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4/30/17

The Daily Buzz For May 1


Jourdan Dunn for T Magazine Singapore May 2017
Supermodel Jourdan Dunn takes the cover of T: The New York Times Style Magazine Singapore‘s May 2017 edition captured by fashion photographer Dennis Leupold. In charge of styling was Tok Wei Lun, with beauty from hair stylist Yusef Williams, makeup artist Porsche Cooper, and manicurist Candice Idehen. For the cover British stunner is wearing look from 3.1 Phillip Lim and jewellery by Tiffany & Co.
Looks FAB!


#RHoA: NeNe Leakes getting a spinoff with her ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ return?
NeNe Leakes has been in talks with Bravo for months about returning to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” the show that made her a household name and a Hollywood superstar. And while Leakes has been shy about revealing details about her imminent return to the reality powerhouse, news reports have revealed that Leakes might also be working on getting her own solo show with the network.

Earlier this month, Lovebscott.com reported in the wake of Phaedra Parks‘ alleged firing from “RHOA” that both Leakes and fellow “RHOA” original Kim Zolciak will be returning for season 10 of the show as part-time cast members.

Sources have said that Bravo has been working hard to convince Leakes to return to the show, which she departed from in season 8 after cutting down her role on the show to just part-time. Leakes completely left the show in season 9 after enduring several major fallouts with her cast mates and she claimed she wanted to focus on her other businesses and Hollywood endeavors.
Well, it looks like Bravo producers have offered Leakes a deal that she can’t refuse and that includes a pretty big paycheck as Leakes recently claimed that there’s no way Zolciak would get paid more than her if they both returned. However, what’s perhaps even better than the “RHOA” paycheck is the prospect of getting a separate paycheck for Leakes’ own show.

Sources say that Bravo decided to sweeten the deal for Leakes’ return by working with her on a spinoff a la Zolciak’s “Don’t Be Tardy” series.

Previously, Leakes had her own mini-spinoff “I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding,” which focused on the weeks leading up to her getting re-married to her longtime husband, Gregg Leakes. However, we assume that a new spin-off would be more expansive and focus on Leakes’ life and career as a whole.

Would you watch a Leakes spinoff show? (h/t rollingout)


#EMPIRE: Eva Longoria Made her EMPIRE Debut!
"It was something I really hadn't done," the actress tells THR about her conservative politician character.
Courtesy of Chuck Hodes/FOX
"It was something I really hadn't done," the actress says about her conservative politician character.

Empire got a taste of Wisteria Lane on Wednesday with the addition of Eva Longoria. Kicking off the first of a three-episode arc, the Desperate Housewives grad made her debut as Charlotte Frost, a powerful gaming commissioner from Las Vegas whom Lucious (Terrence Howard) must woo in order to break in to the Sin City market he thinks will be the next big ticket for his company.
While her appearance in Wednesday's episode was brief to say the least, Longoria will return to cool things down in the final two episodes of the hip-hop drama's third season.

Although Empire and Desperate Housewives are both shows known for their jaw-dropping soap opera-esque twists and turns, Charlotte Frost is a far cry from both Gaby Solis and the more comedic roles Longoria has been frequenting as of late.

Behind the scenes, the arc is one of two projects Longoria has at Fox and studio 20th Century Fox, the other being her half-hour comedy pilot Type-A in which Longoria, again, plays against type as an ambitious and brutally honest consultant at war with her inner nice girl.


#NEWMUSIC: Pleasure P – Love You Little
It’s well past Valentine’s Day, but R&B crooner Pleasure P has released a brand new tune that continues the romantic vibes into the spring time.
Titled, “Love You Little,” the piano-laced ballad features the singer/songwriter penning a love letter dedicated to the woman he wants to spend his life with, but almost lost.
Promising to give her more than in the past, Pleasure admits he wasn’t giving her everything before, but he’s realized she deserves every ounce of his heart.

“This time I’ll make it last / Before I didn’t know what I had / But now, I’ma love ya ’til the end / Even more than a best friend / I’ma hold you down ’til the very end,” he sings.

We haven’t received any word if P is planning to release a new solo project soon, but he is currently working again with his Pretty Ricky brothers on their comeback album, which is expected to be released this year. In February, they reunited on stage together at the inaugural Soulquarius Festival.

Take a listen to “Love You Little” HERE (via thisisrnb) 



#HIPHOPNEWS: Lil Wayne Says ‘Tha Carter V’ Is ‘Coming Soon’
Is Lil Wayne’s Carter V finally ready to drop?

