The (musical) couple reunite in eagerly anticipated video to premiere Friday at 7:56 p.m. ET on MTV. By Rebecca Thomas Drake in his video for “Take Care” Photo: Universal The last time Drake and Rihanna got together, a quick grocery run for a carton of milk turned into a fun, romantic date over white wine in a sun-drenched Manhattan loft. The cross-genre couple is sharing the screen again, following up Rih’s “What’s My Name?” with the video for Drake’s “Take Care.” But trust us: The mood is different this time around. While you’ll have to wait until Friday at 7:56 p.m. ET for the eagerly anticipated MTV video premiere, MTV News has your exclusive preview! The black-and-white teaser opens with Drake, dressed casually in black tee and matching jeans, looking introspective as he spits the first verse of the moody title track: “I’ve asked about you and they’ve told me things/ But my mind didn’t change/ I still the feel the same, what’s/ A life with no fun, please don’t be so ashamed/ I’ve had mine, you’ve had yours, we both know.” As Drizzy raps, the (rather majestic) horns of an animal — an ox, a bull? — slide into the foreground, before Rihanna comes into the frame. Seen only in profile, the Elle magazine cover girl sports some sexy bedhead and a shoulder-baring sweater before those sweeping horns flash back once again. The 15-second preview closes with an expansive view of a snow-capped hillside, which seems to mirror what director Yoann Lemoine said fans could expect. “It pays tribute to nature,” he told MTV News in February. “When I listened to the track, I was seeing a landscape … involving animals and massive landscapes.” Lemoine added cryptically, “It’s not narrative at all, it involves animals.” Although we don’t actually see Drake and Rih together in the teaser, the director behind Katy Perry’s “Firework” said he wanted to play up the pair’s natural chemistry in the clip. “They seemed to be super close and that’s what I wanted for the video,” he explained. The title track from the Young Money star’s sophomore effort is a moody interpretation of Jamie xx’s own collaborative reimagining of the late poet Gil Scott-Heron’s incomparable “I’ll Take Care of You.” Drake’s go-to producer Noah “40” Shebib programmed the trance-like drums that kicks in after a dreamy hook from Rihanna, which is complemented by residual vocals from Scott-Heron’s track. When we asked the Toronto MC late last year what he had in mind for this video, he said only that he wanted to “make it perfect, like, the best video I’ve done to date, so just taking my time.” Sound off on the “Take Care” teaser in the comments or on our Facebook page! Related Artists Drake Rihanna
You know you are already wondering if the police were called, since they look all white: In the wake of this week’s junior varsity tournament baseball game that ended in a brawl, parents said eight JV players have been suspended and kicked off the Yuba City High School team. Officials at Yuba City Unified School District would not confirm the punishment meted out so far, but parents said they’ve spoken among themselves and many think the punishment was too extreme. “Was our pitcher wrong? Absolutely. Nobody is denying that. However, are our boys supposed to sit back while their whole dugout comes and tackles our pitcher?,” asked parent Stacy Todd, referring to the moment in the game when the pitcher for the Yuba City team threw a baseball at the first base coach after he’d allegedly called the pitcher’s mother an insulting name. Todd’s son Camryn was suspended for five days for admitting he’d thrown a punch during the fracas. She said her son did not expect to be banned from baseball for the season. “He’s devastated. He had no idea he would be kicked off the team,” Todd said. Several students at Yuba City High School said they had mixed feelings about the punishment. “I think he was