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Brandy Sued for $50 Million Dollars For Fatal Car Crash

January 31, 2007 8:53 PM | Brandy | Comments (0)

Well we knew it was coming. Brandy is getting sued for $50 million in compensatory and punitive damages for causing the fatal car accident that resulted in the death of a female mother. If Brandy doesn't have good insurance this could seriously damage her financially. It's not a matter of Brandy paying; it's a matter of how much she will pay.

Tyrese Releases Statement About Girlfriend Incident

January 31, 2007 8:38 PM | Tyrese | Comments (0)

Recently we reported that Tyrese is being investigated by police of punching his pregnant girlfriend twice before driving off. His live-in girlfriend claims that she was struck in the arm and thigh after the two began arguing around 5:30 a.m. at their Los Angeles home. The paramedics were called to the residence after the attack by Tyrese.

Brandy Man Be Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter

January 29, 2007 7:40 PM | Brandy | Comments (0)

Bad news for Brandy. According to the The Associated Press, California Highway Patrol wants to charge Brandy with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in a highway crash that killed a female motorist last month (see previous report). Ouch! I suspect we'll hear a wrong full death lawsuit (for millions of dollars) coming pretty soon from the family of the dead motorist.

G-Unit's Young Buck Arrested

January 28, 2007 12:04 AM | 50 Cent | Rap | Young Buck | Comments (0)

Rapper Young Buck, (real name David Darnell Brown), was arrested via warrant for failing to appear in court for a previous driving violation. Whew! I thought it was something really bad.The 25 year old Young Buck is down with 50 Cent's G Unit Record Label.

Blues Legend B.B. King Hospitalized in Texas

January 26, 2007 10:38 PM | B.B. King | Blues | Comments (0)

Legendary Blues Singer B.B. King was hospitalized for a low grade fever which was followed by the flu, however, he is in good condition. Mr. King is 81-year-old and is expected to be discharged Saturday and is expected to perform next Tuesday in Fort Worth.

Rod Stewart at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

January 25, 2007 8:26 PM | Rock | Rod Stewart | Comments (0)

New Orleans is definitely breathing life again. Rod Stewart, Norah Jones and Brad Paisley and New Orleans natives such as Irma Thomas, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint will be performing in this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Food People Don't Like Kevin Federline Commercial

January 24, 2007 8:59 PM | Kevin Federline | Rap | Comments (0)

My man Kevin Federline is a straight up pimp. He reminds me of Tom Arnold who got famous after dating Roseanne Barr. It seems Kevin will be featured in a Super Bowl commercial that is getting a lot of publicity because a restaurant trade group says that commercial is an insult to restaurant workers.

Brandy Involved in Fatal Car Accident

January 24, 2007 8:41 PM | Brandy | R&B | Comments (0)

R&B 27 year-old actress-singer Brandy (full name: Brandy Norwood) was involved in a four car freeway crash last month that left a 38-year old mother dead. The accident is currently under investigation with no arrests have been made. According to a California Highway Patrol report, Brandy was driving a 2007 Land Rover on the 405 Freeway on Dec. 30 when she struck a car going 65 mph after she failed to slow down.

Snoop Dog Peads Not Guilty To Felony Charge

January 24, 2007 8:26 PM | Rap | Snoop Dog | Comments (0)

Rapper Snoop Doggy Dog (real name Calvin Broadus) pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of possessing a deadly weapon. For some reason Snoop had a collapsible police baton in his luggage at John Wayne Airport last September 27th. It seems like Snoop is always getting in trouble. How come we don't hear Will Smith getting in trouble? All that money and he's bound to end up in jail.

Lil' Wayne Being Sued for No Show

January 23, 2007 8:47 PM | Lil Wayne | Rap | Comments (3)

Tattooed Man, Lil' Wayne is being sued by two Tampa Bay promoters for missing a concert date and making no effort to reschedule it. What is up with that Mr. Tattooed Man.? Oh, my bad. I meant Lil' Wayne.

Heather Mills McCartney Can't Agree on Divorce Settlement

January 22, 2007 8:56 PM | Paul McCartney | Comments (0)

According to reports, Heather Mills McCartney (38 years old) is not agreeing to the financial settlement in her divorce from Paul McCartney (64 years old). Now what the hell does a 38 year old woman see in a 64 year old man?

Mandy Moore Suffers from Depression

January 22, 2007 8:36 PM | Mandy Moore | Pop | Comments (0)

Superstars have the same problems like everyone else. For instance take Mandy Moore. She has been suffering from depression, although she has a starring role with Diane Keaton. In a recent interview, the actress stated she felt really low and sad and that she's a very positive person, but for some unknown reason she started feeling depressed.

Bjork Working on New Album w/ Hegarty & Timbaland

January 19, 2007 8:37 PM | Bjork | Pop | Timbaland | Comments (0)

Bjork a Brit Award-winning Icelandic singer/songwriter and composer (formerly the lead singer of alternative rock band The Sugarcubes) has begun work on her new album with Antony Hegarty and Timbaland along with other contributors.

