The Daily Buzz For May 16

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New Music: Mariah Carey – “Thirsty” (Ft. Rich Homie Quan)

Mariah Carey enlists Rich Homie Quan, for her lead single, “Thirsty,” off her forthcoming album - Me. I Am Mariah … The Elusive Chanteuse.

On the below version, which saw its release on The Breakfast Club, Mimi sings about a lover who’s thirsty for the spotlight, while the 2014 XXL Freshman ad-libs on the hook. Her new album (dropping May 27th) also includes appearances from Nas, Wale, Miguel and Trey Songz.

Listen to the Hit-Boy-produced track HERE.

Thoughts?

Beyonce, Jay Z And Solange WE'RE FAMILY NO ISSUES HERE!

Jay Z, Beyonce and Solange say "families have problems and we're no different" after a video leaked of Beyonce's sister attacking the rap mogul in a hotel elevator.

In an exclusive statement to The Associated Press on Thursday, the trio said they have worked through their differences and moved on since the video emerged this week showing Solange kicking Jay Z as Beyonce looked on.

"As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But the most important thing is that our family has worked through it," the statement said. "Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family."

It was the first comment the performers had made since the website TMZ posted the 3-minute video on Monday, saying it was shot last week inside the Standard Hotel. The video, which does not have audio, shows Solange attacking Jay Z in Beyonce's presence; a security guard intervenes. The footage shows the performers in the outfits they wore to the Met Gala.

"The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false," the statement continued. "At the end of the day families have problems and we're no different. We love each other and above all we are family. We've put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same."

The hotel said Wednesday it had fired the person who recorded the video.

Emma Watson & Cate Blanchett in Attendance at Prince William’s Star-Studded Dinner Party

Stepping out to show appreciation for the work of The Royal Marsden, a number of Hollywood stars attended Prince William's dinner party at Windsor Castle

Emma Watson struck a pose in the beautiful gardens and joined fellow British stars including supermodels Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne , and actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Helena Bonham Carter.

Meanwhile, the lovely Margot Robbie rocked a gorgeous silver gown and mingled with her Aussie mate, Cate Blanchett.

Prince William gave a speech before dinner and thanked the hospital for its wonderful work, stating, "I am exceptionally proud to be president of The Royal Marsden, an incredible hospital and a world class cancer center carrying out groundbreaking work, influencing the treatment of cancer, both nationally and internationally.”

The Duke of Cambridge added, “I am enormously grateful to Ralph Lauren for his generosity and to all of you who so kindly support the hospital. You should know that what you do saves lives and gives hope to thousands of people.”

Chris Brown Files Countersuit Against Man!

Chris Brown is exercising his legal right and is now counter-suing the man who sued him after an alleged scuffle at a Los Angeles gym for extortion.

Check out the details below.

The big homie Chris Brown is firing back at a man who sued him earlier this year for an alleged scuffle at a Los Angeles gym.  According to court documents obtained by TMZ.com, Chris is counter-suing Malcolm Ausbon, accusing him of trying to extort 250-thousand-dollars.  Before Ausbon went after Brown for allegedly attacking him during a pick up basketball game, Ausbon’s legal team reportedly sent a letter demanding the six-figure payout.  The compensation was to cover Ausbon’s ”physical and emotional injuries” and would ensure that he didn’t press criminal charges or move forward with his lawsuit.  Ausbon filed his lawsuit after Brown refused to pay.

Ausbon claimed that Brown assaulted him over a foul call during a basketball game.  In his lawsuit he also said that Brown boasted about being a member of the Bloods street gang.  The singer’s camp later made it clear that he’s not affiliated with any gang.

Beyonce, Jay Z Lead BET noms

Beyonce and Jay Z are leading the pack of BET Awards nominees.

The power couple scored four nods apiece for the upcoming 2014 ceremony celebrating black entertainment.

Beyonce was named alongside Janelle Monáe, Jhene Aiko, K. Michelle, Rihanna and Tamar Braxton for Best Female R&B/Pop Artist.

