‘Royal Affair’ Baby Shower by T.I. And Tiny (Pics)
Hey Guys check out pics of T.I. and Tiny’s Baby Shower and click the link below for the FULL Recap!!!!
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Hey Guys check out pics of T.I. and Tiny’s Baby Shower and click the link below for the FULL Recap!!!!
Photo Credit: Paras Griffin
The industry website reports the surprise EP is expected to sell between 140,000 – 150,000 copies out the gate. Streaming totals should push the equivalent album units to 175,000 – 185,000.
If those numbers hold, untitled unmastered will be Kendrick’s second #1 album. To Pimp A Butterfly spent two weeks in the pole position in 2015. The platinum certified LP sold 324,000 copies in its initial week.
Black excellence was honored and celebrated by BET Networks at the taping of “THE BET HONORS” from the historic Warner Theatre. Hosted by comedian and actor Arsenio Hall, the star-studded evening celebrating black excellence honored Lee Daniels (Television and Film Award), Mellody Hobson (Corporate Citizen Award), Eric H. Holder, Jr. (Public Service Award), Patti Labelle (Musical Arts Awards), and L.A. Reid (The Business of Entertainment Award). “THE BET HONORS” premieres on Monday, March 14 at 8 PM ET/PT.
The celebrity-packed night was filled with riveting performance and unforgettable special moments by musical performances by Toni Braxton, Babyface, Usher, Monica, Eddie Levert, Fantasia, Jussie Smollett, The Deele and Raheem DeVaughn. The show featured special appearances by Terrence Howard, Gabourey Sibide, Janelle Monae, Mack Wilds and Melissa Harris Perry.









A construction worker found a bloodstained knife buried on OJ Simpson’s property “years ago” — and gave it to an off-duty cop who kept it in his home before finally turning it over to police in January, a report says.
Source:TMZ
Roddy White’s illustrious 11-year career with the Atlanta Falcons came to an end Wednesday when the team that selected him in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft announced they had released him.
“Roddy is one of the greatest players to ever put on a Falcons uniform, and even more importantly he is a man of tremendous character that I and my entire family have profound personal affection and respect for,” said Falcons Owner and Chairman Arthur Blank. “Roddy will forever be part of the Falcons family and I’m confident our fans will always remember and be grateful for the exemplary way he has represented them over the last 11 years.”
According to TMZ the home sold for $8 million … $10.5 million less than 50’s original listing price almost a decade ago.
50 first put the 21-bedroom, 25-bath estate on the market in 2007 for $18.5 million. The price was reduced several more times in the following years.
The 50k square foot home had been a huge financial burden for the bankrupt 50, costing around $70k per month to maintain since there’s also 9 kitchens, an outdoor infinity pool and grotto, indoor pool, helicopter pad, casino, nightclub, basketball courts and pond.
It’s resort-like amenities sound like a perfect fit for the buyer who is modifying zoning so it can be converted into the old folks home pending the town’s approval.
EXPERIENCE TODAY’S HOTTEST ACTS PERFORMING ACROSS FIVE STAGES OVER FOUR NIGHTS:CIARA, NEW EDITION, KENNY ‘BABYFACE’ EDMONDS, CHARLIE WILSON, TYRESE, FAITH EVANS
PLUS, FESTIVAL FIRST-TIMERS INCLUDE JEREMIH, LEON BRIDGES, THE INTERNET, DEJ LOAF, LION BABE, TINK AND MANY MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) highly acclaimed ESSENCE Festival, one of the largest consumer live events in the country, with more than 550,000 attendees, today revealed the first round of its all-star lineup of performers for the nighttime concerts at the 22nd annual celebration, which will take place in New Orleans, LA, from June 30 to July 3.
“The ESSENCE Festival is back in New Orleans with an extraordinary roster of the biggest names and best performers in entertainment—from global music icons to the industry’s rising stars,” said ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks. “We are welcoming Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey and Maxwell to headline the Superdome main stage. In addition, we will be embracing newcomers like Leon Bridges, Jeremih, Lion Babe, Dej Loaf and The Internet, as well as fan favorite Charlie Wilson for the ultimate cultural experience in New Orleans this July 4th weekend.”
