#RHoA: NeNe Leakes has a 'Difficult' Role Amid Husband Gregg's Cancer Battle!
NeNe Leakes is struggling to be there for her husband Gregg Leakes' roller coaster emotions amid his battle with colon cancer.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star opened up about her own well-being during Sunday's all-new episode of the Bravo reality show as she struggled to provide for Gregg's strict new dietary desires that seemed to fluster even the professional chef she hired.
"I feel like you've fussed at everybody, including me, today," she told Gregg after he recounted his annoyance at having to do additional blood work during the morning's doctor's appointment.
"I fussed at myself today," he responded, at which point NeNe consoled, "I get it."
But just because she gets it, doesn't mean the reality personality isn't having to struggle with her own emotions.
"Being a caregiver is a difficult role to play," she explained. "Gregg having cancer, he's grouchy; he's sad; he's depressed. He puts all that energy on me."
She continued, "I'm the closest thing to him, so if he wants to vent or yell or be mean, I'm the person that he's doing that to. It really has been difficult for me."
The Bravo star broke the news of Gregg's Stage III Cancer diagnosis on social media in June, explaining in November that her husband had undergone a lengthy surgery to remove the diseased portion of his colon the month before.
"Gregg and I took vows — in sickness and in health — and all of those vows mean something to me. If the tables were turned and it was me who was sick, I would want my spouse to ride with me during this time. And that's what I'm gonna do for Gregg," she explained in the Season 11 premiere of her mindset.
It hasn't been easy for the couple since, dealing with Gregg's difficult recovery and NeNe's emotional state when it comes to seeing her rock in such a weakened state.
“It’s a very hard role to take care of someone,” she continued during a November episode. “I feel like if I crumble, then Gregg and Brentt is going to be over. I just feel like I have to be the strong voice.”
She continued, “I’ve put on a brave face but I have my moments in my bedroom, usually alone. I’ve had many moments in my car. If my car could talk it’d be like, 'This b— cries too much.'"
Following the decision not to proceed with chemotherapy after Gregg's initial surgery, the couple received devastating news in a December episode of RHOA when they learned that signs of cancer were still present in Gregg's blood.
“Gregg is definitely on a rollercoaster. His emotions are all over the place. He cries, he’s short patience, he’s frustrated,” NeNe explained at the time. “I feel like because he is weak at this moment, he needs someone who is going to be strong, so I feel like I have to be his rock as he has been my rock for so many years.”
The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo.
Did NeNe's Hubby Gregg Suffer a Stroke on the set of R.H.o.A or NOT?
According to reports, the man is currently resting after his health scare. One Real Housewives of Atlanta production insider claims Nene Leakes’ hubby Gregg suffered a stroke!
In addition, the same source revealed the whole thing, including his ER visit as well as what came after, was caught on camera and is bound to appear on the show!
Apparently, Gregg’s health issue is one of Nene’s main storyline for RHOA’s season 10.
But fear not – the man is expected to recover completely.
However, due to Gregg’s age and family history, he was told to rest in bed for a while.
What made the insider suspect the yet unconfirmed illness is a stroke, was the fact that after Kim Zolciak, who also suffered a small stroke, posted the signs of it on her personal social media platforms, Nene liked it and also stated that it’s vital to be able to tell.
Kim went through her scary ‘mini stroke’ while on Dancing with the Stars.
Doctors said a cause of it might have been her cosmetic procedures.
Meanwhile, a rep for Nene Leakes denied her husband suffered a stroke.
The woman talked to fans about Gregg’s health issues saying that she was really worried about him.
Her sweet message was filled with sincerity as she honored their 20 years together.
‘Prayers are going up, and fingers are crossed that he is going to be just fine,’ the woman added.
As fans of the hit show definitely are aware, the couple didn’t always have the best relationship.
In fact, it was so tumultuous that they even ended up divorcing in 2011, only to remarry two years later!
Do you think Gregg Leakes suffered a stroke or is it some other health scare? Also, are they keeping it a secret for the ratings?
MAG FAB! Kerry Washington Talks Pressures Women Face In Entertainment Weekly Issue
“Scandal” starlet Kerry Washington is featured on Entertainment Weekly’s newest issue, dubbed “Beyond Beautiful,” where she is joined by fellow actresses Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria and Elizabeth Banks.
