New Rihanna, 50 Cent, Diddy & Ne-Yo...

Here's Rihanna's new video for Umbrella with Jay. I'm assuming somebody might wanna see this...I could be wrong...

Music...
50 Cent - Fully Loaded Clip
Diddy - Last Night [Remix] (Ft. Lil' Kim & Busta Rhymes)
Ne-Yo - All Because of You [Remix] (Ft. Kanye West)

Eve Caught Ruff Ridin'...

Eve was arrested for DUI after she crashed her gold Maserati on Hollywood Boulevard early this morning. Eve was driving in Hollywood around 2:45 AM Thursday when she hit the center divider, totaling the front of her car. Police sources are reporting that Eve's blood alcohol level was "double the legal limit." For more info go to TMZ.

If You See This Guy Coming...

...towards you run his crazy ass over. WARNING: NSFW Language.

For some reason, at the end I expected that dude with the deep voice from those Allstate commercials to come out of nowhere and tell you about accident forgiveness.

Random Quote: RZA

RZA's opinion on the current state of hip-hop:
"Hip-hop is just unbalanced. Right now, rappers are glorifying their hell. How you gonna tell me it's cool to live in the ghetto? Who wants to live where you got rats, roaches, pissy elevators, shootings, killings, rapings, drug addicts, alcoholics, all in a four block radius?"

"Now, out of nine Wu-Tang members, seven are felons...we were the problem of our communities, but we never bragged about it. We kept moving on about life. But right now, these hip-hoppers are stuck on one thing. They stuck on sex and violence and drugs and partying. Life is way more than that. Especially the day after the party ends. When you get the f**k up the next day, what you gonna do?"

Guess Who...

Blind item via Myra Panache:

A great buzz was generated before this rapper released his album, so much so, that he purchased numerous luxury items (including bling) on credit, anticipating a huge cash flow. Although the album had strong sales it’s first week, it fell off the charts within the next few weeks due to illegal downloading. Now, this rapper is in debt with jewelers, casinos and creditors. It’s doubtful that he can recover because he alienates the people who can help him: Promoters, agents and the fans who buy his music. It seems as if he has an intense hatred for his fans, he’s been in numerous unreported altercations with fans who simply ask for his autograph. He or his bodyguard-either curse out fans, push them aside roughly or threaten them with their lives.

R. Kelly's "Double Up" Tracklist...

1. Double Up
2. Sticky Panties
3. I’m A Flirt (with your daughter)
4. Rock Star
5. Pull Ya Hair (till ya pigtails come out)
6. Blow It Up
7. Good Sex
8. Sweet Tooth
9. Leave Your Name (not your age)
10. Freaky In The Club
11. Havin’ A Baby (with a baby)
12. Real Talk (ga ga goo goo)
13. Rollin
14. Champ, The

Okay, face it...Robert is never going to trial, let alone jail. Who's his lawyer? Jesus. I mean damn...this guy has hands down the best lawyer in the history of the American judicial system. Oh yeah, in case you couldn't tell I added the stuff in parenthesis.

Jay-Z Remixes Amy's "Rehab"...

Jay-Z has reportedly given Amy Winehouse's song Rehab a hip-hop makeover to help the British soul star break into the mainstream American market. Jay is said to be a big fan of Winehouse's sultry vocals, and has remixed her single Rehab to make it appeal to a wider audience. A source says, "Jay-Z told Amy he had some great ideas and when he called her back a few weeks later, she couldn't believe it."

J-Lo Gets 1.2 Million To Sing...

...for 40 mins.
A Russian billionaire paid over $2 million for Jennifer Lopez to perform at a joint birthday party for himself and his wife Saturday night. Lopez's 40-minute set – which included the song, "Jenny From the Block" – cost 35-year-old Andrei Melnichenko $1.2 million. He paid another $800,000 to fly the singer, her husband Marc Anthony and their entourage from the U.S. to his 27-acre estate in Surrey, England, and put them up at the Mandarin Oriental in London. For more info go to People.

Are you serious? I mean this broad can't even sing. The hispanic guy outside the laundromat with that raggedy cart, selling socks, helado and spanish corn sounds better than her..I'm obviously in the wrong line of work.

Vanessa Williams & Cassie In Allure...

