RAPPER CHINGY & TYRA BANKS?

Allegedly, model/ mogul Tyra Banks is wasting no time pining over rumored ex-boyfriend, Tyler Perry – creator of Madea’s Family Reunion and Diary of a Mad Black Woman. Tabloid Star magazine reports that the Banks has been busy playing footsie with rapper Chingy.

The two first crossed paths on an episode of Banks’ talk show last year when Chingy revealed to Tyra that he had a thing for fine women’s feet. Tyra immediately tore off her shoes and plopped her unpedicured feet in Chingy’s lap — seemingly embarrassing the poor rapper. Hoping to redeem herself, Tyra recently invited Chingy back to her show to tape not one but two episodes for November sweeps — and this time, Tyra made sure to have her toes done.

“On the first episode, Tyra tried to kiss Chingy, and he seemed to be taken aback by her forwardness,” an audience member told Star, “But the next day, Tyra teased Chingy, saying, ‘I have a fresh pedi!” Chingy immediately rubbed and kissed Tyra’s bare feet and then said, ‘I know I was a little taken back the other day, but now I’m ready for a real kiss!’ and the two locked lips! You could see the sparks fly!”

SINGER BRANDY CAUSES BRAWL IN CHURCH

Last Wednesday, R&B singer Brandy caused a ruckus at the First AME Church in Los Angeles. Reportedly, the singer came from a Scientology meeting with two other male friends to attend a bible study class at the church. As Bran began to ask questions and challenge several Christian principles, a fight broke in the back of the church that involved her two associates and members of the church. Reportedly chairs flew as the brawl proceeded to get out of control. Members of the church quickly asked Brandy to leave and informed her that they intended to inform the media of her behavior. In related news, her break-up with basketball star Quentin Richardson allegedly was attributed to his family’s dissatisfaction in Brandy dabbling into Scientology.

HIP-HOP MOGUL BABY EXPLAINS KISS

In an interview with Q93, a Clear Channel station in New Orleans, Baby explained the familial relationship he and Lil Wayne have that yields such public displays of affection.

"Before I had a child, Wayne and all of them were my children, you heard me? Wayne to me is my son - my first-born son - and that's what it do for me," Baby said in an interview with mid-day jock Uptown Angela. "That's my life, that's my love and that's my thing. That's my lil' son. I lov…Haters - that's just life. I don't even trip off that. I go to the bank in morning. I can go buy whatever I feel like. So, I don't even set trip off that," Baby responded. "Can't nobody live my life, but me and I don't try to live nobody else's life."

THE SIMMONS FAMILY GATHERS FOR HALLOWEEN

The Simmons family joins together for the BabyPhat Halloween Party.

TEAIRRA MARI PARTS WAYS WITH THE ROC

Looks like the Roc’s Princess, Teairra Marí, has parted ways with Def Jam and Rocafella Records. The Detroit native recently posted the news on her myspace page: “Recently, Teairra Marí parted ways with Rocafella Records and is currently looking for a new label to call her home. She is still working on her second album, which will be out soon.”

What a shame. Her debut was hard.

MICHAEL EALY SWEET ON CIARA?

Actor Michael Ealy (Barbershop)best known as the ex-beau of Halle Berry, seems to be over his superstar squeeze. Page Six spies say Ealy "was quite fixed on" singer Ciara Wednesday night, when the two partied down for her 21st birthday party at Marquee. In addition to Ealy, the singer's gaggle of birthday guests included Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes and New York Knicks star Jamal Crawford.

JANET JACKSON NEW PICS

As usual, Janet looks great.

BEYONCE JOINS JAY-Z IN A MASK

A masked Beyoncé joined Jay-Z and Ne-Yo on stage at Rod Laver Arena for the final night of the Roc Tha Bloc world tour.

The unannounced singer was officially in Australia as a ‘guest” of Jay-Z. The couple flew into Sydney last week from Bangkok in a private jet. Jay-Z has been touring the world with Rihanna and Ne-Yo for the Roc Tha Block tour to promote worldwide shortages of water. Beyoncé did not appear on stage at either the Sydney or Brisbane shows but made the special appearance for the Melbourne show marking the end of the world tour.

What I want to know is why the mask?

KIM OSORIO CONSIDERS TELL-ALL BOOK

After being awarded $15.5 Million Wednesday in the lawsuit against The Source Magazine founders Raymond 'Benzino' Scott and Dave Mays, Ex-Source Editor-in-Chief, Kim Osorio, is now contemplating writing a tell-all book.

