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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
Mary J. Blige is joining music executive Steve Stout to help motivate women to reach their goals. The two are starting a new organization called FFAWN: the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now, Inc. The foundation will be working to inspire women to reach their potential with scholarships, grants and programs that press strong self-esteem, career development and personal growth, while gaining the confidence and skills needed to achieve success.
Besides Blige and Stoute, Kendu Isaacs, Jada Pinkett Smith, Charles Wright, Lisa Price and Samantha Fink all will be on the board of directors for the foundation. Starting with Mary's hometown of Yonkers, the foundation will later spread to reach the rest of New York then the country.
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
R-Kelly troubles continue. The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that an unidentified woman is about to testify that she engaged in sexual activity with R-Kelly and an underage female, “she was involved in a threesome with [the girl] and R. Kelly,” an inside source said. Whether to allow the woman's testimony was a topic at the secret hearings that were held last year, and Judge Vincent Gaughan decided to allow it.
The underage girl in question is the center of the case, allegedly being the famous young female the infamous sex tape that featured the R&B star. Now in her 20's, Kelly's involvement with her resulted in many child pornography counts back in 2002 which leaves 15 years in prison at stake for Kells. Jury selection for the delayed trial starts Friday.
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
The Game becomes the latest rapper to talk retirement. Game admitted 50 Cent did one thing right, creating ThisIs50.com so Game launched his new site ThisIzGame.com "I wanted to create a website and I wanted to use that name because I thought what 50 did was pretty creative," Game said. "I think that Garth Brooks should have ThisIsGarthBrooks and maybe Oprah should have ThisIsOprah because we are who we are. If you're looking at me, this is Game so [put] dot com behind it and you got a hit."
Game is also concentrating on expanding his Black Wall Street label, and making sure he "dive(s) head first into scripts." He was recently in the movie Street Kings, which starred Forrest Whittaker and Keanu Reeves. "Everybody was real professional and respected me and I was always punctual, on time, respected everybody and didn't bring my rapping ego over to the film side," said Game. "I did my thing and they appreciated me and I appreciated them. And Street Kings movie was pretty dope"
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
The ever business man, 50 Cent, will expand his empire by lauching a new line of memorabilia. According to the New York Post, the G-Unit leader signed a mult-year deal with Steiner Sports. The new line will include concert worn-apparel, autograph items & signings, movie releated products and 50 Cent branded items.
Robert Vazquez, a rep for Steiner, said "He's an authentic guy who gets the business portion of his career," continuing, "we have access to [in-flight magazine] SkyMall, to Neiman-Marcus and to corporate clients that might not be familiar with 50 Cent." Steiner Sports was founded in 87' and is famous for clients Sandy Koufax, Miguel Cotto, Lou Gehrig, Tony Hawk and numerous others.
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
Kanye West has never been one to watch his tongue. Recently Entertainment Weekly reviewed Kanye's "Glow In The Dark" tour, and Kanye doesn't like what they said. EW went to the Seattle show Kanye recently put on and gave him a B+ for his performance and went on to call him "a nut." Kanye replied today using his blog saying “What's a B+ mean? I'm an extremist. It's either pass or fail! A+ or
F-! You know what, f**k you and the whole f**king staff!!! I know I
shouldn't dignify this with a comment, but the reviewer threw a jab at
all the artists.”
Chris Willman, the EW reviewer, also insulted other acts on the tour stating things like “Pharrell Williams is no great singer” and Rihanna “needs to ramp up the charisma.” The “Glow In The Dark” tour features Rihanna, Pharrell Williams, N*E*R*D*, and Lupe Fiasco in addition to West.
Read The Entertainment Weekly Review & Kanye's Reply, Click Here!
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Read more... [Look Out Entertainment Weekly, Kanye West Doesn't Agree]
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
In a recent XXL article, The Game revealed that he had a desire to kill himself. Game now is saying "sometimes I gotta fight off my demons myself and get lonely and sometimes [I] feel bad. That XXL article is the outcome of how I was feeling at that point and that time," continuing "This day is a different day. I feel better on this day. I'm happier on this day." He went on to talk in 3rd person saying "Game has good days and I have bad days just like everybody but you know sometimes people have people they can lean on and me I don't have anybody."
When Lloyd Banks heard about the statements Game made about suicide he said "I heard he's going to terminate himself so good luck on that," continuing, "I predicted that, too. So, next time you in the dark and you think about blowing your noodles all over your nice little paint, just do it like Nike."
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Read more... [Game Replies To Lloyd Banks, Talks Suicide Comments In Recent XXL Article]
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
Jay-Z recently finalized his deal with tour giant Live Nation which is worth around $150 million dollars. Under the deal, Jigga will launch his new imprint Roc Nation among dropping new albums & touring. His new wife, Beyonce, is also reported to be joining him in the venture as a talent scout, making plans for early retirement.
In related news, The National Enquirer is reporting that Beyonce and Jay-Z recently agreed on a pretty standard prenuptial agreement for their recent marriage. A basic pre-nup, the agreement says that Beyonce, who is reported to be worth around $100 million, will get more money the longer the couple stays together, if they ever divorce. The agreement says that Jay-Z will pay Beyonce $10 million if the marriage ends after two years, and a million a year for every extra year it lasts, up to 15.
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Read more... [Jay-Z Finalizes $150 Million Dollar Deal, Signs Pre-Nup With Beyonce]
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
The hip hop community has had different replies to the Sean Bell verdict. The Game, David Banner, Swizz Beatz, Talib Kweli, Styles P, Jadakiss, Mos Def and more have been openly upset at the verdict. Game even released a new track and now Jay-Z is giving his response. Jay-Z has established an educational trust for the children of Sean Bell. Jay-Z is reportedly closely working with Sean Bell's widow, Nicole Paultre Bell, to institute the trust funds for both of their children.
Nicole Bell has already been in Jay-Z's Rocawear "I Will Not Lose" campaign that caused indignation within the NYPD's Benevolent Association.
Click here to watch the Rocawear "I Will Not Lose" campaign featuring Nicole Paultre
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Read more... [Jay-Z Creates Trust Fund For Sean Bell's Children]
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
Flordia rapper Plies just finished his second album, Definition of Real, which will hit stores June 10th. Plies says he has already picked a date [December 16th] for the release of his 3rd album that he's calling The Realest. Plies says his 2nd album isn't that different from his 1st, saying “I’m the same dude before I made The Real Testament, so I guess my mentality and my mind state is pretty much 85 percent the same,” continuing “Now I’ve kind of learned a little bit more that comes with being successful. To diversify my music and still give you the female looks. I tell people all the time, I’m not mad all the time,” Plies continued. “I have interests toward women, I have interests in cats that’s locked….With this [new] album, the formula is the same.”
Two new tracks from Definition of Real that Plies likes are “One Day” and “Die Together," which is dedicated to his brother who’s currently incarcerated. “Musically, I’m cool with everything," Plies continued “But I don’t wake up everyday happy to be a part of it. Because there’s so much real stuff in my life everyday that affects me and means more to me everyday.”
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