“I think what me and Tim did, our music was so ahead of its time and its still ahead of its time and its not even coming from a cocky or conceited way, I look at Tim and say, ‘What were you on? What were we on? Musically, It can’t be duplicated. Those records are timeless, now when you play them it don’t sound dated. Talent is talent and it’s timeless. That’s just my take on it.” (“Sway In The Morning”)
“Is she influenced by Foxy Brown? Certainly,” the DC native said. “That’s where a lot of her style comes from—Salt-N-Pepa, all of that. That era of hip-hop was her heyday, those are the woman she identifies with.”
The 44-year-old also gushed about Lil’ Kim’s influence not only on Cookie but on hip-hop in general.
“Kim is everything. Today it’s Nicki Minaj, but Nicki Minaj got everything from Kim. Kim came on the scene and made everything change for women—she made it feminine and sexy and hardcore. She was a champion, and she’s certainly Cookie’s champion.”
source: Vogue
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s grandmother Cissy Houston is expected to travel to Georgia to join her family at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, ET has learned. Cissy, who is 81 years old, is expected to be there through the weekend.
Apparently Wayne and Turk have been talking, and it seems that Birdman and Cash Money have been doing some sketchy accounting. Turk claims that the label broke its deal with him and now he’s suing for the rights to his songs just like Tunechi.
Turk is suing for $1.3 Million
Update: Bobby Brown’s lawyer released this statement on Thursday: “If we issued a statement every time the media published a false report regarding this matter, that’s all we would be doing 24 hours a day. This is false, just as is the vast majority of the other reporting that is currently taking place.”
This comes after report that family members gathered to say goodbye.
THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION DELIVERS ITS MOST DIVERSE A-LIST ARRAY OF CREATIVE TALENT IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE CAMERA EVER AT THE 6TH ANNUAL 2015 AWARDS CEREMONY
ATTENDEES INCLUDED:
Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Ava DuVernay, Kathryn Bigelow, John Singleton, J.K. Simmons, Chadwick Boseman, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alfre Woodard, David Oyelowo, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Mike Epps, Debra Martin Chase, RZA, Salli Richardson-Whitfield,
Gil Robertson with the cast of Selma
Best Supporting Actor Winners, Tyler Perry and J.K. Simmons
Best Actress, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Best Actor, David Oyelowo
Best Ensemble Cast, Chadwick Boseman
I just got off the horn with my homie from BK and he was telling me that Jay Z and Roc Nation are working out some type of deal to be ready to offer to Lil Wayne if Birdman fails to cough up that cheese. It seems that Jay fell back from Wayne after he took shots at Bey in songs I the past but J is now looking at how profitable he can be if Wayne comes over to the Roc and bring Nicki and Drake.
There was some hope that Bobby Shmurda would be leaving New York’s Rikers Island this week after his $2 million bail was posted last Friday (Jan. 30) by his “management associates.” The bail application was reportedly withdrawn on Wednesday (Feb. 4) and no new hearing is scheduled, according to the special narcotics prosecutor’s office for New York City.
Defying the usual rules of television, Empire’s ratings have risen each week it has aired, starting at 9.9 million viewers on Jan. 7 and most recently attracting 11.3 million last Wednesday.
Now that we know exactly how Cookie (Taraji P. Henson) managed to wrangle herself an early release, she jumps to a conclusion in Wednesday’s episode of Empire that causes her to react in a way that will almost certainly have her behind bars once again. (Unless, of course, she can get someone to take the fall for her – it worked for Lucious, after all)
With his video $1 million over budget, Lucious commands poor, off-his-meds Andre to find the money to continue financing it, despite the fact that the upcoming IPO has accountants questioning their every expenditure.
What did you like about last nights episode
This isn’t the only free album the Young Money general has up his sleeve. Word has it that Dedication 6 is on the way as well. DJ Drama announced via Instagram that mixtape was on the way, posting the caption “Sorry For The Wait 2. Carter V. Dedication 6.” under a pic of him, Wayne and Mack Maine.
Officially a Lafayette Leopard! can’t say enough how thankful & blessed I am to be in this position…was a long year, but through it all I was able to stay focused & accomplish my goal attending a very good school & playing D1 football without my parents having to pay a dime…& to top it off, I get to go to school with my brother from another. can’t think of a better situation to be in. & to all the people who supported me & even the people who hated on me, thank you. I appreciate you all. & last, but not least… #GoPards !!
-CJ Amill
Proud father & uncle… Not only is CJ going on to play D1 football but so if my nephew Jalen who gave his verbal commitment to Youngstown St…!!! Congrats Missy & Jason Austin… Maybe we will finally get to see them play in the playoffs… #D1Family
-Chris Amill Sr.
