The Daily Buzz For Feb 26

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Madonna Fights Back on AGEISM: Inside Rolling Stone's New Issue

"This is what a 56-year-old ass looks like!" Madonna tells Rolling Stone, discussing ageism in pop culture.

Madonna returns to the cover of Rolling Stone in our latest issue (on stands Friday) giving her most revealing, introspective and fiery interview in years. In the in-depth Q&A with senior writer Brian Hiatt, Madonna discusses her real feelings about Lady Gaga, her marriage to Guy Ritchie, her relationship with Judaism, her assessment of Kanye West, her love for Whiplash and much more.  

"I don't think she wants my crown," Madonna says, referring to Gaga. "We live in a world where people like to pit women against each other. And this is why I love the idea of embracing other females who are doing what I'm doing. . .The only time I ever criticized Lady Gaga was when I felt like she blatantly ripped off one of my songs. It's got nothing to do with 'she's taking my crown' or 'she's in some space of mine.' She has her thing. I do think she's a very talented singer and songwriter. It was just that one issue. And everybody's obviously running with it and turned it into a huge feud, which I think is really boring, quite frankly. And you know what? I don't care anymore. Here's the thing: one day everyone's going to shut up about it. You'll see! I have a plan. "

But Madonna, who will release her new album Rebel Heart on March 6th (read our review of the album here), reserves her most passionate and eloquent remarks for the topic of ageism, in pop writing and in society. "It's still the one area where you can totally discriminate against somebody," she says, "and talk shit. Because of their age. Only females, though. Not males. So in that respect we still live in a very sexist society."

"No one would dare to say a degrading remark about being black or dare to say a degrading remark on Instagram about someone being gay," Madonna continues. "But my age – anybody and everybody would say something degrading to me. And I always think to myself, why is that accepted? What's the difference between that and racism, or any discrimination? They're judging me by my age. I don't understand. I'm trying to get my head around it. Because women, generally, when they reach a certain age, have accepted that they're not allowed to behave a certain way. But I don't follow the rules. I never did, and I'm not going to start."

And if you're wondering if there was a message behind showing off her bare butt on the Grammys' red carpet: "This is what a 56-year-old ass looks like, motherfuckers!" she says. And to the suggestion that her awe-inspiring physique isn't exactly average, she retorts, "You know what? It could be the average some day! That's the thing." (Listen to Madonna's entire statement on ageism in pop culture below.) 

"When I did my sex book, it wasn't the average," Madonna says. "When I performed 'Like a Virgin' on the MTV Awards and my dress went up and my ass was showing, it was considered a total scandal. It was never the average, and now it's the average. When I did Truth or Dare and the cameras followed me around, it was not the average. So if I have to be the person who opens the door for women to believe and understand and embrace the idea that they can be sexual and look good and be as relevant in their fifties or their sixties or whatever as they were in their twenties, then so be it."

Jada Pinkett: I LOVE to see Will with Other Women? SERIOUSLY???

During a red carpet interview with  Extra during the Focus premiere Jada Pinkett Smith made a shocking revelation: She likes to see Will with other women!  We'll explain...

Will is headed to the big screen alongside actress Margot Robbie in FOCUS (in theaters on Friday, see last night's Hollywood red carpet premiere pics here) and they "get busy" in the film. But that didn't bother Jada....she liked it. Here's how the exchange went down....

After 20 years… I actually, you know…” Will jumped, “She a little freaky like that.” Jada continued, “Unfortunately, he’s right. It’s kind of a nice voyeuristic way to see your man, but I am kind of weird in that way. That’s a whole other conversation.”

Ohhh......WERK JADA!

REPORT: Bobbi Kristina Slowly Taken Out Of Coma, Remains On Life Support

In the weeks since Bobbi Kristina Brown was found unresponsive in her bathtub, her future has remained uncertain. The 21-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown continues to be unresponsive, kept in a medically induced coma since Jan. 31. 

"There will be a sign of hope, and then nothing," says a family source. "Every day, we wonder if this will be the day that we get good news." 

Doctors hope to find some answers soon. Their latest medical decision: to wean Bobbi Kristina off the medication that keeps her in the coma. "We're all hoping and praying that this will give us some answers," says the family source, who adds that Brown's condition remains "severe." 

Subhashini Ramesh, a professor of NeuroCritical Care at Georgia Regents University, explains the reasoning to PEOPLE. "They take them off a medically induced coma for two reasons – because the underlying problem has improved, or to simply get a sense of what the patient is able to do for themselves." 

Dr. Ramesh, who is not treating Brown, says that her recent tracheostomy signifies one bit of positive news. "Obviously, she did not meet the criteria for brain death if she underwent a tracheostomy," Dr. Ramesh says. "She still could have a devastating injury, though." 

