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Put On Blast: Humpback Hov Claps Back At Harry Belafonte For Saying He And BeyBey Don’t Inspire Struggling Blacks “My Presence Is Charity!”

Jay gives Harry Belafonte a seat! Jay Z Responds To Harry Belafonte Harry Belafonte recently lashed out at superstar couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé and other black stars about not using their fame and fortune to aid the greater good of the community and spark social change. Jay Z finally responded in an interview with Rap Radar and says his presence enough is charity because it inspires black boys: “I’m offended by that because first of all, and this is going to sound arrogant, but my presence is charity. Just who I am. Just like Obama’s is. Obama provides hope. Whether he does anything, the hope that he provides for a nation, and outside of America is enough. Just being who he is. You’re the first black president. If he speaks on any issue or anything he should be left alone…I felt Belafonte he just went about it wrong. Like the way he did it in the media, and then he big’d up Bruce Springsteen or somebody. And it was like, “whoa,” you just sent the wrong message all the way around…Bruce Springsteen is a great guy. You’re this Civil Rights activist and you just big’d up the white guy against me in the white media. And I’m not saying that in a racial way. I’m just saying what it is. The fact of what it was. And that was just the wrong way to go about it.” Harry Belafonte has responded to Hov’s comments and says his intial comments were never meant to hurt or disrespect the couple… “I would be hard pressed to tell Mr. Jay Z what to do with this time and his fortune. All I can be critical is of what he is not doing. This conflict that is emerging was not from me as a direct attack on Jay Z or Beyonce. I was at a press conference in Switzerland. Questions were raised by the international press. They asked about the artists and the social engagement of the past based on a film we were watching…and how artists responded earlier in my life and how they responded today. “And I made the observation that the highly powerful voice that our community has – Black America has – there is so much celebrity power that it was sad to see that the collective of the celebrity power had not been applied to bring consciousness to the inequities that we face. “Artist that heard that responded in a very strong way. You’ll find that Jamie Foxx, you’ll find Chuck D [of Public Enemy]…you find that any number of highly profiled people have taken that critique and called for [a meeting]. We’ve sat. We’ve talked. And I will tell you now that these people that I’ve just mentioned are officially behind Dream Defenders. They are prepared to come down. They are prepared to perform. I would hope that Jay Z would not take personally what was said because it was not said about him personally.” Belafonte says he would rather talk in private: “Having said that, I would like to say to Jay Z, to Beyonce: My heart is wide open and filled with nothing but hope and the promise that we can sit and have a one-on-one. And lets understand each other rather than try to answer these questions and these nuances in a public place.” Hit the flip for the full video interview! Continue reading

Losing It? Solange Cancels European Show Dates For Her “Mental And Physical Health”

Well, she’s no Beyoncé. Solange was recently “forced” to cancel the rest of her European show appearances for her mental and physical well-being: Via DailyMail reports : She’s one of the fastest rising stars in the music industry. But Solange Knowles has been forced to cancel her European tour dates after admitting that she has become overwhelmed with her commitments. The 27-year-old singer has pulled out of her summer music festival performances in order to spend more time with her family and work on new material. Solange is still planning to play all of her US dates this year but has admitted that she needs to scrap her appearances in Europe for her ‘mental and physical health.’ In a statement, Beyoncé’s younger sister said that she was ‘devastated’ by the decision that she had to make but couldn’t juggle so many commitments. ‘I am completely devastated to announce that I will be canceling my international festival dates for the Summer,’ she wrote. I wish I could put in words how much of a difficult decision this was… but between moving part time to a new city, starting my son in a new school, and writing/ recording my new record…I really had to make the best decision for my mental/physical health and provide some stability for my family,’ she added. ‘I am so so sooooo sorry if Ive disappointed…… and really hope to make it out to those special cities soon enough!’ Solange has already made a number of appearances in the UK this year, including a set at Glastonbury, but has recently returned to the US to be with her family. Ahead of the statement, she had already pulled out of two UK appearances, at Koko in London and Yorkshire’s Beacons festival. The Losing You singer has eight-year-old son Daniel to look after and is currently in a relationship with music video director Alan Ferguson, having just moved to New York from Los Angeles. She will be putting all of her efforts into recording her third studio album. Keep it together Solo! You can do it. We make jokes about her occasionally but Solange is one of our faves — especially cuz she does stuff like organize protests against the Zimmerman verdict. Check out some photos below: WENN/Twitter Continue reading

Must Be Nice: Kimmy Cakes And Yeezy Drop $750K On Gold Plated Toilets For Their New Bel-Air Palace

Only the best for Nori’s privileged young cakes!!! KimYe are splurging bigtime to outfit their new Bel-Air crib with the finest appliances. Via Page Six reports : Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have spent just over $750,000 on four gold-plated toilets for their new Bel Air mansion. The couple have been staying with Kim’s mom Kris Jenner while work on their new mansion in LA is finished. Now that they have a completion date they have started buying furniture and fittings. Kanye has ordered six special-edition beds from the company that supplies London’s Savoy Hotel, costing $174,000 each. They are also kitting out their kitchen with almost $750,000 of Electrolux gear and a Swarovski- encrusted fridge freezer. Sounds super tacky… but hey, if they like it we love it. SplashNews Continue reading

Pure Comedy: Tank Puts His Fellow TGT Group Members On Blizzy Blast On Twitter

Tank pretty much answered any questions we might have about whether or not Ginuwine has been smokin’ something. In case you missed it the members of TGT had a rather comedic performance on a morning news show ( WATCH HERE ). Well, Tank finally caught a look at the video and posted his reaction on Twitter: Pretty funny stuff Continue reading

Whatchu Say Now Belafonte? Jay-Z And Beyonce Join Trayvon Martin’s Mom At Rally

Beyonce and Jay-Z stepped up their social responsibility game Saturday by showing up at a NYC march/vigil in honor of Trayvon Martin. Rev. Al Sharpton announced their plans to join him via Twitter. Hit the flip for more photos from the event.

