In an interview with Diane Sawyer broadcast Friday night, Olympic gold medalist and TV personality Bruce Jenner, who said it was the last interview conducted under the name “Bruce,” confirmed what has been long rumored; Jenner is undergoing a gender transition.
“For all intents and purposes, I am a woman,” Jenner said. “My heart and my soul and all I do in life, that is part of me.”
Boxing’s biggest fight in years has reached Super Bowl-level prices in the resale market—and with the bout completely sold out, that’s the only market that exists anymore.
The average asking resale price for the May 2 bout between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao stood just short of $11,000 on Thursday, according to the secondary market ticket site TiqIQ. The mean price is $500 higher than this year’s Super Bowl and trumps any boxing match in the last five years.
The most expensive seat—a fifth-row ringside view—was priced at $77,500. The “get-in” price, or cheapest ticket to attend the event, hit nearly $4,500 on Thursday.
I had a great time in Selma, Al with Michael Johnson for the 6th Annual Football & Cheer Camp. Hundreds of kids from all over Alabama came together at the Memorial Stadium to learn different training techniques from Michael and his NFL friends. Check out photos and video from this great event! Thanks TREA!!!
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According to Billboard, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder ruled that Dr. Dre is entitled to be paid more royalities from the digital sales of his 1992 debut album than what he has been getting. The album can still be sold digitally, but Dre will now receive 100 percent of the monies from digital sales.
“For years, Death Row Records forgot about Dre when they continued to distribute his music digitally and combined his hits with weaker Death Row tracks in an attempt to elevate the stature of their other artists,” Dre’s lawyer Howard King wrote in a statement. “We are gratified that the federal court has unambiguously declared that Death Row has no right to engage in such tactics, and must hold all proceeds from these illicit distributions in trust for our client.”
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Brown’s sister Tina posted on Facebook, “[Bobbi] woke up and is no longer on life support!!!!!:):)God is good!!thanks for your prayers,,still a process,but she is going to be ok:):):):).”
The post dovetails with Bobby’s comment during a concert Saturday, in which is he said, “Bobbi is awake. She’s watching me.”
I had a great time last night at Closet Mayhem’s 1st Annual Fashion Mayhem. The event was held at Coco Studios in Atlanta and was hosted by Ms Nickee and Shod Santiago. Proceeds from the event were donated to Susan G. Komen Foundation and I was Proud to be honored along with Diane Regular Lay and Ron Montgomery. Serena Telleria was presented a special award for her support and dedication and she really deserves it. I love all of these people like family!!! Check out some of the photos from the event. Share, Like, and Tag anyone from the event.
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A Bristol County jury of seven women and five men deliberated for 36 hours over seven days before reaching a unanimous verdict on the former New England Patriots star. They said the murder rose to first degree due to Hernandez acting with extreme atrocity or cruelty. The conviction carries a sentence of automatic life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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SENTENCES:
Donald Bullock: Weekends in jail for 6 months, $5,000 fine, 5 years of probation and 1,500 hours of community service.
Sharon Davis-Williams: 20 years in prison, seven to serve, $25,000 fine and 2,000 hours of community service.
Tamara Cotman: 20 years in prison, seven to serve, $25,000 fine and 2,000 hours of community service.
Michael Pitts: 20 years in prison, seven to serve, $25,000 fine and 2,000 hours of community service.
Dana Evans: 5 years in prison, one to serve, and 1,000 hours of community service.
Angela Williamson: 5 years in prison, two to serve, $5,000 fine and 1,500 hours of community service.
Tabeeka Jordan: 5 years in prison, two to serve, $5,000 fine and 1,500 hours of community service.
Diane Buckner-Webb: 5 years in prison, one to serve, $1,000 fine, 1,000 hours in community service and first offender treatment.
Theresia Copeland: 5 years in prison, one to serve, $1,000 fine and 1,000 hours of community service.
Pamela Cleveland: 5 years probation, home confinement for a year from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and community service.