"I haven't had the chance to seal everything up and think of my next move, but there's a possibility of a book," she said at a news conference according to the Daily News.

CIARA TURNS 21

Ciara celebrated her 21st birthday Wednesday night at the Marquee nightclub in New York. Guests included LeToya, Missy, Busta Rhymes and the Simmons sisters - Angela & Vanessa.

PROOF MURDERER SENTENCED

On Thursday (October 26), a Wayne County Circuit judge sentenced Mario Etheridge - the bouncer who shot and killed rapper Proof - to time served and a $2,000 fine on weapons charges.

Etheridge, 28, of Detroit was convicted in a jury trial last month of carrying a concealed weapon and discharging a firearm in a dwelling or occupied structure. He was given time served - he spent a few days in jail awaiting bond - for having two unlicensed pistols and fined $2,000 for shooting the guns in a building.

Etheridge shot Proof, 32, whose birth name was Deshaun Holton, after the rapper shot and fatally wounded Etheridge's cousin, Keith Bender Jr., 35, of Detroit on April 11 at the C.C.C. Club on 8 Mile.

Shortly before Judge Vera Massey Jones sentenced him, Etheridge wept as he expressed remorse.

"I want to (Read more)

ASHANTI & NELLY STILL GOING STRONG

Nelly and Ashanti was spotted at Game 3 of the World Series between the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis, Missouri on Tuesday (October 24).

WILL SMITH JOINS JAY-Z AND NELLY

Will Smith is the latest artist bidding on an NBA franchise, as part of an investment group that includes Hall of Fame player Julius "Dr. J." Erving. The actor/rapper is vying to purchase his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Smith's group is among several that have placed bids, with the winning price tag expected to exceed $400 million, sources close to the negotiations told the paper. If Smith's group is successful, he'll join Jay-Z (New Jersey Nets), Nelly (Charlotte Bobcats) and singer Usher (Cleveland Cavaliers) as a proud basketball team owner.

RAPPER JAY-Z DENIES DEF JAM DEPARTURE

Despite rumors of his Def Jam Presidential departure, rapper Jay-Z tells naysayers he’s not going anywhere.

In a recent interview, Hov declared, "Everything is good. I know there's been some rumors I was leaving Def Jam. I'm...(Read more)

RAPPER NELLY HONORED

Rapper Nelly will be honored in New York at the Black Retail Action Group's 36th Annual Scholarship & Awards fundraiser on Friday (October 27).

The nonprofit will honor Nelly for penetrating the retail clothing world with his clothing line, Apple Bottoms and his charitable efforts and student scholarships he created through companies like Jes Us 4 Jackie and his energy drink, Pimp Juice.

"Our goal is to make this a very special evening and in doing so reach historical fundraising proportions for Brag, so we may be proud of the impact we are creating for our future students and leaders," said BRAG President Gail Monroe-Perry.

Other honorees during the evening will include former NFL linebacker Carl Banks, president of sports licensing for GIII Apparel Group; Stephanie Murphy, vice president of retail sales for the NBA Store; and Nick Grayston, president/CEO of Foot Locker, Foot Action and Kids Foot Locker America.

BRAG has also awarded over 200 scholarships totaling more than $300,000 to needy college students.

JERMAINE DUPRI OFFICIALLY QUITS VIRGIN

Amidst the ever growing rumor mill, hip-hop mogul Jermaine Dupri has confirmed to The Associated Press that he has quit as a top executive at Virgin Records, amid disappointing sales of girlfriend Janet Jackson's new album.

"Since there are so many rumors running rampant about my position at Virgin Records, I feel that it is... (Read more)

RAPPER THE GAME SPEAKS ON MYA

In other Game news, the rapper told Complex magazine that he did indeed date singer Mya. The pair allegedly became close and briefly dated when Mya played The Game’s love interest in his “Dreams” video last year.

The Game told Complex, "That sh*t (dating a celebrity) has...(Read more)

BRANDY DATING PROJECT RUNWAY'S MICHAEL KNIGHT?

So is Project Runway’s Michael Knight really dating R&B darling Brandy? "Headlines are headlines. I don't care about that. I want to dress Brandy, that's what I want to happen. So Brandy, if you are ever reading this, I want to dress you. She needs to be wearing some Michael Knight."

