Will Smith says he's Giving Up doing Blockbuster Movies!

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Will Smith says he's Giving Up doing Blockbuster Movies!

Will Smith obviously wasn’t thrilled with After Earth‘s box office take last weekend (it opened in third place with $27.5 million). But at this stage in his career, Will says, he is less concerned with big-budget films, and more interested in exploring his creativity and artistic nature.

It’s been an absolute necessity that the movie be a blockbuster, but I think I’m going to start moving out of that and finding more danger in my artistic choices,” Will said.

Where exactly this will lead the 44-year-old actor is yet to be seen. Will’s upcoming projects, meanwhile, seem to represent a hybrid of his usual stuff– long-rumored projects include Bad Boys 3, Hancock 2, I Robot 2, and Winter’s Tale, slated for release later this year and co-starring Colin Farrell and Russell Crowe.

I think he’s made a good choice!

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Will Smith And Diamond

Once Will Smith refused to take on the role of Muhammad Ali in a movie, but would he refuse if a diamond being given away to him? How about the jewelry is being sent to his home and due to arrive on 1st of July.

Okay as he admitted he felt uncomfortable to play the man he calls "the greatest figure over the last 100 years before accepting the offer, now, it's different. With the diamond to sparkle his life, Will Smith can go ahead to be a real fighter anytime he wants. The bright reflection of it can even fly him to Africa. And there's no reason of turning it down.

With this jewelry he won't feel like the dude that messes up the Muhammad Ali story as what he felt before. The diamond can show him a clear picture of a boxing ring clearly. Not only Will Smith, his son can even take the part to play a simulation with it.

The jewelry won't ask him to find the greatest trainers in the world to teach him how to fight. Will Smith as Muhammad Ali in the movie is history. He used to feel every second of Muhammad Ali's life. It's a rare diamond which didn't form a gem.

There's no champion of civil rights and who served time in prison for refusing to be drafted during Vietnam like Ali. Even though Smith said he has a moral code he lives by and political views he feels strongly about, he is never curious about when he will get the diamond which is said being sent to his house.

Where is it? Wait, let me search on Google.

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Will & Jaden Smith Cover New York Magazine 2013 Summer Issue

Will & Jaden Smith cover the Summer 2013 issue of New York Magazine.

Check out what the father-son duo had to say:

Jaden on working with his famous father: “Well, with the first movie [Pursuit of Happyness], he was teaching me along the way. This is how the camera works. You do several takes. Like, literally everything you need to know about movies. And then, in Karate Kid, he was kind of holding my hand and watching me distill those rules. And then on After Earth, he was like, ‘All right, you’re an actor, I’m an actor, let’s make a movie together.’ So it was like a collaboration, you know what I’m saying?”

Will on parenting: “It is the excruciating parental pain of having to let your kids go, and you just have to hope that the lessons you’ve instilled will kick in at the right time… We don’t own our children, you know. They are themselves.”

Will on his kids being in the entertainment business: “It may seem like we have pushed our kids into the business, but that is absolutely insane. I would never, ever, push somebody to have their face on a poster that’s going [to] be everywhere in the world. He is making a choice from the informed. It’s less scary to me than if he wanted to be a dentist in that I couldn’t help with what he’d chosen. I have relationships with some of the biggest filmmakers and actors and producers on Earth. So I can be a huge help.”

How Nice…After Earth is in theaters now.

SEXY SIREN! Erica Dixon BARES HER ASSets In "BLACK MEN" Magazine

In the latest issue of BLACK MEN magazine, reality star Erica Dixon just shot a revealing pictorial that we're sure she was planing to throw in Lil' Scrappy's face after their pre-jail drama.

Now that it appears that her relationship with her baby father, fellow "LAHH ATL" star Lil' Scrappy is over (or is it really since she was holding hands with him last month as he made hi way to jail?), Erica Dixon is putting the world on notice that she's sexy and single.

We always said this girl had model potential, but we weren't necessarily talking about BOOTY model.  A bit disappointing, but we admit, she's a hottie.

And with Lil' Scrappy still dealing with legal issues and an addiction to marijuana, it looks like Erica MAY have bailed on the relationship at the right time.

Good luck hunting for a good man Erica....

M.I.A. Loses Bid to Keep Child Custody Battle Private

Rapper M.I.A.'s bitter child custody battle with her ex Benjamin Bronfman will not be kept private as she had hoped. 

A U.S. judge has denied rapper M.I.A.'s request to keep her ongoing child custody dispute with her ex-fiance Benjamin Bronfman behind closed doors.

The Paper Planes hitmaker has been embroiled in a nasty legal battle with the wealthy music mogul over their four-year-old son Ikhyd ever since they split in 2012.

In March (13) the British singer, real name Mathangi Arulpragasam, was banned from taking the boy out of the U.S. after Bronfman successfully applied for a restraining order, and now she has been dealt another blow following New York federal court Judge Margo Brodie's rejection of her plea for a private trial.

According to the New York Post, the 37 year old has also filed new legal documents in support of her bid to take the tot to her native England, citing the 1996 Hague Convention, an international treaty that focuses on child custody, as her main argument.

Oprah Makes Surprise Visit On ‘Live With Kelly & Michael’

Oprah Winfrey knows how to pull off a TV surprise!

This week, both she and Tyler Perry have been heavily promoting Tyler’s two new shows on OWN. Tuesday morning, Tyler Perry visited ‘Live with Kelly and Michael‘, without Oprah (as she was not scheduled to appear). 

