MAJOR TEAS SIPPING HOT! SEE KERRY RHODES IN BED WITH HOLLYWOOD!
OMG Kerry? My girls over at Tattle Tailz came across this tea sip. NFL Player Kerry Rhodes in Bed with A Man. The hate is real, this video had to come from someone close to Kerry Rhodes or his camp. In the video you will see Rhodes and Hollywood spending time together in bed and day to day interaction. Rhodes spoke highly of Hollywood – he gave him a job even though Hollywood has “betrayed” Rhodes by allegedly leaking information that Rhodes is indeed a “gay” black man and claims he is in a relationship with Kerry Rhodes. However, Kerry still claims he is a straight black man…..And is engaged to be married.
WATCH:
We know this tea is luke warm but sip up. More to come! Hollywood you really need your ass beat down!
Will & Jaden Smith Cover New York Magazine 2013 Summer Issue
Will & Jaden Smith cover the Summer 2013 issue of New York Magazine.
Check out what the father-son duo had to say:
Jaden on working with his famous father: “Well, with the first movie [Pursuit of Happyness], he was teaching me along the way. This is how the camera works. You do several takes. Like, literally everything you need to know about movies. And then, in Karate Kid, he was kind of holding my hand and watching me distill those rules. And then on After Earth, he was like, ‘All right, you’re an actor, I’m an actor, let’s make a movie together.’ So it was like a collaboration, you know what I’m saying?”
Will on parenting: “It is the excruciating parental pain of having to let your kids go, and you just have to hope that the lessons you’ve instilled will kick in at the right time… We don’t own our children, you know. They are themselves.”
Will on his kids being in the entertainment business: “It may seem like we have pushed our kids into the business, but that is absolutely insane. I would never, ever, push somebody to have their face on a poster that’s going [to] be everywhere in the world. He is making a choice from the informed. It’s less scary to me than if he wanted to be a dentist in that I couldn’t help with what he’d chosen. I have relationships with some of the biggest filmmakers and actors and producers on Earth. So I can be a huge help.”
How Nice…After Earth is in theaters now.
SEXY SIREN! Erica Dixon BARES HER ASSets In "BLACK MEN" Magazine
In the latest issue of BLACK MEN magazine, reality star Erica Dixon just shot a revealing pictorial that we're sure she was planing to throw in Lil' Scrappy's face after their pre-jail drama.
Now that it appears that her relationship with her baby father, fellow "LAHH ATL" star Lil' Scrappy is over (or is it really since she was holding hands with him last month as he made hi way to jail?), Erica Dixon is putting the world on notice that she's sexy and single.
We always said this girl had model potential, but we weren't necessarily talking about BOOTY model. A bit disappointing, but we admit, she's a hottie.
And with Lil' Scrappy still dealing with legal issues and an addiction to marijuana, it looks like Erica MAY have bailed on the relationship at the right time.
Good luck hunting for a good man Erica....
M.I.A. Loses Bid to Keep Child Custody Battle Private
Rapper M.I.A.'s bitter child custody battle with her ex Benjamin Bronfman will not be kept private as she had hoped.
A U.S. judge has denied rapper M.I.A.'s request to keep her ongoing child custody dispute with her ex-fiance Benjamin Bronfman behind closed doors.
The Paper Planes hitmaker has been embroiled in a nasty legal battle with the wealthy music mogul over their four-year-old son Ikhyd ever since they split in 2012.
In March (13) the British singer, real name Mathangi Arulpragasam, was banned from taking the boy out of the U.S. after Bronfman successfully applied for a restraining order, and now she has been dealt another blow following New York federal court Judge Margo Brodie's rejection of her plea for a private trial.
According to the New York Post, the 37 year old has also filed new legal documents in support of her bid to take the tot to her native England, citing the 1996 Hague Convention, an international treaty that focuses on child custody, as her main argument.
Oprah Makes Surprise Visit On ‘Live With Kelly & Michael’
Oprah Winfrey knows how to pull off a TV surprise!
This week, both she and Tyler Perry have been heavily promoting Tyler’s two new shows on OWN. Tuesday morning, Tyler Perry visited ‘Live with Kelly and Michael‘, without Oprah (as she was not scheduled to appear).
At the beginning of the interview, Tyler attempted to call Oprah on the phone, but acted as if they had a bad connection. After ending the badly connected call, Oprah walked out on stage, surprising Kelly, Michael and the entire audience. Check it out below.
Cool!
