Rapper Shyne Calls Diddy Delusional?

Remember rapper Shyne? He was an artist on Diddy’s label many moons ago and took the fall got locked up eight years ago for a shooting outside a NYC night club on a night out with Didddy and then girlfriend, J-Lo. Well, the rapper is due to be released from jail this month and according to Diddy, “It’s a blessing that [Shyne's] coming home. I spoke to him like a couple of weeks ago and he sounded like he was in good spirits. I know he can’t wait to get home. I know he is definitely going to heat the whole scene up. He was definitely one of talented young artists that I had the pleasure to work with. I’m quite sure he’s been using his time wisely and has some heat.”

Sounds nice right? The only thing is, the convo Diddy is referring to, may have never really happened. According to Shyne, “I want it known that this supposed conversation is a figment of Sean Combs’ imagination,” he says in a statement. “He never spoke with me, he never visited me nor would I ever accept a phone call or visit from him. The only way I would do either of those things would be if he stepped up and did the right thing for the victims of the incident.”

Damn! He called him Sean Combs, FULL government, so you already know.

Shyne’s release from jail has also hit a snag by talks of possible deportation back to his country of Belize, where his father Dean Barrow is Prime Minister. Barrow wrote and sent a letter to New York Governor David Paterson pleading for his son to stay in the U.S. He hasn’t received word back as of yet

Akon & Wyclef Check Out Their Packages On Stage @ MAMA

During their joint performance on stage at the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards held in Kenya on Saturday, artists Akon and Wyclef dropped their jeans and did a *cough* package check on stage.

EWW! That is not my idea of sexy. Wycelf i like you better with your shirt on. Akon you can take the mic out, only in your dreams. Anyways, Why is wWycelf looks like he like what he sees? LOL... NEXT!

JANET JACKSON’S GREATEST HITS CELEBRATED ON NUMBER ONES

Two-CD Package Also Features Brand-New Single “Make Me”

Janet Jackson has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and is one of the best-selling artists in contemporary music. For the first time ever, 33 of Janet’s global #1 hits, plus the newly recorded single, “Make Me,” will be available on one album—NUMBER ONES. Made possible by a partnership between Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) and EMI Music, the two-disc set, to be released November 17, 2009, in the USA (November 23, worldwide titled JANET JACKSON: THE BEST), celebrates the career and artistry of one of the most successful and influential artists in music history.

I can't wait! This will be her 2nd hits cd since 1996 when "Design of a Decade" came out. I have all of Janets albums. I just can't wait for this 1 to come out so I could add it to my collection. I'm even more hyped for her much anticipated new, currently untitled album due to drop in Feb 2010.  The Feb album would make Janet's 11th studio album which I'm sure will have plenty of hits...

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Nas Appears On CNN To Talk Kids & Violence; Says Rap Influencing Violence Is A Joke

Rapper Nas appeared on CNN in an interview with Don Lemon to discuss the impact of rap music on children and his open letter to youth following the deadly beating of Chicago teen Derrion Albert.

When asked by Lemon if he feels violent lyrics influence kids to act violently, Nas answered “never” and explained “violence and war is the things that built this country,” even going on to say “a rap song in the 21st Century influencing violence is a joke.”

However, he agreed with the belief of Derrion Albert’s mom that pop culture, movie and rap had some influence on those kids to act out that day.

Ex-Judge Herman Thomas Accused Of Demanding Sexual Favors From Male Inmates

Former Alabama judge Herman Thomas’ trial began Monday (October 4) for the charges of sodomy, kidnapping, sex abuse, extortion, assault and ethics violations stemming from prisoner allegations Thomas demanded sexual favors in exchange for lighter sentences.


Thomas, who stepped down from the bench in 2007 after rumors of these allegations became more frequent, was first accused of such grave misconduct back in 2001 when an inmate filed a lawsuit against him. According to that inmate, back in 1999 Thomas offered to help him with his case in exchange for sex. Both lawsuits were dismissed. Since then other inmates have stepped forward and described incidents of being checked out of jail for meetings with Thomas in his car and private office in the county courthouse. It started with reports of inmates having to pull down their underwear for wooden paddle spankings then reports of alleged oral and anal sex.

