The Daily Buzz for Jan 20

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"SWV is on the Cover KONTROL Magazine

SWV are the latest cover girls of the latest issue of Kontrol Magazine. For their "Listen Up: Fashion’s New Beat" issue, the group talked to fashion editor Porsha Deshannon about who REALLY broke up the group, the harsh cards life dealt them after their sudden split, and Taj reveals all about her husband’s alleged affair with a pro golfer.  Here are the highlights:

Taj on why the group broke up

“There was no one to speak on our behalf, everyone catered to her [Coko] so it was a cloud storm of emotional anger that blew us to pieces.”

Lelee on why the group broke up

“Someone got really caught up in the hype. Like she was getting a bunch of information from stupid people who really didn’t care about anything but money.”

Coko on Miley Cyrus and twerking

“SIT IT DOWN! And put some clothes on. Please put some clothes on. It doesnt take all that to be sexy.”

Taj on her husband’s alleged affair with pro golfer Rachel Connor

“I would have killed him.”

Taj on her marriage

“We never see each other. We tag team it in the airport. We go in one of those Delta lounges, tighten it up right quick, then be like ‘I’ll catch you next time’.”

Also….On the heels of a 2013 nod for their comeback album I Missed Us, SWV are headed to the small screen on WeTV’s new docu-series “SWV Reunited debut last week, so WeTV threw the ladies a screening party at Jazz Room at The General.  Among the notables at the party were recording artist Elle Varner 

Lead singer Cheryl “Coko” Clemons, who released 3 studio albums (Hot Coko, Grateful, The Winner In Me) and an Christmas disc during the SWV breakup.   

Tamara “Taj” George starred on the TV ONE series "I Married A Baller" and is (still) married to retired NFL player Eddie George.

Leanne “Lelee” Lyons, who founded the group in 1992, told WeTV that the split devastated her. She contemplated suicide and "I didn’t know who I was. I had no drive, no light.”m Well this should be an interesting season...

SWV's KONTROL issue is on stands now.

Super Bowl Matchup Set: Seattle Seahawks Vs. Denver Broncos

It’s strength vs. strength. Let’s do this!

Yesterday the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl for the first time in 15 years. Peyton Manning was flawless throwing for 400 yards and two touchdowns, while Tom Brady struggled early and was consistently under pressure the entire game. Brady is now 0-4 against the Manning brothers in the playoffs since 2006.

Super Bowl XLVIII, which will be played in MetLife stadium in New York, will be the fifth time in eight years in which a Manning is starting at quarterback, this being Peyton’s third. He and the Broncos will face the Seattle Seahawks who beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-17 Sunday night.

After a slow first half, the Seahawks were able to bounce back and eventually took a 20-17 lead early in the fourth quarter. After an impressive drive by Kaepernick with the time winding down, he floated a ball into the corner of the end zone, where it was tipped by Richard Sherman and picked off to seal the win for Seattle.

Super Bowl Matchup Set: Seattle Seahawks Vs. Denver Broncos

Super Bowl XLVII is Sunday, February 2 at 6:30 PM on FOX.

Beyonce Seals Another Business Deal In Style

Heading off in the Big Apple to seal another deal, Beyonce stepped out of an office building after a business meeting.

The "Drunk in Love" singer wore a black hat and glasses, as well as a cute black and white patterned dress and high black stockings, showing off her sexy thighs.

Utilizing her Instagram account, the 32-year-old posted a picture of herself wearing the same outfit, and striking a sexy, albeit confused pose for the camera.

Crazed Rihanna Fan Scales Wall in Brazil

An obsessed Rihanna fan scaled the wall of the mansion where the pop star is staying in Brazil and fell down right in front of the singer.

NO wonder SHAKIRA is smiling.

Her duet with RIHANNA, Can’t Remember To Forget You, has hit No 1 on the iTunes chart in 39 countries after Monday’s release.

Expect it to make a decent dent on the official UK chart on Sunday too.

While Shakira has been spending time in this swimsuit, her new mate has been posing for Vogue magazine in Brazil – where fans have been falling for her.