DIANA ROSS TO SMEAR BEYONCE'S DREAMGIRLS

According to the rumor mill, movie insiders fear that the original diva Diana Ross is planning to wreck Beyoncé Knowles' Oscar hopes for Dreamgirls. Ross made it clear she wasn't a fan of the project when it first appeared as a Broadway musical because it was loosely based on her career with The Supremes. Sources now claim she's planning a subtle 'diss' campaign to ruin the film's Academy Award chances.

Los Angeles Times' Hollywood insider Tom O'Neil claims "the original Dreamgirl" could easily create the kind of negative publicity that turns Oscar voters off if she "publicly disapproves" of the film, in which Knowles plays her.

He says, "A longtime friend and colleague (of Ross) tells me that Miss Ross hates Dreamgirls because she feels like she's been ripped off, like its creators changed just enough key elements of her story so they didn't have to pay her royalties and then refused to give her any input on how her story would be told."

JANET JACKSON IN TOKYO

Singer Janet Jackson made a stop in Tokyo Jackson for her first promotional tour in Japan in two years, said, "I miss dancing, so I wanted it to be a dance album." She appeared at a packed news conference in a bright red kimono.

RAPPER LIL WAYNE FACES POSSIBLE CHARGES

Morgan State University police are considering whether to pursue criminal charges against rapper Lil' Wayne after money was thrown into a crowd during a performance, causing a melee that left three young women injured.

It was unclear whether Lil' Wayne or a member of his entourage flung the bills into the crowd, said university Police Chief Adrian Wiggins. The artist will not be invited back to the campus, university officials said.

"It was as dangerous a thing to do as standing in a crowded movie theater and shouting, 'Fire,'" said Clinton Coleman, a Morgan State spokesman.

Coleman said the majority of the cash consisted of $1 bills, but there were some $5, $10 and $20 bills.
Two women, both age 20, suffered leg injuries and were taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital. A third was injured but refused medical treatment.

The concert Thursday night at the university's Hill Field House, which holds about 4,000 people, also featured Busta Rhymes and was sold out.

Lil' Wayne, whose legal name is Dwayne Michael Carter, was arrested in August on drug possession charges in Atlanta. He was nominated recently for three BET music awards.

DIDDY & DANITY KANE PERFORM AT THE TODAY SHOW

Sean “Diddy” Combs performed at The Today Show last Friday outside NBC studios in Rockefeller Plaza with his protégés Danity Kane who provided the vocal replacement for Pussy Cat Doll no-show Nicole Scherzinger on his first release “Come to Me.”

SINGER CIARA GETS KET TO CITY

Ciara was given the key to the city at her 2003 alma mater Riverdale High School on October 19th in Riverdale, Georgia. Her second album, Ciara: The Evolution, will hit shelves in December 2006.

SINGER ASHANTI GETS SECOND SURPRISE PARTY

Singer Ashanti received yet another surprise birthday party Hosted by her friends Rosie Michel and Ofeer Benatalva at Lotus in NYC. Guests include Project Runway’s Michael Knight and Irv Gotti.

RAPPER ICE-T FACES BOYCOTT

Music stores across America are refusing to stock rapper Ice-T's new album because the cover features the rapper/actor posing nude with his stripper wife Coco.

The album cover of Gangsta Rap, Ice-T's first studio album in seven years, shows him lying on his back in bed with his wife's curvy behind in full view and one of her legs coyly draped over his genitals.

Unless his record label places stickers over the intimate images, the legendary rapper faces a music store boycott over his new cover.

Talking to the New York Post, Ice-T says, "What can I say, I have been doing these kinds of things for years.

"You should see the picture when Coco's leg is not there."

RAPPER SLICK RICK FACES DEPORTATION

Rapper Ricky “Slick Rick” Walters may face deportation after a long-running legal fight with federal officials who want him deported for a crime committed 16 years ago..

Walters thought he was headed for victory in his immigration case after a federal judge’s 2003 ruling sprung him from a Florida detention facility after 17 months.

But Homeland Security officials, in a move that Walters’ supporters said was overzealous, pressed forward with the case - and a September federal appeals court ruling in the government’s favor led the rapper to wonder how long his past will affect his future.

“The situation we’re talking about happened in 1990,” Walters said Wednesday. “This is 2006. I don’t know if this is about politics, or the law, or what. I’m just leaving it in God’s hands.”

