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Lauren London SITS PRETTY For JET Mag

Lauren London is back in the mix with her new leading role on BET's "The Game" and her seemingly positive relationships with her famous ex's other children & their moms. Check out the fab chick's new cover, and why she's tired of the constant questions about her son's siblings...

In a brand new photoshoot showing off that gorge face we've loved since the movie ATL and a plush white off the shoulder sweater, 28-year-old Lauren London is the latest face of JET® Magazine. And in the upcoming issue, the single mom gets personal and keeps it all the way real as she gives the inside scoop on how she balances a hot career and co-parenting with her famous ex—Lil Wayne.

Chick also made sure to set the record straight on all the rumors surrounding her personal life and explains why she’ll never compromise herself (or her son) for fame. Here's a few excerpts from the issue that hits newsstands April 29th:

On having a positive relationship with Lil Wayne's other children & their moms

“People like to make it into this big thing, but it’s really not. There’s peace and love and my son knows his siblings. We all get along. We all clearly keep getting along. I’m tired of talking about it. What else do you want me to say?”

On addressing the many rumors surrounding her:

“I’m very blunt and honest. I have a very loyal heart. If I love you, I ride for you if I don’t f*** with you, I don’t f*** with you…If you want the truth, call me.”

Also in this issue--a preview of the trendiest swimsuit styles for him and her, an extensive guide to the hottest summer tours of 2013, featuring Beyoncé and Boyz II Men, and Iron Man 3 star Don Cheadle dishes on his questionable dance skills. Ha!

Baltimore Inmate Tavon “Bulldog” White Impregnates 4 Female Guards

Baltimore jailed inmate has impregnated 4 security guards there. Tavon “Bulldog” White who is the leader of the Black Guerrilla Family gang, was given free reign of the Detention Center, where he ran his gang’s criminal enterprise from his prison cell. 25 people,including 13 female guards were named in a federal indictment.

allegations of widespread corruption in the Charm City jail have come to light, and it appears the correctional officers operated in a lawless manner based on a union-supported “bill of rights” that protected them from harsh disciplinary actions. In an affidavit from the FBI released earlier this week, officers allegedly smuggled drugs and other illegal items, had s-xual relationships with inmates and other crimes.

“It ain’t nothing new,” reportedly said officer Kimberly Dennis to a co-conspirator, based on a synopsis of a recorded call. “I got moved over there basically because I’m dirty”

Dennis, along with other officers, was moved to another part of the jail because her superiors suspected she was violating prison rules. However, it appears that the 13 female officers that have been accused of aiding White’s Black Guerilla Family criminal empire inside the facility are no longer easily protected.

The four corrections officers who became pregnant for him are Jennifer Owens, Katera Stevenson, Chania Brooks and Tiffany Linder. Owens and Stevenson even had his name “Tavon” tattooed on their neck and wrist.

Lauryn Hill Addess Her issues and YOU TOO!

As reported former Fugees frontwoman Lauryn Hill was given 2 weeks from a judge to pay her taxes she evaded on $1.8 million she earned between 2005-2007.

But, in a last minute twist of fate there was news of a lucrative multimillion dollar deal with Sony Music could yield enough return to cover the diva’s debts and evade jailtime.

While speculation mounted on the exact figures of the deal, Ms. Hill penned a letter to not only announce launching a new label, but also specifically address the deal’s details and her current financial woes.

Read her lengthy statement below:

Letter via Lauryn:

It has been reported that I signed a new record deal, and that I did this to pay taxes. Yes, I have recently entered into an agreement with Sony Worldwide Entertainment, to launch a new label, on which my new music will be released. And yes, I am working on new music.

I’ve remained silent, after an extensive healing process. This has been a 10+ year battle, for a long time played out behind closed doors, but now in front of the public eye. This is an old conflict between art and commerce… free minds, and minds that are perhaps overly tethered to structure. This is about inequity, and the resulting disenfranchisement caused by it. I’ve been fighting for existential and economic freedom, which means the freedom to create and live without someone threatening, controlling, and/or manipulating the art and the artist, by tying the purse strings.

