Rihanna Announces New Line of Designer Socks!
Looking to steal some of Rob Kardashian’s market share, Rihanna has teamed up with Stance Socks for a limited edition hosiery lineup.
Under the moniker “Murder Rih Wrote,” the “Umbrella” songstress has come up with knee-high and crewneck designs, totaling 18 in all, slated to release this September.
Stance VP Candy Harris told Vogue, "I know a lot of people are probably saying ‘Why socks?' And that's really the beauty of it. [That's] why Rihanna's perfect, because she's constantly innovating and looking to see what's next. Socks are not really a trend; they're a fashion staple."
ALL THINGS “#TEAMEMPIRE” ‘Empire’ Season 2 Artwork Unveiled,
FOX has unveiled the new artwork for Empire‘s second season, and needless to say, it’s ferocious (but in an incredibly awesome way). Do you see Taraji P. Henson’s glare? If looks could kill…
September 23 can’t come fast enough!
ALSO…………
Viola Davis & Taraji P. Henson Make History as First Two Black Women to Score Emmy Nominations in Same Year for Best Lead Actress in Drama Series
Given the success of freshman series How to Get Away with Murder and Empire – not to mention the rave reviews for each show’s leading lady – Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson were considered locks for Emmy nominations in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. In fact, had either actress been overlooked, social media users and critics alike would have cried foul.
Now that Emmy nominations have been announced, Viola and Taraji have officially made history as the first two black women to score an Emmy nomination in the same year in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. You read correctly: Before today, two black women have never been nominated in this category in the same year.
A lack of diversity in roles had prevented black women from receiving notable recognition in television for years. Before Kerry Washington’s 2013 nomination, the last black woman to be nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series was Cicely Tyson in 1995.
Furthermore, a black woman has never won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, although many predicted – or at least hoped – that Kerry would take the honor in 2013 or 2014 for her turn as Olivia Pope on ABC’s Scandal.
Now many believe that Viola or Taraji may win come this September.
Congratulations, Viola and Taraji.
The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at this year’s Emmy Awards are as follows:
Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder
Taraji P. Henson, Empire
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
Claire Danes, Homeland
Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men
ALSO………………………..
Lee Daniels Has A Few Choice Words For The Television Academy Over EMMY Snub…And It’s NOT Nice!
Oscar nominated director Lee Daniels isn’t one to hold his tongue. So, once he realized his highly successful FOX series “Empire” wasn’t amongst the nominees in the Outstanding Drama series category for the Primetime EMMYs, Mr. Lee served up how he really felt. And he held NOTHING back!
Now, “Empire” wasn't completely snubbed. Breakout star Taraji P. Henson landed a nomination in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series nod and his series costume designers Paolo Nieddu, Eileen McCahill, Rita D. McGhee and Sukari McGill landed noms in the Outstanding Costumes for a Contemporary Series.
Well, that wasn’t enough for Lee, obviously. He’s feeling a certain type of way about the hip hopera being snubbed AND we're sure he's pissed over the fact lead star Terrence Howard wasn’t recognized in any categories for his role.
Lee hopped on his Instagram and posted a special message (along with Jussie Smollett) to the Television Academy giving them a piece of his mind…and here’s what he said:
WATCH:
The 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards air on September 20.
Tyrese Opens Up About The Politics Of The Industry Via Social Media
Tyrese has been extremely vocal about his campaign to bring back R&B, specifically the soul subcategory. Those that were cognizant of the 90’s were able to witness the beauty of emotion and transparency. Fans were able to see vulnerability. Fast forward to today’s landscape and his quest is being met with constant obstacles because that genre isn’t what industry think the people want. Or is it?
Tyrese album is doing well snagging the #1 position in 12 countries. Although that is wonderful, it isn’t reflective of the obstacles he has endured. To begin with, Black Rose was under shipped. Why? Well distribution/retailers may have thought R&B (soul) wasn’t going to sell. The problem is, it does. Black Rose has sold out in stores across the nation leaving fans that want that last tangible piece of Tyrese’s vocals scrambling to find the hard copy. The other problem he is enduring is the politics of the industry. He recently took to social media to express his discontent and school an uninformed individual who believed he was pulling the “race “card simply because he outlined the difference in spins. [Reading is always fundamental]. I’m so over individual’s inability to comprehend. If you legitimately do not understand the context of something just zip it. You save yourself the embarrassment.