At the beginning of the interview, Tyler attempted to call Oprah on the phone, but acted as if they had a bad connection. After ending the badly connected call, Oprah walked out on stage, surprising Kelly, Michael and the entire audience. Check it out below.

Cool!

Metta World Peace “Jack of All Trades”

Formely known as Ron Artest, Metta World Peace released his first children’s book “Metta’s Bedtime Stories”. The Lakers guard has explored various careers outside his NBA job ranging from a rapper to a stand-up comedian. We have seen him demonstrate a lot of his talents over the years. I believe this is his best kept secret because his book inspires children and half of the proceeds from his book are going to Xcel University, World Peace’s foundation that helps to fund mental health research and awareness programs. I think this is wonderful and hope that his book changes the life of children all over the world.The book is available on Amazon.com. Amazon has the following description of the book:

“Metta’s Bedtime Stories is dedicated to ALL Children, Families, and Educators. Metta’s Bedtime Stories was written to help children think about daily events in a positive light. These stories will show everyone that you can always have a better day tomorrow, if you have a hopeful heart and keep positive thoughts. Five stories are featured in this book: I’m afraid of the dark, Mud in my bed, One wish, Reach for the sky, and Tomorrow.”

Mary’s Husband Kendu’s Oldest Daughter Is Pregnant and Homeless

I swear when it rains it pours . Mary J. Blige’s husband Kendu Isaac’s daughter Briana is pregnant and homeless and blasting her parents online…I am not going to clown Mary or Kendu for not helping her.  I blame the daughter for NOT using birth control and “handling her business”. This is 2013 after all.  Check out her tweets…

She needs to take responsibility, not her parents. Im sorry but if these teens want to be grown and have sex they should be grown and take responsibility when they are pregnant. And these days there are way too many options to prevent pregnancy for me to care.

Floyd Mayweather Pulls Up To Strip Club In $2 Million Armored Truck

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather’s Jr. rolled up to Miami’s King of Diamonds strip club in a $2 million armored truck on Monday.

The truck is tricked out extended armored car with a a full master suite w/bath, living and dining room, a powder room and a chef’s kitchen.

Mayweather made it rain $20 bills all night long.

ALL IN THE FAMILY: Swizz Beatz Takes Wife Alicia, Baby Moms Jahna & The Kids To DISNEYLAND PARIS For Daughter Nicole's Birthday!

The Deans took over Disneyland Paris (formerly known as Euro Disney) And it was all for little Nicole Dean's birthday. 

Looks like those shots Jahna Sebastian threw at Alicia Keys a few years back--accusing Ms. Keys of f*cking producers for tracks (a la Swizzy)--are all in the past.  Because everybody at least looked like one big happy family at Disneyland Paris.

Papa Swizz Beatz took all his kids and two of their mothers to the fabulous theme park for 5-year-old Nicole's birthday.  Her mom, Jahna (far right), was there and so was his wife Alicia with their sleepy son Egypt (who was clearly unimpressed by the whole situation).  Swizz's other sons Nasir and Kasseem, Jr. were there for the fun too.  And everyone snapped pics as a fam as Nicole got treated like a princess for the day. 

Swizzy said:The Bday Crew Euro Disney:) nothing but Love & Support #blessings 

Nicole even had her own princess whip taking her around the park.

Sweet.

The kids had tons of fun on the private jet from London (where Alicia was performing for the last week) over to Paris.  

Fab times.

Shaq Launches New Drink “Soda Shaq”

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has announced that he’s launched ‘Soda Shaq’ , a new line of beverages, with famous drink maker Arizona Iced Tea.

The Shaq cream soda flavors are strawberry, orange, vanilla and blueberry and have 90 calories each.

BevNet says Soda Shaq has a suggeted retail price of 99 cents “and come emblazoned with one of eight photos of the big man’s unique facial expressions.”

This will hit stores in the near future, would you purchase this sh*t??

Kardashian Connection Ruining Kanye's Finances

Kanye West's relationship with Kim Kardashian is affecting his bottom line.

Kanye West's finances 'hurt' by Kardashian union

Kanye West is reportedly not going to marry his pregnant girlfriend Kim Kardashian because his bottom line would significantly decrease should she be his wife.

Kanye West is reportedly attempting to protect the "real money" he's generated from his girlfriend Kim Kardashian.

The 35-year-old rapper and the 32-year-old reality star will welcome their first child together this summer.

Star magazine reports the Kardashian empire is financially flagging at the moment. Apparently the reality television family is living in a "financial death spiral" and struggling to make ends meet due to reckless spending.

Kanye is said to be uninterested in jeopardising his fortune for love.

"Kanye has real money. He won't marry Kim because it would hurt his finances," a source told Star. It is said Kim pays top dollar for all of her luxuries.

Her opulent expenses add up quickly and money conscious Kanye wants to keep his bottom line high.

"Kim is a shopaholic! She spends $350,000 a month on her credit cards," a source told the publication.

"She pays hundreds of thousands of dollars for designers to custom-make clothes for her, and she spent millions on Louis Vuitton handbags to match each outfit."

Kim's mother Kris Jenner manages the family and is largely credited for putting the Kardashians on the map.

It is believed there are plans in place to keep Kim in the green for a while after she gives birth.

"Kim and Kris are banking on a big payday for weight-loss endorsements, at least," an insider said.

