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Evelyn Lozada is Done with “Basketball Wives” After Season 5

By
Young Sinick

I’ve made many a slick comment about Evelyn Lozada in the past — and I was usually right, don’t trip — but I have to admit that she has effectively won.

She’s the most well-known cast member of Basketball Wives, and even better, seems to know when to leave a sinking ship. Speaking with HuffPost Live, the reality star says she’s essentially done with the show.

Lady Lozada explained: “As far as future seasons, I signed on to do 5 seasons. And this is our fifth. I don’t really see me doing a sixth season.” She did note, “I’m open to doing a spinoff, but just not with a cast of women…”

As to why she feels this way: “I’m in a different space. I have so much other things going on. I had my own show before, unfortunately it was cancelled due to the incident. But I know I can carry my own show. Pretty much carried this one. So I feel like, we’ll see.”

So either she’ll leave or she’ll be offered a huge raise that’ll get her to stay for at least one more season while they look for a replacement. Evelyn also discussed her on-air spat with Tami, and again, proved why she won.

Tami is out here still clucking and bucking on TV while Evelyn is serving you poised, evolved woman (looking for new TV opportunities). Take note, reality stars. This is how you play the game.

Catch the full 15-min. interview below:

Drake and Chris Brown Hug It Out Over Drinks Backstage at iHeartRadio Festival

By
Young Sinick

In a win for emotional light skinned Black men everywhere, Chris Brown and Drake have reportedly hugged out their differences. It appears Aubrey and Christopher Maurice saw each other over the weekend at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.

A source says, “Drake came on Friday with his whole crew, and watched Chris’ entire set.”

After Chris left the stage, “They were backstage hugging and drinking.” The two were so chummy that they’re talking of working on tracks together. Please, oh please don’t let any of them mention Rihanna.

In any event, the mediator of this reunion was Def Jam music exec Abou Thiam — who just so happens to be one of Brown’s managers. Not a bad move, Abou. Chris could use all the good press he can get.

Apparently the reunion wasn’t so hard to set up as Thiam is “very friendly with Drake, and worked to try and get him and Chris together to put their differences aside.”

And now, peace is here.

No more tossing of bottles at each other. No more diss tracks. No more virtual knife fights behind Team Breezy and Drake fans.

So how long before Teyana Taylor and Rih Rih make amends?

Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s Rasheeda Updates Us on Her Status with Kirk Frost and K. Michelle

By
Young Sinick

In an interview with Mara The Hip Hop Socialite, Rasheeda gave us an update on her husband Kirk Frost, what their relationship is at this point and what she makes of rumors that the two made up their on-air conflict to stay on Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta.

ON HOW KIRK HAS TAKEN TO BEING A FATHER AGAIN DESPITE HIS INITIAL REACTION TO HER PREGNANCY:

“He’s actually just amazing to be honest with you. He’s just been a great father, he’s been, you know, allowing me to get my rest as much as possible, and regardless to the fact that you can’t get past the crying that you hear from the baby, but he’s been really, really great. You know he’s always been a good father regardless of how it looked on television as far as the things he said about ‘I’m tired of raising kids,’ and whatnot, you know. He has four adult children, you know. Over 18 [years old] kids that he was more so speaking about, but as far as him in Karter’s life, he’s just been 100% just doing his damn thing.”

ON IF SHE AND KIRK ARE IN A BETTER PLACE IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP:

“I mean you just take it one day at a time, and the main thing is just being parents number one, and then just continuing to grow our friendship, and to try to get back in a place. But you just don’t rush things, you just take one day at a time and just keep it moving.”

ON RUMORS THAT SHE AND KIRK FAKED THEIR RELATIONSHIP ISSUES BECAUSE THEY WERE IN DANGER OF BEING FIRED AFTER SEASON ONE:

“Well, first of all, the chopping block situation, we didn’t know anything about that. Every thing was every thing. We came back season 2 so we wouldn’t be on the chopping block. And, like I said, everybody has problems; ain’t nobody perfect. I got pregnant, and Kirk wasn’t happy about it. The sh*t was the real deal. He felt like he felt, and went and did what he did, and that’s him. It wasn’t no ficitious sh*t.

“I mean, people go through stuff, and the killer part that really be bugging me out is, the reason why people could relate so much is a lot of us been through that type of situation. The things that were going on with me and Kirk…you know what, if you’re on reality TV, and you’re going through some sh*t, then you’re going through it, and that’s what it is, and people can weigh in and say they feel like this and they feel like that, they can say what they want to say, but we have real issues.