More From Alexyss K. Tylor...

...Atlanta's self-proclaimed sexologist. WARNING definitely NSFW.

Memorable quotes include:
"Dick will make you slap somebody."
"The penis is a very powerful organ..."
"...it's just like a rocket see, and inside of every rocket there's information encoded in it for it to do what it do."
"Dick will make you lose control."

Guess Who...

Blind item via Myra Panache:

Rewind: We did a blind item last year on two black actresses, one of them being Halle Berry. Another black actress in Hollywood continues to be insanely jealous over Berry’s success and reportedly did everything in her power to try and sabotage her but all of her attempts failed because Berry is too powerful.

Update: Now, we have a similar situation with two black female singers, one of them being Beyonce. Despite Beyonce being talented, beautiful and friendly, she has a colleague who is extremely jealous of her success. “Up until recently,” this woman tried to spread false rumors on Bey and she tried to plant scandalous stories in the tabloids and she’s the same person who is referred to as a source when bloggers post negative false stories on Beyonce. Hint: The jealous singer had a few big hits but has fallen off considerably.

Random Quote: Cam'ron

Cam'ron is going to be on 60 Minutes this Sunday, April 22 (7 p.m. ET/PT) talking to Anderson Cooper about snitching. When Cooper posed the hypothetical question "Would you 'snitch' or call the police if you knew a serial killer lived next door to you?" he responded:

"If I knew the serial killer was living next door to me...I wouldn't call and tell anybody on him — but I'd probably move. But I'm not going to call and be like, 'The serial killer's in 4E.' "

Nope...you read it right. At first, I had to read it a couple of times because I thought that I was reading it wrong. So I guess if that serial killer murdered his mom the same rule applies...no snitching.

For more info go to cbsnews.com.

Random Pics: Halle & Gabriel Aubrey...

...becoming irritated with the paparazzi at the airport.

Fantasia Should Never...

...be allowed to purchase and/or use a camera phone for the rest of her life.
Excuse me...but I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

Quickies...

Turns out this is the G-Unit edition of Quickies...

• 50 Cent was ordered by Suffolk County Support Magistrate Aletha V. Fields-Ferraro to immediately pay $10,000 for the support of his son, Marquise Diamond Jackson, 10. His baby momma, Shaniqua Tompkins, was also granted $15,000 in monthly expenses.

• The Queens, NY home of Tony Yayo's mother was riddled with bullets last night (Apr. 18). While details are still being revealed, sources said the house was shot up last night around midnight. For more info go to AllHipHop.com.

• Gunfire interrupted a recent video shoot for G-Unit member Spider Loc's single "Blutiful" in Compton, CA. Click here to see shooting on tape and for more info go to AllHipHop.com.
  

Dame's Suing His Accountant...

Damon Dash has filed a $3.5 million lawsuit against an accounting firm, claiming the company made errors on Dash's tax returns, filed them late and miscalculated his 2005 tax obligations. The lawsuit, which was filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, accuses Barry Klarberg and accounting firms Loring Ward and Assante Business Management of committing professional malpractice. The lawsuit alleges that the accounting errors cost him millions.

"I heard Muhf*ckers saying they made Hov, made Hov say okay then, make another Hov..."
Sounds like you need to make another Hov real quick Dame.

Women Beware Of Penis Power...

...according to Atlanta's self-proclaimed sexologist Alexyss Tylor. This is a clip from her public access show. WARNING definitely NSFW.

Here are some memorable quotes:
"The man who's living to ejaculate...he's in a predator mode."
"Her vagina is cold."
"Some women are actually hooked on cum."
"All penises are not created equal."
"I don't have a degree in academia (that's not a typo)..."

I'm at a lost for words...

New LOX,Timbaland & Jin...

The LOX - We're Back
Timbaland - Laugh At Em [Give It To Me Remix] (Ft. Jay-Z & Justin Timberlake)
Jin - Rain Rain Go Away [Virgina Tech Tribute]

Guess Who...

Blind item via Myra Panache:

This rapper really does love his wife and has tried to remain faithful in his latest attempt to keep her permanently by his side but unfortunately, his boys are teasing him about it. Telling him, ‘you softened up, a real man has more than one woman, be the playa you were meant to be.’ Needless to say, our rapper has fallen off the wagon and is back to his old tricks. Sexing 2-3 women per night, having reps discreetly contact porn stars on his behalf and having raw dawg orgies with video girls/porn girls-with no end in sight. At the rate he’s going, it’s only a matter of time before he brings home a STD.

