Whitney Houston Biopic Directed by Angela Bassett

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The family of Whitney Houston has expressed much disapproval over the upcoming Lifetime biopic about the late singer. The family protests that no one making the film really knew Houston, and are concerned the movie will misrepresent her relationship with husband Bobby Brown. Actress Angela Bassett, who is directing the movie and knew Houston professionally, has defended the movie and has been regularly retweeting fan support.

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Eminem Raps about Raping Iggy! Check Out Her Response

After rapping about wanting to punch Lana Del Rey during his “Shady Cxvpher” performance, Em took a swipe at Iggy Azalea on the new Bad Meets Evil track “Vegas” from the Shady XV compilation.

Em rhymes:

So swallow my pride, you’re lucky just to follow my ride/If I let you run alongside the Humvee/Unless you’re Nicki, grab you by the wrist, let’s ski/So what’s it gonna be/Put that shit away, Iggy/You don’t wanna blow that rape whistle on me.

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Bill Cosby Rape Accusations Putting Pressure On NBC to Cancel Planned Comic’s TV Comeback

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As rape accusations continue to surface surrounding Bill Cosby, there is pressure mounting on NBC to scuttle a planned TV sitcom that was supposed to mark the comic’s triumphant return to the network.

But not even a laugh track is going to be able to drown out the chorus of accusers that have come forward since comedian Hannibal Buress called the 77-year-old TV legend a “rapist” while performing a stand-up routine in Philadelphia last month.

Adrian Peterson Suspended For the Year

Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings was notified today that he has been suspended without pay for at least the remainder of the 2014 NFL season, and will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15, for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy in an incident of abusive discipline that he inflicted on his four-year-old son last May. Peterson pled no contest on November 4 in state court in Montgomery County, Texas to reckless assault of the child.

New Deal Worth $325 Million Makes Giancarlo Stanton Highest Paid Athlete

The Miami Marlins have locked up star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton for the long haul, to the tune of a 13-year, $325 million contract extension.

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reported Monday that the two sides have agreed to the terms of the new deal, which the team will announce Wednesday morning. Sources told Heyman that the contract includes a no-trade clause. Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald later confirmed the report.

woman sentenced 78 years in prison for waterboarding her children

ST. LOUIS • A St. Louis woman was sentenced Friday to 78 years in prison after admitting to beating, whipping and waterboarding her children in a prolonged pattern of abuse that prosecutors described as “systematic torture.”

Lakechia Schonta Stanley, 34, of St. Louis, faced 34 felonies, including multiple counts of assault and endangering the welfare of a child, for the abuse which was reported to a school librarian in October 2011.

BET’S ’106 & PARK’ GOES DIGITAL

In a statement posted on the network’s website, Stephen Hill, pPresident of music programming and specials, said:
“It’s been a great 14-year run as America’s top music/variety show on cable. And now that very valuable brand is going to take its talents to the digital realm. The interactive brand you helped build, 106 & Park, is alive and well…and it’s moving to the space in which our audience NOW interacts with music the most: online. It’ll be very exciting to connect with the millions of people that are already engaged with 106 & Park and other BET digital and social media entities and bring content that will further evolve the 106 & Park brand — and enhance the overall BET Networks brand. As we transition to the digital space, we look to continue 106 & Park’s role as both a leader of and a mirror to youth culture. We’ll have more information to share about how that is to roll out very soon.”

NATURI NAUGHTON TO HOST THE THIRD ANNUAL GEORGIA ENTERTAINMENT GALA

On Saturday, January 10, 2015 Naturi Naughton will take center stage at Georgia World Congress Center to host the anticipated, Third Annual Georgia Entertainment Gala. This night of glitz, glamour and elegance celebrates the multitude of talent that Georgia offers in the entertainment industry. Currently, the actress stars opposite Omari Hardwick in “Power,” the Starz Network series produced by Fifty Cent.

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JERMAINE DUPRI, STEALTH SME FORM PUBLISHING COMPANY ‘ONE SONG’

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Inspired by the idea that ‘one song’ can change the course of a writer’s career, One Song Publishing is “a special place” for talented up and coming songwriters who have the potential to create hit music.