While some will like to automatically dismiss the allegations levied against this once distinguished judge, there is some major evidence to back up these claims. There’s jail checkout logs to back up inmates’ claims of trips to see Thomas, paddling marks found on inmate’s bodies, and even one inmate’s sperm found in Thomas’ office carpet. Inmates have also been able to describe Thomas’ office in detail.

The NAACP has defended Thomas and claims race is behind the prosecution. However, Chief Assistant District Attorney Nicki Patterson disputes the claim of race, pointing out each of Thomas’ alleged victims is African-American. When on the bench, Thomas was known for his “enviable political record” as a black Democrat elected and re-elected in a county predominantly white and Republican.

Thomas’ attorney has described the charges against his client as “a high-tech lynching” by some in power in Mobile, Alabama.

Prosecutors have 15 current and former male inmates prepared to testify in the trial. If Thomas is convicted of the more serious charges of sodomy and kidnapping, he can face 20 years to life in prison.

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Open Up About Their Marriage & Kids

After the recent release of her new album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, Mariah Carey sat down with husband

Nick Cannon for an interview where the couple opened up about having children, Mariah and Nick’s age difference and her belief she wouldn’t have even lived this long.


Check out  pieces of the interview below...

So, are you ready for kids?


Mariah: Definitely, we want a family.

Nick: Yes, of course. It’s at the forefront of our minds. We’re very close. But we want to enjoy our first year together. We didn’t have a stable environment. The first year we were in L.A. in a hotel and then we were like, “Let’s get a house.”

Mariah: But don’t think I’m moving to L.A.

Nick: We live in both places. We need to figure out where we are going to raise our kids. Here or L.A.

Mariah: New York.

Nick: L.A.



How many kids?

Nick: We’d like two.

Mariah: Of course, we’d be happy with one. I want to be able to manage the right amount of attention. We are so busy—if you have six kids running around, no one gets what they need. Kids need a lot of attention.



Mariah, could you let Nick be the sole breadwinner and just be a mom?

Mariah: I could definitely just be a mommy, but I would do other stuff like working on my fragrance, Forever. I love working but I would be able to be with my kids. I could do it.



Nick is 10 years younger than you. Does that ever worry you?

Mariah: I am very happy. I don’t believe in numbers or ages. I don’t celebrate birthdays—I celebrate anniversaries. I think it’s sexist that people make such a big deal that women marry men who are younger—men do it all the time. Age ain’t nothin’ but a number. Who cares?



It seems like 40 is a pivotal age in Hollywood.

Mariah: I find it offensive. It unfairly taints women in particular, and makes people look at you differently. I lived with that my whole life. Honestly, I never thought I’d live this long.



You thought you’d die by now?

Mariah: I have always been grateful for everything I had, but my personal life was a mess. So many artists just exist for their careers and then burn out quickly. That was me before I met Nick, and he helped me. I always thought that I wouldn’t be here at this point. I was thinking, “Okay, I’ve got another year of life left. This has got to be the end of it.” Finally, he was like, “Stop talking like that.” I have been obsessed with the whole Marilyn Monroe thing my whole life—all those artists who died young.

Beyonce’s Dad Mathew Knowles Hit With Paternity Suit

Beyonce’s father and manager Mathew Knowles has been hit with a paternity suit by a woman named Alexsandra Wright. According to TMZ, thirty-something year old Wright filed a suit in L.A. County Superior court alleging she is 6-months pregnant with Papa Knowles child.

Mathew, who has been married to Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles since 1980, is rumored to be presently separated from his wife.

