Lauryn Hill Celebrates Her 40th Birthday Looks like a lot of celebs are celebrating birthdays this week. Lauryn Hill brought in her 40th with a bash thrown by her mom and brother, with some help from her oldest daughter over the weekend, and it was filled wall-to-wall with Lauryn’s family , friends, and associates. Lauryn shared some photos from the bash to her Facebook account earlier today, with the following caption: On May 26th My Mother and Brother hosted a beautiful birthday party for me in grand style. With the help of my daughter Selah, uncle Michael Hill, cousin Hakim Abdus-Sabur, friends Miriam Farrakhan and AJ Calloway, they were able to contact and invite many of my childhood friends and relatives, some of whom, I hadn’t seen for years. Since I’m usually the one throwing the party or hosting the event, I can’t begin to tell you what a joy it was to pile into this space ‘all old-school-like’ surrounded by family and friends both past and present. In some of these photos (probably most) I’m a hot and sweaty, sentimental mess, but elated! I was reminded of how rich and diverse the community of my youth was and continues to be. A special thank you to my Mother and Brother for putting this wonderful event together and all those who helped and of course, attended. Love you!!! ❤, MLH Family, friends and extended global community please enjoy the photo album of images from the evening collected so far. Looks like they had an amazing time! Peep more pics after the jump… Facebook
Khloe Kardashian Responds To Plastic Surgery Rumors Khloe Kardashian is responding to rumors that her slimmy trimmy baaawdy and big ole booty are knifed up. Earlier this week a report surfaced claiming that despite Khloe’s claims that she’s on a strict workout regiment and waist training, she’s actually gone under the knife to achieve her new curves. InTouch Weekly reports: Khloé Kardashian has never looked better, but a new report claims the reality star did a little more than diet and exercise to achieve her weight loss goals! According to Radar Online, the 30-year-old underwent liposuction to obtain her now enviable figure. “Khloé got serious lipo done on her waistline, tummy and legs over three months ago,” an insider told the site. “She’s also looking into having her butt reduced in size because now it looks out of proportion to her new small frame.” “She’s tired of looking enormous next to her younger sisters and is happy to step aside and let Kim take the family butt crown,” the source adds. “She looks great and is finally feeling very positive about her body image.” Do YOU think Khloe’s knifed up or nah??? Hit the flip to see her response.
Armina Mussa Speaks On Knife Attack Armina Mussa, Solange’s good friend and project director of her St. Heron brand, was brutally attacked last April , sustaining 10 stab wounds outside her New Orleans home. Armina is now speaking out about the attack, specifically rebutting the statements made by her attacker, Arronesia Christophe, who claims in official police reports that she stabbed Armina in self defense with a pocket knife she only grabbed as a last resort. Armina insists that she was brutally and unexpectedly assaulted with a kitchen knife, calling the attack “an act of evil.” “I watched my attacker circle my block before pulling into the shared parking lot of my home…It is evident that this was an act of premeditated violence.” More via NOLA Defender : On April 8, Armina Mussa was stabbed ten times. As the victim underwent surgeries in a battle for her life, the story exploded in the press on account of Mussa’s business partnership and friendship with Solange Knowles. Most reports at the time cited her alleged attacker’s version of the bloody incident. Mussa was in critical condition and providing a rebuttal was the least of her concerns. Last week, she sat down with NOLA Defender to set the record straight. The defendant told police that Mussa approached her car irate. According to her version of the story, despite pleas for Mussa to back off, the victim began screaming, then punching her, until Christophe used a small pocket knife stored in the center console of her car to protect herself. Mussa says this account is simply false, including the reported use of a pocket-knife. She explains, “I was faced with a kitchen knife that the aggressor and trespasser had in her hand while her vehicle was parked in front of my home. When I approached the aggressor and trespasser’s vehicle window to ask that she leave my property, she sat there with her head tilted towards me, while waving the kitchen knife in a malicious demeanor. I then said to her through the window, ‘You need to leave.’ The aggressor and trespasser then proceeded to exit her vehicle and wave the kitchen knife in my face while questioning me aggressively in regards to why she should leave.” The victim continues that she did tussle her alleged attacker, but stresses that she only did so after being threatened with a blade. She states emphatically that she did not hit Christophe, rather she tried to disarm her. Mussa recounted the incident for the Defender. “We began to argue for no more than a minute until I felt extremely threatened and struck. I was afraid to turn my back on an armed, angry, and seemingly violent person. So, I took the initiative to use a forceful handle on her by attempting to take her down and knock the knife free, which unfortunately did not work. The aggressor and trespasser began slashing me with the kitchen knife repeatedly until I was completely weakened and bloody. I backed up. Shocked, I said, ‘Why would you stab me?’ She appeared to have no remorse. I was stabbed from my abdomen up to my head. I then removed my own shirt to stop the bleeding from my head while I shouted my prayers to God so hard before losing consciousness.” “Amongst the extensive physical damage I have endured, coming to peace with myself mentally has unfortunately been a struggle. The accounts that have been circulating regarding what took place made it difficult to carry on.” This story is tragic and very STRANGE…from both angles. We’re glad to hear she’s recovering so well and able to give her own account of what happened that night. Hopefully she will continue to heal.