The long-awaited album, which has been the source of speculation and rumors for years now, is on the way, according to Weezy.
During a recent “Kloser 2 U Tour” stop in Dallas, the Young Money boss made it known: “CV coming soon,” he said. “Fuck Cash Money. It’s the Roc.”
C5 has been teased several times since 2012, but it’s also been the subject of controversy. In fact, it’s currently entangled in a $51 million lawsuit that Wayne filed against his label, Cash Money.
Even as all of this has been happening, Wayne teased C5 in a Facebook post back in January. This came after pharma-mogul Martin Shkreli claimed he bought the album and previewed a snippet online in December.

Aside from Carter V, Wayne has also been promoting Funeral, Dedication 6, and other projects this year, though all seem to be tied up in his ongoing legal battle with Cash Money.

Mixed messages have also confused fans. In the midst of this, Birdman said that the album is “definitely coming out” back in January. “The situation with me and my son, I’m going to put it all behind us and just let it move forward,” he said. “Wayne is one of the best artists ever to do the game, and I want to see him continue to do what he been doing, and I’m going to support whatever he’s doing. But you’re definitely going to get that C5.”
But Wayne has shown frustration with his longtime home. His most recent “Fuck Cash Money” statement is just the latest verbal takedown of the label, which he’s helped build since his teenage years. Not only has he distanced himself from the imprint, but he has also aligned himself with Jay Z’s Roc Nation, even if it isn’t an official partnership.
Last week, Tunechi addressed his relationship with Hov. “Jay is just a good guy. It was nothing but a simple thing,” he told Skip Bayless. “Friend to friend, I just want to help you. Simply. That’s all it was. I just want to help you, man, in any way I can. Right now, he’s just gonna help me in any way he can.”

Wayne is set to continue his “Kloser 2 U Tour,” which has also been at the center of controversy. Recently, Weezy ended a show after a fan threw a drink onstage. After calling his “goon squad,” Tunechi walked out. 


Zayn Malilk Wheelchair Update: Rep Says He's 'Fine'
You may have noticed Zayn Malik got himself a new set of wheels…
The 24-year-old former One Direction singer is wheelchair bound after suffering an injury to his foot.
“Zayn injured his foot but is fine,” his rep told People of the injury.
No other details are known about what happened, but Zayn is sporting a bandaged foot. He was seen arriving at girlfriend Gigi Hadid‘s apartment in the wheelchair on Saturday (April 29).

Hope you have a speedy recovery Zayn!


Awwwww,💗 It's a Girl! Ciara and Russell Wilson Welcome Daughter Sienna Princess
Ciara and husband Russell Wilson, who married in July 2016, welcomed Sienna Princess Wilson on Friday
It’s “1, 2” kids for Ciara!
The singer and husband Russell Wilson, who married in July 2016, welcomed Sienna Princess Wilson on Friday, April 28, according to the couple’s matching Instagram posts. Their bouncing baby girl weighed in at 7 lbs., 13 oz.
Ciara and Wilson both posted a touching photo dedicated to Sienna announcing the birth, writing, “Dear Sienna Princess Wilson, No matter how big the wave, we will always be your calm in the storm. We Love You. Love, Mommy & Daddy.”
Sienna is the first child for the Seattle Seahawks quarterback. Ciara, 31, is also mom to 2-year-old son Future Zahir, from a previous relationship with rapper Future.

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In October 2016 — on Ciara’s birthday — the singer and Wilson, 28, announced that they were expecting their first child together. And while the anticipation of their baby on the way was no secret, the couple chose to keep the due date and name under wraps.

Of the individual responsible for Sienna’s name choice, Wilson told Extra in February, “A little bit of both. I think we both have some creative sense about us, so it’s gonna be cool.”


Tito Jackson’s Claims he was Molested by a relative as a child On ‘Iyanla: Fix My Life’ Season 7, 
In a sit-down with Taryll, Iyanla tried to understand why Taryll was “punishing” himself by staying in a broken relationship. That’s when the father of two made a big reveal about his own childhood: He was sexually violated at a young age by a male family member.

“I want to be clear,” said Taryll, who is Tito’s son. “It was a relative, but it wasn’t any of my father’s brothers.”

Taryll revealing this sexual abuse, Iyanla said, was a huge step in his journey toward healing himself and his relationship. However, Taryll also harbored massive guilt that was standing in the way of his healing. That guilt was tied to two more family tragedies: the murder of Tarryl’s mother and the death of his uncle..



Cynthia Erivo Only Needs an Oscar Now to Complete Her EGOT!
Cynthia Erivo, the Broadway star who rose to stardom in the past year, needs just one more award to complete an EGOT and she has the chance to do it in record time!

