Reports: Jay-Z, LeBron James Friendship Now ‘Strained’
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:21:47 -0700
*Gossip blog MediaTakeout claims the friendship between New Jersey Nets co-owner Jay-Z and LeBron James has become “strained” ever since the NBA star’s big “Decision” to join the Miami Heat. According to the website, James blew off Jay-Z’s calls during the days leading up to his announcement, when the free agent met with a flurry [...]
Essence Magazine Takes Heat over Hiring White Editor
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:21:41 -0700
*Uh oh Essence! You done did it now. Obviously, black women have been patronizing Essence magazine because it was the black women’s magazine. Now you’ve gone and got yourself a white woman to sit at the helm of the fashion pages and tell a black woman what’s right for her image? Her fierceness? Her swag? [...]
T.O. Officially a Bengal; Buys #81 From Antonio Bryant
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:06:37 -0700
*Terrell Owens will be sporting his usual No. 81 jersey when he dons the uniform of the Cincinnati Bengals this season. NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp reported that Owens paid an undisclosed amount to fellow Bengals wide receiver Antonio Bryant for the right to wear the number he’s used his entire career. Some of the [...]
Seven of Michael Jackson’s Other Doctors Avoid Charges
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:51:37 -0700
*California investigators probing the death of Michael Jackson will not file charges against seven doctors other than Conrad Murray who treated him, authorities said Wednesday. The physicians were under investigation by state Attorney General Jerry Brown’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, spokeswoman Christine Gasparac told the AP. One doctor whose name was not released has been [...]
New Title for Kanye’s New Album
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:36:36 -0700
*Kanye Tweeted some updates about his album. On Wednesday (July 28) he made a status update about his business dealings: “Up early in the morning taking meetings in Silicone Valley.” The MC later followed up with a silly response to his original tweet, typing, “Lol I spelled Silicon wrong (I guess I was still thinking [...]
Fat fetishes, career downgrades and more
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:20:16 -0700
While the morbidly obese struggle with their health (and society's scorn), those who eroticize massive weight gain are capturing increased attention, according to a July ABC News report. by Chuck Shepherd While the morbidly obese struggle with their health (and society's scorn), those who eroticize massive weight gain are capturing increased attention, according to a July ABC News report ...
'Bad Boys' Pistons, 1909 Tigers make SI's list of most-hated sports teams
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:35:19 -0700
Two Detroit franchises made Sports Illustrated's list of the top 25 most-hated teams in sports history.
Photos/Video: On ‘The View’ 50 Cent Talks Weight Loss, Scars & Movies
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:57:06 -0700
*50 Cent appeared on the daily talk show “The View” on Wednesday to discuss many topics, including his highly publicized weight loss for his upcoming movie “Things Fall Apart” in which he plays a cancer-ridden football player. He also talked about the scars he received from his recent tattoo removals, and his budding movie career. [...]
Body of Former NBA Player Lorenzen Wright Found
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:27:10 -0700
*Police officials in Memphis have found the body of missing former NBA basketball star Lorenzen Wright in a wooded area in southeast part of the city.A law enforcement source confirmed to the Memphis Commercial Appeal newspaper the body was that of Wright, who has been missing since July 19, though the Memphis Police Department won’t [...]
‘Recovered’ Soul Music with Aretha Franklin and PBS
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:57:18 -0700
*Soul legend and pioneer, Aretha Franklin is teaming up with educational network PBS to share some recovered soul music found in vaults across the world. Producer TJ Lubinsky’s latest installment of PBS’ popular “My Music” series represents the culmination of many years of research and planning that has led to the assemblage of the most [...]
Video: ‘Empire State of Mind’ Parody a YouTube Hit
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:57:08 -0700
*A spoof of the Jay-Z and Alicia Keys anthem “Empire State of Mind” that swaps New York for the less glamorous south Wales city of Newport is the product of a 24-year-old filmmaker’s attempt to amuse her boyfriend and their comedian friend. “We just started singing different place names instead of New York, just as [...]
Photos: Snoop Dogg Honored at VH1?s ‘Do Something’ Awards
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:42:07 -0700
*Snoop Dogg was honored by VH1 when they partnered up with Do Something.org, the largest organization in US for teens and social change. Snoop Dogg received the award for “Do Something For the Kids” because of his charity football league called Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) that reaches out to inner-city children. The awards show [...]
Chris Tucker Owes Uncle Sam $11 Million
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:27:08 -0700
*The Internal Revenue Service is after Chris Tucker for over $11 million in back taxes, according to documents filed Tuesday with the L.A. County Recorder’s Office. The film star is revealed to owe $11,571,909.26 in federal taxes for the years 2001, 2002 and 2004 through 2006: 2001 — $4,007,794.34 2002 — $5,060,074.23 2004 — $55,544.84 [...]
Stedman Graham: The ‘Athletes Against Drugs’ Interview with Kam Williams
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:57:07 -0700
*Stedman Graham was born on March 6, 1951 in Whitesboro, NJ, a community founded in 1901 by a group of prominent African-Americans which included Booker T. Washington and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Stedman attended Middle Township High School where the 6’6? phenom starred on the varsity basketball team. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work [...]
For the Record, Chili was Never Married
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:27:07 -0700
*Folks were wondering about Chili in a very recent edition of “Behind the Music.” She sounded like she was missing her some Usher. But that’s beside the point. During the show, one of the producers snuck in there that Chili was once married to Dallas Austin. However, the singer has revealed on several occasions that [...]
Diana Ross’ Sister Denies MJ Pregnancy Claims
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:42:07 -0700
*Mocienne Petit Jackson, the woman who claims she’s the daughter of Diana Ross’ sister and Michael Jackson, suffered a major legal setback today when the woman who allegedly gave birth to her denied ever doing so. Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee tells TMZ that Mocienne “is not my daughter,” she’s “delusional” and the entire situation is just [...]
Damon Dash’s Tribeca Duplex in Foreclosure
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:12:13 -0700
*A duplex owned by one-time rap mogul Damon Dash has gone into foreclosure, according to Gawker.com. A few years ago, Dash reportedly stopped paying a $78,504.20-per-month mortgage on a $7.3 million loan for a loft at 72 Laight Street and a 5,200-square-foot duplex in The Atalanta at 25 N. Moore Street, one of the neighborhood’s [...]
We Remember: NFL Great Jack Tatum Dies at 61
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:57:09 -0700
*Ferocious NFL safety Jack Tatum, the three-time Pro Bowler with the Oakland Raiders who once said “I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault,” died Tuesday of a heart attack, according to reports. He was 61. Known as “The Assassin,” the Ohio State alum had battled diabetes and other health [...]
Guarino in semifinals of state golf tourney
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:02:09 -0700
Drew Guarino, 14, of Burlington Township won twice Tuesday to advance to the semifinals in the New Jersey State Golf Association boys championship at Rockaway River Country Club in Denville. The boys division is for ages 15 and under.
Digest: Bengals owner Brown working to sign Owens
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:08:20 -0700
bengals owner brown working to sign owens
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