Kobe Bryant Covers GQ’s March Issue!
Kobe Bryant covers the March issue of GQ. I wouldn’t ordinarily care, but Kobe comes in and out of celebrity gossip like the wind. I have the feeling that he’s a big-time cheater, and I also have a feeling that his wife Vanessa just stays with him because she likes the “good life.” Which isn’t to say that Vanessa isn’t above yanking his chain and filing for divorce every now and then. But the real reason I’m writing this up is because Kobe gives some quotes about his 2003 sexual assault charge. Remember that? You can see the Wiki for the case here. The charges were dropped, although the young woman did sue in civil court and he publicly apologized to her without having to admit any wrongdoing. That incident still creeps me out and it’s tainted any good feelings I might have about Kobe’s athletic abilities. Anyway, you can read the full GQ piece here. Some highlights:
Kobe on his ego & whether that deters good players from joining the Lakers: “Does my nature make me less enjoyable to play with? Of course. Of course it does. Is it possible that some top players in the league are intimidated by that? Yes. But do I want to play with those players? Does the Laker organization want those specific players? No. Magic. Jordan. Bird. We all would have been phenomenal teammates. This organization wants players who will carry this franchise to another five or six championships. The player who does that has to be cut from the same cloth. And if they’re not cut from that cloth, they don’t belong here.”
He’s not selfish: “I chose to extend my deal with the Lakers to play with Shaquille O’ Neal and win championships. I knew what I could have done individually. I could have gone anywhere and destroyed people. I gave that up to win championships.” B
On Shaquille O’Neal: “He had years where he was lazy. But during those three championships we won? To say he was a beast would be an understatement. To say I didn’t learn things from him that I still use to this day would be a disservice.”
His religion helped him through his 2003 sexual assault case: “I started to consider the mortality of what I was doing. The one thing that really helped me during that process—I’m Catholic, I grew up Catholic, my kids are Catholic—was talking to a priest. It was actually kind of funny: He looks at me and says, ‘Did you do it?’ And I say, ‘Of course not.’ Then he asks, ‘Do you have a good lawyer?’ And I’m like, ‘Uh, yeah, he’s phenomenal.’ So then he just said, ‘Let it go. Move on. God’s not going to give you anything you can’t handle, and it’s in his hands now. This is something you can’t control. So let it go.’ And that was the turning point.”
Does he have friends? “I have ‘like minds.’ You know, I’ve been fortunate to play in Los Angeles, where there are a lot of people like me. Actors. Musicians. Businessmen. Obsessives. People who feel like God put them on earth to do whatever it is that they do. Now, do we have time to build great relationships? Do we have time to build great friendships? No. Do we have time to socialize and to hangout aimlessly? No. Do we want to do that? No. We want to work.”
[From GQ]
He seems… tightly wound. That’s what people always say about Kobe. That he’s basketball and nothing else, that he never really developed as a person beyond the game. As for Kobe’s priest asking him point-blank if he assaulted a woman and asking after his legal team… well, all that made me think of was the fact that a lot of priests have been needing legal representation in the past few decades. And of course Kobe’s big life lesson out of that moment was “let it go.” Ugh. Professional athletes.
BeyHive Buzzing Over Leaked Beyonce Photographs
Several untouched pictures of Beyonce were leaked this morning, setting the Internet into a judgmental frenzy. The images first appeared on TheBeyonceWorld.com, a website that claims the photos are from a shoot B did for L’Oreal two years ago.
“In 2013, Beyonce shot commercial and ads for L’Oreal’s Feria & Infallible campaigns. We have added some exclusive outtakes from the shoots’ set.
Folks were quick to judge America’s Queen, with one Twitter user writing that “she looks like a cigarette smoker” and another quipping, “and the #Beyonce fans are always calling #Madonna old.”
The website has already yanked the images down, claiming some of King Bey’s fans were furious over the leak. However its a story and we're NOT taking these down!