In a video message posted on his Instagram page, Thug tells his followers he is headed to Weezy’s hometown to perform. The clip also includes other men in the background brandishing firearms.
“Carter Six coming out Friday. First show New Orleans, Hollygrove,” Thug states. “F*ck nigga, meet me there. Better yet, beat me there.”
Young Thug also announced he changed the name of his forthcoming project to Barter Six. According to the Atlanta rapper, he was facing legal issues if he kept the original title of Carter Six.
“Can’t name the mixtape Carter Sixcuase the f*ck ass n*ggas trying to sue. Just like some hoes,” says Thug in a separate video. “I’m a big ol Blood, so I’m going Barter Six.
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A key witness in the hit-and-run murder case against Marion “Suge” Knight told a Los Angeles judge on Monday he was reluctant to testify against the one-time rap music mogul, declining even to positively identify him in open court.
On the witness stand at the start of the hearing, Sloan, who described himself as a “non-active gang member,” balked at giving testimony that would incriminate the defendant.
“I will not be used to send Suge Knight to prison,” he said.
Asked by Deputy District Attorney Cynthia Barnes if he could identify Knight as she pointed to him in the courtroom, Sloan said, “That doesn’t look like Mr. Knight.”
Check out photos of the Red Carpet Arrivals from UNCF 36th installment of An Evening of Stars. The annual show highlights the importance of minority education and consists of musical performances, student stories, and scholarship presentations given by celebrity partners. This years performers include K. michelle, Yolanda Adams, Estelle and Jussie Smollett.
Anthony Anderson
Mayor Kasim Reed
Demetria Mckinney
Kem
Estelle
Adrienne-Joi Johnson
Trai Byers
Toni Braxton, Denim, Evelyn, Diezel
Dr. Michael Lomax CEO of UNCF and Mayor Reed
Trai Byers and Grace Gealey
Big Sean
Estelle and Jussie Smollett
Jermaine Dupri
Big K.R.I.T.
Toni Braxton
Jussie Smollett
Morris Day and the Time
Ludacris
Ronnie Devoe
NASHVILLE (AP) — Rapper and reality TV star Nelly is facing felony drug charges after being arrested in Tennessee on Saturday.
Tennessee Highway Patrol said in a news release that Nelly, whose real name is Cornell Haynes, was pulled over about 9:20 a.m. because the bus he was riding in failed to display a U.S. Department of Transportation and International Fuel Tax Association sticker.
According to the release troopers smelled marijuana when they reached the bus.
When troopers searched the bus, they found five rocks that tested positive for meth, as well as a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Troopers also say they found numerous handguns.
The St. Louis native is facing charges including felony possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nelly, 40, was released from Putnam County Jail on a $10,000 bond. His next court date is June 19.
“The reason I am not making this picture is because the people involved aren’t really respectful of the legacy of Tupac Amaru Shakur,” he said on Instagram.
“Tupac” was written by Jeremy Haft and Ed Gonzalez.
Young Thug has jumped the gun and is dropping Carter Six Apr. 17th
The “Stoner” rapper says that fulfilling the Carter series is his way of saluting Wayne because the YM general feels “like after Tha Carter V, he ain’t gon’ make no more music ’cause he feel like can’t nobody make no music like that.” Wayne doesn’t take it as a compliment though.
What she’s been up to.
If you’ve had hair envy, Kenya is releasing her own hair care line on the interwebs, Moore Hair Care just in time for Mother’s Day and will be in stores in August. With Kenya’s hair being very healthy, defines what healthy hair looks and feels like. “Healthy hair is hair that isn’t dry, damaged, split or frayed. A lot of women are not happy with their hair and they think the only option they have is to wear weave, wigs extensions or clip –ins. Healthy hair has movement and shine.”
Kenya’s thoughts on her portrayal this season.
“I feel this is one of the best seasons because it shows who I really am. I have people around that genuinely know and love me.”