Peep the video and his response below.
Is there still racism in radio..?? If my song #SHAME is #2 on billboard already and headed to #1 other than the LOVE I'm getting from Urban AC radio... Will POP, Mainstream and TOP 40 radio support R&B soul on their stations too??? Music has no race, it has no boundaries right?????? Answer the question.?? And I need YOU the fans of Kiss FM, Z100 in NY and other MAINSTREAM STATIONS to start playing SHAME ft Jennifer Hudson... Or are you gonna decided that because I'm black my music should only be played and supported on URBAN RADIO..???
Posted by Tyrese Gibson on Monday, 13 July 2015
Is there still racism in radio..?? If my song #SHAME is #2 on billboard already and headed to #1 other than the LOVE I'm getting from Urban AC radio... Will POP, Mainstream and TOP 40 radio support R&B soul on their stations too??? Music has no race, it has no boundaries right?????? Answer the question.?? And I need YOU the fans of Kiss FM, Z100 in NY and other MAINSTREAM STATIONS to start playing SHAME ft Jennifer Hudson... Or are you gonna decided that because I'm black my music should only be played and supported on URBAN RADIO..???
In urban media, all music plays. So if Sam Smith or Adele is hitting, the stations will play them. However the reciprocity is never returned. As Tyrese explained, it limits the reach of fans. An artist should never feel they have to crossover or dilute their brand just so they can get play. If it’s hot, just play it. Music isn’t about who is singing what, but what the people want to hear. They want to hear Tyrese. I will say this time and time again, Black Rose is phenomenal. "Shame" is incredible.
James Holmes Found GUILTY on All Counts in Aurora Theater Shooting Trial!
James Holmes was found guilty of all 165 charges against him in the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado in 2012 -- including murdering 12 people.
Holmes was hit with two counts of first degree murder for each of the victims he fatally shot, and then two counts of attempted murder for each of the 70 others who were injured but survived.
Holmes stood expressionless as the judge read the verdicts for roughly an hour, wearing glasses, khakis and a blue button down shirt.
The 27-year-old admitted to the killings, but argued that he was not guilty by reasonable insanity. His attorneys were pushing for him to be committed to a mental hospital for the rest of his life while state prosecutors were seeking the death penalty.
The sentencing phase is separate from this trial and is expected to start next week with an entirely different jury.
The trial began in April and the prosecutors called dozens of victims and witnesses who were in the theater at the time of the shooting, many detailing their injuries or the deaths of loved ones that had attended the midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" on July 20, 2012.
Holmes never took the stand during the trial, though he was present in the courtroom, as were members of his family.
The jury, made up of nine women and three men, considered 11 weeks of emotional testimony from more than 200 witnesses, including victims, first responders and Holmes’ graduate school classmates.
The jury also saw the autopsy reports of the victims who died, handled the three guns he used to killed them and passed around the ammunition which was taken out of their bodies.
Though the defendant didn't take the stand, the jury did hear from him via the 22 hours of recorded psychiatric interviews at both at the Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo and at the jail where he is being held.
Two defense psychiatrists testified that Holmes suffered a psychotic break the night of the murders and could not discern between right and wrong, but two court-appointed psychiatrists told the jury the defendant was mentally ill that night, but not insane.
Spike Lee Movie 'Chi-Raq' to Debut in Theaters for December Oscar Run
The film — exploring the issue of violence in inner-city Chicago — is the first release from Amazon's new movie division.
Spike Lee's Chi-Raq will kick off Amazon Studios' film slate with an awards-qualifying run in December, The Hollywood Reporter has learned, a bold move as the streamer moves into the original movie space.
Amazon Studios confirmed to THR that it is backing the film after the company's involvement had been rumored for months. ICM arranged financed and brokered the deal for U.S. rights on behalf of Lee, who wrapped shooting last week in Chicago.
Chi-Raq was originally planned for a world premiere at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, if accepted, but Lee and Amazon are so high on the project that they're now hoping for a spot in this year's awards race, insiders say. Following a qualifying run in December, the movie would officially open after the new year.
The streamer declined comment on those plans, but Amazon Studios head Roy Price and his movie production chief, Ted Hope, say Chi-Raq will play first in theaters, then be made available relatively quickly to Amazon Prime customers (that's the plan for all of its movies).
