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3/30/16

The Daily Buzz For March 31



Steve Harvey’s Secrets Revealed in New ‘Super Steve Book’
Super Steve: The Amazing Life and Career of Steve Harvey -- 100 Things You Probably Don’t Know About America’s Favorite TV Personality is an unauthorized biography that reveals things people don't know from Steve's early years as a child to the beginning of his career to what he's doing now

Steve Harvey now hosts three television shows – “The Steve Harvey Show”, “Family Feud”, and now his newest show on NBC called “Little Big Shots”.
He also has his own morning radio show, he produces films, he writes best-selling books, and he seems to be the host of every major awards show that exists.

How does one man manage to do all these things? And how did he become America’s favorite TV personality? Those answers are revealed in a new book entitled Super Steve: The Amazing Life and Career of Steve Harvey — 100 Things You Probably Don’t Know About America’s Favorite TV Personality (available exclusively at www.UrbanEbooks.com for $2.99).

This book is an unauthorized biography that reveals 100 things that most people don’t know about Steve Harvey – from his early years as a child to the beginning of his career to what he’s doing now!

The book is a short-read, but its jam packed with a lot of information designed to educate, motivate and inspire others with his amazing life story. Having grown up in Cleveland, Ohio, Steve came from poverty and went on to become one of the most successful African Americans of all time!

Super Steve
Topics covered in ‘Super Steve’ include:
 * His Early Years and Humble Beginnings
 * His Family
 * His First Gig
 * The Big Comedy Tour
 * How He Become an Actor: The 90’s Television Show
 * Being a Game Show Host
 * Being a Radio Show Host and Best-Selling Author
 * Hosting Award Shows
 * Being a Talk Show Host and America’s Favorite Personality
 * The “Miss Universe” Blooper
 * Other Major Accomplishments and Current Gigs
 * His Foundation
 * and more!

Whether you’re a fan or not, this book is a great publication to add to your literary collection, and it can be downloaded instantly to any computer, smartphone and tablet.

For more details and/or to purchase ‘Super Steve,’ visit www.UrbanEbooks.com



#RHOA: Phaedra Parks Reveals What Really Went Down When She Took Her Sons To Visit Apollo In Prison!
On part 2 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion Phaedra revealed some shocking details of what went down when her and the boys visited Apollo in prison. Phaedra was talked about by her co-stars, for not wanting to take the boys to see Apollo;as she feared they would see something inappropriate, and it sounds like she was right!
“Tell me what happened when you went to the prison for the visit,” Andy Cohen asked Phaedra. Adding, “How did the boys respond to seeing their dad?”

“You know they were both excited — I thought it would be more emotional, but it wasn’t as emotional as I thought it would be,” responded.
Phaedra shared that Apollo was happy to see her, as well as her children, however it ended up not being a great experience for young Dylan and Ayden.
Andy, being Andy dug further into the trip she took with her boys to Fort Dix prison in New Jersey. “Will the boys want to go back [to see their dad in prison]?” he asked.

“I will have to ask them. After about an hour they were pretty much ready to go but we couldn’t leave because they don’t let people out from visitation at, you know, specified times,“ she answered.
Then she revealed some more, “You know, it was interesting and some inappropriate things happened while we were in the visitation with other people visiting.”

“Like what?” Andy asked, needing to know more.
“Like someone had their hands in someone else’s pants,” she revealed. “A little masturbation. So to explain that to your children is a little odd as well, because they are at an age that they didn’t understand what was going on. But, it was a lot going on in the back row. I mean, I’m glad that that’s behind me so everyone can stay out of that and stop asking questions about it.“

Wow, I wonder if Teresa knows about what goes down in the Fort Dix visiting room. Either way, it doesn’t sound like Phaedra and the boys will be visiting Apollo often, although she can’t say she didn’t try!



