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- UPDATE: George Zimmerman SPEAKS & SOLICITS Donations, Florida Special Prosecutor Decides AGAINST Grand Jury
- SPOTTED: Evelyn Lozada Rocks A Teeny Pink & Leopard Bikini On Miami Beach
- Rihanna Goes ALL BLACK For "Battleship" Sydney Premiere
- NEW GIG: Paula Patton DEBUTS As Pepsi NEXT Spokeswoman
- MR. WEST IS IN THE BUILDING: Kanye & 2 Chainz Hit "106 & Park"
- Beyonce Flaunts Her Post-Baby Tankini Body, Soaks Up The Sun With Jay-Z
- MempHitz DISHES On His & Toya's New Wal-Mart Clothing Line...And "The Mistresses" Reality Show
- ARE THEY "VERY RICH"?: The Alleged Salaries Of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta
- Nicki Minaj Gets A Bedazzled Cake For Miami Album Release Party
- CAMERAS ROLLING: Kimora Lee Simmons For The KLS RushCard + Ice T's Son Dating Chris Brown's EX Jasmine Saunders
- The Obamas GET COLORFUL For The 134th Annual White House Easter Egg Roll
- SPOTTED: The Carters Continue Yachting It Up On St. Barts Vacay
- BIRTHDAY GIRL: Keshia Knight Pulliam CELEBRATES Her Birthday With Miguel And LeToya Luckett
- GIRLS CAN DO IT TOO: Evelyn Rains $2000 In Stripper Chicks' G-Strings
- HE'S OUT! Lamar Odom Packs Up & LEAVES The Dallas Mavericks!
| Posted: 10 Apr 2012 10:06 AM PDT
The killing of Florida teen Trayvon Martin continues to makes headlines across the nation as the special prosecutor appointed to the case has decided not to convene a grand jury. And in other shocking news, the shooter, George Zimmerman, is now taking donations to help aid in his "defense." Get the deets inside.....
After the killing of Trayvon Martin almost two months ago, there are now new developments where shooter George Zimmerman is concerned. In a shocking move that raised many eyebrows, the special prosecutor investigating the shooting decided AGAINST putting together a grand jury to seek an indictment against George Zimmerman. As a result, it means George CANNOT be charged with first-degree murder. "The state must go forward and be able to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt," said Angela Corey, the special prosecutor assigned to the case. This doesn't mean Zimmerman won't be charged with anything at some point. It's still a disheartening turn of events. Meanwhile, George Zimmerman, the man who shot Trayvon Martin, started a website last night (which crashed within minutes) where he is soliciting donations. He said in a statement for the first time via his site, “As a result of the incident and subsequent media coverage, I have been forced to leave my home, my school, my employer, my family and ultimately, my entire life. This website's sole purpose is to ensure my supporters they are receiving my full attention without any intermediaries." Interesting that there are actually people out there who are going to send this man their money. And the audacity of this man to talk about his inconveniences after shooting an unarmed boy several times. It just gets more disgusting as things develop.
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| SPOTTED: Evelyn Lozada Rocks A Teeny Pink & Leopard Bikini On Miami Beach Posted: 10 Apr 2012 09:42 AM PDT "Basketball Wife" Evelyn Lozada brought her bikini body to Miami Beach with her good friend/assistant Nia Cooks yesterday. Yep...the same Nia who slapped up Eve's frenemy and co-star Jennifer Williams recently.
Check out the ladies doing what they do best....posing for the cameras they "don't know" are there...inside. Fresh off her strip club festivities, the future Mrs. Chad OchoCinco was spotted hitting Miami Beach with her girl Nia, in a neon green beach dress, and some kids (not her daughter Shaniece). 36-year-old Evelyn rocked a sexy leopard and pink lace bikini, Gucci shades, and covered up with a bright multi-colored sarong. And looked pretty damn good while doing so: All these tatts though.... Evelyn is set to star in her own VH1 show alongside her NFL baller fiance, called "Chad & Ev," which will follow the twosome on their trek to the alter.
And after her long day at the beach: Evelyn did her other job of hosting club parties. She was spotted chillin' at Magic City Mondays at Play in Miami. And yes...it was "stripper" night. The Randomness: 1. Juvenile says he loves his "son"...even though he does still want a paternity test. Somebody please call Maury to get this over with! STORY Pics via WENN/Thaddaeus McAdams for ExclusiveAccess.net  |
| Rihanna Goes ALL BLACK For "Battleship" Sydney Premiere Posted: 10 Apr 2012 08:54 AM PDT Rihanna is living it up in Syndey, Australia with her Battleship movie co-stars. Check out the red-lipped pop star's all black Stella McCartney look for her premiere at Luna Park inside...