God Father of Soul Will Leaves Out Son & Partner

January 18, 2007 8:06 PM | R&B | Comments (0)

The God Father of Soul, James Brown didn't leave his youngest - 5 year old child and girlfriend (mother of the child - Tomi Rae Hynie) squat, nill, nothing, nada. The will, filed in Aiken County on Thursday, names six children, and calls for many household possessions like furniture, pictures and china to be divided among them.

Is Ray J & Whitney Romantically Involved?

January 17, 2007 8:36 PM | R&B | Ray J | Whitney Houston | Comments (3)

Say it aint so Ray J. (A.K.A. William Ray Norwood Jr.). First you want to sell your sex movie with ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian, now you are hanging out with a crack head, or should I say Whitney Houston. It appears Brandy's little brother has been seen romantically with Bobby Brown's estranged wife Whitney Houston. What is hell is Ray J thinking?

Toni Braxton is Suing Ex-Manager for $10 Million

January 16, 2007 8:26 PM | R&B | Toni Braxton | Comments (0)

Ok, this one we don't understand. According to reports, R&B singer Toni Braxton has been dropped from Blackground / Universal Motown. As a result she is now suing her ex-manager for $10 million for convincing her to leave her former label LaFace/Arista, where she had most of her success. How can you sue someone for giving you bad advise?

Keith Urban Out of Rehab

January 16, 2007 8:02 PM | Country | Kanye West | Keith Urban | Comments (0)

Another singer has completed rehab. YAHOO! This time it's Nicole Kidman husband country singer Keith Urban. Urban, 39, had checked himself into rehab in October for craving too much alcohol. According to reports, Keith will slowly return to the state with a short run of club shows in the United Kingdom and Germany in April. Hope he doesn't fall off the wagon.

Don't Call Kanye's New Show A Reality Show

January 15, 2007 8:00 PM | Kanye West | Rap | Comments (0)

Kanye West is so full of himself. He has a reality show in development and now he doesn't want it to be called a reality show. Who really cares! Let the public decide when and if it comes out! It was reported last week that the rapper/producer has teamed with "Curb Your Enthusiasm" executive producer Larry Charles for an untitled project that will focus Kanye's crazy hectic life.

Michael Jackson Being Sued for Not Paying Bills

January 15, 2007 7:51 PM | Michael Jackson | Pop | Comments (0)

It seems Mr. Michael Jackson doesn't pay his bills. A pharmacy in Beverly Hills is claiming that they have been waiting for two years for Mike to pay his bills. Mike has bills totaling around $100,000. How much pills was he buying? Come on Mike, tell me it aint so. Mike, stay out the court room! The pharmacy has now filed a lawsuit against the entertainer to recoup the money.

Donald Lawrence Wins Black Gospel Honors

January 15, 2007 7:40 PM | Gospel | Comments (0)

Donald Lawrence has won several black gospel honors. The "Finale: Act One" and "Finale: Act Two" earned the group eight honors at Saturday's Stellar Awards, including artist of the year, which Lawrence won last year alone with the album "I Speak Life."

Tenor Saxophonist Michael Brecker Has Died

January 14, 2007 6:24 PM | Jazz | Comments (0)

Tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker died Saturday at the age of 57. Brecker died in a hospital in New York City of leukemia. Becker won 11 Grammys in his more than 30 year career. Becker had struggled with myelodysplastic syndrome, a cancer in which the bone marrow stops producing enough healthy blood cells. The disease, known as MDS, often progresses to leukemia..

50 Cent Launches Line of Condoms

January 14, 2007 6:14 PM | 50 Cent | Rap | Comments (0)

50 Cent is truly a business man. Now 50 Cent is planning to launch a line of condoms. That's right condoms! 50 Cent is on a promotional tour for his 3 novels about his life in the G-Unit. According to 50 Cent, "We have to be a little more creative about it (books)," he told the New York Post. "It's the same with safe sex."

Ray J Trying to Sell His Sex Tape

January 14, 2007 6:03 PM | R&B | Ray J | Rumors | Comments (1)

Reports have surfaced on the web that Brandy's brother, singer Ray J is trying to sell a video of himself having sex with Beverly Hills socialite Kim Kardashian. Wow, I'm very impressed with Mr. Ray J. How low can you go brother. According to reports a man has approached the New York Daily News claiming to have viewed the sex tape and wants to sell if for one million dollars.

Marilyn Manson's One Year Old Marrige is Over

January 5, 2007 8:25 PM | Marilyn Manson | Rock | Comments (0)

What is up with celebrities! Why do they even get married? Maybe marriage to them is like dating to regular people. Once again, as soon as a "famous" couple gets married, it's quickly over. Let's face it, maybe we should pass a law that doesn't allow celebrities to get married. Well to no surprise, the marriage between weirdo, glitzy, goth, rocker Marilyn Manson and model, burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese (real name Heather Sweet) is over.

