No More ‘Basketball Wives LA’ As Season 3 Is Canceled
Looks like somebody is gonna be out of a job… VH1 reportedly canceled Basketball Wives LA Seasons 3 after two seasons because of an alleged decline in ratings. BBWLA, debuted on August 29, 2011, and suffered a drastic decline in viewership by its fifth episode during season two. The show reportedly drew just 1.8 million viewers during its premiere the figures continued to decrease to just 1.2 million by episode five. These figures pales in comparison to Basketball Wives Miami, which previously attracted close to four million viewers during its peak.
Wu-Tang Clan REUNITES For New 20th Anniversary Album & Euro Concerts
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, legendary hip hop group, Wu-Tang Clan, are reuniting for a series of one-off dates to mark the 20th anniversary of their classic debut album Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
Also, RZA, GZA, Raekwon, U-God, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Method Man and Masta Killah have announced a new album A Better Tomorrow, set for release in July.
During a piece with the NY Times, RZA spoke about the reunion saying,
We need to, one time, completely, efficiently, properly, professionally represent our brand. One more time. But this time, showing up on time for press and for concerts and studio. Do it one time, perfect.' There's enough of us still alive, and I think there's still enough fans out there. Hip-hop is stronger than ever, as far as worldwide recognition, and our name is synonymous with it.'
On July 25th, The Wu-Tang clan will play at O2 Apollo in Manchester and On July 26th, they'll hit London at the O2 Academy.
Tickets go on sale today. I'll keep you posted about any US dates.
Kobe Bryant Officially Out, Snaps Photos Before Surgery + Vanessa Updates Instagram Fans
It’s a wrap….or at least for now. Over the weekend, NBA baller Kobe Bryant had surgery to repair the torn Achilles tendon in his left leg. According to ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers player is supposed to sit out between six to nine months to recover.
Trainer, Gary Vitti, confirmed the news Saturday afternoon:
“When something like this happens, everybody wants to know why and there’s not always a reason why. If you look at our season, it’s been a nightmare. We had a player come in with a surgery, which was Dwight Howard. Then we had Steve Nash break his leg. Then we had Steve Blake have an abdominal surgery. Then we hadJordan Hill with a hip surgery. Then we had Metta (World Peace) with a knee surgery. We also had Dwight with a (torn) labrum in his shoulder.Antawn Jamison will have surgery after the season is over on his wrist. So, when you try to look at the whys, it’s bad luck.”
Kobe seemed to be in good spirits, as he shared photos of himself prepping for surgery. On twitter, he wrote:
Random tears of devastation and doubt mixed with inner determination and will #countonfamily #countonprayer THANKU #vicodintweets comin ha! MRI Time. Surgery prep time. Lookin like Mrs Doubtfire with a jerri curl cap lol Anesthesia next #highasakite…
After his surgery, Kobe’s wife, Vanessa sent an update on Instagram, writing:
Kobe’s surgery is complete. Thanks for your prayers. He went into the O.R. listening to Moonlight Sonata.
Peep a pix, post surgery.
Recover well Kobe!
Was Freeband Double D’s Death A Message To Rick Ross?
A few days ago in Atlanta Miami rapper and record executive named “Freeband Double D” aka OG Double D was shot and killed.
Double D was associated with rappers Future, Young Scooter and surprisingly Rick Ross!!
This is tragic and very sad news to those who knew and loved him. Details surrounding his death are still sketchy and the police are looking into who, what and why this killing occurred. The Atlanta Journal Constitution, reported that a white SUV pulled alongside Double D’s Maybach on I-20 and opened fire during rush hour on Thursday, he was transported to the hospital and later died, according to Mekka Parish of the DeKalb County Police Department.
Was this a serious case of road rage, a random shooting or a professional hit? I can not help but wonder if this was message for Rick Ross, who was recently shot at in Miami.
Azealia Banks Gets MAD and Outs A$AP Rocky???
Last week Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky rubbed fellow Harlemite rapper Azealia Banks the wrong way after he said in an interview that dark skin girls shouldn't wear red lipstick.
In retaliation Azealia Banks spills the tea on Rocky...
MY GOODNESS She really went in!
Lindsay Lohan NOT Staying In Rehab Unless She Gets Adderall
Lindsay Lohan saying she would most definitely complete her 90 days in rehab sentence was too good to be true after all. The troubled actress refuses to enter the facility after learning that staff members at the Seafield Center in Westhampton Beach, NY have the authority to cease any medical prescription drugs and replace them for substitute ones instead.