The Golden Globe nominee sits down for an unfiltered round table discussion with the other ladies to discuss everything from Hollywood’s sexism, societial pressures women face (in general), what it feels like to take charge and more.
In a clip, Kerry touches on what it’s like growing black in America, where black people have to be TWICE as good to get HALF of what we deserve. If you’re an African-American, you may have had this exact conversation with an elder at one point in your life. Often times, African-Americans are reminded to go the extra mile if you want to accomplish your goals and be recognized for the hard work you’ve put it. And it also holds true being a woman in America.
Kerry eloquently started off the conversation saying,
“It reminds me of this line that Shonda Rhimes wrote on our show that has really resonated with African-Americans. It’s this idea you have to be twice as good to get half of what they have. It’s something that most black people I talk, when they heard that line, it completely resonated with how they were raised and the messaged their parents gave them. ‘That’s just the truth.’ I think it’s the same for women. You just know, you have to be twice as good. In a way, until girls don’t have that feeling, we will not have done our jobs. That’s almost the point: to not feel the pressure to be extraordinary.”
She then went on to say that she loves that they can get together and celebrate each other (girl power!), but she said the need to this is the problem.
“It will be so exciting when we don’t have to do this because we’re just equal players at the table,” she said
Very well said.
#EGGPLANTNATION! Meet Atl Jack!
One of my female readers sent me these pics for you to drool at and get your life. She calls him Atl Jack. But you can call him over for dinner. I guess LOL! In the meantime you can………………
RHOA: Oh? Does NeNe Leakes Have A New Family Spin-Off In The Works?
Nene Leakes has returned to The Real Housewives of Atlanta, But fans are wondering if she’ll be back as a full time housewife next season. Nene has stayed busy since her premiere to reality TV and has really built up her resume in front of the cameras. For a while Nene was acting like she was too good for the Bravo reality show, but lately, but she’s been staying mum on the show in the press; alleging a return may be in her future.
Nene’s once estranged stepson Damian Leakes (who clearly needed to make some money) spoke to Radaronline about the future of his step-mother’s career, and spilled some dirt on how she hopes to be behind the camera pretty soon!
“I can’t say if she’s coming back or not, she’s got a lot going on,” Damian said (on Nene’s RHOA return). Adding, “She wants to put her production company out there on a bigger scale, maybe directing might be in the near future with her production company.” (NeNe behind the camera I like it!)
Damian also spills that despite the threat from her NBC Universal bosses to pull her new Fashion Police gig if she doesn’t come back to RHOA full time, Nene isn’t worried about working, she’s always got ideas in the works. First up; producing a reality show about her family.
“Gregg and the kids being able to do a reality show together, maybe a three-show series like I Dream of Nene…we’ve been playing with that idea,” Damian dished. “We think it would be a pretty cool show to see our interactions with our dad.”
While Nene wouldn’t be the star of this show, she of course would be in front of the camera as well. “We’d get Nene to pop up every now and then and show everyone we are a very fun family,” Damian says.
Nene’s family would probably need more of her “every now and then” to make the show successful. My thoughts are that Bravo would pick up the show, if Nene agreed to be more involved; and just like that another Nene Leakes spin-off is born.
Whether they start their reality TV careers or not Daiman says the Leakes clan has completely worked out all of their past issues. “We don’t get upset anymore, we are family,” he claims, adding, “We are all rooting for Nene.”
I’m not surprised that Nene plans on starting a production company, Bethenny recently did the same thing. Her step-son might be getting his spot on the show taken away if he keeps blabbing to the press, but it’s great to hear all is calm with her family, for now.
New Music Video: Brian McKnight – Better
Brian McKnight follows up the video for “Uh Oh Feeling” with the visuals for the title track off his forthcoming 12th studio album Better.
McKnight is not only getting ‘better’ with age, but also with life, love and music – a journey echoed in the sounds and lyrics of his most heartfelt album to date. “I’m taking it back to basics,” McKnight explains of the new album. “Creating music like we did 20 years ago – completely organic, all real instruments.”
