Kimora Lee Simmons Skips Her Own Charity Event

Kimora Lee was supposed to host the big Art for Life gala with Russell at their Hamptons estate this past Saturday. Art for Life is the biggest fundraiser for the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, they raise money for New York city kids, anyway, this year Russell brought his new piece Porschla Coleman and that is not fabulous, ok!? Kimora didn't even show up...to her own house! The foundation did manage to raise $1.4 million dollars without her though.

Usher's Fiancé Hospitalized After Canceled Wedding

Usher's fiancée Tameka Foster has allegedly been admitted to an Atlanta area hospital for complications to her pregnancy due to stress.  According to reports Usher hadn't spoken to Tameka since the day of their canceled wedding but has called to check on her in the hospital.  In the mean time, Usher is back with his momager Jonetta Patton.

If It Walks Like A Duck, And Quacks Like A Duck, It's A Crackhead

Flavor Flav has been booking gigs lately but he hasn't been showing up for work. He was supposed to host Heather Hunter's book signing at the China Club the other night, but never showed because organizers couldn't get him out of his hotel room. Then he was supposed to host Rock the Bells after parties at Retox bar and lounge and club Myst, but failed to show up to either event and didn't even call. Promoter John Englebert was highly upset, he was like, "Maybe if he was an A-lister I wouldn't mind as much but he's lucky I agreed to let him host a party at my venue. Let's be real here he hasn't dropped a CD in how long!" Get it together Flav.

Michael Vick's Former Best Friend Turns State Evidence

It's a wrap. Michael Vick is going down. His former best friend from high school, Tony Taylor, turned State's and testified that the 'Bad Newz Kennels' operation and gambling moneys were almost exclusively funded by Vick. His statement also lists several dogfights that Vick attended in Virginia and other states. The principals in the dogfighting ring split any winnings, and Taylor -- who spent most of his time raising and training the pit bulls -- used his share for living expenses. Taylor also confirmed the indictment's claim that he helped purchase pit bulls and killed at least two dogs that fared poorly in test fights.

What Do Usher Sr And Tameka Have In Common?

They both got arrested for shoplifting in 2005! According to the National Enquirer, Usher's father got arrested in Chattanooga in 2005. And I heard, not from the Enquirer, that Tameka got arrested at Phipps Plaza in Atlanta in 2005. Yeah, 2005, waaaay after that 1991 arrest everyone knows about. Anyway, Usher's pops, Usher Sr, was arrested for fighting with cops and trying to walk out of Walmart with a bunch of coats. And you know how folks be saying Ben Vereen is Usher's real daddy? Well here's a little gasoline to add fuel to that fire. Usher senior left Usher's mom shortly after Ursh was born because he didn't believe the baby was his.

My Life On The D List

Oh dear. P Diddy was refused a table at super hot club Les Caves in St. Tropez the other night. Four years ago Diddy ruled the roost at the hot spot and now he can't even get a table? That's gotta hurt.

When Eddie Said He And Tracy Were Not Engaged....

...he was lying. Heck I'd lie too if my fiancée’s divorce after 13 years of marriage had just become final last month!

Anyway, two days after Eddie's denial of their engagement, Tracy's publicist announced "Tracey and Eddie were engaged last Wednesday," and that "Tracey and Eddie are both very much in love and are excited about spending the rest of their lives together." 

Maybe Eddie felt sorry for Tracy because nobody went to see the movie she produced, "Who's Your Caddy?" that brought in a underwhelming $2.9 million dollars last weekend. 

Usher's Wedding Canceled

It was announced today that the wedding ceremony for Usher Raymond, IV and Tameka Foster was canceled. No additional information will be given regarding the circumstances of the cancellation, but we hope the privacy of this matter will be respected."

That Stuff About Tameka Is True Y'all

Tameka Raymond has totally been arrested a couple of times...

Mike Vick Pleads Not Guilty

Michael Vick pleaded not guilty to all charges against him in a Richmond Virginia court yesterday where prosecutors said more charges against him are likely and told Vick and his co-defendants, "We've already charged you with serious crimes. You might want to consider a guilty plea. We are going to file more charges next month. That gives you a few weeks to think about the guilty plea. If you come and talk to us about pleading guilty and testifying for us, there will be no more charges against you. If you do not, the charges and the potential punishment will grow quickly. "
Call me crazy but that sounds like the kind of shit they say to scare you when they know their case won't hold up in court.