For now, Bobbi Kristina remains on life support, which includes a ventilator and feeding tube. "We're hoping for a significant change soon," says the family member, "but we know that it may not change anything."

Her supposed “husband” (who is not her real husband), Nick Gordon, recently went on a Twitter rant about Bobby Brown not letting him see Bobbi Kris while she's in the hospital. He blasted Bobbi K’s father for keeping him away and even shared screenshots of alleged text messages he fired off to Bobby. In the texts, Nick tells Bobby to GROW UP and once his daughter realizes what he is doing, she will HATE him.

Since his rant against Bobby, Nick is still active on Twitter, unleashing his frustrations and longing to see the woman he loves. He tweets:

WOW….just WOW!

Lady Gaga Joins The Cast Of “American Horror Story”

The next season of “American Horror Story” officially has a new member: Lady Gaga!

As her first starring role on television, the pop star will appear in the fifth season of the hit FX series, which is slated to return in October. While her character has not yet been revealed, Ryan Murphy, the show’s creator, has said that major clues were left in the fourth season about the upcoming installment.

On Wednesday (Feb. 25), Mother Monster shared the unexpected news on Twitter. “Make your reservations now. #GagaAHSHotel,” she tweeted along with a short, creepy clip of herself in a beaded mask, whispering the word, “hotel.”

Mayweather-Pacqiao Fight Floor Seats To Run $250k A Pop!

As fans probably expected, tickets to the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 2 will be incredibly expensive. That’s if you can find them.

According to The Bleacher Report: This will arguably be the most anticipated fight in boxing history. There will be a lot of demand for tickets, but it’s not likely many will be released to the public.

ESPN.com’s Dan Rafael believes that as few as 1,000 tickets could be made available to the public. The cheapest tickets are expected to be sold for $1,000. If the MGM Grand sold out in 15 minutes after the fight was officially announced, think about how quickly tickets to the fight would be snatched up if they were released to the public.

ESPN Radio 1100 host Scott Spreitzer tweeted some interesting nuggets about ringside seats.

According to Rafael, there has not been a price set for the pay-per-view, which will be a joint effort by HBO and Showtime. However, he expects the pay-per-view to be about $89.95.

This is a fight that every boxing fan wants to see. For those who have said for years that they would “pay to see it,” it’s certainly not going to be a cheap night—even if you watch it from home.

Rap Artist Chamillionaire Joins L.A. Venture Capital Firm As EIR

Chamillionaire has always presented himself as a smart cookie and his latest business merge with Los Angeles venture capital firm Upfront Ventures proves just that.

Instead of mixtaping the world to death like some of his fellow rapper alumni, the Grammy Award-winning artist from Houston has landed himself a position as an entrepreneur in residence (EIR) for the hub that just landed the largest early-stage fund raised in L.A., to the tune of $280 million.

Upfront Ventures partner, Mark Suster, details in his new blog on BothSid.es how he first met Chamillionaire in 2009 and his tech and marketing strategy expertise was apparent even back then.

“After seeing Chamillionaire interact with several entrepreneurs both at events and as an investor I started introducing him to startups in an advisory capacity,” he recalled. It always started the same way – a founder would ask for an intro because they figured he could help with promotion. And after one meeting they started asking for his advice about marketing, customer engagement, product design, monetization – whatever.”

Chamillionaire’s new tech founder hustle puts him in a class by himself as the first rapper to be granted with such an honor.

We’ll be watching his moves in the upcoming months.

Christina Milian Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction 

Christina Milian suffered a wardrobe malfunction at the Hollywood premiere of Focus and HipHollywood.com has the pictures. The reality TV star’s outfit did more than just expose her cleavage, it exposed a handful of side boob. Photographers snapped away as Milian’s open blue silk jacket revealed more than she probably intended but the “Dip It Low” singer didn’t seem too bothered by the fashion mishap.

Nice Boobs!

Naya Rivera & Husband Announce They Are Expecting 

Naya Rivera and husband, Ryan Dorsey didn’t waste any time getting something cooking. And when we say cooking we mean, they are having a baby!

The Glee star confirmed via her website on Tuesday that she and her hubby of just seven months are expecting their first child together.

“We’re having a baby! Ryan and I feel so blessed and can’t wait to welcome the newest member of our family,” she wrote, including a photo of a bun in the oven and photos of she and Dorsey as kids.

And talk about interesting timing. Rivera announced the big news the same day as her ex-fiancé, Big Sean dropped his anticipated album, Dark Sky Paradise.

Sean and the 28-year-old ended their engagement in April 2014 and just three months later, she tied the knot to Dorsey during a private ceremony in Cabo San Lucas.

Congrats to the couple.

“Empire” Star Trai Byers REVEALS He Almost Became A PASTOR After Not Getting Work As An Actor!

