Standing at 6-foot-5 and a “light” 320 pounds, as he puts it, you wouldn’t think Houston Texans offensive lineman Duane Brown could fit inside a two-seat smart car sitting in the media parking lot at Texans training camp. The smart fortwo model stretches 106 inches in width, but the 5-year NFL veteran was convinced he […]
Now that’s cold. Kris Humphries’ legal team served Kanye West with a subpoena. That in of itself shouldn’t be a surprise considering Humphries is in the midst of divorcing his ex-wife, who happens to be Ye’s current girlfriend and “Perfect B-tch,” Kim Kardashian. But the kicker here is that the papers were hidden in a Nordstrom box, reports TMZ. Kim’s lawyer, disso […]
By now, everyone has settled into referring to Tity Boi as “2 Chainz.” The rapper’s early days were spent being 50% of DTP rap outfit Playaz Circle, before taking his show solo. Now it’s 2012 and Mr. Chainz has taken over the game. The Atlanta rapper’s bran new album Based On a T.R.U. Story is out today, the second […]
Accounts of domestic violence, don’t always involve a female victim, sometimes men end up getting hurt. A Pennsylvania woman ruined her own wedding when she allegedly took the life of her groom, on their wedding day. Na Cola Darcel Franklin is accused of stabbing 36-year-old Billy Rafeal Brewster to death in their Whitehall Township apartment, hours before they […]
The eloquent Killer Mike spoke candidly on an array of topics , as per usual, in a recent interview with Montreality, who are known for their left field questions. Among the topics discussed were the Atlanta rapper’s keys to success and his passion for great literature, the latter of which was very noteworthy. “James Baldwin has influenced me. Robert Beck, who […]
We all know that Spike Lee isn’t one to hold his tongue, so when people asked about his disdain for Tyler Perry, he quickly shut the whole thing down. Lee, who is promoting his Red Hook Summer release, was being interviewed by host Art Terrell, onAtlanta’s KISS 104.1 radio station, when the Perry questions came up. “No more Tyler Perry questions, please,” he […]
Via our partners HIPHOPWIRED.com: Add another item to the list of things contributing to the downward spiral of Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson’s life—and career. VH1 has announced that its cancelling the reality showEv & Ocho, after he was arrested for allegedly head-butting his wife, Evelyn Lozada, over the weekend. While the world thought that the awkward struggle of the 34-year-old hit its […]
Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated for bi-polar disorder, this according to the Mayor Clinic. Jackson, is receiving treatment for bipolar II depression at the facility located in Rochester, Minn. The clinic released a statement on his progress Monday (Aug. 13). “Congressman Jackson is responding well to the treatment and regaining his strength,” read the statement. Although the […]
In her first interview since she walked into a spinning plane propeller eight months ago, Lauren Scruggs showed that her vibrant spirit remains intact. The 24-year-old fashion blogger and model from Plano, Texas, spoke to Savannah Guthrie in London on TODAY Thursday. Since her December accident at a private airport in McKinney, Texas, she has made […]
Gabby Douglas is the youngster that’s been garnering the brunt of headlines for her Olympic feats, but boxer Claressa Shieldsis another teen deserving of recognition. The Michigan native grabbed the gold medal Thursday (Aug. 9) in a 19-12 victory against Nadezda Torlopova of Russia. At just 17-year-old, Shields dominated her 33-year-old opponent during the bout. According to reports, the teen even […]
MMG bawse Rick Ross has went No. 1 on the billboards with his new album God Forgives, I Don’t. As reported byBillboard, the album has sold 215,015 units in first week album sales. The “Bawse” announced the good news on Twitter, tweeting, “It’s official! “God Forgives, I Don’t” no.1 Album in the country selling 225, 400 in its first […]
The tragic shooting in Aurora that left 12 dead during a showing of the latest film in the Batman franchise, The Dark Knight Rises, has inspired a copycat using the guise of social media to threaten a similar style of attack in New York. Last Friday, a Twitter user under the name “obamasmistress” wrote in conversation with another user, “Ima shoot […]