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10/17/16

The Daily Buzz For Oct 18


Showtime At The Apollo To Return To TV With Steve Harvey-Hosted Special
Showtime At The Apollo is returning to TV with a two-hour FOX special – to be hosted by Steve Harvey – on December 5. The comedian will be joined by comedy and music stars in the special.
“I’m excited to be going back home to the Apollo to celebrate the history of this great theater,” said Steve. “I have great memories from my time there, and this is going to be a homecoming party that you won’t want to miss.”
According to Deadline, “the Fox special will feature elements from the Apollo’s legendary Amateur Night – the long-running, live talent competition, now in its 82nd year – which provides a platform for up-and-coming artists to perform in front of the toughest audience in the world where amateurs who don’t win over the crowd are booed off the stage.”

Steve will also host a second, one-hour Showtime At The Apollo special, to air on FOX in early 2017.



#RHoA: Real Housewives of Atlanta Update: Kenya Moore, Sheree Whitfield Engaged In Mansion Competition?
As stated in Bravo, Whitfield said, “We are at Chateau Shereé. All the non-believers, here we go. Chateau Shereé does exist. I’m getting my landscaping together,” she shared. “I’m doing a lot of work on the inside. I mean, seriously, when you have 100,000-square feet it takes time.” So can we get a little taste of what’s inside, Shereé? “I know you guys are excited, I’m excited, too. Come on in!” she said, before playfully hitting us with “Sike!”

While we didn’t get a full tour, we did get a quick glimpse at the interior — columns, gleaming tile floors, and sweeping stairway included.
Is Kenya Moore trying to compete with Whitfield? There seems to be a rivalry between the two RHOA troupers. This week, two out-of-this-world mansions opened its doors to the viewers. After Whitfield released her mini tour, Moore posted on Instagram the development of her mansion.  Moore is known to be all about the glitz and glamour and it simply shows in her personality and things.

Moore has been documenting each of her Moore Manor’s changes though it may be a bit sluggish, Chateau Sheree is still slower.  Moore took a picture of her new kitchen and posted it on Instagram as well. Her Instagram almost looked like a catalog for real estate because of those fancy appliances.

To keep everyone excited on her Moore Manor, she is currently having a contest to promote her mansion. The mechanics of the contest is just simple; fans just have to tag five people in the comments section. Winners will take home $100, complete accommodation, transportation, airfare and most importantly a complete home tour in the Moore Manor.



'Empire' season 3 spoilers: Lucious and Andre prepare for Shine's next move in episode 5; EP speaks on Lucious-Cookie-Angelo love triangle
The truth comes out in the upcoming episode of Fox's hit musical drama "Empire" season 3.
Titled "One Before Another," next week's episode will be full of revelations. According to the official synopsis for episode 5, Lucious (Terrence Howard) and Andre (Trai Byers) remain on high alert as they wait for Shine's (Xzibit) next move following his threat in their last business encounter. Jamal (Jussie Smollett), who continues to doubt if he could ever perform live in front of his fans, teams up with his younger brother Hakeem (Bryshere Gray) for a number that might help him face his fears. Meanwhile, Cookie's (Taraji P. Henson) probation officer will unexpectedly drop by for a routine meeting.
In the previous episode "Cupid Kills," Lucious made a veiled threat to Cookie's new beau, Angelo (guest star Taye Diggs). With Lucious ready to fight and his young councilman rival not backing down, viewers can expect tension between the two characters to escalate even further.

"We know of course that Lucious is never going to back down and Cookie's resisting, she's doing the best she can," co-executive producer Matt Pyken recently told Entertainment Tonight. "Angelo, who's not used to this world, he's used to the rough and tumble of politics, is not going to take it lying down. We've got one immovable object and two immovable forces; expect this to intensify."
Episode 4 also revealed a surprising hookup between Nessa (Sierra A. McClain) and Andre. According to Pyken, "nothing happens without a complication" on the show, and the pair's romance is far from over. The EP added that part of their plan is to give Andre, the sole Lyon brother who doesn't do music, an interesting love interest whose life revolves around music.

