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Eydie Gorme Dies; Music Great Was 84

Concert and recording superstar Eydie Gorme has died at the age of 84. She performed everything from ballads to bossa nova with singing partner and husband Steve Lawrence, leaving an indelible mark on music in the 1960s. “Legendary singer and performer Eydie Gorme passed away peacefully at Sunrise Hospital following a brief illness,” her publicist, Howard Bragman, said. “She was surrounded by her husband, son and other loved ones.” In his own statement today, Steve Lawrence said: “Eydie has been my partner on stage and in life for more than 55 years. I fell in love with her the moment I saw her and even more the first time I heard her sing.” “While my personal loss is unimaginable,” he writes of his spouse of more than a half-century, “the world has lost one of the greatest pop vocalists of all time.” On The Ed Sullivan Show, in showrooms in the Catskills and in Las Vegas, Carnegie Hall and beyond, Steve and Eydie were longtime audience favorites. R.I.P.

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Miss USA’s Erin Brady’s Ride Of Fame!

Here’s 2013 Miss USA Erin Brady in New York for something called the Ride of Fame, which as far as I can tell is one of those lame bus sightseeing tours, only with a famous person. Or in this case, a famous hottie. Which is a great idea, if you ask me. OK, so I know I was a little annoyed that Erin won the title over my personal favorite, Miss Alabama , but I’m not crazy. Obviously I’d love to take Erin for a ride too. Is there a waiting list? » view all 26 photos Photos: WENN.com

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Lawsuits: Jermaine Dupri Countersues Bank Who Put His Broke Baller Ways On Blast, Says They Phucked Up His Scrilla

Jermaine, is phucked up in the game. Jermaine Dupri Countersues Bank Ninjas are quick to blame people for their money struggles, but where were you to look after your bread? According to TMZ Hip Hop mogul Jermaine Dupri says his bank wined-and-dined him, then treated him like an uneducated idiot in a plot to snatch millions of dollars from him … TMZ has learned. We broke the story … Sun Trust Bank sued the So So Def founder first, claiming he defaulted on a $5 million loan. The bank wanted $2 million for the balance plus interest … AND his entire EMI music catalog. Now, Dupri is firing back with a counter lawsuit … and in the docs, he says he secured a $5 million loan in 2009 with his ST personal banker — a man he’d worked with for years, who was lenient on loan payments and hooked him up with swag: ATL Falcons tickets, dinners, and more. Then, in 2010 Dupri claims his personal banker took advantage of his lack of education (he didn’t finish high school) and told him he had to quickly sign a NEW loan agreement, assuring him it was for his benefit. But Dupri says in fact the new terms increased his loan payments without his knowledge. As a result … he defaulted, and had to sell off his music catalog and his studio to settle with the bank. This ain’t chump change on the line — according to JD his studio was worth $2.5 million, and his catalog … $20 million! Jermaine has made too many hits to be broke and taking out loans. True rich people don’t need loans. Continue reading

Elsewhere In The World: Russian Hate Group Uses Social Media To Lure Gay Teens Only To Beat And Torture Them!