In other stupid football news, Adam “PacMan” Jones appealed his suspension and asked to at least be allowed to participate in the Tennessee Titans training camp, even though he's missed counseling sessions, as mandated by Roger Goodell in conditions outlined for the cornerback to be reinstated. He was denied. 

Snoop Roasts Flavor Flav

Miss Jones Says A.I. Wanted To Hit

In her new book, "Have You Met Miss Jones" Jonesy says married Dever Nugget star Allen Iverson once showed up uninvited to her apartment and tried to seduce her. "Eventually, he gave up and left. No slam-dunk butt for him" she writes. Her book is said to be littered with spelling errors, mostly names, including that of "Philadelphia Mayor Shaun Street." To which Miss Jones reportedly said, "It ain't my fault!"

Tina Knowles Taught Kelly Rowland to Love Her Skin

"I remember wishing I was more fair-skinned, but Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mom, would say, 'Don't you know how beautiful you are?' She made me come into my brown beauty. I didn't get it, but now I do. I am chocolate and beautiful and loving it."

Eddie Murphy Is Not Engaged to Tracey Edmonds

Tracey Edmonds is sporting a new diamond ring, and Eddie Murphy has admitted he bought it for her but says it's definitely not an engagement ring. If it were, he says, it would be MUCH bigger. And speaking of Eddie, he donated $100,000 to Holly Robinson-Pete's HollyRod Foundation for Parkinson's disease.

Pray For Etta James

Blues singer Etta James is in stable condition in a Los Angeles hospital, suffering from complications following abdominal surgery.

Take Notes Kelly Rowland

This is what you're supposed to do when you fall down on stage. Get your butt right back up and act like nothing happened! Beyonce fell down a whole flight a stairs at her concert in Orlando, Florida and jumped up and kept right on singing. I'm starting to believe this bish is a robot. Nobody's that good!

Tony Yayo Rejects Plea Deal

Tony Yayo rejected an offer Tuesday of nine months in jail in exchange for pleading guilty to slapping and punching a 14-year-old boy. Yayo, 29, was charged in March with assault, harassment and endangering the welfare of a child for allegedly hitting James Rosemond. The alleged victim is the son of Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond, recording executive and manager of The Game. Yayo has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is free on $5,000 bond.

Shemar Pleads No Contest Gets Probation In DUI

As part of a plea deal, Shemar Moore, pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of exhibition of speed and got his DUI charges dropped. He was given 36 months' probation and agreed to serve DUI- related conditions, including not driving with alcohol in his system. He also agreed to 80 hours of community service and was given the choice of wearing an alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet.

Ja Rule And Lil Wayne Post Bail

Here's some arrest footage of Wayne and Ja doing the perp walk. Weezy posted a $70,000 bond and Ja Rule put his Saddle River, NJ mansion up for collateral for his and his two co-defendants combined $320,000 bond. They are both facing up to 3 1/2 years on gun charges.

In case you don't know, this what supposed to have happened:

Police approached Lil' Wayne's tour bus, which was parked at 61st Street near Columbus Avenue, and claim they boarded the vehicle after smelling marijuana and discovered Derrick Lawrence of Brooklyn trying to flush half a pound of marijuana in the bus toilet. Lil' Wayne was changing as the officers entered the vehicle, and according to lead prosecutor Joan Illuzzi-Orbon, police discovered a .40-caliber Springfield Armory semiautomatic in a Louis Vuitton bag the rapper removed from his lap.

In Ja's case it went down like this: Police say they stopped Rule's 2004 Mercedes Maybach around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of West End Avenue and 78th street for having a suspended registration. The officers searched the vehicle after smelling marijuana and discovered a .40-caliber semiautomatic Taurus in a backseat compartment of the car. Police arrested Rule, as well as his 38-year-old driver Mohamed Gamal and another passenger 36-year-old Dennis Cherry.