Her feelings on Phaedra and Apollo.
“I definitely feel redeemed from the feud with Apollo and Phaedra.” This was quite evident with the airing of Sunday’s show with Kenya and Phaedra making amends and hopefully slowing working to build a better friendship. Only time will tell.
Many fans think of Kenya and Cynthia as an unlikely pair of friends.
“How so? We’re both models/beauty queens that love fashion, worked in New York, and know most of the same people.” Now that things have changed between Cynthia and Nene, it’s been a lot easier to develop a deeper friendship for Kenya. “You no longer have someone constantly telling you who to be friends with and to choose.”
Will NeNe ever write a check to Detroit Public Schools?
No, I don’t think so,” says Kenya, “People can see the type of person she is. “She used it to show the world how disgusting and evil she is. Why would you shortchange some kids because you want to be in a pissing contest with someone?”
Bun B speaks on religion in hip hop! Watch and let us know what you think.
According to Box Office Mojo, the film has already made a total of $67 million since its release yesterday, with critics predicting that it’ll rake in approximately $140 million by the end of the weekend.
That story fit a longtime conservative suspicion that poor people use food stamps to purchase luxury items. Now, a Republican state lawmaker in Missouri is pushing for legislation that would stop people like Greenslate and severely limit what food stamp recipients can buy. The bill being proposed would ban the purchase with food stamps of “cookies, chips, energy drinks, soft drinks, seafood or steak.”
“The intention of the bill is to get the food stamp program back to it’s original intent, which is nutrition assistance,” said Rick Brattin, the representative who is sponsoring the proposed legislation.
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A major question about Tidal has been the exclusive content that they will feature, especially with all of the major artists attached and so heavily involved. On whether or not people will be able to download or purchase said content, Jay revealed he wasn’t sure at this moment. His major reasoning was that downloads are decreasing based on their research and that they think people would rather just stream a song or album rather than download it or purchase.
Maybe the most interesting part of the discussion came with the topic of how labels would interact with Tidal and if they plan to cut any ties at all. Jay said that if an artist has a deal with a label then they of course can’t exclude the company, but he also noted that if an artist’s contract expires, they can work out a deal on their own with Tidal. As an example of this, Jay pointed to himself. “I’m on Tidal. I don’t have a record deal. So… yes.”
“Loisaidas” is a Latin musical duo that’s been kicking around NYC since 2008. “Loisaidas” — a slang term for the Lower East Side — is also the name of a new movie executive produced by Kanye and Damon. Kanye and Damon just recently reunited after their days together at the old Roc-A-Fella Records, and they decided to collaborate on the movie. “Loisaidas” singer Michael Medina believes the movie tarnishes his brand because it promotes murder, violence, and drug sales. Medina wants a judge to halt the project and sock them with damages. (TM
Constant Accusations Of Me Giving Birth To A Baby Girl On My Parent’s Island Of Trinidad. Always One To Fiercely Protect And Keep Sacred My Personal Life; TMZ Informed Us They Are Breaking The Story Friday, Armed With Certificate Of Birth And An On-Camera Interview From A Former Nanny. Never One To Conform To Threats, So Today I Put An END To These Rumors Forever. Both Her Father And I Being Entertainers Ask For Our Privacy In This Intimate Moment.
Lil Wayne has put his Miami Beach mansion on the market. The move comes just weeks after the home was the center of a media frenzy spurred by what turned out to be a fake 911 call claiming people had been shot in the home. Turns out it was a case of “swatting,” but Weezy has apparently decided to part with the home altogether.
Wayne bought the home — overlooking the water on exclusive La Gorce Isle — in 2011 for a reported $11.6 million. He’s now listed it for a cool $18 million, meaning he’s looking to net a profit just over $6 million. Of course, that doesn’t factor in any money spent to revamp the place.