#TEAMEMPIRE: Serayah Has More of a Message With Her Music, Than Empire's Tiana
Serayah Has More of a Message With Her Music, Than Empire's Tiana. The 20-year-old Empire actress also stopped by Today the day after to dish on the Fox show, her music and more.
 “The difference between my sound and Tiana’s music, is just message,” she shared on Music Choice, debuting exclusively on JJJ first.
Serayah added, “I love upbeat tracks, I love pop and rhythmic pop music, so we have a lot in common, but I think I’m going to have more of a message with my music; more of me.”

Watch here: Serayah on Her Music vs. Tiana’s Music
The wait is over EMPIRE RETURNS TONIGHT!



New Music: CeeLo Green – Sunday Shoes
CeeLo Green took us to church with this one!
The soulful crooner’s new track “Sunday Shoes” takes us down memory lane as he sings about going to church with the most influential ladies in his life — his mother and grandmother. The slow and melodic track features strong live instrumentation with horns, organ playing and a solid rhythm section that can only support those gospel choirs that lead church service on a Sunday morning.
The Grammy Award winning singer explained the song as, “A sweet lil song about humble beginnings. I was made a man by some very great women. I dedicate this one to Atlanta.”

The release of “Sunday Shoes” follows the release of his fifth studio album Heart Blanche that came out in November. The 15-track project includes “Working Class Heroes,” which is featured on the soundtrack for Barbershop: The Next Cut. The film will be out in theaters April 15.

Check out the track HERE!
Can I get a HalleLu!



HOT NEW HIP HOP! Stream Lil’ Kim’s Mixtape ‘Lil’ Kim Season’
Lil’ Kim Season is upon us. In between starring alongside Puff Daddy in the “Auction” video and raising her now one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Royal Reign, the Queen Bee returns with her highly-anticipated new mixtape.
The follow-up to 2014’s Hard Core 2K14 features her previously-released remixes to Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” and Desiigner’s “Panda,” along with her “Beemix” to Rihanna and Drake’s “Work.” The 10-track set, which is available for free download, also includes the Kevin Gates-assisted “#Mine” and “Did It for Brooklyn” featuring Maino.

Lil’ Kim Season could be a warm-up to the long-rumored Bad Boy reunion tour and a new record deal. “I put up a post not too long ago, I was at my old record label, so maybe. I’ve got a couple tours that I’m going to be a part of,” Kim told Hot 97 last year.

Stream and download Lil’ Kim Season HERE!
Lil Ma is BACK!



Shaquille O'Neal Proposes To His Girlfriend On Instagram
Engagements are normally pretty creative, but Shaq may have taken the cake when he proposed to his girlfriend of two years on Instagram.
Shaq has been dating a young lady by the name of Laticia Rolle since 2014. Laticia, who attended Eckerd College on a basketball scholarship in 2010 before graduating with a degree in Business Management, currently runs a blog with her sister called BluHazl. The 28 year old has also done quite a bit of modeling, including a campaign with Make Up For Ever. Over the past couple of years Laticia's been spotted jetsetting all over the world with the former NBA big guy, so it's only right he eventually pop the question.

Last week, under one of Laticia's posts on Instagram, Shaq popped the question, "Will you marry me?" While it's unclear whether Laticia saw the comment right away (I'm sure she did), it wasn't until 3 days ago that she answered him under the post. "Yes I will. Today, tomorrow and forever yours," she wrote. 

Congrats to Shaq and Laticia!



#PRESSPLAYPLEASE: The Conjuring 2 Trailer
New Line Cinema’s supernatural thriller “The Conjuring 2,” with James Wan (“Furious 7”) once again at the helm following the record-breaking success of “The Conjuring,” brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga (“Up In the Air,” TV’s “Bates Motel”) and Patrick Wilson (the “Insidious” films), star as Lorraine and Ed Warren, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.