On yesterday’s episode of “The Meredith Vieira Show,” Trai Byers, who stars as eldest brother Andre Lyon on the hit FOX series “Empire,” chops it up about what he contemplated doing with his life before landing a gig on “Empire” and starring in the civil rights film SELMA.

Trai, who admits he’s very passionate about his religious beliefs, reveals he thought about quitting his career in acting after not working at all in 2013.  And he wanted to become a pastor. He spilled,

Trai: In 2013 I did not work at all just contemplating what I needed to do if I was walking in my destiny or not. Is this what Trai wants to do? I am a big Christian so I always talk about that or is what God wants me to do. I really contemplated changing going into something else. I am very passionate about God and religion and I thought maybe I am supposed to be a Pastor. I don’t know. I am open to being used in any way that was aligned for me destiny wise and Empire came and right after Empire, Selma came. Then to look later down the line to see Empire was premiering on Wednesday night the same week on Friday Selma was going wide, you couldn’t time it like that.

Meredith: Did you believe it was a message? 

Trai: Yes, Trai stay where you are.

The sexy actor also weighs in about iconic actor Denzel Washington possibly appearing on “Empire” with a guest-starring role. A few weeks ago, director Lee Daniels posted a picture of himself and Denzel at dinner on Instagram saying he was working to persuade Denzel to make a cameo on the top-rated primetime television show.

Meredith: He recently posted a photo with Denzel Washington on Instagram saying, “Trying to talk this one into doing a guest star on Empire.” You’ve had a lot of stars on so far. Do you have any idea whether Denzel is thinking about it?

Trai: Wouldn’t that be great. I think it would be great. I love Denzel. 

Meredith: He compares you to Denzel.

Trai: That’s high praise. The show is huge with a huge show comes a lot of rumors. I couldn’t say whether he was or was not, is or is not but that would be great. Hopefully he does.

Meredith: If he’s smart he’ll do it.

Trai: I think he’s pretty smart.

Yup

Later, Trai reveals how the cast found out that they were getting renewed for a second season. Unexpectedly, the main cast was on a plane to L.A. and once they landed, a random guy sitting on the plane checked his phone and saw the show had been picked up for a new season....and proceeded to yell out the news!

Trai:The core cast were on our way to the TCA’s in Los Angeles, all on a plane together, the Television Critics Association. So we are landing in LA and this man sitting next to me, he has a baseball cap on, regular guy, unassuming guy. As soon as we land they tell us we can turn our phones on. He turns his on and says, ’Hey, you know you were just picked up for a second season right?’ I’m like, ‘Really?’ I’m sitting in the middle, Yazz is in the front. Taraji and Jussie are across from me and Terence is in the back. I’m like, ‘We just got picked up for a second season y’all’ and the front of the plane just erupts. I’m sure we scared the mess out of the people in the back.

Nice!

Cast of WE tv’s “Cutting It In the ATL” & More @ Bronner Bros

Recently, the cast of WE tv’s upcoming “Cutting It in the ATL” gave attendees of the 68th Bronner Bros. Beauty Show a sneak peek of their new show. Cast members Beautii Joseph (Owner – Spoiled Opulence), Maja Sly (Owner – Walk-In Weaves), Mushiya Tshikuka (Owner – The Damn Salon), Dedra Allen (Owner – J’Doah Salon) and LaKenya Morris (Stylist, J’Doah Salon) debuted a 4-minute trailer of the show during the “Champion of Weaves” competition. 

The near-thousand attendees were captivated by the video, which promised a “wild season of do’s, disses and divas.” The cast also participated in one-on-one interviews with V-103, UPSCALE and Rolling Out. Additional attendees included “L.A. Hair” star Kim Kimble, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Claudia Jordan and Demetria McKinney.

Is Beyonce Quitting Music to Focus on Acting?

Insiders claim the REAL reason Jay Z and Beyonce relocated to L.A. is because Beyonce is quitting music to focus on her acting career…

From Naughty Gossip 

“This is why they moved to LA. Bey is going to put her music career on hold for a while and focus on making more movies,” a pal tells NAUGHTY GOSSIP. 

“…she used The Oscars to remind everyone, that she is a force.”

Well stay tuned concerning this……………

Jay Z’s Alleged Son's Mother Exposed?

Last week news leaked that Jay Z was refusing to take a DNA test for a 21-year-old man claiming to be his son.

Has a connection to Jay Z and the man in question's mother been revealed…?

A source tells Hollywood Street King

“Jay Z knows he used to smash Wanda on a regular back in the day. Wanda told Rymir that Jay Z is his dad.”

The sources also provided HSK with this picture

Thoughts?