One plucky girl scaled the outside wall of the mansion where the singer is staying. She was spotted by security, panicked and fell forwards – landing right next to her idol as she relaxed by the pool.

A source said: “The girl climbed the wall and shouted to fans outside that she could see Rihanna. Rihanna looked at her and smiled.

“Then a guard pointed a gun at the fan and she got nervous and fell. Security surrounded her – but Rihanna told them to stay cool and she gave an autograph to the girl.”

That’s unlikely to appear on eBay anytime soon.

LeBron James Caught Red-Handed

Miami Heat superstar LeBron James’ wife, Savannah James has surely heard past rumors of her husband cheating on her. But, unlike most women who catch their husbands cheating, Savannah has chosen to look the other way. Unlike most women, Savannah knows who and what she is married to. So today’s news won’t come as a surprise to her.

NBC Associate Producer Stacey Klein shook up the Heat Nation with a singular post on her Instagram account.

Klein wrote: “Pretty decent day at the WH today. The Miami HEAT gave a “POTUS” jersey to the head honcho and I watched LeBron ask a girl for her number, right in front of me. He just got married in September. #happilyeverafter #champions #picstitch”

But after the First Lady Michelle Obama intervened, Klein did a little editing to her original post.

After the post made the rounds in Washington and first lady Michelle Obama tweeted out a cutesy picture of James helping her promote health eating, Klein did a little editing to: “The HEAT at the WH today. Team presented a “POTUS” jersey to the head honcho.”

James married his longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson, in San Diego, Calif. on Sept. 14 and from indications in the media is still in the honeymoon phase.

Nicki Minaj Addresses Rumors of Being Pregnant By Lil Wayne

Nicki Minaj is addressing rumors that Lil Wayne impregnated her

Last Monday we got wind of a rumor that Nicki Minaj was preggers with Lil Wayne’s baby.

We can finally confirm that this story is absolutely false! A rep for both Weezy and the Superbass singer told us exclusively that the gossip is just that — gossip!

Rumors of a pregnancy began swirling after urban website ThyBlackMan.com alleged that the superstar duo “recently got word” that “indeed Nicki Minaj is pregnant. To add fire to this drama Lil Wayne supposedly is the father to be, “It seems like Nicki Minaj was just having a fun night and got pregnant.”

One insider apparently also spotted the rapper sporting what appeared to be a baby bump while out to dinner January 2. The snitch adds Minaj made a conscious decision to stick with water that night, which is out of character for the star, who normally consumes alcohol. “Nicki twice made toasts by drinking water instead of wine, and it’s highly unusual for her to toast with anything but a full glass of wine.”

If they did have a child together, that would be one paid spoiled kid!

KeKe Wyatt’s Celebrity Fan Appreciation Party

Atlanta’s R&B Diva KeKe Wyatt threw an amazing Fan Appreication Party at 200 Peachtree. Surrounded by her cast mates of R&B Divas, celebrity friends, and Atlanta fans KeKe Wyatt did her thing. The lovely songbird has a new EP coming to a store near you.  

KeKe showcased her music to a packed house of adoring fans and family.  Check out the details below.

Great music could be heard up and down Peachtree Street thanks to the lovely KeKe Wyatt. she rocked the entire 200 Peachtree event facility with her amazing voice, her spectacular background singers, and her jamming band. The R&B Diva held a live recorded fan appreciation party that was nearly standing room only. 

KeKe Wyatt presentation was worth the two-hour delay. She looked beautiful as she hit the stage immediate after Egypt Sherrod’s introduction at 9:59 PM. As a true artist she took a moment to thank her fans, family, and close friends for their unwavering support. KeKe even had a little fun with a rowdy guest who screamed “Sing KeKe SING!”.

Willow Smith Poses For V Magazine + Drops New Song “5″ With Brother Jaden

Willow Smith‘s taking over the pages of V magazine. Shot in Paris, by the famed designer, Karl Lagerfeld, the 13-year-old poses in pieces from Givenchy, DSquared, and Chanel.

As she sat down with the mag, Willow talked why she opted out of the role in upcoming remake of Annie and her fashion choices.