just defending his mom, but I don’t think he needed to go that far as to throw the ball and rush on the coach,” Yuba City High freshman Lissette Luney said. Meanwhile, veteran umpire Sarjeet Singh said officials have to keep control of a game. “Basically, you have to see those things coming,” Singh said. “Sometimes you don’t, you don’t. But, I feel at the high school level you can see it coming.” RELATED STORY: Districts investigate brawl at youth baseball game Monday’s game at Granite Bay between Del Campo and Yuba City ended in a fight, which for a time was posted on YouTube. In the video, it appears that members of the Yuba City team charge onto the field and fighting erupts. “The administration and adults are ultimately responsible for what occurred on the baseball field,” Singh said. “They have to assume responsibility for the situation and dish out punishment as needed.” Some parents said they believe part of the blame lies on the officiating. There was only one umpire working the game, the normal number for JV baseball. “Certainly, the more adults the better,” San Juan Unified School District spokesperson Trent Allen said. “But, you do have multiple coaches, you have the ump and you hopefully have caring parents, hopefully setting a good example for students.” Although, in the video, a person who appears to be a parent is clearly seen running onto the field. “They’re trying to help,” Singh said. “But, really they’re just fueling the fire… Between the lines, no parent belongs on a baseball diamond!” Investigations by both the Yuba City Unified School District and San Juan Unified School District are underway. If warranted, punishment could range from a single game suspension to expulsion from school. “The consequences that are at hand for this kind of thing would be suspension from school, suspension from the team, being removed from the team, being placed up for expulsion,” Yuba City Unified School District Superintendent Nancy Aaberg said. “Any of our players who came out of the dugout and threw punches would certainly face disciplinary action,” Allen said. “And then, of course, we’ll look at how our adults behaved as well.” Image And Source News10/KXTV More On Bossip! Happy 4th Anniversary BeyBey And Hubby Hov: A Stroll Down Memory Lane Of The Couple’s Most Romantic Moments [Photos] Celebrity Cribs: Lil Weezy Is Sellin’ His Louisiana Glass And Chrome Home For $1.7 Milli Rihanna’s Bangin’ Spread For Elle Magazine Is Out…Plus She Talks About Breezy And Kids New Music: Kanye West Featuring DJ Khaled And DJ Pharris “Theraflu” (Talks Amber Rose, Wiz Khalifa, And Being In LOVE With Kimmy Cakes!)
Lil Wayne Selling Five Bedroom Kenner, Lousiana Home For $1.7 Million If you’re into gaudy ish and you’ve got money to blow you may want to look into purchasing Lil Wayne’s five-bedroom/seven-bathroom Kenner, Louisiana home. Peep the pure comedy description of his Southern sanctuary: The interior of Lil Wayne’s home looks a lot like the rapper’s mouth – which, for those of you who aren’t familiar with his famous grill, is filled with chrome and an assortment of bling. The home opens to a grand, two-story foyer, lined with silver pillars and black granite, with gold trim a magnificent crystal chandelier set in the center and a pearl and gold-trimmed spiral staircase running off to the side. Appliances and cabinetry found in the chef’s kitchen feature stainless steel faces, while a wet bar, clad in chrome and glass blocks, sits in front of a row of mirrors. Beyond the aesthetic details, Lil Wayne’s measures some 10,000-square-feet, with five bedrooms and seven baths. The rapper’s top-floor master suite features a his and her bath that includes a steam room, sauna and a raised Jacuzzi, while other amenities include a theater room, fitness room with rubber floors, pool and pool house. Hit the flip to see more of the Bling! Bling!
