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#RHoA: Did Kenya Moore Lost $100K Due to Lack of a Storyline?

Love conquers All?

The cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta is well paid. I mean, the alleged lowest paid cast member, Porsha Williams, landed a $800,000 contract. But, it looks like one housewife gave up that extra coint for love

According to SFTA: Kenya Moore was set to earn $1.5 million for season 10 (a $100,000 raise from season 9).

However, she’s reportedly missed out on at least $100,000 from episodes that she won’t be appearing in due to lack of content and/or story line details.

The newlywed will still walk away with $1.4 million, which is pretty hefty. But, she better think about next season. It looks like she’s no longer needed.

#EMPIRE: Why Serayah send this cryptic tweet?

While we patiently wait for the season of ‘EMPIRE’ lets poke around on our favorite cast members shall we? Yesterday cast member Serayah sent this cryptic tweet.

Can any of you guess why? Neither can we. Stay tuned LOL!

#NEWMUSICVIDEO: Bruno Mars – Finesse (Remix) Ft. Cardi B

Bruno Mars went nostalgic for his new music video with Cardi B-featured remix, “Finesse.”

The colorful clip draws inspiration from the classic TV series ‘In Living Color’ as Mars and Cardi don 90s ensembles as they erect scenes from the sketch comedy show, which was starred by Keenen and Damon Wayans.

Cardi leads the visual with an introduction of paint swiping much like the original show while label-mate Mars takes on imaginations of dancing scenes from the legendary and game-changing show.

“This video is dedicated to one my favorite T.V shows of all time,” Mars tweeted. “Shout out to the people over at Fox Studios and a very special thank you to @keeneniwayans.”

WATCH HERE

 “Finesse” follows the previously released singles “Versace on the Floor,” “That’s What I Like,” and “24K Magic,” all taken from Mars’ Grammy-nominated album, 24K Magic.

#NEWHIPHOPVIDEO from Quavo & Nicki Minaj – ‘She For Keeps’

Quavo and Nicki Minaj play for keeps in the video for their Quality Control collaboration “She for Keeps,” which premiered as part of the label’s Control the Streets, Vol. 1 compilation late last year.

Directed by DAPS and Quavo, the visual takes on a throwback vibe with references to the ’80s and ’90s like the original Nintendo Entertainment System, which landed in 1983, and The Source’s Ice Cube cover from 1991.

Let’s reminisce back to the ’80s and ’90s with Huncho and Barbie. HERE

Uh Oh Tamar Braxton’s Mom Evelyn Braxton Is Upset Tamar Is In Contact With Vincent Herbert.

A few days ago, Tay Tay denied reconciliation rumors after she was spotted with Vince at the at LAX 

Ms. Evelyn Braxton is pissed off at the news her daughter is still in contact with Vince. After Ms. Evelyn went on several interviews exposing Vince wicked ways.

A source informs The Jasmine Brand, Evelyn Braxton, was blindsided when she learned that her daughter and her estranged husband Vincent Herbert had been in constant communication recently. Specifically, sources tell us that she was ‘pissed’ when she saw him backstage with Tamar at her recent Atlanta concert for the Xscape tour.

Some People Are Pissed About Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Baby News: ‘I Hope This One Will Be Your Last’

When Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines revealed on that they’re expecting their fifth child, the couple never could have predicted the backlash. Baby news after all, is a happy thing. Right? And yet Facebook was flooded with nasty comments.

“I like them ok but enough with the kids already. Their own children begged them not to have any more children on a previous episode already+overpopulation= 😶,” wrote one troll. Added another: “Thank you for contributing to the over population of the planet. I hope this one will be your last and you will use wiser judgement.”

Others accused the HGTV celebrities of having another kid to save their marriage. After the couple announced that season 5 of Fixer Upper will be the last, rumors began to swirl that they were pulling the plug due to relationship problems. But Chip, 43, set the record straight during an October appearance on Today when he explained the decision was motivated by their desire to spend more time with children Drake, 12, Ella, 11, Duke, 9 and Emmie Kay, 7.

