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Friday, April 29, 2011

The Extravagant Fashions of The Royal Wedding



If you were up in the wee hours of the morning earlier today, you probably couldn’t change the channel or log on to twitter without being exposed to coverage of the historic Royal Wedding. An Estimated 2 billion people around the world watched as the late Princess Diana’s son Prince William, and Catherine Middleton, exchanged vows at the Westminster Abbey. The couple will now be referred to as the Duke & Dutchess of Cambridge, though they were also bestowed the titles of Count & Countess, and Baron & Baroness(–to my knowledge she couldn’t claim the Princess title because she did not come from Royalty; she will have the Princess title once her husband’s father becomes King).
It was such a beautiful event, but the hats and fashion choices of some of the guests stole the show.
Victoria Beckham was a showstopper 
Singer Joss Stone 
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice
Lady Frederick of Windsor
Princess Michael of Kent

Santa Montefiore and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

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Kate’s wedding dress was designed by Sarah Burton, creative director of Alexander McQueen.


Ja Rule Speaks On Upcoming Jail Time & ‘Singing Rappers’ With RapFix




Did you know that Ja Rule is headed to the slammer?  He’s the next in line among a string of rappers that has been sentence to jail over the past few years. With a little over a month left before he serves his two year sentence, Ja Rule spoke to RapFix about his upcoming prison sentence that stems  from a 2007 conviction.  In the interview, he discussed how he feels as a father who has to leave his children and what kind of example he’s setting for his kids, specifically his 15-year-old daughter Brittany.
“I’m definitely upset at the outcome. I’m disappointed. I’m mad at myself. I got a family, man, I got three kids…my two boys. My daughter, she’s 15 right now. These are her last couple of years. She’s about to graduate from high school, and she’s going to college. She needs her father. My boys really need me right now too, as well as my wife. They need Daddy, and Daddy f—ed up.”
“This is something that’s bad, but there’s gotta be some good that comes out of it[...]Even if there are other kids that look at me and say, ‘Let me put my burner down.’ Even if it’s that, then there is something learned from my mistakes.”
This is the first time Ja Rule has ever been incarcerated, and he’s looked to his old friend drug lord Kenneth ‘Supreme’ McGriff, who is currently serving time, to give him some advice on how to serve his time:
“I spoke to Preme two weeks ago. He let me know about my bid goin’ in; how to bid. I never bidded, so you gotta know how to bid.”
On a lighter note, he talked about being able to pave the way for the new wave of ‘rapping singers,’ such as Drake:
“Drake can sing, man.[...]I always admit it. I’m a shallow singer. But I think that’s what attracted people to what I was doing, because I made you feel like you too could do this,” he explained. “I’m not blowing Luther Vandross notes over here! You could do what I’m doing.[...]I think that’s what made it pop music. I think for the people, that’s what made it popular, that they were able to sing along with it and they weren’t intimidated by singing along to it because it was a guy that can’t sing.”
In the meantime, Ja Rule is said to have filmed a reality show and has a new album that will drop this summer. His first single, “Real Life Fantasy” leaked online last week to surprisingly good reviews.  Head over to Rap Radar to take a listen!

Did Birdman Spend $8 Million On A Car?




Cash Money Records CEO and founder Birdman has never been shy about flaunting his funds. In a recent interview, he made reference to an exclusively made Maybach Exelero, that has a price tag of a $8 million dollars that he has been eyeing.
“They got this new Maybach that I want that costs $8 million. I gotta have it.”
A few days later,  Birdman tweeted a photo of the ride, writing:
“8million 0n a whip all red.blievetht.custom made.ymcmb.”



Really?? An $8 million dollar car? Is it a Transformer? Does it shape-shift itself into a 7 bed, 3 bath, fully furnished home with a maid and a butler? Does it break up into 10 more cars?



Thursday, April 28, 2011

Consequence To Expose G.O.O.D Music, Kanye West, Amber Rose & Wiz Khalifa?


