Friday, May 23, 2008

Naomi Campbell Leaves Diddy's Party in Tears

They say Naomi Campbell was seen crying after leaving a party on Diddy's rented yacht on her birthday in Cannes the other night. But after watching this video, I say she was just drunk as hell.

Wesley Granted Bail

Wesley Snipes gets to stay out on bail while he appeals his three year prison sentence for three misdemeanor counts of willful failure to file his income tax returns. Judge William Terrell Hodges granted Snipes' motion for bail Thursday pending appeal of his case, saying Snipes doesn't pose a flight risk and is not a threat to the community.

Usher Blows It on Dancing with the Stars


Apparently Usher was being a little diva last week at the taping of his appearance on Dancing with the Stars...

It's Time To Read The Coldest Winter Ever, Again


Nine years after Sister Souljah's ground breaking urban lit novel, The Coldest Winter Ever, had even non-readers reading, Sister is finally coming out with the sequel. The new novel, titled Midnight, follows the character of the same name, who you'll remember was Winter Santiaga’s nemesis and protector. Midnight is set for an October release.

Kanye West Sued Over Uncleared Sample

Kayne West, Common, Method Man and Redman are being sued by the daughter of a jazz musican because they did not get permission from his estate to use samples of his music. The lawsuit said all the rappers used portions of late U.S. jazz musician Joe Farrell's 1974 musical composition "Upon This Rock" in three separate songs -- West in "Gone," Common in "Chi-City" and Method Man and Redman in their song "Run 4 Cover." Kathleen Firrantello is seeking punitive damages of at least $1 million and asked that no further copies of the songs be made, sold or performed, according to the lawsuit.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Witnesses ID R. Kelly

So far there's only been one day of testimony in the R Kelly child pornography case, but boy is it fire...

In Case You Care

Fox Boogie's new cd, Brooklyn's Don Diva, entered the charts at No. 5, moving 8,800 units in its opening week. That's not a typo. Foxy sold 9,000 cds. They must be counting the bootlegs, too.

I Heard

DMX and his wife Tashera have separated.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Opening Arguments Begin for R Kelly

Opening arguments began yesterday in the R Kelly child pornography case, but not without a little controversy...

Beyonce Confirms Marriage

Beyonce told Britian's Look Magazine, “I don’t deny it (the wedding). I just don’t talk about it. We’ve never talked about us and it’s kind of protected our relationship. I think it’s kept us out of tabloid drama. A lot of actresses that have had successful relationships don’t talk about them, so neither do I.”

Wendy Williams Denies Husband's Tape Rumors

What she actually said was, "Get off my husband's man parts... clearly that is not him." On her radio show yesterday Wendy Williams addressed the  tape making the rounds on the Internet that supposedly shows her husband, Kevin Hunter, in an undated video with some chick. Some point to the fact that Kevin has tats on his arm and the dude on the video doesn't, like it's impossible for him to have gotten tattooed after this video was made or something. But whatever, that's her story and she's sticking to it.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Cease and Desist

Do not believe any rumors you may have heard about Kimora Lee Simmons. She is a beautiful and very thoughtful person. The epitome of elegance and grace.

Nas Album Title Backfires

After all the controvery Nas generated by naming his latest cd, N!gger, that N-word caved under pressure and changed the name of the cd before its release which was probably the plan all along. Nas told MTV, "It's important to me that this album gets to the fans. It's been a long time coming. I want my fans to know that creatively and lyrically, they can expect the same content and the same messages. It's that important. The streets have been waiting for this for a long time. The people will always know what the real title of this album is and what to call it." The cd will now be released untitled.

Jermaine Jackson Divorce is Final

Jermaine and his now ex-wife Alejandra's divorce became final today. Here's the dirty details. Jermaine will pay off a $100,000 debt; in return, Alejandra waives all spousal support. $50,000 is to pay her attorney’s fees and the other $50,000 is for Jermaine to become current on child support. Alejandra gets physical custody of their two sons, Jaafar and Jermajesty, Jermaine gets visitation and he has to pay $3,000 a month in child support. He gets to keep his business — Jermaine Jackson Entertainment, Inc., and he also gets to keep his jewelry.