Artists confirmed to perform at the 2016 ESSENCE Festival nighttime concerts at the Superdome include: BJ The Chicago Kid, Charlie Wilson, Ciara, Cyril Neville, Daley, DeJ Loaf, Digable Planets, Doug E. Fresh, Eric Bellinger, Estelle, Faith Evans, Jeremih, Jidenna Judith Hill, Kelly Price, Kendrick Lamar, Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, Lady Leshurr, Lalah Hathaway, Leon Bridges, Lion Babe, Little Simz, Mali Music, Mariah Carey, Maxwell, MC Lyte, New Breed Brass Band, New Edition, Robert Glasper Experiment, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, St. Beauty, The Brand New Heavies, The Internet, Tyrese, Tink and V. Bozeman. More will be announced soon.
In addition, the ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans will present its first-ever World Music Superlounge, featuring artists from across the globe, including performers Wizkid, Zakes Bantwini and Skye Wanda representing Durban, South Africa (in partnership with the eThekwini Municipality).
For information about ticket sales, accommodations and the latest news about the ESSENCE FESTIVAL, visit www.essencefestival.com, join the festival community on Twitter @essencefest #EssenceFest and become a fan of 2016 ESSENCE Festival on Facebook.
I met my man Khaled before the hit records, platinum singles, anthems, accolades and social media success. I met him when he was a DJ, doing his thing in Miami just breaking records and rockin with Joe and TS. We immediately clicked and became good friends. I honestly was in awe of how this man made records, produced em, marketed em, broke Em, promoted em and sold em. That’s a gift. He had vision from day one. Most don’t know how brilliant this guy really is. Fast forward to me and my man Shake (RIP) giving Khaled his own label at Def Jam where, We The Best Records was born. Fast forward to getting Jay on Khaled records and developing that bond. We saw all of this wayyyyyyy before The Cloth Talk. Way before we made money together. That’s how friends become brothers. I won’t bore you guys with a long drawn out 12 yr story. (I’ll save that for the book, lol). Fast forward to now, finally welcoming my brother Khaled Khaled to Roc Nation!!! #Khaled #JayZ #RocNation #WeTheBest #Dusse #Th
The New York Post is reporting that Samsung is in talks with Jay Z to buy TIDAL, the streaming service the Roc Nation founder purchased in October of 2014 and infamously re-launched in March of last year.
The report also notes that in addition to Samsung, Google and Spotify have expressed interest in the company, originally a Swedish brand, but that Samsung has made itself appear to be the strongest of the suitors thanks to “really big” plans that have yet to be teased or unveiled.
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MIKKI TAYLOR, TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN,
NATURI NAUGHTON, FRAN BURST-TERRANELLA TO BE HONORED AT ‘UNTOLD STORIES’ LUNCHEON MARCH 11 DURING BLACK WOMEN FILM SUMMIT
Purchase tickets to the luncheon TODAY at BlackWomenFilm.org
(ATLANTA) – February 25, 2016 – The Black Women Film Network (BWFN) is proud to announce the 2016 “Untold Stories Awards” Luncheon honorees:
Mikki Taylor – Editor-at-Large, ESSENCE
Tisha Campbell-Martin – Actress/Recording Artist
Naturi Naughton – Actress, “POWER”
Fran Burst-Terranella – Director/Producer
These women have demonstrated excellence in their careers in film, television and the arts and will be celebrated on Friday, March 11 at 11:00AM at the Intercontinental Buckhead (3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326) as part of the Black Women Film Summit.
“We are excited about this year’s Untold Stories honorees and look forward to being inspired by these amazing individuals,” said BWFN Board Chair Donald Woodard. “The Untold Stories Luncheon is just one of the many opportunities at the Black Women Film Summit that allows aspiring professionals to connect with seasoned artists and insiders. Our program is designed to further the mission of increasing the number of women of color in the film and television industries.”
Scholarships for students entering film and television will also be awarded during the luncheon.
The Black Women Film Summit takes place March 10-12, 2016 in Atlanta. In addition to the luncheon, this three-day event features the annual Black Women Film Festival (BWFF), Book Festival and panel discussions.
The Summit opens Thursday, March 10 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with a networking reception at Boogalou Restaurant & Lounge (239 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30308) and closes Saturday, March 12 with a full day of screenings, panels and an awards ceremony at Atlanta Technical College (1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta GA 30310).
Sponsors of the 2016 Black Women Film Summit are BET, VH1, Final Draft and the Georgia Production Partnership.
For tickets and information, visit www.blackwomenfilm.org. For press credentials, email saptosa@gmail.com.
