WHAT? New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Foreclosure?⛪😲
Back in 2017 controversial mega-church pastor Bishop Eddie Long died under a cloud of suspicion after being accusing of sexual misconduct with several young men in his congregation [click here if you missed that].
Looks like the church may be going the way of the wind
According to Ms OBNOXUOUS the pastor who replaced Bishop Eddie Long has resigned and the church has gone into foreclosure.
There are also rumors that Bishop Long's children are planning to sue the replacement pastor.
The church has denied the reports. Stay tune for further developments!
Google’s Map of the Most Misspelled Word in Every State Should Make America Feel Ashamed
U ok, Tennessee?...................................................
Yesterday Google Trends released an inaccurately labeled map of the most misspelled word in each state in the U.S., before quickly readjusting and tweeting a correct version. The data comes from Google searches that begin with "how to spell...", which reveals more than it should.
Here's the updated, accurate map, and it should make us all deeply, deeply embarrassed:
It's hard to know where to start with this. Probably with the fact that New Hampshire is regularly trying to properly spell "diarrhea." (According to some very quick map-reading, there appear to be more than 20 Taco Bell locations in NH. Do what you will with that information.)
Additionally, Tennessee seems in the midst of an existential crisis, with the majority of residents trying to express "chaos." THREE states can't spell "beautiful," and thus will never know what Russell Crowe's mind is. And...Wisconsin can't spell "Wisconsin." Because it's Wisconsin.
Data is a marvelous, essential thing that gives us untold access to mysteries of the human psyche that would have been inaccessible mere years ago. I like that we use it to own ourselves….LOL!
#RHoA: 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' News: Kenya Moore Discusses Baby Plans
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kenya Moore recently revealed that she wants to have kids with husband Marc Daly soon.
After her surprise St. Lucia wedding on June 10, the former beauty queen is now eager to have her first baby with Daly. Moore admitted that they are not living together yet, but she hopes to have a child as soon as possible.
"We both want to start a family and soon -- like, right away," she told PEOPLE magazine. "We both want a child."
Many fans were surprised when Moore tied the knot since she kept her relationship very private. In fact, most people did not even know about her then-fiancé's identity until after their wedding.
Moore explained that Daly is "extremely romantic" and he was the one who wanted to have an intimate wedding. No other "Real Housewives" stars were present at the event. She revealed that the wedding "was so last-minute" that her father was not able to make it to the ceremony. Her best friend, Brandon DeShazer, ended up walking her down the aisle instead. Nice, But just enjoy you and your Hubby, For now.
"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" season 10 premieres in November on Bravo.
#EMPIRE: Trai Byers shows off his GUNS at the Gym!
Trai Byers one of the stars of the hit night time drama ‘EMPIRE’ was working out and decided to show a pic via his Twitter page. Look below
He said with the caption: HARD WORK always pays off. And we can see that it does!
#NEWMUSIC from Chris Brown & Tyga feat. R. Kelly – Trippin’
Turn up the bounce! The good folks at T-Town Productions have gifted us a big surprise collabo, which previously wasn’t going to see the light of day.
The German production team worked on this record some years ago during the time when Chris Brown and Tyga were crafting their Fan of a Fan project. However, the rough cut of the track, which also features R&B King, R. Kelly, wasn’t chosen to be included on the album. And as it goes with many songs, they get put in the vault.
Fast forward to last month, and if you weren’t aware, a huge folder of unreleased Chris Brown songs and demos (46 tracks) was leaked online. Many of the records were very rough or unfinished, however some got attention among the internets and fan groups. When T-Town heard one of their songs was in the mix, they decided that since it found it’s way out, they would work on finishing it up and giving it a proper mix.
That they did, and with a thumping bounce with a heavy 808 that is primed for the club! Check out the surprise, unexpected collabo between Breezy, Kellz and Tyga HERE!
#HIPHOPNEWS: Nicki Minaj Receives the Key to Queens
Major key alert! Nicki Minaj has just received the key to her hometown of Queens, New York.
Taking to social media, Onika Tanya Maraj shared a photo of a gold key presented to her for “outstanding career achievements in music” from Queens Borough President Melinda Katz.
