It was announced last week that Lifetime was shooting a biopic about late music icon Whitney Houston. The movie is being directed by Angela Bassett.
According to TMZ, Houston's family is not thrilled with the idea and are thinking about filing a lawsuit to stop the movie from airing.
They believe the singer who sold over 200 million records worldwide and won two Emmy Awards, six Grammy Awards, 30 Billboard Music Awards and 22 American Music Awards deserves a bigger platform for her life's story.
"Whitney is certainly worthy of more than a television movie," said Pat Houston. "If Whitney were here today, this would not be happening."
Whitney passed away on February 11, 2012 at the age of 48.
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Lots of bodies will drop in Denzel Washington's upcoming film The Equalizer. The Oscar-winning actor is out for revenge in the Antoine Fuqua-directed flick, which also stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Melissa Leo, Marton Csokas, Bull Pullman, Dan Bilzerian and Robert Wahlberg.
Synopsis:
A former black ops commando who faked his death for a quiet life in Boston comes out of his retirement to rescue a young girl and finds himself face to face with Russian gangsters.
The film opens nationwide on September 26, 2014. Check out the first official trailer below.
Following the brawl between Grand Hustle and The Money Team in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 25, Jay Bling of TMT released a statement saying T.I. had suffered 2 black eyes during the melee.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. threw gasoline on the rumor during an interview with Necole Bitchie.
"As far as him swinging on me, I ain’t having that," Floyd said. "You see me. I’m out all night. He didn’t make an appearance so let’s see how his face look,"
Tip set things straight by releasing an Instagram video of his own showing his face with no injuries. He did have an injured hand, but that appeared to be the extent of it.
The video was captioned: "Two black what?????? C'mon now. Never in da history of Nigga-dom. But nice try tho. Lol."
50 Cent provides some much needed comic relief to the T.I. vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. beef. Watch 50's hilarious phone call to the boxing champion. He gives Money May advice on how to deal with Tip and Tiny.
"My little brothers crazy,first RAY J then Nelly now TIP #smsaudio#animalambition ," 50 joked on Twitter. "Me and Floyd working all this out lol."
More details are coming in about the T.I. and Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight in Las Vegas Sunday, May 25.
According to TMZ, Tip became heated when he saw a photo on his wife, Tameka “Tiny" Cottle's Instagram of her and Floyd's young daughter.
The photo was captioned: "Had to come celebrate with my new boo @moneyyayaHappy Birthday bae."
T.I. felt like the photo and other posts were disrespectful and decided to confront Money May about it, which led to the brawl at Fatburger.
Jay Bling
Jay Bling of The Money Team gave an account of what he saw go down on his Facebook page. According to him, both Tip and Young Dro caught the bad end of the scrap.
What do you think of this situation? Was Tip wrong to approach Floyd? Was Tiny being disrespectful to her husband? Do you believe Jay Bling's version of events?
Sound off in the comment section and let us know the real.
AS VEGAS – With massive odds against him, T.J. Dillashaw not only defied them, but he made them look like they were inadvertently reversed.
Dillashaw dominated bantamweight champion Renan Barao to win the title, even as the Brazilian entered the fight as a favorite of as much as 10-to-1, and with many calling him the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. It was Barao’s first loss since 2005.
Dillashaw (10-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) outstruck Barao (32-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) at nearly every turn, planting him on the canvas in the first round and then never looking back, even when Barao tried to answer. But instead of cruising to a dominant decision win, Dillashaw stayed after the finish in the fifth round – ultimately putting the champion on the canvas with a left hand before pouncing to finish off the massive upset.
The bantamweight title fight headlined today’s UFC 173 main card at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It aired on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.
Dillashaw appeared at ease from the outset. He danced outside early and threw a low kick. He tried a Superman punch nearly two minutes in. Then right after that, an uppercut was on the money. But he didn’t push in for the kill. He instead stayed patient – and then tagged the champion again seconds later.
Barao worked his way through it and landed a spinning kick to the body, then a straight right hand. But the story of the fight already had been established – Dillashaw leading the striking charge, and the champion trying to find an answer.
Dillashaw bounced on his feet and moved left and right, trying to keep Barao guessing. Barao moved forward, but Dillashaw continued to look to be first. And then, out of nowhere, Dillashaw landed a massive right hand and put Barao on the canvas. With 50 seconds to work, He dove in and landed punches. Barao tried to grab an ankle, but Dillashaw worked his way out of it. He went after chokes of his own as the clock ticked down, and Barao essentially had to be saved by the bell.
Dillashaw continued to dominate in the second and third rounds. Any time Barao came close to putting something together, Dillashaw seemed to walk right through it and land bigger and harder shots right after them, always mixing things up to keep Barao unsure of just what was coming next.
In the fourth, Barao’s gas tank seemed to be an issue, and after a missed kick, Barao slipped to the canvas and Dillashaw went to the ground with him landing elbows and punches, and seeing if a choke was there. But with 45 seconds left, after failing on a leg lock attempt, Barao dropped his head back to the canvas, exhausted.
