Drake Covers ‘SLAM’ Magazine With Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry & DeMar DeRozan
Drake appears on the cover of SLAM magazine, alongside Toronto Raptors players Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan. With the caption “6 GODS” printed across the cover, Drizzy keeps it dapper in a suit and tie, while the NBA ballers rock their Raptors uniforms.
“Another very important moment in my life to be on the cover of one of my favorite magazines of all time,” Drake wrote while sharing the cover on Instagram.
The trio made appearances at this year’s NBA All-Star Game, which was hosted in Toronto last month. In a behind the scenes video from the shoot, the fellas hit the hardwood court with their basketballs for pics, and also throw up a few shots.
SLAM 198, on newsstands next week, for more.
#RHOA Reunion Fact Checking All Of Kenya Moore’s Outrageous Claim!
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kenya Moore is coming under fire after several of her past claims have come under question. As the reunion special for the hit reality series continues, simple fact checking has raised doubts about Moore’s relationship with her is it fact or fiction?
According to E! Online, the reality star’s relationship with her mother came into question during the first part of the reunion special. As fans will recall, Moore attacked her mother this season and even surprised her by bringing the camera crew to her house. After a fan called in with a question during the reunion, however, Moore’s portrayal of her estranged mother quickly came under fire.
Andy Cohen had to ban props from RHOA reunions due to Kenya’s antics.
The fan asked Moore about an article in People back in 1993, where her mother had indeed called to congratulate her after taking home the crown as Miss USA. In response, Moore stated that her mother had not called about winning the pageant. Instead, Moore claimed that her mom called about the article.
“She called me to tell me not to speak to the press about her. She did not call to congratulate me,” Moore stated.
However, host Andy Cohen quickly pointed out the holes in Moore’s story. In particular, Cohen asked why the outlet would do a story about the winner of Miss USA and neglect to talk about it with her own mother.
“People magazine did a story about Miss USA doesn’t speak to her mother?” Cohen inquired.
“Yes, but they also reached out to her, directly,” Kenya stated. “And she gave a quote. And then she called. I was at the Miss Universe pageant at the time. She called and wanted to speak to me. I picked up the phone and she said, ‘May I speak to Kenya?’ And I know her voice. And I just froze up and I said, ‘She’s not here.’ And then my cousin called me and said she wanted to tell me not to speak to the press about her.”
Unfortunately for Moore, she stated in the 1993 article that her mom had called to congratulate her. She failed to speak to her mom because he was looking for an apology rather than a congratulatory message. However, fans can watch the drama unfold when The Real Housewives of Atlanta continues Sunday nights on Bravo.
#TEAMEMPIRE: Empire’ Star Bryshere Gray Photoshoot!
Star of Fox hit, a.k.a. Yazz the Greatest, stops by the folks over at TheWrap for a photo session.
Take a look below.
Very Nice!!!! Aren’t you glad that EMPIRE is back!
New Music: PJ Morton – Bounce & Soul Volume 1 (Mixtape)
R&B singer PJ Morton has just released his new mixtape “Bounce & Soul” Volume 1. Included in the project are re-imagined versions of song of his best songs that were remixed to give them a New Orleans bounce; which is the theme of the mixtape and also his home city. Guests included on “Bounce & Soul” are Mannie Fresh, Juvenile, Lil’ Wayne, Stevie Wonder, Trombone Shorty, and more.
The Maroon 5 member and former Young Money signee released this project via his own label Morton Records, where he’ll continue to put out his upcoming projects. Fans in New Orleans can pick up a physical copy of the mixtape at the local PJ’s Coffee shops.
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In addition to his new music, PJ has also recently introduced his new group Jcksn Ave which he’s also releasing via his label.
Migos Rapper Offset Arrested Again!
Offset from the Atlanta based rap trio, Migos, has had yet another run-in with law enforcement. Just two weeks ago, Offset was reportedly arrested for marijuana possession and driving while license suspended but Offset said that the arrest was a "clerical error" because he already cleared up the issues with his license. Now the rapper has landed behind bars, yet again for marijuana possession and a suspended license.
TMZ reports that Offset got pulled over by cops in Chattahoochee, GA and upon a search they recovered less than an ounce of marijuana. Cops also booked him for his suspended license.