Beyonce's Being Sued...

...by a washed up one hit wonder named Des'ree, who's known mainly for her 1994 hit, "Gotta Be." Beyoncé allegedly never obtained proper clearance to cover a song called "I'm Kissing You," originally co-written by Des'ree. The song was eventually released on Beyoncé's album, "B'Day - Deluxe Edition," with the title "Still in Love (Kissing You)."
Des'ree is suing to halt distribution of the song, video and album and seeking at least $150,000 in damages. For more info and to hear both versions of the song go to TMZ.

I would've posted a picture of Des'ree but I didn't for two reasons:
1. She's not attractive.
2. You wouldn't have recognized her anyway.

Random Pics: Jay-Z, Beyonce, Tyra & Kimora...

...at Madison Square Garden watching the Knicks vs. Nets game Monday night.

The End of Girlfriends?...

On the May 7 episode of Girlfriends, Joan (played by Tracee Ellis Ross) will get a long awaited marriage proposal on what is being billed as a special one-hour finale.

The only problem is the production notes didn't indicate specifically if the two-part show was a "series finale" or "season finale"... just "finale." Even without one of its main draws, the character Toni Childs (played by Jill Marie Jones), Girlfriends' still remains a ratings juggernaut. For more info go to The BV Newswire.

I don't know why Jill Marie Jones (who reportedly left the show over a contract dispute) decided to leave. Whatever the problem was with her contract, I'm sure she was still getting paid more than she is for those whack ass Bailey's Irish Cream commercials.

Swizz Beatz - It's Me B*tches

This song is that ish...but this outfit damn sure isn't.

Forest Whitaker Gets A Star...

...on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For more info go to Yahoo.
Forest has been on one hell of a winning streak over the past year, mostly due to the film The Last King of Scotland in which he played the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. The role has won him win an Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award.

Lil' Romeo Is GoingTo College...

...on a full atheletic scholarship.

Percy "Romeo" Miller has officially signed on as a member of the 2008 University of Southern California Trojans basketball team. Romeo, a 5'11 All-American point guard at Beverly Hill High School, will put all of his film and TV roles on hold, while he attends USC and earns his degree in business administration.

After his most recent single I guess he realized school was the way to go. Smart move Romeo...I don't know how, but I have a feeling that the rap game will survive without you.

Random Pics: Meagan Good & Thomas Jones..

New couple Meagan Good and NY Jets RB Thomas Jones at the Canal Room in NY.

Drake - Replacement Girl (Ft. Trey Songs)

Be on the lookout for Drake's album this summer, his Room For Improvement mixtape was serious...he's gonna be a problem.

Guess Who...

Blind Item via Myra Panache:

This smooth R&B singer goes to great lengths to hide his homosexuality. When reporters and fans began to pry into his personal life, he has his rep contact a modeling agency to arrange a 'fake' date with a pretty woman, acting as a beard. This singer can barely control his attraction for men. He often stares at attractive men and he is very personable with men but he’s afraid to come out because it may ruin his female fan base. Hint: It’s not Maxwell.

New T.I. and Diddy

T.I. - Big Shit Poppin
Diddy - Last Night [Remix] (Ft. Game, Rich Boy, Young Joc & Big Boi)

Random Rumors...

• Beyonce and Jay-Z are going to form their own label later on this year. Beyonce is scheduled to complete her deal with Sony this fall when she releases, what is reported to be a live album. Around this time, Jay will leave his position as president at Def Jam and the two will announce their new label.

• Omarion and Rihanna are dating, and have been for over 2 months.

• J-Lo and Skeletor Marc Anthony are on the rocks...he wants her to be a housewife while he runs the show and she's not ready to give up the spotlight. Word is she's been having lengthy phone conversations with Diddy lately. Last Night...Marc couldn't even get an answer...

• Kanye West and his fiancee Alexis Rainey have put their marriage plans on hold indefinitely.
  

Rocsi Is On The Cover Of King...