WATCH HERE!
The film follows the phenomenal worldwide reception of Wan’s “The Conjuring,” which marked the largest opening ever for an original horror movie. The film went on to make more than $319 million worldwide and still remains the second highest grossing original horror movie of all time, second only to “The Exorcist.” Rounding out the cast are Frances O’Connor (TV’s “The Missing”) as the single mom, with Madison Wolfe (TV’s “Zoo”) and newcomers Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley and Benjamin Haigh as her children; Maria Doyle Kennedy (TV’s “Orphan Black”); Simon Delaney (TV’s “Roy”); Franka Potente (TV’s “The Bridge”); and Simon McBurney (“Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation”).

The screenplay is by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes & James Wan and David Leslie Johnson, story by Chad Hayes & Carey W. Hayes & James Wan. Peter Safran and Rob Cowan, who previously collaborated on “The Conjuring,” are producing with Wan. The executive producers are Toby Emmerich, Richard Brener, Walter Hamada and Dave Neustadter. Collaborating with Wan behind-the-scenes is Oscar-nominated director of photography Don Burgess (“Forrest Gump,” “42”). Reuniting with the director from “The Conjuring” are production designer Julie Berghoff, editor Kirk Morri, costume designer Kristin Burke, and composer Joseph Bishara. New Line Cinema presents a Safran Company/Atomic Monster Production, a James Wan film, “The Conjuring 2.” Scheduled for release on June 10, 2016, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.



Faith Evans Reveals New Duets Album With Notorious B.I.G
Faith Evans recently did an interview with Dame Dash Radio Show when she confirmed that she will be releasing an album with the Notorious B.I.G, 20 years after his death.
"Today, if he was alive, I know, ultimately, we would've done something like this," Faith says. "But the way the stuff has come together, and the way I'm using his vocals, it's giving the stuff new life, it's totally different."

Faith also intends to take the show on the road, discussing how she plans to perform alongside her late husband. "We actually are in development with a hologram, but I don't necessarily know to what extent I'm gonna perform with it. But I want to debut it in the first video for the album, and maybe use it a little bit performing live. But that depends on a lot of things."
The album, due out September 2016, is not Faith's only Christopher Wallace related project. Faith also revealed that she is working on a stage play based on Biggie's life.

Listen to the entire interview HERE!
Loves Faith!



Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Move Into Bel Air Mansion
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have moved into their Bel-Air mansion temporarily while they wait for the remodel on their massive Calabasas estate to be finished, Construction at their Calabasas place is taking way longer than expected, and they didn't want to overstay their welcome at Kris Jenner's house.

A source tells spills tea and said: Kim and Kanye felt badly for how long they've been at Kris' so they packed up and moved to Bel-Air three weeks ago. They've been trying to sell the Bel-Air place, but they desperately needed somewhere to go. They also felt it was time to live as their own little family, now that Saint is past the newborn stage." No wonder their dream home is taking forever!
Kimye have practically changed everything from the time they bought it. Before the remodel, the gated 15,667-square-foot home had 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Features of the residence included a gym, a steam shower, a sauna, a gourmet kitchen with three islands, a game room, a home theater, a wet bar, a library and a guest house with a fireplace. While we aren't exactly sure what remains, we do know from our pix that they ripped out the pool and tore down the guest house. Our money is on them moving back in Kris! They can't seem to stay away from the momager's cougar den! 
UPDATE: In the photos shot today, you can see that Kim and Kanye tried their best to transform their Mediterranean into a modern and it just didn't turn out right. Moving trucks are in the driveway and guys are hard at work carrying in all of the family belongings.

We're a little surprised Kanye didn't put holes in all the walls and call it art! 



Ben Affleck is finally moving out of the home he shares with Jen Garner!
It looks like they're done living under the same roof!

