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50 Cent Tried out for A Team Movie

50 CENT TRIED OUT FOR 'A-TEAM' MOVIE: Rapper wanted role of B.A. Baracus.

(October 26, 2009)

*Rapper 50 Cent said he auditioned for the character Bosco "B.A." Baracus in the upcoming film remake of the 80s TV show "The A-Team.

The role made famous by Mr. T was ultimately given to mixed martial arts veteran Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, but 50 says he wouldn't have been able to take the role anyway because the shoot would have clashed with his music… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 29, 2009 at 9:09am — No Comments

RNC YANKS RACIST PIC FACEBOOK PAGE

RNC YANKS RACIST OBAMA PIC FROM FACEBOOK PAGE: Photo of president eating fried chicken stayed for 6 days until outrage led to its removal.

(October 29, 2009)

*The Republican National Committee took down a fan-posted photo on its Facebook page that showed President Obama eating fried chicken with the slogan, "Miscegenation Is a CRIME against American values... Repeal Loving v. Virginia."

Loving v. Virginia is a milestone civil rights case that led the Supreme… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 29, 2009 at 9:03am — No Comments

NOTOROUS DIRECTOR LINES UP NEXT GIG

"NOTORIOUS" DIRECTOR LINES UP NEXT GIG: George Tillman to tackle film based on Craigslist's 'missed connections' section.

(October 28, 2009)

*George Tillman, director of the Biggie biopic "Notorious," has signed on to helm a film adaptation of Julia Wertz's novel "I Saw You" for State Street Pictures, Variety reports.

The book is about the missed connections section of Craigslist.com, where people can post notices expressing romantic interest in strangers they have seen in… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 28, 2009 at 10:15am — No Comments

JAY Z PART OF DJ HERO RENEGADE EDITION

JAY-Z PART OF 'DJ HERO RENEGADE EDITION': Rapper promotes product featuring his CD.

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October 28, 2009)

*The New York Yankees' run toward the World Series last weekend threatened to eclipse Jay-Z's first order of business over the weekend -- to promote his participation in the new DJ Hero Renegade Edition video game.

The package features a turntable controller as well as two CDs, one from Jay-Z and another from fellow rap star Eminem.

Jay-Z, who… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 28, 2009 at 10:06am — No Comments

CHRIS BROWN TWEETS ABOUT THE RIHANNA DAYS

(October 27, 2009)

CHRIS BROWN TWEETS ABOUT THE RIHANNA DAYS: Singer posts link to a YouTube video showing couple's past PDA. (Video)

*Chris Brown used his Twitter page to reminisce about the better days of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Rihanna; before their relationship came to an abrupt end over charges that he assaulted her.

Brown, who has a restraining order preventing him from communicating with Rihanna, tweeted Sunday, "IM SORRY YALL. JUST HAD TO… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 28, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

Cash Money Supports Lil Wayne

CASH MONEY SUPPORTS LIL WAYNE: Rapper's label issues statement after rapper pleads guilty to gun possession.

(October 26, 2009)

*Cash Money Records CEOs Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Baby" Williams are standing behind their artist Lil Wayne after the rapper pled guilty to gun possession Thursday in New York City.

He's been with the brothers for more than 15 years now, and they consider him not just an act on the roster, but family. In fact, both Baby and Slim… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 26, 2009 at 8:47am — No Comments

Rodeny Jerkins Plate Full : New Janet Song Unreleased Michael Jackson song

RODNEY JERKINS' PLATE IS FULL: New Janet Jackson song, unreleased Michael Jackson songs, and more

(October 26, 2009) up!

“There is a certain groove, there is a certain melodic-ness to Janet and you have to be able to capture that. Also, Janet writes. A lot of the hits that happened in the past, Janet was heavily involved in the writing process. And if you look on her last three records, she didn’t write at all. So that’s the first thing I did with her. I gave her a pen and a pad… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 26, 2009 at 8:17am — No Comments

Run DMC The Musical

RUN-DMC – THE MUSICAL: New theatre production in the works based on pioneering rap group's rise to fame.

(October 22, 2009)

*Paula Wagner has been busy since leaving her gig at United Artists. In addition to developing a film version of Broadway's "Miss Saigon" for director Lee Daniels, the film executive is creating a new original musical with legendary rap group Run-DMC.

"I feel their story lends itself perfectly to the stage," Wagner said, according to Variety. "This… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 23, 2009 at 2:39pm — No Comments

Mase Bumrushes Diddy In Pusuit Of Freedom

MASE BUMRUSHES DIDDY IN PURSUIT OF FREEDOM: But, did he get what he really wanted? (October 21, 2009)

*Here's an item that's got folks who scan the hip hop world scratching their heads. It's about Puffy/Diddy/Sean Combs and Mase.

*It seems that Mase, now a minister in Atlanta, even though he hasn't recorded for Comb's Bad Boy label in years, kinda bumrushed a surprised Diddy at local Atl radio station V103. In the process, he supposedly got the music mogul to sign his… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 21, 2009 at 9:25am — No Comments

R-Kelly's Untitled Cd Due In December

R. KELLY'S 'UNTITLED' CD DUE IN DECEMBER: Second single 'Religious' hits radio.

(October 23, 2009)

*R. Kelly's tenth studio album, "Untitled," has a firm release date of Dec. 1, his label announced in a press release Tuesday.

