RIP...Lamont Bentley, best known for as Hakeem Campbell on Moesha, died in a car accident outside LA. Bentley was 31. RIP, Keemy! • Everett Wilson, best known as (baby) Nelson (Wilson was a twin) on The Cosby Show, was killed in a car accident Jan. 8th. Wilson was 17. • Gerald ‘Bogle’ Levy, one of Jamaica’s top reggae choreographers, was shot and killed at a service station in Jamaica. Levy was 40. Beenie Man posted a $1 million reward for the capture of the men who killed Levy.
Law & Disorder...A Feb. 4th settlement conference has been set for the copyright-infringement filed against Ludacris and Kanye for “StandUp,” filed by an aspiring group I.O.F.I.O.F. filed the suit in April alleging that Kanye and Luda jacked the hook from their 2000 track, “Straight Like That.” Yet, Kayne swears he’s a genius! All that extra face & brain space is just wasting away! • Rosa Parks medical records were released and show that Parks has suffered from progressive dementia since 2002. The Detroit Free Press, quoted Rhea McCauley, Parks' niece and the family's spokesperson, saying, "I'm not a doctor, but I know, dementia or not, my Auntie would never, ever go to this length to hurt some young artists trying to make it in the world." Several family members told the paper they don't think Parks would have approved had she understood the suit. Well, Parks’ family needs to step in and shut this whole this down once and for all! • Madonna hit Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, and Eve with copyright infringement. A publishing company claims that Blige's, "Not Today," too closely resembles Madonna's hit "Holiday." According to court documents, the company alleges that parts of "Not Today," includes several obvious instances of reproduction. The publishers of Madonna's song could receive at least $15 million if the case goes to trial and jurors determine that "Not Today" sounds notably similar to "Holiday.” Damn, that was more than obvious! Will Dre ever learn? • Police say they want to interview Bill Cosby about an alleged sexual harassment incident after a former Temple University employee accused Cosby of fondling her in his suburban Philly home. No charges have been filed in the matter. Damn, Bill went from endorsing pudding to poppin’ da puddin’!
Oh Really...Two bodyguards for Ja Rule are suspected of gunning down a pair of men after a party for Ja at LQ in Midtown, The Post reports. The shooting may have been revenge for the robbery of a brother of Ja Rule's homey Foxy Brown, police said. Security-camera tape seized after the shooting on Dec. 27th showed part of the action when Ja and his entourage emerged from theclub and two of his muscle peeled off and allegedly opened fire. When the smoke cleared, William "Willie Bang Bang" Clark was killed and Troy Moore was wounded. Police want to question Ja's bodyguards in connection with the shooting. They also want to quiz Ja, his driver and a young woman who was with him at the time of the slaying. "We think Ja Rule had to know what his people were about to do," one source said. Sources said rumors persisted in circles that Clark and Moore had ripped off one of Foxy Brown's two brothers in an incident that was never reported to police. So, Ja is the ‘go to’ man now, ya killin’ me! • In other Inc. headlines, Irv and Chris Gotti pleaded not guilty to charges of laundering more than $1 million in drug proceeds through, Murder Inc. The Gotti brothers were released after a $1 million bond was post for each. After the hearing, Irv Gotti made a brief statement. "I'm gonna give you guys one comment. I want to make it very crystal clear that I don't look [badly] at the government in any way, shape or form for them thinking I'm doing anything wrong. I call myself Gotti, I made my label Murder Inc., I grew up poor, from the street. But I don't look bad at them for thinking ill things of me. In no way have I done anything wrong except make great music that people seem to love. That's all I'm guilty of." The bond was secured through property that Irv and his parents own and live in. Restrictions were placed on the brothers' bail: They are prohibited from leaving the Tri-State area (of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut) without giving prior notice to pretrial services; they may apply through their attorneys for permission to travel overseas. They must surrender their passports by Feb. 4th. Irv also must undergo random drug-testing evaluations and possible treatment; he is responsible for the cost of any treatment. Both must report once a week by phone to pretrial services. The Inc. is officially tumbling down!
Kelly Rowland has been hit by reports she's called off her engagement to Roy Williams. Rowland had been planning to walk down the aisle with the Dallas Cowboys star in March. And while invitations had already gone out, guests reportedly are being called and notified that the wedding has been canceled. A source tells Us Weekly, "[Kelly] said yes when he proposed and, after she thought about it, changed her mind." A rep for Rowland insists the wedding is still on, but the date has just been changed. An alternate date has yet to be announced but no reason has been given for the change. "God create me the way I am. Any issues you have with me, take them up with him." ? What the h*ll did she just say? How did these heifers make it past the 4th grade?
