Retired linebacker’s wife dies one month after their wedding

Retired linebacker’s wife dies one month after their wedding

One month after getting married, former NFL linebacker Chris Draft lost his wife today after a long bout with breast cancer. She was so weakened by the disease that she was in a wheelchair for the private wedding, just one month before she died.

According to yahoo-Draft, who played most of his 12-year career in Atlanta, released a statement on his wife on their family foundation website.

Not just an inspiration, but a light, and a force that led the way with a beautiful, sweet smile and bright shining eyes that both belied the pure steel of her strength and determination.

Strong is too pale, too shallow and too small of a word to describe Keasha's vibrancy… Quite simply, she was ferocious. She fiercely held onto life, and love with a forcefulness that was absolutely awe-inspiring and completely breathtaking. Rest in peace, Mrs. Draft.

 

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Madam Prezident: 99-YEAR-OLD MAN DIVORCING WIFE OF 77 YEARS FOR AFFAIR 60 YEARS AGO

According to Madam Noire-Five kids, 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and 77 years of marriage weren’t enough to stop Antonio C, 99, from filing for divorce from his wife after he found letters from an affair she had 60 years ago.

The Italian man reportedly discovered the letters exchanged between his wife and her former lover in an old chest of drawers before Christmas, according to the Telegraph. When Antonio confronted his wife, Rosa, she admitted to cheating and tried to convince her husband to work it out, but he still filed the papers. Since then, Rosa has not attempted to contest the divorce.

According to ABC, once things are finalized, Antonio and Rosa will become the world’s oldest divorcees. The title is currently held by a former British couple, Bertie and Jessie Wood, both aged 98, who went their separate ways in 2009 after 36 years of marriage.

They say men never forgive women for stepping out on them, guess it’s true no matter how long you’ve been together.

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Madam Prezident: VERIZON WILL NOW CHARGE YOU TO PAY YOUR BILL

According to Madam Noire-Verizon apparently missed the memo that consumers don’t like to pay to access options that are rightfully theirs–like paying a bill. Remember how quickly Bank of America backtracked with the $5 monthly fee they were going to charge people to access their own money? But if the phone company is looking at things from an airline perspective, they might assume that sure, consumers will put up a fuss initially, but at the end of the day what other choice do they have?

Starting Jan. 15, Verizon will charge customers at $2 fee if they pay their bill with a credit card online or over the phone. Most companies I’ve had personal experience with charge to pay a bill over the phone–and typically more than $2–but those fees were standard policies from the beginning, not a sudden attempt to cover the ability to “continue to support these bill payment options” as Verizon explained it. And being charged to simply pay a bill online with a credit card is extremely rare.

A Verizon memo says it will offer customers free options before charging the fee. That includes snail mail, enrolling in Verizon’s AutoPay, allowing the company to keep a credit, debit or ATM card or bank account on file (their preferred method), electronic check, using your bank’s online bill pay, or paying at a Verizon kiosk.

It should be noted that Verizon Communications Inc., the landline phone company that owns most of Verizon Wireless, tried to impose a $3.50 fee for people who paid their bill for FiOS TV or Internet service month-to-month by credit card last year and backed out after complaints. I’m pretty sure this attempt will follow suit. With enough people struggling to just pay a bill, the last thing customers need are erroneous fees.

 

Madam Prezident: Is Chris Brown & Rihanna getting back together?!?!

Maybe Chris & Ri will unite after all. The courts ordered the restraining, but the judge can’t stop their love.

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Drunk NYPD Sergeant Arrested On Greyhound Bus! [Video]

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'PRECIOUS' STAR MO'NIQUE Sues Landlord: “My House Smells Like Dog Crap!”

Monique is upset with her landlord!


According to TMZ, Academy Award-winning "Precious" actress Mo'Nique is suing her landlords in Georgia -- demanding she be let out of her $22,000-a-month rental contract ...because her house smells like dog feces.


Mo'Nique filed the papers in Fulton County in response to her landlords' lawsuit -- which claims the actress bailed on her two-year lease agreement, signed in March, and owes $370,000 in unpaid rent and other charges.


But Mo says it's all crap ... literally ... insisting there's a damn good reason she's walking out on the rental contract -- the house stinks of dog feces, wet dog, and urine (of unknown origin) ... not to mention an overflowing septic tank.


But it doesn't end there -- according to Mo'Nique, the house also had a bad mold problem and the security gate was busted.


Mo'Nique claims she struck a verbal agreement with the landlords, allowing her to renege on her contract with 60 days notice because of all the problems -- but Mo' claims her landlords aren't living up to their word.