After battling in courts for two years Kim reached a divorce settlement with former husband Kris Humphries in April. She and the basketball player were married for only 72 days before Kim requested legal separation.

Kanye has yet to ask for Kim's hand in marriage since the court's official dissolution.

Azealia Banks CAT-ASTIC "Life Ball" PERFORMANCE 

Rapper Azealia Banks performed at the "Life Ball" in Vienna, Austria last night and she proved why she's truly a darling of the fashion world. 

Before an A-list crowd that included Fergie, Bill Clinton and Elton John, the "1991" rapper donned an outfit which made her look like a human feline.  Fans of Azealia will note that she's an avid lover of cats...so the outfit made perfect sense.

Thought her Broke With Expensive Taste disc has been pushed back, we've learned that her next single will be "ATM Jam" and feature Pharrell. Photos via RapUp.com

Syleena and Her Sisters on Iyanla Fix My Life

On the last episode of R&B Divas Syleena Johnson gave viewers a peek inside the complicated relationship she and her sisters have with their mother.

Now the sisters turn to Iyanla Vanzant in an effort to work things out...

Keke Palmer Rocks The Cover Of “Kontrol” Magazine; Talks Music & More

Keke Palmer beams in blue, rockin’ a two piece skirt suit by Cameo on the cover of Kontrol Magazine’s June 2013 “Passport to Sexy” issue.

She’s starring as Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas in VH1′s forthcoming TLC biopic, Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story, and inside the magazine the 19-year-old singer and actress dishes on the new film - plus talks her music; revealing that after feeling that no one really understood who she was as an artist, she’s now making songs that are more reflective of who she is:

I always felt so unheard when I was with Atlantic and when I was with Interscope. I always felt like no one really understood me or got who I was as an artist or really believed in it. Now, I feel like I’m finally being heard and the music that I’m making is more reflective of who I am.

In addition, she discusses having creative control over her projects, being in love and more. You can grab a copy of the issue at your local Barnes & Noble soon.

Chris Brown Cozies Up to Top Shop Heiress

Chris Brown cozies up to Top Shop heiress Chloe Green just as Rihanna is suing Top Shop for unauthorized use of her image. 

With Topshop mogul Sir Philip Green facing a £3.5million lawsuit from singer Rihanna, I can reveal that in an intriguing coincidence his daughter Chloe has been snapped cuddling the star’s ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.

An illicit photograph posted on Chloe’s Twitter and Instagram accounts shows her cosying up to the With You singer.

Rihanna’s law firm, Reed Smith, first launched her legal case against Sir Philip just days after bad boy Chris serenaded shoe designer Chloe at her £6.5 million 21st birthday party.

Court documents submitted on behalf of Rihanna, 25, cite Topshop’s use of an ‘unflattering’ image of her on a T-shirt as the reason for the case.

Chloe’s birthday bash was held alongside Sir Philip’s 60th celebrations, at the exclusive Rosewood Mayakoba resort in Mexico.

Chris joined stars Stevie Wonder and Robbie Williams, at the bash in March 2012 but was the only one asked to perform especially for Chloe.

The young heiress was said to be ‘delighted’ with the singer’s performance.

Latterly, all news of the lawsuit had died down, and Rihanna and Chris went through a very public reconciliation.

Then just days after the pair called off their relationship for a second time, Chloe was seen getting close to Chris at his 24th birthday celebrations this month in LA.

Within 72 hours, the pair were photographed once again snuggling up – at an afterparty for the annual Met Ball in New York and the picture hit the social networks. It has since been taken down.

A source close to Rihanna revealed: ‘She knows exactly what goes on in Chris’s life and she has been aware about Chloe for a while – she’s really not happy. Rihanna considered Chloe a friend.’

Amanda Bynes Calls Courtney Love Ugly

Former druggie Courtney Love reaches out to Amanda Bynes with disastrous results. 

Amanda Bynes & Her Friends Are Laughing @ Courtney Love

Courtney Love tweeted Amanda Bynes pleading her to "Pull it together dude". Apparently Amanda didn't appreciate this as she tweeted e!online "Courtney Love is the ugliest woman I've ever seen. To be mentioned by her at all makes me and all my friends laugh!"

WOW!

Small Screen Leading Ladies Talk TV Success In The Hollywood Reporter

Never those to shy away from the spotlight, Connie Britton, Anna Gunn, Kate Mara, Elisabeth Moss, Monica Potter, and Kerry Washington graced the cover of The Hollywood Reporter's Emmy Roundtable Drama issue.

While enjoying some time away from the set, the leading ladies shared their experiences in Hollywood and how their lives have changed over the years.

For more, be sure to visit The Hollywood Reporter's!

Monica Potter

On her first television gig: 

"I did a Mexican game show. It was called Nubeluz. I had to sing and dance. It was like You Can't Do That on Television, except the FCC wouldn't let us into Mexico because we were holding kids' heads underwater. So it was filmed in Lima, Peru."

Connie Britton

On fearing body image criticism:

"I've never had somebody say to me that I needed to look a certain way for a role, but I've always lived in dread of what that would be like. It's our responsibility to play these full-fledged women, and to play women who look like people we actually see in life. It's more interesting, and I think audiences appreciate it, too."

Anna Gunn

On the best advice she ever received:

"When I was a young actor, somebody said, "If there's anything else you feel you can do, you should do it. It was from another actress, a teacher of mine, and she just meant acting is tough, so if there's anything else that is pulling your heart or your desire, then you should go for that. But if this is in your blood so deeply that you need to do it, then you know that's the thing."

Kate Mara

On her favorite TV series: 

"Mine's not as inspirational, but I was really obsessed with My So-Called Life. And it was only on what, like, one season? Which is my dream, because I don't want to have any job commitment, and so that would be perfect!"

Kerry Washington

On struggling with fan drama: 

" I come from a family where people really participate in the democratic process. I don't think that being an actor should prevent me from continuing to do the things I do. A lot of people fought for me to have the right as a woman to be able to participate, and as a person of color, and so I don't want my acting to get in the way of that. I do it as an American. And blowback? Absolutely. After I spoke at the Democratic National Convention -- our show has a very active life on Twitter and Facebook -- I couldn't go near any of it because there were threats to my life, sexism and racism. It was shocking that me speaking at a convention incited all this anger. Thank God for block on Twitter!"

Elisabeth Moss

On the worst comments she's ever received: 

"The backhanded compliments. 'You look skinnier or younger in real life.' And it's like, 'You know that's not a compliment, right?' People always say to me, 'You're so short. Like, really small, really short.'"

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

‘MATURE ADULT TEES’

It’s time for some inappropriate t-shirt fun in today’s “Who Wears It Better?” So what do you guys prefer, some pooping or some clearly exaggerated boner uptuck?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!

EFREM

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New Music: Janelle Monáe ft. Erykah Badu – ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’

No, no, the booty don’t lie…

It’s all about the neo-soul sisterhood on Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu’s finger snappin’ and foot tappin’ banger, “Q.U.E.E.N.” The track is the first single off of Janelle’s forthcoming Electric Lady, and in it she tackles all kinds of subject like females throwing shade, social justice, and defying the media’s labels. Erykah, of course, lends her unique vocals to give the track a jazzy vibe, and it’s obvious that these two have a lot in common when it comes their views on how women are perceived in the media and music.

Hey sister am I good enough for your heaven?

Say will your God accept me in my black and white?

Will he approve the way I’m made?

Or should I reprogram the programming and get down?

Even if it makes others uncomfortable

I wanna love who I am

Even if it makes other uncomfortable

I will love who I am

When Janelle caught up with Billboard magazine backstage at this year’s Coachella, she said the inspiration for the song was organic, birthed from real life conversations that she and her “big sister” Erykah have.

Listen to the song below, plus pay particular attention to the rap at the end:

Lyrics to Janelle’s rap:

I asked a question like this

“Are we a lost generation of our people?

Add us to equations but they’ll never make us equal.

She who writes the movie owns the script and the sequel.

So why ain’t the stealing of my rights made illegal?

They keep us underground working hard for the greedy,

But when it’s time to pay they turn around and call us needy.

My crown too heavy like the Queen Nefertiti

Gimme back my pyramid, I’m trying to free Kansas City.

Mixing masterminds like your name Bernie Grundman.

Well I’m gonna keep leading like a young Harriet Tubman

You can take my wings but I’m still goin’ fly

And even when you edit me the booty don’t lie

Yeah, keep singing and I’mma keep writing songs

I’m tired of Marvin asking me, “What’s Going On?

March to the streets ‘cuz I’m willing and I’m able

Categorize me, I defy every label

And while you’re selling dope, we’re gonna keep selling hope

We rising up now, you gotta deal you gotta cope

Will you be electric sheep?

Electric ladies, will you sleep?

Or will you preach?”

Did that!

Kevin Durant is Tired of Being Second!!

This week’s Sports Illustrated cover features Thunder forward Kevin Durant, surrounded by his words that read, at first, like a venting promise.

“I’ve been second my whole life,” Durant tells SI‘s Lee Jenkins in a profile that will hit newsstands on Thursday. “I was the second-best player in high school. I was the second pick in the draft. I’ve been second in the MVP voting three times. I came in second in the Finals. I’m tired of being second. I’m not going to settle for that. I’m done with it.”

That quote perfectly sums up the inherent frustration involved in operating at the highest of levels in LeBron James’ world. Is anything ever good enough when James keeps raising the bar?

But Jenkins’ profile reveals a Durant who has fully embraced that frustration as a means to self-improvement. There isn’t a hint of “woe is me” whining in Durant’s declaration; he’s too busy searching for ways to reach the summit.

That process includes first-hand observation of James, a study that has unfolded over multiple years, drifted into the world of advanced statistics and resulted in a friendship, but one that has only fueled their competitive tension.

“That’s my guy,” Durant says. “I looked up to him [James], and now I battle him

“I don’t watch a lot of other basketball away from the gym,” Durant says. “But I do look at LeBron’s box score. I want to see how many points, rebounds and assists he had, and how he shot from the field. If he had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, I can tell you exactly how he did it, what type of shots he made and who he passed to.” Durant and James take flak for their friendship, but it is based on a mutual appreciation of the craft. They aren’t hanging out at the club. They are feverishly one-upping each other from afar. “People see two young black basketball players at the top of their game and think we should clash,” Durant says. “They want the conflict. They want the hate. They forget Bird cried for Magic. A friend was getting on me about this recently, and I said, ‘Calm down. I’m not taking it easy on him. Don’t you know I’m trying to destroy the guy every time I go on the court?’ ”

It’s one thing to pay lip service to the shot charts and numbers; it’s quite another to employ a personal stat geek and to memorize situational shooting statistics. Durant, we find out, has done both of those things, and more.

Kevin Durant sat in a leather terminal chair next to a practice court and pointed toward the 90-degree- angle at the upper-right corner of the key that represents the elbow. “See that spot,” Durant said. “I used to shoot 38, 39 percent from there off the catch coming around pin-down screens.” He paused for emphasis. “I’m up to 45, 46 percent now.”

Durant has hired his own analytics expert. He tailors workouts to remedy numerical imbalances. He harps on efficiency more than a Prius dealer. To Durant, basketball is an orchard, and every shot an apple. “Let’s say you’ve got 40 apples on your tree,” Durant explains. “I could eat about 30 of them, but I’ve begun limiting myself to 15 or 16. Let’s take the wide-open three and the post-up at the nail. Those are good apples. Let’s throw out the pull-up three in transition and the step-back fadeaway. Those are rotten apples. The three at the top of the circle — that’s an in-between apple. We only want the very best on the tree.”

The takeaway feeling is that Durant exists these days entirely within the “edge” that elite athletes often talk about, and it’s enough to make you wonder how he stays sane, given James’ all-encompassing dominance, and whether the mean streak he’s shown this season is a negative by-product of all that built-up tension. Jenkins explores, concluding that Durant hasn’t fundamentally changed, even if he has evolved.

Previously, if power forward Serge Ibaka blew a box-out, Durant would tell him, “It’s O.K. You’re going to get it next time.” But the stakes had risen. “You want to get to the Finals again, and you think everything should be perfect, and it’s not,” Durant says. “So I’d scream at him and pump my fist.”

Durant has picked up 12 technical fouls this season, more than twice as many as his previous career high, and he was ejected for the first time, in January, after arguing with referee Danny Crawford. “I’m rubbing off on him,” says Thunder center Kendrick Perkins, who keeps a standing 2 a.m. phone call with Durant every night to discuss the state of the team. “He’s getting a little edge on.” The techs dovetailed neatly with Nike’s “KD is Not Nice” marketing campaign, but they still don’t fit the recipient. Even after the ejection, Durant stopped to high-five kids sitting over the tunnel. “People get it confused and think you have to be a jerk to win,” he says. “But we all feed off positive energy. I’m a nice guy. I enjoy making people happy and brightening their day. If someone asks me for an autograph on the street, I don’t want to wave him off and tell him, ‘Hell, no.’ That’s not me. The last few months I’ve calmed down and had more fun. We can still get on each other, but there’s another way.”

In sum, the piece winds up whetting the appetite, especially as a Heat-Thunder rematch looms as a very real postseason possibility. There’s plenty more to process, including details about how Durant improved his ball handling, thoughts from teammates on how he’s honed his game during his six-year career and what the James Harden trade meant for Durant’s offensive role.

Fantasia Covers ‘Upscale’ Magazine May Issue

The American Idol alum Fantasia graces the May 2013 cover of UPSCALE magazine.

Fantasia’s got a new album out today, Side Effects of You, a new look, and a fresh and healthy perspective on life these days.

A few excerpts from her brand new Upscale cover story:

On being open and honest: “Everything that I’ve talked about and put out there, it’s helped someone. It might not have helped the person who had something smart to say or had a joke or whatever, but there’s 10 other people that’s inspired by my story. So I wouldn’t change anything. I’m just going to continue to be that person that is open and honest because that’s me, that’s Fantasia.”

On loving herself: “The first thing I want is peace, peace of mind. Being able to be comfortable in my own skin, being able to say ‘this is what I want to do’ instead of trying to please everybody else.”

On people relating to her: “The things that I go through, people go through everyday. I’ve had some rough times and some moments that I wouldn’t say I’m very proud of, but I can say that for me, I’m glad that I was able to let it out. I believe that’s when we become not real, that’s when we become fake—when we try to make things look like it’s just so perfect.”

Upscale is  on Newstands now.

Shemar Moore Talks Industry Women He’s Dated: ‘I Fell Hard For Halle’

These days Shemar Moore may be known as ‘that guy from Criminal Minds,’ but some old schoolers can remember a time where he was the soap opera pretty boy whose body made for great poster art on wall. Shemar recently caught up with BET for a trip down memory lane and began dishing the tea on what it was like to date industry women like Halle Berry and Toni Braxton. He also talked about his current bachelor status, while saying that he’s still single at age 43 by choice and he’s just waiting for the right time and the right woman.

Check out excerpts from the interview below.

On his relationship with Toni Braxton and Halle Berry

[Toni Braxton] was my first Hollywood relationship. I was a baby, I did not know s***. I had just graduated from college, I had no money and I was on Young and the Restless. She called my agent when she was shooting a video in Miami, and it just went from there. I was like the little kid who found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It was a wild ride with Toni. She would never sing for me, though. That always bothered me.

[Halle] was the first woman to really knock my socks off. I fell hard for Halle. A lot of people now know we dated, but we had to keep it hush-hush at the time because she was fresh off her divorce from David Justice. I’m still grateful for that relationship. I was smitten not just because of who she was, but because we were so similar in so many ways. She was biracial, she was kind of going through the same things I was in Hollywood. Toni was a fun ride, but Halle was a necessary experience. It made me much stronger as a man, and knowing the caliber of woman I want in the future.

On whether he has any regrets dating Halle Berry

No, none at all. She’s a tough cookie. I’m glad she’s got a family now. If this love she’s got with this guy is real, then that’s what she needs.

