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Bow Wow has challenged The Game to a 100k Madden playoff with the proceeds allegedly going to charity. Will it REALLY get to charity? Watch as Bow says "we can"-Peep This! Then, The Game responds BUT disrespects Ciara-Peep This! Kels Sidebar: They don't have nothing else to do with their money? Then Bow Wow responds again-Peep This!

Check out the trailer for Jennifer Hudson's new movie, the film adaptations of the book 'The Secret Life Of Bees'. Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning and UK actress Sophie Okonedo also star. Peep This!

Estelle's video for new single 'Pretty Please' premiered today. Peep This!

As Brandy's 'comeback' single 'Right Here' continues to heat up the radio airwaves, the singer has uploaded footage from the set of the video - which was shot this weekend in Los Angeles. Peep This! Peep This! Peep This! My kids, neices or nephews will never go to another kiddy disco. Peep This!

I guess Bow Wow has dumped Omarion for Soulja Boy? This pic is soooo suspect-Why the hell is Soulja Boy pants all the way down there? Hmm, I don't want to know what happened in that dressing room. Peep This!

Suprisingly enough, BET's 106 & Park had it's 2,000 show with Terrence J and Rocsi. Check out some pics of some of the guest that stopped by: Peep This! Peep This! Peep This!

If Beyoncé is sugar and spice and everything nice - Solange is definitely the family's black sheep. Solo dropped by Sirius Shade 45's "Lip Service" show this week to talk about how she likes juggling men, admitting to a main dude AND some side pieces. She calls them her "meat and potatoes. She also addressed the rumors about her relationships with Bow Wow (her "brother"), Weezy ("just friends") and Julius Peppers ("good friends"), pretty much denying any funny stuff. Peep This!

WTF:The Death Of An O.G.

I have to thank my homegirl Sandra Rose for this one.

Tupac once said "Bury Me A G", but I guess this OG had other plans for his funeral. He was a stand up guy!

Peep This! Peep This!

**Wait, I don't think you realize what is going on. He is dead! This is his funeral!!!!

Solange Not A Goody, Good!

If Beyoncé is sugar and spice and everything nice – Solange is definitely the family’s black sheep. Solo dropped by Sirius Shade 45's “Lip Service” show this week to talk about how she likes juggling men, admitting to a main dude AND some side pieces. She calls them her “meat and potatoes. She also addressed the rumors about her relationships with Bow Wow (her “brother"), Weezy (“just friends”) and Julius Peppers (“good friends”), pretty much denying any funny stuff.

Listen to the Full Interview here: Peep This!

Random Pics & Music

Pharrell of N.E.R.D performs during the MTV Vibrations 08 at Riviera Zushi Marina on Friday in Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan.

See more pics: Peep This! Peep This!

*Next time you see Neke (from 92Q) ask her what Pharrell calls her!

Here is the video For The Game’s “My Life” featuring Weezy. Game’s new album LAX, will hit stores on August 26th.. Peep This!

Hip Hop's favorite couple was trying to creep without being too noticed leaving the Waverly Inn. Peep This!

Mario poses with the comedy duo Cheech and Chong-Peep This!

Stars parties it up at an LA Reid Event. Peep This! Peep This! Peep This!

Lil Kim goes to Sweden-Peep This!

America's Next Top Model To Feature Transgender Model

The latest cycle of Tyra Bank's model search show America's Next Top Model is set to feature a transgender hopeful. Check out the report via US Weekly below:

One of the 14 girls who will compete on the new season of America’s Next Top Model – which returns to The CW on September 3 – is transgender. “My cards were dealt differently,” Isis, a 22-year-old former receptionist, tells Us Weekly exclusively in its new issue, on newsstands now. Hailing from Prince George’s County, Maryland, Isis identifies herself as “a woman born physically male.”Will she be a role model? “I like to help people, but I’m here to follow my dreams,” she tells Us.The inclusion of Isis is being hailed by GLAAD president Neil Giuliano as “an unprecedented opportunity for a community that is underrepresented on television. “We applaud Tyra Banks and The CW for making this historic visibility of transgender people possible,” Giuliano said.

Neyo On The Set On Miss Independent

Ne-Yo recently shot the video for new single 'Miss Independent' in Santa Monica, California. Featuring cameos from Keri Hilson (she's everywhere lol), Gabrielle Union, trey Songz and Lauren London, the Chris Robinson directed video will be debuting in the weeks ahead.

Peep This! Peep This! Peep This!

Kels Sidebar: Neyo tries so hard to pretend he's straight!

Picture Perfect!

Usually I dont like to show my girl Mary off, but thanks to my girl Sandra Rose-she sent me pictures of The Queen vacationing in St. Tropez recently.

