I really like where Lil’ Mama is going with this video especially since its Lil Mama’s way of paying homage to one of her role models, the legendary MC Lyte, with this song “Scrawberry” which samples Special Ed’s “I Got It Made” and is directed by Phil Lee. I love it! Its fun! She sounds awesome and actually looks great! Check it out and enjoy!
After years and years of pregnancy rumors, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter confirmed she was pregnant during the 2011 Video Music Awards in Los Angeles last night!! She made sure we all knew through words and POSES! ya dig? Once she hit the red carpet in her GORGEOUS one-shoulder Grecian ‘forgiving’ inspired gown, she began to strike various poses highlighting her baby bump, insinuating that something was finally there. However, the flaunting of ‘Baby Carter’ did not stop there. During her live-performance of “Love On Top” she exclaimed, “I want you to feel the love that’s growing inside of me.” ….Really though Bey? Here are pics of the glowing mother-to-be and the ever more happy father-to-be Jay-Z and Beyonce at last night”s 2011 VMAs
In other Beyonce news….she is still setting records and this time its because of what’s inside her belly!
Reportedly, when Bey made her big reveal, Tweets were sent out via the social networking site at 8,868 tweets per second. This beat the previous record of a little over 7,000 tweets per second when Japan beat the U.S. Women’s soccer team this past summer.
And that’s not the only record breaking moment. MTV reports that they had their biggest audience in the network’s history with a record-breaking 12.4 million total viewers. 8.5 million of those viewers were ages 12-34.
In addition, the VMAs is the #1 cable telecast of 2011 with 12-34 demo and the #1 non-sports cable telecast of 2011 with total viewers.
And MTV digital saw their largest mobile, twitter, and other social networking numbers in their history.
DAMMIT BEYONCE! SIT YO ASS DOWN AND START ACTING LIKE A MOTHER! PUT MOGUL STATUS ON HOLD..AT LEAST FOR NOW! LOL
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, dancer, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guiness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in pop culture for over four decades. The seventh child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5, then the Jacksons in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971.
In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in pop music. The music videos for his songs, including those of “Beat It“, “Billie Jean“, and “Thriller“, were credited with transforming the medium into an art form and a promotional tool, and the popularity of these videos helped to bring the relatively new television channel MTV to fame. Videos such as “Black or White” and “Scream” made him a staple on MTV in the 1990s. Through stage performances and music videos, Jackson popularized a number of dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. His distinctive musical sound and vocal style have influenced numerous hip hop, pop, contemporary R&B, and rock artists.
Jackson’s 1982 album Thriller is the best-selling album of all time. His other records, including Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991), and HIStory (1995), also rank among the world’s best-selling. Jackson is one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He was also inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame as the first (and currently only) dancer from the world of pop and rock ‘n’ roll. Some of his other achievements include multiple Guiness World Records; ; 13 Grammy Awards (as well as the Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award); 26 American Music Awards (more than any other artist, including the “Artist of the Century”); 13 number-one singles in the United States in his solo career (more than any other male artist in the Hot 100 era); and the estimated sale of over 750 million records worldwide. Jackson won hundreds of awards, which have made him the most-awarded recording artist in the history of popular music! For more on Michael Jackson go to www.michaeljackson.com
News & Weather Reports such as these were seen throughout Hurricane Irene:
The center of Hurricane Irene has now hit the coast of North Carolina near Cape Lookout with Category 1-force winds of 85 mph.
Hurricane warnings were issued for North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, coastal Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
North Carolina experience three tornadoes between Friday and Sunday, and the majority of the state and areas of Maryland and Virginia are under tornado watches through Sunday.
STATE-BY-STATE GLANCE @ IRENE:
Here is a state-by-state glance on how Hurricane Irene is predicted to strike states all along the Eastern Seaboard as of Friday morning:
CONNECTICUT
— Forecasters predict Irene to make landfall on Sunday somewhere between New Jersey and Cape Cod.