Sources tell Roger Friedman of Fox News reported that Usher is mad with Jennifer Lopez because he had already recorded her single 'Get Right' as a single called 'Ride' that wasn't included on his ‘Confessions', but was available as a 12-inch club record and on the Internet last year. When asked about the J.Lo song, Usher reported fumed, "I hate it. And I'd better get some of the publishing [rights]." I got some rights and a few lefts for him!
Benzino insists to The Daily News that the shooter in Eminem's new video 'Like Toy Soldiers', who kills D-12's Proof, "is supposed to be me." Benzino also takes offense to Em referring to him as "a 'receptionist.' D*mn! He's still being a disrespectful little fu**." Benzino fumed, "[Eminem] is a coward and p*ssy. If he and I are ever face to face, I'm going to smack the sh** out of him." D*mn, Benzino is real salty, Em better run!
The dude that sparked the fight at the Vibe Awards told cops that Suge Knight paid him to sucker-punch Dr. Dre, to embarrass Dre, sources told The Post. Jimmy James Johnson, is facing a life sentence because he's a possible three-strike offender, told Santa Monica police that Knight gave him $5,000 and agreed to forgive a brother's financial debt in exchange for the punch. Johnson's defense lawyer Milton Grimes declined comment — although Grimes suggested his client has a reasonable excuse for his role in the Nov. 15 melee. "We will have that explanation [for the punch] in court," Grimes said. Johnson is still recovering from a collapsed lung, Grimes added. Knight's lawyer David Chesnoff flatly rejected any suggestions that his client wanted Dr. Dre attacked. "There is absolutely no truth to it. I am so confident that there is no issue," said Chesnoff, adding that investigators have not even asked to interview his paroled client Knight. And there you have it folks!
Music World/Bizz Updates/Ventures...The Bizz: Ludacris inked along-term deal with Def Jam. Luda’s deal includes distribution for Disturbing Tha Peace, with Def Jam providing promotion, marketing, publicity, promotion and sales. The first artist will be R&B singer Bobby Valentine, who is set to release, Give Me a Chance, in April. • MTV is delaying the launch of Logo, its gay and lesbian-themed network, from Feb. to June in order to secure more carriers and develop additional original programming. • Virgin Records named Jermaine Dupri President of Urban Music. In his new position, Dupri will oversee Virgin’s entire Urban Music operation. He will also record for Virgin as a solo act, produce Virgin artists and make his production services available to all of EMI’s labels. Also, as part of the deal, Dupri will bring his label, So So Def (Da Brat, Anthony Hamilton, J-Kwon) into the Virgin fold. Dupri will be based in Atlanta and New York. • Mario inked a management deal with Mathew Knowles' Music World/ Sanctuary Urban Management. Good, now maybe someone can show him proper neck usage for a straight man! • Dame Dash is about to sign a new joint-venture deal with Island Def Jam honcho L.A. Reid, The Daily News reports. Dash has been rumored to be making a deal with Reid since IDJ’s recent $10 million purchase of Roc-A-Fella. Reid is apparently keeping Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke on the payroll. Dash might call his new company Roc for Life, but that he hasn’t made a final decision yet. His first signing to his new label will likely be Nicole Ray. The Buzz: Xscape is back (minus Kandi Burrus) and working on a new album and signed with Warner Brothers. Xscape’s currently in the studio working on, Unchained. The group added Keisha Miles to replace Burrus. Xscape is also pitching a reality show called "Unchained," which would document their re-grouping. • Paramount and MTV Films acquired the John Singleton-produced film, Hustle & Flow, for $9 million, plus a two-picture commitment, in the biggest deal ever closed at Sundance. The Ventures: Pharrell Williams and Reebok have ended their licensing deal. As a result of the break-up, Reebok will sell Ice Cream sneakers through June 30th. Pharrell is exploring other options for both lines. • Dame Dash has linked up with boxing promoter Lou DiBella to take a swing at boxing promotion.