Jodeci Announces Release Date Of New Album “The Past, The Present, The Future”

Jodeci has announced the name and official release date for their new album. Titled The Past, The Present, The Future, the R&B group’s reunion album is scheduled to hit stores March 31.

The LP features 12 new tracks, including the B.o.B-assisted “Nobody Wins” – and an appearance from Liana Banks (“Sho Out”).

Additionally, the fellas have also released a teaser for the accompanying visuals to their single “Every Moment.”

Check out the teaser HERE

#AllHipHop R&B Alternatives #Journalism JODECI'S BACK New Every Moment video teaser x Hype Williams. YOU ALREADY KNOW! NEW JODECI ALBUM @jodecimusic @mr.dalvin The Past, The Present, The Future. THE BEST R&B GROUP TO DO IT CANT NOBODY F WITH JODECI! #CharlotteNatives 1.Too Hot 2. Sho Out 3. Checkin For You 4. Those Things 5. Every Moment 6. Nobody Wins Ft. B.O.B 7. Incredible 8.Jennifer 9.Body Parts 10. Stress Reliever 11.Sho Out Ft. Liana Banks 12. Nobody Wins --------------------------------- Preorder now... Available 3.31.15

A video posted by Rea Melissa Davis (@reyonce_rea) on Feb 24, 2015 at 8:29am PST

The Past, The Present, The Future tracklisting:

1. Too Hot

2. Sho Out

3. Checkin For You

4. Those Things

5. Every Moment

6. Nobody Wins (feat. B.o.B)

7. Incredible

8. Jennifer

9. Body Parts

10. Stress Reliever

11. Sho Out (feat. Liana Banks)

12. Nobody Wins

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

‘RUMPLESTILSKINS’

What do you have going on here?

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!

EFREM

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The Captain - Derek Jeter After 20 years will retire from The New York Yankees and MLB!

Love or Hate the Yankees...you've got to tip your hat to The Captain - Derek Jeter

After 20 years of rocking with the New York Yankees, Derek Jeter will hang up his cleats at the end of the year.

ICYMI: Watch Jay Z, Action Bronson, and slew of others tilt their brims and commemorate the Captain.

WATCH: 

ALL HAIL THE CAPTAIN!

THE ICON HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! Elaine Stritch dead at 89: Brassy theater star mourned on Broadway and Hollywood

Five-time Tony award nominee and three-time Emmy winner battled diabetes for decades. She moved from New York to her native Michigan last year.

Feisty, fearless and relentlessly frank, Elaine Stritch had a storied career that spanned seven decades on stage, film and television.

She died at age 89 on Thursday, leaving a showbiz legacy and a flair for outspokenness that none could match.

Known as Stritchie to intimates like Noel Coward who wrote the 1961 musical "Sail Away" for her, she famously enjoyed flirtations with Ben Gazzara, Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra. She came close to having a one-night stand with John F. Kennedy.

She won three Emmys and was nominated for four Tonys.

She survived alcoholism and the death of her beloved husband, John Bay.

Today, she’s best-known to America for acting the part of Alec Baldwin's acerbic mother on "30 Rock," but was most at home on stage, where she moved effortlessly between plays and musicals.

The marquees of all Broadway theaters will be dimmed in Stritch's memory Friday night at 7:45 p.m. for one minute in her honor.

Her performance as the caustic Joannne in Stephen Sondheim's 1970 ground-breaking musical "Company" is legendary. She introduced and immortalized the song "The Ladies Who Lunch."

Elaine Stritch Dead At 89

The indomitable Elaine Stritch passed away Thursday morning. She was 89. Though today she is perhaps most recognizable as Jack Donaghy's mother on 30 Rock,...

No one who's ever seen D.A. Pennebaker's documentary on the making of the cast album for that the show will forget Stritch's agonized efforts get the song right.

It captured her essence perfectly: Tough as steel and vulnerable as a baby.

"Elaine was a magnificent woman in every sense of the word," said Liza Minnelli, no less an authority on larger-than-life women. "A true trail blazer. Her talent and spunk will be greatly missed by so many of us."

In 2002, Stritch reminded us of her durability in her solo memoir, "Elaine Stritch at Liberty," in which she recalled her life, loves and career in stories and songs. The show was a huge hit on Broadway and in England.

In a capstone to her decades-long career she won a special Tony for "At Liberty" — only to have her acceptance speech cut off by a commercial. Boy, she wasn't happy — and let everyone know it. Good for her.

Stritch was never far from the stage. For Sondheim's 80th birthday celebration, she brought down the house and the audience to their feet with "I'm Still Here," an anthem of weathering life's ups and downs.

Stritch's last Broadway performance was four years ago in "A Little Night Music," where she succeeded Angela Lansbury as Madame Armfeldt. I noted in my review at the time that she made the role her own with her saltiness and ruefulness.

