Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Covers ESSENCE Magazine August 2013 Issue
Actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson covers the latest issue of ESSENCE Magazine.
Inside, “The Rock” gives readers his perspective when it comes to pleasing the woman he’s involved with.
“When I say I’m going to take care of a woman, I don’t just mean physically or sexually or romantically. I’m going to take care of her emotionally and spiritually,” the action star, 41. “I’m going to take care of her in all ways. I take a lot of pride in that today.”
The actor, who will play the title role in Brett Ratner’s “Hercules” next summer, also speaks about his 2007 divorce from Dany Garcia Johnson after 10 years of marriage.
“Since our divorce, we’ve become pretty good at working together, and we are also raising our beautiful 11-year-old daughter, Simone,” he says.
The Rock is also part of Essence’s “Baddest Brothers of 2013″ package. More than 4,000 readers voted on Essence.com to select their picks for the sexiest eye candy of 2013 – including Idris Elba, Boris Kodjoe, Lance Gross, Michael Ealy, and a few eligible bachelors looking for love.
The August issue of Essence is on newsstands July 8th.
K.Foxx Doesn’t Know Why She Was Fired From Hot 97, Says ‘Gossip Game’ Turned Into A Circus
If you’re an avid listener of popular New York radio station Hot 97, then you’re well aware that radio personality K.Foxx is no longer on their morning show. Over two weeks ago, news hit that the radio personality, who made her way into the reality tv lane this season on ‘Gossip Game’, was abruptly fired–but most were puzzled as to why. Welp, finally the NY native has spoken out in an interview with EBONY, confirming that she has in fact been given a pink slip. While she reamins unclear why she was ‘let go’, she does addresses her semi-disappointment with ‘Gossip Game’. Check it out below.
EBONY: So word broke that you’ve left HOT-97. You’re not going to be on the air over there anymore?
K. Foxx: No, I’m not…Do you find that odd?
EBONY: It’s just so sudden. No two week notice or anything?
KF: In radio, they don’t give you a two week notice because you could just go on the air and wild out, and say “F*ck you!” and all that. So they have you do a shift and tell you after your shift not to come back. It’s not unheard of for you not know what’s going on up till then.
EBONY: How do your co-hosts, Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds feel about you not being at the station anymore?
KF: They’re shocked. And confused…I’m a good person. I always came in to work I wasn’t a bitch to anyone. I always smiled. Did lots of events. I was a team player. [DJ Funkmaster] Flex called me and he said: “You didn’t deserve this. You rode for HOT-97.” I wore that logo on my back.
EBONY: Do you think VH1’s Gossip Game reality TV show contributed to problems at work?
KF: I really don’t know. I really don’t know. I didn’t know I had any problems at work. If I did, that’s news to me.
EBONY: What did you think when Ebro Darden said on the show that “you’ve seen all the rappers’ Johnsons” and that you “got your job” at HOT-97 by sleeping with someone–that you “slept your way to the top”?
KF: I was thinking—is he saying that “the top” is HOT- 97? That’s the top? For me it’s not. So, I just think that when somebody says that they’re just trying to be malicious and hurtful and they just have no idea of who I am or what my story is. That’s why it’s so important for me to do interviews like this. Because you go through so many things, and you don’t want to be a b*tch if you will and lash out but there are little girls who are looking at us. One thing that I will say about it was that it was hurtful. Because the person that said it, my program director, is the one that hired me. And he brought me in and he knew that was not the truth. So why are you going to play with me like that? Why are you going to play with my livelihood like that?
EBONY: Why do you think he did that?
KF: I have no idea. I thought about it, constantly, and I can’t come up with any answers.
EBONY: Were you two not getting along very well?
KF: I think that it’s a weird thing to work with your boss [on air] on a constant basis. We were working as a team–myself, Cipha and Rosenberg. Then all of a sudden we were working [on the air] with our boss. Our little [confrontation] was what was caught on camera, but I wasn’t the only one who got into it with him. Everyone did. It’s just an interesting dynamic that happens when you have to start working on the air with your boss. How do you adjust? How do you not say certain things? How do you fall back? Because ultimately, what he says, goes. But when we’re in the studio and we’re all equal, we have a conversation; but when your boss is in the studio, how do you argue? [Which is what we do on the show.] What they caught in the Gossip Game was a statement that I did not agree with. Yeah, a joke is a joke. We do that all the time. One of the things with that morning show was that it was a comedy routine because Cipha is really into comedy and people like to laugh in the morning. I get it. But there are certain things, as a woman, that you don’t play with, and that’s our sexuality, because we are perceived in so many ways. And that’s not one of the ways you want to be perceived, especially if you want to be taken seriously.
