The Daily Buzz For May 27

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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

From all of us at The Chronicles of Efrem would like to wish you  great Holiday. As you celebrate with family and friends cooking out and relaxing just remember the meaning of the holiday which is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. So respect our lost service men and women and EAT AND BE MERRY! Happy Memorial Day!

'Fast and Furious' races past 'Hangover' at weekend box office

It's a blowout at the box office.
"Fast & Furious 6" is revving past "The Hangover Part III" in the No. 1 position at the Memorial Day weekend box office.
Universal Pictures' sixth installment of its muscle car franchise featuring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker debuted with $98.5 million domestically from Friday to Sunday, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Meanwhile, the final edition of the raunchy Warner Bros. comedy trilogy starring Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms opened with $42.1 million in the No. 2 spot.

Universal estimates that by the end of the four-day holiday weekend Monday, "Fast & Furious 6" will have pulled in $122.2 million domestically and $275.5 million worldwide. That would give it the second-biggest opening of the year behind "Iron Man 3."

Paramount Pictures' sci-fi sequel "Star Trek: Into Darkness" earned $38 million at No. 3 in its second weekend at the box office, while the Fox animated film "Epic" opened at No. 4 with $34.2 million.

Overall domestic receipts for the four-day Memorial Day weekend are expected to come in ahead of 2011's record-breaking $276 million.
Paul Dergarabedian, an analyst for box-office tracker Hollywood.com, estimated that four-day revenues this time will total $323 million, about 15 percent above Memorial Day weekend in 2011, when "The Hangover Part II" delivered a $103.4 million debut.

President Obama Visits Moore, Oklahoma To Tour Tornado Damage

MOORE, Okla., via (Reuters) - Standing by a pile of debris that once was an elementary school, U.S. President Barack Obama on Sunday called the destruction last week's tornado wrought in Moore, Oklahoma, "hard to comprehend" and vowed to provide long-term federal help in rebuilding.

The tornado, rated at the top of a five-step scale used to measure the destructive power of twisters, killed 24 people - including seven children at the school site Obama visited. It ripped a 17-mile-long (27-km-long) corridor of destruction through the suburb of Oklahoma City, flattening entire blocks of homes, two schools and a hospital.

"Obviously the damage here is pretty hard to comprehend," Obama said, standing on a block where piles of boards, bricks and cinder blocks that used to be buildings and houses lined the side of the street. Rare items that survived the disaster - a television set, a pink baby carriage - stood in contrast to the wreckage.

The visit to the disaster-shaken town was one in a series of responses Obama has made in recent months to tragedies including the Boston Marathon bombings last month; a December mass school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut; and the destruction that Superstorm Sandy caused along the Jersey Shore in October.

"Whenever I come to an area that has been devastated by some natural disaster like this, I want to make sure that everyone understands that I am speaking on behalf of the entire country," said Obama, flanked by officials including Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin. "Everywhere, fellow Americans are praying with you, they're thinking about you and they want to help. And I'm just a messenger here letting you know that you are not alone."

Cars with their bodies dented and windows smashed lay under debris or twisted on their sides. Rising above the wasteland were at least three American flags that had been attached to the rubble, waving in the wind.

Caleb Sloan, 24, who lost his home in the storm, said Obama's words gave him hope that help would be forthcoming.

"He has no choice but to live by his word," Sloan said. "I hope and pray and think he will keep his promises."

SPATE OF STORMS

The May 20 Moore tornado was the most powerful of a spate of 76 twisters that touched down in 10 states from May 18 through 20, causing an estimated $2 billion to $5 billion in insured losses, according to disaster modeling company Eqecat.

The Moore tornado, the deadliest such windstorm to hit the United States in two years, also injured 377 people.

One volunteer who had been working on the response raised the commonly voiced complaint that the tight security surrounding a presidential visit can interfere with efforts to return to normal.

"It is fantastic he came, but his visit shut down everything," said Carol Hull, who has been working to feed and counsel victims. "We have no place to send people for food and aid while he is here because the roads and centers are shut down."

