Archive for July, 2007

Jay-Z = MC Gusto

Posted by Fresh on July 30, 2007

Jay-Z = MC Gusto

“Do you wanna know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing.”

Calvin Klein wants his royalty paper from Jay-Z. Not that Calvin Klein, but a former BK drug dealer. During a recent stop at Kay Slay’s show on Shade 45 he claims that he launched Jay’s career and that Jay’s drug dealing past holds no weight.
“…Calvin Klein, a Brooklyn Don, my legacy speaks for itself. Jay had to take parts of that in order to be who he is,” Klein continued. “You have all these rappers talking about what they did; I don’t take anything away from them other than the fact the life not being theirs. You see James Brown get royalties for people sampling him right? I want my royalties for you sampling me now.”

“…To me Jay‘s a white boy on the inside, no offense to any white boys but to me he’s white boy on the inside and I’m waiting for time to tell what he’s gonna do with the outside of himself ,” Klein continued. “I’m surprised he should have done himself a favor and pout me on his team . How you gon let Akon pull me in , official Konvict. Akon provided the chance and an opportunity for guys like myself , Jay could have done that out the gate but he didn’t.”

After reading this article I couldn’t help but let out a hearty chuckle. Number one, he is was a drug dealer name Calvin Klein. Two, his story is basically the movie plot to CB4. Lastly, judging from his photo it looks like he should be helping Beyonce pick out the wig she will be wearing to the 2007 MTV Music Awards instead of selling crack.

Al Reynolds, come get your boy.

[story via Bossip]

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Fresh Flicks: 8th Annual Art For Life "Not So Mellow Yellow" Auction

Posted by Fresh on July 30, 2007

Fresh Flicks: 8th Annual Art For Life “Not So Mellow Yellow” Auction

Ming Lee & Angela Simmons; Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds; Melyssa Ford & Brian Cox; Chamillionaire

Forest & Keisha Whitaker along with Rev. Run

The Kimmussell Clan

Kevin Liles & Nia Long

MACKADOECIOUS!

The Simmons Family

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I Love The Smell of Fresh Nepotism In The Morning

Posted by Fresh on July 30, 2007

I Love The Smell of Fresh Nepotism In The Morning

“…daughters Beyonce, Solange, and Kelly Rowland.” So Michelle can’t get a name mention? I’m just saying.

I had no idea that Mama Tina was trying to hustle her, ahem, “couture” on HSN until last night during a phone conversation with my best friend. I’m always the last to know! Throwback Beyaki will debut her her clothing line Miss Tina on HSN August 19 at 8 PM and August 20 at 10 AM, 4 PM and 11 PM (all times ET) as part of HSN’s Fall Fashion Week.

“I love the fact that the sizes go all the way up [2 to 24],” (Tina) Knowles said. “There’s a forgotten woman who wants a pencil skirt, too, or a blouse that’s a little lower cut. Beyonce has backup singers who are full-figured women. Being a woman over 50, I try to think about the things I have going for me and the things I want to hide, like my arms. I’m giving them options with shrugs. I’ve been a stylist for so many years, I know how to accentuate the positive.” (source)

RELATED ARTICLE: Baby Daniel gets his hustle on

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You Got The Juice Now

Posted by Fresh on July 30, 2007

You Got The Juice Now

If you haven’t already noticed my shameless plug on the side of the site, I nabbed a spot on this year’s Juice list. One point for Team Chunk. That’s not bad considering I started out 2 years ago not having a clue about this so called “blog game” other than the fact that I enjoyed doing it. So if you have been thinking about creating your own blog, DO IT.

If you’re a hater or critic, do your job. By all means. I talk shit about people day in and out on this blog so I would expect someone to do the same to me. If you can dish it out, you can take it in. Bloggers (and people in general) should always remember that. Besides it’s only the internet, shit! Log off and take a nap if its that serious.

But on to Barack.

“For the first time in VIBE’s 14-year history, a political figure graces our cover,” says editor-in-chief Danyel Smith in her Editor’s Letter. “It’s time.” In the exclusive interview — by American Book Award-winning author Jeff Chang — Senator Obama and those closest to him open up about personal sacrifice, his teen years in Hawaii, the Don Imus backlash against hip hop, and being “black enough.” The two cover images were photographed exclusively for the September JUICE issue of VIBE by renowned lensman Terry Richardson. Pick up your copy on August 14.

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Weekend Catch Up: Beard Relationship News

Posted by Fresh on July 30, 2007

Weekend Catch Up: Beard Relationship News

The Saturday wedding between Usher and ol’ Gucci-grab Tameka never happened. Oh like you didn’t already see that one coming.

