KURUPT RELEASES STATEMENT ON BLAQUE SINGER NATINA REED'S DEATH

Rapper Kurupt has released a statement regarding the death of his ex-fiance Blaque rapper Natina Reed the mother of his 10-year old son Tren. "Myself and Tren, Natina's son, would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this tragic time. This is a tremendous loss to our family. Natina was a great person and I wish everyone had the opportunity to meet her and know her as I did."

NICKI MINAJ PROMOTES MAC IN LONDON

Nicki Minaj has been busy filming her reality show and American Idol but now she's in London promoting her new Mac Viva Glam Nicki lipstick. The proceeds will go towards AIDS research and causes.

BASKETBALL WIVES TO BOYCOTT REUNION!?

Drama just seems to be getting thicker and thicker for the cast of Basketball Wives as Jennifer is set to officially announce her lawsuit to Evelyn's assistant Nia Crooks some of the cast-mates (Evelyn, Tami and Shaunie) are planning on boycotting the reunion all together if Jennifer attends. Jennifer who sent all the ladies notices that if she is in anyway touched on the reunion show they'll be sued which is making some of the ladies very unconformable. But on the contract that each cast member signed it clearly stats if anything happens to you we can't save your a$$!


"Participant expressly assumes the risk of any physical or emotional injuries participant may suffer as a result of participant's participation in the project."


Hmmmm looks like another sit down reunion like Love and Hip-Hop had to do, wonder will Shaunie be the interviewer since she is the executive producer like Mona Scott-Young. We shall see!

SHEREE WHITFIELD CONFIRMS SHES LEAVING RHOA

Real Housewives of Atlanta vet Sheree Whitfield has decided her time is up on the hit TV show has she has finally confirmed that she is indeed leaving the show (or got fired). She tweeted her official statement today about her decision to move on:

"Yes it is official I'm leaving Real Housewives of Atlanta. I enjoyed my time working with everyone affiliated with the show."

“After four solid seasons of helping Bravo build the show into its most successful Housewives franchise, I have decided to leave. The direction the show is going in is no longer a fit for my lifestyle. I’m tired of the fighting and the cattiness.”

“I want to be part of something that empowers and inspires women to not only be healthy, but to treat themselves with respect. I wish the rest of the women the best of luck. I’m thrilled to say I’m now a free agent and am already fielding offers.”

Well looks like either her or Bravo got tried of pretending her NEVERLAND house would ever be built...

JENNIFER WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES PRESS CONFERENCE FOR OFFICIAL LAWSUIT ON NIA CROOKS

Ish just got real as Basketball Wives star Jennifer Williams will be holding a press conference in New York officially suing Evelyn Lozada assistant/friend for the now famous slap which aired Monday on VH1.

Thursday (4/19) at 11am, at the law office of Rubenstein & Rynecki in Brooklyn, Jennifer & her civil attorney Sanford Rubenstein Esq will address the civil lawsuit filed in Supreme Court New York County. Her criminal attorney, Sabrina Puglisi, will address the status of the criminal complaint filed by Jennifer in the state of Florida.

Jennifer's attorney, Sanford Rubenstein, stated about the suit which will be filed both civilly and criminally:

"This civil complaint is being filed by Jennifer Williams to hold Nia Crooks accountable civilly for the assault and battery which took place on the episode of Basketball Wives which aired the evening of April 16th 2012. A criminal complaint filed by Jennifer Williams is presently under investigation by the office of the States Attorney in Florida".

TROUBLE IN PARADISE? ROYCE REEDS BOYFRIEND DEZ BLAST BY EX!

After showing their love in last nights episode on Basketball Wives Royce Reed and Dezmon Briscoe have some drama coming to them as Dezmon's baby mama Christina Nero is coming for his head blasting her ex for cheating on Royce with her and sexting her as well!

Christina tweeted that she has some explicit texts that show Dezmon is cheating on Royce. And she man blasted him after she heard Royce was talking about her. Christina tweeted:

So @Roycelr I was told from one of Your followers your talking shit on here but FYI your so called man been texting me freaky texts

Royce blew off the jabs by tweeting...Hows Jr? Cant wait to meet him! :o) He's getting so big!"

Christina's responded with another diss

@Roycelr Lol he is good hun, thanks for asking since your "boyfriend" never does and as for meeting him I wouldn't hold my breath if I was u

DAMN!!

Christina also posted pics of some textes from Dezmon that are a little to friendly for a man with a girlfriend.