The most notable addition Wayne made to the spread is a rooftop skate park, most likely the only such one in Miami Beach. The addition of a bowl and half-pipe became apparent when local news choppers broadcast the scene of the swatting incident. The features weren’t there when Tunechi, a skateboard enthusiast, bought the place.
Legendary filmmaker Sam Raimi (“Spiderman”, “Evil Dead”, “The Grudge”) and director Gil Kenan (“Monster House”) contemporize the classic tale about a family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and hold the youngest daughter captive, the family must come together to rescue her before she disappears forever.
According to reports, the Los Angeles Police Department is now investigating Game for battery along with the off-duty cop.
The Game picked the wrong guy to sock in the mouth during a basketball game … TMZ has learned his victim is an LAPD officer. Law enforcement sources tell us the guy who got into it with the rapper during the hoops game over the weekend is a rookie cop … who was off-duty at the time. (TMZ)
We come together before you on this day, March 30 2015, with one voice in unity, in the hopes that today will be another one of those moments in time. A moment that will forever change the course of music history. For today, we announce the launch of Tidal, the first ever artist owned, global music and entertainment platform.
Our goal is simple. We want to create a better service and a better experience for both fans and artists. And that is our promise to the world. Our mission goes beyond commerce. It goes beyond technology. Our intent is to preserve music’s importance in our lives.
Music is the language of love, of laughter, of heartbreak, of mystery. It’s the world’s true, without question, universal language. There’s not a soul living that can deny its impact.
No matter who we are or where we’re from or what we listen to, music speaks to all of us. It inspires us. It makes our heart beat faster and body move in ways we didn’t even know it could move. Music brings us together. It connects us all, and it’s giving us experiences that last a lifetime…
Music is so powerful. That is what Tidal will be. It’s a place for connection between artists and fans where we will deliver exclusive experiences that will be found nowhere else. A destination where we will discover the music that will become the soundtrack to the rest of our lives.
We have joined in Tidal for the preservation of an industry, to deliver music and experiences in a way that is best for the consumer. That is why Tidal is dedicated to cultivating a sound business enterprise that promotes the health and sustainability of our art and our industry around the world.
We believe that it is in everyone’s interest – fans, artists, and the industry as a whole – to preserve the value of music and to insure a healthy and robust industry for years to come. Today is the day that we begin that journey together. All of us as one.
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The 2015 Black Girls Rock will Air on BET Nerwork on April 5, 2015 @ 7pm est. Check out the Celebrities the graced the white carpet at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
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“You know what’s crazy? I think there is a little bit of a true story behind that. His girl, at the time, with all due respect was probably doing a little bit more than that. It’s a true story and I think that’s why he said that. There was a chick in Toronto, at the time, I didn’t even know that she was [his girlfriend]. I did not know.”
“I was just asking my husband the other day…[…] a particular person started saying I look like a muppet. People say it so much that sometimes, I start to believe it. And so I even asked Vince I’m like; ‘Do I look like a muppet?’ and he said ‘Absolutely not! But this person has the whole world calling me that and it’s just so devastating because it takes me back to high school and there’s nothing I can do about it, but what I can do is what Jeannie does. Thank you Jeannie. I can act like the world is all peaches and cream and taste like strawberries, so I’m going to take that with me today.”
This is a phenomenal event for Roc Nation. We’ve purchased one of Hip-Hop’s greatest icon’s music which would make us one of the largest record labels in the world. We will forever be relevant in the music industry now that we own Tupac’s music,” Joseph Borrino said.
rapper in the hip-hop industry with and estimated $2 billion net worth. Second, Roc Nation plans on releasing a new Tupac album, dubbed And Now I Rise, featuring contributions from Snoop Dogg, Drake, Nas, The-Dream, DMX, Beyonce, and of course, Jay Z. It will be produced by Dr. Dre and Timbaland, and will be available via iTunes, Spotify
Top Dawg Entertainment’s Kendrick Lamar is expected to top the charts again next week with his To Pimp a Butterfly.