Unless your 16 years-old and watch 106 & Park or from Chicago you have no idea who she is. Keep it that way. She looks like a muppet baby to me...that's just my opinion though.

DMX Is A Wanted Man...

...I know...you're not surprised.
Two arrest warrants have been issued for Earl after he failed to appear at separate court hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Earl was due to appear in Yonkers City Court (NY) on Wednesday to answer charges of driving with a suspended license, stemming from an October arrest. The previous day, Earl was a no-show at White Plains City Court (NY) for charges of speeding, changing lanes dangerously, driving without a seat belt and using a suspended license following a June arrest. For more info go to AllHipHop.com.

Why in the hell does Earl keep getting behind the wheel of a car? His barking ass hasn't learned the "sit" command yet?

Random Quote: Usher...

"When you find the right one, you don't wanna live your life without her — you wanna make sure you have a real partner...I think every man wants to have that partner in life he can share the hottest moments with — the one that is down with you in the clutch and keeps it real and keeps you in check if things ain't right."

To hear what Usher has to say about his upcoming wedding and working with Jermaine Dupri on his new album, go to MTV.com.

Imus Has Been Fired...

MSNBC just announced it will no longer simulcast Don Imus' radio show.
According to TMZ, MSNBC released the following statement:

Effective immediately, MSNBC will no longer simulcast the "Imus in the Morning" radio program. This decision comes as a result of an ongoing review process, which initially included the announcement of a suspension. It also takes into account many conversations with our own employees. What matters to us most is that the men and women of NBC Universal have confidence in the values we have set for this company. This is the only decision that makes that possible. Once again, we apologize to the women of the Rutgers basketball team and to our viewers. We deeply regret the pain this incident has caused."

Image taken from Celebslam.

Snoop Comments On Imus...

According to Snoop, Imus's use of the word "ho's" shouldn't be compared to the usage of the term by rappers in hip-hop. Snoop tells MTV.com:

"It's a completely different scenario...[Rappers] are not talking about no collegiate basketball girls who have made it to the next level in education and sports. We're talking about ho's that's in the 'hood that ain't doing sh--, that's trying to get a n---a for his money. These are two separate things. First of all, we ain't no old-ass white men that sit up on MSNBC going hard on black girls. We are rappers that have these songs coming from our minds and our souls that are relevant to what we feel. I will not let them mutha-----as say we in the same league as him."

What do you think? Do you agree or disagree with Snoop?
Random Fact: Snoop has a medical permit to smoke weed for his "migraine headaches"

T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Ft. Young Joc)

I almost feel bad admitting this...but I actually like this song...

Halle Is On The Cover of Esquire...

Damn...

Guess Who...

Blind item via Myra Panache:

We reported on this actor last year. Rewind: A friend set him up on a blind date with a white woman and he went ballistic because he only dates black women. Fast forward: People are wondering, what happened to him? He just up and disappeared from the screen. The answer: He is on grind trying to support numerous children in at least 7 states, by as many women. This man has children ranging in ages from 5-22. He continues to be a notorious womanizer. When he was in a long-term relationship, he was cheating with a black female singer (who was engaged). He also bragged about having sex with this same problem plagued singer-the night before her wedding. This serial cheater was also involved with a former model (sticky fingers). A few of his baby mama’s are threatening to take him to court for back child support but he doesn’t want his business in the streets, therefore he’s picking up any discreet job he can (behind the scenes) to pay them off to remain silent. Hint: Awesome from the neck down.

New Mims, Rihanna & Fabolous...

Mims - This Is Why I'm Hot [Remix](Ft. Dj Unk, Twista, R. Kelly, Lil Wayne & Marques Houston)
Rihanna (Ft. Ne-Yo) - Hate That I Love You
Fabolous (Ft. Ne-Yo) - Make Me Better

T.I. Leaves Performance Early...

...at North Carolina's Duke University and may be getting sued as a result. Duke's Office of Student Activities and Facilities (OSAF) paid T.I. $70,000 prior to the show to perform for at least 60 minutes. Instead, Duke University Union officials say that despite a late arrival, T.I. only delivered a 40 minute performance, then abruptly left for dinner at P.F. Chang's China Bistro. For more info go to SOHH.com.

