Double Vision: Tia & Tamera Cover Essence’s April 2013 Issue
Sisters Tia and Tamera Mowry are moms in charge, and the two grace the cover of Essence’s April 2013 issue. They have been enjoying motherhood and marriage, and recently added entrepreneur to their resume; launching a product line for mothers and babies called Mama Need.
Inside the “Double Vision” feature, the ladies talk balancing family with their careers, being moms, and reality TV. Tia says they didn’t want to do a reality show if they couldn’t be themselves; “We didn’t want to do a reality show if we couldn’t be real—if I couldn’t be myself. There is no ‘evil twin’ syndrome, though we do have evil moments…”
Get the full scoop in Essence’s April issue.
Take a look at the ladies as they beam in blue, and also hold onto their sons Aden and Cree below.
INSIDE Trey Songz's $35K A Month Mansion
Trey Songz is moving on up.....to the Hollywoods Hills. As of April 1, the R&B star will move into a 13,000 sq. ft. mansion right next door to Ne-Yo, for the small sum of $35,000 a month. And TMZ provided the luxe pics:
The ten bedroom home boasts 12-bath bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, a movie theater, gym and of course....an elevator.
There are also tons of balconies, views of the city and a rooftop pool.
In case any of the rooms look familiar, it's worthy to note that this is the type of home that is usually rented out for reality tv shows.
While Trey isn't on a reality show, the home will surely provide enough space for friends, familly and groupies to have a good time.
Beyonce Hijacks “UPS” Truck In NYC
Beyonce is spotted posing inside of a UPS truck, Bey posted this photo on her social networking page today. I know she’s gearing up for her “Mrs. Carter Show World Tour,” which kicks off in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 15.
What can brown do for you?
Rihanna & Her BFF, Melissa, Laugh At Ciara & Ciara Has No Time For That!
Ciara has a song titled "Body Party". Which some people like but Rihanna's best friend, Melissa Forde, doesn't seem to think the song is all that.
In fact, Melissa Forde went on Instagram and posted up a picture of herself with Rihanna and another friend with the caption "#BodyParty (bathroom acapella version) #London". If you missed out on that Instagram pic then check it out below:
The picture looks like the girls are laughing at Ciara's bathroom version of "Body Party" and if you haven't checked out that version of the song you can check it out as well as Ciara's response to all of this when you LOOK below:
And now, Ciara's response below:
So what do you guys think about all of this? Was Rihanna and Melissa just making jokes? Or is this some kind of beef between the two R&B singers?
FIRST LOOK: “Life With LaToya” Reality Show
La Toya Jackson has scored a deal with Lady O (Oprah), giving her very own reality show called, “Life with La Toya.”
According to OWN:
“Life With La Toya” takes you inside the always outrageous world of La Toya Jackson—the wild card of showbiz’s most famous family—as she tackles love, big business and maybe even parenthood, all on her own unpredictable terms.
WATCH:
“Life with La Toya” premieres Saturday, April 13th at 10:30PM on OWN, what do you think of this show?
Lamar Odom’s BabyMama/Ex-Girlfriend Writes Lengthy Letter About Being Abandoned for Khloe Kardashian
Liza Morales, the ex-girlfriend/baby mama of NBA Baller Lamar Odom, has been very vocal about what went wrong in her relationship to the LA Clippers, who is now married to Khloe Kardashian. As a reality star of the now canceled ‘Starter Wives‘, the mother of two had a platform to give her version of what happened in the couples relationship, which resulted in him leaving her for the Kardashian sister. This week, Lamar was spotted heading to court, to resolve a long-running custody battle of their two children (Destiny 14 and Lamar Jr. 11). And while Lamar has remained mum (side bar: he actually fell asleep during their court hearing, but that’s neither here, nor there) for the most part, Liza continues to speak on their ended relationship. Recently, she penned a very lengthy letter, spilling the tea on why Lamar refused to marry her and ultimately left her after their third child died. Check it out below.
I don’t think I’ll forget the tight knot I felt in the pit of my stomach the morning I received the text message with three simple words on the screen. It read “I’m getting married” and it was from the man I’d spent more than 10 years of my life with. Years that included us getting engaged in 2000 and becoming parents to one daughter and two sons. Yet not long after our separation Lamar Odom was getting married to Khloe Kardashian, a woman he’d met four weeks before. How could the man who’d constantly given me reason after reason for why we couldn’t get married just yet now be ready to tie the knot so quickly? There aren’t words to explain how I felt that day.
