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New Music!!!: Wu-Block (Featuring The LOX, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah) Prod. by RZA

2011-08-05T11:50:00.000-07:00

New Music!!!: Wu-Block FT. The LOX, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah

2011-08-05T11:45:00.001-07:00

Crazy hot track!!! Shouts to Tone on the reference......

"For those not in the know, Wu Tang and D-Block have recently joined forces to conjure up a collaborative “Wu-Block” album. The title track from said album has now made it’s way online and features verses from Jadakiss, Styles P., Sheek Louch, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah. The legendary RZA provides the soundtrack for this long-awaited hook up so put your favorite headphones in and enjoy." - via The Koalition

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BEHIND THE SCENES: MEEK MILL FT. RICK ROSS - I'MA BOSS [DIRECTED BY BENNY BOOM]

2011-08-05T09:14:00.000-07:00

The Maybach Music Group got together in Philly to film the video for Meek Millz summer hit "I'm a Boss". Checkout all the Philly Soldiers that came out for the event

New Music!!!: Chris Brown 'Boy In Detention' (Full Free Mixtape Download)

2011-08-05T08:46:00.000-07:00

Dude actually got some bars on this release......

"Chris Brown moves pretty quickly. After dropping a few random rap-centric tracks in the past year, he announced and delivered a full-on hip-hop mixtape, Boy In Detention, in less than a month. It features production and guest verses/hooks from some pretty impressive names, too. We're talking David Banner, 9th Wonder, Tha Bizness, No I.D., J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, and Big K.R.I.T. (!), all of whom provided beats for the singer-turnt-rapper-who-is-still-a-singer. And in terms of guest features, singer Se7en makes a shitload of appearances along with Kevin McCall, Swizz Beatz, K.R.I.T., Wiz Khalifa, and Tyga." Read More - via PrefixMag

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Justin Bieber Raps On Chris Brown's Newest Mixtape

2011-08-05T08:29:00.000-07:00

Might actually surprise us....

"Justin Bieber issued a proud declaration from his Twitter page: "SHAWTY MANE!! I'M BACK!" Bieber, whose MC name is Shawty Mane, appears on Chris Brown's Boy in Detention mixtape rapping on the track "Ladies Love Me."

Brown dropped the mixtape just in time for the weekend on his website, and the Bieber track samples Brown's "Look at Me Now." It was produced by David Banner.

Breezy shows off his signature bad-boy swagger, rapping about all his riches. "My bad/ I'm sorry/ I'm double-parked/ Yeah, that's my Bugatti/ And that's my Ferrari/ Next to my Ducati," he raps. "Man, my house so big take the escalator to the elevator/ Take the elevator to the private and then I jet," goes another verse.

The pals swap verses with the funky beat from "Look at Me Now" behind them. Bieber shows off his own lover-boy swag with lyrics like, "Baby, I'm your doctor/ I could be your rocker/ Swaggin', I'm not braggin' but I swear that I could rock ya, baby/ I'm not crazy/ I got swag like Patrick Swayze." Bieber and Brown were spotted in the studio last month, and many fans were wondering what they were up to. This release marks Brown's first-ever rap mixtape release. In addition to Bieber, it features appearances from Tyga, Dawn Richard, Wiz Khalifa, Swizz Beatz and Kevin McCall, to name a few." - read more - via MTV
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Mr. Bean Released from Hospital After UK Car Crash

2011-08-05T08:07:00.000-07:00

The name is Bean... Mr. Bean ....

"Mr. Bean" actor Rowan Atkinson, whose character is known for hapless driving in the television shows and films, left a hospital Friday after being treated for minor injuries following a sports car crash in southern England.

The 56-year-old comedian was driving his McLaren F1 supercar — one of the world's fastest road cars — when he crashed late Thursday, striking a tree and a lamppost before the vehicle caught fire, authorities said.

Firefighters said Atkinson hadn't been trapped inside the car. Britain's Daily Mirror tabloid reported that the actor was able to walk away from the vehicle and flag down other motorists for help.
Atkinson was seen leaving Peterborough City Hospital with four security guards Friday afternoon, but made no comment to reporters. Publicists did not disclose details of his injuries." - read more - via AP

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Charlie Sheen's Charater Killed Off on 'Two and a Half Men'

2011-08-05T07:26:00.000-07:00

Looooooosing

"Two and a Half Men has been set up in for Charlie Sheen's funeral, and TMZ.com has the first photos.

There's no coffin or urn, but Sheen's character Charlie Harper's trademark bowling shirt is on display surrounded by elaborate flowers.

The episode will air on Sept. 19, the day after the Emmys. Ashton Kutcher will fill in for Sheen.

CBS entertainment chief Nina Tassler wouldn't reveal details of the funeral, but did say earlier this week at TCA that "programming standards and practices team is already on high alert.”

Kutcher will be playing a broken-hearted Internet billionaire named Walden Schmidt. Chuck Lorre created the character.

At the first table read on Monday you could "cut the air with the knife," Tassler said, referring to the pressure on the cast to continue the ratings of the show, and the adjustment with a new star." - read more - via HollywoodReporter

Special-ed Teacher Accused of Texting Nude Photos and Sexin' Student

2011-08-05T07:19:00.000-07:00

Crazyness...

"A teacher has bonded out of jail after she was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

Miami Police arrested 29-year-old Waleska Velasquez on three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, Thursday morning. Valasquez has since bonded out of jail.

According to police, Velasquez, a special education teacher at Miami Jackson Senior High School, stands accused of having an unlawful sexual relationship with one of her students while lavishing him with cash and gifts from 2009 to 2010. The 29-year-old woman also sent texts to the teenager with pictures of herself nude and in lingerie, police said. The boy is now 17 years old. He was 16 when the relationship supposedly began.

Miami Police opened the investigation after the Department of Children and Families received a tip on their hotline. Police said the special education teacher admitted to having an inappropriate relationship.
"When you send your child to school, you're going on the assumption that these adults are there to take care of your children," said Sarah Deben, a concerned parent, "so they've already broken the trust that every parent has placed on the teacher."

"Well, obviously the adult knows more, they should be able to make wise decisions, but again the children need to be taught as well how to defend themselves," said another concerned parent" - read more - via WSVN

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Happy Birthday Obama!!!: 50 and Still the Youngest Candidate in the Campaign

2011-08-04T12:18:00.000-07:00

"In every general election campaign he has waged, Barack Obama has been the youngest contender on the ballot. He turns 50 tomorrow (8/4/11) and the streak appears safe.

In the 2012 presidential campaign, Obama is likely to still be the youngest candidate in the field as all of the Republican challengers who have announced a bid for their party’s nomination are older than he is.
As he did in 2008, when national exit polls showed him winning 66 percent of voters under age 30, Obama probably will try to make his age an asset when he runs for re-election.

“For all of his youth, he’s grayer and his wrinkles are deeper,” said Bruce Buchanan, a presidential scholar at the University of Texas at Austin. “Given the rigors of that job, youth can be an advantage.”
Obama is celebrating his birthday tonight, a day in advance, in his adopted hometown of Chicago with a campaign fundraiser that will feature fellow Chicagoans jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and singer Jennifer Hudson." - read more - via Bloomberg
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Again???: Virginia Tech On Lockdown After Gunman Siting

2011-08-04T08:49:00.000-07:00

"Virginia Tech officials tell students on their website to stay inside and secure doors because of a report of a person with a gun in the area.

The alert, issued at 9:37 a.m., said the person with a gun had been spotted near Dietrick Hall, a dining area.

Dietrick, a three-story, 93,000-square-foot dining center, also houses a convenience store, laundry area and central bake shop, the Richmond Times-Dispatch notes.

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., was the scene of shooting rampage in April 2007 that left 32 people dead and 25 wounded.

The Associated Press says the dining hall is steps away from where the 2007 shooting occurred.
Update at 11:23 a.m. ET: Amanda Huchler, a student on campus, tells USA TODAY's Rachel Roubein that she is among students locked in Hahn Hall. "The professor is still teaching," she says. "Everyone is calm, and no one seems worried. Tech is doing a great job of keeping everyone safe and secure."