The 30-year-old actress won a Tony Award for her work in The Color Purple back in June 2016. She also won a Grammy Award for the show’s cast album and now has added a Daytime Emmy Award to her collection thanks to her performance of a song from the show on NBC’s Today.

Cynthia has won three of the awards included in the EGOT in less than a year and she has nine more years left to win an Oscar if she wants to complete the feat in record time! Frozen and Avenue Q composer Robert Lopez completed the EGOT in ten years.

You will see Cynthia next year in Steve McQueen‘s upcoming thriller Widows and as Harriet Tubman in the upcoming biopic Harriet.


Are you ready for ‘The Bobby Brown Story’ Miniseries?
After the success of “The New Edition Story,” BET is re-upping with “The Bobby Brown Story.”
The 2-night miniseries will take us on the journey of the good, the bad, and the ugly in Bobby Brown’s life.
“The Bobby Brown Story” is written by Abdul Williams with Jesse Collins as executive producer.

Here’s the scoop via BET: From the team behind BET’s smash hit, “The New Edition Story” – the #1 cable biopic of all time – comes another epic mini-series event: “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY.” With a career that spans from founding the R&B super group New Edition to a successful solo run, Bobby Brown’s life truly epitomizes the meaning of sex, drugs, and rock & roll. Hailed as the King of R&B, Bobby Brown is undisputedly one of the genre’s original “bad boys.” His hits may have kept him at the top of the charts, but his antics kept him on the front page.

A release date has yet to be announced.


Are Blac Chyna & Rob Kardashian Back Together Again?
Recently, rumors have been swirling that Chyna and Rob Kardashian may be back together. A source spoke with E! News about all the talk.
“They are co-parenting and independently working on themselves but they’re more cordial now than they have been, which is why they hung out recently,” a source said. “But by no means are they back together.”
Meanwhile, Rob is “always so happy” to see his daughter Dream, 5 months, during his visits.

“She’s not quite rolling over yet but she is very giggly, laughing at everything and has a million new facial expressions. She’s starting to watch and absorb cartoons now. It’s so cute,” the source added.



EGGPLANT NATION: Meet Latin Lorenzo
Folks meet Lorenzo!  You know what to do to see them goods. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PICS and remember they’re NSFW!

DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT OWN NOR ALTER any images posted on this blog. All images are found online or submitted.

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AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES
JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS
I want to follow her around to see if anyone throws a ball through her hair.



HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!
EFREM 

2/9/16

The Daily Buzz For Feb 10



Chris Rock Covers ESSENCE’s March Hollywood Issue
Chris Rock – this year’s Oscars host is Essence Magazine’s March cover star and it’s the Comedian’s very first time gracing the mag’s front page. In the interview, conducted before the #OscarsSoWhite Diversity issue reached fever levels, Rock contemplates a diversity controversy and talks fatherhood after divorce as well as fame after reaching the peak.
“I was with Seinfeld the other day. We were like, what we got? Five years? Six years? Literally. That’s not saying making a living. It’s saying, how much longer do you have where people are going to care what you say?…” — Chris Rock, ESSENCE
  
Essence will continue to change the conversation in Hollywood with its 9th Annual ‘Black Women In Hollywood Awards Luncheon,’ this year honoring Tracee Ellis Ross, Debbie Allen and Entertainment Lawyer Nina Shaw.

The March Issue hits newsstands on February 12th. For more on this month’s issue, visit Essence.com.



BREAKING NEWS! Chris Christie To Drop Out of Presidential Race! 

And then there were 8! Chris Christie To Drop Out of Presidential Race
Republican Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie will drop out of the presidential race, reports ABC News.
Despite a strategy that heavily focused money and resources on New Hampshire, Christie ended up in a disappointing sixth place Tuesday. Christie announced shortly after Tuesday’s loss that he was retreating to New Jersey and would be reevaluating his campaign.

Another major hurdle to Christie’s prospects was that he was very unlikely to make Saturday’s CBS debate. Polling at seventh place nationwide and sixth in the next primary state of South Carolina, Christie faced an uphill battle with no clear path to victory.

ABC News was first to report the coming suspension. But there is some confusion among other networks; Fox Business at first confirmed that report, but appeared to walk it back later on Twitter.
UPDATE (1:34 PM EST): CBS has joined the ranks of those reporting Christie will drop out. “The New Jersey governor made the decision after a conference call with major donors, concluding that he did not have the financial support to continue his campaign,” CBS reports.


GOOD RIDDANCE!




NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY! Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump win!

Hillary Concedes and she says SHE STILL LOVES NEW HAMPSHIRE!

Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders cruised to early victories in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday, and the drama quickly shifted to the intense battle for second place.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush are battling to finish in second place in a fierce battle to assume the leadership of the GOP establishment. The fight threatens to split the establishment vote and fuel the momentum of Trump and Ted Cruz, who won the Iowa GOP caucuses, as the campaign heads into delegate-rich Southern states where both are running strong campaigns.

Trump, a brash billionaire reality TV star who has never run for office, and Sanders, a self-declared democratic socialist, were seen as long-shot outsiders when they launched their campaigns. Their victories reflect deep bipartisan discontent at professional politicians and suggest that both the Democratic and Republican races will now be long struggles that could stretch well into the spring.

Sanders' victory was a blow for Hillary Clinton, who won New Hampshire in 2008. Speaking from her campaign headquarters, Clinton congratulated Sanders and said, "I still love New Hampshire and I always will."

"Here's what we're going to do," she said. "Now we take this campaign to the entire country."
A source within the Sanders campaign told CNN's Mark Preston that the victory meant that the Vermont senator's operation would transition into a national effort targeting multiple states beyond the next two contests in South Carolina and Nevada.

Sanders intends to draw sharp differences with Clinton on the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal and other trade issues which could play into the campaign.




#EGGPLANTNATION: Your  Black Basketball Diaries

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#RHOA: Phaedra Parks Walks the Walk! Visits Flint to Assist Water Crisis – Plus, Who Else With A ‘Housewife’ Connection Also Helped Out?
When Phaedra Parks said she wanted to get involved more in politics and make a difference in the African American community – she meant it! We recently saw Phaedra march on Washington, meet with personal heroes for advice and start a her own program. Her most recent endeavor? Visiting the Flint, MI area to address and assist in the water crisis.

NBC is reporting that Phaedra Parks met with other activists and locals to express their outrage over the recent water crisis, which has left citizens without drinkable water and many affected by the high levels of lead. Activists were pushing for a resolution and emphasizing that there is no time to waste!
Says Phaedra, “Everybody knows me as a real housewife but outside that I’m a lawyer and a real black woman who supports real people.”

The local government has received a ton of backlash for their handling of the water crisis along with the pace that they are moving and red flags that have risen when researching the timeline of events.
Also there to lend their support? A RHOP ex-husband and ex-boyfriend!
Gizelle’s ex-husband, pastor Jamal Bryant was there and commented “This is in fact crimes against humanity.”
Katie’s ex-boyfriend (and mega-mogul) Russell Simmons was also on hand and voiced support from other stars saying “I call Will Smith. He says there’s a truckload of water I sent just now. I call Puff, a million dollars of water I just sent. I call The Game, sent $500,000.”

Russell also voiced his outrage against government action saying “I don’t know why the rappers got to get here before Obama but the rappers is here. I’m in it for the long run. I will be back and I’m going to send more water.”

With all the scandals surrounding celebs it’s nice to see them out using their high profiles for some good! The Flint water crisis is truly a tragedy; I’m glad that those in the public eye and with connections to the media are getting involved.

Can you see Phaedra continuing a more political path? What are your thoughts?




Jussie Smollett & Jurnee Smollett Bell FIST PUMP For Black Power In New Campaign
“Empire” breakout star Jussie Smollett and his sister Jurnee Smollett Bell, who’s gearing up to star in a new series “Underground,” have joined forces for the Creators of Color movement, just in time for Black History Month.
The new platform will highlight diversity in the creative sphere through images, visuals essays and insightful interviews to tell our stories and to make our talents more visible.

We’re SO here for black empowerment!

In the compelling pictorial, Jussie and Jurnee are dressed in all black while raising their black-gloved fists in the black power salute. Their photo is the first installment of an ongoing portrait series shot for Creators of Color. The campaign will be highlighting artists both in front of and behind the camera who inspire us to push the limits of creativity everyday.
Jussie shared the image on his Instagram with the caption, “Happy Monday. #StayWoke @l10_lax for @CreatorsOfColor portrait session -- a new platform highlighting diversity in the creative sphere through images, visual essays and insightful interviews. #creatorsofcolor”

We’re sure folks will have something to say about this, just as they did when Beyonce and her dancers held up the black power salute during her halftime performance at Super Bowl 50.  If you haven't noticed, tons of think pieces both supporting and condemning Beyonce's performance have taken over the net since Sunday.
We’re certainly here for empowerment and anything else that inspires our community to be great. Hate on haters….




New Music: Mya – Afta Glow Show
Mya hopes you’re ready to tune into Smoove Jones radio this Valentine’s Day as she plays a radio host on her new song “Afta Glow Show.”