The 3rd season of "Empire" airs every Wednesday night at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.



New Music: Chris Brown feat. Joelle James – Scream
It’s Breezy Season.

But, Kevin Hart is really the big winner, and let us tell you why. In addition to the release of his brand new standup movie What Now?, the comedian/actor has released an impressive soundtrack to go along with
Released on Friday (Oct. 14), the official soundtrack features a bevy of stars, including Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Trey Songz, Migos, T.I., Wale, Nick Jonas, among others. However, one of the standout cuts is “Scream” by Chris Brown and his artist Joelle James.

Over a sample of New Edition’s classic “Can You Stand the Rain,” Brown and Joelle deliver a steamy ballad that asks for love.
“On my darkest days / Girl, when I can’t seem to find a little piece of mine / Can you scream my name?,” sings Brown.

Meanwhile, Joelle—who is signed to Breezy’s imprint—has some woes of her own to share. “Lately, I just feel like giving up / Lately, everything has been too rough / I know you’re missing all of my calls / I let you see all of my flaws,” she sings.

Listen to them “Scream” below



New Hip Hop Video: Young M.A. – ‘Quiet Storm’
Reigniting a New York classic, Young M.A. delivers the video for “Quiet Storm.”
Jumping on the potent Mobb Deep and Lil’ Kim instrumental, the “Ooouuu” star opens up about past pain and self-discovery.
“I had to cry, had to hurt,” she raps. “I was at my worst / Momma wondered why I never liked to wear a skirt / Or wear a purse / I tried to be girlie once / But fortunately, it didn’t work.”

As M.A. raps, childhood photos flash on the screen in the “Quiet Storm” video, directed by a piece by guy.

“Quiet Storm” may be new to fans just getting up on M.A. but it was actually part of the Brooklyn spitter’s November project, Sleep Walkin.

Listen HERE
M.A.’s making tons of fans this year with her breakout hit “Ooouuu,” which has been remixed by everyone from Nicki Minaj to her idol 50 Cent. After the “Quiet Storm” video dropped, she got yet another big co-sign from Kehlani.



Michel'le isn’t finished now she’s Writing A Book!
She's still standing.  But based on her biopic, she went through hell to do so.  Let's discuss the Michel'le.

Now we see why Dr. Dre and co. conveniently left out any and every piece of evidence to show the other side of him in the Straight Outta Compton movie.  The super talented Michel'le put her decades-long claims into movie form and her Surviving Compton biopic aired last night on Lifetime.  It had everyone in a stupor.  The only thing that would have topped that movie is if Dre started livestreaming with his side right then...on a split screen.

We'll avoid the spoilers for those who haven't watched yet, but there's much to discuss.  From the seemingly nonstop mental, emotional and physical abuse from Dre and Suge Knight, to her grandmother's "advice," to making it to where she is today by mainly relying only on herself.  Music definitely gave Michel'le the will to live,  but it was also the window to her abuse.  Deep.
Anywho, the movie was informative if nothing else.  But Dre still maintains he wants to sue. The movie's executive producer Leslie Greif told IndieWire:
“I heard Sony said they vetted the film and stand by it, and will not allow Michel’le’s voice to be silenced,” Greif told the site. “They’re supporting this picture … These are not new stories. Dr. Dre and Suge Knight have not seen the film to my knowledge, and are presupposing what they did and how it might make them appear on screen.”

Michel'le chimed in as well saying:
“This is no joke,” she said. “I would never want anyone to live this life. I’m watching myself, when I watched them portray me and Dr. Dre and it touched me in a different way … it was a very eye-opening experience. I didn’t see it that way [at the time]. I thought it was just normal for me.”

The first lady of Ruthless Records is now ready to share her story with the world in book form.  She revealed on Twitter last night that she's working on her story now.



