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Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ Album Reportedly Not Dropping Friday

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Confusion circling a Kanye West album should surprise no one at this point. Variety is reporting from a source that Ye’s Jesus Is King album will not be dropping on Friday (September 27). Here we go again. Despite the publication sharing information, it got from a source close to the situation, West’s wife, Kim Kardashian, is doubling down on the Friday release date. The reality star retweeted a picture from an account belonging to someone named “Colin” who Yeezy does follow. 2 more days Jesus is King pic.twitter.com/ZKqmqkMeHZ — colin (@colinags) September 25, 2019 Per Variety : A meeting about the album between West and Def Jam executives recently took place in the rapper’s occasional home base of Wyoming, where he staged a massive event to launch his “Ye” album last year (news of the meeting and the album’s delay was  first reported by Hits ). West held one of his semi-weekly church-like “Sunday Services” in Wyoming last weekend, which was attended by super-producer Rick Rubin — who came in during the final stages two of West’s last three solo albums, “Yeezus” and “Life of Pablo,” and met with him the month before “Ye” dropped — so his presence suggests that an album is finished. Fans and Hip-Hop enthusiasts are no strangers to Ye’s theatrics as of late when it comes to releasing his albums. Kanye fans waited for the Yandhi which was supposed to drop in September 2018. The project was delayed multiple times while West was hanging out in Africa before subsequently being shelved. Then there were the ambitious five albums in five weeks rollout that didn’t follow the schedule at all. Instead, we got a watered-down version of Teyana Taylor’s G.O.O.D. Music debut, a subpar Nas album, and two forgettable Ye featured joints. At least we got some pure raw from Pusha T though. Lets also not forget The Life of Pablo’s disastrous rollout that saw the perfectionist continuously re-record and mix the album well after its release. Well if Kim says it’s still coming on Friday then hey we gotta belive his wife right? She was the one who broke the news of the album’s existence in the first place. Even his boy Consequence admitted to HipHopDX when it comes to  Kanye, “it always runs down to the wire.” We shall see what happens at the stroke of midnight. — Photo: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty

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Screenwriter Files Lawsuit Over Taraji P. Henson’s ‘What Men Want’ Film Idea

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: WENN.com / WENN A screenwriter has filed a lawsuit against a number of entities over claims that the idea for What Men Want starring Taraji P. Henson was stolen from him. The screenwriter named Paramount Pictures, film producer Will Packer and BET in the suit. The Blast reports : He accuses the defendants of infringing on his copyright with their film “What Men Want”, which starred Henson. Carlini claims, “In 2014, Plaintiff began writing an original screenplay for a feature- length film along with David Collins (“Collins”), which had as its central plot point a woman obtaining the ability to hear men’s thoughts. By 2015, Plaintiff and Collins had written a complete draft of the screenplay, titled What The F Is He Thinking?” He continues, “Starting in 2015, Plaintiff and Collins began shopping What The F Is He Thinking? to various production companies, studios, financers and actors. Broadly construed, “shopping” involves the process of circulating and/or pitching a project to various production companies, studios and film financers for the purpose of securing production, financing, and/or distribution of the project. Efforts are also undertaken during the shopping process to attach key talent and/or a director to the project.” He adds, “During the shopping process, Plaintiff and Collins met with representatives of the following production companies and/or studios: Weinstein Company (now Lantern Entertainment), Montage Films, and Bloom. Plaintiff also spoke with potential talent, such as James Franco, Chris Pratt, King Bach, and Nick Swardson. The last meeting Plaintiff had with a studio representative was in July 2017, when he met with a representative from Bloom. At this meeting, Plaintiff provided the screenplay and business plan for What The F Is He Thinking? to the representatives. This was done in furtherance of facilitating a potential business relationship.” Joe Carlini says that although his pitch wasn’t picked up, the defendants named in the suit took his idea and presented to Henson and the producers. He is seeking unspecified damages. — Photo: WENN

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DeSean Jackson, Snoop Dogg & More Reflect On Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy In New NFL Feature

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz The Marathon Continues… on the NFL Network. In association with the NFL’s ‘ Inspire Change ‘ initiative, the league dropped a new feature starring LA natives DeSean Jackson and Snoop Dogg. They both detail the cultural impact of the late Nipsey Hussle on his community. The new feature titled The L.A. Marathon features the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver and the Long Beach rapper discussing Hussle’s legacy. Jackson, a Crenshaw native, recalls his first time meeting the “Victory Lap” rapper sometime between 1997, 1998 and their friendship. Jackson later links up with Uncle Snoop Dogg, and the “Gin & Juice” rapper shares the story of listening to Hussle’s music for the first time. During the reflective moment, a clip of the late rapper in his younger years is played. Jackson also links up with Neighborhood Nip’s bodyguard J Roc at basketball blessed with a mural of Nip. Jackson asks J Roc about the impact of his late friend in Los Angeles. “It’s because he never left. He lived and died where he came from, and he believed in everything. He believed in this community.” Jackson also stopped by all of the businesses Hussle owned talking with friends and associates. One person, in particular, the NFL chopped it up with the feature was David Gross who owner of the affordable co-working spacer Vector 90. Gross elaborated on how Nipsey helped usher in new businesses into the neighborhood. “For years, we didn’t have the resources to invest in our own communities. But as we have a generation or a couple generations that have found ways to make money, go back and put it to work and be the catalyst in your neighborhood, Nip lived that. He definitely saw it.” Jackson closes out the feature with some touching words about Hussle stating: “When I’m on the field and when I’m playing, I’m repping and I’m standing for what he talked about. That’s just off the strength of the love I got from him.” You can watch The L.A. Marathon feature below on YouTube. — Photo: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz

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Beyoncé Dubs Blue Ivy “A Cultural Icon” In Trademark Battle

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Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Beyoncé doesn’t play, especially when it comes to ensuring that her children’s names aren’t being used for profit. In court documents posted by The Blast , Beyoncé has upped her claim to the name against Wendy Morales in the trademark battle, stating that her daughter Blue Ivy is a “cultural icon.” “Blue Ivy Carter is a cultural icon who has been described as a ‘mini style star’ and has been celebrated for her ‘fashion moments’ over the years,” the documents states. “Her life and activities are followed extensively by the media and the public.” The documents also point out that while Morales operates under the name Blue Ivy, Queen Bey is attempting to register her daughter’s full name, Blue Ivy Carter , for various business ventures linked to the young icon and that the notion that anyone would confuse the two is asinine. “[Claims] that consumers are likely to be confused between a boutique wedding event planning business and Blue Ivy Carter,” the documents continue. “The daughter of two of the most famous performers in the world is frivolous and should be refused in its entirety.” Beyoncé points out her trademark application is for “Blue Ivy Carter” NOT “Blue Ivy.” The trademark case has been an ongoing battle since Hip-Hop’s royal couple filed to trademark their daughter’s name in 2017, Morales claims that Beyonce and Jay-Z are not intending to actually use the name for business, but instead merely protecting their daughter’s name; while she has been in business utilizing the name before Blue was born. Beyoncé’s claim that Blue is a “cultural icon” comes after Blue earned her first Billboard 100 placement for “Brown Skin Girl,” which she sang with her mother on Beyoncé’s  The Lion King: The Gift album. Blue also attended The Lion King premiere with her mom and appeared in the music video for Beyoncé’s original song in the film, “Spirit.” The case is expected to go to trial.

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Rick Ross & Dwyane Wade Team Up For Li-Ning Sneaker Collaboration

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Source: Bobby Metelus / Getty To celebrate the release of Port of Miami 2 , the biggest bawse, Rick Ross linked up with now-retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade for Li-Ning sneaker collab. The Li-Ning Essense 2 ACE will serve as the silhouette to commemorate the release of the sequel to Ross’ debut album Port of Miami. The lifestyle sneaker sports a predominantly black build made out of a combination of faux crocodile leather on the toe box, eyelets, panels, and ankle collars. To complement the limited kicks owners will notice the black and red lace toggles plus Port of Miami 2   and “RICK RO$$” conveniently located on the shoe adjacent to Li-Ning logo. View this post on Instagram Rick Ross x D.Wade x @wayofwade #PortofMiami2 out now! A post shared by The Boss Rick Ross (@richforever) on Sep 24, 2019 at 8:30am PDT The Rick Ross x Dwyane Wade x Li-Ning Essense 2 ACE is only for friends and family. There is no expected release date for the exclusive kicks. We can’t front though, for a pair of Li-Ning’s they are kinda dope. Wade has represented the Chinese apparel company Li-Ning since 2012 after he decided to ditch the Jumpman for a lifetime deal with the brand. Tell us what you think of the Ross x Wade exclusives in the comment section below. — Photo: Bobby Metelus / Getty

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Second Man Connected To Mac Miller’s Overdose Arrested

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Rich Fury / Getty A second man has been arrested in connection to the investigation into the overdose death of Mac Miller . Ryan Reavis of Arizona was the target of efforts by the FBI and DEA and is now in custody. TMZ reports : 36-year-old Lake Havasu City resident Ryan Reavis is in custody … this after the FBI and DEA targeted him over Mac’s death. The law enforcement agencies obtained a search warrant for Reavis’ home, and what they found led to his arrest. According to investigators, drugs were found — including prescription-only pills and marijuana. Cops say they also confiscated firearms, including a 9mm pistol and two shotguns, a homemade firearm suppressor and an arsenal of ammo. Perhaps most important … police found a physician’s prescription pad. Reavis was arrested and booked on fraud, drug and gun charges on $50,000 bail. Another man, Cameron James Pettit , was arrested earlier this month for allegedly selling Miller fake oxycodone pills. — Photo: Getty

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Truth Hurts: Kash Doll Admits To Having Plastic Surgery [Video]

