Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Expecting Baby #2; Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Well, congrats are in order for Alicia Keys and hubby Swizz Beats; the couple are expecting another bundle of joy! The pair are also celebrating their 4th Wedding Anniversay, July 31. I heard a little rumblings about her expecting, but she's definitely far along! The couple released the news via their Instagram accounts. Alicia wore a beautiful white goddess dress, much like her wedding dress.

Check the deets below:

Alicia wrote:

Happy Anniversary to the love of my life @therealswizzz !! And to make it even sweeter we've been blessed with another angel on the way!! You make me happier than I have ever known! Here's to many many more years of the best parts of life!

And Swizzy also wrote:

Love is life & life is love and we're so excited for another GIFT from up above Happy Anniversary my Goddess 4 years of greatness & cheers to 100 plus more inshallah @aliciakeys.

Via BallerAlert.com and Instagram 

Rapper Remy Ma to Be Released From Prison



Can you believe it's been over 6 years since Reminisce Smith, a.k.a Remy Ma has been locked up? She will be released from Bedford Hills Correctional Facility later on today, after serving time for shooting Makeeda Barnes-Joseph in the abdomen and back in 2008, reportedly over 3 racks. Remy Ma called into Angie Martinez show on Power 105, doing a 14 minute interview  discussing her prison stint and what's in store for her release. Check out the deets below:

• She spent her time writing rhymes and reflecting on her situation that "cause her to look at business dealings, personal actions differently."
• She commented on Nicki Minaj stating "Nick has always been a supporter and vice versa."
• She married her longtime boyfriend, rapper Papoose,(I had no idea they were an item!) and he held her down during her entire lockup!
• She lost weight( which is good, because most people GAIN weight) and has a reality show in the works, which will document her initial release

It will be interesting to see how and when she jumps back in the rap game, because things were VERY different for female MC's back then and now. Will we see a collabo from her and Mrs. Nicki? I wish her the best!



She Knows the Difference: RHOA Star Kandi Burruss Demands Popeyes on 'A Mother's Love' Tour

I was too tickled when I read the tour rider from Kandi Burruss "A Mother's Love" Tour, over at FunkyDineva.com. Of course, if you don't know, The Doll is actually in the play, so you know he had a few choice funny words. Check out the deets below:

“Please do not substitute for KFC or Churches, we know the difference.”

With all that wagon she is draggin’, Kandi insists that she only sit on a new toilet seat and wipe her funk box with Cottonelle toilet paper. The real gag is, Kandi is trying to pull it. I done been round ha house, and in that guest bathroom, Mama had that blue 1-ply tissue that your country grandma gets from Family Dollar. Hoes kill me. You don’t wipe your ass with Cottonelle on your own dime, but you want somebody else to finance your boongee’s romance with Cottonelle. Girl Bye! 

Kandi’s rider stipulates that a brand new toilet seat must be installed under the supervision of her road manager or assistant, and the bathroom must be fully stocked with Cottonelle and Dove soap. Mind you the rest of us on the tour are probably going to have to wipe our ass with those elementary school paper towels and wash our hands with liquid soap that comes in a gallon container. Jesus hurry up and get me off the F-List. My coochie is just as precious as Kandi’s. At least my neighbor’s husband thinks so.

Oh well, I can tell y’all THIS. My ass will not be eating granola bars and and chips from craft services. Nope! My ass is gone be down to Kandi dressing room stealing chicken wangs. Tryna do me! I don’t think so!! 

LOL! Well, it looks as though Kandi's play is going on a national tour to a city near you, so I don't think her demands are that unreasonable. Chile, if I had a choice I would choose Popeye's too- and  you CAN tell the difference!!!! The new toilet thing seems odd, but going to all those different bathroom facilities, you want to be clean and comfortable- and have good toilet paper- Cottonelle is the best! And Dove is the best soap, because being on the road doesn't mean you should skimp on your soap and if her skin is anything like mine, messing with any soap other than Dove will have your skin all out of whack! Besides that, will you be catching a show near you? I wanna go!!!



Mase Leaves His Church and Returns to Rapping... Again.



Looks like rapper Mase is making a comeback to the rap game, once again. I couldn't remember exactly, but I seemed to remember him retiring from the rap game in the 90s, and after checking out his Wikipedia page, it stated he announced his retirement from rap on May 4, 1999, during a interview with Funkmaster Flex on New York's Hot 97. He wanted to pursue a "calling from God." and stated "rap was not real" and he had become unhappy with what he did, no matter how much it paid."