Her hit single with husband Jay Z also scored the couple nominations for Best Collaboration and Video of the Year, a category which also names her video for Partition.

In addition to his work with Bey, Jay and Justin Timberlake are nominated for Best Collaboration for their hit single Holy Grail. The rapper is also nominated for Best Male Hip Hop Artist alongside Future, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar and Drake.

Back at BET Drake, Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams and newcomer August Alsina scored three nominations apiece, including Best New Artist for the hip hop singer from New Orleans, Louisiana.

BET''s President of Music Programming and Specials, Stephen Hill, issued a statement Wednesday congratulating those mentioned, Billboard reports.

"This year''s nominees represent the best of the culture. It''s great to see our talented new artists right alongside our more beloved ones with long careers,' he said.

"We appreciate our BET Awards nomination committee, over 300 strong, for their efforts and congratulate all the nominees."

The 2014 BET Awards are scheduled to take place June 29 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The host of the ceremony is expected to be announced Wednesday night in New York.

A complete list of nominees is as follows:

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Beyonce

Janelle Monáe

Jhene Aiko

K. Michelle

Rihanna

Tamar Braxton

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

August Alsina

Chris Brown

John Legend

Justin Timberlake

Pharrell Williams

Best Group

A$AP Mob

Daft Punk

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

TGT

Young Money

Best Collaboration

August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ - "I Luv This"

Beyonce f/ Jay Z - "Drunk in Love"

Drake f/ Majid Jordan - "Hold On (We''re Going Home)"

Jay Z f/ Justin Timberlake - "Holy Grail"

Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharell Williams - "Blurred Lines"

YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan - "My Hitta"

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Drake

Future

J. Cole

Jay Z

Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Angel Haze

Charli Baltimore

Eve

Iggy Azalea

Nicki Minaj

Video of the Year

Beyonce - "Partition"

Beyonce f/ Jay Z - "Drunk in Love"

Chris Brown - "Fine China"

Drake - "Worst Behavior"

Pharrell Williams - "Happy"

Video Director of the Year

Benny Boom

Chris Brown

Colin Tiley

Director X

Hype Williams

Best New Artist

Ariana Grande

August Alsina

Mack Wilds

Rich Homie Quan

Schoolboy Q

Best Gospel Artist

Donnie McClurkin

Erica Campbell

Hezekiah Walker

Tamela Mann

Tye Tribbett

Best Actress

Angela Bassett

Gabrielle Union

Kerry Washington

Lupita Nyong''o

Oprah Winfrey

Best Actor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Forest Whitaker

Idris Elba

Kevin Hart

Michael B. Jordan

YoungStars Award

Gabrielle Douglas

Jacob Latimore

Jaden Smith

KeKe Palmer

Zendaya

Best Movie

12 Years a Slave

The Best Man Holiday

Fruitvale Station

Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain

Lee Daniels'' The Butler

Subway Sportswoman of the Year

Brittney Griner

Lolo Jones

Serena Williams

Skylar Diggins

Venus Williams

Subway Sportsman of the Year

Blake Griffin

Carmelo Anthony

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Kevin Durant

LeBron James

Centric Award

Aloe Blacc - "The Man"

Jennifer Hudson f/ T.I. - "I Can''t Describe (The Way I Feel)"

Jhene Aiko - "The Worst"

LiV Warfield - "Why Do You Lie?"

Wale f/ Sam Dew - "LoveHate Thing"

Best International Act: Africa

Davido (Nigeria)

Diamond Platnumz (Tannzania)

Mafikizolo (South Africa)

Sarkodie (Ghana)

Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)

Toofan (Togo)

Best International Act: UK

Dizzee Rascal

Ghetts

Krept & Konan

Rita Ora

Tinie Tempah

Stay tuned and watch the awards on June 29th on BET!