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Homewrecker Alert! Lamar Odom’s Alleged Mistress Spotted Out Partying In Hollyweird!

Celebrating them big Star Magazine checks we bet! The woman at the heart of the Lamar Odom cheating scandal was spotted out and about in Hollyweird early Saturday morning. Via MailOnline reports : The woman who has been linked to married basketball player Lamar Odom has been pictured for the first time since the scandal. Jennifer Richardson, who reports claimed has been having a close friendship with the husband of reality star Khloe Kardashian since January 2012, was photographed outside Eden nightclub in Hollywood. The 29-year-old, who is not believed to live in Los Angeles, was spotted leaving the nightspot in the early hours of Saturday morning. It is the first time Jennifer has been pictured in public since American tabloids first published reports linking her to Lamar, who has been married to Khloe for four years, earlier this month. Star magazine claimed Lamar, 33, met Jennifer at the Stadium Club strip club in Washington D.C. after he played a game for the Dallas Mavericks. It also alleged they had further encounters in North Carolina and that Lamar had flown Jennifer to Los Angeles several times. The magazine said Jennifer had plane tickets, basketball game ticket stubs and invoices from her so-called time with Lamar. The publication also claimed Khloe, 29, had kicked Lamar out of their $4million Tarzana mansion in January and the pair have been sleeping in separate beds. While Lamar or Khloe are yet to issue a formal denial, a source close to the reality star told MailOnline last week: ‘They’re more in love than ever. Khloe did not kick Lamar out of the house, they are 100 per cent fine.’ Early last year, Khloe was forced to defend her marriage to Lamar after she pulled the plug on their reality show. She told People magazine: ‘We just wanted to prioritize a little. ‘We just wanted a little pause. Part of being married is knowing when your husband needs your support.’ Their show Khloé & Lamar was put on a break last year until his basketball career was back on track. She added: ‘I’m a modern girl, but you should put your husband first. I like to think divorce is not an option.’ Responding to another report that her marriage was on the rocks earlier this year, Khloe said: ‘Anyone who pays attention to these things can easily see the incredible bond that everyone in my family shares.’ Around the time the reports emerged, Lamar was filmed angrily confronting a photographer who quizzed him about his marriage. On July 10, the basketball player was spotted ransacking a paparazzo’s belongings and equipment from the latter’s car and throwing them on the road. He is heard to say: ‘I would never cheat on my wife, that’s why I wear my wedding ring.’ Following the incident, Khloe leaped to the defense of her husband, tweeting: ‘Wow can’t believe a paparazzi snuck into our gated area and violated our private property!!!! ‘This is the same pap that did a hit and run but my brother and I caught him and he has the nerve to taunt us!!! Be ashamed of your self.’ Meanwhile, Lamar’s mother-in-law Kris Jenner defended him on a New York radio show on Monday. She initially denied all knowledge of the incident, but when asked if he has a ‘temper like that?’, she replied: ‘Oh he’s the greatest guy in the world. Lamar doesn’t have a temper.’ SMH. What do you think of this Jennifer character? Do you believe her stories? Was she worth cheating on Khloé? Cuz we’re thinking she kinda looks oldish — and definitely not an improvement on Khloe Cakes! SplashNews/WENN

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Are You Feelin’ These Get Ups?

Teenybopper Tiny and Taliban Tip were spotted partying it up at Privé in Atlanta Friday where Clifford co-hosted an America’s Most Wanted Tour afterparty with Lil Wayne. The event was sponsored by Hennessy, but we’re guessing somebody started drinking before they got dressed. Are You Feelin’ Their Getups? Here’s a shot of Weezy, enjoying himself. He was photographed taking one of his many baby mamas back to the tour bus at the end of the event. Hit the flip to find out which one. Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net Continue reading

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For Your Viewing Pleasure: New Trailer For “The Best Man Holiday” [Video]

We can’t wait! The sequel to “The Best Man” arrives before Thanksgiving this year! After nearly 15 years apart, Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Monica Calhoun, Melissa De Sousa and Regina Hall reprise their career-launching roles in The Best Man Holiday, the long-awaited next chapter to the film that ushered in a new era of comedy. When the college friends finally reunite over the Christmas holidays, they will discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be ignited. Malcolm D. Lee returns to write and direct this sequel to his directorial debut. Sean Daniel (The Mummy franchise) will produce alongside Lee for The Sean Daniel Company. Watch #TheBestManHoliday trailer below and see the film in theaters everywhere November 15! Photos and Video Courtesy Universal Pictures

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A Lil Positivity: Beyoncé Honors Pakistani Girl Shot In The Head By Taliban

Harry Belafonte must’ve gotten through to Beyoncé because she’s got her social justice hat on this weekend. Not to say she hasn’t already been super charitable with her Chime For Change campaign and other work, but this weekend Bey made sure to show her solidarity with Trayvon Martin’s family, blacking out her Instagram in his honor: She also offered a few words of wisdom: Hit the flip for Bey’s birthday wishes for Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai

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