— Hurricane warnings have not been issued.
— Mandatory evacuations have not been ordered.
— Last hurricane to hit was Bob in 1991.
DELAWARE
— Hurricane warning statewide
— Flood watch in effect
— Storm center to pass near the New Jersey/Delaware coast around 8 a.m. Sunday.
— Governor orders mandatory evacuation of coastal areas by 9 a.m. Saturday
— Last hurricane to hit was Floyd in 1999.
— State will open shelters in all three counties on Friday.
MAINE
— Forecasters predict Irene to reach northern New England Sunday night.
— Governor has declared an emergency.
— Heavy rain expected to start Saturday night. Potential for flooding rains and gusty winds.
— No evacuations planned since path uncertain.
— Lobstermen began moving their fishing gear farther offshore to avoid damage amid expectations of 30-foot seas.
MARYLAND
— Hurricane warning for St. Mary’s County and Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the Potomac River.
— Tropical storm warning for Baltimore to Eastern Shore to D.C. suburbs.
— Flash flood watch in Baltimore-Washington metro region and southern Maryland.
— Mandatory evacuations ordered for Ocean City and coastal Worcester County.
— Governor declared emergency.
— Last hurricane to hit was Floyd in 1999.
— Assateague State Park closing until Wednesday; most state park campgrounds closed.
MASSACHUSETTS
— Forecasters predict Irene to make landfall in southern New England on Sunday. They say they are unable to determine where it would hit land first because forecasts show that could be anywhere between New Jersey and Cape Cod.
— Hurricane warnings have not been issued in the state. A hurricane watch is in effect for the coast line to the mouth of the Merrimack River.
— Mandatory evacuations have not been ordered.
— Last hurricane to hit was Bob in 1991.
— Red Cross is pre-positioning emergency response vehicles, mobilizing trained disaster workers and preparing supplies in case they are needed.
— Boston’s largest homeless shelter is also beginning to warn people living in the streets about the approaching hurricane. Pine Street Inn is also preparing to open its doors around the clock from Saturday afternoon through Monday, and it is strongly urging the homeless to come in for safety.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
— Forecasters predict Irene to reach northern New England Sunday night.
— Heavy rain expected to start Saturday night. Potential for flooding rains and gusty winds.
— No evacuations planned since path uncertain.
— Governor directed state Emergency Operations Center to be opened.
— The Red Cross plans to open four shelters.
— Organizers of the annual Hampton Beach Talent Competition condensed the three-night schedule to two, telling competitors “it’s one song for all the marbles.”
NEW JERSEY
— Forecasters predicted storm would pass over, or more likely, near New Jersey by midday Sunday.
— Hurricane warning in effect for coastal and southern counties.
— Mandatory evacuations ordered for nearly 1 million visitors and residents of Cape May County, coastal Atlantic County and Long Beach Island.
— Governor declared emergency for the state.
— New Jersey Transit trains to shut down Saturday.
— Last hurricane to directly hit the state was remnants of Hurricane Floyd, which caused major flooding inland in 1999.
— Atlantic City casinos shutting down for only the third time since gambling was legalized 33 years ago.
NEW YORK
— Forecasters predict Irene to make landfall Sunday as a Category 1 storm between New Jersey and Cape Cod.
— The National Weather Service has issued a hurricane watch and a flood watch for Long Island, New York City and Rockland, Westchester and Putnam counties.
— New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered mandatory evacuations for residents in low-lying coastal areas that are home to 270,000.
— The governor declared a state of emergency and the state’s Office of Emergency Management has increased staffing in its underground bunker.
— The governor says New York City’s public transit will halt around noon Saturday because of the hurricane.
NORTH CAROLINA
— Forecasters predict Irene to make landfall Saturday morning east of Morehead City. Early storm surge prediction of up to 11 feet in Pamlico Sound and up to 9 feet along Outer Banks.
— Hurricane warning for entire coast.