It's unclear if Mo'Nique has since moved out. Calls to both sides have not been returned.

When The NFL Checks Stop Coming In: Terrell Owens To Close Deal With Indoor Football Team “Allen Wranglers” For Up To $500K

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It’s looking quite possible that Terrell Owens could return to Dallas next season — but not to play for his old team, the Dallas Cowboys. This time around, T.O. could be suiting up for the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League.

According to Bossip- The Wranglers extended a formal, six-figure contract offer to Owens a month ago, according to Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News, and their owner Jon Frankel is now in serious discussion with the receiver and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The Wranglers’ website has announced that the offer to Owens includes a compensation package of $250,000 up to $500,000.

Frankel told the Dallas paper he talked to a member of Rosenhaus’ agency today and was told Owens is “significantly closer” to signing with the Wranglers than he was a month ago.

Owens, who turned 38 earlier this month, has not played in the NFL this season. He had 72 catches for 983 yards last year for the Cincinnati Bengals, then underwent surgery for a torn ACL in April 2011. He was cleared to play this season but remained unsigned.

$500K…that’s not even enough to pay Drew Rosenhaus’ azz let alone take care of his kids!! Source

 

Deion Sanders Jr. RESPONDS To Deiondra's RANT About Stepmom Pilar

According to YBF, Many people were shocked by the vicious rant Deiondra Sanders tweeted about stepmom Pilar Sandersyesterday, and now Deion Sander's son Deion Jr. is putting his two cents in. Find out how he responded to his sister and see where he says his Dad stands on the situation inside.....

Seems like Deion and Pilar raised some strong-willed and outspoken kids.

After yesterday's rant, Deion Jr. apologized for how his sister expressed her anger.  Then he added, "It is funny though."

He revealed that although he's proud of his sis, he and his Dad are taking the high route....so don't expect any mudslinging from Deion Sr.  And he added that the family is keeping their soon-to-be stepmom in their prayers.

He closed by retweeting a comment from a friend who said Pilar is looking at apartments in Oak Cliff.

SMH.....something tells me we will be hearing more from the Sanders kids in the next few days.  They are their Dad's mouthpieces.

Read Deion Jr's tweets here:

Rihanna's "LOUD" Tour RAKES in $90M As Top Hip-Hop/R&B Act + Usher, The Throne And Sade ALSO Rake In The Tour Millions

Rihanna's "LOUD" concert was the highest grossing Hip-Hop/R&B tour for the 2011 year, taking in over $90 million dollars.  Come inside to find out how tours from Usher, Sade, and Kanye West/Jay-Z fared inside..... 

According to POLLSTAR, which is well known for ranking the Top 25 Worldwide Tours for 2011, Rihanna is the Queen of the R&B Pack with $90M in ticket sales.  She wrapped up another tour and went on her LOUD tour for 6 months all this year. 

U2 was the #1 grossing act with $231M and youngin' Taylor Swift grossed over $104M.  While these aren't the amounts the celebs get to take home themselves, they definitely get a hefty chunk of it after their crews, management and third party promo companies are all paid.

Sade brought in $83 million dollars, followed by Usher with $59M and The Throne (which only toured a little over 2 months) with $48M.

Congrats to all the big money makers!

See the full list here:

CONFIRMED! Dollicia Bryan Says She's DATING DRAKE!

According to YBF-Video vixen Dollicia Bryan seems to rarely be without a man.  And her newest love is rapper Drake.  Cue the emotional verses we know he's already working on with a few "Doll" name drops.

Our exclusive deets inside...

A rep for Dollicia Bryan just confirmed to TheYBF.com that she and Drake are indeed an item.  Surprised?  Neither are we.

The twosome met early this year at Doll's birthday party in January (pictured directly above).  Which her then-boyfriend Hill Harper attended as well.  Drake stopped by because his DJ was DJ'ing the event.

The relationship with Hill must have gone downhill from there, because Drake and Dollicia got close at Doll's recent SMOOTH magazine cover party (pictured at top of post together).

Dollicia was rumored just this week to be dating Kim K.'s ex Kris Humphries --but that's false.  She has dated, though, Hill Harper, Bow Wow, Rob Kardashian, and few others.

Yes, Drake & Dollicia are dating," her rep tells TheYBF.com exclusively. "They're both in L.A. right now spending the Holidays together."

The couple hit up Saddle Ranch in L.A. yesterday where Drake Instagramed this pic of Doll flexing Cotton Candy eating skills:

Drake just shot Mary J. Blige's new video for "Mr. Wrong" yesterday in L.A., as well, with scenes of him added in.  He wasn't available to shoot the original vid which already premiered last week.

