Bobby Shmurda, real name Ackquille Pollard, is back in the news again. Two weeks ago, we reported the Brooklyn rapper’s plans to sue the NYPD over an alleged false arrest. Today, XXL Magazine confirmed the trial that was originally set to start on February 22, 2016 has been postponed yet again. …
Read More »Beyoncé and Jay Z Prepare for Release of Rachel Roy’s Stolen Emails – blogged by @MsJennyb
Beyoncé’s new album “Lemonade” sparked questions and concern regarding the health and future of the power couple’s relationship. The content of the project sent fans on a witch hunt to find “Becky wit the good hair” from Beyoncé’s song “Sorry.” However, the search was short lived when fashion designer …
Read More »Adrien Broner Tells The Breakfast Club Why He’s Voting For Donald Trump – blogged by @MsJennyb
Adrien Broner, known for his outlandish antics, visited The Breakfast Club on Wednesday to discuss his relationship with Floyd Mayweather, his legal issues and his recent incident in Walmart. Breakfast Club host, Charlamagne Tha God, opens the interview introducing the boxer as “the craziest n*gga in Nebraska” and asks, …
Read More »Rapper Bobby Shmurda Suing NYPD Over Alleged False Arrest – blogged by @MsJennyb
Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda, whose swift rise to fame is attributed to his 2014 chart-topping song “Hot N*gga”, is suing the NYPD over an alleged false arrest on gun and drug charges, NY Daily News reports. The rapper’s success took a major hit when police raided an apartment on …
Read More »Oklahoma Court Rules Oral Sex is Not Rape If Person Is Intoxicated and Unconscious – blogged by @MsJennyb
An Oklahoma criminal appeals court, the highest criminal court in the state, ruled that it is not illegal or classified as rape, to force someone into oral sex if the person is drunk and unconscious. The judgment came after a 16-year-old girl pressed charges against a 17-year old boy …
Read More »Kevin Garrett Talks Collaborating With Beyoncé on ‘Lemonade’ Opener ‘Pray You Catch Me’ – blogged by @MsJennyb
Brooklyn based singer/songwriter Kevin Garrett, whose critically acclaimed debut EP “Mellow Drama” touched the hearts of many including artists such as Sam Smith and Katy Perry, recently collaborated with the Texas superstar, Beyoncé, for her emotional ‘Lemonade’ introduction, “Pray You Catch Me.” Garrett exchanged dialogue with Billboard to discuss …
Read More »Nick Gordon Opens Up About The Night Bobbi Kristina Drowned – blogged by @MsJennyb
Finally, after months of speculation, Nick Gordon is speaking publicly about what happened the night Bobbi Kristina Brown was found. Bobbi Kristina died last July, at the age of 22, almost six months after she was found unresponsive in her bathtub on January 31st, 2015. While many people, including …
Read More »Kobe Bryant Sits Down With Ellen DeGeneres for his First Interview Post-Retirement – blogged by @MsJennyb
Recently retired Laker legend, Kobe Bryant, made his first televised post-retirement interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday. Still all smiles following his insane record breaking final game performance earlier this month, Bryant chats with Ellen about his family, Shaq, his dancing and his final moments as a Laker. …
Read More »Winnie Harlow Reveals How She Almost Missed a Chance To Appear in ‘Lemonade’ – blogged by @MsJennyb
Canadian model, Winnie Harlow, was one of many famous faces appreciated in Beyoncé’s captivating narrative focused on the strength of black women. Though, it was an appearance she is very proud of, Winne recently opened up about how she almost missed her chance to appear in the short film. …
Read More »Washington Redskins Ask Supreme Court to Hear Trademark Case Over Name – blogged by @MsJennyb
The Washington Redskins’ ongoing name controversy may be headed to the Supreme Court. The NFL team, which conducts business under the name Pro-Football Inc., filed a petition on Monday (April 25). The NFL franchise located in Washington D.C., whose name and logo has been deemed by some as derogatory …