Here’s Pics from Keshia Knight-Pulliam’s Baby Shower
Over the weekend, Keshia Knight-Pulliam celebrated the upcoming arrival of her daughter, Ella Grace, with a baby shower. Students from the actresses foundation – Kamp Kizzy – threw her a surprise baby shower. Keshia posed with the students, writing on social media.

My Kamp Kizzy babies completely surprised me with a beautiful shower to celebrate Ella Grace today!! I am so grateful & appreciative of all of their hard work. My heart is full. Ella has so much love… she is going to grow up wondering why everyone doesn’t have 72 aunties & uncles, 60 cousins & more sisters than she can count!! Lol!! I love you all so very much… Ella & I are the world’s luckiest girls to have all of you. You are my first babies & I am so proud that Ella will have so many amazing role models to look up to. #I??YouToTheMoonAndBack #KampKizzy #Grateful #YouGuysAlwaysMakeMeCry

Keshia’s immediate family was in attendance, along with her close girlfriends.
She and her estranged husband, Ed Hartwell, are expecting their first child together.



Three Men Charged In Connection With Fatal Shooting Of Olympian Tyson Gay’s 15-Year-Old Daughter Trinity Gay
Tracj & Field star Tyson Gay’s 15-year-old daughter Trinity Gay was fatally shot in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant about 4AM on Sunday in her hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. She got caught in the crossfire of two vehicles firing bullets at one another.
According to police, the 15-year-old was transported by a private vehicle to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Due to quick police work, three men, including a father and son, have been charged in connection to her death and a homicide investigation is ongoing.

38-year-old Chazerae Taylor (father), 19-year-old D'markeo Taylor (son) and 21-year-old Dvonta Middlebrooks are the three men arrested. Chazerae and D’markeo have been charged with with wanton endangerment in connection with the shooting, while Dvonta has been charged with wanton endangerment and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Trinity attended Lafayette High School where she was a promising track competitor and a cheerleader. Her father, who competed at the Summer Olympic Games in Rio this year, won a silver medal at the 2012 London Games in the 4x100 meters relay run.

Tyson briefly spoke to the media early Monday morning in shock that his daughter is no longer here, saying, "She didn't make it. I'm so confused. She was just here last week for fall break. It's so crazy."
So tragic and unnecessary! We’re sending our condolences and prayers to Tyson, Trinity’s mother and their families during this tragic time.



Mary J Blige Estranged Hubby wants MAJOR CASH from her!
Mary J. Blige's estranged husband is demanding a 6-figure check from her ... EVERY month, while they hash out their divorce.
Martin Isaacs filed for temporary spousal support, and according to the docs -- obtained by TMZ -- he thinks $129,319 per month is a nice, round number. His argument is simple -- Mary was the breadwinner during their 12-year marriage and got him used to their lavish lifestyle.

Martin says Mary earned anywhere from $1.5 to $5.1 million over the last 2 years. Remember, he used to be her manager ... and he points out she's currently on tour with an album about to drop. He, on the other hand, has zero income since Mary fired him shortly after she filed for divorce.
As for that prenup we told you about ... Martin believes it's bogus since he signed it without a lawyer. And he says Mary knows the prenup's BS, as evidenced by the fact she's already cut him 2 checks for a total of $85k



'Next' Singer RL Marries His Real Life Wifey
The newlyweds and parents-to-be are truly living in wedded bliss!
Remember in the early 2000s when R&B group Next had every Black man looking for his "wifey"? We do, and that's why it was such a treat to learn that the group's lead singer Robert "RL" Lavelle Huggar found his real life dream woman and they just got married. The sweet couple recently tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Atlanta!
The newlyweds, who are expecting a baby soon, jumped the broom in a rustic country-style affair complete with a barn reception that included a custom rotating flower wall and modern chic farm tables.
The blushing bride shared her excitement
"Words will never be able to express this feeling. I married the man of my dreams. I am so happy and overjoyed! God has truly blessed us. We look forward to a lifetime of happiness. And then there were 3...We are counting down the months to meet our babygiRL #RoryLane coming January 2017 #HelloHuggars #Huggar16 #MeetTheHuggars • picture by @madeinindya | thank you @darrelleryxhall soooo much for blessing this union "