Metta World Peace “Jack of All Trades”
Formely known as Ron Artest, Metta World Peace released his first children’s book “Metta’s Bedtime Stories”. The Lakers guard has explored various careers outside his NBA job ranging from a rapper to a stand-up comedian. We have seen him demonstrate a lot of his talents over the years. I believe this is his best kept secret because his book inspires children and half of the proceeds from his book are going to Xcel University, World Peace’s foundation that helps to fund mental health research and awareness programs. I think this is wonderful and hope that his book changes the life of children all over the world.The book is available on Amazon.com. Amazon has the following description of the book:
“Metta’s Bedtime Stories is dedicated to ALL Children, Families, and Educators. Metta’s Bedtime Stories was written to help children think about daily events in a positive light. These stories will show everyone that you can always have a better day tomorrow, if you have a hopeful heart and keep positive thoughts. Five stories are featured in this book: I’m afraid of the dark, Mud in my bed, One wish, Reach for the sky, and Tomorrow.”
Mary’s Husband Kendu’s Oldest Daughter Is Pregnant and Homeless
I swear when it rains it pours . Mary J. Blige’s husband Kendu Isaac’s daughter Briana is pregnant and homeless and blasting her parents online…I am not going to clown Mary or Kendu for not helping her. I blame the daughter for NOT using birth control and “handling her business”. This is 2013 after all. Check out her tweets…
She needs to take responsibility, not her parents. Im sorry but if these teens want to be grown and have sex they should be grown and take responsibility when they are pregnant. And these days there are way too many options to prevent pregnancy for me to care.
Floyd Mayweather Pulls Up To Strip Club In $2 Million Armored Truck
Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather’s Jr. rolled up to Miami’s King of Diamonds strip club in a $2 million armored truck on Monday.
The truck is tricked out extended armored car with a a full master suite w/bath, living and dining room, a powder room and a chef’s kitchen.
Mayweather made it rain $20 bills all night long.
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Swizz Beatz Takes Wife Alicia, Baby Moms Jahna & The Kids To DISNEYLAND PARIS For Daughter Nicole's Birthday!
The Deans took over Disneyland Paris (formerly known as Euro Disney) And it was all for little Nicole Dean's birthday.
Looks like those shots Jahna Sebastian threw at Alicia Keys a few years back--accusing Ms. Keys of f*cking producers for tracks (a la Swizzy)--are all in the past. Because everybody at least looked like one big happy family at Disneyland Paris.
Papa Swizz Beatz took all his kids and two of their mothers to the fabulous theme park for 5-year-old Nicole's birthday. Her mom, Jahna (far right), was there and so was his wife Alicia with their sleepy son Egypt (who was clearly unimpressed by the whole situation). Swizz's other sons Nasir and Kasseem, Jr. were there for the fun too. And everyone snapped pics as a fam as Nicole got treated like a princess for the day.
Swizzy said:The Bday Crew Euro Disney:) nothing but Love & Support #blessings
Nicole even had her own princess whip taking her around the park.
Sweet.
The kids had tons of fun on the private jet from London (where Alicia was performing for the last week) over to Paris.
Fab times.
Shaq Launches New Drink “Soda Shaq”
Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has announced that he’s launched ‘Soda Shaq’ , a new line of beverages, with famous drink maker Arizona Iced Tea.
The Shaq cream soda flavors are strawberry, orange, vanilla and blueberry and have 90 calories each.
BevNet says Soda Shaq has a suggeted retail price of 99 cents “and come emblazoned with one of eight photos of the big man’s unique facial expressions.”
This will hit stores in the near future, would you purchase this sh*t??
Kardashian Connection Ruining Kanye's Finances
Kanye West's relationship with Kim Kardashian is affecting his bottom line.
Kanye West's finances 'hurt' by Kardashian union
Kanye West is reportedly not going to marry his pregnant girlfriend Kim Kardashian because his bottom line would significantly decrease should she be his wife.
Kanye West is reportedly attempting to protect the "real money" he's generated from his girlfriend Kim Kardashian.
The 35-year-old rapper and the 32-year-old reality star will welcome their first child together this summer.
Star magazine reports the Kardashian empire is financially flagging at the moment. Apparently the reality television family is living in a "financial death spiral" and struggling to make ends meet due to reckless spending.
Kanye is said to be uninterested in jeopardising his fortune for love.
"Kanye has real money. He won't marry Kim because it would hurt his finances," a source told Star. It is said Kim pays top dollar for all of her luxuries.
Her opulent expenses add up quickly and money conscious Kanye wants to keep his bottom line high.
"Kim is a shopaholic! She spends $350,000 a month on her credit cards," a source told the publication.
