Showing posts with label August Alsina. Show all posts
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12/23/18

The Daily Buzz For Dec 24 ☕📰☕


Nicki Minaj for Vogue Japan - February 2019
Nicki Minaj is on the cover of Vogue Japan’s February 2019 issue.
The 36-year-old rapper served up numerous looks for the spread and she was styled by Anna Trevelyan and photographed by Mariano Vivanco.
Nicki shared photos from the photo shoot on her Instagram page.

See photos below:
Cute!


#RHoA: So After Cynthia Bailey Tried To Get Kenya Moore Back On ‘RHoA’ and Miss NeNe Leakes Feels ‘Betrayed’?
What in the hell is wrong with NeNe? The Real Housewives of Atlanta star recently took to social media to call out a fake friend who was setting her up “for the kill.” Yikes! While fans and followers have been eager to figure out who NeNe was referencing, it looks like we may have our answer. According to Radar Online, a source close to the show can confirm that the backstabbing friend who NeNe can’t help but call out is none other than co-star Cynthia Bailey.

A RHoA source told Radar Online that NeNe was shocked to find out that Cynthia went straight to Bravo execs and “actively campaigned to get Kenya [Moore] back on the show.” Well then… sounds like a pretty pointed move to us. “NeNe feels totally betrayed by Cynthia,” the source explained. TBH, we get it. It wouldn’t be too fun to hear about one of your co-stars trying to ruin your gig. Plus, NeNe and Kenya aren’t each other’s biggest fans right now either. There are layers to this drama, guys!
NeNe apparently sent the tweet in question just after finding out about Cynthia’s shady move. “Have [you] ever had a close friend that was setting you up for the kill?” she wrote. “The gag is, you know it [though]! They however want EVERYBODY to think they are nice, pretty and supportive! But really they [are] insecure, not that pretty, not talented and certainly not nice! Their day is coming.”

Though initially fans and followers didn’t exactly know where NeNe was pointing her finger, it’s clear that she’s finally put a target on Cynthia’s back. It will definitely be interesting to see how things heat up between them in the future, but also if Kenya Moore will ever actually make a reappearance on RHOA for good. Imagine having those three women on the show together again? That might just be too much drama for one room!


#Empire Season 5 Recap Regaining Empire?
Lucious returns to the showcase and he is stunned. He wants to tell Cookie what’s happened but she tells him to wait until later because the show is almost over. The show is going wonderfully when Giselle shows up and says she is offering a co-partnership because she doesn’t trust Kingsley. “I’m also offering you the throne, with me as co-partner,” says Giselle. Cookie isn’t convinced. She would prefer to stick with their new business. Lucious is interested in his old baby, of course. He wants to reclaim the company they spent 20 years building.

Says Cookie, “We gotta choose between our future and our foundation?” She wants them to do it all be label and distributor for the artists. Lucious says they don’t have the bandwidth. Cookie then reaches into her designer purse and gives him a $5 million check from selling the condo. She’s ride-or-die. She sold her extra house. Lucious again tries to tell Cookie about the bonus child, Kingsley. Cookie says to wait until they get home, whatever it is. Lucious puts the condo check in his suit pocket.

So what happens next? Tune in March for the continuation of Season 5!


#NewMusic from August Alsina ‘Like You Love Me’
August Alsina has a gift for his millions of fans. The gritty singer has released a seductive new tune titled “Like You Love Me.”

“Like You Love Me” is the first release from Alsina’s independent label Shake The World. This exciting news means the New Orleans native has been emancipated from his former label Def Jam, who he felt kept him hostage. He celebrated his freedom on social media following the arrival of his new music.

WATCH AND LISTEN HERE

Alsina hasn’t released a full-length album since 2015’s This Thing Called Life.


#NewHipHopVideo from Kodak Black – ‘Close To The Grave’
Kodak Black confronts his demons in the dark and chilling video for “Close to the Grave.”
Dressed in a black puffer jacket, Lil Kodak walks the streets at night with a shovel in hand while grappling with life and death. He eventually stops at a pile of dirt and starts digging a grave before pouring out liquor.

WATCH HERE

“Close to the Grave” appears on Kodak’s new album Dying to Live, which features Travis Scott, Offset, Juice WRLD, and Lil Pump


#Condolences: Trina Braxton's Ex-Husband Gabe Solis, Has Died After A Battle With Cancer at 43
Trina Braxton's ex-husband, Gabe Solis, has died after a battle with cancer ... Sources reveal Solis died Thursday in Texas, where he hails from, and we're told he was surrounded by friends and family. 

Trina and Gabe wed in 2003 but divorced in 2015, and their on-again, off-again relationship was a frequent topic on the family's reality show -- "Braxton Family Values" -- even after they divorced.

The former couple also appeared on an episode of "Iyanla: Fix My Life" earlier this year -- more than 2 years after their split -- to hash out their issues and work on a plan to finally move on
In the episode, Gabe confronted Trina about her verbal abuse and bullying and let her know how it affected him during their marriage. Despite their rocky road ... the 2 remained close friends.

We're told Gabe's health issues were kept under wraps and his passing comes as a surprise to many close to the family.
Trina released a statement on her ex-husband's passing, saying ... "a chapter permanently closed for my sons and I. For over 16 years, Gabe Solis was an essential part of our lives."

