Meet The Billboard's Power 100!
Kanye West covers Billboard‘s annual Power 100 issue alongside Universal Music Group artist Lana Del Rey and UMG chairman/CEO Lucian Grange, who ranks No. 1 on the magazine’s list of power players.
The 2015 Power 100 list also includes Apple’s Jimmy Iovine, Roc Nation’s Jay Brown, Epic Records’ L.A. Reid and Sylvia Rhone, and Cash Money’s Birdman and Slim.
SHE’S BACK! ‘Flavor of Love’ Star Tiffany Pollard & Mom Reportedly Heading Back To Reality TV
Tiffany “New York” Pollard is one reality star you can’t forget. Her claim to fame was a few years ago when she was on VH1’s “Flavor of Love” and then got her own spin off “I Love New York.” Well, according to her instagram the “H.B.I.C is back,” but this time around it’s with her mom, Sister Patterson. They will reportedly have their own show and according to TMZ:
Production sources tell us it will be a completely different NY … she’s breaking away from “Flavor of Love” style dating shows and getting real personal with her mom, Sister Patterson.
There is a chance this might actually be true because the caption on her instagram photo reads:
“My gorgeous mom and I back at it again on set!!! H.B.I.C & Sister Patterson”
Will you be tuning in?
HERE’S YOUR FIRST LOOK At The NWA Biopic "Straight Outta Compton" Trailer
I've got a first look at the NWA biopic trailer and it kicks off with an intro from Dr.Dre and Ice Cube. Here's the "Straight Outta Compton" synopsis:
In the mid-1980s, the streets of Compton, California, were some of the most dangerous in the country. When five young men translated their experiences growing up into brutally honest music that rebelled against abusive authority, they gave an explosive voice to a silenced generation. Following the meteoric rise and fall of N.W.A., Straight Outta Compton tells the astonishing story of how these youngsters revolutionized music and pop culture forever the moment they told the world the truth about life in the hood and ignited a cultural war.
WATCH HERE!
The film stars O’Shea Jackson Jr. (Ice Cube's son), Corey Hawkins and Jason Mitchell as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, Straight Outta Compton is directed by F. Gary Gray and Will Packer serves as executive producer. Straight Outta Compton is due August 14th.
We're definitely going to see this one.
Is Beyoncé & Jay Z Working On a Joint Album?
It has been rumored for sometime now that the power couple will release a full album in 2015-Bey and Jay have toured stadiums together-they have given us singles and only thing left is full album. Last night on the 57th annual Grammy Awards red carpet Noel Fisher, aka Detail, seems to hint and confirm the rumor for a full album??? The producer tells Billboard that an LP may drop really soon.
“I’m working with a couple of new projects that I don’t want to unveil, and then me and Beyonce and Jay Z are actually doing something together this year,” said Detail, who won his first career Grammy on Sunday (Feb. 8) when the pair’s “Drunk in Love” won best R&B song. “When you think of Jay and Bey together, you think ‘album.’ You should already know,” said Detail. Asked if that album was going to arrive this year, the producer diplomatically replied, “In my imaginary mind, I will work to say it’s true.”
I guess stay tuned!
Iggy Azalea Attacks Papa John’s On Twitter After Driver Leaks Her Number
While you were watching the Grammys last night, something far more important was brewing on Twitter. Well before the award show even began, Iggy Azalea was beefing with #brands. Pizza brands, actually.
Reports The Verge: According to the Fancy performer, a Papa John’s driver had handed her personal phone number off to his family members. Naturally she was upset.
Spotted: Nicki Minaj, Rae Sremmurd & Young Thug On Set Of “Throw Sum Mo” Video Shoot
Nicki Minaj was spotted on set with Rae Sremmurd and Young Thug, prepping the visuals for their club banger “Throw Sum Mo.” Nicki shared pics from the shoot, which took place at a skating rink, on Instagram Friday. Producer Mike WiLL Made-It and more were also in attendance.
Catch more pics from the video shoot
She put her curves on display in multicolored leggings, and a green bralet. “This one is for the #Barbz my name barbie b—h!,” she captioned a pic.
