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This, my friends, is your MUG on drugs!! Meet Linda Blank.
Blank, 48, posed for the ‘shocking’ mugshot above after she was arrested in Douglas, Georgia on a theft charge.
[FLASHBACK: Mugshot Mania: ‘Piece of Burger’ Viral Video Star Arrested… ]
She then tried to swallow the crack cocaine that was in her possession, which I guess is why she’s so ‘alert’ in her booking photo.
Details + news footage of the bizarre incident below… Continue Reading…
Money is the root of all evil and it seems that Bobbi Kristina Brown‘s funeral was the target of a greedy family or friend!
Reports have been circulating for weeks about a ‘death bed’ photo being auctioned off to the highest bidder but apparently a photo of Bobbi Kristina in her casket, similar to the one of her famous mother Whitney Houston, has also garnered the attention of the mass media.
[FLASHBACK: Meet the Person Who Sold Whitney Houston’s Death Photo… ]
It’s only been a few days since the 22 year old was laid to rest, but someone has already profited from her death and they reportedly pocketed over 6 figures for selling a photo. *sigh*
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Phaedra Parks of The Real Housewives of Atlanta shared the photo above after attending the funeral of Bobbi Kristina Brown last Saturday (August 1, 2015).
Parks poses with former legal client, singer Bobby Brown, who appeared in good spirits after laying his young daughter to rest.
[FLASHBACK: Watch This! Attorney vs. Housewife: Phaedra Parks EPK (VIDEO)]
For those of you who don’t know, Phaedra was also instrumental in getting ‘Being Bobby Brown’ aired on Bravo back in the day.
[WATCH: Being Bobby Brown (Pilot Episode)… FULL VIDEO]
No word yet on if the ‘housewife’ utilized her mortuary sciences degree or if she was merely an attendee, however Parks did share a few heartfelt words for Bobbi Kristina.
More details below… Continue Reading…
A little over a week ago, rapper Meek Mill instigated a bit of online beef by calling out Drake via Twitter, implying that Drake hires a ghostwriter to pen his rhymes:
While Drake could have struck back online, he chose to go old school and put his writing skills to the test with not one but TWO Meek Mill diss tracks: “Charged Up” and “Back to Back Freestyle.”
[FLASHBACK: Meek Mill’s Atlanta Album Release Party… (PHOTOS)]
Most following the new millennium rap beef expected a quick response from Meek Mill, whose latest album is topping the charts, but it took over 5 days for him the clap back with a track of his own, ‘Wanna Know,’ that didn’t even come close to touching either of Drake’s tracks.
Now that Meek has responded, many have suggested that the battle is over.? Especially since Meek Mill’s new diss track, created a firestorm of memes suggesting that he call it quits.
Details + audio below… Continue Reading…
Fantasia Barrino and her husband, Kendall Taylor, were spotted hand in hand as they enjoyed quality time in Puerto Rico.
The newlyweds jetted off to island locale for a romantic getaway after hosting a marriage ceremony for family and friends just over a week ago on a luxury yacht.
[FLASHBACK: Instagram Flexin: Fantasia Shares Wedding Photos Online…]
Tasia, 31,? shared photos of her honeymoon online as she and her brand new hubby frolicked on the beach and toured the romantic Caribbean destination.
The couple appeared quite smitten on their island honeymoon and it appears that Fantasia has finally found the man of her dreams!
View photos from Fantasia & Kendall’s honeymoon below… Continue Reading…
Yung Joc and his lady love Khadiyah were among guests invited to an advanced screening for the new film ‘Vacation’, which was held at Regal Atlantic Station theatre last night (July 27, 2015).
The event was one of several ‘influencer’ screenings across the country, sponsored by Warner Bros. to create interest in upcoming flicks and the remake of National Lampoon’s? Vacation was up next on the list.
The next generation of Griswolds is at it again. New Line Cinema?s ?Vacation,? starring Ed Helms (?The Hangover? films) and Christina Applegate (the ?Anchorman? films), takes the family on the road for another ill-fated adventure. The film marks Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley?s directorial debut.
Janee Bolden of Bossip and V-103’s Ryan Cameron played host to the Atlanta event and attendees included ?Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta? cast members Yung Joc, Khadiyah Lewis and Shay Johnson; Michelle Brown (StraightFromTheA), Mushiya Tshikuka (WE tv?s ?Cutting It: In the ATL?), Egypt Sherrod (HGTV?s ?Property Virgins?), Gocha Hawkins (WE tv?s ?LA Hair?), Dice Dixon (VH1?s ?LaLa?s Full Court), Melissa Knowles (HLN anchor), rap duo TK & Cash, Angel McCoughtry (WNBA Atlanta Dream), Jadarius Jenkins (son of rapper Jeezy) and more.
Check out photos from the Atlanta advanced screening of ‘Vacation’ below… Continue Reading…
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