Her newest independent album, Smoove Jones will be released on February 14, the 18th anniversary of her very first single “It’s All About Me,” which came out on Valentine’s Day 1998. “Afta Glow Show” serves as the outro for what sounds like a project made for lovers that will be super sexy and filled with slow-jams.
On the new track, Mya sets the mood singing, “I don’t know what’s just come over me / But suddenly, I’ve got the urge to feel your body soaking wet right next to me.”
Smoove Jones has already been preceded by two buzz singles “Team You” and “Welcome to My World,” and is entirely produced by Mya herself.  This will be the singer’s twelfth project, and eighth independent release.

Listen to “Afta Glow Show” below.
Thoughts?




Uh Oh? It’s Beyonce VS The COPS!
Fox News attacks Beyonce’s Super Bowl salute to Black Lives Matter: It’s not ‘wholesome’ or ‘decent’
The hosts of Fox & Friends and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani accused Beyonce of not providing “wholesome” entertainment at Sunday’s Super Bowl 50 because her performance was a tribute to Black Lives Matter and the Black Panthers.

“I couldn’t really make out what Beyonce was saying,” Fox News host Brian Kilmeade admitted on Monday. “But at the end, we find out Beyonce dressed up in a tribute to the Black Panthers, went to a Malcolm X formation. And the song, the lyrics, which I couldn’t make out a syllable, were basically telling cops to stop shooting blacks!”
In a later segment, co-host Anna Kooiman told Giuliani that Beyonce saluted the Black Lives Matter movement even though she had gotten a police escort for the game.
“I think it was outrageous,” Giuliani opined. “The halftime show I thought was ridiculous anyway, I don’t know what the heck it was. A bunch of people like bouncing around and doing strange things. I actually don’t even know why we have this.”
“I thought it was really outrageous that she used it as a platform to attack police officers, who are the people who protect her,” he continued. “What we should be doing in the African-American community and all communities is build up respect for police officers.”

After recalling Janet Jackson’s so-called “wardrobe malfunction” at a prior Super Bowl, Kilmeade argued that the NFL had a responsibility to censor Beyonce’s performance.

“Didn’t they go and review this and say, wait a second?” he complained.
“This is a political position and she’s probably going to take advantage of it,” Giuliani agreed. “You’re talking to middle America when you have the Super Bowl. So if you’re going to have entertainment, let’s have decent, wholesome entertainment. And not use it as a platform to attack the people who put their lives at risk just to save us.”


LOL!!! IN THE MEANTIME!!!!! Beyonce Gave Red Lobster Sales A Boost, Up 33%
Beyonce’s new song, “Formation,” gives Red Lobster a healthy shout out. Not surprisingly, the restaurant chain’s sales got a boost ever since she dropped the new tune and video on Saturday (Feb. 6).

Reports CNN Money:
The chain said sales were up 33% on Sunday over the previous year, thanks to a lyric in the new track that suggests using Red Lobster’s food as a reward for sex.
Red Lobster spokesperson Erica Ettori said the brand was mentioned on Twitter 42,000 times in a single hour and trended for the first time in history.
Beyoncé’s overtly political new song, called “Formation,” addresses police brutality, Hurricane Katrina and black culture in America. The former Destiny’s Child star also touches on her personal wealth and influence, saying “I might just be a black Bill Gates in the making.”
“When he f*ck me good I take his ass to Red Lobster, cause I slay,” is the line referenced.

Cheddar Bay Biscuits for the win. Red Lobster’s tweet in response to the shout out (see below), not so much.

Does this mean the #BoycottBeyonce crowd won’t be supporting Red Lobster, too?





TRANSMAN REALNESS! Meet the first trans man to appear on a Men's Health cover in Europe
Health
The German edition of Men's Health will publish a historic collector's issue in April with fitness model Benjamin Melzer as the first transgender person to grace its cover. He landed the cover through a contest held by the magazine.
Congrats to Benjamin!




Kanye West Tweets New Album Title Is T.L.O.P., But What’s It Stand For?
With Kanye West‘s new album dropping in a couple of days, he’s finally gotten around to revealing it name, sort. Yeezy tweeted this morning (Feb. 9) that the album’s title is T.L.O.P., but you have to guess what it stands for.
Apparently whoever figures out the acronym will get bless with tickets of the album premiere/Yeezy Season 3 presentation at Madison Square Garden and free adidas Yeezys.
Needless to say, Kanye West fans are losing their sh*t right now. Peep the tweets below. 
LOL!