The Celebs Hit The Carpet For ABC Upfronts

The stars of ABC network hit the carpet at Toro restaurant in NYC for the Entertainment Weekly and ABC Upfront VIP party. Tracee Ellis Ross, Omar Epps, Viola Davis, Laurence Fishburne and Anthony Anderson were among the attendees. 

Tracee Ellis Ross looked fab at the ABC Upfronts VIP party in a bright yellow dress paired with salmon colored pumps. Tracee joins Anthony Anderson and Laurence Fishburne for a brand new comedy “Black-ish” (written by The Game’s Kenya Barris) coming to ABC this fall.

The “Black-ish” actress gushed on her role posting on Instagram, “Yup we’re #Blackish …this is a dream and yet it’s reality! @kenyab_in_imax3d #KenyaBarris #LaurenceFishburne @AnthonyAnderson #LarryWilmore and MEEEEE …thank you ABC.”

Anthony Anderson is the lead star in the new ABC drama “Black-ish” where he plays an upper-middle class black man struggling to raise his kids with a sense of cultural identity.

And Tracee will play Anthony’s wife in “Black-ish.”

Writer Kenya Barris revealed the show is loosely based on his own life dishing, “I decided to do this project when I looked up and realized that everywhere I go I’m constantly the fly in buttermilk... I’m usually THE Black guy at work. We’re THE Black family in the neighborhood. My kids are basically THE Black kids at school. I think it’s kind of a situation of be careful what you wish for. It’s almost in like moving on up, I’ve sort of priced myself “out” of being Black.”

“Resurrection” star Omar Epps was dapper in a gray suit on the carpet. He’s returning to ABC for his role “Nashville” star Chaley Rose posed it up in a cute pink dress alongside Anthony on the carpet.

Shonda Rhimes’ “How To Get Away With Murder” is coming to ABC this fall, starring Oscar-nominated actress Viola Davis. Viola looked nice in a monochromatic look on the carpet.

And she stopped for a pic with her “How To Get Away With Murder” co-star Matt McGorry.

Laurence Fishburne will star in the new comedy “Black-ish” playing the father to Anthony Anderson’s character and will also executive produce the show.

Omar posed with new drama series “American Crime” stars Elvis Nolasco and Benito Martinez. 

And Viola posed it up in a group shot with screenwriter/director Shonda Rhimes, Entertainment Weekly editors Jess Cagle & Matt Bean and Entertainment Weekly’s publisher Melissa Mattiace.

Fab times!

Save The Date: Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade Wedding Date Announcement!

It’s finally here, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union will be making it official in August….Did the break baby appear in this announcement and who sends out a save the date why not just send the invites… I know Gabby will look gorgeous….

According to TMZ Sports:

The wedding is scheduled for August 30th — and the Save the Dates just went out.

Dwyane’s kids even make a cameo in the heart-shaped reminders, holding up signs that say, “Nickie, will you marry us?” (Nickie is Gabrielle’s nickname … her middle name is Monique.)

If all goes well, Dwyane will get more than one ring this year.

Michael Jackson Estate Denies New Molestation Claims!

Michael Jackson is back in the news not for his forthcoming album but for molestation claims from a young man who starred in the 1987 Pepsi commercial.

Check out the details below.

The Estate of Michael Jackson is responding to the latest molestation claims leveled against the late King of Pop. Addressing the report from “The Daily Beast,” estate executors say James Safechuck added his own sealed claim onto a lawsuit filed by choreographer Wade Robson last year. Jackson Estate attorney Howard Weitzman is calling the allegations “false and scurrilous.” Weitzman also points out that Safechuck had himself denied being molested several times in the past, and says he is “now demanding money from Michael’s Estate by claiming he suddenly recalls life differently.”

Safechuck, who is now 36, once starred in a 1987 Pepsi commercial with Jackson. His allegations come just as the singer’s new posthumous album “Xscape” arrives in stores.

More money. More problems. What do you think about these posthumous sex abuse allegations?

Should the estate be responsible for these sexual abuse allegations?

