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10/31/12

The Daily Buzz for Nov 1



Toya Wright CELEBRATES Her 29th BIRTHDAY In Miami
Toya Wright celebrated her 29th birthday on South Beach with a few of her girlfriends.


The ladies kept the shots flowing at the popular Miami nightspot Room Service. 
And earlier that day!
 
 
Looks like fun times all around!


FBI Investigating Alleged Voter Intimidation.
Federal authorities are looking into alleged cases of voter intimidation in the state of Florida. This claim is outrageous with Florida being a pivotal swing state. As many as 100 people reportedly received fraudulent letters, claiming voter ineligibility. The letters were official-looking letters — they were sent from Seattle, but were falsified to look like they came from county supervisors in Florida. Attempting to fool voters into thinking that they may not be eligible to vote, the rhetoric in the letter tells citizens that they must complete an additional step before heading to the polls. Check out what the letters said — after the click
You must complete the attached Voter Eligibility Form and return it to the Supervisor of Elections Office within 15 days of receipt. Failure to submit this form within fifteen (15) days will result in the removal of your name from the voter registration rolls and you will no longer be eligible to vote. A non registered voter who casts a vote in the State of Florida may be subject to arrest, imprisonment, and/or other criminal sanctions.
Some in the state also received phone calls informing them that they could place their vote over the phone.

The letters were sent out to both Republicans and Democrats, and isn’t the only case of suspected intimidation tactics around the country, as minorities, and the elderly have also been targeted.
During the 2000 election of President George W. Bush, the state was launched into the spotlight after several ballots had to be recounted, which some believe was a ploy to get him into the White House, since his brother was governor of the state, at that time


Zoe Saldana Plays Nina Simone In Up & Coming Movie
We recently learned that actress Zoe Saldana would be playing the roll of Nina Simone in an up and coming movie but didn’t know she would strike this much of a resemblance…….
Since the press release went out that Zoe Saldana would be playing the  legendary jazz musician/pianist, Nina Simone, a lot of people have not settled with the news and have had something to say about it, including Nina Simone‘s own daughter. A lot of people were saying that she looked nothing like Nina Simone and that her lack of physical resemblance would take away from the role.  However she is on the L.A. set here:
I really don’t like what I am seeing……Do you?


The Houston’s: On Our Own Ratings Disappoint
Apparently not as many people are interested in watching a train wreck as Lifetime anticipated...
While Bobbi Kristina's interview on Oprah's Next Chapter pulled in over 3.5 million viewers [click here if you missed that], Houstons: On Our Own only managed to snag 1.33 million viewers for its debut episode and the second episode, which ran right behind the first, dropped off to 1.31 million viewers.

Ouch


Phaedra Parks’ B-Day,Celebration Attend Cirque Soleil with all the Housewives
Over the weekend, Real Housewives of Atlanta reality star Phaedra Parks’ birthday with reality BFF Kandi Burruss. She was spotted at dinner with her husband, Apollo, Kandi and Kandi’s boyfriend BRAVO producer, Todd (BTW, I think these two are 2.5 seconds from being engaged, not that it’s my business.)
Meanwhile, more of the RHOA gang Cynthia Bailey, Derek J and Marlo Hampton, were spotted attending Cirque Soleil in Atlanta.


Former LSU Football Players Arrest
Disgraced LSU football star Tyrann Mathieu — known as the Honey Badger — was arrested Wednesday on drug-related charges according to the Baton Rouge Police Dept. According to the police report, cops were called to an apartment around 3:30 PM after an alleged confrontation. When officers arrived to the scene, Honey Badger answered the door and cops say they could smell a strong odor of weed. Honey Badger was with 3 other guys –Jordan Jefferson, Derrick Bryant and Karnell Hatcher — all former members of the LSU football team. Cops say they searched the apartment and found a marijuana grinder, digital scale and 10 bags of high grade marijuana. Cops say 7 of the bags were found inside Derrick Bryant’s backpack.
All four men were taken into custody and arrested. Honey Badger and Jordan Jefferson were charged with simple possession of marijuana. Karnell Hatcher was charged with 2nd Offense Simple Possession of Marijuana and Derrick Bryant was charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute Marijuana.
It’s been a rough year for Honey Badger, a former Heisman Trophy finalist — has no criminal record, but has well documented drug problems that led to his dismissal from the Tigers in August. He had enrolled as a student at the school following two weeks of rehab under the care of former NBA player John Lucas. He also had talked about possibly returning to the team for the 2013 season with two seasons of eligibility. He is also eligible to apply for the NFL draft in April.
Jordan Jefferson, the Tigers’ former starting quarterback, had returned to Baton Rouge to finish his degree after playing with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He also was a free agent signee with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the Alouettes.
Karnell Hatcher was a linebacker for the Tigers and finished with 133 career tackles, 3.5 for a loss and two forced fumbles.
Derrick Bryant, a backup safety, finished with 28 tackles, 2.0 for a loss and one sack.


