“Basketball Wives: Los Angeles” cast member Tanya Williams will not be returning for the second season, according to TMZ . In fact, the estranged wife of incarcerated baller Jayson Williams, wasn’t even invited to the reunion show. Get The Inside Scoop On Los Angeles This should come as no surprise considering she hasn’t appeared on the show since the second episode when she refused to jump in a fight between Laura and Malaysia. Maybe producers considered her too boring? Though she filmed enough material for the entire season, producers phased her out. She’s the second member to disappear: VH1: “Kimsha Stopped Showing Up For Filming On ‘Basketball Wives: LA’” Is Gilbert Arenas Draya’s Baby Daddy? Laura Govan: “I’m Myself From The Beginning, I’m Not A Fronter” [EXCLUSIVE]
Jennifer Aniston is riding high these days, with a successful movie career, a great new guy in Justin Theroux, and the hottest celebrity body over age 40. Might that hot body soon be occupied by a baby, though? No. The actress shot down rumors she and boyfriend Justin Theroux are engaged and/or expecting a child together during a press conference to promote Five . “Rumor Number One: I am not planning to get married any time soon,” the 42-year-old said during a break from questions about the Lifetime project. Anniroux: Happy, and living together, but neither married nor engaged . “I’ve been married once, and I don’t know if I’ll get married again. But I can tell you that as of this very moment, I have no plan to get married. Got that?” As for her alleged weight gain in recent months? “Rumor Number Two: No, we’re not pregnant. It’s just I quit smoking, so I’ve gained a couple of pounds.” Makes perfect sense. Not that it will mean fewer ” Jennifer Aniston pregnant !” headlines from OK, In Touch, Star , and Life & Style , but makes perfect sense. [Photo: WENN.com]
Matt Barnes and Gloria Govan of the NBA’s LA Lakers and VH1’s Basketball Wives fame, respectively, have announced their split. They had a nice run together, mostly. After calling off their engagement last year, but convincing the public they’re still a couple, the two confirmed the breakup we ALL knew was coming this week. Matt emailed out a statement today about the split from Gloria Govan (sister of Gilbert Arenas baby mana/Shaq mistress Laura Govan ), saying the following: “I’d like to address rumors surrounding mine and Gloria’s relationship. We’ve reached the difficult decision of ending our relationship and will be going our separate ways. We will work together to raise our sons and wish each other only the best.” Gloria just tweeted her statement saying: “I’m sure you guys are hearing a ton of buzz about Matt and Me breaking up, sorry to say… its true!!!!!! But the most important thing is focusing on my kids and continuing to have a good relationship with their father, thanks for your support!!!” A heated Twitter exchange this month between Matt and a fan – who suggested Barnes should Govan or else someone else will – was a bad sign. Responded Barnes: “He can have her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Classy. Meanwhile, she Tweeted Saturday: “If someone is dumb enough to walk away, be smart enough to let them go. Your destiny is never tied to anyone who leaves you.” Well spoken, Gloria Govan. Well spoken. [Photo: WENN.com]
Commemorating 20 years in the game, Nas returns on the cover of XXL . Issue hits newsstands on October 25, but peep an excerpt between he and guest interviewer, Tyler, The Creator. Cover designed by Mister Cartoon. “God’s Son is my favorite album by you,” Tyler said. “And my second is probably Street’s Disciple,” he continued. “Get the f*ck outta here,” Nas responded. Awkward and quirky exchanges aside, the discussion quickly picked up with the 20-year-old Tyler asking Nas for advice. “You, Em, Jay, Snoop, like, you guys all started when you was exactly my age,” Tyler said. “The fact that you guys are still here makes me just always think, like, F*ck, could I?” “Oh, you definitely can,” Nas replied. “Someone like you is, you’re interesting, for a lot of reasons. So someone like you, you can’t wait to see what’s next.”