And Royce responded with a text of her own that she had with her BF

DERRICK ROSE COVERS GQ MAGAZINE

MVP Derrick Rose is on the latest cover of GQ magazine talking about his dislike fame and being compared to MJ...

On being compared to Michael Jordan: “…His titles drive me. What’s wrong with getting close to the best person that ever played the game? I’m not scared of him; if anything, it makes me work harder when I do train.”

On the attention he receives for his playing: “The more you win, the more they come. Don’t get me wrong. I don’t take anything for granted. But it seems like the better I play, the more attention I get. And I can’t get away from it. You play great, you get attention. But I hate attention. It is weird. I’m in a bind.”

On LeBron’s infamous on-air decision to go to the Heat: “I won’t ever put myself in a bad position so that people can say bad things about me. I make smart decisions... I’m very mature for 23 years old, and I know that whatever I do can hurt someone.”

On the people of Chicago treating him like a star: “Chicago isn’t used to stardom. …They don’t know how to act toward celebrity. So I always have someone with me. I can have a hat on, glasses on, whatever. People still notice me. If I go outside without a hat on, I feel like I’m naked. This life doesn’t fit my personality.”

On feeling like a recluse: “It gets on my nerves that I can’t just go out. It’s just boundaries now, people are like, ‘You can’t go here, you can’t go there, you got to let that person know where you’re going.’ It’s just weird. I’m never alone. Ever.”

On Obama being a fan of his: “I remember when he wasn’t our president, when I was a kid, when he’d just be walking down the street, a state senator. He was just always there. I didn’t appreciate it then. I was in high school and just wanted to see rappers.”

RHIANNA SET TO PERFORM ON SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

Rihanna is set to hit the stage on Saturday Night Live on May 5th alongside host New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. The "Talk That Talk" is currently promoting her first figure film movie "Battleship" which is set to be released May 18th.

CHRIS BROWN AND KARRUECHE SHOP IN AUSTRALIA

Chris Brown and his boo thing Karrueche are currently down in Australia and the two took sometime to shop it up.

The two also grabbed some ice cream and enjoyed the sights and sounds of Australia.

ROYCE REED ASK JUDGE TO LIFT DWIGHT HOWARD GAG ORDER

Basketball Wives star Royce Reed is very much drama free on this season of the show but outside the show her life is full of drama. Reports from TMZ

Reed is trying desperately to have the gag order lifted so she can expose the truth about Howard and his low morals and nasty ways.

Accord to TMZ Royce wants to say she think Dwight is a little "special" in the mental department. She might also talk about his parenting skills and questions his moral caliber.

CHRIS BROWN, KELLY ROWLAND AND TREY SONGZ ROCK SUPAFEST IN AUSTRALIA

Down in Brisbane Australia Supafest was kicked off which is one of the biggest music festivals in the country. Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Trey Songz, T-Pain, Lupe Fiasco, Naughty by Nature, Ludacris, Big Sean and Ice Cube all performed for the millions of fans. Rick Ross would was schedule to perform had to cancel due to health issues.

Supafest's PR company said:

“Rick Ross has been paid in full and contracted, but failed to show up in Brisbane this morning with no reason from management and no official cancellation or word from his management. The promoter has been calling them all morning trying to find out why and to see if he will get on the plane for the final two shows.”

BEYONCÉ RELEASE MORE VACATION PICS

Beyoncé is in the giving mood as she has release some more vacation pics on her tumbler. The make up free face posed with cousin Angie Beyince, husband Jay-z and sits and smiles while on her laptop.

JAY-Z AND BEYONCÉ CHEER ON RITA ORA

The Carter's are back in the states and they found time to see Jay-Z's new artist Rita Ora performed at Skylight studios.

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN MAKES FIRST COURT APPEARANCE

Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman made his first court appearance Thursday on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, as a court document provided new details on the prosecution’s case.

During the brief appearance, Zimmerman stood up straight, looked straight ahead and wore a gray prison jumpsuit. He spoke only to answer “Yes, sir,” twice after he was asked basic questions about the charge against him and his attorney. His hair was shaved down to stubble and he had a thin goatee, which appeared consistent with his booking photo from the day before. He had resurfaced Wednesday to turn himself in after weeks in hiding.

Judge Mark E. Herr said he found probable cause to move ahead with the case and that an arraignment would be held on May 29 before another judge.