While assuring that residents of the 1,200 homes that the storm destroyed would receive extended federal help, Obama also urged lawmakers to maintain funding for the training and equipment that emergency responders rely on in the aftermath of disasters.

"I know everybody in Congress cares deeply about what's happening and know that resources will be forthcoming when it comes to rebuilding," Obama said. "But remember that it's also the ongoing training and equipment, making sure those things are in place. We can't shortchange that kind of ongoing disaster response, we can't just wait until the disaster happens. That's how, in part, we're able to save a lot of lives."

Are Meek Mill & Draya An Item?

CREEP TIME! This photo above is of Draya and Meek Mill hanging out at what looks to be a strip club. However, the photo above is not the only picture in question.

For instance, there was a text pic that Meek Mill put out saying the following below:

A few days later, Draya put up a picture of a Chanel bag. That picture when you look below:

It was also suggested that the two recently went on vacation together on the low. You can peep the pics from both Instagram pages below:

We'll start with Draya's pics

Now, Meek Mill pics below:

So could this all be a coincidence? Or are these two a new celebrity couple?

GIRLS GONE WILD: LaLa, Gabby Union, Taraji P. Henson, Meagan Good & More CUT UP In Vegas....While Filming “Think Like A Man #2”

Oh, hello hotness. When the boys are away, the gals will play. Check out Think Like A Man 2 stars LaLa Anthony, Gabby Union, Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson and their hot bikini bods working hard but playing harder in Vegas after filming....

The ladies are all in Las Vegas filming Think Like A Man 2. So they used their downtime wisely....chillin' in the cabana poolside pouring up the liquor.

42-year-old Taraji and 40-year-old Gabby were putting youngins to shame in their cute bikinis. And LaLa and Meagan kept it just as cute. And they snapped some pics to make us blush:

Ha!

The girls also posted pics in the studio doing their voiceovers of their lines where co-stars Regina Hall and Wendy McLendon-Covey joined:

Talk about a fun ass J-O-B....

The sequel is scheduled to hit theaters May 30, 2014.

It PAYS to be a SLUT Just ask Farrah Franklin!

There are some things that are better left unsaid and perhaps Farrah Abraham’s net worth is one of them! The figure that we are going to reveal for the former Teen Mom’s net worth just might make you want to have a conniption fit. It just goes to show you that making poor life decisions might actually pay off. Ugh.

According to reports, Farrah’s estimated net worth is at $1.75 million! Can you believe that?!? We wouldn’t have placed her worth at a nickel — let alone almost two million dollars. That’s just insane.

She made $100,000 per episode of Teen Mom, had a million dollar porn deal and is said to be booking strip shows in the area of $10,000. What’s even worse is that she is said to be shopping around for a house in Justin Bieber’s neighborhood. Ha.

All of this because she had a baby way too young and showed her cooter for a porn site. Perhaps she and Justin can get all chummy chummy?

Gospel Celebs ‘Mary, Mary’ Hit Chicago For ‘A Mother’s Love’ Event

Grammy award winning duo and reality stars Erica and Tina Campbell of Mary, Mary took part in ‘A Mother’s Love: Beauty & Conversation’ at the Art Revolution Gallery in Chicago. Peep pics from the event below.

During the the intimate event, the pair highlighted the balance between life and motherhood. The conversation was moderated by Sonya Blakey and WBNA Chicago Sky player Swin Cash also attended.

Jay-Z To Perform With Beyoncé at Chime for Change Concert?

It was announced that now Madonna, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Gordon and Sarah Brown, Jessica Chastain, Gloria Steinem, Freida Pinto, Aishwarya Raiand Abhishek Bachchan, Leymah Gbowee, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Mpho Tutu, Humaira Bachal and Zoe Saldana will all participate as presenters in ‘THE SOUND OF CHANGE LIVE’ concert event, presented by CHIME FOR CHANGE: on June 1, 2013.