EBONY: Do you think he had a problem with you checking him on that?
KF: I have no idea, but at that point. I really didn’t care because I thought that if he did that once, then he would think he could do that again and again. So I had to put my foot down and say: I’m not cool with this. You’re my program director. So if you’re talking to me like that, how are other people going to perceive me? They’re going to think they can disrespect me. You’re supposed to be protecting me. This is your staff. This is who you rep for. You’re not supposed to talk to us like that. He belittled me and demeaned me. So I really, really took it hard. To the point where I felt like: Why did he hire me in the first place if he’s going to belittle me and demean me? It was kind of like a weird, sinister…..It was real sinister and evil and mean. It hurt me. That’s not funny. If somebody did that to your little sister or your mom, you’d go check them.
EBONY: So do you think that episode caused your relationship to deteriorate?
KF: I have no idea. I think that maybe he thought that I probably wouldn’t stand up for myself. And when I did he thought maybe I’m more powerful than he thought. I’m not going to be able to bully her like I bully everybody else. He figures he’s the program director/VP and I’m not going to say anything about his little joke. But yes I am, because I know my self-worth and I know what I did to get to where I am and “sleeping my way to the top” was not one of them.
EBONY: Do you have to kiss a lot of a*s in the radio industry?
KF: Definitely. It’s male dominated, and men love to have their egos stroked. And if you’re not stroking their ego in the way that they want you to stroke them then I guess there’s a target on your back.
EBONY: What has helped you to navigate as a woman in a field like that?
KF: My sense of humor. You can’t take yourself too seriously. Knowing my self worth. Knowing that I’m talented. Knowing that I add value to the situation. You gotta know that because men will try to devalue you a lot. But you gotta know, especially if you work hard, even harder than they do.You may be getting paid less, but you know in your heart and your mind that without you, they would be nothing. That’s what I have to remind myself of constantly, because if not, they’d be walking all over me. I could be here today and gone tomorrow, but it’s the connections that you make in life that define who you are and your relationships and your memories that build you and I can’t let my career dictate who I am. It’s just another element of me. That’s one thing that keeps me grounded as a female. You can’t believe the hype. Cause when the lights are gone and the microphone is off, you’re really just left with yourself to look at in the mirror and you’ve got to be able to live with yourself.
EBONY: What did you think about the final product of Gossip Game?
KF: There are definitely some other stories that could have been told, [such as] the actual work it takes to get our jobs done. That’s what I thought it was going to be, but then it ended up being gossip about all of us. It was supposed to be about us and our work lives as opposed to our personal lives. It turned into a circus.
EBONY: There was a rumor out that the program director is considering Ms. Drama to put her in the morning slot at HOT-97. Did you hear that?
KF: I heard it. The rumors are ridiculous at this point. That’s definitely their decision to make. But Drama and I talk enough to where I’m sure if that were the situation, I would know.
EBONY: Would you do a second season of Gossip Game if there was one?
KF: Depending on the cast.
EBONY: Do you think you want to do radio again?
KF: I definitely don’t want to just limit myself to radio. I want to do radio and television. I want to be multi-faceted.
Click here to read the full interview: http://shot97.com/2013/07/k-foxx-speaks-on-hot-97-firing/
Chanel Fashion Show Fun!
Making the most of the Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2013-14 festivities, some of Hollywood’s hottest stars were in the house for the Chanel runway presentation in Paris France
“Zoolander” babe Milla Jovovich showed up at the Grand Palais looking stellar as did “On the Road” dame Kristen Stewart, who has been on a traveling spree since last month.
Also in attendance were Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Leigh Lezark,
And of course, Rihanna turned heads in her long cardigan sweater getup (and not much else), showing off her massive under-chest tattoo.
Following the shindig, Ri-Ri tweeted, "Went straight to the Chanel Couture show early this morning with NO SLEEP!!! It was so worth it!!!" But Miss Rihanna created a little controversy she was alos Boo’ed!
WATCH:
WOW Miss Fenty!
CBS Offended by Racist Comments Made by Houseguests on Big Brother
The honchos at CBS told TMZ that they were OFFENDED by several racist and homophobic comments made by the current “Big Brother” houseguests.
The houseguests have been under fire for the following comments:
– GinaMarie referred to welfare as “n**ger insurance”
– Aaryn called gay contestant Andy a “queer.”
– Spencer referred to Andy as “Kermit the F**” … and praised Hitler as a gifted speaker.
CBS released a statement:
“We certainly find the statements made by several of the Houseguests on the live Internet feed to be offensive.”
The Eye points out that 24/7 live programming can sometimes reveal some bad things about people:
“At times, the Houseguests reveal prejudices and other beliefs that we do not condone.”