“what a pleasant surprise? Wish I was there to receive it. Thank you so much!” said Nicki. “#MelindaKatz hopefully we can meet b4 I fly out again #NewYork #Queens.”
Serena Williams Fires Back at John McEnroe for Ranking Tennis Comments — and He Refuses to Apologize
Boy, bye. Serena Williams fired back at John McEnroe via Twitter on Monday, June 26, after he said that if she played on the men's circuit, she'd be "like No. 700" in the world.
"Dear John, I adore and respect you but please please keep me out of your statements that are not factually based," Williams, 35, who has 23 singles Grand Slams, responded via Twitter. "I've never played anyone ranked 'there' nor do I have time. Respect me and my privacy as I'm trying to have a baby. Good day sir."
McEnroe appeared on CBS This Morning to discuss his remarks and refused to apologize. "It wasn't necessary. I didn't know it would create controversy," he said on Tuesday, June 27. "I would be, currently, about 1,200 in the world."
And still would not apologize…….IDIOT!
Ryan Reynolds Wields a Gun on 'Deadpool 2' Set
Ryan Reynolds wears his mask over his head while filming a gun battle scene for the upcoming movie Deadpool 2 on Monday (June 26) in Vancouver, Canada.
The 40-year-old actor was seen wearing a t-shirt from the legendary cabaret Crazy Horse in Paris, France.
This is the first day that Ryan has been spotted on the set of the upcoming movie and he was seen filming other scenes as well.
See more pictures of Ryan Reynolds filming a battle scene
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#WTH?!? Jet Magazine Mistook Xscape For SWV & Got Clowned!
Jet magazine is getting clowned in the streets of social media after they mistook Xscape for SWV during their 2017 BET Awards performance.
While the rest of us were rocking to “Just Kickin It,” Jet magazine’s Twitter account dropped this gem:
LOOOOORDT! Where do I begin? Let’s start with the basics – a headcount…there are three members of SWV and FOUR members of
You know the swoop down on Jet was quick and strong!
Shame on JET!
Lil Kim Person of Interest In Robbery by LAPD?
Lil Kim is reportedly wanted for questioning, by the LAPD. The 42-year-old rapper is said to be a person of interest connected to a robbery over the weekend. Reportedly, she rented a property to throw a BET Awards event, but it wasn’t to her liking.
A law enforcement source alleges that she and her team went to inspect the place in the early hours of Sunday morning, but didn’t like it, and demanded their money back.
The property manager/or owner refused to refund Kim’s money and an argument erupted and police were called. When cops arrived they told the group that it was a civil matter and couldn’t help so left, as did Kim and her entourage.
According to reports, at sometime around 4am, a group of armed people arrived to the property wearing ski masks, taking Kim’s deposit check and cash, totaling at least $20,000. Law enforcement states that the robbers also slashed tires and stole a hubcap before they left.
The LAPD has launched a robbery investigation. She has yet to comment.
Even in Death? The Late Bishop Eddie Long Hit w/ Tax Lien
The IRS plays no games when it comes to their money, even if you’ve passed. According to Bossip, the Department of Treasury’s Small Business/Self-Employed department just hit recently deceased Bishop Eddie Long for a lien for some $335,000 in back taxes. The site reports,
"The controversial Mega church leader – who became infamous after several young men accused him of sexual impropriety – died of cancer six months ago, leaving his wife, Vanessa, and children behind. But his death didn’t stop Uncle Sam for filing the lien May 9 for income he made in 2015. In total, the IRS wants $335,216.34 from Long’s estate. The eye-popping tax amount means Long must have been raking in the dough almost right up until his death."
Click here for the full story. As previously reported, the popular mega preacher died in January, at the age of 63, after a battle with an aggressive form of cancer.
Barack Obama & Family Go White Water Rafting on Bali Vacation!
Barack Obama is getting in some family time to kick off the summer!
The 55-year-old former president, along with his wife Michelle and their daughters Malia and Sasha, were spotted enjoying some time together on Monday (June 26) in Bali, Indonesia.
The family even decided to get adventurous and went white water rafting down the Ayung River.