SUMMIT SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 10 – Boogalou Restaurant & Lounge (239 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30308)
5:00PM – 8:00PM – Opening Reception
Friday, March 11 – Intercontinental Buckhead (3315 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30326)
9:00AM – 11:00AM – Registration
11:00AM – 1:30PM – “Untold Stories” Luncheon
1:45PM – 2:45PM – “Reel Sista Talk”
3:00PM – 4:00PM – “Marketing Your Film to Hollywood”
Saturday, March 12 -Dennard Center @ Atlanta Technical College (1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta GA 30310)
9:00AM – 10:00AM – Registration
10:00AM – 12:00PM – Kids Acting Workshop & Myra J Comedy Class
10:00AM – 11:30AM – “Screenwriting 101”
11:30AM – 12:30PM – “The YBF: Young, Black & Filming”
12:00PM – 2:00PM – “Black Women Book Festival”
1:00PM – 4:00PM – “Black Women Film Festival”
5:00PM – 6:30PM – Closing Awards
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With a dismal health inspection score of 56 now required to be posted prominently on the wall, an iconic Midtown Atlanta restaurant is facing the music and eating humble pie. Gladys Knight’s Signature Chicken and Waffles on Peachtree Street failed its latest health inspection on Feb. 8 and, according to WSB reports, restaurant officials are not commenting on what is being done to address the violations.
Sources reportedly told TMZ that the exclusive rights to Yeezy’s 7th LP doubled the services subscriptions, jumping them up from roughly 1 million to 2.5 million in just 10 days’ time. The operation has been so successful, that Ye’s team is reportedly discussing a traditional digital and physical release of the album, now that the streaming puts TIDAL in position to potentially add up to $15 million in revenue.
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DaZzle Me Parties definitely gave the girls the feel of luxury and fine dining. The girls were immediately fascinated by the immaculate ambiance and the “for girls only” theme.
The staff was amazing. The girls doing the makeup and etiquette class were teens as well so the girls had someone to relate to while getting dazzled. After the dazzle me experience, the girls were beaming with confidence which is what the experience is truly about.
It’s not only about getting dolled up and looking pretty, it’s about bonding(building a sisterhood), learning skills needed to become a young lady, staying true to who you are, and feeling pretty from the inside which gives girls that glow on the outside!
The girls absolutely loved the overall experience, and we will be back!
-Porshe
T.I. has signed a distribution deal with Roc Nation for his next album Dime Trap. After announcing he was leaving Columbia Records in 2015, T.I. had to land somewhere eventually, and Roc Nation makes a lot of sense, given how long Tip’s had a relationship with Jay Z.
What also makes sense is that in addition to signing to Roc Nation, T.I. has inked a deal with Jay Z’s other music venture – TIDAL. That deal will make him the 19th artist-owner involved with the streaming service, placing him next to other rappers like Nicki Minaj and Kanye West.
Source: XXL
Cleveland, OH (February 22, 2016) – Kendrick Lamar and Kid Rock are confirmed to present speeches at the 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio. Lamar scheduled to induct N.W.A and Rock to induct Cheap Trick. The 2016 Ceremony will take place on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, which also hosted the event in 2014.
Lamar and Rock join previously announced presenters including The Black Keys, Rob Thomas and Lars Ulrich of Metallica.
The public can purchase tickets by visiting Ticketmaster.com. The ceremony will honor this year’s recently announced Inductees: Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, N.W.A and Steve Miller as well as Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement Inductee Bert Berns. The Induction Ceremony will premiere on HBO Saturday, April
Here it is Folks. Little Saint West stretching those little kardashian arms!!
at 5:40 in the video Afeni says Tupac was murdered by his own kind and by People that should of been Family!
video by @KingsmenMedia
It seems like Game is trying to grow up and be a man put the past behind them but 50 is not having it….
What do you see when you look at this picture?” asked 50 on Instagram in response to their photo. “I see confusion,I’m not sure if it’s just me, I’m a Cancer shit don’t get old with me. I never ask for trouble but I really don’t have a problem with it I’m different. The question isn’t how I feel about it, but how dose ( Lodi Mac ) feel about it? Some shit is just better off left alone.