Lohan receives a monthly dose of her Adderall medication every month by her doctor as she suffers from ADHD – a hyperactivity disorder she’s been battling for years – so the thought of her not being able to take it for up to ninety days is driving her insane, she has already told her close pals that if she’s not given her medication, she refuses to even check into the facility.
She has already been told that upon her arrival, she’ll receive the medication that they feel is best for the actress during her time in rehab, their reasoning for this is because previous patients have used Adderall to lose weight and get high which has caused, many complications in recent years. When a patient is in rehab to seek help, why should they jeopardize it by going back to their old ways? It’s definitely a bold move from Seafield to carry this through.
Whether or not Lindsay will actually follow things through and just accept the fact that she’s not going to get her way is still yet to be determined, but as of right now, it looks like she has made her mind up. Lohan is expected to start her 90 days in the first week of May, giving her enough time to get her mind together and maybe reconsider he options.
We previously reported how Tom Cruise has reached out to LiLo in hopes that she’ll join Scientology after finishing her rehab sentence.
HIT IT or DISS IT? Fantasia's "Without Me" Ft. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliot
Fantasia's upcoming Side Effects Of You album (out April 23rd) is shaping up to be a heartbreak inspired classic. And her new single "Without Me" is Fanny and her girls Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliot getting some things off their chests about a former lover letting outside attention get to their head. And they're reminding their fellas they would be nowhere without them.
Check out the banger below.
Thoughts?
Bruno Mars Siblings Get A Reality Television Show On We T.V.
The oh’ so dapper Bruno Mars isn’t the only one trying his hand at fame. His sisters, which is 4 of them are trying to get their shine on too. The sisters will appear in a reality series documenting the recording process of their debut album, WEtv has just announced.
The show will air this fall, the network said. It will include eight hour-long episodes. Tiara, Tahiti and Presley Hernandez are moving from Hawaii to Los Angeles to join their older sister Jamie. The sisters perform as The Lylas. Their pretty, I will give it to them, hopefully they make headway and become a success!
“The Lylas are fierce, independent women, leaving their home — and in some cases their relationships and kids — for a chance at pursuing their love of music,” Lauren Gellert, WEtv’s vice president of production & development, said in a statement. “Their story is one filled with all of the drama and chaos that comes from making a major life change, with the added spice of doing it alongside your sisters.”
Mars, who was born Peter Hernandez, moved from Hawaii to live with Jamie in Los Angeles in 2002 after he graduated from high school. He released his platinum-selling debut, “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” in 2010 and last year released his sophomore album, “Unorthodox Jukebox.” His No. 1 hits include “Locked Out of Heaven,” ”Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade.” I remember when the Brothers did the same thing for BET-where’s their album?
Usher and Adam Levine at Odds on The Voice?
Usher and Adam Levine are at each others throats on the set of The Voice after Adam undercut Usher on a paying gig...
According to Star Magazine
“Usher was hired to perform at a birthday party for a Chinese billionaire’s teen son in New York,” tattles a spy. “The guy offered to fly Usher out, put him up and pay him a million dollars.” But, continues the source, Usher’s outrageous demands priced him out of the gig. “In addition to the huge payday, Usher wanted checks for his assistants, stylists, personal trainer and chef. He also demanded they be flown on a private plane and everyone get penthouse suites.”
The billionaire quickly nixed Usher’s deal and instead booked his co-host on The Voice, Adam Levine, who graciously accepted the invitation without any additional demands. But the news that he’d been replaced was a bitter pill for the R&b star to swallow – and led to a heated confrontation on set.
“Usher said that he’s a far bigger deal than Adam is and that he’d better watch his tone,” spills Star’s tipster. “But Adam straight up told Usher that he needs to back off and dial down the attitude, then just walked away in disbelief.”
Black Mafia Family (BMF) Wives to Appear On ‘The Ricki Lake Show’
Earlier this year, I shared news that a new reality show called ‘BMF Wives‘, was being shopped around. In short, the potential show follows some of the wives and girlfriends of members of the well-known (alleged) drug organization Black Mafia Family. To date, we haven’t heard word on whether the show has been picked up by a network.
However, some of the women (Toni Welch, Lisa Buford and Janell Hall) are being featured on an upcoming episode of The Ricki Lake Show.
