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Treach, Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee, collectively known as Naughty By Nature paid a visit to The Late Show With David Letterman yesterday (Februaray 3).
The trio are celebrating 2 decades in the game by releasing a new album titled 'Anthem Inc.'
Last night they performed a bit of old and the new with a medley of "Flags" x "OPP" x "Hip Hop Hooray."
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During a discussion on The View about Charlie Sheen's recent drug binges, the conversation turned to Whoopi Goldberg's own battles with substance abuse.
"I was a functioning drug addict. I went to work because I knew if I didn't show up a lot of people would be out of work and I would be out of a check." Goldberg said
When asked by Barbara Walters how she overcame her addiction, Whoopi described a four day ordeal that finally opened her eyes.
"I ended up sitting on a bed for three or four days scared there was something under the bed," Whoopie explained. "I wet the bed, I pooped the bed, I did all kinds of stuff in my room. My roommate came back and said, 'what is going on?' I said there is something under the bed. I was so scared and that's when I knew."
Good to see Whoopie got the help she needed.
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These niggas are just dope. Trips and Slim got a very bright future ahead of them
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The DEA crept up on a come up with their recent drug bust of alleged Mexican Cartel Members.
In an investigation dubbed "Operation Four Horsemen", police nabbed 23 Atlanta-based Mexican cartel members, 23.8 million in cash and 567 kilos in cocaine.
Special Agent Rodney Benson said the cartel was running drugs up and down the east coast.
He added that $8 million of the seized money will be divided among five local law enforcement agencies that gave critical support to the investigation. The agencies named were the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Lawrenceville Police Department, the Henry County Sheriff's Office and the Troup County Sheriff's Office.
"We are asking our local law enforcement partners to step up and help us with an international crime problem, but really on a local law enforcement budget," U.S. Attorney Sally Yates told the Atlanta Constitution Journal. "It was important that we give back some of the money that was stripped from the cartels."
The bust was the result of a 2 year investigation. 2 of the 23 people arrested were brothers that are said to be the head of the cartel along with 2 other brothers that are still at large.
Rihanna's new video for "S&M" is causing quite a stir.
UK's Daily Mirror is reporting that the clip has already been banned in 11 countries, Youtube has tagged it as "age-restricted" content, meaning you have to verify that you're over 18 to watch it. MTV are said to be considering re-editing it to make it more tame for daytime viewers. And BBC Radio One won't play the track before 7pm.
So what's all the fuss about?
“S&M is not about sex, well it’s about metaphorical sex," Rihanna said. "The video has lots of whips, chains, dominatrix leather, latex…”
Ok, that pretty much explains it, Rihanna likes it kinky, but this video pushes the envelope a little too much for many.
Nevertheless, Riri loves the video and took to Twitter to talk about it and urge fans to watch it on RihannaNow.com instead of Youtube.
"I had tons of fun in the pink zebra room! My bff M, Perez, Trannys, a hott little person and a silver fox! Can't be crazier."
The video is still doing quite well on Youtube despite being flagged, with almost 3.5 million views in just 2 days.
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Justin Bieber heard something last night (February 2) he hasn't heard much of during his short career.
When the young singer's face was shown on the JumboTron at the New York Knicks vs Dallas Mavericks game, Knicks fans booed loud and long.
Bieber looked a little surprised, but there was also a young girl crying tears of joy because she was sitting close to him, so his night wasn't all bad.
This years Grammy Awards Show is going to be packed with super star talent.
Dr Dre and Eminem will kick the show off with a bang. While it hasn't been revealed what songs the two will perform, it's almost a sure bet the new Alex Da Kid produced "I Need A Doctor" track off Dre's 'Detox' cd will be one of them.
Music Daily News is also reporting that Eminem will perform a song from his 'Recovery' cd.
Drake and Rihanna will team up for a perfomance reports the Grammys official Twitter page.
And in what should be the most interesting collaboration of the night, Cee-Lo Green will team with Gwyneth Paltrow and the Jim Henson Company Muppets.... Yes you read that correctly, muppets.
Katy Perry, Lady Antebellum, Arcade Fire, Muse, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga have also been tapped to perform on the February 13 show.
LL Cool J, Selena Gomez and Nicki Minaj will be among the star studded presenters on the night.
This is one show music fans will not want to miss.
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Mikey T The Movie Star caught up with M1 of Dead Prez recently. The two covered a lot of ground regarding Dead Prez's time in the industry. Why it's taken so long to release new material and how they almost signed with Jay-Z.
Since their 2000 release of their debut album "Let's Get Free", Stic-Man and M1 have provided a strong, positive voice withing the black community that has sorely lacked role models.