Alicia Keys Says Nas Is A Better Rapper Than Jay Z
In a recent interview with 92Q.com, Alicia Keys was put in the hot seat and asked a number of tough questions like who does she think is a better rapper between Jay Z and Nas, who does she think is the better singer between Beyonce and Mary J. Blige, what was the first thing that ran through her mind when Lil Mama joined her and Jay Z on stage and soo much more! 

Although I already answered one of the questions for you with the articles title, you can check out the other answers straight from Alicia Keys mouth when you watch
WATCH:


I wonder if Jay Z will read her for this!

Beyonce Posts New Pic Of Times Square BILLBOARD
Beyonce posted a pic of her new billboard in Times Square and its also got folks thinking she may be using "TOUCHDOWN" as the name of her upcoming new album she's already hinted about. Beyonce shared a photo of her new Times Square billbaord on Tumblr and now it's got folks buzzing that "Countdown To Touchdown" may be about more that just a halftime show. 
There are rumors that there's a music project in the works simply titled Touchdown, though we can't confirm it yet.
Either way, Bey stans know that when Super Bowl XLVII goes down Feb. 3, 2013 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, she'll have something spectacular in store for halftime. We'll be watching...


Toni Braxton Blasts Oprah on Behind the Music
We know one person who won't be getting an Oprah Next Chapter interview.
On Toni Braxton's VH1 Behind the Music special airing tonight Toni blasts Oprah Winfrey for the 1998 interview covering her bankruptcy that Toni says changed the trajectory of her career...
WATCH:

Toni tells VH1, 
 “She was so frickin’ mean to me. I was in shock.”
“I couldn’t believe it ‘cause I loved her so much. I admired her and looked up to her and she pretty much reprimanded me.“
“She says to me, ‘I heard you have Gucci flatware. I’m Oprah Winfrey and I don’t have Gucci flatware’. 
“You ain’t got Gucci flatware because you didn’t want to buy it, not because you couldn’t afford it! What do you mean?”
“And immediately she made me feel this big. That moment completely changed my career. It made people look down on me.”


Will Smith Freestyles While Doug E. Fresh Beat Boxes At Gabrielle Union’s 40th Birthday Party
Gabrielle Union celebrated her 40th birthday with a huge bash in Miami over the weekend, and had a front row view as Will Smith and Doug E. Fresh rock’d the mic.
Will dropped a freestyle while Doug E. Fresh beat boxed, before moving on to “Summertime” and the theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Doug E. Fresh decided to teach the crowd how to ‘Dougie’ rhyming over Cali Swag District’s “Teach Me How to Dougie,” saying; “This is how you Dougie,” while hitting the dance.
Gabrielle looked on enjoying their performance, and later tweeted; I’m sittin here thinkin about last night & I’m just cheesin & shakin my head. Unreal & epic! 
Check it out in the videos below..
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WATCH#2:


WERK!

Photos From Powerhouse 30 Concert in Philly With T.I., Rick Ross, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz & More
Philly’s Power 99 brought out all the hottest for their Powerhouse 30 concert. Many hit the stage and even special guests. T.I., Rick Ross, Wale, Omarion, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, Miguel, 2 Chainz and more. 
MMG’s own ‘O’ aka Omarion was backstage at the concert.
Miguel hit the stage and so did the beautiful Keyshia Cole.
French Montana came out and killed the stage.
Big Sean took to the stage too. 
Wale was in the building.
Meek Mill came out with special guests T.I. and Rick Ross.
Fun Times!


AND FINALLY FROM “’THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Angels & Demons’
If this is your version of the Angel & Devil giving me advice on my shoulders I think it’s pretty damn obvious which one I’m going to listen to.


HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!
EFREM

10/29/12

The Daily Buzz For Oct 30



Taylor Lautner Brings "Breaking Dawn - Part 2" to Brazil
Out to ramp up promotions for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2,” Taylor Lautner touched down at Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 
The 20 year-old heartthrob looked eager for his arrival as he flashed an ear-to-ear grin at the awaiting photographers while being escorted from the terminal to an awaiting vehicle.
As Taylor does business in South America, his fellow co-stars are currently jetting around the globe for their own media appearances.
Robert Pattinson attended the premiere in Sydney, Australia earlier this week while Kristen Stewart is tending to media duties in Japan.
In what's the final installment in the mega-popular vampire franchise, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2” hits theaters on November 16.