Azealia Banks claims Russell Crowe called her a N___ER?
Azealia Banks and Russell Crowe's feud won't be settled over social media—the real authorities are involved now.
The 25-year-old rapper has filed a police report against the Oscar-winning actor following what allegedly transpired at a Beverly Hills hotel Sunday evening, Banks' rep confirmed. Per TMZ, who was first with this news, Banks went to the Beverly Hills Police Department after demanding an apology from Crowe which she did not receive.

In a since deleted Facebook post, Banks claimed Crowe "called me a n----r, choked me, threw me out and spat at me" during a party in the actor's suite. However, as TMZ first reported, multiple eyewitness accounts state that Banks laughed at Crowe's music and called him and another attendee "boring , white men."
After another woman defended Crowe, Banks allegedly replied with, "You would love it if I broke my glass, stabbed you guys in the throat, and blood would squirt everywhere like some real Tarantino s--t" and allegedly added a few racial slurs.

After reportedly taking her glass and cocking it back, as TMZ described, Crowe allegedly grabbed Banks in a "bear hug" and carried her out before calling security guards to remove her from the property. (Banks was reportedly a guest of RZA, who cast Crowe in a film he wrote and directed called The Man With the Iron Fists.)
Raymani, who represents Banks, said that Monday that she is still shaken and not yet ready to speak out, she will give her account of what happened and tell her plans to move forward in the next day or two. Raymani added that Banks is disgusted by fictitious reports that have surfaced and said she remains disappointed by the misconduct of individuals who she once admired.



Jennifer Lopez dumped Casper Smart in August after he cheated on her, again
When Jennifer Lopez dumped Casper Smart in late August, the gossip was a total yawn. Everyone in the world knew that Casper was and is shady, and the only real mystery was “why did Jennifer stick with Casper for so many years?” The consensus around the breakup was sort of “well, at least she didn’t marry this one,” which I do think is a major plus. That being said, there was some drama around the split, like questions about what exactly was the final straw, and whether Casper was trying to win her back by claiming squatter’s rights or whatever. Well, now that we’re about two months removed from the breakup, we’re finally finding out what really happened: Casper cheated on her.
Jennifer Lopez and her on-again, off-again boyfriend Beau “Casper” Smart broke up after she caught him cheating, says a source
“She kicked him out because he cheated on her and he got caught,” says the source. “It happened two years ago, and he promised he would never do it again and once he did, she was done.”

Recently, the source says “he’s been doing everything he can to get back together, working on himself and posting on his Instagram saying that ‘Life is Good’ and showing off his new leg tattoo that says ‘You must embrace the darkness to see the light.’” While there were reports back in August that they broke up after Smart, 29, failed to attend a party in the Hamptons with Lopez, 47, the source says that is not the case.
“The truth is, he was cheating and now that it’s over he’s been begging to come back,” the source says. “He says he’s changed and that he is a new man but recently, on a video shoot for Wisin in Mexico, he was posting videos with bikini-clad dancers and not acting like a guy trying to remedy old habits. He was kicked to the curb not because he did not attend a party with J. Lo but because he was caught having parties of his own,” says the source. “No one has time for that, especially J. Lo.”

A rep for Smart confirmed that the dancer served as a creative director for a new music video for Wisin that was shot in Mexico this past week but added that everything was “strictly work, nothing personal.”
[From People]

Well… I’m glad she’s finally acknowledging that he cheated on her two years ago because she certainly acted like she didn’t believe those stories. There were also stories about Casper cheating on her in 2015 too. So is Casper a cheater and is that the real reason why Jennifer finally had enough? Probably. But I also think they’re still in contact and she’s still involved with him, at least emotionally. Look at that quote from the “source” about Casper’s behavior while at a video shoot. If J.Lo didn’t care what he was up to, why all the pearl-clutching about Casper spending time with girls in bikinis?



