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WTF?!? Think Like A Man Banned in France? Producer Will Packer Responds…

ATLien — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:21:15 +0000

Think Like A Man. the hit film based off of Steve Harvey’s book, Act Like A Lady Think Like A Man, has reportedly been banned from release in France.

While there’s no nudity in the PG-13 flick, several outlets have suggested that the film gets no play in France due to the “lack of diversity” within the cast.

[Sidebar: Apparently they didn't see what we saw... ]

Details + Producer Will Packer’s response below…

FULL STORY:WTF?!? Think Like A Man Banned in France? Producer Will Packer Responds…

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Boo’d Up ~ Tip and Tiny Do Date Night At Drake Concert… [PHOTOS]

ATLien — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:34:52 +0000

Clifford “T.I.” Harris and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris were spotted all boo’d up at the Drake concert last weekend in Atlanta (May 19, 2012).

Tip, who recently admitted he may have outgrown the rap game and wants “OUT”, still appreciates good music and took his boo to rock out to the world’s most sensitive rapper.

More photos of the cute couple below…

FULL STORY:Boo’d Up ~ Tip and Tiny Do Date Night At Drake Concert… [PHOTOS]

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Raymond vs. Raymond 2012: Usher Testifies Ex-Wife Tameka Beat Up Girlfriend… [VIDEO]

ATLien — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:13:13 +0000

The nasty custody battle between Usher Raymond and his ex-wife Tameka Foster Glover Raymond resumed in Fulton County Court today (May 20, 2012).

You may recall Tameka hit the stand a few weeks ago and admitted to stating she’d “F*ck up” Usher and his new boo during a heated argument and recently it was revealed that it was Usher who initiated the suit to obtain full custody of the couple’s two young sons, Usher V and Naviyd.

Earlier today it was Usher’s turn to make an appearance on the stand after performing just last night at the Billboard Music Awards.

[READ: Hot or Not? Usher Raymond's Baby Blue Billboard Suit + "Scream" Performance - PHOTOS/VIDEO]

While he changed his baby blue suit for a more conservative dark gray, the Grammy award-winning singer went in on his ex-wife, accusing her of viciously assaulting former side chick turnt main chick turnt manager, Grace Miguel.

Watch exclusive video of Usher on the stand below…

FULL STORY:Raymond vs. Raymond 2012: Usher Testifies Ex-Wife Tameka Beat Up Girlfriend… [VIDEO]

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Funky Dineva Wants You To Know… (Special StraightFromTheA VIDEO Announcement)

ATLien — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:22:54 +0000

Funky Dineva, the comedic mastermind behind those hilarious “My Hair is Layed” videos.

We have been trying to figure out a way to collaborate since we first partnered for “Yes Gawd” action news for exclusive coverage in front of the Tyler Perry Studio Fire and that special construction update at Chateau Sheree.

Now I think we may have figured it out.

Check out Dineva’s special video announcement specially for readers of StraightFromTheA below…

FULL STORY:Funky Dineva Wants You To Know… (Special StraightFromTheA VIDEO Announcement)

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Oprah Winfrey Gives Words of Wisdom to 2012 Spelman Graduates… [PHOTOS]

ATLien — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:31 +0000

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey paid a visit to the “A” yesterday to address the 2012 graduating class of Spelman College (May 20, 2012).

[READ: Michelle Obama Adresses 2011 Spelman Graduates - PHOTOS/VIDEO]

Winfrey told the graduates and their families at Spelman’s 125th commencement ceremony:

“Never forget that you did not do this by yourself,”

“You come here today trailing the breath of the ancestors and of the angels.”

As graduates listened intently to every word of talk show maven during the ceremony held at the Georgia International Convention Center, she revealed a few keys to success.

Details + more photos below…

FULL STORY:Oprah Winfrey Gives Words of Wisdom to 2012 Spelman Graduates… [PHOTOS]

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Boo’d Up ~ Monica & Shannon Brown Hit Red Carpet of 2012 Billboard Music Awards [PHOTOS]

ATLien — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:39:22 +0000

Monica Brown and her NBA baller hubby Shannon Brown hit the red carpet of the 2012 Billboard Music Awards last night (May 20, 2012).

The cute couple combined fashion with ink as they each showed off their body art.

