The Daily Buzz For Sept 28

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FX's 'The Strain' Will End After Season Four in 2017

 “We sincerely thank Carlton Cuse, Guillermo del Toro, Chuck Hogan and their creative team as well as the fantastic cast for three exciting seasons of The Strain,” an FX exec said in a statement. “Though we’re sad to see it go, we fully support the way in which they are crafting the fourth season’s dramatic conclusion.”

The Strain was always envisioned as a limited series and it was said that the show would get between 39 and 65 episodes when it was in the pilot stage, according to Deadline.

“Our original plan was for the series to last three years,” Carlton said in a statement. “Once we began telling that story it expanded to be more. After finishing the writing on Season 3, Guillermo, Chuck and I looked at our remaining story and felt the best version could be told in one more season. We have a fantastic plan for an exciting and climatic Season 4. We are deeply grateful to FX for supporting our vision and for allowing us to end the show on our own timetable.”

#RHoA: What She Rock’d: Kandi Burruss’ Tags Boutique Life In Bondage Dress

When Kandi Burruss attended the Triumph Awards earlier this month, she rock’d a Tags Boutigue Life In Bondage Dress ($250) that hugged her curves. The rose bandage midi dress features front eyelet gold stud detail and zipper back closure. The singer and Real Housewives of Atlanta star teamed the dress with a pair of gold sandals. Get another look inside.

Would you rock it?

‘Empire’ Season 3 Spoilers: Rhonda ‘Does Not Go Away Immediately’ Despite Death

Empire returned to Fox for Season 3 on September 21 with a shocking twist that saw Rhonda (Kaitlyn Doubleday) fall to her death, but it turns out that we haven’t actually seen the last of Andre’s (Trai Byers) wife.

According to spoilers for the upcoming season, while Rhonda may no longer be alive following her rooftop brawl with Anika (Grace Byers), it sounds like the character will still be popping up throughout Season 3.

Empire showrunner Ilene Chaiken dished on Rhonda’s future with the drama in a new interview with the Hollywood Reporter, where she confirmed that Kaitlyn, who’s appeared as Andre’s wife since the series first began, is still very much a part of the show for now.

When asked about making the heart-breaking decision to kill Rhonda or Anika, Chaiken told the site that those behind the scenes of Empire found it “inconceivable that either one of them wouldn’t be in the show,” before confirming that Rhonda will still have a presence in Season 3.

 “Rhonda dies but she’s not out of the show,” the Empire showrunner confirmed, seemingly confirming that Rhonda will live on, at least for a few episodes, in Andre’s mind.

“I’m not going to say how long that convention persists, but it’s an important part of Andre’s story and his psyche and it really tells the story of his state of mind,” continued the Empire showrunner, adding that those behind the scenes are “excited” by the prospect of keeping Rhonda alive in another state.

“Not just because we didn’t want to let go of Kaitlin, but because it felt very, very real and right to us,” she added.

While Chaiken didn’t confirm the exact details surrounding Rhonda’s continuation with the series when asked directly if Rhonda would appear in the mind of Andre, who’s battling bipolar disorder, she coyly replied, “Rhonda does not go away immediately, that’s true.”

Jussie Smollett, who plays Jamal, also confirmed that Rhonda will be sticking around on Empire for a while following her death in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.

“I was sad because I love Kaitlin personally, outside of the show,” the Empire actor revealed of the shocking Season 3 premiere death. “It’s always tough when you lose a character.”

When asked how much more of Rhonda fans of the Fox drama will be seeing in the coming season, Smollett teased “you never know,” but noted that Empire “is known for flashbacks and good stuff like that.”

Those behind the scenes of Empire are so far staying tight-lipped on the character’s posthumous storyline, though EmpireBooBooKitty.com previously confirmed that Kaitlyn was spotted filming scenes for Season 3 of Empire on the streets of New York back in July.

The news that Rhonda is not completely absent from the series following her death will likely come as good news to Empire fans who flocked to social media to grieve for the character after it was revealed in the show-stopping premiere that she has fallen to her death.

“[To be honest] just thinking about Empire gets me mad. Rhonda didn’t deserve to die. Boooboo kitty’s plotting ass should’ve fell of the roof,” Twitter user @NamelessJay wrote on the social media site of the heart-stopping Empire moment.

