Rihanna Lives Young, Wild, and Free at Coachella

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Snoop Dogg wasn’t the only one sending out smoke signals at Coachella. Rihanna lit up the stage and a joint during her fun-filled weekend in the desert. The pop star joined DJ Calvin Harris during his dance-fueled set at the Sahara tent on Sunday. Wearing a cropped tank top that read “Peace” and studded cutoff shorts, the wild child crowd surfed as she performed her Harris-produced hit “We Found Love” and new single “Where Have You Been,” even getting her friend Katy Perry to join in.

“This turned out to be one of the best nights of my life,” tweeted RiRi, who told Harris, “I had so much fun with your fucking fanz tonight! Diz hoodrat $kabii @katyperry also crowd surft n ATE my A$$ during my show.”

NIIIICE!!! Game Gets a Tattoo of His Children

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Game is getting a tattoo he won’t regret. The family man inked images of his two sons, King Justice and Harlem, and daughter Cali Dream on his right leg. He put his trust in famed tattoo artist Kat Von D, showing off the latest addition to his tatted body on Twitter.

“Tat my kids on me so you know it’s REAL!” tweeted the Compton rapper, who is recording his new album F.I.V.E: Fear is Victory’s Evolution “@TheKatVonD is the nicest tattoo artist PERIOD!!!”

Added Kat, “Had such a blast tattooing @theGame’s beautiful kids today!”

Michelle Obama Responds to Beyoncé’s Letter

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Beyoncé shared her admiration for Michelle Obama in a handwritten letter posted on her website earlier this week. Now the First Lady is returning the love, calling her a “role model.”

Obama sent out a tweet thanking the “Single Ladies” singer for her kind words and paying her a compliment.

“@Beyonce Thank you for the beautiful letter and for being a role model who kids everywhere can look up to. –mo,” she tweeted.

The FLOTUS called on B for the “Let’s Move! Flash Workout” campaign to help fight childhood obesity and has admitted to being a fan of her music.

“I love Beyoncé,” she said during “Take Your Child to Work Day” in 2010.

Beyoncé performed “At Last” at the Neighborhood Ball for President Obama’s inauguration, and the First Lady was seen at one of Beyoncé’s concerts with daughters Sasha and Malia.

Who Knew!! NFL’s Brandon Marshall Opens Up about his Borderline Personality Disorder

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VIA Chicago Sun Times

Brandon Marshall, who suffers from  a personality disorder, is speaking out about his condition. Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald tells the  Chicago Sun Times in a recent interview:

‘‘I have only had positive experiences with Brandon.  He is misunderstood. Once you get to know him, he will give you the shirt off his back. ‘‘My thing is this: Get to know him, the man, before you pass judgment.’’

Now Brandon is revealing what’s gotten him into so many altercations over the years…borderline personality disorder.  He says,

‘‘A lot of people are afraid to talk about it — it’s taboo in our communities.  But I’m willing to use myself, make myself and my family vulnerable, to break the stigmas.’’

And in an interesting footnote, Brandon added that a large number of prison inmates, both male and female, have been diagnosed with the disorder.

“Since I’ve been in the league, things have been very rough for me.  From Day 1, I’ve always wanted better for myself, on and off the field. To finally get an answer — to finally be in a place where someone can help me — that was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. But it was scary because someone is telling you, ‘Hey, you have to go through this therapy. You have to stay up here and talk to me.’ But the outcome was amazing.’’

Now Brandon looks at his disorder with a different light.  He says his anger was,  ‘‘my gift and my curse, because without that passion, without that intense approach to the game, which comes from a lot of my pain, a lot of my anger, I wouldn’t be here today.’’

Although Brandon now has his diagnosis under control, some others aren’t so lucky.

‘‘This thing is bigger than me. We’re losing lives.  When I was in treatment, there was a young lady who took her life. ‘It’s one of the most devastating disorders out there, but it’s the most treatable, and with the proper help and the proper treatment, we can make a huge impact in our community.’’