Update at 11:12 a.m. ET: Larry Hincker, assistant vice president of university relations, says the report was called in by three students attending a camp called "Higher Achievement." He says there are a number of camps held during the sumer at the school, some lasting a few days, others longer. Asked about the status of the alert, Hincker says, "The alert is in effect until further notice. We are asking people to stay indoors until they hear from us again."" - read more - via USAToday

R.I.P: Bubba Smith Found Dead at Home

2011-08-04T07:36:00.000-07:00

"Former NFL defensive end and longtime television and movie actor Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Wednesday. Coroner's reports have not yet been released, but according to the Los Angeles Times, it is believed that Smith died of natural causes.

Smith attended Michigan State, where he was one of the most dominant collegiate defensive linemen of all time. He won All-America honors in 1965 and 1966, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988.

Selected first overall in the 1967 NFL draft by the Baltimore Colts, Smith soon became, along with Deacon Jones, one of the first truly modern-style pass-rushers and sack artists. He played long before sacks were first tabulated as an official NFL statistic in 1982, but he was known from the start of his professional career to be nearly impossible to block." - read more - via Yahoo Sports
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Help!!!: Somali Famine Spreads Further (video)

2011-08-03T17:49:00.000-07:00

Please Help where you can......

"The United Nations declared a famine in three more regions of Somalia on Wednesday.

The capital of Mogadishu, the Afgoye corridor outside of the capital, and the Middle Shabelle region all now qualify has having famine conditions, bringing the total number of areas in Somalia up to five.

On July 20, the U.N. confirmed outright famine conditions in the Lower Shabelle and southern Bakool regions. Famine can be determined when "at least 20 percent of households in an area face extreme food shortages with a limited ability to cope; acute malnutrition rates exceed 30 percent; and the death rate exceeds two persons per day per 10,000 persons," according to the U.N.

The famine in Somalia stems from a number of causes, most noticeably a massive and long lasting drought in the Horn of Africa, which has all but halted agriculture in the region. Somalia doesn't have the economic or political infrastructure to provide imported food for all of its people, and the powerful rebel group al-Shabaab has highjacked aid missions, leaving millions starving across the country." read more - via IBTimes

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MLB Has Questions About A-Rod's Starlight Poker Games

2011-08-03T17:37:00.000-07:00

"Major League Baseball is starting to shine a brighter light on Alex Rodriguez's alleged participation in illegal high-stakes poker games, and the commissioner's office intends to bring in Rodriguez for questioning on the matter.

"We take this very seriously and have been investigating this matter since the initial allegation. As part of the investigation, the Commissioner's Office will interview Mr. Rodriguez," MLB spokesman Pat Courtney said.
Baseball sources say it's possible that Rodriguez's' participation in the games could lead to a suspension, if it is determined that he was actually present.

According to the initial report in Star Magazine, Rodriguez played in two games at a Beverly Hills mansion in 2009, where drugs were used and a fight nearly broke out after one player lost more than a half-million dollars.

Commissioner Bud Selig has spoken with Rodriguez before about his playing in the games, which have allegedly included other celebrities from sport and screen.

When the allegations first came to light a month ago, Rodriguez said that he would address it at the proper time, if needed. That time may be coming. Rodriguez could not be reached for comment Wednesday, but he arrives at the Yankees' complex in Tampa Thursday to take the next step in his rehab from knee surgery." - read more - via The Wall Street Journal

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They Trying to Kill Us?!?!: 36 MILLION Pounds of Ground Turkey Recalled

2011-08-03T17:29:00.000-07:00

"Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation announced Wednesday an immediate voluntary recall of approximately 36 million pounds of ground turkey meat because it may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.

Cargill's plant in Springdale, Arkansas, processed the fresh and frozen ground turkey products between February 20 and August 2, the company said in a news release.

Federal health authorities said Tuesday that an outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg that has killed one person and sickened 76 others in 26 states appears to have been traced to ground turkey products.

The company said it has suspended production of ground turkey products at the processing facility until it can determine the source of the bacteria strain.

Other turkey products from Springdale are not affected by the recall. Nor are products from Cargill's three other turkey processing facilities in the United States." - read more - via CNN

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Pat Buchanan Downplays Calling President Obama "Boy"

2011-08-03T17:17:00.000-07:00

"Pat Buchanan refused to apologize Wednesday for yet another racially-loaded statement, this time referring to the President as "your boy" to Al Sharpton.

"Some folks took what I said as some kind of a slur," Buchanan said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe."
"None was meant, none was intended, none was delivered."

The night before, on an MSNBC show guest-hosted by the mouthy New York civil rights activist, Buchanan riled Sharpton during an argument about the politics of taxes.

"Your boy, Barack Obama, caved..." Buchanan started to say.

Sharpton reared back.

"My what?" he said. "My president, Barack Obama? What did you say?"

"He's your boy in the ring," Buchanan said, chuckling at Sharpton's anger.

"He's nobody's boy," Sharpton shot back. "He's your president, and he's our president, and that's what y'all don't get through your head."

The video quickly went viral, caroming around the Internet and prompting petitions demanding MSNBC, which pays Buchanan as an on-air political analyst, to fire Buchanan." - Read more via - Daily News

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NFL News: Randy Moss Retires at 34

2011-08-02T10:56:00.000-07:00

Straight cash homie!!!

"Randy Moss dominated when he wanted to dominate. He scored when he wanted to score, cooperated when he wanted to cooperate and acted out when he wanted to act out.

Moss spent 13 seasons doing things on his own terms, which is why perhaps the loudest career the NFL has ever seen -- both in terms of the roars he induced on the field and the aggravation he caused off it -- ended so quietly on Monday.

No farewell speech from maybe the most physically gifted receiver to don a helmet. No tearful goodbye from a record-setting performer who changed the way defense is played in the NFL. Just a one-sentence statement from his agent saying one of the most colorful careers in league history was over.
"Randy has weighed his options and considered the offers and has decided to retire," Joel Segal said on Monday.

It was vintage Moss, a revolutionary talent who was never very much interested in doing things the conventional way.

Fans were awed by his once-in-a-generation blend of size, speed and intelligence. Teammates were charmed by the charisma he showed behind closed doors and coaches were often infuriated by his boorish antics and lack of respect for authority... read more - via ESPN
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Kevin Durant Drops 66 Points at Harlem’s Rucker Park (video)

2011-08-02T09:49:00.000-07:00

The Game started in the parks....

"Last night, Kevin Durant made an appearance at Harlem’s Rucker Park and dropped an impressive 66 points against the Sean Bell All Stars at the Entertainers Basketball Classic. Durant raining 3′s may seem easy because he’s a pro but do remember shooting on an outside rim is a tough task. Not for nothing, but I remember KD once saying that he prefers training and practicing outside because it does require increased marksmanship. I guess that means disadvantage turns into another advantage for the guy as he drops bucket after bucket in the clip below.

And we have to put “reportedly” in there because we all know how park legends grow legs and gain size at an unbelievable rate." - via SmokingSection
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Move Over Iphone and Blackberry: Android Phones Take 50% of Cell Phone Market

2011-08-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

Maybe its time to make the switch...

"Google Android captured 48% of the smartphone market in Q2 of 2011, hitting an all-time high, according to a report by market research firm Canalys.

The platform has been making big strides during the past year, overtaking Symbian in Q4 of 2010 to become the top smartphone platform, representing a 32.9% market share at that time.

Smartphone adoption continues to grow rapidly across the world, reaching a total of 107.7 million units shipped in Q2 of 2011, a 73% year-on-year growth.

Android was the biggest driver of smartphone shipments in Q2, as Android-based smartphone shipments were up 379% year-over-year, coming in at 51.9 million total units shipped. The report cites successful Android-based products from vendors such as Samsung, HTC, LG, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, ZTE and Huawei, as a catalyst for the platform’s growth." read more - via Mashable
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Missouri Teachers and Students Can't be Facebook Friends... Its the Law

2011-08-01T14:34:00.000-07:00

"You won't find teachers in Missouri friending their students on Facebook, or any other social network for that matter, this school year — not unless they want to violate a new law in the state that prohibits such contacts.
Senate Bill 54, signed into law by the Gov. Jay Nixon and taking effect Aug. 28, is quickly becoming known as the "Facebook law" in Missouri, although the bill is creates what is known as the "Amy Hestir Student Protection Act." Hestir was a Missouri public school student who was molested by a teacher decades ago; the law basically requires school districts to report any allegations of sexual abuse to state authorities within 24 hours.

