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First things first… when you’re a stunt queen you should know that the last thing you need is your face plastered all over the news!
That fact clearly didn’t register to Courtney Barnes, the Jackson, Miss. man who went viral on the internet yesterday for his lively account of an accident (click HERE if you missed that).
Now the same station that turned him into an Internet star is reporting that he’s wanted by police. *sigh*
Details below:. Continue Reading…
Kandi Burruss of The Real Housewives of Atlanta was kind enough to sit down with me for a one on one session about a week ago.
We discussed just about everything you can imagine… from her 3-part ‘Ski Trip’ spin off drama (which was resolved quite nicely in the finale – CLICK HERE if you missed that) to topics like Xscape (will there ever be a reunion?), and RHOA reunion show drama (what’s the beef between Kandi & Nene? Is she still BFF’s w/ Phaedra Parks?). Kandi?answered EVERYTHING!
For the record, I wanted to do this interview because I’d HEARD that Kandi was feeling some kinda way about some things that I’d said in some of my recaps this season.
Whatever the case, we both got a chance to clear the air and she was definitely honest about her feelings.
Check out what Kandi has to say about all of the above in our in-depth one-on-one interview below… Continue Reading…
Rick Ross aka Ricky Rozay was arrested earlier today in metro Atlanta and is being charged with drug possession… (again).
[FLASHBACK: Mugshot Mania – Rick Ross Arrested For Drug Possession…]
The rapper, purchased boxer Evander Holyfield‘s old mansion in Fayette county, where he maintains somewhat of a musical compound filled with emerging MMG artists.
As Ross was pursuing through his neighborhood in his Black Bentley today, Fayette County cops pulled him over for his tinted windows.? The resulting traffic stop turned into an arrest for drug possession when cops spelled the aroma of marijuana seeping from the luxury vehicle.
Details about Rick Ross’ latest arrest + photos below… Continue Reading…
You may have spotted a snippet of what appears to be Dennis Rodman in drag giving an eyewitness account of an accident recently online.
While I assumed to footage was a spoof, it appears its REALLY REAL and originated from Jackson, Mississippi! For the record, this new viral video is almost as hilarious as the infamous Donna Goudeau!
[FLASHBACK: Never Forget… Donna Goudeau P.O.P. Hold It Down! (FULL VIDEO)]
The unidentified witness, rocking a baseball uniform and a face full of makeup, an irish green ponytail with matching nails, is asked what he’d seen of an auto accident involving a Jackson police officer.
What I seen was a horrible tragic situation… (sighs)
The guy was coming down and I guess the police was trying to do a stop point and the man said… ‘no, not today!’ and they began to race behind each other like cats and dogs!
He also states…
“and now the results is, this po police officer don’t know if his life is gonna continue to make it or if he’s gonna TAP OUT”
Check out video of the eyewitness account below. I promise, you won’t be disappointed in the theatrics… Continue Reading…
Singer Lyfe Jennings and Demetria McKinney (formerly of The Real Housewives of Atlanta) were the featured performers during the June 2015 edition of ATL Live on The Park last night (June 9, 2015).
[LISTEN: Lyfe Returns With New Single ‘Pretty Is’ (AUDIO)]
The monthly music showcase, created by Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols, also featured up and coming artists J-Rain & Tyra B.
[FLASHBACK: Keri Hilson, Polow Da Don & More Attend ATL Live On The Park (May 2015)… (PHOTOS)]
The event, held at Atlanta’s Park Tavern, brought out hundreds of fans and supporters. Celebs spotted in the packed venue included Kandi Burruss and her BFFs/Assistants Carmon & Don Juan, Roger Bobb, Claudia Jordan and more.
Photos + video below… Continue Reading…
Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton of the legendary hip-hop duo Outkast has partnered with Converse for the upcoming Converse Rubber Tracks studio takeover.
Big Boi appears in the brand’s latest video, where he speaks on what it’s like to create musical art at Stankonia Studios, home of Big Boi, Outkast, The Dungeon Family and many more.
[FLASHBACK: One on One w/Outkast’s Official DJ – Cutmaster Swiff (VIDEO)]
Narrated by Big himself, the new video features the rapper/producer sharing personal anecdotes about recording some of Outkast’s biggest hits at Stankonia, including The Way You Move, Hey Ya, Ms. Jackson, and So Fresh, So Clean.
Watch video + more details about the Converse Rubber Tracks studio takeover below… Continue Reading…
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