EGGPLANT NATION: Meet Pedro
Ladies and others LOL! Meet Pedro ! So you know what to do to see more. Just GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS and remember they’re NSFW!

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AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Beetlejuice’s Boo’
I don’t know where to go with this. Every time I start in on one thing my eye catches another weird ass thing. Sometimes I think you need to just step back and enjoy the whole painting.



HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!
EFREM

1/27/16

The Daily Buzz For Jan 28


#EGGPLANTNATION! Puerto Rican Power! Meet The Puertorican Bamboo
Meet Jose aka The Puerto Rican Bamboo. He’s just a fella from around the way. And he’s has lot of caliente’ for ya so. Ladies and others..LOL Hold on to that goya seasoning and……Check the bamboo pole below.


Gracias!



#RHOA: Kenya Moore Accuses Kim Fields Of Thinking She Is Too Good For The RHOA Ladies; And Calls Out Phaedra Parks For Throwing Shade This Week!
Kenya Moore was especially vocal this week when it came to Kim Fields, and she was not afraid to throw some shade. Viewers thought Kenya and Kim were on good terms, given Kenya brought Kim into the group, yet as the season goes on it’s clear that is not the case. Kenya sat down with Bravo this week and dished on everything from the “beatless brunch” to how she felt about Phaedra’s diss in her interview!

Bravotv.com: Why did you think Kim was being shady with her beatless brunch?

Kenya Moore: We’ve seen Kim speak about the “group” in a negative way before. She told Phaedra that everyone had their breasts out at my Kenya Moore Hair Care launch party and she “missed class,” thereby calling us classless or trashy. She quipped before that we all looked like we were always on a red carpet and she often makes disapproving faces and comments while she is with us.

I’ve had a little too much of Kim’s self-righteous behavior. Her “beatless brunch” could have been to celebrate our natural beauty, which I think all of the women have, however, when her voice message specifically stated: “We need to be reminded what make up is for,” that is when the message was no longer positive for me and more judgmental and accusatory. Translation: “You all wear too much makeup and you need to learn to wear less, because I do not approve of how you look”.

BEING A QUEEN
I am a queen in more ways than one and I’m very comfortable in my own skin whether that is in red carpet makeup of none at all — flaws and all, it’s in my blood. As I stated, as ancestors of Nubian Queens such as Queen Nefertiti, I fully own who I am and will not allow another woman to make me feel lesser than. No woman should be made to feel as though another women does not approve of the way she looks whether it be her dress, makeup, hairstyle, Spanx, surgeries, etc… It’s all self-expression and to each his own. Further, Kim is the last person to tell someone how to look. You cannot encourage anyone to celebrate their natural beauty having had multiple cosmetic procedures and while wearing atrocious wigs made of fake hair… Nothing natural about that at all. Don’t judge lest ye be judged.

Bravotv.com: Did you feel like you got support from the ‘Wives when you opened up about your family reunion?
KM: I did during the brunch; however I was deeply offended that someone would state in their interview that “I cannot give love because I haven’t been loved.” I’ve had an army of people love and cherish me my entire life, it just wasn’t my mother. I may have a hard exterior sometimes because I am very guarded, but when I do love someone, there is nothing more powerful and meaningful, because I know what it is like to feel abandoned. So in some ways I may over compensate in that area.

Bravotv.com: Were you surprised that Kim didn’t want to co-produce Cynthia’scommercial?
KM: Kim believes she is too good for this group and too good to work with me. I guess she isn’t too good to need Cynthia’s check.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
Thank you all for your many birthday wishes! I had a great time with Matt (@livefastfitness) and he gave me two beautiful new puppies I named King and Twirl. I also had a celebratory dinner. Thank you Cynthia,NeNe Leakes, and Sheree, my family and friends, and of course Matt for making it epic. And we all missed Kandi. (Side note: Phaedra couldn’t make it because she was too busy trying to come up with new ways to put me down for no reason).