Ninjas…SMH Howard University Suspends All It’s Athletic Programs For NCAA Rules Violations Howard University has suspended all of its intercollegiate athletics teams for what appears to be a violation of NCAA rules. University spokeswoman Kerry-Ann Hamilton issued this statement: It is with great regret that we have temporarily suspended intercollegiate athletic competition. This is a self-imposed action while the University conducts a review. We are working quickly to resolve this issue. More details have emerged throughout the day about the investigation UPDATE 3:21 p.m. Coppin State athletics spokesperson Roger McAfee tells us that he hasn’t haven’t been informed whether the school’s upcoming softball matches with Howard have been suspended. Howard lacrosse is also scheduled to play at Wesleyan next week. A rep at Wesleyan tells us, “I’m not aware that they have suspended our upcoming game.” UPDATE 3:27 p.m. Here’s the reaction from one Howard athlete, who didn’t want to be identified speaking publicly about the situation: “This whole situation is frustrating, and it shows how things within athletics need to be reformed and fixed. Many athletes have had their eligibility taken away and that has affected many sports dramatically. This needs to serve as a learning experience for both the athletes and the department.” UPDATE 3:44 p.m. A member of the Howard bowling team says a senior athletic administrator told the team the university is investigating problems with textbook vouchers given to athletes. According to the bowler, the university allowed athletes to spend money that they didn’t use on books on whatever they wanted, a possible violation of NCAA rules. The bowler says the university is demanding that any money spent improperly be repaid to Howard and that athletes won’t be able to register for classes until they clear up the matter. The university, which hasn’t yet responded to requests for detailed information, has not confirmed that account. UPDATE 4:32 p.m. An NCAA compliance officer at another school, who would only discuss the situation under condition of anonymity, tells us that while colleges expect to have some rule violations, their job is to self-police and then report to the NCAA for further recommendations, if any. The officer says Howard’s suspension suggests problems that go further than a book voucher problem with one team: “For [Howard] to self-impose complete suspension, they must not have been doing anything in compliance.” UPDATE 4:49 p.m. A former Howard football player says he, at least, never saw any unspent book voucher money. Branden Bufford, 24, who graduated in 2011, tells City Paper the athletic department used to forward his class schedule to the university bookstore, and books would be purchased for him. But Bufford did say he’d heard some student-athletes would register for extra classes, get the books, then drop the classes and sell the books. “It’s unfortunate that the athletes may have to miss games because of this,” he says. “I don’t know why they’re up in arms about something that happens all the time, and worse things have happened. I guess the new sports administration is trying to put their foot down early.” The NCAA has some real fawkin’ nerve! Imposing these petty rules on the players that makes them hundreds of millions of dollars every year! Source More On Bossip! Itty Bitty Waists: These Ladies’ Cakes Look Even Bigger Because Their Waists Are So Tiny/span> Must Be The Money: The Most Regretful Celebrity Advertisements Of All Time Shady Swirl Hookup Gone Horribly Wrong: Ashton Kutcher Is Beefin’ With RihRih Because She Let The Paps Catch Her Creepin’! Video Emerges Saying Beyonce’s “Blue Ivy Is A Doll And Isn’t Real” And Footage Of Her Being Swarmed By Paps! [Video]
As Jessica Simpson’s baby bump gets bigger, so does the girl’s mouth … in a manner of speaking. The girl’s quotes about pregnancy just keep getting more absurd. Don’t get us wrong … the Jessica Simpson nude cover of Elle was pretty, and we’re happy she’s excited for the birth of her daughter Maxwell (seriously) in May. There have been TMI moments, however, as she can’t go an hour without telling us ALL about it. Some of the best/worst Jessica Simpson pregnancy quotes. “Kraft mac and cheese with Lawry’s seasoning salt is the breakfast for pregnant champions!” “Woke up looking like the lip injection fairy visited me in the night! Is this how pregnancy face begins? Yikes!” “The average person expels gas 15 times each day. The average pregnant woman farts 15 times that!” “I feel like I have a bowling ball sitting on my hookah. Apparently I have a lot of amniotic fluid, so whenever my water breaks, it will be like a fire hydrant!” “I just started referring to myself as Swamp Ass. Like, I have ‘swamp ass’ right now. I seriously had major swamp ass because I was wearing these Spanx to hold in my gut. It’s like the bayou up in that region.” “I am definitely ‘feeling intimate’ … I’m kind of unstoppable right now. The Big O is, like, the biggest O ever!” “Oh my God, y’all. I just had a daydream that my vagina ate a bag of Skittles!”
