Madonna Makes The Cover of Cosmpolitan’s 50th Anniversary Issue!
Making for a marvelous May 2015 edition, Cosmopolitan snagged Madonna for their 50th Anniversary cover.
The “Material Girl” songstress last appeared on the front of the publication back in 1990 for their 25th birthday edition and she’s evolved quite a bit over the past quarter century. She explains, “Popularity comes and goes. You need to know who you are, what you stand for, and why you’re here.”
Madge also notes, “Don’t be fooled, not much has changed – certainly not for women. We still live in a very sexist society that wants to limit people. Since I started, I’ve had people giving me a hard time because they didn’t think you could be sexual or have sexuality or sensuality in your work and be intelligent at the same time. For me, the fight has never ended.”
As for her collaboration with Kanye West, Madonna shares, “It’s a little bit of a bullfight, but we take turns. He knows that he’s walking into a room with a person with a strong point of view, and I do too. I listen to what he has to say, take it in, and he listens to what I say and takes it in. We didn’t agree on everything, but he has good ideas.”
6 years after his DEATH Folks are still trying to SUE Michael Jackson!
Accusers Ask Judge to Allow Michael Jackson Hush Money Payoffs Into Evidence
Nearly five years after the death of Michael Jackson choreographer Wade Robeson and former child actor James Safechuck filed civil lawsuits claiming they had been sexually molested by the King of Pop as children.
Now Robeson and Safechuck are asking a judge to allow evidence showing exactly how much Michael Jackson allegedly paid off other accusers over the years…
From Page Six
Safechuck first met Jackson in 1987, when he was 8 years old. Safechuck will testify that Jacko repeatedly molested him a year later during a tour and that Jackson wrote a check for more than $1 million to Safechuck’s father, a sanitation worker.
The duo for the first time will be allowed to detail past, undisclosed settlements between Jacko and boys. Sources contend there were at least 20 young victims, who reaped — with their parents and attorneys — upward of $200 million cumulatively in hush money.
The Chandler lawsuit alone cost Jacko more than $40 million, sources said.
“All of this is documented, and it will certainly help to sway a jury, particularly a civil jury who is not considering reasonable doubt but a preponderance of the evidence,” a prosecution source said.
In the criminal case against Jackson, a detective for the Santa Barbara district attorney told The Post that the judge, behind closed doors, refused to allow prosecutors to reveal the cash Jackson was paying out.
“The judge said it would be too highly prejudicial,” the source recalled. If it comes out in a civil case, he said, “It should be an eye-opener for those who want to insist that Jackson was some real-life Peter Pan.”
The hearing is set for Tuesday.
Duke wins NCAA men’s basketball championship
Duke wins the NCAA men’s basketball championship, defeating Wisconsin 68-63 on Monday in Indianapolis.
The national title is the fifth for Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, moving him ahead of the late Adolph Rupp into second place among Division I men’s coaches.
Why would Ne-Yo’s Fiancée Wear this dress to Meet The Governor of Georgia?
Monyetta Shaw would never. Ne-Yo’s fiancée Crystal Renay catches heat from Ne-Yo fans for wearing a risqué outfit to meet the Governor of Georgia. Last week Ne-Yo and his mother where honored by the Governor of Georgia for their charitable works on behalf of Ne-Yo’s Compound Foundation.
While it was certainly a momentous occasion Ne-Yo fans were not amused by his fiancée’s decision to bare so much cleavage for her visit to the State Capital.
After explaining to Crystal that the Governor was over the entire state of Georgia and not just Atlanta, which she promptly edited out of her caption, Ne-Yo’s fans went in on Crystal’s outfit.
Unfazed Crystal explained away her fashion faux pax by claiming she simply didn’t have time to get dressed properly. Personally I think she’s an IDIOT and hopefully NeYp got her together and taught her about etiquette!
FINALLY! Bruce Jenner’s Sitdown With Diane Sawyer Slated for April 24
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is officially going down April 24th. Bruce Jenner will sit down with ABC reporter Diane Sawyer for a two-hour special. This will be the Olympic champion’s first time speaking since reports began to surface that he was transitioning into a woman.
ABC would not say what Jenner would discuss, only stating that it would be “far-ranging” and “exclusive,” and revealed that the title would be called “Bruce Jenner: The Interview.”
Jenner however has something to say. Over the last year, the 65 year old has divorced his wife Kris Jenner, was involved in a fatal car crash, and has been making some changes to his physical appearance.