Read More »Lakers Fire Head Coach Byron Scott – blogged by @MsJennyb
After two seasons and following the retirement of the legend Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers have decided to severe ties with head coach Byron Scott. The team announced Sunday night that Scott had been let go. Scott, who spent 11 seasons playing in purple and gold, and also …
Read More »Billy Paul, ‘Me and Mrs. Jones’ Singer Dead at Age 80 – blogged by @MsJennyb
Billy Paul, ‘Me and Mrs. Jones’ Singer Dead at Age 80 – blogged by @MsJennyb Philly jazz and soul singer, Billy Paul, best known for his hit song “Philadelphia Soul” and “Me and Mrs. Jones,” died Sunday at his home in Blackwood, New Jersey, according to ABC News. …
Read More »MTV VMAs Return to New York City, Set For Madison Square Garden – blogged by @MsJennyb
MTV has announced that this summer’s 2016 Video Music Awards will be held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the first time in the show’s 33-year history. MTV President Sean Atkins said the channel is grateful to New York and the venue for ‘rolling out the red …
Read More »Suge Knight Says Jail Conditions Are Preventing Communication With His Lawyers, Seeks Trial Delay – blogged by @MsJennyb
PageSix reports that Marion “Suge” Knight is seeking to delay his upcoming murder trial because jail restrictions are limiting his ability to speak with his attorney frequently enough to fight the charges. Last year, Knight was charged for running over two men, killing one, outside a Compton food stand. …
Read More »M.I.A: The Problem You’re Allowed to Talk About is Black Lives Matter – blogged by @MsJennyb
After two months, Beyoncé’s “Formation” song and video still triggers debate and controversy. While, Beyoncé has already come out to defend her stand against police brutality and justice for black lives, many are still unimpressed. In an interview with ES Magazine, political rapper M.I.A. took the time to address …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Panthers Pull Josh Norman’s Franchise Tag – blogged by @MsJennyb
The Carolina Panthers made a surprising move when they withdrew their franchise tag offer to Josh Norman on Wednesday (April 20), making the Pro Bowl cornerback an unrestricted free agent. While Norman was arguably one of the most valuable defensive players last season, the Panthers saw no path to …
Read More »John Ridley and Idris Elba Team Up for Showtime Political Drama, ‘Guerilla’ – blogged by @MsJennyb
American Crime creator, John Ridley, has partnered with heartthrob movie star, Idris Elba, for a six part limited series set during UK’s Black Power movement in the 1970s. The political drama, titled Guerilla, has been greenlit by Showtime and Sky Atlantic, according to Deadline. Guerilla tells the love story of …
Read More »Radio Host Shot Dead by Husband in Murder-Suicide, Bodies Discovered by Their Children – blogged by @MsJennyb
Denise Bohn-Stewart, 45, former TV journalist and radio host, was found shot dead in her Berrien County home on Tuesday (April 19) by her husband, Eric in an apparent murder-suicide. According to Daily Mail, Stewart, a breast cancer survivor, was shot multiple times in the couple’s bedroom before her …
Read More »4-Year-Old Shot Dead in Kensington, Father Flees the Scene – blogged by @MsJennyb
A 4-year-old girl was shot and killed by her 5-year-old brother. The semiautomatic pistol belonged to the little girl’s father, who has since fled their Philadelphia home. The girl, whose name has not been released, according to Daily Mail, was shot once in the face. She was pronounced dead five …
Read More »Johnny Manziel Accused of Wrecking a $4.5 Million House After Two-Night Rager – blogged by @MsJennyb
Former Browns Quarterback, Johnny Manziel, is in more trouble. Just last year, Manziel voluntarily entered a treatment facility as a direct result of his wild lifestyle. However, it seems like old habits die-hard. Manziel, 23, whose NFL future is in jeopardy, rented a $4.5 million house in West Hollywood, where …
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