He was arrested early Thursday morning.
HIP HOP NEWS: Nas Teams with ‘Ghostbusters’ for Clothing Collection
Who you gonna call? Fresh off the premiere of his new J Dilla collab, Nas and his clothing line HSTRY have collaborated with the Ghostbusters franchise on a limited collection.
The hip-hop icon rocks the movie-inspired threads in front of the Ecto-1 at the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, Calif. God’s Son, who cites Ghostbusters as one of his favorite childhood films, also gets decks out in full Ghostbusters gear including T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, and hats.
In a video promoting the campaign, Mr. Jones said he launched HSTRY “as something fun to do” and added that he “didn’t think much about the fashion industry.” However, he has been thinking about business.
“These days, I’m definitely more business-minded because it’s that way now,” he explained. “Things are changing. The music industry is going through a drastic change on every level and every aspect of it. There’s new and interesting ways to do things. I like to be a part of that.”
The collaboration is to promote the upcoming all-female reboot of Ghostbusters. The 3D film, starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon, hits theaters July 15.
Lamar Odom Has Reportedly Been Drinking & Khloe Kardashian Wants Him In Rehab!
There are rumors that Lamar Odom is spiraling out of control…again.
After being spotted at an Irish bar on Saturday night, there are new reports that the former NBA balller is turning to alcohol. According to TMZ, Lamar’s wife Khloe Kardashian is supposedly urging Lamar to enter rehab to tackle his drinking problem.
Sources tell the site Khloe is doing everything she can to get Lamar some help, suggesting an outpatient program, but he doesn’t want it.
And she’s not the only concerned about Lamar. Some of his family members are also concerned and have tried to convince him into going into rehab, using his father’s alcohol addiction as a reference.
Its also said Lamar has been communicating with his two children in NYC and they too are concerned their father may relapse.
Let’s hope and pray this is all hear say and that Lamar isn’t going back to his old ways. Personally I think she’s exploiting him to the MAX!
Hillary Clinton and Beyonce together?
US Weekly tells us that Hillary Clinton recently paid a visit to the Queen … Bey, that is!
"Beyonce was filming a video and Hillary made a surprise visit to the set" on Thursday, March 24, in L.A., a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.
The insider could not reveal if the Democratic front-runner, 68, scored an on-screen cameo, but a second insider confirms Beyonce, 34, is currently working on an album, complete with music videos. (The album is likely to drop in April.)
By the next morning, Clinton had returned to the campaign trail, setting her sights on the goal she laid out in December.
"I want to be as good a president as Beyonce is a performer," she said when asked at an Iowa town hall if she'd rather be Beyonce or president.
No doubt securing a permanent spot in the hive, the presidential hopeful had high praise for the pop star at the event: "You see her on TV, it's impressive; you see her in person, you're just stunned. Thinking like, ‘How does she do that?’ Really. I mean, she's singing, she's up and she's down. She's just amazing."
The admiration is mutual. Last May, Beyonce attended a Hillary Clinton fundraiser event in NYC. Although the mom of Blue Ivy, 4, with husband Jay Z supported Barack Obama in the 2008 and 2012 presidential races, now she wants her girl Hillary to run the world.
Brandy Sues Record Label for Right to Record New Music
Brandy is taking her record label to court. The R&B songstress has filed suit against Chameleon Entertainment Group for $1 million, claiming that the New York-based label refused to let her drop new material as a way to get her to sign a deal with Epic Records.
In the suit, the 37-year-old says that Chameleon owner-CEO Breyon Prescott forced her to sign with Epic and release music through Chameleon, so he can double his profit.
According to Courthouse News Service, she is asking for $1 million in compensatory damages, plus punitive damages, for intentional interference with contract, interference with business relations, and business law violations.
“Prescott owns and operates defendant Chameleon and is employed full time by Epic Records and head of urban A&R,” reads the complaint. “The new recording and distribution deal that he is trying to force Norwood to sign is with Epic, which allows him to ‘double dip’: if Prescott can force Norwood to sign the new deal, he will profit both as an owner of Chameleon and through bonuses and other benefits he will get from Epic.”
