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SINGER ROBIN THICKE SAYS THERE ARE GOOD BLACK MEN OUT THERE AND ADVISES BLACK WOMEN ‘TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF THEIR MEN’

December 22, 2011

When this Essence interview featuring blue-eyed soul singer Robin Thicke was brought to my attention earlier today (thanks Pinboard) I laughed out loud in the street. Robin is married to actress Paula Patton and because of this union Essence thought it would be a good idea to ask him the following question… ESSENCE: The media often tells Black women that they’re better off dating White guys. What’s your response to that? THICKE: I think that’s ridiculous. There are so many good Black men […]

MAN DIES AFTER EATING COCAINE ONCE HIDDEN UP HIS BROTHER’S BOTTOM

December 21, 2011

Via The Voice A MAN has died after consuming cocaine, once hidden in his brother’s bottom. North Charleston police say that they arrested brothers Deangelo and Wayne Mitchell on November 30 and claim that while in the back of the arresting officer’s car, Denagelo pulled the drug from his posterior and convinced brother to eat it. In a transcript taken from the in-car video, investigators said 23-year-old Deangelo told Wayne, 20, “You gonna eat it? You gotta chew it.” “One of us […]

TWITTER ANTICS: RUSSELL SIMMONS DEMANDS THAT GLOBAL GRIND STAFF REMOVE NEGATIVE KOBE BRYANT COVERAGE FROM THE WEBSITE

December 21, 2011

Instead of just sending a direct email to his Global Grind staff, mogul and the OH SOOOO annoying Russell Simmons decided that it would be appropriate to voice his disapproval over the site’s Kobe Bryant coverage via Twitter. http://www.GlobalGrind.com I'm on vacation not dead Too much mean shit!!!!!!!! Take down anymore unsubstantiated crap about kobe!! — Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) December 20, 2011 Sometimes the editorial staff @ gg (who have all worked elsewhere)go back to old practices. I don't want the personal blame — […]

TYLER PERRY SET TO MARRY MODEL “GIRLFRIEND”?

December 18, 2011

This rumour made me laugh for a number reasons. It has been reported by ‘trustworthy’ website Media Takeout that entertainment mogul Tyler Perry is set to marry model girlfriend Gelila Bekele. A “source” claims the couple have already looked at rings, and are scouting locations for the nuptials.” [Thanks Bim] Err….. I’m not going to say anything apart from if this is true then congratulations to them both. I hope it all works out.

LINDSAY LOHEN COVERS PLAYBOY MAGAZINE

December 12, 2011

Poor Lindsay Lohan.. is this what it’s come to??? The woman staring back at me doesn’t even look like Lindsay. The once A-List actress was apparently paid $1million but I actually think she was paid a lot less. Agreeing to pose naked for tacky Playboy these days ( along with appearing in a  “structured reality” show) is a last ditch attempt to raise  ones profile and to pay the bills/mortgage. This is just sad.

LICKY LICKY ANTICS: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SCORE POINTS WITH A CELEBRITY FAILS

December 6, 2011

The superstar that is Beyonce recently set the record straight over pointless reports that she has strange pregnancy cravings. The singer said, “I was on a plane and the flight attendant came and was like, I have your hot sauce and pickles and bananas. I’m like, that is disgusting! What are you doing? And he’s like, I read it on the internet!” Hahahahaha *shaking my head* The flight attendant deserves to be flogged and then fired for being an idiot and a major kiss arse. On this occasion […]

“FREE VYBZ KARTEL” T-SHIRTS FOR SALE

December 5, 2011

Most of you will know by now that Reggae star Adidja Palmer aka Vybz Kartel aka Bleachy is currently languishing in a Jamaican prison charged with murder.  But for those of you who don’t know click HERE to watch the news report. His supporters are now hoping to cash in on his latest predicament by flogging ‘Free Vybz Kartel’ T-shirts in support of the star. Click HERE to view more T-shirts.

US UNIVERSITY OFFERS COURSE IN JAY-Z STUDIES (THE SOCIOLOGY OF HIP-HOP: JAY-Z

December 5, 2011

The ridiculous Jay-Z hero-worship has gone that one step further. USA Today reports that “Professor” Michael Eric Dyson who teaches at Georgetown University in the US, has offered a course titled the ‘Sociology of Hip-Hop: Jay Z’. According to the Mad Professor, his class confronts topics present in any sociology course: racial and gender identity, sexuality, capitalism and economic inequality. “It just happens to have an interesting object of engagement in Jay-Z — and what better way to meet people where they […]

MAD NEWS OF THE DAY: FATHER HIRES PROSTITUTE AND HIS DAUGHTER TURNS UP

December 1, 2011

A married man hired a prostitute and got that shock of his life when he opened the door only to find his daughter standing in front of him. Via New Zimbabwe Titus Ncube collapsed in shock and his  20-year-old daughter fled sobbing in horror after the hotel room encounter. The dad-of-three later apologised to his wife,  but admitted their marriage was going through a “difficult period”. His daughter is no longer a vice girl and is  returning to school in Bulawayo. Ncube, of […]

CONRAD MURRAY SENTENCED TO 4 YEARS IN PRISON FOR MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH

November 29, 2011

Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, was sentenced today to four years in prison for his role in the death of Michael Jackson. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter earlier this month after a six-week trial that presented the most detailed account yet of Jackson’s final hours, and how the 58-year-old cardiologist administered the powerful anesthetic propofol to treat the superstar’s chronic insomnia. Rest In Peace Michael Jackson. …… What a mess! I loved Michael but the reality is he was an addict […]