Larry Johnson Officially Charged

Larry Johnson was arrested last week in Las Vegas for attacking a former girlfriend and tossing her out of his hotel room half dressed. Although Larry immediately denied the claims, apparently the D.A.found enough evidence to charge him… Larry Johnson has been charged with felony domestic battery and faces up to five years in prison and a $15,000 fine.

According to TMZ,

The GF told police … while Johnson was strangling her, she told him, “If you are going to kill me squeeze harder and just do it.”

The GF says she then blacked out and lost consciousness.

As for why he attacked her in the first place, the woman told police she and Johnson had been partying and drinking together when they went up to his room to “catch up.” But the GF claims LJ became enraged when they started talking about his daughter. She claims LJ snapped and began to “beat her and throw her around the room” and eventually choked her out.

According to the report, the GF told police she regained consciousness in a hotel hallway while dressed only in her underwear and a see-through blouse. The GF says she banged on doors until someone called for help.

Cops say the GF claims Johnson had attacked her multiple times in the past … including a recent incident at the Wynn Hotel in Vegas.

According to the report, security quickly made contact with Johnson and brought him to the security office.

One of the security guards told police … while he was in the office, Johnson bragged about being released from charges “last time” … and then told one of the guards that he was going to “rip your f*cking vocal cords out.”

According to the report, officers say the GF had multiple marks on her face and neck … and Johnson had a small cut on his cheek and one on his lip.

Rihanna Announces New Album ‘Unapologetic’

Less than a year after releasing Talk That Talk, Rihanna is back with her seventh album in seven years, Unapologetic

The pop princess took to Twitter on Thursday to reveal the title, release date, and cover art, on which she strips down with nothing but black and white words scrawled across her naked body. A tattoo of the Egyptian goddess Isis, which she dedicated to her late grandmother, can also be seen.

“My NEW album ‘UNAPOLOGETIC’ will be released on NOVEMBER 19th WORLDWIDE #Navy,” she announced.

She earlier caused confusion by tweeting the trending topic #sideeffects, making some fans believe that the title was Side Effects. She later removed the misleading tweets.

The first single “Diamonds” currently occupies the No. 18 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, while the album is expected to feature contributions from Stargate and Ne-Yo, who penned two songs.

RiRi, who leads the nominations at the American Music Awards, will kick off her “Diamonds World Tour”in March 2013.

Game to Star in VH1 Reality Show ‘Marrying The Game’

Game is making the leap from rapper to reality show star. VH1 has officially announced that the Compton MC will star in a new series, “Marrying The Game.”

 The show follows the unlikely love story of Jayceon Taylor aka “The Game” and his straight-laced school teacher fiancée Tiffney Cambridge as they prepare to exchange vows. Their two children, King Justice, 5, and Cali Dream, 1, will also make appearances.

Last year, Game made headlines after getting engaged to Cambridge, a fifth grade history teacher, and then calling it off, only to later move forward with wedding plans.

Cambridge fell in love with Jayceon, but wanted nothing to do with his rap alter ego. After eight years and two children, she finally agreed to marry him.

In each episode, viewers will see how love brought this unlikely couple together and how they work through their differences. Find out if they make it down the aisle when the season premieres on November 19 at 9:30 p.m.

Kelly Rowland Announces New Album ‘Year of the Woman’

Kelly Rowland is representing for her ladies. The R&B diva has revealed the girl power-inspired title of her fourth solo album Year of the Woman.

 The 31-year-old singer took to her website to announce the news. “I’m so excited to reveal the title of my fourth solo studio album,” she wrote. “For weeks I have been using the hashtag #YOTW which stands for my next album which is titled ‘Year Of the Woman’. This album is one of my greatest pieces of work and I cannot wait to share it with you guys!”

Earlier this summer, Kelly debuted the first single “ICE” featuring Lil Wayne. She has been in the studio with hitmakers including Rico Love, Sean Garrett, and T-Minus working on the follow-up to 2011’s Here I Am.

“I am more excited going into it this time than last time because I have a concept,” she previously told Vegas magazine. “I’m making this album for my ladies, oh, yes, and it is strong. All of the producers I’ve been working with get the concept so much that they brought in a little more aggressive—and sometimes masculine—approach, but there is a really incredible top line: I want to tell women how incredible we are, how our intuition is so spot-on. Sometimes we don’t listen to it, but it is the thing that can actually make us happier.”