In the fifth, rather than coasting his way to certain victory, Dillashaw kept going after it. And with Barao backed against the fence, Dillashaw poured it on. He landed punch after punch after punch and again dropped Barao. Dillashaw dove to the canvas and started pounding away until Herb Dean stepped in to stop it.
Cageside, Dillashaw’s Team Alpha Male teammates, including Urijah Faber, who twice failed to beat Barao for titles, were jubilant and in tears, as was departing head coach Duane “Bang” Ludwig.
The official stoppage came at the 2:22 mark of the final round.
“I’ve dreamed it for so long. It’s unbelievable. It’s the greatest feeling in the world,” Dillashaw said. “Barao’s the best in the world in my eyes. I’ve been looking up to the guy. That’s what brought it out in me. I knew I was fighting the best. I knew I had to bring my best to become the champion of the world.”
Up-to-the-minute UFC 173 results include:
T.J. Dillashaw def. Renan Barao via TKO (strikes) – Round 5, 2:22
Cops going to ruin Wiz Khalifa's day or nah? The Taylor Gang boss doesn't seem the least being worried after getting arrested for weed possession at an El Paso airport on Sunday, May 25.
According to TMZ, Wiz was about to board a plane to Dallas TSA agents found his stash. It was less than a quarter of an ounce of weed (5 grams), but he was still hauled off to jail.
The rapper decided to take some selfies (up top) while waiting to be bonded out. He even had some fun with his mug shot.
Part of Elliot Rodger's shooting rampage was caught on surveillance footage. The 22-year-old son of director Peter Rodger killed six people before committing suicide in Isla Vista, California on Friday, May 23.
"The Hunger Games" assistant director Peter Rodger (left) and Elliot Rodger (right)
3 male victims were stabbed to death at Rodger's apartment prior to him driving around the city shooting people seemingly at random.
A total of 6 people were murdered and 13 injured during Rodger's rampage. 7 victims remain hospitalized..
Rodger left behind a rambling 140 page manifesto (read here) and a YouTube video promising to kill as many people as possible because he had grown to hate the world because he was a virgin and wasn't desired by women. There are several more videos on his YouTube channel where he rants about the same topics repeatedly.
Police recovered three legally purchased semiautomatic guns - two Sig Sauers, a Glock, and more than 400 rounds of ammunition from Rodger's car.
Shooting victim Christopher Michael-Martinez.
Christopher Michael-Martinez was murdered by Rodger when he entered the I.V. Deli. CNN obtained surveillance footage of people running, ducking for cover as bullets were being fired into the deli. One woman hits the ground, but doesn't seek shelter. She eventually sits up, grabs her phone and dials 911.
Surveillance footage from deli shooting
Matinez's father released a statement placing the blame for his son's death on the National Rifle Association and politicians.
"Our family has a message for every parent out there: You don't think it will happen to your child until it does," the visibly emotional parent said, his voice rising to a shout in obvious agony. Why did Chris die? Chris died because of craven, irresponsible politicians and the NRA. They talk about gun rights, what about Chris' right to live? When will this insanity stop? When will enough people say, stop this madness, we don't have to live like this? Too many have died. We should say to ourselves -- not one more."
Father of victim: 'Too many have died'
Over the last couple of years police had come in contact with Rodger on e separate occasions. Last summer he reported that he had been assaulted, but police later learned that he was actually the aggressor and was beaten up because he started the fight.
In January he performed a citizen's arrest on a roommate he accused of stealing candles. The roommate was subsequently arrested and booked on petty theft charges.
In April family members became concerned after seeing some of Rodger's videos and asked the Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department to perform a welfare check on him. Police visited his home and found him to be “polite and courteous." He was not taken into custody or ordered to undergo psychiatric counseling.
Peter Rodger's sister, Jenni Rodger, told Sky News that her nephew has always been troubled.
"I don't know how on earth a sick, disturbed young man was able to get hold of a gun. He was always a disturbed child. I don't know how he was allowed to get a gun. Something has to be done about gun laws in America. Pete is absolutely broken. He is such a sensitive being. I can't see how he'll ever recover from this.”
"It's obviously the work of a madman," Sheriff Bill Brown said and a news conference.
Rodger's family released a statement through Peter's attorney. Alan Shifman
"The Rodger family offers their deepest compassion and sympathy to the families involved in this terrible tragedy. We are experiencing the most inconceivable pain, and our hearts go out to everybody involved."
Shooting victim Veronica Weiss
UC Santa Barbara students held a candlelight vigil for the victims of the attack.
Spontaneous vigils for Isla Vista shooting victims
Mary J. Blige is taking steps to erase her massive income tax debt. The 9-time Grammy Award winning singer just cut a $900,000 check to the state of New Jersey to take care of her problems there.
Her next hurdle to clear is the $3.4 million she still owes to the federal government.
Punches were thrown and chairs went flying after members of Grand Hustle scrapped with The Money Team on Sunday, May 25, in Las Vegas.
According to TMZ, An angry T.I. approached Floyd Mayweather Jr. at a Fatburger with an issue. Words were exchanged before Tip threw a punch at the boxing champion. Bodyguards intervened, sparking a chair throwing brawl between the two parties.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. standing next to Tiny while reportedly yelling at T.I.
