7/20/14

The Daily Buzz For July 21



Naomi Campbell Rocks Beats By Dre Golden World Cup Campaign
Naomi Campbell gleams in gold in new Beats by Dre campaign. In pics, shot by Rankin, the supermodel rocks all gold everything.. from her Tom Ford dress and Christian Louboutin caged sandals, to the 24 carat gold Beats by Dre headphones; exclusively created for the winners of the 2014 World Cup - team Germany. Each team member, and the manager will receive a pair of the flashy headphones.

In a statement in reference to their collaboration with Naomi, Beats said:
To commemorate Germany’s win, Beats have commissioned fashion photographer Rankin to create a celebratory salute to the victory starring the Gold Beats Pro headphones and Naomi Campbell, titled ‘Golden’. The new work see’s Naomi as the World Cup trophy adorned in gold high fashion and sporting the Gold Beats Pros. This behind the look includes interviews with Rankin and Naomi who also has a special message for the winners.

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MAGAZINE FAB: Lupita Nyong’o SHINES On The Cover Of Elle France's July 2014 Issue
When it comes to slaying magazine covers, Lupita Nyong’o can do no wrong.
After giving us all life with her first ever VOGUE cover, the Oscar-winning actress stuns on yet another magazine cover. Lupita is effortlessly fab in a beautiful yellow Giambattista Valli‘s Haute Couture dress, serving up some Marliyn Monroe tease on the cover of Elle France magazine's July 2014 issue.

Shot by photographer Alexi Lubomirski, the most beautiful one glowed as she flashed her million dollar smile and showed off a little leg. Not only can she braid hair like a pro, the Lancôme spokeswoman proves she can rock covers with the best of the best. And we’re totally here for it.
The Kenyan beauty is currently filming her new role in Star Wars Episode VII and is gearing up to play the voice of Rakcha in The Jungle Book alongside Scarlett Johansson and Idris Elba.
Can't wait.


Movie, television legend James Garner dies at 86
Few actors could register disbelief, exasperation or annoyance with more comic subtlety.
James Garner had a way of widening his eyes while the corner of his mouth sagged ever so slightly. Maybe he would swallow once to further make his point.

This portrait of fleeting disquiet could be understood, and identified with, by every member of the audience. Never mind Garner was tall, brawny and, well, movie-star handsome. The persona he perfected was never less than manly, good with his dukes and charming to the ladies, but his heroics were kept human-scale thanks to his gift for the comic turn. He remained one of the people.
He burst on the scene with this disarming style in the 1950s TV Western "Maverick," which led to a stellar career in TV and films such as "The Rockford Files" and his Oscar-nominated "Murphy's Romance."

The 86-year-old Garner, who was found dead of natural causes at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, was adept at drama and action. But he was best known for his low-key, wisecracking style, especially on his hit TV series, "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files."

His quick-witted avoidance of conflict offered a refreshing new take on the American hero, contrasting with the blunt toughness of John Wayne and the laconic trigger-happiness of Clint Eastwood.
There's no better display of Garner's everyman majesty than the NBC series "The Rockford Files" (1974-80). He played an L.A. private eye and wrongly jailed ex-con who seemed to rarely get paid, or even get thanks, for the cases he took, while helplessly getting drawn into trouble to help someone who was neither a client nor maybe even a friend. He lived in a trailer with an answering machine that, in the show's opening titles, always took a message that had nothing to do with a paying job, but more often was a complaining call from a cranky creditor.

Through it all, Jim Rockford, however down on his luck, persevered hopefully. He wore the veneer of a cynic, but led with his heart. Putting all that on screen was Garner's magic.
Well into his 70s, the handsome Oklahoman remained active in both TV and film. In 2002, he was Sandra Bullock's father in the film "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood." The following year, he joined the cast of "8 Simple Rules ... For Dating My Teenage Daughter," playing the grandfather on the sitcom -- and helping ground it with his reassuring presence -- after star John Ritter, who played the father, died during the show's second season.

He even scored in commercials. During the late 1970s, he was paired with actress Mariette Hartley in a popular series of ads for Polaroid cameras. Their on-screen banter felt so authentic that many viewers mistakenly believed they were husband and wife.
When Garner received the Screen Actors Guild's lifetime achievement award in 2005, he quipped, "I'm not at all sure how I got here." But in his 2011 memoir, "The Garner Files," he provided some amusing and enlightening clues, including his penchant for bluntly expressed opinions and a practice for decking people who said something nasty to his face -- including an obnoxious fan and an abusive stepmother.