“We have other sh*t that goes on in our relationship that people may not have seen just for the simple fact that it’s too many damn people on the show, and you don’t have all that camera time to speak to everybody. At the end of the day, we’re real people with real issues, with real problems, and the difference is it played out on TV with cameras in front of us, straight up and down.

“You know what, people have to weigh in, they saying what they saying. A lot of people feeling like this and feeling like that, but at the end of the day, a lot of people could relate because it was some real sh*t, and a lot of times a lot of people done been through the situation.

“No it ain’t no fake made up sh*t – who want to make up some sh*t like that? Who wants to go through that as a person? You know what I’m saying? But it’s life, and it is what it is. You play the cards that you dealt with, and you move forward. And in a relationship, it can either mess up a relationship and tear you apart, or it’ll make you stronger, end of story. And I’ve seen people go through way worse sh*t than what me and Kirk been going through.”

As far as K. Michelle goes, no, the two don’t speak regularly, but she’s let bygones be bygones. Check out the interview in full here.

Miley Cyrus Uses “Breaking Bad” to Make a VERY Good Point About American Censorship

By
Justine Browning

Nothing Miley Cyrus has done over the last few weeks makes any sense, but in a recent interview with RollingStone, the famed twerker said something we can’t deny is true.

The pasty-wearing star noted that censorship in America is head-scratching and sites “Breaking Bad” as the perfect example of this.

“America is just so weird in what they think is right and wrong. Like, I was watching Breaking Bad the other day, and they were cooking meth. I could literally cook meth because of that show. It’s a how-to.

“And then they bleeped out the word ‘fuck.’ And I’m like, really? They killed a guy, and disintegrated his body in acid, but you’re not allowed to say ‘fuck’? It’s like when they bleeped ‘molly’ at the VMAs. Look what I’m doing up here right now, and you’re going to bleep out ‘molly?’ Whatever.”

For those of you that don’t know, since the AMC series is on network TV, they are rarely allowed to use the F-word and when they do, it’s bleeped out.

However, the show includes nudity, sex and (of course) lots and lots of drugs. Not to mention there are countless ghastly deaths that include characters being beheaded with an ax, having their throat slit and being blown up.

There’s also the poisoning and murders of children, lifeless bodies being dissolved in acid and in one infamous scene, a severed head being placed on a moving turtle.

But apparently, one of two little F-words slipping by would be too much.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Stages Hilarious Coffee Shop Meltdown for Jimmy Kimmel

By
Justine Browning

It’s been said repeatedly that we are living in the “Golden Age of Television” and  Jimmy Kimmel knows the reason why.

On Monday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” the late-night funnyman explained that since so many videos of real people freaking out have hit the web, actors have a reference point for how to portray true emotions.

After showing a few popular vids of everyday folks flipping out, Kimmel cuts to a clip of “Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus throwing a tantrum in a coffee shop.

Of course it’s just a joke, but man is it realistic.

WATCH JULIA’S “MELTDOWN” UP TOP!

And as a bonus, watch her hilarious Emmy acceptance speech below, in which Tony Hale (who plays her assistant on “Veep”) holds her purse and “helps” her through.

“Grey’s Anatomy” Star Ellen Pompeo Angered Over Lack of Diversity at 2013 Emmys

By
Justine Browning

The 2013 Emmy Awards garnered mixed reviews from critics and rightly so. Though the night was filled with notable moments, many of the jokes fell flat and speeches were rushed seemingly to make sure that a maximum number of ads could be played.

But there was a grander issue hanging over the ceremony, one that “Grey’s Anatomy” star Ellen Pompeo pointed out in an interview.

“I didn’t see any diversity in the Emmys at all,” she said on Monday. “The Emmys felt so dated to me…That dance number was embarrassing. Did you see one person of color in that dance number?”

Pompeo, whose husband Chris Ivery (pictured above) is African American, went on to praise the colorful casting on “Grey’s Anatomy.”

“I’m extremely proud of our very, very diverse cast, which represents the world that I walk around in every day,” she said.

Now in its 10th season, the five-time Emmy-winning “Grey’s Anatomy” premieres Thursday night (Sep 26) on ABC.

Kanye West the Diva, Kanye West the Rock Star

By
Young Sinick

He may be occasionally damning materialism and corporatism, but Kanye West is still acting like a diva is a definition of a hustler when it comes it his demands.

The rapper, who recently stopped by the BBC’s Later with Jools Holland, irked the hell out of BBC staff members with his antics. This includes rebuilding the studio set to his demands before he hit the stage to perform.

He also wanted his dressing to be replaced with the color white, including the walls, flowers, and furniture. On top of that, he asked the BBC employees that his carpet be ironed because it was too bumpy.