Sources close to the family say Jenner is without a doubt transitioning from male to female and has already discussed it with his children, including Kim Kardashian who said on Entertainment Tonight back in February, that Jenner would reveal his “journey” when he was ready.
A few months ago, E! was also said to be working on a spinoff series all about Jenner and his gender transition. But the channel has refused to confirm that any such project is in the works. I guess we’ll find out on April 24th (ABC at 9 p.m. ET), if Jenner is indeed transitioning into a woman … or just transitioning away from the Kardashians.
New Couple Alert: Kadeem Hardison and Sherri Shepherd?
After filing for divorce last year, Sherri Shepherd looks like she’s ready to get back on the proverbial horse. But, is her new boo actor Kadeem Hardison? If Sherri had it her way the answer would be YES!
While doing a guest spot on K.C. Undercover, the former View host got to live out one of her fantasies … working with Kadeem. Hardison, who not only stars in the Disney show but also directed the episode featuring Shepherd, worked so closely with Sherri that she often felt a bit flustered. “I’m fan crushing,” the actress told behind-the-scenes cameras, before letting out an excited scream. “I’ve had such a crush on Kadeem Hardison since he was in A Different World,” Shepherd continued.
Check out the behind-the-scenes video. They actually would make quite a cute couple!
In the episode, which airs Monday, April 6 at 7:00 PM ET/PT, Sherri plays Agent Beverly from The Organization who hassles K.C. (Zendaya) for her last mission report. Unfortunately that same classified information falls into the hands of Marisa (K.C.’s BFF) and she has inadvertently used it as her class paper. The best friends must race against the clock to get the assignment back.
President Barack Obama & First Lady Michelle Obama HOST Annual White House Easter Egg Roll
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off the 137th annual White House Easter Egg Roll event yesterday on the South Lawn, filled with Easter eggs, live music and storytelling.
Around 35,000 people gathered at the White House for a chance to enjoy some Easter activities with the Commander-in-Chief and the First Lady. In honor of the 5th anniversary of Mrs. Obama’s “Let’ Move” campaign, this year’s theme was “Gimmie Five,” encouraging children (and their parents) to come up with five ways they plan to become more active and live healthier lives.
The festivities kicked off with three young ladies singing the National Anthem, followed by girl group Fifth Harmony singing “Happy Birthday” to celebrate the “Let’s Move” initiative.
Joining Mrs. Obama was the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 & Thing 2 to read to the kiddies who came out for the Easter fun.
Then it was time for the Easter egg roll!
Daytime talkshow "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan came out for the presidential activities.
Then, Mrs. Obama hit the stage to bust a few moves with All Stars from the television show "So You Can Dance." They got down to Mark Ronson's Uptown Funk" featuring Bruno Mars:
Loves it!
Drake Loses $6K To The Game Over Final Four Bet, Twitter Slander Is Priceless
Hip-Hop superstar and renown Kentucky Wildcats stan, Drake bet a relatively small sum (for him) on his favorite college team but the gamble didn’t pay off.
Champagne Papi had to fork over $6,000 to The Game after the Wildcats were dealt their first lost in the season during yesterday’s Final Four at the hands of the Wisconsin Badgers, 71-64.
“#IfYoureReadingThisItsTooLate Bet my bro @ChampagnePapi a humble $6,000 on the Wisconsin x Kentucky game….. 3 key elements… 1, Wisconsin start with a “W”… second, it’s the day of the blood moon & 3rd… always bet on the RED team…. Bout to be #RunninThooThat6WitMyHoes #YouKnowHowThatShitGo,” the Compton rapper teased.
Drizzy didn’t play the sore loser and he saluted the Wildcats for their mostly positive season posting: “Great season for the squad. Incredible group of guys that worked extremely hard under the leadership of @ukcoachcalipari. Congrats to the Badgers on a hard fought game and congrats to @losangelesconfidential for taking some money off my hands. Not many ppl can. We’ll be back next year!!! #BBN #CoachCal #BloodMoney #GameWithTheQuickComeUp #CalabasasRivalries
Anytime Drake is on the losing end of anything, the peanut gallery is eagerly waiting to greet him at the gate. This recent Final Four loss was definitely no exception.
Usher Is Shirtless & Bored After His Foot Surgery
The 36-year-old singer was seen wearing a cast after getting surgery on his foot over the weekend.