It took years for me to get out of the ‘parasitic’ dynamic of my youth, and into a deal that better reflects my true contribution as an artist, and (purportedly) gives me the control necessary to create a paradigm suitable for my needs. I have been working towards this for a long time, not just because of my current legal situation, but because I am an artist, I love to create, and I need the proper platform to do so.

The nature of my new business venture, as well as the dollar amount reported, was inaccurate, only a portion of the overall deal. Keep in mind, my past recordings have sold over 50,000,000 units worldwide, earning the label a tremendous amount of money (a fraction of which actually came to me).

Only a completely complicated set of traps, manipulations, and inequitable business arrangements could put someone who has accomplished the things that I have, financially in need of anything. I am one artist who finds value in openly discussing the dynamics within this industry that force artists to compromise or distort themselves and what they do, rather than allowing them to make the music that people need. There are volumes that could (and will) be said.

MLH

Your thoughts?

Lala Anthony Shows Fitness Results for Photogs

Summer hasn’t hit yet, but there’s one woman that is already beach and bikini ready. 33-year-old Lala Anthony is showing off what she’s been doing in her spare time, staying physically fit.

This week, the reality star was spotted by photogs, running around NYC, rocking a pair of denim jeans, a mid-drift and jacket. So what’s her secret? In an interview with the New York Times, she credits her ’60 Days of Fitness’ workout regimen, co-founded by rapper The Game. A group of driven fitness folk, meet daily at LA’s Runyon Canyon and workout, literally–doing cardio, hiking, jogging, etc. She admits that her biggest vice, is dark chocolate:

“It is my biggest weakness. I’ve found other things that taste healthy like dark chocolate. After a while, you train your taste buds to not want it as much.”

When La La isn’t hitting Runyon, she trains at home in New York City taking boxing sessions at Trinity Boxing, and doing other cardio. Peep some of her fitness photos.

Tracy Morgan shows off fiancee Megan Wollover’s baby bump

Tracey Morgan and his Fiance announced their pregnancy in January and at Wednesday night’s Tribeca Talks: The Artist’s Angle ‘Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic’ event, Tracy Morgan and his fiancee Megan Wollover beamed as they debuted her bump. The comedian held his soon-to-be-wife’s growing belly with such happiness.

His fiancee is 26 This will be the comedian’s fourth child, as he has three adult sons from his 23-year marriage to ex-wife Sabrina, who he divorced in 2009. Congrats to the couple.

Katt Williams Gets No Jail Time For Leading Police On A Chase

Remember that time Katt Williams led Sacramento police on a chase while he was driving a 3-wheel motorcycle? For civilians that would probably mean jail time, but for the troubled comedian it means a lot of community service.

TMZ reports:

Katt was in court today, where he pled down to misdemeanor evading police ... stemming from the wild three-wheeled chase he led cops on last November.

Katt had originally been charged with felony evading police ... but prosecutors agreed to reduce the charge. As part of the deal, Katt was sentenced to 428 hours of community service to be completed in 9 months -- but no jail.

Katt's attorney Richard Schonfeld tells us, "Mr. Williams looks forward to working with the community and moving on with his life."

Recently, while promoting Scary Movie 5, Williams said he was wants his crown back after Mike Epps said Kevin Hart has become a star in his absence. That and the bizarre behavior fans witnessedf from Williams late last year that included him pimp slapping a Target employee and generally acting up while performing on stage.

Ciara, Rocsi & Omarion TOAST IT UP With SKYY Vodka

Sometimes you need a good sexy drink to up your own sexy factor while partying it up with your friends. So Ciara brought her "Body Party" to Greystone Manor for the "House of Moscato event" in Los Angeles, all to help celebrate the launch of their newest infusions, SKYY Infusions Moscato Grape.

"Entertainment Tonight" host Rocsi Diaz turned up in a sexy red dress as both she and Ciara had some fun with Spring Breakers star Vanessa Hudgens and the red carpet props.