According to the show’s site, here’s a description:
Today’s guests are women whose significant other is currently serving time behind bars. Ricki first speaks with women attached to members of “The Black Mafia Family” (aka, the BMF), a notorious American drug ring. Two years ago, Janell began dating ‘Big Meech,’ (co-founder of the BMF) and lived a glamorous lifestyle until it imploded when he was sentenced to 30 years in prison for drug-trafficking and money laundering. Despite his conviction, Janell is standing by her man and plans to marry him when he is released in 2032. Lisa married PJ, another member of the BMF, whose life also came crashing down after his conviction. Suffering from depression, she has decided to divorce and move on with her life. Toni was not only married to a convicted member of the BMF, she also served four years in prison on a money laundering charge. In addition, Ricki sits down with Kristen, a woman who says she met the love of her life online, although he’s a convicted felon who is currently serving a 30-year sentence for murder. And, Ramona Rizzo, star of VH1′s “Mob Wives,” shares details about her upcoming nuptials to Joe, her incarcerated fiancé who she plans to wed over the phone. Joining the conversation is Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, a licensed psychologist and associate professor at Pepperdine University, who sheds some light on this attraction to men behind bars and men who lead criminal lives.
WOW….Ratched!
What’s Beef: Drake To Chris Brown : ” His insecurities are the fact that I make better music than him, that I’m more poppin’ than him “
Can we say trying to be the modern day Tupac and Biggie, Drake has been quiet while Chris has been doing his promo for his upcoming album, but he broke his silence on the Elliot Wilson interview he did on Friday. Young Money rapper spoke out on all sorts of hot topics including Rick Ross’ Reebok situation, his relationship with The Weeknd, and Lil Wayne’s hospitalization. He praised Odd Future’s Tyler, the Creator, but had some scathing words for Chris Brown. See, this the stuff I don’t like with Drake. He can be real cool and relateable when he’s being that dorky half Jewish dweeb from Toronto. But then he gets around his industry friends, gets a battery in his back and starts beating his chest like a damn fool.
It’s funny to me that he’s trying to pull the “I F’d Your Girl” card like he’s a G, when, after it happened he did an interview gushing about how much he cared for Rhi and how she hurt him or some soft ish like that.
After all this time, Aubrey still wants to be down with the cool kids soooooo bad. Boy, bye.
He says about Chris Brown: ”
“His insecurities are the fact that I make better music than him, that I’m more poppin’ than him, and that at one point in life, the woman that he loves fell into my lap,” said Drizzy, referring to Rihanna. Chris Brown seemed to have heard his remarks and tweeted, “Lol.”
Drake plans to drop two new songs in the coming week, one a quasi-remix to “Started From the Bottom” and the other one finds him singing. His third album Nothing Was the Same will feature some special guests and is due this summer.
Read highlights and listen to the full interview below.
On his new music: “This week is gonna be a special week. I got a song that started out as a ‘Started’ remix and took on a life of its own. [DJ] Khaled’s gonna be premiering that ’cause I gave the song to him. He’s got some guests on it. … I got another song that’s coming out this coming week that won’t be on the album. You talked about am I ever gonna sing again. I got some things coming up this week for the people.”
On his new album: “I’m excited about the place me and 40 are in. I’m doing this whole album in order, so like the first six songs just tell this story that I’ve been dying to tell, and now I’m just trying to continue that story.”
On Rick Ross’ Reebok situation: “When I get in that booth, the microphone is on. The world is listening. I think that situation the other day with the Rocko song was like a big wake-up call for all of us. Rap is important, man. The world is listening. It’s a wake up call. If you’re gonna say something that can put you at risk, make sure that it’s a message that’s worth fighting for.”
On endorsements: “At the end of the day, a million dollars to me isn’t worth the mystique that I still possess when I drop a record. I’m not just gonna take the first million dollars that you give me. I’ll go make a million dollars somewhere else and preserve the integrity that I still have.”
On The Weeknd: “OVO was OVO and will always be OVO. All we did was embrace somebody that we felt was extremely talented from our city. Instead of hating on it and rejecting it, we just completely embraced it. That was a big part of why it is where it is now. People make their own decisions. He went on to do something that he felt was a great decision. More power to him. I talk to him all the time and I look forward to whatever he has coming in the future. I wouldn’t call it a parting of ways. I just think people reach a point where they need to make decisions.”
On Chris Brown: For any media outlet that listens to this interview, don’t ask me shit about that man when I come up there and leave that man alone. Stop praying on his insecurities. His insecurities are the fact that I make better music than him, that I’m more poppin’ than him, and that at one point in life, the woman that he loves fell into my lap. I did what a real ni**a would do and treated her with respect, so she not up there talking down on me. All those things combined create an individual that comes up to your radio station and is just gonna do dumb shit. It shouldn’t be about tearing that man down. It shouldn’t be about wanting to see me and him tear each other down. We have an issue and it’s either gonna drag out or maybe in 10 years we’ll laugh about it over drinks. Just let us solve that shit. ‘Cause it’s not me and Kendrick. It’s not me and Hov. You’re not gonna get anything out of it. I don’t want to hear that man rap. Nobody wants to hear me rap against him. I really do this shit. … Let him put out the whatever project X or whatever that shit he’s working on. I’m gonna out this real shit for the people.