School districts will also be liable if they fail to disclose suspected or known abuse by past employees to other public school districts that make inquiries about those workers.

But buried deep in the bill is Section 162.069 is a mandate that references social networking sites, as well as teachers not being allowed to have a "nonwork-related website that allows exclusive access with a current or former student":

By January 1, 2012, every school district must develop a written policy concerning teacher-student communication and employee-student communications. Each policy must include appropriate oral and nonverbal personal communication, which may be combined with sexual harassment policies, and appropriate use of electronic media as described in the act, including social networking sites. Teachers cannot establish, maintain, or use a work-related website unless it is available to school administrators and the child's legal custodian, physical custodian, or legal guardian.

Some teachers think the law is overkill for what's needed to ensure student safety." read more - via Suzanne Choney Digital Life

Jay-Z & Timbaland Sued for 2000 Hit "Big Pimpin"

2011-08-01T14:17:00.000-07:00

"The legal battle over a sample used in Jay-Z's hit single “Big Pimpin'” continues in court, as a lawsuit has been filed against the rapper and producer Timbaland.

Ahab Joseph Nafal filed a $5,000,000 lawsuit on July 23rd in United States District Court, Central District of California.

The lawsuit revolves around the use of the song “Khosara, Khosara,” which Timbaland sampled in Jay-Z's 2000 hit single "Big Pimpin'."

Lawyers argued that "Khosara, "Khosara" was created in 1957 and was governed by the 1909 Copyright Act and not the 1976 Copyright Act.

The lawsuit was dismissed in 2007, because Nafal failed to join all individuals with rights to the composition in the lawsuit, as the 1909 Act mandates.

In the earlier lawsuit, lawyers for Jay-Z and Timbaland and claimed they received proper sample clearance from representatives of the Baligh Hamdy, the original composer of the song." - read more - via All Hip-Hop

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Fantasia Announces Pregnancy to the Wold On Stage (video)

2011-08-01T14:07:00.000-07:00

Congrats....

"Singer Fantasia Barrino revealed during a concert Sunday what has been rumored for months -- she is pregnant.

"God has given me this child and I don't have to hide it from none of y'all," Barrino told fans at the outdoor show in Jacksonville, Florida.

The 2004 "American Idol" winner did not say when the baby is due or who is the father. Her manager did not immediately respond to CNN requests for information.

"You are the first person that I share this news with, and I share this with you because I can relate to you," Barrino told fans. "And for a while I walked around figuring out 'What will they say and what will they think about me?' But now I tell you I don't live my life for folk."

Barrino's weight gain fueled online rumors seven months ago that the R&B singer was expecting a child, but her manager said she was gaining 45 pounds in preparation to play legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson in a movie." read more - via CNN

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New Music Video!!!: Travis Baker Ft. Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon, Twista & Yelawolf "Let's Go"

2011-07-29T15:42:00.000-07:00

#ENERGY .....

"Travis Barker gets the beat going in his new video "Let's Go." Featuring appearances by Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon, Yelawolf and Twista. Travis Barker tore the drums down.

Filmed in a cathedral, "Let's Go" is dark, spooky and spectacular. Lil Jon kicks off "Let's Go" with his get-hype antics and hypeman ad-libs, as Travis goes H.A.M. on the drums." read more - via Global Grind

New Music!!!: Bridget Kelly "Thinking About Forever" Written by Frank Ocean

2011-07-29T15:18:00.000-07:00

Frank Ocean takeover has begun...

"You know that "new" Frank Ocean joint that he posted to his Tumblr the other night and then quickly deleted? Well, it turns out dude deleted it because it wasn't technically his track. Yeah, he might have written it and clearly sang the damn thing, but it was apparently a reference track for Bridget Kelly. She's calling it "Thinking About Forever" and, wouldn't you know it, she sounds just as good as Ocean did, if not slightly better. This song has hit potential written all over it, especially considering her connections, so get used to it. Those of you who have seen Jay-Z in concert these past few years might recognize her as the booming voice behind the live version of "Empire State of Mind."" - via Prefix

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Bishop Eddie Long Has a 5th Accuser Come Forward

2011-07-29T15:08:00.000-07:00

This guy giving the church a bad name for sure......

"Bishop Eddie Long, the outspoken Atlanta mega-church pastor who was accused of coercing four young men into sexual relationships and later settled the case out of court, could have faced more allegations from a fifth victim, according to a report.

Fox station WAGA-TV reported Wednesday evening that the fifth accuser, 22-year-old Centino Kemp, never officially filed a lawsuit, but confronted lawyers about his relationship with the pastor during recent settlement negotiations.

A lawyer close to the case confirmed with the station of Kemp's involvement, but claimed he was "different from the other young men" which made the case "more difficult."

Kemp told reporters that he met the pastor during a visit to his megachurch when he was a teenager. According to WAGA-TV, Kemp has a tattoo on his wrist with Long's name along with the words, "Never a Mistake, Always a Lesson."

Long chose not to fight the sexual allegation in court and instead reached a settlement and paid off the four young men who accused him of using his power to influence them into sexual relationships with him, reports CBS affiliate WGCL.

WAGA-TV reported that Kemp was also involved in the final settlement." read more - via CBS News

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Behind the Scenes of Kelly Rowland's "Here I Am" Photo Shoot

2011-07-29T15:00:00.000-07:00

Kelly Rowland teamed up with photographer Derek Blanks for the cover of newest release "HERE I AM" take a look behind the scenes of the shoot......

New Music Video!!!: Ace Hood Feat. Chris Brown “Body 2 Body”

2011-07-28T06:50:00.000-07:00

"Here’s the video for Ace Hood’s ‘Body 2 Body’ track, featuring Chris Brown. Taken from the highly anticipated album ‘Blood, Sweat & Tears’, ‘Body 2 Body’ is Ace Hood’s third single following the massive hood anthems ‘Hustle Hard’ and ‘Go N Get It’.

The video was premiered earlier today on BET’s 106 & Park and went viral, a few hours later. Directed by Dayo, this video highlights a much softer side to Ace Hood and with the help of Chris Brown, should pull in a nice bag of female followers, to add to the rappers fast growing fanbase. Blood Sweat & Tears is the third studio album from Ace Hood and is due for release on August 9th 2011." - read more - via Stupid Dope

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New Music!!!: Nas feat. Keyshia Cole "More Than I Can Say"

2011-07-27T08:21:00.000-07:00

"While we we’re hoping something for Life Is Good or maybe the scrapped Lost Tapes 2, this set of bars from Nas’ vault will do just fine. Supposedly meant from Puffy’s Press Play, “More Than I Can Say” is a jazzy stroll through jaded visions from QB’s finest plays perfect compliment to a stiff gin and tonic and dimly-lit surroundings and is worth more than a couple of listens." read more - via Smoking Section

Trade Talks: Donovan McNabb Headed to the Vikings

2011-07-27T08:12:00.000-07:00

"The Redskins have reportedly agreed to the framework of a trade that would send quarterback Donovan McNabb to the Minnesota Vikings. Fox’s Jay Glazer reported the Redskins would receive a sixth-round draft pick in 2012 and a conditional pick in 2013 in return.

The deal is contingent on McNabb restructuring his contract, Glazer reported.

Neither the Redskins nor anyone in McNabb’s camp could immediately confirm the deal.

The Vikings had long been mentioned as the team with the most interest in McNabb, and the quarterback also had a desire to play for Minnesota, which runs a system that is very similar to the one he ran for 11 seasons in Philadelphia. But it was always believed that in order for a trade to be completed, the quarterback would have to agree to rework his contract.

The Redskins last November gave the six-time Pro Bowl quarterback a contract extension that included a $3.5 million bonus for the 2010 season. They would have had to pay him a $10 million bonus if he still was on the roster the day after the first game of the 2011 season.

Sources had said earlier this year that McNabb would be willing to rework his deal in order to leave Washington." - read more - via Washington Post

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Young Jeezy Brings Out "The Thrones" at the Highline

2011-07-27T08:02:00.000-07:00

I don't know it looks like this "Thrones" group thing might be something serious in the making. Can you imagine every time you see or hear Jay Kanye is right there to?!?!?! History in the making......