“One Song is a publishing company that really understands the new age of music and how to find talent,” says Dupri. “We’re looking for writers that know how to get their music out there and establish their own fan base before I come along.”

The company is a joint venture between Dupri, music industry executive Dorsey James and Stealth SME, a sports and entertainment firm co-founded by James.

2016 Presidential Candidate???Would You Support Hillary Clinton??

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The former U.S. secretary of state, senator and first lady said her background gives her a “unique vantage point” to bring to the White House should she run in 2016.

“I do have a unique vantage point and set of experiences about what makes the United States operate well and what doesn’t and what a president can do and should be doing,” she said. “So I am going to be making a decision around, probably after the first of the year, about whether I’m going to run again or not.”

Clinton first ran for president in 2008, but she was defeated in the Democratic primary by then-Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.

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Jay Z’s Roc Nation to Represent Dez Bryant

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ARLINGTON, Texas — After hiring Jay Z’s Roc Nation to represent him and hopefully help him become “an icon,” Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant said he is willing to discuss a contract extension during the season “if it’s right.”
That’s a change of policy for Bryant, who fired agent Eugene Parker recently. Bryant said this summer that he would cut off negotiations until the offseason if he didn’t reach an agreement with the Cowboys on a contract extension before the regular season started.

Sister 2 Sister Magazine Suspends Print and Going Digital

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Sister 2 Sister Magazine, the national entertainment magazine focused on the interests of Black women, today announced that the company is restructuring from publishing a subscriber and newsstand-based print publication to a digital platform that integrates content, events and social media activities to enhance the consumer experience and increase advertiser visibility.

“For our readers who still love the print-edition of Sister 2 Sister, the magazine is not going away,” said Publisher and Founder Jamie Foster Brown. “We are putting it on hiatus while we reorganize to embrace the digital age for our subscribers and advertisers. We remain as dedicated to our mission today as we were 26 years ago.”

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Suge Knight and Katt Williams Charged with Robbery Bail set at $1Million

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Suge Knight and Katt Williams were each arrested on one count of robbery. The bail is set at $1 million for Suge, while the magic number is set at $75,000 for Katt Williams. The two men were suspected of stealing the camera back in September outside of a studio in Beverly Hills. This is terrible news for both men, especially Knight. If convicted, Knight will be facing 30 years up to life in prison. As for Williams, if he’s convicted, he’ll face up to seven years.

Juvenile signs to Cash Money…Again

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In an interview with MTV, the rapper surprised fans with the news that he rejoined Cash Money records for the second time.

“It’s already done, man. I signed the paperwork a couple days ago,”he said. “I talked about it to [Birdman]. You start where you finish. It’s a done deal, people. I’m officially signed back to Cash Money, Rich Gang. It’s a big bubble, man.”

My Top 5 TV Series of 2014

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The Blacklist

The Blacklist is an American crime drama television series that premiered on NBC on September 23, 2013. Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader), a former government agent turned high-profile criminal, who had eluded capture for decades, voluntarily surrenders to the FBI, offering to cooperate on capturing a list of criminals who are virtually impossible to catch. He insists on working with a rookie profiler by the name of Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone). The show also stars Ryan Eggold and Harry Lennix. The pilot episode was written by Jon Bokenkamp and directed by Joe Carnahan.Executive producers for the series include Bokenkamp, John Eisendrath, and John Davis for Sony Pictures Television, Universal Television, and Davis Entertainment.

2014 Caregiver of the Year Brunch

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2014 Caregiver of the Year Award brunch was held in Atlanta to celebrate the Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease. For the Love of Our Fathers is dedicated to enhancing support for caregivers by giving one unpaid Alzheimer’s caregiver the ‘Caregiver of the Year’ Award and recognized them for their esteemed efforts. Attendees enjoyed Keynote Speaker Aliya Najm, “Mama Pain” founder of Caregivers 911, and a special performance by Casme’ Live. Check out photos from the Purple Carpet!