Lil’ Kim asks fans to buy her gifts off her baby registry…

I don’t know whether to laugh or cry at this nonsense…  Lil Kim celebrated her shower on Saturday with her close friends, family and the father Mr. papers… But before the party, rapper Lil’ Kim, asked her fans to buy her baby gifts off a registry that includes items from luxury stores Tiffany & Co and Bel Bambini.

 ‘…please make sure they check off your gift from the registry after purchase,’ wrote her assistant, who tweeted the message. ‘Thank u guys so much #teamlilkim.’

Can’t wait for my NYC Royal Baby Shower’: Rapper Lil’ Kim was thrilled to finally celebrate the impending birth of her first child with an extravagant baby shower held at New York’s Broad Street Ballroom on Saturday

Lil’ Kim – who is expecting a girl with rapper Mr. Papers – listed a range of items on the registry, from high-end to the more budget-friendly.

Items included a $575 sterling silver baby cup from Tiffany & Co (which, according to the registry, was purchased) and a Snow White bib and booties set, retailing at $9.99, at Buy Buy Baby.

Most fans responded positively to her request, but some blasted her for being ‘tacky’.

Shakira: I’m Leaving “The Voice”

Adding to the singing competition’s long list of changes, Shakira announced that she is stepping away from “The Voice.”

After CeeLo Green revealed he is finished with the NBC series and Christina Aguilera stated Gwen Stefani is her replacement, the “Hips Don’t Lie” beauty is ready to move on too.

 "This was always a temporary thing for me to do," Shakira told reporters. "For now, no, I don't have any plans of coming back."

The mother of son Milan said that her busy schedule to the reason behind her exit from “The Voice.” She gave birth to her baby boy last year and just dropped her 10th studio album in March, so she definitely has a lot on her plate.

"Honestly, I've had a blast," Shakira said. "But right now, I have to go on with my life as an artist. I'm not really a TV celebrity and I have to prep a tour and also do other stuff, like being a mother."

When asked if she would consider returning if NBC asked her back, she replied, “You never know.”

Stevie J Stealing Furniture Now ?

Things are not looking good for the Love & Hip Hop cast in Atlanta, first Waka Flocka getting caught out there, now this .. This last episode of LHHATL you saw Stevie J putting some Versace dishes away in his new home, calling it the White House and what not.. Well one of his home girls put him on blast, stating that he stole her things.

Former Baseball Wives star Anna Benson, who was arrested for breaking into her ex-husband’s house and threatening him with a gun, accuses Stevie J of lying about putting her things in storage while she was in jail after she saw all her stuff on TV.

Now I’m wondering if Steebie was the one who boosted Che Mack’s shit and re-gifted it to her ?

IN THE CLUB: Cassie, Karrueche Tran And Christina Milian PARTYING In LA

Cassie, a more blonde Karreuche Tran and Christina Milian all partied at club LURE last night in LA.  We noticed that Christina rocked a "visor" while at the party.  Did V. Stiviano REALLY start a new celebrity trend?  Lord help us all...

Earlier in the evening, the ladies were all spotted arriving together (all wearing white) to celebrate the birthday of celebrity publicst J. Ryan.

Before the club, the ladies (and a few fellas) all posed with J. Ryan in one of the VIP rooms at Katsuya where they had a private dinner. 

Fun times.

Ludacris to Host The Billboard Music Awards

Child support has to be paid one way or the other, Ludacris has just been announced as the host of this Sunday’s 2014 Billboard Music Awards! The 36-year-old rapper will take the stage alongside a slew of performers, presenters, and award winners for a night celebrating music!

It was also just announced that Shakira will be taking the stage to perform as well. Also performing that evening are Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Lorde, John Legend, Jennifer Lopez, and more. The Billboard awards will air Sunday May 18th, at 8pm EST to catch all the action.

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

‘Down Under’

You know what you’re not going to find digging into your ass under your sweatpants in public? – A husband.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!

EFREM