She also apologized to friends and family who weren't aware of Gabe's situation and found out through the media ... specifically the Solis Family. Trina added ... "He was a father to my boys, a son, brother, and friend to many and I would appreciate privacy and respect as we grieve his unexpected departure."

He was 43.  RIP


Hailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber Show Off the Newest Member of Their Family
There's a new baby in the Bieber family...On Saturday, Hailey Baldwin posted photos and videos on her Instagram Story that showed off her and Justin Bieber's cute new dog, Oscar Bieber. In one video, Baldwin filmed the little pup running around their bed while Bieber used his hands as a makeshift toy and played with Oscar. In another photo, Oscar was fast asleep next to Baldwin with his paw right underneath his face.

The "Sorry" singer shared a picture on his Instagram Story of Oscar inside a little fenced-in area with his bed and a bowl of dog food and water sitting elegantly on a place mat. "Merry christmas from Oscar," he wrote.

One thing that will most definitely help her enjoy her life is her adorable new puppy.
Welcome to the family, Oscar!


Bravo’s Andy Cohen Is Expecting His First Baby Via Surrogate
Andy Cohen took a momentary break from all the drama on Watch What Happens Live to share some wonderful personal news: he is expecting his first child via surrogate in about six weeks! Cohen made the announcement in the most Bravo way possible — in front of Real Housewives Vicki Gunvalson, Ramona Singer, NeNe Leakes, Kyle Richards, and Teresa Giudice. The Bravo king wrapped up the final WWHL broadcast of 2018, which featured the OG cast members, by revealing the exciting news.

“I am so full of gratitude,” he started. “Tonight I want to share a little personal news of my own.” “I’ve always tried to be as transparent as possible about my life,” Cohen continued. “I over-share and I expect everyone around me to do the same. And tonight, I want you to be the first to know that after many years of careful deliberation, a fair amount of prayers and the benefit of science, if all goes according to plan, in about six weeks time, I’m going to become a father thanks to a wonderful surrogate who is carrying my future.” He added, “Family means everything to me and having one of my own is something I’ve wanted in my heart for my entire life, and though it has taken me longer than most to get there, I cannot wait for what I envision will be my most rewarding chapter yet.”

All our congrats to Cohen!


#BoxOfficeNews: Aquaman Drowns the Competition!
'Aquaman' DROWNS the competition with a $67.4 Million Debut!

The long Christmas weekend is underway. Performing almost exactly as expected, WB's release of Aquaman easily took the #1 spot at the weekend box office with an estimated $67.4 million over the course of the three-day weekend and a cume that now stands at $72.1 million once you include the $4.7 million in grosses from pre-weekend Amazon Prime showings. The film is now expected to deliver around $105 million over the course of its first five days, which ends on Christmas Day, routinely the busiest day at the box office all year. The film received an "A-" CinemaScore from opening day audiences and played to an opening weekend crowd that was 55% male and 58% aged 25 years or older.

Overall, the performance ranks as one of the top ten December openings of all-time, though it is sixth largest debut within WB's DC Extended Universe. That last note, however, will be an interesting stat to watch as Aquaman has enjoyed some of the best reviews of the franchise and audiences seem to be enjoying it to the tune of an 86% audience rating on RottenTomatoes.

Worldwide, the film is the #1 release at the global box office for the third week in a row, bringing in another $91.3 million overseas this weekend from 70 markets for an international cume that now stands at $410.7 million and a global tally totaling $482.8 million. Comparing to all overseas markets in release, WB reports Aquaman is tracking as the highest grossing film in the DC Universe (+22% higher than Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, +52% higher than Justice League and +86% ahead of Wonder Woman). The film's top market remains China with an impressive $232.8 million, which ranks as the seventh highest grossing imported title in the market all-time. The film also debuted in South Korea this weekend with $9.9 million along with openings in France ($6.2m), Germany ($4.2m), Spain ($2.8m) and Hong Kong ($2.7m). The film will open in Australia on December 26 followed by openings in Italy (Jan 1) and Japan (Feb 8).

Disney's Mary Poppins landed in second position for the three-day after opening on Wednesday. The film brought in an estimated $22.2 million over Friday-Sunday frame for a $31 million five-day cume. This is mostly what was expected heading into the weekend and while this may seem like a light performance this is a film that should play well throughout the holidays and into the new year. The film received strong reviews prior to opening — 65 on Metacritic 77% on RottenTomatoes — to go along with an "A-" CinemaScore from opening day crowds. Poppins's audience was 59% female with 61% of the opening weekend crowd coming in aged 25 years or older.

Internationally, Mary Poppins Returns delivered an estimated $20.3 million from its first 17 markets, including a #1 start in the UK with an estimated $9.4 million. Additional openings include Italy ($2.8m), France ($2m), Germany ($1.9m) and Spain ($1.4m). The film expands further next weekend, debuting in Mexico, Denmark, Finland, Norway and many more with early January openings set for Australia and Russia and February debuts set for Japan and South Korea.

Paramount's release of Bumblebee, the sixth film in the Transformers franchise, landed in third with an estimated $21 million as it too plays to expectations and should also enjoy a lengthy box office run thanks to strong reviews and an "A-" CinemaScore from opening day audiences. That being said, the only real question with this film, as well as Aquaman and Sony Animation's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, is just how well all these films can play alongside one another and not cannibalize each other's potential box office as they play, mostly, to the same crowd. For now we're looking for Bumblebee to deliver a $32+ million five-day start.