"We couldn’t have come up with a better film to launch our division in every which way. Chi-Raq makes no apologies and dares to shock,” Hope said in his first joint interview with Price since arriving at Amazon in January. “Spike Lee is one of the most distinct and visionary filmmakers of our time.”
Chi-Raq, an update of of the classical Greek play Lysistrata, stars Teyonah Parris as a woman who protests black-on-black gun violence by going on a sex strike. It draws its title from the nickname comparing Chicago to Iraq, and has already sparked controversy. (City elders, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, weren't happy about the name.) Starring alongside Parris are Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Hudson, D.B. Sweeney, Harry Lennix, Steve Harris, Angela Bassett, John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson.
“I’m honored to be part of the film that will launch Amazon Studios and to tell a story that is so important. Please don’t be fooled by the title of Chi-Raq, this new Spike Lee joint will be something very special. We have assembled a stellar cast," said Lee, who wrote the script with Kevin Willmott.
Unlike rival Netlfix, Amazon intends to launch its original movies in theaters first, versus a day-and-date release in cinemas and on the streaming service, a no-no among exhibitors. Both Hope and Bob Berney, head of marketing and distribution for Amazon's new film division, are indie veterans.
"For Chi-Raq, and for future projects, we will collaborate with a top-tier theatrical distributor who shares our vision and passion," said Berney.
The movie is written in a distinct lyrical style — akin to Shakespeare, but more accessible. Still, it wasn’t the easiest sell, and Lee, who wrote the script with Kevin Willmott, organized a table read at the W Hotel last winter in Los Angeles after a dinner with Price and Hope at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Some 50 people participated, including Jackson and Common.
Lee is producing Chi-Raq via his 40 Acres and a Mule shingle. IM Global is selling international territories.
JUST PRAY! Hearse Arrives at Bobbi Kristina's Hospice
Fans fear the worse as a tent is erected and a hearse is spotted backing up to the hospice facility were Bobbi Kristina Brown has been resting for the past three weeks…
According to reports a tent was erected to block paparazzi yesterday at the Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, GA as a steady stream of Bobbi Kristina Brown's relatives came and went from the facility.
The family has not released a statement.
LeBron James & His Queen Savannah James Get Fab At ‘Trainwreck’ NYC Premiere
When it comes to the blueprint of the 'perfect' couple, LeBron James and his wife Savannah James instantly come to mind. While no couple or relationship is totally flawless, we just love seeing these two beautiful black people being madly in love and growing their happy family.
Savannah looks totally gorgeous in red. And Bron looks super proud of his bae. Sweet. The James’ got dressed to impress on the red carpet of the Trainwreck NYC premiere at Alice Tully Hall in the Lincoln Center. Making it a kid-free night, LeBron and Savannah hit the town for a cutesy date night all while supporting LeBron’s debut role in the upcoming comedy film, which hits theaters on July 17th.
Before the twosome hit the carpet, the NBA baller snapped an "us-ie" with his wife captioning, "Headed to #Trainwreck premiere in the Big Apple with my Queen. Coming to a theater near you worldwide this Fri July 17th" Gotta love that it's his first post since his social media blackout before the NBA playoffs.
NBA veteran Amar'e Stoudemire, who just inked a one-year $1.5 million contract with the Miami Heat, had his wife Alexis Welch Stoudemire on his arm for the night’s festivities. Looks like Alexis has been hitting the gym like crazy.
Hip Hop legend Method Man was looking fine as all hell in an off-white suit. We wished he had put on a pair of loafers to finish his look, but we'll let him slide this time. We know how the rappers love their sneakers with suits.
“Survivor’s Remorse” star Teyonah Parris was on the scene to support King James for his film debut. LeBron is the executive producer of the hit basketball series, which airs on the STARZ network. She looks AHH-mazing. THIS is how you do all white.
Teyonah’s “Survivor’s Remorse” co-star Erica Ash was also on the scene to show support.
Good Times!
Actor/producers Peter Berg slams Caitlyn Jenner’s ‘Courage Award’
Berg Who Also Produces And Co-Stars In “Ballers” — Reposted A Crass Meme To Instagram Following The Espys Which Compares A Double Amputee Military Vet To Caitlyn. Berg Co-Signed On The Meme With A Simple Comment — “Yup.”
Berg Wasn’t The Only Star To Express Outrage Over Jenner Getting The Award — Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Jarvis Landry Tweeted, “What Exactly Is ‘Courage’ These Days?”
