Sherman Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas on July 24. But three months on, the star of the CBS series “The Jeffersons” has yet to be laid to rest as the beneficiaries of his will, and even his cause of death, have been called into question.

Hemsley, best known for his 11 seasons on the CBS sitcom “The Jeffersons,” left behind an estate of approximately $50,000.  He was not married and had no children. According to Fox News, Hemsley left his estate to Flora Enchinton Bernal, his “self-proclaimed business partner and live-in best friend.” There is a will attesting to this. However, a man named Richard Thornton came forward after Hemsley’s death, claiming to be his brother. Thornton filed a civil lawsuit calling into question the will.

“His will and the probate were found seven days after he died. No one reached out to me, my mother, my family or any (person with a) relationship to Sherman. In the beginning they said he died of natural causes. Then it came out he had cancer,” Wells alleged. “There needs to be an investigation. We have no knowledge of the doctors, hospitals, no one talked to us about his cancer. Everything we found out was from the news… Flora knows my family, this is what perplexes me. I called there on June 1, and why did she not tell me Sherman was dying of cancer?”

The judge is expected to make a final ruling on October 31.

RHOA’s Kandi Burruss Accused of Cheating Miss Lawrence Out of Song Royalties

A week before the new season of the Real Housewives of Atlanta airs and the drama has already started. Sunday evening, Bravo aired a special called “Hairstylists Tell All”, narrated by Miss Lawrence and Derek J. The show gave some behind-the-scenes insight about past episodes of the popular show. To give you a backstory, both men were guest regulars on the show. Derek J is/was Kim Zolciak’s hairstylist, while Miss Lawrence was good friends with former cast member Sheree Whitfield. During last season, Miss Lawrence unveiled that he was trying to launch a singing career. On one particular episode, we even see footage of he and Kandi recording a song called ‘Closet Freak’. Check it out.

So what’s the issue? On Sunday night’s special episode, Miss Lawrence alluded that he was not properly compensated for the song. He also noted that because of the incident with Kandi, he’s not a fan of doing business with friends. After the episode aired, Kandi took to twitter, responding to his comments. She wrote:

Closet Freak didnt sell hardly any copies.There was nothing left after paying the producer & recouping what i paid 4 studio time & mix fees.

Ouch. Anywho, the new season airs next week.

Ciara CELEBRATES The "Got Me Good" VIDEO DEBUT And 27th Birthday In NYC!

Ciara had a big night in NYC she debuted her new "Got Me Good" video and attended a private dinner for the video and toasted her 27th birthday. 

Ciara watched in delight as fans cheered the video's debut on the Megatron.

Afterwards.....

Ciara was spotted heading to 15 Watt street where she attended a private dinner for the debut of her "Got Me Good" video.

CiCi, who was also celebrating her 27th birthday, was joined by BFF LaLa Anthony.

The group also toasted her upcoming One Woman Army album.

At the end of the dinner, a cake was brought out to celebrate the birthday girl.

 

Happy Birthday!

Gangsta Disciples Has Words For Rick Ross ***WARNING****

Uhhh Ohh… They are coming for the whole Maybach crew. Obviously Rick Ross did some disrespectful things that they are not happy about……I mean seriously I really thought gang banging was out dated 

Check the video

Oh Ricky Ross you in trouble Boyee!

Is Kobe Bryant Closer To Surpassing Michael Jordan Than LeBron James??

Is Kobe close to surpassing Michael Jordan, or Lebron?

In the last three seasons or so has James really established himself as the top player in the game, confirming it with a magnificent last season during which he earned every conceivable accolade, but above all a championship.

But it is a single title, one, which makes such lofty prospecting of  Lebron James confusing when he has not even bypassed Kobe Bryant.

To this point in his brilliant career, James trails Bryant in game and accomplishment, so how is it that he is the next best thing to Jordan?

This is not to minimize the remarkable skill set James has displayed. He, indeed, has played better than anyone in the world in the past two seasons, improving his game exponentially each summer. But before he can pass Jordan he has to pass Bryant, and he has not.

Just three years ago, all the talk was how Bryant was the game’s best player. At the same time, many pundits wondered aloud if he would be Jordan’s equal if he matched him with six championships. So, here’s the confusing part: If observers were prepared to begin the debate about Bryant’s place in relation to Jordan only after he won six rings, why now are they giving James so much love after just one title?

Not only that, but many of the same high-profile people leading the discussion of James passing Jordan — Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley, Phil Jackson — are the same people who ridiculed James for bolting Cleveland to team with superstar Dwyane Wade and all-star Chris Bosh. Remember that?

James had a season for the ages — league MVP, NBA championship, NBA Finals MVP and Olympic gold medal. But that one season does not push him pass Bryant’s five NBA championships. How can it? Why is the criteria for James’s place in history different from Bryant’s, especially when Bryant has been a remarkable player in every facet of the game, including winning?

As a winner? Bryant has five championships, James one. That criteria cannot be underplayed. In a very real way, James has to surpass Magic Johnson before he can catch up to Kobe Bryant before any serious discussion can begin about surpassing Michael Jordan.

So tell me who do you think, is James or Bryant or neither one?

A First Look at Terrence Jenkins’ E! Promo Shoot With Guiliana Ranic

On November 12th, the former BET 106 & Park host Terrence Jenkins (he scrapped the J), will make his debut on E!, alongside Giuliana Rancic as her new cohost (just two weeks to go!). Monday afternoon, the network released the pairs first official promo shoot. Here’s the full shot.

Nice Congrats Terrance J

Cissy will allow Bobbi Kristina to receive her 20 Million….A Trainwreck waiting happen!