Peep the interview below as M1 describes how their label home Sony, still has no idea how to market their music and their link to Jay-Z.
The strange and very sad saga of rapper Charles Hamilton continues to unfold right before our very eyes.
Hamilton was released from an Ohio jail last Friday (January 29), for punching a cop who was trying to arrest him for disturbing the peace. He was eventually charged with two counts of assault and resisting arrest. His bail was set at $25,000.
The rapper now has to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine of he's still a threat to himself or others.
This is Hamilton's 2nd stint in a psychiatric ward. He voluntarily checked himself into New York Presbyterian Mental Hospital last summer. When he emerged, he was in a wheelchair with pink wheels.
At that time he attempted to explain to XXL what was going on with him.
“The reason I’m in a wheelchair is because I have sharp pains since I was in the hospital and a lil bit before,” he said. “I have sharp pains when I’m walking and literally I want to collapse but I can’t I have to continue to walk. So my right leg has been acting kinda funny. I still have a lil’ mobility, I can still stand up in the booth…but I’d rather the mobility of my legs be jeopardized than my musicality be jeopardized at any given point of time."
.Charles Hamilton 27 Minute Freestyle From Wheelchair
Track List
1. Intro
2. Texas
3. Earthquake
4. Hypa
5. Puttin It Dine ft. Jay’Ton
6. Grippin On The Wood
7. Let The Top Dine
8. Wave My Trunk
9. Wig Get Split
10. Let Them Boys Know
11. Here To See Today
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Freak Genius TV filmed the lovely Broadway recently.
As you will see, she is fine as hell and thick in all the right places
Jay-Z continues to expand his Roc Nation imprint. This time he's inked DJ Harley Viera-Newton.
The 22-year old beauty born in London to an English father and Brazlian mother is also a rising face in the fashion world.
Roc Nation put out a press release announcing their latest addition.
Meet the newest member of the Roc Nation family– DJ/model Harley Viera-Newton! Newton, a London native, grew up in Los Angeles and recently graduated from New York University’s School of Individualized Study. In addition to her studies, she’s also built a following as one of New York’s top DJ’s spinning at hotspots such as Santos, the Jane, and the iconic East Village bar Lit to name a few.
Aside from killing it on the one’s and two’s, Newton has caught the eyes of fashion insiders. She’s been profiled in several publications including American Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Nylon, amongst others. She currently serves as Dior Beauty’s House DJ and Beauty Ambassador. Her duties include creating playlists inspired by Dior Beauty’s seasonal color collections, consulting on product launches, hosting and DJing events for the brand.
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Reporter Elie Seckbach caught up with boxing trainer Joe Goossen to get his opinion on the May;7 boxing match between Manny Pacquiao vs Sugar Shane Mosely. Goosen feels like it's going to be a good close fight.
Tickets went on sale yesterday and within 3 hours, 16,000 seats had been gobbled up for the event at the Las Vegas MGM Grand.
"What would you expect? Manny Pacquiao is a cash generating machine. And it also goes to show you that Shane Mosely brings some cache to this fight," Goossen said. "Because a lot of people, including myself think Shane Mosely can be in this fight very easily."
Shane is getting older, at age 39 he'll have to be really crafty to slow down the whirlwind of punches from Pacquiao
"He's a little bit older, but do you think he has a little more on the ball than [Antonio] Margarito? Yes I think he does and he's gonna have a lot more head movement that Margarito. I think his hand is speed is gonna be better than Margarito and the punch that really worked for Margarito is Shane's best punch... and that's that left hook to the liver. Let me tell you, I've worked with Shane... the strongest liver shots I've ever felt, trust me." Goosen said.
The fight is already exceeding expectations for promotor Bob Arum, who marveled at how fast tickets were moving.
"Incredible, simply incredible, I have never promoted a fight that has sold so many tickets so quickly." Arum said.
One interesting sidenote to this fight. It will be held on Showtime instead of HBO. Don't worry, the change won't affect your ability to order the pay-per-view bout. It's just the first time in a long time either Mosley or Pacquia has fought on a network besides HBO.
Kanye West is a man that repays favors in a big way.
The Louis Vuitton Don called on artist George Condo to create the cover for his "My Beautiful Dark Fantasy" album.
Several were designed after the the initial one with a Phoenix straddling West caused some controversy.
As a way of saying thanks, West performed at the 16th birthday party of Condo's daughter.
According to the New York Posts Page 6, Yeezy performed a 30 minute set on the third floor of the Standard Hotel Saturday (January 29).
The young party goers said the night "the best of their lives."
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