Lady Gaga & Madonna Cat Fight On Saturday Night

Pop stars Madonna and Lady Gaga showed off their comedic side in an appearance together on Saturday Night Live. The two took part in a skit with Kenan Thompson who was the host of a mock MTV4 show called “Deep House Dish.” Dressed in similar outfits, the two stars turned into cat fighting divas with a lot of hair pulling and verbal jabs. Ultimately, Kenan tries to break up the two and encourages them to kiss each other. As the two women lean in for the smooch, Kenan intercepts the moment for what turned into a group make out session.

Check Out Video Below...

Kandi Burruss Ex-Fiance AJ Dies Following Atlanta Club Brawl

AJ Jewell, former fiance of The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Kandi Burruss, has died due to severe head injuries he suffered following a fight at Atlanta strip club, Body Tap.

“It appears he was involved in an altercation in the parking lot and he received a severe blow to the head,” said Atlanta Police Lt. Keith Meadows. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead on arrival.

Kandi, the legal guardian of AJ’s twin 12 year-old daughters, was “stunned and speechless” by the news, said Burruss’ publicist, Lisa Nelson. On Twitter, Kandi addressed the situation in a few tweets by saying,

“im just in one of those moods where i dont wanna talk, i dont wanna b held & told its gonna b ok. i just wanna cry myself 2 sleep, alone”

“I could never n a million years imagine this happening. please pray for AJ’s children. that’s who im the most concerned 4.”

“im bout 2 giv my swollen eyes sum rest now. i just wanted to say thanks 2 every1 for their prayers. i gotta get up & go 2 my uncle’s funeral”

AJ leaves behind six children.

According to Lt. Meadows, “We have developed a person of interest and we’ve made contact with him to question him about the incident.” No arrests have been made as of yet.



Police have arrested Frederick Richardson for the death of Ashley “A.J.” Jewell. Richardson was involved in an altercation with AJ in the parking lot of Body Tap strip club, where Richardson was an employee. AJ was taken to Piedmont Hospital where he was pronounced dead as a result of severe head injuries. Richardson was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for injuries he sustained from the altercation. Once doctors give the okay, Richardson will be discharged into the custody of police and head to jail. Richardson has been charged with voluntary manslaughter.

Janet Jackson, Linda Evangelista, Dita Von Teese Help to Raise $1.1 Million at Inaugural amfAR Milano Event

Kanye West, Donatella Versace, Rachel Bilson Also in Attendance - Event Presented by DSQUARED², BMW GROUP ITALIA, AND LAMBERTZ

Milan, Italy, September 29, 2009 - Janet Jackson, Linda Evangelista, Dita Von Teese, Kanye West, Rachel Bilson, Dean and Dan Caten, Cristina Lucchini, Chanel Iman, Noemie Lenoir, Anja Rubik, Donatella Versace, and Alek Wek were among those who came out to La Permanente last night in support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. amfAR Milano, the Foundation’s inaugural event held in conjunction with Milan Fashion Week, raised $1.1 million for amfAR’s lifesaving research programs.


Janet Jackson, longtime dedicated philanthropist and HIV/AIDS activist, chaired the event along with Asia Argento, Roberto Bolle, Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker, Andrea Castronovo, Dean and Dan Caten, Lapo Elkann, Linda Evangelista, and Cristina Lucchini.

Other guests who attended the gala included Roberta Armani, Arturo Artom, Tommaso Aquilano, Caterina Balivo, Neil Barrett, Giovanna Battaglia, Matilde Borromeo, Bianca Brandolini D’Adda, Coco Brandolini d’Adda, Maria Buccellati, Michael Burke, Ennio Capasa, Cristiana Capotondi, Beatrice Carbone, Rosita Celentano, Valentina Cervi, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Rosana Davison, Poppy Delevinge, Antonia Dell’Atte, Peter Dundas, Delfina Delettrez Fendi, Ferruccio Ferragamo, Benedetta Mazzini, Angela Missoni, Camila Missoni, Margherita Maccapani Missoni, Teresa Missoni, Martina Mondadori, Alessandra Moschillo, Saverio Moschillo, Chiara Muti, Pavlina Nemcova, Michele Norsa, Sara Nuru, Anna Piaggi, Pier Paolo Piccioli, Camila Raznovich, John Richmond, Roberto Rimondi, Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld, Renzo Rosso, Remo Ruffini, Peter Sartogo, Clarence Seedorf, Luca Stoppini, Simona Ventura, and Giuseppe Zanotti.