“Due to the disdain of the BeyHive, we have removed the photos. We don’t want to cause any drama, nor do we wish to start fan wars. Some of the things we have seen posted were just horrible, and we don’t want any parts of it. We were just posting the photos to share the fact that our queen is naturally beautiful, at the same time she is just a regular woman.”
Chile Bye…..Why are threatening Folks! She doesn’t know NOT ONE member of this so called fan base!
WHO IS AFROMAN and Why he PUNCHED A Woman on stage?
Who is Afroman? I will admit never heard of him until now because of this video that went viral – where you see Afroman punching a female fan during a concert at a Biloxi, Mississippi, nightclub on Tuesday.
Via that nasty HATEFUL SandraRose: The rapper, whose real name is Joseph Foreman, was promptly arrested outside the nightclub after he left the stage.
Fan videos show Foreman, 40, playing an electric guitar while an apparently inebriated (drunk) fan sauntered onstage to dance with him. When the woman backed that thang up on Foreman, he turned around and brutally sucker punched her, sending her crashing to the stage and knocking out two of her front teeth.
The woman was treated at a hospital and released, Police told WLOX Foreman was charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor. Foreman’s rep told Billboard that his behavior “was a completely involuntary reflex reaction to people infringing on his stage space.” The rep added: “It was uncharacteristic behavior that was initiated by outside uncontrolled forces.” The rep noted that Foreman didn’t know if the fan was a man or a woman, and that he thought he was under attack.
WATCH:
What type of drugs ????
Amber Rose Writing A Book About Double Standards?
Amber Rose the author? The model will be writing a book soon, about double standards in the industry and much more. Not only will the book address double standards, Amber will also write about standing up, encouraging and empowering one another and maybe some tea….?? Amber says she has always been the underdog, and she is sick of the double standards in our society.
Earlier today the socialite posted a text message on her instagram, replying to her good friend, where she says “I can’t wait until my book comes out. They’re gonna learn that fuckin day lol.”
We are hoping she spills some tea in this book- but stay tuned. The text post came after a video clip from her most recent gig and trip to the 2015 Carnival, in the video she is grinding and dancing on a party-goer having fun, and captioned the post
“Men aren’t the only ones that can have fun on tour….. women can too.
Miss P the beagle won Westminster KC’s Best in Show: She’s grumpy & gorgeous!
I watched the Westminster Kennel Club’s Dog Show and while I loved all the pooches. My money was on the Newfie in the Working Group, but the Portuguese Water Dog won that group. And then the beagle from Hound Group won best in show. Incidentally, I just discovered that the Westminster Kennel Club has an Instagram, so now I know what I’m doing with my day: LOOKING AT ALL THE PUPPIES.
So, the winner: a beagle who goes by Miss P, although her full name is Ch Tashtins Lookin For Trouble. Miss P – who looks totally over this mess – already has 19 Best In Show titles. I’ve heard she’s a real bitch. Star Magazine said she has fleas. So hateful
And here’s the runner up, from the Terrier Group. His name is Good Time Charlie, which is a great dog name.
Congrats to ALL. They’re all WINNERS in my book!
Real-Life Empire: Terrence Howard Says Ex-Wife Is Sending Death Threats On Instagram!
Art often imitates life and Terrence Howard is living proof of such a phenom.
Taraji P. Henson, his TV wife on the hit show Empire, can’t stand his character’s guts and the same can be said for his ex-wife, Michelle Ghent.
You may remember Ghent for being the wife who showed back up from a Costa Rica vacation with a prize-fighter shiner on her right eye. How it got there was never specified in a court of law so we won’t go there. Where we go, however, is the latest allegations that Ghent has been Instagram stalking Howard and his current wife, Mira Cristine Pak.
Reports TMZ: “Empire” star Terrence Howard doesn’t just have a TV ex-wife threatening him, he has a real life one he says is targeting him for death … and the LAPD is on the case.
TMZ has obtained a search warrant to determine if Michelle Ghent is behind a barrage of Instagram threats, including, “I’m watching you! I’m coming for … LOL. You two won’t live to see your children.” The “you two” appears to refer to Terrence and his new wife.