On why she turned down the role of Annie:

I just wanted to chill, and be at home, and decompress, and just find out what I wanna do and where. I stand on this planet, with the little tiny place we have.

On her fashion choices:

I can never tell what I’m gonna wear. I kind of just put on whatever feels right. Sometimes that’s Converse and a T-shirt, sometimes it’s Givenchy heels and leather pants.

And she also spoke on Karl Lagerfeld, sharing that he was very friendly, although she intially felt that he’d be mysterious. “…He was just awesome. I don’t have words, because he’s such a huge icon,” she said.

Meanwhile, Willow teamed up with her brother Jaden for “5.” As the track opens, Willow sings “Can you feel the breeze, the clouds are talking loud, they’re talking over me,” while her big bro ad libs in the background. He later takes over to rap a verse.

Vibe with the brother-sister duo: 

 

Meanwhile Will Smith Hits Up Fashion Week In Paris

Will Smith flew to Paris for Fashion Week. He was spotted enjoying the Valentino Menswear show. MO readers check out the pants….. 

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Scarlett Johansson Talks "Avengers: Age of Ultron"

It's release date is over a year away, but details are already emerging about the sequel "The Avengers: Age of Ultron."

In a recent interview with Parade magazine, Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow, hinted, "I think the script is dark and it's dry. It's got this amazing one-liner, glass-cutting sense of humor." 

However, it's not going to be another unoriginal money-making attempt trying to capitalize on the success of the first film. She adds, "Obviously the script is very cerebral. It doesn't lose that exciting comic book aspect that people enjoyed in the first film, but it's smart and it feels like the next installment. It doesn't feel like a rehashing, it feels like these characters are moving forward, plotlines are moving forward."

Other Marvel news reports that Thomas Kretschmann has signed on to play Baron Wolfgang von Strucker, a villain and head of HYDRA. "The Avengers: Age of Ultron" is scheduled for release on May 1, 2015.

Tank & Zena Foster CELEBRATE Zoey's 6th Birthday 

TGT singer Tank and Zena Foster threw a dance-loving "Super Saucy 6th Birthday Party" for their adorable daughter Zoey.  

Zoey wore a custom jersey for her special day. Her mom tweeted, "there is never a dull moment with this kid."

On Instagram, dancer Zena posted pics from the party preparations and their "rehearsal".  If you wondering what they were rehearsing....

From the looks of the cake, Zoey is a big fan of Doc McStuffins like most kiddies these days.  

How cute!

Instagram Straight Creepin: Which Lhhny Cast Member Was Caught Creepin???

Say it isn’t so???While we patiently await for the newest episode of love and LHHNY to find out what Tahiry’s answer to Joe Budden will be in regards to his proposal of marriage, we spotted a little shady business going on via Instagram.

Well we guess those thug tears weren’t meaning to much.  We spotted Joe trying to holler on the low.

check out the comment below Mr. Budden left on this picture of Jhene Aiko.

Catch the hint bro.  When a chick isn’t answering your text but is posting pictures on IG, it is a clear sign that she just isn’t that into you.  You didn’t know Instagram has an update now where you can creep on the low and send direct messages.  We guess some things will never change.

AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES

‘The Honeymooners’

Who doesn’t like a classic Battle of the Sexes matchup? For this bout we’ve got a couple of over-the-top mooners. So make sure you pick a side before you hurriedly look away.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD EVERYBODY!!!

EFREM

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Leo DiCaprio on ‘Wolf of Wall Street’: It’s ‘the height of debauchery’

Leonardo DiCaprio covers the latest issue of NY Mag to promote The Wolf of Wall Street. This movie is the one where Leo dances and throws money to play his stockbroker character, Jordan Belfort, whose memoir forms the basis of the movie. The trailer gave off strong Goodfellas vibes, but in this piece Scorsese steps in and insists that he does not draw parallels between stockbrokers and the mafia. Scorsese sees Jordan merely as an old-fashioned scam artist who managed to skim about $100 million off the top end. The good times did not last.