It was all good just a few years ago…

Former G.O.O.D Music artist Consequence sends a cryptic message to Kanye West, Amber Rose, Wiz Khalifa, Q-Tip and Jay-z in a preview of a new video titled “The World Is Watching”. In the video, there is footage of Yeezy and ex-girlfriend Amber Rose together, Amber Rose with Wiz Khalifa, as well as Consequence performing with his cousin Q-Tip and Kanye. In-between those clips flash the words:
“There are some thing in life that are beyond our control. It’s a dirty game. There are no friends in this busine$$. So whether it’s family, friend, or foe, we all want one thing… The crown.”
The two-minute video concludes with a behind-the-scenes shot of Jay-Z turning and smiling to the camera while a snippet from a song plays the lines:
“Maybe they see me on the videos or they heard me on the radio/ I said Tip tried to tell me, but man I wouldn’t listen/ And ‘Ye tried to tell me but, man I would listen…”
The video is suppose to be in support of his upcoming mixtape, Movies On Demand 3, that will be released next month. Consequence released a statement calling his upcoming mixtape “the most controversial project that hip-hop has seen in some time”:
“I use to hear the term ‘TroubleMaker’ and equate it as something negative. I now regard it as a term of endearment. With that being said, if what you’re about to witness makes me a ‘TROUBLEMAKER’ then indeed… It’s time to start some TROUBLE. The moments depicted in this clip have been in front of US all along [sic],” he stated. “I hate to be the ‘Bearer of Bad News’ but ‘Movies On Demand 3′ will be the MOST CONTROVERSIAL project that Hip-Hop has seen in some time.”

This Is Why Shaq And Hoopz Need Their Own Reality Show


Former Flavor of Love winner Hoopz and her current boyfriend Shaquille O’Neal left Boston reporters in amazement as they worked out together during an upcoming segment on WCVB in Boston. A few months ago, The Boston Globe reported that Hoopz is filming a reality show based on her suburban life and her desire to become a women’s health and self-defense guru. Shaq, who currently lives in the same house, will be a part of the show.


Hoopz is 5’2 carrying Shaq’s monstrous 7’2 body on her back. In pictures, these two are by far the most entertaining couple in entertainment.
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Gabrielle Union & Beverly Johnson On The Set Of Tyler Perry’s ” Good Deeds”


The fire from his latest film, Madea’s Big Happy Family, hasn’t nearly burnt out yet, and Tyler Perry is already in production for his next film, Good Deeds. Actress Gabrielle Union tweeted a photo of herself and Beverly Johnson on the set yesterday with the caption, “Me & the ever beautiful, timeless LEGEND…Beverly Johnson!!!
The upcoming film, centers around Glen Deeds, an affluent, romantically engaged businessman who falls for a struggling, single mother (Thandie Newton). Tyler Perry, who plays the title role, tells Black Film:
It’s a romantic comedy that I play the lead role in. It’s about a guy that’s torn between the girl he’s going to marry and a new girl that he just meets and he falls in love with. So that’s a little different for me.
The Cast also features Phylicia Rashad and Brian White, however, Tyler Perry’s popular character ‘Madea” will not be making an appearance in this film.

Chris Brown Denies Engagement Rumors



Chris Brown is denying reports that he's engaged to his model girlfriend despite an internet rumor that surfaced today.
As previously reported Brown's been dating Karrueche Kae” Tran and even expressed his love for her through artwork posted to his Twitter account.
Ironically he used that same Twitter account Thursday to deny rumors that he and the young beauty were set to wed.

J. Cole Makes Atlantic City Debut, Readies "Really Heavy" Album



Rapper J. Cole Makes His Atlantic City Debut, Preps Debut Album
J. Cole is in no rush to put out a classic debut album. He is however, apologetic to his fans for waiting for so long for what he describes as a "really heavy" album.
"I only gave a [release] date one time in my career last year, and I smacked myself in the face because it was so unrealistic. Now I say it's coming soon, and it's really true, because we're in the final stages right now," said the Roc Nation signee.
While the North Carolina emcee is concerned with his fans, his sales and his label's expectations, the one he's most driven to please is J. Cole.
"I think of my own expectations and my pressure on myself," he says. "I don't worry about what the world wants me to do. I'm worrying about meeting my expectations."

Diggy Simmons & Bangladesh In The Studio Talking About Collaboration


NYPD Launches Investigation Into Diddy Police Escort



The New York Police Department has launched an internal investigation to determine how rap mogul Diddy obtained a police escort to a New Jersey after party.
According to media reports, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke with Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly  to voice his concern about the entertainer using state funded man hours to receive a three-car police escort after a concert in Manhattan on Friday (April 22).
“Police escorts should be provided if there's a security issue, period," Bloomberg told New Yorks 1010 WINS. "Either for you, for me, for everybody else…The bottom line is the police department should treat everybody exactly the same. If you don't get a police escort, P. Diddy shouldn't.”
NYPD officials are investigating several officers to see who gave the authorization for the escort.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Beyonce Facing $100 Million Suit From Video Game Developers





R&B superstar Beyonce has been hit with a nine-figure lawsuit by video game developers who claim the pop diva backed out on a proposed dance video game, as reported by vulture.com
The video game production company Gate Five has filed a lawsuit claiming B breached her contract after entering into a deal to produce a “motion sensor dance video game” dubbed: Staypower: Beyonce
The suit claims Beyonce's bad business practices, “destroyed Gate Five's business and drove 70 people into unemployment, the week before Christmas.”
The developers are seeking an award in the excess of $100 million.