“The ‘We’re back together sex kid’ never fixes a marriage. Just means one more kid, the marriage is still broken, and now the kid has to do pay for broken marriage sex,” one person commented. Another chimed in: “Having a baby won’t make you better.”

Chip and Joanna, 39, have not yet responded to the criticism. But plenty of fans came to their defense. As one person wrote: “I don’t usually comment but WOW . . . what a way to take a special moment in someone’s life and use it for a mean spirited rant.”

Nas and Nicki Minaj has Called It Quits!

For months there were rumors that rappers Nas and Nicki Minaj were dating

Apparently the hip hop power couple have ended their relationship...

According to reports Nas and Nicki called it quits because their long distance romance stopped working.

The source also denies rumors that Nicki is pregnant with Nas' baby.

#OMG! Chicago Woman Shot While Streaming On Facebook Live

A Chicago woman was shot on Tuesday while streaming an argument she was having with another woman on Facebook Live.

Via CBS Chicago: The woman got into an argument with someone she knew at 2:57 p.m. Tuesday with someone in a vehicle in the 6400 block of South Calumet Avenue, in the Parkway Gardens neighborhood on the South Side, according to Chicago Police.

During the argument, the person in the vehicle fired a shot, striking the woman in the arm, police said. She was taken to Stroger Hospital, where her condition was stabilized.

WATCH HERE

Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says investigators have the Facebook video and the suspected shooter has been identified. She remains at-large.

Guglielmi says police don’t believe there’s any threat to the public. He called the shooting a “domestic related incident between two individuals that know each other.”

Kendu Isaacs Blames Divorce From Mary J. Blige For His Hospitalization

Kendu Isaacs is still trying to bring drama and hateration in the Queen’s dancerie.

Mary J. Blige‘s estranged husband has filed new court docs claiming the stress and emotional distress of their divorce caused him to be hospitalized.

Via Page Six: The “Family Affair” singer is in the midst of a spousal support battle with her estranged husband Martin “Kendu” Isaacs recently filing court documents alleging that he “has experienced physical manifestations of stress and emotional distress” from the case “which has caused him to become hospitalized,” according to The Blast.

Isaacs also claimed that he is “unemployable” so it is “impossible” for him to pay his rent without Blige’s help. He currently receives $30,000 from Blige each month and wants a judge to award him an additional $35,000.

Blige accused him of spending at least $420,000 on his new girlfriend in April 2017.

Mary and Kendu are expected to go to trial in March.

Whitney Houston’s Estate Wins Big In Settlement With IRS Over Unpaid Taxes

Whitney Houston’s estate has struck a major deal with the IRS, just one month before the case was set to head to trial.

After the untimely death of the legendary songstress, the IRS said the estate had underreported Houston’s value by $22.6 million, The @blast reports.

However, the estate refuted the IRS’ claim, saying Houston’s royalties, residuals, and publicity rights were correctly valued at $11.7 million.

Eventually, the two parties came to an agreement, settling on the amount of $2,275,366 slashing the initial amount owed by nearly $9 million

Jeff Sessions Reignites War On Marijuana; Moves To Enforce Federal Laws Against Legalized Marijuana

Just days after California celebrated the legalization of recreational marijuana; Attorney General Jeff Sessions has moved to reverse an Obama-era policy on the legalized herb.

According to reports, Jeff Sessions has given U.S. attorneys the okay to aggressively pursue and enforce federal laws against marijuana, revoking legalized marijuana protections. Now, under Sessions, the marijuana industry could be subject to federal prosecution if caught growing, buying and using marijuana, as the drug is still illegal under federal law. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Prior to Sessions’ switch, the Justice Department focused on prosecuting cases that dealt with dealing to minors, selling across state lines, growing the plant on federal property or organized crime. That way, federal law would not affect states that supported and legalized the recreational use of marijuana, so long as other federal restrictions weren’t violated. Now, according to the Head of the Drug Policy Alliance, Sessions is going against the 60% of American people, who support the legalization of weed, as majority of states allow the use of medicinal marijuana, while eight allow recreational use.

