SERIOUSLY? Cynthia Bailey & Peter Thomas PEN Memoir "Carry-on Baggage: Our Nonstop Flight"
After a rocky engagement (were we the only ones who didn't think they would make it to the alta with all that drama?) and two dramatic weddings, both filmed for the hit Bravo reality series "RHOA", Cynthia Bailey Thomas and Peter Thomas have penned Carry-on Baggage - Our Nonstop Flight. It's a straight talk couple's memoir following their journey of raising a blended family, running a mini empire and keeping the home fires burning after ago 40.
Distributed by Griffin Scott Press, LLC, a press release from the couple revealed that they wrote the book "to inspire, provoke and make readers laugh out loud" as they look at their "nonstop flight to finding marital bliss." And it hits shelves July 2013.
And in addition to bookstores, Cynthia's also headed to the dollhouse. She's partnered with The One Doll Project to create a "collector's item" in her image. The ESSENCE cover model released a statement saying,
"I'm elated at the opportunity to work with (doll designer) Stacey McBride-Irby and design a doll that will expand my message and the overall mission of The Bailey Agency School of Fashion to be confident, to feel empowered and to always be inspired.
As young girls, we looked at dolls as a representation of beauty. I hope looking at this doll will display not only physical beauty, but will also represent the beauty of being confidently and unapologetically who you are."
Congrats to the couple! We just wonder how long it will take Kenya Moore to snatch up Cynthia's idea and release her own line of "Detroit Barbies". Y'all know it's coming....
BREAKING NEWS: JAMES GANDOLFINI DIES IN ITALY
James Gandolfini -- who famously played Tony Soprano on "The Sopranos" -- died earlier today in Italy ... According to TMZ
Gandolfini is believed to have suffered a heart attack. He was 51.
Gandolfini was in Italy to attend the 59th Taormina Film Festival in Sicily -- and he was scheduled to participate in a festival event this weekend with Italian director Gabriele Muccino.
Gandolfini shot to fame playing a hitman in the 1993 hit "True Romance" ... and quickly became a Hollywood legend when he was cast as Tony Soprano in 1999. He won 3 Emmy awards for the role during the show's 6 season run.
Gandolfini also appeared in a ton of huge movies including "Get Shorty," "The Mexican" and "Zero Dark Thirty."
Gandolfini was in great spirits, making funny faces and joking about a "Sopranos" movie.
Gandolfini is survived by his wife Deborah Lin, who gave birth to the couple's daughter in October 2012. He also has a teenage son from a previous marriage. R.I.P.
Shantel Jackson & Floyd Mayweather, Jr., “allegedly” Call Off Engagement…
We had heard that Shantel Jackson & Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has called their engagement. The highest paid athlete in the world allegedly got fed up with Ms. Jackson using his private jet multiple times a month for acting auditions in Los Angeles.
Media TakeOut.com reports:
“Floyd did not DUMP THE GIRL completely – he’s making her PROVE HER WORTH. Basically Floyd put the chick ON PUNISHMENT!!! In that regard – Money Mayweather has taken back ALL THE JEWELRY AND THE LUXURY CARS that he gave her (including her engagement ring) and is giving her time to “prove to him” that she is worthy of being Mrs Mayweather.
Oh . .. and all of this is going to be FILMED for Mayweather’s new Showtime Reality Show”
If the rumors are true, will Ms. Jackson be able to keep that massive collection of handbags, shoes and clothes that she’s racked up through the years?
Gunplay Relieved Now That He's Not Facing Life In Prison
Gunplay says, "I don't get upset no more," during an interview with New York radio station Power 105.1. He also discusses his 50 Cent beef and why he changed the name of his album to "Living Legend."
Gunplay was facing life in prison. During an interview with New York radio station Power 105.1, the Triple C's rapper said what he was thinking about while fighting charges stemming from an October 2012 incident where he allegedly robbed his accountant at gunpoint.
“You just talk to your son and your thinking these are your last moments," Gunplay said during an interview with The Breakfast Club Thursday (June 13). "You always got to cherish them. You're talking to your mom and usually I’d be like, 'Aight, mom. I’ll call you back.' This time I’d sit there and listen for a hour.”