Rocsi Diaz Snags New TV Gig with Entertainment Tonight
Great news for Rocsi Diaz fans! The former BET 106 & Park host, who shared the stage with Terrence J, is taking her talents to Entertainment Tonight (ET). she shared news that she’d be on the show, on assignment along side TV host, Nancy Odell, 
Sweet!


Rihanna Shoots Fiery Video For “Diamonds”
Rihanna sets things ablaze on set of the upcoming video for her latest single “Diamonds.” She ditches the pixie cut she’s been rockin’ – and opted for the edgy shaved side ‘do.
RiRi was spotted in a couple of sexy sheer gowns, one black and one white, as she stood on set with the fire blazing behind her. “Diamonds” is the lead single from her upcoming album, Unapologetic, which hits stores November 19.


Usher’s Voice not doing good on “The Voice”?
About a month ago it was announced that Usher would be taking over mentor duties for Cee Lo Green on singing competition show The Voice [click here if you missed that].
Sources say it's not working out...
Insiders tell Michelle ATLien Brown, 
[Usher's] personality just isn’t vibing with the other judges! I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s just that “superstar” mentality of his, but he came on the set and immediately took over.
He acts like he runs things and as far as I know, he’s just a temporary cast member.


What Happened to Miss Keri “baby” Hilson?
In the mystical land of the music industry, you have the icons, the superstars and then there’s “everyone else”. 
Keri Hilson probably fits in the ‘everyone else’ category. While she’s had a few hot tracks and definitely written some awesome lyrics, Hilson never really tapped into that “IT” factor that most superstars and icons are made of.   For whatever reason, Keri’s performances have made made many a fan rush the stage and critics speculate that it all started with the Beyonce shade Keri threw early on.
Lately Hilson has been flying under the radar and in case you were wondering where the hell she’s been… well, apparently she’s been taking a much needed break.
Hilson explained to Atlanta Magazine that while many of her fans have been begging for her return to music since releasing ‘No Boys Allowed,’ she decided to shift her focus from recording music for the moment.
Keri says she needed a break away from worrying and working on her next track, the next release date and the next sales figures goal.
“I’m always sure something else will fall into my lap,” she adds insisting that taking a break will not kill her career.
She went to church with her parents, spent time with her four siblings and traveled to Haiti and the Ivory Coast to do charity work to benefit AIDS / HIV research.
In the meantime, you can find Keri fine tuning her live performances by hosting parties around your local hotel pool.
Has MissKeriBaby totally fell off as an artist?


The Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities of 2012
Annual report on the most dangerous cities in the U.S.A

1. Detroit
Population: 713,239
Violent crime rate: 2,137 per 100,000 residents
The Motor City tops the list of America’s Most Dangerous Cities for the fourth straight year thanks to a stubborn problem mostly with gang-related violence. Violent crimes — murder, rape, robbery and assault — fell 10% last year but are still running five times the national average.

2. St. Louis
Population: 320,454
Violent crime rate: 1,857 per 100,000 residents
Lying directly in the path of major drug-trafficking routes, St. Louis has been plagued by murders and other violent crimes for years. The crime rate fell 4% last year — and it’s down 50% from the crack epidemic days of the early 1990s — but St. Louis still ranked fourth in the nation for murders.

3. Oakland
Population: 395,317
Violent crime rate: 1,683 per 100,000 residents
Oakland’s high levels of poverty and proximity to drug corridors combine to generate lots of violence. The city across the Bay from San Francisco ranks first nationwide in violent robberies.

4. Memphis
Population: 652,725
Violent crime rate: 1,583 per 100,000 residents
Memphis police say they suffer from a reporting problem — as in, they report more crimes than some other cities. But Memphis also has a stubborn criminal culture: violent crimes dropped by only 68 last year, to 10,333.

5. Birmingham, Ala.
Population: 213,258
Violent crime rate: 1,483 per 100,000 residents
Birmingham’s persistently high crime rate can be attributed to the drug trade and its high poverty rate — 26% versus 17% for the state as a whole, according to the U.S. Census Dept. One bright spot: The crime rate is down 40% from its highs in the mid-1990s.

6. Atlanta
Population: 425,433
Violent crime rate: 1,433 per 100,000 residents
Atlanta’s position as an ideal drug transit point helps keep it high on the list of the most dangerous cities. The violent crime rate rose 6% last year, driven mostly by robbery and assault.

7. Baltimore

Population: 626,848
Violent crime rate: 1,417 per 100,000 residents
Baltimore’s violent crime rate fell about 5% last year but the Atlantic Coast city is still plagued with drugs and poverty and ranks in the top 15 U.S. cities for all violent crimes but forcible rape.