Simplicity holds true on the romantic ballad as McKnight sings about the benefits of an everlasting relationship.
“Girl, ever since you walked into my life / You took everything that’s wrong and made it right, that’s what you did,” he sings in the black-and-white visuals set backstage and during a show rehearsal.
Check out the video Below
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#TEAMEMPIRE: Fox Wins "Empire" Trademark Suit!
Twentieth Century Fox Television recently won the lawsuit over its hit show “Empire,” with a judge ruling in its favor on Monday.
The judge cited the First Amendment as protection for Fox, this brought an end to the multimillion-dollar legal battle between "Empire" the TV show and Empire the San Francisco based music company.
Fox had been in dispute with Empire Distribution for quite some time now because Empire music company sent Fox a cease and desist letter claiming that its trademark was being infringed upon.
The music company said that for $8 million, or guest spots for their artists and $5 million, it would back off the assertion that its brand was being tarnished by the hit show’s “portrayal of a label run by a homophobic drug dealer prone to murdering his friends.”
Judge Percy Anderson refuted those claims with the ruling in favor of the popular television show. The court minutes read, “Fox contends that summary judgment is appropriate because its use of ‘Empire’ is protected by the First Amendment, and because Empire Distribution has failed to establish that there is a genuine issue of material fact as to consumer confusion." He also granted Fox declaratory relief for its initial federal trademark infringement and other claims.
Hip Hop News: La La Anthony And Timbaland Developing Hip Hop Docuseries!
La La Anthony, and Timbaland are partnering with Leftfield Pictures to develop a hip-hop docuseries that “exposes the cutthroat entrepreneurial side of hip-hop, with models, DJs and social media stars hustling to break through as fashion, music and media moguls.”
Deadline reports: The project will focus on Jeff Janvier and Session Cruz’s Face Time Agency, the industry’s premiere casting agency for booking music video and hip-hop fashion models, with clients including Drake, Kanye West and Robin Thicke. Set inside the New York City nightlife scene – where clubs have become the new boardrooms – the series exposes the cutthroat entrepreneurial side of hip-hop, with models, DJs and social media stars “hustling” to break through as fashion, music and media moguls.
“I’m thrilled to be executive producing a project that offers a true insider’s look into the business side of hip hop, especially one that explores the lives of fascinating women who have used hip hop as their platform to become successful entrepreneurs in fashion, music and more,” said LaLa, who will executive produce the project with Leftfield Pictures executive producers George and Will Nothacker. Timbaland will serve as exec music producer.
Halle Berry: Hollywood Isn’t Truthful About People of Color
Halle Berry is the latest actress weighing in on the diversity issue in Hollywood and the Academy. Halle shared her sentiments during an onstage conversation with her agent, Kevin Huvane, at the Makers Conference, an AOL women’s leadership program. She stated that actors and filmmakers should tell the truth, adding
"The films, I think, that are coming out of Hollywood aren’t truthful."
She continued,"The reason they’re not truthful these days is they aren’t really depicting the importance and the involvement and the participation of people of color in our American culture."
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Halle says that there’s no reason people of color should be overlooked,
"Our cities are filled with black and brown people. And many times, unfortunately we see films that are set in Chicago, New York, Atlanta — big metropolitan cities — and they’re devoid of people of color. So I feel like when we really live up to our responsibility and challenge ourselves to be truthful, and tell the truth in our storytelling, then people of color will be there in a real competitive way, and it won’t be about inclusion or diversity. Because if we’re telling the truth, inclusion and diversity will be a byproduct of the truth."
In 2002, Halle won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the romantic drama “Monster’s Ball” (2001), which made her the only woman of color to win a Best Actress Academy Award to date, as of 2016.
Mother Emanuel AME Church Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
The parishioners of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC have received a special honor. The church has been nominated for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize.
The nomination comes after the horrific mass shooting in June 2015 by white supremacist, Dylann Roof, which ended the lives of eight unsuspecting members. The tragedy sparked national mourning and outrage. President Obama even spoke at the funeral service for SC State Senator and pastor Clementa Carlos Pinckney.