The last time I saw Stritch perform was a bit over a year ago in her farewell cabaret at the Carlyle Hotel, which was her home before moving to Michigan, where she died.

That night she wore her signature look — black tights and a long white blouse. Although her memory was shaky, she was determined to deliver. She still had stories to tell and zingers to deliver.

And she was adorably gaga that Tom Hanks was in the audience. "I love celebrities," she declared. "I can't get enough of them."

It was easy to feel the same way about Elaine Stritch

R.I..P ICON AND THANKS FOR THE LAUGHS!

New Music: Estelle – “Conqueror”

Estelle shares some encouraging words on her new single, “Conqueror.” As a follow-up to her 2012 album All of Me, on which she shared her heartbreak, the British songstress is readying the release of her new album, True Romance.

She dished on the LP during an interview with USA Today, saying she had to figure out who she was again. “This album is about the time in between breaking up with someone and becoming happy again,” she explained. “That time that you’re just existing. No one goes straight to happiness after a breakup.”

While the visuals for the inspiring song are set to premiere July 21st on VH1 Soul, ballerina, Misty Copeland, interprets Estelle’s new single through dance.

Tune in to the song HERE:

Your Thoughts?

Malaysia Jet Brought Down in Ukraine by Missile, U.S. Officials Say

WASHINGTON (NYT) — A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 with 295 people aboard was shot down over eastern Ukraine on Thursday by a surface-to-air missile, American officials have confirmed. The plane was traveling at about 30,000 feet, according to tracking information from a military spy satellite. The satellite was unable to detect where exactly the missile was fired.

Military and intelligence analysts are using mathematical formulas, high-speed computers and other sensors to try to pin down the missile’s point of origin. Other analysts will work with the Ukrainian authorities to recover and analyze pieces of the missile and the aircraft to help determine what kind of missile was fired, the officials said.

The plane — Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — was carrying nearly 300 passengers and crew when it crashed and burned in an eastern Ukraine wheat field near the Russian border, in an area roiled by fighting between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces. There were no known survivors. Ukrainian officials immediately called the crash an act of terrorism.

An armed pro-Russian separatist at the site of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 plane crash on Thursday in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. Credit Maxim Zmeyev/Reuters

The furiously unfolding investigation centered on Ukrainian separatists or Russian troops as the missile operators. Ukraine authorities said they have intercepted communications that prove separatist involvement.But the reason for the attack — whether it was a deliberate strike or a tragic accident — was unknown.

“What we still don’t know is what were they thinking,” one official said.

“This is truly a grave situation,” said Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the United States, speaking in Detroit. “It’s important we get to the bottom of this sooner than later because of the possible repercussions that can flow beyond from this, beyond the tragic loss of life.”

Ukraine’s president, Petro O. Poroshenko, called for an immediate investigation and asked the Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, to send Dutch experts to assist. “I would like to note that we are calling this not an incident, not a catastrophe, but a terrorist act,” Mr. Poroshenko said.

Malaysia’s prime minister, Najib Razak, said, “If it transpires that the plane was, indeed, shot down, we insist that the perpetrators must be brought to justice.”

Forensics evidence from the site, as well as the satellite data and any intercepted communications, would help analysts and investigators determine who fired the lethal missile.

Defense Department officials said late Thursday that they were examining the possibility that Ukrainian separatists with Russian advisers had fired a captured Ukrainian Army Buk missile system. The separatists do not otherwise have the technology to shoot down an airliner at such a high altitude, the officials said.

Another possibility, a senior Pentagon official said, was that Russian troops just across the border from eastern Ukraine may have fired the missile. In both scenarios, the senior official said, the missile operator most likely mistook the Malaysian airliner for a Ukrainian military transport plane. A third possibility, the official said, was that the Russians supplied the rebels with the missile.

Two senior Pentagon officials said military analysts suspected that the missile was either an SA-11 or an SA-20.

Reporters arriving at the scene near the town of Grabovo described dozens of lifeless bodies strewn about, mostly intact, in a field dotted with purple flowers, with remnants of the plane scattered across a road lined with fire engines and emergency vehicles. “It fell down in pieces,” said one rescue worker as tents were set up to gather the dead.

One passenger in a black sweater lay on her back, with blood streaming down her face and her left arm raised. The carcass of the plane was still smoldering, and rescue workers moved through the dark field with flashlights. Dogs barked in the distance, and the air was filled with a bitter smell.

A regional airline official said the plane had been flying at about 33,000 feet when radar lost track of it.

For months, eastern Ukraine has been the scene of a violent pro-Russian separatist uprising in which a number of military aircraft have been downed. But this would be the first commercial airline disaster to result from the hostilities.