Tiny Confirms Permanent Ice-Gray Implants

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Tiny confirms rumors of eye color change per Instagram:

I permanently changed my eye color with Brightocular and loving it! Thank you Dr. Montasser Menif for the amazing experience and for making my dream come true. I hated wearing contacts just for the color and it made my vision blurry. Blessed to say my vision is perfect after my ice-gray implants.

Special thanks to #Spencer Vessa for all that you’ve done to make the process happen. You’re amazing and thank you #faiza for your exceptional customer service.

Melyssa Ford: “I Was Attacked”

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These Reality Shows are too violent!!!! I guess these starts will risk it all for ratings and a check!!!

Blood, Sweat and Heels” star Geneva Thomas had been arrested and charged with felony assault. In case you missed it, during a recent taping of the Bravo series, Geneva got into a fight with Melyssa and allegedly hurled a Vodka bottle at her head. Following the incident, Geneva was taken to a police station and Melyssa was rushed to the hospital where she was treated for a head injury.
TMZ recently caught up with Melyssa, who was being wheeled into Lenox Hospital on Thursday. The cameraman caught up with her as she was being helped out of a town car and into a wheelchair of sorts. Apparently, a head injury wasn’t all that she sustained during the brawl, as one of her feet were wrapped in an ace bandage.

Source:TMZ

Amber Vinson free of Ebola virus

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“We are overjoyed to announce that, as of yesterday evening, officials at Emory University Hospital and the Centers for Disease Control (and Prevention) are no longer able to detect virus in her body,” the family said in a statement hours after Vinson spoke with her mother, Debra Berry.

She said her daughter, a nurse at Texas Health Presbyterian, has been cleared for transfer from isolation at Emory. She remains under treatment at the hospital’s unit for serious communicable diseases.

“Amber and our family are ecstatic to receive this latest report on her condition,” Berry said.

While acknowledging that Vinson would require further treatment, the statement did not indicate when she might be released.

Longhorns Will Pay Each Player $10,000

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WASHINGTON — The University of Texas will spend nearly $6 million a year to comply with a string of recent legal rulings requiring colleges to be more generous to their scholarship athletes.
That won’t break the bank, Athletic Director Steve Patterson said Tuesday at a forum on the fast-changing business of college sports. But even rich programs like UT’s will be forced to make tough choices in the future if momentum in the courts continues to push colleges to treat their players like employees or semi-pros, he said.
Chris Plonsky, director for women’s sports at Texas, said the school already employs 350 workers to coach and care for the students who play in Austin. The money for all of those jobs, she said, comes from just two sports, football and men’s basketball.
“If we begin to [further] remunerate the participants, that’s going to break that model,” Plonsky said.
Patterson said UT won’t have problems paying the extra $6 million to its players. That money will break down to about $10,000 for each player. The money will cover college expenses that aren’t covered by a traditional full scholarship and give each player $5,000 in compensation for the university’s use of his image.

Perform Same Sex Weddings Or Face Prosecution

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Two Christian ministers who own an Idaho wedding chapel were told they had to either perform same-sex weddings or face jail time and up to $1,000 in daily fines, according to a lawsuit filed Friday in federal court.

Alliance Defending Freedom is representing Donald and Evelyn Knapp, two ordained ministers who own the Hitching Post Wedding Chapel in Coeur d’Alene.

“Right now they are at risk of being prosecuted,” attorney Jeremy Tedesco told me. “The threat of enforcement is more than just credible.”

The wedding chapel is registered as a “religious corporation” limited to performing “one-man-one-woman marriages as defined by the Holy Bible.”

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However, the chapel is also a for-profit business and city officials said that means the owners must comply with the local nondiscrimination ordinance.

That ordinance, passed in 2013, prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and it applies to housing, employment and public accommodation.

City Attorney Warren Wilson told The Spokesman-Review in May that the Hitching Post Wedding Chapel likely would be required to follow the ordinance.

