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Some Strong Black Matrimony-dom: Hubby Hov Consoled Mourning Beyoncé During Iceland Birthday Vacation, Slow Danced To “Let’s Stay Together”

Poor Beyoncé spent Hov’s birthday trip to Iceland in mourning after learning about the death of Kelly Rowland’s mom! Fortunately she had hubby Hov to lean on… According to RadarOnline reports : Since beach vacations and yacht getaways are a common occurrence for Beyonce and Jay Z, the couple shook things up for the rapper’s 45th birthday this week and made the long journey to Iceland. But what should have been a joyous celebration turned somber when the “Halo” singer became inconsolable after hearing the sad news that Kelly Rowland’s mom had tragically died, a source in Iceland told RadarOnline.com. “Beyonce was upset,” said Juliana Oharah, whose uncle was hired as the Carter family’s private helicopter pilot. “So she was sad on the helicopter. “Jay told her she should console [Kelly] and forget his party” after learning of the information from her relative, Oharah said. The news of Doris Rowland Garrison’s sudden passing on Tuesday hit the superstar hard, since she is so close to former Destiny’s Child bandmate Rowland. Recently, an Instagram post calling Rowland her “sister” after the birth of Rowland’s first son Titan Jewell Witherspoon, added fuel to the longtime speculation that the 33-year-old Rowland is actually the biological daughter of Beyonce’s dad Mathew Knowles. Despite Beyonce’s heartbreak, however, she stayed in Europe. “The family of the deceased told her not to bother coming home,” Oharah revealed. The power couple had arrived on Monday in the capital of Reykjavík and stayed at the exclusive Trophy Lodge resort nestled in the mountains of the Langjokull. Like true billionaire tourists, they chartered a helicopter from their hotel in Úthlíð to the Blue Lagoon spa and Eyjafjallajökull volcano, she added. “He flew them around with another couple in a private helicopter,” Oharah said. And to ring in the big 4-5, Jay Z’s family and friends arrived on his birthday, Dec. 4, with another special VIP, daughter Blue Ivy. “They came before the party guests to have a few days to themselves,” said Oharah. “They booked two more helicopters for sight-seeing [on Friday].” Oharah said there was heavy security the Trophy Lodge to ensure the couple and their jet-setting friends, who arrived in exotic cars, could share the special night in private. “Bey and Jay slow danced to ‘Let’s Stay Together’ by Al Green,” said Oharah. And when the festivities came to an end Friday, it was back to business for the celebrity supercouple. “Jay Z, Beyonce, Blue and her nanny went in one plane to California,” she said, adding that some of their friends stayed behind to take in the Icelandic sights. But they didn’t leave without a fond farewell: Oharah said Jay Z left a 2000 Euro tip for the helicopter pilot. That’s more than $2400. Sounds like they managed to have a good trip despite the tragic loss of Kelly’s mom. Bey posted this to her IG Wednesday: Tumblr

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Some Strong Black Matrimony-dom: Hubby Hov Consoled Mourning Beyoncé During Iceland Birthday Vacation, Slow Danced To “Let’s Stay Together”

NY Police Murder Victim’s Family Bans Al Sharpton From Funeral — “Who Made You Our Family Spokesperson?”

Were they right? Family Of Unarmed Police Shooting Victim Tell Al Sharpton To Stay Away From His Services The family of a Brooklyn man — shot by a rookie NYPD officer because “it was dark” — want Al Sharpton and what they percieve as his selfish agenda to stay far away from the young man’s funeral. They say they want to keep their relative’s services private and respectful, rather than a “media circus” for Al and his causes. Via NYpost : The family of police-shooting victim Akai Gurley had a message on Friday for the Rev. Al Sharpton: Keep your “circus” away from his funeral! The blowhard opportunist muscled his way into the arrangements — and even put out press releases promising to deliver the eulogy — without ever consulting the family or offering to foot the bill. But Gurley’s relatives told Sharpton to stay away rather than turn the somber ceremonies into a spectacle. “It’s been a nightmare,” Gurley’s aunt, Hertencia Petersen, told The Post. “He just wants to take credit for this when he’s never even contacted my sister [Gurley’s mother]. “Who made you the spokesperson of our family? We just want to bury our nephew with dignity and respect.” Petersen was stunned that Sharpton and his National Action Network billed him as the eulogist for a Friday funeral, when they were planning on a Saturday service and wanted a speaker who actually knew Gurley. “How can you do a eulogy for someone you don’t even know? It’s heartbreaking,” she said. By late Friday, Sharpton accepted a rare defeat and backed off, though he blamed it on “confusion and division” within the Gurley family. He said he would not attend Saturday’s 11 a.m. service at Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn — and even backed off the Friday wake. Gurley, 28, was shot and killed on Nov. 20 at Brooklyn’s Louis Pink Houses by rookie cop Peter Liang, who fired blindly into the darkness of an unlit stairwell. Hmm…what do you think?