Ciara looked amazing as usual in this little black long sleeved Helmut Lang dress and black Louboutin platform pumps.

Rocsi had some fun on the carpet too and posed it up rocking this cute dress and Jimmy Choo sandals:

Hot.

Y'all know Omarion already loved this.

"Single Ladies" star (where the hell is that show anyway?) Denise Vasi made her way to the party.

Ex Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton was there.

And DJ Just Blaze and Theophilus London rocked the stage with a live performance.

Fun times!

Skylar Diggins Throws Up the Roc, Officially Signed to Roc Nation

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation snags another one, Skylar Diggins!

Thursday afternoon, the 22-year-old WNBA (former Notre Dame guard) player confirmed that she’s been stamped by Roc Nation Sports.

Jay-Z’s web site, Life And Times, also confirmed the news, simply stating:

Join me in welcoming Skylar Diggins to the Roc Nation family as the WNBA’s Tulsa Shock player signs with Roc Nation Sports.

Roc Nation shares the following bio about Skylar:

Diggins is the only player in Notre Dame history to be a four-time All-America selection, earning consensus first-team honors in 2012 and 2013 to join Ruth Riley as the only Fighting Irish cagers ever to pull off that feat. In addition, she broke new ground in the Notre Dame history books as a three-time NCAA Regional Most Outstanding Player (2010-Dayton, 2011-Raleigh, 2012-Norfolk), a two-time BIG EAST Player of the Year and a two-time recipient of the Nancy Lieberman Award, given annually to the nation’s top point guard (the past two seasons making her just the third two-time honoree in the award’s history), along with being the 2013 recipient of the Dawn Staley Award.

As most of you, Roc Nations Sports was founded by Jay-Z and co-partner, Creative Artists Agency, earlier this year. The company is billed as a “full-service sports management company”. Their first major move was to sign New York Yankees All-Star second baseman Robinson Canó, and adding New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz. Rumor has it Roc Nation Sports is also interested in signing ice hockey prospect Seth Jones.

Anywho, congrats Skylar!

The U.S. Fed Unveil New $100 Bill

While the Federal Reserve’s new $100 bills will be a counterfeiter’s nightmare, the redesigned C-notes sound like a stoner’s delight. Yes, they’ll still feature Ben Franklin.

The note features a series of amped-up security measures aimed at combating counterfeiters, including a blue, 3-D security ribbon on the front of the bill that moves when the note is tilted back and forth and side to side.

The inkwell and bell on the front of the bill and the number 100 on the right-hand corner also change from copper to green when the note is tilted.

This is the fourth time the $100 bill has been redesigned, according to a Fed spokeswoman. It has been revamped three times in the last 20 years alone, as the Fed had to react more often to improved counterfeiting technology.

The bill is set to debut on Oct. 8th

A$AP Rocky Gets Dapper For ‘GQ’

“I wanted to model when I was younger. I was always into clothes and sh*t”

Dapper rapper A$AP Rocky has a passion for fashion and shares it in the May 2013 issue of GQ magazine.

The Harlem-bred MC styles and profiles in the nautical-themed shoot, which sees him hit the seas with a bevy of beauties.

Never one to hold his tongue, the 24-year-old reveals that he is his own biggest style inspiration. He told magazine: “I’m the man on those things [referring to menswear blogs]. I don’t really look at them. Well, I guess I do, but only when I’m looking at myself. I inspire me”. Charming.

Peep more pics below…

Photo Credit: Ben Watts / GQ.

Your thoughts?

Will Kim Kardashian to Attend Met Gala with Kanye West?

Anna Wintour is no fan of the “Kardashians” and she has made that very clear. However, it seems like she may allow Kim Kardashian to attend this years event, it is not confirmed that Kim Kardashian will be in attendance at the MET Gala, but considering Kanye West will be performing I would imagine they have to let her in?? Kanye West is set to perform at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala on May 6, 2013.

Beyoncé is this years event’s co-chair so I can only imagine what ever she wears will have to top last years gown.

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