— Governor and president declared emergency for the state.
— Evacuations ordered for all of the Outer Banks as well as inland Currituck County, Dare County, Hyde County and low-lying areas of Beaufort County. Voluntary evacuation requested for New Hanover County.
— Last hurricane to hit was Isabel in 2003.
— The Red Cross is opening eight shelters for people who need them. Nearly 50 other shelters ready to open as needed.
PENNSYLVANIA
— Hurricane warnings are in effect for Philadelphia and Delaware counties, with tropical storm warnings in effect for three other suburban counties.
— Gov. Tom Corbett has declared state of emergency in advance of expected arrival of wind and rain.
— Although the exact track of the storm is uncertain, tropical storm conditions could begin as early as Saturday afternoon.
— Irene is expected to bring a half-foot or more of rain to already sodden communities. Before storms associated with Irene have arrived Philadelphia has already set an all-time single-month record for rain with more than 13 inches.
— The mayor says mass transit in suburban Philadelphia, will halt at 12:30 a.m. Sunday because of the hurricane.
— Mandatory evacuations have not been ordered.
— Last hurricane to hit was Floyd in 1999.
— Flood and flash flood watches are in effect for nine other counties in eastern Pennsylvania through Sunday.
RHODE ISLAND
— Forecasters predict Irene to make landfall on Sunday. Six-to-10 inches of rain expected to fall beginning as early as Saturday night.
— Gov. Lincoln Chafee has declared a state of emergency.
— Hurricane watch issued Friday for much of the state. Tropical storm watch for portions of two inland counties.
— Mandatory evacuations issued for low-lying communities in Narragansett and South Kingstown by 10 a.m. Sunday.
— Last hurricane to hit was Bob in 1991, which made landfall twice.
SOUTH CAROLINA
— Forecasters predict Irene to be about 140 miles east of Myrtle Beach late Friday night.
— Tropical storm warnings issued from Edisto Island north to North Carolina state line.
— No mandatory evacuations ordered.
— Last hurricane to hit was Charley in 2004.
— Downtown Charleston reported 49 mph wind gust just before noon Friday.
— Wind gusts of up to and as much as of rain expected around Myrtle Beach.
— About 3,500 customers without power along coast late Friday morning as outer bands of storm approach.
VERMONT
— Forecasters predict Irene to reach northern New England Sunday night.
— Heavy rain expected to start Saturday night. Potential for flooding rains and gusty winds.
— No evacuations planned since path uncertain.
— Parts of the state hard-hit by Memorial Day weekend flash flooding were bracing for another round.
VIRGINIA
— Forecasters predict Irene to make landfall at 2 a.m. Sunday.
— Hurricane watch for coast.
— Mandatory evacuations ordered for the Sandbridge section of Virginia Beach, a barrier island dotted with rentals, Accomack on the Eastern Shore, and for low-lying areas of Norfolk and Hampton.
— Governor declared emergency.
— Last hurricane to hit the state was Hurricane Isabel in 2003.
— The cities of Norfolk, Virginia beach and Hampton are opening shelters on Friday.
— The Navy ordered the Second Fleet out to sea to escape the storm.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
— Tropical storm warning
— No mandatory evacuations ordered.
— Last hurricane to hit was Hazel in 1954.
— Approach of hurricane forced postponement of Sunday’s dedication of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
— Impending storm prompts Walter Reed Army Medical Center to accelerate transfer of last remaining patients to new facility in Bethesda, Md.
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The Aftermath …..
At least 20 deaths across eight states were blamed on Irene, which fizzled to a post-tropical cyclone and headed over eastern Canada on Monday morning.
And more than 3 million people were still without power across the Northeast early Monday.
But much of the trouble left behind centered on flooding from North Carolina through New England, with homes inundated and roads torn apart by raging floodwater.
Some of the worst flooding in generations ravaged Vermont’s normally tranquil countryside early Monday, turning babbling brooks into turbulent rivers, knocking homes from their foundations and washing away at least one person.