Cissy Houston, mother of the late Whitney Houston and grandmother of Bobbi Kristina has finally backed off. She is no longer trying to hold back Whitney Houston’s money from Bobbi Kristina.TMZ reports that Cissy has settled her beef with Bobbi Kristina. Cissy and Pat Houston who are the co-executors of Whitney’s estate earlier had filed legal papers to change the way Whitney’s fortune would be paid out to Whitney’s 18-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina. They felt as if she was taking on ‘too much, too soon.’

Bobbi Kristina was set to get an estimated $20 million in three separate payments. She would receive 10% when she turns 21 ($2 mil), just under 20% at age 25 ($4 mil) and the remainder when she turns 30 ($16 mil). The case has been dismissed due to an agreement between Bobbi and Cissy.  The original play of Whitney’s payout of three payments was unchanged. Both parties are happy with the outcome.

Nicki Minaj Launches MAC Viva Glam Lipglass In London

Nicki Minaj is one busy Barbie. Already overseas on the international leg of her tour, the Queens native took a little time out to launch her new MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lip Glass in London. Rocking a colorful coat, and magenta leggings, Minaj headed to Selfridges department store where she greeted fans, and judging by her tweets, things went pretty well. "Thank you to SELFRIDGES in London!!! We launched my new MAC VIVA GLAM Lip Glass today. Thanks for coming out barbz!!! mmmuuuaaahhhh!!!!"

As previously reported, the 29-year-old also announced that her three-part reality special airing on the E! network will debut in November. Minaj will also be invading the small screen on another TV front, as she will debut as a judge on Fox's American Idol in January, alongside, Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, and country star, Keith Urban.

Next month will prove to be ultra busy for the Young Money rapper as her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up is also set to drop. The album, will include her latest new joint  "The Boys" which features Cassie.

Elsewhere in her growing empire, Minaj is looking to further cash in on the holiday shopping market, releasing her Pink Friday fragrance, which is on sale now.

Toni Braxton Accused of Fraudulently Transferring Money

Toni Braxton filed for bankruptcy in 2010 claiming between $10 and $50 million in debt [click here if you missed that], and now she's being accused of fraudulently transferring money to avoid paying her creditors...

From TMZ

Toni Braxton fraudulently transferred $53,490 to her estranged husband in order to avoid paying back creditors in her bankruptcy case -- so says the trustee of Toni's bankruptcy estate.

According to new docs filed in Toni's ongoing bankruptcy case, Toni's estranged husband Keri Lewis received the 5-figure sum after Toni's money was already earmarked to repay creditors.

Lady GaGa Slams Calvin Harris

Don’t annoy Lady GaGa. It’s a lesson producer Calvin Harris learned the hard way, after the ‘ARTPOP’ superstar sunk her infamous paws into him Twitter moments ago.

Full story below…

Ever outspoken, Harris -who produced Rihanna‘s megahit ‘We Found Love’ – recently went on record to state that he turned down working with a then-unknown GaGa due to being too busy and the fact that “didn’t really like the songs”.

The hitmaker, who is presently promoting new album ’18 Months’, recalled the episode saying:

 “When Lady Gaga first came out, her name rang a bell, so I checked my emails – and it turns out that on January 1, 2008, I got an email asking to work with her.

I thought, ‘Lady Gaga, what sort of name is that?’ So I replied saying, ‘Nah, I’m not into that.’ Fast forward a year and she’s the biggest thing. But I don’t regret turning her down as I didn’t think the song I heard then was that good.”

It appears, however, that GaGa has a grossly different version of events. For, she took to Twitter moments ago saying…

Seems to be trendy lately to talk shit about “lady gaga” when your albums/singles drop. Y’all should live off your own hustle. #Ido

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) October 29, 2012

Music is mortal if it has no integrity behind it. I’m interested in making the immortal kind.

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) October 29, 2012

never even emailed you @calvinharris I guess it’s hard to believe I write + produce my music.cuz I’m a woman I don’t know about EDM right?

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) October 29, 2012

TKO, much?

Thunder Trades James Harden by a text. Really?

Clearly the big news this weekend amongst the NBA was Harden’s trade to Houston. We all know that these kinds of things come with the territory; that the NBA is ultimately a business.

But why did Oklahoma Thunder GM Sam Presti, have to do it over a text message?

“I was actually at dinner with my family, just enjoying dinner, nice and quiet. Then, I got a text from my General Manager, Sam Presti.  I called him and he told me that he loved me and that things just didn’t work out and that I was going to be coming to Houston. I was kinda stunned, but as I thought about it, I think it could be a good thing for me. [The last 24 hours] have been a whirlwind. Having to pack my things and get as much as possible and come to Houston, getting physicals and meeting the team and the front office here, it’s been great…but like I said, I’m kinda lost for words. Obviously with the Thunder…we had something special, but at the end of the day it is a business. I’m looking forward to being in Houston.”

This kind of stuff happens all the time. A player finds out he’s getting traded on the news/twitter, or an owner finds out where his best player is headed in a 1-hour special on ESPN. Doesn’t anybody CALL anymore? (At least Harden called Presti after he got the text.)

Here’s Harden’s interview w/ Kelli Johnson this weekend. Harden says he was “stunned.”

WATCH:

After watching this I thought about how Lebron told Cleveland, how Dwight left Orlando, how Lamar handled his trade, and how Presti sent Harden a text message.

Is there a right way to say goodbye? And if so, what is it? Thoughts?

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

‘You Scared?’

You didn’t even need the “boo” to scare me with this one.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!

EFREM