 Moving trucks are at Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's $45 million Pacific Palisades mansion right now removing items from the home, and all signs point to Ben Affleck moving out. After announcing their split last June, the couple decided to keep living on the same property for the sake of their three children, with the A-list actor reportedly sleeping in the guest house. They didn't think that arrangement could last forever, did they? Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin don't even live together! 
 "It was a real marriage. It wasn’t for the cameras. And it was a huge priority for me to stay in it. And that did not work. No one needs to hate him for me. I don’t hate him. Certainly we don’t have to beat the guy up. Don’t worry—my eyes were wide open during the marriage. I’m taking good care of myself," she revealed to Vanity Fair about their decision to divorce.
 The estranged pair still spend a lot of time together, though. Even this past Sunday they put on a united front to take their kids to church for Easter. If their split is getting nasty, they certainly aren't showing it! Although, when we caught Jen G after her workout this morning, she seemed more than a little stressed as she had a conversation on her phone. That's why they say breaking up is hard to do!



Halle Berry Joins Instagram, Twitter
Halle Berry has been bitten by the social media bug, joining both Instagram and Twitter. On Tuesday, she shared her first tweet and Instagram post. On Instagram she shared an image of her in a tropical environment, with the caption:
"Hi everyone. Welcome! Today is a very exciting day for me… I’m looking forward to sharing our world through images that reflect my emotions and perceptions. I am in awe of photography and its ability to capture and reflect this extraordinary world that we live in. I’m excited to share with you my love of nature, the arts, fashion and much more in the hopes that the images will inspire, promote conversation and bring you joy. ? Halle"

Check out her first Tweet:
At this point, she has close to 112k on Instagram and 17k on Twitter. Welcome to 2016, Halle!



#EGGPLANT NATION: Meet that THICK LATINIO PAPITO
Ladies and the rest of you voyeurs LOL…He’s THICK and HUSKY in all the right places. I know, I know you wanna see. Well GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS! And remember they’re NSWF!

Thank Me Later!



AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘LOADING…..’
There’s not enough camouflage in the world to hide that haircut my man.



HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM

3/20/16

The Daily Buzz For March 21



Michael B. Jordan and his FAB Stylists Take Over THR's Power Stylists Issue
Michael B. Jordan.  The hot actor and his stylist are gracing one of 4 covers of The Hollywood Reporter's new 25 Powerful Stylists issue. Rocking threads & loafers from Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, Kenzo, Prada and Hermes, Michael B. Jordan is on the cover and pages of The Hollywood Reporter's Stylists & Stars Issue.

The super coveted spots on the mag's 25 Most Powerful Stylists are taken by Michael B. and his stylists.

Michael, whose gearing up to star in The Thomas Crowne Affair remake, spoke about the cover saying:
So proud of the mad genius himself @jeffkkim and thanks to @hollywoodreporter for capturing this moment! "I am smiling..with my eyes".

He credits Jeff K. Kim with pushing him beyond him limits:

"No matter what suits he pulls, there's always a couple of wild cards in there," says Jordan during his cover shoot for The Hollywood Reporter's 25 Most Powerful Stylists issue with Kim, who's named as one of Hollywood's most in-demand men's stylists. "Either one is a joke because he wants to see me react or another one where he sees if I'll be into it just to kind of push the limits a little bit and take a risk."
"I think over time I've built up the nerve to start taking more fashion risks." Clearly it's paid off.



#RHOA: Cynthia Bailey Reacts To Surprise Appearances From The FEDs And Her Daughter Noelle!
Cynthia Bailey was greeted by several surprise appearances on the season finale of Real Housewives Of Atlanta. She was busted not once, but two times! First by the FEDs who showed up on her doorstep inquiring about Apollo Nida‘s belongings, and then by her teenage daughter Noelle, who busted in on her giving Peter Thomas the happy ending special — IN THE KITCHEN (why the kitchen?!) 

“I was surprised and mortified when Noelle and Leon walked in on me giving Peter a massage,” admits Cynthia. “I’m sure they were as well!” Ya think!? 
“Needless to say, the ‘happy ending’ portion of the massage had to be canceled and rescheduled for another time.” OR how about another place? Maybe one that’s no so public, like, a bedroom with a closed door, perhaps!? Seriously though, the “happy ending” being canceled and rescheduled is like the theme of Cynthia’s marriage! 