Mel B Says Eddie Murphy's Lifestyle Came Between Them

In this month's Essence magazine, Mel B gives up every dirty detail in her and Eddie's break-up. Aside from all the stuff we've heard before, like how he made that nasty comment about not knowing whose kid that was after having PLANNED this baby with her, Mel confides to Essence, "We were going to buy a house in Malibu and move in together. Somehow things got confused along the way because there were certain things that went on in his house with his lifestyle that I wasn't prepared to be a part of."

"So that became a trippy discussion, which ended up where we both refused to budge."

Afeni Shakur Suing Death Row Records

Afeni is suing Death Row because they were supposed to turn over all of Tupac's unrealsed music to his estate, but during Death Row's bankruptcy proceedings, "it was revealed that an album's worth of unreleased Tupac material was being advertised to potential buyers as the jewel in the crown of the Death Row assets."

Lisa Bonet Welcomes Second Child

It's a girl

Here's the daddy, 27 year old Jason Momoa

Usher Getting Married Friday Or Saturday

They say Usher's been calling all his celeb friends, Jay and B, Janet and Jermaine wonders if Monica and Rock got an invite? asking them to come to his wedding at Def Jam chairman LA Reid's house in the Hamptons this weekend. Yeah, yeah, we all knew this was coming. Get your picket signs and ride up there if you so mad about it. But don't expect to see his mom Jonetta. I heard she'll be in the Bahamas this weekend.

The Writings On The Wall For Michael Vick

Might as well say goodbye to Michael Vick. NFL commisoner Roger Goodell told Vick not to come to training camp this week until the league reviews the dogfighting charges against him.

"While it is for the criminal justice system to determine your guilt or innocence, it is my responsibility as commissioner of the National Football League to determine whether your conduct, even if not criminal, nonetheless violated league policies, including the Personal Conduct Policy," Goodell said in a letter to the quarterback.

Vick will still get his preseason pay and Goodell told the Falcons to withhold any disciplinary action of their own until the league's review was completed.

Lil Wayne And Ja Rule Arrested Over The Weekend

Rappers Lil Wayne and Ja Rule have been arrested in New York City. New York City Police say the two were arrested in separate incidents last night on similar charges of criminal possession of weapons. Police say officers pulled over a speeding luxury car around 10:37 Sunday night on the Upper West Side. Police say Ja Rule and two others were inside. Police recovered a .40-caliber pistol from the vehicle. Lil Wayne was arrested about an hour later after police say officers saw him and another man smoking marijuana. They also found he was carrying a .40-caliber pistol.

(CBS)

Chili and Tameka Clash Over Usher?

In Touch magazine says Chili stopped by Usher's mama Jonetta's house and Tamkea hit the roof, screaming at Chili, "Doesn't your boyfriend have a mother you can visit?" I wanna believe this so bad, but somehow I don't think Tamkea is a welcome guest at Jonetta's house.

Mel B Retains Gloria Allred to Handle Eddie Murphy

You're toast now Eddie Murphy, or should I say your wallet is toast? Scary Spice hired man hating pitbull lawyer Gloria Allred to litigate her child support settlement.

Laila Ali Ties the Knot

Laila Ali got married yesterday.

(Contact)

Diddy Off The Hook

Remember when that dude accused P-Did of threatening to smack flames out his a** and spitting on his girlfriend, after the chick wouldn't kick it with Diddy? The case was thrown out of court for lack of evidence.

(NY Post)

Lil Flip Arrested for Credit Card Fraud

Houston rapper Lil Flip got arrested for credit card fraud. This dude bought an airline ticket for $671.00 from Houston to Baltimore with somebody else's credit card. Flip says this is all a big misunderstanding. The owner of the card says he didn't authorize the purchase. Whats to understand? Flip is due in court on Monday.

(Chron)

Russell Simmons Starts Letter Writing Campaign Against Michael Vick

In no way, shape or form do I support dogfighting, but still I have a problem with Russell Simmons writing letters to the companies Michael Vick endorses (Nike, Rawlings, Hasbro, Coca-Cola, Easton Sports, and Kraft) urging them to drop support of Vick before he even gets a chance at a fair trial.