Apple Announces New Music Streaming Service Is Apple’s music streaming service about to blow Jay Z’s highly criticized Tidal out of the water? Apple announced their (rather late) entry into the streaming/radio game at WWDC 2015, with help from Drake and The Weeknd . Via SPIN : Apple’s Worldwide Developers’ Conference began today in San Francisco, and as expected the keynote speech involved the big unveiling of their new music streaming service, Apple Music. Much like TIDAL’s recent launch, the speech emphasized the benefits of the service for artists trumpeting how it will “provides all artists, even the kids in their bedrooms, a way to engage with their audience.”According to reports from Gizmodo, Apple Music will feature all of the iTunes, available to buy or stream, as well as a new 24-hour radio station called Beats 1, which will count ex-BBC icon Zane Lowe and Hot 97’s Ebro Darden, among others. Fresh off his Governors Ball appearance, Drake stopped by to introduce another feature of the service called “Connect,” which allows artists to upload songs, videos, and photos to their own page on the site. “The dream of being a new artist like myself five years ago and connecting directly with the audience has never been more real,” he said. Drake didn’t offer a performance of any sort, but his old pal the Weeknd stopped by at the end of his keynote to debut “I Can’t Feel My Face.” The service will reportedly cost $9.99 a month, after three free months, and family plans for up to six users will be available for $14.99. But even if you don’t pay for the service, you’ll still be able to use it to “follow your favorite artists” and listen to Beats 1. More details will undoubtedly surface soon, as Apple Music is set for release by the end of this month. It’ll hit Apple devices as soon as June 30 and then will be available on Windows and Android devices at some point in the fall. Do you think that the Apple’s onto something here? TheVerge.com
Plus Size Model Tess Holliday Declares Black Men Love Her We were all for the success of plus sized phenomenon Tess Holliday — who has been rocking headlines all around the world for being the barrier breaking big gul who got a major modeling contract despite her size 28 22 frame… but then she had to go racial with it. In a revealing interview with The Guardian , Holliday rubbed us the wrong way when she declared herself black male kryptonite: We’re in a cafe, finally sitting down after a six-hour shoot that’s had Holliday traipsing blocks in oppressive heat and then a rainstorm. Throughout, she’s been a hilarious corrective to the notion of models as mute and biddable clotheshorses. At one point, an African American guy, middle-aged, said something appreciative as he walked by. “What do guys think they’ll achieve by yelling something?” she asked, shifting her weight and adjusting the cape primly. “They’re like: ‘She’ll love this, I’ll definitely get her number.’” A pause, and then she added, with some satisfaction, “I do admit that black men love me. I always forget that, and then I come to a black neighbourhood and I remember.” And no one quite knew what to say. Is it just us or is Heavy T feelin’ herself a bit too much? After all, she ain’t no Liris Crosse !
The Most Hilarious Kanye West Moments Ever In honor of Kanye’s 38th birthday (YES, THIRTY EIGHT), we compiled the most unforgettable Kanye moments in internet history. Hit the flip for the absolute funniest Kanye pics , memes and slander.
Kim Kardashian Throws Kanye West Staples Center Birthday Party Kim and Kanye are big on grand gestures for their birthdays and holidays. Kim made sure Kanye’s 38th was one to remember, renting out the entire Staples center for her husband of one year so that he could ball out with his friends on a professional court. Via E! News : The 34-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star rented out the entire Staples Center in L.A. Monday so that hubby Kanye West could celebrate his 38th birthday with his bros on the basketball court. “Kim rented out the Staples Center so Kanye and his boys could play an NBA-style game with real refs and Laker girls!” a source tells E! News exclusively. “John Salley is the announcer. Houston Rockets player James Harden and rapper 2 Chainz are the coaches. John Legend sang the national anthem.” The insider adds that Justin Bieber, Tyga, Pusha T and all of Kanye’s friends are playing today in addition to NBA stars Russell Westbrook and John Wall. Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Carmelo Anthony, Shaquille O’Neal and Scotty Pippen all made videos that showed up on the jumbotron. But that’s not all. Kim also surprised Kanye by building a basketball court in their own backyard! The source adds, “He’s obsessed w basketball.” So how much did renting out the Staples Center cost Kim? The source says she was able to rent out the space for a whopping $110,000! Looks like they were having fun: Hit the flip for more pics from Yeezy’s birthday b-ball game… Instagram
Kim Kardashian Throws Kanye West Staples Center Birthday Party Kim and Kanye are big on grand gestures for their birthdays and holidays. Kim made sure Kanye’s 38th was one to remember, renting out the entire Staples center for her husband of one year so that he could ball out with his friends on a professional court. Via E! News : The 34-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star rented out the entire Staples Center in L.A. Monday so that hubby Kanye West could celebrate his 38th birthday with his bros on the basketball court. “Kim rented out the Staples Center so Kanye and his boys could play an NBA-style game with real refs and Laker girls!” a source tells E! News exclusively. “John Salley is the announcer. Houston Rockets player James Harden and rapper 2 Chainz are the coaches. John Legend sang the national anthem.” The insider adds that Justin Bieber, Tyga, Pusha T and all of Kanye’s friends are playing today in addition to NBA stars Russell Westbrook and John Wall. Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Carmelo Anthony, Shaquille O’Neal and Scotty Pippen all made videos that showed up on the jumbotron. But that’s not all. Kim also surprised Kanye by building a basketball court in their own backyard! The source adds, “He’s obsessed w basketball.” So how much did renting out the Staples Center cost Kim? The source says she was able to rent out the space for a whopping $110,000! Looks like they were having fun: Hit the flip for more pics from Yeezy’s birthday b-ball game… Instagram