Tis the cuffin' season...

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEBRON JAMES

According to YBF, Today is the 27th birthday of controversial Miami Heat star LeBron James.  Come inside and celebrate with fans from all around the world (except maybe Cleveland) Bron Bron's b-day....

You have to admit that basketball great LeBron James is one of the most exciting entities in the game today.

Both on and off the court, LeBron has been making a name for himself as a celebrity who can sell products, can own a soccer team overseas, make amends with his enemies (Hey Ohio!) and he looks pretty good in a suit!

And while being a dad to 2 sons and partnering with Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z for their annual 2 Kings Charity Dinner, he and longtime girlfriend Savannah Brinson (who we hear may be making it official in 2012) always make it a point to give back to the community.  He's pretty much reached icon status.

The baller shares his special day with golf icon Tiger Woods (36), b-baller Kenyon Martin (34), and boxer Laila Ali (34).

Celebrate Lebron's style from this year in the gallery.

 

Alfonso Ribeiro SPEAKS OUT About Original Aunt Viv And SAYS "That B*TCH Was Crazy!"

According to YBF, Who knew that Alfonso Ribeiro was so funny? During a recent stand-up routine, the actor lets actress Janet Hubert (the first Aunt Viv) have it! He calls her a few choice words and questions her sanity.....deets inside.....

During a pretty funny comedy routine, Alfonso Ribeiro reveals that early in his career, he was up for a role on "A Different World" but later chose to shoot "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" pilot.

The rest, as they say, was history......but he added season one was a mess because of the first Aunt Viv.  Basically he said,

"That b*tch was crazy."

He said that Janet made the set a very hostile environment and would often just "go off" on people.  He also called her "Coo Coo."

But once she was fired......they returned to being one big happy tv family.  Sounds like Will may not be the culprit afterall....

Watch Alfonso talk about Janet at the 2:25 mark:

Rihanna Keeps It Playful In Barbados + Kimora Works It In St. Barts

According to Theybf- The ladies have been flossing their bikinis all Holiday.  And Rihanna was back on the beach in Barbados yesterday in a cute printed orange and pink swimsuit playing in the ocean with her little brother and fans.  Kimora Lee Simmons Hounsou also looked fab while parlaying in St. Barts with her daughters and her boo.

Rihanna flaunted her crazy bikini bod yesterday at sunset in Barbados.  She kept it playful playing with her youngest brother Rajad and kicking it with fans:

The Barbadian beauty even spent some time with fans who surrounded her:

And looked beyond delighted to be home after her 6 month LOUD tour and new Talk That Talk album:

Loves it.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Caribbean, Kimora kicked it on the beaches of St. Barts in a teeny weeny purple and grey bikini:

And had some fun with daughter Ming.

And looked fab while doing so.

Clearly this 36-year-old mom of 3 has been working it out lately.

She put on her little beach dress and had some fun with her hot hubby Djimon Hounsou.

Not even mad at it.  KiKi has been in St. Barts since before Christmas celebrating the Holidays with the girls andKenzo, their father Russell, and his girlfriend Melissa George.

Pics via SPLASH/WENN

 

It’s Official! Beyonce In Labor

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Your Black World reports:

The culmination of the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it pregnancy of Beyonce Knowles-Carter is upon us!

The global mega-star has been admitted into Labor and Delivery St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York, according to sources.

Beyonce’s entire family is reported to be in NYC awaiting the birth.

Queen Bey announced her pregnancy in true diva fashion, taking everyone by surprise at the MTV Music Awards in August. Since that time, speculation has swirled around her due date, and even if she’s really pregnant after a wardrobe malfunction on an Australian television show seemed to suggest otherwise. High profile talk-show host, Wendy Williams has even questioned the pregnancy on-air on her highly viewed Wendy Williams Show. Half the floor in the hospital’s Labor and Delivery unit has reportedly been booked by Beyonce and her entourage, but the hospital has not confirmed these claims.

On her Live at Roseland DVD Beyonce said: ‘Hello! It’s September 23rd … Right now I’m actually shooting the video for ‘Countdown’ and I’m six months pregnant, pretending that my stomach is flat in body suits.’

Even with this evidence, many are speculating on the swiftness of her pregnancy, with rumors swirling that she’s using a surrogate. Whatever the case, it looks like baby Bey-Z is about to enter the world at last. If Kelly Rowland is correct, and it is a girl, we’ll finally get to see if Jay sticks to his word and names her Brooklyn Carter.

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