Walters’ woes date back to 1990, when...(Read more)

JADA PINKETT SMITH AT REDBOOK EVENT

Jada looks as cute as a button at Redbook Strength Spirit Awards held October 17 in NY.

FANTASIA ART WORK

Fantasia art work for her still untitled sophomore album.

BOBBY BROWN PAYS CHILD SUPPORT

Bobby Brown has paid $11,000 in delinquent child-support payments, according to AP. A Massachusetts judge said two weeks ago that the singer would be arrested if he were to enter the state without settling up.

RAPPER JAY-Z TEAMS UP WITH ANHEUSER-BUSCH

Anheuser-Busch and rapper Jay-Z are joining forces.

Jay-Z, born Sean Carter, will collaborate with Anheuser-Busch as co-brand director for Budweiser Select. In this role, Jay-Z will participate in Budweiser Select planning sessions to provide his unique spin, thoughts and insights on various brand programs. This deal marks the first time Anheuser-Busch has signed a celebrity to actively participate in the development of one of its beer brands.

Promoting the launch of Jay-Z’s new CD, "Kingdom Come," this new relationship kicked off with...(Read more)

RAPPER FABOLOUS SHOT, ARRESTED

Rapper Fabolous was shot in the leg early Tuesday morning (October 17) as he stood in a Manhattan parking garage, was arrested and then transported to a hospital for treatment.

Fabolous (born John Jackson) was shot once in the right thigh by an unidentified man who approached the MC and three members of his crew and opened fire shortly after the group left an NFL players' event at Diddy's downtown restaurant, Justin's, according to New York Police Department spokesperson Sergeant Mike Wysokowski.Following the hail of gunfire, Fabolous and the other three men hopped into...(Read more)

SCARY SPICE PREGGERS BY EDDIE MURPHY?

Rumor has it that former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, aka Scary Spice, is four months pregnant with Eddie Murphy's baby. The news comes amid rumors that the couple will marry next month. According to TMZ, Brown came into the Le Bra Lingerie boutique in West Hollywood on Saturday and was...(Read more)

JERMAINE DUPRI LEAVING VIRGIN?

According to the rumor mill, hip-hop mogul Jermaine Dupri might be saying adios to Virgin Records. Allegedly, JD is less than displeased at how the label pushed Janet's 20 Y.O. Virgin however maintains that they fought hard to get the album airplay, but the album simply wasn't good enough. Oouch!

DIDDY'S PRESS PLAY ART WORK

Diddy is currently on a national tour promoting his upcoming album Press Play, due in stores on Oct. 17.

FLAVOR OF LOVE REJECTS GET REALITY SHOW

Rapper Flavor Flav may have dissed New York, on last night's season finale of "Flavor of Love 2," but she'll be back soon - with her own VH1 show, "Flavorette." According to the NY Post, New York, whose real name is Tiffany Patterson, 24, is in the final weeks of filming the over-the-top "Bachelorette"-style show in which 20 single guys try to win her heart.

"These guys are so dramatic," says Patterson. "They're worse than the women who were on season one and season two [of "Flavor of Love"]. This show is so chaotic, it's overboard, it's over-the-top, it's extreme and these guys know they're fighting for a wonderful woman so they've been at each other's throats and I'm flattered by it. I can't…Read More

WILL AND JADA DEVELOP MEDICAL DRAMA

According to published reports, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are developing a medical drama set at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for CBS.

Based on an idea by the acting couple, the untitled drama is described as a...(Read more)

PUFFY GETS DIDDY DAY

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was celebrated Friday (Oct. 13) in Chicago with his own day. According to the Associated Press, Mayor Richard Daly declared Friday as Diddy Day and presented Diddy with a set of cuff links bearing the city's seal. He also called the entertainer "a great role model." In May 2005, Las Vegas declared May 14 as Diddy Day. Diddy, who is CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, is currently on a national tour promoting his upcoming album Press Play, due in stores on Oct. 17.

SINGER ASHANTI CELEBRATES 26TH BIRTHDAY

Friends and family held a surprise 26th birthday celebration for singer Ashanti on Friday, October 13th at TAO Asian Bistro in Las Vegas. Celebrities in attendance included rumored beau Nelly.

RAP GROUP D-BLOCK OPENS CAR WASH/ DETAIL CENTER

Sasso Records Teams With D-Block to Open Car Wash/Detail Center in Yonkers.