(Oh, and she also expresses her love for internet porn...) Rihanna hit last night's red carpet in a Stella McCartney Autumn 2012 Black Stretch Cady All in One jumper. And paired it with black sandals with her new black hair pulled into a bun with a long bang. But don't let the subdued look fool you. The 24-year-old feisty sex-lover tweeted her love for the porn site Pornhub last night (after they tweeted how much they love her) saying, "@Pornhub if u only knew how much @Rihanna looove u!!! #brazilians #latinos Ha! With her slim body--which gets thinner and thinner every time we see her it seems--the look overpowers her and does nothing for her frame. Maybe it would have been better in a pop of a bright color. Rih posed it up with her co-stars Brooklyn Decker & John Tui. Cute nails. And Australia's new "X-Factor" host, Mel B., rocked a hot red jumper as she hit up the premiere with hubby Stephen Belafonte. Pics via Pacific Coast News/WENN/SPLASH  |
| NEW GIG: Paula Patton DEBUTS As Pepsi NEXT Spokeswoman Posted: 10 Apr 2012 08:05 AM PDT Actress Paula Patton is the latest celebrity to become a Pepsi spokesperson. And we have fab pics of her launching Pepsi NEXT in L.A. inside.... Mission Impossible 4 actress Paula Patton was spotted at The Grove in LA yesterday for the launch of Pepsi NEXT. Loving her flirty red dress. For once she got the styling right as well. Paula invited fans to “Drink it to Believe it” by serving up the first sips of new low calorie drink. Pepsi NEXT is the first real cola with 60% less sugar....and Paula indeed makes it look yummy. Paula, who who laughed it up during an interview with Extra! host Mario Lopez while at the Grove, just signed on to star in 2 Guns alongside Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. In addition to the pretty mom of 1, actress Eva Longoria and rapper Nicki Minaj have also been named spokespersons. You feelin' Paula's look?
Photos via Pacific Coast News/SPLASH  |
| MR. WEST IS IN THE BUILDING: Kanye & 2 Chainz Hit "106 & Park" Posted: 10 Apr 2012 07:38 AM PDT Last night on BET's "106 & Park," Kanye West made a surprise appearance with his "Mercy" homie 2 Chainz, who has been all over the radio these days. Pics and video inside... While ATL rapper 2 Chainz (formerly known as Tity Boi) was the guest of the show, he brought his super-producing homie Kanye West along as a surprise. 2 Chainz is currently featured on Nicki Minaj's "Beez In The Trap" single. The twosome dished to hosts Terrence & Rocsi on their collabo "Mercy," 'Ye's new Yeezys, and Chainz's debut studio album (which Kanye is producing some of) Based on A T.R.U. Story, dropping August 14th on Def Jam. Kanye didn't really spak (y'all know he doesn't "do" media), but that leopard jacket said it all: Loves him. Speaing of Kanye, Radar Online reports he will indeed make an appearance or two on his new boo Kim Kardashian's new season of her E! reality show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians." Despite the fact chick just said on the "Today" show a few days ago she would never again put a boyfriend or personal relationship on tv. How convenient this is. No surprise here. Check out the video of the twosome's appearance and how Kanye is schooling 2 Chainz on the ins and outs of performing: Pics via WENN  |
| Beyonce Flaunts Her Post-Baby Tankini Body, Soaks Up The Sun With Jay-Z Posted: 10 Apr 2012 06:43 AM PDT Between Beyonce's post-baby curves in a swimsuit & Jay-Z's seemingly perfectly shaven body...there was a whole lot to get an eyeful of when Beyonce & hubby Jay hit the beach in St. Barts yesterday.
Check out the pics of Bey looking fab in her back tankini and soaking up some sun with Jay inside.... Looks like Bey spotted the paparazzi. The 30-year-old "Countdown" singer laid out on the beach--with hubby's throwback boombox in tow--and hit the ocean in this cute tankini with a frilled hem. And they left baby Blue with their fam as they made the beach date a couple's affair: She threw her hair in a braided ponytail and took a dip in the ocean solo: She looks great!