Indonesia is a special place for the Obamas, as Barack lived there for several years as a child.
According to the Associated Press, Barack is expected to travel to Yogyakarta with his half-sister Maya Soetoro-Ng to visit the area where his mother did anthropological research.
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Bishop Eddie Long's son is sending a message to y’all 'NEGROS' criticizing his father!
Some within the African American religious community assume Bishop Eddie Long’s present illness is tied to past indiscretions. But the Georgia pastor’s son recently preached a sermon that could be a veiled defense of his father.
Elder Edward Long addressed “negroes” and their critical “opinions” about others’ destinies based on past failures.
Is that mere coincidence? Probably not.
“It’s nothing you can do to mess up what the Lord has for you to do in your life,” declared the slender young preacher in a snippet that surfaced on Bishop Long’s Facebook page Monday.
If not a direct clap-back, it is undeniably a well-timed response to individuals who have once again begun gossiping about Bishop Long’s 2010 gay sex scandal.
“Yeah, I’m crazy. Yeah, you’re crazy. So what!” continued Elder Long, adding, “Crazy people make mistakes, but we still love God.”
The message delivered by the Senior Director of the student ministry at New Birth is markedly different from the one shared by Houston pastor Kim Burrell.
In her now viral sermon condemning homosexuality as perversion, the leader of Love and Liberty Fellowship Church International amplified whispers that Bishop Long is afflicted with HIV/AIDS due to divine judgment.
But for anyone thinking his personal failings are responsible for his health failing, Elder Long, a third-generation minister, no doubt believes otherwise.
WATCH HERE
Bishop Eddie Long has sparked online reactions after appearing much thinner in the months following his revelation of a personal “health challenge”
“I cried too many tears to let negroes stop me. You done been through too much to let some people stop you and their opinions to stop you,” he said.
Members of the congregation shouted amen, stretched their arms in praise and stood on their feet.
In recent months, Bishop Long has been too frail to carry out his ministerial duties. In the interim, his son, CEO of The Good Life Media Group, independent recording artist, and Stellar Award-winning songwriter, has been right by his father’s side, picking up the slack.
“You’ve been through too much to let your mistakes, yesterday, hold you back from where you’re going today,” Elder Long said.
On New Year’s Eve, Bishop Long pressed through his infirmity, telling his congregation, "The devil told me to stay home. God says, 'I've already done everything I'm going to do. I'm just waiting on you to catch up to what I've done,’" according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
He continued, “God ain't through with me and sometimes you need to see the skinny Eddie and the big Eddie and all that. It ain't got nothing to do with physical appearance, it's what in your heart ... You are a Scripture ... I want to see you struggle. I want to see you fight the devil and get victory.”
Solange Gets Interviewed By Beyoncé For ‘Interview’ Magazine
Solange is on the cover of the February issue of Interview Magazine, with an interview conducted by none other than her big sister Beyoncé.
In the interview the Knowles sisters open up about their childhood, the making of the A Seat at the Table, why Solange decided to feature her parents on the album, and more. “It was one thing to make the record and have those reservations; it was another to finish it and actually share it. I just feel so much joy and gratitude that people have connected to it in this way,” Solange says about the album. “The biggest reward that I could ever get is seeing women, especially black women, talk about what this album has done, the solace it has given them.”
Bey also noted that Solange regularly writes her own lyrics and treatments for her music videos, and asked her sister where she gets all of her inspiration. “It varies,” Solange responds. “For one, I got to have a lot of practice. Growing up in a household with a master class such as yourself definitely didn’t hurt. And, as far back as I can remember, our mother always taught us to be in control of our voice and our bodies and our work, and she showed us that through her example. If she conjured up an idea, there was not one element of that idea that she was not going to have her hand in.”
Solange also talks about what it was like to have Queen Bey as her older sibling. “You did a kickass job,” she tells her big sister. “You were the most patient, loving, wonderful sister ever. In the 30 years that we’ve been together, I think we’ve only really, like, butted heads…we can count on one hand.”
Bey also opens up about Solange, saying: “I remember thinking, ‘My little sister is going to be something super special,’ because you always seemed to know what you wanted. And I’m just curious, where did that come from?”