The charges against Gunplay were dropped due to the victim not cooperating with authorities, even though the alleged act was caught on a surveillance camera. The Miami rapper repeatedly expressed gratitude and appreciation for his freedom during the interview. “I don’t get upset no more," he said. "I smile a lot.”
The Maybach Music Group rapper also discussed the aftermath of his acquittal, a failed marriage, parenting, spirituality, and his relationship with 50 Cent during The Breakfast Club interview. Gunplay and 50 Cent were involved in a backstage brawl at the 2012 BET Hip Hop awards. Gunplay's chain was reportedly stolen during the confrontation and a similar chain appeared in 50 Cent’s “Major Distribution” video featuring Snoop Dogg and Young Jeezy.
Even though Gunplay Tweeted 50 Cent and asked him to download his mixtape, he had he had no problems with 50 Cent, but that he wouldn't necessarily back down from another altercation with 50 Cent, even given his recent legal situation.
“At the end of the day I’m a man first, I aint gonna get tried by nobody," Gunplay says. "I don’t care how much money you got, how many people you killed, we on the same thing. That’s not going to happen...But I’m not looking for no trouble. I’m good. I haven’t frowned. I haven’t raised my voice in a minute. I’ve been smiles, moving forward getting this music done, focusing on this the album now.”
The MMG rapper's forthcoming solo album, originally titled Medellin, will now be called Living Legend. The Triple C's member said that the name change was inspired by his recent legal issues. “Not many people, or rappers for that matter...go through what I went through while in the public eye and bounced back from it, bounced back stronger than ever," he says. "I did that and I think I’m a living legend and I don’t give a fuck if you don’t feel it.”
Gunplay released his Acquitted mixtape, which features the song “Bible On The Dash.”
Attorney Says Miguel Has Not Offered to Pay Leg Drop Victim: ‘She’s Dumbfounded At How She’s Been Treated’
Things aren’t looking good for Miguel and Khyati Shah, the woman who was kicked during a Billboard Music Awards performance continues. The quick and dirty is the 21-year-old woman went to the BMA’s in Las Vegas and was excited at the prospect of seeing Miguel. The singer-songwriter leaped from one stage to another while singing his hit “Adorn,” catching his leg on the back of Shah’s head and slamming it into the platform. She later appeared alongside Miguel in a televised interview holding an ice bag on her elbow. So what’s the latest? According to her attorney, she continues to suffer cognitive difficulties and has yet to receive any assistance from the R&B singer nearly a month after the incident. Doctors continue to evaluate Khyati’s injuries, but the exchange student from New Zealand has memory loss issues and has been unable to sit for final exams.
Her attorney claims that despite efforts to find out more about rehearsals for Miguel’s performance and seek help for his client, representatives for the singer and the awards show are practically daring him to sue. Miguel’s camp has said Miguel is concerned for Shah’s well-being and reached out to the victim to see if they could help. Khyati’s attorney says while he’s talked with Miguel’s attorney, no assistance for his client’s medical bills or other expenses have been offered. He explained:
They didn’t rush her to the hospital. Instead they rushed a camera to her and an ice pack
and took advantage of a star-struck, dazed and injured person. She was a fan of Miguel and she’s dumbfounded at how she’s been treated. She had hoped they would truly care about her rather than merely caring about themselves and some imaginary lawsuit they are defending against.
Producers of the Billboard Music Awards declined comment. Khyati is studying for dual-degrees in politics and philosophy at UCLA. Reportedly, she had planned to return to New Zealand for the summer, but her travel will likely be delayed while she continues to undergo treatment and testing for her memory and language issues.
Chris Brown Apologizes To Rihanna Via Facebook, Are They Getting Back Together Again?
Looks like Chris Brown and Rihanna are on the road to repairing their friendship and possibly their relationship! Will Chris Brown and Rihanna get back together again? Earlier Chris Brown posted he would always love Rihanna followed with a sincere apology:
BadGal RiRi I will always have love for you no matter what. No new friends. We been riding for each other for 9 years. I gotcha back no matter what happens. I’m not gonna let these childish people come between us. Nor the media. I apologize to you from the bottom of my heart. One day I will be able to right my wrongs I did when it came to me and you. We rocking no matter what! #1Love #RealTalk
Rihanna replied on his post with the following message
ill always have love for you too no matter what, you know I’m always here for you and i ain’t going nowhere and can’t nobody change that. Im Team Breezy till the death of me! Cuz when we ride we ride It’s ’til the day we die
Later Rihanna posted on her facebook wall:
The 3 rules of a relationship: Don’t lie, don’t cheat, and don’t make promises you can’t keep
That relationship where you can just be happy and not care what anybody has to say about it.
