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Big Pun's Wife Speaks on his Legacy

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:19:00 -0700

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:16:00 -0700

Here it is the new Will Smith movie due out this Christmas.

50 Hits Diva Status for Chilie

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:00:00 -0700

50 Cent will make his performance debut in Santiago, Chile next month, but the rapper has a list of demands that must be met, before fans can expect to see him perform.

His staff calls for a number of specific requests to be met before he hits the stage. 50 Cent and his entourage must be fed chicken, fillet mignon and baked potatoes with sour cream and American cheese, all on porcelain dishes, with fruit and two types of jelly.

50 and crew need 18 liters of spring water, 36 cans of soda, a bottle of cognac and a case of beer to drink.

He also needs several mirrors, two couches, two large tables, 12 black towels, 12 white towels and a classic boom box.

The rapper, who is staying in the Sheraton’s Presidential Suite, could be planning a private party in Santiago as well.

The rap mogul is slated to perform his first show in the country on October 30, at the Movistar Arena.

In related news, 50 Cent will be honored with his own day on October 12 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he currently resides.

Ciara and The Family

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:53:00 -0700

Ciara tried to get into a little wholesome family action at Six Flags in Atlanta this weekend to honor some “Fantasy Ride” other something. No comment on her mom’s get up, it's amusement park ride clothing.

Halle and Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:46:00 -0700

Halle Berry was photographed doing something completely out of line: carrying her own yoga mat! If she has to carry her own yoga mat, what other regular stuff might she be doing? There is something inherently wrong about making $10 milli per movie AND still having to do basic things for yourself. This is just disgusting.

The Hottest Upcoming First Lady Yet

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:21:00 -0700

Michelle Obama supported her husband Barack at the first presidential debate this past Friday. This is who we need in the White House.

The current issue of Newsweek Magazine mentioned Bossip readers’ thoughts on Obama.

Click HERE if you have yet to register to vote…YES WE CAN!!!

This Is Jim Jones Movie Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:15:00 -0700

On The Street: Akon

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:05:00 -0700

Akon and Queen Latifah were chatting it up at the SRC Records Presents Think Pink Rocks event last night in Boca Raton, Florida. Damn, if it weren’t for his earring and his teeth, we wouldn’t have known who the heck Latifah was talking to. We kid, we kid…

The Decline Begins For Real

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:01:00 -0700

Wachovia collapsed today and was sold off with government assistance to Citibank. This comes after Washington Mutual failed last week. This sh*t is no joke, the stock market is headed for a complete crash today after Congress failed to pass a bailout plan:

The fate of the Bush administration’s $700 billion financial bailout plan was abruptly thrown in doubt Monday as a House vote turned against the controversial measure.

The next steps were not immediately clear but supporters were scrambling to put it up for another vote.

What was supposed to be a 15-minute vote stretched past the half-hour mark as leadership scrambled for support.

Investors who had been counting on the rescue plan sent the Dow Jones industrial average down as much as 700 points while watching the measure come up short of the necessary support, before rebounding slightly. The key stock reading was down more than 500 points.

Jesus Take The Wheel! You better believe we haven’t even “felt” the real heat yet. With all the trouble, at least Obama will likely get elected to try to turn this sh*t around.

MTV Jams Brings 'HoodFAB' to Atlanta

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:58:00 -0700

MTV Jams’ popular hip-hop trivia show HoodFAB is set to heat things up in the South as the new season prepares to tests the wits of Atlanta's hip-hop heads.

The show's host Buttahman travels througout the country challenging the knowledge of local residents against some of rap’s biggest superstars, according to SOHH.com. But don’t expect any large cash prizes, as winners usually go home with a pack of tube socks.

"We call it ‘The Brokest Game Show in America’ because it’s done for fun, humor and good times," said Buttahman.

While previous seasons have featured the comedic host in popular cities like New York and Los Angeles, this time around Buttahman is taking the show to Atlanta - from Bankhead to the 4th Ward. On the season’s premiere, which debuted on Tuesday (September 23), Buttahman went to the Bowen Homes, pitting local rapper Shawty Lo against a fellow resident.

"It’s one location that we used for the season," Butta explained. "With ‘HoodFAB’ we try to go to the areas where the artists are from. We also want to bring MTV Jams to places where people would not expect us to go. We went to 4th Ward with Young Jeezy, the Westside with the Ying Yang Twins."

Other stars you can expect to see on this season include Big Boi from OutKast, DJ Unk and DTP’s Chingy.

Fans can catch HoodFAB airing on MTV Jams’ "Sucker Free" during the week of October 6th.