 “Jeff Sessions’ obsession with marijuana prohibition defies logic, threatens successful state-level reforms, and flies in the face of the widespread public support for legalization,” Maria McFarland Sanchez-Moreno said. “It’s now time for Congress to put the breaks on Sessions’ destructive agenda by limiting the Justice Department’s ability to undermine states’ decision-making.”

Others accused Sessions of being out of touch with the American people, adding that his new move will just crowd jails for no reason. As a result, many are prepared to fight against Sessions’ move.

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Evelyn Braxton to Vincent Herbert: Don't put your hands on my Daughter Tamar! 👀

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#OHMY! Tamar Braxton’s Mother Fears Vincent Herbert Will ‘Hurt’ Her Daughter

Tamar Braxton’s mother Evelyn says she is concerned about her daughter’s safety. The “Braxton Family Values” star spoke with TMZ about Tamar’s pending divorce from her estranged husband Vincent Herbert.

“I don’t really have anything to say to Vince,” she said. “Only one thing: Keep his hands off of my child. Stop before he hurts her or kills her. I love them but I don’t want him to kill my child. It’s as simple as that.”

WATCH HERE

She went on to say that Herbert needs help. “I think that if a person really means what they’re doing, they’ll go to get help, they’ll get counseling, right?” she added. “I think he needs to go and get counseling. I really and truly do, before someone gets killed.”

For his part, Herbert has denied claims that he hurt Tamar. He is upset over Evelyn’s comments, especially because it could have an impact on their 4-year-old son Logan. According to the source, Herbert still has love for Tamar and plans to fight to win her back.

Tamar filed for divorce from Herbert following almost nine years of marriage. While Herbert wants to reconcile, Braxton is planning to move forward with the divorce and is requesting full custody of their son.

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Michael B. Jordan Talks ‘Creed’ & More As He Covers ‘Vibe’ Magazine’s November Issue

With is new movie, Creed, due in theaters tomorrow, Michael B. Jordan poses as cover star for Vibe magazine’s November 2015 digital issue. During his interview with the mag he talks coming under fire for statements he made in GQ’s October 2015 issue, on women and roles he prefers to play.

In response to the backlash, he penned a letter addressing fans. When asked how he felt about writing the statement, he says: “That’s something I had control over and it was like, ‘Okay, this is what I meant.’ I’m sorry that I left room for error that could ever be misunderstood or taken out of context. That’s on me. I just want to set the record straight.”

He also opens up about his thoughts on people fearing success:

“I think a lot of people have a fear of success and they don’t either immediately acknowledge it or they don’t know it, but I think they do because what’s stopping you everyday from going out there and doing what you really want to do or giving 110 percent and all of you to things you really want to do?” he says. “What’s stopping you? Getting past that I think is a big obstacle for a lot of people. I’m working on it.”

When asked about his sentiment on selecting roles, “traditionally reserved for White actors,” as he stated in GQ, he insists: “I want things that are worldly, that anybody can go to the movie theaters and enjoy.”

“I just want to revert to my track record,” he continues. “It’s so easily forgotten how I got here, or the projects and the things that I’m involved in that got me to this point. It’s kind of hard to be labeled as whatever when my whole career, my whole everything, is based around who I am as a black man.”

In closing, he touches on his role in Creed, and how he hopes people will respond to it.

“There’s no other film besides Fruitvale that was a film that I got a lot of respect from. Hopefully Creed will be good and people will really respond to it, but it’s not for me to say it’s my breaking out,” he says. “I’ll let other people speculate on that.”

Head over to Vibe for the full cover story

#EGGPLANT NATION! Usher and His Underwear Selfie

Singer Usher Raymond is the latest star to post provocative underwear Selfies on Instagram.com. The 37-year-old father of 2 posted an Instagram image of his muscular bod.