And when he suspected his studio of cheating him on residual payments -- a not-unheard-of condition in Hollywood -- Garner spoke out loudly and fought back with lawsuits.
They all deserved it, Garner declared in his book.
It was in 1957 when the ABC network, desperate to compete on ratings-rich Sunday night, scheduled "Maverick" against CBS's powerhouse "The Ed Sullivan Show" and NBC's "The Steve Allen Show." To everyone's surprise -- except Garner's-- "Maverick" soon outpolled them both.

At a time when the networks were awash with hard-eyed, traditional Western heroes, Bret Maverick provided a breath of fresh air. With his sardonic tone and his eagerness to talk his way out of a squabble rather than pull out his six-shooter, the con-artist Westerner seemed to scoff at the genre's values.
After a couple of years, Garner felt the series was losing its creative edge, and he found a legal loophole to escape his contract in 1960.

His first film after "Maverick" established him as a movie actor. It was "The Children's Hour," William Wyler's remake of Lillian Hellman's lesbian drama that co-starred Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine.

He followed in a successful comedy with Kim Novak, "Boys Night Out," and then established his box-office appeal with the 1963 blockbuster war drama "The Great Escape" and two smash comedies with Doris Day -- "The Thrill of It All" and "Move Over Darling."
Throughout his film career, Garner demonstrated his versatility in comedies ("The Art of Love," "A Man Could Get Killed," "Skin Game"), suspense ("36 Hours," "They Only Kill Their Masters," "Marlowe"), and Westerns ("Duel at Diablo," "Hour of the Gun," "Support Your Local Gunfighter").
In the 1980s and 1990s, when most stars his age were considered over the hill, Garner's career remained strong. He played a supporting role as a marshal in the 1994 "Maverick," a big-screen return to the TV series with Mel Gibson in Garner's old title role. His only Oscar nomination came for the 1985 "Murphy's Romance," a comedy about a small-town love relationship in which he co-starred with Sally Field.
He starred in a musical, "Victor/Victoria" (1982), and a romantic drama, "The Notebook" (2004).
His favorite film, though, was the cynical 1964 war drama "The Americanization of Emily," which co-starred Julie Andrews.
Unlike most film stars, Garner made repeated returns to television. The show he often cited as his favorite, "Nichols" (1971-72), and "Bret Maverick" (1981-82) were short-lived, but "The Rockford Files" proved a solid hit, bringing him an Emmy.
Among his notable TV movies: "Barbarians at the Gate" (as tycoon F. Ross Johnson), "Breathing Lessons," "The Promise," "My Name Is Bill W.," "The Streets of Laredo" and "One Special Night."

He said he learned about acting while playing a non-speaking role as a Navy juror in the 1954 Broadway hit play "The Caine Mutiny Court Martial," starring Henry Fonda and Lloyd Nolan.

"I had no lines, and I had trouble staying awake," Garner recalled.
After "Caine Mutiny," Garner found work in Hollywood as a bit player in the "Cheyenne" TV series. Warner Bros. gave him a screen test and signed him to a seven-year contract starting at $200 a week.

The studio cast him in supporting roles in three minor films, followed by the important break as Marlon Brando's sidekick in "Sayonara." When Charlton Heston declined a war movie, "Darby's Rangers," because of a money dispute, Garner assumed the role.
"Maverick," which co-starred Jack Kelly as brother Bart Maverick, made its debut on Sept. 22, 1957, launching him as a star.
Garner was born James Scott Bumgarner (some references say Baumgarner) in Norman, Oklahoma. His mother died when he was 5, and friends and relatives cared for him and his two brothers for a time while his father was in California.

In 1957, Garner married TV actress Lois Clarke, who survives him. She had a daughter Kimberly from a previous marriage, and the Garners had another daughter, Gretta Scott.
In the late 1990s, the Garners built a 12,000-square-foot house on a 400-acre ranch north of Santa Barbara, California.
"My wife and I felt ... we'd just watch the sunset from the front porch," Garner said in 2000. "But then the phone started ringing with all these wonderful offers, and we decided, `Heck, let's stay in the business for a while."'


Michelle Obama HONORS Janelle Monae At Grammy Museum’s Education Awards Luncheon
Our First Lady Michelle Obama (looking effortless in a 3.1 Phillip Lim dress) was at Club Nokia in L.A. to deliver the keynote speech on the importance of keeping arts education in our school systems and to honor singer Janelle Monae at the Grammy Museum's Jane Ortner Education Award luncheon.

