The Latest–3/23/12

 

Ray J Responds To Allegations That He Contributed To Whitney Houston’s Death

Whitney Houston’s official cause of death was deemed an accidental drowning, but the report also notes the singer suffered from heart disease and had cocaine and prescription…

March 23, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Rapper Vigalantee Releases a New Song in Tribute to Trayvon Martin

The rapper Vigalantee has released a new song in tribute to the late Trayvon Martin. It’s a hot one, check it out below:…

March 23, 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More #

Bobby Brown’s Sister Tells Dr. Drew That Ray J Gave Whitney Houston Bad Drugs [VIDEO]

  Bobby Brown Sister Blames Ray J for Whitney Houston’s Death on Dr Drew Claiming that he gave Whitney Bad Cocaine.  Bobby Brown’s sister Leolah Brown made…

March 23, 2012 / 13 Comments / Read More #

Coroner: Whitney Houston Died of Accidental Drowning Linked to Heart Disease, Cocaine Found in Her System

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office is reporting that superstar Whitney Houston died from an accidental drowning, according to USA Today. The coroner’s  report listed the cause of…

March 23, 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More #

Warren Sapp: Jeremy Shockey is Saints bounty snitch

NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp says hes “heard” who the whistle-blower in the Saints bounty case is. When a Twitter follower of the former NFL player guessed Jeremy…

March 23, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

DMX Being Sued Over Failed Comeback Tour

A booking agency is suing DMX for $600,000 because of a comeback tour that didn’t happen due to X’s legal problems. The agency, named Heavy Rotation, says it…

March 23, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

R. Kelly to Revive ‘Trapped in the Closet’ Albums

Remember R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet” Soap Opera albums from 2007? Well, they’re baaaaaack. R. Kelly announced Wednesday that he’s reviving the dramatic series. “When I first began…

March 22, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Whitney Houston’s cause of death revealed by L.A. coroner

    The toxicology report is in. The Los Angeles County coroner's office has determined that Whitney Houston's official cause of death is: "drowning and effects of…

March 22, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Rihanna And Ashton Kutcher? Naw, Really?

Pop star party girl Rihanna might be getting her groove back after Chris Brown. Rihanna was spotted by TMZ arriving to Ashton Kutcher’s home around midnight last…

March 22, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

El Debarge Cleared of Drug Charges

  "Rhythm of the Night" singer El DeBarge is in the clear after he was arrested for drug possession this week -- because the L.A. County D.A.…

The Latest–3/22/12

Black News

Florida Student Becomes Violent in Class Over Trayvon Martin Incident

A woman who has apparently had enough with senseless violence in her home state of Florida, attacks her teacher and fellow students in class.…

March 23, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Zimmerman’s Friend Says He’s Not a Racist [Video]

In a CNN interview, George Zimmerman’s friend Frank Taffe went to bat for him. Taffe said that Zimmerman is not a racist, but is in fact, an…

March 23, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Super Rich Republican Donor Calls Obama ‘The Most Dangerous American Alive’

The super-wealthy industrialist Harold Simmons has given $18 million dollars to Super PACS, and according to what he told the Wall Street Journal during an interview,  it’s all…

March 22, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Al Sharpton’s Mother Passes, but He Will Still Go Fight for Trayvon

Ada Sharpton, the mother of the Rev. Al Sharpton, passed away this morning.  But this is not going to stop the civil rights leader from going to Sanford,…

March 22, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Marine Faces Discharge for Being Openly Critical of President Obama

On Wednesday the Marine Corps notified a sergeant who has been openly critical of President Obama that he is violating Marine Corps policy and could face dismissal. Marine…

March 22, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More #

The (Ree)lationship Guide: Men, Do You Know How Your Woman is Affected by “Aunt Flow”?

Fellas, there is a wealth of information you need to know about your woman when she's preparing for her period/menstrual cycle, or what's commonly known as Aunt…

March 22, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Has the ‘Girl in the Burning Suitcase’ Murder Been Solved?