"She pays hundreds of thousands of dollars for designers to custom-make clothes for her, and she spent millions on Louis Vuitton handbags to match each outfit."
Kim's mother Kris Jenner manages the family and is largely credited for putting the Kardashians on the map.
It is believed there are plans in place to keep Kim in the green for a while after she gives birth.
"Kim and Kris are banking on a big payday for weight-loss endorsements, at least," an insider said.
After battling in courts for two years Kim reached a divorce settlement with former husband Kris Humphries in April. She and the basketball player were married for only 72 days before Kim requested legal separation.
Kanye has yet to ask for Kim's hand in marriage since the court's official dissolution.
Azealia Banks CAT-ASTIC "Life Ball" PERFORMANCE
Rapper Azealia Banks performed at the "Life Ball" in Vienna, Austria last night and she proved why she's truly a darling of the fashion world.
Before an A-list crowd that included Fergie, Bill Clinton and Elton John, the "1991" rapper donned an outfit which made her look like a human feline. Fans of Azealia will note that she's an avid lover of cats...so the outfit made perfect sense.
Thought her Broke With Expensive Taste disc has been pushed back, we've learned that her next single will be "ATM Jam" and feature Pharrell. Photos via RapUp.com
Syleena and Her Sisters on Iyanla Fix My Life
On the last episode of R&B Divas Syleena Johnson gave viewers a peek inside the complicated relationship she and her sisters have with their mother.
Now the sisters turn to Iyanla Vanzant in an effort to work things out...
Keke Palmer Rocks The Cover Of “Kontrol” Magazine; Talks Music & More
Keke Palmer beams in blue, rockin’ a two piece skirt suit by Cameo on the cover of Kontrol Magazine’s June 2013 “Passport to Sexy” issue.
She’s starring as Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas in VH1′s forthcoming TLC biopic, Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story, and inside the magazine the 19-year-old singer and actress dishes on the new film - plus talks her music; revealing that after feeling that no one really understood who she was as an artist, she’s now making songs that are more reflective of who she is:
I always felt so unheard when I was with Atlantic and when I was with Interscope. I always felt like no one really understood me or got who I was as an artist or really believed in it. Now, I feel like I’m finally being heard and the music that I’m making is more reflective of who I am.
In addition, she discusses having creative control over her projects, being in love and more. You can grab a copy of the issue at your local Barnes & Noble soon.
Chris Brown Cozies Up to Top Shop Heiress
Chris Brown cozies up to Top Shop heiress Chloe Green just as Rihanna is suing Top Shop for unauthorized use of her image.
With Topshop mogul Sir Philip Green facing a £3.5million lawsuit from singer Rihanna, I can reveal that in an intriguing coincidence his daughter Chloe has been snapped cuddling the star’s ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.
An illicit photograph posted on Chloe’s Twitter and Instagram accounts shows her cosying up to the With You singer.
Rihanna’s law firm, Reed Smith, first launched her legal case against Sir Philip just days after bad boy Chris serenaded shoe designer Chloe at her £6.5 million 21st birthday party.
Court documents submitted on behalf of Rihanna, 25, cite Topshop’s use of an ‘unflattering’ image of her on a T-shirt as the reason for the case.
Chloe’s birthday bash was held alongside Sir Philip’s 60th celebrations, at the exclusive Rosewood Mayakoba resort in Mexico.
Chris joined stars Stevie Wonder and Robbie Williams, at the bash in March 2012 but was the only one asked to perform especially for Chloe.
The young heiress was said to be ‘delighted’ with the singer’s performance.
Latterly, all news of the lawsuit had died down, and Rihanna and Chris went through a very public reconciliation.
Then just days after the pair called off their relationship for a second time, Chloe was seen getting close to Chris at his 24th birthday celebrations this month in LA.
Within 72 hours, the pair were photographed once again snuggling up – at an afterparty for the annual Met Ball in New York and the picture hit the social networks. It has since been taken down.
A source close to Rihanna revealed: ‘She knows exactly what goes on in Chris’s life and she has been aware about Chloe for a while – she’s really not happy. Rihanna considered Chloe a friend.’
Amanda Bynes Calls Courtney Love Ugly
Former druggie Courtney Love reaches out to Amanda Bynes with disastrous results.
Amanda Bynes & Her Friends Are Laughing @ Courtney Love
Courtney Love tweeted Amanda Bynes pleading her to "Pull it together dude". Apparently Amanda didn't appreciate this as she tweeted e!online "Courtney Love is the ugliest woman I've ever seen. To be mentioned by her at all makes me and all my friends laugh!"
WOW!