The six-time Grammy nominated singer was honored, along with teacher Sunshine Cavalluzzi, for her efforts in mentoring young students through the Grammy Museum's educational efforts.
During Mrs. Obama’s speech, she talked about expanding programs so that each child is introduced and exposed to the arts, which she believes is the key to unlock a world of possibilities for our young people.
She said,
"So many of the young people walk away transformed with a new sense of purpose and hope," she said. "Engagement in the arts can unlock a world of possibilities for our young people. ... For many young people, arts education is the only reason they get out of bed in the morning, just like Janelle."

Peep "The Electric Lady" embrace Mrs. Obama with a hug and her moves during her performance below:
Yes Janelle!


Beyonce Knowles' Famous Ensembles Headed to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
She’s one of the biggest stars around, and now Beyoncé Knowles' is snagging a place in one of the funkiest museums in the country.
On Friday morning (July 18), the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced that starting next week, the “Drunk in Love” singer’s iconic outfits are going to be on display inside the museum.
Exhibits of this nature were only offered to Hall of Fame inductees like Michael Jackson and David Bowie in the past. Beyonce isn’t even eligible to be inducted until 2022.
According to reports, the exhibit features a wide array of ensembles from Bey’s music videos, red carpet events and even her Super Bowl halftime show performance.
One of the most popular items on display will surely be the singer’s Lorraine Schwartz-designed metal glove from the “Single Ladies” music video.



Lady Gaga’s Former Assistant Jennifer O’Neill Reportedly Releasing Tell-All Book
After their widely public dispute, Lady Gaga's ex-assistant Jennifer O’Neill reportedly signed on with Atria Books to write a tell-all novel about the “Poker Face” singer.
O'Neill sued Lady Gaga last year for $393,000 in back pay after working for the pop star from 2009 to 2011.
According to sources, the former assistant's book will lay out plenty of revealing stories like Jen being required to share a bed with Gaga because the singer didn’t like sleeping alone. Also, being forced to wake in the middle of the night to change the DVD because Gaga didn’t feel like doing it herself.
In her deposition, Lady Gaga (whose former name is Stefani Germanotta) called O’Neill, a “f***ing hood rat who is suing me for money that she didn’t earn.” The case was settled out of court in October 2013.
It is reported that O’Neill’s book deal could be worth up to $1 million but there are no definite terms at this time.



Floyd Mayweather Admits To Sleeping Tiny ??
During a press conference in Washington D.C. Mayweather was promoting his upcoming boxing rematch with Maidana. Of course Floyd talked about money, his “d*ck” and his fighting skills. When a member from the audience asked Mayweather about Tiny and TI the boxer claims he had sex with Tiny. Listen to the video around the 2:10 mark , after being asked about TI, it sounds like he said “FDB F*ck dat b*tch, I was f*cking his b*tch” the drama continues…..

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So now after several times denying sleeping with Tiny, Mayweather calls TI a b*tch and claims he f*cked his wife??? Well T.I and Tiny are on vacay in Belize. We will just have to wait until they come back to see what the next turn in this drama!



Benzino & His Girl Althea BLAST Mona Scott-Young For Allegedly Setting Up “LAHH ATL” Reunion Brawls
 “LAHH ATL” reunion taping went down last week. And it ended with one big bang…actually multiple big bangs. Multiple fights broke out which resulted in the cops and paramedics having to come on the scene to tend to several people who were injured.

Cast mates Benzino and his fiancée Althea Heart believe Mona Scott-Young was behind all of the shenanigans that went down during the reunion show taping. Why? Well…a picture surfaced soon after the brawls, which led them to believe Mona was behind it all.

It was reported, Joseline was the aggressor in all of the fights that broke out. After taping for the reunion ended, Stevie J posted a picture of Joseline with a friend….and who is in the middle? Mona Scott-Young!