(AHH)

Usher Tries To Shut Down Usher Fan Site

Poor Ursh. He's trying to shut down his biggest fan site, Usherforever.com because posters keep writing ugly things about his girlfriend Tameka Foster. His lawyers have sent cease and desist letters demanded the site owner turn it over to LaFace. Are they for real?

(TMZ)

Suge Knight Bites Kevin Connelly

Suge Knight was at Le Bron's James ESPY afterparty and he was "play" wrestling with actor Kevin Connelly from Entourage, when witnesses say, Suge bit Connelly's finger until he drew blood. The weirdest part is they say Kevin was trying to act like it was all good even though he was bleeding all over the place.

(NY Daily)

Gary Dourdan Punches Out Paparazzi

When I first started writing this blog, one of the first stories I covered was Gary Dourdan's ex-girlfriend accusing him of rape and battery, and him pleading "no contest" to the battery but not the rape. Then, in May of '07, TMZ caught Gary being denied entry to a hot club, and later attacking their lensman for capturing his humiliation on tape. So how come they're acting so surprised that he did it again? That's right, yesterday Gary attacked another TMZ camera guy and it's all on film, kinda. Watch the tape for yourself, I didn't see any actual blows thrown, but Gary does roll up on them acting tough. Click

(TMZ)

Foxy Stuck In The 90's

Michael Vick Indicted

on one count of conspiracy to transport dogs across state lines for the purpose of dog fighting. Papers, filed earlier this month by federal authorities in U.S. District Court in Richmond, noted that dog fights have been sponsored by "Bad Newz Kennels" at the property since at least 2002. Fifty-four animals were recovered from the property during searches in April, along with a "rape stand," used to hold dogs in place for mating; an electric treadmill modified for dogs; and a bloodied piece of carpeting, the documents said. During a June search of the property, investigators uncovered the graves of seven pit bulls that were killed by members of "Bad Newz Kennels" following sessions to test whether dogs would be good fighters, the documents said.

(11Alive)

Dave Hospitalized For "Exhaustion"

Yesterday a gang of people called a DC radio station claiming Dave Chappelle was in rehab. Not so says his publicist. Dave went to the emergency room for "physical exhaustion." She says he was treated with "food, water and sleep" for about 12 hours and then went home. That's their story and they're sticking to it.

(TMZ)

Friend Of Remy's Says Makeda Stole From Remy In The Past

One of Remy's friends spoke to All Hip Hop about the shooting. This is what she said:

"Everyone was good the entire party, until we went outside and Makeda tried to quickly slip away. She has stolen from Remy before and Remy forgave her the first time. Remy even paid Makeda's rent before, when she spent her money on shopping and her sorry a** boyfriend couldn't help out."

According to the woman, who said she witnessed the entire event, Barnes-Joseph exited her vehicle and the two women argued in the street.

"Remy never got in her [Barnes-Joseph's] car. Makeda threatened Remy in front of everyone and stated that she didn't take her money. She also threw her purse at Remy to check and that's why Remy had her purse and emptied the contents. Remy didn't even have a gun on her."

Remy Ma's friend said that she and the others in the entourage walked up to the two women as they were arguing and that's when shots rang out.

"Makeda's boyfriend threatened Remy," the woman said. "All I know is, as soon as I turned, Makeda was on the ground saying she got shot, but Remy never had a pistol in her hand."

The woman said everyone fled because the police were enroute to the scene of the shooting.

(AHH)

Did Duane Martin And Tisha Campbell Break Up?

They did according to Wendy Williams.

Felicia 'Snoop' Pearson Made Toys In Jail

Felicia Pearson, Snoop from HBO's "The Wire" used to make and sell adult toys while she was in jail. Of her jailhouse business venture she writes, "It ain't like setting up a Starbucks in the mall . . . I crafted them in four sizes. Made them as real-life as possible. I knew my workmanship had to be solid or I'd get complaints." She was paid with cans of soup, packs of cookies, candy and once, a joint.

(Page Six)

Tameka Bout To Cut A Chick

Poor girl don't even know she bout to get her butt kicked.