SN: Nicki’s single “Only,” featuring Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown is now certified platinum in the US. She posted the news to the ‘gram while thanking fans.
Bobbi Kristina and Nick Gordon’s Violent Relationship Fueled By Jealousy
As Bobbi Kristina Brown is in Emory University Hospital in a medically-induced coma, troubling revelations about her relationship with boyfriend Nick Gordon are coming to light. Allegedly, domestic violence fueled by jealousy from who many thought was her husband was a part of the life Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston’s daughter.
Reports TMZ: Sources close to the couple tell us … their spats which sometimes resulted in domestic violence were almost always triggered by Nick’s jealousy over Bobbi Kristina’s fame. He felt he was also Whitney Houston‘s child since he grew up with her and could not understand why people focused on Bobbi.
One recent example … they were trying to get their own TV show but when Nick wasn’t offered the same deal as Bobbi Kristina they turned it down.
Sources close to the couple tell us Bobbi Kristina’s injuries, which triggered an ongoing criminal investigation with Gordon as the target, don’t surprise their friends because they’ve known the relationship sometimes got violent.
Gordon has been quiet as a church mouse and reportedly lawyered up when the authorities came sniffing around.
Solange Goes Chic & Sheer For Swanky Carnival-Themed Brunch In Miami
Solange hosted the Veuve Clicquot Carnival party at the Thompson Hotel in Miami. And her minilaist hair and makeup look is always just perfect for the ocassion.
The much adored fashionista donned a pale pink see-through summer dress with a ruffled top and black sandals, all paired with two Triple Ball Cuff from Jennifer Fisher Jewelry and a pair of J Fisher Knot Cuffs.
In light of the event's tropical atmosphere, she also carried a small bunch of Bird of Paradise flowers.
Solange's transparent garment showed off just enough, but she kept it classy and chic at the same time.
The VIP fete was attended by several of Solange's close friends. Her new hubby Alan Ferguson was not pictured at the event. Perhaps he was in LA for the Grammys?
Beware of This Pastor and Others Like Him: He Sexually Assaulted a Woman During ‘Exorcisms’
*Man, the more I hear news like this, the more I feel an obligation to warn people to stop looking at “pastors” as people without the capacity to be lowdown dirty dogs. Recognize that they, too, are only human; and as such, are capable of using their status…excuse me, misusing their status to commit evil. I repeat: They are only human, nothing more. Of course this may not be your pastor, but its somebody’s. Like the Canadian pastor who has been arrested after he sexually assaulted a woman he was performing an exorcism on.
Wayne Marlon Jones, 53, has been accused of the assault by Toronto police. It occurred sometime between May 2011 and May 2013. Jones was arrested last August, but according to the Toronto Sun, police have only now began to reach out to anyone who may know something as the investigation continues.
Police said Jones’ victim was given “spiritual guidance” that included exorcisms, according to the Toronto Star. And a biography on Jones, posted on the United Spiritual Baptist Church website, says he is married with “a vast number of Spiritual Children” to his credit.
The bio also reads,“Bishop Dr. Wayne M. Jones is a man who believes in gratitude, and because of this he always talks about how grateful he is to every one who has touched his life in some way to get him to where he is now.”
Jones’ victim was also convinced to turn over her money and property to him and he faces three counts of fraud to the tune of $5,000.
And this victim may only be one of many. Neighbor Sue Lamonday told the Toronto Sun that the church services that went on made her uncomfortable.
“Weird things go on over there,” Lamonday told the publication. “It didn’t make sense people would be there at 2 a.m. until 4, 5, 6 a.m. I walked by last summer and heard [a man] screaming, ‘God is going to save you from the fires of hell if you hand over your help any way you can.'”
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (416) 808-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
Greg Hardy’s Domestic Violence Charges Tossed After Ex Stops Cooperating
*Domestic violence charges against Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy have been dismissed, because his accuser has not made herself available to help with the case, prosecutors said Monday, according to ESPN.com.