Brandon has now focused on using his fame as a way to help those who are lost.

‘‘There’s a lot of people who are pushing to get healing in our community.  I’m just the guy with the fame, so it brings light to it quicker, and it spreads faster. So that’s why I was excited to use my celebrity and platform to raise awareness.’’ 

**Very interesting we we’re just discussing personality disorders in my Psychopathology class this past Wednesday.

Jada Pinkett-Smith Addresses Divorce Rumors

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Once and for all Jada Pinkett-Smith shuts down divorce rumors surrounding her and Will Smith.

Jada tells French magazine Gala,

“Every year, a celebrity couple is on the radar. This year, unluckily, it’s us! I almost want to say that we should have been expecting it.”

“But Will and I know the truth. We are waiting peacefully for when the storm ends.”

“These rumours are completely untrue. I’m travelling a lot because of my work, as Will does. And the fact that I’m accompanying our daughter, Willow, on her trips, while Will spends time with our son, Jaden, doesn’t make things easier.”

“But our way of living hasn’t changed. Before the children, we were already away from each other quite often because of our work.”

“In general, Will and I take two months of holiday, at the end of the year.”

“Right after Thanksgiving, we shut down the curtain and nothing comes to bother our family life until January.”

N.W.A. Biopic “Straight Outta Compton” Finds Its Director In F. Gary Gray

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After years in a developmental state of flux, it appears that New Line Cinema has officially brought director F. Gary Gray (Friday) on board as director for their N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton.

Before the studio and producers decided on Gray for the directing gig, John Singleton (Boyz N The Hood), George Tillman (Notorious), and Elgin James (Little Birds) were in the running for the long-gestating project that is finally gaining traction.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the script, which was written by Andrea Berloff (World Trade Center) “details the rise and fall of the Compton, California-based group, whose initials stood for ‘N*ggaz With Attitude.’ The members included drug-dealer-turned-label founder Eazy-E, a young DJ Dr. Dre, and the politically active Ice Cube, plus MC Ren and DJ Yella. Another member, Arabian Prince, left N.W.A. before the group released the groundbreaking debut album Straight Outta Compton in 1988.”

Rumors in the past have suggested that Eric Wright Jr., who is more famously known as Lil’ Eazy E, could be at the top of the list ton portray his father in the biopic.

After being removed from the shortlist to direct next summer’s Marvel tentpole Captain America 2, Gray finalized talks with New Line to get the deal done and put the biopic on the fast-track.

Straight Outta Compton is being produced by former N.W.A. member Ice Cube and his Cube Vision partner, Matt Alvarez, along with Eazy-E’s widow, Tomica Woods.

There is currently no production-start or release date for Straight Outta Compton.

Beyonce and Jay-Z Pose it up in St. Barts and Intimate Shot of Bee and Blu Ivy

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Beyonce and Jay-Z continue their Easter vacation in St. Bart’s with friends, family, and of course their daughter Blu Ivy.  While Beyonce enjoys another week at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop songs this will probably Bee’s last vacation before she goes back hard in the paint.  It will be interesting to see how the rest of the year plays out for Mrs. Carter.

Beyoncé Praises Michelle Obama in Handwritten Letter

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Pop’s first lady is praising the First Lady of the United States. Beyoncé pens a handwritten letter to Michelle Obama on her new website, calling her the “ULTIMATE example of a truly strong African American woman” and pointing out her admirable qualities. “I am proud to have my daughter grow up in a world where she has people like you to look up to,” writes Blue Ivy’s mother.

Kanye Calls Kim Kardashian His Beyonce

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Kanye West is convinced he and Kim Kardashian are about to become hip hop’s new top power couple.

From US Magazine

“It’s not a PR stunt,” the source insists of the rapper and reality star. “They’re perfect for each other. He thinks she’s his Beyonce!”

West pursued Kardashian “for a long time,” another source says — the stars were finally aligned for the twosome (who share a fondness for luxury and the spotlight) to finally get romantic.