"Lately, it feels like we judge big rap shows by who shows up, not by who we’re actually there to see. And doing that at last night’s Young Jeezy show at the Highline would be totally worthwhile. Within the first ten minutes we got brief, ecstatic verses from both Jay-Z and Kanye West, and as the night went on Bun B popped in, as did the ubiquitous Fabolous, as did all of The Lox for some reason. It felt like a reminder that Jeezy—who hasn’t released an official album since 2008′s The Recession—is still a hugely popular part of the rap landscape.

Initially billed as a show honoring the release of Jeezy’s Def Jam debut Thug Motivation: 101, the idea was that he’d play the whole record front to back. This was an exhausting, if exciting prospect. In recent years, a whole lot of rappers with solid albums to their names have performed those records in track order. When done right, it emphasizes the big hits and is a reminder of some of the lesser appreciated album tracks"- read more - via The Fader

Why?????: Mother Kills Baby Due to Lack of Sleep

2011-07-26T12:52:00.000-07:00

"Toyrianna Smith, along with her 3-year-old daughter and and 3-month-old son, spent the night partying at a friend's house in Harvey, Illinois. Instead of heading home, the trio decided to sleep in a spare bedroom that night. But the baby boy was fitful during the wee hours...

He began to cry. Smith, apparently hammered and pissed that her sleep was being disturbed, decided to quell his outburst by putting a blanket over his head, then punching him multiple times in the face until he was quiet. (See her Facebook page here.)

The baby would cry again later that night. So Smith took on a more forceful approach to parenting. She again put a blanket over his head and punched him repeatedly in the face. Then she pushed down on his head, apparently suffocated him.

His legs and arms began to jerk until he was still.

Smith went back to sleep to get her beauty rest.

The next morning, she got the baby dressed and took him shopping for several hours. Then she stopped by a neighbor's house to visit. But the neighbor noticed the boy wasn't moving. Smith tried to claim he was sleeping, yet there was blood on the child's blanket.

Blood, the neighbor deduced, isn't a natural byproduct of slumber. So she called 911.

An ambulance rushed the boy to a hospital, where doctors discovered he'd been dead for approximately eight hours. Police say Smith confessed and provided details of the slaying. " - read more - via True Crime Report

NEW MUSIC J.COLE FT. TREY SONGZ "CANT GET ENOUGH"

2011-07-26T09:40:00.000-07:00

J. Cole Gives Jay-Z a Deadline to Turn in Verse (video)

2011-07-26T08:25:00.000-07:00

Many sit in anticipation and uncertainty to hear what J. Cole has in store on his debut album, but one thing for sure is a classic calab with Jigga Man himself. J. Cole sat down with MTV to discuss the collaboration and the genesis of the beat and the hook. He also jokingly tells Jay not to forget about him, and to get his verse back to him asap.

“I actually did the song thinking I would just throw it out when I made it. I made it in my crib and I was like, ‘Man I’m gonna throw something out today, or tomorrow whatever, let me do a song.’ Then I started making it, and as soon as I made it, I was like, ‘Oh nah, nah.’ I had already wrote the verses and I realized, ‘Man, this is for Jay.’ I finally made a song that was perfect for Jay.”

“When people hear the hook, it’s kind of like a message — I could be talking to a woman, to my girl, or to my fans or to friends. But it’s really a subliminal message to my fans in that hook.”

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Music Insider: Royal Flush Presents New Web Series

2011-07-26T07:42:00.000-07:00

We all know that Outkast has sold millions upon millions of albums worldwide, and also hold a rank amongst the top 3 groups that Hip-Hop has ever witnessed. While many are familiar with the stories of Big Boi and Andre 3000 there are very few that have insight on the production team responsible for many of their award winning tracks.

In a new web series titled Royal Flush presents "Inside The Music" the masses will once get a deep look into the super production team composed of Jeron Ward, Rick Wallk and others. Take a look at the trailer ........

Jay-Z and Kanye West are Now a Group!!! "Watch The Throne Tour"

2011-07-25T12:38:00.000-07:00

"The official press release for Jay and Kanye’s Watch The Throne hit a bunch of Gmail accounts around 7:00 AM this morning. The project is officially labeled as being released through Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam Recordings/Roc Nation and will now hit iTunes on Aug 8th and retailers on Aug 12th. They will be also hitting the road in support of the album. And if that isn’t enough Hov and Ye would liked to be referred to as The Throne from now on." - via Miss Info

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Get your tickets now the tour!!!!

9/22/11 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
9/24/11 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
9/25/11 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
9/27/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
9/28/11 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
9/29/11 Washington DC Verizon Center
10/4/11 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
10/6/11 Chicago, IL United Center
10/7/11 Chicago, IL United Center
10/8/11 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
10/10/11 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
10/13/11 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
10/14/11 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
10/16/11 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
10/17/11 Sacramento, CA Power Balance Pavilion
10/19/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
10/20/11 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
10/21/11 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Garden Arena
10/25/11 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
10/26/11 Houston, TX Toyota Center
10/29/11 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
10/30/11 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum
11/1/11 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Are

Alive and Well: Nicki Minaj Brings Out Sean Kingston

2011-07-25T12:31:00.000-07:00

"Nicki Minaj’s Miami Barbz got a double surprise when Sean Kingston and Trina joined the Pink Friday rapper onstage during her performance on Britney Spears’ “Femme Fatale” tour at the AmericanAirlines Arena. A visibly slimmer Sean hit the stage for the first time since his jet ski accident to perform his island-flavored single “Letting Go (Dutty Love)” with the blonde Barbie." read more - via Rap-Up

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Bible Belt Huh???: NASCAR Pastor Gives Much Thanks

2011-07-25T12:27:00.000-07:00

"Yankee games have "God bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch but only NASCAR has pre-race prayers.

And on Saturday in Nashville, Pastor Joe Nelms came through with a car-racing invocation that won't soon be forgotten. His prayer before the Nationwide Federated Auto Parts 300 managed to fuse unusual automotive praise with a memorable spousal shout-out.

Nelms began the prayer straightforward enough, thanking God for all his blessings. But then his list of gratitude grew increasingly creative.

First he thanked the Man Upstairs for "all the Dodges and Toyotas and the Fords." He then gave thanks for "GM performance technology," "Sunoco racing fuel" and "Goodyear tires that bring performance and power to the track."

(Nelms was not wearing a Goodyear baseball cap but we can only assume he landed a post-prayer endorsement from the tire company)." - read more - via CBS NEWS

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The Good Die Young: Amy Wine House Found Dead - R.I.P. Amy 1983-2011

2011-07-23T10:41:00.000-07:00

So young and so sad.... R.I.P.

"Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse has been found dead in her London home, the Daily Mail, the BBC and Sky News are reporting.

"Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased."

Most recently, Winehouse canceled a planned European tour after a disastrous performance in June in Belgrade.

The Grammy-winning singer, who had a long history of drug and alcohol abuse and spent time in rehab, was found by emergency services on Saturday afternoon. She was 27. According to the Daily Mail, the Metropolitan Police released the following statement:

"Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased."

Most recently, Winehouse canceled a planned European tour after a disastrous performance in June in Belgrade." - via USA Today

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Wiz Goes Down On Amber Rose On Stage... Kanye Sends Hate Via Twitter (video)

2011-07-22T09:15:00.000-07:00

Really Yee??? Or is this another rumor by word of mouth????

"Word is buzzing around the internet that Kanye West recently deleted a shady tweet aimed at former girlfriend Amber Rose and her new boyfriend Wiz Khalifa.

This is what Ye’ allegedly said:

"When he's eating her p*ssy, he's tasting the whole of Hip-Hop. #SuckerForLove," West reportedly tweeted at 2:21 PM July 20th via Web. (Kanye West's Twitter)

And of course, this tweet didn’t last vary long on twitter as rumors say that Kanye quickly backtracked his words after posting it. The tweet comes a few days after pics began floating online of Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose getting freaky onstage during a concert." read more - via TheRundow.TV

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NEW MUSIC!!!: Tyrese Ft. R.Kelly & Rick Ross “I Gotta Chick That Love Me” Remix

2011-07-22T08:56:00.000-07:00

Grown and Sexy track for the weekend ride with your special somebody...