Elsewhere in the interview Solange talks about how Aaliyah influenced her, the similarities between Master P and her dad, and what it was like meeting Nas.
#ICYMI Listen (again) to President Obama’s Farewell Speech!
Well folks it really has come to end of a GREAT ERA!
President Obama's farewell speech has many – including himself – in tears
It is rare for Obama to cry publicly, but he was not alone as he paid tribute to his wife, daughters and vice-president
Rain is not forecast in Chicago until tomorrow, but the tears were pouring down from the first family, the crowd and many across the country during Barack Obama’s emotional final presidential speech in Chicago on Tuesday evening.
Barack Obama only had to say the word “Michelle” to have the crowd on its feet, giving the first lady a standing ovation.
Obama returns to his home town to give his presidential farewell speech, which will focus on the themes of hope and change that first helped get him elected
Malia Obama, sitting next to her mother, started crying as her father paid a heartfelt tribute to her mother, the 18-year-old choking back tears and wiping her face.
“You took on a role you didn’t ask for and made it your own with grace and grit and style and good humor,” Obama said.
Then the president dabbed at his eyes with a white handkerchief. “You made the White House a place that belongs to everybody. And a new generation sets its sights higher because it has you as a role model,” he said.
Obama also addressed his daughters, Malia and Sasha (the younger daughter did not attend the speech).
“You have become two amazing young women, smart and beautiful, but more importantly, kind and thoughtful and full of passion. You wore the burden of years in the spotlight so easily,” he said. “Of all that I’ve done in my life, I’m most proud to be your dad.”
Cue more tears from Malia. Michelle remained composed but became a little watery-eyed after the speech ended. Vice-president Joe Biden joined others in the crowd crying during and after Obama’s final speech.
Incase you missed the speech here it is in it’s entirety! WATCH HERE
GOODSPEED PRESIDENT BARACK AND FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA!
LOVE AMERICA!
#RHoA: AGAIN? Sheree Whitfield Sued by Contractors
Real Housewives of Atlanta's Sheree Whitfield sued by contractors over unpaid bills at Chateau Sheree...
According to Straight from the A Sheree Whitfield was just slapped with a $10k lawsuit claiming she's refusing to pay Heritage Landscape Group of Flowery Branch for landscaping work and assistance with obtaining her certificate of occupancy.
Heritage claims after paying less than half the amount owed Sheree first admitted she didn't have any money but later claimed she was unsatisfied with the work.
The case is pending.
Fun Facts: Last year Sheree filed a $275k lawsuit against her insurance company over flood damage reimbursement and was cited back in November for NOT obtaining a certificate of occupancy. Sheree has been working on the house since 2011.
#EMPIRE: Taraji Henson shares affirming message she says God ‘delivered’ to her
Taraji P. Henson, who frequently talks about her Christian faith, is sharing a message she says the Holy “Spirit delivered” to her.
“I gave you the brightest light for a very specific reason because I knew you would shine like no other,” reads the affirming word posted on Instagram, Jan. 5.
The divinely inspired affirmation from the Oscar nominated actress’s personal devotion continues, “If you ever encounter someone else who can’t handle the shine that is only enhancing their light, that’s not your problem child. I will place in your life all of the right souls that love and understand your light.”
Speaking of shining, this is something Henson, star of FOX’s hit drama “Empire,” has being doing a lot of lately.
The 46-year-old, who also stars in the new film Hidden Figures, currently in theaters, is getting rave reviews for her portrayal of Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician whose number-crunching helped Nasa during the agency’s formidable years.
“Back on my morning meditation (I fell off for a while),” shared Henson with her millions of Instagram followers, captioning the text-based graphic containing the encouragement.
“Thought I would share it with you! Don’t ever dim your light to make someone else feel comfortable! God gave you that light to share with the world. If someone can’t take your brightness… politely hand them a pair of fabulous shades and wish them well on their journey,” she wrote.
In light of the focus of Hidden Figures, the content of Henson’s published message is appropriate.
She, along with Janelle Monae and Octavia Spencer, bring to life the stories of three ladies who refused to dim their light during a decade rife with racial tension, division and oppression of women.