Check out another pics from Mary's vacation: Peep This! Peep This! Peep This! Peep This! Peep This!

Soulja Boy Getting Paid For People Hating On Him

They say "get it how you can", and that's exactly what Soulja Boy is doing. He is getting paid off the hate. Check out this new video that the 'Boy' leaked online.

Soulja Boy video-Peep This!

Plies: "Somebody Loves You"

This dude will hit you you with the gutter music, then making the ladies panties wet, and then in the same breath-give you inspiration. Check out his new video for his song "Somebody Loves You" off his 'Definition Of Real' abum.

Somebody Loves You: Peep This!

Rihanna Broke?

Could all the high end hairstyles and endless shopping sprees be taking a toll on Rhianna's pocket book? There's a new rumor out on the Princess of Def-Jam right now.

According to a Ri Ri's former accountant, as well as her former business manager, Patricia Willliams, Rihanna is barely keeping her head above water.

Patricia is claiming that she was fired by Rhianna and her management company, Rebel One for no good reason. And clearly she's taking her issues with the pop star public. According to Williams, Rhianna is down to $20,000 dollars in her account.

From Williams accounts, Rihanna has a shady deal with Def-Jam [surprise, surprise] which forces her handlers to use the singer's personal earnings from endorsement deals, touring and CD sales to break into broader world-markets.

Rick Ross Sued For $4 Million Dollars Over Alleged Beatdown

Just five days after an altercation between DJ Vlad and Rick Ross’ crew went down at the Ozone Awards last Sunday in Houston, DJ Vlad has filed a $4 million dollar lawsuit against Ross, claiming the Miami emcee rapper orchestrated a brutal attack.

“Rick Ross orchestrated a brutal attack upon DJ Vlad, carried out at his direction by his accomplices, in retribution for media coverage of Rick Ross’ prior life as a correctional officer,” claims Vlad’s attorney Brian Caplan as told to MTV.

The altercation (that left DJ Vlad with seven stitches below one of his eyes, a corneal abrasion, three facial fractures and possible nerve damage) is alleged to be in reaction to Vlad’s YouTube channel. In which he recently interviewed the Clipse about Ross’ alleged former life as a C.O. as well as an interview with incarcerated drug dealer “Freeway” Ricky Ross, where Ricky Ross disassociated himself from the rapper.

According to DJ Vlad's complaint letter that he shared with HipHopDX, Ross "lured DJ Vlad to a meeting for the purpose of obtaining retribution" during the TJs DJs/Ozone Awards weekend. Ross initially made contact with Vlad via text message on August 10th saying "Niggas will learn...trillaaa." After Vlad responded, not knowing who the text was from, Ross responded by saying "Ross...im hearing things." Ross then called Vlad and said, among other things, "I've been hearing things about me on your website...We gonna make a story...We going to see each other... We going to talk...Where are you?" Both realized they were in Houston for the Ozone Awards and arranged a meeting on the 2nd floor of the Hilton Americas - where the TJs DJs Conference was being held. Ross, accompanied by at least four others, told Vlad "We got beef," and shortly after those with Ross attacked Vlad while Ross watched.

Vlad is seeking $2 million in compensatory damages and $2 million in punitive damages.

Kels Sidebar: If this is true, does that mean that C.O. will have to pay the money or Rick Ross the rapper? I'm just saying.....

The Game Wants Beef With Jay Z!

The Game is finally through biting his lip when it comes to Jay-Z. Although the Compton rapper has thrown jabs Hov's way for quite some time, he's never -- directly -- dissed the veteran rapper. That's null and void now though.

In a recent interview with Chino on Arizona's KISS FM radio station, Game finally confessed that if Jay wants beef, he's got it.When Chino told the Los Angeles rapper about rumors of Jay saying that he was just "gonna let him commit suicide" when asked if the two were ever going to collaborate, Game said he's itching for a beef with Jay and is gonna make it happen one way or another.

Here the threat here: Peep This!

Kels Sidebar: So upset that Game is giving all this energy to some he say/she say bullshyt! He don't know if Jay Z said this or not?

Yung Joc A Dead Beat Dad or Is His Baby Mama A Gold Digger?

Yung Joc was sued recently by the mother his son, claiming he is backed up in child support payments.

According to local news channel WSBTV, Fatimah Jester says Joc (real name: Jasiel Robinson) owes her $2,000 in back child support for their 7-year-old son Amoni.

"I never thought he would be putting me through some of the stuff I'm going through now," Robinson said. "I can't even get in contact with him for things for my baby ... it's just hard."

With his status as a successful rapper, Robinson says it should be no problem for him to pay up, and due to his non-payments, she's had problems with her own bills.

"The type of money he makes, $2,000 is nothing," she said.