Small Screen Leading Ladies Talk TV Success In The Hollywood Reporter
Never those to shy away from the spotlight, Connie Britton, Anna Gunn, Kate Mara, Elisabeth Moss, Monica Potter, and Kerry Washington graced the cover of The Hollywood Reporter's Emmy Roundtable Drama issue.
While enjoying some time away from the set, the leading ladies shared their experiences in Hollywood and how their lives have changed over the years.
For more, be sure to visit The Hollywood Reporter's!
Monica Potter
On her first television gig:
"I did a Mexican game show. It was called Nubeluz. I had to sing and dance. It was like You Can't Do That on Television, except the FCC wouldn't let us into Mexico because we were holding kids' heads underwater. So it was filmed in Lima, Peru."
Connie Britton
On fearing body image criticism:
"I've never had somebody say to me that I needed to look a certain way for a role, but I've always lived in dread of what that would be like. It's our responsibility to play these full-fledged women, and to play women who look like people we actually see in life. It's more interesting, and I think audiences appreciate it, too."
Anna Gunn
On the best advice she ever received:
"When I was a young actor, somebody said, "If there's anything else you feel you can do, you should do it. It was from another actress, a teacher of mine, and she just meant acting is tough, so if there's anything else that is pulling your heart or your desire, then you should go for that. But if this is in your blood so deeply that you need to do it, then you know that's the thing."
Kate Mara
On her favorite TV series:
"Mine's not as inspirational, but I was really obsessed with My So-Called Life. And it was only on what, like, one season? Which is my dream, because I don't want to have any job commitment, and so that would be perfect!"
Kerry Washington
On struggling with fan drama:
" I come from a family where people really participate in the democratic process. I don't think that being an actor should prevent me from continuing to do the things I do. A lot of people fought for me to have the right as a woman to be able to participate, and as a person of color, and so I don't want my acting to get in the way of that. I do it as an American. And blowback? Absolutely. After I spoke at the Democratic National Convention -- our show has a very active life on Twitter and Facebook -- I couldn't go near any of it because there were threats to my life, sexism and racism. It was shocking that me speaking at a convention incited all this anger. Thank God for block on Twitter!"
Elisabeth Moss
On the worst comments she's ever received:
"The backhanded compliments. 'You look skinnier or younger in real life.' And it's like, 'You know that's not a compliment, right?' People always say to me, 'You're so short. Like, really small, really short.'"
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘MATURE ADULT TEES’
It’s time for some inappropriate t-shirt fun in today’s “Who Wears It Better?” So what do you guys prefer, some pooping or some clearly exaggerated boner uptuck?
Miguel Says “Black People Are The Most Judgemental” Group of People.
R&B singer Miguel made a comment about Blacks being the most judgmental group of people. I think it all started last week when the singer took a chance and jumped at the “Billboard Music Awards” where he kicked a fan in the face, and twitter went crazy.
Well looks like Miguel wasn’t to happy by a response he got on twitter and decided to make the bold statement that, “black people are the most judgmental people in the world.” Shits sad man. We’ve been conditioned, pre-programmed to hate ourselves. That’s why I appreciate those who choose to think and act for themselves regardless of ethnicity or culture. The problem can not be fixed until the problem is recognized. Not everyone is the same thank goodness. And obviously, I love all my fans. Of course EVERYONE is judgemental. I just PERSONALLY believe WE are the most critical of our own.
Does Miguel have a point in saying blacks are judgmental…..post your thoughts below??
Nicki give Kim props and Kim has no decency to say Thanks?
During an interview with HOT 97 Nicki Minaj took time to give a little praise to her so called nemesis Lil Kim. So much so, that she has shown fresh love to entertainer Lil Kim- with whom she had been engaged in war of words with circa 2010.
Nicki’s words are here:
I must admit Kudos to Nicki for doing her part so Will Kim respond? Well someone did Putting their layered past behind them to hail Kim as one of her favorite MCs, the last few hours has seen Minaj’s attempt to show love to the former pin-up met with negativity.
Negativity, that came via tweets penned by Kim’s fans and retweeted by the ghostwriter driven lyricist herself.
While Lil Kim is yet to issue an official statement herself, she let her fans do the speaking for her share when she shared their messages with her Twitter followers below….
DAMN! With FANS like these??? With a new album on the way and the pressure Hoping it doesn’t FAIL one really can’t blame for Kim for not finding the time to write her own response… here’s hoping her fans are just as supportive come the album’s release date. Or the shade was ALL FOR NAUGHT!
Russia Warns Obama About an Agricultural Apocalypse?