I'm assuming he was really hungry. I've never had P.F. Chang's but it must be fire if he couldn't wait 20 minutes. I understand though, one time I came back to work 20 mins. late from lunch because I stood in a long ass line for some Chipotle. That Barbacoa Burrito was worth it...but then again nobody cared that I was late, I didn't get sued and I damn sure wasn't being paid $70,000 to work there.

Kermit The Frog Is Hurt...

...or at least that's the name of his video.

This is disturbing...if I had seen this when I was 6 or 7 years-old I probably would've died from an overdose at the age of 10.

Anna Nicole's Baby Daddy Is...

Diddy...no not really (it wouldn't have surprised me though). It's actually Larry Birkhead...which I'm sure you've heard by now. It was confirmed by DNA tests today that Larry is the father of Anna Nicole Smith's million-dollar baby.

Okay...I really don't give a damn and I know you don't either. I just wanna know why is it that Maury can find out who's the baby daddy within 24 hours on his show?...but it took these idiots weeks to do it.

Remy Ma Got Dropped...

Remy Ma has officially been released from her deal with Terror Squad/SRC/Universal due to creative differences (aka lack of record sales). For more info go to AllHipHop.com.

I hope she released her damn stylist from their deal because she dresses like she's blind. Don't get me wrong, I condone individuality when it comes to style but her ass is completely OC with it.

Tracks From Common's New Album...

...which is titled "Finding Forever," was played for Vibe last week. Here are some track titles and features:
"The People" (ft. Dwele; prod. by Kanye West)
"Black Maybe" (ft. Bilal; prod. by Kanye West)
"I Want You" (prod. will.i.am)
"Southside" (ft. and prod. by Kanye West)
"Misunderstood" (Nina Simone sample; prod. by Devo Springsteen)
"Drivin Me Wild" (ft. Lily Allen; prod. by Kanye West)
"So Far to Go" (ft. D'Angelo; prod by Jay Dilla)
"Break My Heart" (prod. by Kanye West)
"Start the Show" (prod. by Kanye West)

For more info on Finding Forever and the title's meaning go to Vibe.com.

"Nappy Headed Hos"...

...is the phrase Don Imus, the host of MSNBC's Imus in the Morning, used to refer to the Rutgers University women's basketball team on the April 4th edition of his show. Oh yeah, this is after the show's executive producer, Bernard McGuirk, called the team "hard-core hos." McGuirk later compared the NCAA women's basketball championship game between Rutgers and Tennessee to the movie School Daze by Spike Lee, going on to say it was like "The Jigaboos vs. The Wannabees." (more)

I mean damn...did they forget that they were on the air? Why half-step Imus?...you might as well do your show with a burning cross in the background while wearing a Klan hood made out of a Confederate Flag. Some people are saying he should be fired for his comments, while others are saying he has a right to say what he wants. What do you think?

The Top 25 Dancers...

...of all time according to BET are:
25. Ciara
24. Diddy
23. Big Daddy Kane
22. Rosie Perez
21. Gregory Hines
20. Missy Elliott
19. Tina Turner
18. Aaliyah
17. Cab Calloway
16. Shakira
15. Omarion
14. Bobby Brown
13. Jennifer Lopez
12. Alvin Ailey
11. Usher
10. The Temptations
09. Beyoncé
08. Savion Glover
07. MC Hammer
06. Prince
05. Janet Jackson
04. Chris Brown
03. The Nicholas Brothers
02. Michael Jackson
01. James Brown

One question...how in the hell did Chris Brown beat out Janet, Usher and Prince? What do you think? Did they leave somebody off? or is there somebody on there who shouldn't be?

Skateboard P(epsi)...

First Jay-Z, now Pharrell is taking a shot at designing cola cans.

Pharrell, along with music stars Big & Rich and the All-American Rejects, are taking part in Pepsi's global re-branding efforts.While the familiar Pepsi logo remains untouched, the background graphics change every few weeks. "I was intrigued by this opportunity because it allowed me to be creative and innovative, which is something that I try to infuse in all of my endeavors," said Pharrell Williams. For more info go to AllHipHop.com.

Jay-Z Has 99 Problems...

...and this psycho b*tch is one. This is old, but it's a slow day.

Click here for part 2.

Guess Who...