Moving along to the FEDs surprise visit, Cynthia confesses to being “shocked,” as “most people would.” 
“When Peter was asked by Apollo several years ago to leave his car at our house for a couple of days, there was no cause for Peter not to agree,” Cynthia explains. “At that time, Peter and I were not aware of any reason why this action would later warrant a visit from the FEDs.” Uh huh … so when you later found out Apollo was arrested, indicted, and then went to prison you never though to alert the FEDs that you were in possession of his property? Uh-huh… 

Finally Cynthia reacts to the third most shocking appearance of the episode: Kenya Moore‘s Grinch costume! Cynthia describes her non-BFF’s costume as “‘gone with the wind fabulous’ and the makeup was incredible!” 
“I love her sense of humor,” Cynthia concludes in her Bravo Blog. “She is not afraid to make fun of herself, be silly, and goofy. Kenya is hilarious.” Well at least somebody loves Kenya for being Krayonce. 

Tell Us – Were You Shocked The Feds Came Knocking On Cynthia’s Door? Did She Scar Noelle For Life?



#TEAMEMPIRE: Serayah is out in LA Chillin’
“Empire” actress and singer Serayah was on a java run in L.A.  After grabbing coffee, the "Empire" star made her way to the studio, possibly recording for the hit hip hopera series.
She also could have possibly been working on her own music as she just signed with Sony Music last month.
With "Empire" returning for the 2nd half of the 2nd season on March 30th, we're itching to see what Ms. Serayah will be up to. Who's ready? I know I am!



NEW MUSIC: New Music: Musiq Soulchild – ‘Heart Away’
Musiq Soulchild follows up his single, “I Do,” with a new jam entitled, “Heart Away.” On it, the R&B crooner advises that you not rush into love, as you might be setting yourself up for heartbreak. “You just can’t give your heart away. So don’t just give your heart away,” he sings on the hook. The song will appear on Musiq’s upcoming album, Life on Earth. Check it out

LISTEN HERE
 
I am so awaiting this projects release!



#HIPHOPNEWS: Nas Premieres New J Dilla Collab At SXSW
Nas was down in Austin at SXSW at Mass Appeal’s “Live At The BBQ” showcase. What better time could there be to premiere his latest collab with the late, great J. Dilla?  
The tune is called “The Sickness” and is produced by Madlib.
J Dilla’s The Diary drops on April 15 via Mass Appeal Records. 

WATCH HERE
 
Word.



Yolanda Adams Scores On Broadway with The Sponge Bob Musical!
Grammy® Award winning inspirational artist, actress and radio host Yolanda Adams has joined the creative team of the Broadway bound show “The SpongeBob Musical.” Adams is the latest addition to a team of artists signing on to contribute original songs to the musical’s score. Adams joins a strong and eclectic mix of artists who are contributing, including singer/songwriter John Legend, rapper T.I., pop icon Cyndi Lauper and an additional song by the late David Bowie.

SpongebobThe musical plans to open in New York on Broadway in the 2016-17 season after a run in Chicago from June 7-July 3 at Broadway’s Oriental Theatre. Pre-order your tickets now!!



Is there BEEF between tyler Perry & Oprah Winfrey?
Earlier there there rumors that Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry were no longer bffs because he refused to take constructive criticism about his TV shows on Oprah's OWN. 
Well is Tyrler giving us subliminal shade on this rumor?
One day after the hit piece on Oprah and Tyler's fractured friendship went viral Tyler made a post on Instagram thanking the MILLIONS of people who love what he does and how he does it.
Meanwhile Oprah's bestie Gayle King did her best to stamp out the rumors, but ended up fanning the flames, claiming Oprah and Tyler still speak to each other by showing a picture of them at work, while the rumors clearly stated Tyler wasn't invited on Oprah's summer vacation this year because their relationship is strictly business now.
Tyler, following Gayle's lead, also posted a picture of Oprah visiting him at WORK.
Well regardless something seem strained. Time will tell. But can we get into Tyler’s appearance. His skin is very blotchy…..What the Tea Tyler?