For those who can’t handle all that you are, Henson advises, “Pray that they tap into the light God gave them.”
New Music Video: LeToya Luckett – Back 2 Life
LeToya Luckett releases the powerful new visual for her comeback single, “Back 2 Life.” The dramatic mini-movie style video showcases the singer/actress in a tumultuous relationship with her leading man, Thomas Q. Jones.
Produced by Jo Blaq and YBZ, “Back 2 Life” will be featured on her forthcoming album Until Then, due out this spring.
“As women, we go through so many changes and on this album I let it out,” the singer says. “I talk about my growth and listening back I can hear it. I can hear that growth.”
Until Then is an R&B album, she says, but it has an alternative angle, as well. “I hope people can listen to the album and hear my heart,” she says. “For me, I get healing from music. I want people to experience that. It’s not about being liked, not about the approval. It’s about the experience and pouring my heart. I just want people to hear my heart and that’s it.”
Check out her “Back 2 Life” video HERE
Luckett spent five years working on the album, taking her time discovering the music and making sure it met her vision.
“It’s like therapy for me, going in there and writing records and pouring my heart out,” she says. “It’s something I had to learn how to do. Sometimes, it was a little too close to home, but then I was like, ‘Nah, there are real people going through that and they can relate.’”
New Hip Hop Video: Belly feat. Jadakiss – ‘Trap Phone’
Belly connects with Jadakiss in the throwback-inspired video for “Trap Phone.”
Donning Tommy Hilfiger gear that was ultra-popular in the early ’90s, ‘Kiss and Belly go back-and-forth with verses about the trap with brick phones in their hands.
Whether in front of fancy whips or fire escapes, each MC delivers street-fueled bars. “Phone blingin’,” raps Belly. “My phone blingin’ / I could sell this line for like a quarter million.” Jada adds: “The heart of the city, I’m the backbone / And I’m ready to die for my trap phone.”
As the visual continues, it turns into a New York tribute with a cameo from Maino, who lives up to the throwback vibes with his FILA apparel. After N.Y.P.D. flashes its red and blue lights, Belly takes things to a rooftop for the visual’s finale.
“Trap Phone” is the latest single off InZombia, which dropped in November. The project features a slew of guests, including Future, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, Ashanti, and more.
WATCH HERE
The video arrives just before Belly embarks on Juicy J’s upcoming “Rubba Band Business” tour, which runs from Jan. 26 in Phoenix through Mar. 18 in Milwaukee.
Bishop Eddie Long's son is sending a message to y’all 'NEGROS' criticizing his father!
Some within the African American religious community assume Bishop Eddie Long’s present illness is tied to past indiscretions. But the Georgia pastor’s son recently preached a sermon that could be a veiled defense of his father.
Elder Edward Long addressed “negroes” and their critical “opinions” about others’ destinies based on past failures.
Is that mere coincidence? Probably not.
“It’s nothing you can do to mess up what the Lord has for you to do in your life,” declared the slender young preacher in a snippet that surfaced on Bishop Long’s Facebook page Monday.
If not a direct clap-back, it is undeniably a well-timed response to individuals who have once again begun gossiping about Bishop Long’s 2010 gay sex scandal.
“Yeah, I’m crazy. Yeah, you’re crazy. So what!” continued Elder Long, adding, “Crazy people make mistakes, but we still love God.”
The message delivered by the Senior Director of the student ministry at New Birth is markedly different from the one shared by Houston pastor Kim Burrell.
In her now viral sermon condemning homosexuality as perversion, the leader of Love and Liberty Fellowship Church International amplified whispers that Bishop Long is afflicted with HIV/AIDS due to divine judgment.
But for anyone thinking his personal failings are responsible for his health failing, Elder Long, a third-generation minister, no doubt believes otherwise.
WATCH HERE
Bishop Eddie Long has sparked online reactions after appearing much thinner in the months following his revelation of a personal “health challenge”
“I cried too many tears to let negroes stop me. You done been through too much to let some people stop you and their opinions to stop you,” he said.
Members of the congregation shouted amen, stretched their arms in praise and stood on their feet.