She picked up her cutoff shorts and headed back to lay out. Looks like the new mom is still getting in shape for her big Memorial Day Weekend return to the stage in Atlantic City. Work! Pics via Xsposure Photos/FAME  |
| MempHitz DISHES On His & Toya's New Wal-Mart Clothing Line...And "The Mistresses" Reality Show Posted: 09 Apr 2012 04:46 PM PDT
MempHitz, the music exec/producer husband of reality star Toya Wright, recently talked about his upcoming projects and expanding his brand with his music, a new clothing line at Wal-Mart and a reality show called "The Mistresses." Yeah, the one we were all in shock was actually happening. Get the deets inside..... Cutie MempHitz recently chatted with Its Only Entertainment where he confirmed that new reality show we previously posted about, "The Mistresses," a clothing line from both himself and his wife (who he romantically gushes about) at Wal-Mart, and he dished on his upcoming artists and how he plans to reach billionaire status. Here are the highlights: IOE: You went through the whole process of interning, being the coffee boy and running errands that you didn’t want to do and didn’t go to school for, but you didn’t give up. What advice do you have for an intern who wishes to follow in your footsteps? Memphitz: I would tell them that if its really what they want to do they will stick through whatever they got to stick through to get there. The way they do whatever job they’re doing is being watched everyday. How hard they go, how passionate they are about the smallest of things, it’s being seen. You’re being graded whether you know you’re being graded or not. You can’t go in there with this time frame in your head of how long its going to be before you should be popping. It varies, you just have to be willing to be humbled enough to stick in there to do what it takes until you get that opportunity. First, you have to know when that opportunity shows its face because all opportunities aren’t blatant opportunities. You have to do what you have to do and do what your told. You should always be sharpening your blades for when that opportunity comes for you to play something that you heard or play something that you think is hot. Nobody likes an intern that playing is music that nobody asked them to play. I would just be known for being around hotness because you have to know that one day if its meant for you its for you, that opportunity will show its face and you just need to be ready. Don’t rush it. Be ready for it when it knocks on your door. IOE: Now lets talk about the married life. You are still a newlywed in a sense. How is married life working out with your busy schedule? Memphitz: It’s pretty cool, I love being married. It focuses me. I’ve never been this focused. When I wasn’t married, I was focused but a certain percentage of my focus was on things that is not on my mind now like the girls and things that come with the business. But now that I’m married I’m just so focused. My wife knows how this business works already so it’s like she knows how my life works and she understands my life and she knows the things I’m encountered with at times. At the same time, she has my back and I love her for that. I wouldn’t trade her for the world. I really look at her as a blessing from God, like shes a gift to me and it’s something I cherish. IOE: That’s so sweet! How do you both handle being in the spotlight? Memphitz: We both know the entertainment business so we both know what it is. We both come from a background of entertainment whether directly or indirectly so when we get home we’re best friends. We’ve been friends since we met. She’ll go her way and I’ll go mine and we meet when we’re at home. We talk all the time. IOE: You and Toya are great role models for other couples. How do you keep your marriage so strong and what advice you have for other couples? Memphitz: Times aren’t always good in relationships because u can’t expect perfection- that just doesn’t exist on this planet. I would say just try to stay friends and stay dating. Dating is a big part of it. All the stuff I did before we were married, I try my best to do those tihings now. So every once and while try and do something that you used to do when you were dating. Try and stay dating even though its not dating anymore because you have taken it a little further, it’s still fun to date each other every once and a while. You’re going to have your ups and downs. That’s to be expected. Anyone who says they are always on the ups is a lie. That’s not real. Just keep dating. That’s all I can really tell you. If the two of you are really meant for each other it wont be so hard to keep dating IOE: Aside from being an A&R and discovering new music talent, what are some of the other business ventures you are currently working on? Memphitz: Right now, I have a reality show I’m working on called “The Mistresses”. That’s just one of many shows that I have that’s kind of attacking certain issues in life but at the same time there is a lesson to be caught inside of them. There’s a lesson to be caught in the string of shows I am about to do although it may be ugly in the beginning, there are lessons to be learned. My wife and I just did a deal with Ampro Hair products so that’s something we’ve been working on. Walmart just offered to put our clothing lines in their stores starting July 1st for the going back to school season. She’s working on her line and I am working on mine. Signing Key Swag to Interscope Records right now. I don’t want to put too much on myself, but im working towards a billion dollars. Like I always speak billions! I wouldn’t mind 1.5 billions dollars! I will get to the moon. Check out the full interview over at IOE.  |
| ARE THEY "VERY RICH"?: The Alleged Salaries Of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta Posted: 09 Apr 2012 03:48 PM PDT
NeNe Leakes once infamously said, "I'm very rich".... and now we may know why. If these reports are true. Get the deets on NeNe's alleged salary and find out house much the other housewives may make inside......