-50
Game Responds:
When I heard banks was in Dubai, I told my niggas, “we’re goin thru to holla”…. My team thought I was on some bullshit & thought we was going thru to kick off some bullshit… I then told them, “Naw, we ain’t on that… We on the other side of the world enjoying ourselves, 1/2 y’all ain’t never even left LA… So we gone go thru, show banks party love & im going to personally let him know that me & him are 💯… It’s been 11 years since I seen banks & the funny thing is, I told myself.. When I got there I was going to go off his energy… & when we seen each other, it was instantly all good energy, so we chopped it.. threw back a few dranks & took a flick for old times sake to kill the negativity & tension that had once tore one of the GREATEST RAP GROUPS ever apart !!! At some point, you gotta be a MAN about certain situations so last night that’s what I decided to do.. It was MY DECISION !!! Whether Buck, gone admit it or not… I talk to that nigga all the time.. As recent as few months ago when I was in Nashville & it was all love…. Don’t front now my nigga… This is ME !!! As for me & you “50”… Our past has proven we could both get on some gangsta shit if need be, being that lives have been lost on both sides….. Lives have been taken from friends, & fathers taken from kids.. Which could’ve easily been MY LIFE or YOURS….. If you choose to ignore the GROWN MAN approach & continue to harbor HATE for me & my side… That’s your decision. I can’t speak for Banks, but my pride was swallowed last night along with a shot of Hennesey in that club…… Whatever it’s gone be is what it’s gone be, I said my peace #HateItOrLoveIt
I want to thank Canton Jones for taking time out of his schedule to sit down with us and answer some questions about Life, Family, Church, and Preacher of Atlanta. After hearing that Canton would be one of the preachers on POA I wondered WHY? Well check out the interview and see for yourself:
Yo!!! I’m sorry but these fat eyes of mine won’t function in the morning without a cup or two of coffee!!! Let me know if you need it like me!!!!
If you had a chance to listen to The Life of Pablo please share your thoughts on the album!
After making a slandorous statement towards the gay community, professional boxer Manny Pacquiao seems to have ruined his relationship with the leading athletic and sneaker brand Nike. Pacquiao issued a statement to the public during an interview where he comments on gay marriage saying same sex relationships are “worse than animals.”
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Last season left audiences in limbo with Erica and Tina Campbell focusing on their individual careers…forcing Mary Mary into an indefinite hiatus. The sisters, now in direct competition with each other, are also feeling pressure to keep Mary Mary in the game…even if that means replacing a Mary! Tune in to season 5 of WE tv’s MARY MARY, premiering Thursday, March 3 at 9PM ET/PT.
This season, Erica Campbell is at the top of her game having won a Grammy, Dove and Soul Train Award; meanwhile Tina’s solo career is on the rise. These, now, solo sisters have become accustom to being at the top as part of the dynamic duo that is Mary Mary; however for the first time ever, they are competing for the same spot on the charts.
In the premiere episode, Warryn Campbell begins to feel pressure from Sony Records to deliver the next, long awaited, Mary Mary album. He immediately enlists Erica to help convince Tina that this is the right time to resurrect Mary Mary. Erica believes she has the perfect plan to get Tina onboard; however, it may not be foolproof as Tina is solely focused on her solo effort and is finally seeing her hard work pay off. With success come countless responsibilities, leaving Tina feeling a bit overwhelmed. Her husband Teddy’s task of keeping her from breaking under the pressure proves to be more challenging than expected.
Former Mary Mary manager, Mitchell Solarek, has finally moved on from his tumultuous relationship with the Mary’s; and just when he thinks he made a clean break, his new client will only work with one producer…Warryn Campbell. With Warryn on the hook for a Mary Mary album will do everything he can to stay in Sony’s good graces; even if the result is making a deal with the devil and possibly recasting Mary Mary.
Can Mary Mary survive the pressures of Erica and Tina’s individual ventures and personal lives, or will their success be the demise of Mary Mary? Tune in to season 5 of WE tv’s MARY MARY, premiering Thursday, March 3 at 9PM ET/PT.
MARY MARYis produced for WE tv by Entertainment One (eOne) and executive produced by eOne’s Tara Long, John Morayniss and Eric Hoberman; WE tv’s Lauren Gellert, EVP, Development and Original programming and Kate Farrell, VP of Original Programming serve as executive producers; Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell and Mitchell Solarek.
So I was talking to a young lady today and she was saying that Women are a lot better at managing money than men and i agreed and disagreed. i told her it depends on the person but ahe said overall its the women that saves and had to bail the men out when needed so im asking you guys what do you think??!
Do kids shovel snow anymore? We only got $5 to do a whole driveway and we would be out there all day and night. Are parents even making these young boys go out there and get it??
West called out The New York Times, Rolling Stone and other “white publications” and asked them to stop writing about black culture. He would go on to say that the system is “designed for colored people to fail,” and that one of the only ways around that is music.
Kanye tweeted Saturday night, “I write this to you my brothers while still $53 million dollars in personal debt,” adding “Please pray we overcome.”