In recent months, Bishop Long has been too frail to carry out his ministerial duties. In the interim, his son, CEO of The Good Life Media Group, independent recording artist, and Stellar Award-winning songwriter, has been right by his father’s side, picking up the slack.
“You’ve been through too much to let your mistakes, yesterday, hold you back from where you’re going today,” Elder Long said.
On New Year’s Eve, Bishop Long pressed through his infirmity, telling his congregation, "The devil told me to stay home. God says, 'I've already done everything I'm going to do. I'm just waiting on you to catch up to what I've done,’" according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
He continued, “God ain't through with me and sometimes you need to see the skinny Eddie and the big Eddie and all that. It ain't got nothing to do with physical appearance, it's what in your heart ... You are a Scripture ... I want to see you struggle. I want to see you fight the devil and get victory.”
Sorry Folks you won’t get your “TGIT” Fix Because, Orangie Trump!
Ugh! Just when we got excited about the return of our favorite shows, the lineup gets pushed back.
So here’s the deal. “Scandal” season premiere and the return of “How To Get Away With Murder” and “Grey’s Anatomy” have been pushed back a week. Shonda Rhimes’ TGIT lineup was originally scheduled to air January 19th. Now, we won’t get our TGIT fix until January 26th.
So what caused the push back? You guessed it, Donald Trump.
ABC News will be covering the presidential inauguration with “20/20” special titled, America’s First Family: The Trumps Go to Washington.” It’s set to air Thursday, January 19th at 10pm EST. The network issued a statement about the move saying, “The move was made in order to accommodate the ABC News special and to ensure that TGIT returned with three original episodes.”
Reruns of “Scandal” and “HTGAWM” will air at 8pm and 9pm before the Trump special.
OH WELLS!
YIKES! Mariah Carey's Walk of Fame Star Vandalized
Crazed fan brags about defacing Mariah Carey's Hollywood Walk of Fame star...
And she even bragged about it! Lamls united for Muva! LOL!
Jessica Alba, Elizabeth Olsen, & Janelle Monae Honor Their Favorite Image Makers!
Jessica Alba, Elizabeth Olsen, and Janelle Monae all stepped out to support their friends in the fashion and beauty world at the 2017 Marie Claire Image Maker Awards on Tuesday night (January 10) at Catch LA in West Hollywood, Calif.
Other stars in attendance included Cindy Crawford, Jessica Pare, Lisa Kudrow, Michaela Conlin, and Katheryn Winnick.
Jessica was there to honor Daniel Martin with the New Guard Makeup Artist prize. Elizabeth honored Kate Lee and Mark Townsend with the Dream Duo Makeup Artist award. Janelle presented the New Guard Stylist Award to Maeve Reilly. Lisa honored Chris McMillan with the Icon Hairstylist award and Kari Hill with the Detail Maker award. Jessica paid tribute to Stylist award winner Cristina Ehrlich. Cindy handed out an award to Icon Designer winner Olivier Rousteing of Balmain.
FYI: Jessica is wearing a Balmain outfit. Elizabeth is wearing an Emilio Pucci dress. Janelle is wearing a Thom Browne tuxedo dress. Cindy is wearing a Balmain dress.
Rock it or Toss it? Luxe Maison Margiela Runner Release
The house of Margiela reveals a new runner that is the closest thing to a luxe fashion iteration of a sneaker. It is also safe to say that this sneaker shows a resemblance to Nike’s popular Flyknit-which is a stylistic influence lately in streetwear, sportswear, and high fashion.
The cracked black upper rests above a white rubber sole with tonal laces. As expected these are on the high-fashion spectrum retailing for $435 and can be purchased here
Are Ariana Grande & John Legend Teaming Up for 'Beauty & the Beast' Duet?
The 23-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a selfie in the recording studio with a wilted rose emoji in the caption while tagging John and Beauty and the Beast in the pic.
After she posted the selfie, rumors started to swirl that Ariana and John will sing a duet together of “Beauty and the Beast” for the film!
In the original Disney animated film, Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson performed “Beauty and the Beast” for the film’s soundtrack.
WOULD YOU like to hear Ariana Grande and John Legend perform together?
EGGPLANT NATION: Meet Erik!
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