He Was Retweeted By Nfl Linebacker Sio Moore.
So, How Is Espn Handling The Criticism? Michelle Beadle Summed It Up This Way:
“This Rage Over An Arbitrary Award Is Silly. Courage And Bravery Come In Many Forms And Faces. I Welcome Progress For Everyone. #Beyou.” – Tmz
Indictment Connects Young Thug and T.I.’s Protege in Conspiracy to Kill Lil Wayne
An indictment obtained by WSB Channel 2 Action News links rapper Young Thug and T.I.‘s former protege in an alleged conspiracy to kill rap artist Lil Wayne.
According to WSB’s Mike Petchenik, the indictment names Young Thug, real name Jefferey Lamar Williams, 22, (right) and Jimmy Carlton Winfrey, 25, aka “Pee Wee Roscoe” (center), in an alleged plot to kill Lil Wayne as the rap mogul’s tour bus left an Atlanta nightclub on April 26.
The indictment was filed in Cobb County in June. Petchenik uncovered the indictment on Wednesday — the same day Williams was arrested for threatening to shoot a mall cop in the face during a verbal dispute at Perimeter Mall near Atlanta nine days ago.
Dunwoody Police and heavily armed members of the U.S. Marshal’s office raided Williams’ Sandy Springs mansion at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Police were still on the scene hours later, searching the sprawling home and luxury vehicles parked outside.
Police intervened when Williams’ family members blocked a cameraman from filming.
Williams is currently being held in the DeKalb County jail awaiting a bond hearing.
Prosecutors allege Williams, Winfrey, Lil Wayne and Cash Money Records CEO and co-founder Bryan “Birdman” Williams, 46, are all members of the notorious west coast Bloods street gang.
Prosecutors cite Williams’ “Halftime” music video as well as his lyrics as evidence of the plot to kill Lil Wayne.
Winfrey appears in the “Halftime” music video wielding an assault rifle. At the time, Winfrey was Williams’ road manager. He was featured in T.I.’s VH1 reality TV series ‘Road to Redemption’.
The indictment alleges Winfrey and his Bloods associates were in a white Chevy Camaro that pursued Wayne’s tour bus onto Interstate 285 in Cobb County. Winfrey was driving the Camaro when shots were fired at the tour bus from 2 separate weapons inside the Camaro.
No one on the tour bus was injured. Winfrey is being held in the Cobb County jail without bond.
According to the indictment, Winfrey attempted to erase a photo of the Camara from his Instagram page the day after the shooting.
Winfrey’s next court hearing is Friday.
Williams reportedly fell out with Wayne after he sided with Birdman in a contract dispute with Lil Wayne. Williams named his album ‘Carter 6′ to mock Wayne whose own album release was pushed back by Birdman.
Cell phone video taken in a Miami nightclub this past weekend allegedly shows Birdman throwing a drink on Wayne as he performed onstage.
Beyonce fuels more pregnancy rumours as she covers her stomach yet again while out in NYC
For the last three months, she has been strategically hiding her stomach with objects and purses.
And while Beyonce is often thwarted with pregnancy rumours, she fueled more speculation when she was spotted covering her midriff with a large handbag on Wednesday in New York City.
In addition, the 33-year-old songstress wore head-to-toe black to cloak her curves as she arrived at her office. This latest outing is certainly not the first time she has artfully shielded her stomach area.
Nonetheless, Beyonce looked chic in her casual attire donning a black top with semi-sheer detailing, color coordinated blazer and slimming pair of trousers.
Queen Bey accentuated her toned frame with strappy platform peep-toe heels as she strolled the streets of NYC.
The wife of music mogul and rapper Jay Z hid her eyes with circular sunglasses and topped off her look with a black fedora.
Perhaps her accessories were chosen specifically for her outing as she carried a large black leather tote and her camera.
Earlier in the week, Beyonce covered her stomach with her Apple laptop strategically on her stomach area, striking a similar shy pose on July 13.
The next day, Bey was once again shielding her midriff with her hands as she head out of her office with security guiding her through the crowds of fans and photographers.
Starting from back in late May, the former Destiny's Child lead singer has been spotted covering her stomach during public outings.
Another CEO Ditches Jay Z's Tidal Company..
This will make a third CEO to walk away from the company this YEAR... CE Pro reports that its US sales and marketing manager David Solomon has left the company after just 10 months in the role. Solomon was hired by Tidal in September 2014 to be a big part of the company's presence in the US. A press release about the hire called him "one of the world’s leading evangelists for high-quality music streaming" and "one of the true visionaries in the field."