Based on one day predictions, the Compton excess will push about 100,000 more copies of the opus that some have already regarded as as classic.
It has been announced that Hollywood actress VIVICA A. FOX will reprise her role as Jasmine in Independence Day 2, the 2016 follow up to Independence Day, the 1997 film that first made her a household name opposite Will Smith.
Jennifer Lawrence is moving on from the X-Menfranchise, MTV News reports.
Appearing on the red carpet for her new film Serena, the actress, who portrayed the mutant Mystique in both First Class and Days of Future Past, said the upcoming film X-Men: Apocalypse will be her final appearance in the role. “It is my last one, actually,” she said, with no further explanation.
Music mogul Jay Zwas rocked last month by claims that he secretly fathered a son 21 years ago. The alleged love child, Rymir Satterthwaite, dragged the rapper into court hoping to force a paternity test, but RadarOnline.com has learned the whole scandal could soon be nearing resolution. According to Satterthwaite’s guardian, a settlement could be on the horizon!
“Ultimately the case will probably be settled out of court,” Lillie Collie, Satterthwaite’s legal guardian, tells Radar exclusively.
“We’ve been going through this since 2011 and it has gotten to the point where the family just wants it to be over,” Collie adds.
Check out how Lil Wayne’s daughter dissed Thug over using ‘Cater6’ as the name of new LP !!
Empire star Jussie Smollett talks fame, family and his future with Urban Lux Magazine in his first ever national cover feature.
Empire’s finale is just the beginning for this rising start!
Read his entire article in the digital edition of Urban Lux Magazine releasing April 2, 2015 but be sure to order your print edition today.
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“I know that I have never taken from anybody’s creative,” he told Access Hollywood ‘s Shaun Robinson while promoting his new film “Get Hard” in Los Angeles on Saturday. “I have never walked into the studio and used anybody else’s idea to contribute to mine. And I think that the universe and gods who look down on us all and have something to do with an outcome — that will exonerate me. I ain’t trippin’.”
I know Pharrell. I know how he works. I have seen him a thousand times go into his studio and never have I ever seen him sample anything ever. Never have I ever seen him do something where he intentionally maliciously said, ‘I’m going to take that and flip it.’ I’ve never seen him do it,” T.I. said. “Now I have seen other producers do it, I have. They ain’t in court though. I’ve never seen him do it.”
James McNair was killed last June when friend and fellow comedian Tracy Morgan‘s tour bus collided with a Walmart truck on the New Jersey turnpike.
As E! News reported back in January, the 62-year-old funnyman’s family reached a settlement with Walmart. At the time, however, the exact amount which would be awarded to McNair’s children Jamel, 26, and Danita, 19, was confidential. Legal documents filed last month in Westchester’s Surrogate Court have revealed, per ABC News and DNA Info, there was a $10 million payout to McNair’s estate.
On Friday, a spokesperson for Walmart told E! News in a statement: “We cannot discuss the terms and conditions of the settlement, but we are glad to have reached an agreement. We deeply regret the loss of Mr. McNair as a result of the accident. Walmart worked closely with his family to ensure their wellbeing. Walmart will continue to work to conclude all of the remaining issues and we’re committed to doing what’s right.”
Suge Knightjust got the worst news possible … a judge sided with the prosecutor in his murder case and set bail at $25 MILLION … but not before his lawyer compared Suge’s plight to Lucious Lyon on “Empire.”
The judge feels Suge is a danger to be out and about given his extensive record and specifically, incidents involving guns, violence and witness intimidation.
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“Pharrell said, “The verdict hampers any creator out there who who is making something that might be inspired by something else,” and not just in music: “This applies to fashion, music, design… anything. If we lose our freedom to be inspired, we’re going to look up one day and the entertainment industry as we know it will be frozen in litigation.”” (HNHH)
Lil’ Wayne is reportedly writing a tell-all book and revealing that Drake once betrayed him. TMZ reports that Weezy is shopping around a book proposal to different publishers. In the proposal, the Young Money general claims that Drake slept with his then girlfriend while he was serving time on Rikers Island in New York. Wayne says that Drake visited him and told him “Yeah, it’s true. Don’t f–k with her like that cause I did f–k her.”