Hardy’s appeal of his 2014 conviction was scheduled to begin Monday morning at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse, but his accuser, ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder, never showed up.
In a statement explaining the decision to dismiss charges, the district attorney’s office said it has “reliable information” that Holder and Hardy have reached a civil settlement and that she has “intentionally made herself unavailable to the State.”
Prosecutors have been unable to find Holder to issue her a subpoena, which would have compelled her to testify in the trial. Holder’s civil attorney also has refused to assist prosecutors in locating his client.
Hardy requested the jury trial July 15 after Mecklenburg District Court Judge Rebecca Thorne Tin found the 2013 Pro Bowl selection guilty of assaulting and threatening Holder. Under North Carolina law, his appeal set aside the guilty verdict.
Prosecutors last spoke with Holder in November, and at that time she indicated she wasn’t interested in participating in another trial. She has not spoken with them since then, they said in the statement.
Hardy left the courthouse without comment.
ON THE FIELD
Hardy played only one game last season but received $13.1 million from Carolina after being designated the franchise tag in February. He was placed on the inactive roster in Week 2, days after the NFL’s climate regarding domestic violence changed with the release of a video showing then-Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice hitting his then-fiancée Janay Palmer in a casino elevator.
Hardy was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list before Week 3 until his case was resolved. General manager Dave Gettleman said after the July 15 verdict that “what’s happened with Greg is very concerning and disappointing.”
“His status remains unchanged until we fully review the matter,” the NFL said Monday.
Lil’ Mo Preps for 3rd Season Premiere of ‘R&B Divas LA’ on TV One February 11, 2015
*“It was released in October (2014). We’re re-releasing. It’s a digital album,” said 2-time ASCAP R&S Award winner Lil’ Mo (Cynthia Loving) about her current album “SCARlet Letter.” She said its re-release will coincide with the 3rd season premiere of TV One’s reality show “R&B Divas LA.” She stars in the reality show with a long list of other music industry female personalities. “I (also) wrote a tell-all book to coincide with the album.”
Lil’ Mo cast members include Chante Moore, Chrisette Michele, Michel’le Toussaint, Christina “Brave” Williams, Leela James, and Stacey Francis. TV One’s “R&B Divas LA” is co-executive produced by Faith Evans and Nicci Gilbert.
“It’s a build up to the 3rd caliber…navigating through reality TV,” said the BMI Pop and Urban Music Award winner about what we can expect on the reality show. “Some (cast members) are returning and we have some new people. You expect people to be one way…you meet them…and their not that way.”
Lil’ Mo is a Long Island, NY native living currently in my home state of Maryland. She started out in the entertainment business as a songwriter with credits that include JaRule’s hit singles “Put It On Me” and “I Cry.” She was signed to Elektra Records and debuted with “Based on a True Story” in 2001. In 2003 she released “Meet the Girl Next Door.” Other album releases include “Superwoman Pt II” and in 2011 “PS, I Love Me.” She has collaborated with Miss Elliot on “Hot Boyz,” Jay Z, Bow Wow, Kelly Price and Keith Sweat. She has also garnered a Teen Choice Award nomination and a MTV Video Music Award nomination.
TV One’ “R&B Divas LA” premiered in 2013 with the highest viewer rating in its history for ages 25 – 54.
“My story always goes to the next level each season,” Loving said. “I am an all around entertainer. I signed on to do the best of my ability. So much has changed. People think reality TV is fake…People don’t tell me what to do. It’s a storyline…we try to get through.”
For more information on the new season of TV One’s “R&B Divas LA” log onto www.TVOne.com/category/shows/rb-divas and you can find out more on Lil’ Mo aka Cynthia Loving at www.TheLilMoShow.com.
Alabama is the 37th State to now have Marriage Equality!
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in Alabama despite attempts by the state's chief justice to refuse licenses for gay couples.
In a federal ruling, the justices rejected Alabama's bid to stop legalization from taking effect on Monday.
It means Alabama is the 37th state to allow gays and lesbians to wed - paving the way for nationwide legalization.