"Tyrese is back on the music scene after taking time off to further his acting career with blockbuster movies like Transformers and Legion. Tyrese collaborated with R.Kelly and Rick Ross on “I Gotta Chick that Love Me” a mid-tempo love song. “I’m going to go on record and say I felt like a mad scientist going back in the studio and this is my best album to date. I call it “Bath Water Music” said Ty."

NEW MUSIC!!!!: Vado Teams up with Nike for "Always On"

2011-07-22T08:44:00.000-07:00

"Vado is the perfect guy to record a track for this Team Nike video, being that the footage was shot at Dyckman Park with Harlemite Quinton “T2″ Hosley and his fellow Team Nike player Adris “2 Hard 2 Guard” DeLeon. Thanks to our Nike friends, especially Dawn Baxter." read more - quoted from Miss Info
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NEW MUSIC!!!!: Jay-Z & Kanye West "OTIS"

2011-07-22T08:30:00.000-07:00

This album is gonna be bananas!!!!

"Another track from the highly-anticipated new joint project from Jay-Z & Kanye West has sprouted up online.

'Otis' is heavy on the sampling of the late Otis Reddings' 1966 tune 'Try A Little Tenderness'. So much so, in fact, that the track names Otis in the feature credits." - read more - via ABC

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Kanye West & Jay-Z - Otis (Clean)

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GREATEST RAP BATTLE EVER!!!!!!!

2011-07-20T10:44:00.000-07:00

#FUNNY! ANOTHER "DRAKE'S MARVIN'S ROOM" MAKEOVER!!!

2011-07-20T10:22:00.001-07:00

New Music!!!: Wiz Khalifa Feat. Curren$y & Big Sean “O.T.T.R. (Off To The Races)”

2011-07-19T08:56:00.000-07:00

Wiz teams up with Curren$y and Big Sean on O.T.T.R to deliver a smooth laid back track reminiscent of 90s "Rida Music". Check it out below......

Teen Dies From Injuries Suffered in Car Crash Involving NBA Star Lamar Odom

2011-07-19T08:43:00.000-07:00

Prayers needed for the family.....

"A funeral was held Monday for a 15-year-old boy who died after suffering injuries in a car accident involving Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom.

The boy, who was struck by a motorcycle involved in the crash with Odom's car Thursday night, underwent emergency surgery at a nearby hospital in Queens but died on Friday morning, TMZ reported.

Odom, 31, was in Queens to attend the funeral of his cousin and had hired a car service to drive him around. He was riding in the back seat at the time and his reality TV star wife Khloe Kardashian was not in the car.

The car Odom was traveling in reportedly collided with a motorcycle, which in turn struck the 15-year-old pedestrian." - read more - via Fox News
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Ja Rule Sentenced to 28 Months on Tax Charges

2011-07-19T07:02:00.000-07:00

Where did the money go?!?!?!

"Rapper Jeffrey Atkins, also known as Ja Rule, was sentenced Monday to 28 months in prison for failing to file tax returns with the IRS after admitting that he did not file his taxes for five years, the Justice Department said in a news release Monday.

The 35-year-old performer from Saddle River, New Jersey, had pleaded guilty to three of five counts before U.S. Magistrate Judge Patty Shwartz, who imposed the sentence in Newark federal court.

From 2004 through 2008, Atkins received royalties from ASJA Inc. and performance income from Rule Tours Inc., but failed to file returns that would have mandated he pay the government $1,137,912, the release said. Though he pleaded guilty to charges related only to the first three years, he will pay back taxes and penalties for all five, it said.

"Taxpayers do not have the luxury of deciding whether to comply with laws," Shwartz said in sentencing. She further sentenced Atkins to a year of supervised release.

The prison term announced Monday is to be concurrent with a previous sentence Atkins is serving on unrelated state charges." - read more - via CNN

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WTF!!!: Police Believe Man Kills Wife, Four Children

2011-07-19T06:55:00.000-07:00

This World is crazy....

"Police believe a 51-year-old Oregon man stabbed his wife and their four young children and set fire to their house on Monday, killing all five victims. The man was hospitalized as authorities tried to piece together the frantic scene.

Firefighters using CPR tried to revive the family members, and managed to get a pulse from at least two of the children as they lay on the lawn in front of their home, said Police Chief Tim George.

"The front yard looked like it was a plane crash or something, the people working on those folks," George said.

Rescuers quickly realized it wasn't just smoke inhalation they were dealing with and rushed the 30-year-old mother and the children — ages 2, 5, 6 and 7 — to the hospital.

But all five died. The father was also taken to the hospital, where he was sedated in stable condition and under police guard, George said. Police believe he killed his family, but did not immediately charge him.

"That is the suspicion right now — the fellow we have up at the hospital under guard is responsible," said George.

Though autopsies will not be done for a day or two, it is believe the five dead were all stabbed and suffered smoke inhalation, police said.

Investigators were getting a new search warrant before going back into the house Tuesday to gather more evidence, George said.

The house is a small, plain one-story structure in a working class neighborhood of older homes, some of them undergoing renovation, several blocks from downtown in this city of about 75,000 in Southern Oregon's timber country.

The father was identified as Jordan Adam Criado, 51, and his wife as Tabasha Paige-Criado, 30. The names of the children, three boys aged 7, 6 and 5, and a 2-year-old daughter, were not immediately released." - read more - via AP

New Music Video!!!: Fabolous ft Red Cafe - “Y’all Don’t Hear Me Tho” PT 2

2011-07-18T12:12:00.000-07:00

"Here’s the second cut of Fabolous’ “Y’all Don’t Hear Me Tho”, this time with an appearance from Red Cafe. While the first version was filmed at the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, the follow up is captured at staple boutique Vinnie Styles in downtown BK." - via MissInfo Blog
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Sports Fanatic: Lil Wayne Breaks Down Sports References on New Mixtape

2011-07-15T10:04:00.000-07:00

"Today, Lil’ Wayne released a mixtape called “Sorry 4 the Wait.” Normally, CNN doesn’t report on a rapper releasing freestyle verses over other rappers’ beats. But Lil’ Wayne, widely regarded as one of the most important musicians on the planet, is not your typical rapper.

Throughout his career, Wayne has made it a point to reference his extensive and diverse knowledge of sports in his music. On 2007’s “Dough is What I Got,” Wayne defined his ambition by juxtaposing famous NBA players (“And when it comes down to this recording / I must be LeBron James if he’s Jordan / no, I want rings for my performance / I’m more a Kobe Bryant of an artist”)." - read more - via SportsGrid.com

NBA LOCKOUT DWIGHT HOWARD & JOSH POWELL ARE RAPPERS NOW!

2011-07-15T06:49:00.000-07:00

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NBA BEEF KOBE BRYANT DISSES DERRICK ROSE'S SNEAKERS!!

2011-07-15T06:22:00.001-07:00

KREAYSHAWN USE OF THE WORD "NIGGA" RIGHT?... WRONG?

2011-07-15T05:59:00.000-07:00

VIDEO THE MOST AWKWARD NEWS MOMENT EVER!!!!

2011-07-15T05:37:00.000-07:00

WHEN "PLANKING" GOES WRONG...PART 1

2011-07-15T04:36:00.000-07:00

If you Missed it: Nicki Minaj on E! (Full Video)

2011-07-14T12:21:00.000-07:00

If you missed the Nicki Minaj on E! special look no further. Watch in its entirety below....

"Nicki Minaj’s rise to superstardom was not an easy road. The Pink Friday raptress shares her inspiring journey—from working at Red Lobster to becoming the reigning queen of hip-hop—during a one-hour special on E!

A determined Nicki, born Onika Tanya Maraj, moved from Trinidad to New York at a young age and studied theater at LaGuardia High School of Music and Art before pursuing a career in rap and eventually getting signed to Young Money by Lil Wayne.

Follow along as the eccentric star speaks about growing up poor and seeing her family struggle, the fifth grade teacher who “changed her life,” stealing her dad’s car before she got her license, and how Lil Wayne almost cut her verse from “BedRock.”