#Nobodys business
Rihanna is always in the spotlight whether its her music or her “unapologetic” attitude the bad girl always stays relevant.
Before the apology came Rihanna posted a picture of her body on facebook with the caption ”Look back at it! #Dat A$$”
Of course the picture received thousands of likes and several comments, what caught our attention was the comments from a fan telling Chris Brown he knew he missed that a$$, Chris replied “Noooo you didn’t lol” and the Rihanna chimed in “she got you there lol brought it upon yourself” which he replied” keep looking fine like dat hahaha”
Anyway stay tuned and lets see if these two try and rekindle their relationship.
Sugarhill Gang Releases Clip From New Documentary "I Want My Name Back"
Exclusive: Treach of Naughty By Nature speaks on the impact of Sugarhill Gang among other features from the short clip.
Sugarhill Gang will release a documentary regarding "the shocking truth about how greed and betrayal led to the band's fall into obscurity." I Want My Name Back will hit retail on June 11 and is expected to explain Sugarhill's business hardships behind the mic.
Saturday, the three release a teaser clip from the documentary highlighting Sugarhill Gang's unprecedented inclusion of Hip Hop on top music charts. The group was the first national Rap act to crack the Top 40 radio with their 1979 hit "Rapper's Delight," largely penned by Grandmaster Caz and was the highest grossing Hip Hop song of all time.
Treach of Naughty By Nature, a group who was signed to Sugarhill Records, is seen speaking in the clip about Sugarhill Gang's influence on Hip Hop music and music in general.
"It's mega, they changed the face of Hip Hop just by being like the first, not the ones in the Bronx, the Cool Herc's, but the ones who broke it like mainstream," Treach recalls in the clip.
The pioneering Hip Hop trio is the latest of many in the genre's history to release information regarding a sticky label situation. The documentary includes interviews with Naughty By Nature, and Grandmaster Caz.
CHARITY FABULOSITY! Celebs Flock To amfAR Gala In NYC + "Make A Wish" Metro NY 30th Anniversary Gala
Supermodel Iman made a stunning appearance at the amfAR Gala in NYC. This chick never ages. Iman hit up the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala New York at The Plaza Hotel in a ravishing red Valentino dress.
Gabby Sidibe was also spotted sitting behind the gorge model.
Gabby's gearing up to appear on "American Horror Story" on FX this fall.
Jennifer Lopez shut it all the way down for the fashion crowd--as usual--in this sheer and metallic blue Tom Ford gown:
It's sickening how easy it is for her. She posed it up with Andre Leon Talley and more.
Designers Jeffrey Costello, Robert Tagliapietra, and Chris Salgardo was there as well.
Liza Minnelli and Thakoon was in the house
An infectious crowd!
Nice And amfAR wasn't the only black tie charity event in ManhattaN. John Legend, Carmelo Anthony, LL Cool J, Stewart Rahr, Donald Trump, Melania Trump and Swizz Beatz attended "An Evening of Wishes", Make-A-Wish Metro New York's 30th Anniversary Gala at Cipriani Wall Street.
Heeey Melo. Kinda interesting he's been spotted yet again at a red carpet event without his wife LaLa, and we ALL know she loves a red carpet.
Estelle kept it sparkly in a copper metallic gown as she posed it up with fashion deisgners and Nigel:
And granted the wish of THIS cutie of having a star-filled night.
Doug E. Fresh was in the place.
And Swizzy kicked it with fellow music lovers DJ KISS and Estelle.
Fab times.
Rihanna Unveils MAC Cosmetics Summer Collection
Rihanna’s classic lipsick for MAC Cosmestics, “RiRi Woo” lipstick was a complete success.
The second installment in Rihanna’s collaboration with the makeup brand, “RiRi Hearts MAC” Summer” was announced this week.