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Erika Goldring / Getty Hate her or love her Kash Doll seems to be as transparent as they come. She had admitted to going under the knife. As spotted on  Hot New Hip Hop   the Detroit performer has made it clear that she has enhanced her body. During a recent interview with  VladTV she was asked by Vlad about a tweet she posted in 2015 with the simple caption “plastic surgery”. She says that she has received cosmetic treatments but not to the extent of some of her female Rap peers. “I haven’t got  a lot of work done,” she explained. “I don’t do a lot of work. 2015 I probably was thinking about it.” She would go on to detail what exactly got touched up. “I have got work done, I’m not ashamed to say that which is my boobs.” Elsewhere in the Q&A she confirms she was the first female rapper with Doll in her name thus inspiring the likes of Asian Doll, Cuban Doll and Dream Doll. You can see the clip below. Photo:

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Jim Jones & Chrissy Lose NJ Mansion To Foreclosure, Property Sold For $100

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty “Baaallliiin” was Jim Jones signature phrase in 2006…but that doesn’t seem like it’s really the case these days. According to Bossip , Dipset capo Jim Jones and long-time partner Chrissy Lampkin lost their NJ mansion after The U.S. National Bank Association sued the reality star couple back in 2017 for allegedly failing to pay their mortgage since 2010. According to the complaint, Jones bought the house in 2006 and took out a $680,000 mortgage with a 6.875 percent interest rate. He agreed to make monthly payments of $4,467, but instead, Jones stopped paying it almost ten years ago, defaulting the loan and accelerating the total balance. Apparently, Jim Jones and Chrissy were unable to come up with the cash because the courts issued its final judgment against the couple last week and the property was sold for $100 at an auction. Despite legal woes, Jones has been focused on making music. As previously reported early this year while celebrating his B-Sides Reunion with partner in rhyme Cam’ron and Jay Z , Jones was also celebrating beating a gun case in Georgia just in time for the release of his first major solo project in 10 years and The Heatmakerz collaboration, El Chapo . Staying on track, Jim Jones released a new visual for the lead single, “Make No Issues of It.” Despite being outed as a part of the Nine-Trey Blood Gang by Rap agitator turned federal witness Tekashii 69 , the new video directed by Jimmy and Shula The Don features Jones letting the red flags fly. “I’m in your halls with Taj Mahals and some red caps,” Jones raps donning a crimson jacket. “When we ball, even the feds took pictures of it. And I ain’t here to make no issues of it.” Since the allegations of his involvement in the infamous Blood gang was revealed in court, Jones has yet to confirm or deny the allegations. Last week when the news broke of the audio being played in court, highlighting Jones’s involvement in gang activities; including the targeting of Tekashii 69, Jones responded with an Instagram post in the gym showing he was staying focused. “#Incaseyoudidnt we got busy at another hotel stay focus don’t let them side trac u from ur mission,” Jones wrote. View this post on Instagram #incaseyoudidnt we got busy at another hotel stay focus don’t let them side trac u from ur mission #Vampfitt @dudvampfitt A post shared by jimjonescapo (@jimjonescapo) on Sep 19, 2019 at 6:52pm PDT Check out the video for “No Issues of It” below.

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Here Are 10 Products Black Celebs Swear By That Make You Think They Found The Fountain Of Youth

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Your mom, auntie, and uncle have all told you “Black don’t crack” and it’s basically true. Have you seen Cicely Tyson and Angela Bassett ? They got that glow, we got that glow! But as the temperature begins to cool down, moving from hot girl summer to hot nerd fall and whatever mood moniker Megan Thee Stallion bestows in the winter, your skin still requires proper care to maintain healthy, nourished skin all-year-long.  Now as you contemplate how much energy you want to put into maintaining your glow, do note that Black skin is more prone to displaying the effect of frigid temperature, including dry, irritated, itchy, flaking, and ashy skin. To top it off, this can lead to skin conditions, according to Nada Elbuluk, MD,   an assistant professor in the dermatology department at New York University School of Medicine and board member of the Skin of Color Society in Health Magazine .  “Any scratching, inflammation, [and] irritation is more likely to lead to darkening of the skin, or what we call hyperpigmentation. In darker skin, we’re even more cautious of that because that pigmentation can last for a long time.” So, if you wanna make sure you glow all Autumn-long and beyond, check out these 10 skincare products black celebs swear by.

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Difference Between Gel Manicures And SNS Nails

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Image Source / Getty Depending on your level of glam, getting our nails done can easily take all day. While many of us are fans of eye-catching designs like crystals, coffin-shaped nails to chrome nails and everything in between, we can all agree that the health of our nails comes first. While there are some people who prefer to keep their nails natural, there are various techniques when done correctly that won’t compromise the health of your nails like gel manicures and SNS (signature nail systems) aka the powder dip manicure. Gel manicures and SNS nails have been a huge hit with nail lovers for good reason Not only do both of these techniques look amazing on your nails, they help to keep our natural nails in great shape. Read on to get the 411 on each technique!

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