I totally understand where Kim was trying to go with the “beatless brunch,” but given this was the first filmed event that she hosted, she probably should have come up with a better theme. I can also see why Kenya got offended, but none of the other ladies seemed phased by the theme so she probably should have just let it go. Kenya made it seem like she couldn’t live without makeup which was unnecessary, considering Kim didn’t even give her a hard time that she came with her face on.

Phaedra definitely threw some shade her way, but she and Kenya are always going back and forth like that this season; since they aren’t saying it to each other’s faces, of course they are saying it behind each other’s backs! Cynthia should have known that Kim and Kenya wouldn’t work well together and it will be very interesting to see the drama that comes from Cynthia choosing one ladies’ idea over the other!

Thoughts on Kenya’s blog? What did you think about “beatless brunch”? Whose side are you on; Kim or Kenya?



NEW MUSIC: MUSIQ SOULCHILD – I DO
YESSSSS! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Musiq Soulchild returns to R&B with the brand new single, “I Do,” that will be sure to set the mood.
As he sings, he reminds his mate that there are times that they both can not stand one another but that does not take away from any of the love that he has in his heart for her.

“Sometimes I Don’t like you / You always got a problem with anything that I do / I don’t always understand everything about you / But I know I just can’t live with you / So yea I do, I do…” he serenades.
This is the first single off of Musiq’s upcoming new album Life on Earth, executive produced by Warryn Campbell, due out April 8. “I Do” will be available for purchase on iTunes Thursday, January 28.

Take a listen HERE
What do you think?



HIP HOP CONTROVERSY! Lil’ Kim’s Fans Debate Over Rapper’s Photoshopped Image on Twitter!
When it comes to female rappers, there’s always room for debate as to who sits on the throne. The Queen Bee Lil’ Kim‘s name is always thrown in the mix as one of the G.O.A.T. but now she’s in the conversation for a very different reason.
The internet doesn’t seem to be playing fair with images of the Brooklyn, N.Y. rhymer. The photos, which come from Kim’s performance at the BOOM Bash 2015 Concert on Dec. 12 in Philadelphia, showcase her rocking a black bodysuit while walking backstage. As fans point out on Twitter, her backside looks enhanced compared to the original image (above). A look below proves someone put their Photoshop skills to use. Social media is talking about the subject so much that Lil’ Kim’s name became a Trending Topic on Twitter.

Another image of the MC hitting the stage is also making its rounds. Caught in mid-action, Kim’s body also looks to be altered as a result of Photoshop. The slander from the Twitterverse is quick and heavy, with many failing to take into account that the images are altered. “How come Lil Kim look like one of the dancing raisins??” one person wrote on Twitter. “Lil’ Kim earned all the slander she get for paying a doctor to make her look like this,” wrote another.
Since the Hard Core rapper stepped out under the Notorious B.I.G.’s tutelage in the ’90s, she’s visibly altered her appearance through surgery. She tends to stay quiet on the subject but a look at her face over the last 20 years proves her appearance has changed quite drastically. With her derrière as the hot button topic on social media today, the people (from fans to critics) have taken notice of the change.
Find out what the people are saying below
Regardless of what Kimmy Boo we HEART YOU! The hell with the naysayers and bring us some new tunes SOON!