Alas. he returned to the rap game after a five year hiatus, during the summer of 2004. (Remember 'Welcome Back'?) He dabbled in rap for years to follow, but ultimately made his way back to his ministry with parishes in Atlanta and Phoenix.

According to TMZ,

On-again, off-again rapper/pastor Mase has officially left his parishioners of the El Elyon International Church high and dry … and has run back to the rap game full time.
Mase, who “retired” from rap in 1999 to pursue a career in the ministry, built up thousands of followers split into two churches in Atlanta and Phoenix … preaching the virtues of marriage and family values.
That all came crashing down earlier this year when Mase and his wife divorced, causing most of his flock to flee in anger. As for those stalwart loyalists, well Mase says … screw them.
He’s dropped all ties with both churches and is playing regular rap gigs around L.A., jumping back into his former lifestyle hardcore

Thoughts?  Peep the deets of his music below:

 

 

 

 



Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union to Wed on August 30th.



Looks like D. Wade and Gabrielle Union are finally tying the knot, after years of dating and a "break baby." The couple will tie the knot on August 30th, but the details of the location are being held tightly under wraps. Guests have been slapped with the "no cameras, no phones" rule and there are no details of the exact location, as guests will meet at a particular hotel and be driven to a secluded location.  Check out the invite below:

To our family and friends, 

We are looking forward to sharing this very special day with you. For the comfort of our guests and to protect our privacy, no cameras or cell phones will be permitted at the party. Also, photo IDs will be required for all guests. Gentlemen, formal attire in black; ladies, we would love to see you in formal white. 

Transportation to and from the party venue will be provided from the [redacted]. Buses will depart promptly at 9:45pm from the North-North entrance of the hotel; please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure to process through security. If you choose to drive yourself, please call [number omitted] hours prior to the event at [address omitted] for directions to the venue (located approximately 45 to 50 minutes south of South Beach). Once on-site, you should allow at least 30 minutes to process through security at the venue. 

We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation. See you soon! 

Love, Gab and Dwyane



Kenya Moore Tumbles on The Catwalk



By now, everyone knows Kenya Moore can do nothing  without being dramatic. The former Miss U.S.A. was in Vegas recently-with other 'Real Housewives' personalities- filming a reality show that matches the ladies with wealthy men. The time came for the ladies to show the men how to work the runway, and as Miss "Gone With The Wind" sashayed down the runway, Miss Thang took an ol nasty tumble!! Catch the clip below:



Of course, you know she had to twirl her way out of that "so nasty, so rude" tumble!

Brandy Inducted As Honorary Memeber of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.



Singer Brandy was granted honorary membership into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Brandy continues the legacy with her mother Sonja Norwood , who was initiated as an AKA at Southern University Beta Psi Chapter, in celebrating 106 years of sisterhood at the 66th Boule in Charlotte, N.C.

Along with Brandy, writer/director Ava DuVerna and Senator Z.C. Allyson Maynard Gibson were also granted honorary memberships.

Congratualtions!



Drake Hosts 2014 ESPYS; Watch Hilarious Performances and Skits

Last Night, July 16. Drake hosted the 2014 ESPY Awards,  held at the Nokia Theater in L.A., which annually recognizes the achievements of athletes, on the collegiate and professional level. I usually never watch these awards, although I'm sort of a sports fan (professional football and basketball), but when I heard Drake was hosting, I figured it would be worth watching. If you saw his appearance as host on SNL a few months back, you'll know that this guy is hilarious!

The show began with a hilarious opening skit featuring Blake Griffin and cameo from Chris Brown. Catch the videos below!

 

 

Drake as Manny Pacquiao:

 

 



 

Drake performs 'Honorable Mention' where he throws shots at Mackelmore and "Sidepieces' which had me dying of laughter!

 



 

 

 

And don't forget his memorable kiss from his crush, Skylar Diggins

 





*Update* The Real Breakdown Of The LHHATL Reunion Brawl

 



After all the throwing of bows is over from the taping of  the reunion show of 'Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta' , the deets of what really happened has finally emerged.  Get your deets below:

Sources are saying that Joseline did not catch a beat down, it was Althea. After Benzino made comments about alleged drug use, Stevie J. went for Benzino's head. This was when Joseline beelined it for Althea, and punched her in the face so hard there was a crack sound heard. And of course, there was weave pulling. Then, she turned to Tammy, Wacka Flacka's wife, and snatched her ponytail weave off. Deb Atney jumped in an had to be restained but she reportedly punched Joseline and pulled out her weave. During all of the chaos, Joseline bit a security guard, ripping a piece of flesh from him (ewwww.) She ended her rampage with later seeing Mimi and elbowing her in the back and shoving her down the stairs. Police had to be called and people had to seek medical attention. They are now saying the cast wants Joseline FIRED. I honestly doubt that will happen, because she is great for reality TV and she is going anywhere unless she quits. Y'all know she ain't trying to go back to the strip club........definitely will make for great TV when the episode airs.