Like countless other Americans, Washington Wizards swingman Chris Singleton learned that week that he did not win the Mega Millions jackpot valued at well over $400 million. Unlike his fellow citizens, however, Singleton believed he actually had a relatively decent chance… considering he purchased $10,000 worth of tickets for the drawing! Explaining on Twitter that he considered the collection of tickets to be an “investment,” the former Florida State standout added the hashtag #halfwaytoabillionaireifiwin and told followers: “If I get richer, I will change the world for the better.” That’s nice to know. Not as nice as if Singleton had simply donated the 10 grand to a food bank instead of essentially flushing it down the toilet. But hey. The guy plays for the Wizards. He’s not exactly familiar with winning game plans. Does the rookie, who is averaging 4.8 points per game, have any regrets? Nope. The only options available to him and this cash were to play Mega Millions or “blow it in the club,” he Tweeted. But is that really true? What should Chris Singleton have done with his $10,000?
The Real Housewives of Orange County took last week off, but are back this week and ready to get dirty. Let’s find out how Vicki and Co. are doing in THG’s +/- recap! Heather and Terry head to David August so Terry can get a wardrobe makeover. According to her, Terry “is not a suit guy” and “has the style of a doctor” meaning scrubs and clogs. I’d like to point out that his status as a doctor is what’s allowing this little indulgence. For three suits and a couple of sports coats? $40,000 to $50,000. Add on the “accessories” and we’re adding another $10,000 to $15,000. They’re spending more on a partial wardrobe than teachers make in a year. Minus 30 . Tamra and Eddie hit the gym. Tamra says she was insecure with her body in her previous marriage but working out has definitely given her something to work toward during her divorce. Tamra thinks she wants to open a fitness studio. Perhaps Heather’s entrepreneurial ways are rubbing off on Tamra. A word of advice, Tamra: If you go into this with anyone else, get a contract! Vicki would be proud. Talk of Tamra’s breast reduction surfaces when Eddie says “If you go through with this…” Tamra says she’s already scheduled her surgery date and she’ll be out of commission for at least five days. Eddie’s totally supportive, probably because she’s not having anything done to her derriere. Something tells me Eddie’s all about the A. Plus 5 for the happy couple. Vicki’s daughter Briana is recovering from her recent thyroidectomy. Briana calls to tell Vicki that the pathology is back and it’s not cancer! Plus 15 . Vicki immediately calls Tamra to tell her the good news. Meanwhile, back at Chateau Heather, Tamra stops in for a workout. Tamra can’t seem to understand why Heather wants a different house. Neither can I, for that matter. Tamra and Eddie are doing a charity mud run and Tamra invites Heather and Terry to join them. Heather agrees. Then Tamra says that Gretchen and Slade will also be attending and that Tamra invited Slade because he and Gretchen are a package deal. Plus 5 for playing nice, Tamra. Tamra thinks that maybe she and Slade got off on the wrong foot, which causes Heather to wonder aloud if that’s what happened with she and Alexis. Tamra’s immediate response is “No, Alexis is an idiot.” And here I thought we were playing nice, Tamra. Minus 5 . Alexis won’t be at the mud run, of course, because she’s still recovering from her “sinus surgery.” Gretchen finally stops in to see Alexis post-surgery. Alexis is in a full flu mask like she’s come down with the plague. And it’s day 5 after her surgery. How long does she have to be bedridden? Minus 5 for milking this. Alexis decides to show Gretchen the pictures of the gross the doctor removed from her sinuses. Which means WE had to see the pictures again. Minus 5 because I NEVER WANT TO SEE THOSE PICTURES AGAIN. Alexis’ plan for post-recuperation is to invite Tamra out to lunch to ask Tamra why she’s so mean to her all the time which only puts Gretchen more in the middle than she already is. Vicki’s getting clothes together for a charity called “Working Wardrobes” and Tamra stops by. Don’s clothes are still in Don’s closet. Vicki says her house is too quiet and she doesn’t like it. She likes to have a man in her life. No, really? We had no idea, Vicki. Brooks sends Vicki three to four cards A