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MY MUSIC CELEBRITY PHOTO ALBUM
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
TARGET STORES PULL CARD MOCKING WHITNEY HOUSTON'S FAILED MARRIAGE.
BREAKING NEWS: WHITNEY HOUSTON'S DEATH TO BE RULED AS AN ACCIDENT AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
THEY ARE READY: BEN MULRONEY, TANYA KIM AND LAINEY ON THE OSCARS RED CARPET.
OMG: BIG PAGE'S LATEST VIDEO "EUROPE" IS SAID TO BE DRAKE'S WORST NIGHTMARE.
RAPPER JIM JONES ARRESTED AT DIDDY'S ROWDY FOXWOODS PARTY.
TAYLOR SWIFT TURNS DOWN CANCER PATIENT'S DATE REQUEST BUT OFFERS SOMETHING BETTER?
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
BEN MULRONEY BECOMES A TORONTO STAR REPORTER.
E-Talk Co-Host Ben Mulroney switches a day of work with a Toronto Star reporter. Nice short laugh.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
DIDDY UNVEILS HIS NEW MUSIC CABLE CHANNEL TODAY--REVOLT WILL FEATURE MUSIC AND NEWS.
Mr. Combs will bill Revolt as a music and news television channel influenced by the nonstop chatter of social networking Web sites. It is the latest of several challenges to MTV and BET, both owned by Viacom.
Comcast, the nation’s largest cable television provider, will carry Revolt on some of its local cable systems, although the total number of homes is unclear. Comcast declined to comment Monday.
When it was lobbying the government to approve its proposed acquisition of a majority stake in NBCUniversal, Comcast pledged to carry several new channels owned by minorities. The channel from Mr. Combs, who is African-American, was one of the pitches Comcast picked last year.
Time Warner Cable, the nation’s second-largest cable provider, has also held discussions about carrying Revolt. Maureen Huff, a spokeswoman, said Monday that the talks were continuing.
Mr. Combs’s plans for Revolt were first reported by Broadcasting & Cable magazine last month. When interviewed by a reporter for MTV recently, Mr. Combs said little about the proposed channel, except that “we’re coming with a new energy, we’re coming with something that people are going to want to tune in to see.” Mr. Combs, also known as Diddy or P. Diddy, praised MTV and BET for “paving the way” and making him a global star.
Best known for his rap hits, Mr. Combs, the chief executive of Bad Boy Entertainment, has also produced hit cable television shows, including “Making the Band” for MTV.
It is unclear how big an on-camera role he would have on Revolt. Ms. Winfrey, who partly owns the year-old channel OWN, appears on it regularly. Mr. Seacrest, who recently became a stakeholder in AXS TV, a channel that will replace HDNet this summer, will not be the face of that channel. But the arrangements show the interest among A-list celebrities in planting a flag in cable television.
SOPHIA GRACE KILLS THE NICKI MINAJ SONG "MOMENT FOR LIFE."
Man! I think everyone should listen to this before WATCHING! Sophia Grace fresh off that Grammy red carpet with her cousin Rosie took to the show "Ellen" with a new performance -- Nicki's "Moment 4 Life."
Monday, February 20, 2012
WHITNEY HOUSTON LAID TO REST IN PRIVATE BURIAL.
My girl Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday at a brief private ceremony in New Jersey, the end of a weekend that saw the pop star's family and friends gather at a star-studded funeral to mourn her loss while celebrating her career.
Fans and onlookers gathered in several places along the route the motorcade took from the Newark funeral home to the cemetery about 20 miles away in Westfield, where Houston was buried next to her father, who died in 2003.Whitney died Feb. 11 in L.A, hours before she was to attend a pre-Grammy Awards party. No cause of death has been determined.
At the burial which was VERY private, I am told only her close relatives were present including Robin Crawford her assistant and Ray Watson her bodyguard. No celebrities were invited to that part. Love you Nippy! I will never forget. I love that name. Never heard it until she died. Wish I could have called her that once--MsKemi @HipHossip @Snitchlady
Sunday, February 19, 2012
THE PHOTO OF THE DAY AT WHITNEY'S FUNERAL.
What do you see in this picture above? It is so distinctively Unique. Mrs Carol Whigham did an awesome job to dress up and transport her late client from Teteboro airport to the funeral home, to the wake and funeral back and forth is one, and she also DROVE THE HEARSE, something they said she does for every family. So caring.