Hello Beautiful posted the alleged salaries of the "RHOA" stars and they are actually make pretty good money....if all is true. NeNe Leakes (the "rich" one) is said to make $750,000 a season on the show (and that's pretty damn good for a housewife), plus a $250K bonus. So that's a million dollars total. Kim Zolciak--who made maybe 5 total appearances the entire season, oddly supposedly made the second most. Meanwhile, her rival Sheree Whitfield is said to make close to $700K. I hope she saved some because she's not likely to return next year. And since many people aren't feelin' her......the options are limited. Here's the reported breakdown: NeNe Leakes – $750K per season, plus a $250K bonus for doing the reunion show Kim – $600K per season plus a $150K bonus for doing the reunion show Sheree – $550K per season plus a $150K bonus for doing the reunion show Kandi – $450K per season plus a $100K bonus for doing the reunion show Phaedra and Cynthia – $300K per season plus a $75K bonus for doing the reunion show Marlo – $75K – she must be available for filming on request. Peter (Cynthia’s husband) – $75K – he must be available for filming on request. Kroy and Apollo – $50K – must be available for filming on request. Hmmm. Reportedly, The "Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast drew in about $165K max...for the season. And they had one of the highest rated seasons of the whole franchise last season. So the RHOA numbers do seem a bit inflated. But who knows. Either way...we all know faking it till you make it is a Housewife specialty. Do you boos....
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| Nicki Minaj Gets A Bedazzled Cake For Miami Album Release Party Posted: 09 Apr 2012 03:12 PM PDT After a heavy promo tour for her new Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded album last week, Nicki Minaj finally chilled out Easter Sunday in Miami with her YMCMB crew. And she had a fitting bedazzled 4-tier Swarovski decorated cake for her bash at Fontainebleau Hotel.
Pics inside... Nicki and YMCMB's head honcho Lil Wayne partied it up alongside the rest of the fam--like Cortez, Mack Maine, Birdman and Mystikal--at Miami's Fontainebleau Hotel. The creative folks at Divine Delicacies Custom Cakes told us they whipped up a strawberry shortcake flavored creation for the blonde Barb. And did it on a one-night's notice after Wayne put in a request the night before. It's 4 tiers of fondant, edible color paints (including Nicki's fave color pink), pink pearl Fondant bows and pink & blue Swarovski crystal bands around the cake and brooches on the bows. Nicki's new album covers and monogram and paint splashes like what's on her covers were all over it too. By the way, this was the 29-year-old's first time meeting Mystikal and she tweeted: “Met Mystikal… Didn’t tell him I had a crush on him back in da day doe.” Ha!
Pics via Rap-Up  |
| Posted: 09 Apr 2012 01:25 PM PDT Kimora Lee Simmons was recently seen on the set of her commerical for the KLS Prepaid Visa RushCard (her ex husband Russell Simmons' company). See pics inside and find out who Ice T's son Tracy is dating now....and who she used to date!
Kimora Lee Simmons Hounsou just filmed a new commercial for her KLS Prepaid Visa RushCard. Pics from the set: The shoot carried a "makeover your finances" theme as will hopefully inspire her fans. Not a fan of this RushCard business. But looking good KLS! And on television...... It was revealed on the latest episode of the E! reality show "Ice Loves Coco" that "SVU" actor/rapper Ice-T's 20-year-old son, Tracy Marrow Jr. (Little Ice), is dating Jasmine Saunders. You may remember Jasmine as the ex-girlfriend of both Jeezy and Chris Brown. Jr. recently brought Jasmine home to meet his family.
Watch Ice-T talk about the importance of family (with Tracy Jr. and Jasmine in the background) here: Interesting...