This world is getting more and more weird by the day, John Kerry who is now the Secretary Of State went to visit the president of Russia Mr. Putin to talk about global seed and plant bio-genetic giants Syngenta and Monsanto in the face of a growing “bee apocalypse” that the Kremlin warns “will most certainly” lead to world war.
Obama has signed the “death Act” - President PUTIN seems to be the protector of the people It is so vital that more people understand what’s going on. Monsanto is a coproration that has all to do with our food and how they manufacture things. They malign Mother Nature herself, and in doing so, they threaten the very future of sustainable life on our planet. Monsanto’s actions are designed to maximize its corporate profits, not to serve the people. Its entire seed-and-herbicide business model is designed to trap farmers in a system of economic dependence… to turn farmers into servants who can never return to traditional farming after their soil has been destroyed with Roundup. They compromise and violate life. Monsanto’s GM corn grown a toxic chemical right inside each and every corn kernel. This corn is what is subsequently eaten by humans. That is why so many things with Organic this and and all natural that are taking presidence… This is why you see so many people developing Cancer of everykind. It’s literally not safe to eat any more, because whatever we are putting into our bodies can harm us…. This takes me to the scripture of 2 Timothy 3:1-5 where it says that in the last days men will be lovers of themselves and money. I mean it goes on to talk about other things too… But we are living in a time where nothing is safe.
“It is clear that these chemicals have the potential to affect entire food chains. The environmental persistence of the neonicotinoids, their propensity for runoff and for groundwater infiltration, and their cumulative and largely irreversible mode of action in invertebrates raise significant environmental concerns,” said Cynthia Palmer, co-author of the report and Pesticides Program Manager for ABC, one of the nation’s leading bird conservation organizations. Read The Rest Here…
Nicki Minaj Says She Regrets Not Performing At Summer Jam, Says She Doesn’t Respect Rosenberg’s Resume
If you’re a hip hop head and/or a fan of Hot 97′s annual ‘Summer Jam‘ concert, then you don’t even need a backstory surrounding this beef. The quick and dirty is that last year, Nicki Minaj was scheduled to perform and basically headline the concert. A few hours before she came on, Hot 97 radio personality Peter Rosenberg, made a comment to concert goers that Nicki’s song, Starships, wasn’t real hip hop (click here to watch the clip). Word got back to Nicki’s camp and she, along with all of Young Money pulled out of the show. Back and forth went down and this week, for the first time both Nicki and Rosenberg talked the entire thing out. Peep a few excerpts.
Overall, how she feels about the entire Summer Jam beef:
It’s cool. I can’t even act like I care anymore. But I appreciate you’ll having me.
Why she regrets on performing, regardless of Rosenberg’s comments:
This is the thing, in hindsight, I should’ve just did the show because I’ve never allowed anyone to make me, let my fans down. And even if it wasn’t a Nicki Minaj fan, just a fan in general. I should’ve just came out, because it’s my hometown. They shouldn’t have been brought into whatever we were going through. They had nothing to do with that. When I thought abou it, a whole bunch off people were punished.
Why she didn’t respect Rosenberg giving his opinion:
You know what? I get it, that’s what you do. To me, I just don’t know your resume. I never found you funny. I never found you smart. I just found you annoying.
I know Angie and I know Flex, I just know their resume. With you, I was just like, ‘Who are you?’ To me, you don’t have enough of a resume to make those comments. For whatever reason, our paths were meant to cross like that. I just didn’t know what your character was. I didn’t know what you represented on this station.
If she ever heard or saw the audio of Rosenberg commenting about the song:
No. Never not once.
Why she isn’t bothered if people don’t like ‘Starships’:
I don’t give a rats ass if people don’t like Starships. I am not your typical rapper. I just did the biggest TV show in the world, for God’s sakes. When I step out and do a pop song, a lot of people are disappointed by that. I wanted to experiment. My whole career has been a playing field for me to try new things. I don’t like when black people put a limit on what they do. I won, doing it. It wouldn’t probably have been a big deal if Starships didn’t sell that much. I don’t know how Imma feel after the third album and I’ve been doing all rap features. Kill, kill, kill, kill everything. I just wanted to play with my craft and that’s why ‘Monster’ became a big deal. Everybody was afraid to be fun, to be playful, to be a character. I studied acting. This is what I do. I’ve aways been multi-faceted.
If Rosenberg being white,bothered her:
Being white also struck a chord from me. I was like ‘Yo, he’s on a black station, dissing black people.’ I just didn’t like the feeling. But it did come across crazy, there’s ten guys on the line-up.