So what is so unique about the picture at the intersection with the 4 bike cops. What caught my eye is the Dr Martin Luther King Jr intersection and Whitney DIED during Black History Month, the "W" on that hearse looks like it had her name on it. Of course we know it stands for Whigham, the name of the funeral home.
The message is that she "lived the dream" and each of us have to encourage our children to reach out for their dreams. She said the children are the future. Give them a sense of pride--Talk to your kids about DRUGS!
Photo Credits AP/Mel Evans, Jason DeCrow
GANGMEMBERS DECLARE CEASEFIRE IN NEWARK ON THEIR FACEBOOK WALL IN HONOR OF THEIR HOMETOWN GIRL WHITNEY HOUSTON.
Hykine Johnson, a former high-ranking member of the Sex, Money, Murder Bloods who still has influence among the city's gangs, first made the call for a cease-fire on his Facebook wall as a way to pay tribute to Houston."I was talking to the Bloods and the Crips and they both decided to do this. I want to take my hat off to them for following through," Johnson said.
Photo Credits AP/Getty AFP
NOW FREE AT LAST: MY FRIEND WHITNEY HOUSTON HAS GONE HOME TO REST IN PEACE. WHITNEY LAID TO REST.
Whitney Houston went to church one last time Saturday. She was welcomed by family, friends and a virtual audience of millions who watched as the pop superstar was remembered as a child of God with the voice of an angel. A voice that never forgot its roots."Jesus Loves Me" was the last song Houston sang in public before her death February 11 in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 48.
My crew was NOT inside the church but in the media area. CNN and the AP finally got the feed agreement going as CNN began to broadcast the feed along with anchors Soledad O'Brien and Piers Morgan sitting yards away. Most people followed me @HipHossip on Twitter. Dionne Warwick, her cousin presided the service introducing speakers and guests.
Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and R. Kelly -- heard the simple, but powerful, "Jesus Loves Me," this time performed by CeCe Winans.Saturday's homegoing service was held at New Hope Baptist Church, where Houston, nicknamed "Nippy," was soloing in the junior choir by age 11.
Filmmaker Tyler Perry praised Houston's "grace that kept on carrying her all the way through, the same grace led her all the way to the top of the charts. She sang for presidents." Even with her ensuing fame, which brought six Grammy Awards, glamorous living and parties on the West Coast, and seven consecutive No. 1 singles, Houston never forgot her Newark, New Jersey, hometown. Actor Kevin Costner, who starred with Houston in her first movie, "The Bodyguard," recounted how both of them grew up in the Baptist faith and had family members who sang in the choir."Church was our bond," Costner said.
Houston, the actor said, overcame her doubts about having what it took to earn the role in "The Bodyguard." She alone, Costner said, was the right choice."Now you are gone, too soon, leaving us with memories of a little girl who stepped bravely in front of this church, in front of the ones that loved you first," Costner said. "In front of the ones who loved you the best and loved you the longest. And boldly you stepped into the white hot light of the world's stage."
Singer Whitney Houston is "raising the roof" in heaven today, her mentor, music mogul Clive Davis, told mourners, who were doing some musical feats of their own at a memorial service for Houston in Newark, N.J. During the three-and-a-half-hour service, Houston's casket, covered with a large spray of flowers, rested in front of the altar.
While many of her fans lamented the fact that Houston's service was invitation-only, Pastor Marvin Winans, who delivered the eulogy, thanked Cissy Houston, Whitney's mother, for having the service at New Hope."That took a lot of courage. And because of that you brought the world to church today," Winans said during his eulogy.
The six-page funeral program contained color family photos and a letter from Cissy Houston.The letter included the message:
"God said 'It's time, Nippy. Your work is done.'" It was signed, "Thanks for being such a wonderful daughter. Love, Mommie."Houston also left behind a daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, 18.Through the tears and occasional laughter, performers and speakers spoke of Houston's loyalty.
One of the most emotional moments in the service came when Keys sang "Send Me an Angel," her voice soaring into the rafters of the sanctuary.Oprah Winfrey, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Spike Lee, and Houston's former husband, Bobby Brown, were among those in attendance. Brown walked by Houston's casket with his head down before the service began. Police said Brown and his entourage later left the church during the service.
What's going on with Bobby Brown and company? They were all crying outside and even went back into the LIMO!! Well Bobby was upset that he wasn't treated well and was shoved around three times in the church and he stormed out claiming he was not allowed to see his ex-wife and his daughter.