Looks like homophobia is running violently rampant in Mother Russia… Via NYPost reports : Neo-Nazis and ultranationalists are luring gay Russians teens to “dates” where they are then bullied and tortured while being recorded on video, according to reports. The mastermind behind the nationwide coordinated assaults is an infamous neo-Nazi named Maxim Martsinkevich who is the leader of an ultra-violent right-wing group based in Moscow called Format18. Martsinkevich’s newest campaign purports to stamp out pedophiles by posting same-sex personal ads on VK.com, the Russian equivalent of Facebook, according to the Huffington Post. Followers of Martsinkevich’s anti-pedophile campaign have organized themselves into two distinct groups — “Occupy Pedophilyaj” and “Occupy Gerontilyaj” — but they have only ever attacked male teenagers responding to the personal ads. “Video recordings of bullying and tortures are freely distributed on the Internet in order to out LGBT teens to their respective schools, parents and friends. Many victims were driven to suicides, the rest are deeply traumatized,” said Spectrum Human Rights Alliance (SHRA), an LGBT rights group that focuses on Eastern Europe. “These self-proclaimed ‘crime fighters’ perform their actions under the broad day light, often outside and clearly visible to general public that indifferently passes by or even commend them.” In one of the relatively tame examples of the attacks posted on YouTube, a 15-year-old teen is lured to a date with an older man supposedly named “Uncle Dima” when a group of alleged neo-Nazis confront him. The bullies start by taking the teen to a bench and interrogating him where the teen admits that he is there to have sex, possibly for money. The group mocks him but the teen seems to think he is safe, giving his interrogators his name, where is from, what school he goes to and his age. But things start to turn dark as a figure steps out of frame to seemingly fill a bottle with urine. Someone then pours the contents of the bottle over the teen’s head before another alleged Nazi kicks him. The video then cuts off. To watch the graphic video click here . “We do not like homosexuals,” an Occupy Pedophilyaj member told Russian online newspaper Lenta. “I think practically all gay men — pedophiles. Once you’ve crossed over once, you can cross over again. Today he likes boys, and then it’ll be children. They’re not suitable for life in society.” The actions of groups like Occupy Pedophiyaj and Occupy Gerontilyaj come in the wake of two laws signed into law by President Vladimir Putin, which drastically restrict gay rights. One, signed on July 3, bans adoption by same-sex foreign couples whose homeland recognizes their union as marriage, as well as by single people or unmarried couples from those countries. A Kremlin statement said the measure is intended to guarantee children a “harmonious” upbringing and protect them from “complexes, emotional suffering and stress.” The second bill, signed into law on June 30, bans the “promotion” of “non-traditional sexual relations” towards children. Authorities have interpreted the law to mean that public displays of affection between same sex couples are illegal and it also includes a provision allowing “pro-gay” foreigners to be arrested and detained for up to 14 days. This latter provision was invoked in July when four Dutch LGBT right advocates were arrested at a summer camp, according to the Washington Blade. Although the two bills strictly limit gay rights in Russia, Putin claims that the laws are not discrimination and are instead “about protecting children from such information.” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov echoed Putin’s claims while defending the laws which ban what he calls “homosexual propaganda.” “We don’t have a single international or common European commitment to allow propaganda of homosexuality,” he said. This is horrible. Sounds like things are as bad or worse in Russia than even parts of Africa where there are pretty harsh laws against homosexuality. SMH. YouTube

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Ashley Tisdale’s Best View

I like to follow Ashley Tisdale ‘s career pretty closely, especially whenever she’s wearing short shorts. But I don’t think I ever realized that she was dating somebody before. I guess I’ve always been too focused on her booty to notice. To be fair though, that’s a much more interesting subject than her personal life. So let’s give Ashley her privacy and get back to the important stuff: her awesome body. Photos: PacificCoastNews

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Raquel Rischard Bikini Pictures

Meet model Raquel Rischard . According to her personal website, Raquel is a Southern California native who is drawn to glamor, arts and wwas also chosen to be Playboy’s 50th anniversary lingerie cover model in 2004. However, I think her biggest accomplishment to date is having her awesome bikini pictures displayed on Hollywood Tuna. So congrats Raquel, because of me you’ll finally get the attention you deserve. Now that I’ve made you a big star, we should date. Email me.

The Wrath Of Yeezus? Kimmy Cakes And Mama Kris Rumored To Be Ending The Kardashians Reality Show

Cheer up, Ye. Now maybe you won’t have to deal with being  falsely accused of two-piecing anymore paps… Kim Kardashian And Kris Jenner Rumored To Be Ending Kardashian’s Reality Show There’s been much talk since the beginning of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s highly publicized relationship that Yeezy is none too fond of the cameras invading his personal life 24/7 , and now it sounds as if his troubles with the limelight might soon be dimming. via Radar Online Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner might be looking to go out on a high note when it comes to their long-running reality juggernaut, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. “It has been the biggest reality franchise of all-time. Both Kim and Kris want to make sure they end on a high note, leaving fans wanting more, rather than try and stretch the show on for another few seasons and watch it die a death,” a source told Naughty But Nice Rob. “Plus, they are now moving on in their lives … exploring new options and opportunities. “Kim wants to be with her daughter and Kanye, while Kris wants to focus on being a talk show host and maybe start producing movies. She’s telling everyone that one day she will have an Oscar,” the source said. While the family inked a $40 million pact that would keep them on thru 2015, the source notes that “they have all made so much money that they never need to work again. “They want a break from the cameras — that shouldn’t be too surprising,” the source said. Kim in February kept things a bit murky about the show’s future, writing on her blog: “The fact is that I have many goals that I still need to reach and accomplish and I (like so many of you) don’t know where my life will be in the next couple of years, but I’m looking forward to continuing this journey.” In the meantime, Keeping Up With the Kardashians airs Sundays on E! at 9/8c. We would imagine that the Kardashian family needs the spotlight like the rest of us need air, but it actually wouldn’t be too far-fetched to believe that KimYe want little baby Nori all to themselves and at least off of the small screen completely , especially since the paps will more than likely continue to stalk them at every turn with or without the Kardashians reality show running. What do you think Bossip fam…..has the Kardashian family reality tv reign run its’ course? Continue reading