RIHANNAMANIA! Films music vid for ‘Needed Me”
That Rihanna reign will not let up! Chick was spotted on the set of her new video with guns and all her boobies on display.

It’s for the track “Needed Me,” a bad a** female anthem to say the least. On the DJ Mustard-produced track, the Bajan beauty turns the tables as the female “savage,” reminding her suitors that THEY need her and not the other way around.
The Pop princess was spotted braless, donning revealing lingerie, inside a waterfront mansion in Miami. And she was packing HEAT.

The “BBHMM” singer carried a gun in one hand as she sashayed through the mansion in a blue thong and sheer gown

WOW!



Ashanti Stalker Convicted Of Felony Stalking, Singer Reacts On Social Media
A Manhattan jury has found Ashanti‘s stalker guilty. It is reported that Devar Hurd, who has been stalking and harassing the singer and her family for nearly a decade, was convicted of felony stalking on Friday.

According to The NY Daily News: This is the third attempt to convict him on the top count in his current indictment. His first trial in 2014 resulted in a mistrial because a juror got sick during deliberations. In October, he was convicted on several counts including criminal contempt but the jury could not reach a consensus on the top count. Hurd, who has delusions that he actually had a relationship with the sexy singer, was convicted in 2009 of stalking and harassing. Prosecutors proved he was at several events attended by Ashanti’s younger sister and that he tweeted at Ashanti hundreds of times in violation of strict orders of protection that were issued after the first conviction.

Hurd will be sentenced on March 31; facing up to four years behind bars – and has been in jail since 2013 in connection with the current case.


On Instagram, Ashanti rejoiced over the verdict with her mom, sister and supporters: “Thank you God for the blessing of this finally being over. & Thank you guys so much for all your prayers!!!” she wrote. “You never know what someone else is going through. I didn’t do a lot of talking about this… Just a lot of Praying. For any other women dealing with anything like this remember to be strong & brave! @liltuneshi @theoriginalmomanger it’s over. #GodIsGreat.”




Shaquille O’Neal Settles Lawsuit With Man he caused Emotional Distress Over a Instagram Post
Shaquille O’Neal has reached a settlement with the man suing him for causing emotional distress by re-posting an Instagram photo that mocked him with the former NBA star agreeing to confidential terms which will dismiss the entire case against him according to our friends over at theJasmineBRAND.com

Back in 2014, O’Neal was sued by a man named Jahmel Binion who accused the retired NBA star of mocking him on social media by re-posting his selfie and captioning it with mean-spirited comments.
Binion has a rare disorder called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia — it causes limited hair growth, missing teeth and facial deformities.

The man sued the NBA star for defamation claiming over 8 million people saw the posts on social media and sought damages for the harm that was done to him.

Shaq fired back at the lawsuit claiming he had no idea the man had a rare medical disorder and deleted the post once finding out. He said that if anyone’s reputation had been damaged it was his own due to people thinking he would mock someone with such a condition. He said Binion had not suffered any damages and was only suing him due to his deep pockets
Then last April, the federal court judge came back with his decision and sided with the NBA stars by dismissing all claims against them. The order stated that while Shaq’s posts were “highly offensive” in subject manner the plaintiff filed the suit in the wrong state. The case was closed with Binion being awarded nothing but he was allowed to re-file the case, which he did shortly after in Florida Court.
Shaq and Binion have been battling it out for months and are currently in the discovery phase of the lawsuit.

On January 4th, Binion headed to court demanding Shaq be sanctioned for failing to show up to mediation that took place last month. The man accused Shaq’s legal team of informing his lawyer Shaq would be present at the meeting. He said the former NBA star didn’t show up and instead was in Los Angeles talking meetings with endorsements and filming a segment for Jimmy Kimmel.