After hearing that his girlfriend smashed the homie, Wayne writes that he was distraught.
“This is the type of s–t that a man never wants to find out when he’s locked up. Or, maybe so, cause only God knows what I would have done if I wasn’t locked up right now…”I woke up feeling f—d up about the f—d up day that I had … finding out that she f—d Drake was the absolute worst thing I could’ve ever found out…”As a man, honestly, that s–t hurt … and not because it was Drake, it could have been any man. It would’ve hurt the same.”
Wayne writes that his girlfriend said she slept with Drake the day before she met him. He said that he was so depressed that he could not leave his cell for days.
AllHipHop
A T-shirt featuring the phrase “Hang Loose” alongside an image of a noose was widely panned on social media as making light of lynching as well as suicide. T-shirt maker Tavik and retailer TJ Maxx both apologized and pulled the offending item
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Homecoming: The Lost Footage.The company that is distributing it, Specticast, has slapped the Young Money emcee with a lawsuit for tweeting out to his 21 million followers that he was not supporting the project, according to TMZ. The flick chronicles Drake’s rise and features footage of his 2009 performance at Toronto’s Sound Academy.
Source: AllHipHop
(CNN)Terrence Howard would like a little bit more reality on his hit show “Empire.”
The actor, who plays hip-hop recording mogul Lucious Lyon on the series, recently told Entertainment Weekly that’s he’s “mad that we don’t say n****r in the show.”
“Why is TV showing something different from the reality of the world?” Howard asked. “Why is there a thing called censorship that stop people from hearing everyday talk? We use n***** every day. It’s become part of a conversation. Why aren’t we using it in the show?”
According to The Verge, Kendrick’s LP was streamed 9.6 million times on one day, setting a new global record.
Drake had recently set the one day Spotify mark with his new digital only project If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. In February, the Young Money artist’s fourth official album was streamed 6.8 million times on a single day.
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Jermaine Dupri is claiming that Ciara’s her new single “I Bet” sounds similar to Usher’s “U Got It Bad.” He also says the song has the same tone as Tamia’s “Still,” a song he produced on her 2004 album, “More.”
“Ciara’s new single is a complete rip-off of Usher’s ‘U Got It Bad,'” he said. “I’m clear on what I made and I’m clear on how music influences people, and I’m clear on chord changes and how people move things. … It might not be as evident as the ‘Blurred Lines’ situation, but I believe the same thing happened to me.”
He says he, Usher and Bryan Michael Cox heard the similarities and plan to contact Ciara to make sure they were properly credited on the song.
“I Bet” is currently climbing up the Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop chart at #27. The singer released a simplistic video to the track last week.
Source: VladTv
At last, Tyga and Kylie Jenner, 17, are no longer keeping their romance under wraps. Ever since Kanye West decided to spill the beans that these two were dating (despite their age difference), the rapper has been more forthright about his feelings for Kylie! Case in point: Tyga took to social media on March 13 and he made quite the statement about his lady-love.
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Jas Prince shares that when he initially played Drake’s music for Wayne, Weezy made it clear that he wasn’t a fan.
“Wayne told me he sucked. He was like, ‘Jas, don’t play me that sh*t no more. He’s not good.”
Prince was consistent, however, and continued to keep Drake on Wayne’s radar, helping him out by taking tracks he knew Wayne would like and sending them to Drake to spit over. Eventually, while riding around Houston with Jas, Wayne came around.
Source: Vlad Tv
Following an interview with Italy’s Panorama magazine in which Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana declared, “The only family is the traditional one. No chemical offsprings and rented uterus: life has a natural flow, there are things that should not be changed,” LGBT news Italia is calling for a boycott of the iconic brand.
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