The four-hour concert, which takes place at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 1 June, The concert will start at 6.00pm and finish at 10:00pm and each artist will perform special sets with some exciting collaborations expected.

The confirmed line-up is

Aishwarya Rai * Abhishek Bachchan * Archbishop Desmond Tutu * Beyonce * Blake Lively * Ellie Goulding * Florence + the Machine * Freida Pinto * Gloria Steinem * Gordon and Sarah Brown * HAIM * Humaira Bachal * Iggy Azalea * Jada Pinkett Smith * James Franco * Jennifer Lopez * Jessica Chastain * John Legend * Laura Pausini * Leymah Gbowee * Madonna * Mpho Tutu * Rita Ora * Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy * Timbaland * Zoe Saldana *

We also hear that Jay-Z will be a surprise guest performer and join his wife Beyoncé onstage – that has not been confirmed but I believe he will be the special guest.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, is the concert artistic director and CHIME FOR CHANGE and co-founder.

Bey who will perform a 45 minute special set, said: “I am really happy that so many amazing artists and presenters have come together to support CHIME FOR CHANGE on 1 June. Our goal is to have a great time together while we unite and strengthen the voices of girls and women around the world.”

Letoya Luckett Joins VH1′s “Single Ladies” Cast

When VH1′s Single Ladies returns for its new season, Letoya Luckett is one of the new cast members viewers will catch on the scene, as she’s landed a recurring role on the show.

The 32-year-old singer and actress will play Felicia Price, the icy founder and Senior Partner of Price Management, which happens to be one of the most influential music management companies in the world. Damien Wayans is also set to join the cast. The Second Generation Wayans star has been tapped to play David Berenger – a slick manager on Atlanta’s music scene.

They will join LisaRaye McCoy, Denise Vasi and Charity Shea when the new season premieres later this year.

RHOA’s Kenya Moore Admits to Being A Video Girl, But Denies Dating Jay-Z

Did RHOA’s Kenya Moore and Jay-Z have a romantic relationship?

Not quite. Recently, Kenya posted an older picture of her and Mr.Carter together. If you remember, Kenya portrayed Jay-Z’s love interest in the video for Jermaine Dupri’s 1998 hit, ‘Money Aint’ A Thang.’ Twittersphere blew up and rumors and began to swirl about the pair. The former Miss USA took to Twitter to dispel the rumors:

And there you have it!

Soledad O’Brien Working on ‘White In America’

Soledad O’Brien announced that she will be connecting with the Caucasian audience with her new documentary, “Whites in America.” O’Brien is known for her “Black in America” documentaries, which has criticisms amongst some white viewers. Recently, in a speech she gave to students at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics, she explained:

People would sometimes, when I give speeches, stand up and say, ‘You know, I think your black America documentaries [are] divisive. I think like, you know, listen, we shouldn’t think of ourselves as African-American. We’re Americans, and everybody should stop separating themselves out.’

The former anchor of CNN’s “Starting Point” addressed those interpretations as only coming from white people. She spoke about whites not wanting to discuss the controversial issue saying:

First of all, it’s only white people who ever said that — ‘if we could just see beyond race.’

She went on to say:

OK, white person, this is a conversation you clearly are uncomfortable with, and I have no problem seeing race, and I think we should talk about race.

In regard to her “Black in America” documentaries, the special correspondent for CNN believes that by having people talk about these issues, proves she is doing her job.

I remain infinitely proud of the honest conversations we have surrounding ‘Black in America.’ My comments on the importance of discussing who we are and where we come from are nothing new.

Controversy aside, O’Brien plans to continue working with CNN on documentaries and specials with her new production company Starfish Media Group.

ARRESTED: Rapper Chief Keef BUSTED For SMOKING WEED

Despite being 17-years-old, rapper Chief Keef has amassed a long list of fans and an extensive rap sheet to match. Earlier in the year, the rapper was was busted for violating parole (he loves guns) and he's also been to court a few times behind child-support support drama.