Despite the turmoil in eastern Ukraine, the commercial airspace over that part of the country is heavily trafficked and has remained open. Aeroflot, Russia’s national carrier, announced that it had suspended all flights to Ukraine for at least three days.

Malaysia Airlines, still reeling from the mysterious loss of another Boeing 777 flight in March, said it had lost contact with Thursday’s flight, MH17, over Ukraine but offered no further details immediately. Mr. Razak said initially in a Twitter post that he was “shocked by reports that an MH plane crashed. We are launching an immediate investigation.”

President Obama, who one day earlier had announced strengthened sanctions against Russia over its support for the eastern Ukraine separatists, spoke by telephone with Mr. Putin, who raised the issue of the reports of the downed plane, White House officials said. Josh Earnest, the White House press secretary, said Mr. Obama had been briefed about the plane crash.

Later Mr. Obama said the United States government was working to determine whether any Americans had been aboard the flight. Russia’s Interfax news agency said there had been no Russians aboard.

There was no immediate word from the Kremlin about the substance of the Obama-Putin telephone call. The Kremlin put out a short statement saying that Mr. Putin had a previously scheduled telephone conversation with Mr. Obama.

 “The parties had a detailed discussion about the crisis in Ukraine,” the statement said. Mr. Putin repeated the need for an immediate cease-fire and objected to what he said was Ukrainian army fire striking inside Russia.

Russian news agencies said Mr. Putin also spoke by telephone to the president of Malaysia and offered his condolences.

This is exactly why advanced weaponry must be tightly controlled. Neither Russia or Ukraine has the incentive to shoot down a commercial...

Mr. Rutte, the Dutch prime minister, said in a statement said he was “deeply shocked” by the crash.

“A lot remains unclear about the reason, circumstances and those on board,” he said. “I have just called with the Ukrainian president.”

The Dutch state news agency quoted tour operator WTC.nl as saying that around 20 to 30 Dutch and Belgian citizens had been on board

Andrei Purgin, deputy prime minister of the Donetsk People’s Republic, the insurgent group in eastern Ukraine, denied in a telephone interview that the rebels had anything to do with the loss of the passenger jet. He said that the rebels had shot down Ukrainian planes before but that their antiaircraft weapons could reach only to around 4,000 meters, far below the cruising level of passenger jets.

“We don’t have the technical ability to hit a plane at that height,” he said.

He said that the plane had apparently come down in an area of Ukrainian military operations and that it was not out of the question that the Ukrainians themselves shot it down.

“Remember the Black Sea plane disaster,” he said, referring to the 2001 crash of a Siberian Airlines passenger jet bound for Novosibirsk from Tel Aviv that the Ukrainians shot down by accident during a military training exercise.

Anton Geraschenko, an adviser at Ukraine’s Interior Ministry, said on his Facebook page that the Malaysia Airlines plane had been brought down by a Russian-made Buk, or Beech, antiaircraft system. Russian missile systems are named for trees.

A reference book published by Rosoboronexport, the Russian state weapons export monopoly, describes the Buk antiaircraft missile system as designed to target both low- and high-flying aircraft, to a maximum height of 72,000 feet.

Mr. Geraschenko wrote that earlier Thursday people in eastern Ukraine supporting the central government had reported seeing a Buk system moved from the town of Torez toward the town of Snezhnoye.

A commander of a rebel unit in Donetsk, said, “We could have shot down three planes over Donetsk yesterday, but we didn’t because they could have been civilians.” He said the rebel forces did not have the Buk system.

In comments broadcast on Ukrainian television, Vitali Klitschko, the mayor of Kiev and former heavyweight boxing champion, said the crash illustrated the risks to peace in Europe of the fighting in eastern Ukraine. “This is not just a local conflict in Donetsk and Luhansk but a full-scale war in the center of Europe,” he said. “I’m certain the international community this time will pay attention and understand.”

Solange Knowles SHARES Her Life Through Pictures

A recent pictorial in VULTURE/New York Magazine features Solange Knowles.  For the mag's latest edition of “Life in Pictures,” Solange allowed photographer Charlotte Hornsby to follow her around for four days from an Airbnb rental in the Louisiana countryside to work on her upcoming album to . Take a look into Solange's life here......

"My dad told me that Michael Jackson recorded in his “on” clothes. The essence of his delivery had a lot to do with that energy of having a certain stylistic vibe. When I’m actually producing and writing the music, I look like shit. But when I’m creating vocals, I present myself in whatever kind of melodic character I want the song to take."

"3:43 p.m. I remember having a conversation with an artist friend of mine who just had a baby, where we discussed how finding that rhythm, that balance again, is really difficult. No one really talks about that."

"March 13, 2:16 p.m. For me, it starts with the melody. I took piano lessons when I was a kid, from 6 until 9, off and on. I kind of play as slow as I talk. I’m always a little behind the beat."