What's so remarkable is just two days after Dylann Roof committed the hate crime, the victims’ family members stood during his bond hearing and extended forgiveness. Another two days passed before thousands of community members, black and white, joined hands to form a “unity chain” across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge.
The church's faith filled reaction to the "Charleston Massacre" prompted Chicago-area political leaders to push for Nobel efforts, including U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C. The officials said they had followed through with the nomination by Monday’s deadline.
The Post and Courier reports, Liz Alston, the Emanuel historian who contributed to the entry, said she and other members of the Calhoun Street church were in awe of the nomination’s significance.
“The mere fact that the church is in the same realm as Mahatma Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the highest honors,” Alston said. “That our church contributed to peace in this world is just phenomenal, and it’s unequaled in Charleston history.”
This year’s nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize include Pope Francis, Wikkileaks informant Edward Snowden and human rights advocate Nadia Mural.
Beyonce Hires New Management Team
According to Page Six, Mrs. Carter has parted ways with her longtime business manager and has hired a whole new team to help drive her career to higher heights. Is that even possible? She’s totally at the top of her game, but we’re here for more advancement.
The “Grown Woman” singer has since hired JPMorgan Chase’s head of sports and entertainment marketing Steve Pamon to take her place, joining the Parkwood Entertainment family. He also reportedly masterminded the bank’s sponsorship of The Carters’ “On The Run” Tour.
“Last year, Parkwood Entertainment created new departments and recruited new executives from the tech, business and entertainment sectors who joined the team to help grow Parkwood and its interests . . . Some senior staffers were given the opportunity to reposition and stay on. Some members . . . awakened [to] new interests and decided to follow personal routes.
Sounds like Queen Bey is ready to make some major moves in 2016.
#BLACKLIVESMATTER: DeRay Mckesson files to run in Baltimore mayoral race
"Baltimore is a city of promise and possibility," said mayoral candidate DeRay Mckesson.
In a surprise move, civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson jumped into the already crowded contest for Baltimore mayor Wednesday night, shaking up the Democratic field minutes before the deadline to file.
"Baltimore is a city of promise and possibility," the Black Lives Matter member told The Baltimore Sun. "We can't rely on traditional pathways to politics and the traditional politicians who walk those paths if we want transformational change."
He said he planned to release a platform within a week. He said it would include a call for internal school system audits to be made public.
Mckesson was the 13th and final candidate to jump into the primary race. In deep-blue Baltimore, the Democratic primary has long determined the winner of the general election.
Several candidates have filed to run for mayor in 2016 or have announced their intentions to run, including politicians, a bar owner and a crime victim. Others have said they are considering entering the race.
Mckesson, 30, a Baltimore native and former public school administrator here and in Minnesota, is part of a team called Campaign Zero, which seeks to end police killings in America. The group wants to end goals
Mckesson has gained widespread attention in the protest movement that began in Ferguson, Mo., and came to Baltimore last year to demonstrate against police brutality after the death of Freddie Gray. He has nearly 300,000 followers on Twitter.
He has met with top White House officials and presidential candidates in recent months to discuss civil rights. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called him a "social media emperor."
In recent months, Mckesson has been living in North Baltimore.
Dixon, the front-runner in the Democratic primary, said Wednesday she had not heard of Mckesson. She noted there are less than three months to go until the election, and said she wouldn't be distracted.
"We all want the best for Baltimore," she said. "There are 84 days left. I'm staying focused."
Recent polls showed Dixon leading the Democratic primary, followed by Pugh and Stokes.
Mosby, who has been doing well among younger voters, welcomed Mckesson to the race. "I welcome anyone to the race and look forward to the discussion about building a better Baltimore," he said. "I have seen the best and the worst of Baltimore and so far I am the only candidate for mayor to offer a comprehensive plan to tackle Baltimore's toughest challenges."
The crowded Democratic field means a candidate could win the April 26 primary with a small fraction of the vote.
Sean Yoes, the host of the "First Edition" radio show at Morgan State University's WEAA station, said Mckesson's candidacy would "represent a departure from business as usual."
But he added that Mckesson is likely not well-known among the older African-American women who have long decided Baltimore's elections.