Rev Al Sharpton speaking with Bobby Brown trying to calm him down outside and not distract from the services. Bobby left the services. He was not denied entry, he chose to leave and I feel he did the right thing. Hopefully he will be at the burial. Bobby later released a statement below.
When the casket was leaving the church, you could visibly see Ray J touching the casket crying hard. It was too sad to look at. Patricia Houston, her sister-in-law, Gary's wife and Manager thanked so many people including Oprah, Diane Sawyer, Dionne Warwick, Tyler Perry, The Winans, Donnie McClurkin and more. "She put the Spark in Sparkle and Bobbi Kristina that was for u. Her work ethics was impeccable." Patricia Houston said of Whitney on the movie set of Sparkle, her upcoming movie in August 2012.
"The smile, the face, the grace" Rickey Minor who ran Whitney's band and now runs the Tonight Show band with Jay Leno said, We thank you for this life of Whitney Elizabeth Nippy Houston Pastor Marvin Winans said.
The most powerful moment was reserved for the end. As Houston's casket was carried out, her hit "I Will Always Love You" played. The AP reported that Bobbi Kristina began crying, and the sobs of Houston's mother rang throughout the church."My baby!" she wailed.Ray Watson, Houston's bodyguard, recalled some of his last interactions with the singer."In our final days, she came in my room and she began to speak biblically," he said. "She laid her head on my shoulder and said, 'We are gonna be all right.'Speakers, including Bishop T.D. Jakes and director-producer Tyler Perry, spoke of the promise of tomorrow."Death has not won. Your tears may flow.
The flowers might wither," Jakes said. "You will find people you love may leave you outwardly, but (they) will not leave you inwardly."At the conclusion of the service, Houston's iconic recording of "I Will Always Love You" was played as her coffin was removed from the sanctuary. Her mother leaned on her escorts as they helped her down the aisle.Houston will be laid to rest Sunday at the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield, just south of Newark. She has come home.
With files and photos from CNN, AP and HipHossip, INF, Splash news, AP, Reuters
Saturday, February 18, 2012
WHITNEY'S PRIVATE WAKE IS HELD.
Once while we were on the set at the Buckhead Grand Hyatt, there was a wedding party and everyone recognized Bobby but did not realize Whitney was standing right there. When I told them, that is Whitney, one woman was shy or scared and I said to her "go to her and ask her for a photo, she'll give ya" Whitney's nice and love fans. The lady was thrilled, got an autograph, hug and picture. Come to think of it, Whitney's signature is not in my book of celeb sigs. It was not meant to be, I guess. It's the little things you forget. Pls listen to her final album "I didn't know my own strenght." Thank You--MsKemi @HipHossip
Friday, February 17, 2012
WHITNEY FANS TOLD TO "STAY AWAY" AND STAY HOME FOR FUNERAL.
The pop superstar, who died in Los Angeles last Saturday, will be remembered in a private memorial service in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey at the weekend.
Famous friends, including Kevin Coster and Aretha Franklin, are expected to attend along with family members, but officials have warned fans not to attempt to get close to the funeral at the New Hope Baptist Church.
A number of streets around the venue will be closed, and Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio has told the public to stay away.
He says, "I would advise the public that there really is going to be nothing to see here at the church. The best thing to do would be to stay home and watch the service on television. The privacy the family is seeking for the funeral... the NPD (Newark Police Department) is going to do everything they can to ensure that."
The ceremony is closed to the public, but Houston's publicist has confirmed a single camera will be allowed inside the church to broadcast the service on the internet, while a local news channel will stream the feed live.
Wenn.com
MELANIE FIONA DOES CANADA PROUD WITH TWO GRAMMYS.
“To be standing up here no winning an award is the highest honour I could expect today,” Fiona said, thanking family, friends and fans in Toronto.Fiona also paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston during her acceptance speech, saying: “I would not be standing up here if it was not for you.”Her two victories made Fiona the top winner among this year’s group of Canadian Grammy nominees. Seven artists earned a dozen nominations in 10 categories. But nearly all went down to defeat.
Niagara Falls DJ Deadmau5, nominated in three dance and electronic categories, lost to Skrillex, one of the afternoon’s big winners. Toronto-born composer Ryan Shore’s music for indie film The Shrine lost the score soundtrack award to Alexandre Despat’s soundtrack for The King’s Speech. Drake had two shots in the rap/sung category with What’s My Name (his duet with Rihanna) and I’m On One (with DJ Khaled, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne), but lost to Kanye West’s All of the Lights.