VH1’s “Basketball Wives” Miami cast member Royce Reed took to her Twitter page yesterday to announce she will not be coming back for a fourth season. Royce, who was not liked by the women on the show, was your go to girl for many of the show’s arguments and cat fights, and it seems she just had enough of all the drama. Royce may be putting all her energies into her latest venture as an author, as her new book, College Girls, was released this week. Take a look at her tweet below: Fellow castmate Tami Roman responded hinting that Royce may not be the only one that exits stage left of the show. Well ok @Roycelr don’t be surprised-several others may follow… Last month, Evelyn Lozada also claimed she was not coming back for another season. It’s Official! Meeka Claxton Kicked Off “Basketball Wives” Royce Reed’s “Basketball Wives” Boyfriend Gets Another Woman Pregnant Shaunie O’Neal Defends “Basketball Wives” Franchise [EXCLUSIVE]
Wanda Sykes has braved tougher things than heckling stand-up audiences. In an interview with Ellen DeGeneres set to air Monday on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Sykes reveals for the first time, that earlier this year she had breast cancer and then elected to have a mastectomy. “I had breast cancer,” says Sykes, 47. “Yeah, I know it’s scary.” The cancer was found after she had undergone what was essentially a cosmetic procedure, to have a breast reduction. “This was in February. I went for the reduction. I had real big boobs and I just got tired of knocking over stuff. Every time I eat … Oh lord. I’d carry a Tide stick everywhere I go,” she quips. “My back was sore so it was time to have a reduction.” She continues, “It wasn’t until after the reduction that in the lab work, the pathology, that they found that I had DCIS [ductal carcinoma in situ] in my left breast. I was very, very lucky because DCIS is basically stage-zero cancer. So I was very lucky.” As she is quick to point out, “But cancer is cancer. I had the choice of, you can go back every three months and get it checked. Have a mammogram, MRI every three months just to see what it’s doing. But, I’m not good at keeping on top of stuff. I’m sure I’m overdue for an oil change and a teeth cleaning already.” On top of which, “I have a lot of breast cancer history on my mother’s side of the family.” This latter fact prompted Sykes to reach a dramatic decision, “to have a bilateral mastectomy,” she says. “I had both breasts removed … because now I have zero chance of having breast cancer.” Explaining her choice, she says, “It sounds scary up front, but what do you want? Do you want to wait and not be as fortunate when it comes back and it’s too late?” When it came to speaking out about her past few months, Sykes, the mother of nearly 2½-year-old twins with her wife, Alex, tells the talk-show host, “I was like, I don’t know, should I talk about it or what? How many things could I have? I’m Black, then Lesbian. I can’t be the poster child for everything.” With a laugh, she notes, “At least with the LGBT issues we get a parade, we get a float, it’s a party. [But] I was real hesitant about doing this, because I hate walking. I got a lot of [cancer] walks coming up.” As DeGeneres states, “I just admire the hell out of you.” Wow. We definitely salute her bravery. We’re so glad she was able to catch it early and beat it. Source
A single and ready for whatever Jennifer Williams celebrated her birthday at Greenhouse in NYC. She locked her lips on Tank, she better watch herself, sources say Tank is taken and his girl doesn’t play any kind of ghetto games. Take a peek at who else rolled through… No Evelyn, No Shaunie… Hmmm, what’s going on with the wolf pack?!? Source
If you’re one of those people who seem to be taken by surprise every holiday season, then yes, it’s time to start Christmas shopping! I know, I know. Labor Day is still on the tips of our tongues and you haven’t even thought about the kids Halloween costume yet. It may feel too early, but unless you’re expecting some type of financial windfall between now and December, it’s definitely time to start Christmas planning! With just over 100 days until Christmas, it’s time to start your preparation for the holiday season. The reality is that when you’re not prepared, you make what could be and should be an amazing time of year far too stressful. Far too many of us become overwhelmed by trivial things; From the decorations most people won’t even pay attention to, to what to buy co-workers we barely like, we spend money we don’t truly have because of both commercial and self-induced pressures. Getting into the holiday spirit doesn’t have to break the bank. You can do it by simply asking yourself these questions to ensure you are stress-free and financially ready for this holiday season. What did I spend last year? The best indication of what your holiday spending may be this year is determined by what you spent last year. Check last year’s bank statements or gather every last receipt for each purchase you made or expense you incurred during the holiday season (November 20th – December 31st). Include everything from gifts to additional food, wrapping paper and decorations. Tally it up and add at least $100 for all the small things we know you’re going to forget. This number represents what you need to save over the next few months. Where will my holiday money come from? Based on your findings, create a holiday fund. Divide the total dollar amount of what you need to save by the number of paychecks you plan on receiving between now and Christmas. Begin stashing money away in a separate account as soon as you possibly can. If you don’t trust yourself, utilize online banks like ING Direct . They typically takes 48 hours to transfer funds, so that should help you think twice before spending your holiday fund on anything not holiday related. 3.What’s in my spending plan? Categorize every holiday-related expense imaginable. Write down how much you anticipate spending on each. Add everything up. If it exceeds the budget, prioritize and adjust your list accordingly. Remember everything is negotiable. Don’t feel pressured to go beyond your means. READ MORE The Frugalista Files [BOOK REVIEW] 10 Ways To Avoid Overdraft Fees
Evelyn Lozada of “Basketball Wives” tweeted that she was quitting Twitter and then posted she won’t be doing anymore shows. The fiesty “Basketball Wives” cast member constantly makes promotional appearances, so we’re guessing this is what she’s referring to. Is Evelyn upset Tammi is taking away some of her shine? We can’t see Ev passing up a check! Chad Ochocinco & Evelyn Lozada Sleep With The Fishes? Evelyn Lozada Explains Why Her Mother Still Lives In The Projects [VIDEO] “Basketball Wives” Evelyn Lozada Doubles Her Salary
Jennifer Williams appeared to be very upset during the reunion of Basketball Wives season 2 about her nude photos being leaked on World Star Hip Hop. She ended her friendship with Royce Reed , who made it very clear she felt Jennifer leaked the photos herself. Evelyn Lozada was first to pull the someone leaked my nude photos act. Now her name is on the tip of everyone’s tongue. Could it be Jennifer wanted the same fame her best-friend obtained? We have reason to believe she did. Jennifer and Q, CEO of World Star Hip Hip are good friends. Would you be friends with the CEO of the site that debut your nude photos to the world? Q even refers to Jennifer as sis. Yeah I know, things that make you go hmm. After getting the exclusive from Fred the CEO of MediaTakeout . I think it is safe to say that Jennifer just may have leaked her own nude photos and so have many other celebrities. Celebrity nude photos are searched on google by millions everyday. A celebrity can get more views from leaked photos than posing for Playboy these days. Below is a conversation the two had on twitter over 4th of July weekend. Recent Post: “Basketball Wives” Star Jennifer Williams Finally Files For Divorce Jennifer Williams Dating A White Man