I met Lamar in the 9th grade in Queens, New York, and was completely taken in by his wit, charm, and that devastating smile he so easily flashed at anyone he met. We dated from the 11th grade on and shared a tight bond due to a lot of things, including the fact that we both were products of broken homes.
Though my parents weren’t together, I did have a very close relationship with my father, whom I loved dearly and consider my hero. He worked very hard to make sure I could attend Catholic school and have everything I needed. But when I started dating Lamar that all changed. My father is Puerto Rican and he didn’t approve of me dating a black man. His small mind and small thinking ended the relationship with my dad. I wanted a life with Lamar and needed my family to support that. The next 10 years would be an amazing journey filled with many ups and down but Lamar and I were creating the family we’d both always dreamed of. Or so I thought.
We talked about marriage a lot during those days but Lamar would always tell me that NBA marriages never lasted. He’d point to Shaquille O’Neal’s marriage ending or Dwayne Wade’s marriage ending as examples of why we should wait until he retired to tie the knot. He told me he wanted to leave the game early and then the timing would be perfect for us. I listened to the many reasons why we weren’t married yet and believed them, knowing deep inside something wasn’t right. And then I slowly morphed into the girl I promised myself I’d never become, the girl who stayed long after she knew she shouldn’t. Truth is, I wanted that fairy tale so badly that I couldn’t bear to walk away from that life or take my children away from the comfort and security of a two-parent home.
I struggled to deal with all the groupies around him and with whatever else that was going on and just stayed put. My denial came to an abrupt end in 2006 after the death of Jayden. Lamar and I never really talked about our loss, which I know wasn’t healthy and also meant our relationship would never last. It couldn’t. I found out soon after that he’d had a long-term relationship with another woman—a relationship he said he’d end but he didn’t—and that was that.
We kept things cordial for the children’s sake after the breakup, but that changed when he married Khloe. Now we only communicate through third parties and lawyers, which I regret deeply since it is exactly what we each experienced as children and said we wouldn’t do to our kids. I’ve only met Khloe once, at my request since she is my children’s stepmother and I felt it was important to get a sense of her and what she’s like around my children. It was a very pleasant meeting, she gave me a hug so I’m happy it happened. Though some frown upon my decision to do a reality show, I agreed to be a part of “Starter Wives” so I could tell my own story of how things unfolded after Lamar married Khloe. We weren’t really together so I didn’t fall apart as many have suggested. I’ve have to deal with a lot of tabloid lies as the result of all the attention Lamar gets since he’s married to someone so famous.
To be honest I’m really doing the show for my daughter to prove to her that you can get up and move on after things fall apart. I did it to show her how you make mistakes and fix them and that you can never give up on yourself. She needed to see that and hear it from me. I think I also hope my father sees it as well. The only time I’ve seen my dad in recent years was at the funeral for my son. That was the first time Lamar had ever met him or that the kids had a chance to meet him. I’d really love for my kids to have their grandparents in their lives. They’ve met Lamar’s father (his mother passed away before we met) and are very close to my mother. I’d like to see that change and see them have relationships with both of their grandfathers.
As I continue to move on with my life, it can be difficult to avoid hearing about the Kardashians day in and day out. But I do what I can to ignore the constant chatter and I try to keep it from the kids as well so they can have a life that is as normal as possible. I am hopeful that one day I will have a cordial relationship again with Lamar, but until then I have to think of myself and the future I’d like to have given that I’m still in my early 30’s.
I know Lamar wasn’t that happy with the show but it’s helping me move on with my life by getting my truth out there and that’s what’s important. I’m taking college courses now to help with my dream of creating a skin care line in the future. I spent a great deal of my young life focused only on Lamar and his world. That’s all over now. I’m looking forward to meeting someone new and finding a love again and finally walking down the aisle. I’m hopeful that I’ll find someone willing to be a role model and a father figure for my children. They deserve that. Today it’s about me and the kids and moving forward. No anger or regrets. Just lessons learned and good days ahead.