Magic Johnson taking Donald Trump’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ job?
According to TMZ, sources claim “Apprentice” producers want to hire “a successful minority businessperson who’s active in the inner cities.”
With Johnson’s long-running empire under his belt, he’s a likely person to consider for the job.
Someone else who is also rumored to be under consideration is George Lopez. And although he doesn’t have the same business credentials as Johnson, he’s proved to be a great TV personality and he’ll fulfill NBC’s desire to cast a Latino as Trump’s replacement.
So far, there’s been no negotiations between NBC and either men, but they are both reportedly high up on the network’s wish list.
Michael Sam expected to play for Alouettes
Back in May, openly gay NFL hopeful Michael Sam breathed new life into his stalled football career when he jumped ship from the NFL to the CFL and signed with the Montreal Alouettes. However, his sports dreams seemed to come crashing down, once again, when he abruptly left the training camp in June for undisclosed reasons. Now, after making his return to the team late last month, reports claim Sam will likely suit up and hit the field in just a few weeks.
As previously reported, during Sam’s break from the team, it was publicly announced that he and his longtime boyfriend, Vito Cammisano, decided to end their high-profile engagement and breakup, which was likely a substantial part of his reason for leaving the training camp.
However, according to Outsports.com, when Sam returned to the camp and the team’s active roster on June 30, coach Tim Higgons said of Sam, “I truly believe he didn’t come here in the best football shape,” Higgins said. “I truly believe he didn’t understand what it takes to play in the CFL. You have to be able to run [the field is wider than in American football]. He feels he’s too heavy. He’ll have to watch his diet, work hard and see if he can bring his weight down.”
Since returning to the team, Sam has missed a total of three games and stands to miss almost a third of the team’s 18-game season. But according to Higgons’ schedule, and if all goes well, fans may expect to see Sam finally play his first game when the Alouettes play against Calgary on Aug. 1.
We hope Sam really does rise to the occasion and prove that he’s earned his place on a professional football team.
Tiny Celebrates 40th Birthday With T.I., Monica, Kandi Burruss, Tamar Braxton & More
Tiny celebrated her 40th birthday at T.I.‘s new Scales 925 restaurant in Atlanta, The birthday girl looked gorge in a champagne colored fringe dress, and a gold headband.
She was surrounded by severalf family and friends as she celebrated the occasion, including her hubby T.I. and daughter Zonnique — Monica and Kandi Burruss were there with their husbands Shannon Brown and Todd Tucker, and Tamar Braxton came out as well.
Tiny’s cake consisted of layers of pillows with various designs – topped with a Genie lamp. In one pic Zonnique shared of her and her mom, she added the cute caption: “so small and perfect”
Catch more pics from her Fabulous 40 celebration below..
Happy Birthday Tiny!
Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’s Nikki Mudarris Catches Teairra Mari’s Fist To Her Face!
OOPS! According to Jacky Jasper: Teairra Mari and Nikki Mudarris apparently skipped checking their ratchet at the door of a June 3rd party in Marina Del Rey. That’s where Nikki caught a right hook to the eye, after sources say Teairra caught her trash-text’in her name!
“Teairra looked into Nikki’s phone at the party and when Teairra saw Nikki bad mouthing her in text messages … she punched Nikki in the face.” ~Hazel E.
Buss This:From what we’re told Teairra may have beat others to the punch! Know why? Sources say, “Nikki’s bangin’ Fabolous, Lil Fizz, Colin Kaepernick AND Austin Daye!”
“Nikki has so many guys in rotation & she’s bringing strippers from her club with her to do threesomes with Fabolous and Colin Kaepernick.” ~Sincere, Party Promoter
Dig The Drop: “Nikki became a raging coke addict, since her brother died.
She turned into an instant bully at the Body Shop, her father’s stripclub. She tells the strippers that she’ll get them fired if they don’t leave with her and do threesomes with her. The girls don’t wanna go with her but they do.
Nikki likes eating pu**y, so she uses the strippers at her dad’s club like her personal Backpage escort service.”
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘BUTTERFLY KISSES’
It’s a good thing you’ve got that butterfly pattern on to show you’re approachable. It’s a nice counterbalance to the rest of your outfit that screams “I will spit in your face.”
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
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