As if that wasn't enough to rap about, Chief Keef aka Keith Cozart was locked up in Atlanta for disorderly conduct (which was later revealed to be marijuana related), according to TMZ. Peep that mugshot where dude is CLEARLY high as usual.

Now with another arrest under his belt, he tweeted,

YOU'RE MAD? We can imagine how mad your daughter will be when she grows up witout a dad around purely because of your own choices. Just sayin'...

Check Out Toya & Memphitz New Reality Show “Crazy In Love” Calls K. Michelle Crazy

These two love birds are back and with another show, focusing on their marriage and how they deal with each other. From what I saw it looks very nice. I love them as a couple. Very positive.. Peep below.

WATCH:

Thoughts?

Kevin Hart, Eva Marcille, Boris Kodjoe, Omarion & More Attend BET’s “Real Husbands Of Hollywood” Wrap Dinner

As BET readies for season 2 of their “the realest fakest reality show on television” – Real Husbands of Hollywood – a Wrap Dinner was held at XEN Lounge in L.A. BET executive Stephen Hill came out for the event, as well as RHOH stars Kevin Hart, Boris Kodjoe, and Duane Martin, Omarion and more. Catch more pics from the dinner inside.

Cynthia McWilliams and Tisha Campbell-Martin pose with Kevin Hart and his girlfriend Eniko.

Eva Marcille was there with her boyfriend Kevin McCall.

Tisha poses with her husband, Duane and also catches up with Omarion.

Boris and Nicole were on hand for the festivities.

Stephen Hill was snapped with Bobby Brown and Toccara Jones.

Kevin was spotted alongside J.B. Smoove and Chris Spencer.

The Real Husbands cast is set for a reunion special, which airs Tuesday, May 28 at 10P/9c on BET.

Benzino CONFIRMS Having Sex Joseline Hernandez In New Diss Track

I guess Karlie Redd was right, and Joseline was lying…. Benzino just released a new track called “ANIMAL” and it’s a diss track dedicated to Stevie J confirming that he had sex with Joseline..

Karlie is somewhere laughing her butt off. Never question your elders Joseline! Joseline needs to clean up her act and get Shakira to be her mentor, because bragging about being a whore is not the move…Benzino can do more for her industry wise than Stevie J.

Benzino got PULL. Stevie a JOKE…

Listen:

Thoughts?

Rocsi Diaz Explains Why She FAINTED On The Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet!

She's back at work, but at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Rocsi Diaz fainted on the red carpet! We talked to Rocsi about exactly what went down and how she's doing now...

"ET" correspondent Rocsi Diaz was at work on the red carpet of the Billboard Awards in Vegas. And in the middle of doing a celeb interview with Miley Cyrus, chaos suddenly went down. Literally.

Rocsi fainted and was laid out on the carpet. We're told EMT was called over to the scene to help her out, and tv correspondent Shaun Robinson (seen above in gold dress) also rushed to her side.

And it seems like the petite chick simply had a lot on her plate in the humid weather during a busy day.

Rocsi says:

“I’m really thankful for everyone that dropped everything to help me. Shaun Robinson actually left her position on the carpet to run to my side, thanks for being there, girl! I also apologize for cutting Miley’s interview short, she must have been so confused, but I didn’t want to faint on her!”

Rocsi's publicist also said in a statement:

“It was a scary, humbling and embarrassing moment and an important wake up call to take better care of myself while on the road”

We're told Rocsi was set on getting back up to finish out the interviews, and that she did. She's a trooper.

Glad you're better Rocsi!

AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES

‘A Woman Of Wonder’

Honestly makes me “wonder” if you’re even a “woman”! Huh? Right? Cause she is dressed as Wonder Woman!?!?! But not as a sexy dress up kind of way and more of a crazy lady next door that you parents make you promise you won’t go near. Right? Guys? Ya with me? Ahhh forget all of you.

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY!

AND HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!

EFREM