Drake was Heartbroken Once
Rihanna & Drake when they were 'special' friends
*Drake is the latest heartthrob, singing messages of love, heartbreak, and everything in between. Little did we know they were coming from an o’ so familiar place.
It seems the Young Money rapper had a brief relationship with Rihanna. In the midst of that fling, Drake was asked by his then sweetheart to write her a song. But it was never got released. Drake says he was just a pawn anyway.…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 13, 2010 at 12:02pm —
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Jay-Z Fronts Rolling Stone; Dishes on Psychiatrist and Bey
*Well look who’s on the cover of Rolling Stone, again. Back for his third time, it’s non other than the man the blogs love to call “Joe Camel” or just plain “Camel.” Cute pic of Mr. Camel, er Mr. Carter, huh?
Anyway, on their website Rolling Stone posted this to whet your appetite for the issue which hits stands June 24:
Added by Stephan Bobb on June 13, 2010 at 12:00pm —
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Kobe Ignores Chris Rock during Game 1
*While Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was taking a breather from his 30-point, 6-assist effort against the Boston Celtics last night, Chris Rock, seated right next to the Lakers bench, was caught trying desperately – and ultimately unsuccessfully – to get Kobe’s attention.
During the 4th quarter of the NBA Finals, when the Lakers had a comfortable lead, Bryant sat on the bench just a few feet away from the famous comedian, who…
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Chris Rock, Snooki Spar on ‘Tonight Show’
*Below, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” and fellow Jersey resident Chris Rock got a little testy with each other during Tuesday’s episode of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
It all started when Snooki, poof and all, asked the Brooklyn born actor where in Jersey he lives. He replied, “The nice part.”
She then asks if he fist-pumps and when Chris replies, “What’s that?” She snaps back, “Do you live…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 10, 2010 at 10:23am —
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Free Outkast!: Label Acting Like a ‘Jive’ Turkey
*Jive Records is cock blocking! Big Boi moved to Def Jam to promote a solo album, but the Jive won’t let him reunite with his ace boon coon Andre Benjamin for the Outkast reunion
“Jive Records told me my album is a piece of art, and they didn’t know what to do with it,” Big Boi told GQ. “Jive is trying to block Dre from being on my record. We can’t be on songs together now.”
Free Outkast Now!
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 10, 2010 at 10:20am —
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‘Laura Winslow’ Has Her First Child
*Have you ever wondered what happened to the other actors from “Family Matters?” Well this just in from bvbuzz.com, Kellie S. Williams, also known as Laura Winslow, gave birth to her first child, Hannah Belle.
No longer that teenage heartthrob, but a fab mommy at the age of 34, Williams married her husband Hannibal Jackson last year September.
Since the show, she has appeared on several sitcoms like “Girlfriends” and…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 10, 2010 at 10:17am —
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Avery Johnson Agrees to Coach NJ Nets
*Avery Johnson is set to become the new coach of the NBA’s worst team – the New Jersey Nets.
The current ESPN basketball analyst confirmed Wednesday that he made a verbal commitment to coach the team, and that the Nets will formally announce the deal sometime today, reports the AP.
Johnson coached Dallas for three-plus seasons, going 194-70 in the regular season and 23-24 in the playoffs. He guided the Mavs to the NBA finals…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 2:00pm —
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Rashida Jones Takes Role in ‘Idiot Brother’
*”Parks and Recreation” star Rashida Jones will join Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel and Emily Mortimer opposite Paul Rudd in the big screen comedy “My Idiot Brother.”
The story centers on an idealist (Rudd) dealing with his over¬bearing mother who crashes at the homes of his three ambitious sisters and brings truth, happiness and a sunny disposition into their lives while also wreaking havoc. Banks, Deschanel and Mortimer will…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:37am —
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T-Pain Sued Over Jennifer Hudson Track
*T-Pain is reportedly being sued by singer Sara Stokes from Diddy’s MTV series “Making the Band” after he allegedly failed to credit her for a song she wrote for Jennifer Hudson.
Stokes claimed that she co-wrote Hudson’s track “What’s Wrong (Go Away)’ with the Auto-Tuned rapper, whose real name is Faheem Najm. The song appeared on J-Hud’s self-titled debut in 2008. [Listen to track below.]
“The exploitation of…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:25am —
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Fences’ Box Office Breaks Record in Slow Week
*Despite an overall sluggish sales week on Broadway, “Fences” managed to break the house record at the Cort, and producers have announced that the revival starring Tony nominees Denzel Washington and Viola Davis will recoup its costs by of the end of this week.
The August Wilson play will make back its $2.8 million capitalization in eight weeks of performances, according to producers.
The quick trip into the black…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:21am —
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Destiny’s Child Reunion is a No Go
*Despite circulating rumors of the dynamic trio, Destiny’s Child is not getting back together… and let the violin play.
Mathew Knowles, Beyonce’s father and manager, told ET the sad news.
“Contrary to rumors online of a Destiny’s Child reunion, there are no plans for the group to reunite for a performance or album. The rumors are false Destiny’s Child made an unprecedented impact in contemporary music, becoming one of the…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:17am —
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Cops Shut Down Lil Kim Show in Vermont
*A Lil Kim concert in Vermont was cut short last week after police were called to break up a drunken brawl outside the venue.
The rapper was performing at the Higher Ground nightclub last Wednesday as part of her U.S. tour when a fight erupted just outside of the club. Vermont State Police rolled through and shut it down shortly after midnight.
Cops managed to put an end to the chaos, which led to one person being…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 9, 2010 at 10:15am —
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LeBron James Tapes Interview with Larry King
*Larry King has taped an interview with Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James that is scheduled to air this Friday at 9 p.m. – which just so happens to fall between Game 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals.
The most coveted free agent in NBA history spoke with CNN’s veteran host on Tuesday at his home near Akron. [Watch preview below.]
Other than his postgame interview, James has not talked to the media since the Cavs…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 3, 2010 at 11:25am —
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Griffey Hangs His Jersey and Says Good-bye
*It’s so hard to say goodbye! Mariners’ Ken Griffey, Jr. turned in his jersey on Wednesday night after calling up team president, Chuck Armstrong, telling him his career was done, just like that. Unfortunately, there will be no farewell tour, but he is one of the best players of all time and his legacy will stand forever in the history of the MLB
The 40-year-old slugger unexpectedly announced his retirement before a game…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 3, 2010 at 11:21am —
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Todd Bridges: ‘Gary Coleman had a Secret Will’
*Todd Bridges has come forth with claims that Gary Coleman, his “Diff’rent Strokes” co-star, had a secret will at the time of his death that involves the exclusion of his parents.
Coleman, who passed away Friday after suffering a brain hemorrhage, has been estranged from his parents, Sue and Willie Coleman, since a 1989 court battle over his finances. The former child star successfully sued his parents and former manager for…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on June 3, 2010 at 11:17am —
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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…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 25, 2010 at 11:47am —
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‘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…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 25, 2010 at 11:41am —
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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…
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Added by Stephan Bobb on May 25, 2010 at 11:39am —
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