"Mr. Robinson has all kinds of cars, Bentleys, Mercedes Benz, Ranger Rovers, Two Range rovers."

A judge is set to hear the case in court on September 11.

Kels Sidebar: Is she kidding? $2000? That's nothing compared to what some of these REAL dead beat dads owe. Was she just bored and needs some attention from Joc? If she need it that bad, go trick!

50 Cent Crowned Forbes' 2008 Hip Hop Cash King

Last year it was Jay-Z who led the way on Forbes new list for Hip-Hop Cash Kings, but he was dethroned despite landing a huge deal with Live Nation, worth an estimated $150 million.

Hov did land at no. 2 on the 2008 list, but it was 50 Cent (real name: Curtis Jackson) who is crowned the 2008 Hip-Hop Cash King by the magazine, who reportedly earned a whopped $150 million over the past 12 months.

According to Forbes, Fiddy banked $100 million (after taxes) thanks to his stake in VitaminWater's parent, Glacéau, which was bought by Coca-Cola as part of a $4.1 billion deal.

Additionally, the rapper's portfolio also includes a successful clothing line, record label, film roles, video games, and of course record sales from several albums, including his most recent platinum selling Curtis album.

Forbes reports that he's also working on a mining partnership with South African billionaire Partrice Motsepe.

The rest of the list is as follows, see the entire list with photos at Forbes.com: 2: Jay-Z -$82 million; 3:-Diddy $35 million ; 4: Kanye West $30 million; 5:-Timbaland $22 mill; No. 6: Pharrell Williams - $20 mill; No. 7: Swizz Beats - $17 mill; No. 8: Snoop Dogg - $16 mill; No. 9: Dr. Dre - $15 mill; No. 10: Ludacris - $14 mill; No. 11: T.I. - $13 mill; No. 11: Lil Wayne - $13 mill; No. 12: Eminem - $12 mill; No. 12: Common - $10 mill; No. 12: Akon - $12 mill; No. 13: Jermaine Dupri - $11 mill; No. 13: Lil Jon - $11 mill; No. 14: Outkast - $10 mill; No. 14: Chamillionaire - $10 mill; No. 14: The Game - $10 mill

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Chris Breezy and Rihanna having another "Just Friends" day!

New Promo Pics For J-Hud!

Jennifer Hudson glams it up in this latest photo shoot by shot Derek Blanks.

Peep This! Peep This! Peep This! Peep This! Peep This!

Diddy, A Sex Athlete?

Diddy is boasting yet again. Apparently the music mogul can f*ck any one under the table. According to a new report the murderer of hip-hop is claiming to be amazing in the boudoir [thats French for bedroom]. Apparently if they were handing out Olympic medals for who could serve it the longest; Diddy claims that he would get a gold medal.

Kels Sidebar: I thought they always said if you bragged about your manhood, that it's probably not worth anything. Plus, as my dude over at SOHH said, I wonder if he meant he was good at giving it....or taking it? I'm just saying!

Amy Winehouse Challenges To Alicia Keys

Apparently Amy Winehouse is miffed that she got passed over for Alicia Keys and Jack White to record the theme for the next James Bond film Quantum of Solace. The UK singer spoke of the moviemakers decision to Britain’s New Magazine:

"I do think they could have waited a bit. If they want a worldwide hit I have them all up here,” Winehouse said, pointing to her beehive. “I guess they are going for clean-cut and boring. When I do release mine and I am tempted to do it on the same day - this would be the bigger hit. If they change their minds I’m waiting!"

Kels Sidebar: Wine-O can hold her breath...her liquor...and crackpipe on this one. Just take your ass to REHAB and stay!

WHAT IN THE HELL? LIL KIM TO DO PLAYBOY???

Rumors are flying around, and I do not know why-that Lil Kim is planning to do Playboy!!

After seeing this wretched pictures and others that we have seen, who is gonna pay to see that in Playboy. Hell, if they had to give them all away FREE, I was ask them to skip my door.

There is NOTHING about Lil Kim now that does ANYTHINGGGG for me!

LisaRaye Out Of The Mansion After All

Looks like the alleged wretched whore might be a winner because I'm hearing that Lisa Raye is out of there. After all the speculation it seems that Michael Misick, Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands has issued a statement about the future of his marriage.
Yesterday the NY Post's infamous Page Six reported that after all the speculation regarding the future of Lisa Raye and Michael Misick's marriage that she was in fact moving back into the mansion to give their marriage another try.

But it looks like that isn't the case as I just got a statement emailed to me claiming that their marriage is over. Here's the statement:
August 12, 2008 – Today Michael Misick, Premier of the Turks & Caicos Islands issued the following statement:

“I am announcing that I am separated from LisaRaye McCoy-Misick. I am committed to dissolving the marriage amicably.