Leo talks a lot in this interview about his process with Scorsese. These two are no ordinary actor-director combo. Leo has pretty much been Scorsese’s muse ever since Robert De Niro decided to stop making good movies (with the exception of Silver Linings Playbook last year). Here are some details from Leo himself on the debauchery in Wolf of Wall Street:

Leo talked Scorsese into Wolf: “I told Marty, ‘I don’t think we’ll be able to do a movie like this too many times in the futur.[ Larger-scale, R-rated dramas, like Blood Diamond or The Departed, don’t really get financed anymore."

The author wanted Scorsese too: "Marty directing was Jordan’s dream scenario, absolutely. When Marty couldn't do it the first time, I set it up with a few other directors, but I never felt comfortable pulling the trigger. I was fixated on him. There wasn't anybody else who could bring the rawness and toughness, the music, and particularly the humor required to convey the excitement of these young punks--these robber barons--taking on the Wall Street system."

On Leo's character: "The book personified America’s addiction to obtaining wealth at all costs, and that hasn’t changed. He was a small fish in a gigantic pond, and he'd motivate his guys by telling them they were heroes for taking on the big houses. Un-regulated Wall Street was like the Wild West. There was nothing Jordan wouldn’t divulge, no matter how intimate or embarrassing. That was the attraction for Marty as well--it's the kind of brutal honesty that got Marty into making movies like Mean Streets."

Leo and Scorsese are one: "Marty said to me early on, 'No matter the genre, no matter what kind of movie, people respond to the honesty in the characters.' We weren't interested in sentimentalizing Jordan. We aren’t painting a portrait of someone we want people to feel sorry for. Later in the film, when his life starts breaking apart, people are going to think he’s making the wrong decisions constantly. That’s not to say that people won’t be rooting for him, because he’s a likable guy."

Leo got to know Jordan: "I wanted a close relationship with him so that I could weave intimate details into the movie. Things that weren’t in the book. I was kind of the middleman between him and Marty, and I would bring pages of notes from my meetings with Jordan--things like this insane orgy on a 747 going to Vegas, chimpanzees in diapers that would skate through the Stratton offices, very intimate stuff about his relationships with women--and Marty was game to try everything. His approach was essentially to put everything onscreen and see what we responded to. It was old-school, really independent filmmaking on a larger scale."

Leo on dry-humping a stewardess for the movie: "It’s a modern-day Caligula. The height of debauchery."

[From Vulture]

Hmm. Is it just me, or does Leo’s horndog character sort of remind you of Leo himself? Leo has quite the reputation for debauchery and suppposedly bedded 7 women during Cannes this year. I’m just saying, there are similarities to be had. I’m guessing Scorsese may have picked up on this vibe too, but I’m sure he won’t tell on his muse.

YES!!!!! EAGLES NATION RISE! Eagles race past Redskins in opener

One game does not eradicate skepticism, but there will be far less incredulity about how Chip Kelly will translate to the NFL after the Eagles' convincing 33-27 victory over the Washington Redskins in the opener Monday night at FedEx Field. The victory was more than a simple adjustment to the record, which is now 1-0. It was an endorsement of Kelly's philosophy of frenetic football, where the play clock is an optional accessory and an optimum performance appears closer to what occurs in a video game than a traditional NFL offense. Monday's was not an optimal performance, but it was nonetheless an impressive debut in front of a national audience and a frenzied crowd of 82,743 that had little reason to cheer until a fourth-quarter comeback. That's because the Eagles offense accumulated 445 yards against the Redskins. They totaled 77 plays. They recorded 26 first downs.

And as advertised, they dictated the tempo of the game. MORE COVERAGE Poll: Who is the team to beat in the NFC East? Get the latest football news with our mobile apps Poll: How many games will the Eagles win? Daily News weekly football picks contest Buying tickets? Make sure you get a good view Photos: Eagles cheerleaders photo shoot Forum: Will the Eagles make the playoffs? Michael Vick completed 15 of 25 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns. LeSean McCoy rushed 31 times for 184 yards and a score. DeSean Jackson pulled in seven passes for 104 yards and a TD. The offensive onslaught came after an inauspicious opening drive. With a no-huddle offense in which the Eagles were sometimes snapping the ball 15 seconds into the play clock, the Eagles drove the ball 76 yards to the Redskins' 4-yard line. That's when Vick attempted a screen pass to McCoy that was deflected in flight by Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan. The Eagles' offensive players acted as if the play was dead, but the whistle was never blown. Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall picked up the loose ball and ran unbothered 75 yards into the end zone. The officials determined it was not a forward fumble, and thus a fumble. The Redskins had a 7-0 lead. The deficit was an obstacle, but not a deterrent. The Eagles drove the ball 51 yards for a 48-yard Alex Henery field goal, and then Trent Cole forced an Alfred Morris fumble on the first play of the ensuing drive. Vick connected with