Wade Spaeks About Liking His Privacy

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:43:00 -0700

Dwyane Wade speaks abut his personal life:

“I keep my personal life my personal life,” Wade said. “You try to keep it as private as you can. When things leak out, it’s not always the truth. Some is. All you can do is continue being who you are. A lot of things have come out about me, and people are going to think what they want to think. But at the end of the day, no one knows what’s happened in my life to get to the point where me and my wife, our family, not being together.” Wade and Siohvaughn Funches were grade-school sweethearts and married before he entered the NBA. They had two children, and court records show the divorce process began late last year, roughly around the time the season began. He has not divulged any details of the breakup.

“When the time comes, I will make one statement and that’s it,” Wade said. “Like anyone else, I want my privacy respected.” He’s also dealing with courts on another matter, a failed restaurant deal. Wade agreed to have his name and likeness used at three restaurants in South Florida and says he never invested any money in the businesses, yet when they failed - even though he tried to fulfill his end of the deal by making appearances - he was sued by the people who approached him about the project for $25 million. Wade is countersuing. “Let people say what they want to say about me,” Wade said. “I hear it. I get mad about it. But it doesn’t get me down. It adds fuel to the fire.”

That’s certainly understandable, but damn; we guess he won’t be coming out about Gabrielle Union anytime soon.

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Some Morning Sexy

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:25:00 -0700

Here are some shots of Sanaa Lathan in Jewel Magazine. She is definitely making it rain on those overrated and over-whored out broads. Classic beauty.

Untouchable Swag

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:24:00 -0700

The “pretty” cute couple came out over the weekend for TI’s 29th Birthday Party: The Untouchables Part Deux at The Biltmore. Tiny for having shat out all them kids fit that dress like it was the business, and Clifford looks like a light skinned Sammy Davis Jr.

Kim Kardashian on Interracial Dating

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:11:00 -0700

Well here ya go Interacial dating from Guru Kim Kardashian....hmmm.
Anyways, here is our view. The best thing to say is who ever you fall for and who ever lets you be you and you are both willing to listen to each other and no be harmful to either party or yourself it doesn't matter what color your skin is just the fact that you found that right person for you...screw you hater friends and anyone who doesn't get it that's their problem.

Some Common Ground

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:03:00 -0700

Pharrell Williams and Doug E. Fresh kicked it at the Start the Show n’ Bowl’ event to benefit The Common Ground Foundation in the Chi this past weekend.

When the Aid Checks Stop

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:15:00 -0700

Now the Bush’s ish has affected the big lenders with student loans:

Dozens of the country’s biggest lenders have stopped doling out student loans to struggling college kids because of the economic upheaval - leaving scores of would-be scholars combing the want ads this fall instead of hitting the books. Many lending experts say panicked banks are still reeling from mortgage meltdowns and are leery about taking a chance with their dwindling liquidity. More than 33 banks and lenders have completely shuttered or suspended their private loan programs in the past year, and more than 100 have stopped participating in all or parts of the federally guaranteed student-loan program, according to FinAid.org, a Web site that keeps track of the student-loan industry.
The scurrying ranks include former lending powerhouses such as MyRichUncle.com, Bank of America and Campus Door, which was backed by Lehman Brothers. “The credit crisis has had a tremendous impact on student loans,” said Keith Alliotts, of TuitionBids.com, a website that helps students find the best prices on loans for college. “It’s hard to find anyone doing student loans because so many have left the space.” He said his office is inundated with calls from frantic students and their parents, scrambling to come up with the cash for college. “It’s a sad state of affairs,” he said. Kristina Fernandes, 20, was so desperate that she borrowed $8,000 at 18 percent interest rate to cover her expenses at NYU this semester. “It sucks,” she said. Her federal student-aid package gives her $15,000 a year for school, but she reckons that her tuition, room and board will reach $40,000 for the year. Fernandes, an economics student, took out the loan and works two jobs to swing it. “I’m having a hard time with the whole time-management thing because I spend so much time working instead of studying,” she said.

Kids better start working at Mickey D’s early or they will just be assed out. As if saving up for college was not hard enough, now your loans are up for grabs.