Gunplay Reports to Jail on Robbery Charge

Gunplay is living up to his criminal name, turning himself into Miami authorities today on a charge related to a previous armed robbery arrest.

 The Maybach Music Group rapper’s lawyer tells TMZ,  “Gunplay voluntarily surrendered today without incident. There’s been an open arrest warrant for armed robbery with a firearm.”

Gunplay was advised to turn himself in by his attorney following the recent brawl with 50 Cent at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards, which likely drew attention from police to the active robbery warrant.

Earlier this week, he played up his recent troubles on the song “Rap Sheet,” boasting, “Your rap sheet ain’t longer than your gun. Check mine!”

Nicki Minaj and Cassie Get Playful in New Video

“Barbz, would u like to see a still from ‘the boys’ video?” Nicki Minaj asked her fans before posting the photo in which her head appears to be nestled between Cassie’s legs.

The racy pic quickly amassed over 80,000 views, sending fans into an immediate tizzy. “OH MY GOD SCREAMING!!!!!!” tweeted one Barb, while another added, “NICKI. NICKI. WUT.”

Nicki released a behind-the-scenes video earlier this month. In the footage, the Young Money queen gets outfitted in bright, neon colors as she strolls through a fictional Barbie-inspired block.

“The Boys” is the first single from Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up, due November 19. In addition to the upbeat number, expect 5-6 new tracks including a collaboration with Lil Wayne.

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Beyonce Officially Out of A Star is Born

Last month Clint Eastwood hinted that Beyonce was no longer attached to his remake of A Star is Born.  Well Bey confirms she’s out…

Beyonce tells E!News

“I was looking forward to the production of A Star Is Born and the opportunity to work with Clint Eastwood. For months we tried to coordinate our schedules to bring this remake to life but it was just not possible. Hopefully in the future we will get a chance to work together.”

Insiders say Eastwood is interested in jazz musician Esperanza Spaulding for the role.

Monica Not Pleased with Baby Father (Rocko) Joining Cast of Love and Hip Hop

Things in R&B singer Monica’s lovely public life was going well, until her ex-fiancee Rodney “Rocko” Hill decided to join the cast of “Love & Hip Hop.”

So the scoop is, she is very much against this whole thing, especially because they have children together.  Although VH1 hasn’t confirmed or denied the casting, it appears this is a go.  He’d be on the show for his contributions as an artist in the music industry.

Supposedly, Monica is attempting to stop the madness before it gets started. She even publicly shared some thoughts about some ‘trials’ shortly after the news hit.

“Be very careful not to mistake the devil’s gifts for blessings,” she tweeted. “The devil knows how to grant u with what u want!! God grants u with what u need!! The righteous walk isn’t always easy but the end result is everlasting life. Which do u choose?”

Rocko then posted his own subliminal tweet. “WHATS FOR ME IS FOR ME!!!!! YOU CANT STOP IT!!!!! I STAY PRAYED UP!!!!!”

Rocko and Monica split in 2009 after being engaged for nearly 10 years.

Confirmed: Aaliyah Album Still Pushes Forward Despite Controversy

Well it looks like the rumored Aaliyah CD is in the works. The family still has to approve the production of the film, but in the meantime, the controversial 16-track album is still a go.

“The Aaliyah Biopic is currently on hold until the Haughton family agrees to go forward with it. Before the controversy Warner (who would fund the movie) wanted Keshia Chante to play the lead role, and Aaliyah friends play themselves. We can’t go forward until Aaliyah’s family agrees to let us,” Blackground Records CEO Barry Hankerson shared with That Grape Juice Saturday. “We’ve always been sympathetic to Aaliyah’s mourning, and we’ll always love the graceful and angelic girl she was to the Haughton family. To us, she’ll always be ‘baby girl’.”

He also mentioned the backlash from the album was expected, but the project is necessary to introduce Aaliyah to a new generation.

“We never wanted the bad press that’s come with the album. The family might of made statements about us not supporting their daughter but the fan support and peaceful intent behind it is the reason we’ve decided to go forth with it.”

The album’s production is hope to artists who have worked with the singer before, including Damon Dash.

The King and Queen Leave Barclays in Style

Jay-Z continues to make major strides in the music arena, establishing himself as the ultimate business man.  He took over the newly built Barclays Center which now hosts the Brooklyn Nets.  He sold out 8 shows, and for the last and final show he brought out his wifey Beyonce and she shut down the stage. After they performed ‘Forever Young,” the couple exited stage left with nothing but swag! Check out a few pics: