Chris Tucker is no stranger to tax problems. People.com reports that the funny man’s $6M home in Orlando, Florida has fallen into foreclosure
Tucker apparently owes more than $4.4M on the home and the government has taken out an $11.5M lien against it for his back taxes. Tucker stands to lose the 10,000 sq-ft home that boasts five bedrooms, three fireplaces and a spa. The mega pad also contains a refinished basement made up to mimic a pirate ship… complete with a sail.
Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy lead an all-star cast in Tower Heist, a comedy caper about working stiffs who seek revenge on the Wall Street swindler who stiffed them. After the workers at a luxury Central Park condominium discover the penthouse billionaire has stolen their retirement, they plot the ultimate revenge: a heist to reclaim what he took from them.
Queens native Josh Kovacs (Stiller) has managed one of the most luxurious and well-secured residences in New York City for more than a decade. Under his watchful eye, nothing goes undetected. In the swankiest unit atop Josh’s building, Wall Street titan Arthur Shaw (Alan Alda) is under house arrest after being caught stealing two billion from his investors. The hardest hit among those he defrauded? The tower staffers whose pensions he was entrusted to manage.
With only days before Arthur gets away with the perfect crime, Josh’s crew turns to petty crook Slide (Murphy) to plan the nearly impossible…to steal what they are sure is hidden in Arthur’s guarded condo. Though amateurs, these rookie thieves know the building better than anyone. Turns out they’ve been casing the place for years, they just didn’t know it.
Rev. Joseph E. Lowery was a close cohort of Dr. Martin Luther Jr. in his efforts to level the playing field and secure equal rights for all citizens of the United States. Together, they founded the enduring civil rights organization, the SCLC, and for 20 years the charismatic but provocative Huntsville-born preacher served as president after King’s untimely death.
Lowery recently turned 90 years of age and his association with King, along with his tireless, lifelong fight against injustice netted him a birthday celebration fit for a king. The leader was feted in Atlanta on Sunday with a night of entertainment that evoked emotions from laughter to tears.
Emceed by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien; Stevie Wonder; Jennifer Holiday; Tramaine Hawkins; Peabo Bryson; Dawnn Lewis; LaTrice Pace; Tori Glover; and The Blind Boys of Alabama all paid tribute through song, while Eric Holder and Valerie Jarrett on behalf of the first family; Cicely Tyson; Kasim Reed; Rev. Cameron Alexander; Shirley Franklin; Bernice and Martin Luther King III; Vernon E. Jordan; John Lewis; Al Sharpton; C.T. Vivian; and Andrew Young all paid tribute through their words.
With so many broken up families who can you turn to? In the act of a sudden death who would you appoint to care for your children? Have you talked to anyone to see if their willing to take such a huge responsibility? Have you started a will, trust fund, savings to help care for your kids after death? Tomorrow is not promised!
Upon its release the iPhone 4S has met demands and broken records for the most successful iPhone launch the company has ever had, topping 1 million in a single day.
The latest iPhone will be available on October 14th and will feature 8 megapixel camera, hd 1080p video camera and faster processing.
Will you be getting the iPhone 4S?
Source: geekosystem.com
Several offers have been made for the unearthed Tupac adult tape, but none have even came close to the $1 million offered for the unheard music being played in the background.
Jay Grdina, CEO of NOHO, the anti-hangover drink, is willing to shell out the big bucks for the rights to the unreleased Tupac song playing in the background of the tape. Grdina wants to use the track for the offical song of NOHO.
Source: thisis50.com
By NED POTTER and COLLEEN CURRY
Steve Jobs, the mastermind behind Apple’s iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, has died, Apple said. Jobs was 56.
“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” read a statement by Apple’s board of directors. “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve. His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.”
[Photos: Steve Jobs through the years]
The homepage of Apple’s website this evening switched to a full-page image of Jobs with the text, “Steve Jobs 1955-2011.”
Clicking on the image revealed the additional text: “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.”
Jobs co-founded Apple Computer in 1976 and, with his childhood friend Steve Wozniak, marketed what was considered the world’s first personal computer, the Apple II.
Whether it was his confidence beaming through, the perfectly aligned set of gnawers, or the reassuring eye contact, my initial thoughts were banished. Aside from being Stacy Dash’s love interest on VH1’s “Single Ladies”, or the newly polished martial arts film, “Tekkin”, Henson explains the extensive amount of training and dedication involved. With a flight out of Atlanta early the next morning, his schedule remains active; in five days, he will be starting the filming of yet another project, the specifics vague.
Earning an MTV Award over a decade ago, he has arranged and composed dance moves for some of the world’s most recognized artists from going “Crazy” with Britney Spears, saying “Bye, Bye, Bye” for N’Sync, and working with the King himself, Michael Jackson. Accepting his achievements with modesty, his concentration now is on being an actor and challenging aspects of character roles with the intense trainings and preparations attached.
Prior to the shoot, during the prepping, priming and grooming, we chit-chatted about personal style and attire. Wearing a dusty blue cotton top, loosely emphasizing his biceps, comfort and relaxation is vital for his wardrobe. When asked about style and what he couldn’t leave the house without, he replies, “Money (laughs). I just like loose fitting clothing, especially linen for the summer”.
Like his career, the shoot began to take off. Henson is all he appears to be smart, charming, talented, and available. So ladies, continue to dream about this summer romance.
ArteFashion Museum Debut featuring New York’s Celestino Couture, Slovenia’s MEM Couture, Atlanta’s own Annette Bertin (O’Shaughnassy), and
America’s Next Top Model – Jaslene Gonsalez
BENEFITING Make-A-Wish Foundation
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Last night, NYC-based marketing/PR firm the 135th Street Agency kicked off BET Hip Hop Awards Week with its 5th Annual BBQ – now in Atlanta for the first time. On a beautiful starry night, 400 VIPs packed Piedmont Park’s Magnolia Hall, including event co-hosts Fonzworth Bentley and Kelly G (BET’s EVP, Music Programming), along with featured DJs Drama, Trauma and Traci Steele. Guests sipped complimentary Remy V cocktails and FUZE drinks while chowing on hot dogs, hamburgers (courtesy of the Ambiance Network Catering) and an assortment of cupcakes from Cocktail Cupcakes and Tasty Cakes ATL. While attendees danced and dined, notables such as French Montana, Da Brat, Ray J, Devyne Stephens, Dondria, Lil Duval, Verse Simmonds, Jovita Moore (WSB TV anchor), Kwanza Hall (Atlanta City Council), Faune Watkins, D.Woods, Shanti Das, Derek J and comedian Shawty mixed and mingled.
Universal Pictures was on hand to promote their upcoming action-comedy Tower Heist, starring Eddie Murphy and Ben Stiller. Guests enjoyed a Tower Heist experience in the ever-popular OMG Booth, and went home with gift bags filled with swag from Dr. Miracle’s, Carol’s Daughter, Rocksmith, Mixed Chicks, The Source and JUICY Magazine.