Wendy Williams Snags New BET Series, ‘Wendy’s Style Squad’
Congrats to Wendy Williams! The queen of daytime, has snagged another TV gig. She’s set to launch a brand-new style-focused series on BET, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Reportedly, Wendy will host a red carpet fashion commentary series called Wendy’s Style Squad. The show is scheduled to air later this month with a wrap-up of the styles worn during the Grammy Awards.

The first show will feature a panel of fashion experts and co-hosts including Bevy Smith, Lloyd Boston, and Robert Verdi. Bevy, who often appears on Wendy’s talk show, confirmed the news (sorta), with the tweet below.

"That show was canceled in JUNE, please consult @RadioAndySXM & @WendyWilliams & @BET if you want more of me, lol https://t.co/p2P0Cx7NZz"

"— bevysmith (@bevysmith) February 8, 2016"

Anywho, congrats to Wendy on her latest gig!




J.Lo’s ‘Shades of Blue’ Scores Second Season
*NBC is extending its business with Jennifer Lopez. The Peacock announced Friday that it has renewed her freshman series “Shades of Blue” for a second season, which will coincide with season 2 of her three-year residency in Las Vegas.
Her current third job as a judge on “American Idol,” will not be a factor next year, as this current season is its last. Last summer, J.Lo had to work out a way to film “Shades” episodes and “Idol” auditions at the same time.

“We knew that I would have to start doing the auditions while we were filming the show, so I would go on weekends to film ‘Idol,’” Lopez told the TCA at its Winter Press Tour last month. “It was challenging. It was hard, but we got through it, and I just tried to take it day by day.”

NBC entertainment president Jennifer Salke acknowledged her job situation in announcing the renewal of “Shades.” “We want to thank Jennifer, who is the hardest-working woman we know, for her incredible efforts as both the star and producer of this show, as well as well as our other amazing producers and cast for all their tireless work in creating one of the most compelling dramas on television today,” she said. “We’re so excited to find out where this story will lead and have them raise the stakes even higher in what we know will be a fantastic second season.”

The series, featuring J.Lo as a semi-crooked cop and single mom forced by the FBI to rat on her crooked squad to avoid prison (which would orphan her teen daughter), averages 11.2 million viewers in its 10 p.m. Thursday time slot. Her partner, a rookie African American cop played by Dayo Okeniyi, grapples with his accidental shooting of an unarmed black man, and his squad’s insistence on covering it up.

This week, Lopez will enter the live portion of “American Idol’s” final season, which follows the Jan. 20 launch of her Vegas residency, All I Have.



Ciara Sues Future For 15 Million: He’s trying to ruin my career!
According to our friends over at theJasmineBRAND.com Ciara is livid with her ex-fiance & baby daddy Future for spreading lies about her being a bad mother to the public and she has slapped him with a lawsuit  –asking the judge to order him to refrain from negatively speaking about her and stop trying to ruin her career, along with demanding 15 million dollars in damages from the rapper.

Ciara filed suit against Future in Georgia Court on January 21st accusing him of defamation, slander and libel.
The singer says that she is bringing this lawsuit due to several false and defamatory statements made by the rapper in the press over the past year about her, all involving their son Future.
Ciara says that Future has – over the past year – published numerous false and defamtory statements regarding her which contain several misrepresentations regarding her conduct and character.

She says Future knew the statements were false and didn’t care about the consequences she would suffer as a result.
The singer accuses her ex-fiance of lying about her publicly to increase interest and publicity for his upcoming musical endeavors, namely the release of his upcoming album and tour. Ciara blasts Future saying he purposefully published lies about her on his Twitter account, social media and other interviews to destroy her reputation as a good mother, to diminish her brand and to impair her professional career in the entertainment industry.

The suit adds that Ciara respects and recognizes Future’s right to free speech under the first amendment of the Constitution. However, he doesn’t have free reign to say whatever he wants knowing what he is speaking is untrue.

Ciara informs the court she is a well-known, successful, recording aritst, songwriter, producer, performer and entertainer along with actress and has a huge fan base around the world. The singer also describes herself as a pillar of her community and extremely active with community service and philanthropy and she says she’s known as a great mother.

The suit explains that the parties were in a highly publicized romantic relationship given their celebrity status. The two gave birth to their son in 2014 but their relationship ended around September 2014 after the birth of Future.

Ciara says after numerous attempts to arrange custody, child support and visitation she had to file a claim against him in another state for support.

