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Stephan Bobb's Blog – May 2010 Archive (9)

Siohvaughn Wade’s Ninth Divorce Lawyer Quits

Siohvaughn Wade’s Ninth Divorce Lawyer Quits

*Dwyane Wade’s estranged wife Siohvaughn just had her ninth divorce attorney up and quit.

According to TMZ.com, Marsha Fisher filed an emergency motion Monday in Cook County, IL requesting she be withdrawn as Siohvaughn’s representation in her ongoing divorce battle with the NBA player.

Ironically, Fisher cited the reason as “irreconcilable differences.”

The eight lawyers before Fisher, in chronological… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 25, 2010 at 11:47am — No Comments

‘VH1 Hip Hop Honors’ Reveals Full ‘Dirty South’ Lineup

‘VH1 Hip Hop Honors’ Reveals Full ‘Dirty South’ Lineup

*Missy Elliott, Murphy Lee, Mystikal, Nelly and Paul Wall are among the artists set to attend VH1’s seventh annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors,” which will celebrate the music, the influence and the artists from The South.

As previously reported, Timbaland was the most recent addition to the list of honorees, which include Jermaine Dupri, J Prince of Rap-A-Lot Records, Luther “Luke” Campbell, The 2 Live Crew, Master P, and… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 25, 2010 at 11:41am — No Comments

Aretha, Denzel at Yale Graduation Ceremony

Aretha, Denzel at Yale Graduation Ceremony

*She may have pulled out of some major gigs in recent weeks, but Aretha Franklin showed up at Yale University on Monday to receive an honorary doctorate of music during the school’s commencement ceremony.

Franklin accepted the honor from Yale President Richard C. Levin following a brief musical tribute and prolonged cheering from an audience that included Denzel Washington and Steven Spielberg.

“We know royalty… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 25, 2010 at 11:39am — No Comments

Diddy Defends Justin Bieber’s BET Nom

Diddy Defends Justin Bieber’s BET Nom

May 20, 2010 at 07:29 am Comments (3)

*As soon as Queen Latifah announced that Justin Bieber was nominated for a BET Award in the category of Best New Artist, the blogosphere lit up with commentary – both for and against the inclusion of the white teen phenomenon.

Coming to his defense yesterday was none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs.

“The awards are important to hip-hop and to show (hip-hop artists) in the right light,” he… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 20, 2010 at 11:33am — No Comments

Marion “Suge” Knight has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon

*TMZ is reporting that Marion “Suge” Knight has been arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, involving a firearm.

Police pulled over the former Death Row CEO early Thursday morning for driving on a suspended license, according to the Web site.

He was taken into custody, where he remained at press time with bail set at $65,000. Further details are pending.

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 20, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

Soledad O’Brien: The ‘Rescued’ Interview with Kam Williams

Soledad O’Brien: The ‘Rescued’ Interview with Kam Williams

Soledad's Follow-Up Report about the Haitian Relief Effort by Kam Williams

Soledad O'Brien and Haitian baby

*Since Haiti’s no longer front-page news, it’s very easy to forget about the fact that there’s an ongoing crisis there in the wake of the devastating earthquake which hit the island on January 12th.

Fortunately, CNN’s Soledad O’Brien stands out as a journalist who has remained very committed to… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 10:21am — No Comments

KRS-1 is ‘Back in the L.A.B.

KRS-1 is ‘Back in the L.A.B.’

*Hip-hop legend KRS-One recently finished production on his appropriately titled EP, “Back to the L.A.B. (Lyrical Ass Beating).

The six-track record will be released through KRSOneline.com. Each song is expected to be a lyrically charged response to some rappers who have allegedly been “disrespectful” to the rapper in recent years, reports TheBoomBox.com.

KRS-One is known for his hot battling skills, reminding new school… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 10:07am — No Comments

Shots Fired as Thief Hits ‘Lost’s’ Malcolm David Kelly

Shots Fired as Thief Hits ‘Lost’s’ Malcolm David Kelly

*TMZ is reporting that shots were fired at the home of “Lost” star Malcolm David Kelly this morning as police moved in on someone breaking into his Los Angeles-area home.

The actor, who plays Walt on the ABC series, called the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. at 9:28 a.m. Friday to report a burglary in progress at the actor’s house in Bellflower, CA.

Sources close to the investigation tell TMZ the perp… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 10:03am — No Comments

Lawrence Taylor Update: LT Admits Paying for Sex; Pimp Forced Girl to Lie About age.

Lawrence Taylor Update: LT Admits Paying for Sex; Pimp Forced Girl to Lie About age.

*Lawrence Taylor has admitted paying for sex at a suburban Holiday Inn where police say he raped a 16-year-old runaway, federal prosecutors said Friday in a criminal complaint against the girl’s alleged pimp.

The papers filed in federal court in Manhattan refer to Taylor only as “Client-1.” In the paperwork, authorities claim the former NFL star told police following his arrest on… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on May 8, 2010 at 9:59am — No Comments