DAY. That’s dedication, y’all. Or a deep desire to get into her…uh…pocketbook. Plus 5 for Brooks. It’s the morning of the mud run and Slade tells Gretchen that in order to keep the mud from sucking his shoes off, he’s put holes into the bottom of his shoes. But not Gretchen’s. Minus 5 , Slade. Heather and Terry have named themselves “Fancy Pants” and “Dr. 92660.” Gretchen and Slade are “Naked Waitress” and “Comic” respectively. Yes, Slade is still milking this comedian thing for all it’s worth. Tamra, Eddie, and Tamra’s son Ryan are “Cougar,“ “Boy Toy,” and “Big Boy.” Heather says she hopes this is “mud run light!” Miss Priss is scared of getting dirty. But I’m giving her credit for going through with this. Plus 10 . Gretchen thinks she’s sprained her ankle and has her Pussycat Dolls audition coming up. She and Slade are out of the run but plan to meet up with everyone later at the bar. I guess Slade stopping the mud run makes up for his not drilling holes in Gretchen’s shoes. Plus 5 . Alexis is having her nose cast removed and with the way she’s carrying on, I’m beginning to wonder how she ever made it through pregnancy and childbirth, even with heavy doses of drugs. Minus 5 for the carrying on. Plus 5 , however, for the pretty new nose. Back at the mud run, we’ve got another injury. Eddie thinks he’s broken his finger. Thankfully, Terry’s a doctor. He just snaps that finger right back into place and then they’re all off to the finish line. Plus 5 . Heather is totally rocking the mud run. She’s getting down and dirty with the best of them and says that this is easy compared to her daily life because this mud doesn’t stink the way her children’s diapers do. I’d definitely prefer a mud run to dirty diaper duty. Plus 5 for being a trooper, Heather. Then Tamra calls herself “a boy with a vagina.” That’s how much she’s loving the mud run. In case we didn’t already know she’s loving this. After everyone’s all cleaned up and bandaged, the mud running maniacs meet up for some grub. Eddie and Slade bond over bike riding and Tamra’s first question for Slade is “have you ever been hit”? Slade says “yes, I have.” And then Tamra starts showing off Eddie’s bike-riding battle scars. It’s the weirdest one-upping I’ve seen. In the one-on-one, it’s clear that Tamra’s never going to accept Slade, and she’s especially not going to accept Slade for Gretchen, even if Slade makes Gretchen happy. Brooks is in town, so he and Vicki head out for dinner at a seafood place that doesn’t serve catfish. Or any other bottom feeders. Which means Brooks should maybe dine elsewhere. Vicki calls Brooks an “entrepreneur” which is almost as vague a term as “consultant,” which she also calls him. He can work from anywhere. So why then does he continue to work from Mississippi and only see Vicki twice a month? Brooks says that he may only be here physically part of the time, but mentally he’s in California all the time. He tells Vicki he loves her and she starts crying and talking about how her love tank was empty two or three years ago. And then she says she misses her Daddy. Then Brooks asks her to kiss him across the table and she keeps saying, repeatedly, that she doesn’t like PDA. I am so confused right now. Minus 10 . Brooks and Vicki creep me out. It’s the next day and Tamra’s on the way to sign her divorce papers. She calls Eddie on the way to the lawyer’s office and Eddie says they’ll have to go out and celebrate her freedom. Tamra sits down in the conference room alone and starts to cry. She feels like she’s let her kids down and split her family up. I feel kind of bad for her right now. Tamra’s decided to waive spousal support. The only thing she wants from Simon is her kids. Plus 5 for deciding to go your own way, Tamra. You can do this. EPISODE TOTAL: EVEN! SEASON TOTAL: -40! Next week we’ll see Alexis on camera again and Gretchen will audition for the Pussycat Dolls. Tarma’s going under the knife and Vicki’s getting into another heated argument.
I kind of mentioned the other day that I thought Maria Menounos’ booty wasn’t as tight as I’d like it, I think she just had on some dumpy sweatpants, but it looks like the rest of her is certainly tight as hell. Here she is posing in her sexy little spandex pants and one of the smallest sports bras I’ve ever seen. This is more like it. If I take up ballroom dancing, will I get to snuggle up to hotties like this on patio furniture? I highly doubt it.