“#roadtorecovery #chillin,” Usher wrote on Instagram with a video of himself shirtless while showing some boredom after the surgery. Check out the video below!
It looks like Usher won’t be letting his surgery keep him off the stage for too long, since he’ll be performing at the 2015 Global Citizen Earth Day on
Nigerian-American Student Accepted To All 8 Ivy League Schools
For many high school seniors across the nation, getting accepted into college is a natural next step in their educational journey. For Nigerian-American Harold Ekeh, the path to higher academics was bolstered by the fact that he was accepted at all eight of the Ivy League schools in America.
Ekeh, a student and Salutatorian from Elmont High School in Long Island, New York, came to the country just eight years ago from Nigeria with his family. As reported by CBS New York, Ekeh’s epic feat in being accepted by the prestigious schools also shocked him as well.
From CBS New York:
Eight is a lucky number for Harold Ekeh. The Salutatorian from Elmont High School on Long Island just achieved a remarkable and rare accomplishment; acceptance to all eight prestigious Ivy League schools.
As CBS2’s Chris Wragge reported, 8-years-ago the Ekeh family arrived in America from their native Nigeria.
“Absolutely shocked. It was as though I was hit repeatedly. I was stunned,” Ekeh said.
Ekeh pointed to his family’s humble beginnings, thirst for education and desire to make a meaningful mark on society as his inspiration.
“I am just thanking god for what he is doing for my family in the life of my son,” Harold’s mother Roseline said.
Roseline works in Queens for a human resources agency. His father Paul works with the NYPD’s traffic division.
Ekeh, 17, isn’t just a remarkable student. He also volunteers his time working on campaigns for academc mentorying and has a passion for social justice issues. But the prospective Ivy Leaguer to be has chosen biochemistry as his career path. As a young boy, Ekeh always wanted to learn more about the human body and has an ambitious plan to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. Ekeh’s focus on curing the disease is personal as his grandmother was diagnosed with the condition.
Ekeh hasn’t decided which Ivy League school he will go to, but he says he’s leaning toward Yale. If so, he’ll be joining another Long Island whiz kid, Kwasi Enin, the Ghanian-African teen who was chosen for all eight Ivy League schools last year.
Lil Wayne Drops 51 Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Birdman’s Cash Money Records
Lil Wayne has dropped his 51 million dollar lawsuit against Birdman’s Cash Money Records, without his mentor ever responding to his allegations of being screwed out of tens of millions for his yet to be released album “Tha Carter V”. According to The JasmineBrand
The rapper filed the lawsuit back in January of this year. Wayne accused Cash Money and Birdman of violating the deal they had and refusing to pay him tens of millions to him for his yet to be released “Tha Carter V”.
Wayne demanded that the court allow him to leave his contract with Cash Money due to the record label breaching their deal by not paying him his money. He filed suit against Cash Money for 51 million dollars for the money he was owed and damages for them not releasing his album. Wayne also wanted a court order stating he was the rightful owner of all copyrights related to Drake, Nicki Minaj and others.
Sources close to Wayne explained at the time that the rapper was willing to drop the lawsuit if he was paid the 8 million advance he was owed when he began recording “Tha Carter V” and also the 2 million he was to be paid for completing the album.
Birdman and his label Cash Money Records had yet to respond to the allegations in Wayne’s legal battle.
However on April 6th, Lil Wayne filed documents in the case stating he wishes to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit against Cash Money. He dismissed the case “without prejudice” meaning he could re-file but it appears the rapper and his mentor Birdman may have reached a truce. See the exclusive court docs. Courtesy of TheJasmineBrand.
Kandi Burruss & Todd Tucker Celebrate 1st Wedding Anniversary In Paris
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are celebrating their one-year anniversary in Paris. The Real Housewives of Atlanta stars shared a few pics from their getaway, where they’ve enjoyed dinner at the Eiffel Tower, the Moulin Rouge show, and paid a visit to the Locks of Love bridge to put their love on lock. The couple also caught the train to London to hang out for the day.
“My baby did a great job putting this trip together! So many surprises,” Kandi wrote while letting her man know how much she appreciated the time put into their itinerary.
See more candids from their trip below..
Happy Anniversary!
FOOTWEAR For Him! Versace Red & Gold Cuba Print Espadrilles
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AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘SINCE ’97’
I’m not sure what team you and your bottom biscuits are on but me and my squad forfeits.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
EFREM
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