Vibe magazine shut down today. Daily Finance got the confirmation from editor in chief Danyel Smith.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
It's Over
Vibe magazine shut down today. Daily Finance got the confirmation from editor in chief Danyel Smith.
Question of the Hour
Who are these kid's parents? The latest in the ongoing saga is that neither Debbie Rowe nor Michael Jackson are the biological parents of Prince Michael, Paris Katherine and Prince "Blanket" Michael II.
No Wonder Joe Jackson Keeps Pushing His New Record Label So Hard
because according to the Wall Street Journal Michael's will, which was signed in 2002, didn't leave Joe shit. Everything goes to his mom and the kids.
OMG
Everybody wants to know who's bright idea it was to debut the pre-teen girl group the OMG Girlz at the BET Awards during Lil Wayne and Drake's set with them singing about wanting to fuck every girl in the world. Where were these kid's parents? Well, one of the OMG Girlz' dad was on the stage. Wayne's daughter Reginae and Tiny's daughter Zonnique make up half the group.
VH1 to Help Chili and Pepa Find a Man
Chili from TLC and Pepa of Salt and Pepa fame are both getting VH1 shows that will focus on them finding love...or getting laid. Whichever comes first.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Usher Was Not at The BET Awards
because he was sitting in the front row with Karl Lagerfield at the Dior Homme fashion show in Paris.
$48,000 a Month
that's how much they say Michael Jackson spent on prescription drugs. Most of the scripts were made out to people who worked for him and an alias.
I Heard
that a certain royal hip hop couple did not stay at the same hotel while in town for the BET awards.
I Didn't Watch The BET Awards
because I went to the candlelight vigil at Motown [click here for pictures] but I heard the reason Chris Brown was not allowed to participate in the tribute to Michael Jackson is because the award show's biggest sponsor, Covergirl, threatened to pull out if Chris was allowed to perform.
Entourage Waited 50 Minutes to Call EMS
According to reports, Michael Jackson's people waited nearly an hour before calling emergency services after he collapsed in his living room. The first person they called? Joe Jackson, who screamed at them to call for help. And to make matters worse, they say Michael's oldest son Prince was present when his dad fell out and thought he was just joking around.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Debbie Rowe
the mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children, has told a British tabloid that she will not be seeking custody of Prince Michael or Paris Katherine admitting, "I was never a good mother, I never felt any attachment to them. It was a better feeling giving them to him than it was keeping them as my own. I know I will never see them again. I was never cut out to be a mother - I was no good. I don't want these children in my life. My children are my animals now." Debbie explained that, "Michael was divorced, lonely and wanted children. I was the one who said to him, 'I will have your babies'. I offered him my womb - it was a gift. It was something I did to keep him happy. I was just the vessel. It wasn't Michael's sperm." Debbie explained the arrangement revealing, "I went to the 'office', which is what we called the medical clinic. They impregnated me. It's just like I impregnate my mares for breeding. It was very technical. Just like I stick the sperm up my horse, this is what they did to me. I was his thoroughbred."
Grace Rwaramba
Michael Jackson's long time nanny, has
Saturday, June 27, 2009
LA Police Want To Talk To
Michael Jackson's live in personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray. Dr. Murray, the last person to see Michael alive, has been M.I.A. forcing LAPD to impound his car from in front of Michael's house after not being able to reach him. Dr. Murray quit his practice in Las Vegas to work for Michael and was not licensed to practice in California. It is believed Dr. Conrad is the one who first tried to resuscitate Michael with CPR but listening to the 911 call [click here] you get the impression a grave error was made in that the CPR was done on the bed and not a flat surface, like the floor or a table, which is the correct way to do CPR.
No Foul Play Suspected
A statement from the the LA County Coroner says in part, "Based on the autopsy, there was no indication of any external trauma or any indication of foul play on the body of Mr. Jackson." However, according to many, an accidental overdose of demerol and oxycontin is suspected. Toxicology reports could take up to 8 weeks.
Joe Jackson Says
when asked about the autopsy report, "There's a lot to be told, though, I'll tell you that right now. The truth! The truth is still to be told."
Friday, June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson Received a Presidential
Humanitarian Award from Ronald Reagan in 1984 for his support of charities helping people overcome alcohol and drug abuse.
Michael Jackson Shares the Record
for the most Grammy Awards won in one year with Carlos Santana and Norah Jones - they each won eight. The cd was Thriller.