'It's about time,' said Shante Wolfe, 21, who has camped outside the courthouse with her partner Tori Sisson, hoping to be Alabama's first same-sex couple to marry.
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore spearheaded the attempt to block gay marriage in the Deep South state by sending an order to state probate judges on Sunday night.
Moore has been one of the state's most outspoken critics of gay marriage. He called homosexuality an 'inherent evil' in a 2002 custody ruling against a lesbian mother.
Last week, Moore sent a letter urging probate judges to reject the licenses.
The head of the judges' association on Friday predicted most would issue the licenses. Moore upped the ante Sunday night by sending the directive.
He argued that judges are not bound by the ruling of a federal judge that the gay marriage ban is unconstitutional.
The letter sent on Sunday night read: 'Effective immediately, no probate judge of the state of Alabama nor any agent or employee of any Alabama probate judge shall issue or recognize a marriage license that is inconsistent with (the Alabama Constitution).'
After marriages begun on Monday, Alabama's Attorney General Luther Strange slammed the ruling for causing 'confusion'.
According to Pink News, he said: 'In the absence of a stay, there will likely be more confusion in the coming months leading up to the Supreme Court's anticipated ruling on the legality of same-sex marriage.
'With the lifting of the 14-day stay on Feb. 9, 2015, the U.S. District Court order remains in effect, enjoining me from enforcing Alabama's laws against same-sex marriage in my official capacity as attorney general.
'I advise probate judges to talk to their attorneys and associations about how to respond to the ruling.'
It was a dramatic return to defiance for Moore, who was removed as chief justice in 2003 for refusing to obey a federal court order to remove a washing machine-sized Ten Commandments from the state judicial building.
Critics lashed out that Moore had no authority to tell county probate judges to enforce a law that a federal judge already ruled unconstitutional.
He's been one of the state's most outspoken critics of gay marriage; in 2002 he called homosexuality an 'evil' in a custody ruling.
'This is a pathetic, last-ditch attempt at judicial fiat by an Alabama Supreme Court justice-a man who should respect the rule of law rather than advance his personal beliefs,' said Sarah Warbelow, legal director of the Human Rights Campaign.
Warbelow urged probate judges to issue the licenses in compliance with ruling of U.S. District Judge Callie Granade.
Susan Watson, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama, predicted that 'we will see marriage equality in Alabama' on Monday.
'I don't think the probate judges in Alabama are going to defy a federal court judge's order,' she said.
On January 23, Granade ruled that the state's statutory and constitutional bans on gay marriage were unconstitutional but put her order on hold until February 9 to let the state prepare for the change.
The same-sex couples queuing outside courthouses were left waiting until the last minute on Monday morning for the high court to issue a ruling on the state's request.
Jessie and Cooper Odell brought their son with them to witness their marriage. Jessie, 42, said he was surprised by the speed with which Alabama's ban on same-sex marriage fell.
'I knew it was coming, but not this fast with our history on civil rights,' he said.
OMG…UGH This Teen Killer Took Selfie with Victim's Body
Authorities in Pennsylvania have arrested a 16-year-old boy who allegedly shot a classmate in the face and then shared a selfie with his corpse on social media, The Washington Post reports.
According to police, the photo served as "a key piece of evidence" against Maxwell Marion Morton, who they say murdered Ryan Mangan, also 16.
A day after Mangan was discovered dead in his home on Wednesday, the mother of a third teen showed the picture to police, her son having screencapped the photo from Snapchat. From the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
"(Police) received a copy of the photo which depicted the victim sitting in the chair with a gunshot wound to the face," a police affidavit states. "It also depicts a black male taking the 'selfie,' with his face facing the camera and the victim behind the actor. The photo had the name 'Maxwell' across the top."
Additionally, police say the third teen received texts from Morton stating, "Told you I cleaned up the shells," and "Ryan was not the last one."
Marion reportedly confessed to the crime after police searched his home and found a 9 mm handgun. The teen now faces charges of first-degree murder, homicide and possession of a firearm by a minor.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘CUTTING GLASS’
Looks pretty cold in Walmart today. Better toss on a really thin shirt and no bra.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