Blind Items via Myra Panache:

1.We reported last year that a pretty black ‘undercover,’ lesbian in the entertainment industry was being blackmailed by her former female lover who secretly recorded a sex tape of them. She paid the woman six figures to go away and she requested all copies of the tape. That incident made her more careful and she resorted to one-night stands and her security team is instructed to check for recording devices prior to women being sent up to her hotel suite. Last week, a male singer told me, he was on tour overseas and she was also appearing in the same town and she had a hotel suite next door that wasn’t sound proof. He stated, he had a problem getting sleep because of the loud lovemaking sounds coming from her suite. Every day he stayed at the hotel, he said she had a different woman in her suite each night, and you could overhear them having sex all night. He said, ‘it was like living next door to a brothel.’

2.Not so long ago, this rapper was on fiyah! He was the hottest hip-hop star in the game but he never invested wisely. Instead, he lived large and financed a bling-bling lifestyle which included: A fleet of luxury cars, a mansion, lear jet travel and expensive jewelry. Now, he’s broke. Sources reveal-he recently flew to Los Angeles (in coach) and incognito. He had a friend take him to a Beverly Hills pawn shop that caters to celebrities who are down on their luck. He pawned rings, chains and watches. Now, we’re hearing, that this particular rapper has set-up a discreet Ebay account to continue liquidating his valuable assets for much needed cash.

Next Time You Go To The Club...

...expect to see all the "followers ballers" drinking Armand de Brignac Champagne, also known as the Ace of Spades. Why?...because Jay-Z is close to signing a deal to officially endorse the French champagne. For more info go to AllHipHop.com.

I really hope Jay reconsiders this...I mean think about the kids Jay. Now little Ju-Ju and his sister Shakiwi aren't gonna have any school clothes this fall because daddy spent all summer buying bottles of Ace (@ $400 and up per bottle) at the club.

Quickies...

• Will Smith has been named the most powerful actor in Hollywood by 'Newsweek' magazine. He's passed up Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise with a worldwide career box office of $4.4 billion. For more info go to MSNBC.
  
• Fonzworth Bentley is releasing his first book 'Advance Your Swagger,' an ambitious hip-hop centric how-to guide on using manners, confidence and style to get ahead on Sept. 25.
• Happy Birthday Kid! Kid from Kid n' Play turns 43 today...damn I feel old.
  
• Janet talks about her piercings...all of them...

Music
Lil Wayne - Promise (Freestyle)
The Game - They Love It (Dissing Vida...This guy needs to get a life)
50 Cent - Straight To The Bank

Marvin Slaps Kids...Curtis Throws Models...

Go-Go's Listening Party...

...was held for his upcoming album, Because of You last night.

Here a few tracks off of Because of You:
Ne-Yo - Because of You
Ne-Yo (Ft. Jay-Z) - Call Me Crazy
Ne-Yo - Drugz

Curtis Talks...

...about Tony Yayo's incident, Olivia getting dropped, Cam'ron, Young Buck's truce with The Game and a whole bunch of other stuff on Hot 97. Here's a summary of everything:
*Olivia was dropped because of "creative differences."
*He will no longer be heavily involved with albums from artist on G-Unit records.
*He's done with battling Cam'ron.
*Claims he wasn't present during the Yayo incident.
*Says that he isn't happy with Young Buck's decision to make peace with his enemies (Jadakiss & The Game).
Click here to listen to the interview.

Lil Mama - Lip Gloss...

When will it stop? I'm not a hater, but I'm praying that this doesn't blow up...

Be on the lookout for my new single "Cinnamon Toast Crunch With Some Henny On The Side"...

Quickies...

• Reggie Bush is reportedly banned from the Playboy Mansion...
• Fergie is a former lesbian...
• Dr. Cornell West is dropping an album...
• Joss Stone disses Christina Milian...

Music
Lil Wayne - Upgrade U
The Game - Body Bags (Dissing G-Unit...again)
Eve - Tambourine

Scary Spice Had A Baby Girl...

...so her and Eddie should be on the Maury Show any minute now.

"Mother and baby are now resting. No name has been decided on as yet and she is purely known as Baby Brown." a rep for brown said in a statement.

No daddy...no name...this isn't a good start. Oh yeah, Happy Birthday Eddie! He turned 46 today. I'm sure right about now Eddie's playing song number 3 on this list...