PLEASE LET GO….He’s moved on!
Boris Kodjoe Denies Ever Meeting Karrine Steffans & Karrine Responds
Recent reports stated that Karrine "Superhead" Steffans mentioned something about Boris Kodjoe in her newest book. And as nice as that may sound, Boris Kodjoe is denying that he even met her.
You can check out the interview Boris Kodjoe did with DJ Vlad denying Karrine (around the 2:12 mark) below:
Now check out Karrine's response to Boris' denial below:
I guess that response means Karrine doesn't have Boris in her book? Only time will tell.....now I really have to get my hands on that book!! What are your thoughts?
Mache Customs Presents LeBron James With 1 of 1 Custom Lebron X
LeBron James can get his hands on any sneaker on the planet and he did just that, ordering up a one-of-a-kind pair of his signature LeBron X’s customized by Mache with an Ironman 3-inspired build. After seeing pictures of Mache’s work and Tweeting accolades for his creation, King James himself finally reached out for his own pair of the custom kicks.
 These Nike Ironman X’s come in a special carrying case and, in addition to chrome paneling, they feature plenty of chiseled edges reminiscent of Iron Man’s body suit and are colored with red and gold to match. Finished with Stark Enterprise tongue tags and safely delivered withing a decked-out special carrying case, you can’t get any more baller than this. Literally–they’re the only pair.
Beyonce Goes BLEACHED BLONDE As A Pepsi Bombshell
Beyonce seems to be having fun with her new Pepsi ads. From her face becoming yellow blonde pop art to her new bleached blonde bombshell look, she's showing off her creative influence as the brand's newest spokeswoman.
Check out her latest campaign pic inside...
She's Pin-Up Bey for her newest Pepsi ad. The curvy superstar is donning bleached blonde locks, hot pants and red lips in her newest ad for the beverage company. And it seems it will be used to promote her upcoming world tour, The Mrs. Carter Show.
The many faces of the 31-year-old are showcased in this new image as she gears up for her big tour.
And if you're wondering just how much longer she'll be shaking it hard on stage to rake in those millions, Bey recently told the Express in the UK that she doubts it'll be long. And probably not once she crosses that 50-year-old mark.
“I’m not sure if I’ll be shaking it when I’m their age,” Beyonce told the Express in reference to Madonna and Cher who are both still touring in their 50s and 60s.
“I don’t think I’ll be able to keep up with them. It will probably be all Ave Maria stuff when I get to that point,” Beyonce added.
Time will tell. Bey's UK and USA shows for The Mrs. Carter Tour have sold out in minutes. People are clearly still loving it at this moment...
Rapper DMX Goes Head-to-Head With Iyanla Vanzant In ‘Fix My Life’ + Sheree Whitfield & Husband To Appear
OWN is kicking off season ‘Iyanla:Fix My Life.’ with a bang. Controversial rapper DMX (born Earl Simmons) and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Sheree Whitfield will appear on the show.
In the season opener, (premiering April 13) Iyanla Vanzant heads to Yonkers, New York, to work with DMX on his issues and things quickly go down hill resulting in DMX losing his temper. X is no stranger to reality TV therapy, as he’s appeared on ‘Couples Therapy’, with his ex-wife, Tasherra Simmons.
Peep the trailer below.
But something about his one-on-one seems to be MUCH different in past experiences. At one point, the two go head-to-head, literally and X even tells Iyanla to
Shut the eff up.
OJ Simpson Attacked by Skinheads
OJ Simpson has been attacked by a skinhead gang at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Nevada...
From The National Enquirer
IN a bombshell world exclusive, The ENQUIRER can reveal that O.J. SIMPSON was viciously attacked in prison by two crazed, knife-wielding skinheads who were looking to earn bragging rights for taking down The Juice!
“They want me dead,” a shaken O.J. told a pal. “And they almost got me!”
The attack came on Feb. 16 during visiting day at Nevada’s Lovelock Correctional Center, where O.J. has been locked up since 2008.
The disgraced football great was relaxing in the prison yard, chatting with pals including a band of doting homosexuals who call themselves “The Girls.” As The ENQUIRER previously reported, they provide him with protection – and back massages.