Upcoming Projects/TV Shows/Movies Etc...Flicks: Oprah Winfrey and Andre 3000 will lend their voices in Paramount's Charlotte's Web. • Antoine Fuqua will direct Paramount's upcoming sequel The Untouchables: Capone Rising. The prequel to the 1987 pic centers on the early years of Al Capone and corrupt Irish copper Jimmy Malone, who eventually takes on Capone. • Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld are working on a documentary with HBO about the history of standup comedy. • Queen Latifah and Emma Thompson will join Will Ferrell in Stranger Than Fiction. The comedy follows an IRS agent (Ferrell) who hears voices in his head and discovers he's the protagonist in a would-be writer's (Thompson) novel. • Forest Whitaker has linked up with HBO to produce Sweet Soul Music. Whitaker will produce an original flick set around the rise and fall of 1950s Memphis-based blues label, Stax Records. Shows: Queen Latifah will host the 47th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb 13th. • The future of The Wire is still unknown at this time. HBO says a final decision will be made in a few weeks. HBO better stop bullsh*ttin’ mane! • Nas and Kelis’ wedding will be televised! Check out "In Style Celebrity Weddings," on Jan. 27th at 8 p.m.. • Idris Elba will make a guest appearance on Girlfriends, Feb. 7th. • America's Next Top Model - Cycle 4 will debut Mar. 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Don’t expect a new group of girls, just some updates, and extra unseen footage. • Tyra Banks will debut her talks show this fall on 19 Fox-owned stations, including top markets such as New York, L.A., Chicago and Boston. Etc: Alicia Keys will sing "America the Beautiful" at the Super Bowl. Keys will perform with 150 children from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. • The official "Wu-Tang Manual" is about to hit bookshelves. Due in February, the book, written by RZA, explains the stories behind the crews' pseudonyms, sampling philosophy, and fascination with martial arts and comic books. The book also features a Wu-slang dictionary and a number of rare pictures.
Albums...Styles P will drop Time Is Money in March. • Fat Joe has renamed and pushed back his album. Joe will drop All or Nothing on Apr. 26th.
Spottings...Kanye, Clipse, Mos Def, and Common were spotted at Nigo's 'A Bathing Ape' store opening, hosted by Pharrell, in NYC. • Ahmad Rashad, Byrant Gumbel, Alan Thicke, Barry Bonds, Damon Wayans, Charles Oakley, Xzibit, Ludacris, and Jadakiss were spotted at Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational at the Atlantis in Bahamas. • Fabolous, Funk Flex, Joe Budden, Mr. Cheeks, and Raekwon were spotted at Angie Martinez's birthday bash at Deep. • Rasheed Wallace and Ben Wallace were spotted with other Detroit Pistons partying at Light. • Mimi Valdes and Pharrell Williams were spotted laughing it up over dinner at Bice in Milan, following the Roberto Cavalli men's show. • DJ Quik, Vita, Free, Alchemist, Fabolous, TalibKweli, Cuban Link, and Treach were spotted at The Game's album release party at Temple. • Kid Capri, Spliff Star, Mike Tyson, and Trina were spotted at Crobar in Miami Beach. • Foxy, Jay-Z, and Beyonce were spotted as DJ Sky Nellor kicked off Sky Wednesdays at The 40/40 Club.
Quickies...Jamie Foxx received the Golden Globe for Best Actor/Comedy for Ray. Foxx was also received 2 Oscar nods. • Diana Ross was named M.A.C. Cosmetics' Beauty Icon of 2005. A line of Ross-inspired cosmetics was released Jan. 20th. Diana needs white stripe intervention! Yes, she’s a diva, but her teeth have rust-like tint, and that can’t be healthy. • Lou Rawls and his wife, Nina, welcomed son Aiden Allen. Aiden is the first for the couple. Rawls crypt keeper *ss needs to quit it! • Beyonce and Tina Knowles' clothing label, The House of Dereon, inked a licensing deal with the Tarrant Apparel Group. Both names make my eyes and throat hurt! • The entire staff of radio show Miss Jones in the Morning were suspended indefinitely from HOT 97 after broadcasting a song that mocked the victims of the Tsunami in South Asia & Africa. Idiots! • FCC Chairman Michael Powell announced that he is resigning from his position. He was meant to have served through 2007. No replacement has been announced. flashes tit just for gp • Congrats to TI and Tiny from Xscape, they are the proud parents of baby boy. What the f*ck was he thinking? Arf! • Paul Pierce proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Rebecca Brothers, on New Year's Eve. Pierce gave Brothers a seven-carat ring. • Puffy made a surprise bid to purchase Andrew Lloyd Webber's theater group which has recently been put up for sale, British media report. No word how much Puff's willing to pay. • More details have been released regarding (Artimus) Lamont Bentley death. Bentley lost control of his SUV, rolled down an embankment and crashed onto the freeway. He was ejected through the moonroof. Bentley was alone and was struck by five motorists while he lay on the road. An autopsy determined the cause of death was multiple blunt-force injuries.