“Rhonda. Y’all I’m in tears,” Empire fan @im_royaalty tweeted out alongside two crying face emojis following the character’s shocking death. “[Shaking my head] man should’ve been Anika idgaf #Empire.”

“Shame we had to lose Rhonda. I like that we have a ‘ghost’ story, just hope it last right amount of time. #Empire,” Empire fan @tvgenius05 added.

Empire Season 3 continues with Episode 2, “Sin That Amends,” on Fox on September 28.

Music News: R. Kelly Readies ’12 Nights Of Christmas’ Album!

After announcing the project back in 2013, R. Kelly is finally coming home for Christmas. The R&B King is gearing up to release his first holiday album, 12 Nights of Christmas, next month.

Dressed in a dapper suit, holding a cigar in one hand and a drink in the other, Kellz is all smiles on the festive cover art. Featuring a beautifully-lit tree and a warm fireplace to get fans in the holiday spirit.

And it looks like a visual has already been shot. Decked out in a red and white cardigan, Kellz sings on a stoop as snow falls down in the still. “The world could use some cheer,” he captioned the pic. “#12NightsOfChristmas #NewTracks #2016.”

At the end of 2015, Kellz released the steppin’ song “Christmas Party,” which is expected to be included on 12 Nights of Christmas, set to arrive Oct. 21. Fans can currently catch Kellz on “The Buffet Tour,” which kicked off earlier this month and runs through Nov. 13 in Washington, D.C.

Hip Hop Video: The Game – ‘Pest Control (Meek Mill Diss)’

The Game’s Meek Mill disses continue to pour in, but this time in visual form. After “92 Bars” and “Pest Control,” the Compton spitter unleashes a music video for the latter, a scathing barrage of bars over Young M.A.’s “Ooouuu” instrumental.

The visual for “Pest Control” was filmed in Baltimore and kicks off with an exterminator in search of a rat. Of course, this follows Game’s narrative that Meek ratted him out in a Sean Kingston robbery investigation earlier this year.

Meanwhile, Game fires off a round of disses while running through B-More. “You jumped Quentin Miller and now you don’t scrap,” he rhymes. “It was time to go at Drizzy and now you don’t rap / Ask your bitch, she know I ‘Beez in the Trap’ / You gotta move out of L.A., I’ll put them Bs on your back.”

The video also seems to show footage of Beanie Sigel being punched at the “Bad Boy Family Reunion” concert. The brief clip comes with a caption: “Beanie Sigel admitted to ghostwriting for the Dickchasers so y’all snuffed the old head.”

So far, Meek’s only diss towards Game on wax came with his own “Ooouuu” remix. Beanie Sigel, who appeared on that song, has since said he’s got no beef with Chuck Taylor, but that he helped Mill write the diss. Beans was reportedly beaten for making this revelation by Teefy Bey, a member of Mill’s Dreamchasers crew.

Watch Game exterminate “Meeky Mouse” in the “Pest Control” video HERE

LeBron James & Steph Curry Support Colin Kaepernick’s Protest, But Confirm They Will Not Join In

Two of the NBA’s biggest stars are weighing in on the Colin Kaepernick’s silent protest and revealing whether or not they’ll be joining in.

NBA champ and Cleveland Cavaliers baller LeBron James say he supports Colin’s movement, but he won’t be joining in. NBA MVP Steph Curry said the exact same thing. There were no hard feelings. They both expressed they admire Colin taking a stand and that they support him. But, they both have decided to continue to stand during the national anthem.

"Me standing for the national anthem is something I will do," James said at the Cavs' annual media day yesterday. "That's who I am. That's what I believe in. But that doesn't mean I don't respect and don't believe in what Colin Kaepernick is doing. You have the right to voice your opinion, stand for your opinion, and he's doing it in the most peaceful way I've ever seen someone do something."

King James made his own statement alongside Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony during the ESPY awards this year, raising awareness on police brutality. He talked about how the recent events with black men being killed at the hand of reckless police officers makes him feel uneasy for his own children. He added,

"For me, my personal feelings is that I got a 12-year-old son, a 9-year-old son and a 2-year-old daughter, and I look at my son being four years removed from driving his own car and being able to leave the house on his own, and it's a scary thought right now to think if my son gets pulled over," James said. "You tell your kids if you just apply [the lessons you teach them] and if you just listen to the police that they will be respectful and it will work itself out. And you see these videos that continue to come out, and it's a scary-ass situation that if my son calls me and says that he's been pulled over that I'm not that confident that things are going to go well and my son is going to return home. And my son just started the sixth grade."