Internationally, Bumblebee opened in 38 markets with an estimated $31.1 million led by $4.9 million openings in both Russia and Indonesia. Additional openings include Mexico ($3.9m), Australia ($2.8m), Malaysia ($2.6m), Germany ($1.8m), Thailand ($1.2m) and Singapore ($1.2m). The film will expand into 17 additional markets next week including France, UK, Brazil, Korea and Spain with a January 4 release set for China and a March 22 release planned for Japan.


Rihanna Confirms Her New Album Will Be Out in 2019
Rihanna attends her 4th Annual Diamond Ball at Cipriani Wall Street on Sept. 13, 2018 in New York City. 

It's been almost three years since Rihanna fans have been graced with an album by the singer, and it looks as though the wait for a follow-up to Anti may soon be over.

On Friday (Dec. 21) she responded to a fan who commented on an Instagram post of a new Fenty product asking "But when is the album dropping Robyn? Can we have a release date for that?" with a simple "2019."
Her vocal producer Kuk Harrell teased the new album earlier this week, promising it's "incredible" and "amazing" before adding that "that's all I'm going to say."


8-year-old Congolese boy dies after undergoing surgery in Los Angeles to remove facial tumor
LOS ANGELES-- An 8-year-old boy who came to Los Angeles to have a massive tumor removed from his face died Friday night due to a rare genetic reaction to anesthesia, the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation said.

The foundation, which was created by retired NBA star Dikembe Mutombo, announced the news in an email Saturday morning.

Matadi Sela Petit arrived in Los Angeles with his father on Dec. 12 to undergo surgery to remove the growth from his face. The foundation and several other partners had sponsored the boy, who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Before coming to the U.S., Matadi also had a cleft lip that was treated with help from the foundation.

During the surgery to remove the tumor, Matadi suffered a rare genetic reaction to the anesthesia. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, the boy never recovered and died.
"We are devastated by the loss of Matadi and our hearts go out to his father, his mother and the rest of his family, and all his old and new friends," the foundation said.


#govtshutdown US Senate adjourns through Christmas with government partially shut down
It's official: The government will be partially shut down through Christmas. Washington remains deeply divided and nowhere near a resolution of the shutdown that began early Saturday morning, with all sides now anticipating the impasse will continue into the first weeks of January.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced shortly after 3 p.m. Saturday that there is no deal, and the Senate is adjourned until Thursday, Dec. 27. The White House and Capitol Hill have made little progress towards finding a compromise -- President Trump is demanding $5 billion for his border wall, and Democrats insist they won't give him any of that funding. The government partially shut down at midnight Friday.

Mr. Trump will remain in town for Christmas. He was supposed to go to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

The partial shutdown won't have much of an effect on holiday plans. The post office will stay open, so gift and holiday card stragglers can still put them in the mail. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents will still work, and air travel would continue virtually unaffected.

Government employees who are considered "essential," such as many Secret Service agents, Customs and Border Patrol agents and U.S. troops deployed at the border, will still be working. But a shutdown creates a risk for hundreds of thousands of federal workers: More than 420,000 federal employees would have to go to work without pay. More than 380,000 will be furloughed. Those who work will get paid eventually - and those furloughed likely will - but depending how long the shutdown lasts, they could miss a paycheck.

Funding that expired at midnight Saturday covers the Department of Homeland Security, the Justice Department, the State Department, the Interior Department, the Departure of Agriculture and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, among other federal entities.


Wendy Williams Apologizes After Slurring Speech On-Air
Wendy Williams has apologized after fans noticed some odd behavior Thursday on The Wendy Williams Show. Williams appeared to be slurring her words, prompting concern about her health. She later took to social media to apologize, saying the slurring could be attributed to pain medication she’s been taking for a fractured shoulder, as well as her thyroid condition.



To My Wendy Watchers, I sincerely apologize if you feel that today's show was less than stellar. I’m on your TV screens every day wanting to spread laughter, entertainment and cheer. As I reported earlier in the week, I have a hairline fracture on my upper arm, which hurts like hell. I’ve never broken a bone or experienced a fracture in my life. In the key place where the fracture is, and trying to scurry around and do too much, I am now paying the price. I've never taken a pain medication in my life (except when I got snatched over 20 years ago) until this week. I did that to power through and try to deliver a great show for you, against the better judgement of the many people around me who genuinely care for my well-being. I really do ride or die for my craft and give 200%. Not to mention everyone is aware at this point about my thyroid condition (don’t cry for me Argentina). For all my fellow thyroid sufferers, you know what the deal is. And for those that don’t: I encourage you to please read up. Needless to say, whatever today's performance was with the legendary The Lox, who said such nice things, I have no regrets and I appreciate everyone’s genuine concern for my wellness and care. I promise you a better Wendy in 2019. I will get some much needed rest and healing over these next couple of weeks. (Yes I am definitely juicing over the next couple of weeks). Sorry again. I love you all. Happy Holidays!
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 “I sincerely apologize if you feel that today’s show was less than stellar,” Williams wrote in an Instagram post. “I’m on your TV screens every day wanting to spread laughter, entertainment and cheer. As I reported earlier in the week, I have a hairline fracture on my upper arm, which hurts like hell. I’ve never broken a bone or experienced a fracture in my life. In the key place where the fracture is, and trying to scurry around and do too much, I am now paying the price. I’ve never taken a pain medication in my life (except when I got snatched over 20 years ago) until this week. I did that to power through and try to deliver a great show for you, against the better judgement of the many people around me who genuinely care for my well-being. I really do ride or die for my craft and give 200%. Not to mention everyone is aware at this point about my thyroid condition (don’t cry for me Argentina). For all my fellow thyroid sufferers, you know what the deal is. And for those that don’t: I encourage you to please read up.”

