R Kelly is being sued by a private investigator who claims the singer stiffed him on a $300,000 bill. According to a lawsuit filed last week in Missouri federal court, Charles Freeman claims he was hired during Kelly's trial to "obtain and/or recover certain tapes that were said to incriminate" R. Kelly. Freeman said he did the job, but never got paid. He's suing for damages plus interests and costs.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
P.I. Suing R Kelly
R Kelly is being sued by a private investigator who claims the singer stiffed him on a $300,000 bill. According to a lawsuit filed last week in Missouri federal court, Charles Freeman claims he was hired during Kelly's trial to "obtain and/or recover certain tapes that were said to incriminate" R. Kelly. Freeman said he did the job, but never got paid. He's suing for damages plus interests and costs.
Tyrese Gotta Pay...For Now
The judge presiding over Tyrese's divorce proceedings has ordered him to pay his estranged wife, Norma Mitchell Gibson, a lump sum of $65,000. Black Ty was also ordered to pay $6,230 a month in support, plus $2,730 monthly in rent and to continue to pay Norma's $800.00 car note. These amounts will stand until the judgement becomes final. Norma is contesting her prenuptial agreement.
Boating Survivor Found
A missing boater found clinging to an overturned boat was rescued Monday off Florida's Gulf Coast, but the search continued for two NFL players and another man aboard who didn't return from a weekend fishing trip.
Survivor Nick Schuyler, a former University of South Florida player, told rescuers that the 21-foot boat was anchored when it flipped Saturday evening in rough seas and that the others got separated from the boat, Capt. Timothy M. Close said. Schuyler, who was wearing a life vest, had been clinging to the boat since then.
The boat belongs to Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, who along with free-agent defensive lineman Corey Smith and former South Florida player William Bleakley, remained missing.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Coolio Stage Dive Tragedy
So Coolio had a gig in Stoke-on-Trent, England when he decided stage dive into the crowd. Too bad the audience parted, sending Coolio crashing to the floor. The crowd then reportedly mobbed the rapper, stealing his bandana, jewellery and shoes before he could be rescued by the venue's security team.
Solange Smashes Fan With Mic Stand
When Solange Tweeted last week about almost cracking someone's head open with a mic stand, I though she meant the stand fell off the stage. I had no idea she threw it at the audience.
Video spotted at Destiny's Child Rumors
One of James Brown's Trustees Is Going To Jail
David Cannon, formerly one of the three trustees of James Brown's estate, will serve six months in Aiken, SC, for contempt of court after failing to pay back a $350,000 royalty check that was accidentally mailed to him. He claimed he was unable to pay back the money despite paying a contractor $866,000 in cash to build his house in Honduras in 2007. Cannon also failed to turn over financial documents related to Brown's estate.
Tyler Perry No. 1 At The Box Office Second Week In A Row
And believe it or not, Tyler says he's just as sick of Madea as some of you are. Tyler says he wishes he could kill Madea off, but admits as long as people want to see her, he will continue play her. “(She’s) a whole lot of fun to watch. But to do it is a nightmare. It’s all one suit that I’m zipped into, so it’s all heavy. The hips are heavy. And the more I sweat, the heavier it gets. I see why women have back problems who have large breasts. Holding those things upright can be tough.” All that aside, Tyler Perry's Madea's Class Reunion is in pre-production.
Tyler also reveals that he is planing to buy an island for his 40th birthday September 14. As for what he plans to call his personal slice of paradise Tyler says, "It won't be Tyler Perry's Island! I'm so sick of seeing Tyler Perry all over everywhere! I'll know what to call it once I'm there. It'll speak to me."
Football Players Missing At Sea
The Coast Guard was searching off Florida's Gulf Coast on Sunday for a fishing boat carrying NFL players Corey Smith and Marquis Cooper and Will Bleakley and Nick Schuyler, both former University of South Florida players missing nearly a day in choppy seas.
The four men were on a 21-foot vessel that left Clearwater Pass for a fishing trip Saturday morning and did not return as expected, the Coast Guard said Sunday. Crews used a helicopter and a 47-foot boat to search a 750-square mile area west of Clearwater Pass, but poor weather made the search difficult. Officials did not receive a distress signal from the missing craft.
Allen Iverson's
mother Ethel Ann's condo in Virgina Beach is being auctioned off for back taxes. It was posted under public notices on HeadlineVA.com. Click here if you're at all interested.
The Latest
Sources say Chris Brown and Rihanna are still holed up at Diddy's mansion on Star Island in Miami. While there's been no sign of Rihanna, who insiders say flew by private jet from Mexico, several pictures of Chris, his friends and family have surfaced. Rumors that Chris had been seen partying around Miami with Khole Kardashian have been shot down by his people. Instead, they claim Chris' only outings have been late night studio recording sessions. Meanwhile, it's been reported that police found blood between the front seats of the car Chris and Rihanna were riding in the night of their fight. 
Chris' Mom
Chris' Mom