Sad, but all the way true.

“I plan on standing,” Steph Curry said about joining Colin's protest during the Warriors’ media day. “But like I’ve said, there are ways that everybody can affect the mindset of people around them and the awareness of what’s going on without, in that moment, with the national anthem playing, kneeling. I’ve always said I respect Colin because he took a bold step, in that regard, to continue the conversation and make it more pointed. But I do plan on standing.”

Warriors forward Draymond Green also revealed if he will join. He said, "Am I going to kneel down and put my fist up? No. I’m not. That’s no disrespect to Colin or anybody else that’s doing it. But the point is out. Like, they’ve gotten the point across. I don’t think I need to come out and do this national anthem protest because it’s already been started. It’s already a conversation."

According to ESPN, the NBA has a rule requiring all of its players to stand during the national anthem (along with the WNBA). As of now, the league hasn’t taken any action against players that have knelt during the anthem, including the entire Indiana Fever team before a playoff game last week. The NFL doesn't have this rule.

Interesting….Money talks. So we really do have 40,000,000.00 slaves…..Anywho carry on!

50 Cent Accused of Stealing Power Originally named ‘Dangerous’

Rapper 50 Cent is being sued by a pair of screen writers who claim he stole their script for his hit TV series Power...

According to NYDN writers R. Byron Hord and Curtis Scoon filed a lawsuit in Manhattan federal court this week claiming they wrote a pilot script back in 2009 for a show called 'Dangerous' about a Black former kingpin trying to go straight while maintaining his friendship with an Irish gangster.

In their lawsuit Hord and Scoon claim in 2011 they gave the script to LA based execs who pitched the series to 50 Cent but never heard back.

Now the two are suing for copyright infringement.

50 Cent, Starz and parent company CBS are all named in the suit.

DAYUM! Beanie Sigel got SLAYED by one of Meek Mills Boyz!

Just a week after Beanie Sigel appeared on Meek’s diss track aimed at The Game, a man in Meek’s crew knocked Beanie out backstage in Philly at the Bad Boy Reunion concert.

via TMZ: They got this video of Beanie laid out backstage … shortly before he was getting onstage Saturday night for Diddy’s Bad Boy Family concert in Philly. You can also see a guy getting dragged out of the area … his name is Teefy Bey, and he’s a member of Meek’s Dreamchasers.

Teefy’s copped to throwing the KO punch, and claims Beanie had to go down because he broke the “code of ethics on the street.” He doesn’t get more specific.

We’re not sure how things escalated to this point, but we’re willing to bet it had something to do with Beanie claiming he wrote Meek’s verses for him on that diss track.

WATCH HERE

Beanie also referred to himself as ‘the real king’ of Philly on stage prior to the incident…which is clearly a diss at Meek.

Danielle Brooks, Lucy Liu & Cynthia Erivo Help Honor Cicely Tyson At American Theatre Wing Gala!

Danielle Brooks is gorgeous in white while attending the 2016 American Theatre Wing Gala Honoring Cicely Tyson held at The Plaza Hotel on Monday (September 26) in New York City.

The 27-year-old Orange Is The New Black actress was joined at the event by Lucy Liu, Cynthia Erivo, Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTanya Richardson, Christian Siriano and his partner Brad Walsh, and the honoree herself, Cicely Tyson.

Eveybody looks STUNNING!

Solange Announces New Album ‘A Seat At The Table,’ Due Out This Friday

After revealing that she’d wrapped up her new album as she celebrated her 30th birthday in June, Solange has announced the LP’s title and release date.

Fans won’t have to wait much longer for Solo’s album, entitled A Seat at the Table, as its due for digital release this Friday (Sept. 30th).

“I am overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement to share this body of work I have written, with you,” she wrote as she shared the news on Instagram.

Kelly Rowland, Lil Wayne, Q-Tip, Tweet, The Dream and BJ The Chicago Kid are among the artists featured on the 21-track project. A few titles on the tracklist include: “Rise,” “Interlude: Tina Taught Me,” “Don’t Touch My Hair” and “Closing: The Chosen Ones.”

While anticipating its release, get a look at the full tracklist below. The singer also called it her “most proud body of work.”