She continued, “Needless to say, whatever today’s performance was with the legendary The Lox, who said such nice things, I have no regrets and I appreciate everyone’s genuine concern for my wellness and care. I promise you a better Wendy in 2019. I will get some much needed rest and healing over these next couple of weeks. (Yes I am definitely juicing over the next couple of weeks). Sorry again. I love you all. Happy Holidays!”

Williams’ health has prompted concern in the past. Earlier this year, her The Wendy Williams Show went on a three-week hiatus for Williams to focus on her health after she was diagnosed with Graves disease. She also had fainted on-air during her show’s Halloween episode on October 31. Williams said she became dehydrated and overheated because of the heavy Halloween costume she was wearing.


Referee Alan Maloney has a Racist History before he made HS Wrestler Cut Dreadlocks Before Match
Referee Alan Maloney told high school wrestler Andrew Johnson to cut off his dreadlocks before a match, but this isn't the first incident Maloney's had with racism.
During a high school wrestling match in New Jersey, a white referee stopped a young wrestler, Andrew Johnson of Buena High School, with a particularly fucked-up demand, telling Johnson to cut off his dreadlocks before starting his match.

According to Mike Frankel of South Jersey News, referee Alan Maloney refused to let Johnson wear a cap to cover his dreadlocks as provided by state rules, and as other wrestlers with long hair have. Johnson was left with the choice of either forfeiting the match, or cutting his hair. Johnson chose the latter and a trainer took a pair of scissors to his hair.
Despite the traumatic start to his match, Johnson pulled out an overtime victory and Buena won the match.
(This, by the way, is not the "epitome of a team player", this is the epitome of racism. Johnson is visibly upset after the win and barely wants to touch the ref's hand as he's declared the winner.)

New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) rules state "an assigned official will check each wrestler for proper hair grooming, facial hair and fingernail length" for safety on the mat. However, there are also rules specifying that wrestlers are permitted to use a "legal hair cover." For whatever reason, Maloney did not afford Johnson this option.
But, again, this wasn't the first time Maloney has been accused of racism. In late March of 2016, Maloney was at a post-wrestling-tournament party with other league officials and allegedly used a racial slur in a comment about homemade wine. Another official at the party slammed Maloney to the ground for using the slur, and they were both nearly suspended for the incident, but since it happened off the clock, nothing ever came of it.

At the time, Maloney said, per NJ.com: “It was two men, a group of guys, having fun and it was just a slip-up. If you can’t see past that, then I don’t know what to say. I made a mistake and I apologized for it. And it was accepted.”

Maloney might have gotten lucky by shrugging and sweeping this first incident under the rug, but given the national attention this story has already received, this one probably won't slip by so easily.


Nicki Minaj's New Boyfriend Gets Massive Tattoo Of Her Name: See The Ink
Nicki Minaj's new boyfriend, Kenneth "Zoo" Petty, is getting a lot of negative press for his troubled past, but the Young Money MC seems determined to push all the controversy to the side. 

On Friday (December 21), Minaj took to Instagram to share a video of her man's first and only tattoo. It's a massive ode to the rapper's birth name, Onika, but his selection makes sense. After all, these two have known each other prior to her superstar fame. "Did ya tat hurt zaddy? his first tat - frontin like it didn't sting #Onika #HeavyOnIt #SuperSleezy," she captioned the clip.
Petty's big ink reveal comes after a string of controversial stories, including reports that he's a registered sex offender in New York, accused of using a "knife/cutting instrument (e.g. ax, ice pick, screwdriver, switchblade, Kung Fu stars, cane sword, etc.)" during an attempted rape and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Despite his reported 12 arrests, Minaj has come to his defense and recently pointed her target at TMZ. "Y'all can post these 'til ur blue in the face. No one on God's earth is perfect. Oh, I forgot - y'all have never sinned; nor have your loved ones. Heard you," she previously wrote on her Instagram Story.

As you already know, Minaj went public with her new relationship in mid-December and was instantly hit with criticism of her 40-year-old beau, who she's reportedly known since high school.


She’s another Hidden Figure! Dr. Gladys West, The Black Woman Who Invented The GPS, Gets Honored By U.S. Air Force At The Pentagon
Did you know that a black woman from Virginia was instrumental in creating a convenience we use every day and almost can’t live without? Yes indeed, Dr. Gladys West invented the GPS or the Global Positioning System and has finally received the recognition she deserves by being inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame by the United States Air Force during a ceremony held at the Pentagon this week.

The 87-year-old scholar knew as a child that she did not want to work in fields, picking tobacco, corn, and cotton or in a factory, beating tobacco leaves for cigarettes and pipes like her parents did. She said, “I realized I had to get an education to get out.” And that she did, studying math at #VirginiaState and graduating top of her class. She became a teacher for two years, then went back to school for her Masters. 