Sasso Records will be opening what promises to be the first of many car wash/detail centers in Yonkers on Saturday, October....(Read more)

ALLEGED RAPIST SUES RAPPER DMX

Monique Wayne filed a $6 million lawsuit Thursday (October 12) against rapper DMX, claiming he injured her reputation by claiming in a magazine interview that she raped him in his sleep.

DMX made the statements during an (Read more)...

SOURCE MAGAZINE PROVES TO BE SEX HAVEN

Opening day of former Editor-In-Chief Kim Osorio's sexual harassment lawsuit against Dave Mays, Raymond "Benzino" Scott and The Source magazine reveal magazine offices were a haven for pornographic images and talk.
Osorio is suing for sexual harassment, defamation, retaliatory discharge, discriminatory discharge and a hostile work environment. Surprisingly, Benzino was not (Read more)

MICHAEL JACKSON DRESSED AS A WOMAN?

Now I’ve seen it all. This is where the name Wacko Jacko comes from. The King of Pop Michael Jackson has recently been spotted dressed as a woman. Jacko was seen in St Tropez, France, wearing a ruffled blouse, fitted jeans and stilettos. Hiding his face was a huge floppy blue hat. Jackson was walking with a young girl - reported to be his eight-year-old daughter Paris - and some people mistook the musical legend for a woman.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "I noticed them as the 'woman' had an enormous Audrey Hepburn-type hat. I saw the girl was dressed similarly and thought it was a mum-daughter thing. They sat down and I froze as I saw 'her' face and twigged it was not only a 'him' but it was Michael Jackson." The pop superstar is said to be holidaying in the South of France as a guest of Prince Alwaleed, a nephew of Saudi Arabia's King Fahd.

RAPPER JAY-Z BANNED

Jay-Z's live debut in China was canceled by the country's Culture Ministry on Wednesday (October 11) due to the rapper's "vulgar" lyrics, The Associated Press reports.

The state-run Shanghai Daily newspaper reported that Jigga's October 23 show at Shanghai's Hongkou Stadium was called off because (Read more)

RAPPER LLOYD BANKS GIVES BACK

G-Unit rapper Lloyd Banks recently made a $10,000 donation to his Queens alma mater. The platinum-selling MC spoke to students at August Martin High School in Jamaica, Queens about the importance of both education and perseverance. The $10,000 donation that Banks presented to the school will be used to purchase new equipment for the school's library.

In related Banks news, Banks' his sophomore effort, Rotten Apple, was released yesterday (October 10).

The rapper recently celebrated the release of his new project via a tattoo covering the rapper's entire back which is set to be featured on TLC's hit reality show "Miami Ink."

RAPPER LIL KIM GIVES BACK

Brooklyn rapper Lil Kim recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to speak and participate in the second annual Keeping the Promise to At-Risk Youth Conference.

Organized by Children Uniting Nations (CUN) and the University of Southern California's School of Social Work, the annual forum aimed to highlight issues within the foster care system and implement mentoring programs and other educational services for foster children and at-risk youth. "It's not what happens to you, but how you handle it that matters," Lil' Kim said. "A lot of times, we all make bad choices, but it's the experience that helps you make the right choice the next time." Workshop topics included the effects of mentoring on children's self-esteem, psychological impacts of the child welfare system, and racial disparities in foster care.

Children Uniting Nations is also currently working to sponsor a bill that would afford college students a break on their student loans if they become a mentor for the semester.

SINGER BRANDY WITH A NEW BEAU?

After a string of bad luck with men, Brandy is now rumored to be dating Project Runway’s Michael Knight. The two have allegedly been jet setting to see one another. Hopefully this one’s a charm for Bran.

RAPPER DMX FACES MORE TRAFFIC CHARGES

Rapper DMX faces vehicular charges after being stopped on the Saw Mill River Parkway yesterday (October 9), police said.

The Yonkers native, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was stopped after his 2001 Chevrolet Suburban was found to be (Read more)...

QUEEN LATIFAH TO LAUNCH CHILDREN'S BOOKS

Hip-hop mogul Queen Latifah addes children¹s book author to her list of accomplishments with the release of her first picture book, Queen of the Scene. Queen of the Scene is a story of one pint-sized star who believes in girl power and having fun. Whether the little Queen is beating all the boys at basketball or leading the crowd at the playground, she teaches kids to respect themselves, have fun, and take pride in who they are`.a message that Queen Latifah has been delivering to audiences her entire life.