She also brings up her boyfriend NFL star Russell Wilson by adding in her complaint,



Marshawn Lynch retires after nine seasons
NFL fans were thrown for a loop when Marshawn Lynch upstaged Peyton Manning.
In typical taciturn Lynch style, he simply tweeted a peace emoji with a picture of his cleats suspended from a telephone wire, suggesting he's hanging them up for good.
Although Lynch offered no official announcement, Seahawks owner Paul Allen and Beast Mode's agent Doug Hendrickson both offered gratitude to the running back on Twitter on Monday.
The news comes as no surprise. Embroiled in contract squabbles, Lynch has weighed retirement in each of the past two offseasons.

Seahawks general manager John Schneider acknowledged two weeks ago that Lynch was leaning toward calling it a career after a disappointing, injury-ravaged season in which he was outplayed by impressive rookie Thomas Rawls.

It was just a year ago that Lynch was drawing raves as the best running back in football after leading the league in rushing touchdowns for two consecutive seasons.
The driving force on one of the best rushing attacks of the 21st century, Lynch was also the tone-setter for the most successful era in franchise history.

The Seahawks have long been blessed with dynamic running backs, from Curt Warner in the 1980s, through Chris Warren and Ricky Watters in the 1990s to Shaun Alexander last decade. Even if Alexander's Seattle peak lasted longer, Lynch offered more memorable moments, highlighted by his famous "Beast Quake" breakthrough in a playoff upset over the Saints.

As a colorful character and the most consistently productive postseason power back of his generation, Lynch will present an interesting Hall of Fame case despite his relatively short career.



2016 IHeartRadio Awards: And The Nominees Are…
Awards show fever has taken over the nation, and it looks like there’s going to be some fierce competition at the 2016 iHeartRadio Awards.
Gal pals Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were both nominated for the Female Artist of the Year trophy, joined also by Carrie Underwood, Meghan Trainor and Adele.

Meanwhile, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Sam Smith and Luke Bryan will battle it out for the Male Artist of the Year title when the 2016 iHeartRadio Awards go live on April 3rd.

And the nominees are…
Song of the Year:

“Blank Space” – Taylor Swift
“Can’t Feel My Face” – The Weeknd
“Hello” – Adele
“Shut Up and Dance” – Walk The Moon
“Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

Female Artist of the Year

Adele
Carrie Underwood
Meghan Trainor
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift

Male Artist of the Year

Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Luke Bryan
Sam Smith
The Weeknd

Best New Artist

Fetty Wap
Hozier
Sam Hunt
Shawn Mendes
Tove Lo

Best Duo/Group of the Year:

Fall Out Boy
Maroon 5
One Direction
Walk The Moon
Zac Brown Band

Album of the Year:

1989 – Taylor Swift
25 – Adele
Beauty Behind the Madness – The Weeknd
In the Lonely Hour – Sam Smith
X – Ed Sheeran

Best Tour

Foo Fighters
Garth Brooks
Luke Bryan
Taylor Swift
U2

Alternative Rock Artist of the Year

AWOLNATION
Foo Fighters
Muse
Twenty One Pilots
X Ambassadors

Alternative Rock Song of the Year

“Cigarette Daydreams” – Cage The Elephant
“Ex’s & Oh’s” – Elle King
“Renegades” – X Ambassadors
“Shut Up and Dance” – Walk The Moon
“Stressed Out” – Twenty One Pilots

Rock Artist of the Year

Breaking Benjamin
Disturbed
Five Finger Death Punch
Foo Fighters
Three Days Grace

Rock Song of the Year

“Cut The Cord” – Shinedown
“Failure” – Breaking Benjamin
“Footsteps” – Pop Evil
“Heavy Is The Head” – Zac Brown Band featuring Chris Cornell
“I Am Machine” – Three Days Grace

Country Song of the Year

“Buy Me A Boat” – Chris Janson
“Homegrown” – Zac Brown Band
“I See You” – Luke Bryan
“Lose My Mind” – Brett Eldredge
“Take Your Time” – Sam Hunt

Country Artist of the Year

Blake Shelton
Brad Paisley
Luke Bryan
Sam Hunt
Thomas Rhett

Dance Song of the Year

“Hey Mama” – David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & Afrojack
“Lean On” – Major Lazer & DJ Snake featuring MØ
“Waves” – Mr. Probz
“Where Are Ü Now?” – Skrillex & Diplo with Justin Bieber
“You Know You Like It” – DJ Snake & AlunaGeorge

Dance Artist of the Year

Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Major Lazer
Skrillex & Diplo
Zedd

Hip Hop Song of the Year

“Blessings” – Big Sean featuring Drake & Kanye West
“Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)” – Rich Homie Quan
“Hotline Bling” – Drake
“Trap Queen” – Fetty Wap
“Truffle Butter” – Nicki Minaj featuring Drake & Lil Wayne