I believe that this is a private matter and will have no further comments. I hope that our privacy will be respected”

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS? WHAT DO YOU THINK? DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS!

New Music: Jockin' Jay Z

With Jay-Z currently hard at work on his forthcoming LP 'The Blueprint 3', the studio version of 'Jockin' Jay-Z' (a cut from the album) has surfaced. Some of you may remember, Jay recently performed the Kanye West produced track at a show in New York's Madison Squared Garden. Having heard the song (which samples Run DMC) in its entirety, I must say I'm liking this one a lot. I can't wait for 'The Blueprint 3'.

Listen: Jockin' Jay Z

Usher To Do Free Concert NY

Usher will be helping to kick-off the NFL season next month with a free concert in New York City.

According to Billboard, the multi-platinum selling singer is teaming up with country music sensation Keith Urban to perform in Columbus Circle. The televised event will be shown throughout NFL programs including the NFL Network, NFL.com, Sprint’s NFL Mobile Live and broadcast on NBC the following day.

Following the spectacle, the season’s opener will feature the Super Bowl champion New York Giants facing off the Washington Redskins at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The annual NFL Kickoff concert previously featured performances by Keyshia Cole, Kelly Clarkson, John Mellencamp, Faith Hill, and others.

The performance is currently scheduled for Thursday, September 4 in mid-town Manhattan.

Sean Paul Gets Locked For "Burning Yall"

Sean Paul was recently taken in to police custody in Sweden after he was suspected of carrying drugs at a popular festival.

According to TMZ, the Grammy-winning entertainer attended last weekend’s Uppsala Reggae Festival in Sweden where he and around 200 to 300 other attendees were forced to the local police station on drug-related charges.

While details are still scarce, reports claim that there were at least ten other well-known performers brought in for questioning before being freed to leave the station.

As of now, authorities estimate that it will take close to an entire month for results to come in to verify if the alleged drugs were in deed narcotics.

Both Paul and his management were unavailable for comment at press time.

Known as one of the largest reggae concerts in Europe, this year’s performance featured popular artists including Beenie Man, Junior Reid, Massive B and many others.

Bow Wow Opens Up About Love, Yung Berg, and More

Bow Wow opened up and addresses all the problems he ever had with people, and then all his alleged relationships. It's pretty funny, especially when he talked about Dollicia Bryan. Peep This!

He gets very in depth about Ciara and Angela Simmons also. Peep This!

Mike Jones & Trae The Truth Come To Blows

On the last day of the of the TJs DJs/Ozone Awards weekend an altercation took place during the 2008 Awards between Houston rappers Mike Jones and Trae the Truth.

As artists and media congregated in the press area, a commotion broke out and by the time everyone made it to the hallway, Jones was being pulled back while security rushed to the scene.

This was the scene immediately after Mike Jones got punched: Peep This!

Shortly afterwards, Jones appeared on Houston's 102 JAMZ to discuss the incident.

"It just really was a publicity stunt," Jones explained. "Everybody seen that it was the perfect time to do this. They don't have to pay for advertisements and promotion so he did that. Dude came and shook my hand and I guess he's mad because I call myself the president - because I am the president of H-Town, I run this city."

Kels Sidebar: Well I thought president's have their goons around them to protect them from stuff like this? I'm just saying....Mike Jones!!!!

Rumor Control: Lil Wayne's Daughter Is Alive!!!!

There are unconfirmed rumors that Lil’ Wayne’s daughter died in a tragic car accident last evening. The following note, allegedly from Lil’ Wayne’s sister, was posted on Yahoo’s Answers:

“Thanx to all of u who are genuinely concerned about the recent report of Reginae being killed in a car accident. It means a lot to our family to know that so many of u care (calls have been coming in to our family all day & are continuing to do so). I am pleased to inform u that this report is FALSE!! It is merely a rumor started by someone who obviously is miserable in their own skin that they would even have the notion to attack a child. Rest assured Reginae is tucked away in her bed @ this very moment trying to get past the hurt this ugliness has caused her and our family. It’s ironic however that although the evil, hellbound [EXPLETIVE] that started this hate mail did something like this to Reginae…. she still said a special prayer for them 2nite. This is Nae’s Aunt & all of the responses that I wanted give all went out the window when I heard that prayer. So to all of our extended family & friends & fans…please join us in saying a special prayer for the lost soul who simply had nothing better to do….be sure to include .. LORD please forgive them…for they know not what they do”. We love u all,we thank u…and we hope u will spread the good news…Nae-Nae is okay…smile God loves U!!”