Jim Jones Arraigned





Harlem rapper Jim Jones appeared in a New York City courtroom yesterday (April 26) and was arraigned on charges of driving with a suspended license.
He reportedly turned down a plea bargain is hopes to get the charge reduced.
Capo appeared jovial as he left the courthouse, signing autographs and posing for pictures with fans after he exited the building.
Jones faces up to 30 days in jail if convicted of the offense.
As previously reported, Jones was pulled over last month and arrested after police discovered the rapper was driving on a suspended license, brought on by unpaid parking tickets. Lawyers for the Dipset emcee claim he was unaware of the suspension.
The last time Jones appeared in a NYC courtroom last December, he pled guilty to a third degree assault charge stemming from car crash after which he attacked the driver of the other vehicle. As a result, Jones was ordered to participate in a 10-week anger management course.
In 2009, Jones pled guilty to a misdemeanor assault charger resulting from punching R&B crooner Ne-Yo's road manager Jayvon Smith in a NYC Louis Vuitton store.

Drake Pegged For Role In New Ice Age Movie





Canadian rap star Drake will have a cameo voice appearance on the fourth installment of Fox's Ice Age franchise, the company revealed yesterday (April 26).
Along with the Young Money capo, comedians Aziz Ansari and Wanda Sykes as well as rising young actress, KeKe Palmer will join the cast. Queen Latifah, Ray Romano, Denis Leary and John Lequizamo will reprise their roles in the franchise that has grossed over $2 billion dollars in its first three films.
This will be Drizzy's first acting gig since playing Jimmy Brooks on the Nickelodeon series, Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Lil Wayne Filming Tour Documentary





In a recent interview with MTV News, Lil Wayne revealed that he is filming a documentary based on his current I Am Still Music tour.
Weezy didn't release details of the film, but the superstar rapper did have these words to say:
“I just felt like a movie like that hasn't come out in so long. At that time when they put those movies out, we as the fans were interested in what they were doing on the road. … Nobody hasn't came around since then that was that interesting other than Young Money. It's going to be real major; it's going to be real big, I will eat real nice.”

Ludacris Kicks It With ‘Fast Five’ Cast Members



Rapper Ludacris is back on the big screen for the fifth installment of the Fast and the Furious series which opens in theaters this Friday. The movie, titled ‘Fast Five’, also features Tyrese, Vin Diesel, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Paul Walker

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Jennifer Hudson Reveals She Was Discrimated Against Before She Lost Weight



Singer Jennifer Hudson has been having a good year, complete with endorsement deals, a European promo tour and magazine covers, however, she recently revealed that people weren’t always so receptive to her image. In an interview with Grazia Magazine, she discussed her weight loss, being discriminated against in Hollywood for being heavy, and how she never thought there was an issue with her fuller figure until she lost weight. She tells the publication:

“Last week I saw some footage of myself as I was five years ago and I was surprised. It was like I recognized myself but I didn’t. It seemed another world away. But in this slim world I do now realize I was being discriminated against. I’m offered more parts. There is much more excitement about me now.”
On Believing Her Fuller Figure Was Normal
“I never thought I was overweight. I thought my old look was pretty normal. That was how all the girls looked growing up in Chicago. I didn’t have any problem with it. It makes me smile to think back to myself when I did ‘Dreamgirls’ with Beyonce. I did see all these women in Hollywood, all very slim and I thought, ‘Wow, these ladies are very into themselves.’ I loved that I stood out in a room. You knew when you saw this woman it was Jennifer Hudson.”

On The Benefits of Fitting Into Hollywood
“There have been times when it’s a huge high, like when I walked the red carpet at the Oscars and people were screaming at me. Then I also had dinner with Beyonce and Alicia Keys and they just kept going on and on about how great I looked.”
She also tells AOL:
The reaction is like a whole new world with the new image. That’s another reason I feel like a whole new person and [at] times … I forget [about] my new image because my mind has not caught up with my physical yet. But everything is worlds-apart different and it’s like being introduced to a whole new world in every single way you can imagine. What I mean is from being on the other side as a plus-size girl versus now you would never know what you’re being discriminated against until you cross to the other side. So now being on this side — people are different. There’s a whole lot more opportunities, people are more friendly.
It’s amazing how obsessed Hollywood is with weight and J Hud is a walking testament of how different people treat you when you have a little meat on your bones. Last April, she told the press, “I’m alright with not being a size 2″. Since then, she’s dropped from a size 16 to a size 6 and is now considered a walking billboard.