Jackson for a 25-yard touchdown to give the Eagles a 10-7 lead. An Eagles defense that was maligned throughout the preseason showed the ability to make big plays when it forced another Redskins turnover on the next drive, this time a Brandon Boykin interception. And the next time the Redskins had the ball, a mishandled pitch in their own end zone resulted in a safety. With a 12-7 lead, the Eagles offense took over. The Eagles scored twice in the third quarter, and the most notable part of both scoring drives was the amount of plays they accumulated in such a short period. A five-play, 65-yard drive that finished with a 28-yard touchdown pass to Brent Celek took 2 minutes, 7 seconds. A nine-play, 44-yard drive that finished with a 3-yard Vick touchdown run lasted 3:03. The Eagles entered halftime with 247 more yards than the Redskins, 32 more plays - and most important to Kelly, a 26-7 lead. That lead swelled to 33-7 after Cary Williams recorded a diving interception on the Redskins' opening drive after halftime, and McCoy juked through Washington's defense for a 34-yard touchdown run two plays later. That was the Eagles' high-water mark for the night. It was less than two minutes into the second half, and they had 26-point advantage over a team favored to beat them. The game appeared to be a mismatch. The Redskins scored the next three touchdowns to at least make the game entertaining in the fourth quarter, but the last score came with just more than one minute remaining and the Redskins without a timeout. The Eagles' lead was threatened, but never in doubt. The performance was far from flawless, and Kelly won't be shy about pointing out the team's two turnovers as an area that requires improvement this week. But Kelly's debut should quiet skeptics. The offense was as dynamic as owner Jeffrey Lurie hoped when he lured Kelly from Oregon, and there were times when the Eagles' offense reminded many of Kelly's Ducks. And it was only Kelly's first game. The league will have time to study the offense, but the Eagles will become more refined, too. With the San Diego Chargers visiting Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday for Kelly's home opener, curiosity will no longer focus on whether Kelly's offense will work in the NFL. It will instead focus on what the Eagles can do for an encore after an impressive first win.

GO EAGLES!!!

Kanye West Announces "THE YEEZUS TOUR", Hitting 23-North American Cities With Kendrick Lamar

"New Slaves" rapper Kanye West is headed out across North America with "THE YEEZUS TOUR" and he's bringing along Kendrick Lamar. Find out when the tour's coming to a city near you inside.....

21-time Grammy Award winner Kanye West (who just scored a $3 million pay day while performing at a wedding reception) will hit the road with THE YEEZUS TOUR, a 23-city North American tour, presented by AEG Live this fall.

According to Kanye's press release, fans can expect "state-of-the-art staging, production, and lighting design with his unmatched aesthetic, visionary creative mind, and an increasingly impressive catalogue of hits spanning his decade-long career."

We're sure.

The seven week tour kicks off on October 19th at the KeyArena in Seattle, and conclude on December 7th at the Toyota Center in Houston. Tickets and VIP Experiences go on sale in select markets starting Friday, September 13, details at kanyewest.com.

On most dates, Kanye will be supported by Kendrick Lamar.   Hmmm....we wonder if Kim and North will join the road show?

Here are the dates:

Who's going?

Video: Chrisette Michele – “Love Won’t Leave Me Out”

Chrisette Michele opens her heart to love in the video for her song, “Love Won’t Leave Me Out,” from her album Better. Rockin’ gorgeous twists, the sultry singer steals the attention of her two handsome co-stars in the Clifton Bell-directed clip. She sings:

Now I know, how to love somebody. I know, love is out there for me. I know, there’s no way that love forgot.. love won’t leave me out. I know, how to love somebody. I know, love will come back to me. I know, there’s no way that love forgot.. love won’t leave me out

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Wildfox Couture Ceo Involved In Sex Scandal

Better check her ID next time!!!  Wildfox Couture CEO, James Sommers, is caught in the middle of a sex scandal involving a minor…UHHOHH!!!