“Workin’ hard so I can eat this,” he captioned the image. Ush joined rappers The Game and Rich Homie Quan who routinely post underwear images on social media for their male and female fans to drool over.

But unlike The Game and Rich Homie Quan, Usher is a married man who just recently tied the knot with his 40-something manager, Grace Miguel Raymond.

I wonder what Grace thinks about Ush advertising his goodies on social media?

#RhoA: Oh My? Apollo Nida Accused of Cheating On Wife Phaedra Parks: They had sex in their son’s room!

A former stripper turned author is spilling all sorts of tea about some of your favorite celebrities. Cashaun Sidney has released a tell-all called Sordid Panties (yep, that’s the title!) where she tells her story of how she became an exotic dancer and some of the famous male celebs that she’s encounter while working in the business for 15 years.

In an interview with Shar Bates, Cashaun claims that Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Phaedra Parks’s husband Apollo Nida is a cheater.

Cashaun claims that her close girlfriend had a relationship of sorts with Apollo (who is now incarcerated). She recalled a story when the three of them went out to the strip club and later ended up at Phaedra’s home.

We end up at him and Phaedra’s house and I mean I’m the homegirl — so I had to play my position…At the end of the day, him and her went upstairs…

In addition to alluding to the fact that Apollo did ‘something’ with her friend in his son’s room, she also discusses her life as a stripper and why she got out the game.

See the full interview HERE

Uh Oh?

Watch Jill Scott’s rendition of ‘Strange Fruit’!

If it was ever so fitting for this time!

On November 20, A&E aired the Shining a Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America. The benefit concert highlighted issues of racial inequality and raised money for civil rights activism.  

Some of the biggest stars in music participated in the concert, such as Nicki Minaj, and Pharrell Williams. But one of the standout performances of the evening was Jill Scott's rendition of Billie Holiday's haunting song "Strange Fruit."

The lyrics describe the hanging bodies of black men killed by lynch mobs, and their corpses left swaying in the trees. In 2013, Kanye West sampled the song for "Blood on the Leaves" from his album Yeezus, but Scott's version keeps the mood of original song. 

Holiday's words still resonate given the recent deaths of black men and women at the hands of police violence, which can be interpreted as modern day lynchings. 

Watch Scott's powerful and somber performance

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Hip Hop Nation: MC Lyte: Fetty Wap's the Most Feminist Rapper Out Right Now

MC Lyte recently spoke at a White House Council on Women and Girls, which featured a discussion on feminism in hip-hop. The legendary emcee revealed who she thought was promoting the idea of feminism right now, which included a list of all-male rappers. 

"I think you can. And I agree. At this point in time it probably is Fetty Wap. What I mean is that he may have a very unique way of presenting his ideas, but he does love women...For what he's up against in this climate with all of the other emcees, he's taking a stand. He's being pretty courageous right now with what it is that he presents in his music. Because it's really not the norm. When I was trying to write down a few people that may have said something."

She added, "Now there's of course Kendrick, right? And then there's Big Sean. He raps about his grandma. Any man that raps about his grandma you gotta show some love to. And then of course there's Common and Talib."

During the discussion the "Poor Georgie" rapper spoke about the importance of lyrical content in hip-hop, and she revealed changing up her own lyrics to be more conscious. 

"What I will say is that we need to give a few of these good men a chance in hoping that they will develop to be something else in the future. I know that when I first started I used a whole lot of profanity. I wasn't good at communicating, so I just used what I knew. And the more you understand that you're not just rocking for the block, that these words are going out across the entire globe. You at that point have to take responsibility and accountability. And I just think for Fetty Wap and some of these guys that I mentioned, that they really are on the forefront of what could be a great change in Hip Hop."

Ladies of Hip Hip Nation…Your Thoughts?

‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’ Trailer

Here’s the first official trailer from the movie Barbershop 3. More than a decade after the last visit to Calvin’s Barbershop, the gang is back – but with with some changes this time around. Along with the longtime crew of Calvin (Ice Cube), Eddie (Cedric The Entertainer) and Terri (Eve), there are more women on the scene and the once male-dominated sanctuary is now co-ed. New the shop are Common and Nicki Minaj. Although there are good times and camaraderie within the shop, the gang violence in the surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse. Calvin and crew has to come together to not only save the shop, but their Chicago neighborhood.

WATCH HERE

Malcolm D. Lee is at the helm of the film, which opens nationwide April 15th.

New Music: Chris Brown & Wale - All I Need

Chris Brown’s upcoming album Royalty is set to drop on December 18th, and the internet has leaked some of its contents, a.k.a a collab featuring Wale called “All I Need.”

Over a DJ Khaled-produced track which samples New Edition’s “Can You Stand The Rain,” Brown sings “All I need in the crazy world is me and my baby girl,” and Wale seconds that emotion. 

Other singles from Royalty include "Liquor," "Zero," and "Back To Sleep," as well as another leak called "Gravity." 

Listen HERE:

Thoughts?

FASHION FILES: Jourdan Dunn Wins Model Of The Year At The 2015 British Fashion Awards

Actress Gwendoline Christie and supermodel Jourdan Dunn were honoured for their style sense at the 2015 British Fashion Awards on Monday night (November 23).

The "Game of Thrones" actress was named the Red Carpet Ambassador while Dunn was presented with the Model of the Year prize by Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing.

Singer FKA Twigs was handed the Fashion Innovator award, and credited her family for inspiring her to be different.

"I would like to dedicate this award to my mum because she used to make clothes that she wore and I wore," actor Robert Pattinson's girlfriend told the audience during her acceptance speech. "I used to want just a tenth of what she had - people used to look at her in the street because she looked so great. My nanna inspired us to be brave and creative and beautiful on the inside as well as the outside."

Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld was also feted with the Outstanding Achievement award for his years of contributions to the fashion industry. The prize was presented to him by last year's (14) recipient, Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

Among the other attendees at the star-studded event, which was held at the London Coliseum, were Victoria and David Beckham, Rita Ora, Lady Gaga, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Orlando Bloom, Kate Beckinsale, and singer Lily Allen

Chrisette Michele Hosts “Milestone” Listening Party at Clark Atlanta University

Chrisette Michele hosted a listening party for her upcoming album “Milestone!” She took her fans on a journey with her new singles about love, strength, and many more.

#RichHipster and Grammy Winning singer Chrisette Michele hosted a listening session for her latest album “Milestone!” The intimate session was held in the Mass Media Department of Clark Atlanta University. Fans were able to take a personal look into the singer’s life and her development process for new album.

Michele began with opening up to the audience about her recent engagement to music producer Doug Ellison and their love story! The two have had their ups and downs, and at one point did not speak for seven years she admitted. However, in the end the two found themselves back in each others’ arms.

Michele speaks about how she recorded a total of two albums before choosing “Milestone.” It will be something different for the singer. She presented song that we would not normally imagine her singing. “That’s why it’s called ‘Milestone’ because I’ve never been this brave!”

The first song she played for us was “Steady,” she had already released for fans. She admitted that she was worried about releasing “Steady” It was fast-paced single and the singer described it as a party for her. “I wanted a trap beat! I always wanted a trap beat.” The next single she introduced was “Unbreakable.” Michele sings as how she could not be broken, no matter the circumstances!

She didn’t forget that her are still infatuated with her old sound & gave us a song similar to her hit “Blame It On Me.” It was called “To the Moon” and she explained to the audience how there were no harmonies, only octaves. The last song she presented was one that threw very subtle shade to her ex. “Diamond Letter” was a letter that she wrote for her ex while wearing the fabulous rock her fiancé gave her weeks ago! Another highlighted moment was the audience asking her questions about love, the industry, and balance.