Is That Wayne's Face On Baby's Chest?

Kelly Rowland Collapsed On Stage

Kelly is in Nigeria promoting her new CD, Miss Kelly, and she fainted on-stage in the middle of a song. She was taken to a local hospital, treated for dehydration and released. 

(E Online)

Manager Uses House As Collateral To Get Remy Out Of Jail

Remy Ma pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges yesterday and her bail was set at $250,000.00. Her manager used his home as collateral to post her bail, and her attorney has asked that we not jump to conclusions, but some grimy stuff about Remy is starting to leak out. The girl she shot, Makeda Barnes-Joseph, told the New York Daily News that after Remy shot her, instead of calling 911, she reached over her and dumped out her purse, looking for her missing money. Also during her arraignment, it was revealed that Remy once pulled a gun on a guy in an apartment building she lived in, pointed it at his head and pulled the trigger, but somehow missed. She pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault in exchange for a conditional discharge in that case. She also attacked a 15-year-old girl with an umbrella while she was living in a homeless shelter in 1996. No charges were filed in that incident.

(NY Daily) (NY Post)

Remy Ma Shot Friend Over $2000

The details are starting to emerge and it ain't looking good for ya girl. Police arrested Remy Ma yesterday for the attempted murder of her childhood friend and sometime babysitter, Makeda Barnes-Joseph. What had happened was, Remy, Makeda and some other girls were at The Pizza Bar in Manhattan celebrating a friend's 25th birthday. At some point Makeda was holding purses. They left the club in separate cars and Remy discovers money missing from her bag. She ALLEDGELY jumped out of her Escalade at the light, ran up on Makeda's car, accused her of taking the money and busts off two shots. Then she jumped back into her truck, but crashed it into a car two blocks later and escaped in a cab. Remy and Makeda (pictured above) have known each other for 15 years.

(NY Post)

Remy Ma Wanted For Attempted Murder?

Bronx, New York rapper Remy Ma is being sought in connection with a shooting in Manhattan this morning at 4:00 am.

While details of the shooting are emerging, sources told AllHipHop.com that Remy Ma was in the area of W. 14th Street and Washington Street this morning when she argued with a woman in a blue Escalade.

Police received a 911 call of a person being shot and found an unidentified woman with a gunshot wound to her lower torso.

Sources stated that the woman shot was a part of Remy Ma's entourage and that the two may have argued earlier in the evening at a local bar.

Remy Ma, born Remy Smith, allegedly fled the scene after the shooting and crashed the Escalade a few blocks later, escaping on foot

(AHH)

Usher Asks Fans to Respect His Relationship

"It has already been announced that I plan to marry this year. However, since my wedding day will be special to Tameka and I, this is information that we would like to keep private....

Wanna Work For Diddy?

T.I.P. Bloodied Somebody's Nose At The ESPY's

T.I.P was performing at an ESPY pre-party and somebody thought it would be funny to toss a cup at him. Bad move. According to TMZ spies, T.I.P jumped off the stage and tagged the dude in the face with his mike. They say the person was escorted out of the venue with a bloody nose. T.I.P bout to get T.I. sued.

(TMZ)

Did You Miss Me?

Yeah, yeah, whatever. I get burnt out on this blog sometimes. Anyway, here's a look at what's been happening while I had temporarily quit this bish.

This guy, Lee Woods, was arrested for the murder of Byrd Gang rapper, Stack Bundles

Everybody thinks Deelishis got married, but actually she when to a high school prom in a wedding dress. Here's a link to school's prom page. click

Usher announced that he couldn't wait another minute to marry Tameka Foster so they moved their wedding date up to the end of this month.


Shemar Moore got caught naked on a gay beach in Hawaii, according to the National Enquirer.

Rapper activist KRS 1's step-son committed suicide in Atlanta.

Did You Hear Foxy Brown Was Missing?

On Sunday Page Six ran a story talkin' bout Foxy Brown was missing. Bullcrap. Here she is performing in Manhattan Saturday night at some urban music awards show. What was she performing? Who knows, but they say she co-hosted the event and kept saying h**, b**h and n**a all night.

(Perez Hilton)