The show includes commentary from her parents and childhood friends, along with Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz, DJ Clue, and Laurieann Gibson." - via RapUp
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PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

GIVING BACK! FORMER NFL PLAYER CHARLES SPENCER GIVES BACK TO HIS HOMETOWN!

2011-07-14T08:38:00.000-07:00

One local football standout who's already reached the top level of the game is giving future stars a chance to learn from his experience on the gridiron.

A 2000 Poughkeepsie High School graduate who went on to become a third-round NFL Draft pick in 2006, Charles Spencer, Jr. will hold a pair of clinics at the city's Spratt Park later this month.

On July 16, the Charles Spencer, Jr. Football Clinic will welcome players entering ninth through 12th grade, while the July 23 event is open to players entering second through eighth grade. Both clinics run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Wilbur Blvd. facility.

"It's going to be huge," Spencer, who broke his leg in his second season with the Houston Texans and is working on returning to the NFL. "It will be a great chance for the kids to play before a lot of coaches."

The registration fee for the July 16 High School Clinic is $40 per player or $30 per player for teams of 10 or more. Registration for the Youth Clinic on July 23 is $35 per player or $30 per player for teams of 10 or more.

"The main idea is to get the college football players of tomorrow together with the guys from today," said a football standout from Our Lady of Lourdes High School and Fordham University Jordan Bledsoe, also of NorthStar Sports; the training facility, located on Titusville Rd. in Poughkeepsie, is holding both clinics.

Bledsoe said the Spencer clinics will serve to set up mentors for young players looking to play college ball.

"We're in a unique position here in Dutchess County, where we're frequently overlooked," he said. "I want to get guys together that I played with who had great college careers with guys in high school and youth programs today and have them connect."

More information on the clinics is available by logging on towww.nssportstraining.com, calling Bledsoe at 845-462-2434 or emailing him at Jordan.NorthStarSports@gmail.com.

Reach Sean T. McMann atsmcmann@poughkeepsiejournal.com or 845-437-4826.

C'mon Son, Who Cares?!: Lloyd and Miguel Squash R&B Hair Beef

2011-07-14T08:32:00.000-07:00

"It’s no secret that R&B Singers Lloyd and Miguel aren’t the best of friends after Miguel made a side comment about Lloyd’s hair via his twitter a few weeks ago. After Lloyd appeared on ’106 and Park’ to promote his new album and showed off his new hair tattoo, Miguel tweeted ‘Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Shouts to Lloyd’.

This past weekend, the two artists performed at ZHip Hop Cleveland’s Summer Jam and had the opportunity to meet face to face to iron out their differences backstage. Attempting to light up the mood backstage, Miguel started singing “We’re brothers, we’re happy and we’re singing and we’re colored” but Lloyd was not laughing. He immediately asked why Miguel sent out the ‘imitation’ tweet and Miguel responded that it was made out bigger than what it was:

‘I was being honest. That was an honest opinion. But it’s not on diss sh*t though. Nothing about it was a diss at all. You know n*ggas are trying to make it way bigger than anything it really was. They asked me a question about a site I was looking at. Yo, it shouldn’t have been said as honest as I may have been. If it was like me and you having a conversation, and I said it to you it would have been different. But the fact that I said it on twitter, it was f*cked up and I apologize for that.

Lloyd responded:

I just felt like it was disrespectful. On some real sh*t, I felt like it was cheap, distasteful jab. The idea behind it wasn’t to mock you or imitate you. It was just to shave my sh*t so I could get a tattoo. I’m growing it back because it really isn’t my thing. For you to say that and bring all that kind of energy to me during my album release week…. Why am I answering questions about my hair when I should actually be talking about my sh*t. I worked two years for it, you see what I’m saying?" - Read more - via Necolebitchie

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listen to the audio of the face-to-face......

Nicki Minaj Hit In The Face By "Unidentified Male" (Police Report)

2011-07-14T08:15:00.000-07:00

Not really sure how real this police report is that is surrounding the internet.......

"As Nicki Minaj spent her morning denying reports that she was hit in the lower lip by a mystery male in their hotel room in Dallas over the weekend, the police report has just been unveiled. And as we predicted it proves a physical altercation indeed took place.

Reports flew yesterday that 28-year-old Nicki Minaj and an "unidentified male" got into a hostile argument that started at their hotel pool and ended in the hotel room they were sharing. Nicki did not want to press charges, but the police were called and a report was taken.

Nicki denied any altercation took place. And while she may not have been punched in the face with a fist, according to recently revealed docs, she did tell Dallas police on the evening of July 11th that she was indeed hit in the face with a suitcase by said male at Hotel Palomar.

Now, the police report, gathered by the Dallas Observer, details that once Nicki and the mystery man took the argument back to the room, she "told him she didn't want him taking anything out of the room." The male's suitcase and personal belongings were in the room. Then, as he was packing his suitcase up, he "shoved the suitcase across [Nicki's] chin and lower lip."

Other sources report another part of the police report state that Nicki's teeth cut the inside of her lower lip once hit with the suitcase, causing it to bleed." - read more - via TheYBF
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JAYZ & KANYE WEST'S "WATCH THE THRONE" OFFICIAL TRACK LIST!

2011-07-14T08:13:00.000-07:00

1. No Church in The Wild (Feat. Frank Ocean)
2. Lift Off (Feat. Beyoncé)
3. Ni**as in Paris
4. Otis (Feat. Otis Redding)
5. Gotta Have It
6. New Day
7. Prime Time
8. Who Gon' Stop Me
9. Murder to Excellence
10. Welcome to The Jungle
11. Sweet Baby Jesus (Feat. Frank Ocean)
12. Why I Love You (Feat. Mr Hudson)

Bonus Cuts
13. Illest motherf**ker Alive
14. H*A*M
15. That’s My b***h
16. The Joy (Feat. Curtis Mayfield)

"So Fly I Should Win an ESPY"!!!: Serena's Dress Steals the Show Again

2011-07-14T05:33:00.000-07:00

"She made a triumphant return to the tennis circuit at Wimbledon last month after having almost a year off due to illness.

And last night Serena Williams scored another ace as she successfully managed to steal the show at the ESPY Awards as she posed on the red carpet wearing a plunging pink minidress.

The skintight outfit, which featured detailing to make it look like a suit jacket and skirt, drew attention to Serena's curvy figure and highlighted her most prominent assets.

Serena, 29, accessorised her dress with a sky-high pair of Christian Louboutin gold glitter heels and a detailed gold necklace.

And while sports stars including Maria Sharapova and Hannah Cornett went all out in their outfits, Serena ensured all attention was on her in her eye-catching dress.

Serena is famous for her curvy figure, which is the polar opposite of sister Venus' athletic, muscular physique.

But the sports star admits it took her a while to accept her figure and adopt a healthy attitude to diet and exercise." read more - via DailyMailUK

We Love Free: Wayne Apologizes to Fans with Free Official Mixtape

2011-07-13T13:21:00.000-07:00

"Lil Wayne's hugely anticipated "Tha Carter IV" has had more push-backs than we dare to count, and the rapper apparently knows his fans are both frustrated and eagerly awaiting the disc. To tide them over, and apologize for his tardiness, Wizzy released a new mixtape Wednesday.

"Sorry 4 the Wait" is a 12-track pre-gamer that shows the rapper both spitting his typical boastful rhymes and apologizing more than once for the delay.

Though nothing here reinvents the wheel, the title track borrows from Adele's smash "Rolling in the Deep" and is worth a listen alone -- so if you aren't exhausted from hearing the track every two minutes (no offense, Adele), check out Wayne's freestyle over the rollicking beat" - read more - via LATimesBlog

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Music Mini-Doc!!!: Common & Nas Creating “Ghetto Dreams”

2011-07-13T13:10:00.000-07:00

Dope Track....

"Behind the lense of Brian “B.Kyle” Atkins, the trio of Common, Nas, and producer No I.D. take viewers into the making of “Ghetto Dreams”. Watch as the full story is given following their early preview. Atkins is also the man responsible for the single’s unique artwork that’s loved by the masses (me included)." - via MissInfo
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A look into "Ghetto Dreams" w/Common&Nas - B.Kyle from B.Kyle on Vimeo.

Missing 9-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy's Body Found Dismembered

2011-07-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

WTF is the world coming to?!?!?!?!?