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Preciousness: The New York Times Catches Up With Quvenzhane Wallis On Set For Annie [VIDEO]

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Will You Be Watching? Oxygen Announces “Preachers Of Detroit” Reality Series [VIDEO]

If you thought the Preachers Of LA just weren’t enough… Oxygen Network Announces “Preachers Of Detroit” Reality Series Oxygen is at it again with a new cast of men (and WOMEN) of the cloth with new issues, new drama, in an all new city. Via Oxygen : Oxygen Media expands the network’s popular franchise and heads to Motown with the season premiere of “Preachers Detroit,” on Wednesday, February 18 at 10 PM ET/PT. The series focuses on powerful themes of faith, family, and friendship as these seven men and women of the cloth share their lives, transformations and triumphs in and out of the pulpit in Detroit, Michigan. The prominent pastors include: Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, Bishop Corletta Vaughn, Pastor Tim Alden, Pastor David Bullock, Bishop-Elect Clarence Langston, Pastor Don William Shelby Jr. and Evangelist Dorinda Clark-Cole. “Preachers of Detroit” showcases the unique perspective of men and women of God in their places of faith as well as throughout their lives outside of the church. From the challenges of being a woman bishop in a field that is dominated by men to keeping faith alive in a city that has faced tremendous hardship, these pastors are strong and resilient individuals who are not afraid to push boundaries in their communities. What do you think? Will you be watching???

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Will You Be Watching? Oxygen Announces “Preachers Of Detroit” Reality Series [VIDEO]

Grand Jury Decision In Eric Garner Choking Case Expected On Wednesday

Can we expect justice or more of the same ? Grand Jury Expected To Reveal Decision In Eric Garner Case On Wednesday The grand jury investigating the death of Eric Garner — choked to death by NYPD officers after selling cigarettes on the street — is expected to bring back their decision on Wednesday . With the disappointing outcomes of recent racially motivated police violence cases, people are hoping that murderous police will finally be asked to answer for their actions in a court of law. Via NYpost : The Staten Island grand jury investigating the police chokehold death of Eric Garner has finished hearing testimony and will be asked Wednesday to decide whether criminal charges should be filed, The Post has learned. The lawyer for the cop who put Garner into a chokehold said he didn’t expect the panel to deliberate more than two hours before making its decision. “If there’s no true bill, I expect a press release. If there’s an indictment, I expect I’ll get a call to arrange my client’s surrender,” said Stuart London, the lawyer for Officer Daniel Pantaleo. Prosecutors will sum up their evidence in the morning and give the grand jurors legal instructions, then tell them to start deliberating, law enforcement sources said. It’s unclear what charge or charges the panel will be asked to consider. During an unrelated news conference, Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donvovan urged the city “to be patient,” telling reporters: “We are going to let the grand jury do their work and then answer a lot of your questions.” Donovan also said officials expect protests “regardless of what the decision is.” NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said that while “people have a right to demonstrate,” cops will arrest anyone who commits an “actual crime,” including vandalism. “We have the ability to have a level of tolerance, breathing room if you will, and we’ve been doing that for these last eight, nine days and this is a department that has a lot of experience dealing with various forms of demonstrations and we adjust our strategies and our tactics depending on circumstances of the moment,” Bratton said. What do you think the outcome will be?

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Pulling A Kimmy: Kourtney Kardashian Shows Off Her Bucket-Nekkid Gut Full Of Scott Disick For Dujour Mag