Michael Jackson's Performance
during the 1993 Super Bowl half-time show drew the largest TV audience in American history.
Michael Jackson Appeared
on a postage stamp in the Virgin Islands in the mid-1980s after locals voted him the superstar they'd most like to honor.
Michael Jackson Provided a Voiceover
on The Simpsons - but it remained a secret for 12 years. He voiced a character in a mental institution in the Stark Raving Dad episode, which aired in 1991, but, because of a contractual problem, Jackson had to be credited as John Jay Smith. His contribution to the classic cartoon series remained a rumour among fans until The Simpsons creator Matt Groening confirmed it really was Jackson when the episode was released on DVD in 2003.
The Scream Video
Michael Jackson made with his sister Janet is the most expensive video ever made, costing more than $7 million.
Michael Jackson Was Inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Jackson 5 on May 6, 1997. He was inducted as a solo artist on March 19, 2001.
Michael Jackson's Total Lifetime Earnings
from royalties, solo recordings and music videos, revenue from concerts and endorsements have been estimated at $500 million.
Three of Michael Jackson's albums
Bad, Dangerous and Thriller - are among the bestsellers of all time.
One Time MC Hammer Challenged Michael Jackson to a Dance Off
and Mike told him, "I've seen your videos and every single dance move you use, you got off of me."
Michael Jackson
owned the patent for a stage shoe device that allows performers to lean forward and appear to defy gravity.
Berry Gordy Says
"I had no concern about his ability to go to the top. He was like my son. He had warmth, sensitivity and two personalities. Michael was and will remain one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. When he was not on stage, he was loving, respectful and shy. When he WAS on stage, he was so in charge you would not believe he was the same person. I extend my sympathies to Joe, Katherine and the entire Jackson family. My prayers are with them."
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Michael Jackson in Cardiac Arrest?
Reports are coming out of LA that Michael Jackson has been rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack. Sources claim paramedics had to administer CPR on the way to the hospital just to keep him alive.
Dennis Wants His Money
Dennis Rodman was supposed to get $20,000 to host a party for 4 hours in Miami and dammit he wants his money. So what if he and his pals ran up a $10,000 drinking tab and left after less than 3 hours? The club, who paid Dennis $12,500 up front, put a stop payment on the $7,500 balance check so Dennis sued their ass..and won. Well, he didn't really "win". The club never responded to Dennis' lawsuit so he got a default judgment and the club gotta pay up. Good luck trying to collect.
Evander Holyfield
is in foreclosure, again. Last June [click here] when Evander went into foreclosure he was able to work out a deal, but your boy is on the ropes again. If he doesn't come up with $10 million dollars quick, his palatial estate in Fayette County Georgia will be auctioned off on the court house steps come July 7th. Twice divorced Evander, who grossed over $248 million dollars boxing, has 11 kids [with close to $500,000 a year in child support payments] and several failed businesses to blame for his financial troubles. And it don't stop. Evander has another house in foreclosure, this one with an original loan amount of $216 Gs. Evander's last big payday was in 2003 when he got $5 million dollars for fighting James Toney.
Janet Hubert Says
"Let me explain something to you about Hollywood Negroes. Hollywood negroes are afraid to not eat. Everybody out there is so afraid that they're going to lose that job! And that job and that money supercede e-v-e-r-y, s-i-n-g-l-e thing in life! People in Hollywood, in my opinion, would step on their baby's face for a deal. If their baby is in the way, they will kick that baby out of the way for that money."
From Janet's new tell-all book "Perfection is Not a Sitcom Mom", in it she dishes the dirt about how it was Will Smith's fault she got fired from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and how he tried to ruin her's and everybody else's career from the show. Click here for more.
Poor Tatyanna
Former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyanna Ali got ganked for $45 grand. Tatyanna and her sister invested in an Internet TV show that Tatyanna was supposed to star in, but after filming the pilot, the production chiefs walked away from the project. Tatyanna is suing the production company in Los Angeles County Superior Court to try and get her money back.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Is Your Ex-Wife Entitled to Your New Wife's Money?
Laila Ali's husband Curtis Conway's ex-wife, Leoria Sanamu Conway, is trying to subpoena Laila Ali's financial records. Leoria believes since her ex-husband Curtis has access to Laila's money, the son she and Curtis have together should have access, too. Leoria wants to know how much money Laila makes a year and be made aware of any inheritance or potential inheritances Laila is entitled to, so she can better determine how much of an increase in child support to request.