A source told The Sun newspaper: “Everybody knew Kanye’s reputation for being a handful, but nobody had heard of a request for a carpet to be ironed before. His entourage took over the studio, even though plenty of other stars were present. Luckily once he got to the performance he was very quiet and unassuming.”

I would say he’d stop with age, but there’s Jennifer Lopez to shoot down that fantasy.

Meanwhile, in his interview with BBC Radio 1’s Zane Lowe, Kanye West sounds…a lot like Kanye West.

Excerpts by way of Miss Info:

Kanye on his current role in music and culture:

“I’m not trying to regurgitate myself. I showed people that I understand how to make perfect, you know [My Twisted] Dark Fantasy could be considered to be perfect. I know how to make perfect, but that’s not what I’m here to do. I’m here to crack the pavement and make new grounds sonically, and society, culturally.”

Kanye on the fashion industry, and struggles he’s faced:

“[Me and Virgil Abloh] brought the leather jogging pants six years ago to Fendi and they said no. How many motherf*ckers you done seen with the leather jogging pants? So when I see Hedi Slimaine and it’s all like, ok, this is my take on the world. Yeah, he got some $5,000 jeans in there, there’s some good sh*t here and there. But we culture. Rap is the new Rock N Roll. We the rockstars. IT’S BEEN LIKE THAT FOR A MINUTE HEDI SLIMAINE, IT’S BEEN LIKE THAT FOR A MINUTE. We the new rockstars and I’m the biggest of all of them.”

And here’s the video footage:

Kordell Stewart: I Am NOT Gay!

By
Young Sinick

Kordell Stewart is taking the “classy” route in response to estranged wife Porsha Stewart’s little quip about him featured in the trailer for the sixth season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

In it, we see Porsha say in a confessional that Kordell did not want her physically. After that, she quips, “That made me wonder, what does he want?”

That quote is a bird call to bloggers and gay rumor mongers. In her defense, though, that rumor has followed Kordell long before she came around. So there’s that.

However, in a statement to the press, Kordell said:

“I’m very ashamed of my wife for saying something that she knows is not true at all. The rumors have never been true. I’m not gay. It is sad that she would target the homosexual community which often times lacks support to begin with. It is very disappointing that she will do anything and say anything for a minute of so-called fame. She can have that life, I just want to continue to be the best single dad and father that I can for my son.”

This is a read. I wonder what bitchy publicist helped craft this. Bravo.

Nonetheless, Porsha is the one with the TV show so she’ll keep slamming him and reach waaayyy more people in the process.

Lorde: Lana Del Rey Sends Young Girls The Wrong Message

By
Young Sinick

Lorde has been making a lot of waves for her music stateside — namely due to the single “Royals” — but now she’s starting to gain headlines for her outspoken thoughts on her peers.

Speaking with The Fader, the 17-year-old New Zealander didn’t mince words when she spoke of other women artists who distance themselves from the “feminist” label. According to her, those acts aren’t doing well by their fans who are younger girls.

Via The Fader:

As a young woman, have you felt it necessary to call attention to the control you’ve taken over things? Or to remind people that you’re both a writer and singer?

Absolutely. I think a lot of women in this industry maybe aren’t doing so well for the girls. I’ve read interviews where certain big female stars are like, “I’m not a feminist.” I’m like, That’s not what it’s about.

She’s great, but I listened to that Lana Del Rey record and the whole time I was just thinking it’s so unhealthy for young girls to be listening to, you know: “I’m nothing without you.” This sort of shirt-tugging, desperate, don’t leave me stuff. That’s not a good thing for young girls, even young people, to hear.

I don’t really have any girls songs [for the new record]. I should have. But I think the way in which I assert myself as not being about that stuff is by writing about it in a way that’s a bit less obvious and less cloying.

There are a couple songs on the record about relationship-y stuff, but I make sure to write about it in a way that you don’t know if it’s a friend or a relationship, because that’s something that’s personal to me.

Mind you, this young lady is 17-years-old. This is a salute to her parents, the school system in New Zealand, her own wise before her years mantra, or all of the above. Whatever the case is, I agree with her.

Now if you haven’t heard “Royals,” get with it and check it out below:

Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston Reads Hilariously Creepy Fan Letter on “Conan”

By
Justine Browning

As the final episode of AMC’s phenomenally successful series “Breaking Bad” comes to an end, it’s obviously all anyone can talk about, and with good reason, too.

The series end marks the conclusion of one of the greatest shows to ever hit TV screens, and no one knows that better than Conan O’Brien, who’s been a staunch supporter of the Emmy-winning drama since day one.

Last night, the funnyman hosted a special episode dedicated to the show and not surprisingly, it was effing hilarious.