The suit also calls this “a blatantly unlawful attempt to bully Norwood into signing a new recording and distribution agreement containing terms far worse than her current agreement” and that “defendants have made clear through their actions and words that, unless Norwood capitulates and signs this terrible deal, she will remain ‘trapped’ with a label that won’t let her record or release music.”
The “Boy Is Mine” singer signed with Chameleon in 2011 before releasing her 2012 album Two Eleven through the imprint. According to the AP, the deal gave Chameleon the option to release four more Brandy albums, but the label refused to allow her to record a new project.
Since then, Brandy has terminated her Chameleon contract and now wants a judge to rule that the terms are void.
While she pursues legal action, Brandy released a new single called “Beggin & Pleadin” through her own imprint, Slayana Records, in January.
Kim Kardashian and Lil' Kim Do Their Own Carpool Karaoke on Girls' Night Out
Kim squared for life! Kim Kardashian and Lil' Kim didn't need James Corden in the front seat in order to pull off their own carpool karaoke on Wednesday, March 30. The gal pals turned up the music during a girls' night out — and Kardashian caught it all on video.
"We're about to do carpool karaoke with the Kims!" Kardashian, 35, said in a Snapchat story. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star looked on as Lil' Kim rapped her song "Queen Bitch."
"Part 1 carpool karaoke...ride with us! #LilKimSeason," Lil Kim captioned the clip via Twitter. (Lil' Kim Season is the singer's new 10-track mixtape, which she dropped this month.)
Part 1 carpool karaoke...ride with us! #LilKimSeason pic.twitter.com/L0Sn2bdkgu
— Lil' Kim (@LilKim) March 31, 2016
Kardashian and Lil Kim were joined by another female friend as they made their way to West Hollywood hot spot Craig's. Kardashian wore a nude minidress with fishnet stockings while the rapper rocked a white blazer, gray jeans and bedazzled platforms.
The ladies have been friends for years. Last month, Lil' Kim took a backstage photo with Kardashian during Kanye West's Yeezy Season 3 fashion show at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Derek Fisher, Gloria Govan Coupled Up on Red Carpet (Pics)
*Gloria Govan and Derek Fisher made it crystal clear at Tuesday’s red carpet premiere of “Meet the Blacks” – they are a couple.
Despite headline-making hate from Gloria’s ex Matt Barnes, the couple showed off their relationship to the gathered paps
They look nice!
VP Joe Biden Teams Up With Lady Gaga For Anti-Sexual Assault Campaign!
On April 7, Vice President Joe Biden will team up with Lady Gaga in Las Vegas to support his "It's On Us" campaign against sexual assault on college campuses.
In 2014, with the help of President Obama, Vice President Biden launched the "It's On Us" initiative to bring awareness and collective responsibility to the epidemic of campus assaults, according to NotAlone.gov.
Lady Gaga's heartfelt performance of "Til It Happens To You", which highlights sexual assault on college campuses, at the Oscars prompted Biden and Gaga to join forces.
Biden told Billboard why Gaga is the perfect ambassador, "Lady Gaga is brave and sincere. She’s a survivor who has the courage to speak out, and I know how difficult that can be. We’ve talked at length and I admire her courage -- everyone can see it because it’s on display. She encourages so many other women to step forward."
When asked his proudest moment of working on the "It's On Us" campaign he said, "Hearing from survivors who have been helped by It’s On Us. Last April, we held an It’s On Us event at The University of Illinois. Twelve days later, a woman who attended the event -- a recent graduate of the University -- came forward to report sexual assault by a former boyfriend. She said she was compelled to act after attending the rally. After she reported the assault at the UI Women’s Resource Center, her case was reported to state and local police department. Turns out, her ex-boyfriend was alleged to have assaulted two other former girlfriends. After she came forward, he was charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault."
Biden has spoken to more than 250,000 students on his "It's On Us" campaign and has gotten more than 530 colleges to sign a pledge of solidarity and activation.
#EGGPLANT NATION: Meet J Escobar!
Ladies and others, Meet J Escobar that Hispanic causing panic. Thanks my Latina sweetie sweetlips 215 she dropped these nuggets for you to see! So GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS! And remember they’re NSFW!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Squeeze Play’
Caught just moments before the tragic back fat flood of 2016…RIP to all 74 victims at Walmart that day.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