KLS Photog: Chelsea Lauren  |
| The Obamas GET COLORFUL For The 134th Annual White House Easter Egg Roll Posted: 09 Apr 2012 12:31 PM PDT The Obama Family put on their bright spring colors this morning to celebrate the White House's 134th annual Easter Egg Roll. See pics and get deets inside.... Along with the Easter Bunny, President Obama, First Lady Michelle, and First Granny Marian Robinson & First Daughters Sasha & Malia helped celebrate the 134th anniversary of the White House Easter Egg Roll today. The event used to be held on the Capitol grounds until the late 1870s before President Rutherford B. Hayes moved the roll to the White House lawn in 1878. Now everyday citizens can enter a lottery to win the few tickets that allow them and their families to roll Easter Eggs with the First Family. This year, the roll carried the “Let's Go, Let's Play, Let's Move” theme in line with First Lady Michelle Obama's anti-obesity campaign. The event kicked off with Rachel Crow singing the National Anthem and activities included cooking demonstrations, sports, hunting for hidden eggs and the egg roll itself, a contest to roll brightly-colored eggs across the White House lawn using wooden spoons. There were also appearance and performances from celebs like Janelle Monae, story time with celebs like Julianne Moore and Forest Whitaker and dancing with DJ Jazzy Jeff. President Obama coached a few events and then showed the Harlem Globetrotters his basketball & push-up skills. I would say how sexy this pic is but it may be inappropriate so.... And then Mr. President broke out a wooden spoon and helped some adorable kids roll their eggs. First Lady Michelle Obama said, "I think the president is going to try to beat a three-year old." Watch footage of the opening of the 2012 Easter Egg Roll below with Rachel Crow singing the National Anthem:
Watch the First Family...including Bo...read "A Sick Day for Amos McGee": Loves it. The Randomness: 1. Facebook has reportedly acquired Instagram for $1 Billion (combo of Facebook shares & cash). STORY  |
| SPOTTED: The Carters Continue Yachting It Up On St. Barts Vacay Posted: 09 Apr 2012 11:41 AM PDT The Carters were spotted continuing their St. Barts vacay hopping a yacht with friends and fam around Nikki Beach. Pics of Baby Blue Ivy's first Caribbean vacay and her fab parents inside.... A fresh faced Beyonce, in cutoff shorts and an orange & white floral button down, and Jay-Z were spotted hopping in their car on their way to hop a boat in St. Barts today: Bodyguard Julius took over the driver's seat while Jay hopped out to snap a few personal pics: And aboard the yacht, cousin Angie, Blue Ivy, Jay & Bey and more fam and friends were spotted enjoying the ride:
Is that you underneath the big straw hat Mama Tina? We see you... Pics via INF/Flynet  |
| BIRTHDAY GIRL: Keshia Knight Pulliam CELEBRATES Her Birthday With Miguel And LeToya Luckett Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:54 AM PDT Keshia Knight Pulliam turns 33 today. And she celebrated with LeToya Luckett and Miguel in Atlanta over the weekend. See the party pics inside.... Former "Cosby" kid Keshia Knight Pulliam, who recently starred on Tyler Perry's "House of Payne," is extra grown now. She recently celebrated her 33rd birthday at Compound in Atlanta with good friends Miguel and LeToya Luckett. Keshia wore an ice-skating inspired silver dress with mesh cutouts and multi-colored Louboutin booties. She arrived with her cute little brother JP. The birthday girl tweeted, Thank u all for the birthday wishes! I have had an incredibly blessed 33 years & I am excited for all that's in store for the next 33+ years.
R&B crooner Miguel showed up to give out birthday wishes. Keshia's BFF LeToya Luckett looks pretty too. We all have a birthday pic like this.....looks like Keshia was feeling it!
Her other BFF, designer Danielle Premone, also chilled at the party. Fab times. Pics: ATLPics.net
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| GIRLS CAN DO IT TOO: Evelyn Rains $2000 In Stripper Chicks' G-Strings Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:24 AM PDT "Basketball Wife" Evelyn Lozada made her way to G5 strip club in Miami Saturday night. And since certain rappers have been dropping stacks left and right on stripper booty...Evelyn decided to take a break from her wedding planning with Chad Ochocinco to drop a few G's herself.
NSFW pics inside... Evelyn Lozada made the most of her Easter weekend by giving to these in need. Strippers to be exact. She took her talents to the pole to drop over $2,000 in the g-strings and booty cracks of Miami's finest: Ew. Does this chick have a book written on her body? I mean, damn. An excerpt should have been considered at least. Money on the floor... Thanks to Evelyn and her friends making it rain. Oh... And when Evelyn decided to play around on the pole herself, the stripper chicks offered up hugs and support. Strippers with hearts. Gotta love it. Pics: Thaddaeus McAdams/ExclusiveAccess.net  |
| HE'S OUT! Lamar Odom Packs Up & LEAVES The Dallas Mavericks! Posted: 09 Apr 2012 10:00 AM PDT Well well well. Lamar Odom is officially DONE trying to make it work at his new NBA team home in Dallas. He's packed up his ish--and wife Khloe--and announced moments ago he has officially left the Mavericks!
Deets inside... With all the drama from getting blindsided with a trade from the Lakers to the Mavs, to getting demoted to the D-League for a little while for some practice, Lamar Odom seems to be officially done with it all. Lamar said in a statement today:
On this season of E's "Khloe & Lamar" reality show, we see Lamar's struggle being traded to Dallas and the negative effects it's having. So while his departure isn't necessarily shocking, walking away mid season (especially a great layer like Lamar) is a bit surprising. ESPN reports:
Other sources say he is using the remainder of the season to clear his head and get ready for next season. Well at least he'll have more time to keep up with the Kardashians. He is all up in their new promo pic for the new season kicking off next month. Just sayin'...  |
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