Why she thinks the gay and transgender community love her so much:
I know what it’s like to be judged, for being different. I never thought I’d be somebody gay guys liked. At the time, I was saying stuff, on freestyles….Now I get it. I wasn’t saying it like ‘This’ll make lesbian’s like me’. And I can compliment woman. I can compliment beauty and fat *sses.
Who has the hottest body in the game:
People like, famous people don’t really turn me on. It be like the chick in the cut. The ’round the way girl; that’s the girl. I’m in the game. Girls in the game can look how they wanna look after photoshop and all that stuff.
How she feels working with Cameron Diaz, in the new movie ‘The Other Woman’:
She’s so secure as a woman. She doesn’t take herself too serious. As we’re acting, I’m just learning so much. She’ll come and talk to me and treat me like a regular person. Now, on the movie set, I’m so happy. It’s just a great vibe.
Why here negative experiences with men, growing up, make her a tough business woman:
I handle my business and also, I speak up for myself. But if I was not like this, so many people would have taken advantage of me. When I was doing this, I took a lot of shit from people. There’s a chip on your shoulder because you’ve experienced head strong men and I experienced my mom not speaking up as much as I wanted her too. That’s kinda like where that comes from.
Kanye Learns You Don't Play with The Alamo in Texas!
Kanye West has been promoting the first single from his new album Yeezus by screening it guerrilla style on the sides of buildings in designated locations around the globe.
Apparently they don't play that in Texas, especially not at The Alamo...
Kanye West ran into trouble when he tried to screen New Slaves on the side of The Alamo in San Antonio, TX.
According to reports Kanye never got permits nor informed Alamo caretakers what he planned to do and after news spread that Kanye planned to screen New Slaves on the side of the fort, police officers dispersed the crowd and the showing was canceled.
New Slaves showings were also shut down in Dallas and Baltimore.
Karlie Redd Gets Jumped By K. Michelle and Joseline?
This memorial day weekend was Carribean Fest in Atlanta and of course the west indian people were in full bloom. Beenie Man and Karlie Red performed at Aurum Lounge for LHHATL taping for the show and from what is being said, Joseline and K. Michelle jumped Karlie Redd shortly after she left.
They are saying that VH1 has everything on film… I guess we will see what happens… And if they will air the fight scene between the three ladies… I wonder why K. Michelle and Karlie are fighting now, I mean she was just supporting her the other week for her hair launch party where Erica and Shay got into it…… I guess we will see the outcome…. I hope they air this !!! That’s the only thing I am concerned with. I don’t condone jumping, but Karlie Redd is a needs her behing whooped!
Blackstreet Beefing: Teddy Riley And Chauncey Black Head To Court Over Rights To Group Name
There’s something really troubling about hearing that members from your favorite 90′s R&B bands are engaged in ugly legal squabbles with one another. A couple of months ago we told you about the icky legal dispute involving En Vogue. And now it appears that Blackstreet is in a similar boat.
According to TMZ, founding member Chauncey Black is has filed a lawsuit against Teddy Riley, claiming that his former group member has been using the Blackstreet name illegally. Court documents reveal that although Riley initially owned rights to the name, when the trademark expired, Chauncey swooped down and bagged it up.
The lawsuit explains that Teddy is infringing on trademark laws each time he performs with another group under the name Blackstreet. Chauncey also says that he can’t work with Riley because of his ”uncooperation.”
A representative on behalf of Teddy told TMZ that the suit is ridiculous.
“At this time we have no comment on ANY of the ridiculous and frivolous claims APPARENTLY being made by Chauncey Andre Hannibal aka’Black,’” a spokesperson said.
Chauncey has also engaged in some dialogue regarding the suit with fans via his Twitter page.
Hopefully they’re able to work things out.
Thoughts?
Miguel Says “Black People Are The Most Judgemental” Group of People
R&B singer Miguel made a comment about Blacks being the most judgmental group of people. I think it all started last week when the singer took a chance and jumped at the “Billboard Music Awards” where he kicked a fan in the face, and twitter went crazy.
Well looks like Miguel wasn’t to happy by a response he got on twitter and decided to make the bold statement that, “black people are the most judgmental people in the world.” Shits sad man. We’ve been conditioned, pre-programmed to hate ourselves. That’s why I appreciate those who choose to think and act for themselves regardless of ethnicity or culture. The problem can not be fixed until the problem is recognized. Not everyone is the same thank goodness. And obviously, I love all my fans. Of course EVERYONE is judgemental. I just PERSONALLY believe WE are the most critical of our own.
Does Miguel have a point in saying blacks are judgmental…..post your thoughts below??