According to Benzino, Mona went out to dinner at Mr. Chows with Joseline right after the reunion. Stevie allegedly posted the picture (above) and was supposedly asked by Mona to take it down. But you know, what’s it’s out there, it’s out there.
In the caption, Benzino said,

THIS WAS THE PIC THAT MONA SCOTT YOUNG WAS TAKEN RIGHT AFTER THE REUNION! THIS WAS IRRESPONSIBLE ON MONA'S BEHALF! STEVEIE POSTED IT THEN ONCE MONA CALLED AND TOLD HIM TO TAKE IT DOWN HE DID! AFTER JOSE RUINED THE REUNION, THE ENTIRE CAST SAT ALL AGREED 100 PERCEN THAT JOSELINE NEEDS TO BE STOPPED AND SHE STARTED EVERYTHING!! EVERYONE UP THERE DEFENDED ME AND ALTHEA AND SAID THEY DO NOT WANT TO SHOOT WITH JOSELINE, MONA NEVER CALLED ME, ALTHEA OR EVEN MIMI TO FIND OUT IF WE WERE OK! But she went TO MR CHOWS AND HAD DINNER WITH THE ANIMAL SMILING RIGHT AFTER THE REUNION! SMFH, SOMETHING AINT RIGHT AND THE TRUTH WILL COME OUT.. #lhhatl #thisaintover HOW CAN 40 SECURITY GUARDS ALLOW JOSE TO RUN WILD AND NOT CONTAIN HER! I HAD ABOUT 7 ON ME ALONE!! ALTHEA NEVER ONCE THREATEND ANYBODY, IT SEEMS LIKE THE WHOLE THING WAS A SET UP, BUT TRUST, THEY FUCKED UP

Althea caught the pic first and posted it to her Instagram with the caption, “That reunion was planned all good though. [heart]it too. You guys got the wrong one!! Lol."

The thirst...IS REAL!



Alexandra Shipp To Play Aaliyah In Upcoming Lifetime Biopic
Lifetime is moving forward with its upcoming Aaliyah biopic, with Nickelodeon star Alexandra Shipp to play the late singer. According to The Hollywood Reporter,   Alexandra replaces Zendaya Coleman, who was initially tapped to take on the role – but backed out of the project in June.
Alexandra starred in Nickelodeon’s House of Anubis, and has appeared in episodes of Switched at Birth, Awkward and Ray Donovan. She’s also playing the lead role in the upcoming Drumline sequel, Drumline 2: A New Beat.
The original movie, titled Aaliyah: Princess of R&B, will be produced by Wendy Williams‘ production company, Wendy Williams Production. The talk show host took to Twitter with the news on Friday, saying:
I’m excited to exec produce the Aaliyah @lifetimetv movie w/ @DebraMChase. Prod starts later this month and @AlexShipppp will play Aaliyah.

Filming will resume this summer, and a fall premiere is expected.



Kanye West Shares With GQ How to “Grow Up” and Dress Like A God”
This is Kanye’s second time gracing the cover of GQ magazine, he first appeared on GQ’s back in 2007. In Kanye West cover GQ’s August issue, the entertainer talks about his epic style, being a father and becoming a husband.
“Kanye West tells us how to grow up, survive a wedding, stay outrageous, and dress like a god,” The Yeezy issue will drop on July 29 so make sure you pick yours up!
On this GQ cover Ye is rocking two thin gold chains, white tee and camel blazer and his adorable big smile.



Tichina  Arnold Checks Hater For Cyber Bullying
Actress Tichina Arnold is no stranger to voicing her opinion, especially when it pertains to any disrespectful social media messages and cyber bullying.
After sharing a message with fans on social sharing site Instagram, a critic of the actress began to blast her. Here was Arnold’s response to the bully. 
Screen Shots courtesy of Cotton Kandi

“Since I was blocked by this individual who does not want to read MY reply/rebuttal and the TRUTH, I decided just to post it here. We’ve gotta do better people. Seriously… Part ONE.”

And not long after, Arnold again uploaded this video and shared this message…
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“This video is for my dedicated followers who share INTELLIGENT dialog, jokes, opinions & views with me DESPITE their race, creed, religion, color & social/economic status. It’s time that IGNORANCE be ADDRESSED. We must Learn but we also must TEACH & LIVE what we have learned to help others. I’m 45 and STILL learning. I will learn until the day I die, but I have made a vow to do my best at being an EXAMPLE for what I have learned, & PASS IT ON. Unfortunately everyone is not going to comprehend that. LIVE life! Have FUN doing it, but Be mindful that what you GIVE, comes right back to you…good & bad. TICHINA.”

When will these children learn not to mess with Tichina. 

And, I have to agree. Everyone is entitled to have an opinion. Heck, the fact that I have a blog clearly shows that I too do have an opinion but there is a way to express it without being hateful and totally disrespectful in your message. Well said Tichina.



