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T. Pain arrives at a party in a customized hearse bumpin’ Jay-Z’s “D.O.A.” with a coffin in the back.? Upon further inspection, the coffin contains Pain’s signature top hat, a grill and his Big Ass Chain. Hmmm…. what’s going on here? Is this the death of T. Pain’s former image or is he throwing autotunes away for good?
In case you missed it:
WTF? T. Pain Reveals His “Big Azzz Chain”
Video ~ T. Pain & Taylor Swift ~ “Thug Story”
Battle of the Bling ~ T. Pain v. Lil Duval
T.I. at the Lenox Mall Louis Vuitton Store (2007)
** Disclaimer: Tip has nothing to do with any of this I just miss him and wanted to use his photo. **
Two former employees of the Louis Vuitton store at Lenox Mall and Gucci at Phipps Plaza were sentenced Wednesday in a high-end credit card scheme.? Carlton J. Maxey, 40, the Louis Vuitton sales associate and Lee S. Brockwell, 32, the Gucci employee have each been charged and sentenced in the “Gucci/Louie” credit card scheme.
The two assisted James O. Omotosho, 39, and Aghedo P. Iyamu, 43, both of Atlanta, in obtaining several thousand dollars in merchandise from the boutiques.? Brockwell knew both men and waited on them at Gucci, while Maxey aided Iyamu in obtaining items at Louis Vuitton, which included a $20,000 watch. The two employees are understandably well known in the Atlanta entertainment and Continue Reading…
Usher Raymond‘s 911 call regarding the vandalization of his vehicle has been released to the masses. In the call, Usher claims that after a domestic altercation with his soon to be, almost ex-wife Tameka Foster Glover Raymond, his car had been keyed.? In case you missed details of both police reports earlier, this is audio of the 2nd call.? In it Usher explains he’d just called the cops the night before to file “a complaint because of potential domestic violence between me and my ex wife.”
Usher calmly details the incident with the 911 operator and describes the damage to his vehicle. He ends up kinda sounding like an abused spouse as he reveals “she followed me.” I’m really feeling bad for him right now. Publicity stunt? You be the judge. Audio below: Continue Reading…
Boxing rivals Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield (photographed above during the 2009 ESPY Awards) are to scheduled to reunite in an upcoming episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Harpo Productions announced Wednesday that the two fighters will appear on Friday’s live episode for a historic appearance together.? If you recall, Holyfield was forever changed by Tyson after their June 28, 1997 bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas where Tyson was disqualified after biting off part of Holyfield’s right ear during their WBA heavyweight title fight.
Tyson expressed a bit of remorse about the ear-biting incident during his one on one with Oprah this week, where he admitted that his initial apology to Holyfield was insincere.? Oprah will now play referee as she gives Tyson a chance to man-up to his actions in front of her live audience. In the upcoming episode, Harpo Productions says Tyson will also take questions from the audience.
The Tyson/Holyfield episode airs Friday, October 16th. Check local listings for times.
In case you missed it:
Video ~ Iron Mike Tyson Breaks Down on Oprah (FULL)
One More Chance? Holyfield Plans to Fight Again
Ashley “A.J.” Jewell was laid to rest Friday, October 9th. Family and friends of Jewell mourned his passing and celebrated the life of the young man who’s life ended suddenly after a brawl at the strip club he co-owned.? Along with AJ’s children and former spouses, his former fiance Kandi Burruss was there supported by all of her fellow castmates.
Regardless of all the speculation surrounding his death, AJ was still a living, breathing human being who touched a lot of lives in Atlanta. Publicist April Love even wrote an ode to AJ over at FreddyO’s spot where she reminds us to keep media in perspective:
When you are reading about these people, keep in mind; this is someone?s sister, someone?s brother, someone?s son, someone?s father. And, you are only seeing a miniscule fraction of their REAL lives. Reality television producers shoot hours and hours of footage but, edit them down to forty minutes of the most ?entertaining? aspects of their subject?s lives. AJ?s father Ashley Jewell Sr., who happens to be a Pastor, spoke of a son who knew God, a son he prayed for and with, a son who he anointed with oil. He said his son was special and people who took the time to get to know him picked that up about him. And, his children will be continually be reminded of his short but meaningful legacy. It is unfortunate that he wasn?t able to find that marriage he was searching for with either of his ex-wives or with Kandi Burruss but, it?s evident that he left an indelible mark on each of their hearts.
Though it was for a very short time, I am very happy I was able to meet this guy with the unforgettable smile, Rest in Peace AJ!
And I agree. Never judge someone merely on the media’s portrayal of that person. Reality shows are edited in ways that are meant to entertain. The same goes for blogs and gossip. It’s all entertainment…that is, until someone makes up lies about you.
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