In North Carolina, as many as 200 residents were isolated and without power Monday on Ocracoke Island, near where Irene first made landfall as a hurricane on Saturday. Supply transport to Ocracoke is hampered as large chunks of a key roadway were taken out by violent ocean waves.
Parts of the East Coast are supposed to return to normal today as some subway services will resume in New York City and the three major airports in the area will open.
The U.S. government estimated that the cost from wind damage alone is expected to top $1 billion. Downed power lines left more than 4 million people without electricity during Irene’s weekend journey up the East Coast.
“The impacts of this storm will be felt for some time, and the recovery effort will last for weeks or longer,” President Barack Obama said Sunday evening from Washington.
Imagine the real impact if it were worse! I understand there were many people upset it wasn’t as bad as they wanted it to be? REALLY? I swear people in this world are never really satisfied until everything is in shambles, bad condition, or just beneficial towards themselves only!!!
Below is a gallery and video of Hurricane Irene: Before, During & Aftermath…
SHE IS SINGING TO ME, FOR ME, AND ABOUT MY ENTIRE WEEK! THIS DESERVES A SONG OF THE YEAR AWARD! DON’T YOU AGREE? GET ITJILL! GO GIRL!
SO D-WADE WAS SMASHING LAUREN LONDON WHILE WITH GABBY UNION? Well that’s what Shaq said! Once a dog, always a dog right?!?!? Talk about being put on blast and by your own “FRIEND” ! Don’t know if y’all remember but there was a little ole lawsuit filed against Shaq by his former employee Ms. Shawn Darling and in her suit Shawn claimed to have access to emails that proved Shaq cheated during his marriage to Shaunie! Oh and what a surprise that some of those emails have now become public! These messages were exchanged between Shaq and Newsweek reporter Allison Samuels. In one set of the e-mails from 2008, Samuels is trying to hook Shaq up with his choice of model Sessilee Lopez, actresses Robinne Lee (who is also a good friend of Gabrielle Union) and Sharon Leal. Of course in the process Shaq also tries throwing a lil d*ck Allison’s way too… but when Allison tries to bring up Lauren London, Shaq deflects by saying the homie smashed. SMH! Check out the transcripts below and don’t be surprised!
Excerpts: (exposing people’s email addresses and everything…smfh)
Samuels: Hi. Sesslielopez@gmail.com [FYI, the email address bounces back]. Or I can give her your info? She’s not in the country until Wed so maybe then is better because she hasn’t answered me about something else I asked her about. Also she asked about your personal life and I told her – whatever it is -I’m sure you had it under control. Still waiting on Robinne’s response.
Shaq: Sesslie ain’t dat fine what’s robins last name
Samuels: You are so wrong! Robinne Lee — she’s on Tyler Perry’s show sometimes. Do you know Lauren London. I don’t, but I know James Lassiter knows how to reach her. You ever dealt with her, is she cool? Sharon Leal??
Shaq: Loren is d wade’s girl im not wrong sesslie aint my type u r
Samuels: What about Gabrielle and Dwyane?
Shaq: He gottem all I want u or rihanna
Samuels: Rihanna is too young, 19 – she is just legal and you know I’m very chatty and you said you didn’t like that!!!!!
Shaq: Yeah but I told u had a crush on me and u wouldnt chat about us i kn o u
Samuels: No I’m chatty in a relationship, not to others. You just decided I had a crush on you huh?? When did you decide that?
Damn Shame!!! Poor Shaunie! Or maybe…not so poor Shaunie! Get it girl! Get that BBW Seasons 1-5 money!!! Shaq put you through it for REAL! …Oh and this story is to be continued because you’ve got to read other text messages between him and some swedish skank! Coming soon! Stay tuned!
