Thursday, November 30, 2006
CARMELO, LA LA & CAST OF THE WIRE CELEBRATE
The Jordan brand hosted a dinner for Carmelo Anthony, his pregnant fiance LaLa Vasquez and the cast of The Wire Sunday at the Samba Room in Denver, Colorado.
Cast of the Wire with Carmelo Anthony’s Mom
GAME PAYS A VISIT TO SIRIUS
The Game visited SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO channel 40 / Hip-HopNation two weeks ago to talk to host DJ Envy about the making of his sophomore albumDoctor's Advocate. Thanks to Elise Brown.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
EVE VISITS HARLEM MAC STORE
Rapper/ actress Eve made a visit to the Harlem MAC store to support the lines efforts in World AIDS Day.
Monday, November 27, 2006
RAPPER NAS' EX TELLS ALL
Beyond describing in detail her sex-capades, Nas's ex-girlfriend – Carmen Bryan – plans to rake him and wife, Kelis, in a new tell-all book, "It's No Secret" over the coals.
According to Carmen, Nas beat her, cheated on her, cut her child support, and then invited her for a threesome with the "Milkshake" singer, just before they married.
She claims he beat her "with a closed fist" after finding out about one fling. In turn, she "pulled out my pepper spray from my back pocket and sprayed Nas down like he was some rabid pit bull," when he cheated.
Carmen also claims Kelis doesn't wear deodorant, Jay-Z scrubs his butt in the shower (doesn't everyone?), and Nas once turned down a date with Beyonce because, he said, "to be honest, I can't take her breath."
RAPPER FOXY BROWN ASKED TO LEAVE RADIO STUDIO
According to the NY Post’s Page Six, when rapper Foxy Brown couldn't get her story straight after being confronted on Power 105.1 about being dropped by her record label, she trashed morning hosts Egypt and Ashy and ended up being tossed out of the studio.
Earlier this month, Foxy was thrown in the rumor mill when whispers of Def Jam Records booting her erupted. Allegedly, Def Jam chief Jay-Z was furious about her "lack of productivity." When asked about it on air, Brown snapped, "Everyone reads Page Six with a grain of salt . . . There is absolutely no problem at all."
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CIARA & CHRIS BROWN WEATHER THE STORM
R&B crooners Ciara and Chris Brown weathered the rainy Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to waive to their fans this year.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
CELEBRITIES COME OUT IN STYLE FOR THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
Celebrities including rapper Jay-Z, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and Jamie Foxx appeared at the American Music Awards last night in style.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
NELLY & ASHANTI PAY A VISIT TO TAO
Rapper Nelly and allegedly boo Ashanti celebrated Tao nightclub's 6th anniversay along with party host Nick Cannon.
Monday, November 20, 2006
JAY-Z AT HANGAR TOUR
Jay-Z completed his Hangar Tour on Saturday, November 18: seven shows, seven cities, in 17 hours. The rapper flew via G5 to the following cities: Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Las Vegas to perform for radio contest winners.
MARIAH CAREY HONORED AT MAKE A WISH
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles hosted its 7th annual Wish Night Awards Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Friday, November 17, 2006 honoring celebrities including Mariah Carey.
MIKE TYSON TO BECOME A MALE ESCORT
Former boxing champion Mike Tyson is to become a male escort after agreeing to work at legendary Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss' new legalized brothel for women. Fleiss bought 60 acres of land in Nevada, and his work is scheduled to begin on Heidi's Stud Farm. Fleiss has high hopes for Tyson, once heavyweight champion of the world - despite the fact he is a convicted rapist.
She says, "I told him, 'You're going to be my big stallion.' It's every man's fear that their girlfriend will go for Mike Tyson."
Tyson, 40, adds, "I don't care what any man says, it's every man's dream to please every woman - and get paid for it."
TLC'S CHILLI VISITS TRL
TLC's Chilli visits MTV's TRL with Akon to inform fans that she has signed on with the artist's label for 4 years.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
JAY-Z GAMBLES FOR CHARITY
Mogul Jay-Z teamed up with Alex "A-Rod" to host a celebrity poker tournament last night, with the proceeds benefiting Rodriguez's A-Rod Family Foundation and Jay-Z's S. Carter Scholarship Foundation.
The event, which was expected to raise more than $250,000 for Rodriguez's charity, featured several high-profile celebs including Cal Ripken Jr., Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Nelly, Ashanti, Cedric the Entertainer and Steve Harvey.
WORLD MUSIC AWARDS TAKE PLACE
Beyonce, Chris Brown and Rihanna were among the performers at last night’s World Music Awards. Lindsay Lohan was left red-faced last night when her hosting duties at the World Music Awards in London were met with boos from the audience. The pop star/actress looked visibly upset by the frosty reception and abandoned her duties halfway through the Earls Court ceremony. Reports claim she tumbled down a flight of stairs backstage and had to rest.
Her role was taken over by individual awards presenters, who attracted similar heckles from the audience
Unfortunately, Lohan was in good company as “king of pop” Michael Jackson was also met by hecklers. Jackson received a Diamond Award for selling more than 100 million albums, and Thriller was recognized as the best-selling album of all time. When Jackson joined a gospel choir to sing a few lines from the charity single "We Are The World," he struggled with the high notes and received a number of boos from people in attendance at Earls Court arena. The performance marked the first time the 48 year old sang n public since he was acquitted of sex molestation charges last year.
THE GAME & FAT JOE VISIT VIRGIN
Rappers Game and Fat Joe paid a visit to the Virgin Mega Store in Times Square yesterday. In the vein of peace, the two bought about 10 CDs of the other's projects.
BEYONCE & PRINCE ATTEND THE UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME
The UK Music Hall Of Fame 2006 occurred last night in London at Alexandra Hall. Beyonce introduced Prince as he was accepted into the Hall of Fame.
EMMITT SMITH WINS DANCING WITH THE STARS
Emmitt Smith takes home the win on the reality competition, "Dancing With The Stars." The three-time Super Bowl champion proved to be as nimble on his feet against actor Mario Lopez.
Vivica Fox hosted the Dancing With the Stars afterparty last night at Sonas restaurant in Encino, CA.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
DIDDY HOSTS OCEAN DRIVE
Hip-hop mogul Diddy hosted the Ocean Drive Magazine November Issue Release Party on Monday. It was presented by Trump Vodka at Glass Lounge at The Forge in Miami.