amfAR Milano was presented by DSquared², BMW Group Italia, and Lambertz, along with media partner Vanity Fair and hotel partner Westin Palace Milano. The black tie dinner and auction was followed by an after-party deejayed by Bob Sinclar.

Linda Evangelista opened the event, welcoming guests and praising the dedicated support of the fashion industry in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Evangelista recalled the desperate times of the early epidemic, praised the progress made in treatment and prevention thus far, and expressed hope for a cure through research. The supermodel introduced amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost who went on to speak about the recent headline news of an experimental AIDS vaccine that has shown promising results.

“That is the power of research,” Frost said, and “many in the field of AIDS research believe, as I do, that we have seen a flicker of light.” Frost thanked amfAR Milano chairs, sponsors, and guests and encouraged them to continue their support of the research efforts that will ultimately lead to a cure for AIDS.

DSquared² designers Dean and Dan Caten then introduced Janet Jackson. Jackson took the stage to uproarious applause and made heartfelt comments about the “5,000 lives lost to AIDS every day.” She encouraged those in the room to “please keep fighting this battle…so that we can realize our dreams of a world without AIDS.”

Burlesque artist Dita Von Teese, a longtime amfAR supporter, celebrated her birthday on the evening of the event. Von Teese closed the night by treating guests to a special performance of “Le Bain Noir.”

The live auction was a highlight of the evening and included a one-of-a-kind custom DSquared² jacket, designed especially for amfAR Milano 2009, and signed by many of the celebrities in the room, including Janet Jackson, Dita Von Teese, Kanye West, and Linda Evangelista. The jacket was modeled onstage by Chanel Iman and sold to Diesel designer Renzo Rosso for $52,683.

Dean and Dan Caten auctioned off a private DJ lesson with the acclaimed Bob Sinclar in his Paris studio. Sinclar joined the designers on stage to help with the effort and the lesson sold for $40,975.

Alek Wek and Giuseppe Zanotti auctioned off a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti boots designed exclusively by Mr. Zanotti for Michael Jackson to be worn on the opening night of his planned come-back tour. The dazzling hand-embellished boots sold for $14,634.

French model Noemie Lenoir made the impromptu decision to go out on a date with the highest bidder in the room and, in doing so, raised $16,097.



Other auction highlights included:

Bianca Brandolini D’Adda auctioned off a one-of-a-kind Fendi Selleria bicycle personalized for amfAR Milano with features including hand-cut, sewn, and assembled leather detailing, and a GPS navigator, for $23,414;

A weekend at the Goodwood Revival and private tour of the Rolls-Royce factory donated by BMW Group Italia sold for $7,317;

American Girl In Italy, 1951 by Ruth Orkin, an iconic print by the celebrated American photographer, sold to Giuseppe Zanotti for $26,341;

A chance to join the crew of the Born for Sports 140’ record-breaking sailing yacht in its attempt to beat the Trans-Mediterranean record sold for $26,341;

AC Milan footballer Clarence Seedorf and Dr. Hermann Bühlbecker helped to auction off a Milan Football package including a private meet and greet with Football great Dejan Stankovic of Inter Milano, seats at an Inter Milano match and a championship AC Milan match, a weekend at the Westin Palace Hotel, and a Quintessentially membership, for $21,951.



About amfAR

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy. Since 1985, amfAR has invested nearly $290 million in its programs and has awarded grants to more than 2,000 research teams worldwide.

amfAR recognizes American Airlines for its commitment to the fight against AIDS and its generous support of amfAR’s mission