The set will include the hit song "Number One" featuring Keri Hilson (his 35th single to reach the top 10 on the R&B chart), and his latest single "Religious," which hits the airwaves on the heels of his "Ladies Make Some Noise" tour. [Scroll… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 21, 2009 at 9:15am — No Comments

Tax Lien Filed Against NAS!!!!

TAX LIEN FILED AGAINST NAS: Feds want more than $2 million in back taxes.

(October 20, 2009)

The tax man is looking to collect more than $2 million from rap star Nas, who is accused of failure to pay up for the years 2006 and 2007.

Gossip site TMZ.com has obtained a federal tax lien filed last month against the Queens MC for $2,584,206.31.

Nas is currently involved in an ugly divorce battle with singer Kelis. In July, a Los Angeles judge ordered the artist… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 21, 2009 at 9:06am — No Comments

Beyonce' Breaking Her Silence

Beyonce Knowles is finally breaking her silence about Kanye West storming the stage at the VMAs to declare that she should have won Best Female Video instead of Taylor Swift.

"Well, I knew his intentions, and I knew he was standing up for art; and he told me before, when they said the nominees, he's like, 'You have this award,'" Beyonce, 28, told O: The Oprah magazine editor at large Gayle King (via MTV News) at the Billboard Awards over the weekend, when she was named Woman of the… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 7, 2009 at 11:12am — No Comments

Tyler Perry Details His Own Child Abuse

(October 6, 2009) Tyler Perry's latest e-mail message to fans explains his attraction to the film "Precious," which he is executive producing along with Oprah Winfrey.

The film, which arrives in theaters Nov. 6, tells the story of a 16-year-old Precious Jones (Gabourey Sidibe), a high-school student with nothing working in her favor. She is pregnant with her father's child—for the second time. She can't read or write, and her schoolmates tease her for being… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 6, 2009 at 1:59pm — No Comments

50 Cent And Jadakiss Possible Collab!!!!WTF

50 Cent and Jadakiss have had a past that was often full of beef but early this year 50 made it pretty clear that he didn't have a problem with Jadakiss and now in a video [watch here] on 50's website Jadakiss is confirming that the two rappers have spoken. “We hollered like grown men. We kicked it. Hopefully there’ll be a good outcome from this" Jadakiss said [watch here]. When Jadakiss was asked about a possible collaboration, he answered "Yeah you going to see a lot of things."

50… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 6, 2009 at 11:48am — No Comments

Nike Denies Reports Of New Endorsement Deal with Michael Vick

*Nike Inc on Thursday denied reports that it renewed its endorsement deal with Michael Vick more than two years after dumping the National Football League quarterback for bankrolling a dog-fighting ring.

On Wednesday, there were reports that Vick's agent said his client has an endorsement deal with Nike but would not reveal terms of the contract.

But the footwear and apparel company, which terminated its endorsement deal with Vick in 2007, said it was only supplying gear… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 6, 2009 at 11:33am — No Comments

Khlamar Not Legally Married !!!!!!!!!! WTF

*TMZ.com is reporting that the quickie marriage of Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian is not even valid, and won't be unless a prenuptial agreement is signed.

"We've learned two high-powered family law attorneys are already squaring off, trying to hash out the prenup Odom wants as a condition to marriage," TMZ reported Tuesday.

Neal Hersh is representing the Los Angeles Lakers star, while Lisa Meyer is repping Kardashian.

"We're told the… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 6, 2009 at 11:16am — No Comments

Method Man too high to pay taxes!!!!

Despite recent reports that the rapper is so broke that his 2008 Lincoln Navigator was repossessed to pay back taxes, Method Man — whose real name is Clifford Smith — insists his cash flow is just fine. In fact, he says, his penchant for marijuana is to blame for the mishap.

Citing the Wu Tang member for being $52,503 in arrears on his personal income taxes, the state Department of Taxation showed up at the Staten Island native’s home at 6 a.m. March 19 with “four NYPD cops and… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 5, 2009 at 1:07pm — No Comments

MATHEW KNOWLES HAS ANOTHER MOUTH TO FEED!

Latest news update about Matthew Knowles Scandal, Mathew Knowles is an American music executive and manager from Gadsden, Alabama. Knowles is married to stylist and House of Dereon owner Tina Knowles; together, they have two daughters, R&B singers Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, both of whom are managed by Mathew. Knowles and his family are members of St. John’s Methodist Church in Houston, Texas.

Beyonce and Solange Knowles’ father and business manager Matthew Knowles has another… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 5, 2009 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Mariah Calling Out Eminem Again

*Mariah Carey is still being asked about her issues with rap star Eminem, which revved up last summer as both artists recorded songs that but the other on blast.

In an interview with Ryan Seacrest for his LA radio show, Carey never mentions Slim Shady's name, but made it clear that her new album "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" is not full of songs that bash Eminem – and this includes the set's first single, "Obsessed."

"If I write a song, called 'Why Are You So Upset With Me,'… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 5, 2009 at 11:50am — No Comments

Flavor Flav Going Back TO School

Flavor Flav going back to school

Flavor Flav attends the 2008 VH1 Hip Hop Honors at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 2, 2008 in New York City. (Bryan Bedder, Getty Images) Hip-hop pioneer Flavor Flav is heading back to school for a new reality TV show.

The rapper quit his studies at the age of 16 to become a member of hip-hop supergroup Public Enemy, but, 34 years later, he is determined to gain his high school diploma and he is documenting his efforts for cable channel… Continue

Added by Stephan Bobb on October 5, 2009 at 9:45am — No Comments