“I don’t want to be 50 years old and rapping, man. I’m pretty sure nobody wants to do that. I’m pretty sure Jay Z don’t wanna rap right now,” Thug says. “If you’re 30, 40 years old, you’re not getting listened to by minors. Like, Jay Z has some of the sickest lyrics ever, but I would never buy his CD, just because of my age and because of his age. By the time I turn that old, I ain’t gonna be doing what he’s doing.” (GQ)
Source: GQ
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We’ve learned … Beyonce and Jay Z are currently living in a hotel in Beverly Hills and actively looking for an estate to buy on the westside of L.A., which includes Beverly Hills, Holmby Hills and Bel-Air. We’re told they have already discreetly looked at a number of homes, but so far none fit the bill.
We’ve also learned the famous couple enrolled their 3-year-old into a toddler program at an elite private school — we know which one but we’re not naming it. But we will tell you, the tuition is $15,080 a year.
We’re told Blue Ivy was admitted halfway through the school year, which is unusual. The school generally only accepts students at the beginning of the school year.
As for why they’re moving, sources connected with the couple tell us they want “a change in lifestyle.” You’ll recall, Bey and Jay spent the summer in a $200K a month rental near Bev Hills.
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After the Detroit Free Press told of Robertson’s arduous 21-mile trek to and from his suburban factory job, the story inspired thousands of donations from across the nation. A day later, the soft-spoken machine operator got to meet the computer student from Wayne State University who launched an Internet crowd-funding site to gather more than $230,000 — a figure expected to continue to climb today.
E! News has found out that Roswell Police Department detectives are investigating the possibility that another person or persons may have been in Bobbi Kristina’s home the morning she was found by Nick Gordon face down in a bathtub but fled before law enforcement arrived.
According to a source, police officers in recent days have asked storeowners in the commercial Ellard Village strip mall adjacent to Bobbi Kristina’s gated community if they saw any suspicious persons or movements on Saturday morning prior to the police arriving at the scene.
We gave it a try and unfortunately it did not work out for both parties,” Shaw told ESPN.com “It is an amicable separation. Roc Nation was very professional at our meeting and they allowed me to keep all of my fighters and my company, and terminate any agreements we had together. They gave me back my company.”
Other boxers Hov lost under the split include Darleys Perez, Tureano Johnson, Jonathan Maicelo, Kenneth Sims Jr., Francisco Santana, Roman Morales and Daniel Geale.
Bobby Brown’s lawyer has issued a statement over Bobbi Kristina Brown’s marital status.
As Bobbi Kristina, the daughter of the late Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown, continues to fight for her life in a hospital in Atlanta, her father’s lawyer issued a statement to Access Hollywood , noting an investigation is underway, and that the young woman is not married to Nick Gordon.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended for at least a year without pay due to his most recent violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
“Josh Gordon of the Cleveland Browns has been suspended without pay for at least one year for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse,” the NFL announced Tuesday. “Gordon’s suspension begins immediately.”
“We have not returned to the house since the incident, and we will not be making any further statements about this rescue call,” Lisa Holland, the Roswell Police Department’s Public Information Officer, said.
Diddy will not reportedly let his son, Quincy, shine on the new overnight hit Fox show, “Empire.”
Details of Puffy’s issues with the popular show stems over music rights have surfaced this week.
Lee Daniels’ hip-hop drama “Empire” is the hottest show on TV, and actors and musicians are lining up for roles. But Sean “Diddy” Combs pulled his adopted son, Quincy, from the cast after getting into a fight with 20th Century Fox TV over music rights, Page Six has exclusively learned. (Page Six)
Rapper Dee-1 turned down a deal with Cash Money worth millions because it didn’t feel right in his spirit. Check out the interview below.
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Nicki Continues to deny that she is dating Meek Mill but she continues to keep the rumors up with IG pics!!! What do you think????
“Tyler was absolutely shocked by the news,” the source tells Us. “He heard the news and immediately offered Bobby Brown a flight in his private jet, which is why they arrived at the hospital together.”
Brown took the private jet from L.A. to Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 31, to rush to his daughter’s bedside. Another insider tells Us that Perry was already bound for Atlanta. “He called Bobby immediately and offered to take him,” the source tells Us.
Two hours after a suspicious package was found, motorists were being strongly advised to avoid downtown Atlanta. Those already driving are being forced off the interstates, causing traffic backups around downtown. And rush hour hasn’t even officially started.
“When you’re at the top, there’s only one place to aim at. Love conquers all. I do know that, no matter what, we’re a family. We’re not always the bestest friends, but we love each other underneath it all. I know Wayne and Baby love each other. And I know they’re going to resolve anything that needs to be resolved.”
Tom Brady hit Julian Edelman with a short touchdown pass with two minutes left to give the Patriots a 28-24 win over the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX.
Super Bowl!!!! Who will win??? Which side are you on????? Will the New England Patriots capture their fourth Lombardi Trophy? Or will the Seattle Seahawks defend their title? Who will steal the spotlight? Which moment will be talked about for years? Our analysts attempt to predict the outcome of Super Bowl XLIX.
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