Plus, check out her digital book on www.solangemusic.com

A Seat at the Table track list:

1. “Rise”

2. “Weary” (“additional vocals blessed by” Tweet)

3. “Interlude: The Glory Is In You”

4. “Cranes In The Sky”

5. “Interlude: Dad Was Mad”

6. “Mad” feat. Lil Wayne (“additional vocals blessed by” Moses Sumney, Tweet)

7. “Don’t You Wait”

8. “Interlude: Tina Taught Me”

9. “Don’t Touch My Hair” feat. Sampha

10. “Interlude: This Moment” (“additional vocals blessed by” Devonte Hynes, Lu)

11. “Where Do We Go” (“additional vocals blessed by” Sean Nicholas Savage)

12. “Interlude: For Us By Us”

13. “F.U.B.U.” feat. The Dream & BJ The Chicago Kid (“additional vocals blessed by” Tweet)

14. “Borderline (An Ode To Self Care)” feat. Q-Tip

15. “Interlude: I Got So Much Magic, You Can’t Have It” (Feat. Kelly Rowland, Nia Andrews)

16. “Junie”

17. “Interlude: No Limits”

18. “Don’t Wish Me Well”

19. “Interlude: Pedestals”

20. “Scales” feat. Kelela

21 .“Closing: The Chosen Ones”

Gladys Knight’s Son Says Mother ‘Lacks Mental Capacity’

The business drama between Gladys Knight and her son has gotten even uglier. As previously reported, the singer’s son Shanga Hankerson has been accused of tax evasion and owing over $1 million dollars to the state, all in relation to his ‘Gladys Knight Chicken & Waffles‘ restaurant. And now, Shanga reportedly will not remove his mother’s name from the restaurant, per her request. According to Bossip,

Gladys Knight’s son is refusing to remove her name from his Atlanta restaurant chain – because he claims in new court papers – she lacks the ‘mental capacity’ to rescind the licensing deal.

Soul singer Knight had ordered her son, Shanga Hankerson, to remove her name from his Gladys Knight’s Chicken and Waffles outlets after he was accused of stealing from the business.

But the battle between The Midnight Train To Georgia singer and her son has turned even nastier, as Hankerson has now moved to block his mother removing her name from the business.

The court documents, filed Thursday and seen exclusively by DailyMail.com, say ‘Plaintiff’s claims are barred, in whole or in part, [sic] lack of mental capacity to rescind the license agreement granted to Defendants.’

Knight, known as ‘The Empress of Soul’ has no role in the business and only allowed her son to use her name under a licensing deal.

But the arrangement has soured since the Department of Revenue accused Hankerson of theft and tax evasion in June.

Federal agents raided three of the restaurants in Georgia and shut down operations.

Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber End 11-Year Relationship

The couple released a joint statement on Monday (September 26) confirming the sad news, which comes just days after another apparently solid Hollywood couple - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - split.

Naomi and Liev's statement reads: "Over the past few months we've come to the conclusion that the best way forward for us as a family is to separate as a couple.

"It is with great love, respect and friendship in our hearts that we look forward to raising our children together and exploring this new phase of our relationship. While we appreciate your curiosity and support, we ask the press to be mindful of our children and respect their right to privacy."

Reports suggest the two stars have been living apart for some time, but they are still actively raising their sons, Alexander, nine, and seven-year-old Samuel. They were last spotted together with their kids in New York City on September 13th.

Liev and Naomi never wed, but they had been together since 2005.

Schreiber recently recalled his first date with the King Kong actress, after they were introduced in at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala, and Naomi suggested they hit a club together.

Liev told Esquire magazine he felt "very embarrassed" when he arrived at the nightspot to find his soon-to-be girlfriend alongside her Hollywood pals Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro.

"I went down to this club that she told me to meet her at, and of course she was there with Sean and Benicio, and I’m kind of standing around like a bump on a log, waiting for my turn," he said. "I think I was nervous, and I felt very embarrassed being there, and self-conscious, because all these movie stars were hovering, and I felt... awkward and out of my element. And I wasn’t going to make a good impression.

"I said, 'I’m sorry, but I gotta go home'. She chased me outside and said, 'Don’t you want my digits?'"

And Naomi recalled that moment in an Allure magazine interview, revealing, "Normally I want a guy to make the first move, and he wasn't (going to)... I was wildly attracted to him and his work, so I said something cheeky as he was about to walk out. I said, 'Don’t you want my digits?' Because I couldn't possibly say, 'Would you like my phone number?'