"If the electorate consisted of celebrities who were politically conscious, then maybe he would have a chance," Yoes said. "I suspect the vast majority of the most prolific voting bloc in Baltimore City do not know who he is. That's going to be problematic for him."
Mckesson said he would have to catch up to candidates who have been running for months.
"We can build a Baltimore where more and more people want to live and work and where everyone can thrive," he said.
Later, on the blogging site Medium.com, he contrasted his background with those of the leading candidates. "It is true that I am a non-traditional candidate — I am not a former Mayor, City Councilman, state legislator, philanthropist or the son of a well-connected family. I am an activist, organizer, former teacher, and district administrator that intimately understands how interwoven our challenges and our solutions are," Mckesson wrote.
Johnetta Elzie, another well-known activist with the Black Lives Matter movement, said she was moving to Baltimore to work on Mckesson's campaign.
"I'm definitely going to be on the campaign," she said. "I'm excited."
Elzie, who met Mckesson during the Ferguson protests, said she believes in his "passion and the love he has for the city he's from.
"He talks about poverty and race and how those are intertwined," Elzie said. "DeRay's path is to be a truth-teller while improving the city he grew up in."
Wednesday was also the deadline to file for Congress. Candidates to succeed retiring Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski include Democratic Reps. Chris Van Hollen and Donna F. Edwards and Republicans Kathy Szeliga, Richard J. Douglas, Chrys Kefalas and Anthony Seda.
In the Baltimore mayor's race, other Democrats running include engineer Calvin Allen Young III, former bank operations manager Patrick Gutierrez, Baltimore police Sgt. Gersham Cupid, author Mack Clifton, former UPS manager Cindy Walsh and nurse Wilton Wilson.
Republican candidates are Armand F. Girard, a retired math teacher; Chancellor Torbit, the brother of a slain police officer; Brian Charles Vaeth, a former city firefighter; Alan Walden, a former WBAL radio anchor; and Larry O. Wardlow Jr., who filed late Wednesday.
The Green Party will hold a primary election between community activist Joshua Harris, Army veteran Emanuel McCray and U.S. Marine David Marriott.
Candidates have until Friday to withdraw from the ballot. Citizens have until Feb. 12 to challenge the residency of any of the candidates. The general election is Nov. 8.
There are 369,000 registered voters in Baltimore, including 288,000 Democrats, 47,000 unaffiliated voters and 30,000 Republicans. There are about 1,200 Libertarians and 1,100 Greens.
Statewide, there are about 3.8 million registered voters, including 2 million Democrats, 972,000 Republicans, and 694,000 unaffiliated voters.
Rihanna’s 'ANTI' Actually Sold 460 Copies On Release Date
Rihanna’s studio album ANTI was certified Platinum by the RIAA roughly 36 hours after her album was leaked (on the night of January 27th) and then released for free the following day on TIDAL.
The announcement caused some controversy as some were wondering…how on earth did her album become platinum so quickly? Well, it all boils down to that $25 million contract with Samsung.
Since the mobile giant bought a million copies of ANTI, it was guaranteed it would go platinum. But, if you’re wondering how the album fared the old school way, ANTI only sold approximately 460 copies on Thursday, Jan. 28th, according to a source with knowledge of the Nielsen numbers. It debuted at No. 27 on the Billboard 200, selling less than 1,000 copies in the United States in its first day on sale.
In fact, ANTI is reportedly one of RiRi’s lowest-charting album debuts. According to TIDAL, the album been streamed 5.6 million times, while Nielsen says the album has been streamed 4.7 million times by the end of the January 28th. If you're looking to get your hands on a physical copy, ANTI is expected to be released in stores on Friday, Feb. 5th.
It’s interesting to see how technology is starting to change the music game. How do you feel about it? Are you here for the RIAA’s new streaming rule?
Don Cheadle is Miles Davis in New Biopic
Don Cheadle will be playing music legend Miles Davis in a new biopic entitled Miles Ahead. Which is fascinating when you consider back in 2006, Davis’ nephew Vince Wilburn said that Don Cheadle would be the only person that would be able to play the jazz icon on film. Fast forward some ten years later and here we are with a trailer for the film that proves how spot on Wilburn was with his choice.