In 1956, West began to work at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, where she was the second black woman ever to be employed. There, she collected data from satellites, and that job is what eventually led to the development of the Global Positioning System. In 1986, West published “Data Processing System Specifications for the Geosat Satellite Radar Altimeter,” a 60-page illustrated guide, which was based off data created from the radio altimeter on the Geosat satellite, which went into orbit on March 12, 1984. She worked at Dahlgren for 42 years and retired in 1998.

West’s humble character is part of why many people were unaware of her role in the development of the device for decades. She said, “When you’re working every day, you’re not thinking, ‘What impact is this going to have on the world?’ You’re thinking, ‘I’ve got to get this right.’”

In 2017, Capt. Godfrey Weekes, the then-commanding officer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, described the “integral role” West played in a Black History Month message. He wrote, “She rose through the ranks, worked on the satellite geodesy [science that measures the size and shape of Earth] and contributed to the accuracy of GPS and the measurement of satellite data. As Gladys West started her career as a mathematician at Dahlgren in 1956, she likely had no idea that her work would impact the world for decades to come.”

Congratulations to a “hidden figure,” Dr. Gladys West! Thank you for your great contribution to science and your #BlackGirlMagic ✨


OH WOW! Travis Scott in 2014 did an Interview Where He Said Mike Brown “Deserved To Pay For Consequences He Probably Inflicted” And Discussed “The Problem With Black People”
Thanks Baller Alert! It’s been a great year for Houston rapper  Travis Scott, and from his humble beginnings, he sure has come a long way. But the internet (specifically Twitter) has a way of reminding people of their past and recently, social media dug up a 2014 Hot97 interview with Scott, in which he discussed his views on the Mike Brown situation and black people in general.

During the interview, radio host Ebro asked Scott how he felt about Ferguson and how hip-hop effects the youth culture. Scott replied, “I’m kind of angry, so many black people are acting like fake activists…I’m not saying he deserved to get killed. But I’m not saying that he didn’t deserve to pay for consequences he probably inflicted.” He then goes on to talk about “the problem with black people” being that there always has to be a disruption when something like the Ferguson situation happens. He said, “And I know we’re like ‘fed up’ quote/un-quote, with whatever is going on in culture…but at the same time, you gotta just stop putting yourself in positions where you’re continuously having this situation go down.”

As the conversation continued, Travis also spoke about the influence hip-hop artists have on kids and how Kanye West has helped try to “tailor” Black people. He said artist similar to himself, naming Kid Cudi, Tyler The Creator and Young Thug, use their music and visuals to teach the younger generation, unlike some unnamed older artists who “front” and use kids as profits to “fund their lives.” In regards to Kanye, Scott said, “Let’s get people out of baggy pants and put them in fitted clothes…let’s tailor black people up, so we don’t look all hood.”

Does it make sense now as to why Trav agreed to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show? Maybe he just isn’t as down with the movement as his fellow hip-hop artists assumed when it comes to standing up for a black cause? What do you guys think of this interview? 



Just Tragic! Young Texas Mother Killed In Car Crash By 19-Year-Old Drunk Driver Who Was Served 12 Drinks At A Bar Prior To Crash
A Texas family will be planning a funeral instead of celebrating the upcoming Christmas holiday. 23-year-old Taylor Phillips was killed by 19-year-old drunk driver, Erick Hernandez, after he allegedly crossed three lanes of traffic before the crashing into her SUV, which was also carrying her mother and one-year-old son, Mason.

Prosecutors say a video from inside a bar showed Hernandez consuming 12 alcoholic beverages, including three tequila shots, over the course of 6 hours and was alleged never asked for identification despite being under the legal drinking age.

A total of 5 bar employees, four bartenders, and one manager were arrested for serving the teen alcohol, and court documents show the bar did not have a liquor license and was only allowed to serve beer and wine.
Sean Teare, Chief of the Vehicular Crimes Division in the Harris County District Attorney’s Office said, “Literally one minute after he left (the bar), he took the life of Ms. Phillips. Right now there are Christmas presents under a tree for a mother who will never open them, a child who will never know his mother because of the irresponsible actions of all six individuals charged in this tragedy.”

Carmen Rainer, Phillip’s Mother, told ABC13, her, her daughter and grandson were on their way back after a weekend of visiting family in New Orleans and were five minutes away from home when the crash happened. 

She said, “The drunk driver came out of nowhere. We didn’t see him until he was right up on us…I was out for a minute, but the baby crying woke me up. I saw smoke and tried to get out of my seatbelt and open the door. I tried to get my grandson out. He was stuck under her, and I couldn’t get him out. People weren’t stopping to help. I had to go into the street to wave my arms because they wouldn’t stop. It took three men to get Mason from under her. His leg was stuck under her. I had to move her, and that’s when I realized she was gone.”

Hernandez has been charged with intoxication manslaughter but is currently out on $30,000 bond. A GoFundMe fund has been started to help support Mason, and it has raised more than $3,700 of its $5,000 goal so far.

#RIP


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘QUTTIN’ TIME’
Santa, come on dude! Get it together. You work one day a year. This is crunch time. Vacation mode starts Dec 26th.