"It made him laugh. He texted me five minutes later saying, 'Would you like to go for a drink now?' And I said, 'No, I'll meet you for breakfast tomorrow'."

We wish them the best!

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‘THE REGISTRY’

I guess it’s easier for your guests to pick out your wedding gifts if you have it at Walmart. So that’s a plus. I think. Congrats!

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYBODY!!!

EFREM

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Angelina Jolie Covers WSJ Magazine for November 2015

Given all that she’s accomplished, both personally and professionally, it’s only natural that Angelina Jolie is the honored recipient of WSJ Magazine’s Entertainment/Film Innovator of the Year award.

In her cover story for the November 2015 issue, the “Girl, Interrupted” gal chats about her new movie “By the Sea” in which she starred alongside husband Brad Pitt as well as served as director- “It was not easy. We just had to be brave and say, ‘OK, honey, we’re strong enough to do this; let’s somehow use this to make us stronger.’”

Angelina also noted that her relationship dynamic with Pitt had to change while they were on the set- “We had to stay in our corners, like boxers, and not be husband and wife. It was very hard to do those scenes without Brad and I taking care of each other. Normally in between takes, you’d make sure that the other’s OK, but we had to be able to really get ugly.”

#TEAMUNBREAKABLE Janet Jackson and Missy Elliott Do a Little Catching Up

Missy Elliott and Janet Jackson spent some quality time together last night while Janet’s on a little break from her Unbreakable World Tour .

Missy tweeted the above photo, along with the caption:

I had a Blast 2night catching up with my sis @JanetJackson & Wissam yall! #BurnItUp!

If you haven’t heard, Missy’s readying her return to music. Her new single, “WTF (Where They Fron)” is set to drop later this month.

I can’t wait!..Can you?

Newly OUT Pro-Boxer Yusaf Mack Hosts His ‘Coming Out’ Party in West Hollywood!

Well after doing gay porn, then coming out as bisexual, and eventually telling the world he’s been gay for quite some time former professional boxer Yusaf Mack is ready to life his authentic life.

Yusaf celebrated officially “coming out” at Socialite Sundays, the #1 Urban LGBT Event in West Hollywood and Los Angeles on Sunday night at RAGE Nightclub (pictured above with Socialite Sundays host Brandon Anthony) 

He’s been out for less than a week and he’s already hosting parties? Hey if Caitlyn can do leaps and bounds. So can Yusuf!

Oh? Cynthia Bailey Explains Why She Kicked Porsha Williams in the Stomach

Before the new season of Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ even began last night I’ve heard reports that Cynthia Bailey straight up kicked Porsha Williams in the stomach.

I couldn’t believe it, as it didn’t sound like something Ms. Bailey would even do — but she did.

While on The Steve Harvey Show, Cynthia explained what happened exactly and why she felt the need to resort to violence.

“I don’t condone violence in any way. It’s not who I am. However, you know, I do feel like If I’m in a threatening situation, I have the right to defend myself. And I just removed her from my personal space, but…with my foot instead of my hand”

She added “It’s a long story, you guys have to watch the show. I was just really upset that I allowed myself to be in a situation where I couldn’t figure out how to get out of it without something like this happening. And I really made sure that I did what I could to make it right.”

WATCH: 

Well I guess we’ll just have to wait until that episode airs!

They’re BACK! The ATL 2 Cast Is BACK On The Set

It appears ATL 2 is back in business. We told you the sequel to the hit 2006 coming of age film was likely in the works when pics of the original gang popped up on Instagram back in March. The entire original cast posted pics on their social media accounts from behind-the-scenes of what appeared to be the set of ATL 2.

Soon after, there were conflicting reports on whether the sequel was actually coming to life on screen or not.  Now, it appears that concept has been given the greenlight to morph into a new storyline about the then teens growing up in the ATL, nine years after it hit the box office.

New pics have popped up of the cast, including, T.I. (Rashad), Lauren London (New New), Evan Ross (Ant), Jackie Long (Esquire), Jason Weaver (Teddy), Albert Daniels (Brooklyn) and the twins, Khadijah Haqq and Malika Haqq (Veda & Star). New dad Evan shared the shots with the caption, "Now thats a great crew !! @troubleman31 @iamlaurenlondon @albeback @jackielong @itsjasonweaver/ cast"

And yes, the original director, Chris Robinson, will helm the follow-up film. 

He was pictured in the shots back in March.

Who's excited?