Swirl Gone Wrong: Staten Island Couple Popped By One-Time After Copping Disney Dream Vacay And Courtside Seats After Stealing Identities From Their Elderly Patients! [Video]

There’s no happily ever after for this corrupt couple ! These crooks are responsible for swindling $675K from 80 unsuspecting old heads. Via NYPost reports : A Staten Island couple stole the IDs of sickly senior citizens and blew the cash on vacations and courtside sports seats — but they left a trail of evidence on social media that led to their arrests, officials said today. Amanda Zieminski, her fiance Clyde Forteau and three others bilked about $675,000 out of 80 patients to fund their lavish purchases over five years, according to DA Daniel Donovan. Police recovered several jewel-encrusted Rolex watches, a money clip engraved with Forteau’s nickname, patient files and cash during the investigation. Zieminski and Forteau bragged about their spending on Facebook, including how in 2012 he and his brother had better NBA playoff seats than NFL star-turned-accused killer Aaron Hernandez. They also posted about their trip to Disney World, where they got engaged inside Cinderella’s Castle. “Make no mistake, Amanda Zieminski is no Cinderella and Clyde Forteau is far from prince charming,” Donovan said. “However, this story does have a fairy-tale ending — for law enforcement.” Zieminski, who went by the nickname “Meme Zee,” worked as a nurse at South Shore Physicians in Staten Island beginning in 2004. Before she was canned in 2012 for inflating her work hours, she passed along the personal information of patients to Forteau, who refers to himself as “C-Money CEO,” and three other members of the ring, according to the DA, who announced the 64-count indictment a day after their arrest. Donovan expects to collar more suspects in the coming days. Prosecutors slapped the crew with a litany of charges that included fraud, falsifying records and theft, although Forteau was also charged with a hate crime for targeting the elderly. Forteau, an aspiring rapper, withdrew money from ATMs on several occasions wearing the same distinctive clothes, which were later found in the trunk of her car, the DA said. He also told bankers he was a victim of Hurricane Sandy when asked why new debit cards were being sent to the Bronx instead of Staten Island, authorities said. Zieminski, of Staten Island, and Bronx residents Forteau, his brother Jerome “It’z Holly” Forteau and Abdul “Chips” Yousef face between 8 ¹/₃ and 25 years behind bars if convicted, while Bronx-resident Carmen Rivera, who was charged only with identity theft, faces between 2¹/3 and seven years, prosecutors said SMH they know they ain’t isht… Photo Credit: Da Office Continue reading

Cory Monteith: A Pro at Work, A Problem in Canada

It’s no secret that Cory Monteith struggled with substance abuse. He talked to Parade Magazine last year about fearing he would die at the age of 19 and he entered rehab in April . However, sources confirm to TMZ that while the actor may have been dealing with issues in his personal life… they never affected him on the Glee set. The cast of the hit Fox show – most notably girlfriend Lea Michele – were aware of Monteith’s demons and went out of their way to ensure he was clean and sober. The star never appeared under any kind of influence during his years affiliated with the show, an insider says. But it was a different story in Monteith’s native Canada. Friends in Vancouver reportedly fueled Cory’s addiction, partying with the actor and often bringing drugs and alcohol along wherever they went. The negative influence/pull of those home friends allegedly grew stronger in recent weeks, with family members reaching out to Monteith and urging him to come back to California. But Cory simply retreated even further and, tragically, died in a Vancouver hotel room last Saturday. Staff members confirm he had spent the evening with acquainances in the area.

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Cory Monteith: A Pro at Work, A Problem in Canada

It’s no secret that Cory Monteith struggled with substance abuse. He talked to Parade Magazine last year about fearing he would die at the age of 19 and he entered rehab in April . However, sources confirm to TMZ that while the actor may have been dealing with issues in his personal life… they never affected him on the Glee set. The cast of the hit Fox show – most notably girlfriend Lea Michele – were aware of Monteith’s demons and went out of their way to ensure he was clean and sober. The star never appeared under any kind of influence during his years affiliated with the show, an insider says. But it was a different story in Monteith’s native Canada. Friends in Vancouver reportedly fueled Cory’s addiction, partying with the actor and often bringing drugs and alcohol along wherever they went. The negative influence/pull of those home friends allegedly grew stronger in recent weeks, with family members reaching out to Monteith and urging him to come back to California. But Cory simply retreated even further and, tragically, died in a Vancouver hotel room last Saturday. Staff members confirm he had spent the evening with acquainances in the area.

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