More NBA DRAMA: After Fans Buzzed Over Chris Paul’s Trade To The Lakers, NBA Commissioner Blocks Trade

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NBA fans were a buzz on Thursday (December 8), when news surfaced that the Los Angeles Lakers had agreed to a deal to trade Paul Gasol and Lamar Odom for New Orleans Hornets’ superstar guard Chris Paul.

But, Lakers fans’ dreams were crushed when NBA commissioner David Stern nixed the trade, due to “basketball reasons” — the NBA owns the Hornets… by the way.

The news came within hour of the Hornets striking an agreement, in principle, with the Lakers and Houston Rockets on a three-team trade that would have sent Paul to the Lakers to play alongside Kobe Bryant; Odom would go to New Orleans; and Paul would go to Houston, who were going to send Luis Scola, Kevin Martin, Goran Dragic and draft picks to the Hornets.

Stern, however, was the kill buzz, when he informed the Hornets that they couldn’t make the trade, stunning team officials who had been working around-the-clock for days in hopes of bringing an end to the Paul saga before the season officially started.

Various reports claimed that angry owners were demanding the trade be vetoed. However, league officials dispute claims by insisting that the decision was Stern’s.

“It’s not true that the owners killed the deal,” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said. “The deal was never discussed at the Board of Governors meeting and the league office declined to make the trade for basketball reasons.”

Could There be Another ‘Friday’ in the Making?

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Ice Cube’s production company has confirmed it is developing a fourth “Friday” movie, and are looking to reunite the original cast.

“Absolutely, yes the studio is in the process of getting the entire original cast to do another ‘Friday,’” a rep for Ice Cube’s company, Cube Vision Productions, told TMZ. “ Ice Cube is very excited about this and has every intention to make it happen.”

If this comes together as planned, the sequel will feature Chris Tucker, Tiny Lister, Nia Long, John Witherspoon, Anna Maria Horsford and Regina King.

Judge Orders Terrence Howard to Stay 100 Yards Away from His Ex-Wife

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Actor Terrence Howard’s saga with his ex-wife Michelle gets stranger by the minute.   After his estranged wife released reports that he has threatened to kill her, a judge has ordered Howard to stay 100 yards away from her.  The Oscar-nominated star of Iron Man and Hustle & Flow is denying his wife’s allegations, stating that she has threatened to destroy his career.

The order by Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon was handed down on Tuesday after Michelle claimed that Howard started beating her right after their marriage in January, 2010.  She filed for divorce a year later, stating that Howard began beating her just seven days after they were married, at one point chipping her tooth.

The restraining order remains in effect until a hearing, set to take place on January 17.

Michelle Howard says that she remains in constant fear of Terrence and that she has health issues resulting from her fear of him.  Howard says that he has never threatened his wife, and that she has threatened that she would release private details if he doesn’t pay her a large sum of money.

“I live in constant fear of Michelle’s endeavors to ruin my reputation; even providing this declaration may well lead to my being subjected to a paparazzi blitz which would not be good for my career,” Howard wrote.

Oh My!! Woman Arrested for Killing a Man by Injecting Silicone Into His Penis

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Kasia Rivera, 34, was arrested this week in New Jersey for injecting a man’s penis with silicone and killing him.  The woman allegedly performed the procedure on May 5 during a “pumping party,” where the 22-year old died.

The death occurred after the young man experienced a blood clot to his lungs, dying of a silicone embolism.   His death has been ruled a homicide after a criminal investigation.  Rivera is being charged with manslaughter and unauthorized practice of medicine.  She is being held on $75,000 bail.

This case is one of many that have recently come to light regarding the underground market for penis and buttocks-enhancing medical procedures.

Pharrell to Oversee Music for Oscars

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Pharrell is headed to the Oscars. The Neptunes super-producer will supervise the music for next year’s awards ceremony.

Skateboard P and composer Hans Zimmer have been tapped as music consultants for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  “Hans is one of the most accomplished and creative film composers of our time, and Pharrell is a phenomenal songwriter with an amazing list of credits,” said producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer. “This is an exciting and prestigious collaboration that promises to take the audience on a musical journey.”

Pharrell previously worked with Zimmer on the soundtrack to the animated film Despicable Me and his songs have appeared in films such as Fast & Furious, Knocked Up, and Mean Girls.