One of the best moments of the night was when “BB” star Bryan Cranston read an “honest to goodness” fan letter aloud.

As someone who’s written countless creepy letters to the cast, I’m a little disappointed one of mine wasn’t mentioned, but what can you do?

WATCH THE VIDEO UP TOP

Rihanna’s Instagram Selfie with Slow Loris Got Two Guys Arrested in Thailand

By
Young Sinick

When will you children learn that you don’t have to live tweet and Instagram caption your life minute by minute?

Such is a great lesson for many, but in Rihanna‘s case, it doesn’t really apply to her. I mean, it’s not like her social media updates got her arrested, right?

On a break from her Diamonds World Tour, Rihanna visited the Thai island of Phuket and befriended area wildlife.

She ended up putting up a photo on Instagram of her snuggling up to a primate known as the slow loris and captioned: “Look who was talkin dirty to me!” She also shared the link via Twitter.

That’s how some authorities got word of it and ended up thinking, “Oh no, bitch. That’s an endangered species.”

Not long after two people were arrested for allegedly peddling protected species.

Weera Kerdsirimongkon, a Phuket district chief, told the Associated Press, “Phuket authorities were alerted to the picture (of Rihanna), and last night police arrested the two individuals who brought out the loris as a photo opportunity for tourists.”

Police ultimately confiscated two lorises from the two — identified as a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy — who now face a penalty of up to four years in prison and a 40,000 baht ($1,300) fine.

Rihanna might want to tweet out a “poor dat” in honor of her now incarcerated petting zoo keepers.

“Basketball Wives” Recap: Tasha Marbury’s Hot Ghetto Mess Celebrity Weave Launch

By
Roger Ratchet

At this point, it’s becoming clear that Tasha Marbury is never gonna be in the inner circle of the “Basketball Wives” club. This despite the fact that she’s the only legit “basketball wife” on the show.

From day one, her life and her existence has been mocked by the other women on this show. Whether it’s over her husband’s alleged infidelity or her disastrous business launch, Evelyn Lozada, Tami Roman, Suzie Ketcham and Shaunie O’Neal have no problem crackin’ jokes at her expense.

So in that respect, episode 6 is forging ahead with the the newly minted tradition as the entire episode provides a generous amount of fodder for viewers to laugh and point at Tasha Marbury’s big fat fail.

Let’s get into it, shall we?

The Comedy of Errors that Is Celebrity Sew-Ins

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Remember how ill-prepared Tasha’s business partner/assistant was the last time we took a tour of Mrs. Tasha’s weave bar? Well, it didn’t get much of a makeover than as this so-called beauty bar looked more like someone’s unfinished basement with IKEA furniture sprinkled throughout. Hot mess.

Furthermore, for a company called Celebrity Sew-Ins, there sure was a lack of starpower at the event. If Tasha is going to claim Hollywood, she should probably invest in making sure Hollywood shows up at her events. And no, that man Elgin Charles with his failed VH1 reality show, “Beverly Hills Fabulous” does NOT count.

As many wigs and weaves celebrities wear you mean to tell me that Tasha Marbury couldn’t land not even one of these bedraggled D-list celebrities like La Toya Jackson or something?

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Instead, Evelyn shows up to the weave bar opening and spots that embarrassing typo (celebritysewwins.com) on Tasha’s signage.

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The lovely Mrs. Marbury finally arrives on the scene and she greets the ladies. But they can hardly hold their shade in as they joke about the correct spelling of the company’s website.

“I’m confused. Is it Celebrity Sew Wins or Sew-Ins?” Tami says dripping with shade. Tasha looks like she wants to backhand her.

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After enduring Tami’s zingers, Tasha digs a hole for herself even more when while watching a hairdresser work, she callously and openly says she doesn’t know a thing about hair.

At that point, Tami gets fed up with Tasha’s cluelessness about the beauty biz.

“Tasha, why you’d invest in this business?” Tami asks. We never get a good answer, but we do get to see Mrs. Tasha squirm, which is always fun.

Just when you think this stupid weave bar launch can’t probably get any worse, in comes Big Diva.

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Looking like a horrifying cross between Dora the Explorer and a Bratz doll come to life, this so-called mascot is introduced as the face of Celebrity Sew-Ins.

Tami summed up this bizarre stunt best in her post-show vlog when she said: “THIS IS NOT CHUCK E. CHEESE!”

The Girls Bail on Tasha’s Birthday

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So after shitting all over Tasha’s wack-ass weave bar, the girls then proceed to turn around and shit on Tasha’s birthday party too.