Obama Releases His Birth Certificate: “I’ve Got Other Things To Do”, Donald Trump Responds




I’m ready for the Chi-town to come out of Obama after dealing with this nutcase Donald Trump. For the past few weeks, Donald has been telling everyone who will listen that President Obama’s U.S Citizenship is questionable. He managed to drum up so much publicity and public interest, that President Obama had to eventually pull himself away from more important issues that are effecting the country to hold a press conference and lay the issue to rest.
“Now, let me just comment first of all on the fact that I can’t get the networks to break in on all kinds of other discussions. I was just back there listening to Chuck and he was saying, ‘It’s amazing that he’s not going to be talking about national security.’ I would not have the networks breaking in if I was talking about that.
As many of have been briefed, we provided additional information today about the site of my birth. Now, this issue has been going on for two and a half years now. I think it started during the campaign. I have to say over the last two and a half years I have watched with amusement, I’ve been puzzled at the degree to which this thing has kept on going. We’ve had every official in Hawaii, Democrat and Republican, every news outlet that has investigated this confirmed that yes, in fact I was born in Hawaii, August 4, 1961 in Kapiolani Hospital. We’ve posted the certification that is given by the state of Hawaii on the internet for everybody to see. People have provided affidavits that they in fact have seen this birth certificate, and yet this thing just keeps on going. [....] Now , normally, I would not comment on something like this, because obviously there’s a lot of stuff swirling in the press at any given day and I’ve got other things to do.”
The President goes on to say that though there has been much debate and cause for concern over the country’s deficit, unemployment, and high gas prices, the leading story on major news outlet (and minor ones as well) has been about his birth certificate, taking attention away from more important issues.
We’re not going to be able to solve our problems if we get distracted by sideshows and carnival barkers.
Donald Trump was spotted this morning in New Hampshire giving a mini-press conference of his own, and his only response was:
“Oh, by the way, I don’t know if you heard? Did you hear?[...]I am so proud of myself. I got this guy to release his birth certificate. I’m really, really happy.[...]Now, we have to look at. We have to see is it real? Proper? What’s on it? But I hope it checks out beautifully. I am really proud. I am really honored.”


VH1 Reps Deny Amber Rose Reality Show




Amber Rose took some time off from her vacay in Barbados a couple of weeks ago to attend a press conference where she talked about her upcoming VH1 reality seriesBehind Her Shades. There’s just a slight problem; according to MTVVH1 reps claim they have no information on any show starring Amber.
At the press conference, filmed by Vibe, Amber gave details of the upcoming show:
“Well, I also have a reality show that’s gonna come out on VH1 and start filming early June, so that’s gonna be incorporated in the show. The shop isn’t up right now. You’ll see the process that I have to go through in order to get — it’s not really easy to get a store and get people to come….but it’ll go through. My show is going to be an open book of my life and my family and my businesses and its called “Behind Her Shades,” because usually I have shades on and its everything behind them that people don’t know about. But they will learn, and part of that is my shade shop. It’s all vintage frames.
In addition to the reality show, Amber spoke about her other upcoming business ventures, which include writing a book:
“[I'm also] writing a book, it’ll be an inspirational book. A lot of people don’t know about my life. The people that do…a lot of young girls can relate to the things I’ve been through in my past and how I grew up. Also, lip gloss, my own shade line. My store will be all vintage frames but I’m also going to have my own shade line. Do collaborations with designers, it’s endless. I’m gonna do stuff all over the world. Also jewelry, diamonds, bracelets, earrings, accessories, you know. All girl stuff mostly.”
Sources reveal that Amber has completed shooting a pilot and is currently shopping it around, however, VH1 has not stepped in and officially picked up the series. (Though I wouldn’t be surprised if they did.)

LaLa & Carmelo Anthony Attend TIME 100 Gala



Fresh off of getting shut out of the Playoffs by the Boston Celtics, Knicks player Carmelo Anthony and his wife Lala Vazquez made an appearance at the TIME 100 Gala in New York last night. The event was held in honor of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in The World list, which included President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle, Oprah Winfrey, Bruno Mars, and Justin Bieber.


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