HE’S OUT! University of Missouri president, chancellor quit after football team walks out!

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri system's president, Tim Wolfe, and the chancellor of the flagship campus, R. Bowen Loftin, announced on Monday that they were resigning their posts in the face of growing protests by African-American students, the threat of a walkout by faculty and a strike by football players who said he had done too little to combat racism on campus.

Wolfe made the stunning announcement at the start of a special Board of Curators meeting Monday morning that had been scheduled to address the growing crisis at the Show Me state's flagship university. The board voted in favor of accepting his resignation. Several hours later, Bowen Loftin, chancellor of the university's flagship campus, announced he will step down from his post by the end of the year as well.

“I am resigning as president of the University Missouri system,” said Wolfe, who choked up as he announced he was stepping down. “My motivation in making this decision comes from a love of Columbia where I grew up and the state of Missouri. I thought and prayed over this decision. It is the right thing to do … The frustration and anger I see is real, and I don’t doubt it for a second.”

Loftin said he would transition into a new role on the Columbia campus "where I will work with many people across the university and with the system to advance our mission."

The situation had become so emotional on campus that many members of the football team had even announced they would boycott team activities.

After Wolfe's announcement, the university's athletic department said in a statement that the football team would return to the practice field Tuesday to prepare for its game on Saturday against BYU. Canceling the game would have cost the university in excess of $1 million.

The situation at Missouri, the oldest public university west of the Mississippi River, unfolded as other campuses, including Yale University and Ithaca College, have faced protests in recent weeks over racially tinged episodes on those campuses.

At Ithaca, students are circulating a petition asking for a vote of "confidence" or "no confidence" of President Tom Rochon, who critics say has given inadequate response to several allegedly racist incidents at the Upstate New York college. At Yale, protests erupted after the university sent an email to students urging them not to wear racially insensitive Halloween costumes. The email prompted a professor to complain that Yale and other universities were becoming "places of censure and prohibition."

At Missouri, students pointed to several recent events on campus that underscore a hostile environment for black students.

Student government president Payton Head, who is black, said in September that people in a passing pickup shouted racial slurs at him. In early October, members of a black student organization said slurs were hurled at them by an apparently drunken white student. In addition, a swastika drawn in feces was found recently in a dormitory bathroom. Protesters at Missouri galvanized around a group called Concerned Student 1950, which gets its name from the year the university accepted its first black student.

Before Wolfe's resignation, a faculty group issued a statement announcing plans for a walkout to show solidarity with the student protesters. The undergraduate student government also formally called on Wolfe to step down.

Students complaining about a racially fraught campus environment began protests at the university on Sept. 24, but the tense situation on campus had only recently begun to gain national attention.

More than 30 members of Missouri's football team announced Saturday that they would no longer take part in football-related activities while Wolfe was in power.

The football players joined the protest after graduate student Jonathan Butler began a hunger strike one week ago. Butler said the strike would either end with Wolfe leaving his post or Butler dying.

"The primary concerns of our student-athletes, coaches and staff has been centered on the health of Jonathan Butler and working with student leaders to find a resolution that would save a life," Missouri football coach Gary Pinkel and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a statement. "We are hopeful we can begin a process of healing and understanding on our campus."

After Wolfe's announcement, Butler took to Twitter to announce that his hunger strike was over.

Hundreds of protesters gathered on the university's quad after Wolfe announced his resignation to celebrate. They sang We Shall Overcome, a song that had become an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement, and said the episode was just one moment in what will be a larger push for change on campus. Protesters also called on Gov. Jay Nixon,

 “Our demands must be met in totality to create systems of healing within the UM System," said Marshall Allen, one of the original members of Concerned Student 1950. "In addition to this, students, staff and faculty of color must be involved in the process of (deciding) who will be our next UM System president."

Majiyebo Yacim, a junior at the university who watched from the sidelines of the protest, said Wolfe's resignation was long overdue.

"I feel pretty isolated," said Yacim, who is black. "It is a predominantly white institution. And as a black student, there are times when i feel out of place. Seeing that minority students on campus can stick together and make things happen has been a really great experience. "

The movement comes more than a year after a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo., shot and killed Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, spurring a national protest. The St. Louis suburb is about 120 miles from the Columbia campus.

In their letter on Monday, student government leaders pointed to the university officials' "silence" in the aftermath of Ferguson as exacerbating tensions on campus. Butler, the student who went on the hunger strike, echoed the sentiment.