Mo rocked all white paired with leopard Christian Louboutins while Shannon opted for an all black suit, white tee and Jordans.

Photos below…

FULL STORY:Boo’d Up ~ Monica & Shannon Brown Hit Red Carpet of 2012 Billboard Music Awards [PHOTOS]

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Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta: OFFICIAL Cast List + Premiere Date Revealed… [PHOTOS]

ATLien — Mon, 21 May 2012 08:20:59 +0000

I revealed to you the cast list of Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta months ago (HERE) and updated you with changes to the cast, including who quit the show and the 2nd string replacement (HERE) but at the time of my posts, the casting of the show had not been truly finalized.

Now the “official” cast listing has been released, as well as the premiere date for the show and guess what? I was correct (as usual).

Not much has changed since my last post and most of the “A” is still scared to death of how Mona Scott Young will portray our city on the upcoming show.

I’ve even heard that a powerful Atlanta rapper who shall remain nameless since he’s still on probation, threatened to sabotage the production if Atlanta was shown in a less than favorable light (but you didn’t hear that from me).

So without further adieu, here’s the tea on the “OFFICIAL” cast of Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta…

FULL STORY:Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta: OFFICIAL Cast List + Premiere Date Revealed… [PHOTOS]

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Bobbi Kristina Delivers Emotional Whitney Houston Tribute During Billboard Awards [VIDEO]

ATLien — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:30:54 +0000

It’s been a rough 3 months for 19 year old Bobbi Kristina, but she found the strength to honor her famous mom Whitney Houston, last night at the 2012 Billboard Awards.

Details below…

FULL STORY:Bobbi Kristina Delivers Emotional Whitney Houston Tribute During Billboard Awards [VIDEO]

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DaBrat, Marlo Hampton, Toya Wright, Derek J & More Attend “Battleship” Movie Screening.. [PHOTOS]

ATLien — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:37:03 +0000

The Atlanta screening of “Battleship,” (the movie where Rihanna makes her big screen debut) was held May 17, 2012 and Toya Wright, hubby Memphitz and daughter Reginae Carter posed for the adorable portrait above in the OMG Booth as they made it a family movie date.

The science fiction flick is named after the game of the same name and premiered nationwide May 18, 2012 with mixed reviews.

Female rapper DaBrat stepped out for a rare appearance sporting army fatigues, an MCM backpack and reppin’ SoSo Def with a customized phone case.

Also spotted were Kaleena (Diddy Dirty Money), former RHOA b-character Marlo Hampton, celebrity hairstylist Derek J and more.

Photos below…

FULL STORY:DaBrat, Marlo Hampton, Toya Wright, Derek J & More Attend “Battleship” Movie Screening.. [PHOTOS]

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New “Housewife” Kenya Moore’s Atlanta Connection + Drama At The Bailey Agency JET Magazine Model Search… [PHOTOS]

ATLien — Sun, 20 May 2012 08:30:27 +0000

Kenya Moore, the newest ”housewife” on the block, Lawrence Washington and a friend were photographed hanging out at a local bar last week.

I exclusively broke the news two weeks ago that Kenya Moore was the newest addition to The Real Housewives of Atlanta and these photos further confirm my previous report.

While it’s a well-known fact that Lawrence and ex-housewife Sheree Whitfield parted ways after Whitfield blamed him for her hair loss, the former Miss USA has no fear and reportedly “Miss Lawrence” will her hairstylist of choice this season.

That’s Moore’s Atlanta connection #1. I don’t think anyone wants me to mention Connection #2, which is Moore’s on again/off again relationship with former Atlanta Falcons “Dirty Bird” Jamal Anderson.

[Sidebar: I heard Kenya's been jetting into Atlanta for several weeks now dining with Jamal and house hunting (but you ain't heard that from me.]

And speaking of “JET,” Kenya and R&B crooner Q. Parker (formerly of 112) played judge alongside Cynthia Bailey as The Bailey Agency hosted JET Magazine’s beauty of the week model search last week.

Stripper ReDickulous recently let it slip that Bailey & Moore bumped heads during the shoot.

Details + photos below…

FULL STORY:New “Housewife” Kenya Moore’s Atlanta Connection + Drama At The Bailey Agency JET Magazine Model Search… [PHOTOS]

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