He demanded the judge order Shaq to pay over 13k in sanctions for blowing off the mediation. Shaq fired back demanding the man’s motion be denied and claimed he was never ordered to physically attend the meeting.
The judge came back with his decision and slapped Shaq’s team with sanctions in the $13,058.82, stating Shaq had been ordered to attend in person.
Then on March 18th, Shaq and Binion filed docs in the case explaining they have reached a settlement in which all claims against the NBA star will be dismissed and the case will be closed once and for all.



Amber Heard Talks New Mera Role In “Justice League”
Back in January she was rumored to be in talks to star in the forthcoming “Justice League” flick, and now it’s official- Amber Heard will play the part of Mera.
The “Rum Diary” dame told “Entertainment Tonight” that her costume for the Zack Snyder project is pretty unique- “It’s interesting. I’m wearing, like, half suit of armor, half scales. It’s strange. But we’re in the process of building it now. It’s coming along.”

Director Snyder also gushed, “It was a little bit of an ‘about time’ moment, and I don’t blame [the studio] for feeling that way, because it’s a long time coming. But I do feel like it’s a little bit of a creative hurdle. It seems like an easy thing to do at first glance, the idea that, ‘Oh, we just get the rest of the superheroes in there.’ But you have to [establish] a world where they can exist.”



This Thing Called Life: Prince Announces His Memoir In Style!
"Y'all still read books, right?" Prince asked from the balcony of Manhattan's Avenue Club on Friday night, knowing what the jubilant response would be from the crowd of publishing folks, journalists and VIPs gathered below.

The evening's occasion was the announcement that Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of Random House publishing, had purchased the rights to the enigmatic 57-year-old music legend's memoir, which is expected sometime in 2017.

In short, improvised remarks, Prince said, "the "working title is 'The Beautiful Ones'," after one of the song of his 1984 hit album, Purple Rain, and that he is being assisted in the endeavor by "by brother Dan." (According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, this is Dan Piepenbring, an editor at The Paris Review.)

Spiegel & Grau's executive editor Chris Jackson, who has previously overseen such noted biographical works by African-American authors as Jay Z's Decoded and Ta-Nehesi Coates' award-winning Between the World and Me, is helming the project.



Doo-wop Singer Lee Andrews, Father of The Roots Drummer, Questlove Dead at 79
Lee Andrews, father of the legendary Roots(Crew) drummer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and former leader of the Philadelphia doo-wop group Lee Andrews & the Hearts, died Wednesday at 79. His son announced his death via social media.

Mr. Andrews, born Arthur Lee Andrew Thompson, formed the Hearts Philadelphia in 1953. The group later released three charting hits with “Long Lonely Nights” and “Teardrops,” and “Try the Impossible,” in 1957 and 1958. Although the original Hearts group disbanded in 1959, Andrews continued touring, sometimes under the Hearts moniker, throughout his career. In the late 1960s, Andrews would go into semi-retirement and open a clothing store.
The Hearts were inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance’s Walk of Fame in 1992 and with the induction of the Roots induction last year, Questlove and his father became the first father-and-son duo to be included on the Walk.
Questlove paid a touching tribute to his father on social media Wednesday night, calling the R&B legend the “greatest teacher in my life.” Questlove cited his father’s influence on his musical career in the past, recounting when a young Ahmir made his debut onstage as a drummer. In that instance, his father’s drummer had sprained his arm before a concert, and Questlove was left to fill in.
“My Dad just said, ‘You know the show. Go play it,’” he wrote in Mo’ Meta Blues, his 2013 memoir.

Questlove and the Roots have earned 3 Granny® Awards and 14 nominations, and currently serve as the house band on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family. Questlove and dadQuestlove and dad, Lee circa 1974.  

Questlove was rockin’ his fresh fro way back in the day!!



#EGGPLANT NATION: Meet that Yummy Latin Cub! Muy caliente y Cub atractiva
Folks here’s that adorable handsome Cub you like. And he likes you too! Wanna get to know more? GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS!  Remember NSFW! 



AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES
RED, WHITE & GREEN
Thanks for hanging your white ass out. Now you look like the Mexican flag. Congrats? Or perhaps felicitaciones?



HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM

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