Atlanta Celebs Their PEARLY Whites For COLGATE'S BEAUTY BAR
"RHOA" star Cynthia Bailey showed off her cover girl smile and glam 'fro at the Colgate Optic White Beauty Bar event in Atlanta.
The event was co-sponsored by UPTOWN Magazine and held at Peter Thomas' Bar One.
Although fans saw Peter's supper club fail on "RHOA", it looks like Bar One is doing quite well as he and Cynthia throw tons of ATL events at the hot spot.
And Cynthia's mom and sister Malorie Massie are also reaping the benefits of the family's elevated profile.
Mal used the event to sell some of her custom jewelry. Guess she gets along with Peter now....
Danity Kane's D Woods (who nixed the upcoming reunion) debuted her blonde braids.
"Married To Medicine" star Toya Bush-Harris posed with her husband Eugene.
"LAHH ATL" star Benzino was there for the function looking....interesting.
Fellow "LAHH ATL" castmate Mimi Faust was there. We wonder if she and Benzino addressed their Twitter feud.
"Fashion Queens" co-host Derek J showed off some of his spring fashions with...a friend. Do you boo.
And singer Dondria also showed off her "Colgate" smile.
SMILE BRIGHT!
Adrienne Bailon Launches Vegan Nail Polish Line
Congrats to Adrienne Bailon! The former Cheetah Girl and 3LW member has launched her very own nail polish line, Fingertip Fetish.
The line features polishes with dope names like ‘Hail A Cab‘, ‘BK We Go Hard‘ and ‘Concrete Jungle’, and has a price point of $8.99. What’s more? It’s 100% vegan, made without harmful, toxic chemicals.
Check out Adrienne’s intro to Finger Fetish:
Welcome to Fingertip Fetish, my new luxury line of nail polish for those who demand the highest caliber of style from a company with ideals that go beyond bottom line. As animal lovers, we are proud to announce that all of our products are 100% vegan, and you can be confident that we use no animal testing in development or production. Also, while fashion may sometimes come before comfort, it should never come before health! Our products are made without harmful or toxic chemicals like DBP (look it up! It is nasty.) or formaldehyde. We make sure our paints are not only packed with style but also live up to our unwavering principles so you can breath easy knowing that your latest look was made with nothin’ but love.
Growing up in New York City, we learned early that a manicure is no longer limited to mom’s French tips or the standard red. For New Yorkers, a manicure is so much more – it is our weekly pampering and an expressive art displayed boldly on each fingertip. And as this creativity and energy continues to expand and grow from New York around the globe, each of us can proudly wear our creativity and show the artists within. Now we can choose to transform our manicure into a canvas for haute couture or a platform to broadcast our own brand of individuality and style
New York is not only the city where I was born; it is a way of life – a living, thriving, and always evolving culture. The “Made in NYC” collection incorporates the rich hues of New York, from Spanish Harlem’s “El Barrio” uptown to artsy-chic SoHo downtown and everything in between. When thinking of my city – my mind is brimming with colors: A rich Yankee blue, a bright taxicab yellow, or even the soft seafoam green of Lady Liberty… In my collection, we capture the eclectic and ever-beautiful lifestyle that is New York and transform it into unique paints made right here in the city that inspired them.
Made in New York, inspired by New York, this line was created for those who are proud to live as artists from fingertip to fingertip. With individuality, style, and the inspiration of the city I love, Fingertip Fetish’s Made in NYC collection is born.
-Adrienne
NICE!
Whether You Like It Or Not: Tiffany Pollard Aka New York Is Returning To Reality Television
Before the days of Basketball Wives, Love & Hip Hop and Real Housewives of Atlanta, reality TV junkies like myself indulged in dating shows like Flavor of Love. Although the days of FOL have come and gone, a few of the show’s breakout stars have made their marks on the entertainment world. During a recent interview with Spoken Entertainment, one of FOL’s most successful and popular candidates, Tiffany Pollard aka New York, revealed that she’s planning to return to reality television very soon. She also discussed how she feels about her former co-stars and being a Christian. Check out a bit of what she had to say below.
On returning to reality television:
“I’ve been long awaiting a hearty healthy return to reality television. And the concept would have to fit my life and where it is right now. Fortunately, three weeks ago…I shot a pilot with a brilliant production crew. The concept is bananas. When you guys see this. It’s like…we couldn’t have accepted her back in any other way. It’s true HBIC performance. It’s coming!”
On why she’s not interested in doing Bad Girls Club:
“It’s not that I’m against that…but they already got that going. Why would they need me over there?”