When asked whether he plans to settle down any time soon, he responded:

It’s no accident that I’m not married and don’t have kids yet. Because despite what I’ve achieved in my career, I’m always wondering when somebody’s gonna tap me on the shoulder and say, “OK, the gig is up.” I don’t mind being uncomfortable. In fact, I like being uncomfortable, picking up and moving, and all that. But, it’s not exactly the best scenario for a family. Of course, I want to be able to share that with somebody one day. When I do tie the knot, it will be one time, for good.

Read more over at BET

Chris Brown Clarifies Plans For Possible Hip Hop Album

Chris Brown says he wants to "be taken a hundred percent serious as a rapper" before releasing a full Hip Hop album and claims the world might not be ready "for Chris Brown, the rapper."

Chris Brown is hesitant to make an entire Hip Hop album. His latest project, X, is due later this year and Brown says it will feature some raps. However, he also claimed he doesn't know "if the world is ready for Chris Brown, the rapper."

"For me, I think I would have to progress more as an emcee first," he acknowledged in an interview with Power 98. "It's just me having fun and showcasing who I am. So an album, I would really have to be taken a hundred percent serious as a rapper. I like Rap. I love it. Music is my passion. Even on my album now, there's a couple songs that I rap on. But as far as a whole album, I don't know if the world is ready for Chris Brown, the rapper."

His love for music has also allowed him to keep his sights open to possible albums in various genres.

“Music is for everyone,” he added. “When you put genres on music, you segregate it... I want to always be able to do any kind of music I want. When I get older I might want to do a Country album. Next year, I might want to do an all Hip Hop album or Alternative album. Just making sure that anything that goes down, showing my audience or showing people that have a creative mind that you can do anything you want, it’s just about believing and loving what you’re doing in a positive way.”

Brown was recently criticized for his rapping skills by Drake. Speaking of a potential battle, Drake explained his hesitation. "I don't want to hear that man rap. No one wants to hear me rap against him. I really do this shit." In his own interviews, Brown has acknowledged that he "can't be taken serious" in a battle and that he is "not a rapper."

MMM Okay.

Porsha Spills The Divorce Tea On "WWHL" With Vivica Fox

Porsha told everything while she was on Andy's show with Vivica Fox.  And it's just as bad as we thought.  She was blindsided and learned of her divorce from Twitter:

I was totally blindsided.  At the reunion (before the papers were filed), I did feel some kind of way because I did want my husband there with me. But I was standing strong representing for my family. I was a wife, that was my title and that's what I took on and had ownership of. But when I found out about the divorce it was absolutely a surprise. I was laying in the bed and woke up and I tweeted "Today is the first day of the rest of your life." And I put the phone down and took another nap like I always do sometimes (Sigh). And then I looked back at my phone and my sister was calling me over and over. She said "Have you heard?" I said 'heard what' and let me go to Twitter. (Double sigh)

The first thing I see is 'Kordell divorcing Porsha.  I'm like, 'this is a crazy joke'. But yes, I found out from Twitter. I called my sister back and said I'm going to ask him about it--I went in there and asked him. He was there (in the house) (TRIPLE SIGH). I asked him had he filed. And I felt very disappointed and let down.

Porsha explained that divorce was not her choice, and she feels betrayed:

"When I got married, I meant it for life. I always said I would never get a divorce unless he cheated on me. I had to find out from my attorney if it was true, he had to look it up online. And yes, they're still living in the same house together. But she said that doesn't mean they speak and it doens't mean she's still cooking eggs and hamhocks. She says she spends time away with friends and family in Atlanta and "It's a difficult situation right now. It's something I did not want. I had asked previously can we work this out, can we go to counseling."

Word.

Now cue Pastor Porsha.  Chick slipped into her Evangelist ways to preach on what a good wife should do:

"What you saw at the reunion was a wife trying her last try. When you are married you have to put 150% into your marriage no matter what. And if it doesn't work, you need to be able to walk away and say I tried. It aint always gonna be easy or a happy situation, but when you have made a vow to that man and the child you have in your home, you owe them that. So I feel like it was a betrayal that I suffered from and that's something I'm going to have to move on from. At least I feel like I put in my best at the end of the day."

Amen.

Meanwhile, Porsha looked great as usual and she and Viv had tons of fun with Andy

LOL! FAB!

REUNITED: Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in Atlanta!

This is a great sight to see.  Heavyweight Champions Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are spotted having a blast together.  They have let be bygones be bygones.  In the photo above Mike had tweeted the following caption:

Me and @holyfield having a good time in the ATL #beingtyson #FS1

Back in June 28, 1997, Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear in the third round of their heavyweight rematch. The attack led to his disqualification from the match and suspension from boxing, and was the strangest chapter in the champion’s roller-coaster career.

Back to having a good time with Evander @Holyfield. Great times brother

Nice seeing the two get along.  Wonderful!

Rihanna Makes History First Artist To Ever Have Ten #1 Pop Songs

Roc Nation global superstar Rihanna’s current single “Stay” (featuring Mikky Ekko) from her worldwide 2 million-selling #1 album, Unapologetic , moves into its 10th Top 10 week on the Billboard Hot 100 and she makes history for becoming the first artist ever to garner ten number one songs on Billboard’s Nielsen BDS-based Pop Songs radio airplay chart, the stage is set for the May 7 th release of the RIHANNA 777 TOUR live documentary concert ON DVD featuring 77 minutes of raw and uncut material. 

Via PR Newsire

On May 6 th, at 8:00 p.m. (ET), the night before the release, FOX TV will premiere an edited (44 minute) version of the film.

