James Brown's estate has finally been settled. Half of it went to James' charitable trust, Tommy Rae Hynie and James Brown II will receive a third and the rest will be divided among James' adult children
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
O.J. Wants An Appeal
on the grounds of judicial misconduct, errors in sentencing and jury instruction, and because his jury wasn't diverse enough. The Juice is currently serving a 15 year sentence for armed robbery and kidnapping after strong arming a former friend who was selling OJ sports memorabilia. OJ claims he was retrieving stolen items.
Jayson Williams May Lose His Bail
Jayson Williams' latest skirmish with the law might land him in jail. In the past two months Jayson has been arrested twice, violating the conditions of his bail. He's out on a $270,000 bond while awaiting retrial on a manslaughter charge in the 2002 shotgun killing of limo driver Costas Christofi. He's also awaiting sentencing for a conviction on trying to cover up the shooting. Last month Jayson rejected a three-year prison term in exchange for a guilty plea. Click here , here and here if you need the back story.
Wasn't That Nice
of Beyonce to let her little sister sing at her concert afterparty? Pictures from the show here.
Super Sad News
Mike Tyson's daugher died. A statement released by the family said, "There are no words to describe the tragic loss of our beloved Exodus. We ask you now to please respect our need at this very difficult time for privacy to grieve and try to help each other heal."
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Congratulations In Order?
They say T.I. and Tiny got married over the weekend [click here] , but we've heard that before.
They Say
Lauren London wanted to get rid of her baby by Lil Wayne but he threatened to go public about her abortion if she went through with it. Also she's mad that she lost her virginity to him. <---don't nobody believe that!
Spotted at Egypt Says So
Mike Tyson's Daughter On Life Support
Mike Tyson's 4 year old daughter is in critical condition and on life support following a freak accident at her Phoenix, AZ home. Initial reports claimed a call was made to 911 saying 4 year old Exodus Tyson had been electrocuted by a treadmill cord, but when paramedics arrived they were told the young girl had been hanging by her neck from the cord. Exodus was found by her 7 year old brother who notified his mother who immediately began CPR.
Pretty Ricky Needs A Bigger Promo Budget
Spectacular from the R&B group Pretty Ricky debuted their new single on Youtube by challenging Bow Wow, Chris Brown, Trey Songz and Omarian to a grind off. Ok, am I the only one who thinks Spec is actually trying to ask Chris, Trey, Omarion or Bow Wow out on a date?