Other reports suggest the fight was over Tip's wife Tameka "Tiny" Harris, who has reportedly been hanging out with Floyd. Prior to the fight the rapper approached Floyd at a casino.
The two then took their beef over to Fatburger.
"You control your bitch, motherfucker!" Floyd can be heard yelling on video captured at the scene.
TMZ has obtained more footage of the chair throwing brawl as well as a photo of a Fatburger employee who was cut during the melee. The employee refused medical assistance and didn't want to talk to the police about what he witnessed.
**UPDATE**
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has issued a statement via Necole Bitchie about the incident. He explains that the tension between him and Tip started from a photo Tiny posted on Instagram of her with The Money team after Money May's May 3 fight with Marcos Maidana.
Floyd on his relationship with Tiny I been knowing Tiny before T.I. I’ve never slept with her, I never kissed her, never touched her in no inappropriate way. Her friend Shekinah wanted to come to the [May 4th] fight, she brought Tiny with her. They came to the fight.
After the fight was over Saturday night, Sunday they came over my mother’s house. My mother had a big, big party for me. They came over and showed love. They came over to my house all cool, all respect. Hang out with The Money Team, my crew. Everybody was cordial. No disrespecting type. After that, I guess she put a picture up on Instagram of her at the fight so I guess he [T.I.] was feeling some type of way.
On T.I approaching him over the Instagram photo [T.I] came to me when I was in New York. He stepped to me when I was at the jewelery store like, “Yo, let’s go outside and talk.” We went outside to talk, but he talked about, basically, “These girls tryna play us against each other.” I said, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. You’re talking about your wife?” I never put up a picture of her on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. I was basically like, “Listen. I’m letting you know I ain’t got…me and your wife don’t have nothing…if you think so.
So Memorial Day weekend, a lot of people come out to Las Vegas. Tiny and Shekinah was out here. They come to my party last night. They cool. Everything is cool. We was at the strip club. Everything was cordial. We having fun. I throw my daughter [Iyanna] a big [14th] birthday bash today. I’m eating at Fatburger and next thing you know, he walk in talking about we need to talk again. And then I told him, “You need to get the f-ck outta my face. That’s what you better do.” And then he said, “I ain’t talking to all these people so you ain’t gotta talk loud.” I said, “Listen, don’t come to my face with no disrespectful sh-t. Like I told you before, you must’ve forgot what I did for a living.” He said, “You do in the ring, I do it in the streets.” I said, “My man, I do it everywhere. You can find out if you want to.” Just like that.
Then a couple of words exchange and people got to pushing and a riot kinda broke out. And then a bunch of chaos and that was basically it. Because, like I said before, he probably does some foolish things, but he ain’t no damn fool to swing on me. Like, you must’ve forgot what I do for a living. He had a totally different look on his face.
On wanting to apologize to Tiny Only person I wanna apologize towards is Tiny. I said something like “control your b-tch” and I don’t want to say that about Tiny. So I do apologize to Tiny because she cool people, man. She cool. She never been disrespectful to me. Shekinah never been disrespectful to me. I’m going to continue to support Tiny and Shekinah cause they’re cool people and I don’t got nothing against them. So I apologize for that.
I’m not sleeping with that girl [Tiny] and I told that man before. But if I was, talk to her about that, don’t talk to me about that. But I’m not going to be disrespectful because I’m not going to sleep with a married woman. Now if she was divorced…I still wouldn’t do that because I’m cool with her and we have a real cool and cordial relationship and sometimes sex can mess a good friendship up. And basically, I don’t want to f-ck up a good relationship that I have with a person. So whatever I said, “stole your b-tch…take your b-tch” or whatever, I apologize to Tiny and all of her children and T.I.’s children for saying that. I want to apologize to the children and Tiny and Tiny’s family for saying what I said.
As far as him swinging on me, I ain’t having that. You see me. I’m out all night. He didn’t make an appearance so let’s see how his face look.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Talks T.I. Fight, Apologizes To Tiny
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are now official man and wife. The couple got married atop a hill at Fort di Beleverdre in Florence, Italy
It's the first marriage for the 36-year old rapper. For 33-year old Kim, this marks her third time walking down the aisle.
Jay Z and Beyonce were not in attendance, but there were lots of friends and family there to support the couple.
According to People, Bruce Jenner walked Kim down the aisle while Andrea Bocelli sang. The Kardashian sisters, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendell and Kylie served as bridesmaids.
Others in attendance included Q-Tip, LaLa Anthony, Lorraine Schwartz, Rachel Roy, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.
Kanye was nervous as the big moment approached.
"It was funny how nervous he was," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "He clearly knew the gravity of what he was about to do. This morning he was all smiles, but as it got closer, you could see that the nerves were kicking in. It's common for most grooms. I've seen it all before."
Paparazzi Pone came up hard on the streets of Southside Jamaica, Queens, New York. After serving a five year prison sentence he's coming up fast on the music scene. His debut mixtape is entitled There Will Be Blood. The 13-track project features Vic Damone and Penni Alibi.
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