Rihanna made history in November 2012, when she took a group of 256 international journalists (representing 82 countries) and die-hard fans, aboard a chartered Boeing 777 twinjet to 7 countries in 7 days for 7 shows, flying toward the release of her 7th album Unapologetic on November 19 th. RIHANNA 777 TOUR is a chronicle of those shows that took place in Mexico City, Toronto, Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, London, and New York City.

RIHANNA 777 will include performances of Unapologetic ‘s hits, “Diamonds” and “Stay,” plus crowd favorites “Fresh Off the Runway,” “We Found Love,” “S&M,” and much more. As always, the production, costumes and stage design which Rihanna’s fans have come to expect, all come through in a larger-than-life video and audio experience. The tour was documented by a film crew and offers fans stellar performances of Rihanna’s greatest hits in glamorous locales. The film provides an inside look at this ambitious and often turbulent tour, from the sound of popping champagne corks on the plane to all the backstage chaos, and behind-the-scenes action of life on the road with Rihanna. RIHANNA 777 TOUR is a Fenty Films production in conjunction with Love Live, Roc Nation and Gravite Creative.

RIHANNA 777 TOUR is her third official long-form video concert. It follows up Loud Tour Live At The O2 (released December 2012), a chronicle of her sold-out show at the legendary London venue, the climactic final stop of her 2011 world tour. Rihanna’s first long-form Blue-ray and DVD was Good Girl Gone Bad: Live (released June 2008), recorded at her triumphant UK concert at Manchester Arena in December 2007, during her “Good Girl Gone Bad” tour.

“Stay,” Rihanna’s 17th Top 5 Hot 100 single, is the explosive follow-up to her RIAA platinum “Diamonds,” a #1 gold, platinum and multi-platinum smash worldwide, and her 12th Hot 100 #1 hit. The success of “Diamonds” propelled Unapologetic to a #1 debut on the Billboard 200 Albums chart in November, the first #1 Soundscan album of Rihanna’s career.

Prior to “Diamonds,” Rihanna’s #1 Hot 100 hit list comprised: “S.O.S.” (her first #1, from her second album, A Girl Like Me , 2006); the Grammy Award®-winning “Umbrella” (featuring Jay-Z), “Take A Bow,” and “Disturbia” (all three from Good Girl Gone Bad , 2007); “Live Your Life” with T.I. (2008); “Rude Boy” (from Rated R , 2009); “Love the Way You Lie” with Eminem (2010); the Grammy Award®-winning “Only Girl (In the World),” “What’s My Name” (featuring Drake), and “S&M” (all three from Loud , 2010); and the [Video] Grammy Award®-winning “We Found Love” (featuring Calvin Harris, from Talk that Talk , 2011).

BROMANCE: Jay-Z and Kanye Reunite In NYC!

Jay Z & Kanye West reunite afeter being a part for months.

The two rap heavyweights, who collaborated on the 2011 ‘Watch The Throne’ album, haven’t seen each other in months so it’s no surprise that they couldn’t keep the smiles off their faces as they greeted each other with a huge manly embrace.

Despite the large group of photographers surrounding them, the pals happily carried on with their conversation in the streets of Soho before Kanye headed off to enjoy a shopping trip with Kim. Speaking of here are some pics of them

Cute!

Will Smith Talks Refusal To Punish Kids & Jada’s Controversial Facebook Posts

Obviously, the Smiths aren’t your average American family, but when they talk, people sure do listen.

This week, Will and his 14-year-old son Jaden began promo rounds for their new movie, After Earth, and while chatting it up with Metro New York, Will revealed that he doesn’t believe in punishing his kids because punishment breeds a negative quality.  His unconventional parenting method  of giving his kids absolute freedom must work because his kids have definitely stayed out of a lot of trouble and Jaden even revealed he doesn’t care to go to parties.

Will also dished a little on his thoughts on his wife’s numerous controversial Facebook posts, including the one responding to the topic of their rumored “open” marriage.

Catch what he had to say below:

On Punishing His Kids

We don’t do punishment. The way that we deal with our kids is, they are responsible for their lives. Our concept is, as young as possible, give them as much control over their lives as possible and the concept of punishment, our experience has been — it has a little too much of a negative quality. So when they do things — and you know, Jaden, he’s done things — you can do anything you want as long as you can explain to me why that was the right thing to do for your life.

Jaden on Partying

Not at all. I go out and skate every night. Hang out with people, skate, hang out with more people, skate to their house.[...]It’s not like I don’t want to go to parties because I need to study and go to college; I just don’t wanna go. If they’re gonna play house music, I’m maybe interested, but if it’s some random place and they’re playing Waka Flocka Flame….[...]Other teenagers go to parties and sometimes I be like, “Why am I here right now?” And most of the time, I just leave right then and there. Some things I don’t like to do, that other teenagers do. Everyone thinks that since you make movies, you go to parties, and I like to party, but not normal teenage parties.

Will On If Jaden Being an Emancipated Minor

[Laughs] No, it’s not like that. More the idea that, I want him to have as much command and freedom if he is willing to accept responsibility. Those are two concepts that are inexorably bound. So he’s a very responsible young man so he’s entitled to the maximum freedom. [To Jaden] I said “inexorably.” You heard that? Someone Google that for Jaden.