I will never forget when I first met Keke Palmer! Such a breathe of fresh air! I was inspired and she was the perfect definition of happiness. A big ole HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY to actress, singer, and saavy businesswoman KeKe Palmer. If you are living under a rock and have no idea who she is–does “Akeelah And The Bee” and “True Jackson, VP” ring a bell? Let’s not forget her cloting line at Walt-Mart and being one of the highest paid child starts in Hollywood, KeKe has shown that she can drive in multiple lanes and has what it takes to maneuver through the mean streets of Hollywood. And she’s blossomed into a very beautiful woman! You legal now girl!!! Check out the pics along with Cassie’s stunning images below!
Oh and a HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY to Diddy’s jawn Cassie Ventura! They call her a “singer” but she’s a model and one of Diddy’s jump-offs–professionally! She turns 25 today and has successfully convinced women all over New York and wherever to walk the streets rockin that ridiculous half-shaved bald hairdo! Ughhh! ::Sighs:: Yes, you can thank Cassie for that “inspiration” between 2010-2011…hopefully not 2012! She gets a “C’mon son!” from me on that! Even though she wasn’t the first to rock the half baldie, as a singer, model and fashion muse, Cassie has become a style inspiration to many young women. She has solidified her career making moves in the modeling industry and rightfully so! It is pretty legit that she is an official spokeswoman for Carol’s Daughter! Check out her pics below…which are STUNNING!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADIES!!! ENJOY YOUR HURRICANE FILLED WEEKEND! YOU’RE BOTH PROBABLY ON THE LEFT COAST! :p
August 25th was the 10th anniversary of singer Aaliyah’s death. BET did a very special tribute for her yesterday and check it out below along with a gallery of the beautiful Aaliyah Haughton. Enjoy her life.
As we reflect on our babygirl Aaliyah, we celebrate her musical contribution to this world and the impact she had on so many–even today in 2011! Although it has been decade now, Aaliyah’s music is still played by Dj’s all around the world like she never left, and she still has a wide spread fan base.
SO……LIL’ WAYNE GOT THIS BRIGHT IDEA THAT a new diss track aimed at Jay-Z and Beyonce called “It’s Good” that features Jadakiss and Drake would boost his little self-esteem. Listen to the song and find out why this dumb beef started in the first place…
In a new track called “It’s Good” that features Jadakiss and Drake, Weezy throws shots are both Jay-Z and Beyonce in the following lyric:
“Talk about baby money, I got your baby money.
Kidnap your bitch get that that how much you love your lady money
I know you fake nigga, press your brakes nigga.
I’ll take you out, that’s a date nigga.
I’m a grown ass blood, stop playing with me.”
So where would Lil’ Wayne get the bright idea to threaten to kidnap Beyonce and take out Jay-Z in a whack song? Maybe its because Weezy believes that both Jay-Z & Kanye’s song “H.A.M.” that goes:
“Really you got baby money
Keep it real with niggas,
niggas ain’t got my lady money.”
HERE IS LIL WAYNE’S SONG “IT’S GOOD” FOR YOUR HEARING TORTURE:
UPDATE: Lil’ Wayne had the nerve to respond to this “controversy” surrounding the “diss” record in VIBE’sOct/Nov cover story saying:
“I know there won’t be any repercussions behind what I did,” says a confident Wayne when asked if he had second thoughts about recording his acidic verse for ‘It’s Good.’ “I know for a fact music is about perception. You can’t do anything but perceive what you hear. I know that for a fact. So I can’t ever be upset about someone’s reaction.”
Read more over at VIBE.com
OH PLEASE LIL’ WAYNE! JUST STOP IT ALREADY! READ A BOOK WITH BIG WORDS!
Steve Jobs is officially resigning as Apple’s CEO. Let’s hope he’s okay.
Here is a copy of his resignation letter:
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple”s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple”s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve
I can’t even imagine who would take over! Thank you for your extraordinary contribution to this technological/digital world S. Jobs! You will be missed and never duplicated! ~B. Stranger