L'OREAL Says No, No, No, No

Despite the controversy that has ensued regarding Beyonce's unrecognisable ad for L'Oréal, the French cosmetics giant have denied altering the shot:

"We highly value our relationship with Ms. Knowles. It is categorically untrue that L'Oréal Paris altered Ms. Knowles' features or skin-tone in the campaign for Feria's hair color."

A rep for the 27-year-old Knowles declined to comment beyond the L'Oréal statement.

The ad is appearing in this month's Elle, Allure and Essence. So far the magazines have not said anything about possible Pantone issues.

LL Cool J: "I Didn't Want To Be 51 Cent

Preparing for his final album release, Exit 13, legendary rapper LL Cool J sat down with SOHH to talk about fellow Queens, NY superstar 50 Cent’s impact on the project, difficulty in deciding which records to use and admitting he “didn’t want to be 51 Cent.”

LL cleared up initial rumors about his last Def Jam release being exclusively produced by the G-Unit leader but did admit they recorded an entire album’s worth of music.

“50 is not executive producing the whole album be we did a whole album together and I used like four or five songs,” he told SOHH. “I didn’t want to be ‘51 Cent.’ I want to make sure that I was giving them L. God knows that last thing I needed to do is wait ‘til my 13th album and play son-son and all that.”

Promising the decision to trim his selection down to single digits from the multi-platinum selling rapper was based on artistic purposes; the G.O.A.T. confessed his selections were carefully chosen.

“I love my man, he’s extremely talented and the music that we worked on together was hot,” he explained. “It’s just I made sure that I selected records that I felt had my voice and spoke from my heart.”

Continuing to give 50 props for his dedication to the project, LL detailed the coaching he received from him.

“I’m in there with 50 and I’m watching him and he’s writing choruses and giving me ideas for songs and telling me I should rap like this,” he added. “We sitting in there and I’m writing and he’s telling me, ‘Yo you should say it like this’.” LL went on to say that the process “was a lot of fun” and concluded by confessing 50 “got me amped up and you know once I get a battery in my back I go crazy.”

Exit 13 is currently scheduled to hit stores September 9th on Def Jam Records.

Go Team USA!!!

Team USA is kickin’ ass over in Bejing. The US is tied with China for the lead in the Medal count with 8 medals and counting. And the NBA Dream Team is running ish as well. Congrats to the Olympians.

Rihanna In the September issue of Essence

Mr. Anti-Dark Butts Arrested

Yung Berg was busted early yesterday morning in New York City after police investigated a complaint by a limo driver. Sources say a limo driver reported a dispute with five passengers, and when police investigated the complaint, they busted Berg and his buddies on a pile of charges. Cops say Berg, real name Christian Ward, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of marijuana and menacing.

Kels Sidebar: Look at him! The CLOWN even gets arrested for LAME, CLOWN activity!

And I still can't figure out what Christian is doing on stage? Peep This! Is he trying to scratch the itch that maybe one of his "lite-chicks" gave him?

The Single: Monica Special

For those who were unable to catch Monica's Peachtree TV reality show special last night, you can watch the entire thing online via DimeWars.

Peep This!

What do you think of the show?

Joe: R. Kelly Tried To Sabotage My Career

R&B crooner Joe, seemingly, out of nowhere has taken aim at R. Kelly, blaming the singer for trying to ruin his career. Check out the report via Contact Music below:

Joe has accused R. KELLY of pressuring radio DJs not to play his records - in a bid to scupper his growing stardom.The Stutter singer released six albums with Jive Records over an 11 year period, but left the label earlier this year (08) after the company pushed back the release of his 2007 LP, Ain't Nothin Like Me, several times.

And the Grammy-winning star believes his rival labelmate Kelly was to blame, insisting he would call Jive bosses and radio stations and urge them not to promote the singer too strongly.

Joe says, "R. Kelly was very instrumental in making a lot of decisions when it came to my records being played on the radio."He would make a call to the radio station or to the label and say, 'Hey, this Joe record is too hot right now. Y'all (sic) need to pull that back.' And they would oblige. It's incredible that now I get the opportunity to, I don't know, maybe pay (R. Kelly) back in some sort of side bar kind of thing."

And Joe, who left Jive to release his forthcoming LP New Man through Kedar Entertainment Group, insists he is still a prevalent musician despite R. Kelly's alleged intervention.

He says, "I'm still very relevant in the game. But yeah, he did try to make some decisions when it came down to my records being on fire, and climbing up the charts and on the radio stations. He felt like they should pull back because he felt he was more important. And with their loyalty to him, they obliged."

Kels Sidebar: Joe had a career? LOL, I kid! I kid!