The film premiered at the New York Film Festival in 2015 and is all set to hit theaters on April 1st. What also makes the film great is the approach at telling the Miles Davis story. Opposed to starting at his youth and telling the story progressively, they opted to tell a story by having a fictitious journalist (Ewan McGregor) intruding on Davis in the year 1979. They also use a series of flashbacks to tell some backstory. The film is also co-written by Don Cheadle as well as directed.
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"SNL" executive producer Lorne Michaels announced that former cast member Tracy Morgan has been booked to host "Saturday Night Live" when the show celebrates the start of its historic 41st season in October.
Tracy will hit Studio 8H on Oct. 17th, marking his second time as host of the show, where he was a cast member for seven seasons. Tracy expressed his excitement on Twitter saying, "Stoked to be going home...#SNL"
While he has been spotted in public several times since he was critically injured in a tragic June 2014 collision, Tracy has not been performing. But that's all about to change!
Welcome back to comedy Tracy!
Uh Oh? Did Amy Poehler Sanction Blue Ivy R. Kelly Molestation Joke?
Comedian Amy Poehler in hot water after a crude joke about R. Kelly molesting Jay Z and Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy shows up on her new sitcom…
In the latest episode of Amy Poehler's new show “Difficult People” on Hulu, a main character whines about incurring the wrath of the BeyHive after Tweeting, “I can’t wait for Blue Ivy to be old enough for R. Kelly to piss on her.”
Needless to say the BeyHive swarmed producer Amy Poehler real life and are campaigning hard for an apology and for "Difficult People" to be canceled.
(NOTE) Amy Poehler does not appear on the show.
NeNe Leakes TOASTS To Gregg Leakes Birthday with a Party!
Former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes got into party mode to celebrate her hubby Gregg Leakes birthday
Taking a break from their busy schedules, the twosome jetted off for a couples getaway on the beach, later joined by friends for the birthday festivities.
NeNe had the ladies sitting right in a casually cute ensemble as she posed it up for the ‘gram. She captioned, “Doin it for my hunni's Bday! #Beachlife #gettingbacktome”
Once friends arrived, the party was in full swing complete with good eats, birthday cake and cocktails. The party guests served a toast for the birthday boy
Afterwards...The fashion designer flossed on her hotel patio looking over the beach. She captioned, "Hey Girlllll #Beachlife"
Ha! Fun times for all. I guess!
Jay Z and Timbaland sued for using sample in 1999 song ‘Big Pimpin’
Jay Z’s copyright troubles over his 16-year-old song “Big Pimpin'” are resurfacing to haunt him. A music composer’s nephew is suing the entertainment mogul and the song’s producer, Timbaland, over copyright claims regarding a flute sample.
The Arabian-sounding flute in question is heard within the beat throughout the 1999 song about having casual sex with women and discarding them. The rap hit, which featured UGK, was on Jay Z’s fourth album, Vol 3…Life And Times of S. Carter.
Timbaland has said that he found the flute sound he used to produce the song on a CD without any identification, so he figured it was in the public domain, according to Daily Mail. But it turns out the sample was composed by Baligh Hamdy in 1957 for an Egyptian movie, Khosara, Khosara.
After it was discovered where the sample derived, Jay Z’s camp payed $100,000 to EMI Arabia, the label that was believed to have rights over the film. The label gave part of that payment to Hamdy’s family, as the composer had died in 1993.
But Hamdy’s nephew and heir, Osama Ahmed Fahmy, filed a lawsuit in 2007 in U.S. court claiming the deal was not recognized under Egyptian law. His lawsuit states that Khosara, Khosara is regarded as important to Egyptian culture and that at the time of the deal, the country’s law did not allow for a “blanket license to make derivative works that alter or add to the copyright.”
“At the very least, regardless of the scope of the copyright license, the author is required to consent on a case-by-case basis to any alteration of his work,” the suit says.
Fahmy’s lawyers say their client is seeking payment from both Jay Z, who is worth about $560 million, and Timbaland, who is worth around $80 million. The attorneys say they are prepared to bring in experts to evaluate the amount of money “Big Pimpin'” has made from the flute sample.
Jay Z’s lawyers are rejecting the validity of the argument.