Sommers (left) with Scott Disick & designer Kimberly Gordon

Meghan Chereek, at the time 17, claims Sommers took advantage and exploited her over the course of several months.  The inspiring model was looking for financial stability and was offered a tentative modeling contract with a promise of making her the face of Wildfox Couture.  But this promise allegedly came with a price.  It began with sexual advances, later escalating  to sexual acts.  Chreek also says that Sommers provided her with alcohol and drugs. According to Chereek’s complaint, which has been filed in a Los Angeles court, she met Sommers, who was 43 and according to Wildfox’s is also a musician, at a restaurant in July 2012, and he offered her a tentative modeling contract with the brand (which is designed by Emily Faulstich and Kimberly Gordon). In the months that follow, Sommers repeatedly forced Chereek (then aged 17) to have sex with him, continuing to promise that she would model for the Wildfox brand. According to the complaint, Chereek never appeared in any Wildfox campaigns.

The complaint further alleges that Sommer’s behavior (think: “regular demands that Chereek engage in sexual contact with him – which she submitted to based upon her fear of him and her desire to establish a career as a model”) was intended “to vex, annoy, or injure Plaintiff, and he unjustly and cruelly exercised his authority and power as president of WILDFOX to manipulate and sexually exploit Plaintiff.” The complaint also refers to how Sommers allegedly manipulated Chereek into performing sex acts on another adult male in his presence. Sommers is being accused of the following charges: unlawful sex with a minor, unlawful oral sex with a minor, gender violence against the young woman, among other charges. Chereek is seeking unspecified damages for mental and emotional suffering, counseling and therapy expenses, as well as future therapy expenses, among other damages.

Meghan girl…at 17, you know what you were doing.  Do we think Sommers is wrong in this situation?  Absolutely!!!  Do we think Chereek played her roll in this situation? Hell a$$ yeah she did.  She took her hot in the pants, 17 year old self over that man’s house to have relations and now is mad cause it didn’t work out the way she wanted.  Lesson learned for Sommers… You need to check out these females ID’s before you attempt to turn them out.  Lesson learned for Chereek, respect yourself and your body a little more!

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Naomi Campbell snuggling wih Maxwell at the US Open??

There has got to be very few things more enjoyable than quaffing champagne while watching the world's top tennis players battle it out, however Naomi Campbell managed to go one step further.

The supermodel was joined at the US Open on Friday by hunky singer Maxwell to watch Serena Williams and Na Li at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center.

The 43-year-old looked extremely happy in the company of her companion as they relaxed in the The Moet & Chandon Suite.

Naomi looked incredibly glamorous as she arrived at the event in a sexy, monochrome outfit.

The stunning model wore a patterned white shirt with a wide black belt, which revealed a little of her bra underneath.

Teaming her top with a short pleated black skirt and black high heels, the star was definitely not going to be outdone at the event.

The London-born model, who looked effortlessly chic, accessorised her ensemble perfectly with a rose gold watch, silver anklets and a small, black bag.

Her long, wavy hair was worn down and she completed her look, in true celeb style, with large, round sunglasses.

Rarely one to make a fashion faux pas, Naomi must have been questioning Maxwell's choice of attire which left a lot to be desired. So what’s the Tea here?

OOOPS New R&B Divas Tea Sips: Kelly Price Says Producers Encouraged Her To Ambush Chante Moore With Kenny Lattimore

The season is officially over, but the drama isn’t. There seems to be more drama with TV One’s R&B Divas LA. Who this time? Soulful singer Kelly Price is now speaking out and the diva has some not so nice things to say about what goes on BEHIND the scenes of the show. In an interview with CNikki.com, the 40-year-old New Yorker speaks candidly about the show’s producers and it’s pretty surprising. The new reality star says producers were trying to create scenarios that would create more drama then necessary. How so? She specifically says that producers wanted her to surprise Chante Moore, by inviting her to a meeting with her ex-husband, Kenny Lattimore. [Backstory: Chante and Kenny are no longer married and are going through an ugly child custody case in court.]