I feel for him too. Every interview he does, they talk about me. It is what it is. I’m focused on this album and on everything else we got going on. I’m not thinking about that man at all or that girl.”
On Tyler, the Creator: “Tyler’s another very smart, misunderstood individual. I fuck with their movement and just the fact that they work hard. I just went to the [Odd Future] store to buy some things and support.”
On Lil Wayne’s hospitalization: “Everything is overhyped by the media, but at the same time, it was a very serious situation. I wasn’t in L.A. at the time. I got on a plane and went straight to L.A. For him to even call me, which he did, and we shared probably one of the most important conversations of my life to date and it made me be like, ‘I gotta go see this man.’ … I think that was a wake-up call for him though. He’ll pull it together. He just works harder than anybody. He’s just a rock star for real.”
On Pusha T: “I don’t have a problem with him, I really don’t. I’ve seen him multiple times. Sometimes we let people make up problems for us and it puts this wall of attention up. It’s not on that level.”
Well alright!
Photogenic Fabulosity! Halle Berry + Nicki Minaj
Halle Berry is making pregnancy look effortless...and very sexy. Check out her hot spider lace dress for the Rio de Janeiro premiere of her movie The Call, plus Nicki Minaj getting catty with her ample ASSets....
The ladies are showing off their bumps in the sexiest of ways. Halle's new baby bump is stopping her effortless sultriness. Chick stepped out at the Rio premiere of her box office hit in this long black mermaid Monique Lhuillier dress with spider style lace covering the sides, arms and back. And it's one of our fave pregnancy looks of hers so far:
Yasss. This back is everything. There's a few pregnant chicks out there who haven't been able to get their style right and are taking notes profusely.
Meanwhile, "Idol" judge and "High School" rapper Nicki Minaj is showing off her bumps of another kind. Her well enhanced booty (whether it's enhanced by her clothes or by injections) is on full display in a new photoshoot she's given us a peek at:
The cheetah, leopard & neon yellow printed two slit dress showed off her curves and put these brown caged boots on full display. Feeling a bit 90's, but kinda hot nonetheless:
Nicki just released another video off her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded--The ReUp album for "Up In Flames". So chick is milking this re-up of a re-up album for all it's worth.
She's also in the midst of shooting a new video, just released the ad for her Pink Pill for Beats by Dre, and is readying her new clothing line for Sears. She may not be fully our cup-o-tea, but we love a hustle.
Tatyana Ali, Laz Alonso, Porsha Stewart & MORE At the MegaGrowth "Tress To Impress" Party In ATLANTA
Porsha Stewart (shown above with Tatyana Ali & Laz Alonso), who became the most talked about housewife on "RHOA" once her divorce went public, stepped out in Atlanta ringless and happy as she hit up the MegaGrowth's "Tress To Impress" event. It all went down at The Mane Event at King Plow Arts Center.
The almost single gal tweeted, "I'm here at the relaunching of @MegaGrowth !These products are great for natural, permed, AND colored hair Thanks Mega Growth for having me!"
Porsha tweeted that she picked up her black and white off the shoulder dress from Reve Boutique. Maybe it's just us but something seems different about that face. Yet and still, chick looks damn good to be going through an extra rough & very public divorce. Loves the dress.
And about that wedding ring she finally removed, a source close to Porsha explained, “When he (Kordell) filed for divorce, she found out about it online. So she kept her wedding ring on out of shock at first, then in hopes they could still work it out. But she’s finally realized Kordell is not the man she thought he was."
We could have told you that boo..
Just about everybody took a stroll down the carpet with P. "Married To Medicine" star Quad Webb-Lunceford and "LAHH ATL" co-star Ariane Davis were amongst the chicks who snapped some pics.
The ladies were joined by MegaGrowth's Strength of Nature Marketing Director Charlene Dance.
"Second Generation Wayans" star Tatyana Ali, in a sexy leopard cut-out back dress, helped host the Relaunch of MegaGrowth.
Tatyana posed with Jennifer Hudson's hair stylist, Tasheara Neshell.
Tatyana hosted the event with sexy "Deception" actor Laz Alonso. And yes, we're letting him slide with this sheer American flag contraption. We almost missed it getting so caught up in his sexiness...
And "Hollywood Exes" star Andrea Kelly also walked the event.
Wondering if she left her edges at home. We love her and all her baby hairs though..
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
"Battle of the Booties"
I don't wanna BUMP no more with no BIG FAT WOMAN!..LOL!
HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