“The notion that people buy concert tickets to hear one song, never mind an instrumental sample contained in one song that may or may not be performed at any given concert, is beyond speculative — it is farcical,” said a court motion from the defense.
The jury trial is set for Oct. 13 in Los Angeles.
Kandi Burruss’ Surprise Baby Shower!
“RHOA” star Kandi Burruss was smitten after she was surprised with a baby shower over the weekend.
The soon-to-be mom again was wrapping things up after a convention with her Bedroom Kandi consultants where they came bearing gifts for Baby Tucker! Kandi captioned the surprise saying, “Today our #BedroomKandi convention ended & my consultants surprised me with a baby shower! Thank you! That was a great surprise! BedroomKandi.com” Well that was nice of them.
As we can see, none of the gifts subliminally tell if it’s a boy or a girl, so we’re still waiting to find out if they'll be welcoming a boy or a girl soon.
OH NO? Matt Barnes Threatens Rihanna's Bestie!
Matt Barnes threatens Rihanna's best-friend/sister-cousin after she drags him by the basketballs…
After Rihanna blasted Matt Barnes for lying about their relationship one of Rihanna's constant companions, Leandra Simone, made her own post calling Matt out on Instagram.
Baller Alert caught Matt's response and later this morning Leandra posted threats from Matt she received through direct message.
So Messy!
In not so nice EMPIRE NEWS: ‘Empire’ actor Shut Down After Trying to Jump Line at Memphis Club
‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray was turned away when he tried to pull rank on people waiting in line at a popular Memphis nightspot Saturday night.
Gossip tabloid TMZ.com reports Gray, 21, “came out of nowhere” and bogarded his way to the front of a line outside one of the nightclubs that dot Memphis’ famous Beale Street.
Gray, who plays wannabe rapper Hakeem Lyon on ‘Empire’, thought he was important enough to jump the line. Most celebrities have household names that opens doors for them without waiting on line.
Unfortunately for Gray, the bouncer had no clue who he was — even after he showed the bouncer his ID.
Before joining the cast of Empire, Gray was a struggling rapper who went by the nom de guerre “Yazz the Greatest”.
A witness told TMZ there were at least 35 people waiting in line. The witness said a shouting match ensued between Gray, his bodyguard and the no-nonsense bouncer.
Gray and his bodyguard finally left when the bouncer refused to budge. Gray later attended the 2015 Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
New Music Video: Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow – ‘WYA (Where You At?)’
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri hop on their phones to invite “some of the baddest, finest women around the world” to come and party with them on a yacht, and at a rooftop party, in the visuals for “WYA (Where You At?).” Even with all the ladies on the scene, there’s still a few they’re texting to check on their ETA.
Watch the G. Visuals-directed video HERE!
Thoughts?
Is There Is A Supreme x Air Jordan 1 On The Way? [Photos]
Supreme just released its fall/winter 2015 lookbook, but there are far more pressing matters. While the Supreme and Brand Jordan collab is a given (see: the Supreme x Air Jordan V), there is also a Supreme x Air Jordan 1 in the works.
Instead of the “wings” logo, you had a “94” near the ankle and part of the Supreme logo on the red Nike Swoosh on the black shoe.
Are these legit or are we getting trolled. If the former is true, these are pretty much already sold out.
SPOTTED: Ciara Attends WNBA Seattle Storm's Game With Russell Wilson And His Family!
Pop starlet Ciara is currently in Seattle with her boo Russell Wilson. Last night, they watched the San Antonio Stars battle the Seattle Storm.......and the Storm won (72-63). But Cici and Russell weren't alone in their courtside seats. The couple was joined by Anna Wilson (Russell’s sister), and his mom. And from the looks of their body language, the Wilsons seem to really like Ciara. Hmmm....we wonder if Mama Wilson is ready for a new daughter-in-law?
The Hair Care Professionals and Celebs Attends The Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show 2015!
Atlanta’s biggest and brightest celebrities came out to sell and promote their products at the 2015 Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show. Some of your favorite reality TV show cast members racked up selling their hair, waist trainers, make up, and hair care products. In addition to that, many of them greeted fans with open hearts and warm receptions. “The Bam”
Fun Times! Pics courtesy of That Retail Chick
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