A document prepared by prosecutors shed some light on why they chose to charge Zimmerman. The affidavit says Martin’s mother identified screams heard in the background of a 911 call as her son’s. There had been some question as to whether Martin or Zimmerman was the one calling for help. Prosecutors also interviewed a friend of Martin’s who was talking to him just before the shooting. The affidavit says Martin told the witness he was being followed and was scared.

Martin tried to run home, the affidavit says, but was followed by Zimmerman: “Zimmerman got out of his vehicle and followed Martin.” The affidavit says that “Zimmerman disregarded the police dispatcher” who told him to stop, and “continued to follow Martin who was trying to return to his home.” The Orlando Sentinel obtained the affidavit of probable cause before it was filed with the courthouse.

Speaking to reporters after the hearing, attorney Mark O’Mara said he was concerned that the case up to now has been handled in the public eye, with details coming out in piecemeal fashion. “It’s really supposed to happen in the courtroom,” O’Mara said, deflecting questions about evidence in the case and his client’s mental state. Earlier Thursday on NBC’s “Today” show, O’Mara said Zimmerman is stressed and very tired and hoping to get bail.

KENYA BELL TALKS BASKETBALL WIVES AND WHY SHE DIDNT WANT TO HURT EVELYN ON TV

Basketball Wives newbie Kenya Bell sat down with Juicy magazine to discuss her time on the hit VH1 show and how she really feels about Evelyn, Tami Jennifer and Keisha.

Juicy: What was going through your mind when Evelyn threw that bottle at you during dinner?

Kenya Bell: I’ve been professionally trained to fight thanks to my Dad. I have no fear of any of them and all of their bullying, negativity, and pure haterism. It’s sad that as women, they aren’t supporting my efforts to be independent as a woman and a mother, especially after I spent years helping my husband make it to the NBA and he’s chosen to ruin his life. [The cast] can talk all they want, as long as neither of them put their hands on me, they have nothing to fear.

Juicy: Speaking of your husband, what was the plastic surgery claims about?

KB: He’s decided to try and ruin my life by telling lies to the media about plastic surgery, etc. in attempt to ruin any possibility of me having a career. It seems that the women of ‘Basketball Wives’ would be on my side seeing what I’m going through.

Juicy: What made you invite Keisha to your video screening after she threw you under the bus?

KB: Actually that’s the result of editing. My video screening happened BEFORE the bottle throwing incident. I haven’t seen Keisha since she started the fight between Evelyn and I.

Juicy: You seemed to be taking the girls’ criticism very lightly at the screening…

KB: I’m a very cultured individual. I’ve worked in corporate America and shook hands with the President. I know the difference between what’s good and what isn’t, so when someone tells me something is horrible and I know it’s not, it’s laughable to me.

Juicy: The girls seem to think you’re jacking their style. What’s your response?

KB: In response to me “jacking” their style . . . I’ve been me since birth, and although I’m younger than most of them (oh wait I forgot, I’m 40 according to them!), ask those who know me the best, I haven’t changed.

Juicy: To set the record straight, when it comes to Jen do you adore her the way the girls claim?

KB: Jen has been the only person in the group that has been consistently nice to me and I appreciate that. Because of that, I consider her someone that I can become friends with. It’s soooo sad that they have a “mob” mentality and because Jen refuses to “join the crowd” and hate me like they have decided to do before they even got to know me, all of a sudden they say I idolize her. It’s their way of trying to make Jen not like me. I’m so proud of Jen for being an individual.

Juicy: What are your current thoughts on Tami?

KB: I’m very surprised to see the footage of Tami talking bad about me behind my back. I still feel that she has a good heart, that’s why she stepped in between Evelyn and I. Because of the supposed “stabbing” that my husband accused me of, I really didn’t want to have to hurt Evelyn on national television, so I appreciated that. But as a fellow mother of two, it’s very disappointing that she was so mean and hurtful knowing she went through the same things I’m going through on the show.

JENNIFER WILLIAMS SPEAKS ON EVELYN AND BASKETBALL WIVES

Jennifer Williams of Basketball Wives sat down with Shade 45 to discuss all of the drama happening this season and why her former BFF is so angry this season...

On Her Fight With Evelyn
She actually is very angry. When she jumped on the table…that wasn’t…I don’t know what was going on. We were actually filming at a horse track. We were in the presidential suite okay. We were all dressed up and it just got real ghetto and I’m thinking like, ‘Is this really happening? This is crazy’. Evelyn is really angry and really, I don’t know why. I’m going to be honest with you, I’ve known Evelyn for a really long time and she’s always been somewhat of a hothead, but I’ve never seen her to this extent, all angry and doing all kinds of crazy s–t.