Lesbian Mayor Subpoenas Pastors For Sermons About Homosëxuality

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According to Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council, when he’d written that the time would come when the government would try to silence the pastors in America in his book “God Less America”

Apparently that day has arrived in Houston, Texas through the power of the first openly lesbian mayor of the city, Annise Parker.

It’s reported that the city of Houston has demanded that several pastors turn over their sermons on anything about homosëxuality, gender identity, or the mayor of the city, in apparent revenge for opposition against the city’s new non-discrimination ordinance. The mayor’s office has backed up these demands by issuing subpoenas, so that if they refuse, legal action may be taken against them.

According to Christina Holcomb, attorney for the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the city council is attempting to quiet any opposition of actions they take. She added that the ADF has filed a motion in Harris County court to stop these subpoenas, which are “overbroad, unduly burdensome, harassing and vexatious.”

Bobby Shmurda Rapping for FREE and He is Mad About It!!!

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The rapper took to his Instagram, in a post that has since been deleted, to complain about doing numerous concerts without having anything to show for.

“Nah idgaf I’m doing all theses show not getting ma money dey got me doing sh*t every f*c day so its hard to keep up Witt dis sh*t den I ain’t got nobody to trust ain’t no help. I’m ready to go back to da trap be4 jail #RNS dats how I feel foh,” the young rapper captioned the post.

$20,000 Designer Bag Smells Like WEED

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People who have purchased $20,000 Hermès Birkin bags tell “Page Six” they are dissatisfied, because they claim the bags reek of marijuana. According to the column, the odor is caused by a shipment of “badly tanned” leather that reacts to heat. A source told “Page Six”: “Owners are returning the Hermès bags back to boutiques across the US, including the Madison Avenue store, saying they smell of skunk. The bags are being sent back to Paris as nobody knows quite how to deal with this embarrassing situation.

Texas Ebola Patient Dies

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DALLAS — The first person to be diagnosed with Ebola in the United States died early Wednesday, officials with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital announced.
“It is with profound sadness and heartfelt disappointment that we must inform you of the death of Thomas Eric Duncan this morning at 7:51 am.,” the hospital said in a written statement. “Mr. Duncan succumbed to an insidious disease, Ebola.”

The Liberian citizen, who recently traveled from West Africa to Dallas to reunite with a longlost son and girlfriend, had been in isolation at Texas Health Presbyterian since Sept. 28.

It wasn’t immediately known what would happen to his body, which could remain contagious for several days. Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention call for the remains to be immediately shrouded in plastic and double-bagged in leak-proof bags at the hospital, then promptly cremated or buried in an airtight casket.

Duncan’s death comes four days after his condition was downgraded from serious to critical. Over the weekend, he had begun receiving brincidofovir, an experimental antiviral drug which recently gained emergency approval from the FDA.

“He fought courageously in this battle,” the hospital said. “Our professionals, the doctors and nurses in the unit, as well as the entire Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas community, are also grieving his passing. We have offered the family our support and condolences at this difficult time.”

Source:Yahoo News

NFL Bans Beats by Dre Headphones

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will have to use something else to block out the yelling from Seahawks fans. The NFL and Bose have secured a deal that will prohibit the use of Beats by Dre headphones, as well as other headphone manufacturers, while players appear on camera.

The deal between the two entities gives Bose rights that will entitle it to prevent players and coaches from wearing any other manufacturer’s headphones during televised interviews. It is said to be effective immediately so consequently gone are the days of Kaepernick and Cam Newton warming up while sporting a pair of Beats on the field.

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Jagged Edge VIP Album Listening Party

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JE Heartbreak II

Tracklist:

1. JE Intro
2. Future
3. Familiar
4. Hope
5. Things I do for you
6. Love come down
7. It’s been you
8. Romeo
9. Getting over you
10. Ready
11. Make it clear
12. No half steppin
13. Posters

Jagged Edge is back like they never left! They are bringing back the real essence of R&B with soulful ballads on hot soulful, club banging, love in the air type beats! Great album! Picked up right after JE Heartbreak 1

-Dino Simmons

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The Unforgivable Sin!