EGGPLANT NATION: Meet Louis Behr
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HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD ALL!
EFREM

1/16/17

The Daily Buzz for Jan 17


Ciara for Cosmopolitan South Africa – February 2017
Pregnant singer, Ciara is on the cover of the February issue of Cosmopolitan SA and she looks fantastic!


#R.H.o.A: Matt Jordan Vandalizes Kenya Moore's Home (Again), Marlo Hampton Calls Kenya a 'B!TCH'?
LAWD! On the Sunday, January 15, episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the ladies were busy prepping for Phaedra Parks' charity event to benefit the children in Flint, Michigan. Meanwhile a storm was brewing between Kenya Moore and Marlo Hampton (who seems to appear a few times each season). Kenya's issues with Marlo were the least of her worries, however, as her (maybe ex) boyfriend, Matt Jordan, had recently lost his temper in a very scary way again.

Sheree Whitfield was still struggling to decorate Chateau Sheree, which was pretty much a giant empty space. Though she was way over budget, she decided it would be a good idea to enlist Marlo (who isn't exactly known for her cost-cutting taste) to help her pick out wall coverings. It seemed like "wall coverings" was a fancy word for wallpaper, but that was never verified.

After looking at a few ludicrously expensive "coverings," Marlo began ragging on Kenya, calling her a "crazy," "miserable phony." It turned out Marlo was bent out of shape because Kenya hadn't invited her to her birthday party or her housewarming — and she had invited Nene Leakes. In Marlo's mind, she had been a much better friend to Kenya than Nene had, and her lack of an invite was the result of Kenya thinking Nene could help elevate her profile. (To be clear, Nene and Marlo also do not get along.)
Kenya came home from Peter Thomas' club opening (where she and Matt had exchanged words and he had punched her driver in the face) to discover that he had paid a visit to her home. In addition to breaking a bunch of windows in her garage and the windshield of her car, he had spray-painted over her security cameras to prevent himself from being filmed (because, umm, then no one would know it was him … right).

Kenya called Kandi Burruss, who asked her what her dad would say. "Get a restraining order," Kenya admitted. She then argued that she didn't think a restraining order would do anything and went to see Phaedra for advice on how to deal with Matt's temper.
"I've been in a bad relationship and so I feel it with any woman who is going through it with a spouse or a partner," Phaedra said to the camera. To Kenya, Phaedra admitted that she and ex-husband Apollo Nida had tried counseling, but it didn't work. "Once you're married to someone the bad behavior intensifies 100 percent because then they got you," Phaedra warned Kenya. Phaedra went on to say that she didn't even know who Apollo was at the end because he had changed so much from the man she'd fallen in love with.

Kenya was touched that Phaedra was being so open with her and admitted that, despite all of this, she still wanted to be with Matt — or at least the version of Matt who didn't vandalize her property every other day. (Good luck with that.) "At the end of the day, you've got to be sure of your safety," Phaedra said.

WOW!


#EMPIRE: Lee Daniels Confirms There Will Be an 'Empire' Spinoff
It's unclear if it would be a back-door episode or if the project would be for this pilot season.
If Lee Daniels has his way, there will be two versions of Empire on television.
The co-creator of the Fox hip-hop said while touting freshman series Star, that there would be a second show stemming from the ratings hit.

"We're in talks," Daniels told media outlets. "We're finally figuring it out. It takes a minute, you know? We just really had to build the foundation of Empire, so we then try to figure out what that B-chorus is. It looks like it's going to happen."
Pressed for details, Daniels remained mum on whether the spinoff could be for this current pilot season or if it would be a planted episode that serves as a back-door pilot. Also unclear is the firm premise, though there had been talk in August 2015 that a spinoff could serve as a prequel revolving around Taraji P. Henson's character Cookie.

"It could be," Daniels talked about a prequel series. "We really are in deep talks about it, and we're having all these ideas thrown around to figure it out. But I can officially say that we will be having a spinoff."  
Empire, which scored an early fourth-season renewal on Wednesday morning, continues to rank as broadcast's top-rated drama. In its third season, the series — co-created by Danny Strong and produced by 20th Century Fox Television, where both Daniels and Strong are under rich overall deals — has faced new competition for the crown from NBC phenomenon This Is Us. Empire recently notched a series-low 2.5 in the all-important adults 18-49 demographic, but has served as an effective launch pad for Daniels-created music drama Star.


New Music: August Alsina – Wait
One week after releasing his comeback song “Drugs,” and announcing his third album of the same name, August Alsina has returned with the song “Wait,” his second new track of 2017.
The New Orleans R&B star cools things down over the mellow instrumental, as he sings some honest feelings to his lady about balancing his career and their relationship.
“If you gotta leave / Girl, I won’t stop ya, so do what you gotta do / I don’t want ya to go / But I got a few things in life that I gotta do / I’m not telling you to wait, I’m not telling you to wait on me … But I’m hopin’ that you wait,” he sings.

The concept seems to fall in line with the inspiration behind his recently-announced album.
“I realized how addicted to certain ways of living life I was, addicted to chaos, drama, confusion,” he said of the title. “Lately, for me, it’s been about breaking the cycle and creating a new normal. That new normal is love. I have a newfound addiction. Through love and beautiful women, I’ve been able to find myself, reach higher places within myself.”