Another Instagram post warns his wife, “Your husband is cheating on you! Just thought you should know.” The message was sent with a photo of Terrence and another woman.
And there’s this … there’s a pic of a pill bottle that belonged to Terrence with the caption, “Oh dear, look what I found. Do hope you refilled. It’s one of the things you can’t leave home without.”
The LAPD claims in the search warrant affidavit, there’s reason to believe Michelle is behind the postings. One reason … the Instagram accounts have no followers except for her.
The LAPD got a judge to sign the warrant and they have gone on the hunt to find out if she’s behind it.
Terrence says he’s been getting nasty posts for a year … and he filed a police report because he believes she’s the culprit.
Michelle tells TMZ, she did not send the messages and claims the LAPD has talked to her and she’s no longer a suspect.
The LAPD says it’s still an open investigation.
Azealia Banks: Sometimes I Want To Die Because I’m Dark Skin
At this point, it’s safe to say that Azealia Banks is becoming more known for her social media rants than her music. This past weekend, she got into a back and forth with Erykah Badu of all people. And this year, has spent countless hours bashing Iggy Azalea and TI among others.
Her latest topic includes the treatment of dark skin women by men.
“I don’t care what anyone says: men in general despise dark skinned women. They hate us, and they treat us like dogs, then turn around and ask why we’re mad. Seriously … the treatment I get for being a dark skinned woman just makes me want to lay down and die sometime. It’s sooooooo fucking hurtful.”
Banks didn’t go into specifics about what prompted the emotional digital outburst, but do you all agree with her?
IT’S OFFICIAL! Kevin Hart & Eniko Set Wedding Date For Summer 2016
Kevin Hart and and his fiancée Eniko Parrish have decided when they will walk down the aisle for their upcoming nuptials. And they’re looking to exchange their “I Dos” next summer.
In a recent interview with Power 92.1’s radio personality Paris Nicole, Kevin revealed he and his “rib” are looking to exchange their vows in the summer 2016. He dished,
“We’re probably going to shoot for the summer of 2016, that’s what we’ve been talking about.”
Nice!
The Wedding Ringer star popped the question to his girlfriend of 5-years on her 30th birthday back in August. There was a lot of controversy surrounding their engagement because they day he proposed just so happened to be the same day as the premiere of “Atlanta Exes”, the reality show his ex-wife Torrei Hart was starring in.
It’s amazing he has time to plan anything with all he has going on. He’s gearing up for his “What Now” world tour that will kick-off March 27th in Florida. The funnyman said he’s trying to have his name added to the history books with his worldwide comedy tour. And he also has a new movie with Will Ferrell titled “Get Hard" that hits theaters on the same day he kicks off his comedy tour (March 27th).
Kendall Jenner Walks For Marc Jacobs AND Oscar De La Renta!
Continuing her reign over New York Fashion Week, Kendall Jenner had a pair of high profile runway appearances.
The lovely and leggy brunette owned the catwalk as she pranced past a-list guests for Marc Jacobs, also strutting her stuff for the Fall 2015 shindig for Oscar de la Renta.
And of course, Kendall’s mom Kris Jenner couldn’t contain her excitement. She tweeted, “Elegant! Sophisticated! @KendallJenner walking for #OscarDeLaRenta!!! Congratulations @petercopping! @oscarprgirl #NYFW #superstar #proudmama.”
The Struggle is REAL: Vanilla Ice Arrested Stealing Furniture From Vacant Home
Florida has enough crazies running around to be worried about former struggle rappers adding to the police paperwork, but Vanilla Ice happened the other day, nonetheless.
The 47-year-old personality born Robbie Van Winkle was busted raiding a vacant house in Lantana, FL like your average run-of-the-mill house squatter.
Via TMZ:Vanilla Ice has been arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft for allegedly stealing furniture, a pool heater, bicycles and other stuff from a vacant home in Florida.