"In a post-Ferguson world, there was so much struggle on campus but administration refused to step in on our behalf and do the things they needed to do to make sure black students, brown students and all marginalized students are feeling safe and included on this campus," Butler said.

Wolfe, who earned his bachelors degree from the university's flagship campus and spent most of his childhood in Columbia, said he was crestfallen by what had transpired. He pinned the blame squarely on himself for letting the situation on campus get out of hand, while acknowledging a break-down in communication with students on campus.

"Why did we get to this very difficult situation? " Wolfe said. "It is my belief we stopped listening to each other."

Joe SLAYS Adele’s 'Hello’!

Adele caused a huge uproar when she released “Hello” two weeks ago, to the tune of over 255 million YouTube views, but R&B legend Joe has released a tribute cover of the song that is just as amazing as the original.

Joe adds his signature flourishes to the song, which have been a staple in the 20-plus years of his career and sets the stage nicely for his upcoming 2016 release.

The not-yet-titled album will be his first since last year’s Bridges, though Joe has stayed busy as an opener for Charlie Wilson’s nationwide tour earlier this year and his own spot dates.

Take a listen and especially pay close attention around the 2:40 mark when Joe simply begins to destroy the song.

LISTEN:

SLAYAGE!

Monica Celebrated her Birthday at Compound with Jim Jones and NaS!

Over the weekend, we spotted Monica Brown celebrating her birthday at Compound with Jim Jones, Kenny Burns and Dice, at Atlanta’s Compound. We also spotted Nas hosting at Prive.

Check out the pics!

Happy Birthday Monica!

The Voice Feud: Gwen Stefani And Christina Aguilera Fighting – Christina Thinks Gwen Is “Substitute”

The Voice rumor mill indicates that there is a pretty heated feud developing between coaches Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani. As you all know, The Voice spoilers revealed last month that Gwen is OUT, and Christina will be taking back her coaching chair for Season 10 of The Voice. Not surprisingly, Gwen Stefani is not happy about NBC kicking her to the curb again just because Christina felt like coming back to work.

According to OK! Magazine, the beef between Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani is very real. Gwen hates the fact that her career is based on whether or not Christina feels like doing a season of The Voice. And, Christina thinks that Gwen is just her back-up, and it’s her job to fill in for her when needed. An insider dished to OK! Magazine, “Everyone knows Christina think this is her show and she can swan in and out whenever she likes. She refers to Gwen as “the substitute!”

However, Gwen Stefani is not taking Christina’s diva antics and bullying lying down, the No Doubt singer has a plan! OK! Magazine’s insider added, “She knows Christina turns her nose up at her and she’s been told about the ‘substitute’ jibe – and she has a few tricks up her sleeve herself. She plans on going out as THE only coach everyone wants back – the most memorable coach and ‘face’ of the show.”

Hmm…does anyone else think that Gwen’s showmance with Blake Shelton might just be an insurance policy? Christina is in a relationship – she can’t flirt with Blake and canoodle with him to strum up ratings for the show and remain relevant like Gwen does. What do you guys think? Are you Team Christina or Team Gwen?

New Music: Chris Brown – ‘Sex You Back To Sleep’

Chris Brown drops off a new track entitled “Sex You Back to Sleep.” The singer just touched down in his lover’s city (he made that known with an IG post of his landing) – and although he’ll wake her when he stops by, he has plans of sexing her back to sleep. The track is Breezy’s latest offering from his upcoming Royalty album – due out on Nov. 27th.

Push play to slow things down inside.

Thoughts?

The Celebs in L.A Attends The LACMA 2015 Art+Film Gala

In L.A…..Supermodel Naomi Campbell worked her #blackgirlmagic on the blue carpet at the LACMA 2015 Art+Film Gala (presented by Gucci), honoring artist James Turrell and film director Alejandro G Iñárritu at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

The 45-year-old stunna pulled off a glamorous look rocking a Givenchy haute couture gown by Riccardo Tisci. She and Riccardo posed it up together as they made their way down the carpet.

As Naomi made her rounds, she bumped into a pregnant Kim Kardashian West who had her growing baby bump on full display in a Givenchy number.

“Chains” singer Usher was in the mix to soak up the fine art and show his support to the honorees on their big night.

Graffiti artist RETNA was in the mix for the festivities.