Kanye Speaks On Homophobia, Glow In The Dark Tour

During his headlining set on the Glow In The Dark's NYC tour stop, rapper Kanye West condemned homophobia, urging people to 'open their minds':

"Open your fucking minds. Open your minds. Be accepting of different people and let people be who they are. You know how many people came to me calling me gay cause I wear my jeans the fresh way? Or because I said hey, dude, how you gonna say 'fag' right in front of a gay dude's face and act like that's ok. That shit is disrespectful. Coming from Chicago, where if you saw somebody that was gay you were supppoed to stay ten feet away. It should be time to break out of the intuitions that I was sayin', the steretypes, or the fear, the backlash that I would get if you don't believe in what I believe in, acceptin' people for who they are…they're very talented and if they do something special in the world and they're discriminated. I've flown across the world y'all, and I've come back here to tell you — open your minds and live a happier life…"

Kels Sidebar: I guess Ye' is getting upset about people talking about his lifestyle. Doesn't he know, you have to have tough skin to be in this industry?

And since we're on the topic of his 'Glow In The Dark' tour, if you missed 'Hip Hop Headlines' -the entertainment section I do on 92Q's Rap Attack, I premiered the track that Ye' did for Jay Z's Blueprint 3 album. The HOTTNESS came when Jay came out to perform the Smash, Jockin' Jay Z. Peep This! Blueprint 3 Baby!!!!

Kels Sidebar: I guess Timbaland was a lil premature when he told everyone that he was producing the entire Blueprint 3! I wonder does he have a 'tightface'?

You Can't Trust Nobody! Rick Ross' Sister Confirms Rapper's Former Occupation

One of Rick Ross' sister has confirmed that her brother was a former correctional officer. According to Blogger, Sandra Rose, his sister attended his community event-Be Out Day, in Miami. Speaking through a source, she verified Ross' past employment as a Correctional Officer for the state of Florida in the late 90's.

When asked why Ross continues to flat out lie about being a prison guard, the source who is close to Ross' said "I think he's so caught up in the persona he built for himself , that he really might believe he wasn't a corrections officer.

The source also revealed that he isn't as hard as he appears to be (I, Kelson do know that for a fact. He a cool dude). The source said they are all fake: Plies, Flo-Rida, Ross-none of them are real gangsters.

Kels Sidebar: When I think of them, Gangster is the LAST word that comes to mind!

Usher: Mommy! Help Me, I Need You!

Fifteen months after Usher fired his mother as his manager, the singer has dumped her replacement, Benny Medina, and brought his mom back into the fold to steer his career.

In a short statement issued by his LaFace/Zomba label Wednesday, it was announced that the artist "has dissolved his management arrangement with Benny Medina and has re-engaged Jonnetta Patton as his manager."

Last month, the New York Daily News quoted sources who said Usher was unhappy with Medina's handling of his current album, "Here I Stand," which sold 433,000 copies in its first week compared to the 1.1 million copies of his last album, "Confessions," during its opening week in 2004.

"People have been telling Usher to listen to his mother," a source told the Daily News at the time. "Nobody knows how to sell him better than she does."

Meanwhile, the singer has also cut ties with W&W Public Relations, a publicity firm that also serves as the official reps for Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Ludacris.

Kels Sidebar: Maybe he should have listened to his mom when she wasn't down with him marrying Tameka? Maybe she'll be the next to have her ties cut with him? I'm just saying..

Mary J Blige Sued for $2 Million

A $2 million federal lawsuit against Mary J. Blige claims a song on her current album, "Growing Pains," used a track without permission.

The lawsuit filed Tuesday in Manhattan Federal Court says producer Theron (NEEF-U) Feemster wrote the music for Blige's song "Work That," but the track is owned by Dream Family Entertainment Inc.

The court filing claims the New York-based firm never gave Blige, Feemster or Geffen Records, the distributor, rights to use the song, which was also used in a nationwide commercial for Apple's iPod.

"Mr. Feemster created the music while he was under contract with Dream Family. Dream Family then owned the music, yet the music was used without permission in a Mary J. Blige release recording," said Dream lawyer Brian Caplan, according to the New York Daily News. "It was released as an album, a single and in a commercial."

Rights to the lyrics of the song are not in question. Caplan said it was unclear if Blige knew the music belonged to someone other than Feemster, and said the producer "had no rights to the music he used."

R.I.P. Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes

This weekend has been a hard weekend for fans of comedian Bernie Mac, and soul-man Issac Hayes.

Starting off Saturday morning, reports came that stand-up comedian-turned-actor Bernie Mac has died of complications due to pneumonia. The 50-year-old had been hospitalized since mid-July but had been expected to recover. Mac had been active in Hollywood for nearly two decades, with a slate of stand-out roles in such films as the “Ocean’s Eleven” trilogy, “Bad Santa” and last year’s “Transformers.” He was also well-known for his Peabody-winning television series “The Bernie Mac Show.” Most recently, he had been working on a variety of current projects, including Samuel L. Jackson’s “Soul Men” and the comedy “Old Dogs” alongside John Travolta and Robin Williams.