Stevie J. went on Hot 97  to talk details of the fights and his issue with Benzino, calling him a bitch for trying to interfere in the fight between Althea and Joseline.  Deets on the interview below:

 



Young Joc's Wife Files For Divorce



After 13 years of marriage, Young Joc and his wife Alexandria Robinson have decided to go their separate ways. Well, if you have been keeping up with recent episodes of 'Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta', Joc was parading around town with Karlie Redd, amongst other women ( remember real estate chic?) like he was never married. He mentions during the season that he was divorced but it's obviously not final. Truth be told, I had knowledge that Joc was married from years ago when a college friend that worked in the Atlanta music industry  mentioned his marriage and kids to me because it wasn't  widely known around town. After the shenanigans Joc has been pulling around Atlanta,  it's assumed wifey has had enough. Joc and Alexandria were high school sweethearts and share three children together.

SHENANIGANS!!! Stevie J Leaks Althea's Nudes, Sleazy and Zino Beef and Cast Members Catch Fade At Reunion Taping



Well, the cast of 'Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta' have been doing a great job of keeping themselves relevant these days. Its been so much going on social media  today, I cant keep up! So here it goes.

First, Stevie J. leaked nude pics of Benzino's fiancé, Althea, on twitter earlier with the caption "Lettuce anyone?? It's a picture of Althea performing fellatio and supposedly there are other pics as well. Althea confirms that it was Benzino in the pic as her and Stevie J. clap back at each other. Check out the pics below:



And to make matters worse, the filming for the reunion began yesterday and word is that damn near the entire cast was fighting! According to reports from audience members via instagram, it all started with Stevie J. and Benzino exchanging words about alleged drug use, and Joseline ran up on Althea. Once security broke those two up, Joseline went after Tammy and Deb and Bambi jumped in. Joseline then ran up on Mimi in front of Stevie and whopped ass, apparently after getting dealt with twice before.... all in all, 911 had to be called and a few cast member had to seek medical attention.WELP, get ready for ratchet TV at its finest, coming to a TV screen near you!!!





Days After Twitter Rant, Meek Mill Sentenced to Jail Time



It looks at though rapper Meek Mill aka Robert Williams will have time to reflect on his twitter rants against fellow label mate Wale and other transgressions due to being locked up.

Days ago, the rapper appeared with his attorney Gary Silver before Common Pleas Judge Genece E. Brinkley, appealing for the rapper to stay free. With a hearing that lasted four hours, the judge was not having it, citing that the rapper had made  difficult to remain in touch with him. Apparently, he had changed his number without giving his probation officer a proper contact, and was allegedly taunting the case prosecutor on twitter, calling him a racist. (Because he likes to rant on twitter?)  He also was scheduling shows and appearances without clearing it with the court first, which was viewed as a direct violation, so bam, he was landed with a jail sentence for three to six months.

Before being taken into custody the judge stated:

Of all the people that have come before me, I knew you had the talent to be as successful as Jay Z but not only have you let me down, you have let your fans down.”

The head of MMG, Rick Ross, released an official statement to MTV:

“I created MMG years ago, my desire was to create a space where the most talented artists in the world could be nurtured and supported. With that came a commitment. I vowed to support these artist, through the good and the bad. Every individual signed to MMG is not just an artist, they are my family. And with family you ride, or you die. Yesterday, my brother, Meek Mill ran into some unfortunate legal issues. It happens. However, his team, our team, will continue to execute Meek’s plan as close to schedule as possible. His album is coming. We ask that the fans and the media continue to support him and his music during this time. He’ll be home soon. ‘Dreams Are Worth More Than Money,’ and family is worth more than Everything. MMG FOR LIFE.”