Further down on the carper, Usher and RETNA caught up with Max Chow of Mr. Chow, actress Salma Hayek and CEO of Kering Francois-Henri Pinault for a group shot on the carpet.

Fashion designer Rachel Roy struck a pose in an eye-catching teal fringed dress that she topped off with a black brocade print blazer. Do we love it?.

The fabulous Debbie Allen and her hubby Norm Nixon were also in the mix for the luxe soiree.

Fun Times!

Monica Drops Visuals For New Single ‘Just Right For Me’ Ft. Lil Wayne

R&B songstress Monica Brown has just released the video to her Smokey Robinson-sampled hit, Just Right For Me featuring Lil Wayne.

In anticipation for the Dec. 18th release of Code Red, the Atlanta native is preparing for a tour that starts on Nov. 12, the R&B songstress will kick off her month-long “Code Red Experience” tour with special guest Rico Love.

Listen HERE;

November 12th is the VERY first show of the "Code Red Experience Tour" and right now I want to give away a pair of tickets to someone that's given their love to me over the years… What you favorite Monica Moment ? Share below❤️ pls make sure you are in the Las Vegas area…

2 Stabbed At N.J. Home Of Wu-Tang Clan Founder RZA

Authorities are investigating a double stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning at the Millstone home of rapper RZA.

Reports NJ.com; Police are saying little about the early-morning incident and it could not immediately be determined whether RZA, whose real name is Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, was home at the time.

A 23-year-old Englishtown man has been arrested in connection with a double stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning at the home of rapper RZA, New Jersey State Police announced Monday.

Thomas Norman was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and possession of a weapon in relation to the incident that left two men with stab wounds.

Troopers from the State Police Hamilton Station responded to a report of a stabbing at a Deer Trail Drive home at 1:18 a.m. on Saturday, State Police said.

RZA is founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, a Staten Island-based group that broke into the rap scene in 1993. He has produced nearly all of the group’s albums and many of its members’ solo works.

#RHoA: Claudia Jordan Pens Open Letter About Real Housewives of Atlanta

Despite her departure from the show, Claudia Jordan say she has nothing but love for the Real Housewives of Atlanta. As you know, Jordan is not returning to the hit BRAVO show. And on premiere night of the show, Jordan posted a lengthy Instagram message, expressing her feelings about the show. She wrote:

"A year ago today I made my debut on the wildly popular Real Housewives of Atlanta on #Bravo. It was a whirlwind experience! I was asked to join As a friend of Kenya’s and started watching the show when my friend started on it a few years ago. I was new to the city and was starting two new shows at the same time on top of Being a frequent contributor to HLN- in other words- I was team #NoSleep! The benefits I got from a season on this show were and continue to be so plentiful and mind blowing til this day. I know a lot of folks criticize reality TV and some shows admittedly deserve it- but I’ll ways be grateful for my experience. Yes I get criticized but the love and encouragement I’ve gotten from so many amazing fans has been overwhelming and far outweigh the bad! I wanted to write some kind of post to express my gratitude becaus in this business far too many take it for granted and I refuse to be one of them. Whether it’s one season or ten- the show is so big that if you work it right- it can do so much for your career."

She continues:  "And it has! Some things I’ve announced— some things I’ve kept to myself (for now) but I want to say thank you to @bravotv and to True Entertajnment and to @kingdomlos and to @thekenyamoore for everything! And the situation wasn’t quite right for me to return this season but I do appreciate the invitation and you never know what the future holds! Stranger things have happened- like how I even got my peach in the first place! Again- the ride was amazing and the blessings keep pouring I because of this so I THANK YOU again and again and again! And to the over 250k more people following me ow because of this show- I appreciate each and every one of you too! You make me laugh and smile when I read your supportive comments and the few negative ones just give me more motivation to do even more! Because of this show I’ve signed on for another one and I’m in a much bigger role and I’m loving it. In the end- everyone ends up exactly where they are supposed to be! Have faith and you will sleep well at night! ?????????????????????? #TheNext15 coming soon! #RHOA #Bravo #ThanksAgain #Grateful Please tune in tonight and watch the girls turn up in Season 8 of RHOA!"

For those who can’t get enough of Jordan, you can catch her on TV One’s new show, The Next 15 in 2016.

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

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‘FALLING APART’

Did I hibernate through winter and spring and it’s summer already? No? Well then what would look stupid in summer, looks even dumber in the fall sweetheart.

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!

EFREM