Police believe they have solved the 18 year old murder mystery where a girl was found dead in a suitcase, lying in the fetal position, with her…

The Latest 3/20/12

 

Nicki Minaj Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Pepsi

Nicki Minaj is going places no female rapper has ever gone before.  She was the first female rapper ever to land on FORBES magazine’s Hip Hop Cash Kings…

March 20, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Oprah Winfrey Network lays off one-fifth of staff

    Oprah Winfrey's struggling television network, OWN, said Monday it is laying off one-fifth of its workers and restructuring its operations in New York and Los…

March 20, 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More #

Drake Refuses to Pay Woman For ‘Marvin’s Room’ Cameo

Remember the girl from the voicemail recording in Drake’s song, “Marvin’s Room”? Well, her name is Ericka Lee, and apparently she didn’t get paid one cent for her…

March 20, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

A challenge to those who blame blacks

In this video, I discuss the many commenters to my post who are quick to mention the fact (as if it's a revelation) that black people kill…

March 20, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Shaq Dumps Hoopz And Security Escorts Her Out!

  Shaq and his (now) ex-fiance Hoopz seemed so happy together. We would see them at social functions, hand in hand, smiling from ear-to-ear. That was until…Shaq…

March 20, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Basketball Wives Royce Reed Files Motion Against Custody Judge Citing Bias

  Ok, ok, Royce Reed isn't exactly a basketball wife but who's keep tracking of that kind of thing anymore? Apparently, a Florida judge, who the Basketball…

March 20, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Tiger Woods’ Former Coach Writes Tell All Book

  Publicly shamed golfer Tiger Woods banned his ex-wife from smiling on the golf course, according to his former swing coach Hank Haney. In a revelatory book…

March 20, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read

The Latest–3/19/12

Yvette Carnell: Russell Simmons Tells Black People Not to Start a Race War Over Trayvon Martin

by Yvette Carnell There are certain black people you can count on to step up whenever there is any slight, perceived or real, to the black community. Al…

March 19, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More #

Black Entertainment Weekly – March 19, 2012

On April 23, JENNIFER HUDSON’S estranged brother-in-law, William Balfour will stand trial in Chicago, where he will face accusations that he committed a triple homicide in October 2008.   He…

March 19, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More #

Charlize Theron Adopts A Black Baby Boy

    Charlize Theron is a mom!  Us Weekly reports that the Oscar-winning actress, 36, has adopted an African-American baby boy named Jackson. According to a source,…

March 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Oprah Cancels Friend’s Show

    Oprah's OWN Network announced Saturday that it will be canceling production of Rosie O'Donnell's daily talk show. What talk show? Exactly. In its five months…

March 19, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More #

EMI Sues Cash Money Records For Not Paying Royalties

    Cash Money Records, the label that Birdman built alongside his brother Slim and hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne, has been accused of failing to pay royalties…

March 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Say It Ain’t So: Bobby Brown Shopping Around Biopic

It may seem that since Whitney Houston’s death that sources are attempting to capitalize their fame from her demise, but Bobby Brown’s story has taken a completely…

March 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Cee Lo Green Performs “F**k You,” Flips Off Crowd At Obama Fundraiser

    Singer Cee Lo Green performs his hit tune "F**k You" at an Obama fundraiser in Atlanta on Friday. He uses the explicit lyrics before he…

March 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Is This The Person Who Leaked Whitney Houston Casket Photo

The identity of the person who leaked the photo of Whitney Houston laying in her casket has been revealed, according to reports. The world was shocked when…

March 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Rumor Has It: Beyonce And Jay-Z Trying For Second Baby

Beyonce and Jay-Z are said to be “actively trying” to conceive a baby, just two months after welcoming their first child Blue Ivy into the world. The…

March 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Bobby Brown ‘Really Upset’ By Daughter’s Engagement To Adopted Brother

Bobby Brown is said to be “really upset” by his daughter Bobbi Kristina’s romance with her “adopted brother” Nick Gordon. The 19-year-old has been flaunting her relationship…