Finally, Sum 41 lost the best hard rock/metal performance to Foo Fighters’ White Limo. The only other Canadian to win a Grammy during the afternoon was graphic artist Caroline Robert. The French-born Montreal resident picked up a recording packaging award for her work on the deluxe reissue of Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs, which won album of the year at the 2011 Grammys.With the televised evening ceremonies still to come, the only Canuck who still has a chance of taking home some hardware is Drake, who is competing for the rap performance prize with Moment 4 Life, his song with Nicki Minaj.
darryl.sterdan@sunmedia.ca
Thursday, February 16, 2012
THE BODYGUARD TO SPEAK AT THE FUNERAL OF WHITNEY HOUSTON.
Photo: Warner Bros.
Will always love you
I...
Will always love you
You, ooh
[Instrumental / Sax solo]
Whitney's dreams have come true in heaven. That's because her bodyguard actor KEVIN COSTNER will be speaking at her funeral. Family sources told me early this morning.
RAP GROUP TRAVIS PORTER MEMBER RAPPER STRAP ARRESTED AT AIRPORT FOR HAVING A LOADED GUN.
The AJC reports that one of the three rappers in the Atlanta-based rap group Travis Porter was arrested Wednesday for having a loaded gun in his bag at a security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, police said.The man was stopped at the checkpoint after a screener spotted a loaded .45-caliber Glock inside a carry-on bag, said Jonathan Allen with the Transportation Security Administration.
Atlanta police identified the man as Harold Demetrius Duncan Jr., who goes by the name Strap. The TSA contacted airport police, who arrested Duncan, 21, shortly after 8 a.m., Allen said. Duncan, of Atlanta, was charged with carrying a weapon in an unauthorized location and booked into the Clayton County Jail, according to booking records.Duncan allegedly also had ammunition in the bag, the TSA said.The gun was the 10th seized at Hartsfield-Jackson this year, according to the TSA.
Duncan is expected to make his first court appearance at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, a spokesman for the Clayton County Sheriff's Office told the AJC.Although firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags, they can be transported unloaded in checked bags if they are reported to the airlines, Allen said.
Do they ever learn? like 1+1=2, it's always Rappers + stupidity=GUNS--MsKemi @HipHossip @Snitchlady
WATCH THE FUNERAL AS MICHAEL JACKSON WELCOMES WHITNEY HOUSTON TO HEAVEN.
Mayor Booker's office will be setting up jumbotrons (big screen tv's) across the city of Newark in several locations. I will bring you all the pictures. My colleagues at CNN and FOX news are also telling me there may be live outside coverage on their respective networks beginning 11am. I'm guessing they will be interviewing fans and showing us the "celebrities dressed in black" arrivals. Here is the website link.
http://livestream.com/aplive
12:PM ET-New Jersey/Toronto/NYC
11:AM CT-Calgary/Chicago
9:AM PT-Vancouver/Los Angeles
PLS NO FLOWERS: DONATE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON'S HIGH SCHOOL.
The school aims to teach its students to become "contributing members of society now and in the next century," according to its website and Houston's family hopes to continue her legacy there through her supporters' donations. To find out how you can help, click here.
With files from Huffington Post
OVERDRIVE RUMORS: BOBBY BROWN HAS NOT BEEN BANNED FROM WHITNEY'S FUNERAL.
Tune in Saturday at noon. I will have the internet link later. I NEVER quote paparazzi blogs or anyone in my eyewitness stories. I have worked as a Journalist for 16 years. Those folks at the paparazzi blogs and TV shows are NOT always Journalists. Several mainstream media outlets are not investing in entertainment journalists anymore but quoting paparazzi blogs. I reported this first in Canada. Bobby is NOT banned from any funeral.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
L'IL WAYNE IS NOT ENGAGED TO DHEA.
Wayne already has four kids - he welcomed two sons in 2009, baby Neal with singer Nivea and Lennox with model/actress Lauren London, and another lover Sarah B, who gave birth to Dwayne Carter III in 2008. He also has a daughter, Reginae, with his high school sweetheart and ex-wife Toya. The couple ended its two-year marriage in 2006.
In these days of pre-nups and higher incomes, Weezy is what I would call the typical African polygamist. It's in his genes. Many kids with many women and no marriage. Bloggers feed on these things. I went to Journalism school--MsKemi @Snitchlady @HipHossip
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