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Janet Jackson has been relatively quiet since she cancelled her world tour to have babies for her billionaire.
[FLASHBACK: Janet Jackson Sends Message to Fans: Tour ‘Delayed’ To Start Family… (VIDEO)]
Well now we know why!
Several reports are saying that the 50 year old pop icon is laying low because of complications of her pregnancy, one of which includes a 100lb weight gain.
Details below… Continue Reading…
Usher Raymond received the esteemed honor of his own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame yesterday (September 7, 2016).
The eight-time Grammy awarding winning artist happily posed with his new star, which is located at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Argyle Avenue in Los Angeles.
Usher shared the big day with his new wife, Grace Miguel, sons Usher Raymond V, aka Cinco, 8, and Naviyd, 7; and his two step-children, Leaf Miguel & Raiden Miguel.
Other attendees for Usher’s ceremony included Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed, Stevie Wonder, Kelly Rowland, Miguel, Usher?s Hands of Stone co-star Edgar Ramirez and more.
Photos + video from Usher’s big day below… Continue Reading…
Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia has issued an official statement regard recent reports about his health.
Just yesterday, I posted about Long’s ‘grave’ illness, which is rumored to be stage 4 gastro-intestinal cancer (click HERE if you missed that).
Well now, the mega-church pastor has responded to all of the reports, confirming that he is recovering from a “health challenge,” while staying vague about exactly what that challenge may be.
Details + read Long’s official statement below… Continue Reading…
The highly anticipated premiere episode of ‘Atlanta‘ aired on F/X last night (September 6, 2016) and I love it already!
It’s certainly no secret that?Atlanta is the place to be and now there’s a scripted television show based around the city we all love. The comedy, created by?Donald Glover?and?co-starring Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz and Lakeith Stanfield, has received rave reviews and it’s definitely ‘must see’ tv this fall season.
Series synopsis:
Atlanta is one of the top cities for young rappers looking to make a name for themselves in the business. Among those up-and-comers is Alfred Miles, a hot new artist who is trying to understand the line between real life and street life. He is managed by his cousin, Earn, who gets caught up in the local rap scene and his cousin’s career after returning home to the ATL.
In case you missed it, check out the premiere episodes of ‘Atlanta’ below… Continue Reading…
Another day, another Love & Hip Hop Atlanta ‘star’ adds a mugshot to their collection.
Tommie Lee (real name: Atasha Jefferson) already has numerous mugs on deck (click HERE to revisit) but now she has yet another after voluntarily turning herself in on a warrant last week.
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Poor Chris Brown. ?It seems he can’t catch a break.
The talented singer has been plagued with bad luck and karma almost throughout his entire career. ?First, Rihanna made him beat her up…then all these mean media people tried to ruin his image by writing about it. ? It must suck to be him.
Meanwhile, after posting a long winded rant about how much he’s being harassed just for being ‘Chris Brown,’ the singer was arrested yesterday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon after an uninvited guest in his home claimed he pulled a gun on her.
[READ: Chris Brown Responds to Claims He Pulled Gun on Guest… (FULL VIDEO)]
Brown has been released on bond, but his causasian accuser now faces scrutiny after it’s been revealed she’s wanted in NYC for snatching an LV bag.
Details below… Continue Reading…
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