March 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Bobbi Kristina shows off diamond ‘engagement ring’ while out and about with ‘fiance’ Nick Gordon

They are said to not care what anybody thinks about their controversial relationship. And Bobbi Kristina and her rumoured 'fiance' and 'adoptive brother' Nick Gordon have once…

March 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Lil Wayne Told to Cut Grass at Louisiana Mansion

Rapper Lil Wayne has been ordered to cut the grass of his Louisiana mansion. According to The Times-Picayune, the rapper was cited for high grass and weeds at his…

The Latest–3/15/12

Sources are reporting that Whitney Houston’s mother, Cissy Houston, confronted the perpetrator who sold the picture of Houston’s casket photo to the National Enquirer. Those close to Cissy…

March 15, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Spike Lee Visits Wesley Snipes in Prison, Asks Fans to Reach Out

Wesley Snipes is currently a prisoner at McKean Federal Institute, but Spike Lee hasn’t forgotten about him, and recently went to visit the jailed actor. “Yesterday I…

March 14, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Chris Rock Attacks a Journalist Over Tea Party Question

A reporter, Jason Mattera, drew ire from comedian Chris Rock when asking him a question about the Tea Party.   The question blindsided Rock to the point…

March 14, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Did Snoop Dogg Endorse Ron Paul?

Snoop Dogg didn’t quite endorse Ron Paul, but he did raise some eyebrows when he posted a picture of Ron Paul on his Facebook page, along with the…

March 14, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Soulja Boy Tweets Picture of Himself With Blue Ivy Carter, but It’s Not What You Think

Souljah Boy drove traffic to his TwitPic by tweeting a picture of himself with Blue Ivy Carter, but he wasn’t talking about Jay-Z and Beyonce’s baby daughter. The…

March 14, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Brandon Marshall Chicago Bears reportedly punched woman at New York nightclub

    NFL star wide receiver Brandon Marshall, whose list of run-ins with the law is as long as a football field, allegedly slugged a woman at a…

March 14, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Rumor Has It: Ray J Has Gotten “The Calling From God” To Become A Preacher

    Rumor has it that sources close to Ray J tell say the singer is seriously thinking about turning his life over to God and possibly…

March 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Dionne Warwick: ‘I Believe Whitney Houston Had a Heart Attack’

    For the first time since her younger cousin's tragic death on February 11, the legendary singer Dionne Warwick discussed what she believes happened on that…

March 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Michael Vick Just One Paycheck Away from Financial Freedom

    Michael Vick is conquering his economic demons with a VENGEANCE — tackling creditors in his bankruptcy case left and right … and TMZ has learned, he’s just a…

March 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Madam Prezident: Deion Sander’s Ex-Wife Says She NEVER Wanted to Talk to His Mistresses

It seems that Pilar Sanders is seeking to set the record straight on her divorce from former NFL superstar, Deion Sanders.  After being accused of trying to meet…

March 13, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More #

Bobbi Kristina ‘Dating Whitney Houston’s Secret Son’

    Last night viewers saw Bobbi Kristina Brown speak out about the pain of losing her mother Whitney Houston. But today it has emerged that the…

March 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Rihanna Showing Her Breasts In Public Through Revealing Top

Um, Rihanna doesn’t need press, so why she would walk the streets of NYC with exposed breasts is beyond me. The wild child knowingly let paps snap…

March 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Betty White Says She’s A Fan Of Young Jeezy

  Young Jeezy has opened up about what he and Betty White discussed when they briefly met earlier in the year. It seems Betty White is a…

March 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Basketball Wives Star, Venturing Porn Business

  One reality star is planning to get very, very real in a new entertainment business venture. According to Rhymes with Snitch, Basketball Wives star Jackie Christie,…

March 13, 2012 / No Comment / Read More #

Stacy Francis of ‘X-Factor’ Sold the Whitney Confrontation to Tabloids

    Stacy Francis is still working to pull the knife out of the back of Whitney Houston’s corpse after she sold out the all-time great singer’s last…