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Jet, Beauty. Building a Dynasty & Jada

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:05:00 -0700

Jada Pinkett-Smith covers this week’s issue of Jet magazine and talks family:

Petite powerhouse Jada Pinkett Smith may be the wife of actor and entertainer Will Smith, but there’s far more to this talented actress than meets the eye. In addition to her most important roles as mother and wife, she also wears many hats‹including writer, singer, producer and director‹to showcase her artistic diversity. As a Black woman I’ve really been trying to craft a line in my creative life to show that we can do anything, she says about her outlets of creative expression. I feel like that’s an important element to show because people will oftentimes try to keep us Œin our place, she told Jet magazine. Now that acting jobs for the Smith children are becoming more frequent, Pinkett Smith vows that there will be no box-office competition in her household. If this is really going to be our family business, we’re not doing that. Will was already [premiering] on Willow’s [premiere day] for American Girl with Hancock and I was like, Baby, for real? We have to stay united. You can’t allow the business to come between family.

Lil' Wayne a No-Show for Landmark Concert in Bahamas

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:50:00 -0700

A landmark concert in the Bahamas featuring multi-platinum artist Lil' Wayne as the headliner, was an upset for fans when the rapper didn't show up this past weekend.

The major event was to take place in Nassau on Friday, September 26. However, it is reported that while Weezy was in town, an altercation between the sound company, TK Productions and promoter Red CityEntertainment, resulted in TK refusing to do the show and leaving the venue -preventing Wayne from performing, according to the press release.

Sources say the dispute began when TK had completed the entire set-up, but had not received the agreed upon payment before the start of the show. Witnesses saw the promoter then panic and offer to pay several thousand dollars more than promised. But after having given the promoters numerous opportunities to fulfill their professional obligations, the offer was refused.

Thousands of fans showed up at the venue, only to be turned away and asked to return for the show the following day.

Non-refundable tickets had been sold at $45 General Admin., $80 V.I.P., $200 Platinum, and an undisclosed amount in the thousands for Sky Box.

The show finally went down the next night, Saturday, September 27. It started at around midnight with over 10 local opening acts, and co-headliner Buju Banton took the stage, performing as promised.

Meanwhile, Lil' Wayne was announced throughout the night, riling the crowd in anticipation of his appearance. But by the end of the opening acts, the birthday boy was still a no show, leaving a slew of disappointed Bahamian fans.

Jay-Z Sued Over 'I Will Not Lose' Ad Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:49:00 -0700

Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z and Iconix Brand Group, owner of Rocawear Clothing, are being sued in federal court on copyright infringement charges.

The case was filed last Thursday, September 18 in Georgia Northern District Court by I Will Not Lose, LLC, a company claiming that Iconix Brand Group and Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, adopted the exact same "I Will Not Lose" trademark, according to AllHipHop.com.

Last March, Jay-Z sold the rights for Rocawear to Iconix Brand Group for $204 million.

Despite this, Carter is also named in the suit as it is believed by the plaintiff that he continues to oversee the product development, licensing, and marketing of Rocawear.

Last year, Rocawear launched an international "I Will Not Lose Campaign," where stars such as Chris Brown and Ciara gave accounts of how they overcame personal challenges before reciting the trademarked phrase "I Will Not Lose."

I Will Not Lose, LLC CEO Reggie Tucker alleges in the lawsuit that his company trademarked the brand first and were subsequently ignored throughout 2007 after attempts were made to settle the matter out of court.

The plaintiff is seeking an undisclosed amount of damages for the dilution of their trademark.

Sean Kingston $500,000 Chain Stolen in Mail

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:47:00 -0700

Reggae star Sean Kingston's $500,000 chain was stolen from the mail, after the teen rapper had his sister FedEx a diamond encrusted link chain with a crayon box medallion, from Los Angeles to a jeweler in New York.

The authorities were alerted about the missing bling when the shipped package arrived at the jeweler's shop empty, according to TMZ.com.

Kingston's sister reportedly only insured the extravagant parcel for just $500.

The incident is currently under police investigation in Los Angeles.

The pop icon is best known for his Summer 2007 hit "Beautiful Girls".

Hip-Hop Birth Roots to be Sold

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:41:00 -0700

A Bronx apartment building, recognized as the birthplace of Hip-Hop culture, is expected to be sold next week, announces New York City officials.

Located at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, the building’s landolord group plans to withdraw the property from the city’s moderate housing program, allowing the owners to pay off the building’s $5 million dollar balance, according to AllHipHop.com.

The property will then be sold to high-profile real estate developer Mark Karasick, putting the future of the 100 families living there in doubt.

The tenants and partnered housing advocates attempted to block the sale by filing a lawsuit in the State Supreme Court. Despite the current tenants, advocates and the building’s hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc coming together to prepare a $10 million offer for the building and securing a temporary restraining order against the sale, the State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the landlord on last Friday (September 26).

