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News Break: Kandi Burruss of Real Housewives of Atlanta Ex-Fiance A.J. Jewell Killed

Posted by Fresh on October 3, 2009

DNP4252 News Break: Kandi Burruss of Real Housewives of Atlanta Ex Fiance A.J. Jewell Killed

The fiance of Kandi Burruss, a cast member on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” was killed Friday evening at a northwest Atlanta strip club, according to WSB Atlanta.

Burruss’ fiance, A.J. Jewell, died from a head injury sustained in a brawl at the Body Tap club, located at 1271 Marietta Blvd. Burruss’ publicist Lisa Nelson confirmed to WSB that the singer has been informed of the incident and said the family asked for privacy.

Police said it’s unclear what prompted the fight. No arrests have been made.

AJ leaves behind 6 children. Our thoughts and prayers are with his love ones at this time.

Update: Arrest in ‘Housewives’ ex-fiancé beating death [AJC]

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Update: Maia Campbell Now In Treatment

Posted by Fresh on September 9, 2009

Days after a disturbing video of actress Maia Campbell surfaced on the internet she is now currently seeking treatment, says a friend of her late mother, author Bebe Moore Campbell.

Nancy Carter, executive director of NAMI Urban Los Angeles (NAMI Urban Los Angeles (NULA) is the urban affiliate of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness), reached out to BlackWeb 2.0 thanking the site for the coverage and the compassion shown towards Maia. Nancy also says  that Maia has been diagnosed with bi-polar/manic depression. And because substance abuse is involved she has co-occurring disorder, which has symptoms similar to schizophrenia. Please continue to send your thoughts and prayers out to Maia.

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. . . In short, Maia is mentally ill and has a substance abuse problem.

Nancy returned my phone call to her and shared some important and good news: Maia is in treatment. And she said that there is hope for Maia’s recovery but the prayers of “50,000,000″ people can make the difference, because Maia doesn’t like to stay in treatment, and her treatment involves drug withdrawal as well as treatment for her disorders.

Nancy was awestruck by the wonderful comments left on our site and by the general outpouring of support. She asked me to tell you that Maia’s disorders are exasperated and sent out of control by substance abuse. Pre-existing and early onset bi-polar, clinical depression and schizophrenia can be sent out of control by marijuana (the worst culprit), alcohol and of course, synthetic and street drugs.

Maintain your hope for Maia’s recovery. Nancy said, “She can use her beauty, talent, and celebrity for the good of others.”

Visit NAMI Urban LA’s site to view a tribute video to Bebe Moore Campbell, co-founder of the organization.

Email Maia well-wishes to maiastruth (at) blackweb20.com

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Posted by Fresh on September 1, 2009

FORWARD. TO. SHAR. JACKSON. IMMEDIATELY.

Shenise Farrel, a British single mom, traveled to Panama for surgery to change the color of her eyes after reading about the procedure on the internet, under a heading “Life changing procedure and a vacation.” Farrell called the US number advertised in the New Color Iris company’s website linked to a Clinic in Panama city run by Dr. Delary Alberto Kahn, ophthalmic surgeon and inventor.

She withdrew her $10,000 savings to pay for the procedure and underwent five tests with opticians in the UK to check that she was suitable for the procedure. She had to pay a $3,000 deposit and provide proof of airfare and hotel.

She arrived in Panama in June. The operation consists of inserting a colored lens inside the eye over the iris and it’s not licensed in Europe. The company’s website claims the operation is patented in the US.

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News Break: DJ AM Found Dead

Posted by Fresh on August 28, 2009

am1 News Break: DJ AM Found Dead

DJ AM was found dead in his New York City apartment on Friday. He was 36.

Adam ‘DJ AM’ Goldstein was found deceased this afternoon in his New York City apartment,” reads a statement from AM’s rep. “The circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. Out of respect for his family and loved ones, please respect their privacy at this time.”

Goldstein’s death comes almost a year after he survived a fiery Learjet crash on the runway of a South Carolina airport that claimed the lives of two other passengers and left him covered with second- and third-degree burns. Travis Barker, Goldstein’s frequent collaborator and partner in the hip-hop-rock duo TRV$DJAM, also survived the crash.

TMZ, citing a police source, reported that DJ AM (real name: Adam Goldstein) was found in his apartment at 5:20 p.m. ET on Friday. Citing “sources,” the site also claimed that prescription medication bottles had been found near his body. The site said that friends who had previously gone to check on Goldstein had received no response. When police broke in the door, they reportedly found Goldstein’s body.

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News Break: Michael Jackson’s Death Ruled A Homicide

Posted by Fresh on August 24, 2009

mj p News Break: Michael Jacksons Death Ruled A Homicide

Just hours after court documents were unsealed indicating that Michael Jackson had lethal levels of the drug propofol in his system, an unnamed law-enforcement official reportedly told that Jackson’s death has been ruled a homicide by the Los Angeles County coroner.

The coroner determined a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson hours before he died on June 25, according to the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released, the AP reported. Forensic tests indicated that propofol acted with at least two sedatives to cause Jackson’s death, according to the official.

The court documents unsealed on Monday indicated that Jackson’s private physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, informed investigators he administered 25 milligrams of propofol to Jackson at 10:40 a.m. as the singer struggled to fall asleep after previously giving him the sedatives lorazepam and midazolam.

Murphy is currently under a manslaughter investigation by the LAPD, and the AP reported that Monday’s information is likely to increase the chances that criminal charges will be filed against Murray. [source]

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Posted by Fresh on July 30, 2009

If your neighbor has a stable of bad female stallions who are always willing and ready to twerk and $1 Jell-o shots you make yourself look like a real lame for knocking their hustle by running your cum catcher to the cops about their secret underworld of fuckery. Way to screw up a good thing, Jim.

mug shot News BreakA Gwinnett County woman has been charged after police said they broke up a party at her house and discovered teenagers drinking and a possible strip club in her basement.

The house is located on the 1400 block of Purcell Road in Lawrenceville. It’s in a quiet neighborhood, but it wasn’t on the night of July 18, according to next door neighbor Jim Ferguson.

“It was like being downtown. There were so many folks that when I came out here and I was telling them to get off my lawn, I was just one person among the chaos,” said Ferguson. Ferguson said they were all young people and they were all apparently attending some party next door to him.

Police said the party was at the home of Constance Trahan, 28, who was arrested. Officers said she was not only selling alcohol to minors, but she was running what appeared to be an underground strip club. “The officers that did respond did see what appeared to be some sort of gentleman’s club or strip club that was being conducted at the time,” said Cpl. David Schiralli with the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Channel 2 Action News reporter Manuel Bojorquez obtained a police report which showed one officer told police there were dancers. The officer also said he found a sign advertising “$1 Jello shots.” Bojorquez knocked on the door but no one answered. Someone called police after Channel 2 Action News crews showed up at the house, but they wouldn’t answer the door for the officer either.

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Mook’s Minute: Blame It On The Boogie

Posted by Mook on July 10, 2009

Ashlee

The YT Papa Joe is putting the nail in that coffin. Papa Joe Simpson is having Ashlee [the other untalented one] record an album of Michael Jackson covers. I suggest you buy 20 of ‘em and throw ‘em in the fireplace.

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