Tami couldn’t even be bothered to shit on Mrs. Tasha in person. She called her up over the phone with her best, “I’m sick and I can’t come to school today” voice talking about she think she might have gotten asbestos from Tasha’s under-construction weave bar event. As soon as Tami started going down that route, Mrs. Tasha was NOT amused.

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Tasha looked like she wanted to reach through that phone and snatch the larynx out of Tami’s villainous throat, but she held it together.

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Suzie, meanwhile, with her messy ol’ self was enjoying every minute of struggle Tasha was going through. But the fun had only just begun.

As usual, Tasha keeps the girls waiting for her own event. Apparently, the girls sat there for a total of 2 hours and they weren’t pleased with Tasha’s less than thrilling party.

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On top of sitting around waiting for Tasha, the party turnout was a little lighter than expected and the girls wasted no time remarking about how empty the venue was. Like they don’t know about CP time. C’mon now.

Their patience runs thin and Shaunie, Evelyn and Suzie decide to bail on the party due to its poor turnout and Tasha’s tardiness. They were however kind enough to leave Tasha with the bag of fake penises and sex toys that they bought her.

Shit, with friends like these….

Tasha does eventually show up for the party and she’s caught off-guard by the fact that the ladies all ditched her event without so much as an explanation. They apparently all have early flights to catch so, you know, that makes it totally OK.

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Then, as if the fail gods have not wreaked havoc on her life already, the people bring out her cake with no damn candles and Tasha starts hollering that they need to take the cake back and put some damn candles on it.

Girl, did somebody put a hex on your success? Cause this can’t be life.

The Basketball Wives Inspire Cancer Victim

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In an effort to offer so-called “balance” on this show, VH1 producers throw Tami a bone and show the ladies visiting Michelle, a breast cancer victim who was inspired by some of the BBW wives getting a mammogram. The decision to get a mammogram saved her life as she found out she had cancer and was able to receive treatment in time.

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Tami, Evelyn and Shaunie pop over to Michelle’s house and absorb her testimony which leaves them feeling classy, dignified and powerful. They really attempt to make a “Waiting to Exhale” moment of the whole thing as Evelyn tears up and Tami puts on her “I’m worried for you, girl” face.

I’m trying my best not to cast aspersions on a sick woman, but I can’t help but roll my eyes at these ladies using breast cancer as a stepping stool for sympathy and a positive PR stunt.

So yeah, in short: That’s nice and all, but can we get back to the shade and trickery?

Thanks.

Drake’s Tour May Not Be Selling A Whole Lot of Tickets

By
Young Sinick

Drake recently announced that his “Would You Like a Tour,” featuring Future and Miguel, will now kick off on Oct. 18 versus its original plan mid-September star date.

However, could other shows be in danger due to poor ticket sales? It depends on who you’re asking.

According to a source, after Drake pushed back the release of ‘Nothing Was The Same’ for a week due to song clearance issues, the move “sent a whole spiral of things.”

The source claims, “Drake had a rehearsal schedule for this tour, and that all just got moved.” Moreover, “He wanted his fans to live with the music before he went on the road.”

That sounds reasonable, so what’s the big deal?

Apparently, “The record has good buzz, but it’s up against so much noise in the hip-hop market now,” as noted by one apparent one insider.

The noise would be referring to fall tours launched by both Jay Z and Kanye West. You know, Jay Z is Jay Z and Kanye is Kanye. At this point they have their dedicated fan bases and I’m not convinced that Drake doesn’t have his at this point. At the very least, he’s clearly building his own.

Now, I personally bought tickets, albeit I’m more curious to see Miguel and Future, and Drake is just a bonus. Okay, okay: For realz, I’m curious to see how fast that one hand of Aubrey’s will move for a 90-minute set.

Anywho, Drake’s folks are denying the poor ticket sales story with a rep explaining, “Drake’s tour is nearly sold out in every major market, and he is excited to share the new music with his fans.”

We’ll find out the truth next month.

Naomi Campbell May Get Her Very Own Talk Show

By
Young Sinick

My favorite supermodel and BlackBerry headbussa Naomi Campbell may be getting her very own talk show. And no, not in her native England, but in these universal health care-hating United States of America.

According to the the Daily Mail, Nay Nay has been approached by a “major U.S. network” for her own talk show.

They claim that TV execs have been impressed by Nay Nay’s hosting duties on Oxygen’s The Face as well as her appearances on Today, Katie, and The View.

The source says, “Naomi recently gave a lot of tough news interviews on the subject of diversity in fashion and she excelled and really found her role as intelligent commentator and pundit fulfilling.”

