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Bobby Shmurda Gets 7 Years
Brooklynite, Bobby Shmurda, was sentenced to 7 years in prison Wednesday [October 19]. The “Hot N****” rapper went from an internet sensation to a felon after pleading guilty to conspiracy and criminal possession of a weapon charge in September. According to the FADER, his attorney, Alex Spiro said “his sentence of 7 years, with credit for 2 years already served and good time credit will hopefully permit him to be home in approximately 3 1⁄2 years and resume his remarkable career. This plea also covers a separate Bronx Indictment.” Without the plea deal, Shmurda could have gone to trial and faced 25-years to life prison. During the hearing, Shmurda wanted…
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New Interview with Author Tilsa Wright #LADYINRED @tilsawright
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR COPY OF LADY IN RED What’s going on Tilsa we appreciate you spending time with us. For those who don’t know, where are you from and what inspired you to become an author? I was born in Kingston Jamaica West Indies however I migrated to the states and proudly love and live in Brooklyn New York. How do you come up with the concept of the book before you write it? Great question. It actually varies, sometimes while listening to music or depends on where I am at or doing, the simplest thing inspires a story concept. Being from Brooklyn, NY, have you experienced any…
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Janet Jackson Confirms She’s Pregnant
Janet Jackson proudly showed off her baby bump, marking the first time the 50-year-old star has confirmed herself that she’s expecting, People reports. “We thank God for our blessing,” Jackson told the gossip mag posing for a photo in an all-white ensemble that highlighted her precious bump. The “Dammn Baby” singer announced back in May that she was postponing her “Unbreakable” world tour to focus on family planning with her billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana, 41. “Please, if you could try and understand that it’s important that I do this now,” Jackson said in a video she posted online. “I have to rest up, doctor’s orders. But I have not forgotten about…
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Gabrielle Union Sues BET
Lights, camera, faction. Actress Gabrielle Union fired off a lawsuit against BET, claiming the network tried to short-change her by stuffing more episodes into a single season of her show “Being Mary Jane” than she agreed upon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The 42-year-old star contends producers for the hit series vowed that seasons would never run more than 13 episodes, but they’re now trying to jam 20 shows into Season 4. Union is slated for a raise from $150,000 per episode to $165,000 in Season 5 and believes the network is attempting to “fraudulently extend” the terms of her contract, according to the lawsuit. The contract she signed, however,…
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Nicki Minaj Calls Nudity Double Standard For Black Vs. White Women
Nicki Minaj is the cover star of Marie Claire‘s November issue and, in her interview, she discusses double standards for women of color in media, competing with her male counterparts in the rap game, and how black women bear the burden of violence against black men in America. “When Kim Kardashian’s naked picture came out, [Sharon Osbourne] praised it, and my fans attacked her for being such a hypocrite,” Minaj tells Marie Claire. “So it wasn’t trashy and raunchy when a white woman did it, but it was when a black woman did it? It’s quite pathetic and sad, but that is my reality, and I’ve gotten accustomed to just…
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EmpireFOX Gives Voice to Opera Singer Lauren Michelle
Tonight on “Empire” the country will be introduced to Lauren Michelle. And while Los Angeles native Michelle is unknown to most Americans, she is already a celebrity on the world stage. Last year in the BBC Cardiff World Singer competition (think ‘American Idol’ with 350 contestants from around the world) she rose to the top and placed third. She’s currently revered as one of the world’s most well known sopranos. To put things into perspective, Lauren Michelle has been called the “black Maria Callas” and the Misty Copeland of Opera. Just as Copeland made history as the first African American female principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Michelle…
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Chance The Rapper Body Slams Stage Crasher
This fan took a chance with the wrong rapper. Chance the Rapper tackled a stage crasher while in the middle of his Miami performance on Monday night after the fan crept up behind him and tried to jump his back. The 23-year-old’s security team was ready to pounce on the overeager fan, but the star beat them to it. Video captured by an audience member shows the rapper swing the guy’s body around and slam him onto the stage floor before security finally takes over. The Chicago native is currently on the North American leg of his tour and a has a series of sold-out gigs coming up. His latest…
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LHHATL STAR WANTED BY COPS
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Karen King has allegedly ducked car payments and the repo man for so long she’s now wanted by cops. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … King bought a Maserati in 2014, but it’s approaching 5 months since she’s made a payment on it. We’re told the repo man’s been after her and the whip for months, but couldn’t track her down … so heading to court was the last option. The judge signed a warrant for Karen’s arrest late last week, but she’s still MIA. She’s got a lot on her plate after getting arrested back in May for identity fraud. She could…
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[Video] Rick Ross “No U-Turns”
Rick Ross is back with a new music video for his latest release “No U-Turns”. Newly signed to Epic Records Rick Ross has been laying low and not dropping as much music as usual although we do know Rick Ross is getting ready to release Self Made 4 with the rest of the Maybach Music Group roster. Check out the latest music video.
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FX ‘Atlanta’ Sets UK Premiere Date
Donald Glover’s FX comedy series Atlanta will receive its UK premiere on FOX UK on Saturday November 5th at 10pm, it has been announced. Atlanta tells the story of two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families. Earn Marks is a young manager trying to get his cousin’s career off the ground. Alfred Marks is a new hot rapper trying to understand the line between real life and street life. Darius is Alfred’s right-hand man and visionary. Vanessa is Earn’s best friend and the mother of Earn’s daughter The comedy series is produced by FX Productions and stars…
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