8.Stockton
Population: 295,136
Violent crime rate: 1,408
It’s hard to control crime when your city is broke. Stockton filed for bankruptcy in June and has cut back dramatically on policing, exacerbating the city’s longstanding problems with violence.

9. Cleveland
Population: 397,106
Violent crime rate: 1,363 per 100,000 residents
Cleveland’s economic decline, location on prime interstate drug routes and large population of poor residents keep it among the most violent cities.The violent crime rate barely budged last year, but murders fell 27%

10. Buffalo
Population: 262,484
Violent crime rate: 1,238 per 100,000 residents
Buffalo’s crime rate has fallen steadily since the 1990s, along with the rest of the country, but with 30% of its residents below the poverty level, police are having difficulty driving the rate lower. Intensified gang sweeps helped reduce Buffalo’s murder rate to its lowest level in a decade last year.
Wow Chicago didn’t make the list!!


Eva Longoria and Mark Sanchez Call it Quits
After having been seen dating all summer, Eva Longoria and Mark Sanchez have reportedly parted ways. 
The New York Jets quarterback confirmed the split through his rep, who cited their conflicting schedules as the reason for the breakup. 
Previously, the "Desperate Housewives" actress was speaking to UNLV studdents about the upcoming presidential election and voting - was married to NBA star Tony Parker in 2011 while the NFL star has been linked to Hayden Panettiere and Jamie Lynn Sigler.
Recently, the 37-year-old brunette beauty has been enduring painful laser treatments to remove three tattoos referring to her ex-husband. 

Reportedly


The Houstons: On Our Own" Launch Party 
In NYC, Bobbi Kristina stepped out in support of the Lifetime debut of  "The Houstons: On Our Own." 
And chick loves herself a sparkly dress:
Bobbi Kris's rumored fiance Nick Gordon, who also appears on the show, was on her arm -- and her lips -- at the launch held at the Tribeca Grand Hotel.
Bobbi Kris posed with grandmother, Cissy Houston, who also stars on the show.
"R&B Divas" star Monifah channeled a little Khia for her carpet stroll.
Former "BBW LA" star Imani Showalter was also seen at the party in her Loboutin heels.  
We thought it was Star Jones for a minute.
The entire cast, which includes Bobbi Kris, Nick, Cissy, Pat Houston, Gary Houston and Rayah (Pat's daughter) all posed together during the event.


Ummmm Shantel Does Floyd Mayweather Know About This?
The Last time we saw Floyd Mayweather's fiancé Shantel Jackson, Floyd was peeling Shantel off 50 Cent on the red carpet.

Now Shantel appears in a new commercial all up under Floyd's boxing rival Victor Ortiz..

WATCH:


Shantel You’re in danger girl!


Rihanna’s Cousin comes for Karreuche
LMAO… After pictures of Karreuche surfaced of her once again going to Chris Brown’s house to apparently get the rest of her things.  Her cousin took it upon her self to caption a pick of Karreuche taking money from one of Chris Brown’s bodyguards… LMAO.. Poor girl can’t catch a break for nothing….. LMAO check it out
Shade!!!!


Model Robert Evans, Denies Relationship With Tyra Banks, But Wouldn’t Mind Being Her Baby Daddy
Since this past summer, rumor mills were buzzing about Tyra Banks dating her newest ANTM judge, Robert Evans. With Tyra now being 38, she is 14 fabulous years Rob’s senior. The two have managed to lay low for the most part, with only a few pics here and there. Tyra recently appeared on The Steve Harvey Show and revealed that she is finally ready to have children. JustTheFab.com caught up with her rumored boo-thang, Rob, to find out if he planned on being Tyra’s baby daddy.
“No, definitely no. Like I wouldn’t mind being a baby daddy, I’m not even gonna lie but nah. I’m too young… I wouldn’t mind having a baby by her but nah it’s like we’re just cool like that… Me and Tyra are cool. All them rumors come along because it’s just like what people do but we’re just cool.”

Watch the short interview:


guess only time will tell if these two plan on conceiving. Sidebar: don’t you love his accent?
And in non-love news, TMZ reports that Rob is a wanted man. Allegedly, early this year, he beat the breaks off of some dude in Beverly Hills (Sidebar: Rob is a former boxer). The victim ended up in the hospital with serious injuries. According to reports, the warrant was issued for his arrest soon after the incident, but he cooperated with police from the get go — so they didn’t need to track him, but now the authorities are having a difficult time finding him (which is weird, since he was just at a red carpet).  Anywho, stay tuned.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘The Tasmanian Devil’
It appears as though Mr. Clean and Troy Polamalu had a creepy love-child.


HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM

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