Tyrese Being Investigated For Punching Girlfriend

January 5, 2007 8:03 PM | R&B | Tyrese | Comments (0)

According to news reports, Tyrese is being investigated by police of punching his pregnant girlfriend twice before driving off. His live-in girlfriend claims that she was struck in the arm and thigh after the two began arguing around 5:30 a.m. at their Los Angeles home. The paramedics were called to the residence after the attack by Tyrese. "

Beyonce Will Not Go Home With A Golden Statue

January 4, 2007 8:43 PM | Beyonce | R&B | Comments (0)

If Beyonce's song "Listen" from the "Dreamgirls" soundtrack win an Oscar for best original song, she will not go home with a golden statue as one of the four writers of the tune according to a report on eurweb.com. According to Academy rules: "No more than two statuettes will normally be given in the Original Song category. A third statuette may be awarded when there are three essentially equal contributors to a song."

Omarion Jumps to Number 1 Per Nielsen SoundScan

January 3, 2007 9:09 PM | Omarion | R&B | Comments (1)

Omarion gained his second straight chart-topping bow as a solo artist. For the week ended New Year's Eve, Omarion made it number one with 21 selling 119,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan figures Wednesday. It was the week's only new album to make the Top 10.

Whitney's Stuff To Be Auctioned

January 3, 2007 8:56 PM | R&B | Whitney Houston | Comments (1)

It seems Whitney Houston's life is a mess. She's getting a divorce. She's on drugs. Her home in Atlanta was reported to be in foreclouser. Her home in NJ was going to be sold because she was falling more than $1 million behind on the mortgage and accumulating $83,000 in unpaid taxes. She however avoided a sheriff's sale of her New mansion after reaching a deal on the mortgage and the taxes on the 10-acre Mendham estate with Morris County.

Busta Rhymes In Trouble Again.

January 3, 2007 8:45 PM | Busta Rhymes | Rap | Comments (0)

Busta Rhymes is in trouble again. What is wrong with these rappers? They have all this money but yet they seem to can't stay out of trouble. It's true what that say! Money doesn't change people. If you are a poor trouble maker and you become rich. Then you'll just be a rich trouble maker. It seems Busta assaulted a driver who was trying to collect his past-due paychecks from Busta.

Moss Denies Being Married to Doherty

January 2, 2007 8:52 PM | Pete Doherty | Rock | Comments (0)

British newspapers previously reported that Supermodel Kate Moss and rocker Pete Doherty had tied the knot during a candlelit Buddhist ceremony in Thailand on New Year's Day. Newspapers, the Sun and the Daily Mirror didn't provide sources for the information. The Mirror quoted an unnamed friend of Moss as saying the ceremony was an expression of the couple's mutual devotion.

George Michael to Appear in Court for Driving Charges

January 2, 2007 8:44 PM | George Michael | Pop | Comments (0)

George Michael has got problems! The now 43-year-old singer is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 11, 2007 on charges of being unfit to drive, after the singer was arrested last Oct. 2 after police responded to complaints that a car was blocking an intersection in north London. Police said Michael was found passed out inside the car. He received a caution for possession of marijuana and was released on bail on charges of being unfit to drive.

Lou Rawls Suing Marvin Gay

January 2, 2007 8:17 PM | Interesting Stuff | Comments (0)

Lou Rawls is suing Marvin Gay. Lou Rawls Jr. and Marvin Gay III that is. Lou Rawls son is suing the Marvin Gaye's son, claiming he was attacked by "four large dogs" during a visit to Gaye's Hollywood home in 2005. The complaint was filed last week in Los Angeles Superior Court by Lou Rawls Jr. against Marvin Gaye III.

James Brown Final Show at the Appollo

January 1, 2007 10:20 PM | R&B | Comments (1)

Fans began lining up early Thursday morning at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater to say a final goodbye to soul legend James Brown, who died of congestive heart failure in Atlanta on Dec. 25. Arriving via horse-drawn carriage through New York's Harlem neighborhood, Brown once again graced the very stage where he first performed in 1956 and recorded his 1963 album "Live at the Apollo."

McCartney Working On Stage Show About His Early Life

January 1, 2007 10:19 PM | Paul McCartney | Rock | Comments (0)

Paul McCartney is collaborating with a cousin on a stage show about his early life, the Daily Telegraph has reported. Actress Kate Robbins was quoted as saying that she and McCartney were cooperating on an adaptation of the ex-Beatle's "Liverpool Oratorio."

Nas Proves Himself Wrong

January 1, 2007 10:18 PM | Nas | Rap | Comments (2)

It looks like it's time for Nas to eat his own words and he has himself, in large part, to blame. The New York rapper, who has been suggesting hip-hop is dead, proved this week that the genre is very much alive. He made the declaration with the controversial title of his latest LP, Hip Hop Is Dead. But even a casual glance at this week's Billboard albums sales chart suggests otherwise.

Timbaland To Launch Upcoming Album

January 1, 2007 10:16 PM | R&B | Rap | Timbaland | Comments (0)

After a banner 2006 which saw Timbaland nominated for multiple Grammys for his work with Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, producer Timbaland is now turning his attentions to his own album. The as-yet-untitled set is expected in March; the first single will likely be "Give It To Me," which features Timberlake and Furtado.