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NBC Is CONSIDERING A LIVE REMAKE Of The Wiz?!?

TV's next live musical event could be The Wiz. Let us explain....remember NBC's live remakes of Peter Pan and The Sound of Music? Since they were pretty big ratings hits, despite the remakes being quite terrible, NBC would like the spin the wheel again.

Now NBC's entertainment chairman Robert Greenblatt says 1957’s The Music Man will be the network’s next live musical. What's The Music Man? You might know The Music Man through its two most famous incarnations: The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz.

Since NBC has optioned the rights to both musicals, we're not sure which version might hit the screen but we're leaning towards The Wiz and some of our favorite talent. Only IF they do Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and the rest of the cast and movie jusice.

Well who's going to deliver a knockout 2015 version of "Home" (originally sang by Stephanie Mills).

Who would YOU cast as Dorothy, Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion or Scarecrow?

New R&B Singer Has More Hips & A$$ Than K. Michelle & He’s A Man

Up-and-coming R&B singer Micah is slowly getting his name and notoriety up, but it isn’t just his voice that’s gaining attention, as the male singer appears to be packing hips and thighs that would make even the curviest of women look slim.

via Black Media Scoop: Many are questioning if his ample curves are simply padding, surgically enhanced or natural. With most feeling the last option is pretty much out of the question, photos of him over the years have been released showing how much his figure has grown over time. Take a look at this??????

And of course THE BACKLASH CAME TOO! Below…LOL!!!!

Now CHILE….LOL!

Beyonce Knowles 1990s Throwback Video Hits The Internet: Watch Here!

These days she’s one of the hottest pop stars in the world, and Beyoncé Knowles got her start as a backup singer in Texas back in the day.

The “Bootylicious” babe and her Destiny’s Child cohorts Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson all appear in a music video for Houston rapper Lil’ O back in the 90s.

Check the video!

And though her look is considerably different (most notably the golden ‘Rachel’ hairdo), Knowles’ pipes are right on point. Lil’ O’s clip “Can’t Stop” came out in 1997, just prior to Destiny Child’s single “No, No, No.”

Funk Master Flex Comes For Jay Z, Says He Can Ruin Him

Flex is on another one of his rants, this time the target is Jay Z?? Doesn’t seem like a fair fight, but ok…lets see how this plays out. Flex began his rant with dissing Jay Z’s website LifeandTimes….

What sparked the rant was an email he received from a LifeandTimes writer to discuss his role in the Dipset reunion. However, Flex took the email only as an insult -claims he is awake- doesn’t need anyone for anything….Flex started dropping his bombs and saying how dope he is in the digital media game, insisting throughout the rant not to play with him, speaking to Jay Z (subliminally of course). He also mentioned the old news of him not being allowed to play any music from Dipset at the Atlantic City 40/40 club.

“Let me be clear, because I read through everything in that email that was sent to me, I don’t care about your website,” he said. “Your website’s trash. Y’all can’t move with me in this digital space. Maybe if y’all copied everything I was doing with the app, your app wouldn’t have crashed the day your album dropped. Don’t play with me. I didn’t take no sides in that situation. Play me like I’m stupid and you’re gonna see a different kind of dude firing off on you. I let you live in this town, don’t think I can’t ruin you.”

Take a listen to his rant now….

WHOA!!!!!!

STL Cops Admittingly Beat Down Wrong Black Man Following

The STL Cops probably edge the NYPD as the most hated law enforcement in the nation on most days. Their St. Louis County counterparts have done the stigma no favors after they mistakenly–and admittingly–give a 22-year-old college student an assault he’ll never forget.

Reports KMOV:

St. Ann Police apologized to a college student after they admitted to causing severe injuries to his face after accusing him of a crime he didn’t commit on Thursday.

Police were in pursuit of Anton Simmons, who had 17 warrants our for his name, when 22-year-old Joseph Swink crashed his car trying to avoid the police pursuit on Interstate 70.

“They ended up grabbing him [Swink], tossing him to the ground, and were trying to handcuff him,” said St. Ann Police Chief Aaron Jimenez. “All the sirens and lights were going off. It was very loud and they couldn’t hear anything the citizen was saying.”

Peep the number they did on his face

Swink is an accounting student at UMSL with no criminal record and was on his way home from an internship when he was accidentally involved in the pursuit.

Police say they were able to get him into custody using the least amount of force necessary, but when they finally had him in handcuffs on the ground, they heard on their radios that the real suspect was in custody at a different location.

Swink suffered severe damage to his ear and his vehicle was totaled.

“I never really had 100 percent trust in police before,” Swink said. “But I really don’t now.”

The St. Ann Police Department are anticipating Swink’s lawsuit any day now.

Awwwww, Amber Rose Wants Wiz Back

Last year Wiz and Amber Rose suddenly split , after the rapper allegedly cheated on his wife with several different females. We don’t hear a lot about their break up or divorce – however Wiz has been seen with several different women since the split. Earlier today Amber Rose told a fan on instagram that she wants her husband back,

After posting a selfie, a fan commented “you should get back with wiz!” Amber replied “I want to.”

That made us troll through Wiz’s Instagram and noticed the rapper has been wearing his wedding ring?? We like these two, hopefully they can fix their relationship and work things out.