There have been rumors that CBS will nix the offending cast members. Right now those are just rumors.
Have we reached a point in society where we reward people for behaving badly? Does being a reality star give one license to say and act however they choose? Or are reality stars simply placed in a lane where their opinions are rewarded and welcomed regardless of how offensive or politically incorrect?
What do you think?
WEDDING BELLS! Amar'e Stoudemire & Alexis' LAVISH Miami Nuptials
NY Knicks baller Amar'e Stoudemire may have officially wed his blushing bride and mother of his four kids last December in a private ceremony. But recently, the couple hosted a traditional BIG wedding in Miami with all their friends and family in attendance.
The statuesque twosome were hitched all over again, but this time in a formal ceremony, at the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, according to Essence.com.
Amar'e & Alexis have been together for almost 11 years, so it's only right the woman gets two weddings! Amar'e tweeted their pic above saying, "Great weekend with friends & family. Alexis & I are so blessed and grateful."
And they snapped lots of pics with their bridal party and friends and fam:
Amar'e's teammate Iman Shumpert was there...in case you were wondering why he wasn't accompanying his new girlfriend Elle Varner to the BET Awards. But he did RT a pretty photo of her getting touched up on the red carpet with a cutesy emoticon. How cute are they!
And Carmelo was also there, which explains his absence from the BET Awards with his wife LaLa. Oh, hey JR & Victor Cruz...
Alexis snapped a couple pics in a different white dress on her gorgeous balcony:
And showed off more pics of fun:
Fab times all around! Congrats once again to The Stoudemires!
Snoop Lion, The League of Young Voters and T.I. Discuss Gun Violence in America
The League of Young Voters Education Fund (LYVEF) and Snoop Lion aka Snoop Dogg hosted No Guns Allowed: Disarming Violence in our Community, a panel addressing gun violence in America. Snoop Lion, rapper T.I., Congresswoman Maxine Waters and community thought leaders engaged an audience of over 1,000 eager listeners in a captivating dialogue on gun violence in youth culture. The panel was moderated by the LYVEF’s Executive Director, Dr. Rob “Biko” Baker and was inspired by Snoop Lion’s “No Guns Allowed” single from his Reincarnated album.
Celebrities who attended the panel in support the No Guns Allowed initiative include actors Tatyana Ali & Craig Wayans, retired WNBA basketball player Lisa Leslie and more.
The Babymoon is Over for Kim and Kanye
Kim Kardasian and Kanye West have been arguing non-stop since the birth of their baby.
KIM Kardashian and Kanye Westhave been arguing!
The new parents — they recently welcomed their first child together, daughter North West — came to blows after Kanye suggested Kim distances herself from her family.
“Kim only had a short while to enjoy the baby before things turned sour between her and Kanye,” a source told Britain’s Star magazine.
“He told her now they are parents, they need to step away from the Kardashian circus so they can raise their daughter in private.
“Kim was taken aback over the timing of his demands. It’s not surprising she told Kanye he can’t make her choose be her family and him because there’ll only be one loser.
“Kanye wants to spend all the time he can with Kim and their baby — he’s crazy about her and incredibly protective.
“He keeps his distance from the Kardashians to avoid being dragged into that world, but now there’s a baby and both parents have an equal say over her future, those outlooks are going to keep clashing.”
Jesscia Biel Pregnant with Her First Child
Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel are expecting their first child together.
JESSICA Biel is reportedly pregnant with her first child. According to Showbiz Spy
The actress — who’s married to singer Justin Timberlake — has fueled the baby rumor mill after she recently began requesting something very specific from her longtime friend and stylist Estee Stanley.
“Jessica asked for bigger clothes to hide her stomach… she may already be pregnant!” a source said.
“Now that they’re married and Justin has made it clear he is devoted to Jess, there is no reason not to start a family.
“She knows her body will take a hit… a lot of her roles are based on her sex appeal, so she is definitely nervous. But she wants this. She’s 100 percent focused on making it happen.”
50 Cent on Chief Keef: “He Didn’t Listen!”
Chief Keef stays turnt up and the big homie 50 Cent says that he just won’t listen to sound advice.
The big homie 50 Cent was interviewed on Hot 93.7 in Hartford C.T. 50 discussed his new business of promoting boxing matches, his new music, and Chief Keef.