Bernie Mac was one of "The Original Kings of Comedy" in the 2000 documentary of that title that brought a new generation of black stand-up comedy stars to a wider audience.

Fans and friends of Chicago comedian Bernie Mac, are invited to a public memorial celebrating Mac's life.Services are scheduled for noon Saturday in the 10,000-seat House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St., Chicago, said Danica Smith, Mac's publicist. Donations in Mac's honor may be sent to the Bernie Mac Foundation for Sarcoidosis, 40 E. 9th St., Suite 601, Chicago, IL 60605, Smith said.

And in sadder news, Soul singer and arranger Isaac Hayes, who won Grammy awards and an Oscar for the theme from the 1971 action film "Shaft," has died, sheriff's officials in Memphis, Tennessee, reported Sunday.

Relatives found Hayes, 65, unconscious in his home next to a still-running treadmill, said Steve Shular, a spokesman for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. Paramedics attempted to revive him and took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 2 p.m., the sheriff's department said. No foul play is suspected, the agency said in a written statement.

Hayes was a longtime songwriter and arranger for Stax Records in Memphis, playing in the studio's backup band and crafting tunes for artists such as Otis Redding and Sam and Dave in the 1960s.

Who Dat Is? That's Just Yo' Baby Daddy!!!

Here we go again. Another chick is claiming another superstar knocked her up and is her baby’s daddy. the newest allegation is against Chris Brown. A 19 year old woman names Michelle Gasper called in to a Tappahannock, VA radio station (Chris’ hometown) a few days ago to spill the beans abut how allegedly he is the father of her 4 year old (yes–4 year old) son. She even claims Chris and his mother Joyce have been payign her silence money since Day 1. Peep the whole story:

A Local Virginia native, Michelle Gasper, a 19 year old from Tappahannock, Virginia called her local radio station Saturday morning claiming that singer Chris Brown and herself had been in a relationship for over 2 years before he signed a record deal, and released his self-titled debut album in 2005. She claimed that the two first started dating in 2003, when they were both only 14 years old. Gasper claims that the two engaged in unprotected sex numerous times, and she had agreed with Brown to acquire in an abortion before later giving birth to her now 4 year old son, Deshante Gasper in July 2004. Gasper also claimed that her relationship with Brown had persisted well during the time he first signed a record deal with the label, Jive Records in late 2004, but his mother, Joyce Hopkins insisted that he ended the relationship with Gasper, having the fear of the public knowing of him being the father of a child, which she thought would tarnish his future music career.Gasper cried hysterically over the Essex County radio station implying that she wanted Brown to be in their 4 year old son’s life. The radio DJ, Maurice Hendricks questioned the truthfulness of Gasper’s allegations asking her why she would choose to speak out so many years later. She then replied in saying that Brown’s mother, Joyce Hopkins had been sending her money for several years to help with her son, Deshante and to also remain silent about the situation. Gasper insisted that Brown needed to play a more fatherly role in their son’s life since he was getting older, and had begun to ask questions about his father’s existence. Gasper remained on air for about 15 minutes while Hendricks continued to try to keep her calm. So far, there has been no comment from Brown’s publicist concerning these allegations.

Ciara Covers Billboard Magazine

Ciara is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Billboard magazine. Liking the look; she's switched things up a bit.

Ciara's new three-disc 'musical journey' 'Fantasy Ride' is set to hit stores in the coming months.

Video: Bio Boi feat. Mary J Blige-Sumthin's Gotta Give

Outkast's Big Boi is currently prepping his 2nd solo LP,' Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty', for an October release. The video for the set's first single 'Sumthin’s Gotta Give'.

I'm LOVING Mary J. Blige on the joint and accompanying vid too. John Legend, actor Hill Harper and DJ Drama all make cameos.

Check out the video:Sumthin's Gotta Give-Peep This!

Maybe Luda should have followed in the steps of Big Boi and MJB? That's just a though!

Fashion Rocks!

Beyonce is set to take to the stage at this year's Fashion Rocks event in New York's Radio City Music Hall on September 5th. In the meanwhile, though, the 'Deja Vu' singer features in Fashion Rocks magazine, the above pic being from her shoot. She working that that sexy meets classy look.

Other acts confirmed to perform at the annual show are Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and the Black Eyed Peas.

Blind Item: Which Celebrity Cruises The Parks For Gay Sex

You know contrary to popular belief I really don't try to paint today's hip-hop celebrities with the gay brush, however my girl Myra Panahce has a new blind item that's alleging some pretty interesting tidbits. Who's the male male celebrity that cruises parks for gay sex??