SUDDENLY, the calm atmosphere was broken by yelling and screaming as about 50 “white power” inmates staged a riot to divert the guards’ attention while a pair of hit men charged O.J. with their makeshift, but deadly, weapons
“The guards sounded the sirens from the prison towers and rushed in with tear gas guns and other firepower,” an insider told The ENQUIRER. “At first, O.J. was watching all this from a distance and didn’t even notice that two inmates were approaching him.
“Then, one of ‘The Girls’ spotted a flash of metal. It was sunlight reflecting from the blade of a knife wielded by a skinhead rushing at O.J.”
The source added: “At the same time, another one of ‘The Girls’ saw an attacker coming from the other side.
“The two skinheads charged toward O.J. They lunged at him and slashed at his face, coming close to cutting him. Luckily, they were blocked by his girly-man buddies. They may act like chicks but, believe me, they’re darn tough.”
Given the chance to escape, a terrified, O.J. ran for the safety of his cell, ducking and weaving through the brawling inmates.
“I don’t want to die,” O.J. cried as, fighting for his life, he dodged his enemies.
The cowardly football star later told a pal: “They came so close I could feel the wind as they swung their knives at my face and neck. I was thrashing my arms and trying to protect my face as I pushed and shoved to get away. Those knives would have ripped me up good.”
Simpson, who’s serving up to a 33-year sentence at the institution, had been complaining to authorities about his safety. But there’s only so much they can do since he insists on being in the general prison population, which means he spends time in the yard with rapists, sexual offenders and murderers.
“O.J. is taking a big risk because he doesn’t want to be in his cell for hours at a time and isolated from everyone else,” explained the insider. “Almost every day he sits around in the yard and holds court. ‘The Girls’ and other starstruck pals call him ‘The Godfather,’ and they are willing to protect him with their lives.”
Authorities say little can be done to safeguard their celebrity prisoner unless he agrees to leave the general prison population and enter the more protective, but lonelier, “administrative security” area.
“The skinheads want to kill him so they can have bragging rights,” said the insider. “They want the badge of honor as the guys who got O.J. Simpson!”
Simpson, 65, has apparently built up a lot of resentment among his fellow prisoners, in part because he gets special treatment.
“Some inmates are furious at how O.J. has been pampered,” revealed the insider. “He has a big screen TV in his cell and even hosted a Super Bowl party. His girlie buddies give him massages and he buys special food from the prison store that most of the other inmates can’t afford.
“He’s a celebrity, but he’s not supposed to be treated like one. Yet he is and it adds up to some of the in-mates resenting the hell out of him.”
But it may all become a moot point soon. In May, O.J. is scheduled for a hearing to decide if he should get a new trial due to alleged lawyer misrepresentation at his 2008 trial on charges that stemmed from an armed robbery in a Las Vegas hotel room to recover memorabilia.
“O.J. was badly shaken by the attack,” said our prison source. “He was so scared afterward, he was actually crying. He told me, ‘I’m so close to having a chance to get out of prison, and I might not make it. Somebody doesn’t want me walking the streets again. I’ll be lucky if I get out alive.’ ”
Kevin Hart Covers UPTOWN Magazine!!
PhillyActor and comedian Kevin Hart as he covers the new issue of UPTOWN Magazine which will hit newsstands this month. With a hit television show, a handful of movies in the works and record-breaking tours, Kevin Hart reigns supreme in the field of funnymen. But it’s his story of heartbreak, hard work and survival that makes him larger than life.
On a chilly January night in downtown Los Angeles, just a few feet away from where Kobe Bryant rules the hardwood, comedian/actor (and die-hard Lakers fan) Kevin Hart is holding court outside the L.A. Live theater, smiling broadly and having the time of his life. Tonight is the premiere screening of Hart’s hilarious new BET television series, The Real Husbands of Hollywood in which he stars and for which he writes and produces. If the audience’s response is any indication, Hart has yet another hit on his hands.
Dressed casually in dark jeans, a plaid button-down and a leather vest, the comic appears genuinely moved by the countless kudos, hugs, back slaps and pounds offered by well-wishers including fellow castmates Boris Kodjoe and Duane Martin. Billed as the “fakest reality show ever,” the weekly show is meant to be a mockery of the reality genre, particularly those depicting the over-the-top antics of women married to (or dating or divorced from) rich or powerful men.