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

Big Sean
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
J. Cole

R&B Song of the Year

“Bitch Better Have My Money” – Rihanna
“Earned It” – The Weeknd
“Planes” – Jeremih featuring J. Cole
“Post To Be” – Omarion featuring Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko
“The Hills” – The Weeknd

R&B Artist of the Year

Beyoncé
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
Trey Songz
Usher

Latin Song of the Year

“Ay Vamos” – J Balvin
“El Perdón” – Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias
“Hilito” – Romeo Santos
“La Gozadera” – Gente De Zona featuring Marc Anthony
“Mi Verdad” – Maná featuring Shakira

Latin Artist of the Year

Enrique Iglesias
J Balvin
Nicky Jam
Pitbull
Prince Royce

Regional Mexican Song of the Year

“Aunque Ahora Estés Con Él” – Calibre 50
“Eres Una Niña” – Gerardo Ortiz
“Levantando Polvadera” – Voz de Mando
“Mi Vicio Más Grande” – Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga
“Te Mestiste” – Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year

Banda Los Recoditos
Calibre 50
Gerardo Ortiz
Julión Álvarez y Su Norteño Banda
Voz De Mando

Best Lyrics *Socially Voted Category

“Die A Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett
“Fight Song” – Rachel Platten
“Hello” – Adele
“Photograph” – Ed Sheeran
“See You Again” – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth

Best Collaboration *Socially Voted Category

“Bad Blood” – Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar
“Like I’m Gonna Lose You” – Meghan Trainor featuring John Legend
“See You Again” – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
“Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
“Where Are Ü Now?” – Skrillex & Diplo with Justin Bieber

Best Cover Song *Socially Voted Category

“1989″ (Album in Full) – Ryan Adams covering Taylor Swift
“Bad Blood” – Alessia Cara covering Taylor Swift
“Bitch Better Have My Money” – Kelly Clarkson covering Rihanna
“Cheerleader” – Pentatonix covering Omi
“Hands To Myself/Sorry” – Troy Sivan covering Selena Gomez And Justin Bieber
“Hello” – Demi Lovato covering Adele
“Hotline Bling” – Justin Bieber covering Drake
“Hotline Bling” – Sam Smith & Disclosure covering Drake
“Trap Queen” – Ed Sheeran covering Fetty Wap
“Uptown Funk” – Fifth Harmony, Jasmine V, Jacob Whitesides and Mahogany Lox covering Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

Best Song from a Movie *Socially Voted Category

“Earned It” – The Weeknd (50 Shades of Grey)
“Love Me Like You Do” – Ellie Goulding (50 Shades of Grey)
“See You Again” – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth (Furious 7)
“Til It Happens To You” – Lady Gaga (The Hunting Ground)
“Writing’s On The Wall” – Sam Smith (Spectre)

Most Meme-able Moment *Socially Voted Category

Adele and all of the “Hello” memes (Lionel Richie, Miss Piggy, Etc.)
Drake and “Hotline Bling”
Katy Perry and the Left Shark (from Super Bowl 49)
Kanye West and Kanye For President / Kanye 2020
Taylor Swift’s “Crazy Girl” with Running Mascara (from “Blank Space” video)

Best Fan Army *Socially Voted Category

5 Seconds of Summer – 5SOSFam
Adam Lambert – Glamberts
Ariana Grande – Arianators
Demi Lovato – Lovatics
Fifth Harmony – Harmonizers
Justin Bieber – Beliebers
Little Mix – Mixers
Nicki Minaj – Barbz
One Direction – Directioners
Selena Gomez – Selenators
Shawn Mendes – Mendes Army
Taylor Swift – Swifties

Good Luck to All!



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When pics surfaced of Weeknd and Bella leaving dinner 5 minutes after they arrived....sources said they got into a huge argument and it got ugly.  From the look on Bella's face above, it's a pretty believable story.

It'll be interesting to see who is date is when the Oscars red carpet rolls around, but for now, he just hit up the Academy Award Nominee luncheon in Beverly Hills.



Khloe Kardashian Breaks Up With James Harden
They started dating last spring, but it seems the romance between Khloe Kardashian and James Harden just wasn’t meant to be.
The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star and her handsome beau have long been rumored to be having problems, especially considering that she’s been spending so much time with estranged husband Lamar Odom.

Insiders say that Kardashian’s undying devotion to Odom was a key factor in the split, and over the weekend Khloe and Lamar were spotted on a hike with Kim Kardashian.



AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Stretch Play’
This is what happened to all of my clothes this morning after stuffing my fat face for 7 hours during last night’s Super Stinker.


HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM

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