What do you think about his tweet??
Happily Married? Don’t know what I was thinking? Single and loving it? Let us know how you are spending this Valentines Day!!!!! Going out? Staying in? Single and pissed off? What are you doing and how are you feeling???
Just finished watching this for the 10th time and this was definitely one of the top movies of 2015!!!!!
14.1 POUNDS!!! Avery Ford set the record for the heaviest baby ever born at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. He is one of the largest ever born in the state.
And the biggest surprise of all was when his mother, Maxxzandra Ford, gave birth NATURALLY to the big baby boy! She deserves an award or something of the sort. Jeez!
Young thug fans are excited about his new IM UP EP. Young Thug is expected to move between 14-16K units in the first week. What do you think??
the IRS claims that Weezy, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, owes $6,311,132 for 2012’s taxes and $5,843,952 for 2011.
“Over the last several weeks Angie and I have visited a number of expert doctors and hospitals across the country to identify the best treatment options for me. I have chosen an aggressive approach that will include surgery and the overall prognosis is good. I’m looking forward to getting this behind me and continuing a very active lifestyle, my upcoming wedding, as well as continued active involvement in our businesses and philanthropic efforts for years to come.”
Arthur Blank
News reports came out earlier today that Adamas had an asthma attack and was rushed to the hospital but police in Yonkers say that’s not the case. Dmx was unconscious and not breathing from snorting a powder like substance in which he was given CPR and with a light pulse he was rushed to the hospital.
Seems like Future has a lawsuit on his hands according to TMZ. Ciara is saying that his rude comments has cost her some work and hurt her career! Let’s see how this turns out!!!
Y’all already know that I am a true Bad Boys fan so hearing the green light for Bad Boys 3 has me very excited about this. I remember when Martin swallowed those X pills in BB2 lol…. That was just the funniest thing in the world to me.hahaha
Check out this interview with Will Smith:
I really enjoyed myself at the Red Carpet and Screening of “Here We Go Again” check out Red Carpet photos of the cast plus more info on “Here We Go Again” below! 


TV One’s new multi-generational comedy Here We Go Again about three generations of women whose lives are upended after a series of events sends them along an unexpected journey premieres at 8 p.m. ET. The half-hour series follows Maddy (LeToya Luckett), a single mother and successful lawyer who is convinced there is a “Walker Women’s Curse,” after being born to her mother, Loretta (Wendy Raquel Robinson), at age 16, and having a child, Shante (Kyndall Ferguson), herself at the same age.
2/11 Tulsa, OK – Shrine
2/12 – Dallas, TX – Trees
2/13 Oklahoma City, OK – OKC Farmers Market
2/15 – El Paso, TX – Club 301
2/16 – Tucson, AZ – Club 4th Ave
2/17 – San Diego, CA – La Luz Ultra Lounge
2/18 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Globos
2/19 – San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine
2/21 – Sacramento, CA – Harlows
2/23 – Seattle, WA – Nectar Lounge
2/24 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
2/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – Liquid Joe’s
2/27 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sick Puppy Saloon
2/28 – Denver, CO – Roxy Theatre
3/3 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
3/4 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
3/5 – Chicago, IL – Portage Theatre
3/9 – Indianapolis, IN – Birdys
3/10 – Fort Wayne, IN – O’Reilly’s
3/11 – Columbus, OH – Skullys
3/12 – Lansing, MI – Fahrenheit Live
3/13 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
3/18 – Manchester, NH – Shaskeen
3/19 – Cambridge, MA – Middle East
3/24 – Asheville, NC – New Mountain
3/25 – Augusta, GA – Sky City
3/29 – Murfreesboro, TN – Tempt
4/1 – Houston, TX – KOKO Nightclub
My question of the day is how many kids do you have? Just leave a #
Jay Z’s Tidal will give $1.5Million to Black Lives Matter and other organizations to help with the continued efforts to save our children from these terrible crimes.
Meek will wear an ankle monitor for 90 days and can’t work. He will be on probation for 6 years.
Meek mill is in court waiting to see what a judge will decide in his probation violation case.
Looks like Rihanna is headed to the top of the Billboard charts with her new “Anti” release. What do you think of the new album???
Wendy’s is looking into “unusual activity” on said cards in some locations. “Fraudulent charges may have occurred elsewhere after the cards were legitimately used at some of our restaurants,” Wendy’s spokesman Bob Bertini told Krebs. Bertini also said that the burger chain has since hired a security firm to investigate.