This is true because I saw Nay Nay on GMA and she was quite excellent alongside modeling agent Bethann Hardison and the eternally gorgeous model turned entrepreneur Iman.

I want to believe this is true for several reasons. One, I’d take daily doses of Nay Nay. Two, she would probably actually be good at some kind of talk show. Three, rinse and repeat answers one and two.

That said, the talk show market is highly overcrowded, though half those shows will be cancelled by mid-March so never mind. Get to the money, Naomi!

Emmy Awards 2013: “Scandal” Fans Feel Kerry Washington Was Snubbed

By
Justine Browning

Sunday night’s 65th Primetime Emmy Awards were filled with a ton of unexpected wins. There were so many upsets that host Neil Patrick Harris joked, “This just in: No one in America is winning their office Emmys pool.”

But it was the shock in the Best Actress in a Drama category particularly that caused a bit of a stir.

Kerry Washington was favored to take home the award for her portrayal of crisis management expert Olivia Pope on the sultry series, yet the actress lost out to “Homeland” star Claire Danes, who took home the award last year.

Many took to Twitter to express their anger over the fact that Washington was “snubbed.” Perhaps this is mainly because she would have been the first black actress EVER to take home the award in the category.

In fat, she’s actually the first black actress to be nominated for the award in 18 years. And if that’s not unsettling enough, only nine black women have been nominated for the award in the entire 65 year run of the Emmys.

Fans of the actress shouldn’t be too upset though. Washington will have plenty more opportunities to take home the award.

Created by Shonda Rimes, “Scandal” is one of the biggest shows on TV and chances are it’ll run for quite some time. Let’s not forget Rimes’ other series “Grey’s Anatomy” is entering its tenth season.

Besides, as much as we love Washington, Danes’ portrayal as bi-polar CIA agent Carrie Mathison makes for some of the best acting on TV, period. Few could have stood a chance against her.

Hopefully, the fact that there are so few black nominees calls attention to the absence of actors of color in the media overall.

Gucci Mane is Sorry for All Those Crazy Things He Said on Twitter

By
Roger Ratchet

Remember a few weeks back when Gucci Mane lost his ever-loving mind on Twitter and lashed out at Tyga, Nicki Minaj, T.I. and others?

Yeah, apparently he was sippin’ on that sizzurp (codeine syrup) and doesn’t remember a damn thing he said or did. The real surprise, of course, isn’t that he was doing drugs. It’s that it took this long for his PR team to peddle this explanation.

In a series of tweets, Gucci Mane came clean with his addiction to codeine syrup (he refers to it as lean) and he sent out apologies to Rick Ross, Birdman, Drake and Keyshia Cole. He didn’t mention Tyga or Nicki so maybe he’s still mad at them for opting not to record that feature he was after. Or maybe he’s really ticked off that Tyga said he had HIV.

Check out Gucci’s confession below:

That sizzurp gave Lil’ Wayne seizures and damn near killed him. You’d think that Weezy’s near-death experiences alone would’ve been enough to deter Gucci from going down the same path.

Then again, no one ever accused Gucci of being the sharpest knife in the drawer so maybe it’s not a surprise after all that he failed to pick up on the bad news about sizzurp.

Beyoncé and Jay Z Top Forbes’ Highest-Earning Celebrity Couples List

By
Young Sinick

If you’re in need of a reality check and reminder that maybe the iPhone 5C isn’t so bad considering matters at hand (i.e. you not being a part of the 1%), have no fear, this story about Beyoncé and Jay Z being rich as hell is here.

It’s not at all surprising to know that the couple tops the recent Forbes list acknowledging the highest-earning celebrity couples in all the land.

After all, both are touring, both have endorsement deals, and both have outside investments that constantly make me go, “Why in the hell did I not become a rapper, rapper-singer, or some sort of combination of the two aided by lots of studio tricks?”

Still, $95 million is a lot of damn money so shout out to them and please, oh please, adopt me. I’d be a wonderful big brother to Blue Ivy. Hell, I’ll refer to Beyoncé as “MOTHA!” with no shame. We’re also both from Houston. Seriously, this sounds like fate.

That said, while they certainly make a lot of money together, Madonna on her own made $125 million.

Actually, Bey Z, leave me application for adoption on file, but let me holla at Madge real quick. She loves Black kids and pretty men. I’m pretty sure the two of us would have a wonderful time together, too.

Just a thought, y’all.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Scarlett Johansson Star in New “Don Jon” Clip

By
Justine Browning

Fans who can barely contain their excitement for the soon to be released “Don Jon” are in luck! A new clip for the film, which marks Joseph Gordon-Levitt‘s screenwriting/directing debut, has been released via PEOPLE.