Marlon Wayans and Crew all come out to The ‘50 Shades Of Black' L.A. Premiere!
We’re days away before comedian and actor Marlon Wayans brings the funny in his upcoming parody film 50 Shades of Black, a spoof on the hit drama flick 50 Shades of Gray.
Marlon aka “Christian Black” and his hilarious leading lady Kali Hawk got extra close and cuddly as they made their way down the “black” carpet at the film’s Hollywood premiere held at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live.  
Marlon's nephew Damon Wayans Jr. came out to support his uncle on his new film that he co-wrote.
Kali looked like gorge in a strapless crimson flowy gown posing it up alongside her co-star Jane Seymour.
50 Shades of Black star Affion Crockett also hit the carpet. We're sure he will have us laughing out loud.
Funnyman Mike Epps, who also stars in the flick, was all smiles on the carpet with his two oldest daughters.
Oh! Ok then Aunt Viv! Upcoming Independence Day: Resurgence starlet Vivica A. Fox, still rocking her new silver hue, upped the sexy in a LBD with lace, cut-outs and more.
Actress LisaRaye, who may be dealing with some legal woes soon, hit the carpet in her usual all white.
Terrence J, who's gearing up for the release of his new film The Perfect Match, was all smiles on the carpet.
Fellow comedian Bill Bellamy came out to support his homie.
DOPE star Quincy Brown was also in the mix with his multi-color leather jacket.
"Scandal" star Guillermo Diaz (aka Huck) also came out for a few laughs.
Then the cast, including actress Florence Henderson, leaned in for a photo-op
At the afterparty....They came to party hardy!
Marlon and Kali ran into 50 Shades of Black director Michael Tiddes.
Looks like fun times were had by everyone. 50 Shades of Black hits theaters Friday.



#SCANDAL NEWS: Shonda Rhimes Wins Legal Battle Against Woman Accusing Her of Script Theft
Shonda Rhimes scored a huge victory in the legal battle in which an author accused her of stealing her work and passing it off as her own, with the Federal Appeal Court siding with Rhimes and throwing out the author’s case.
The creator of hit shows like Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy and How to Get Away With Murder, was sued by a struggling writer named Debra Feldman, last year. The woman accused Rhimes of obtaining her manuscript for “The Red Tattoo” and using it as the basis for her now-cancelled ABC medical drama “Off the Map” — which focused on U.S. doctors working in a remote South America village.

Feldman claimed that Rhimes team knew NOTHING about medical treatment in a third-world island, so it was blantly obvious she stole her story.
Rhimes fired back at the allegations, explaining that Feldman had already attempted to sue her over another show for the same claims and it was dismissed years ago.

She stated that Feldman’s, “sweeping allegations, consisting of raw speculation about fantastical conspiracies, do not satisfy the Court’s pleading standards.”
In December 2014, the federal court judge came back with his decision and sided with Rhimes by dismissing the legal battle. The order stated that the judge watched all 13 episodes of “Off The Map” and notes that each episode he watched with “diminishing anticipation”.
He said that Feldman failed to prove the similarities between her work and Rhimes show. Further, no audience would find any reasonable similarities with the overall concept, pace, sequence, characters or plot between the works. The order notes that Feldman’s book features time travel and is not a jungle medical melodrama like Rhimes show.

The judge awarded Feldman NOTHING from her complaint and dismissed the entire case.
However, Feldman came back and filed an appeal of the decision the following month. She argued that the judge presiding over the case didn’t make the correct decision and attempted to have the Appeal Court reverse the original judgement.

Rhimes continued to deny any wrongdoing and demanded the author’s appeal be thrown out of court and the original order stay in place.
On January 20th, the Appeal Court came back and sided with the Scandal creator — stating that they affirm the original order and agree with the judge’s decision. The appeal was closed the same day.



Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson: Controversial Casting Adds Fuel to Hollywood’s Diversity Debate
With the entertainment industry currently embroiled in a debate over the lack of diversity in film, UK pay TV network Sky Arts may have picked the wrong time to announce that British actor Joseph Fiennes will play pop icon Michael Jackson in a new half-hour comedy special.

The project, “Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon,” will center around an unlikely road trip that Jackson and friends Elizabeth Taylor (Stockard Channing) and Marlon Brando (Brian Cox) allegedly took from New York to Ohio in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001.

In a statement regarding Fiennes’ casting, Sky Arts said, “‘Elizabeth, Michael and Marlon’ is a Sky Arts comedy which takes a light-hearted look at a reportedly true event; Joseph Fiennes is cast as Michael Jackson. It is part of a series of comedies about unlikely stories from arts and cultural history. Sky Arts gives producers the creative freedom to cast roles as they wish, within the diversity framework which we have set.”

