Which one killed it?? Celebrities Attend The 2014 Met Gala The 2014 Met Gala is underway and Hollywood’s fashion elite brought out their A-game to one of the most exclusive events of the year. Per request of Met Gala head honcho Ana Wintour, the theme for this year was “White Tie,” which is said to be a step above a black tie dress code. Fashion rebel Rihanna and red carpet darling Lupita Nyong’o were both in the building, along with Mrs. Carter herself and the newly wifed-up Mrs. West aka Kim Kardashian, but a few familiar brown-skinned supermodel bangers gave everyone a run for their money.
Awwww… At the tender age of 40 she still wants to floss her funbags! Tyra Banks Upset Victoria’s Secret Didn’t Want Her For Their Last Runway Show Poor Tyra Banks has been rejected by her former employer. According to RadarOnline reports : Tyra Banks is said to be furious that she was rejected for the recent Victoria’s Secret TV fashion special, RadarOnline.com has been told. According to a source, the former supermodel, 40, “was dying to appear on the runways as a surprise in the most recent CBS Victoria Secret Fashion Show” last December, “but was rejected by the brand and the network, despite her long affiliation with the company. She’s outraged and is threatening to never to work with Victoria’s Secret again.” Incredibly, Banks, who worked for Victoria’s Secret as one of their original “Angels” from 1997-2005 and created and began co-hosting the long-running TV hit America’s Next Top Model in 2003, was given an ageist-sounding reason for not making the cut, the source revealed. “Tyra’s feelings were hurt because the excuse she was given is that the audience likes to see the newest models, not the ‘veterans,’ on the runway during the VS TV show,” the source added. Banks, one of America’s most successful models, was the first African-American woman featured on GQ and the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. She’s also one of the few models to become a mogul, showing her business skill with America’s Next Top Model, which she’s preparing for its 21st cycle this summer on the CW. But apparently, Banks’ beauty isn’t valued by Victoria’s Secret anymore, the source noted. “Tyra doesn’t want to make a public spectacle out of the snub, because it would make all the parties involved look bad,” the source said. “But she isn’t happy.” Do you feel bad for her? Is Heidi Klum in that much better shape than Tyra because we feel like they still used her even recently. We found a few pictures of Tyra in the 2005 runway show nearly a decade ago. Hit the flip and maybe you can help us discern why they turned her down. WENN
She’s baaaaaaack! Reggie Bush’s adorable daughter Briseis made an appearance at LAX with her parents over the weekend. Reggie Bush Catches A Flight At The Airport With His Family She’s so stinkin’ cute! Look at this video Reggie posted a few weeks ago: This blue polka dot dress is clearly her favorite… Hit the flip for more photos of the family at the airport. AKM-GSI
Racists Who Are Still Employed You think it’s okay to just say racist things and not feel the consequences? Well, it sort of is sometimes. These celebrities said racist things and didn’t get exiled. They’re still making money and have their jobs. Yup. Here are some racists who are still in the public eye.