The New Jersey-set comedy stars Levitt as Joe Martello, a bartender whose main focus is picking up women (with his friends in tow), working out, going to church, and watching porn … a lot of porn. What Jon doesn’t realize though is that his love of adult films has ruined his ability to form a healthy relationship with a woman.

When his romance with the high maintenance Barbara (Scarlett Johansson) shatters as a result of his addiction, he begins spending time with his night school classmate Esther (Julianne Moore). As their relationships grows, Joe is forced to confront his inability to connect with women on an authentic level.

Tony Danza, Brie Larson and Glenne Headly also star in the comedy.

WATCH THE CLIP ABOVE

This latest clip features Jon adoringly making a toast to Barbara as their friends look on following their one month anniversary. It’s far less entertaining than the previous clips that have hit the web, as not much happens in the scene. We are however, given a glimpse into Jon’s blind lust for Barbara or as he calls her “the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.”

The clip is a followup to one that was released last month in which Barbara refuses to let Jon into her apartment after a date because she wants their friends and families to have met one another first.

Jon is clearly enraptured by the curvy blonde, but it’s obvious there isn’t much more to their relationship. He’s simply obliging her request for his gain. After all, who feels the need to make such a bold announcement about a person they’ve only known for a month?

Following its debut at Sundance, “Don Jon” has earned praise from a variety of critics and currently has an 83% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The 32-year-old actor has said that the film is a means of tackling the objectification of women at the hands of the media.

“You see a woman on the screen, and you reduce her to just a thing, a sex object,” he said at a New York press conference for the film.

“That’s something I’ve been aware of my whole life,” he continued. “My mom was very much intent on making me aware that that’s something that happens in the media. [She was] active in the 60’s and 70’s in the feminist movement, and she was always really keen to make my brother and me aware of this happening.”

Joseph Gordon-Levitt & the Cast of “Don Jon” Discuss Porn, Addiction, Respecting Women

Indeed, Levitt impressively tackles the subject in the film. He makes it a point to repeatedly show the constant stream of half-naked female images we see on a daily basis in music videos, on the cover of magazines and, of course, in pornography. Don Jon, is rare in that it acknowledges the damaging effects of this.

Similarly, Barbara’s obsession with Hollywood love stories has led her to have unrealistic expectations of Jon. Both characters are guilty of letting fantasy dictate how their relationships should be.

The film is one of two new releases that illustrate addiction in a light-hearted manner. Stuart Blumberg’s “Thanks for Sharing,” starring Mark Ruffalo and Gwyneth Paltrow, humorously explores the effects of sex addition.

“Don Jon” marks another high note in Levitt’s career following impressive turns in four films last year, including “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Looper.”

In a bold and refreshing move on Relativity Media’s part, “Don Jon” is getting a wide release rather than only being shown in a few cities, as is often the case with smaller projects.

Don Jon hits theaters on September 27.

Kanye West is Having Trouble Making Friends in the Corporate World

By
Young Sinick

I tend not to take Kanye West rants seriously.

After all, why would I accept speeches centered on a strong condemnation of corporations and materialism from the guy who essentially performs fellatio on both in so much of his creative works? Louis Vuitton Don, anyone? What about Watch The Throne? Who is his baby mama again? Exactly.

Kanye, as talented as he is, is ever the conflicted individual. We all are, to a fault, but some are greater offenders than others.

Enter Kanye West’s latest rant last week. This guy here blasts corporations and “sellouts” at a Pusha T listening party sponsored by Hennessy. Fine, you’re mad (and drunk) all of a sudden. However, how you gon’ blast the folks you turn to for — dun, dun, dun — money?

And what do these corporations say in response? “F**k you, too, b**ch!” Well, not really, but I bet a few execs have certainly said as much privately.

Page Six reports:

We hear West is seeking sponsors for his various creative endeavors, including his guerrilla-style music performances, art installations and fashion line. But West hosted a listening party last week for Pusha T’s new album, “My Name Is My Name,” at Industria Studios, and commandeered the microphone to embark on a expletive-filled rant against “corporations” and “sellouts.”

“I don’t give a [bleep] about none of these corporations, none of these [bleep] sellouts, this [bleeping] Pusha T,” he yelled.

Even worse West admitted he was “a little off that Goose right now,” supposedly referring to Grey Goose during his rant — even though the party was sponsored by Hennessy. Then the next day, West missed a Hennessy-sponsored birthday party for rapper Nas, which left Hennessy brass disappointed, sources told us.

We hear West’s actions aren’t helping him make friends in the corporate world. “Sponsors are scared away because he’s so unpredictable,” said one insider. A rep for West didn’t get back to us.