Kelly explains:

I refused when multiple times I was asked to arrange a surprise meeting between Chante Moore and her ex husband, Kenny Lattimore. Kenny is my friend. Chante is my cast mate. Where we’re working together; we’ve known each other for a very long time and we have a friendly relationship. and i know because of my relationship with him and my private conversations with Chante that that’s not something that she’s ready to have happen. they were not in that place or in that space to be in the same place with each other and it be like that. So I wasn’t about to be in the middle of it. I was asked not once but more than times then I can count. There are people not very pleased with me because there was a lot I did say no to.

She also explains that while her frustration with Fred (‘memba he was the director that Chante and Lil Mo were working with for the monologues?) was real, producers asked her to create conflict with him:

In the instance of Fred, I did say yes to giving him a problem on camera. but i still own what I did. Nobody forced me to do it, they did ask. I said yes. My thing was I didn’t want to fight with the ladies. But if you need some conflict, you need some drama I can have some drama with somebody that’s not gonna be here…Some of my frustration was real. When you see me scream ‘I’m too great for this…’ I’m not talking to any of the ladies. I’m in it with production…you’re treating me like garbage. And i don’t need to come here, to be treated like garbage.

But The show’s producers, Paul Coy Allen, who paints a different picture.

There are natural dramas within every person’s everyday life, and with  “R&B Divas” that’s what our audience connects to the most…REAL natural situations & people they can relate to. Once again we tell our cast to be as open possible, and as Producers of the series we seek out resolutions, and positivity at all stops. No one has ever told a cast member to fight. As mentioned to each of the Divas when we first sit down with them, we are not sought out to create train wreck television, and that’s definitely not the type of programming I personally would want my name on.

Whose versions of events do you believe–Kelly Price or one of the show’s producer’s?

From the Sports Ticker: NY Knicks Ballers J. R. Smith SUSPENDED For 5 Games, "ALLEGEDLY" Busted For Smoking Weed! + Chad Ochocinco LANDS Job With CBS Sports!

Lamar Odom isn't the only NBA baller with high-profile drug issues.  Today, J.R. Smith, the heavily-tattooed shooting guard for the NY Knicks, was hit with a 5-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.  Though the league did not detail the nature of the "drug" use, Yahoo! Sports reported that J.R. tested positive for marijuana.

We're not defending him for breaking the rules, but it should be noted that J.R. had patellar tendon surgery and an arthroscopy for a tear to the lateral meniscus of his left knee in July.  That sounds like it might hurt.  Maybe the Tylenol the doctors prescribed him wasn't strong enough and he needed a little extra feel good?  Just giving this dude the benefit of the doubt....

As it stands now, J.R.-- who K.Michelle allegedly wrote her hoodtastic revenge track "The Right One" about -- was ALREADY expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks because of his injury, and his 5-game suspension will start once he's cleared to play again.

Ron Klempner, the acting executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, said

"There is a collectively-bargained process in place, established by the NBA and the Players Association, and until that process has played itself out, it would be inappropriate for the NBA or J.R. to make further statements about the matter. We all look forward to a resolution in due course."

During the offseason, J.R. signed a signed a three-year contract extension with the team worth $17 million.

In other sports news....

Chad Ochocinco has a new "paying" gig!  The last we heard, Chad lost his job as a Miami Dolphins player after he head-butted his ex-wife Evelyn Lozada.  But now, things are looking up for the former baller.

He recently tweeted about a new gig at CBS Sports.....

Congrats Chad!

New Balance MRT580 Revlite & "Tonal Colors" Pack [PHOTOS]

We may be late to the proverbial dance as they say, but it was totally necessary to feature the upcoming New Balance MRT580 Revlite. Try saying that five times fast.