Billy Crystal will host Hollywood’s biggest night, airing live on February 26 on ABC.

Trailer: Steve Harvey Brings ‘Think Like a Man’ to the Big Screen with an All-Star Cast

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The official trailer for the Screen Gems’ Think Like a Man, the film adaptation of Steve Harvey’s book was released earlier today. The ensemble cast includes Taraji P. Henson, Morris Chestnut, Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Meagan Good, and Gabrielle Union.

In the romantic comedy, four men have their love lives turned upside down when their ladies buy Harvey’s book and start taking his advice. But they decide to take matters into their own hands, shifting the tables on the women.

Chris Brown also has role in the film, playing the boyfriend of Meagan Good’s character and look for a cameo from Keri Hilson in the movie, which hits theaters nationwide on March 9.

Is There a Possible ‘Watch the Throne Part II” in the Works??

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Is a Watch the Throne sequel in the works? Jay-Z revealed that a follow-up to his history-making album with Kanye West could come as soon as next year.

When asked if we’ll see a solo album from him in 2012, Jay told MTV News, “Yeah, it depends on how this thing finishes up. We’re in a great place creatively. You might see a Jay, then Kanye, and a Throne album next year. We really found our zone.”

In the meantime, he and Kanye are still promoting WTT with a nationwide tour, which wraps in Vancouver on December 18. The album has received three Grammy nominations and landed among many critics best of the year lists.

 

Jay-Z to Play Carnegie Hall for Charity

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Jay-Z has performed at New York landmarks including Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden, and now he’s headed to Carnegie Hall. The hip-hop superstar has announced two concerts at the legendary venue to raise money for charity.

Billed as one of his most intimate performances in years, the shows will take place at Carnegie’s Stern Auditorium on February 6 at 8:00 p.m and February 7 at 9:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the United Way of New York City and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, raising dollars to help boost on-time graduation rates in underserved New York City schools and put college within reach for low-income students across the five boroughs.

“It’s every artist’s dream to play a venue as legendary as Carnegie Hall,” stated Jay-Z. “The fact that I can use the arts and my talent to benefit the education of the next generation of artists, entrepreneurs, and great thinkers makes for a legendary night. I’m proud to be a part of the continuing work of United Way of New York City and expanding the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.”

Private ticket packages will go on sale December 12. Additionally, a limited number of single tickets will be offered to the public starting January 30 at 11:00 a.m.

Are People Still Checkin’ For You?? Sneak Peek: Cassie – ‘King of Hearts’

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Cassie is back with her long-awaited clip for her upcoming single, “King of Hearts.”  Cassie hasn’t been on the scene for some years now, she had  the hit single “Me and You,” back in 2006 which peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 at # 3.  After a performance on BET’s 106 and Park, her hot flame begin to dim, as she was criticized for her vocals, or lack there of, and was just seen as another pretty face who secured a record deal.  Now fast forward 2011, can Cassie really make an impact with the likes of Rihanna dominating pop and urban radio.  Is her bark still bigger than her bite, or can she ignite interest back into her career.

Former Cash Money Rapper BG Pleads Guilty To Gun Charges; Facing 40 Years in Prison

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Former Cash Money artist BG pleaded guilty yesterday to gun and witness tampering charges and could face up to 40 years in prison.

During a random traffic stop in November of 2009, three guns owned by BG were found in a stolen car. The weapons discovered were three loaded shotguns with two extended magazine clips.

Along with B.G., 27-year-old Jerod Fedison and 17-year-old Demounde Pollard were also charged in the case. All Hip-Hop reports:

Police claim that BG and Fedison, who are both convicted felons, pressured Pollard into taking the gun charges, due to his clean criminal record.

In May, BG was arrested for his role in persuading Pollard to claim ownership of the guns, hence the witness tampering charge.

Fedison recently pleaded guilty to gun and witness tampering charges and was sentenced to a 20-year term.

Pollard reportedly cooperated with authorities and received an 30 month sentence.

BG — who used to rap alongside Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Birdman and Mannie Fresh as a part of the Cash Money Millionaires back in the from the mid 90′s to the early 2000′s — will be due back in court and sentenced on March 14th.