On Jada’s Facebook

Jaden: [impersonating Jada] “I don’t care what people say. If we get hit for this, this is what the truth of the world is.’”Uh, okkkkay mom. She’ll be on the phone with a manager, “I don’t care what they said, I’m posting this on Facebook.” I think she should write a book.

Will: Jada is very serious and opinionated and she loves Facebook because it’s the only place she’s ever had where she’s felt like all of her can be received. She’s struggled her whole life where only a part of her is OK.

Meanwhile, last week Jada took to Facebook to clarify ‘Will can do whatever he wants‘ comment, which somehow or another opened up a whole new can of worms in the press. She wrote:

I am addressing this issue because a very important subject has been born from discussions about my statement that may be worthy of addressing. The statement I made in regard to, ‘Will can do whatever he wants,’ has illuminated the need to discuss the relationship between trust and love and how they co-exist.

Should we be married to individuals who can not be responsible for themselves and their families within their freedom? Should we be in relationships with individuals who we can not entrust to their own values, integrity, and LOVE…for us??? Here is how I will change my statement…Will and I BOTH can do WHATEVER we want, because we TRUST each other to do so. This does NOT mean we have an open relationship…this means we have a GROWN one.

When asked about that, Will responded:

She put some serious, hardcore truth out there. [Pauses] And I think, the five minutes we have left, aren’t gonna be enough to cover it. [Laughs]

Read more of the interview over at Metro

K.Michelle, Mimi Faust & Ariane Davis Kick-Off LHHAtl Season With Atl Viewing Party

It was a celebration for the cast of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Cast members were spotted across Atlanta celebrating a second season of Mona Scott Young’s popular VH1 spin-off.

Ariane Davis hosted a viewing party ATL’s Auto Spa Bistro. Cast members K.Michelle, Mimi Faust and Karlie Redd attended, along with Bravo’s Fashion Queen’s star Derek J.

Keenen Ivory Wayans And Brittany Daniel GET KISSY On Vacation In Miami

Funnyman Kennen Ivory Wayans took a break from his hectic Hollywood production schedule to soak up a few Florida rays with his girlfriend, actress Brittany Daniel. 

Keenan looked very cozy with Brittany (in a zebra bikini) as they spent the day relaxing by the pool.

Though Brittany starred alongside Keenen's brother Marlon in the flick Little Man, we haven't seen much of her on the silver screen or on teleivsion.  We wonder if she will ever reprise her "Kelly Pitts" role on The Game?  We'd love to see her go one-on-one with Brandy's Chardonnay character.

And in other Wayans tv news,  Keenen's ex-wife, Daphne Wayans is expected to be on the next season of Hollywood Exes. And we're hoping the the In Living Color special that Keenen shot for Fox will see the light of day this year.

Chicago Teen Gunned Down Near President Obama's Home

Chicago's gun violence has claimed the life of yet another 15-year-old, killed near the home of President Obama. In addition to the fatality, at least nine others injured during a string of overnight shootouts in the Windy City Monday (April 22).

The youngster, Cornelius German, was gunned down four blocks from the commander in chief's Chicago residence. His passing marks the second time a high schooler was been shot near the location this year, the first being 15-year-old Hadiya Pendelton.

German was shot in the back as he stood on the corner of the 700 block of East 50th Street. His mother  and her husband were waiting to pick him up less than a block away. "I kept telling my husband, 'I don't feel right,'" Timika Rutledge-German said.

She texted the boy telling him to walk home before seeing police in the area. An officer confirmed that her son was killed. "I knew it was my baby because I saw his shoes, and I saw his jacket. And I know it was him 'cause I had just bought the shoes and the jacket."

According to police spokesperson John Mirabelli, the deceased was a gang member, but the motive behind the shooting had not yet been confirmed, nor have any arrests been made.

Nine others were hit during separate shootings starting Monday evening, and into the next morning. Among the injured, were four men ages 19, 30, 32, and 34 --all struck by a single gunman at around 4:15 p.m.. They were taken to local hospitals and have all been listed in stable condition.

Four hours later a 20-year-old man was shot in the abdomen, and a 23-year-old man was shot in the leg.

Police are investigating the shootings.

Diamond and Soulja Boy Back Together

The reigning couple of ratchet, Diamond and Soulja Boy, give love another try...

After a brief break-up, while Soulja Boy romanced professional jump-off Jenna Shea Diamond and Soulja Boy reaffirm their relationship on Inastgram

TRAMPS Both of them!

Wissam Al Mana Shuts Down Rolex Rumors

Before it was revealed that Janet Jackson and billionaire Wissam Al Mana were already married, rumors spread that Janet and Wissam were planning an over the top no expenses spared wedding with Rolex watches being given to every guest [click here if you missed that].

Wissam shuts down the rumors making it clear excess is not his style...

 From Quatar Today

Q: Describe your personal style:

A: Let me start by telling what is not my personal style. There are a lot of rumors in the media that were started in gossip magazines about me throwing this huge lavish wedding that would cost millions and that I would be giving out gold Rolexes to all the guests. They are fabricated lies. Firstly, I don't even like Rolex watches and personally think gold Rolex watches are tacky. I would never have a lavish wedding because it is not my style, nor would I feel right about it given the poverty that plagues our world. I would much rather give that money to charity, to people who are starving or living in war stricken areas like Syria. what I find very strange is that the Arab media amongst others basically sourced their information from the National Enquirer, out of all magazines.

So There!

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

‘I CAN SEE DOWN YOUR SHORTS’

I guess she speechless for seeing his goodies?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!

EFREM

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