Blast Off...(Readers Emails) Girl, my man and I went to Chi Town for my b’day and we went to this club called The FunkyBuddha Lounge. It is a very popular spot. Well, we got there and supposedly the place was packed and they could not let anyone in, so all of us people were standing OUTSIDE in Minus 5-Degree temperature. No JOKE it was really -5 degrees. OK That was the first problem, secondly the club was closing in 1 hour, so why not just let the people in. Lastly - if the club was so packed why were they letting in hoards of white people and leaving the blacks outside. Personally I told the clown at the door that we came from NY and that I was coming for Bottle Service (which was true) and he acted like he was going to let us in, but still let 15 white people walk up and walk in...but I thought the club was at capacity and no one else could enter. Maybe he should have said NO MORE BLACKS CAN ENTER!! So once my boyfriend spazzed out and called the promoter an Uncle Tom Ass B*tch House N*gger we left and went elsewhere. I would have thought that Chicago would have had more class than that, but what do I expect from the land of pedophiles and imaginary gun seeing clowns! Welp, it’s official, The Funky Buddha Lounge, has been blasted, and that’s never good for business! What’s really good Chi-Town?
Random Thoughts/Comments...Can someone tell the new host of Rap City that the ‘wet-look’flat tops went out with Al B. Sure! Am I the only one missing Big Tigger? Speaking of BET, can someone throw Melissa Ford a teddy so she can loosen her *ss upon BET Style? Am I the only one not feeling The Road to Stardom? What’s up with Missy, her crew and those d*mn lollipops? Can someone throw Mona some butter biscuits to calm her abrasive *ss down? Why isn’t Johnny Carson’s biracial granddaughter making media headlines?
ChattaBoz...Dame Dash reportedly got married to his baby’s mother, Rachel Roy. Word is Roy gave Dash an ultimatum after a random girl/groupie gave birth to a son in December. Damn, talk about your dream wedding! • The Post reports Usher hit up all the Golden Globe after parties, including Glamour/Miramax, InStyle/Warner Bros., Fox Searchlight, Universal and HBO, bringing along a "huge entourage and cut all the lines - it was really annoying," a spy explained. Usher even tried to hit on Halle Berry at the InStyle party. Why hasn’t anyone kicked his flaky *ss yet? His security can’t be that tight! • Simon Cowell recently expressed his feelings about Beyonce to Esquire. "I find the whole Beyonce thing really mystifying," Cowell says. "She's not sexy, she hasn't got a great body and she's not a great singer." Now, yall know I got beef with Beyonce (over Jay – nothing new), and granted she could take a few English as a second language classes, but that man stealing heifer has sex appeal. hides in shame • The chick that accused Kobe Byrant of raping her has reportedly married a man she met in rehab. Katelyn Faber (who is 6 months pregnant) wed the father of her unborn baby, according the Globe. Faber dropped criminal rape charges against Bryant after learning she was pregnant in October. As my boy Payroll from American Pimp eloquently said, She’s a funky, once a month bleeding, dirty down b*tch, that’s what she is! • My homegirl called to tell me that The Game and his crew reportedly gave the smack down to Xzulu (DC radio cat), well, of course I was shocked and a lil pissed, not because of what happened, but because my *ss missed it! Anywho, I received this email from Urbanflavorz: On Friday night, WKYS' Xzulu "The Big Lipped Bandit" was punched and kicked by Interscope recording artist The Game and by manager Jimmy Henchmen inside the radio station in suburban Maryland. The incident allegedly stemmed from an off-color comment the radio personality made to Henchmen about his wireless earpiece. This was the first official non-gangsta move of 2005! As Xzulu and a friend entered the lobby, he was approached by Henchmen and his entourage. Words were exchanged and without warning, Henchmen struck Xzulu in the face and a scuffle ensued. The entourage consisted of approximately 5-10 men, all of whom landed punches or kicks on the radio personality. The men were separated and Xzulu was taken to another part of the building. Eyewitness accounts say that the Game gained access to where Xzulu was, walked up to him and also threw punches. Xzulu was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was treated for cuts, bruises, and internal injuries. While Prince George's County police detectives were on the scene, they were unable to make any arrests as the suspects quickly left the premises before police arrived. Police say they are looking for all parties involved. 5-10 cats on one dude, what are they 13 year old girls? • Neil Sean of Sky News reports that Usher plans on working with Prince on his next album. "I know this track will be the pivotal one in my career," Usher told a spy. "As far as I'm concerned, he's still the king." A few years back, he was playin’ toe tag in his jammy’s at Neverland! • There are rumors flying that Monica is knocked up by Young Buck. Bucks’ baby muvah is gonna wear Monica’s frail *ss out!
Well, that’s my time…Until next week…
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