So far, five colorways of the iconic sneaker will be released in coming weeks. Two inspired by OG designs will come in gray and a navy blue with lighter blue accents, and both don suede and mesh. The remaining trio are a part of the "Tonal Colors" pack consisting of a red, charcoal gray, and royal blue shoe. Each feature a mixed leather and mesh upper that are the same color throughout, with the exception of an all white midsole.

Collectors have fancied this New Balance model for sometime, but it's been evasive in nature since they can rarely be found outside of Japan. Sadly, this may still be the case when the kicks release October 10 at select New Balance Concept Stores and select stockists across Southeast Asia.

However, this will be the first time the MRT580 (derived from the MT580) will be available in women's sizes. Renowned sneaker sites like Sneaker News also speculate that there could be a United States release in the works, so stay tuned.

Nikko Caught Stepping Out on MiMi?

On the Love and Hip Hop Atlanta Season two reunion show MiMi and Nikko made it clear that they were still very much a couple.

Looks like trouble may be in paradise

A spywitness tells Straight From the A  ATLien (Michelle Brown)

Hey ATLien,

I was minding my business eating out with a friend of mine and we saw Nikko, Mimi boyfriend from Love Hip Hop Atlanta out with a girl.

They were on a date too because when they walked in they were holding hands. They were sitting close to each other and talking but when he saw us looking he moved his chair away from her and acted like he was checking his phone.

We took pictures for you put him on blast. lol (but you didn’t get them from me!)

LHH Fan

Oh Boy he got some splainning to do!

And They’re Still Together: Paula Patton Proves Her Love For Ol Grabby A$$ Robin Thicke

One young industry flip isn’t breaking up this couple! Paula Patton and Robin Thicke recently did a spread for Prestige magazine.

The spread features the couple all decked in 1950′s themed attire.

All the recent drama with these two doesn’t seem to be stopping the flow of the power couple.  We guess you never really get over your high school sweetheart.  Salute to working things out??!

Jay Z Magna Carta World Tour Dates

Well it looks like Kanye West isn’t the only big name to release his North American tour dates today, Jay Z releases the dates for his Magna Carta World Tour.

Tickets go on sale Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. EST on Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

Check out the full tour dates below:

November 30th St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

December 1st Lincoln, NE Pinnacle Bank Arena

December 2nd Denver, CO Pepsi Center

December 6th Anaheim, CA Honda Center

December 7th San Diego, CA Valley View Casino Center

December 9th Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

December 10th Fresno, CA Save Mart Center

December 11th San Jose, CA SAP Center at San Jose

December 13th Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center

December 18th Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena

December 19th Houston, TX Toyota Center

December 20th San Antonio, TX AT&T Center

December 21st Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

December 27th Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

December 28th Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena

January 2nd Ft. Lauderdale, FL BB&T Center

January 4th Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena

January 5th Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex

January 8th Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena

January 9th Chicago, IL United Center

January 10th Detroit, MI The Palace Of Auburn Hills

January 12th Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center

January 13th Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center

January 16th Washington DC Verizon Center

January 17th Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena

January 18th Boston, MA TD Garden

January 19th Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum

January 21st Pittsburgh, PA CONSOL Energy Center

January 22nd Newark, NJ Prudential Center

January 24th Montreal, PQ Bell Centre

January 27th Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

January 29th Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center

January 30th Buffalo, NY First Niagara Center

January 31st State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center

Who’s attending?

Naomi Watts Premieres "Diana" In Paris; Faces Harsh U.K. Critics

Ready for the world to judge her portrayal of the People's Princess, Naomi Watts attended the premiere of "Diana" at Cinema UGC Normandie in Paris, France

The "Impossible" star looked pretty in a short, white, and lacy semi-sheer dress with silver sparkling heels as she posed for photos.

Though she fretted about stepping into the royal's shoes, U.K. critics have been harsh on the 44-year-old's film, with the Guardian, Telegraph, Mirror, The Times, and the Daily Mail giving bad reviews.

In a previous interview with the U.K.'s Sunday Times, Naomi admitted, "I turned [the part] down twice. The biggest reason that made me pause was how the princes were going to be feel about this."

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

‘PARTIAL PRIVATES’

So which do you prefer, some saggy side-boob or some under-butt bottom biscuits? This is an important decision, so be sure to take this seriously.

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!

EFREM