"8:41 p.m. Everything that I cook, I use Cajun seasoning. That’s the way I grew up. My mom used to use Tony Chachere’s, which is the more known brand, but here I became completely obsessed with Slap Ya Mama seasoning. I also discovered Punch Ya Daddy."

"March 14, 2:13 a.m. My son, Julez, was with his father, so it was really unusual to be able to wake up when my body woke up naturally, instead of having to get up at seven to get him ready for school. Though he was missed for sure, it was really nice for my creative process. When he’s around, Julez gives

"March 16, 1:06 a.m. Saint Heron, my label, had a showcase at South by Southwest. My Austin Airbnb had a chicken coop! I recently learned that at sundown, they just go back into their coop. For a long time before that I was chasing them so they’d go back in there. I didn’t perform in Austin, but I said a few words, so I was kind of the showcase host. Me and my friends spent the whole day draping the venue with Christmas lights.".........MMMMKay?

Sheryl Crow: “I Would Love To Get Married” 

She’s a nine-time Grammy winner and the proud mama of two adopted boys so life is pretty rich (and busy) for Sheryl Crow.

The “If It Makes You Happy” songstress covers the August 2014 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine and in her interview she opens up about her personal life.

Sheryl shares, "I had always gone out with guys who were highly successful, which would seem like it would put me at an equal level. But what ends up happening is that one of you becomes smaller — and it was always me. It's always the woman. I mean, I don't know if it's always the woman, but I do think that sometimes in order for one person's light to shine, everyone else has to dim theirs."

Still, she’s open to tying the knot with the right guy- "I would love to get married — I'm still old-fashioned. But I don't think marriage is the be-all and end-all. It's better to have three broken engagements than three divorces."

As for her two adopted boys Wyatt and Levi, Crow gushes, "They understand that they came out of different tummies. But they also believe, as do I, that God put us together. They know how blessed I am to get to be their mommy. So when they're mad that I won't let them play video games, I say, 'God put me in charge. I'm raising you-all the best that I can, and some decisions are not fun.'

And career-wise, Sheryl doesn’t love the state of the recording industry- "It's hard to be a woman in music today. There's so much sex that's projected, and that's a bummer. These singers talk about how empowering it is, but a good musician who can command the stage doesn't have to rely on sex to sell her music."

Cynthia Bailey Supports White Dress Project “Fibroids Awareness” in GA!

Cynthia Bailey is using her celebrity to help bring about awareness of Fibrioids alongside the White Dress Project and GA’s new health initiative.

Check out the details below.

Reality TV Star/Super model/Business woman and newly activist Cynthia Bailey supports a wonderful health initiative to help women all across Georgia and the world.

Did you know that July is Fibroids Awareness Month in the State of Georgia? Under the wonderful leadership of White Dress Project Executive Director Tanika Valbrum. The White Dress Project is an organization dedicated to raising funds for research and awareness for uterine fibroids. The organization uses the white dress as symbol for empowerment.

So many women are suffering and the state of Georgia is taking notice to let women know that they are not alone. The event was held at the State Capitol and the month was pushed through by the efforts of Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle, the honorable Alisha Thomas Morgan and White Dress Project Executive Director Tanika Valbrun.

The ladies were invited to come to the Capitol to witness the special occassion in white dresses. So many women and girls stir clear of white but thanks to The White Dress Project; there’s a platform to help women get the information and support they need.

Kudos to Cynthia Bailey for using her celebrity to help women across the State of Georgia.

If you are impacted by fibroids or if you love someone who is impacted by fibroids be sure to check out The White Dress Project:

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Cops Impound Blac Chyna $300K Rolls Royce

It’s not looking good for Blac Chyna, because Sunday in Malibu she got their Rolls Royce Phantom impounded for a really dumb reason. If there is one thing money can’t buy and that is common sense…

According to TMZ:

Blac Chyna was pulled over after cops got complaints a matte black Rollie was being driven erratically … and since there aren’t too many of those $300k whips toolin’ around, they quickly found Chyna and pulled her over.

That’s when the real trouble began … during the stop, cops ran BC’s plates — she was driving without a license, so they impounded the vehicle — and will only release it to a licensed driver.

Nicci Gilbert and Charli Baltimore Hosts ‘Beauty & the Beast Swag Lounge’ Powred by Get In the M​YX!

The other night in L.A, various actors, recording artists, TV personalities and athletes gathered at Red Carpet Systems in downtown Los Angeles to enjoy some exclusive freebies at the 2nd Annual “Beauty & The Beast Swag Lounge.” MYX Fusions Moscato was on hand throughout the building as “Brownstone” singer/tv producer Nicci Gilbert and rapper Charli Baltimore hosted the event for over 200 attendees.