Definitely gone too soon. Hip-Hop’s DJ EZ Rock Dies At Age 46 Another important player in hip-hop history has gone to an early grave . The death of Rob Base’s partner in rhyme, DJ EZ Rock, was confirmed Sunday. According to Rolling Stone reports : Rodney Bryce, who made his mark on hip-hop under the name DJ E-Z Rock, died Sunday, a spokesperson for Bryce’s friend and collaborator Rob Base confirmed to Rolling Stone. The cause of death has yet to be revealed. Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock released their first single, “DJ Interview,” in 1986, but the 46-year-old Bryce cemented himself into the hip-hop canon with 1988′s iconic track “It Takes Two.” Produced by Teddy Riley and built around a vocal sample from Lyn Collins’ 1972 hit “Think (About It),” the song blended hip-hop with house music and became a nationwide hit, peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Songs chart and helping to lift rap into the pop consciousness. The track would later be sampled by Snoop Dogg, Gang Starr, Girl Talk and South Korean girl group 2NE1, among many others, and has long become a pop culture staple, appearing in everything from the soundtrack to the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to a scene in Sandra Bullock’s 2009 romantic comedy The Proposal. The duo released two other singles from their debut album —”Joy and Pain” and “Get on the Dance Floor”—but “It Takes Two” would be the standout single off the group’s debut album of the same name. The album was certified platinum in 1989 and reached No. 31 on the Billboard 200, an impressive feat for a hip-hop album at the time. Bryce would not appear on Rob Base’s 1989 follow-up The Incredible Base, but reunited with the rapper for 1994′s Break of Dawn. Rob Base and E-Z Rock both grew up in Harlem, becoming friends in the fourth grade. “Back then, there were other groups and we used to see other people perform,” E-Z Rock told Pennsylvania newspaper The Morning Call in 1991. “I bought a set of turntables and he bought a mic.” So sad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family… Peep a few tributes from some fellow hip-hop artists on the flipside. WENN
The NBBA? Larry Johnson Says NBA Players Should Form Black Owned Basketball League Via NYPost Knicks executive and former player Larry Johnson had a decidedly different but still strong reaction to the racially insensitive remarks Clippers owner Donald Sterling is alleged to have made. On Saturday night, Johnson tweeted: “Black people your Focusing on the wrong thing. We should be focusing on having our own, Own team own League! To For Self!!’’ The initial indication was Johnson was calling for an all-African-American league complete with black ownership. It wasn’t the first time Johnson, who is black, concerned himself with the fact the NBA’s ownership is mostly white while its players are mostly black. During the 1999 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, Johnson caused a stir by saying: “We’ve got a lot of rebellious slaves on this [Knicks] team.” When asked at the time why he referred to his teammates as slaves, Johnson said: “I’ve got to explain that to you? We don’t go with the mainstream.’’ Johnson was hired by the Knicks two years ago and serves many roles as a basketball and business operations representative. It’s unclear what his role will be under new team president Phil Jackson. Forming a league requires a whole lot of resources. Do you think “Grandmama’s” idea is practical? Image via AP
Celebrity Careers Ruined By Leaked Footage So Donald Sterling is in a gang of trouble for his racist comments that leaked on TMZ. But he’s not the only one. These celebrities had their careers in a tailspin thanks to leaked audio and photos. Be careful out there.
Balllllllinnnnnnnnn! Blake Griffin’s $9 Million California Mansion Via Realtor Los Angeles Clippers superstar Blake Griffin has scored major style points for his multimillion-dollar purchase in Pacific Palisades, CA. The L.A. Times reports that Griffin recently spent $9 million on a custom-built “Cape Cod-inspired” property in the popular celebrity alcove found between Malibu and Santa Monica. The NBA All-Star’s new home court touts 9,100 square feet of living space spread across three floors, with a range of high-end amenities and luxuries befitting one of basketball’s brightest young stars. The athlete’s home features a vaulted foyer and a stylish floating staircase, dark hardwood flooring and delicate coffered ceilings. In the amenities department, there’s a gourmet kitchen, a home theater with stadium seating, a gym and three fireplaces. The master bathroom –– one of six bedroom suites –– boasts a spa-like bath and walk-in closet. Outdoors, the three-acre property is prime for entertaining. A saltwater pool comes complete with multi-colored LED lighting and wired surround sound, and an outdoor kitchen looks ripe for summer cookouts. Flip the page over to see more pics of Blake’s beautiful abode. Images via MLS
Roll up! Drake Uses Lint Roller Court Side At Raptors Game As an A-list celebrity, you never know when you’ll have to make an appearance on camera. The last thing you want to do is stand in front of millions of people with something in your teeth, a stain on your shirt, or, God forbid, LINT ON YOUR BLACK PANTS! The fear of lint drove the Toronto Raptors’ Global Ambassador, Drake, to keep a roller on deck to ensure that his basketball experience would not be sullied by unsightly fuzz. Now you KNOW the 140-character peanut gallery known as Twitter couldn’t let Aubs slide on this one. Flip it over and immerse yourself in the slander. Image via
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