These Kardashian girls REALLY have a hard time leaving their clothes on… A Very Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Strips Down For Dujour Magazine Even the Kardashians have to keep up with each other. With Kimmy off somewhere greased up and azzed out and Khloe hitting the gym heavy , Kendall on every magazine cover and plump-lipped Kylie laid up with a grown man , Kourtney had to do a little something to snag a peice of the Kardashian hype. She recently got nude and did a photo shoot for Dujour magazine — while nearly-about-to-pop prego. Via Dujour Magazine : I had done a nude shoot when I was pregnant with Mason, really last minute just for myself, and I love it. The photo is hanging in the entry of my mom’s house. It actually used to be in her bedroom next to her bed but Bruce would always make a comment about having it in his room. But it was really beautiful. This time, we were shooting for our show, and everyone on our camera crew was like, “You are so comfortable just walking around naked and pregnant!” And Scott, who stopped by with Kim said the same thing to me, like “How are you fine just standing there like naked with all these people around?!” To me, nudity is not something to be ashamed of. I’m not embarrassed of my body. I’m at my best when I’m pregnant. It’s such an amazing feeling, the transformation that your body goes through. There’s something about that that’s so empowering and beautiful and I just really embrace it. BUT — unlike her little sister, Kourtney insists these shots are just to capture the beauty of her body with child. She’s not so much interested in oiling herself up and bending over in front of a camera when she’s got her post-baby snap-back going… I would never say never, but I don’t think so, no. What appeals to me is celebrating the shape of my body being pregnant and capturing that time in my life. I wanted to do something that felt authentic to me rather than being pushed in a certain direction by somebody else. The appeal was to be involved in something I would say I had more control over than other photo shoots. No one telling me this is how you’re going to look and how you’re going to pose. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to show my children these photographs one day and say, “This was you inside.” Hmmmm…what do you think about it? Hit the flip for more from Kourtney’s pregnancy shoot… DuJour Magazine

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Pulling A Kimmy: Kourtney Kardashian Shows Off Her Bucket-Nekkid Gut Full Of Scott Disick For Dujour Mag

They Want That Old Thing Back? Nick Cannon And Mariah Carey Spend Thanksgiving Together [VIDEO]

Um…where’s Amber Rose ?

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They Want That Old Thing Back? Nick Cannon And Mariah Carey Spend Thanksgiving Together [VIDEO]

Solo, Get Your Fans: A Gallery Of Delusional People Recreating The Solange Pose

Delusional Copycats Recreating Solo’s Classic Wedding Pose We doubt Solange knew that she would inspire a nationwide obsession with her stunning wedding pose that didn’t need any raggedy remakes, reboots or r eimaginings like the very unfortunate (and hilariously sad) attempts on this list. Hit the flip for a gallery of delusional people recreating the Solange pose.

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Solo, Get Your Fans: A Gallery Of Delusional People Recreating The Solange Pose

Idris Elba To Race Around The World For New TV Series

Hmmm… wonder who he’s running from ? Idris Elba To Race Around The World For New TV Series Via MailOnline : He’s chalked up plenty of awards for acting and now Idris Elba’s is putting his career into overdrive. The 42-year-old revealed in a statement Monday that he will indulge his adrenaline-fueled fantasies in a new extreme racing docu-series for the Discovery Channel, reports Deadline. ‘I’m taking on the toughest racing challenges of my life for this new Discovery TV series,’ Elba said of the show that will take him on a global trek. ‘Along the way I’ll meet extraordinary individuals, spectacular machines and hear amazing stories of how far people go to satisfy their love of speed.’ In The Idris Elba Project, set to air in 2015, the Luther actor will visit major speed racing competitions and apprentice with experts who will ready him to contend against challengers in the areas of track racing, street racing, aerobatics and boating. ‘The extreme challenges will take me right out of my comfort zone as I compete against the best on land, water and in the air.’ Previously, Elba explored his obsession with racing in the 2013 BBC docu-series King of Speed. The actor’s next big screen projects include The Jungle Book, with Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray and Christopher Walken, and Avengers: Age of Ultron, with Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo. Ladies…will you be watching??

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Year Of The Cakes: “Poet Laureate” Nicki Minaj Claims Snatches Up A Spot On GQ’s Year In Hotness List

Nicki Minaj Claims Spot On GQ’s Year In Hotness Review With only two weeks to go until the release of her highly anticipated Pink Print album , Nicki Minaj is making a slew of performance stops and media rounds. Latest on the appearance front was GQ’s Year Of Hotness review — for which Miss Minaj was a natural shoe in, as the mag claimed 2014 to be “the year of the butt.” The men’s mag crowned Nicki Poet Laureate of the year, for her oh-so-prophetic song lyrics in Anaconda . However, Nicki hid her colossal cakes for this shoot, opting instead to lay out on a well-manicured lawn all wrapped-up in an Anaconda-like garden hose. Nice!

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Year Of The Cakes: “Poet Laureate” Nicki Minaj Claims Snatches Up A Spot On GQ’s Year In Hotness List