TINA KNOWLES SNAGS SEGMENT

You may see Tina Knowles - mother of Beyonce -become a regular contributor for 'The Tyra Banks Show.' Knowles will oversee a show segment called "Tina's Takeover Makeovers," where she'll perform head to toe makeovers on Banks' guests that would likely incorporate Knowles' own line, House of Dereon.

DESTINY'S CHILD'S MICHELLE WILLIAMS DATING CLEVLAND BROWN

Former Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams, 26, is rumored to be dating Cleveland Browns cornerback Gary Baxter, 27. The two have allegedly been dating for several months and Williams is often spotted in the game box cheering on her beau and his team. Baxter has been sidelined this season after straining his pectoral muscle. Williams is currently in the studio readying her third solo album. This time around, look for Michelle to ditch her gospel roots for R&B.

HIP-HOP MOGUL DIDDY TEAMS WITH BURGER KING

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has signed on with Burger King as an all-around ambassador for the U.S. fast-food chain.

Burger King announced Monday (October 9) that the corporation and the rap impresario would be (Read more)

RAPPER EMINEM DODGES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES

After an investigation, rapper Eminem avoids domestic violence charges.
According to reports from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, Eminem – born Marshall Mathers - went to his estranged wife’s home on September 24 after his niece, whom he is a legal guardian of, hung up the phone on him. To get her attention while at the home, he tapped her on the (Read more)...

DEF JAM TO SUE JAY-Z CULPRIT?

Rumor has it that Def Jam is considering taking legal action against the person responsible for leaking Jay-Z’s forthcoming single on the internet last week. The highly-anticipated comeback track “Show Me What You Got” appeared illegally online last Friday. And the head honchos at Def Jam have launched an internal investigation following the incident to try and find the person or persons who leaked the track. The worst kept secret, Kingdom Come, is set to drop November 21.

RAPPER JADAKISS ARRESTED

Rapper Jadakiss was arrested early Saturday (October 7) in his hometown of Yonkers, New York, on gun and drug-possession charges.According to a Yonkers Police Department spokesperson, the rapper – born Jason T. Phillips - was one of four men (Read more)..

KELIS DENIES REALITY SERIES

Despite rumors, there’s no reality show in store for Kelis and hubby Nas. After they were spotted dining at New York's Buddakan with a camera crew in tow, Page Six reported the hip-hop couple would follow in Nick and Jessica's footsteps with their own show on MTV. However, Kelis denies all notion. "With all the events we do, I like to see my life," Kelis said in a visit to AOL Music's New York studios Wednesday. "I drive Nas crazy 'cause it's usually me with the camera, which he is totally over. So, I just got this guy to help us document our life. Whether we choose to do something with it or not is still up in the air. Right now, I really just wanna show my kids how fly Mommy was when she was in her twenties."

RAPPER NELLY TO HOST FUNDRAISER

On Saturday, October 14, rapper Nelly will host Entertainment 4 Tonight, a fundraising event to benefit his nonprofit foundation 4Sho4Kids.

The event will take place in the Starlight Ballroom at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, MO where a silent auction will be held. An exclusive Tiffany & Co. jewelry ensemble, an opportunity to bowl on Nelly’s team at the Celebrity bowling tournament in LA and a weekend getaway at the Sun City Resort in Hilton Head, SC are a few of the items guests will be able to bid on.

Musical guests will include Nelly’s touring band, Derrty Ent. artist Avery Storm and St. Louis talent Justin Clay.

4Sho4Kids is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children born with developmental disabilities and children born addicted to drugs.

Sponsored by Tiffany & Co, the night will begin at 6pm and continue till 11pm. Tickets are $200.00 per seat or $2,000.00 per table. For more information call 1-888-211-2775.

RAPPER CASSIDY IN ACCIDENT

Rapper Cassidy was involved in a serious car accident on Wednesday night (October 4) in New Jersey.

The rapper was a passenger in an SUV en route to a studio in Yonkers, New York, when a U-Haul truck swerved (Read more)

BEYONCE'S MOM FIGHTS BACK

Don’t mess with Beyonce. Weeks ago, her father defended her to fans when she received boos for being a no-show at the MOBO Awards. Last week, her mother Tina Knowles came to her rescue.
When the singer debuted her House of Dereon line in Chicago, she was all smiles — until one reporter asked her and her mother about a potential problem with the line. What should have been a big day for B immediately went sour, and now the incident is living via video.