No Money, Mo’ Problems? Kordell Stewart Hit With Tax Lien
Apparently Apollo Nida isn’t the only one in trouble with the law. Kordell may have walked away from his divorce with his finances still in tact, but it appears that he’s experiencing some financial difficulties in another area. According to Radar Online, the former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star has been hit with quite a hefty tax lien by the state of Georgia.

If reports are correct, then the former NFL star failed to pay $8,532 in taxes for 2012. After interest, penalties and other fees, his tax bill comes to a whopping $13, 240.88. Apparently, Uncle Sam has already placed a levy on all of his assets, which they will seize and sell in an auction if he doesn’t cough up the cash owed.
Mr. Stewart had better get it together and quickly



Nina Simone’s Daughter Calls Her A ‘Monster’
It’s no secret that the legendary and talented soul singer, Nina Simone, was also a very troubled woman. Simone battled bipolar disorder, depression and alcoholism, but, it’s what her daughter, Lisa Simone, has to say about the singer that has many up in arms.
For the first time since her mother’s death in 2003, Lisa is discussing the strained relationship between mother and daughter.

She tells the Daily Mail UK, “My mother could be a monster. I was not a happy child when I was alone with her. My mum shot me down a lot, attacked me in public. It is easy to attack children, they are small and depend on you.”
Lisa recalled that when her mother wasn’t dragging her around the world while on tour, she was “blackmailed and beaten” whenever she was defiant.
She also says that she had 13 governesses by the age of seven, was working at ten and was her mother’s chauffeur by 12 but walked out at 14 after a beating.
Following the incident, Nina refused to support Lisa’s career in the U.S. Air Force or her entry into music. She then disinherited her from her will.
“I’d like to think if she had taken two seconds to think about her behavior she would have done things differently but I’m not sure.”

“My mother was angry with the world and often the only person around to blame was me.”

“When my parents were together my mother was more giving and open but with the divorce she turned into someone you didn’t want to know.”
Lisa was also in the news last year for voicing her opinion on the upcoming biopic about her mother’s life. She expressed her disapproval for actress Zoe Saldana being chosen to play the role. “The goal [of the biopic] seems to be to bleed me dry of everything my mother stood for, of everything she sacrificed,” she says. “She had many experiences in her life that left her feeling sad and angry…”

“Zoe Saldana portraying her is a bad joke because there are more gifted actresses who are more in keeping with my mother’s appearance. I know how my mother would feel about Zoe, so they are making a mockery of her experiences to construct their own truth.”
Lisa is also in the midst of a lawsuit where she’s been accused of stealing $2 million from her mother’s estate; which list’s Nina’s tax adviser, Mark Lenniman, as the beneficiary.
Of the lawsuit and difficulties she’s faced Lisa adds, “Ugly truths have come out and relationships have died because people treated me as a commodity.”

“Too many people had ulterior motives.”


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New Music: Jhene Aiko – “The Pressure”
As fans anticipate the release of her new album, Jhene Aiko, releases a new song entitled, “The Pressure.” On the smooth track, the 26-year-old sings about the pressure of keeping her man happy, while making moves in her music career.

“But it’s really out of my control. The way you feel is not my problem. I don’t want to see you go. But, I don’t have time to solve this,” she sings. The Fisticuffs-produced cut is set to appear on her forthcoming album, Souled Out, due in September.


Thoughts?



Wendy Williams Gets Her AARP Card, DRAWS Out Sherri Shepherd, Lil' Jon, Tami Roman And Joe For Her 50th Birthday! 
Talkshow host and radio legend Wendy Williams gets her AARP card this month! And the organization gifted her with a special birthday issue cover of the AARP mag...and her very own party.
Friday Night, she celebrated with a big bash at NYC's OUT Hotel In Times Square.
Former "Celebrity Apprentice" contestant DJ Lil' Jon was on the 1s and 2s for the eveing.  
Ex-"BBW" star turned cosmetics company owner Tami Roman supported Wendy.  By the way, Tami also stars on Halle Berry's new series "Extant."
Singer Joe was in the building.
Rochelle Aytes, who stars on ABC's "Mistresses", wished Wendy a happy birthday as well.
Dule Hill's tv series "Psych" was recently cancelled,
but that didn't stop his party as he celebrated with Wendy.



AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES
‘Hanging Up The G-String’
That’s a good look there sweetheart. The “hooker that should have retired decades ago but is too stubborn to quit” is a tough one to pull off but you nailed it.



HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM

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