Lantana PD tells TMZ … it’s all connected to Ice’s TV show, “The Vanilla Ice Project.” Ice was renovating a nearby home and allegedly thought it was a good idea to go to the abandoned place and take the items in question.
Apparently, even though the house was vacant, the rightful owner had a problem with someone jacking their belongings … thus the burglary charge.
The cops got a search warrant and recovered some of the items.
This is good publicity for the existing Vanilla Ice Project, but nobody will care regardless. Just saying.
ESSENCE Is Coming! Erykah Badu, Mary J Blige, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Hart REVEALED As Essence Music Fest Performers
If you love music...Black music...get ready to book a flight to New Orleans, LA because ESSENCE Magazine is pulling plenty of stops this year. In an announcement made earlier today, Essence President Michelle Ebanks revealed who'll perform at the Superdome.
“On the heels of the ESSENCE Festival’s epic 20th anniversary celebration in 2014, we’re delighted to announce a selection of the best artists and biggest names in entertainment who will take the stage at the Superdome this summer. From first-time Festival performer Kendrick Lamar to return appearances from fan favorites like Kevin Hart, Common and Mary J. Blige, the ESSENCE Festival offers the definitive entertainment and cultural experience for our passionate ESSENCE community every Fourth of July weekend.”
From Michelle's statement alone, you can already see that the lineup is top notch. But wait...there's more. Other announced performers include:
India.Arie, Trombone Shorty, Floetry, Common, Kool Moe Dee, Doug E. Fresh, Mystikal, Slick Rick, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Nico & Vinz, Lianne La Havas, Elle Varner, Esperanza Spalding, SZA, Dee-1, Tonya Bond Cannon, Leon Bridges, Andra Day, Kelly Price, Raheem DeVaughn, Mali Music, Eric Roberson, Teedra Moses, Avery*Sunshine, Kindred The Family Soul, Goapele, Robert Glasper, Tweet, Jeff Bradshaw, Bilal, Tank & The Bangas
Information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE FESTIVAL, can be viewed here or on Twitter @essencefest #EssenceFest.
In other ESSENCE related news...
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced it will air the primetime television event the “Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards."
Hosted by Tracey Edmonds (“Extra” co-host and OWN’s “Deion’s Family Playbook”) and Shemar Moore (CBS’s “Criminal Minds”), the special will air feature exclusive backstage interviews, red-carpet highlights and intimate reflections from some of the most extraordinary African-American women in film and television. Viewers will get to see Oprah Winfrey, Lupita Nyong’o, Ava DuVernay, David Oyelowo, Regina King, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Uzo Aduba, Lorraine Toussaint, Laverne Cox and "Beyond The Lights" director Gina Prince-Bythewood among others. It goes down Saturday, February 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.
DRAKE PROVES HE’S THE RULER!
Music buyers really love Drake. How deep is the love? Well.....If you’re reading this, Drake moved 535K units of his surprise mixtape "If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late" in three days. Three days!
Now known as "IYRTITL", it's the fourth time Drake has hit the top of the Billboard 200 and he's earned the second-largest recent sales week tally (behind Taylor Swift’s 1989 (1.287 million). Drake also set a Spotify record for most streams from an album in its opening week in the U.S. The disc reportedly streamed more than 17.3 million times in three days.
BILLBOARD 200 TOP 10
1. Drake – If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late – 535,000
2. Fifty Shades of Grey Soundtrack – 258,000
3. Sam Smith – In the Lonely Hour – 164,000
4. Ed Sheeran – x – 140,000
5. Taylor Swift – 1989 – 125,000
6. Meghan Trainor – Title – 72,000
7. Now 53 – 72,000
8. Beck – Morning Phase – 71,000
9. 2015 Grammy Nominees – 65,000
10. Maroon 5 – V – 63,000
Can't be mad at that...
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘TWISTED TOE’
Looks like that camel got its toe all twisted around because last time I checked those are meant to face north.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
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