As soon as WBBM-TV consumer reporter Dorothy Tucker started raising the concerns she'd heard from local retailers, Tina Knowles cut her off — and asked that the videotape that had been rolling be cut off as well.
Read more...

SUIT OVER LATE RAPPER TUPAC'S LYRICS HAVE BEEN DISMISSED

A libel suit filed against two Philadelphia, Pennsylvania newspapers over late rapper Tupac Shakur’s lyrics won't be revived, the Supreme Court has ruled.

Civil rights activist C Delores Tucker, who died last year, originally brought legal action against the slain hip-hop star for (Read more)

RAPPER T.I. TO BE HIT WITH LAWSUIT

Big League Entertainment intends to file suit against T.I. and his manager this week for breach of contract. Mike Green, president of Big League Entertainment, claims T.I. violated an agreement with (Read more)....

BENZINO & DAVE MAYS CAN ESCAPE DRAMA

Former Source heads Dave Mays and Raymond "Benzino" Scott haven't officially launched their new title Hip-Hop Weekly and drama has already popped off. According to published reports, former Vibe Editor-in-Chief Mimi Valdes has already vacated her post as Editor-in-Chief of the new tabloid. There has been no official word from the publication on what happened or who will fill her shoes, but those who have glimpsed the makings of the opening issue say "it's looking real thin."

SOLANGE & LIL WAYNE...WTF?

According to YBF blog, Solange Knowles and Lil Wayne may be creeping around. Those in attendance of Weezy’s 24th birthday part, said the pair looked extremely comfortable. So where’s Trina and husband Daniel? Well….according to the rumor mill, Trina and Weez parted ways after the stress of two miscarriages emotionally damaged the union. Meanwhile, sources report that Solange and Daniel are on their way to divorce court….Wow…What a d*mn shame if this is true.

BRANDY & RAY J KICK-OFF VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE

Singer Brandy Norwood is rocking the vote in her hometown of McComb. The "America's Got Talent" judge and her brother Ray J are going door-to-door registering voters. "I just think it is important for young people, especially, to exercise their civic responsibility and really have a message," Norwood said. The singing siblings kicked-off their voter registration drive on Saturday and are planning to visit schools, nursing homes and daycare centers until Wednesday. Mother Sonja Norwood, also a McComb native, has been in the city for the past month researching voter registration.

RAPPER JAY-Z TO STAR ON TNT COMMERCIALS

Rapper Jay-Z will appear on TNT in exclusive commercials promoting the 2006-2007 NBA season as well as his new album Kingdom Come, set to be released Nov. 21. Part of TNT's ongoing "Let the Truth Be Told" marketing campaign, the eight (Read more)...

LAWSUIT AGAINST BEYONCE DROPPED

A federal judge has dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit a Minneapolis singer-songwriter filed against Beyonce, ruling their songs were "substantially dissimilar."

According to the Associated Press, Jennifer Armour sued the R&B star last year, claiming that (Read more)....

WOMAN STRUCK AT RAPPER DMX CONCERT

According to police, an unidentified 29-year-old woman was struck in the head with a metal folding chair during an onstage altercation that involved several concertgoers and members of DMX's entourage. Police spokesman Detective Sergeant Herb Daub of Nassau's Third Squad Detective Unit told New York Newsday that DMX "ran back, jumped off [the] stage (Read more)...

JUDGE ORDERS ARREST OF BOBBY BROWN

A family judge has ordered that singer Bobby Brown be arrested if he steps foot in Massachusetts after failing to (Read more)....

DAME DASH TO RELEASE ALBUM FROM LATE RAPPER ODB

Ol' Dirty Bastard's long-delayed final solo studio album, A Son Unique, will be released November 7 through Damon Dash Music Group/ Koch Records. The date almost coincides with the two-year anniversary of the late rapper's sudden drug-overdose death on November 13, 2004. A Son Unique will feature collaborations with fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, as well as Pharrell, M.O.P. and Macy Gray.

RAPPER THE GAME OFFERS PEACE

During an interview on Friday (September 29) with Hot 97 radio personality Angie Martinez, the Game extended a peace offering to rival 50 cent urging the Queens rapper to call the station. "[I want] just to talk and just to see where our heads are and see if maybe we can come to an even playing field -- respectfully to each other," said the Game. While he insisted he was sincere, he made it clear that archenemies shouldn’t expect the same offering. "Y'all ain't off the hook. I don't want everybody to think that it's all good."