Check out the photos below:

Guests who got “in the MYX” were comedian Gary Owen (Think Like a Man Too), Claudette Ortiz (TV One’s “R&B Divas LA”), Sundy Carter (VH1’s “Basketball Wives LA”), Roshon Fegan (Disney’s “Shake It Up”), Cocoa Brown (OWN’s “For Better or Worse”), China Upshaw (WE tv’s “L.A. Hair”), Jade Harlow (“Days of Our Lives”), actor Kelly Perine (“One on One”), legendary rapper Dana Dane and more.

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Stevie J SOUNDS OFF After “LAHH ATL” Reunion Brawls, Says Benzino Should Have NEVER Jumped In

Several brawls broke out during the “LAHH ATL” reunion taping, resulting in the cops and paramedics being rushed to the scene. Now, Stevie J is speaking out on what happened during the taping.

Ish went totally left the other night during the “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” reunion show taping. Cops and paramedics were called to tend to several people after they sustained injuries during multiple fights.

We figured something was going to pop off after Stevie J tried to air out Benzino’s fiancee Althea on Twitter yesterday. This morning, Stevie called into Hot 97’s Ebro In The Morning Show to speak out about last night’s shenanigans.

Stevie said Benzino should have never got in between the ladies fighting and should have let the “hoes handle hoe business.” He said dudes shouldn’t even being getting involved and confirmed he threw a punch at his wife, Joseline Hernandez.

He said,

“When a dude jump into broad business, he might has well be a broad”

Stevie also said he and Benzino can no longer be friends after he put his hands on his wife.

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CONGRATS: Brandy Norwood Becomes an Honoray Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority!

Sending an ear-piercing phi/skee to my newest Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated; the lovely Brandy! We know Mama Norwood is ecstatic!

Check out the details below.

The lovely singer is joining a great legacy of dynamic women being a “Service to All Man Kind”. Brandy is the newest member of the pretty girls who wear pearls. She is joining a family legacy that includes her mother Sonja Norwood is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

Congrats to Brandy Norwood on being a lady of Alpha Kappa Alpha!

Did Joseline get a “Bad Bish” Beat Down at LHHATL Reunion?

And it looks like the angry bird beef continues…getting dragged on stage at the reunion must be the new rage for reality TV, (think back to that epic Porsha/Kendra fade) and not one to be outdone it seems like reality ratchet Joseline Hernandez was involved in not one, but multiple altercations during the taping of the season 3 LHHATL reunion show. According to sources though it seems like “the baddest bish” may not be as bad as she claims and instead was the one on the receiving end of the beat down. According to tweets sent out by Althea aka “Ho-Thea” and Tammy, Joseline came at both of them but ended up getting more than she could handle.

At one point it was even claimed that Waka-Flocka’s mom, Deb Anteny and Scrappy’s boo thang Bambi jumped in to help Tammy after Joseline came for her. Bambi later tweeted this:

Tammy even posted a pic of her face afterwards further adding fuel to the claims that indeed Joseline was on the losing end of that fight.

Althea also claimed that Joseline’s claims of being jumped were false:

Now I always heard that it’s usually the ones with the biggest mouths that can’t fight, but dang Joseline, you can’t be starting stuff and losing not one, but two fights! Now after watching that video from the other day of her in the studio, high as a kite, you would think that she could have used some of the super human crack head strength to fight those girls. Of course Joseline had to defend herself and claims that it was the other girls, not her who took the whooping.

I guess we will have to wait until the reunion to see what actually happened.These chicks are taking messy to a whole new level!!!

Bobbi Kris caught doing DRUGS AGAIN?

The other night a picture of Bobbi Kristina Brown smoking a bong with a rambling caption showed up on Bobbi Kristina's Instagram page.

Now Bobbi claims she was hacked…

In the pic, that was once featured in a National Enquirer story about Bobbi Kristina's drug use, Bobbi Kristina is seen hitting a bong with this caption underneath.

'This picture may be inappropriate but I want to make a connection with you all. Don't worry this picture isn't recent just hear me out. Do you know what I feel? I feel strange I can't feel any pain anymore. I don't take any drugs as of recently.'

'Things just happened. But then there is some situation that force me to do things and the impact I'll feel pain. I did and I do. I was hurt.'

'People kinda expect more from me. But I can't. I have lost my sense. It just happened. Then here we go again I'm in the same pain. I'm hurt. I'm trying to. I really do. But I know that I'm hurt and in pain but I can feel it but I don't know what it is.'

'What do I really do? God, Help me ignore and rebuke what these demons are saying, in Jesus Name. Amen.'

Help her Lord!

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

‘My Giant’

Yeah, ’cause I’ve always wanted to know what George Muresan looked like in drag.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!

EFREM