“I get that some women don’t know what to do after living in their man’s shadow for so long, particularly if he was famous,” Hart says in between greetings. “I get how they can be talked into doing things that will bring them money and fame. That’s what makes it so sad to watch some of those shows. I can’t believe those women want to be shown in that way!’’ Hart, who appeared on BET’s classic ’90s laugh parade Comic View—which launched the careers of stars such as D.L. Hughley and Cedric The Entertainer—considers Real Husbands less a parody of the Bravo franchise, and more Curb Your Enthusiasm—the 12-years-and-running HBO series by Seinfeld co-creator Larry David, who stars as a fictionalized version of himself.
In other words, the smart money is on Hart.
Over the past few years, the multi-hyphenated funnyman has steadily built a sizeable Hollywood empire, utilizing his intuitive ability to fuse hotbutton, newsworthy moments with side-splitting comedy. Last year, Hart had a starring role in 2012’s breakout film Think Like a Man, which grossed more than $33 million in its opening weekend. He’s also on the, ahem, short list to host awards shows such as the VMAs and the BET Awards.
Yet despite box-office success, sold-out comedy shows, and tonight’s clear win, Hart remains humble and pragmatic. He credits his success to the old saying of preparation meeting opportunity. As a young comic, Hart dedicated countless hours studying tape after tape of stand-up icons including Redd Foxx, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock and Martin Lawrence.
It’s no coincidence each is a legend in his own time, blessed with his own unique brand of humor and each having dominated the entertainment landscape at some point in his career, be it in film, television or on record. “The only way to show respect [for] what you do is [to] study the people who came before you,’’ Hart says. “You can’t be serious in this business without doing the work.”
Ex Reality Star Chanita Foster Throws Charity Event + Bill Cosby Honors Jackie Robinson
Former reality star Chanita Foster (VH1 Football Wives) held her BEYOND THE GAME Charity Event, called ‘KARAOKE FOR A CAUSE’. Fancy folk like Monyetta Shaw (Ne-Yo’s Finance), Derek J (RHOA), Mama Dee (LHHATL) and the cast of ‘Big Rich Atlanta’ were in attendance.
Jessie Jackson, Bill Cosby and Hank Aaron were seen attending the ‘Jackie Robinson Foundation Awards Annual Dinner’.
Do Gooders in action!
So... Lil' Wayne is not hot anymore! Cancel His European Tour
The real reason Lil' Wayne cancels his European tour because of low ticket sells......
From Hiphopmorning, "Rapper Lil Wayne has axed his upcoming European tour just days before his first show.
The Lollipop hit-maker was due to kick off the dates in Dublin, Ireland on Friday, but he has now scrapped the trek over scheduling difficulties.
However, Lil Wayne has promised fans the concerts will be rescheduled for the autumn.
He says in a statement, "I am rescheduling to my European tour in order to release my album, I Am Not A Human Being II, worldwide on March 26. I didn't want my tour or album to be rushed, so despite my best hopes, I have made the decision to push back the tour to October 2013."
"I cannot thank my European fans enough for their patience and look forward to performing in the fall... I never do anything halfway, and I promise to bring what will be an incredible live show experience."
Emails Show Link Between AEG and Conrad Murray
Katherine Jackson's wrongful death lawsuit against concert promoter AEG just got a big boost...
Newly uncovered emails between AEG Live promoters, in the weeks leading up to Michael Jackson's 'This is It' tour, show the promoters becoming increasingly worried about Michael Jackson missing rehearsals and contacting Dr. Conrad Murray to get Michael straightened out.
Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 4 years in jail for administering a fatal dose of propofol to Micheal Jackson in June 2009.
Jackson lawyer Kevin Boyle said on Sunday,
"The truth about what happened to Michael, which AEG has tried to keep hidden from the public since the day Michael died, is finally emerging. We look forward to the trial where the rest of the story will come to light."
AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES
‘Hula Hoopin’’
That’s crazy, I was just saying to my friend, I said “Hey friend, you know what that girl needs? A bright moving prop around her waist to draw more attention to her backend.” Then he was all like “Yup.” – Good story.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM
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