“The Chief Keef project is the 50 Cent project. It’s the same project,” 50 Cent told DJ Jenny Boom Boom regarding the similarities between himself and Keef. 50 Cents protege seems to stay in trouble and we wonder if his growing record will threaten his music career. 50 Cent says,
“He’s completely influenced by his environment, but that’s the nightmare. I actually was attracted to the Chief Keef thing because I was like, I can help him. I know what to do. He didn’t listen, so I wouldn’t actually offer (what was said) to the general public. To reach out to him and actually talk to him, I did that. He’s a man, a young man. My son is a year younger than him. So when I’m talking to him, he don’t have to take it. I’m not his father, that’s his business. There are certain things I look at and go, if you play your hand this way, it could be good. If you go them other ways, you’re going to have a hard time, man. Those bumps in the road are there for you. You’re not exempt.”
If 50 Cents can’t get through Chief Keef who can?
What do you think about 50 Cents’ thoughts on Chief Keef?
Kobe Bryant Kills Retirement Talk, Wants To Play 3 More Years
There is no denying that Kobe Bryant is one of the best basketball players of all time. Although he flirted with the idea of retirement in the past, the Los Angeles Lakers standout says he wants to compete for three more years.
In the third of a three-part interview with Lakers.com, Bryant, 34, lays out his plans to chase another NBA championship, getting inspired by the San Antonio Spurs recent run in the Finals against the Miami Heat, and his legacy.
“I feel pretty damn confident I can be at a high level for at least another three years,” said Bryant. “I feel like how I was playing last year, I know I'll be healthy and I'll be ready to go this year. I know what I can bring.”
Bryant added, “Probably San Antonio getting so close to winning No. 5, probably hurt me a little bit too. I want to make sure I push the ring count out a little further. It was really, really close there.”
The 15-time All-Star also commented on what it takes to win at a high level as well. “Basketball is the one sport where one person can really alter a team," Bryant shared. "But when things are equal, you have two good teams going at it; one player definitely changes the outcome of a game.”
Do you think number 24 should keep playing or hang up the jersey.
Russell Simmons who is that BLACK Woman you’re with?
It's not every day that Russell Simmons makes his model-of-the-moment someone with brown skin (for whatever reason). Hey, we're just calling it like we see it. So we raised an eyebrow when Russell arrived to MILK Studios with this striking beauty on his arm.
And now, we've learned she is Porsche Thomas...the 30-something daughter of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" co-star Peter Thomas. Yep, Cynthia Bailey--who is actually one of Russell's exes--is her stepmom.
Porsche, who is an up and coming model, called Russell her "date and long time friend" when she talked about hitting up the Dinner with him Saturday night. And she even posted a pic with Cynthia & NeNe from that night:
And her pops Peter posted a proud pic with his daughter as well.
As for whether or not she and Russell are actually "dating" romantically, well, it wouldn't be too far fetched. We do believe they are strictly friends for now and the twosome went together simply because Peter & Cynthia attended and they are good friends of Russell's as well.
But we hear Porsche has a history of dating older, wealthy men. So....it wouldn't be too surprising if these two actually got involved romantically. Russ currently has a main girlfriend, but we all know he changes chicks like he changes his underwear.
Porsche's friend also posted a pic last week of her wining and dining with Russell and friends:
We shall see...
adidas Mutombo To Release In August [PHOTOS]
It look long enough, but adidas is finally readying the release of one of its iconic shoes, the Mutumbo. From a business standpoint, this release is a clear result of interest in classic 90s basketball sneakers in the marketplace. But to enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to cop one of the freshest colorways you'll find on shelves this summer.
Check them out
The shoe's high-top silhouette and afrocentric print (inspired by the shoe's namesake player Dikembe Mutombo) on the upper will undoubtedly turn heads. Consumers will be happy to know that adidas announced a August 24. This is the first retro ever, by the way.
On the following pages, we have provided a look at four fresh colorways. You will also find a few well-crafted promotional pieces featuring caricatures of Mutumbo and the shoe's logo.
Wade Robson Details Michael Jackson Abuse
Choreographer Wade Robson claims Michael Jackson molested him beginning at age seven with his sister sleeping in the same room. According to radaronline
Michael Jackson allegedly made his move on Wade Robson when he was just seven years of age — as his sister slept in another bed just feet away at Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Robson, now 30, has told how the King of Pop made his first sexual advances on the young child prodigy in his bedroom in 1990, as the Australia-born dancer’s older sister Chantal slept in the same room and with his mother often under the same room.
The abuse allegedly continued unabated for another two weeks and from then on, for a period of seven years.
“We can never tell anyone what WE are doing,” Jackson told Robson, according to new court documents filed in the father-of-one’s creditor’s claim against the Estate of the late singer and obtained by RadarOnline.com.
In the declaration, Robson revealed the 13-time Grammy Award-winner suggested to him: “People are ignorant and they would never understand that we love each other and this is how we show it. If anyone were to ever find out, OUR lives and career would be over.”
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘SINK OR SWIM?’
Looks like we’re all doomed to drown.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
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