This black male celebrity is equally known for his work in front of the scenes as well as his work behind the scenes. When he used to tour with a group, he often begged for the female background singers to participate in orgies with him in his hotel room with groupies, some declined and others didn't. Soon, he began experimenting with threesomes, trying to suppress his homosexual urges but the urges became to strong and he can no longer deny that he's completely homosexual. Earlier this year, we were informed by a male friend, on Halloween, a limousine pulled into a store parking lot, the back window came down and the celebrity gestured for our male friend. When our friend recognized him and called him by name, the window went up and the limo sped off. Now, we're receiving reports that our celebrity was seen hanging out (in shades and a hat) at a well known gay pickup park. You have the option of having sex on park premises (hidden by bushes), in the back of a van or the backseat of a car. Adult film producers also recruit talent from this park. Apparently, he likes random sex with anonymous strangers to satisfy his sex fantasies and is a known fixture in L.A. bookstores with glory holes on the premises.

I've also been informed that our male celebrity shows resentment and jealousy towards a few female singers, just like a jealous woman. Who is he?

Video: Slim's "So Fly"

Slim, the frontman of 112 is working on a solo album. Here is the video for the first single from the album. It features Yung Joc and Shawty Lo.

Check out the video for "So Fly"-Peep This!

Cassie Exposed!

I don't know how great she is of a singer.......but that girl can take some pictures...lol. Cassie is featured on the cover of Complex Magazine.

Hell, I guess she said I can't be Rihanna, so I might as well take some clothes off.

Peep This! Peep This!

Video-Trina feat. Killa Mike "Look Back At Me"

This is definitely a party anthem for the ladies. This song comes on in the club, ladies loose their mind, panties, and everything else. If Trina can't do nothing else, she can create the lady anthems.

Check out the video for "Look Back At Me"-Peep This!

So What Really Happened???

While I'm partying down at Sonar for Rod Madd "Dusty Feet" Flava (Big shouts out to all the Leo's, and big ups to my dude Plies who did his thing on stage), Im getting text messages, and calls about their being a shooting at Jermaine Dupri's "Welcome To Atlanta" party in Decatur.

Now I was hearing that the shooting had everybody from Usher, Diddy, Gabrielle Union running out of the club. How about, that is not even the real story. Alot of other media outlets were reporting that there was a shooting. Even to the fact where WSB 2 Action News which reported that “three people” were treated for gunshot wounds at local area hospitals.

Thanks to my ATL connect, Sandra Rose, she let me know what REALLY happened. She said the poppin' noise that supposedly was gun-shots, was nothing more than popping coming from the speaker.

It's funny how some media outlets try to shed such negative light on certain parties. If you recall, there was also a “shooting” at the So So Def Summerfest Finale party last year. No charges were ever filed in that “shooting” either.

Check out some pics from the party- Peep This! Peep This! Peep This!

Here some videos- Peep This!

Bernie Mac in very, critical condition

According to The NY Daily News, comedian Bernie Mac is in “very, very critical condition” after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

But Mac’s publicist is downplaying such reports, saying the star is “recovering” and “responding well to treatment” after checking himself into a Chicago hospital.

In an email to the Chicago Tribune, Mac’s publicist Danica Smith wrote, “You have some bad info.” She also indicated Mac would be leaving the hospital soon.

But the Chicago Sun-Times, citing a source close to the family, reported Mac’s condition as “dire” and said his wife, Rhonda McCullough, is at his bedside.

Smith also stated Mac’s pneumonia is unrelated to sarcoidosis, an immune disorder characterized by tiny lumps clumping together in either the lungs or lymph nodes (although sarcoidosis can occur anywhere in the body).

Mac was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2005 after being hospitalized due to complications related to the disease.

Sarcoidosis, in its advanced stage, can be fatal. There is no known cure.

Indecent Endorsement!!!

Ludacris thought he was doing his friend/Presidential hopeful, Senator Barack Obama a favor, when he released the diss song, "Politics: Obama Is Here". The song call his former Democratic presidential rival Hillary Clinton the b-word and also disparages John McCain, President Bush and the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Peep This!-to hear "Obama Is Here"

Since the outburst, Obama put out a statement denouncing the rapper. "As Barack Obama has said many, many times in the past, rap lyrics today too often perpetuate misogyny, materialism, and degrading images that he doesn't want his daughters or any children exposed to. This song is not only outrageously offensive to Senator Clinton, Reverend Jackson, Senator McCain, and President Bush, it is offensive to all of us who are trying to raise our children with the values we hold dear. While Ludacris is a talented individual he should be ashamed of these lyrics."