Jeff Bridges “Underwhelmed” by His Ghost Cop Flick “R.I.P.D.”

By
Justine Browning

“R.I.P.D” could have been one of the summer’s biggest films. Not only does the action flick have a wicked cool premise, it also technically a zombie movie — assuring a built-in fan base was already in place. To top it off, it’s got audience favorite Jeff Bridges.

Disappointingly, “R.I.P.D” proved to be uneven and poorly executed. Critically panned, the July release failed to lure audiences–earning back just $68.1 million of its $130 million budget.

In a new interview with GQ, Bridges shared his own dismay over the film.

“I had such a great time working on that movie,” Bridges told the men’s mag. “I remember what we were doing. I thought: This could be fun to see. And when I saw it, I was a little underwhelmed. For my mind, the studio made some, uh, choices that I wouldn’t have made.”

The Robert Schwentke-directed film centers on a murdered cop (Ryan Reynolds) who is forced to join an undead police task force and, with the help of his loose cannon partner (Bridges), protect the world of the living.

Assumably, though the conclusion leaves open the possibility for a sequel, Universal will not be developing a follow-up.

Not surprisingly though, the laid back Oscar winner isn’t letting “R.I.P.D’s” failure get to him.

“It’s kind of fun when the movie’s coming out. It’s like having a horse in the race,” he said. “And they’re lining up, and they’re off! And you’re rooting for your horse. And in this case, the jockey fell off the horse and you came in last. Ha ha ha. You know. That happens sometimes.”

Unfortunately, the other horses in the race at the time were the massively successful “The Conjuring” and “Despicable Me 2.”

Not to worry though, “The Dude” will race again shortly! He’ll soon be seen in Seventh Son, alongside Ben Barnes and Julianne Moore, and The Giver, opposite Meryl Streep and Alexander Skarsgard. He’ll also lend his voice to the animated fantasy “The Little Prince.”

It’s easy to see why Bridges was attracted to “R.I.P.D” initially. First, the film is a major departure for him. He seldom takes on mainstream summer blockbusters and was a good match for the story’s wacky premise.

“I like bizarre movies, and this one fit the bill,” Bridges said of accepting the role during the film’s New York press conference. “You know, ones that are surprising. I love to see movies where the filmmakers are ahead of you and you don’t know what’s gonna happen, and the premise of this one was so bizarre that I thought, ‘Oh, yeah. This could be interesting.'”

Bridges’ character Roy is one of the few highlights of the story. His flirtations with Proctor (Mary-Louise Parker), the head of R.I.P.D division, are among the better scenes and it’s amusing that Roy takes on the form of a supermodel when visiting the living.

Furthermore, the comic book that inspired the film, “Rest in Peace Department” by Peter M. Lenkov, lures the reader into an exciting and imaginative world. Perhaps the script did the same but failed to translate to the screen well.

If, as Bridges suggests, Universal is to blame, it’s possible that a significant number of scenes and/or plot points were tampered with during filming with disastrous results.

Either way, the fact that the studio kept critics away from the film for as long as possible shows they knew they had a dud on their hands in the first place.

Bridges’ honesty is refreshing given that most stars wouldn’t dare speak openly about disliking the way one of their projects turned out. That said, a few high profile stars have come out against their own films.

In a 2008 interview with Vanity Fair, Katherine Heigl referred to her comedy “Knocked Up” as “a little sexist.”

“It paints the women as shrews, as humorless and uptight, and it paints the men as lovable, goofy, fun-loving guys,” Heigl said. “It exaggerated the characters, and I had a hard time with it, on some days. I’m playing such a [expletive]; why is she being such a killjoy? Why is this how you’re portraying women? Ninety-eight percent of the time it was an amazing experience, but it was hard for me to love the movie.”

While promoting The Fighter in 2010, Mark Wahlberg told The Hollywood Reporter that Amy Adams was once set to co-star with him in a lackluster project.

“I was such a huge fan of Amy Adams. We’d actually had the luxury of having lunch before to talk about another movie, and it was a bad movie that I did. She dodged the bullet.”

Walhberg then revealed that he was referring to M. Night Shyamalan’s 2008 thriller “The Happening.”

“I don’t want to tell you what movie… All right, ‘The Happening.’ [Expletive] it. It is what it is. [Expletive] trees, man. The plants. [Expletive] it. You can’t blame me for wanting to try to play a science teacher. At least I wasn’t playing a cop or a crook.”

Earlier this year, James Franco candidly told GQ that his 2011 comedy Your Highness “sucks.”

“‘Your Highness’? That movie sucks,” Franco said “You can’t get around that.”

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