The summer collection has a bronze and cool coral Powder Blush Duo in Hibiscus Kiss, retro Matte Lipsticks in RiRi Boy, Heaux and RiRi Woo and rose gold Lustre Drops,” and it is exclusively online at MAC Cosmetics
Lamar Odom's Mistress Comes Forward
A woman who claims to be Lamar Odom's mistress sells her story to the tabloids.
Los Angeles Clippers star Lamar Odom has had to deal with cheating allegations since the day he married Khloe Kardashian, but very soon he’s going to have a difficult time denying it. Our source tells us the girl who Lamar has been involved with secretly for over a year just sold her story to Star Magazine, with whom she signed a contract for exclusivity. The story will be coming out in Star Magazine in a couple of weeks that Lamar has been indeed having an affair with this girl for over a year. Once Kris Jenner hears about this, Lamar might have to enroll into the witness protection program. You heard it here first via.-Terez Owens
Miley Cyrus Wanted Black Sound for New Album
Miley Cyrus told the producers on her new album she wanted it to sound Black.
Consider songwriting brothers Timothy and Theron Thomas the Jay-Z's of penning hits. They don't write anything down and are able to scribe an entire chart-topper before you can even say "Pour it up" (which they wrote for Rihanna, by the way).
Nevertheless, they've taken on stars from nearly every genre of music, including Akon, Jennifer Hudson, Ashlee Simpson and Gwen Stefani. Their most recent project has been breaking actress/singer Miley Cyrus out of her bubblegum Disney shell and into the spunky young woman she has always been. For her forthcoming album, the Thomases crafted the catchy Mike WiLL Made It-produced party bumper "We Can't Stop" and revealed that the mohawked songbird was particular about the sound she was aiming for.
"When you listen to the Miley Cyrus record that we did, it's not ratchet but it definitely has a lot of urban feel to it," Timothy said. "She was like, 'I want urban, I just want something that just feels Black.'”
Some say that Miley has blurred the pop color lines, showing up at Juicy J shows unannounced and twerking what her momma gave her. Even Snoop Lion and French Montana adore her.
Still, the starlet formerly known as Hannah Montana took on the record after Rihanna passed and embraced the gifted brothers for turning a scene from her real life into a lyrical miracle.
"They played it for Miley and she had just come from partying. She was like, 'I was just partying with my friends and everything you just said in this song I seen,'" Theron said about Miley's reaction. "'I was looking at it from standing on a couch with my friends, just chilling in the cut and looking around the club like whoa...I’m hearing the song like that was my weekend. I have to do this song,' [she said] and then we just got connected from there."
Now, the brothers Thomas are grinding in the studio with Omarion, Usher and Jamie Foxx (separately), assuring that their records will have people hashtagging for years to come. "The whole song is a conversation," Theron says about each musical canvas they tackle. "Our goal is, 'Can you say it in sentence?' Our whole thing is what can we say that is just simple and easy for somebody who will want to say 10 years from now?"
Wiz Khalifa Caught Out There cheating on Amber?
Oh Dear. Wiz Khalifa gets caught trying to creep on Instagram...
I went and checked and all the posts from the model's friends referring to Wiz's thirst were still there but one from Wiz asking for the hook-up was deleted as requested. Well
Apparently there's a hacker going around using other people's Instagram accounts to flirt with women.
Yeah, that's it.
Bobbi Kristina's Former Neighbors Worried for Her Safety
Earlier this month Bobbi Kristina and her lover Nick Gordon were evicted from their apartment after numerous noise complaints
Now neighbors reveal it wasn't just partying that kept them up at night, but vicious fights as well...
From The National Enquirer
...The last straw came about a week before their eviction, when a violent fight erupted in their apartment after Nick crashed his car into the door of the complex’s underground parking garage.
“I could hear glasses being thrown and shattered,” said the neighbor. “I was worried that Krissi was being seriously hurt. It wasn’t the first time we heard fights and loud noise coming form Krissi’s apartment but this time it sounded much more serious.”
Concluded the neighbor: “I am so glad it’s over for us, but I’m afraid it’s not over for Krissi – and that’s what’s so sad. Nick is bad news. We’re afraid for her life.”
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘CHEETAH GIRLS’
To look that good they must be cheetah-ing? Huh? Cheetah-ing. Like cheating! Right? Guys? Cheetah-ing!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
EFREM
