Denver Nuggets All-Star guard Allen Iverson has been traded to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons released players Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess AND Cheikh Samb in exchange for Iverson. Jon Dumars, Pistons President Basketball Operations, is excited to welcome A.I. to Detroit.
Barack Obama‘s grandmother, Madelyn Payne Dunha, passed away last night. The news comes just one day before the 2008 elections in which her grandson is favored to win. Barack made a joint statement with his sister today regarding the death of his grandmother while campaigning in Charlotte, N.C.
“It is with great sadness that we announce that our grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, has died peacefully after a battle with cancer. She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength and humility. She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances. She was proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and left this world with the knowledge that her impact on all of us was meaningful and enduring. Our debt to her is beyond measure.
“Our family wants to thank all of those who sent flowers, cards, well-wishes and prayers during this difficult time. It brought our grandmother and us great comfort. Our grandmother was a private woman, and we will respect her wish for a small private ceremony to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to any worthy organization in search of a cure for cancer.”
We here at Gossip On This ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. It is so sad that his grandmother will not be able to see her grandson make history.
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NEW YORK CITY // SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND 2008 » Film director Spike Lee (rocking a bedazzled Obama tee) and his son were spotted at the New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks basketball game last night in New York City.
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NEW YORK CITY // SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND 2008 » Boxer Roy Jones Jr. was spotted last night in New York City at the New York Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks basketball game. You can check him out in action this Saturday – November 8th – on HBO when he fights Joe Calzaghe!
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ATLANTA // SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST 2008 » Music producer Polow Da Don, also known as “Polow the White Girl Slayer,” was spotted Saturday night at the Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers basketball game in ATL. According to recent reports, the famous producer is helping Ginuwine and Soulja Boy prep for their upcoming releases. Hey, he has to do something when he’s not slanging white chicks!
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ATLANTA // SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST 2008 » TLC alum Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas hit up the Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers baksetball game Saturday night in the A. The latest on Chilli is that she’s slated to release her debut album as a solo artist in December 2008 via her own label Tron Musik. The album is reportedly titled “Bi-Polar.”
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Ever heard of the saying, “Believe some of what you see, and none of what you hear?” Tomorrow, November 4th 2008, will possibly be the most important day in the history of the United States of America. We have the possibility of not only getting a black man in the oval office, but we have the possibility of getting a GREAT man in the oval office, and people are scared. We can’t let them take our vote though! You have to cross your t’s and dot your i’s tomorrow when you step into the polls. You have to make sure your vote is counted. Check, double check, triple check, QUADRUPLE CHECK! If it takes you 5 minutes to make sure your vote goes through, then so be it. Those 5 minutes of your life will probably be one of the most important 5 minutes you’ll ever experience. We can’t afford to let McLAME and that Sarah Palin loser have this. We just can’t.
There are less than 24 hours before Nov. 4th and black celebs like Jay-Z, Diddy, Russell Simmons, Mary J. Blige, Jessie Jakson Jr., and Beyonce are doing everything they can to make sure America gets the change it needs! The stars held a Last Chance For Change Rally at Florida Memorial University to campaign for Barack Obama and hopefully get those undecided voters on the Obama Bus, literally. Did you vote already or plan to vote tomorrow? Feel free to send the pics of you with your “I voted” stickers on, a pic of the line you stood in, or any celebs you saw at the polls to ivoted2008@gossiponthis.com and we will post them with a shout out on the site in our Gossip On This Readers Vote Post!
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According to Billboard, Def Jam Vice President Shakir Stewart was reportedly found dead in his Atlanta home Saturday. Reports are suggesting that the record executive committed suicide, but at this moment, no further details are available.
“L.A. Reid and all of us at Island Def Jam Music Group are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague Shakir Stewart,” read a statement sent from the label today. “Shakir was an amazing man in every sense of the word. A truly incredible friend and father who was an inspiration to not only our artists and employees, but to his family and the many people that had the privilege of counting him as a friend. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family at this very difficult time.”
Stewart succeeded Jay-Z at the top of the Def Jam ladder in June and also retained his duties as senior VP of A&R at Island Def Jam. The Oakland, Calif., native signed such artists as Rick Ross, Young Jeezy and newcomer Karina Pasian. Stewart cut his teeth as a music executive at Hitco Music Publishing, where he was creative director and later senior VP of creative/GM and signed Beyonce Knowles. Even before he gained a rep for promoting rap concerts during his Morehouse College days, Stewart was “the guy who was the head of passing out fliers at seven clubs a night, seven days a week in 20-degree weather,” he told Billboard this summer.
Stewart said at the time it was his goal to help develop “new, young executives … The hot executive who’s 21, 22 years old and has a serious passion for music and the desire to work 27 hours a day. That’s where I was at that time in my life. And that’s who I’m looking to mentor. I don’t see many people like that. Instead, I see a lot of kids who want to live the lifestyle but don’t want to put in the work and do what it takes.”
We here at Gossip On This ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Carmelo Anthony can now be added to the long list of male celebrities who have chopped off the braids for a more grown and sexy look. Mark Kiszla asked Carmelo why he cut his hair, Melo said:
“It’s time for change, man… It’s time for change.”
According to Examiner.Com, Carmelo has had his braids since the tenth grade! Anwser the poll and let us here at Gossip On This know Are You Feeling This Look?
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In celebration our risky (but successful) name change, we decided to ditch our old look and change it up a bit. The original look reminded us too much of our old name, so we went back to the drawing board and came up with something new and fresh!
Whether you like it or not, it’s Beyonce season and the R&B singer is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Gotham Magazine. Hit the link to check out her cover story, and continue reading to check out more high fashion photos from the shoot.
LOS ANGELES // FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST 2008 » One of the blogsphere’s favorite celebrity couples, Kim Kardashian & Reggie Bush, kept up with this weekend’s theme of couples rocking matching Halloween costumes (Moulin Rouge?) at the Pur Jeans Halloween party at club STK in Los Angeles Friday night. Continue reading for photos of John Legend and Christina Milian.
Not to be outdone by any other celebrity couple (we’re talking about you Mariah & Nick!) Heidi Klum & Seal, dressed up as something straight out of Pirates of the Caribbean, threw a Halloween party Friday night at 1 OAK in New York. Absolut 100 sponsored the event. More photos from the shindig can be found when you continue reading.
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HOLLYWOOD // FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST 2008 » Here are few photos of more celebrities enjoying Halloween and having fun over the weekend. Angela Simmons, Melyssa Ford, Idris Elba and Terry Crews all hit up the “Trick and Treat” Halloween party Friday night in Hollywood.
NEW YORK CITY // THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH 2008 » You thought you were the only one who dressed up for Halloween this year? Newlyweds (are we still allowed to call them that? lol) Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon dressed up as firefighters and threw a Halloween costume party at club Marquee in New York Thursday night. But you know the Cannons didn’t just leave it at that. The two changed costumes once they get inside the party. Peep what they wore after the break!
R&B singers Brandy & John Legend both recently appeared on MTV’s TRL to promote their albums. John Legend’s album, Evolver, is now in stores! Go pick it up! Brandy promoted her album, Human, which will be in stores December 9th. She also performed her first single, “Right Here (Departed)”, from her upcoming album. Make sure you guys go support Brandy when her album drops. Check out the rest of the pics after the cut!
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