Madonna’s ‘Rebel Heart’ Tracklisting Revealed; Features Nas, Mike Tyson, Chance The Rapper & More

Madonna’s Rebel Heart had had the messiest album rollout in recent memory.

After 30+ unfinished demos from the Material Girl’s recording sessions leaked onto the Internet, Madonna was rushed into making the album available for pre-order on iTunes months ahead of it’s scheduled Spring release.

With the pre-order came six finished tracks available for download and now Madonna’s uploaded the official tracklist so we can see which of our fave leaks made the final cut.

Nas, Chance the Rapper, Nicki Minaj and even Mike Tyson are credited as features

Get into the tracklist below. Rebel Heart hits retailers on March 10th, 2015.

1. “Living for Love”

2. “Devil Pray”

3. “Ghosttown”

4. “Unapologetic Bitch”

5. “Illuminati”

6. “Bitch I’m Madonna” (feat. Nicki Minaj)

7. “Hold Tight”

8. “Joan of Arc”

9. “Iconic” (feat. Chance the Rapper & Mike Tyson)

10. “HeartBreakCity”

11. “Body Shop”

12. “Holy Water”

13. “Inside Out”

14. “Wash All Over Me”

15. “Best Night”

16. “Veni Vedi Vici” (feat. Nas)

17. “S.E.X.”

18. “Messiah”

19. “Rebel Heart”

Are you excited for THE QUEEN?!?

DAFUQ? Solange Gives the Paparazzi the Evil Eye During Park Date with Beyoncé, Mama Tina & Blue

Solange was not here for the paparazzi this afternoon.

It was a family affair as Beyoncé, Solange, Mama Tina, Blue Ivy & Julez hit up Griffith Park to enjoy a little of the outdoors.

While everyone else seemed to be enjoying the moment, Solange caught the eye of the photographer and insisted on giving him the ultimate stare-down.

Baby, if looks could kill — this cameraman wouldn’t stand a chance.

Fighting at a Concert for PEACE? August Alsina INVOLVED In Backstage Brawl At St. Louis "State Of Emergency 2" Concert

“I Luv This Sh*t” singer August Alsina was involved in a backstage brawl on Saturday and it was all caught on tape!

Here's what went down....August was set to hit the stage at Chaifetz Area for the State Of Emergency 2 concert. The event itself was set up to benefit the St. Louis Put Down the Pistol program (an anti-gun initiative). But backstage.....it was NOT anti-violent.

Spies report that August and his crew got into it backstage with the show's promoter, Loose Cannon Slim, because August allegedly showed up late.

Watch the fight clip here:

In the clip, you'll see words exchanged and then there's shoving, pushing and a few punches thrown. It doesn't look like any punches connected with August, as his security team did their best to keep him out of trouble.

But August tried it.....you'll see him attempting to jump into the brawl. And Fabolous was there too.....holding a cocktail...NOT fighting Well....at least no guns were involved.

DAY OF SERVICE: President Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama Honor Martin Luther King Jr. At the Boys & Girls Club In DC

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day of Service, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughter Malia Obama (not pictured) participated in a community service event at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, DC.

The First Family assisted a few kiddies in creating mural paintings and assembling literacy kits that will reinforce and enhance reading and writing skills. They were joined by Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary Broderick Johnson and CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer (not pictured).

Commemorating Dr King’s birthday on the national day of service, President O issued a proclamation encouraging all Americans to honor his legacy through their own community service activities.

New Music: LeToya Luckett – “Together”

After releasing new music entitled “I’m Ready” earlier this month, LeToya Luckett‘s back with another song, “Together.” On this one, the R&B songstress is using her voice to encourage change.

In a message she posted along with the link to the track, she wrote:

This song speaks to me in so many ways. I hope it provokes change in you… In a time where we’re in need of unity, there is division. In a time where we need peace, I feel as if we are taking a step back from all that we have already accomplished in our history. People spend more time spreading hate and breaking others down instead of acting out of love and building each other up. How dare I not use my voice to encourage change.

LISTEN:

LeToya is currently prepping her third studio album, Until Then — set to drop sometime this year.

Diddy THROWS 90s Themed Birthday Bash For Justin Combs’ 21st Birthday

The time has come for Diddy to pass the crown to his firstborn Justin Combs because he is now 21-years-of age. Yes ladies, he’s legal. We know some of you are plotting already.

Over the weekend, the Hip Hop mogul pulled out all the stops for his baby boy’s birthday, throwing him an epic 90s themed birthday bash at a Bel Air Mansion.

Justin's mother Mysa Hilton was there to celebrate her son becoming a man...officially.

And look who else was there....

Diddy's current main chick Cassie was invited to the birthday bash. It's rare seeing her during Diddy's family functions, so maybe they're making it official? Time will tell....

Rapper-turned-pastor-turned rapper again Mase was in the mix to celebrate Justin's milestone birthday.

Justin's brothers Christian Combs and Quincy Brown came dressed for the occasion. Christian looks JUST like his pops, espcially in that outfit!

The birthday boy was decked out in a Gucci track suit and red Wallabee shoes.

He made sure to make his rounds to snap it up with his friends:

Quincy kept busy snapping pics :

Look who else showed up....Disney star Kyle Massey looked like he had a ball hanging out with Kendall Jenner and Khloe Kardashian during the bash.