Earlier this week, Alsina dropped the music video for “Drugs,” in which he enjoys some fantasy love. Both tracks are expected to land on his third album Drugs, the follow-up to 2015’s This Thing Called Life.

Listen to “Wait” HERE


Hip Hop News: Drake Postpones ‘Boy Meets World Tour’
Drake fans got some good news and some bad news this weekend. The good news is that they can expect some “incredible new features” on his upcoming “Boy Meets World” European tour. The bad news? The tour has been postponed.

Drizzy’s management addressed these changes in a statement to fans.

“We would like to inform you that shows on the ‘Boy Meets World Tour’ in Amsterdam, London, Glasgow are being moved to new dates,” reads the statement (via Mirror). “Drake wanted to create a special experience for fans in Europe and the UK so he has added some incredible new features to an already specular production.”
However, those “incredible new features” came at a price. “Unfortunately due to unforeseen production setbacks it will need a little more time to be ready,” the statement continued. “Drake can’t wait to see all his fans so he can deliver an amazing and memorable experience.”

Originally, the tour was slated to begin with back-to-back dates in Amsterdam on Jan. 21-22. From there, he had one show (Jan. 26) in Glasgow before hitting London for six dates (Jan. 28-Feb. 5). The trek is now expected to start in March. Young Thug was previously announced as a supporting act.

In the meantime, Drake is staying busy. Fresh off his Wizkid collaboration “Hush Up the Silence,” he hit the studio with 2 Chainz to record for the Atlanta rapper’s next project, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music. The 6 God has also hinted at an upcoming track with Mike WiLL Made-It.

Additionally, Drake’s Views follow-up More Life is expected to arrive early this year.


Donald Trump Cancels Vist to African American Museum on MLK Day
President elect Donald Trump cancels his visit to the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture on Martin Luther King Jr. Day after insulting King protégé Congressman John Lewis...
President elect Donald Trump was scheduled to visit the Smithsonian African American Museum in Washington today in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday but has since canceled his plans after blasting Congressman John Lewis on Twitter.
Trump's angry Twitter tirade came in the early morning hours after Lewis called Trump an illegitimate president who was assisted by Russian hackers.

Fun Fact: Congressman Lewis worked side by side with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement and currently represents one of the most affluent and diverse districts in Atlanta, Zone 5.


Gospel Singer Travis Greene Confirms Performing Trump’s Inauguration.
I guess he did not learn anything from Jennifer Holliday’s backlash…Gospel Singer Travis Greene Confirms Performing Trump’s Inauguration.
Last night, Page Six ran this story. Sources have told Page Six that gospel singers Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds and R&B singer Chrisette Michele have been asked to perform at the festivities on Jan. 20.
McReynolds and Michele did not get back to us, but a rep for Greene said, “It’s not confirmed yet, but it’s something that was shot to us and it’s in the works.”

Mr. Greene says this on the gram.
“On one of those doors was an invitation to next week to the inauguration of Donald Trump… He spoke to many spiritual advisers and believe this is a Will of God….

The Will of God…HUH? If you say so!


Queen Latifah Reveals A ‘Living Single’ Reboot Is In The Works
In a 90’s kinda world…I’m glad I’ve got my girls!

Queen Latifah revealed a “Living Single” reboot is in the works when she stopped by “Watch What Happens Live!” on Thursday night.
When a caller asked if she’d consider a reboot of the hit 90’s show, Latifah responded, “Funny you should ask. We’re actually working on it.”

She continued, “It’s not there yet. But, hopefully we can get it happening.”

Watch the clip HERE

This could be epic if they play their cards right! Are you here for “Living Single” 2K17?


BMI celebrated the best and brightest in gospel music
BMI celebrated the best and brightest in gospel music last night during its 18th annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Honors at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta. The night paid tribute to iconic gospel singer-songwriter Marvin Sapp and was hosted for the second consecutive year by previous Trailblazer recipient and renowned gospel singer-songwriter Yolanda Adams along with gospel singer-songwriter VaShawn Mitchell. The inspirational event will air nationwide on TV One on January 29, 2017 at 7:00 PM ET.
The invitation-only event featured the most promising young stars and iconic figures in gospel music today. In addition to honoring Marvin Sapp for his indisputable musical contributions to the gospel community, BMI’s Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year, “Wanna Be Happy?” written by Kirk Franklin and Al Green, was also recognized. The Grammy-winning single debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart where it remained for an astounding 45 weeks, the second-longest reign in the chart’s history.
BMI also recognized the Ten Most Performed Songs of the Year (2016) from its affiliated songwriters: “123 Victory,” written and performed by Kirk Franklin; “Bless This House,” written and performed by Dorinda Clark-Cole with co-writers Saeed Renaud, Rodrick Simmons and Fields Blanchard, Jr.; “How Awesome Is Our God,” co-written by Neville Diedericks, Israel and Meleasa Houghton and performed by Israel & New Breed featuring Yolanda Adams; “I’m Good,” written and performed by Tim Bowman, Jr. with co-writers Rodney Jenkins and Marvin Winans, Jr.; “I’m Yours,” written by Korey Bowie and performed by Casey J; “Intentional,” written by Victor Navejar and performed by Travis Greene; “Thank You Jesus (That’s What He’s Done),” written by Myron Butler and performed by Kim Burrell; “Worth Fighting For,” written by Aaron Lindsey and performed by Brian Courtney Wilson; “Yes You Can,” written and performed by Marvin Sapp with co-writer Jarmone E. Davis and “You Love Me (Best of My Love),” written and performed by Anita Wilson.