"While the owners of 1520 Sedgwick have a legal right to buyout of the Mitchell-Lama program, the building’s residents have made an offer that we believe is more than fair," Shauna Donovan, commissioner for the housing preservation department, told the New York Times. "In this light, it is difficult to understand why the owners would choose to put the affordability of over 100 families’ homes at risk."

In the early 1970s, Kingston, Jamaica native and Hip-Hop founder Clive Campbell moved into the building. There he quickly constructed a graffiti crew dubbed the Ex-Vandals, and took on his famous DJ moniker Kool Herc.

Exasperated by the gang violence that plagued the neighborhood, Herc and his sister Cindy began hosting parties in the building’s recreation room.

Utilizing two turntables and a guitar amp, Herc revolutionized music by isolating "the breaks" of popular records like James Brown’s "Give It Up or Turn It Loose," Booker T and the MG’s "Melting Pot," Babe Ruth’s "The Mexican," and The Incredible Bongo Band’s "Apache."

This style of musical arrangement grew exponentially, attracting dancers (B-Boys and B-Girls) and fellow DJs and future Hip-Hop luminaries Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash.

Last year, New York officially christened the building "the birthplace of Hip-Hop" and declared it eligible for national and state registrars.

According to reports, 1520 Sedgwick Avenue is estimated to be sold for $7.5 million.

The Prêt-à-Porter Crew

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:27:00 -0700

Solange, Usher, Kelly Rowland, and others hit up Fashion Week in Paris. Glad to see Usher out getting a little air. He best take full advantage of the jet-setting now before Tameka pops out another baby.

Terrence Howard Mourns the Passing of His Mother

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:54:00 -0700

(WENN) Actor Terrence Howard is mourning the death of his mother after she lost her battle with cancer. The "Iron Man" star's mom, Anita Williams, passed away earlier this week after a long fight against the disease.

Howard's representative tells People.com, "Terrence Howard's mother, Anita Williams, has sadly passed away after a long battle with cancer.

"Terrence will take some time to privately grieve with his family. He appreciates everyone's support during this difficult time."

Howard, a father of three, is known to be close to his family, telling reporters earlier this year how he gives large amounts of money to his relatives.

Obama Leads in Polls After First Presidential Debate

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:52:00 -0700

A pair of one-night polls gave Barack Obama a clear edge over John McCain in their first presidential debate.

Fifty-one percent said Obama, the Democrat , did a better job in Friday night's faceoff while 38 percent preferred the Republican McCain, according to a CNN-Opinion Research Corp. survey of adults, reports the Associated Press.

Obama was widely considered more intelligent, likable and in touch with peoples' problems, and by modest margins was seen as the stronger leader and more sincere. Most said it was McCain who spent more time attacking his opponent.

About six in 10 said each did a better job than expected. Seven in 10 said each seemed capable of being president.

In a CBS News poll of people not committed to a candidate, 39 percent said Obama won the debate, 24 percent said McCain and 37 percent called it a tie. Twice as many said Obama understands their needs than said so about McCain.

Seventy-eight percent said McCain is prepared to be president, about the same proportion of uncommitted voters as said so before the debate. Sixty percent said Obama is ready - a lower score than McCain, but a solid 16-percentage-point improvement from before the debate.

In another Obama advantage in the CBS poll, far more said their image of him had improved as a result of the debate than said it had worsened. More also said their view of McCain had gotten better rather than worse, but by a modest margin.

The CNN poll involved telephone interviews with 524 adults who watched the debate and had a margin of error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points. The CBS survey involved online interviews with 483 uncommitted voters who saw the debate and had an error margin of plus or minus 4 points. It was conducted by Knowledge Networks, which initially selected the respondents by telephone.

Polls conducted on one night can be less reliable than surveys conducted over several nights because they only include the views of people available that particular evening.

Both polls were conducted Friday night.

Rihanna is Launching a New Clothing Line

noreply@blogger.com (ThaPagez.com) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:56:00 -0700

Rihanna is set to follow in the footsteps of fellow pop star Beyonce and launch her own clothing line.

The "Disturbia" singer, who is a frequent front-row guest at runway shows, has confirmed she is working on her own designs, according to New York Magazine's online edition.

The sexy star has already dabbled in the accessories industry - she put her name to a range of umbrellas earlier this year to coincide with her international hit of the same name.

"I can't say when it will be released, but it's definitely going to happen. I'm not one to rush into anything. I want to take my time," she tells fashion publication WWD.

Earlier this year, Rihanna hinted she was pondering a fashion line, saying, "There might be a clothing line on the horizon, maybe underwear."

The star has also previously teamed up with retail chain H&M to design a range of casual wear as part of the "Fashion Against Aids" campaign.