On her former FOL co-stars:
“Obviously Flav and I and a lot of the other contestants are busy. But if we see each other out somewhere…it’s all love. We all support each other. If I see somebody from the past doing their thing on television I don’t throw shade. To tell you the truth, there’s only so many spotlights on television so if you can jump into one of them, I’m applauding you.”
On finding love:
“Honey chile…I will say this. There is somebody in my life. And he is a big part of it. He influences me daily. I keep it real private…and that’s why it works. Sometimes when you moving in certain circles people try to infiltrate that love and test it.”
On being a Christian:
“I am a Christian. But I’m not a scary Christian. God inspires me. His whole gospel was to give back to people and to care about mankind. I do a lot of humanitarian work. Of course that does not get picked up, but when you do it from your heart….you’re not looking for recognition.”
What do you think of Tiffany returning to reality TV?
Isaiah Washington Is Returning to TV
Six years after Isaiah Washington was blackballed for calling his Grey's Anatomy co-star an F-word Isaiah if finally being allowed back on TV...
From The Globe
Disgraced actor Isaiah Washington is finally making a full-time return to series television six years after he was fired for Grey’s Anatomy over a homophobic rant about co-star T.R. Knight.
He’s joining this fall’s post apocalyptic thriller The 100 on CW.
Washington caused a storm on the Grey’s Anatomy set in 2006, when he got into a bitter confrontation with Patrick Dempsey and allegedly called co-star Knight a derogatory name.
The 49-year-old actor was dumped from the ABC hospital drama at the end of the season while Knight, has since admitted he is gay.
Faith Evans Owes $29,000 In Unpaid Taxes
Faith Evans is yet another celebrity who has landed herself in trouble over unpaid taxes.
Reports from TMZ allege earlier this year the state of California billed Evans with a $29,535.48 tax lien that has been unpaid since 2011. This is not the first of Evans money woes. In 2010, the famed R&B singer and widow of Notorious B.I.G was forced to pay the IRS more than $360,000 in taxes that dated back to 2008.
Looks like Faith is following the footsteps of Mary J. Blige and Lauryn Hill
Amanda Bynes Denies Bashing Rihanna On Twitter, But Questions Why It’s Okay for Rihanna To Smoke Weed On Twitter
By now, you’re heard or seen first-hand the Amanda Bynes vs. Rihanna semi-sort beef. Long story short, on Sunday, Amanda allegedly went on a vicious, Twitter rant against Rihanna
Mysteriously, the tweets were later deleted. And a day later, Amanda has taken to twitter again, saying those Rihanna bashing tweets were fictional and created by someone else. She wrote:
I saw a bunch of mocked up tweets about me bashing Rihanna in my mentions. I’m followed by so many people that someone is always mocking up fake tweets so I feel the need to address them! Rihanna and I met and I’m sure we’ll be in a music video together one day! That’s one of the mocked up images, they took photos of me from outside and morphed them onto someone else’s body. I am allergic to marijuana and alcohol but I smoke tobacco. Why does Rihanna smoke weed and not get in trouble for it but I smoke tobacco and people think I’m on drugs? I refuse to be treated like someone I’m not, which is why I fought for myself and am suing everyone involved. I don’t need to go to rehab. There is never a drug or alcohol in my system! I’m sick of all the lies! What would you do if someone accused you of things you didn’t do and yet you still had to be in jail at all over it! I’m so offended but I am so educated that I know cops cannot illegally enter my apartment, sexually harass me, arrest me, take me to a MENTAL HOSPITAL, then lock me up for a crime I didn’t commit. I’m suing them all for this upsetting nightmare. My lawyer knows I’m a model citizen who doesn’t partake in drugs. He’s going to court this week to set the record straight again on my behalf. Thankfully I’m an educated multi-millionaire who knows better than to speak to perverted unjust cops without my lawyer.
Interesting.
New Couple Alert: NBA Player Kevin Durant & His New Girlfriend WNBA Player Monica Wright
Looks like we may have a “Love & Basketball going on between Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant and Monica Wright of the Minnesota Lynx, I do know the two met back in 2006 at the McDonalds high school All-American game and stayed friends ever since. The two haven’t announced their relationship yet, but it’s apparently a well-known secret.
Durant was recently spotted sitting courtside at several of Wright’s games, and during a locker room interview with the 24-year-old San Antonio native, she totally brightened up once Durant’s name was mentioned.
Do they make a cute couple?
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOP’PING AT WALMART” FILES
‘THE SWELTERING HEAT’
You may wanna cover yourself better sweetheart, it looks like you’re body is melting.