"The dismembered body of a missing 8-year-old Hasidic boy was found early today at two locations in Brooklyn -- with police arresting a suspect in the grisly slaying who had the child's severed feet in his freezer, authorities said.

Police made the gruesome discovery after raiding a Kensington home and arresting 35-year-old Levi Aron, who led them to parts of missing boy Leibby Kletzky's body, stuffed in a red suitcase and hidden in a Dumpster outside an auto repair shop about two miles away, NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly said during a news conference this morning.

"This is every parents' nightmare," said Kelly. "We understand that. This is what makes this case so horrific."

Kelly said Aron and the boy did not previously know each other.

Cops said Aron, who works as a clerk at the Empire State Supply Co. hardware store on McDonald Avenue in Kensington, allegedly suffocated the boy before chopping him up. Kelly said they also found three knives in a butcher block inside Aron's apartment.

Kelly said Aron "panicked" when he saw the police response to find the boy and "that's why he killed the boy."

"We don't know precisely the communication between the man and the boy," Kelly added.

Kelly said Aron confessed to the murder and told cops what had happened after they asked him about the boy. Charges against Aron are pending

Kelly said Aron lived in Memphis, Tenn. and moved back to Brooklyn two years ago. He said Aron has one summonses for public urination that he got last year." - read more - via NYPOST

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c'MON sON!: Another MLB Fan Comes Close to Fate at Home Run Derby (VIDEO)

2011-07-12T09:40:00.000-07:00

"In a terrifying near-repeat of a fatal fall at a baseball game last week, a fan came dangerously close to to suffering a similar fate at the All-Star Home Run Derby.

Keith Carmickle was only saved when his brother, a friend and a group of fans grabbed his legs as he started tumbling 20 feet out of the stands.

The near tragic fall came during the derby's second round Monday, when Prince Fielder swatted a ball toward the right field stands at Phoenix's Chase Field.

Carmickle stupidly clamored on top of a narrow table and when he leaned forward, lost his footing and started falling head first to a pool deck below. "I thought: 'I've had a good life,'" Carmickle said." - read more - via NYDailyNews
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DAVID BECKHAM'S AMAZING WINING GOAL

2011-07-11T09:55:00.000-07:00

HEAT WAVE SCORCHING 15 STATES

2011-07-11T07:57:00.000-07:00

(CNN) -- A heat wave is building and could reach dangerous levels in parts of the Midwest, the Plains and the Southeast this week.

Fifteen states are under heat advisories, which means temperatures are expected to exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit.

Kansas City and St. Louis in Missouri are under an excessive heat warning, along with Tulsa, Oklahoma; Memphis, Tennessee; and Evansville, Indiana. In these areas, the heat index, or how hot the body feels due to the combined effects of heat and humidity, will reach between 110 and 115 degrees this week.

The advisories and warnings will remain in effect until at least Tuesday.

Several high-temperature records have been broken recently.

Wichita, Kansas, hit 111 degrees Sunday. The National Weather Service says temperatures of 111 degrees have only occurred there 10 times since July 1888.

Also on Sunday, the temperature in tornado-ravaged Joplin, Missouri, hit 106 degrees, and in Springfield, Missouri, it topped 102 degrees. Both of these temperatures bested high-temperature records set in the 1980s.

Oklahoma City hit a record high of 108 degrees Thursday, the same day that Tulsa hit a record high of 104 degrees.

High pressure over the Plains is keeping the weather pattern stable, allowing heat to build and suppressing thunderstorms.

Some relief is expected by mid-week as the high pressure system weakens and shifts slightly southeast. This will allow thunderstorms to develop in the central Plains.

Excessive heat is extremely hazardous to human health. According to information on the National Weather Service website, heat disorders can develop when the body heats too quickly to cool itself safely, or when a person loses too much fluid or salt by sweating or dehydration.

Signs of heat exhaustion include heavy sweating, pale and clammy skin, weak pulse, fainting and vomiting.

The agency suggests that people protect themselves from heat disorders by reducing activity during the hottest part of the day, wearing lightweight clothing and drinking plenty of water.

The agency also asks that people abstain from caffeinated or alcoholic drinks. Even meat and other proteins can increase metabolic heat production.

The states under the heat advisory are:

-- Nebraska

-- Kansas

-- Oklahoma

-- Texas

-- Iowa

-- Missouri

-- Arkansas

-- Louisiana

-- Illinois

-- Indiana

-- Ohio

-- Kentucky

-- Tennessee

-- Alabama

-- Mississippi

20 PEOPLE KILLED IN MEXICO.....DRUG WAR

2011-07-11T06:18:00.000-07:00

J.COLE EATS A "KRISPY KREME" DONUT

2011-07-11T05:34:00.000-07:00

BLACK MAN GIVES OUT "WHITES ONLY" SCHOLARSHIPS

2011-07-11T04:20:00.000-07:00

4 PEOPLE KILLED IN HUDSON RIVER BOAT ACCIDENT

2011-07-11T04:15:00.000-07:00

pix11.com -"NEW YORK (Reuters) - Four people were killed on Sunday when their pleasure boat rammed into a concrete footing and partially sank in shallow waters in the Hudson River in New York, while two others scrambled to safety and survived, police said.

"It was a huge, terrible collision. Even though the boat is in one piece, they destroyed the front of the boat," Lt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's office said.

Watterson said the boat, a 19-foot Chris Craft bowrider, was only 10-15 yards from shore when the accident happened.

Police said they found beer bottles at the scene and were looking into whether alcohol played a role in the crash.

(Reporting by Eric Johnson, Editing by Cynthia Johnston)"

GRAFH SPEAKS ON RUMORS OF 50 CENT BLACKBALLING HIM!

2011-07-10T06:38:00.000-07:00

DEREK JETER'S 3000TH HIT

2011-07-10T04:35:00.000-07:00

By DOM AMOREThe Hartford Courant

2:03 p.m. EDT, July 9, 2011

NEW YORK (N.Y.)—

Derek Jeter's importance to the Yankees and his place in baseball history has often defied statistical definition. But he now has a significant number to go next to his name.

Jeter collected his 3,000th career hit on Saturday at Yankee Stadium, a home run off Tampa Bay's David Price at 2 p.m. on the dot. It was his 237th homer, only his third this season- he is not known for hitting them, but neither was Wade Boggs, whose 3,000th hit in 1998 was also a home run. It was a long one, too, clearing the first section of seats in left and landing in the bleachers, where some lucky fan was likely to recoup a six-figure reward.

The home run was Jeter's first at Yankee Stadium in more than a year and tied the game in the third inning.

Jeter was mobbed by teammates after he crossed home plate, the crowd standing and cheering for several minutes, and calling Jeter out. Jeter emerged from the dugout and lifted his fist for another roar. The crowd chanted his name for several more minutes, untilCurtis Granderson came up to bat at 2:04 p.m.

Jeter , 37,became the 28th player in major league history to reach the 3,000 hit mark, and entry into this group virtually assures future Hall of Fame status. With 60 more hits, he would move into the top 20 in history. It took Jeter 2,362 games to reach the mark; only seven have done it in fewer games, only six others have done it before turning 38.

The home run ball was caught in the bleachers by Christian Lopez, 23, of Highland Mills, N.Y., who returned the ball to Jeter. Yankee Stadium was filled for the occasion, many of the fans paying far above face value in anticipation that this could be the day. When the Yankees-Rays game on Friday was postponed by rain, it left Jeter needing two hits in two games to reach the milestone where he wanted most to do it, before his home fans.

Leading off the bottom of the first inning, Jeter worked the count full against David Price, then fouled off two pitches as the anticipation built. Then Jeter hit a ground ball between the third baseman and shortstop, a clean single, and the crowd erupted with a long, standing roar. One to go.

In the third inning, he came to bat with one out, again worked the count full and drove Price's curve ball far over the left-field wall. Jeter, who was first called up to the Yankees in 1995, got his first major league hit against Seattle's Tim Belcher on May 30 of that season. He became the Yankees starting shortstop at the start of the 1996 season, and got his 1,000th off Detroit's Steve Sparks on Sept. 25, 2000; his 2,000th on May 26, 2006 against Kansas City'sScott Elarton; and his 2,722nd, to break Lou Gehrig's Yankees record, on Sept. 11, 2009 against Baltimore's Chris Tillman.