I don’t know if it’s for TV or if she’s real angry. I feel like this: you’re supposed to be so happy, you’re supposed to be getting married, you should not be letting little bulls–t phase you. If you’re really, really happy, then you don’t let little petty s–t phase you. I don’t know what’s really going on with her but that person jumping on top of tables and doing all that is not the person I know. I would never be friends with someone like that. It’s not even my personality. So I’m just looking at her like, ‘You wanna take that Halloween costume off? What’s really going on?’

I really don’t know what the issue is. My thing is this, let me just say this about the blog — when that blog came out I was in Italy and then we filmed the reunion show. So the blog was already out when I saw her in L.A. at the reunion show. I had spoke to her when I was in Italy, nothing, okay. That was in July. Now, we start filming in November and all of a sudden she’s mad about this blog and I’m like, ‘Hold up, I know for a fact this blog came out before the reunion.’

On Getting Slapped
It’s crazy because I’m from the suburbs and I’ve never had a fight in my life. This is not normal. We’re like in our 30s, why are we going around fighting?

On If There Are Any Married & Happy Basketball Couples
People put on a front to the outside world. You never know what’s going on inside someone’s home. It’s like a lot of times, yeah, I do see people that are married and they may look happy but I know some inside s–t going on and I’m like, ‘Okay girl.’ The thing about it is, like these wives, I think they know but they’re kind of in denial. They’re comfortable with their lives and no one wants to shake it up so it’s like, go with the flow.

On Her Divorce From Eric
We are still technically married, we are going through a divorce. We don’t have a pre-nup and it’s funny you said that because I hadn’t really spoke to Eric since he threw a drink in my face and I had a conversation with him for the first time I think it was about a week ago. He apologized over text but I think something like that you should pick up the phone and apologize. It was actually a cool conversation. He said, ‘You know, money was never an issue for me. I want you to be comfortable.’ We’ll see.

On if Eric Tried to Reconcile
Yes and No. One minute it’s like he loves me and the next minute he hates me. It just depends on the way the wind blows that day. I’m definitely over it. We were together for a long time. We had a lot of memories.[...]I’ll always have love for him but I’m not in love with him and that’s two very different things.

BRANDON MARSHALL OPENS UP ABOUT DISORDER

New Chicago Bears widereciever Brandon Marshall recently opened up about his personality disorder that has got him into a few run ins with the law...

‘‘A lot of people are afraid to talk about it — it’s taboo in our communities. But I’m willing to use myself, make myself and my family vulnerable, to break the stigmas.’’

"Since I’ve been in the league, things have been very rough for me. From Day 1, I’ve always wanted better for myself, on and off the field. To finally get an answer — to finally be in a place where someone can help me — that was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. But it was scary because someone is telling you, ‘Hey, you have to go through this therapy. You have to stay up here and talk to me.’ But the outcome was amazing.’’

He says his anger was, ‘‘my gift and my curse, because without that passion, without that intense approach to the game, which comes from a lot of my pain, a lot of my anger, I wouldn’t be here today.’’

‘‘This thing is bigger than me. We’re losing lives. When I was in treatment, there was a young lady who took her life. ‘It’s one of the most devastating disorders out there, but it’s the most treatable, and with the proper help and the proper treatment, we can make a huge impact in our community.’’

Great to hear his doing good and trying to better himself in his situation....

FROMER PUSSYCAT DOLLS MEMBER MELODY THORNTON SHOW BREASTS

Attention seeking is a big thing in Hollywood so why not show your titties to the world on the red carpet. Melody Thornton didn't think it was a big deal as the singer showed up to the Elle gala bearing it all...

Anything for fame and attention right?

YANDY CONFIRMS SHE IS PREGNANT

Love and Hip Hop breakout star Yandy Smith has finally confirmed what we all have been saying since that so called reunion in February that the reality star and ex manager of Jim Jones is pregnant. Yandy tweeted a pic of her pregnant on instagram saying:

“You wanted to know now you know!!!! #POW”

Rumor has it the father is her longtime boyfriend and not Jim Jones lol! Her bestie and costar Kimbella is also expecting as well. Season 3 should be interesting especially if Crissy is knocked up too. Catch Yandy on 106th and Park tonight.

NICKI MINAJ SHOOTS ADIDAS AD IN BROOKLYN

Rap superstar Nicki Minaj shot a adidas ad last night in Brooklyn with famous photographer Jeremy Scott. The ad is for adidas fall/winter 2012 campaign.