Although, “Milestone” doesn’t release until the spring of next year, we have so much to look forward to from her musically. She did promise us to bring us “the greatest art” we’ve ever felt! Personally, I believe she has lived up to this promise and I cannot wait to hear the complete product.

2016 Independent Spirit Awards: Cate Blanchett, Brie Larson, Idris Elba Score Nominations

For the past couple of years, several Film Independent Spirit Awards winners have also gone on to Oscar glory. Both 12 Years a Slave and Birdman took home the big prizes at ceremonies in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

The acting category winners have also fared well. Matthew Mcconaughey, Jared Leto, Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore, JK Simmons and Cate Blanchett are all recent winners at both awards shows.

Speaking of Blanchett, she’s once again in the hunt for Best Actress. She’ll go up against her Carol co-star Rooney Mara and Oscar frontrunner Room‘s Brie Larson.

Spotlight which scored a Best Feature nod, surprisingly didn’t snag any solo acting nominations. Buzz surrounding the performances of Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton and Rachel McAdams has been huge. Poor McAdams, I fear she’ll once again be shut out when the Oscar nominations are announced. The film did, however, snag the Robert Altman Award for Best Ensemble.

Check out all the 2016 Film Spirit Independent Award nominations below. Idris Elba, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Cynthia Nixon and Michael Shannon are just a few vying for awards.

2016 Independent Spirit Awards Nominations

Best Feature

“Anomalisa”

“Beasts of No Nation”

“Carol”

“Spotlight”

“Tangerine”

Best Director

Charlie Kaufman & Duke Johnson, “Anomalisa”

Cary Joji Fukunaga, “Beasts of No Nation”

Todd Haynes, “Carol”

David Robert Mitchell, “It Follows”

Tom McCarthy, “Spotlight”

Sean Baker, “Tangerine”

Best Female Lead

Cate Blanchett, “Carol”

Rooney Mara, “Carol”

Bel Powley, “The Diary of a Teenage Girl”

Brie Larson, “Room”

Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, “Tangerine”

Best Male Lead

Abraham Attah, “Beasts of No Nation”

Jason Segel, “The End of the Tour”

Christopher Abbot, “James White”

Koudous Seihon, “Mediterranea”

Ben Mendelsohn, “Mississippi Grind”

Best Supporting Female

Jennifer Jason Leigh, “Anomalisa”

Marin Ireland, “Glass Chin”

Robin Bartlett, “H.”

Cynthia Nixon, “James White”

Mya Taylor, “Tangerine”

Best Supporting Male

Idris Elba, “Beasts of No Nation”

Richard Jenkins, “Bone Tomahawk”

Paul Dano, “Love & Mercy”

Kevin Corrigan, “Results”

Michael Shannon, “99 Homes”

Best Screenplay

“Anomalisa”

“Bone Tomahawk”

“Carol”

“The End of the Tour”

“Spotlight”

Best First Feature

“The Diary of a Teenage Girl”

“James White”

“Manos Sucas”

“Mediterranea”

“Songs My Brothers Taught Me”

Best First Screenplay

“The Diary of a Teenage Girl”

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”

“Mediterranea”

“The Mend”

“Room”

Best Editing

“Beasts of No Nation”

“Heaven Knows What”

“It Follows”

“Room”

“Spotlight”

Best Cinematography

“Beasts of No Nation”

“Carol”

“It Follows”

“Meadowland”

“Songs My Brothers Taught Me”

Best Documentary

“Best of Enemies”

“Heart of a Dog”

“The Look of Silence”

“Meru”

“The Russian Woodpecker”

“(T)error”

Best International Film

“Embrace of the Serpent”

“Girlhood”

“Mustang”

“A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence”

“Son of Saul”

John Cassavetes Award

“Advantageous”

“Christmas, Again”

“Heaven Knows What”

“Krisha”

“Out of My Hand”

Robert Altman Award

“Spotlight”

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