But plenty of industry figures have taken issue with Fiennes and Hunnam’s casting, with director Lexi Alexander noting on Twitter, “The fact that the Joseph Fiennes & Charlie Hunnam whitewashing announcements are made during #OscarsSoWhite campaign says a whole lot.”



Blake Griffin Apologizes For Bashing Friend’s Face In
Blake Griffin is apologizing to the Los Angeles Clippers and their fans for bashing his friend’s face in. The power forward broke his hand during a weekend scuffle with the team’s assistant equipment manager, Matias Testi. The injury will sideline Griffin for at least a month.

After news of the fight leaked Tuesday, Griffin issued this statement on Twitter:
Matias and Griffin are close friends, but that friendship took a rocky turn after the men got into a fight outside a Toronto restaurant. Griffin will likely face disciplinary action from the team as well as the NBA because of the incident.



OMG! The BLOOD DRAGGING of Amber Rose, Wiz Khalifa by Kanye West In Nasty Twitter Feud!
Rappers Kanye West and Wiz Khalifa are getting everyone through their Wednesday morning by having one of the more epic Twitter battles of all time.

The back and forth initially ignited on Tuesday night after Ye announced that he was changing the title of his upcoming album Swish to Waves. That didn’t sit well with Wiz who had some unsolicited words for Yeezus. “Max B is the wavy one. He created the wave. There is no wave without him,” the Pittsburgh emcee noted, saluting Harlem artist Max B in the process.

Kanye acknowledged Wiz’s tweet, writing that he had respect for Max who is currently behind bars serving a 75-year prison sentence. That’s where things ended until 12 hours later when Ye decided to berate Wiz on Twitter for calling him out in the first place.

The 38-year-old fired over a dozen shots Wiz’s direction, accusing him of stealing Kid Cudi’s style.

The beef was then elevated to new levels when Yeezy suggested that Wiz’s ex-wife, Amber Rose, whom might we add once dated Kanye, trapped him by having their kid. Yikes!

Khalifa’s responses were relatively chill compared to his rival’s, simply stating that Ye “isn’t wavy” and is a “fool”. Kanye has since deleted his tweets, but not before we could screen grab them. 
YIKES!



K. Michelle Talks Upcoming Third Album & ‘My Life’ Season 2
K. Michelle‘s reality series, K. Michelle: My Life, returned to VH1 for Season 2 on Monday (Jan 25th). In addition to the show, the singer and reality star recently dropped a new single, “Not a Little Bit,” and is currently working on her third studio album.

She recently chatted with Billboard to talk her upcoming LP, as well as the second season of her show.
 “I want to be able to sing what I want,” she tells Billboard a day before “Not a Little Bit” drops. “If I want to be able to sing country, I want to be able to show that. I want to be able to sing ballads that touch the world and not just one demographic. I’m just not going to be told that because I’m black, I have to do this anymore. It’s just a variety of music that feels good.”

K, who formerly starred in Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, recently announced that she will popping back up on the show this year. She tells Billboard that one main difference about overseeing her own show is having the freedom to be the boss.
“You really get to be in detail with what goes on,” she explains. “I can’t control what the other girls do around me but when it’s my show, I’m the executive producer so I’m very much involved with what goes on and I’m very big on non-scripted — I don’t like scripted things. I like [for the show] to go with the flow. I can film how I wanna film. I can make it the truth and keep it the truth.”

A clip from the new season shows K getting a visit from Trina – the first person she says to have given her a feature when she entered the industry. She plays her new single for Trina prior to its release to get her opinion on its sound.

K. Michelle: My Life airs Mondays on VH1.



AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘AN ASS HOLE’
When you think the booty game so strong it’d be a crime to cover it up…I mean, you’re wrong, but I get where you’re thinking was.



HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM

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