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'R & B Divas' Star LaTavia Roberson Proves She Can Sing......Kinda



I haven't been keeping up with this season of 'R & B Divas: Atlanta', but I kept hearing this buzz that LaTavia would not sing when asked, or that she flat out refused. Now, one would think she would have a problem since she is a former member of 'Destiny's Child and for the simple fact that she is on a show about divas. R&B Divas, that is. Because they sing....right? Well, whatever the case, she seemed to keep mum the entire season. Now, I understand that after the infamous breakup, there was major shade thrown that ALL the members of Destiny's couldn't sing. We now know LaToya can sing, so no one knows who the shade was actually directed to. Throw in the fact LaTavia stayed out of the spotlight for years and she went on record saying she dealt with substance abuse. So to be thrust back into the very spotlight that chewed you up and spit you out, I can understand her reluctance to sing at first. But obviously, she made a choice to put herself in the spotlight again, why NOT sing?

Well, good ol Wendy Williams, the host of the reunion show, put her on blast. So she sang, kinda. I'm hoping she wasn't serious, because even though it was on the spot, they were struggle notes indeed. The kicker was Wendy's face......I just cant take her sometimes, lol.....Watch the video below:

 

 

 

LaTavia also told Sister 2 Sister that she doesn't need to prove her vocal ability to anyone, because she has Grammys to prove she can indeed sing. Although it was a group that Beyoncé mostly carried vocally, she does have a point.....



RHOA Star NeNe Leakes Reportedly Not Returning Next Season; Sherri Shepherd Leaves 'The View'



It must be the season of moving on these days.

Its being reported in the blogsphere that Nene Leakes was fired from the show, although it was reported that all the ladies had been invited back for next season.

Ms. Leakes took to twitter to clear up any misunderstanding:

I'am NOT comin back 2 RHOA because I was fired, NO I quit, NO I wanted more money, NO they cut my salary and YES all this is BULLSHIT - Nene Leakes (@Nene Leakes) July 2, 2014

Looks like Nene isn't going out without a fight. Rumors were flying that she supposed take a pay cut and be featured on the show part-time, but as the only original cast member and the highest paid on the show, it should be known that would be very unlikely. (Maybe reports are confused with Sheree Whitfield, who is rumored to be making a comeback next season?)

Well, they say its good to know when to move on......

Another starlet that is moving on is Sherri Shepherd, who leaving the 'TheView'. This after all the drama going on with here filing from divorvce from her husband and reportedly not wanting anything to do with their expected surrogate child, fearing child support from her estranged husband. Rumor has is that she may have wanted more money. Alas, Sherri confirmed:

" A lot of those people close to me and some of the producers here, they've known since the spring that I did not intend to return to the show once my contract ended in August."

She also added:

"You guys know that I often talk about my faith. I'm a woman of faith and seven in the Bible is the number of God's completion," she said. " I've been here seven years, and my time at 'The View' is complete."

Best wishes to these two in their future endeavors....

 

RHOA Star Apollo Nida Sentenced to 8 years in Prison



Apollo Nida, of The Real Housewives of Atlanta was sentenced on July 8 for bank fraud and ID theft. Nida was potentially facing up to 30 years in prison but faces less time due to his cooperation on the criminal activities of others. According the AJC, Nida was none too pleased about the sentence and replied with "The government did what they had to do.", in annoyance as he exited the courtroom. He is free for now but is expected to turn himself within the next three to six weeks.

Considering the time that Nida's female accomplice, Gayla St. Julien, received, which was 5 years, its shocking he didn't get more time. Nida's wife, Phaedra Parks was reportedly not in attendance. Parks said she would stand by her man stating "...we are where we are and we'll support him. We are a family. He's the father of my two beautiful kids and at the end of the day, I am a Southern belle and I believe in family and I will support him until this is resolved."

Only time will tell....

To further add insult to injury, Radar reports that just weeks ago one of Nida's properties was auctioned off. He lost the home due to failure to pay taxes on the property, which he brought for $9,000 in 2010. The 4-687 square-feet home was auctioned off for $2,800!!!!!!!!(Sidenote: He could spend $8,000 in the strip clubs but not pay taxes on a home under $10,000? Chile, that fronting to be glamourous in the A will have you looking stupid....)

This should play out as an interesting storyline for Phadrea on the next season of RHOA.

We Miss The Old School: New Edition and Tevin Campbell performances

When BET brought back old school groups Troop, Silk and Color Me Badd, during the recent airing of the 2014 BET Awards, it sent a an uprising of all the 80s and 90s group we all came to know and love. On Facebook, I came across a video of a New Edition performance. I'm not sure where they were performing, but poor Bobby Brown just couldn't keep up with the all the moves; he ended up having to take a break! It was great to see him trying and all of them together again.





In New Orleans, Tevin Campbell took to the stage at Super Lounge at the Essence Fest over the weekend. He performed his hit "Can We Talk?" and couldn't quite perform due to the audience singing....lol.