Jeter went on to get five hits in the game, including a single in the bottom of the eighth inning to drive in the tie-breaking run and lift the Yankees to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. So he now has 3,003 hits. Only Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros, in 2007, got five hits in the game in which he reached 3,000.

A .312 career hitter, Jeter has averaged 206 hits per 162 games throughout his career, but his productivity has slowed since 2009, when he hit .334 with 212 hits. Last season he hit .270 with 179 hits. This year, having missed three weeks with a strained calf muscle, he's hitting .259 with 73 hits in 67 games, prompting suggestions he should be dropped to the bottom of the batting order. He came off the disabled list, six hits shy, on July 4 and and reach the goal in his fifth game since returning.

MUST SEE KOBE'S 360 DUNK AT HIS ACADEMY 2011!

2011-07-09T08:07:00.000-07:00

PLANKING SLAVES TO A NEW TREND?

2011-07-09T06:56:00.000-07:00

EveryBody all over the world is "Planking" But where did it come from? i did some research and found out that "planking" was used during the Slave trade. Slaves were put on "plank beds" forced to lay flat on their stomachs chained to one another.... And thats what the whole world is mimicking? Know What Your doing Before You Decide To Be Part Of a Trend! READ MORE ABOUT PLANKING

HOMELESS MAN TRIES TO FIGHT A RANDOM GUY!

2011-07-09T05:39:00.000-07:00

NEW IPHONE 5... SEE IT NOW!

2011-07-09T05:01:00.000-07:00

Apple is gearing up for production of the next iteration of its iPhone line, and has begun ordering parts from its supply chain, according to a detailed reportfrom The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper offered details on when it will ship (September) the form factor (thinner than the iPhone 4), the wireless chips used (Qualcomm), and an improved camera on the device (8 megapixels).

Not all of these bullet points are new — informed speculation that Apple would ship the iPhone 5 (or 4S) in September began in earnest more than three months ago — but they do come with The Journal’s reputation for properly sourced material and information vetting.

The report also included a caveat that a September launch could be delayed if Hon Hai Precision was unable to improve yield during its manufacturing of the iPhone. If true, it would suggest that Apple is serious about being able to meet demand when the device launches, rather than playing catchup for weeks or months afterwards.READ MORE ABOUT THE IPHONE 5

BETTY FORD DIES AT 93!

2011-07-09T04:50:00.000-07:00

(KTLA News)

pix11.com- RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Betty Ford, wife of formerPresident Gerald Ford and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse and addiction, has died at the age of 93.

Mrs. Ford died Friday evening in Rancho Mirage surrounded by family members, according to the director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

President Barack Obama remembered Mrs. Ford as a "powerful advocate for women's health and women's rights" who "helped reduce the social stigma surrounding addiction."

"Throughout her long and active life, Elizabeth Anne Ford distinguished herself through her courage and compassion," he said in a statement Friday. "Today, we take comfort in the knowledge that Betty and her husband, former President Gerald Ford, are together once more."

Another former first lady, Nancy Reagan, issued the following statement on the death of Mrs. Ford:"I was deeply saddened this afternoon when I heard of Betty Ford's death. She has been an inspiration to so many through her efforts to educate women about breast cancer and her wonderful work at the Betty Ford Center. She was Jerry Ford's strength through some very difficult days in our country's history, and I admired her courage in facing and sharing her personal struggles with all of us.

My love and deepest sympathy go out to the entire Ford family at this very sad time.
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FLORIDA DOESNT "LIKE" LEBRON JAMES????

2011-07-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

vladtv.com- "According to Miami New Times a recent poll showed that only 22 percent of Floridians say they have a favorable opinion of LeBron.

24 percent have an unfavorable opinion, while the other 54 percent are not sure.

What will it take for Lebron to win the fan's heart from the 'Sunshine State'?

Source - Terez Owens"

BOW WOW'S LETTER TO HIS FANS.. PHOTO OF HIS DAUGHTER!

2011-07-08T06:21:00.000-07:00

BOW WOW- "Let me start off by saying i love my fans. With out yall i wudda been left the game. For the past 3 years i been batteling life. Even thought about taking my own. I felt like as a kid i did everything and saw everything too fast which spoiled my adult years. I felt as if i had no purpose to live(Thinking selfishly) until god gave me the illest gift of my life. No lambo, no blk card nuffn ammounts to my lil girl. I waited so long to tell yall the truth because i was nervous on how yall would look at me. Yall know everyone makes a big deal out of everything i do. I wanted to be 1st n let yall know the real. My lil girl is getting BIG fast. i love every minute of it. She inspires me to go harder.Even made me treat my mother better, its like it made me into a man over night. Never been a fan of posting pix of my daughter. Reason is because i want my boo boo to have everything i didnt. Want her to be able to cheerlead with her lil friends with out some asshole sticking his camera all in my lil girl face. I know how fame is. I missed out on so much that i now know how important it is to cherish and have those things in your life. Yes! I change diapers. Aint as bad as i thought hahaha. I want her to live with me so bad. Jus us 2. Thats my dream man but fellas yall know how it go. Baby gotta stay with they momma and all dat bull. I hate that! So i have to fly 5 hrs away to see her. I find myself going into my i phone book jus lookn at pix of her. Sometimes i tear up cuz i just cant believe it brotha be emotional. All in all im good. This is my 1st. I know all my fans gone support me and ride for her like yall been doin my whole career. To the ones that say "Im heart broken how can he do that to us" well i do have a life thats not all about movies or making albums. Im 24 now. I cant wait 4eva. Im happy and if your a fan then ud be happy too cuz yall gone be with me every step of the way. The bs that comes with having a baby momma is expected. So i neva trip. Jus gotta suck it up keep chin high and try not let her get the best of my feelings by playin them stupid games. Ima stay positive and keep maintaining long as i got yall i cant lose. I love yall. And shai shai daddy love u too! Wizzle!!!!"

THE FINAL SPACE MISSION... SO LONG "ATLANTIS"

2011-07-08T05:01:00.000-07:00

Atlantis' journey to the International Space Station will be NASA's 135th and final mission in the space shuttle program, which began 30 years ago. Tune in to CNN's live coverage of the launch Friday, starting at 10 a.m. ET on CNN, CNN.com/Live and the CNN mobile apps. Then check out "CNN Presents: Beyond Atlantis" Friday at 10 p.m. ET.

Kennedy Space Center (CNN) -- Despite a good chance of thunderstorms, Atlantis is fueled up and ready to blast off Friday morning in the final mission of America's 30-year space shuttle program.

The very last launch for a space shuttle is set for 11:26 a.m. ET.

The crew donned their orange suits and were expected to depart for launch pad 39A at 7:36 a.m. The crew will begin boarding the shuttle shortly afterward.

Thousands of people, among them those who came to Kennedy Space Center three decades ago for the very first launch, gathered to watch. Almost a million are expected to be on hand to witness the historic event.

Space shuttle will be missed

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But it's summer in Florida and the weather remains a wild card.

Violent storms Thursday prompted NASA teams to carry out checks on the Atlantis. NASA said the shuttle escaped damage from two lightning strikes.

One bolt emanating from a severe thunderstorm struck a water tower 515 feet from the pad; the second struck the beach nearby, the space agency said in a statement.

Showers were on the radar again for Friday, but breaks in the clouds heightened hopes for a Friday launch.

The final mission will take four astronauts, all of them shuttle veterans, into space for 12 days where they will deliver supplies to the international space station.

After the Apollo space program put a man on the moon in 1969, President Richard Nixon commissioned the space shuttle program in 1972.

The first shuttle, Columbia, blasted off in April 1981. Since then, the fleet of space shuttles have fixed satellites, performed scientific studies, and ferried materials and people to international space station Alpha, a football field-sized construction project in orbit.

In 134 missions, the five space shuttles have ferried 355 astronauts half a billion miles in space, turning heroic feats into the routine.

"I don't think we'll see another vehicle like it, for decades perhaps," Atlantis commander Chris Ferguson recently told CNN. "I mean, just the technology involved in flying back from space. It's an amazing vehicle, and its legacy will live on."