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How important is the Holy Spirit? What is the One Unforgivable sin? Can you explain the meaning of Blasphemy?

Mark 3:22-30 states,

“And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, ‘He has Beelzebub,’ and, ‘By the ruler of the demons He casts out demons.’ …‘Assuredly, I [Jesus] say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation;’ because they said, ‘He has an unclean spirit’” (NKJV, emphasis added / Note: The Pharisees made the same charge in Mat 9:34.).

In Matthew 12:31-32, Jesus says to the Pharisees,

“Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come” (NKJV, emphasis added).

Taken 3 Trailer

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Tak3n (also known as Taken 3) is an upcoming English-language French action thriller film directed by Olivier Megaton and written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. It is the sequel to the 2012 film Taken 2 and the third and final installment in the Taken film series.

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Box Office: Denzel Washington’s ‘The Equalizer’ Scores $35 Million Debut

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Denzel Washington’s The Equalizer proved the actor’s continuing popularity at the North American box office, debuting to $35 million from 3,236 theaters and marking one of the best openings of his career.

The $55 million action thriller, reuniting Washington with Training Day director Antoine Fuqua, is based on the 1980s TV series created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim. Audiences gave the film an A- CinemaScore, in line with strong reviews. It played more evenly than expected gender-wise, with males making up 52 percent of the audience, and males, 48 percent.

Washington’s top opening of all time is American Gangster ($43.6 million) in 2007, followed by Safe House ($40.2 million) in 2012. Fugua’s Training Day debuted to $22.6 million in 2001.

T.D. Jakes Sues Young Jeezy and Kendrick Lamar over ‘HOLY GHOST’

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Jeezy collaborated with fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar for his hit single’s remix, “Holy Ghost.” In the track’s intro, listeners hear an annotated version of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ popular sermon “Don’t Let The Chatter Stop You.”
Although the track is a win with fans, Bishop Jakes’ legal team will be taking action for his sermon being featured in the rap song without authorization.
In the snippet, Jakes preaches:
To tell myself, I’m still on fire.
I’m under attack, but I’m still on fire
I got some chatter, but I’m still on fire
I got some threat, but I’m still on fire
I got some liabilities, but I’m still on fire
If it’s not amazing that I’m on fire
I’ve been to hell and back, but I’m still on fire
Jakes sermon aligns with Jeezy and Lamar’s verses that reminisce on the trials of a life of fame. Jeezy nostalgically tells listeners about his pre-rapper occupation as a drug dealer in order to develop a source of income. He then transitions into how his life — and his friends — changed after he became famous. Perpendicular to that, Lamar drops bars on how he enjoys his new life but he’s consistently questioning if he is a true role model by enjoying the materialism and sexual experiences that come with stardom. Both artists are conflicted with their lifestyles since the public and those close to them judge their characters.
The song title, Holy Ghost is based on the nickname Jeezy has for his Rolls Royce; he drives Ghost around while he is reflecting about life.

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Source:Madamenoire.com

Young Thug on Why he Calls Men “Bae” & “Lover”

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Thugger was asked point blank what he means when he calls other men like Birdman or Rich Homie Quan names like “hubby,” “bae,” “lover,” etc. His response? It’s just a part of their lingo.

“It’s the language. It’s nothing stupid and fruity going on. It’s the way we talk, it’s the way we live. Those are my baes, those are my lovers, my hubbies, whatever you want to call them.”

When asked if calling men these affectionate names on social media is a strategic business move to attract attention & publicity, Thug says he can’t say yes or no to that.

source:Bossip

Tyler Perry Having a Baby???

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Check this out!!! Mr. Perry has been getting it in in his spare time! O_O!!! Sources close to Tyler are reporting that he made an announcement at his birthday party that he is expecting his first child!

The media mogul was celebrating his 45th birthday with friends over the weekend when he revealed the news that he was going to be a daddy. Though he didn’t share who the baby’s mother was, it’s believed to be his on-again, off-again girlfriend of the last five years, model/activist Gelila Bekele.

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