The wedding between the multiplatinum singer and his longtime girlfriend, Tameka Foster, was scheduled for Saturday. The pair are expecting their first child together sometime this fall.

However, a statement released by publicist Patti Webster exclusively to the AP read: “It was announced today that the wedding ceremony for Usher Raymond, IV and Tameka Foster was canceled. No additional information will be given regarding the circumstances of the cancellation, but we hope the privacy of this matter will be respected.” (source)

Sandra Rose has more details to why the wedding was most likely called off.

People reports that Eddie Murphy and Tracy Edmonds are now engaged. Awww! isn’t that sweet. Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than a beard for life. But why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free? [1] ‘Cause something in the milk ain’t clean, that’s why!



“Tracey and Eddie were engaged last Wednesday,” says the rep. “Tracey and Eddie are both very much in love and are excited about spending the rest of their lives together.”


[1] Direct quote from Khia, thank you.

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Let’s Play House

Posted by Fresh on July 28, 2007

Let’s Play House

Kanye West along with his fiancee Alexis Phifer got their Zoolander on in the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar. Hit up Concrete Loop for excerpts from the interview.

[Thanks Dareal]

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Guaranteed Fresh

Posted by Fresh on July 27, 2007

Guaranteed Fresh

Photoshop gangstas [Nah Right]

Lindsay Lohan:“The Black kid was driving” [TMZ]

Who would you let hit it fun [Bossip]

Check out the new Avon lady [Concrete Loop]

Floetry 2.0 [Young, Black and Fabulous]

The Beckhams meet the Queen [Urban-Hoopla]

The best of Pimp C [Miss Info]

JL’Orange [Dlisted]

Whoopi & Sherri get a brand new view [VH1 Blog]

Nicole is headed to the clink [Juicy News]

Got a juicy link you would like to share? Want to plug your own blog? Post it in the comment section!

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Raw Emotion Live

Posted by Fresh on July 27, 2007

Raw Emotion Live

Lauryn Hill in Amsterdam

Have you had your daily intake of live raw emotion? If not, swallow this.

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Obligatory Usher & Tameka Gossip

Posted by Fresh on July 27, 2007

Obligatory Usher & Tameka Gossip

Valencia Foster, Tameka Foster’s half sister, is dishing the dirt about her past to the National Enquirer.
Usher’s new bride, Tameka Foster, has a shocking criminal past that she has kept secret from the R&B singer, The Enquirer learned.

Tameka is an ex-con whose first lover was gunned down in a drug-related execution-style shooting.

“Poor Usher has no idea who he’s marrying,” Temeka’s half sister Valencia Foster told The Enquirer. “He’s a wonderful guy- but Tameka is giving him a big-time snow job.”

The scene for deception was set at a “getting to know the in-laws” dinner in Tameka’s hometown of Oakland, Calif., on July 7 as the couple finalized plans for a July 28 wedding.

Valencia, 49, explained that Usher led a prayer before dinner, then turned to her and said: “’You know all the family secrets- tell me about them.’ Before I could say a word, Tameka kicked me so hard under the table she almost put a hole in my leg,” Valencia said.

“Then she pulled me aside and whispered: ‘Don’t tell him anything.’”

Tameka, fleeing from a troubled home life, moved in with Valencia when she was 11. “She arrived with $14 in food stamps in her purse,” recalled Valencia. “She turned out to be a nightmare. (continue)

Court Records show that Tameka has been arrested twice. In 1991, she served 20 days in the Los Angeles County Jail for petty theft and was placed on probation for two years. Records indicate she had previously served jail time.

We all have done things in the past that we aren’t necessarily proud of so I’m not going to judge Tameka. Don’t get me wrong, I still think she consulted with Mama Tina for a custom crafted roots box, but if someone looked at your life under a microscope they are bound to find something.

Besides, you know ol’ girl sold that story to the tabloids to buy her kids some new school clothes.

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Shining Star

Posted by Fresh on July 27, 2007

Shining Star

Hey Maurice, don’t be mad ’cause Verdine is styling on you! Photogs caught up with the Earth, Wind, and Fire members at Mr. Chows in Beverly Hills last night. Mr. Maurice is obviously not accustomed to the glare from the razzi’s cameras but Verdine seems to be comfortable with the shutterbugs snapping his beautiful mug.

I’d smash. Although you could probably fry an entire bag of Ore-Ida french fries using the oil from his face.

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