The ceremony began with upbeat renditions of  “Intentional” by Travis Greene featuring 112 and “Bless This House” by Dorinda Clark-Cole. Jonathan McReynolds serenaded the crowd on acoustic guitar with his song, “Full Attention.” The inspirational music continued with Zacardi Cortez singing a beautiful version of “Jesus Saves” by Daryl Coley, Stellar Award-nominated singer Lisa Knowles gave a soulful performance of “Oh My Soul Loves Jesus” by Kurt Carr, followed by Yolanda Adams’ interpretation of “He Brought Me” by Tramaine Hawkins. Video packages on The Art of Songwriting featuring multiple award-winning songwriters were peppered throughout the first set.
Before moving on to the tribute portion of the evening, Mike O’Neill, BMI President and CEO, and Catherine Brewton, BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, introduced Kirk Franklin’s performance of BMI’s Most Performed Song of the Year, “Wanna Be Happy?” which kept the audience on their feet.
The celebration continued with several tributes to the legendary singer Marvin Sapp from some of the best in gospel. R&B singer-songwriter Tank gave a soulful performance of “Grace and Mercy,” Isaac Carree performed “Praise Him in Advance,” Travis Greene sang “Not The Time, Not The Place,” and Todd Dulaney performed “I Believe.” Le’Andria Johnson paid homage to the gospel great with her version of “Never Would Have Made It” and brought the crowd to their feet as Bishop Paul Morton joined her on stage. The uplifting performances kept coming with Bishop William Murphy (“Perfect Peace”) and Tasha Cobbs (“You Are God Alone”).  After accepting his honor and thanking those who helped his career along the way, Sapp belted out his chart-topping single “Best in Me” from his 2010 album Here I Am and closed the show with a performance of “One Thing.”


Paula Patton Accuses Robin Thicke Of Child Abuse!
Paula Patton has accused Robin Thicke of abusing their 6-year-old son, Julian Fuego. Thicke has been accused of spanking and punching his six-year-old son in new legal documents filed in his bitter custody battle with ex-wife Paula Patton.
The documents claim that Thicke and Patton's son, Julian, told teachers at school that his father spanked him many times and even 'punched' him. Julian's school reportedly provided the information to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services on January 3. 

Paula is not allowing Robin to have visitation with their son, claiming in the legal documents that she told him, "Julian is scared of you."
The 41-year-old actress filed an emergency order asking the court to only allow Thicke to see their son while supervised. Robin currently sees his son overnight every Thursday, Friday and Saturday as part of a joint custody agreement. A judge denied Patton's request to change the custody agreement on Thursday. 
The "Blurred Lines" singer clapped back at Patton's allegations, claiming he hardly ever even spanked their son. 
Robin stated, "On a very rare occasion and only as a last resort, I will use light spanking, but it is consistent with the law - open hand on the butt. This is the type of discipline to which Paula and I agreed during our marriage. I have never exceeded age-appropriate discipline, and thus never been an issue, nor has it been raised by Paula previously."
Thicke is claiming that the drama is being caused by Patton not being invited to attend his father Alan Thicke's funeral. The "Family Ties" star died at age 69 of a heart attack.

Robin explained, "Paula did not have a positive relationship with my father and often made negative comments to me about my father. As such, she was not welcome at his funeral."

Wow! This is getting messy!


Aaron Rodgers' Family Talks Estrangement: 'Fame Can Change Things'
Aaron Rodgers is the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, and now his father Ed is speaking in a new interview about his son’s estrangement from the family, including brother Jordan and mom Darla.
News that the family was not on good terms was revealed when Aaron‘s younger brother Jordan appeared on The Bachelorette last season. More details were later revealed in another news report.
“Fame can change things,” Ed told the New York Times. He added it was “weird” to have the family’s private business revealed. “Airing public laundry is not what I would have chosen,” he continued. “It’s good to have it all come out.”

Giving an update on the current state of their relationship, Ed said, “It’s complicated…We’re all hoping for the best.”
Aaron was asked this week if his brother would be in attendance at his playoff game in Dallas, Texas later today.
“I just don’t think it’s appropriate talking about family stuff publicly,” Aaron said. “I don’t know. I really don’t.”

Aaron is currently dating actress Olivia Munn.


Amanda Peet Describes 'Intense' Friendship with 'Wife' Sarah Paulson After Their Kiss
Amanda Peet and Sarah Paulson are very close friends, and their relationship made headlines when they kissed on the red carpet at the 2017 Golden Globes.
“It’s very intense and visceral and really beautiful and we work hard at it,” Amanda told People about their “complicated” relationship. “[Sarah’s] a little bit like my other husband or wife. She’s like my wife.”
On the actual kiss, Amanda said, “There was no thought process. That is often the case with my relationship with Sarah.”

Amanda is married to Game of Thrones co-creator David Benioff.


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AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘PUSH ME AROUND’
Are teenagers still in the millennial generation or do they have a new name for these bags of turds coming up?


HAVE A GREAT DAY AHEAD ALL!
EFREM

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